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Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a holiday to celebrate and honor the dead.

Halloween has its roots in the festival of Samhain that was celebrated by the Celts on November 1st.

Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman  is an engaging and entertaining podcast.

Diwali is Hindu festival of lights and is also a major religious festival celebrated in Sikhism and Jainism. Diwali is celebrated throughout India, Singapore and several other South Asian countries as a national holiday. 

October 17th is Black Poetry Day, and the Crestwood Library has taken this opportunity to highlight some of these influential artists.

Italian-American Heritage Month every October is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of those with Italian ancestry living in the Uni

October 19th is the 244th anniversary of the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution.

Good financial habits are the foundation of long-term stability and success. This fall, the Yonkers Public Library hosted “Falling Into Good Financial Habits,” a workshop led by Aureo C.

On Wednesday, October 15th, at 6:30 pm, the Crestwood Library and the Friends of Crestwood Library will host an Evening of Wine &

On June 27, 1974, Cesar Chavez joined United Farm Workers union workers outside Hills Supermarket in Yonkers. They were picketing the supermarket to discourage shoppers from buying non-union Gallo wine, grapes, and lettuce.

October 17 is the 248th anniversary of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga.

In 1982, Banned Books Week began in response to a major increase in book bans and challenges in libraries, bookstores, and schools across the United States.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, an interesting podcast to listen to is The Mysteries of Latin America Podcast. In this show,

According to the Historical Marker Database, Westchester County is home to over 400 historical markers, with some dati