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

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.…

The letter addresses Mr. Hudak's research in calendar reform.

The Yonkers city council wrote a resolution for James J. MacIntyre, a member of the U.S.V.L.S.C., for saving someone who fell into the Hudson River and rescuing two other people.
The resolution was written on August 6, 1969.

The city council of Yonkers passed a resolution praising the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps for saving the Bennett family on August 11, 1960.

Dale describes growing up in Ossining. She also talks about becoming involved in the Black Power movement and the work she did as a Black Panther.

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.

David talked about the ingenuity of the ancient Assyrians and the closeness of the Assyrian community in Yonkers. He recalled stories of hardship his family experienced during the Assyrian Genocide.

Dennis talks about his family's history and traces his roots back to the 1770s . He also describes his involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement and work he has done with the Historically Black College and University Intuitive (HBCU).