Youth Advisory Board

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Board consists of seven members charged with creating and recommending effective policies, programs and projects to further youth development in the City.

Mayor's Liaison: Anthony M. Jakominic

Members of the Board:

• Nikoll Papaj
• Evan Iervolino 
• Angelique Lopez-Ruiz  
• Nicholas Weaver

Hispanic Advisory Board

The Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board consists of seven members who provide the City's growing Hispanic community with an official platform to discuss issues of importance. The board recommends policies to advance Hispanic community development in the city of Yonkers.

Mayor's Liaison: Melissa Goldberg

Members of the Board:

• Luis Muniz
• Daisy Cruz
• Guillermina Quinones
• Migdalia Ramos
• Elimar Nunez
• Carmen Ramirez

African American Advisory Board

The Mayor's African American Advisory Board consists of nine members tasked with reviewing City policies, recommending effective measures, and promoting community involvement to advance the African American community in Yonkers.

Mayor's Liaison: Dwanita M. Crosby

Members of the Board:

• Mike Dent
• Leroy Williams
• Tyisha Baker
• Arthur Melendez, Jr.
• Diana Temple
• Sandy Amoyaw
• Angela Williams
• Shannen Hougue
• Fran McGriff

LGBTQ+ Advisory Board

The Mayor's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) Advisory Board consists of eight members who are responsible for advocating for policies to advance Yonkers' LGBTQ+ community.

Mayor's Liaison: Michael Sabatino

Police Liaison     LaShannen  Hogue 

Members of the Board:

• Anthony Nicodemo
• Jen Longley
• Steve Cruz
• Alan Gray
• Stella Higgins
• Brentin Brown-Bullock
• Devon Chisholm

Muslim American Advisory Council Board

The Mayor's Muslim American Advisory Council Board consists of five members who work with the Mayor and the City of Yonkers to recommend effective policies to eliminate discrimination and improve opportunities for Muslim Americans in Yonkers.

Mayor's Liaison: Akeem H. Jamal

Members of the Board:

• Sheikh Aly Kamel
• Abdellelah Nofal
• Hanade Sarar
• Afzaal Bhatti

Disability Advisory Board

The Mayor’s Disability Advisory Board consists of seven members who work with the Mayor and City of Yonkers to assess the problems in the City of Yonkers that present the greatest obstacles to equal rights, access and privileges of citizens with disabilities.

Mayor's Liaison: Gail Burns

Members of the Board:

• Carole Conklin
• Nnenna Akoma-Ononaji
• Marcus Blacknall
• Pamela Dingee
• Kris Piacente
• John Strothenke
• John Moynihan 

Women's Advisory Board

The Mayor’s Women's Advisory Board consists of seven members who work with the Mayor and City of Yonkers to recommend effective policies to eliminate discrimination and improve opportunities for the Women in Yonkers.

Mayor's Liaison: Dwanita M. Crosby

Members of the Board:

• Melvina Lathan
• Phyllis S. Fowlkes
• Rehva Jones
• Alessandra Restiano
• Shelly October
• Benita Perez
• Ashley Pallano

Health Advisory Board

The Mayor’s Health Advisory Board consists of 15 members who work with the Mayor and City of Yonkers to create and recommend effective policies, programs, and projects in the City of Yonkers with regards to the health and well-being of its residents.

Mayor's Liaison: Kelly Chiarella

Members of the Board:

• Dr. Majeed Samarneh
• Dr. Molhom Solomon
• Dr. Reeham Neshiwat
• Dr. Jonathan Bradlow
• Dr. John C. Castanaro
• Dr. David Dickoff
• Dr. Stephen Giuffrida
• Catherine Hopkins
• Dr. William Mullane
• Dr. Lawrence Neshiwat
• Dr.Patrick Neshiwat
• Dr. Ammir Rabadi 
• Dr. Raj Rampersaud
• Mary Simon
• Dr. Sonia Velez

City Advisory Committee is an 11-member volunteer body consisting of local environmental and community leaders appointed by the Mayor and the Yonkers City Council.

Jason Baker
Chair

Terry Joshi
Vice Chair

Members: 
Robert Hothan
Bob Walters
Nortrud Spero
Mel Goldstein
John Jeris
Ryan Palmer
Bill Dennison
Kelvin Van Wright