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Winter 2014 -15 VOL. 8 ISSUE 3
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ter from the Director,nkersDowntown.com,e Wi-Fi, Holiday Celebrations
siness Directory
w Businesses, ARTY,mmer Review, Bar Rescue,Parade, Show Me a Hero
out the BID, Contactormation, Photo Contest
There are over 250 wonderful shops, restaurants, and other businesses right in the heartof Downtown Yonkers. There is everything from world class restaurants, insurancecompanies, tech and graphic design rms, environmental organizations, and much more.Everything you need is in Downtown Yonkers. Page 6 and 7.
Shopping and Service Directoryfor Downtown Yonkers
Yonkers Downtown .com
The BIDs new and completely redesigned web
YonkersDowntown.com is up and running. The new site provideverything that anyone living or visiting our downtown needs, including
information on events, a comprehensive business and real estate directory,photo gallery, maps, business specials, and much more. See some of th
features on page 3.
Launch of YonkersDowntown.com
At its heart, the holiday season is all about sharing good times with yourfriends and family. The Yonkers Downtown BID tries to make that easy
by hosting a series of wonderful, free, family events each December. Thisyear was no different as hundreds of families joined together in
celebration of community. These events were highlighted by Yonkersmost historic tree lighting ceremony, the WinterScape Holiday Concert,and our very own Santa Chalet. More on page 4 and 5.
Downtown Yonkers Holiday Season
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A Message From the BIDs Executive Director
2014 has been an amazing year forDowntown Yonkers. For years, ourcommunity has been viewed in terms of the
potential we have to become that nextgreat city in the region. Our coreinfrastructure is unique andaccommodating, which includes ourbeautiful waterfront, a transportation hub(24 minutes to NYC via Metro North), agrowing district of high-end restaurants,and a desire to fully utilize underdevelopedland. In 2014, people really started to noticeand Downtown Yonkers saw an increase innew businesses and new residents. Weve
especially seen increased interest from theart community, with dozens of artists andnew studios opening in the area (see page8). This momentum has already plantednew seeds for growth next year. At leasttwo up-scale, residential buildings will becompleted and several others will havebroken ground. The sustained and strongdemand for apartments in DowntownYonkers is an excellent sign that peoplewant to be here. Buildings that have been
vacant for decades are now beingrefurbished as the demand by newbusinesses is also growing. We are close toan important tipping point, in which the 10million people who live within an hourrealize that Downtown Yonkers really is thenext place to be. With the right planning,infrastructure, investments, and partners,we are poised for growth unlike anythingthis city has ever seen.
The Yonkers Downtown BID is proud to bepart of this and will do everything we can tocreate an atmosphere that fosters thisgrowth. Through our work, we produce theevents that drive people to this area,increase the enjoyment for those who livehere, and cause a positive shift in theperceptions of Yonkers. The BID keeps ourstreets safe and clean; replacing blightedlandscapes with beautiful murals andartwork. We are a hub for communicatinginformation about Downtown Yonkers,promoting businesses, and buildingpartnerships within both the public andprivate sectors. The Yonkers Downtown BIDwas proud to advocate and invest ourresources in both short and long-termprograms with this vision in mind.
Looking back, we have done so much in2014. The Yonkers Downtown BID producedover 40 free, events, bringing tens ofthousands of people to our area. Theseevents are a great way to engage localresidents and showcase our community tonew visitors. Our most notable events,including our Friday Night Jazz & Bluesconcert series and the Yonkers Riverfest areconsidered amongst the best events of theirtype in the county (Once again thank you toall our sponsors especially the City of Yonkersand Domino Sugar). We increased our teamof Rangers who are in the streets everyday,keeping things clean and helping those inneed. Weve invested in new equipment towork more effectively and are looking tofurther expand our impact in the future.
On behalf of everyone at the YonkersDowntown BID, I wish you a happy andhealthy holiday season. I hope to see younext year in Downtown Yonkers.
Daniel LipkaExecutive Director,Yonkers Downtown BID
ZUMBA F
On October 29th, the streets ofDowntown Yonkers came alive for afree, outdoor Zumba class in honor oBreast Cancer Awareness Month.Almost 100 people joined RetroFitness and the Yonkers DowntownBID to dance, exercise, and be part othis important national effort.
We are really excited to be part of thYonkers Downtown Community andbring additional healthy activities tothe entire community, Said HollyWallman, Owner of Retro Fitness. Ware proud to bring people togetherand promote health and awareness.
Retro Fitness is a great local busineswho is also looking out for their newcommunity, This event kicked off agreat series of events over the nextfew months in this area.
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The New YonkersDowntown.comATURES:
About the Downtown BID
Doing Business in Yonkers
Business Support Information
Comprehensive Business Directory
Restaurant and Business Maps
Community and Events Calendar
Apartments for Rent or Sale
Business Spaces for Rent or Sale
Local News and Event Information
BID Archives and Newsletters
Business Spotlights
Local Coupons and Promotions
hoto Gallery
Fully Integrated with Facebook
And much more
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Yonkers Downtown BID advocated andked with the City of Yonkers to developimplement a long-term plan for free
Fi in Downtown Yonkers. Launched thisany one can access the services in VanDonck Park or all along the waterfront.BID is investing to expand this system
her including a next phase that coversn Street and Warburton Ave.
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Happy Holidays from
Santa congratulates, Prestine Wesley, after he was awarded a local businessaward by the Downtown BID. Prestine, aka The Mayor of North Broadway
has owned Harrys Shoe repair for over 50 years.
The Lower Westchester Carolers light up the stage atWinterScape. Dave Martin (far left) is a co-owner of FMe To the Moon Florist and helped organize the event.
Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by Yonkers leader for the AnnualDowntown Yonkers Treelighting. From left to right: Rick MagneCouncilman Michael Sabitino, Senator Andrea Steward Cousins, PrestineWesley, Councilman Dennis Shepard, Mayor Mike Spano, CouncilmanJohn Larkin, Councilwoman Corazon Pineda, Daniel Lipka, CouncilmaMike Breen, Council President Liam McLaughlin, and Robert Voorheis.
ver 300 people cheered as the Getty SquareHoliday Tree was lit.
hildren from the Manor House Academy ofMusic performed at WinterScape Concert.
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Gingerbread House Contest
Just some of the great entries into Yonkers Downtown 1st Annual Gingerbread House contest.From left to right: The Yonkers YWCA, Dolphin Restaurant, La Pinata Bakery, and the Yonkers Downtown BID
is Winter there were plenty of events in and around Downtown Yonkers. The Annual Downtown Tree Lighting is one of the oldest andandest traditions in Yonkers. Kids could visit Santa each weekend for a free candy cane (curtesy of CH Martin), a free picture, and smally. Hundreds of families also attended the BIDs Annual WinterScape Concert at Manor House Square. The BID and our staff work hard to
autify our community for the holidays, including over 50 street light decorations, hundreds of decorative ribbons, holiday planters, andore. The BID wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
The Yonkers Downtown B
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TTRACTIONS
Blue Door Art Gallery3 Riverdale Avenue914) 375-5100luedoorartcenter.org
LC Center for theUrban River at Beczak 14-377-19005 Alexander Streeteczak.org
hilipse Manor Hall9 Warburton Avenue914) 965-4027hilipsemanorfriends.blogspot.com
he Science BargeDowntown Waterfront
14-513-7354roundworkhv.org
Yonkers RiverfrontibraryLarkin Plaza
914) 337-1500pl.org/riverfront
C OMMUNITY -B ASEDO RGANIZATIONSAndrus Community
ervices0 South Broadway914) 968-1663ndruscc.org
Center for Preventivesychiatry (Andrus)5 Dock Street914) 965-1109
Childrens VillageSouth Broadway, Fl 2
914) 423-2621hildrensvillage.org/
Cluster0 S Broadway #501914) 963-6440lusterinc.org
Community PlanningCouncil of Yonkers
0 South Broadway914) 969-3616vhaction.org
Community Voices Heard8 N. Broadway, 2nd Fl914) 751-2641
Greyston Child Care8 Warburton Avenue914) 376-7200reyston.com
Groundwork2 Main Street914) 375-2151roundworkhv.org
haring CommunityHudson Street
914) 963-2626hesharingcommunity.org
t. John's Episcopal ChurchHudson Street
914) 963-3033tjohnsgs.blogspot.com/
Westhab20 South Broadway(914) 376-0063westhab.org/
Yonkers Board OfEducation28 Wells Ave(914) 376-8000
Yonkers Chamber ofCommerce55 Main Street(914) 963-0332yonkerschamber.com
Yonkers DowntownWaterfront BID15 Main Street914-969-6660yonnkersdowntown.com
Yonkers Partners inEducation86 Main Street,Suite 301(914) 377-4882ypie.net
Yonkers YMCA17 Riverdale Avenue(914) 963-0183yoymca.org
Yonkers YWCA87 South Broadway(914) 963-0640ywca.org
H EALTH21st Century Dental12 Warburton Avenue(914) 969-2727
Affinity Health Plan10 Palisade Ave718-794-5317
AJ Dental1 Palisade Avenue(914) 375-6106
Community ChoiceHealth Plan30 South Broadway(914) 709-8461
Designer Optical1 Palisade Avenue(914) 226-8706
EOC26 South Broadway(914) 606-7612
Kid Smiles PediatricDentistry22 Main Street(914) 375-5019kidsmilesdentistry.com
New Smile Dental34 North Broadway(914) 966-7400
Retro Fitness66 Main Street(914) 207-7981retrotness.net
Riverside Pediatrics36 North Broadway(914) 966-2229
riverside-pediatrics.com
Scriptx14 North Broadway(914) 969-5880
St. Joseph's Family Health81 South Broadway(914) 375-3200saintjosephs.org/
St. Joseph's Geriatric69 South Broadway(914) 376-5555saintjosephs.org
St. Joseph's Urgent Care& Specialty Services75 South Broadway(914) 376-7767saintjosephs.org/
Stanley Pharmacy2 South Broadway(914) 476-6060
The Vision Place100 New Main Street(914) 965-5367optical-yonkers.com
VA Medical Group124 New Main Street(914) 375-8055
Yonkers GeneralMedical Practice48 Warburton Avenue(914) 751-6688yonkershealth.com
Yonkers Wellness Center10 Palisade Avenue(914) 457-7807yonkerswellnesscenter.com
Youth Theatre Interactions92 Main Street(914) 963-3040youth-theatre.org
M ARKETSAM Deli Gourmet15 Palisade Avenue(914) 965-2348
Central African Market25 Warburton Avenue(914) 423-7848
Compare FoodsSupermarkets125 New Main Street(914) 375-1708
Fu Hing19 Palisade Ave
(914) 375-5000International Grocery1 South Broadway(914) 476-3619
MJ Fruit Vegetables42 North Broadway(914) 216-3382
Ocean Fish Market5 North Broadway(914) 476-3177
Palisade Meat Market23 Palisade Avenue(914) 965-0525
Shoprite Supermarket
25-43 Prospect Street(914) 376-5429shoprite.com
Stan Lou Deli Mart28 North Broadway(914) 709-8133
William's Farm129 New Main Street(914) 476-3619
R ESTAURANTSYonkers Fried Chicken7 Palisade Avenue(914) 968-4045
Andiamo61 Main Street(914) 376-0011
Anselmo's Pizza & Deli32 South Broadway(914) 969-1949
Burger King53 South Broadway(914) 327-4600
Caf Hudson1 Van Der Donck Street(914) 338-7542
cafehudson.comCasa De Caf45 Main Street(914) 375-2233facebook.com/CasaDeCaf eYonkers
Delicias Caribena104 New Main Street(914) 376-3700deliciascaribena.com
Dolphin Restaurant1 Van Der Donck (914) 751-8170dolphinrbl.com/
El Maguey Mexican30 North Broadway(914) 375-1018
El Poblano Caf2 Main Street(914) 963-0062tacoselpoblano.com
Express-Deli45 Palisade Avenue(914) 864-0742
Family Kitchen14 Main Street(914) 969-1988
Getty Square Hero32 South Broadway(914) 968-1975
Giovannis IV Italian25 Main Street(914) 375.1429giovannis4.com
Grand RooseveltBallroom2 Hudson Street(914) 964-9444rooseveltballroomny.com
Guapo Cocina Mexicana10 Warburton Avenue(914) 920-5900guaporestaurant.com
Jamaica Kitchen24 North Broadway(914) 476-3293 jamaicakitchen.com
Joey Pepperoni Pizza1 Palisades Ave(914) 375-0600
Khangri Japanese Sushi22 Warburton Avenue(914) 968-2134khangrijapaneserestaurant.com
La Bella Havana
35 Main Street(914) 920-9777labellahavana.com
La Pinata Bakery118 New Main Street(914) 968-6061lapinatabakery92.com
Loma Bonita45 Palisade Avenue(914) 423-0487
Mandarin Wok 102 New Main Street(914) 376-0010
McDonalds5 South Broadway
(914) 966-7294Nawab Pakistani-Indian2 Hudson Street(914) 909-9700nawabny.com
NY Fried Chicken18 North Broadway(914) 476-7066
Paxo's Grill & Cafe24 Main Street(914) 233-5656
Pizza Dora49 Palisade Ave.(914) 294-0026
Popeyes53 South Broadwaypopeyes.com
Royal Banquet Hall4 Hudson Street(914) 909-9700
Sakura Express Sushi96 New Main Street(914) 966-8886
Sam's Wedges & Pizza6 Main Street(914) 476-0253
Singas Pizza41 Dock Street(914) 376-3636
singaspizzas.comSOYO Bar38 Main Street(914) 376-0600soyobar.com
Square 2 Luncheonette2 South Broadway(914) 963-9100healthgrades.com
Subway25-43 Prospect Street11 Palisade Avenue(914) 375-3775subway.com
The Pizza Place92 Main Street(914) 709-1050thepizzaplaceinc.com
Tyrone House62 Main Street(914) 429-8160
USA Martial A29 South Broadw(914) 377-2900
Waterfront Caf28 Wells Ave(914) 963-7750
Wedge Sandwi28 Warburton A(914) 327-4222facebook.com/ThSandwichShop
X2O Xaviers o71 Water Grant (914) 965-1111xaviars.com
Yonkers Brewi92 Main Streetyonkersbrewing
Zuppa RestaurLounge59-61 Main Stre(914) 376-6500zupparestaurant
R ETAIL99 Dreams5 South Broadw(914) 375-0539
99 Supreme8 Palisade Ave(914) 476-4310
A-1 Gift Shop10 North Broadw(914) 969-0658
Ace Gift Shop15-17 Palisade A(914) 965-7068
Avon20 Warburton A(914) 476 -2415avon.com
Best Fortune G9 Palisade Aven
Cash In Jewele44 North Broadw(914) 376-6067
Centro de Faja25 Palisade Ave347-855-9392
CH Martin De2 Palisade Ave(914) 968-3922chmartin.com
Cliquers3 Main Street(914) 968-4403
Daisy Card & 8 North Broadw(914) 963-7837
Deals7 Main Street914-375-0860
Easy Pickins109 New Main
(914) 965-1423easypickins.com
YONKERS DOWNTOWN
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ther PharmacySouth Broadway
14) 965-2661
ne 45 Minute PhotoMain Steet
14) 476-5834
y Me to The MoonoristNorth Broadway
14) 476-2200metothemoonorists.com
ot Actionouth Broadway
14) 972-501-5281
mes & Wireless 2Main Street
14) 375-1011
ory Shoesalisade Avenue
14) 457-8074
old Castle JewelsNorth Broadway14) 476-9801
olden Square JewelrySouth Broadway
14) 375-5753
ace Beauty SupplyNorth Broadway14) 965-5258
alth GiftsHawthorne Avenue
17) 973-4111
p Hop JeansPalisade Ave.
14) 963-4242
udson Rivermmunity Servicealisade Avenue14) 963-3832
ckies Kids & BabyMain Street
14) 423-0493
ra Fashion1 New Main Street17) 572-9613
za's Party SupplyMain Street
14) 965-7532aspartysupplies.com
opMain Street
14) 476-3147
-Mac Awards &gravingWarburton Avenue
14) 966-9200
nn's Used FurnitureWarburton Avenue
14) 966-7075
J Fashion1 New Main Street14) 375-7557
Y FlavorNorth Broadway17) 459-0466
inbowSouth Broadway14) 963-0255
rainbowshops.comReaction Music127 New Main Street(914) 292-0513
Rent-A-Center53 South Broadway800-840-5409rentacenter.com
Rivertown Liquors47 Main Street(914) 423-1009
S&A Stores10 South Broadway(914) 423-4145
S&D Liquors4 Main Street(914) 965-0225
Salvation Army Thrift Store29 Palisade Avenue(914) 969-4571
Shoemania6 Main Street(914) 376-4051
St. Josephs Hospital127 South Broadway(914) 378-7000saintjosephs.org
Tobin's Locksmith27 Palisade Ave(914) 963-3977
We Are Alumnus37 Main Streetwearealumnus.com
Weber's Serious Discount29 North Broadway(914) 476-4763
Wine in Due Time1 Pier Pointe Street(914) 966-9669wineinduetime.com
Yonkers African Market17 North Broadway(914) 969-9334
Yonkers liquor Store33 Palisade Ave(914) 963-0139
Yonkers Wireless2B Main Street
R ETAIL - F URNITUREAAA Furniture123 New Main Street
(914) 327-3700academybus.com/
Ed's Home Furnishing16 Warburton Avenue914-969-6700
Main St Dept. Store151 B New Main Street(914) 375-7121
Raysoul Furniture21 Main Street(914) 613-7699
Rogers DiscountFurniture15 North Broadway(914) 969-7504Rogers-Furniture.best-price.com
R ETAIL - T ECH1-800-FIX-IT1 Palisade Avenue(914) 255-8373
Boost Mobile3 Palisade Avenue(516) 813-9500
Contrafect28 Wells Avenue(914) 207-2300contrafect.com
Games & Wireless94 New Main Street(914) 375-0044
Metro PCS106 New Main Street(914) 964-0054metropcs.com
Mindspark 29 Wells Avenue. Ste. 300mindspark.com
Verizon FiOS66 Main Street(914) 965-0906verizonos.com
YK Gameland1 Palisade Ave(914) 375-9011
S ERVICESAcademy Bus29 Hudson Street(914) 476-8840
ACB Insurance40 North Broadway(914) 226-8140
Accutax25 North Broadway(914) 613-9222Bamajoje Company46 North Broadway(914) 316-9785
Cisne's Travel24 North Broadway(914) 423-8100
Delgado Travel106 New Main Street(914) 968-5858
H & R Block 30-38 South Broadway(914) 241-0813
Harry's Shoe Repair13 North Broadway(914) 912-6708
Hernandez & Associates20 South Broadway(914) 965-9232
HOTHAN Inc.2 Bashford Street(914) 384-2493
Jackson Hewitt Tax9 North Broadway(914) 968-2883
La Nacional92 New Main Street212 942 6679
Laundromat52 North Broadway(914) 969-7955
Law Office of AndyRomano20 South Broadway, 904(914) 965-4221andrewromanolaw.com
Leder-Luis BuildingDesign66 Main Street, Suite 913914-423-9778
[email protected] Tax Service98 New Main Street(914) 619-1870libertytax.com
Manor House Academyof Music48 North Broadway(914) 885-4914manorhouseacademyofmusic.com
Marks Auto Repair20 Larkin Plaza(914) 963-1258
MetroNorth / Amtrak Train Station5 Buena Vista Avenuemta.info
Municipal Credit Union38 South Broadway212-693-4900mymcu.org
Nader J. Sayegh,Attorney at Law10 Palisade Avenue(800) 633-8353
Perfect Appeal Press20 South Broadway # 915(914) 964-2929
Perfect Tax Service33 South Broadway(914) 966-8888Queen's DaughtersDaycare73 Buena Vista Avenue(914) 969-449queensdaughtersdaycare.com
Regina Check Cashing13 Palisade Avenue(914) 963-6555reginacheckcashing.com
Rising Publications25 Warburton Avenue(914) 965-4000
Rubin Bros Paint andWallpaper65 Main Street(914) 963-9090
Sayegh Auto Body41 Hudson Street(914) 968-6262
Sight & Sound Prod.12 North Broadway(914) 969-1385sightsoundproductions.net
SP Money Transfers25 Palisade Ave(914) 376-1993
StateFarm54 Warburton Avenue(914) 292-4200statefarm.com
T-Mobile1 Main Street(914) 423-1682tmobile.com
Tailor & Cleaners6 Main Street(914) 969-5503
Tax Max25 Warburton Avenue(914) 623-0232 Thruway Builders33 South Broadway(914) 964-9660
Thru-way Enterprises33 South Broadway(914) 964-9660
World Travel & Tours15 Palisade Ave(914) 553-4230
Yonkers Parking Authority8 Buena Vista Avenue(914) 965-2467yonkersparkingauthority.com
Yonkers Rising25 Warburton Avenue(914) 965-4000
S ERVICES - B ANKSAtlantic Bank - NewYork Community Bank 1 Manor House Square(914) 964-6690
Bank Of America20 South Broadway(914) 963-6400bankofamerica.com/
Chase Bank 47 South Broadway
92 Main Street(914) 699-3154Chase.com
Citibank 86 Main Street(914) 964-2479citibank.com
HSBC16 South Broadway(914) 965-7300us.hsbc.com
Hudson Valley Bank 61 South Broadway(914) 968-8375hudsonvalleybank.com
Key Bank 66 Main Street(914) 595-3060key.comS ERVICES -R EAL E STATEAlma Realty53 South Broadway718-267-0300almarealty.com
Grand West Associates54 North Broadway(914) 375-0017
Hudson Park
1 Alexander Street(914) 969-1386livehudsonpark.com
The Lofts at M92 Main Street(914)410.9090metro92.com
S ERVICES - S& B ARBER SAminata AfricBraiding
11 North Broadw(914) 207-1950
B&C Clippers56 North Broadw(914) 969-9815
Desire Nails22 North Broadw(914) 423-1229dolphinrbl.com
Dominican Sty19-21 Palisade A(914) 623-7487libertytax.com
Gold Nails7 North Broadw
(914) 476-1891Grape & Grey20 North Broadw(914) 966-3335
Just You Hair S26 North Broadw(914) 879-9906
Koto's Hair Br44 North Broadw(914) 375-3423
Melan's Africa26 North Broadw(914) 964-3063
MVP Unisex15-17 Palisade A(914) 426-5933
New Glamour N51 Palisade Ave(914) 378-1168
Palisade Hair D25 Palisade Aven(914) 969-9563
Palisade Hair S11C Palisade Av(914) 969-8863
Palisade Nail S19-21 Palisade A(914) 375-1253
Paulino's Beau39 Main Street(914) 375-7585
Quality Cuts1 Palisade, 2nd F(914) 969-3670
Simone's Hair 22 North Broadw(914) 966-3335
Solid Gold33 Palisade Ave(914) 376-8830
VIP Unisex43 Pailsade Aven646-244-1069
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Downtown Arts: Year in ReviewRenowned architect Maya Lin and Art Collector Daniel Wolfpurchased the old Yonkers jail on Alexander Street and arecurrently remaking it as a gallery and artists studios.
Our local artist community continues to grow, including dozensof up-and-coming artists, as well as critically acclaimed masters,David Hammons and Robert Zakanich.
World renowned street artist Nick Walker did a Yonkers StreetSeries this fall as part of a transformative mural project (pictureson the left).
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) utilized 20,000 ofspace in Downtown Yonkers for a summer gallery. Plans arecurrently on the way to bring a FIT gallery to the Downtown ona permanent basis.
The 2nd Annual YoFi Film Festival was held in DowntownYonkers. This event showcased amazing lms and was namedBest in Westchester by Westchester Magazine.
The rst Yonkers Arts Weekend was a tremendous success, connectingthousands of people to amazing local artists. Downtown Yonkershosted several galleries and community art projects.
The Yonkers Downtown BID partnered with the City of Yonkers, theBlue Door Art Gallery, and CETTA to develop Yonkers rst Open Call forUrban Art. The results including several new murals and original artplaced throughout many downtown windows. Plans are currentlyunderway to expand this program.
The Yonkers-based YONY/Rivertowns Creative Meetup stepped up in2014, hosting a tremendous number of amazing networking events.,featuring David Simon (creator of HBOs The Wire), Joey Levin (CEO ofMindspark), and best-selling author Seth Godin.
Over the past year, many TV shows and movies havebeen lmed in the Downtown, including TheBlacklist (scene pictures to the right) and BoardwalkEmpire. Bar Rescue was also in town, transforming alocal pub into SOYO, an amazing unique,craft-cocktail restaurant and lounge.
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Bar Rescue magic in Downtown Yonkers
The Brewery Bar and RestaurantNOW OPEN!
92 Main Street, Yonkers, NY
e of the most talked about bars in the entire country is locatedDowntown Yonkers. This is because Bar Rescue, the smash TVow from Spike, recently aired how they transformed a localb, formally known as Undisputed, into something amazing.e new bar is the rst of its kind in Westchester, a upscale,aft-cocktail establishment that ts perfectly into the
naissance that Downtown Yonkers has undergone over the pastcade.
With the assistance of bar
expert Jon Taffer, and theentire Bar Rescue team, a newbar, called SOYO was born.
n Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, is an internationally recognized,ard-winning restaurant operator with nearly 30 years ofnds-on experience. He is also brutally honest with the barners and staff on the show, which provides an opportunity for
ry quick and fundamental change. After a week of planningd transformation, the only thing that remains the same from itsvious life is their address at 38 Main Street. The outside has
en repainted and rebranded, and the inside has been
mpletely remodeled with a brighter, trendier feel. But the mostportant changes are the environment, the food, and the drinks.r starters, SOYOs dress code reects a new generation oftential patrons. Hats and t-shirts are a thing of the past, fromw on its collared shirts and friendly faces. The menu has beenmpletely revamped and includes unique twists on comfortods and traditional snacks.
hat really makes SOHO unique are the drinks. Craft Cocktailsdrinks in which every element is made fresh, from scratch and
lored specically to the drink. This includes fresh fruits, custom
glassware, house-made syrups, and fusion infused liquors. For
example, one of their specialty drinks, the SOYO Tea includeCiroc Peach, Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea vodka, soda, with freshlemon, basic & red licorice. The results are drinks made withmuch more care, creating unique avors and a more satisfyingexperience. There is also a rotating selection of unique craftbeers available. SOHO is the rst Craft Cocktail bar inWestchester and is certain to provide a special experience to alltheir guests.
SOYO owners Brian OShea and Miguel Torres are extremelyexcited about their new bar, We are so proud of what this newbar represents and we are looking forward to contributing to the
SO YO38 Main Street. 914-376-0600
n Taffer and hisxperts analyze theemendous potential
Downtown Yonkers.
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The Summer of Downtown Yonkers was a hit!
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his summer, there were over 100events in Downtown Yonkers. The Yonkers Downtown BID
produced over 30 free, family events thisyear, attracting tens of thousands ofpeople into our community. The summerwas highlighted by our Friday Night Jazz,Blues & More on the Waterfront; theRiverwalk Wednesday Concert Series;
Movies on Main Street, and the 22ndAnnual Yonkers Riverfest. The BID isgrateful to all our volunteers andsponsors for their support.
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Thank You The Yonkers Downtown BID is a small non-prot organizationand we are so grateful for all the support we receive from localbusinesses and organization. This summer, one business stoodout for their contributions, which helped support over 25 free,family events, including being a GOLD sponsor for the Riverfest.Over 30,000 people enjoyed these events and this was all madepossible because of Domino Sugar. Besides their partnershipin the downtown community, they have been one of our citysgreatest assets. For over 100 years, the have been located inYonkers, employing hundreds of people each year. Thank youDomino Sugar for a great summer!
Movies on Main Street features The Aven
Grammy winner Dan Zanes performs at Rive
The BID honors veterans at a special Friday Night Con
Rock legends, Felix Cavalieres Rascals perform at Riv
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restaurant in Miami Beach, the WolesRascal House restaurant, after he died fullling a promise she made to himand then launching the Frecklefarmcatalog in the Brandywine Valley of
Pennsylvania on her apple farm.She nallyreturned tolms, 30 yearslater whileliving in
Downtown Yonkers, when asked bydirector Mark Hartley and producerBrett Ratner to join the cast of thefeature length documentary, ElectricBoogaloo: The Wild Untold Story ofCannon Films.
Acting is my passion, Robin says. Oneof my biggest challenges in goingback on lm was to lose weight for thecamera because I love to eat. Thatmeant celebrating at X20 Xaviars onthe Hudson had to wait until after Inished shooting .
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BIN SHERWOODr playing opposite Charles Bronsoneath Wish II - 30 years ago, 32 millionls served at her Miami Beachaurant, 523,000 catalogs sent fromhome accessories business, Yonkers
ntown resident is now starring withly Ringwald, Franco Zefferilli andph Lundgren in Electric Boogaloo:Wild Untold Story of Cannon Films,d for U.S release in 2015.
le based in Paris in 1985, her life tookseries of unexpected turns.
rwoods acting career derailed. Itured through running her fathers
Yonkers Downtown Pet ParadeYonkers DowntownPet Parade is one ofmost fun (and
quirkiest) events that the BIDdoes all year. Each year, duringthe Halloween season, the BIDinvites all our local pet ownersto dress up their pets and weparade down the waterfront.We had dozens of entries,including one guinea pig. Allparticipants received a freegift bag for their pets, andseveral received extra prizesfor winning awards for theircostumes. Thank youeveryone who participatedand we cant wait to see you allagain till next year.
Show me a Heroouve seen James Belushi orona Ryder walking the streets
Yonkers, you are probably nearproduction of the HBO
i-series Show Me a Hero.ed on the nonction book bya Belkin, the six-hour mini tellsstory of Nick Wasicsko, the
ngest big-city mayor in theon, who is at the center of aroversy relating to-income housing. Thiskers story, which took place inmid to late 1980s, capturedonal attention. The moviees was written by Davidon (co-creator of The Wire). Itscheduled to be releasedetime in 2015.
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Save the Date Tuesday January 13 at 7pmCome to an ARTY Party!at 66 Main Street, Yonkers, 9th Floor
Meet your neighbors who are helping tobring cool, fun things to Yonkers!
Feel free to invite your friend, colleague oneighbor. Event details to follow soon.
ARTY (Arts Round Table, Yonkers) is aninformal monthly gathering of people whowant to see more arts and culture inYonkers.
For more informationand to keep in theloop about upcominggatherings and events,please like ARTY onFacebook.
Questions? Please contact us [email protected]!
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About the Yonkers Downtown BIDThe Downtown/Waterfront BusinessImprovement District, Inc. of Yonkers, NY isa 501(c)(3) non-prot organization createdin 2002. The BID was formed to buildworking partnerships, encourageinvestment, and support initiatives for ahealthier commercial district in the YonkersDowntown.
We work to promote and implementeconomic revitalization initiatives andincrease the quality of life for all those inDowntown Yonkers. We promote andpreserve the cultural, historic, tourist, andcivic interests while mobilizing public andprivate resources for these purposes.
Contact Information
Yonkers DowntownWaterfront BID15 Main Street
Yonkers, NY 10704
Phone: 914-969-6660Fax: 914- [email protected]
Executive DirectorDaniel Lipka
www.YonkersDowntown.comHappy Holidays from everyone a
the Yonkers Downtown BID
Every night Downtown Yonkers is witness to a beauty beyond words. As the sun setsmajestically over the palisades, along the Hudson River, the colors are unique and breathtaking.
Submit your sunset picture to [email protected] or tweet @YonkersDowntown
Sunsets on the Palisades