FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YONKERS MAYOR SPANO PRESENTS CITYS’ FIRST-EVER GREEN CITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS.
Yonkers Public School Students and Untermyer Gardens Conservancy Awarded for Projects that Improve Yonkers Environmental Health and Sustainability.
Yonkers Green City Student Leadership Award winners from Family School 32 with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.
(Photo Credit: Maurice Mercado/City of Yonkers).
YONKERS, NY – April 26, 2022 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano this week presented Yonkers’ first-ever Green City Leadership Awards, recognizing local community organizations and students for their contributions towards improving the environmental health and sustainability of the City.
“Yonkers has led the charge in sustainability for the last decade, working with our non-for-profits, schools, city agencies, businesses and residents,” said Mayor Spano. “I am continually impressed by our city’s vision, action and commitment to our environment. Congratulations to all our winners for your inspirational projects and being stewards of a healthier Yonkers.”
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