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.
An inner suburb of New York City, Yonkers directly borders the Bronx and is located two miles (3 km) north of Manhattan at the municipalities' closest points. Yonkers's downtown is centered on a plaza known as Getty Square, where the municipal government is located. The area also houses significant local businesses and non-profits, and serves as a major retail hub for Yonkers and the northwest Bronx.