Mobile Paper Shedder Aug. 8 at EJ Murray’s Rink–The Department of Public Works will provide a mobile paper shredder for Yonkers residents to use to help them fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft by shredding sensitive personal documents. The mobile shredder will be stationed at E.J. Murray’s Skating Rink, located at 348 Tuckahoe Road, on Saturday, August 8th from 8AM – 12PM.
Residents can bring only one file-size (10”x12”x15”) box of confidential papers per household to the skating rink for shredding.
Documents that are suitable for shredding before thrown away or recycled include, expired credit card statements and receipts,old tax returns or any other personal documents containing names, addresses or ther identifying information, pre-approved credit card applications, licenses. All shredding materials must be placed in the trunk of one’s vehicle and remain in the car while in the service queue.
For more information, residents can contact the Mayor’s Help Line at 914-377-HELP (4357).
28th Annual Yonkers Riverfest Cancelled–After thoughtful consideration, the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District, in conjunction with the City of Yonkers, must regretfully announce that the 28th Annual Yonkers Riverfest has been cancelled. The annual festival, held along the majestic Hudson River, has always been a free event that attracts thousands of people from across the county and has been a Westchester staple since its inception in 1992.
“Riverfest is more than just a festival, it is truly a celebration of community, which is why the health and safety of everyone from attendees to sponsors and vendors is of the utmost importance to us. While the decision to cancel the event was difficult, we know this is the right decision to keep our community safe,” said Sara A. Brody, Executive Director, Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront BID. “We are hopeful that we will come together once again for a celebration in September 2021.”
The Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront BID has tentatively scheduled the Yonkers Riverfest for Saturday, Sept 11, 2021.
NY Creates NY-COVID Rent Relief Program--A new New York State COVID Rent Relief Program is now available to help households experiencing an increase in their rent burden due to a loss of income during the COVID-19 crisis.
The program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applicants will not need to repay this assistance.Applications must be postmarked no later than July 30, 2020.
The COVID Rent Relief Program is not first come, first served. Priority will be given to eligible households with “greatest economic and social need” accounting for income, rent burden, percent of income lost and risk of homelessness.
The rental assistance payment will cover the difference between the household’s rent burden on March 1, 2020 and the increase in rent burden for the months the households is applying for assistance. Households can apply for up to four months in rental assistance. Your rent burden is the percentage of your gross household income that that you spend on your contractual rent.
For more information about the program and about eligibility require and to download applications, visit https://hcr.ny.gov/RRP. New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) also has created a dedicated call center to provide residents with help Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Call the COVID Rent Relief Program Call Center at 1-833-499-0318 or email at covidrentrelief@hcr.ny.gov.
