Welcome to the Park Hill Residents' Association

A BRIEF HISTORY OF PARK HILL

In 1888, the American Real Estate Company established the Park Hill section of Yonkers. They created a community amid one of the most naturally beautiful areas in Westchester County. The neighborhood quickly attracted people who worked in Manhattan, but who wanted to live in a more tranquil setting. Among Park Hill's early residents were celebrities from the stage, screen and radio. The English actor Richard Bennett and his daughters Joan and Constance lived here. Dennis O'Brien, the corporate counsel for United Artists, hosted parties at his Park Hill home where guests included Charlie Chaplin, George M. Cohan, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Alfred and Dora McCann broadcast their WOR radio program from their Park Hill house, and drummer Gene Krupa made his home here. A variety of artists still live here in a distinctive community where they are neighbors with plumbers, doctors, secretaries, clerks, teachers and others.

A LETTER FROM
MAYOR MIKE SPANO

As you may all know I loved in Park Hill for most of my life and had the opportunity to attend Mt. Carmel School, develop friendships and many great childhood memories.  I will never forget the many families and our yearly events.  Now, as Mayor of the City of Yonkers, it brings me great joy when there are neighborhood associations, such as the Park Hill Residents' Association, that still take great pride in their community.

Overall, Yonkers has come a long way in the last six years.  We are a city that people move to rather than move from.  Yonkers has gained jobs rather than losing them, as nearly $2B in private investment has resulted in the creation of hundreds of new permanent jobs.  In addition, we have improved the fiscal management of our city and today Yonkers' bond ratings are the highest they've been in a generation.  Within our school district, graduation rates are up, crime is down and people are starting to change the way they view Yonkers.

I am a strong supporter of community bonding which helps to improve social cohesion, trust and happiness.  As Mayor, I have always noticed that you all find ways to remain involved and engaged within your neighborhood and throughout Yonkers.  I am aware of the importance of residents being informed of what developments or changes are being made in their city.  Therefore, I encourage you all to visit www.yonkersny.gov and follow what is happening in your city.

In closing, I've always said that the progress of our city is not a partisan issue; it's a Yonkers issue.  That's why I'm committed to working with you - and all Yonkers residents - to make Yonkers an even better city in which to live, work and raise a family!

Sincerely,
MIKE SPANO
Mayor

PARK HILL REPORTER

SUMMER 2018

SPRING 2018

FALL 2017

PRIOR EDITIONS