Domo Jones Right at Home On 3x3 Court
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If you have ever watched
Dominique “Domo” Jones play basketball especially the 3x3 variety you know that he is in constant motion, a bundle of energy always looking to find that little opening to drive to the hoop.
Now, Jones may have met his match in son Grayson, who was born in September 2019.
“I’ve never smiled so much in my life,” Jones said of being a dad. “My little man is energetic, and he’s reminded me a little bit of myself, I hear from everybody that watched me come up, so it’s pretty dope.”
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The Yonkers mayor is calling on SUNY to establish a community college campus in the city.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano wants SUNY to purchase the 32-acre property at human services organization Rising Ground, formerly Leake & Watts, in the southeastern portion of the city overlooking the Hudson River. He says the site could serve as a second campus for Westchester Community College, seeing as 25 percent of the college’s students are Yonkers residents. A spokeswoman says SUNY is open to any good idea to reach more New Yorkers with a SUNY education. She says, “Given this is a case of first impression, we will need to do our due diligence to make sure it could work financially and academically.” The college has six extension center locations, including in Yonkers.
Yonkers mayor calls for second WCC location on Rising Ground property
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Feb 20, 2021, 11:53am EST
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is calling on SUNY to expand and set up a second campus for Westchester Community College.
Currently, Rising Ground owns 32 sprawling acres in Yonkers. The nonprofit used to be an orphanage and now offers various services to local children.
However, it recently announced plans to sell the property, and Mayor Mike Spano says SUNY should jump at the chance to buy it and partner with WCC. This is the largest single track of land that s left in the city, he said.
Nonprofit Rising Ground to sell former Leake & Watts property
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Feb 11, 2021, 9:47am EST
Nonprofit Rising Ground announced that its Yonkers property, formerly known as Leake & Watts, is officially on the market.
The 32-acre riverfront property has 130 years of history, with the Leake & Watts Orphan House founded in Yonkers in 1890.
Rising Ground CEO Alan Mucatel says the property is being sold to enhance the nonprofit s long-term financial viability.
Transwestern Real Estate Services, which listed the property, estimates it s worth more than $60 million.
Mayor Mike Spano says it is likely the last large parcel of property in Yonkers. He says he is sad to see the nonprofit go.