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Hello Yonkers! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Yonkers changemakers shaping waterfront growth and vital local services.
  • How Yonkers voters can question District 15 candidates this month.
  • What's happening with the investigation at Paideia School 15?

Also on today's calendar: Improve Your Posture with an HSS Online Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The 2026 Hudson Valley Trailblazers (cityandstateny.com) — Yonkers leaders feature prominently in this roundup of 2026 Hudson Valley "trailblazers," including efforts to transform the city's waterfront, expand critical social services, and grow cultural institutions. From a new WJCS community connections center to major state grants for parks and museums, several honorees are steering investments and programs that Yonkers residents will see and feel in their neighborhoods.
   

2. League Of Women Voters To Host District 15 County Legislator Candidate Forum (blackwestchester.com) — Voters in northeast and east Yonkers can hear directly from Westchester County District 15 legislator candidates James Nolan and Kisha Skipper during a virtual League of Women Voters forum on October 19. You can register on Zoom, submit questions in advance, and later watch the recording, plus the article lays out key dates and details for November's general election and early voting.
   

3. Staff Member Accused Of Taking Photos During Gym Class At Yonkers School (dailyvoice.com) — Parents in Yonkers should know that Paideia School 15 is under review after students reported a staff member appeared to be using a phone during gym class in a way that made them uncomfortable. The employee has been reassigned away from children while Yonkers Public Schools and Yonkers Police investigate, and no criminal charges have been filed so far.
   

4. Westchester County Human Rights Commission Shares Important Anti-Discrimination and Immigration-Related Resources (yonkerstimes.com) — If you live in Yonkers and have immigration or discrimination concerns, several local organizations and the Westchester County Human Rights Commission offer free guidance, hotlines, and legal referrals. The article lists Yonkers addresses and phone numbers for Neighbors Link, Empire Justice Center, and Catholic Charities, plus statewide hotlines and online "know your rights" resources.
   

5. New York MTA Warns Federal Tariffs Could Add $1 Billion to Rolling Stock Costs (metro-magazine.com) — Subway cars partly assembled in Yonkers could become more expensive if federal tariffs add an estimated $1 billion to the MTA's massive fleet-upgrade program. Governor Hochul is asking Washington for exemptions, warning that higher costs could mean fewer Metro-North coaches, LIRR cars, buses, and subway cars, even as ridership continues to climb across the system.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Super happy with the bathroom fan installation.
    Bernard showed up on time, explained the options and finished the bathroom fan installation fast. The fan is quiet and powerful, a huge improvement… (Nextdoor Westchester)
  • We are different people , we have different colors!
    and we are not mean! so Colors not mean nothing…. (Nextdoor Downtown Yonkers)
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Support Specialist - Mens Outerwear, Cross County - Full Time in Yonkers. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Southern Westchester, NY in Mount Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yonkers here.

Ok Yonkers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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