Dunwoodie, Yonkers facts for kids
Dunwoodie is a friendly neighborhood located in Yonkers, New York. It's well-known for being home to St. Joseph's Seminary and College, a large school on Valentine Hill. The area called Dunwoodie (the main part) is north of the Seminary, while Dunwoodie Heights includes the Seminary and the areas south of it. Dunwoodie also has a special area known as Yonkers' "Little Italy," which is famous for its Italian culture and food, and a public golf course where people can play.
Nearby, you'll find the Yonkers Raceway, a place where horse races are held, located in Wakefield Park. The popular Cross County Shopping Center is also close by, though it's in the Kimball neighborhood. Even though St. Joseph's Seminary is technically in a neighborhood called Seminary Heights, most people just refer to it as part of Dunwoodie.
Getting around Dunwoodie is easy! The Bee-Line Bus System has bus stops conveniently located near the Cross County Shopping Center and the Yonkers Raceway. If you're traveling by car, you can reach the neighborhood using exit 3 on the I-87 highway, also known as the Major Deegan Expressway. The Bronx River Parkway (exit 11W) and the Cross County Expressway (exit 4S) are also very close, making it simple to visit Dunwoodie.
Discovering Dunwoodie's History
Dunwoodie has a rich history, especially linked to its famous seminary. The neighborhood even gave its name to an important publication called The Dunwoodie Review. This was a special journal about religious studies, published by St. Joseph's Seminary.
The Dunwoodie Review
The Dunwoodie Review continued the work of an earlier journal called the New York Review, which was also published by the seminary from 1905 to 1908. The Dunwoodie Review itself was first published from 1961 to 1974. After a break, it started being published again every year from 1990 and continues to this day. It's a great example of the intellectual life and learning that takes place in Dunwoodie.
