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This flier was created to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Included are photographs and names of five service members from Yonkers that fell in the Norrmandy Campaign: 2nd Lt. John B. Clements; Lt. Richard E. Detwyler; PVT. James A. Hayes; SGT.…

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List of Yonkers firefighters, police officers, and construction workers who passed away from the effects of working at Ground Zero.

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This was created to commemorate Yonkers residents killed on D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. *The correct spelling for John B. Clemens, JR. isJohn B. Clements, JR.

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Listed are Yonkers residents who lost their lives on 9/11, during the War on Terror, and as a result of working at Ground Zero.

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The meeting was held May 12, 1970.

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Joseph LaRocco was a sailor aboard the USS Essex for eighteen months. The USS Essex was the flagship of the 3rd Fleet with Admiral Haulsey. LaRocco participated in seven major sea battles and nine invasions.

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This resolution is an acknowledgement of the heroic effort by the USVLSC of saving the Bennett family who sinking on a boat in the Hudson River. The resolution was crafted by Councilman Moczydlowski. It was signed by Mayor Kristen Kristensen. …

Bring the Library to the Peope- Bookmobiles in Yonkers.mp3
Eugene Howell talks about the history of the Yonkers Public Library bookmobiles and provides personal narratives about them. Soundbites from Grinton I. Will further describe them.

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The letter refers to research sent to Sky and Telescope Magazine by Andy Hudak.

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carolrobinson.mp3
Carol talks about the work that she does with children at the Family Services of Westchester and becoming involved in childhood education programs..

She describes advocating for black civil rights following the murder of George Floyd.
Carol…
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