Yonkers Daily Brief: Blizzard cleanup, schools reopening, and an arrest after officers were bitten

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Arrest after suspect allegedly urged dog to attack officers

Yonkers police said a routine summons for public urination on Thursday escalated after officers discovered an active warrant and tried to take the man into custody. Investigators say the suspect resisted and encouraged his off-leash dog to bite. Two officers were treated for dog bites, and the dog was taken into custody by the Yonkers Animal Shelter. Police said the man faces felony and additional charges tied to the arrest.

Blizzard cleanup frustrations linger on smaller streets

Residents in parts of Yonkers reported dead-end and side streets still had deep, wet snow this week, leaving some blocks difficult to enter or exit. City public works leaders said plowing typically prioritizes main roads first, then secondary streets, with tight dead ends cleared later using smaller equipment. The heavy, wet snow reportedly required front-end loaders and other machinery to finish some areas.

Schools prepared to reopen after storm, with possible transportation delays

Yonkers Public Schools announced buildings and walkways were being readied to welcome students and staff back on Thursday, February 26, after the blizzard and February break. District leaders thanked custodial and grounds crews for round-the-clock work and advised families to expect isolated delays for buses, drop-off, and dismissal as conditions normalize.

Extra patrols planned near houses of worship during upcoming observances

Westchester law enforcement partners said they plan increased patrols and other measures around houses of worship and large religious gatherings over the next two months as multiple holy days approach. Officials said there were no specific credible threats announced, but the effort is intended to be proactive and highly visible across the county, including Yonkers.

Sources

https://www.aol.com/news/officers-bitten-man-encourages-dog-204500332.html
https://abc7ny.com/amp/post/yonkers-schools-closed-third-day-city-buried-snow-blizzard/18650725/
https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/article/2730138
https://yonkerstimes.com/increased-security-planned-across-westchester-during-religious-observances/