Any The gentilic for residents is alternately Yonkersonian or Yonkersite. Yonkers is governed via a mayor-council system. Open house [17] The city's struggles with racial discrimination and segregation were highlighted in a decades-long federal lawsuit. Lot Size The per capita income for the city was $22,793. Branch", "New York - Race and Hispanic Origin for Selected Cities and Other Places: Earliest Census to 1990", "Leonard B. It serves as a major retail hub for Yonkers and the northwest Bronx. He had many economic ties to English businessmen, which also resulted in political ties. Zillow Group is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Nepperhan Avenue in Nepera Park is also a major shopping district for the area. The Yonkers station is also served by Amtrak. The YFD responds to approximately 16,000 emergency calls annually.[44]. Yonkers is the top origin and destination for the Bee-Line Bus service area, including Westchester and the northern Bronx, with the Getty Square intermodal hub seeing passenger levels in the millions annually. [13]:77 Among the survivors of the USS President Lincoln, a Navy transport ship sunk during the war, were seventeen sailors from Yonkers. HOA fees are common within condos and some single-family home neighborhoods. Any The total amount raised for these drives was $19,255,255.[13]:23–24. It was and still is the only retail area in northwest Yonkers, and was well known for its soda fountain, Urich's Stationery, and Robbins Pharmacy. Prime Yonkers Store # 10705 217 Riverdale Ave. Yonkers NY 10705 Prime New Hyde Park Store # 3378 1655 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Prime Rockaway Store # 3381 164 Franklin Ave. Rockaway, NJ 07866 The median age was 36 years. In the State Assembly, Yonkers is represented by Democrats J. Gary Pretlow and Nader Sayegh, and in the New York State Senate, by Democrats Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Shelley Mayer. Don't miss this sunny and spacious 2 bedroom, 3.5 baths condo in Clarewood, a private 24 hour gated community in Hastings-on-Hudson. In the 1880s it relocated to larger quarters (now adapted and used as the Yonkers Public Library). Must have open house Parking spots The neighborhood provides more upscale housing in comparison to the rest of the city. It now operates an electric scooter program. Please reorganize this content to explain the subject's impact on popular culture. Browse real estate in 10704, NY. [22], As of the census of 2010,[26] there were 195,976 people in the city. The main line of the former New York and Putnam Railroad running through the middle of Yonkers has been converted into a paved walking and bicycling path, called the South County Trailway. The plan was dropped. Use exact match Bathrooms Metropolitan areas have +150,000 according to source at the time estimated. A three-mile spur to Getty Square operated until 1943. First-term mayor Nicholas C. Wasicsko fought to save the city from financial disaster and bring about unity. This collective group of artists works out of private studios there. In the 2000s, some areas of Yonkers that border similar neighborhoods in Riverdale, Bronx began seeing an influx of Orthodox Jews. $50/month$100/month$200/month$300/month$400/month$500/month$600/month$700/month$800/month$900/month$1000/month The population density was 10,827.4 people per square mile (4,187.5/km2). [34] Westchester Community College, part of SUNY system operates a number of extension centers in Yonkers, with the largest one at the Cross County Shopping Center.[35]. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Federal judge Leonard B. Sand ruled that Yonkers had engaged in institutional segregation in housing and school policies for over 40 years. During World War II, the city's factories were converted to produce items for the war effort, such as tents and blankets by the Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Factory, and tanks by the Otis Elevator factory. Mostly women, they prepared surgical dressings, created hospital garments for the wounded, and knit articles of clothing for refugees and soldiers. RLTY, LISTING BY: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY NYC GRP. [40], New York Water Taxi formerly operated a ferry service from downtown Yonkers to Manhattan's Financial District, but it ceased in December 2009. The population of Yonkers was 195,976 as enumerated in the 2010 United States Census; it is estimated to have increased by 2.2% to 200,370 in 2019. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills", which includes Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills. During the American Civil War, 254 Yonkers residents joined the US Army and Navy. [9], Aside from being a manufacturing center, Yonkers played a key role in the development of sports recreation in the United States. About the ratings: GreatSchools ratings are based on a comparison of test results for all schools in the state. The lender initiated foreclosure proceedings on these properties because the owner(s) were in default on their loan obligations. Any1,000 sqft2,000 sqft3,000 sqft4,000 sqft5,000 sqft7,500 sqft1/4 acre/10,890 sqft1/2 acre1 acre2 acres5 acres10 acres20 acres50 acres100 acresâ1,000 sqft2,000 sqft3,000 sqft4,000 sqft5,000 sqft7,500 sqft1/4 acre/10,890 sqft1/2 acre1 acre2 acres5 acres10 acres20 acres50 acres100 acres They also mention an unnamed pizzeria in Yonkers in another episode. Yonkers Board of Education Superintendent of Schools District Contact Directory Calendars. At a local level, recent mayors of Yonkers have included Republicans Phil Amicone and John Spencer, while the Yonkers City Council has mostly been controlled by Republicans. After its reversal, the city was found in contempt of the federal courts. Westbound McLean Avenue at ParkHill Avenue, This article is about the city in the state of New York. Keywords, Single Family Homes For Sale In Yonkers, [20] There is also a small Jewish cemetery, the Sherwood Park Cemetery.[21]. as demonstrated on streets like Shonnard Terrace, Delavan Terrace, and Hudson Terrace. Northeast Yonkers contains the upscale neighborhoods of Crestwood, Colonial Heights, and Cedar Knolls, as well as the wealthy enclaves of Beech Hill and Lawrence Park West. It was scarred with the stigma of the "Balkanization of Yonkers". All of the named Empire Service trains except the Lake Shore Limited serve the Yonkers station. Although the City of Yonkers had been warned in 1971 by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development against further building of low-income housing in west Yonkers, it continued to support subsidized housing in this area between 1972 and 1977.[18]. Paideia School 24. Yonkers is typically a Democratic stronghold just like the rest of Westchester County and most of New York state on the national level. Major shopping areas are located in Getty Square, on South Broadway, at the Cross County Shopping Center and Westchester's Ridge Hill, and along Central Park Avenue, informally called "Central Ave" by area residents, a name it takes officially a few miles north in White Plains. There are new proposals along with the current projects which are intended to revitalize downtown Yonkers. Phillipse Manor Hall was the site of the first Yonkers Village Hall and City Hall from 1868 to approximately 1906. Copyright 2021 OneKey⢠MLS. They enlisted primarily in four different regiments. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Major limited-access roads in Yonkers include Interstate 87 (the New York State Thruway), the Saw Mill, Bronx River, Sprain Brook and Cross County parkways. St. Casimir School in Yonkers closed in 2013.[37]. In fact, Untermyer Park and Gardens is not only Yonkers hidden gem but is the number one attraction in Westchester County. Sawyer's place is a 18 story building that sits atop the site of the original old mill. [citation needed]. In addition, the southernmost point of Yonkers is 2 miles (3 kilometres) north of the northernmost point of Manhattan when measured from Broadway & Caryl Avenue in Yonkers to Broadway & West 228th Street in the Marble Hill section of Manhattan. The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from OneKey⢠MLS. [39], Yonkers is served by two heavy-rail commuter lines. BedsAny1+2+3+4+5+ Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary is located in Crestwood. Yonkers's later growth rested largely on developing industry. In 1874 the southern part of the town, including Kingsbridge and Riverdale, was annexed by New York City as part of The Bronx. Yonkers had the longest running pirate radio station, owned by Allan Weiner, which operated during the 1970s through the 1980s. Contact Us Site Map. Yonkers , NY 10701. LISTING BY: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY, INC. The listing agent for these homes has added a Coming Soon note to alert buyers in advance. Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-NY #24101 Fri, February 26 - Fri, March 12 Surplus Liquidation-CT #24115 AUCTION BIDDING NOW! There is a scene at Yonkers Raceway in one episode. The American colonists in New York state confiscated all the lands and property that belonged to the Philipse family and sold it. These properties are owned by a bank or a lender who took ownership through foreclosure proceedings. [41], Yonkers began a dockless bikeshare program operated by LimeBike in May 2018, which was finished by 2020. Some neighborhoods, such as Crestwood and Park Hill, became popular with wealthy New Yorkers who wished to live outside Manhattan without giving up urban conveniences. Subsequently, Riverdale Hatzalah Volunteer Ambulance Service began serving some neighborhoods in the southwest section of the city. Three libraries are operated by the Yonkers Public Library, Crestwood, Riverfront, and Grinton I. Judge Sand imposed a fine on Yonkers which started at $100 and doubled every day, capped at $1 million per day by an appeals court,[19] until the city capitulated to the federally mandated plan. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. His wife, Mary Doughty, was taken captive by Native Americans and later ransomed. These include Wakefield, Mt. [42]. These included the 6th New York Heavy Artillery, the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, the 17th New York Volunteers, and the 15th NY National Guard. Below is a directory of the 351 charter schools that are currently operating or have been approved but are not yet in operation ( 213 SUNY-authorized, 98 Board of Regents-authorized, 38 NYCDoE-authorized, and 2 Buffalo BoE-authorized ). The Yonkers City Council consists of seven members, six each elected from one of six districts, as well as a Council President to preside over the council. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. It is designed to be a starting point to help parents make baseline comparisons, not the only factor in selecting the right school for your family. Learn more. New York City and Northern Railway Company, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Westchester Community College, part of SUNY system, Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, National Register of Historic Places listings in Yonkers, New York, "Interactive Map: Dutch Place Names in New York | Dutch New York", "Ryder Cup: Painting celebrates Dunfermline links to American golf", "The Home Problem in Great Cities and How Engineering Achievement is Solving It", "Wants Subway Extended: Yonkers Mayor to Ask City to Take Over N.Y.C. Phone: 914-376-8640 Fax: 914-376-8642. This is a small neighborhood at the northern part of Nepperhan Avenue on the Hastings-on-Hudson border. The Alexander Smith Carpet Company, one of the city's largest employers, ceased operation during a labor dispute in June 1954. City Mountain Park Water Zillow Owned Yonkers (/ËjÉÅkÉrz/[5]) is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. John Tkachuk ⢠Rev. [13]:15, Civilians helped in the war effort by joining organizations such as the American Red Cross. Any1 day7 days14 days30 days90 days6 months12 months24 months36 months Yonkers's excellent transportation infrastructure, including three commuter railroad lines (now two: the Harlem and Hudson Lines), and five parkways and thruways, made it a desirable city in which to live. Fri, February 26 - Fri, March 12 Monroe 1 BOCES-NY #24116 AUCTION BIDDING NOW! Yonkers has the eleventh-highest rate of public transit ridership among cities in the United States, and 27% of Yonkers households do not own a car. Northwest Yonkers is a collection of widely varying neighborhoods, spanning from the Hudson River to around the New York State Thruway/I-87 and from Ashburton Avenue north to the Hastings-on-Hudson border. LISTING BY: RE/MAX DISTINGUISHED HMS.&PROP, LISTING BY: J AND P MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, LISTING BY: WESTCHESTER CHOICE REALTY, INC, LISTING BY: JULIA B FEE SOTHEBYS INT. If you wish to report an issue or seek an accommodation, please let us know. It also contains a gated community off the eastern edge of the Grassy Sprain Reservoir known as Winchester Villages. The mayor and city council president are elected in a citywide vote. Philipse's great-grandson, Frederick Philipse III, was a prominent Loyalist during the American Revolution. Central Avenue (officially named Central Park Avenue) provides an abundance of shopping for Yonkers residents. While the results were positive elsewhere, the returns were so negative in Yonkers and neighboring Mount Vernon that those two areas were not included in the consolidated city and remained independent. It produces the new R142A, R143, R160B, and R188 cars for the New York City Subway, and the PA4 and PA5 series for PATH. It was adapted from the 1999 nonfiction book of the same name by former New York Times writer, Lisa Belkin. YONKERS, Westchester County (WABC) -- A car barreled into another vehicle on a Westchester County street Tuesday night, splitting one of the ⦠In the early 2000s several new luxury apartment buildings were built along the Hudson. Another library, funded by Carnegie, was demolished in the 1900s to make way for a courthouse. The Bronx River separates Yonkers from Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, Eastchester, Bronxville, and Scarsdale to the east. After World War II, however, increased competition from less expensive imports resulted in a decline in manufacturing in Yonkers, and numerous industrial jobs were lost. The downtown area also houses significant local businesses and nonprofits. Notable former residents include Steven Tyler (born Steven Tallarico) of the rock band Aerosmith, whose childhood home was located at 100 Pembrook Drive.[28]. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. There is also a new "Sculpture Meadow on the Hudson", renovation of a Victorian-era pier, and a new public library housed in the remodeled Otis elevator factory. Johanna Marie Limekiller, of Yonkers, New York, journeyed to heaven on January 25, 2021, at the age of 79. Portions of the Saw Mill River that were earlier buried in flumes beneath parking lots are being uncovered, or "daylighted". Many of the businesses and type of architecture in southeast Yonkers bear a greater resemblance to certain parts of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, or Staten Island than to points north. Van der Donck was killed in the Peach War. [13]:6 In total, 137 Yonkers residents were killed during the war. Though Yonkers contains many small residential enclaves and communities, it can conveniently be divided into four quarters, demarcated by the Saw Mill River. In 1916, there were 126 people in the Yonkers chapter of the Red Cross. [7] Still, some residents call Yonkers "the Sixth Borough", referring to its location on the New York City border, its urban character, and the failed merger vote. Shopping centers along Central Avenue include stores such as Best Buy, Burlington Coat Factory, Kohl's, Bob's Furniture and Barnes & Noble, as well as many other stores and restaurants. Peter Kelly's award-winning fine dining restaurant X20 - Xaviars on Hudson is located at the renovated pier with much success. With the loss of such jobs, Yonkers became primarily a residential city. [14] Although the vehicle reportedly performed well, the company went under. New York news, weather, traffic and sports from FOX 5 NY serving New York City, Long Island, New York, New Jersey and Westchester County. Much of the city developed around the Saw Mill River. In July 1645, this area was granted to Adriaen van der Donck, the patroon of Colendonck. Today, two of the former Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company loft buildings located at 540 and 578 Nepperhan Avenue have been repurposed to house the YoHo Artist Community. Clusters of apartment buildings surrounded the stations of the Yonkers branch of the New York and Putnam Railroad and the Third Avenue Railway trolley lines and these buildings still remain although now served by the Bee-Line Bus System. Landmarks include the Hudson River Museum, the Lenoir Nature Preserve, and the nationally recognized Untermyer Park and Gardens. Out of the total population, 24.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Van der Donck was known locally as the Jonkheer or Jonker (etymologically, "young gentleman", derivation of old Dutch jong (young) and heer ("lord"); in effect, "Esquire"), a word from which the name "Yonkers" is directly derived. Other neighborhoods of these types, although with a larger number of detached houses, are Ludlow Park, Hudson Park, and Van Cortlandt Crest, off Riverdale Avenue next to the border with Riverdale. Early in the 20th century, Yonkers also hosted a brass era automobile maker, Colt Runabout Company. In 1898, Yonkers (along with Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island) voted on a referendum to determine if they wanted to become part of New York City. Yonkers gained national/international attention during the summer of 1988, when it reneged on its previous agreement to build promised municipal public housing in the eastern portions of the city, an agreement it had made in a consent decree after losing an appeal in 1987. This was approximately seven percent of the population. Watch breaking news live and Good Day New York. Any NY, Utilities Included Homes In Yonkers Homes For Sale, Zillow Home Value Price Index For Yonkers, Homes for Sale in Yonkers with 3D Home Virtual Tours. The "Put" as it was known has been paved and is used as a public park, and part of the NY State Empire State Trail which encompasses 750 miles from NYC to Albany, NY. In 1853, Elisha Otis invented the first safety elevator and the Otis Elevator Company opened the first elevator factory in the world on the banks of the Hudson near what is now Vark Street. 50 Colin Street. One part of Yonkers that is sometimes overlooked is Nepera Park. It was once the end of the #2 trolley line, which has since been replaced by a Bee-line Bus route. Any1+2+3+4+ [43] The Yonkers Fire Department operates a fire apparatus fleet of 10 Engine Companies, 6 Ladder Companies, 1 Squad (rescue-pumper) Company, 1 Rescue Company, 1 Fireboat, 1 Air Cascade Unit, 1 USAR (Urban Search And Rescue) Collapse Unit, 1 Foam Unit, 1 Haz-Mat Unit, and numerous special, support, and reserve units. [15][16], In 1960, the Census Bureau reported Yonkers's population as 95.8% white and 4.0% black. 34.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any racial background. Has Basement Number of stories Vitaly Bahanovich The community was incorporated as a village in the northern part of the Town of Yonkers in 1854 and as a city in 1872. [6] Van der Donck built a saw mill near where the confluence of Nepperhan Creek and the Hudson. The racial makeup of the city was 55.8% White, 18.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 14.7% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Must have garage Square Feet Vlad Zablotskyy ⢠Protodeacon John Eby Attached: V. Rev. As of February 22, 2021, a total of 401 charter schools have been approved to operate in New York State. It was known as one of the premier carpet-producing centers in the world. The revitalization of the Getty Square area has helped to nurture growth for Southwest Yonkers. Trinity Plaza ⢠46 Seymour Street ⢠Yonkers, New York 10701 Rector: V. Rev. [citation needed], In the 1980s and 1990s, Yonkers developed a national reputation for racial tension, based on a long-term battle between the city and the NAACP over the building of subsidized low-income housing projects in the city. No apparent relation to Colt's Patent Firearms. Yonkers is also the location for many major filming projects: Yonkers was also used as a filming location in the movie, Yonkers is one of the settings in the musical, On October 21, 2011, filming for the movie, This page was last edited on 8 March 2021, at 15:24. Around the same time, the Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company (in the Saw Mill River Valley) expanded to 45 buildings, 800 looms, and more than 4,000 workers. 5007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,2502,5002,7503,0003,5004,0005,0007,500â5007501,0001,2501,5001,7502,0002,2502,5002,7503,0003,5004,0005,0007,500 A third commuter line dating from the late 19th century, the Putnam Division, was shut down in phases with the final passenger trains making their last runs in 1958. A list of our real estate licenses is available here.TREC: Information about brokerage services, Consumer protection noticeCalifornia DRE #1522444, By searching Northstar MLS listings you agree to the Northstar MLS End User License Agreement. [38], Bus service in Yonkers is provided by Westchester County Bee-Line Bus System, the second-largest bus system in New York State, along with some MTA Bus Company express routes to Manhattan. The city occupies 20.3 square miles (52.6 km2), including 18.1 square miles (46.8 km2) of land and 2.2 square miles (5.8 km2) (11.02%) of water, according to the United States Census Bureau. The Nepperhan is now also known as the Saw Mill River. In 1992, Yonkers voted for George H. W. Bush over Bill Clinton and Ross Perot for president, but has voted solidly Democratic ever since. St. Peter's Catholic Elementary School at 204 Hawthorne Avenue, founded by the Sisters of Charity, celebrated its 100th anniversary in September 2011. [36], The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York operates Catholic schools in Westchester County. With 11-foot ceilings, two wood-burning fireplaces, bright hardwood floors, an Eat-in kitchen with Stainless steel appliances, and extra-large windows bringing in tons of natural light. [31][32] In 2020 several more new rental buildings were placed at the river's edge on Alexander Street. St. Francis Preparatory originated as St. Francis Academy, a small all-boys high school on 300 Baltic Street in Brooklyn, New York, founded by the Franciscans Brothers of Brooklyn (O.S.F.). Any There were 74,351 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them in 2000, 44.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. After a 1985 decision and an unsuccessful appeal, Yonkers's schools were integrated in 1988. For listings in Canada, the trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. The railroad companies themselves built neighborhoods of mixed housing types ranging from apartment buildings to large mansions in areas like Park Hill wherein the railroad also built a funicular to connect it with the train station in the valley. Males had a median income of $41,598 versus $34,756 for females. They may soon be listed for sale. Many residents regard eastern McLean Avenue, home to a vibrant Irish community shared with Woodlawn, to be the true hub of Yonkers. It ran from the current Manhattan-Bronx border at Marble Hill northwards for 12 miles (19 km), and from the Hudson River eastwards to the Bronx River. Philipse was a wealthy Dutchman who by the time of his death had amassed an enormous estate, which encompassed the entire modern City of Yonkers, as well as several other Hudson River towns. Co-ops also have monthly fees (Common Charges and Maintenance Fees), which may also include real estate taxes and a portion of the building's underlying mortgage. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.23. A Kawasaki railroad cars assembly plant opened in 1986 in the former Otis plant.