Yonkers is a city located in Westchester County, New York, just north of New York City. It was founded in the late 18th century and was named after the Dutch city of Yonkers. Yonkers played a significant role in the development of the New York City metropolitan area, with the construction of the New York and Harlem Railroad in the early 19th century and the Hudson River Railroad in the mid-19th century.
In the 20th century, Yonkers became a major industrial center, with a number of factories and manufacturing businesses located in the city. It is also home to a number of cultural institutions, including the Hudson River Museum and the Yonkers Public Library. The city is known for its diverse neighborhoods and its large immigrant population, and it is a major transportation hub, with several major highways passing through it. Today, Yonkers is a thriving city with a diverse economy and a rich cultural scene.
In the 20th century, Yonkers became a major industrial center, with a number of factories and manufacturing businesses located in the city. It is also home to a number of cultural institutions, including the Hudson River Museum and the Yonkers Public Library. The city is known for its diverse neighborhoods and its large immigrant population, and it is a major transportation hub, with several major highways passing through it. Today, Yonkers is a thriving city with a diverse economy and a rich cultural scene.