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HISTORICAL FACTS: Yonkers - Caught on Camera

NY Dem candidate Kisha Skipper reportedly involved in a bathroom brawl with GOP opponent’s mom during campaign event

Skipper was released without charges but said the investigation is ongoing.

We Got This Covered · Oct 23

Yonkers Case Becomes Westchester's First Human West Nile Infection of the Season With Exposure Site Still Unconfirmed

Westchester County confirmed its first human West Nile case of the season in a Yonkers resident. Officials are still tracing where the exposure occurred.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

Westchester Confirms Its First West Nile Case of the Year in Yonkers as Metro Detections Climb

A Yonkers resident is Westchester County's first human West Nile case this year. Officials are still tracing where the exposure happened.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

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In 1853, an American industrialist invented the revolutionizing safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial problem being faced during industrial revolution: How Elisha Otis invention changed the world?

In 1853, an American industrialist Elisha Otis invented the safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial problem being faced during industrial revolution. His safety brake stopped elevator platforms from falling when ropes broke. The invention helped make passenger elevators safer, supported taller buildings and…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

In 2012, Yonkers tore up a downtown parking lot to uncover a river buried for decades; within six months it had created 14,000 sq ft of aquatic habitat

In 2012, Yonkers, New York, completed a project to uncover a section of the Saw Mill River that had been buried beneath a downtown parking lot since the 1920s. The former Larkin Plaza was turned into a three-acre public park. Within six months, the restored river supported 14,000 square feet…

The Times of India · Aug 11

12-Year-Old Boy Chokes to Death at School After Doing the 'Eat Multiple Doughnuts in One Bite' TikTok Challenge

A 12-year-old boy in Yonkers, New York, died after choking at school, with authorities investigating potential links to a TikTok challenge involving swallowing a doughnut in one bite.

International Business Times UK · Jun 13

New York school investigates whether viral social media challenge played a role in 12-year-old boy’s death by choking

Questions remain.

We Got This Covered · Jun 12

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Which is the safest city in America? NYC suburb ranks in the top 5

Yonkers, a city about 15 miles north of Manhattan, made the cut

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

A ‘sweet kid’ from New York: American friends remember teen girl gunned down in Pakistani ‘honor killing’

EXCLUSIVE: The 14-year-old, born and raised in Yonkers, enjoyed going to the mall, the movies and messing around with her friends during recess and outside of class, classmates told The Independent

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Female Santa, Masked Elves Caught on Camera Stealing Amazon Packages: Police

Yonkers police arrested three people, including a woman wearing a Santa hat, on Nov. 23 for allegedly stealing Amazon packages from an apartment building lobby.

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2024

Body Found Burning In Shopping Cart Linked To Bronx Apartment

Shocking discovery in Yonkers, NY, as a body found burning in a shopping cart leads to a homicide investigation with additional remains found in a Bronx ap...

Watch the Technology Behind New Jersey's Mammoth 556-Foot 'Ultimate Display'

SNA Displays latest LED installations include this massive display at a New Jersey Mall and the "Yonkers-Tron."

AVNetwork · Jun 17, 2024

Mary J. Blige Launches Fund To Support Underserved Women

Mary J. Blige launches 'Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit' in Yonkers to empower underserved women with grants and support.

Chaos Erupts At Hotel Migrant Shelter In New York

Police bodycam footage captures a tumultuous incident at a hotel migrant shelter in Yonkers, NY, involving resistance during an arrest. A man and a woman w...

Kitchen Nightmares: is El Cantito still open?

Kitchen Nightmares season 8 features a stop at El Cantito in Yonkers, N.Y. Is El Cantito still open?

WEKU · Jul 31, 2022

Alleged police misconduct cost Yonkers, N.Y., millions. The complaints kept coming

An NPR investigation examined records of payouts by the city and found troubling patterns: Plaintiffs alleged that police often used excessive force. And several officers were repeatedly named.

Benzinga · Jun 28, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: New York Innovation At Its Finest - FreshTag419 Contactless Blower For Healthier And Precise Cannabis Consumption

Founded in Yonkers, New York by two old friends, Doug Rota and Al Tagliaferri, FreshTag419 is a family-owned startup that has produced a unique contactless device that eliminates concerns about smoking and sharing, but more importantly, it's easy on your lungs.

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

Kidnapped woman saved after sending rescue note on food delivery order

Chipper Truck Café in Yonkers, New York, received an order on Sunday morning with a special note asking for help so they called the police, and the next day they learned that Kemoy Royal, 32, was arrested

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The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2022

Kidnapped woman rescued after sending plea for help via Grubhub order

Workers at the Chipper Truck Cafe in Yonkers, New York, were unsure if the message was a prank – but called the cops just in case

The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2022

New York man arrested after punching Asian woman 125 times, police say

Victim, 67, was entering her apartment building when Tammel Esco approached her from behind, Yonkers police said

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Man charged with hate crimes after he was filmed punching Asian woman 125 times in random racist attack

Tammel Esco, 42, has been charged with hate crimes including attempt to murder and assault for the attack

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