Was Yonkers Just Hit by an Earthquake?
A low-grade rumble stretched across the tri-state area late Saturday night, registering from New Jersey to Connecticut.
Bunni Elian
Melissa Bunni Elian is a multimedia journalist based in Yonkers, N.Y. Her work analyzes culture and interrogates the foundations of structural inequality and other social problems.
Plant-Based Food Workshop Series Tackles Food Insecurity with Homegrown Solutions
On Saturday, July 26, Yonkers Arts hosted the first installation of Growing at Home: The Art and Sustainability of Microgreens and Mushrooms, organized by Mi Oh My Farms & Farma Cares. The workshop introduced attendees to the process of growing microgreens, the nutrient-dense baby leaves of plants. At this stage
One Simple Trick to Save 70% on Summer Cooling Bills
Air conditioning and circulation have a big impact on how much energy cooling appliances use.
Homemade Spectacular: Communities Glow in Light Shows
The official city fireworks show attracted thousands to the waterfront, but the official programming wasn't the only source of explosive celebration.
Anime Exhibit Brings Global Phenomenon to Yonkers
The 'Anime: East Meets West Through Arts and Pop Culture' exhibition showcases a diversity of original works of art inspired by some of the most beloved anime characters.
Hundreds Attend Yonkers 'No Kings' Day of Protest
Over 500 residents from across Westchester gathered in Yonkers, transforming individual outrage into a collective moral force.
A New Approach to Community News
After 15 years in journalism, I’m launching The Leveler News to do things differently in Yonkers, NY.