The proposed judgement, e-filed on 3/5/2026 by Jacob Amir representing the Archdiocese of New York, removes landmark status from the parish hall, the rectory and the interior of St. Mary's Church. David Imamura signed the stipulation representing the City of Yonkers.
The only element retaining landmark protection under this proposed judgement is the "exterior facade," of the church (incorporating the chapel) as outlined in pink on the image above, identified as Exhibit A in the document.
An interested party sent the proposed judgement to a parishioner last evening in response to a Facebook post. It was like a bombshell, as many thought that landmark status was an unassailable golden dome assuring that St. Mary's would continue to stand forever.
The parishioners trying to save the church and have its status as a parish restored were shocked that the attorney representing Yonkers had signed a proposal that removed most of the protections from the landmark designation. The City of Yonkers and its City Council had been staunch defenders of landmark protection for this beleaguered church.
Documents for the case are available online. Because this case was brought before the Supreme Court of Westchester County, you can use the WebCivil Supreme Case Search Form. The index number for the case is 75204/2024.
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