Politics on the Hudson

Yonkers is preparing to celebrate the swearing-in of Barack Obama with at least two inauguration-viewing events on Tuesday. The gatherings are scheduled for the Yonkers Riverside Library and the Nepperhan Community Center. Both start at 10:30 a.m., one hour before the commencement of swearing-in ceremonies.

As of earlier today, some 200 people had registered for the library event, which is sponsored by City Council President Chuck Lesnick. Since the library, which is located off Larkin Plaza, can accommodate up to 450 people for the event, Lesnick’s office suggests those who want to attend to register by email at yonkersinaugparty@gmail.com. Lesnick, however, won’t be at his own party. He will be watching the inauguration in D.C. The Nepperhan Community Center is located at 342 Warburton Avenue.