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.
Some people refer to Yonkers as the 6th borough of New York City, but technically it is not true. The residents of Yonkers voted to NOT become a part of NYC in the late 1800s. Yonkers is part of the New York City Metro Area, however, it is not part of New York City. It is part of Westchester Country.