History

The First Families of Westchester

The Van Tassels. The Jays. The Purdys. The Meads. These are the clans who settled our history-rich county—but where are they now?

Westchester County, New York’s Role in the Revolutionary War

Though thoroughly ravaged by the war’s end, Westchester and the surrounding areas played a significant role in the American Revolution, serving as host to several notable battles, major military figures, and more.

The History of the Rockefeller Family in Westchester

Look around you. How much of the land, the views, and even the art can be traced back to one family? Here, how the Rockefellers forever left their mark on Westchester.

Mount Vernon Photographer Harry Sandler Captures the Music Scene

Mount Vernon’s Harry Sandler has snapped a wide range of musicians, from Bob Dylan to Lady Antebellum, and he shares his photos with Westchester Magazine.

Son of Sam: David Berkowitz’s History in Westchester County

How the notorious serial killer David Berkowitz forever left his mark on the City of Yonkers, Westchester County, and America.

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The Story Behind the Friedlander Murder-Suicide in Cross River

Westchester Magazine breaks down what really happened in that Cross River home on what should have been a routine day in 2011.

Q&A with Cecil Suwal, Former Co-Owner of Emperor’s Club VIP Escort Service

Cecil Suwal goes from tabloid fodder to personal-growth expert.

Photo Essay: Old and Historical Local Cemeteries in Westchester

Markers of our past; memorials to our forebears

Jeffrey Walz

Bradley Walz, 13, of Ardsley remembers his father, a New York City Fireman who...

Sharon Balkcom

In 1999, after 40 years spent living in East Harlem apartments, Sharon Balkcom found...

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