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This podcast series is about the history of the Carnegie Library and the lunettes that decorated its interior.

This podcast episode was created by Camryn Sanchez.

It is about the Yonkers desegregation case and inequality in Southwest Yonkers.

Michael Sussman, a former NAACP lawyer, is interviewed and provides background to the desegregation case and…

Carmen describes growing up in the South Bronx and then joining the United States Army where he became a weapons instructor. He talks about working on military aircraft and the lunar module. Additionally, he talks about being a Board Member of the…

Carmen describes growing up in the South Bronx and then joining the United States Army where he became a weapons instructor. He talks about working on military aircraft and the lunar module. Additionally, he talks about being a Board Member of the…

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

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.

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. …

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.

The meeting was held May 12, 1970.