melissa_bunni_elian-2 ^{Melissa Bunni Elian} from Yonkers, NY

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.

11 posts by melissa_bunni_elian-2 Author since 2025

Thermostat on an air conditioner reads 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

July 8, 2025 by melissa_bunni_elian-2 in Weather

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.

July 7, 2025 by melissa_bunni_elian-2 in Community

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.

July 1, 2025 by melissa_bunni_elian-2 in Arts

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.

A crowd gathers along the side walk as a woman stands at the edge waving a giant American flag. The sky is cloudy and rainy. A line of cars stretch down the street where more people can be se

June 17, 2025 by melissa_bunni_elian-2 in Politics

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.

June 16, 2025 by melissa_bunni_elian-2 in Editor's Letter

A New Approach to Community News

After 15 years in journalism, I’m launching The Leveler News to do things differently in Yonkers, NY.