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4 posts from Politics See another: Lifestyle, Policy, Social Justice

February 6, 2026 by jewel-benton in Politics

From Spano's Yonkers to Mamdani’s NYC, Juanita Lewis Builds People Power

After years of successful grassroots campaigns for policies that benefit marginalized New Yorkers, Juanita Lewis has been tapped as an advisor by NYC Mayor Mamdani. Lewis is making waves in NY politics and she's not done with Yonkers.

November 26, 2025 by melissa_bunni_elian in Politics

Food Insecurity is Growing in Westchester

An analysis of how the changing economic landscape is impacting the number of households struggling to meet their basic needs.

October 6, 2025 by brittany_martin in Policy

Federal Shutdown, Budget Cuts Threaten Local Domestic Violence Program

“It’s shameful. Women will die,” says one Westchester County nonprofit executive.

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 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.

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From Spano's Yonkers to Mamdani’s NYC, Juanita Lewis Builds People Power

Food Insecurity is Growing in Westchester

Federal Shutdown, Budget Cuts Threaten Local Domestic Violence Program

Hundreds Attend Yonkers 'No Kings' Day of Protest

Food Insecurity is Growing in Westchester

Federal Shutdown, Budget Cuts Threaten Local Domestic Violence Program

Hundreds Attend Yonkers 'No Kings' Day of Protest

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