History
Learn more about the almost 400-year history of our area now known as Yonkers, New York.
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World War I Veteran’s Missing Plaque Returns Home on Veterans Day
The grave marker of a World War I veteran found its way home on Veterans Day after a remarkable journey after fears of it being destroyed.
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Astronaut Ron Garan: From Yonkers to the Stars
In the vast expanse of space, where few dare to venture, Ron Garan reached beyond Yonkers to embody the spirit of human exploration.
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The Son of Sam: The Life of Yonkers Serial Killer, David Berkowitz
Infamously known as the “Son of Sam,” David Berkowitz’s reign of terror in the 1970s shook the nation to its core.
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Has Anyone Seen the Missing Ervin Saunders Portrait?
Help in the search for the missing portrait of Ervin Saunders that used to hang in the Yonkers Public Library.
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Alexander Smith: Weaving a Legacy of Industry and Politics in Yonkers
Alexander Smith embarked on a journey that intertwined business acumen and political ambition, leaving a mark on the landscape of Yonkers.
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Historic Sherwood House: A Glimpse into Yonkers’ Pre-Revolutionary Past
The Sherwood House represents America’s history as a surviving pre-Revolutionary War farmhouse and the second oldest building in Yonkers.
