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  1. Hype for the Future 260/284: Greater New York Explained

    Introduction New York City remains notable as the largest metropolitan area worldwide in terms of urban landmass, even following decades of not serving as the most populated global city. In the modern context of the major city and metropolitan area, the United States Census defines a combined metropolitan area with the Metropolitan Statistical Area officially divided into the New York—Jersey City—White Plains, Nassau County—Suffolk County, Newark, and New Brunswick—Lakewood […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  2. Hype for the Future 260/284: Greater New York Explained

    Introduction New York City remains notable as the largest metropolitan area worldwide in terms of urban landmass, even following decades of not serving as the most populated global city. In the modern context of the major city and metropolitan area, the United States Census defines a combined metropolitan area with the Metropolitan Statistical Area officially divided into the New York—Jersey City—White Plains, Nassau County—Suffolk County, Newark, and New Brunswick—Lakewood […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  3. Hype for the Future 260/284: Greater New York Explained

    Introduction New York City remains notable as the largest metropolitan area worldwide in terms of urban landmass, even following decades of not serving as the most populated global city. In the modern context of the major city and metropolitan area, the United States Census defines a combined metropolitan area with the Metropolitan Statistical Area officially divided into the New York—Jersey City—White Plains, Nassau County—Suffolk County, Newark, and New Brunswick—Lakewood […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  4. Hype for the Future 260/284: Greater New York Explained

    Introduction New York City remains notable as the largest metropolitan area worldwide in terms of urban landmass, even following decades of not serving as the most populated global city. In the modern context of the major city and metropolitan area, the United States Census defines a combined metropolitan area with the Metropolitan Statistical Area officially divided into the New York—Jersey City—White Plains, Nassau County—Suffolk County, Newark, and New Brunswick—Lakewood […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  5. Hype for the Future 260/284: Greater New York Explained

    Introduction New York City remains notable as the largest metropolitan area worldwide in terms of urban landmass, even following decades of not serving as the most populated global city. In the modern context of the major city and metropolitan area, the United States Census defines a combined metropolitan area with the Metropolitan Statistical Area officially divided into the New York—Jersey City—White Plains, Nassau County—Suffolk County, Newark, and New Brunswick—Lakewood […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  6. YONKERS MAGIC: #Yonkers Gets Rid Of One High School Football Team... #LOL...Now You See Student AthletesOn The Feild And Now You Don't

    LESS OPORTUNITIES FOR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN YONKERS: Now There Is Only One Team In New York's Third Largest City Thanks To Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent #AníbalSolerJr.....

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  7. YONKERS MAGIC: #Yonkers Gets Rid Of One High School Football Team... #LOL...Now You See Student AthletesOn The Feild And Now You Don't

    LESS OPORTUNITIES FOR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN YONKERS: Now There Is Only One Team In New York's Third Largest City Thanks To Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent #AníbalSolerJr.....

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  8. Birds in the Garden of Eden: A Field Trip to Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York

    At Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, NY, on May 18, I didn’t see many birds out of the ordinary. I was so taken in by the dramatic vistas of the park and garden that I may have overlooked them.  

    Tens of thousands of birds migrate north of New York City each spring and up the Hudson River along the Atlantic Flyway. They fly over the sweeping landscapes, charting their course by the stars and the region’s famous sunsets. This summer I plan to explore some of their Hudson River views and perches through occasional field trips.

    View of the Ruin Garden from above. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    It was my first trip to see the gardens, an ongoing restoration and creative enhancement of the original gardens of Samuel Untermyer, a successful attorney and garden enthusiast. It was his idea to leave his monumental garden, first created with his wife Minnie in 1917, for public access after his death. The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, established in 2011, works with the Yonkers Parks Department to reestablish and maintain the garden. 

    Song Sparrow. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    The 43-acre city park, a wonderland of botanical diversity, echoes various traditions and myths of the ancient past. The Garden of Eden, the founding paradise in Judaism, Christianity, and Islamic traditions, provides a unifying thematic element throughout the gardens. The exquisite Walled Garden at Untermyer evokes the edenic story through Indo-Persian design. The sight of the reflecting Persian Pool with its swirling fish mosaics provides an escape from everything that fell after Eden.

    Cedar Waxwings. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    The birds must feel like they’re in paradise here, or at least I like to think so. I followed a Song Sparrow flying from a formal garden area below to a bare branch high over the slope down to the Hudson. It perched and sang there for a long while.      

    In addition to Song Sparrows, I spotted a tiny female Northern Yellow Warbler in the woodlands. I was not at all surprised to see a flock of Cedar Waxwings in such a well-kept paradise. Baltimore Orioles here can find the most exquisite perches in these gardens.

    The Vista. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    The restored gardens include many species of plants. Cryptomeria, large Japanese Cedar trees, line the dramatic Vista, a long descending path that leads to an observation area. The Vista provides a sensational view of the Hudson River and the Palisades beyond. The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy has rebuilt a garden of rhododendrons, a favorite of the original owner.  

    Temple of Love. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    I highly recommend accessing a map of the gardens. I picked up a Visitor’s Map at a kiosk near the Ruin Garden near the Old Croton Aqueduct gate down the hill. Still, one of the intriguing and rather mysterious aspects of Untermyer Gardens is that some of the passageways are intentionally discrete. You have to figure out on your own how to navigate this paradise. 

    Baltimore Oriole. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    Public transportation: The Inwood neighborhood at the top of Manhattan enjoys easy access to the river towns of Westchester County and beyond. I recommend taking the Metro-North Hudson line to Yonkers and then switching to the 6 bus on the Bee Line. 

    The gardens (945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701) are free to visit and open every day during spring from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Official website of Untermyer Gardens Conservancy: https://www.untermyergardens.org/

    Related: See a previous field trip on fall migration at the West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring, New York.

    Cover: A view of the Walled Garden, Persian Pool and Temple of the Sky at Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    Spring Migration Sightings Report

    Back in Inwood, I haven’t seen all of the spectacular warblers migrating through, but I have seen some of them. A Black-and-white Warbler and a Black-throated Green Warbler showed up at the natural springs on a recent hot day. A Northern Yellow Warbler has been flitting and singing around the Salt Marsh, along with one of two Eastern Kingbirds. I observed one kingbird picking up nesting material, so it may want to stay around for the summer. See the May 2026 Sightings page for more.

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  9. Birds in the Garden of Eden: A Field Trip to Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York

    At Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, NY, on May 18, I didn’t see many birds out of the ordinary. I was so taken in by the dramatic vistas of the park and garden that I may have overlooked them.  

    Tens of thousands of birds migrate north of New York City each spring and up the Hudson River along the Atlantic Flyway. They fly over the sweeping landscapes, charting their course by the stars and the region’s famous sunsets. This summer I plan to explore some of their Hudson River views and perches through occasional field trips.

    View of the Ruin Garden from above. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    It was my first trip to see the gardens, an ongoing restoration and creative enhancement of the original gardens of Samuel Untermyer, a successful attorney and garden enthusiast. It was his idea to leave his monumental garden, first created with his wife Minnie in 1917, for public access after his death. The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, established in 2011, works with the Yonkers Parks Department to reestablish and maintain the garden. 

    Song Sparrow. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    The 43-acre city park, a wonderland of botanical diversity, echoes various traditions and myths of the ancient past. The Garden of Eden, the founding paradise in Judaism, Christianity, and Islamic traditions, provides a unifying thematic element throughout the gardens. The exquisite Walled Garden at Untermyer evokes the edenic story through Indo-Persian design. The sight of the reflecting Persian Pool with its swirling fish mosaics provides an escape from everything that fell after Eden.

    Cedar Waxwings. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    The birds must feel like they’re in paradise here, or at least I like to think so. I followed a Song Sparrow flying from a formal garden area below to a bare branch high over the slope down to the Hudson. It perched and sang there for a long while.      

    In addition to Song Sparrows, I spotted a tiny female Northern Yellow Warbler in the woodlands. I was not at all surprised to see a flock of Cedar Waxwings in such a well-kept paradise. Baltimore Orioles here can find the most exquisite perches in these gardens.

    The Vista. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    The restored gardens include many species of plants. Cryptomeria, large Japanese Cedar trees, line the dramatic Vista, a long descending path that leads to an observation area. The Vista provides a sensational view of the Hudson River and the Palisades beyond. The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy has rebuilt a garden of rhododendrons, a favorite of the original owner.  

    Temple of Love. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    I highly recommend accessing a map of the gardens. I picked up a Visitor’s Map at a kiosk near the Ruin Garden near the Old Croton Aqueduct gate down the hill. Still, one of the intriguing and rather mysterious aspects of Untermyer Gardens is that some of the passageways are intentionally discrete. You have to figure out on your own how to navigate this paradise. 

    Baltimore Oriole. Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    Public transportation: The Inwood neighborhood at the top of Manhattan enjoys easy access to the river towns of Westchester County and beyond. I recommend taking the Metro-North Hudson line to Yonkers and then switching to the 6 bus on the Bee Line. 

    The gardens (945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701) are free to visit and open every day during spring from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Official website of Untermyer Gardens Conservancy: https://www.untermyergardens.org/

    Related: See a previous field trip on fall migration at the West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring, New York.

    Cover: A view of the Walled Garden, Persian Pool and Temple of the Sky at Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York. May 18, 2026

    Spring Migration Sightings Report

    Back in Inwood, I haven’t seen all of the spectacular warblers migrating through, but I have seen some of them. A Black-and-white Warbler and a Black-throated Green Warbler showed up at the natural springs on a recent hot day. A Northern Yellow Warbler has been flitting and singing around the Salt Marsh, along with one of two Eastern Kingbirds. I observed one kingbird picking up nesting material, so it may want to stay around for the summer. See the May 2026 Sightings page for more.

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  10. REPUBLICAN TRUTH TELLING: Conservative columnist #AndyMcCarthy shreds Acting Attorney General #ToddBlanche for indicting former #Yonkers resident and #FBI director #JamesComey...

    #SMH...When the chances of getting a conviction are less than zero...

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  11. REPUBLICAN TRUTH TELLING: Conservative columnist #AndyMcCarthy shreds Acting Attorney General #ToddBlanche for indicting former #Yonkers resident and #FBI director #JamesComey...

    #SMH...When the chances of getting a conviction are less than zero...

    mediaite.com/media/news/foxs-a

  12. BRONX BOMBERS: These Sports Car Takeover Guys Wreaked #YonkersNY Waterfront Park...

    BRONX IDOITS: Yoners Police Department detectives said they had ample evidence because the #Bronx participants posted videos of the stunt on social media

    BRONX TAKEOVER: Car meetup causes $10,000 damage at #Yonkers waterfront

    A meetup of car enthusiasts caused significant damage at the JFK Marina and Park in Yonkers, with several luxury vehicles tearing up the grass in what police....

    abc7ny.com/post/car-meetup-cau

  13. BRONX BOMBERS: These Sports Car Takeover Guys Wreaked #YonkersNY Waterfront Park...

    BRONX IDOITS: Yoners Police Department detectives said they had ample evidence because the #Bronx participants posted videos of the stunt on social media

    BRONX TAKEOVER: Car meetup causes $10,000 damage at #Yonkers waterfront

    A meetup of car enthusiasts caused significant damage at the JFK Marina and Park in Yonkers, with several luxury vehicles tearing up the grass in what police....

    abc7ny.com/post/car-meetup-cau

  14. #BOOM... THE 2026 YONKERS POWER LIST: From Mayor #MikeSpano At Number 1 To Deputy Mayor #AkeemJamal At Number 112

    YONKERS INFLUENCERS: This Is The First Draft Listing #Yonkers' Movers And Shakers...

    ARE YOU ON THE LIST?... Do You Know Someone Who Should Be On The #PowerList,? --- Follow Who Is Controlling Your Hard Earned Tax Dollars....

    harrodsnewsoftheworld.blogspot

    #YonkersNY, #YonkersPowerList, #YonkersNews,
    #2026YonkersPowerList, #YonkersMoversAndShakers, #WhoControlsYonkers, #YonkersStrong

  15. #BOOM... THE 2026 YONKERS POWER LIST: From Mayor #MikeSpano At Number 1 To Deputy Mayor #AkeemJamal At Number 112

    YONKERS INFLUENCERS: This Is The First Draft Listing #Yonkers' Movers And Shakers...

    ARE YOU ON THE LIST?... Do You Know Someone Who Should Be On The #PowerList,? --- Follow Who Is Controlling Your Hard Earned Tax Dollars....

    harrodsnewsoftheworld.blogspot

    #YonkersNY, #YonkersPowerList, #YonkersNews,
    #2026YonkersPowerList, #YonkersMoversAndShakers, #WhoControlsYonkers, #YonkersStrong

  16. #OMG... The #NewYorkPost Is Once Again Coming After Formers Congressman And #Yonkers Resident #JamalBowman

    NEW YORK CITY: #ZohranMamdani’s options to lead NYC schools include #FireAlarm pulling Dem Jamal Bowman, who wants "revolution"

    Bowman, the fire alarm-pulling former congressman who illegally managed a #Bronx school without a principal’s license, is “pushing hard” to be the city’s next schools chancellor and wants to lead a “revolution in our public schools"....

    nypost.com/2025/11/08/us-news/

  17. #OMG... The #NewYorkPost Is Once Again Coming After Formers Congressman And #Yonkers Resident #JamalBowman

    NEW YORK CITY: #ZohranMamdani’s options to lead NYC schools include #FireAlarm pulling Dem Jamal Bowman, who wants "revolution"

    Bowman, the fire alarm-pulling former congressman who illegally managed a #Bronx school without a principal’s license, is “pushing hard” to be the city’s next schools chancellor and wants to lead a “revolution in our public schools"....

    nypost.com/2025/11/08/us-news/

  18. DAILY VOICE: The #WestchesterCounty Board of Legislators is condemning #Yonkers Legislator #JamesNolan after it says he presented past official proclamations without authorization to former #NewYork State #Youn Republicans members linked to a #Racist group chat....

    facebook.com/groups/YonkersNew

  19. DAILY VOICE: The #WestchesterCounty Board of Legislators is condemning #Yonkers Legislator #JamesNolan after it says he presented past official proclamations without authorization to former #NewYork State #Youn Republicans members linked to a #Racist group chat....

    facebook.com/groups/YonkersNew

  20. DAILY VOICE: The #WestchesterCounty Board of Legislators is condemning #Yonkers Legislator #JamesNolan after it says he presented past official proclamations without authorization to former #NewYork State #Youn Republicans members linked to a #Racist group chat....

    facebook.com/groups/YonkersNew

  21. DAILY VOICE: The #WestchesterCounty Board of Legislators is condemning #Yonkers Legislator #JamesNolan after it says he presented past official proclamations without authorization to former #NewYork State #Youn Republicans members linked to a #Racist group chat....

    facebook.com/groups/YonkersNew

  22. PROUD AMERICANS: In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, Yonkers Public School 16 students #DahliaPerez and #AriyanaRoman splendidly led the Pledge of Allegiance at the #Yonkers City Council meeting....

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  23. PROUD AMERICANS: In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, Yonkers Public School 16 students #DahliaPerez and #AriyanaRoman splendidly led the Pledge of Allegiance at the #Yonkers City Council meeting....

    facebook.com/groups/YonkersNew

  24. YONKERS MAN: Galway-born, #Yonkers-raised #Harley Burke [10-0, 7KOS] will meet #Tokyo Olympian and fellow Irishman #EmmetBrennanin at Gaelic Park, New York,

    NEW YORK BOXING: It will be the first ever professional boxing event to take place at the home of New York GAA.

    The eight-round clash between undefeated super-middleweights will top a bill which New York GAA says will be “stacked full of Irish talent” at their 2,000-capacity Bronx base....

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  25. YONKERS MAN: Galway-born, #Yonkers-raised #Harley Burke [10-0, 7KOS] will meet #Tokyo Olympian and fellow Irishman #EmmetBrennanin at Gaelic Park, New York,

    NEW YORK BOXING: It will be the first ever professional boxing event to take place at the home of New York GAA.

    The eight-round clash between undefeated super-middleweights will top a bill which New York GAA says will be “stacked full of Irish talent” at their 2,000-capacity Bronx base....

    x.com/GetTheDailyDirt/status/1

  26. #LOL... At one point, I asked for a building in #London but got back a building that looked more like an old #Yonkers neighborhood....

    ZD NET: Looking for an #AI-powered #WebsiteBuilder? Here's your best option in 2025

    If you think AI website builders are #PlugAndPlay, think again. My in-depth test revealed inconsistent tools, missed the mark....

    zdnet.com/article/looking-for-

  27. #LOL... At one point, I asked for a building in #London but got back a building that looked more like an old #Yonkers neighborhood....

    ZD NET: Looking for an #AI-powered #WebsiteBuilder? Here's your best option in 2025

    If you think AI website builders are #PlugAndPlay, think again. My in-depth test revealed inconsistent tools, missed the mark....

    zdnet.com/article/looking-for-

  28. I WONDER WHY THERE ARE SO MANY YOUTH GANG MEMBERS IN YONKERS?.... Looking for a #SummerJob?... #WOW...Study Says Don’t Choose Yonkers, NY....

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    If you're a student in #Yonkers looking for a job to keep you occupied over the summer this year, the news isn't great.

    A recent study placed the "City Of Hills" as one of the worst cities in the country to find #SummerWork.....

  29. I WONDER WHY THERE ARE SO MANY YOUTH GANG MEMBERS IN YONKERS?.... Looking for a #SummerJob?... #WOW...Study Says Don’t Choose Yonkers, NY....

    x.com/GetTheDailyDirt/status/1

    If you're a student in #Yonkers looking for a job to keep you occupied over the summer this year, the news isn't great.

    A recent study placed the "City Of Hills" as one of the worst cities in the country to find #SummerWork.....

  30. I WONDER WHY THERE ARE SO MANY YOUTH GANG MEMBERS IN YONKERS?.... Looking for a #SummerJob?... #WOW...Study Says Don’t Choose Yonkers, NY....

    x.com/GetTheDailyDirt/status/1

    If you're a student in #Yonkers looking for a job to keep you occupied over the summer this year, the news isn't great.

    A recent study placed the "City Of Hills" as one of the worst cities in the country to find #SummerWork.....

  31. I WONDER WHY THERE ARE SO MANY YOUTH GANG MEMBERS IN YONKERS?.... Looking for a #SummerJob?... #WOW...Study Says Don’t Choose Yonkers, NY....

    x.com/GetTheDailyDirt/status/1

    If you're a student in #Yonkers looking for a job to keep you occupied over the summer this year, the news isn't great.

    A recent study placed the "City Of Hills" as one of the worst cities in the country to find #SummerWork.....

  32. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: With Two Casino Competitors Rescinding their #NewYorkCity Metropolitan Area Bids, #Yonkers Mayor #MikeSpano States: “Yonkers is Shovel Ready Now”

    PRESS RELEASE: In light of yet another New York City competitor dropping its bid for a casino, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano called upon New York State to award full casino licenses for #WestchesterCounty, NY's #MGM #EmpireCityCasino and the Aqueduct racino in #Queens now, and award the remaining license....

    facebook.com/groups/YonkersNew

  33. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: With Two Casino Competitors Rescinding their #NewYorkCity Metropolitan Area Bids, #Yonkers Mayor #MikeSpano States: “Yonkers is Shovel Ready Now”

    PRESS RELEASE: In light of yet another New York City competitor dropping its bid for a casino, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano called upon New York State to award full casino licenses for #WestchesterCounty, NY's #MGM #EmpireCityCasino and the Aqueduct racino in #Queens now, and award the remaining license....

    facebook.com/groups/YonkersNew

  34. Looking down, looking up, finding art. Sidewalk mosaics and a ceiling mural seen while urban rambling.
    #StreetArt #NewYork #Yonkers #mosaic #mural #art