Sikhism is a religion founded in the Punjab region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century.  Sikhism is a monotheistic faith that stresses the equality of all men and women.  Sikhs believe that good or bad actions in this life determine the life form into which a soul takes upon rebirth. …
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With more than 1.2 billion followers, Roman Catholicism is the oldest and largest branch of Christianity.  Catholicism is the branch of Christianity headed by the Pope, who makes decisions on issues of faith and morality.  Catholicism teaches that it is the church divinely founded by Jesus Christ. Catholics believe that death is a passing from the …
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Wicca is a modern-day, nature-based religion.  Though rituals and practices vary widely, most Wiccans observe festival celebrations of solstices and equinoxes, worship both a male god and female goddess, and practice their religion according to an ethical code.  Wiccans draw interpretation largely from pre-Christian religions and cultures. Wiccan funerals show many of the same characteristics as green …
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Hinduism is the world’s oldest living religion with roots and customs dating back some 4,000 years.  Originating on the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism is a dharma, or a religious and universal order or way of life, by which followers abide.  Hinduism has an extraordinary range of expression involving a diverse array of practices and a host of …
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The Baha’i Faith is a religion that was founded in Persia (now Iran) in the 19th century.  The Baháʼí Faith teaches the essential worth of the fundamental unity of all religions and the essential harmony of all people.  Baha’is regard Jesus, Muhammad, Lord Krishna, Buddha, Jewish prophets, and other prophets as manifestations of the oneness …
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A National Historic Landmark is a building, district, object, site, or structure that is officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior for its outstanding historical significance.  As such, these historic properties illustrate the great heritage of the U.S.  There are over 2,600 of these historically important cultural sites in the country.  Designedly, National …
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Nestled on a hill overlooking the Hudson River, Yonkers’ Untermyer Gardens has been described as  America’s greatest forgotten estate garden.  This property was originally built in 1865 for hat manufacturer John Waring as “Greystone,” a 99-room granite mansion.  Prominent lawyer and civic leader Samuel Untermyer purchased the estate of Greystone in 1899.  16 years later, …
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Schools alone can’t teach children resilience-the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity.  Scouting is designed to foster learning, team building, and personal responsibility for American youth.  Established in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations in the nation.  An educational program for youth …
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The formal and stately American beech holds a special place in the hearts of many.  It is a large, graceful native tree with smooth gray bark and an arching crown.  The American beech is easy to spot from its shiny, ribbed dark green oval leaves which come to a tip. Often used in acreages, golf …
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Bordered on the north by Yonkers, on the east by Wakefield, and on the south and west by verdant Van Cortland Park, Woodlawn, sometimes called Woodlawn Heights, is the heart of New York’s Irish American population.  At the very north end of the Bronx, this woodsy neighborhood is often dubbed “Little Ireland.” Woodlawn’s strong Irish …
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