Every DRI event, in one place

LPC meetings, public workshop, the community survey, the Open Call for Projects window, and outreach events — all listed below in order as they're confirmed.

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The full schedule

LPC Meeting 1

Monday, August 31, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riverfront Library (Community Room, 2nd Floor), 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701. Download agenda (PDF) · Download presentation (PDF) · Download meeting summary (PDF)

Open Call Window

September 10 – October 16, 2026

See the Open Call for Projects page for details on how to submit.

Community Event

Yonkers RiverFest

Saturday, September 19 · 12:00–5:00 PM

LPC Meeting 2

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riverfront Library (Community Room, 2nd Floor), 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701. Download agenda (PDF) · Download presentation (PDF) · Summary — pending

LPC Meeting 3

Monday, October 26, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riverfront Library (Community Room, 2nd Floor), 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701. Agenda — pending · Presentation — pending · Summary — pending

LPC Meeting 4

Monday, November 30, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Riverfront Library (Community Room, 2nd Floor), 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701. Agenda — pending · Presentation — pending · Summary — pending

Public Workshop

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Atrium at the Riverfront Library. Interactive session to gather input on proposed DRI projects — details to follow.

DRI Project Survey

Available at the December 17 workshop

A survey to get your feedback on proposed DRI projects — link posted here once live.

LPC Meeting 5

Monday, January 25, 2027 · 5:30 PM

Riverfront Library (Community Room, 2nd Floor), 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701. Agenda — pending · Presentation — pending · Summary — pending

LPC Meeting 6

Monday, February 22, 2027 · 5:30 PM

Riverfront Library (Community Room, 2nd Floor), 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701. Agenda — pending · Presentation — pending · Summary — pending

Community Event

Yonkers Train Station

September · date & time to be announced

Community Event

Yonkers Public Library

September · date & time to be announced

People behind the planning

Local Planning Committee & City core team

Local Planning Committee (LPC)

The LPC helps guide planning, reviews documents, and supports community engagement and outreach.

Co-chairs

  • Susan GerryDeputy Mayor
  • Dr. Marsha GordonMid-Hudson REDC

Members

  • Joseph Apicella
  • AJ Chiarella
  • Robert Halmi
  • Dr. James Hassell
  • Marisol Mancebo
  • Luis Muniz
  • Richard Nightingale
  • Mike Oates
  • Katori Walker
  • Sam Wallis
  • Sheza Waseem

City of Yonkers core team

The City team supports the planning process, helps coordinate public events and meetings, and serves as a local point of contact.

  • Mike SpanoMayor
  • Susan GerryDeputy Mayor
  • Akeem JamalAssistant Deputy Mayor
  • Melissa KaplanDeputy Commissioner of Planning
  • Abby DedmanMayor’s Office Coordinator
  • Adrian DjonbalajAdministrative Assistant to the Mayor
  • Nick ChiarellaHead of Social Media and Digital Strategy

Roster from the August 31, 2026 LPC Meeting #1 presentation (PDF).

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