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Yonkers, NY Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Applies
Oct 31, 10 p.m. to Nov 1, 6 a.m.
Age tiers
Under 12, 12-13, 14-16
Fine
$25 per violation
Enforcement
Yonkers Police Department
Scope
Halloween night only, not year-round

Summary

Yonkers runs one curfew on the books, and it only applies on Halloween night. City Code Chapter 70 bars unescorted children, juveniles and minors from public places between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on October 31 through 6 a.m. November 1, with age-tiered start times and a $25 fine for violators.

It shall be unlawful for any young person to remain in, on or about any public place or public area during the following hours: A. Minors: between the hours of 11:00 p.m. October 31 and 6:00 a.m. November 1. B. Juveniles: between the hours of 10:30 p.m. October 31 and 6:00 a.m. November 1. C. Children: between the hours of 10:00 p.m. October 31 and 6:00 a.m. November 1.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4745274; v31 updated 2025-10-28; through 10-28-2025).

Full Breakdown

Yonkers does not run a nightly juvenile curfew; the only curfew in the Code is Chapter 70, adopted in 1991 specifically to curb Halloween-night disturbances. on November 1. "Public place" is defined broadly in § 70-2 to include streets, parks, stores, restaurants, theaters and any other privately or publicly owned area open to the public. , coming straight home from a school or religious event (with the sponsoring organization pre-registering non-commercial events with police), or exercising First Amendment rights after giving the Police Commissioner written notice.

Section 70-5 puts enforcement in the hands of patrol officers: an officer with probable cause takes the young person to the station, contacts the parent or guardian immediately, and holds the child until a parent arrives or, after two hours with no parent located, turns the child over to juvenile authorities.

Violations & Fines

A Halloween curfew violation carries a $25 fine under § 70-5(B). The process itself functions as the primary consequence: officers detain the young person at the station until a parent or guardian is contacted, and if no parent or guardian arrives within two hours, custody passes to juvenile authorities rather than the fine alone resolving the stop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Yonkers have a nightly curfew for teenagers?
No. Chapter 70 of the City Code is limited specifically to Halloween night, running from October 31 into the early morning of November 1. Outside that one annual window, Yonkers has no general year-round juvenile curfew anywhere in its municipal code.
What time does the Yonkers Halloween curfew start?
It depends on age: children under 12 must be off the streets by 10 p.m., juveniles aged 12-13 by 10:30 p.m., and minors aged 14-16 by 11 p.m., all under § 70-3, with every tier ending at 6 a.m. on November 1.
Can a teen be out on Halloween if working?
Yes. Section 70-4 exempts young people going directly to or from legal employment, for a half hour before and after their shift, as long as they carry a written statement from the employer confirming the job and hours.
What happens if police stop a minor after curfew?
Under § 70-5, the officer takes the minor to the police station and contacts a parent or guardian immediately. The minor is held until the parent arrives; after two hours with no parent found, custody passes to juvenile authorities, and a $25 fine applies.

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