Yonkers Daily Local Headlines: Wall Collapse, School Funding Push, and Slippery Commutes

Here are today’s biggest Yonkers-area developments, ranked by what could impact your day the most.

1) Wall collapse draws emergency response in northwest Yonkers

Crews were called to the area of Landscape Avenue and Caryl Avenue on Wednesday after a wall came down onto a vehicle. Officials focused on stabilizing the scene and assessing any ongoing risk to nearby property and traffic in the immediate area.

If you travel through that stretch, expect short-notice lane restrictions or detours as inspections and cleanup continue.

2) City and school leaders take a $101M funding gap message to Albany

Yonkers leaders are pressing state budget officials over a projected $101 million gap for the 2026–2027 school year. The city and district say the shortfall is tied to how state aid is calculated, alongside rising special education and health care costs.

The warning is blunt: without a change in state support, the district says cuts to programs and services could be on the table next year.

3) Wintry mix, then rain: a slippery Wednesday for parts of the region

A winter weather advisory was posted for parts of the metro area on Tuesday, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain mentioned as the main concern before a changeover to rain. Even when totals are modest, the timing can be rough for school drop-offs and the evening commute.

Looking ahead, forecasters also signaled a warmer, wetter pattern later this week.

4) At MGM Yonkers Raceway: carryover boosts Tuesday night’s Pick 5 interest

For racing fans, a Pick 5 carryover at MGM Yonkers Raceway was reported after Monday night’s sequence went unhit, setting up extra attention for Tuesday’s card.

Sources

• https://www.aol.com/news/wall-collapses-car-driver-inside-200000091.html
• https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/article/2743826
• https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/weather-stories/how-much-snow-are-we-getting-today-winter-weather-advisory-issued-for-parts-of-tri-state/6471662/
• https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/home/news/winter-weather-advisory-now-effect
• https://standardbredcanada.ca/news/3-2-26/pick-5-carryover-tuesday-yonkers.html