Yonkers

American

[yong-kerz] / ˈyɒŋ kərz /

noun

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

Yonkers British

/ ˈjɒŋkəz /

noun

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

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Yonkersite

noun

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Yonkers Voice News reported Colón was admitted to NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester hospital in Bronxville, N.Y., on Tuesday with respiratory problems and he appeared fragile.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 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

It was a small place near the tracks in Yonkers.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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