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Frank and Kay Kendrick were long serving members of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps in Yonkers. This organization rescued people in the Hudson River that were drowning or in boating accidents.

The 57th anniversary of the Tet Offensive will be on Thursday, January 30th.

Around the world, everyone is preparing to say goodbye to 2024 and get ready to celebrate the new year.

Happy Holidays from Yonkers Public Library! No matter what holiday you celebrate, this time of year is filled with joy, laughter and loved ones.

The Christmas Truce occurred on Christmas Eve of 1914 during World War One.

The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries, and theaters including th

With the eighty-third anniversary of the attack at Pearl Harbor approaching (Thursday, December 7th), you may want to listen to the

Tuesday, December 5th is the 91st anniversary of the end of prohibition.

The National Book Awards were established in 1950 “to celebrate the best writing in the United States.” Since 1989, the National Book Awards have been overse

With the recent release of Gladiator II, you may be interested in learning more about the Roman emperors Caracalla and Geta.

The Good Whale is the story of the killer whale (Keiko) featured in the movie 

The Gettysburg Address was delivered on November 19, 1863 by Abraham Lincoln.

Monday, November 11th was the 106th anniversary of World War One.

Children’s Book Week - November 4-10, 2024

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is a celebration of books for young people and is the longest-runni

Veterans' Day is an opportunity to recognize those in our communities who risked their lives, health, and future for the good of the many.