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Learn more about the almost 400-year history of our area now known as Yonkers, New York.
Hollywood Inn Club: A Beacon for Yonkers Workingmen
The Hollywood Inn Club emerged in 19th century Yonkers as a modest space expanding to a grand clubhouse offering diverse amenities.
Polymer Pioneer: Bakelite Synthetic Plastic Invented in Yonkers
Bakelite was Invented in Yonkers in 1907, the chemical marvel gave birth to the plastics industry and revolutionized a range of products.
Henrietta Wells Livermore: A Trailblazer’s Legacy
Henrietta Wells Livermore was a key figure in the local, state, and national movement seeking to establish women’s right to vote.
From Brooklyn to…Yonkers?
Local writer Rachel Levine recalls her transition from growing up in a Brooklyn neighborhood to the unknowns of Yonkers.
Yonkers Resident Gene Krupa’s Timeless Influence As the Greatest Drummer Ever
Revolutionary jazz drummer Gene Krupa left a legacy of artistic innovation that influenced generations of musicians.
From Transit Hub to Urban Oasis: The Evolution of Yonkers’ Historic Trolley Barn
On Main Street in Yonkers, the former Trolley Barn stands both as a symbol of the city's rich history as well as its adaptive transformation.
