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ter from the Director,nkersDowntown.com,e Wi-Fi, Holiday Celebrations

siness Directory

w Businesses, ARTY,mmer Review, Bar Rescue,Parade, Show Me a Hero

out the BID, Contactormation, Photo Contest

There are over 250 wonderful shops, restaurants, and other businesses right in the heartof Downtown Yonkers. There is everything from world class restaurants, insurancecompanies, tech and graphic design rms, environmental organizations, and much more.Everything you need is in Downtown Yonkers. Page 6 and 7.

Shopping and Service Directoryfor Downtown Yonkers

Yonkers Downtown .com

The BIDs new and completely redesigned web

YonkersDowntown.com is up and running. The new site provideverything that anyone living or visiting our downtown needs, including

information on events, a comprehensive business and real estate directory,photo gallery, maps, business specials, and much more. See some of th

features on page 3.

Launch of YonkersDowntown.com

At its heart, the holiday season is all about sharing good times with yourfriends and family. The Yonkers Downtown BID tries to make that easy

by hosting a series of wonderful, free, family events each December. Thisyear was no different as hundreds of families joined together in

celebration of community. These events were highlighted by Yonkersmost historic tree lighting ceremony, the WinterScape Holiday Concert,and our very own Santa Chalet. More on page 4 and 5.

Downtown Yonkers Holiday Season

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A Message From the BIDs Executive Director

2014 has been an amazing year forDowntown Yonkers. For years, ourcommunity has been viewed in terms of the

potential we have to become that nextgreat city in the region. Our coreinfrastructure is unique andaccommodating, which includes ourbeautiful waterfront, a transportation hub(24 minutes to NYC via Metro North), agrowing district of high-end restaurants,and a desire to fully utilize underdevelopedland. In 2014, people really started to noticeand Downtown Yonkers saw an increase innew businesses and new residents. Weve

especially seen increased interest from theart community, with dozens of artists andnew studios opening in the area (see page8). This momentum has already plantednew seeds for growth next year. At leasttwo up-scale, residential buildings will becompleted and several others will havebroken ground. The sustained and strongdemand for apartments in DowntownYonkers is an excellent sign that peoplewant to be here. Buildings that have been

vacant for decades are now beingrefurbished as the demand by newbusinesses is also growing. We are close toan important tipping point, in which the 10million people who live within an hourrealize that Downtown Yonkers really is thenext place to be. With the right planning,infrastructure, investments, and partners,we are poised for growth unlike anythingthis city has ever seen.

The Yonkers Downtown BID is proud to bepart of this and will do everything we can tocreate an atmosphere that fosters thisgrowth. Through our work, we produce theevents that drive people to this area,increase the enjoyment for those who livehere, and cause a positive shift in theperceptions of Yonkers. The BID keeps ourstreets safe and clean; replacing blightedlandscapes with beautiful murals andartwork. We are a hub for communicatinginformation about Downtown Yonkers,promoting businesses, and buildingpartnerships within both the public andprivate sectors. The Yonkers Downtown BIDwas proud to advocate and invest ourresources in both short and long-termprograms with this vision in mind.

Looking back, we have done so much in2014. The Yonkers Downtown BID producedover 40 free, events, bringing tens ofthousands of people to our area. Theseevents are a great way to engage localresidents and showcase our community tonew visitors. Our most notable events,including our Friday Night Jazz & Bluesconcert series and the Yonkers Riverfest areconsidered amongst the best events of theirtype in the county (Once again thank you toall our sponsors especially the City of Yonkersand Domino Sugar). We increased our teamof Rangers who are in the streets everyday,keeping things clean and helping those inneed. Weve invested in new equipment towork more effectively and are looking tofurther expand our impact in the future.

On behalf of everyone at the YonkersDowntown BID, I wish you a happy andhealthy holiday season. I hope to see younext year in Downtown Yonkers.

Daniel LipkaExecutive Director,Yonkers Downtown BID

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On October 29th, the streets ofDowntown Yonkers came alive for afree, outdoor Zumba class in honor oBreast Cancer Awareness Month.Almost 100 people joined RetroFitness and the Yonkers DowntownBID to dance, exercise, and be part othis important national effort.

We are really excited to be part of thYonkers Downtown Community andbring additional healthy activities tothe entire community, Said HollyWallman, Owner of Retro Fitness. Ware proud to bring people togetherand promote health and awareness.

Retro Fitness is a great local busineswho is also looking out for their newcommunity, This event kicked off agreat series of events over the nextfew months in this area.

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Doing Business in Yonkers

Business Support Information

Comprehensive Business Directory

Restaurant and Business Maps

Community and Events Calendar

Apartments for Rent or Sale

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Local News and Event Information

BID Archives and Newsletters

Business Spotlights

Local Coupons and Promotions

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Yonkers Downtown BID advocated andked with the City of Yonkers to developimplement a long-term plan for free

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Happy Holidays from

Santa congratulates, Prestine Wesley, after he was awarded a local businessaward by the Downtown BID. Prestine, aka The Mayor of North Broadway

has owned Harrys Shoe repair for over 50 years.

The Lower Westchester Carolers light up the stage atWinterScape. Dave Martin (far left) is a co-owner of FMe To the Moon Florist and helped organize the event.

Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by Yonkers leader for the AnnualDowntown Yonkers Treelighting. From left to right: Rick MagneCouncilman Michael Sabitino, Senator Andrea Steward Cousins, PrestineWesley, Councilman Dennis Shepard, Mayor Mike Spano, CouncilmanJohn Larkin, Councilwoman Corazon Pineda, Daniel Lipka, CouncilmaMike Breen, Council President Liam McLaughlin, and Robert Voorheis.

ver 300 people cheered as the Getty SquareHoliday Tree was lit.

hildren from the Manor House Academy ofMusic performed at WinterScape Concert.

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Gingerbread House Contest

Just some of the great entries into Yonkers Downtown 1st Annual Gingerbread House contest.From left to right: The Yonkers YWCA, Dolphin Restaurant, La Pinata Bakery, and the Yonkers Downtown BID

is Winter there were plenty of events in and around Downtown Yonkers. The Annual Downtown Tree Lighting is one of the oldest andandest traditions in Yonkers. Kids could visit Santa each weekend for a free candy cane (curtesy of CH Martin), a free picture, and smally. Hundreds of families also attended the BIDs Annual WinterScape Concert at Manor House Square. The BID and our staff work hard to

autify our community for the holidays, including over 50 street light decorations, hundreds of decorative ribbons, holiday planters, andore. The BID wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.

The Yonkers Downtown B

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TTRACTIONS

Blue Door Art Gallery3 Riverdale Avenue914) 375-5100luedoorartcenter.org

LC Center for theUrban River at Beczak 14-377-19005 Alexander Streeteczak.org

hilipse Manor Hall9 Warburton Avenue914) 965-4027hilipsemanorfriends.blogspot.com

he Science BargeDowntown Waterfront

14-513-7354roundworkhv.org

Yonkers RiverfrontibraryLarkin Plaza

914) 337-1500pl.org/riverfront

C OMMUNITY -B ASEDO RGANIZATIONSAndrus Community

ervices0 South Broadway914) 968-1663ndruscc.org

Center for Preventivesychiatry (Andrus)5 Dock Street914) 965-1109

Childrens VillageSouth Broadway, Fl 2

914) 423-2621hildrensvillage.org/

Cluster0 S Broadway #501914) 963-6440lusterinc.org

Community PlanningCouncil of Yonkers

0 South Broadway914) 969-3616vhaction.org

Community Voices Heard8 N. Broadway, 2nd Fl914) 751-2641

Greyston Child Care8 Warburton Avenue914) 376-7200reyston.com

Groundwork2 Main Street914) 375-2151roundworkhv.org

haring CommunityHudson Street

914) 963-2626hesharingcommunity.org

t. John's Episcopal ChurchHudson Street

914) 963-3033tjohnsgs.blogspot.com/

Westhab20 South Broadway(914) 376-0063westhab.org/

Yonkers Board OfEducation28 Wells Ave(914) 376-8000

Yonkers Chamber ofCommerce55 Main Street(914) 963-0332yonkerschamber.com

Yonkers DowntownWaterfront BID15 Main Street914-969-6660yonnkersdowntown.com

Yonkers Partners inEducation86 Main Street,Suite 301(914) 377-4882ypie.net

Yonkers YMCA17 Riverdale Avenue(914) 963-0183yoymca.org

Yonkers YWCA87 South Broadway(914) 963-0640ywca.org

H EALTH21st Century Dental12 Warburton Avenue(914) 969-2727

Affinity Health Plan10 Palisade Ave718-794-5317

AJ Dental1 Palisade Avenue(914) 375-6106

Community ChoiceHealth Plan30 South Broadway(914) 709-8461

Designer Optical1 Palisade Avenue(914) 226-8706

EOC26 South Broadway(914) 606-7612

Kid Smiles PediatricDentistry22 Main Street(914) 375-5019kidsmilesdentistry.com

New Smile Dental34 North Broadway(914) 966-7400

Retro Fitness66 Main Street(914) 207-7981retrotness.net

Riverside Pediatrics36 North Broadway(914) 966-2229

riverside-pediatrics.com

Scriptx14 North Broadway(914) 969-5880

St. Joseph's Family Health81 South Broadway(914) 375-3200saintjosephs.org/

St. Joseph's Geriatric69 South Broadway(914) 376-5555saintjosephs.org

St. Joseph's Urgent Care& Specialty Services75 South Broadway(914) 376-7767saintjosephs.org/

Stanley Pharmacy2 South Broadway(914) 476-6060

The Vision Place100 New Main Street(914) 965-5367optical-yonkers.com

VA Medical Group124 New Main Street(914) 375-8055

Yonkers GeneralMedical Practice48 Warburton Avenue(914) 751-6688yonkershealth.com

Yonkers Wellness Center10 Palisade Avenue(914) 457-7807yonkerswellnesscenter.com

Youth Theatre Interactions92 Main Street(914) 963-3040youth-theatre.org

M ARKETSAM Deli Gourmet15 Palisade Avenue(914) 965-2348

Central African Market25 Warburton Avenue(914) 423-7848

Compare FoodsSupermarkets125 New Main Street(914) 375-1708

Fu Hing19 Palisade Ave

(914) 375-5000International Grocery1 South Broadway(914) 476-3619

MJ Fruit Vegetables42 North Broadway(914) 216-3382

Ocean Fish Market5 North Broadway(914) 476-3177

Palisade Meat Market23 Palisade Avenue(914) 965-0525

Shoprite Supermarket

25-43 Prospect Street(914) 376-5429shoprite.com

Stan Lou Deli Mart28 North Broadway(914) 709-8133

William's Farm129 New Main Street(914) 476-3619

R ESTAURANTSYonkers Fried Chicken7 Palisade Avenue(914) 968-4045

Andiamo61 Main Street(914) 376-0011

Anselmo's Pizza & Deli32 South Broadway(914) 969-1949

Burger King53 South Broadway(914) 327-4600

Caf Hudson1 Van Der Donck Street(914) 338-7542

cafehudson.comCasa De Caf45 Main Street(914) 375-2233facebook.com/CasaDeCaf eYonkers

Delicias Caribena104 New Main Street(914) 376-3700deliciascaribena.com

Dolphin Restaurant1 Van Der Donck (914) 751-8170dolphinrbl.com/

El Maguey Mexican30 North Broadway(914) 375-1018

El Poblano Caf2 Main Street(914) 963-0062tacoselpoblano.com

Express-Deli45 Palisade Avenue(914) 864-0742

Family Kitchen14 Main Street(914) 969-1988

Getty Square Hero32 South Broadway(914) 968-1975

Giovannis IV Italian25 Main Street(914) 375.1429giovannis4.com

Grand RooseveltBallroom2 Hudson Street(914) 964-9444rooseveltballroomny.com

Guapo Cocina Mexicana10 Warburton Avenue(914) 920-5900guaporestaurant.com

Jamaica Kitchen24 North Broadway(914) 476-3293 jamaicakitchen.com

Joey Pepperoni Pizza1 Palisades Ave(914) 375-0600

Khangri Japanese Sushi22 Warburton Avenue(914) 968-2134khangrijapaneserestaurant.com

La Bella Havana

35 Main Street(914) 920-9777labellahavana.com

La Pinata Bakery118 New Main Street(914) 968-6061lapinatabakery92.com

Loma Bonita45 Palisade Avenue(914) 423-0487

Mandarin Wok 102 New Main Street(914) 376-0010

McDonalds5 South Broadway

(914) 966-7294Nawab Pakistani-Indian2 Hudson Street(914) 909-9700nawabny.com

NY Fried Chicken18 North Broadway(914) 476-7066

Paxo's Grill & Cafe24 Main Street(914) 233-5656

Pizza Dora49 Palisade Ave.(914) 294-0026

Popeyes53 South Broadwaypopeyes.com

Royal Banquet Hall4 Hudson Street(914) 909-9700

Sakura Express Sushi96 New Main Street(914) 966-8886

Sam's Wedges & Pizza6 Main Street(914) 476-0253

Singas Pizza41 Dock Street(914) 376-3636

singaspizzas.comSOYO Bar38 Main Street(914) 376-0600soyobar.com

Square 2 Luncheonette2 South Broadway(914) 963-9100healthgrades.com

Subway25-43 Prospect Street11 Palisade Avenue(914) 375-3775subway.com

The Pizza Place92 Main Street(914) 709-1050thepizzaplaceinc.com

Tyrone House62 Main Street(914) 429-8160

USA Martial A29 South Broadw(914) 377-2900

Waterfront Caf28 Wells Ave(914) 963-7750

Wedge Sandwi28 Warburton A(914) 327-4222facebook.com/ThSandwichShop

X2O Xaviers o71 Water Grant (914) 965-1111xaviars.com

Yonkers Brewi92 Main Streetyonkersbrewing

Zuppa RestaurLounge59-61 Main Stre(914) 376-6500zupparestaurant

R ETAIL99 Dreams5 South Broadw(914) 375-0539

99 Supreme8 Palisade Ave(914) 476-4310

A-1 Gift Shop10 North Broadw(914) 969-0658

Ace Gift Shop15-17 Palisade A(914) 965-7068

Avon20 Warburton A(914) 476 -2415avon.com

Best Fortune G9 Palisade Aven

Cash In Jewele44 North Broadw(914) 376-6067

Centro de Faja25 Palisade Ave347-855-9392

CH Martin De2 Palisade Ave(914) 968-3922chmartin.com

Cliquers3 Main Street(914) 968-4403

Daisy Card & 8 North Broadw(914) 963-7837

Deals7 Main Street914-375-0860

Easy Pickins109 New Main

(914) 965-1423easypickins.com

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ther PharmacySouth Broadway

14) 965-2661

ne 45 Minute PhotoMain Steet

14) 476-5834

y Me to The MoonoristNorth Broadway

14) 476-2200metothemoonorists.com

ot Actionouth Broadway

14) 972-501-5281

mes & Wireless 2Main Street

14) 375-1011

ory Shoesalisade Avenue

14) 457-8074

old Castle JewelsNorth Broadway14) 476-9801

olden Square JewelrySouth Broadway

14) 375-5753

ace Beauty SupplyNorth Broadway14) 965-5258

alth GiftsHawthorne Avenue

17) 973-4111

p Hop JeansPalisade Ave.

14) 963-4242

udson Rivermmunity Servicealisade Avenue14) 963-3832

ckies Kids & BabyMain Street

14) 423-0493

ra Fashion1 New Main Street17) 572-9613

za's Party SupplyMain Street

14) 965-7532aspartysupplies.com

opMain Street

14) 476-3147

-Mac Awards &gravingWarburton Avenue

14) 966-9200

nn's Used FurnitureWarburton Avenue

14) 966-7075

J Fashion1 New Main Street14) 375-7557

Y FlavorNorth Broadway17) 459-0466

inbowSouth Broadway14) 963-0255

rainbowshops.comReaction Music127 New Main Street(914) 292-0513

Rent-A-Center53 South Broadway800-840-5409rentacenter.com

Rivertown Liquors47 Main Street(914) 423-1009

S&A Stores10 South Broadway(914) 423-4145

S&D Liquors4 Main Street(914) 965-0225

Salvation Army Thrift Store29 Palisade Avenue(914) 969-4571

Shoemania6 Main Street(914) 376-4051

St. Josephs Hospital127 South Broadway(914) 378-7000saintjosephs.org

Tobin's Locksmith27 Palisade Ave(914) 963-3977

We Are Alumnus37 Main Streetwearealumnus.com

Weber's Serious Discount29 North Broadway(914) 476-4763

Wine in Due Time1 Pier Pointe Street(914) 966-9669wineinduetime.com

Yonkers African Market17 North Broadway(914) 969-9334

Yonkers liquor Store33 Palisade Ave(914) 963-0139

Yonkers Wireless2B Main Street

R ETAIL - F URNITUREAAA Furniture123 New Main Street

(914) 327-3700academybus.com/

Ed's Home Furnishing16 Warburton Avenue914-969-6700

Main St Dept. Store151 B New Main Street(914) 375-7121

Raysoul Furniture21 Main Street(914) 613-7699

Rogers DiscountFurniture15 North Broadway(914) 969-7504Rogers-Furniture.best-price.com

R ETAIL - T ECH1-800-FIX-IT1 Palisade Avenue(914) 255-8373

Boost Mobile3 Palisade Avenue(516) 813-9500

Contrafect28 Wells Avenue(914) 207-2300contrafect.com

Games & Wireless94 New Main Street(914) 375-0044

Metro PCS106 New Main Street(914) 964-0054metropcs.com

Mindspark 29 Wells Avenue. Ste. 300mindspark.com

Verizon FiOS66 Main Street(914) 965-0906verizonos.com

YK Gameland1 Palisade Ave(914) 375-9011

S ERVICESAcademy Bus29 Hudson Street(914) 476-8840

ACB Insurance40 North Broadway(914) 226-8140

Accutax25 North Broadway(914) 613-9222Bamajoje Company46 North Broadway(914) 316-9785

Cisne's Travel24 North Broadway(914) 423-8100

Delgado Travel106 New Main Street(914) 968-5858

H & R Block 30-38 South Broadway(914) 241-0813

Harry's Shoe Repair13 North Broadway(914) 912-6708

Hernandez & Associates20 South Broadway(914) 965-9232

HOTHAN Inc.2 Bashford Street(914) 384-2493

Jackson Hewitt Tax9 North Broadway(914) 968-2883

La Nacional92 New Main Street212 942 6679

Laundromat52 North Broadway(914) 969-7955

Law Office of AndyRomano20 South Broadway, 904(914) 965-4221andrewromanolaw.com

Leder-Luis BuildingDesign66 Main Street, Suite 913914-423-9778

judjul@aol.comLiberty Tax Service98 New Main Street(914) 619-1870libertytax.com

Manor House Academyof Music48 North Broadway(914) 885-4914manorhouseacademyofmusic.com

Marks Auto Repair20 Larkin Plaza(914) 963-1258

MetroNorth / Amtrak Train Station5 Buena Vista Avenuemta.info

Municipal Credit Union38 South Broadway212-693-4900mymcu.org

Nader J. Sayegh,Attorney at Law10 Palisade Avenue(800) 633-8353

Perfect Appeal Press20 South Broadway # 915(914) 964-2929

Perfect Tax Service33 South Broadway(914) 966-8888Queen's DaughtersDaycare73 Buena Vista Avenue(914) 969-449queensdaughtersdaycare.com

Regina Check Cashing13 Palisade Avenue(914) 963-6555reginacheckcashing.com

Rising Publications25 Warburton Avenue(914) 965-4000

Rubin Bros Paint andWallpaper65 Main Street(914) 963-9090

Sayegh Auto Body41 Hudson Street(914) 968-6262

Sight & Sound Prod.12 North Broadway(914) 969-1385sightsoundproductions.net

SP Money Transfers25 Palisade Ave(914) 376-1993

StateFarm54 Warburton Avenue(914) 292-4200statefarm.com

T-Mobile1 Main Street(914) 423-1682tmobile.com

Tailor & Cleaners6 Main Street(914) 969-5503

Tax Max25 Warburton Avenue(914) 623-0232 Thruway Builders33 South Broadway(914) 964-9660

Thru-way Enterprises33 South Broadway(914) 964-9660

World Travel & Tours15 Palisade Ave(914) 553-4230

Yonkers Parking Authority8 Buena Vista Avenue(914) 965-2467yonkersparkingauthority.com

Yonkers Rising25 Warburton Avenue(914) 965-4000

S ERVICES - B ANKSAtlantic Bank - NewYork Community Bank 1 Manor House Square(914) 964-6690

Bank Of America20 South Broadway(914) 963-6400bankofamerica.com/

Chase Bank 47 South Broadway

92 Main Street(914) 699-3154Chase.com

Citibank 86 Main Street(914) 964-2479citibank.com

HSBC16 South Broadway(914) 965-7300us.hsbc.com

Hudson Valley Bank 61 South Broadway(914) 968-8375hudsonvalleybank.com

Key Bank 66 Main Street(914) 595-3060key.comS ERVICES -R EAL E STATEAlma Realty53 South Broadway718-267-0300almarealty.com

Grand West Associates54 North Broadway(914) 375-0017

Hudson Park

1 Alexander Street(914) 969-1386livehudsonpark.com

The Lofts at M92 Main Street(914)410.9090metro92.com

S ERVICES - S& B ARBER SAminata AfricBraiding

11 North Broadw(914) 207-1950

B&C Clippers56 North Broadw(914) 969-9815

Desire Nails22 North Broadw(914) 423-1229dolphinrbl.com

Dominican Sty19-21 Palisade A(914) 623-7487libertytax.com

Gold Nails7 North Broadw

(914) 476-1891Grape & Grey20 North Broadw(914) 966-3335

Just You Hair S26 North Broadw(914) 879-9906

Koto's Hair Br44 North Broadw(914) 375-3423

Melan's Africa26 North Broadw(914) 964-3063

MVP Unisex15-17 Palisade A(914) 426-5933

New Glamour N51 Palisade Ave(914) 378-1168

Palisade Hair D25 Palisade Aven(914) 969-9563

Palisade Hair S11C Palisade Av(914) 969-8863

Palisade Nail S19-21 Palisade A(914) 375-1253

Paulino's Beau39 Main Street(914) 375-7585

Quality Cuts1 Palisade, 2nd F(914) 969-3670

Simone's Hair 22 North Broadw(914) 966-3335

Solid Gold33 Palisade Ave(914) 376-8830

VIP Unisex43 Pailsade Aven646-244-1069

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Downtown Arts: Year in ReviewRenowned architect Maya Lin and Art Collector Daniel Wolfpurchased the old Yonkers jail on Alexander Street and arecurrently remaking it as a gallery and artists studios.

Our local artist community continues to grow, including dozensof up-and-coming artists, as well as critically acclaimed masters,David Hammons and Robert Zakanich.

World renowned street artist Nick Walker did a Yonkers StreetSeries this fall as part of a transformative mural project (pictureson the left).

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) utilized 20,000 ofspace in Downtown Yonkers for a summer gallery. Plans arecurrently on the way to bring a FIT gallery to the Downtown ona permanent basis.

The 2nd Annual YoFi Film Festival was held in DowntownYonkers. This event showcased amazing lms and was namedBest in Westchester by Westchester Magazine.

The rst Yonkers Arts Weekend was a tremendous success, connectingthousands of people to amazing local artists. Downtown Yonkershosted several galleries and community art projects.

The Yonkers Downtown BID partnered with the City of Yonkers, theBlue Door Art Gallery, and CETTA to develop Yonkers rst Open Call forUrban Art. The results including several new murals and original artplaced throughout many downtown windows. Plans are currentlyunderway to expand this program.

The Yonkers-based YONY/Rivertowns Creative Meetup stepped up in2014, hosting a tremendous number of amazing networking events.,featuring David Simon (creator of HBOs The Wire), Joey Levin (CEO ofMindspark), and best-selling author Seth Godin.

Over the past year, many TV shows and movies havebeen lmed in the Downtown, including TheBlacklist (scene pictures to the right) and BoardwalkEmpire. Bar Rescue was also in town, transforming alocal pub into SOYO, an amazing unique,craft-cocktail restaurant and lounge.

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Bar Rescue magic in Downtown Yonkers

The Brewery Bar and RestaurantNOW OPEN!

92 Main Street, Yonkers, NY

e of the most talked about bars in the entire country is locatedDowntown Yonkers. This is because Bar Rescue, the smash TVow from Spike, recently aired how they transformed a localb, formally known as Undisputed, into something amazing.e new bar is the rst of its kind in Westchester, a upscale,aft-cocktail establishment that ts perfectly into the

naissance that Downtown Yonkers has undergone over the pastcade.

With the assistance of bar

expert Jon Taffer, and theentire Bar Rescue team, a newbar, called SOYO was born.

n Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, is an internationally recognized,ard-winning restaurant operator with nearly 30 years ofnds-on experience. He is also brutally honest with the barners and staff on the show, which provides an opportunity for

ry quick and fundamental change. After a week of planningd transformation, the only thing that remains the same from itsvious life is their address at 38 Main Street. The outside has

en repainted and rebranded, and the inside has been

mpletely remodeled with a brighter, trendier feel. But the mostportant changes are the environment, the food, and the drinks.r starters, SOYOs dress code reects a new generation oftential patrons. Hats and t-shirts are a thing of the past, fromw on its collared shirts and friendly faces. The menu has beenmpletely revamped and includes unique twists on comfortods and traditional snacks.

hat really makes SOHO unique are the drinks. Craft Cocktailsdrinks in which every element is made fresh, from scratch and

lored specically to the drink. This includes fresh fruits, custom

glassware, house-made syrups, and fusion infused liquors. For

example, one of their specialty drinks, the SOYO Tea includeCiroc Peach, Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea vodka, soda, with freshlemon, basic & red licorice. The results are drinks made withmuch more care, creating unique avors and a more satisfyingexperience. There is also a rotating selection of unique craftbeers available. SOHO is the rst Craft Cocktail bar inWestchester and is certain to provide a special experience to alltheir guests.

SOYO owners Brian OShea and Miguel Torres are extremelyexcited about their new bar, We are so proud of what this newbar represents and we are looking forward to contributing to the

SO YO38 Main Street. 914-376-0600

n Taffer and hisxperts analyze theemendous potential

Downtown Yonkers.

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The Summer of Downtown Yonkers was a hit!

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his summer, there were over 100events in Downtown Yonkers. The Yonkers Downtown BID

produced over 30 free, family events thisyear, attracting tens of thousands ofpeople into our community. The summerwas highlighted by our Friday Night Jazz,Blues & More on the Waterfront; theRiverwalk Wednesday Concert Series;

Movies on Main Street, and the 22ndAnnual Yonkers Riverfest. The BID isgrateful to all our volunteers andsponsors for their support.

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Thank You The Yonkers Downtown BID is a small non-prot organizationand we are so grateful for all the support we receive from localbusinesses and organization. This summer, one business stoodout for their contributions, which helped support over 25 free,family events, including being a GOLD sponsor for the Riverfest.Over 30,000 people enjoyed these events and this was all madepossible because of Domino Sugar. Besides their partnershipin the downtown community, they have been one of our citysgreatest assets. For over 100 years, the have been located inYonkers, employing hundreds of people each year. Thank youDomino Sugar for a great summer!

Movies on Main Street features The Aven

Grammy winner Dan Zanes performs at Rive

The BID honors veterans at a special Friday Night Con

Rock legends, Felix Cavalieres Rascals perform at Riv

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restaurant in Miami Beach, the WolesRascal House restaurant, after he died fullling a promise she made to himand then launching the Frecklefarmcatalog in the Brandywine Valley of

Pennsylvania on her apple farm.She nallyreturned tolms, 30 yearslater whileliving in

Downtown Yonkers, when asked bydirector Mark Hartley and producerBrett Ratner to join the cast of thefeature length documentary, ElectricBoogaloo: The Wild Untold Story ofCannon Films.

Acting is my passion, Robin says. Oneof my biggest challenges in goingback on lm was to lose weight for thecamera because I love to eat. Thatmeant celebrating at X20 Xaviars onthe Hudson had to wait until after Inished shooting .

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BIN SHERWOODr playing opposite Charles Bronsoneath Wish II - 30 years ago, 32 millionls served at her Miami Beachaurant, 523,000 catalogs sent fromhome accessories business, Yonkers

ntown resident is now starring withly Ringwald, Franco Zefferilli andph Lundgren in Electric Boogaloo:Wild Untold Story of Cannon Films,d for U.S release in 2015.

le based in Paris in 1985, her life tookseries of unexpected turns.

rwoods acting career derailed. Itured through running her fathers

Yonkers Downtown Pet ParadeYonkers DowntownPet Parade is one ofmost fun (and

quirkiest) events that the BIDdoes all year. Each year, duringthe Halloween season, the BIDinvites all our local pet ownersto dress up their pets and weparade down the waterfront.We had dozens of entries,including one guinea pig. Allparticipants received a freegift bag for their pets, andseveral received extra prizesfor winning awards for theircostumes. Thank youeveryone who participatedand we cant wait to see you allagain till next year.

Show me a Heroouve seen James Belushi orona Ryder walking the streets

Yonkers, you are probably nearproduction of the HBO

i-series Show Me a Hero.ed on the nonction book bya Belkin, the six-hour mini tellsstory of Nick Wasicsko, the

ngest big-city mayor in theon, who is at the center of aroversy relating to-income housing. Thiskers story, which took place inmid to late 1980s, capturedonal attention. The moviees was written by Davidon (co-creator of The Wire). Itscheduled to be releasedetime in 2015.

Resident Prole

Save the Date Tuesday January 13 at 7pmCome to an ARTY Party!at 66 Main Street, Yonkers, 9th Floor

Meet your neighbors who are helping tobring cool, fun things to Yonkers!

Feel free to invite your friend, colleague oneighbor. Event details to follow soon.

ARTY (Arts Round Table, Yonkers) is aninformal monthly gathering of people whowant to see more arts and culture inYonkers.

For more informationand to keep in theloop about upcominggatherings and events,please like ARTY onFacebook.

Questions? Please contact us atARTYONKERS@gmail.com!

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About the Yonkers Downtown BIDThe Downtown/Waterfront BusinessImprovement District, Inc. of Yonkers, NY isa 501(c)(3) non-prot organization createdin 2002. The BID was formed to buildworking partnerships, encourageinvestment, and support initiatives for ahealthier commercial district in the YonkersDowntown.

We work to promote and implementeconomic revitalization initiatives andincrease the quality of life for all those inDowntown Yonkers. We promote andpreserve the cultural, historic, tourist, andcivic interests while mobilizing public andprivate resources for these purposes.

Contact Information

Yonkers DowntownWaterfront BID15 Main Street

Yonkers, NY 10704

Phone: 914-969-6660Fax: 914- 969-0331info@yonkersdowntown.com

Executive DirectorDaniel Lipka

www.YonkersDowntown.comHappy Holidays from everyone a

the Yonkers Downtown BID

Every night Downtown Yonkers is witness to a beauty beyond words. As the sun setsmajestically over the palisades, along the Hudson River, the colors are unique and breathtaking.

Submit your sunset picture to info@yonkersdowntown.com or tweet @YonkersDowntown

Sunsets on the Palisades