History
Learn more about the almost 400-year history of our area now known as Yonkers, New York.
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From Brooklyn to…Yonkers?
Local writer Rachel Levine recalls her transition from growing up in a Brooklyn neighborhood to the unknowns of Yonkers.
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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.
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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.
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Ice Spice: Graduating from Yonkers to Hip-Hop Stardom
Hip-Hop superstar, Ice Spice, began her musical journey inspired by New York rappers to blaze her own trail and speak in her own voice.
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Yonkers Approves $2 Million Settlements for Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Claims Against Teachers
Yonkers City Council authorized settlements totaling $2 million for former students who alleged sexual abuse by teachers.
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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.