Family, friends and community members gathered to celebrate a life defined by service, generosity and a deep love for Yonkers on April 9, with the renaming of Prospect Street to James Edward Degree Way.
“We are here today with the Degree family to honor one of our legends. All of the work that he did for the entire City of Yonkers is why we are here,” said City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy.
Mayor Mike Spano presented a proclamation declaring April 9…