Yonkers
Coverage of Yonkers in the Nexus archive.
- Owner accused of leaving dog with a gash in Yonkers, tied onto a gate: DA
Anita Martin, 60, is accused of abandoning a young dog with a gash and leaving it tied to a gate for hours in Yonkers. She faces multiple criminal charges, including aggravated animal cruelty, as announced by District Attorney Susan Cacace.
- Sewage spill in Yonkers prompts Hudson River health advisory
A sewage spill in Yonkers has led to a health advisory for the Hudson River. The incident was reported by Marcus Solis from Dobbs Ferry.
- Sicko accused of raping girl, 13, inside NYC park surrenders cops, sources
Abundio Hernandez Cantu, 36, surrendered to NYPD after being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Van Cortlandt Park. He admitted to the encounter that occurred on June 23, during which he met the teen on an MTA bus.
- Yonkers man arrested in rape of 13-year-old in Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park
Marcus Solis, a Yonkers man, was arrested in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old in Van Cortlandt Park's Riverdale section of the Bronx. The incident occurred in a public park area.
- Yonkers student's death after choking on donut at school prompts questions, investigation
A Yonkers student died after choking on a donut at school, prompting an investigation. Marcus Solis is reporting on the ongoing investigation.
- Child chokes to death at NY school: officials
A 12-year-old sixth grader choked to death at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School in Yonkers on Wednesday morning, according to school officials. The incident occurred just before noon, and Anibal Soler Jr., the superintendent for Yonkers Public Schools, confirmed the child became unresponsive due to choking.