Issue #014 · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 4 min read · By Alex Tiratsuyan

Still “Referred” — and the file keeps growing.

The big four — the P.S. 9 conveyance, the housing PILOT, the riverfront permit, the rezoning package — all still read “Referred” on the city's own record as of this morning (three of them referred last Tuesday the 15th; the rezoning package back on Sept 9). What's new in the file: a law to sell 566 Saw Mill River Road, a temporary freeze on self-storage facilities, an amendment to the noise ordinance, and a “Mary Teague Way” street renaming. Plus: the marathon is today.

In today's issue

🏛️ City Hall 💜 Community 🍽️ Restaurants 📆 Events 🧰 Resources

🏛️ City Hall

A quiet week at the council — and Tuesday's slate is stacked

The big four: five days in committee, still not law verified

Five days after Tuesday's session (eleven for the rezoning package, which was referred Sept 9), the city's Legistar record still shows all four headliners in “Referred” status as of this morning — the local law conveying the former Public School #9, the amended MHACY exemption agreement with its three-year PILOT abatement, the riverfront PUR permit amendment (the Riverside Drive / Admiral Way / Fisherman Way “Lots 1–13” stretch), and the rezoning package reclassifying certain properties to D-MX or UR-HD districts. In plain English: they're with committee, not law — nothing has passed. The next chances to move: a full Tuesday slate — Legislation & Codes at 6 PM in the Council Chambers, then the Rules Committee at 6:30 PM over at Saunders Trades & Technical High School's auditorium, 183 Palmer Road — and the next stated meeting Tuesday, Sept 29 at 7 PM back in the Chambers. All inside City Hall unless noted.

Sources: P.S. 9 conveyance (TMP-0813) · MHACY PILOT (TMP-0812) · riverfront permit (TMP-0817) · rezoning package (TMP-0811) · Legistar calendar — Sept 22 & Sept 29 meetings · checked Sept 20

New in the file: a Saw Mill River Rd sale, a self-storage freeze, a noise amendment verified

Three items in the file we haven't covered yet — two referred with the Sept 15 stack, the noise amendment carried over from Sept 9 — all referred, all awaiting a vote. First, Councilmember Hodges' local law authorizing the sale of 566 Saw Mill River Road, with its companion environmental determination (SEQRA); the title notes a positive fiscal impact for the sale. Second, a temporary moratorium on self-storage facilities citywide, sponsored by all councilmembers. Third, a general ordinance amending the city's noise code (Chapter 66, § 66-5), carried over from Sept 9. None is law until the full council says so.

Sources: 566 Saw Mill River Rd sale (TMP-0815) · its SEQRA determination (TMP-0814) · self-storage moratorium (TMP-0816) · noise code amendment (TMP-0818) · checked Sept 20

“Mary Teague Way”: Hawthorne Avenue strip to be renamed verified

A ceremonial item with real history: the council is considering honoring the life and legacy of Mary Teague by renaming Hawthorne Avenue from Hudson Street to Main Street as “Mary Teague Way.” It's an honorary renaming, referred Sept 15, alongside a resolution declaring Sept 15–Oct 15 Hispanic Heritage Month in Yonkers.

Sources: Mary Teague Way resolution (TMP-0820) · Hispanic Heritage Month (TMP-0824) · checked Sept 20

💜 Community

Marathon morning, and a 5K worth planning for

Marathon Sunday is TODAY verified

The Yonkers Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K steps off today, Sunday, Sept 20, at 8 AM from the Yonkers Train Station (Buena Vista Avenue at the waterfront) — “8AM Start – Rain or Shine,” per the organizers, in the event's 99th year. The listing runs the window to 11 AM and describes a marathoner's marathon through the hills of Yonkers. Cheer loud.

Source: official event listing · checked Sept 20

Break the Silence 5K: three weeks out verified

Join Legislator Shanae Williams and Westchester County Parks for the Break the Silence for Domestic Violence 5K Run/Walk — Saturday, October 10 at Tibbetts Brook Park (Pavilion), 8 AM registration, 9 AM opening ceremony, 9:30 race start, rain or shine. Every dollar of the proceeds goes to YCAP, the Yonkers Community Action Program. Registration runs $38.98 (adult 18–64), $28.63 (65 & over), and $23.45 (17 & under), each including the processing fee. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you need help sooner than the race: call 1-800-799-7233, chat at thehotline.org, or text START to 88788.

Source: official registration page · checked Sept 20

🍽️ Restaurants

Open, and staying open late

7th Street Burger is open on Central Park Ave verified

Still open, re-checked this morning: the smash-burger chain's Yonkers page posts full weekly hours, 11 AM to midnight every day, plus a live Order Now button, for its shop at 2270 Central Park Avenue. The door is open; go get the first cheeseburger-smash-double of the rest of your life.

Source: 7th Street Burger Yonkers location page · checked Sept 20

Teriyaki Madness, 34 Main St checked sept 6

The teriyaki-bowl chain's downtown fit-out at 34 Main Street was on track for later this September as of our Sept 6 check. Doors, griddles, made-to-order bowls — soon.

Source: lohud · last checked Sept 6

📆 Events

The next three weeks

Sep

Yonkers Marathon, Half & 5K — in its 99th year verified

Sun Sep 20 (today!), 8 AM · start at Yonkers Train Station (Buena Vista Ave at the waterfront) · rain or shine · event listing

Sep

Legislation & Codes Committee verified

Tue Sep 22, 6 PM · Council Chambers, City Hall 4th Fl · Legistar meeting detail

Sep

Rules Committee at Saunders HS verified

Tue Sep 22, 6:30 PM · Saunders Trades & Technical HS Auditorium, 183 Palmer Road · meeting outside City Hall · Legistar calendar

Sep

Yonkers Comic Con verified

Sat Sep 26, 10 AM–5 PM · Yonkers Public Library, Riverfront branch (One Larkin Center) · presented by Yonkers Arts · yonkersarts.org

Sep

Italian flag raising & coffee reception checked sept 19

Mon Sep 28, 4–5 PM · hosted by Mayor Spano · city calendar · not re-verified today (city calendar blocked our morning fetch)

Sep

City Council stated meeting verified

Tue Sep 29, 7 PM · Council Chambers, City Hall 4th Fl · Legistar calendar

Oct

Break the Silence 5K verified

Sat Oct 10, 8 AM · Tibbetts Brook Park · proceeds to YCAP · register

🧰 Resources

Free help that stays free

Sunday library hours are on — it's today verified

Riverfront (12–5 PM) and Will (12–5 PM) both post Sunday service — their posted hours close Sundays only in July & August, and that window has passed. Crestwood stays closed for renovations. It's Sunday right now: if the week eats your errands, the library is open this afternoon.

Source: Yonkers Public Library locations & hours · checked Sept 20

Dial 2-1-1 for almost everything verified

Food, housing, heating help, legal aid, child care referrals. Dial 2-1-1, free, 24/7, multilingual. The single most useful number in Westchester.

Source: United Way 2-1-1 Hudson Valley

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