Yonkers
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Taylor, born James Wesley Voight in Yonkers, N.Y., in 1940, was actor Jon Voight’s brother, but built a formidable music career outside of his famous sibling’s shadow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
The bottom line was hit by a $256 million noncash goodwill impairment charge tied to a recent decision to withdraw an application for its Empire City casino in Yonkers, N.Y.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
Police took the teen into custody Friday at a residential house that police believe may be linked to a family member in Yonkers.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
His father was a co-owner of a factory in Yonkers and his mother a homemaker.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
Not three weeks later, the newspapers reported that in Yonkers, New York, Patterson was offering to sell his $140,000 house fora $20,000 loss.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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