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Learn more about the almost 400-year history of our area now known as Yonkers, New York.
Yonkers Baseball Player George Wright Cemented Place in Sporting History
Yonkers athlete, George Wright's legacy spans from cricket fields to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Yonkers Waitress’s Lottery Win with Cop Inspires Hollywood Romance
Yonkers Detective who shared his lottery win with a waitress inspired the romantic comedy, "It Could Happen To You."
United States vs Yonkers: Landmark Case Changed the City Forever
The landmark 1980 case United States vs. Yonkers challenged housing and education segregation throughout the city.
Yonkers Racer Larry Mann First Driver Killed in NASCAR Circuit
Promising NASCAR driver Larry Mann met tragedy in 1952 at Langhorne Speedway, highlighting the dangers of early racing.
West Side and Yonkers Patent Railway: Innovators in Elevated Rapid Transit
Charles T. Harvey pioneered elevated railways and his cable-claw design sparked urban transit innovation and modern subway systems.
Yonkers Actress Frances Foster Transformed African American Theater in New York
Frances Helen Foster exposed generations of Black entertainers to a wider audience and enriched the New York theater scene.
