Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced Yonkers City Hall TV received two prestigious New York Emmy Award nominations in the categories of Interactive Media and Public Affairs Series. It is the first time in the station’s more than 40-year history, it has been honored with a nomination from the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
“To be recognized by such a distinguished organization shows we remain relevant when it comes to communicating our important initiatives to the people of Yonkers,” said Mayor Spano. “I’m proud of the work our Communications Department produces every day and am pleased their creativity and skillsets are being recognized amongst their peers and profession.”
In 2023, Yonkers’ Communication Department produced an interactive social media campaign during National Pizza Month, highlighting the top pizzerias in Yonkers and a weekly public affairs series, “Your Yonkers Now.” All productions can be viewed on Yonkers City Hall TV Optimum Channel 78, Verizon Channel 39, and the City of Yonkers’ social media platforms, along with Mayor Mike Spano’s YouTube channel.
The award ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in New York City.
The City of Yonkers is the third largest city in New York State and Westchester County’s largest city. Yonkers serves as the gateway to the Hudson Valley with more than 40 vibrant and diverse suburban neighborhoods. First settled as a small farm town in 1646 settled by Dutchman Adriaen Van Der Donck, Yonkers evolved into a major trading and industrial center. Today, Yonkers hosts the largest film production studios in the Northeast, claiming the title Hollywood on Hudson. Yonkers is one of the safest cities of its size in the nation and is home to a vibrant arts district along with more than 80 local parks.
Yonkers shines as the new ‘Hollywood on the Hudson’
The city of Yonkers has also celebrated the success of productions filmed there. Major productions filmed in Yonkers, such as “Severance” and “The Penguin,” received multiple Emmy nominations. Yonkers has become a popular filming location, with various productions using its streets and buildings, including the Hudson River Museum, Lawrence & Saratoga Streets, and Wells Avenue.
“Severance” received 27 nominations, and “The Penguin” received 24 nominations. These nominations highlight Yonkers’ role as a backdrop for high-profile television shows. Here’s a breakdown:
- “Severance”: (Apple TV+) received 27 nominations.
- “The Penguin”: (HBO Max) received 24 nominations.
- “The White Lotus”: (HBO Max) received 23 nominations.
- “The Studio”: (Apple TV+) also filmed in Yonkers.
- “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”: filmed at Wells Avenue in Yonkers, and was also nominated.
Several other productions that filmed in Yonkers, or Westchester County, have received Emmy nominations.
