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Yonkers council recognizes Lupus Awareness Month after residents' testimony
Summary
The Yonkers City Council unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing Lupus Awareness Month after residents shared personal experiences with the disease and a medical-education commenter urged advocacy against federal research cuts.
The Yonkers City Council on June 10, 2025, unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing Lupus Awareness Month and supporting efforts to educate residents about the autoimmune disease.
Speakers during the public-comment portion described personal experiences with lupus and urged greater local awareness and support. Cheryl Sanchez, who said her daughter was born in Yonkers, thanked the council for the…
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