Plus, ginger fights infection to get rid of the underlying cause of chest congestion. 1  Add 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped raw ginger pieces to a cup of hot water. Cover and allow it to steep for 5 minutes. 2  Alternatively, grind together 1 teaspoon each of dry ginger, black pepper and cloves to form a powder.
About the area. Yonkers holds many distinctions; It is the largest city in Westchester county and fourth largest city in NY state. It is often called Backyard of The Bronx or The Sixth Borough by locals because it is directly on the NYC line, bordering the Bronx.
The City of Yonkers is the 4th largest city in New York with a population of 198,883 as of July 1, 2015. Yonkers ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New York. See peer rankings below.