Yonkers officials, however, said they did not think the city manager had the power to remove the councilmen.

But Yonkers officials now say the city is no longer interested in such a mammoth development.

Yonkers officials see the plan as another piece of the mosaic in the downtown area's revitalization.

Yonkers officials say they want to correct the problem but are concerned about the schedule.

Yonkers officials publicly disapproved, saying that the county would lose any hope for state aid.

Yonkers officials view the compromise plan as their last, best chance to have some say over how the housing order is put into effect.

Under the agreement signed with Yonkers officials late last month, at the end of 10 years the county will turn over the site to the city.

The saga has also left Yonkers officials divided and squabbling.

Currently, they are talking with Yonkers officials about the possibility of building a stadium.

In the next month, Yonkers officials plan to hire consultants to explore the idea.