Yonkers, New York

Yonkers, bordering the New York City borough of the Bronx and just 2 miles north of Manhattan at the closest point of each, is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of New York, with a population of 196,086 (according to the 2000 census). A July 1, 2002 estimate showed the city's population to be 197,234. It is by far the largest city in Westchester County. Younger residents have termed the city "the sixth borough" as well as "the backyard of the Bronx", referring to Yonkers' location on the New York City border resulting in a somewhat urban character not commonly associated with suburbia.

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New York City - Bronx - Manhattan - City - U.S. state - New York - 2000 - July 1 - 2002 - Westchester County - The Bronx

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Its best-known attraction is Yonkers Raceway, a harness racing track, which has contemplated adding legalized video slot gambling. There is also a large shopping area along Central Park Avenue (New York Route 100), which attracts many shoppers from the surrounding areas, including New York City. Central Park Avenue is informally referred to as "Central Avenue" by area residents. In fact, a few miles north in White Plains, New York, the street is officially designated as "Central Avenue."

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Yonkers Raceway - Harness racing - Video slot - Gambling - White Plains

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