Yonkers

[yong-kerz]

noun

1. a city in SE New York, on the Hudson, near New York City.

Yonkers

/ ˈjɒŋkəz /

noun

1. a city in SE New York State, near New York City on the Hudson River. Pop: 197 388 (2003 est)

Other Word Forms

• Yonkersite noun

Example Sentences

We learn from Mr. Margolick’s biography that Caesar, who grew up the last of four children in Yonkers, N.Y., required special education as a boy.

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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.

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On Tuesday, MGM Resorts International MGM -0.86%decrease; red down pointing triangle dropped its plan for a full casino at its Empire City Casino location in Yonkers, N.Y.

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MGM Resorts International MGM 2.79%increase; green up pointing triangle is no longer looking to turn its slot- and electronic-game-focused Empire City Casino in Yonkers, N.Y., into a full-fledged casino with live games such as poker and blackjack.

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The company said Tuesday its MGM Yonkers unit withdrew its commercial casino license application to the New York Gaming Commission and the Gaming Facility Location Board.

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