Yonkers Tribune

Mayor Spano Declares Major Victory as New York State's Public Employee Relations Board Declares Impasse between City of Yonkers and Fire Union Local 628 - PART TWO

YONKERS, NY -- February 6, 2013 -- "Mike Spano’s pronouncement that PERB’s declaration of impasse was “a major victory” for the City is very telling as to what Mike Spano’s intentions have been all along in his dealings with the Yonkers Firefighters, IAFF Local 628" said Barry McGoey, President of IAFF Local 628 Yonkers Firefighters (pictured right).

Yonkers Firefighters Union Local 628 Brings Supplies to Borough of Queens

YONKERS, NY -- November 5, 2012 -- Today, Monday, November 5 at 3 p.m., Yonkers Firefighters of the International Association of Fire Firefighters Local 628 (IAFF Local 628) will be loading clothing and other relief supplies into trucks to bring to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Firefighters will be departing from their union offices at 5-7 New School Street, Yonkers, NY to bring the supplies to the Rockaways.

What’s The Back Up Plan When Things Go Horribly Wrong? By BARRY McGOEY

This last week things went horribly wrong for the people of the City of Yonkers, when a routine  construction project to increase fiber optic cable supply in our region ruptured one of the most important water mains serving New York’s 4^th most populous city. 

Over 50,000 Yonkers residents were without water for days.  Two of our city’s hospitals: St. Joseph’s Medical Center and St. John’s Riverside Hospital lacked water to run critical equipment, cooling and air conditioning systems, operate toilets, and more.  Businesses were shut and employees told to stay home until the emergency was over.  This was not just an inconvenience, but rather a crisis that paralyzed many parts of the city.

Yonkers Firefighters Improvise Without Water Supply After Water Main Break

Establish Emergency Mobile Water Delivery Network

In the wake of Monday’s massive water main break in New York’s fourth most populous city, Yonkers Firefighters devised an emergency mobile water delivery system for the city “On The Hills” The break affects an estimated 70,000 residents in one of the most densely populated areas of the city which includes two hospitals (St. Joseph’s Medical Center and St. John’s Riverside Hospital) getting by with little or no water at all. 

BREAKING NEWS: Yonkers Firefighters Earn Temporary Restraining Order Over Yonkers City Hall By HEZI ARIS

WHITE PLAINS, NY and YONKERS, NY -- August 6, 2012 -- A temporary restraining order disallowing the City of Yonkers to impose a reduced number of Firefighters per tour below the contractually agreed to 57 person minimum staffing will not go into affect tomorrow, August 6, 2012, as had been stipulated by Mayor Mike Spano. Yonkers Corporation Deputy Counsel Michael Curti represented Mayor Mike Spano’s Administrative stance.

Mayor Spano advised, "This is a process. We need to reduce costs by $5 million. The Firefighters know that. We have asked them to assist us in finding ways to reach that target. We have other options, but my interest is to find an accommodation that will save the city the costs of overtime and sick time."

Statement by Barry McGoey, President of Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 On The Death of Fire Fighter Antonio Rodriques

YONKERS, NY – August 2, 2012 – “On behalf of the executive board and members of the Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Firefighter Antonio Rodriques and members of Ladder 74 and Engine 304 on their loss.  Firefighter Rodriques bravely served the people of Yonkers for 12 years.  During that time he took part in many lifesaving rescues, receiving numerous commendations for his bravery and sacrifice.  He will be sorely missed by his colleagues and the people of Yonkers.

Yonkers Firefighter Richard Rodriguez Saves LaLanterna’s Patron’s Life By HEZI ARIS

Rally tonight, June 3rd, at 6:00 p.m., at Fire Station 11 (Bronxville Road at Cross Street).

Rally at Fire Station 3, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 3.00 p.m. (96 Vark Street).

It was Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2012, when off-duty Yonkers Firefighter Richard Rodriguez and his family were enjoying a meal at LaLanterna restaurant in Yonkers, New York, when screams for help were heard from outside the restaurant.

Yonkers Firefighter’s Wear Pink T-shirts During the Week of October 25th to 31st

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Yonkers Firefighters of the International Association of Fire Firefighters (I.A.F.F.) Local 628 will hold a press conference to announce the Yonkers Fire Department’s “FIREFIGHTERS IN PINK” campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness and to raise money to help find a cure for breast cancer. Several fire engines and trucks will be on hand for the unveiling of the “pink.” The Press Conference will take place on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., at Yonkers Fire Headquarters, 5-7 New School Street, in Yonkers, NY 

Response to Murtagh's Letter BY JOSÉ A. CARABALLO

As the President of The Yonkers Firefighters of Local 628 I DEMAND an immediate apology from Councilman Murtagh to the members of The Yonkers Fire Department for the comment made in his letter (The budget 2010-2011). Speaking on behalf of Local 628 and its union members, that is not only a bold face lie but very insulting as well.

Fire at 55 School Street BY MARGARET SETTERHOLM

 YONKERS, NY, July 5, 2010 -- Just now (approximately 11:15 AM), there was a fire at 55 School St.  The tenant wasn't there.  The building had smoke throughout - I began smelling it and didn't see it in my apt, and I checked all my appliances to be sure none of them were overheating (gives off a burning smell) and none of them were plugged in, and the oven was off - you can be sure I'm so damn careful what with disaster relief work in my background.  The smell went away in my apt and then fire trucks arrived, and a cherry picker came right above my apartment!