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George provided amusing tales about his childhood in Yonkers and experiences in the Army. He also talked about his family's history.

Kenneth talked about his family's history and amusing tales of swimming in the Hudson River.

Grinton I. Will is the man on the far left with the shovel.
This photograph was taken in 1959.

City Council President Mike Khader talked about how some of his family caught COVID-19 and how it took his brother three weeks to recover. He described working from home and interacting with his family at the same time. Mr. Khader stated his belief…

Vivian described her Assyrian family growing up in Yonkers. She talked about Assyrian culture and art that she enjoys. Vivian told stories about her family's experiences during the Assyrian Genocide.

Darius and Barbara talked about their families' history and persecution they faced during the Assyrian Genocide. Darius also talked about being fluent in Aramaic.

John talked about the Assyrian American community in Yonkers and recalled amusing stories from some of his family members.

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.

Kathy talked about the influence of Assyrian art and culture on her own works and letters from her grandfather about the Assyrian Genocide.

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.…