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(Encyclopedia) YonkersYonkersyŏnˈkərz [key], city (1990 pop. 188,082), Westchester co., SE N.Y., on the east bank of the Hudson, in a hilly region just N of the Bronx (New York City); inc. 1855.…Philipse Manor
(Encyclopedia) Philipse Manor, colonial estate of Frederick Philipse, confirmed by a royal charter (1693), extending from the present North Tarrytown, N.Y., to the present Bronx, with the Hudson…Bangs, John Kendrick
(Encyclopedia) Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862–1922, American humorist, b. Yonkers, N.Y., grad. Columbia, 1883. He was the editor of Puck (1904–5) and other magazines and wrote over 30 books of humorous…Cooke, Terence James
(Encyclopedia) Cooke, Terence James, 1921–83, American Roman Catholic clergyman, b. New York City. He was ordained in 1945 after earning a B.A. from St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y. In 1957,…Consumers' Union
(Encyclopedia) Consumers' Union, product testing and rating organization founded (1936) to provide consumers with information and counsel regarding major retail goods and services. Through its…Van Cortlandt, Jacobus
(Encyclopedia) Van Cortlandt, JacobusVan Cortlandt, Jacobusjəkōˈbəs văn kôrtˈlənd [key], 1658–1739, colonial American merchant, b. New Amsterdam (later New York City); brother of Stephen Van…Thompson, William Boyce
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, William Boyce, 1869–1930, American financier, b. Virginia City, Mont. He operated silver and copper mines in Montana and Arizona before moving to New York City. He was (1914–…Spargo, John
(Encyclopedia) Spargo, JohnSpargo, Johnspärˈgō [key], 1876–1966, American reformer and author, b. Cornwall, England. An early socialist, he was active in the Socialist party of the United States but…Demographic Statistics for Yonkers, New York
NumberPercentTotal population196,086100.0SEX AND AGEMale92,13247.0Female103,95453.0Under 5 years13,7027.05 to 9 years13,9197.110 to 14 years12,9456.615 to 19 years11,8106.020 to 24 years12,6736…Yonkers, New york Economic Statistics
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over153,381100.0In labor force90,24558.8Civilian labor force90,21558.8Employed84,18254.9Unemployed6,0333.9Percent of civilian labor force6.…Trending
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