Vivian described her Assyrian family growing up in Yonkers. She talked about Assyrian culture and art that she enjoys. Vivian told stories about her family's experiences during the Assyrian Genocide.
City Council President Mike Khader talked about how some of his family caught COVID-19 and how it took his brother three weeks to recover. He described working from home and interacting with his family at the same time. Mr. Khader stated his belief…
Scott Christian Sava, an artist, author, and film director, talked about his Assyrian roots in Yonkers. He described Assyrian art work and it's influence on him. Scott also talked about the making of Animal Crackers, which has recently been added…
John Ameer, author of the book Assyrians in Yonkers: Reminiscences of a Community, talked about the closeness of the Assyrian community in Yonkers and the history of the Assyrian people.The video of John Ameer's interview is on the Yonkers Public…
Alice talked about growing up in Yonkers and learning the Assyrian language. She also talks her family's history and how members of it escaped the Assyrian Genocide. She described how meaningful Assyrian Flag Day in Yonkers is to her. The video of…
This photograph was taken on April 15, 1973 at a renaming ceremony for the Grassy Sprain Library. On this day, the Grassy Library was renamed the Grinton I. Will Library. Grinton I. Will retired on April 30, 1973.
From left to right: Judge Anthony…
This photograph was taken on April 15, 1973. On this day, the Grassy Sprain Library was officially renamed the Grinton I. Will Library.
From left to right: Matthew A. Walker; Mrs. William H. Bellamy; Grinton I. Will; Mrs. David J. Jutkowitz; Robert…