The Yonkers Collective

Before Metallica was selling out stadiums around the world, they were ripping through small clubs with a level of intensity that was impossible to ignore. One of those early stops? Yonkers, New York. July 29, 1983. The Rising Sun Rock Club. This wasn’t just another tour date — it was part of the band’s Kill ’Em All for One Tour , the first major U.S. run supporting their debut album Kill ’Em All .Metallica was young, loud, unpolished, and hungry. And for one night, that energy was unleashed...

Many know our city for its waterfront views and rich history — but Yonkers also quietly stars in Hollywood films. Here are three familiar titles you might not have realized include our streets, mansions and churches. 1. A Beautiful Mind (2001) The stately mansion on North Broadway, known as Alder Manor (W. B. Thompson Mansion), served as the location for a key sequence in the film. Walking past its stone façade, you could be stepping into a scene from Russell Crowe’s quest for truth. 2. The...

When the city’s lights are still flickering and your hunger hits harder than the beat at a live show, downtown Yonkers has your back. Whether you just left a concert, wrapped up a shift, or are simply chasing the night, here are five local spots  that keep their kitchens open long enough for one more bite. 1. Rory Dolan’s 890 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 What to get: Irish-American comfort food — wings, burgers, pub-style late fare. Hours: Daily until ~3 AM nightly. Why go: The go-to eats...

Every city has a sound — but few hit as hard, as soulful, or as timeless as Yonkers, New York . From jazz clubs and rock stages to hip-hop arenas, Yonkers has produced voices and rhythms that changed the world. Before there were viral hits or algorithms, Yonkers artists were building something real — a legacy that still echoes along the Hudson. Where Grit Met Greatness You can’t talk about Yonkers without mentioning DMX  — the voice that carried the struggle and strength of an entire...