Meeting
DMX Street Renaming
Body
Mayor Mike Spano
Date
June 12, 2026
Jurisdiction
State & Local
This was a ceremonial meeting held by the city of Yonkers on June 12, 2026, to officially rename a street corner as Earl DMX Simmons Way in honor of the late rapper and community figure DMX. The event featured speeches from Mayor Mike Spano, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, Yonkers City Council members, and family members of DMX. The renaming recognizes DMX's cultural impact, his connection to Yonkers, and his charitable contributions to the community. The city council unanimously supported the legislation for the street renaming, and the mayor's office helped facilitate the process. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were discussed during this event.
Source
Mayor Mike Spano