Pauline Galvin is a lifelong Yonkers resident, the youngest of six children, and the daughter of immigrants from County Roscommon who arrived in 1949. A graduate of Fordham University and New York Law School, she is an attorney whose practice focuses on real estate, trusts, and estates. She has served in numerous public roles, including Counsel to the Yonkers City Council, Counsel to then-Assemblyman Michael J. Spano, and Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Yonkers.

Active in politics and community service from a young age, Pauline served 22 years as a Democratic State Committeewoman and became the youngest Chairperson of the Yonkers Democratic City Committee at age 30. She currently serves as Chairwoman of the Yonkers Planning Board, a board member of Richmond Community Services, and Treasurer of the Untermyer Performing Arts Council. In addition, Pauline serves as a member of the McLean Avenue Merchants Association.

Peter (Pete) Connolly was born and raised in Yonkers, where he still resides. Pete is the son of Ann and Peter Connolly from Galway and Monaghan. During high school, he worked at his father’s flooring company. Pete continued working in the wood flooring industry while attending night classes at Westchester Community College. To this day, he works at Connolly Floors.

Pete was hired as an FDNY firefighter in September 2005. He and Deirdre Hogan recently celebrated their 20th anniversary of marriage. They have three children: Desmond (15), Evelyn (14), and Gavin (12).

Pete joined the Yonkers Fire Department in September 2007. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2013, Captain in 2020, and Assistant Chief in 2024. He is currently assigned to Battalion 2 on Fortfield Avenue in Yonkers. Pete is a member of the Yonkers Fire Holy Name Society. His volunteer efforts include Maria Ferreri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, Yonkers Office of the Aged, the Matthew Wallace Food Pantry, and Hogs for Hope.