Yonkers Holds Juneteenth African Heritage Weekend
Last weekend, the Yonkers African American Historic Committee held its annual “Juneteenth” African heritage weekend, including a flag raising and parade. The Pan African...
MGM Buys Empire Casino For $850 Million
End of an Era in Yonkers
Last week, MGM Resorts International announced the purchase of Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway for $850 million, in...
Meet Your Yonkers Idol & Junior Idol for 2018
By Dan Murphy
Congratulations to 2018 Yonkers Idol Nicole Nukho and Junior Idol Brandon Hernandez!
Nicole and Brandon were the winners of the Yonkers Idol Search...
Political Celebrity Watching in Westchester
By Dan Murphy
Regardless of your political party, some of the biggest names in New York politics, and their families, can frequently be found at...
Ossining Woman Wins $2.9M at Empire Casino
Theresa P. of Ossining is Empire City Casino’s newest multi-millionaire, having hit a record-breaking $2,919,162.81 Wheel of Fortune slots jackpot March 11. Theresa joins...
The Circus’ Last Act In Westchester?
By Dan Murphy
WESTCHESTER, N.Y — The Royal Hanneford Circus will be performing this weekend at the Westchester County Center, in what is being billed...
Yonkers Public Library Celebrates 125 Years
One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Feb. 9, 1893, the Yonkers Public Library was officially chartered by the State of New York, signed personally...
New Hudson River Museum Program Caters to Adults
YONKERS, NY — Hudson River Museum is launching a unique evening series celebrating art, science and music. HRM After Dark is geared toward 21-...
Book Signing, Q&A With Irish-American Authors
YONKERS, NY — The American Irish Association of Westchester, in association with the Friends of the Yonkers Library, will sponsor a panel discussion and...