Yonkers Mayor Spano Cracks Down on Graffiti
YONKERS, NY -- January 17, 2013 -- Yonkers
Mayor Mike Spano today announced the re-launch of the City’s graffiti hotline
to report the defacing or vandalism of any building structure located within
the City of Yonkers. Residents are encouraged to call 914-377-8077 to
report any form of graffiti. A reward of no more than $500 per conviction will
be awarded to any person giving information leading to the detection, arrest
and conviction of the person guilty of defacing buildings or structures,
whether privately or publicly owned.
"Graffiti isn't just an eyesore, it reflects poorly on our City and our residents and more importantly, it’s offensive to all who live and work in our city,” said Mayor Spano. “We will not tolerate it and will make sure those found violating the law are prosecuted to the fullest extent."
Once the act of vandalism has been reported, the owner or agent of a building or structure which has been defaced by a writing, painting, drawing, marking, engraving or other form of graffiti must restore the building or structure to a graffiti-free condition after receipt of a graffiti condition notice from the Department of Housing and Buildings, Police Department, Department of Community Services or Office of Licensing. The owner or agent will then be required to correct the condition within 48 hours. The failure of an owner to comply may subject the owner to a fine of no more than $250 for each offense.
Those individuals found guilty of graffiti will be charged with a Class II offense. Graffiti violations are classified as either a criminal or civil penalties, resulting in fines up to $5000 and even imprisonment for up to 15 days. The graffiti stipulations are part of Section 72 of the Yonkers City Code.
“The re-launch of the City graffiti hotline is part of our mission in providing a quality of life that each of our residents deserves. I encourage everyone to take pride in their City and report any form of vandalism or graffiti so those responsible for this serious violation are held accountable," said Mayor Spano.
The re-launch of the graffiti hotline comes as the Mayor continues his commitment to his Clean Streets Initiative.
SOURCE: Christina Gilmartin, Communications Director, Office of the Mayor
“The re-launch of the City graffiti hotline is part of our mission in providing a quality of life that each of our residents deserves. I encourage everyone to take pride in their City and report any form of vandalism or graffiti so those responsible for this serious violation are held accountable," said Mayor Spano.
Really Mike? This is the best you can come up with?
How can we citizens take pride in this city when you are selling it down the river to developers while pandering to the recipient class?
How can we feel go about our city when you piss away OUR money with these bullshit jobs for your friends and family?
How can we feel good about our city when you are attacking the very people who risk their lives for the citizens?
Boy, are you going to be invisible when your brother gets out of jail. How’s Nick’s house sale going?
You and Deputy Dog Face should ride of to Wally World or something equivalent!
Chicken and bees………….
You can’t make this shit up folks!
Posted by: Moron Mike | January 17, 2013 at 18:30
And Nero fiddled
Posted by: threesidesto truth | January 17, 2013 at 18:50
WHILST ROME BURNED!
Posted by: Cluck, cluck Schmuck! | January 17, 2013 at 19:38
wow ashburton and warburton will look sooo much better without graffiti! how about outside guilios' as well.
Posted by: delaney134 | January 18, 2013 at 22:27
sounds like an OT police detail will be necessary.
Posted by: soyo | January 18, 2013 at 22:30
I can't believe this all came about because someone told Mike "the writing is on the wall"
Posted by: Cross Pond Rd | January 19, 2013 at 17:55
"the writing is on the wall"
Very clever!
I love it!
Posted by: Cleaver | January 19, 2013 at 18:06
heard a Spano relation is one of the carting mob takedown? feds are watching ask Uncle Nick
Posted by: donno | January 20, 2013 at 17:25
It’s a da*n shame. I continually hear about more names of Spano brother’s girlfriends and relatives who are now drawing a paycheck from our hard earned tax money. Hezi thinks that the total family member count is 50? If all of these “friends and family” were listed with their corresponding salaries, most of COY would be stunned. With all of that corruption Mickey the Magnificent goes after the first responders? When will this corrupt family be gone???? Where are the Feds????
Posted by: we need a real mayor. | January 21, 2013 at 16:31
50 really?? Doesn't sound possible. Can you back this up or are you just stirring the pot?
Posted by: No way | January 22, 2013 at 18:28