Yonkers
Yonkers is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of New York, and the most populous city in Westchester County. It is an inner suburb of New York City, directly to the north of The Bronx and approximately two miles north of Manhattan.
History[edit | edit source]
Yonkers' downtown is centered on a plaza known as Getty Square, where the municipal government is located. The area also houses significant local businesses and non-profits, and serves as a major retail hub for Yonkers and the northwest Bronx.
The city is home to several attractions, including Untermyer Park; Hudson River Museum; Sherwood House; and Yonkers Raceway, a harness racing track that has renovated its grounds and clubhouse and added legalized video slot machine gambling in 2006.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Yonkers is located in the western part of Westchester County. The city is bordered by the Hudson River to the west and the Bronx River to the east.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2010 census, Yonkers had a population of 195,976. The city's population has been diverse since its founding by the Dutch in the 17th century.
Education[edit | edit source]
Yonkers is served by two major school districts: the Yonkers Public Schools, which serves the majority of the city, and the Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District. The city also has a number of private schools.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Yonkers has a wide range of transportation options, including several Metro-North Railroad stations, the Bee-Line Bus System, and major highways such as the New York State Thruway and the Saw Mill River Parkway.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Numerous notable people have hailed from Yonkers, including entrepreneur Elisha Otis, founder of the Otis Elevator Company, and rapper DMX.
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