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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.

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…

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.

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.

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…