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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.

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

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.…

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.

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

Olin MacIntosh interviewed Sarah Bennett about her relationship with the Yonkers Mar Mari church.

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…

Stan talks about his service with 82nd Seabees on islands in the Pacific such as Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and Okinawa. The other voice towards the end of the interview is Alex Strohmayer's.

Theresa Murphy talks about growing up in the Bronx and being involved with Civil Rights movements.

Vinnie talks about African American art work and public art projects she has created, such as the Ella Fitzgerald sculpture and Victory Behind Sims.