 Distance to NYC: 15 miles
Area: 18.3 square miles
Yonkers is the largest city in
Westchester County and the
fourth largest city in New York
State. It covers an area of 18.3
square miles with 4 1/2 miles
of waterfront along the Hudson
River. The population is approximately
200,000.
There are 38 unique neighborhoods
in Yonkers offering an
eclectic mix of housing styles
including turn-of-the-century Victorians and Colonials as
well as more modern Ranches and Split Levels. Just as
the home types vary, so does the terrain, consisting of
rolling hills, rocky outcroppings, plateaus, lakes and
streams. Founded in 1646 by Adrian Van der Donck (his
title “Jonkheer,” Dutch for young gentleman, became
the city’s name), Yonkers has long been known as the
“City of Gracious Living.” Yonkers’ proximity to New York
City (25-30 minutes by car or train) and its reasonably
priced homes make it a very desirable community in
which to live.
Yonkers is in the midst of a major revitalization of its
greatest asset, the waterfront. Its expansive frontage
along the Hudson River will feature a five-acre
esplanade park and a continuous 4.5 mile river walk
with magnificent views of the Palisades and the New
York City skyline. The new urban village includes the
historic Yonkers Pier (the only Victorian-era pier still in
use on the river), the refurbished Metro-North train
station (built in the 1800’s), a $53-million Riverfront
Library, the Philipsburgh Performing Arts Center,
luxury rental apartments, condos, work/live lofts, and
a variety of restaurants and businesses.
Educational Facilities
Yonkers Public Schools’ innovative magnet programs
have put Yonkers at the forefront of a national trend in
educational reform. Each of the 40 Yonkers Public
Schools has a distinctive personality,an outstanding curriculum,
and a focus on high standards. Included within
the system are Montessori schools, an International
Baccalaureate school, and a school for early and rapid
learners (PEARLS). There are also 23 parochial schools
and 3 colleges, including Sarah Lawrence.
Recreational Facilities
Yonkers has more than 100 parks, athletic fields
and playgrounds plus a skating rink, two pools, a rifle
range, two golf courses and three community centers.
Other popular
locales in Yonkers
include The Hudson
River Museum
and Andrus Planetarium,
Philipse Manor Hall and Beczak Environmental
Education Center. Yonkers offers great opportunity for
shopping in its 17 shopping malls.
Houses of Worship
Churches and synagogues in Yonkers include 20
Roman Catholic, 43 Protestant, 3 Eastern Orthodox,
and 7 Synagogues.
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