Hi, The volume has become to many for the few that give there time for free. The payed personnel try but not enough workers. I use to go alot to do research. the Historical building has alot to offer but building down town Yonkers has one person that does all the vital records unless college kids help out. Yonkers names Garrison Fowler Peene Wright Wheeler Brown Haynes Lyon Best to all ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.