The New York Working Families Party announced on Thursday, March 2nd, their endorsements in the cities of Yonkers and New Rochelle.
“We’re very proud to endorse a slate of candidates in Yonkers and New Rochelle who will work to make our region more affordable for working families,” Sochie Nnaemeka, Director of the New York Working Families Party shared with Black Westchester. “With housing becoming more and more expensive, we need leadership that will center everyday people in housing and development decisions.”
“Our chapter is excited to support Corazón Pineda-Isaac for Mayor of Yonkers,” Peter Bernstein, Chair of the Westchester-Putnam Chapter of the New York Working Families Party shared with Black Westchester. “As a City Councilmember, Corazón has been a champion for quality public schools, living wage jobs, and fair and affordable housing for families. We look forward to working with Corazón as Mayor to build a Yonkers that is safe, healthy, and affordable for everyone.”
“We’re thrilled to endorse Yadira Ramos-Herbert for Mayor of New Rochelle,” said Jennifer Cabrera, Vice Chair of the Westchester-Putnam Chapter of the New York Working Families Party. “We know that Yadira will ensure that all New Rochelle residents are included when addressing critical issues like housing affordability, climate resilience, and quality public services. Our members look forward to electing Yadira as the next Mayor of New Rochelle.”
Yonkers Endorsements:
- Corazón Pineda-Isaac, Mayor of Yonkers
- Shatika Parker, City Council District 1
- Hector Santiago, City Council District 1
- David Tubiolo, County Board of Legislators District 14
- Ruth Walter, County Board of Legislators District 15
- Chris Johnson, County Board of Legislators District 16
- Jose Alvarado, County Board of Legislators District 17
New Rochelle Endorsements:
- Yadira Ramos-Herbert, Mayor of New Rochelle
- Martha Lopez, City Council District 1
- Kwamain Dixon, City Council District 3
- Shane Osinloye, City Council District 4
Background:
- Incumbent Yonkers Mayor Spano has amended term limits twice so he can run for an unprecedented fourth term as Mayor.
- The NYWFP engages in a deeply participatory, multi-step endorsement process. Dozens of party members and affiliates from across Westchester and Putnam counties participated in the candidate endorsement process this year.
- In 2022, over 260,000 votes (4.43% of the total vote) were cast for Governor Hochul on the Working Families Party ballot line, making up most of her margin of victory.
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I love your Bio! Yaaa.. Spano has to go. Not just term limits. almost Every City in Westchester has upscaled, over a 30 year slow process. New Rochelle, White Plains are good examples. Yonkers is a Rat Hole, unless you live in East Yonkers like Palmer Road on the boarder of Bronxville, Lincoln Park or Cental Avenue. This DINO has not touched the scandal, that is dangerous and crowed living conditions. The 100+ year old, wooden structures in South West Yonkers are beautiful pieces of architecture, but go up in flames fast, often taking almost a half of a block of houses on both sides of it. Near Pier Street and for many blocks, there isn’t any new structures, for housing, fresh food source (there are no supermarkets) in that section of The City Of Yonkers. Doesn’t Mike Spano see beyond Yonkers? If someone in my apartment buildings puts lights up on their terrace, it is game on for me! Lol. In a peaceful passive way. Spano is harder to vote out. Embrace a new mayor and if she doesn’t prove to have good intentions and motivations, it is 80% easier to vote out a 1 term mayor. Get Out The Vote. Get Out And Vote. Good luck to both Candidates in their race for Mayor in Yonkers.