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City Councilwoman Corazón Pineda-Isaac is announcing today that she will run for reelection to the Yonkers City Council representing the 2nd district. She releases the following statement.

“It is the honor of my life to represent the people of the 2nd Council district in Yonkers. Throughout my time on the Council, we have accomplished so much to help our city stay affordable, safe, and full of opportunity. But today brings new challenges and there is still so much work to be done. 

The families of the 2nd district are struggling every day to make ends meet. Inflation has driven the cost of food, healthcare, transportation, and other essentials out of control. Tenants of my district don’t just need — they demand more affordable housing, and homeowners are desperate for relief so they can live in this great city and still provide for themselves and their families. 

As Councilwoman, I have fought to double the city’s affordable housing requirement for new developments, and I will not quit until that ordinance is passed and signed into law by the Mayor. I plan to work with my colleagues to introduce innovative programs that put money back in the pockets of homeowners, such as down payment assistance and an affordable housing registry.

On public safety, I have been a reliable advocate for budget initiatives that support our police department, provide the tools they need to keep our communities safe, and address the root causes of crime. And I’ve been equally committed to ensuring accountability by sponsoring and passing body camera requirements which today protect residents and police officers alike.

And last but certainly not least, I have been a leading champion for our public schools, fighting for and winning tens of millions of dollars of additional city funds for the Yonkers Public Schools, saving jobs and enhancing education for our students. As a mother of three children in the Yonkers Public Schools, this is a personal fight for me and I will never waiver in making sure students like my children have the opportunities they deserve to be successful in life.

My favorite part of campaigning is lacing up my pink sneakers and going door to door in my district. It gives me the chance to hear firsthand the challenges and the hopes of the people I represent, and it allows me to share my vision for this district and this city. I look forward to having these conversations with my constituents for the next several months and asking for their votes.” – Councilwoman Corazón Pineda-Isaac

She was elected in 2013 to a four-year term, was re-elected in 2017, and is currently serving her third term as Councilwoman of the 2nd Council district, for which she was re-elected in 2021. She currently serves as Chair of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.

Councilwomen Pineda-Issac will face a challenger in the June 24, 2025, Democratic primary from Alberto Velazquez, a lifelong resident of Yonkers and President of CSEA Unit 9169 who will officially launch his campaign with a fundraiser event on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

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AJ Woodson is the Editor-In-Chief and co-owner of Black Westchester, Host & Producer of the People Before Politics Radio Show, An Author, Journalism Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism), Rap Artist - one third of the legendary underground rap group JVC FORCE known for the single Strong Island, Radio Personality, Hip-Hop Historian, Documentarian, Activist, Criminal Justice Advocate and Freelance Journalist whose byline has appeared in several print publications and online sites including The Source, Vibe, the Village Voice, Upscale, Sonicnet.com, Launch.com, Rolling Out Newspaper, Daily Challenge Newspaper, Spiritual Minded Magazine, Word Up! Magazine, On The Go Magazine and several others. Follow me at Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/mrajwoodson.bsky.social and Spoutible https://spoutible.com/MrAJWoodson

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City Councilwoman Corazón Pineda-Isaac is announcing today that she will run for reelection to the Yonkers City Council representing the 2nd district. She releases the following statement.

“It is the honor of my life to represent the people of the 2nd Council district in Yonkers. Throughout my time on the Council, we have accomplished so much to help our city stay affordable, safe, and full of opportunity. But today brings new challenges and there is still so much work to be done. 

The families of the 2nd district are struggling every day to make ends meet. Inflation has driven the cost of food, healthcare, transportation, and other essentials out of control. Tenants of my district don’t just need — they demand more affordable housing, and homeowners are desperate for relief so they can live in this great city and still provide for themselves and their families. 

As Councilwoman, I have fought to double the city’s affordable housing requirement for new developments, and I will not quit until that ordinance is passed and signed into law by the Mayor. I plan to work with my colleagues to introduce innovative programs that put money back in the pockets of homeowners, such as down payment assistance and an affordable housing registry.

On public safety, I have been a reliable advocate for budget initiatives that support our police department, provide the tools they need to keep our communities safe, and address the root causes of crime. And I’ve been equally committed to ensuring accountability by sponsoring and passing body camera requirements which today protect residents and police officers alike.

And last but certainly not least, I have been a leading champion for our public schools, fighting for and winning tens of millions of dollars of additional city funds for the Yonkers Public Schools, saving jobs and enhancing education for our students. As a mother of three children in the Yonkers Public Schools, this is a personal fight for me and I will never waiver in making sure students like my children have the opportunities they deserve to be successful in life.

My favorite part of campaigning is lacing up my pink sneakers and going door to door in my district. It gives me the chance to hear firsthand the challenges and the hopes of the people I represent, and it allows me to share my vision for this district and this city. I look forward to having these conversations with my constituents for the next several months and asking for their votes.” – Councilwoman Corazón Pineda-Isaac

She was elected in 2013 to a four-year term, was re-elected in 2017, and is currently serving her third term as Councilwoman of the 2nd Council district, for which she was re-elected in 2021. She currently serves as Chair of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.

Councilwomen Pineda-Issac will face a challenger in the June 24, 2025, Democratic primary from Alberto Velazquez, a lifelong resident of Yonkers and President of CSEA Unit 9169 who will officially launch his campaign with a fundraiser event on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson is the Editor-In-Chief and co-owner of Black Westchester, Host & Producer of the People Before Politics Radio Show, An Author, Journalism Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism), Rap Artist - one third of the legendary underground rap group JVC FORCE known for the single Strong Island, Radio Personality, Hip-Hop Historian, Documentarian, Activist, Criminal Justice Advocate and Freelance Journalist whose byline has appeared in several print publications and online sites including The Source, Vibe, the Village Voice, Upscale, Sonicnet.com, Launch.com, Rolling Out Newspaper, Daily Challenge Newspaper, Spiritual Minded Magazine, Word Up! Magazine, On The Go Magazine and several others. Follow me at Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/mrajwoodson.bsky.social and Spoutible https://spoutible.com/MrAJWoodson

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