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Richard describes growing up in Yonkers and working for mayor John Spencer.

Ray Wilcox, executive director of Yonkers Arts, describes working in an corporate environment and racism that he witnessed. He talks about Yonkers Arts projects, including the Black Lives Matter mural and the I Am a Hero program.

Nancy described growing up in Yonkers with a large Assyrian family and being involved with the Assyrian American community in Yonkers. She talked about her family's history and a memorable moment her grandmother's family had with the Czar of Russia.…

Nancy recalls stories from when she was growing up in Yonkers and describes how it has changed since then.

Michael Sabatino and Robert Voorheis talk about their fight for marriage equality and adversity that they overcame. For more information about them, visit The Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project website.

Melvin describes his experiences as a medic in the Philippines and careers that he had as a chemical engineer.

Please note that there was an error stated in the dates Melvin served in the Army. He served in the Army from February 1946 to June…

Melissa describes doing urban guerrilla film-making in Yonkers and exploring the Boyce Thompson Center before it was restored.

Masha describes overcoming gender issues during her career and the importance of technology to her job as Director of the Hudson River Museum.

Olin MacIntosh interviewed Maryam Ishaya about her relationship with the Yonkers Mar Mari church. Photo pictures Qasha Adday, reverend of the church (right) and Ishaya (left).

Mary talked about living in Iran and moving to the United States. She described her family's history and their experiences during the Assyrian Genocide. She talked about her effort to support Assyrians in the Middle East who are currently being…