Yonkers businesses close for ‘Day Without Immigrants’ protest
Businesses in Yonkers were closed on Monday to recognize “A Day Without Immigrants” – a nationwide movement to show the importance of immigrants to local economies.
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The online movement asked immigrants not go to work, school, or shop just for the day.
Local businesses in Yonkers showed their support by closing their doors Monday in solidarity.
"We just organized and decided to shut down," said manager Samuel Leyva of La Pizzeria del Sabor.
Cecilia Zuniga, co-owner of La Piñata Bakery, also closed her business for the day.
"As immigrants here in Yonkers, we are part of the backbone of the businesses, especially in this area. We are the backbone of this community," she said. "We're here to make this country and this city better."
Monday's movement was to protest recent immigration policies that have been enacted.
News 12 contacted Mayor Mike Spano's office and members of City Council for comment, but did not hear back as of Monday evening.
