History
Learn more about the almost 400-year history of our area now known as Yonkers, New York.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Turning the Page on Yonkers Carnegie Public Library
Despite the controversy surrounding the destruction of the Carnegie Library, its legacy of learning is remembered fondly by residents.