The Yonkers City Council on June 10, 2025, appointed four people to the Yonkers Human Rights Commission, voting 7-0 to confirm nominees Carcina Wong, Matthew Albert, Daisy Cruz and Michael Spano Jr.

Carcina Wong and Matthew Albert were not present at the microphone when the council called their names; both nominations were moved to a vote after council members acknowledged prior interviews and committee consideration. "This item was introduced by the city council and discussed at the May 20 rules and referred to the May 28 city council agenda," the council stated when introducing the appointments.

Daisy Cruz, who spoke in favor of her appointment, described more than 20 years of work in the Latino community and said she has helped domestic-violence survivors and seniors, and does community outreach through television programs. "I would like to continue, you know, helping them and for them to fight for the rights. And it's an honor for me to be part of the board," Cruz said.

Michael Spano Jr., who described himself as holding a master's degree in psychology, told the council he has five years' experience with the Westchester Mobile Crisis Team and with the 988 suicide hotline, and has research training in ethics and psychological research. "I have a masters in psychology and I have worked for 5 years on the Westchester Mobile Crisis Team, as well as the 988, Suicide Hop team, as well as the 988, suicide hotline," Spano said.

After brief questions were taken, the council closed discussion on each nomination and recorded roll-call votes of 7-0 for all four appointments.