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The Grinton I. Will Library was built on this site.

David described growing up in Yonkers and learning Assyrian customs from his family. He also talked about Assyrian cuisine and culture that he enjoys. He provided a brief history of his family and struggles that they endured.

Cilin described how his job as an orthopedic physician assistant at Mount Sinai drastically changed when the COVID-19 pandemic began.Click here to watch the video of his interview.

Alice describes how her parents escaped the Assyrian Genocide, which was committed by the Turks. She also describes how they immigrated to the United States and assimilated into American culture. Additionally, Alice wrote about Assyrian cuisine and…

This document assigned ownership of land from the City of Yonkers to the Trustees of the Yonkers Public Library. The library built on this property would became know as the Grinton I. Will Library. The Will Library opened on November 11, 1962.

Barbara O'Connell described being sick at home with an ill husband but unable to get tested for COVID-19. She talked about how her job as a real agent drastically changed as a result of the pandemic. Looking on the bright side, Barbara described how…

Jeffrey Gurian, a comedian, comedy writer, author, radio personality and former dentist, talks about the harrowing experience of having COVID-19 and being in a crowded hospital filled with sick people. He describes how he used spiritual practices to…

Matthew talked about his family's history, Assyrian traditions, and his activities with the Assyrian-American community.

This a brochure of children's programs at all branches of the Yonkers Public Library from the Fall to Winter of 2001.

This a brochure of children's programs at all branches of the Yonkers Public Library from the Summer of 2001.