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Learn more about the almost 400-year history of our area now known as Yonkers, New York.
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.
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.
Frederick Philipse of Yonkers: A Colonial Legacy
In the annals of American history, Frederick Philipse stands as a figure whose legacy left an indelible mark on the New World.
A Well-Spent Youth on the Corner of Rumsey Road
Yonkers resident Thea Landesberg recalls moving to a house on the corner of Rumsey Rd in 1954 and the joy that neighborhood brought her.
Sid Caesar: Comedy’s King of Yonkers
Immigrant son, Sid Caesar, launched his iconic entertainment career from his humble home of Yonkers.
Crestwood Resident Invites All To Join “11 Days of Kindness” Campaign Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
The spirit of compassion that emerged in the wake of September 11 is being honored through the "11 Days of Kindness" campaign from "Pay it Forward 9/11"
