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The Welcome Home Westchester Campaign Unveils “5 in 25” Agenda at Press Conference; Urges City, Town, and Villages to Take Housing Action This YearSeptember 27, 2024 | Press ReleaseCurious about the truth behind immigration headlines? Confused by conflicting media coverage and political rhetoric? Don’t miss this chance to gain clarity on one of today’s most pressing issues before the November election. Join Neighbors Link for an essential online forum on Wednesday, September 25th, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Hear from top experts who will cut through the noise and offer insightful perspectives on how the media reports on immigration and the real impact it has on our communities. Learn More » |
Immigration: Beyond the HeadlinesSeptember 25, 2024 | NewsCurious about the truth behind immigration headlines? Confused by conflicting media coverage and political rhetoric? Don’t miss this chance to gain clarity on one of today’s most pressing issues before the November election. Join Neighbors Link for an essential online forum on Wednesday, September 25th, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Hear from top experts who will cut through the noise and offer insightful perspectives on how the media reports on immigration and the real impact it has on our communities. Learn More » |
Monroe College to Once Again Host 9/11 Day of Service Project to Pack 50K+ MealsAugust 1, 2024 | Press ReleaseThe City of New Rochelle, Volunteer New York!, Monroe College, and Feeding Westchester proudly announce that they will jointly host a community service project on September 6th to help local residents with food insecurity challenges as part of the federal September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. This is the second year holding this event, which once again was selected to receive outside funding to help meet its goal of packing and distributing 50,000 meals across Feeding Westchester’s extensive network of partners. Learn More » |
Westchester Children's Muesum New Family Access MembershipAugust 1, 2024 | NewsThis unique initiative aims to eliminate economic barriers and make the Westchester Children's Museum accessible to all children. Qualifying families can enjoy the benefits of our premium Museum membership for only $25, a 90% discount from regular pricing. Learn More » |
Environmental Leaders of Color celebrate the fourth annual graduation of the Student Summer Energy & Environmental Program for High School StudentsAugust 8, 2024 | NewsEnvironmental of Color (ELOC) hosted the Student Summer Energy & Environmental Program Graduation and Showcase at the Yonkers Riverfront Library on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The six-week program welcomed 100 high school students from Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Ossining, Peekskill, and Portchester to learn about climate change, its impact, potential solutions, mitigation strategies, and economic opportunities. The students showcased their final project about human waste, including its usefulness, impact, place in the life cycle, and disposal. Following the showcase, the graduation welcomed guest speaker Heather Cabot, a veteran journalist, former ABC News correspondent, and author of multiple critically acclaimed books. Learn More » |
My Sisters' Place: Children's Counseling ProgramJuly 29, 2024 | NewsThe Children’s counseling Program at MSP is proud to announce the HEARTs Program. Healing, Encouraging, and Restoring Together series (HEARTs), is a program that empowers caregiver survivors of domestic violence by providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to nurture their child's healing in the aftermath of violence. Learn More » |
Westchester Medical Center Breaks Ground on $220 Million Critical Care TowerJuly 24, 2024 | Press ReleaseLast week, New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, along with state and local elected officials, key community influencers, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) leadership, gathered to commemorate the start of construction for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center. Adjacent to Westchester Medical Center’s main tower, the 5-story, 162,000 square foot Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center will house 128 private, state-of-the-art patient rooms—all equipped with the latest and most advanced medical technologies for intensive care and importantly facilitating the conversion of Westchester Medical Center’s entire inpatient service to all-private rooms, enhancing patient privacy and comfort. Aptly named the “Tower to Heal,” the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center is a significant milestone in the advancement of critical care services. Learn More » |
Hudson River Museum Wins Two 2024 Best of Westchester AwardsJuly 8, 2024 | Press ReleaseThe Hudson River Museum is proud to announce that they have won Best of Westchester awards for the seventh consecutive year. For 2024, the Museum has been awarded the Editor’s Pick for Best Exhibition (South County) for Kengo Kito: Unity on the Hudson and the Readers’ Picks for Best Art Gallery. Learn More » |
Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center Appoints David Imamura to Advisory BoardJune 17, 2024 | Press ReleaseThe Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) of White Plains, NY has announced that David Imamura has joined the HHREC Advisory Board. Imamura was elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators in a special election on February 27, 2023 to represent District 12, comprised of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Edgemont, Hartsdale, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Irvington. He was re-elected that November to a full two-year term that began in January ’24. He is the first Asian-American to serve on the Board of Legislators. Learn More » |
Volunteer New York! Celebrates Leadership Westchester Class of 2024June 20, 2024 | Press ReleaseVolunteer New York! celebrated the latest graduating class of Leadership Westchester, its signature professional development program. The nine-month program provides select individuals with the opportunity to sharpen effective leadership skills and gain clarity in defining and achieving their personal and professional goals. Learn More » |
Neighbors Link Spring Benefit Raises $735K to Empower New Americans with Skills and Resources, Honors Longtime Leader, Carola Otero BraccoJune 11, 2024 | NewsNewly Announced Immigrant Empowerment Campaign Drives Commonsense Solutions on a Local and Regional Level – Filling Gaps for Immigrants where Polarizing Political Initiatives Fail Learn More » |
United Hebrew Celebrates 105 Years Honoring Rita Mabli, Unveiling a Fresh New LookJune 5, 2024 | NewsAt its May 29 gala, United Hebrew honored longtime leader, Rita Mabli for her 45 years of exceptional service to seniors in Westchester and via her leadership in the senior care industry. The organization also unveiled a fresh, new logo and tagline, "Where Seniors Thrive," positioning the organization as a model for integrative senior living. Learn More » |
The Young Coaches Program Announced it's 2024 Impact LeadersJune 13, 2024 | NewsThe Young Coaches Program recognized three young leaders in their programs: Gaby and Giselle for being awarded the 2024 New Rochelle Citizens of the Year for their courageous and selfless actions in aiding a young girl who was being victimized, and Judah for graduating from West Point with an engineering degree and immediately returning to volunteer his time working once again with YCP. Learn More » |
The Mental Health Association of Westchester and The Mental Health Association of Rockland Merge and Rebrand as Greater Mental Health of New YorkJune 3, 2024 | NewsThe Mental Health Association of Westchester and The Mental Health Association of Rockland announced the completion of their merger and the new name of their combined organization: Greater Mental Health of New York, Inc. The merger increases the size and scope of integrated, person-centered services delivered by the community-based non-profit and strengthens the new entity’s ability to reduce barriers to quality mental health care in the Lower Hudson Valley region. Learn More » |
The Sharing Shelf Announces the Opening of Its Teen BoutiqueMay 8, 2024 | Press ReleaseThe Sharing Shelf announces the opening of its Teen Boutique, which now provides free clothes to Westchester teenagers in financial need. The Teen Boutique operates as a free store specifically tailored for teens, situated on-site adjacent to The Sharing Shelf’s Clothing Bank in Port Chester. Learn More » |
914Cares Celebrates New Location in ArmonkMay 7, 2024 | NewsThe Westchester nonprofit 914Cares that serves residents living at or below the poverty line with clothing, footwear, personal care products, diapers and baby gear, books, and more marked the opening of a new warehouse in Armonk with a ribbon-cutting event. The organization had been operating from North White Plains. The new location is at 28 Kaysal Court and provides 12,000 square feet for the organization to store supplies and prepare the items for distribution. Learn More » |
Hudson River Museum Awarded National IMLS Digitization GrantMay 7, 2024 | Press ReleaseThe Institute of Museum and Library Services grant of $125k will support the Museum’s digitization of 8,000 collection objects largely consisting of historical photographs and artwork representative of the Museum’s local and regional communities. This project will help us share and expand on this history and build stronger, better informed, and more engaged communities in our region, which are critical for a more effective democracy. Learn More » |
215 Local Volunteers Teamed Up for the 8th Annual New Rochelle Parks Clean-Up WeekendMay 6, 2024 | Press ReleaseThe City of New Rochelle and Volunteer New York! partnered to bring together 215 volunteers on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, for the 8th New Rochelle Parks Clean-up Weekend. This annual event was part of the city’s green events during earth month and offered residents a prime opportunity to contribute to the care and improvement of their community’s green spaces. Learn More » |
Carver Center Recieves $125,000 from Steven & Alexandra Cohen FoundationMarch 26, 2024 | Press ReleaseThe Port Chester Carver Center, a community resource center that offers programs that serve the emerging needs of the Port Chester community, announced a $125,000 grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, led by philanthropist Alex Cohen. The grant will support the purchase and installation of a new walk-in freezer and a walk-in cooler that will expand Carver’s ability to acquire and distribute healthy foods through the Carver Market (their self-choice food pantry). Learn More » |
United Hebrew Earns Recognition for LGBTQ-Friendly Senior Care: New Credential Strengthens Commitment to LGBTQ+ Older Adults through Partnership with SAGECareApril 21, 2024 | Press ReleaseIn a significant stride towards inclusivity, United Hebrew proudly announces its attainment of the esteemed SAGECare credential, reaffirming its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ older adults. Learn More » |
The First Youth Development Facility to be Built in New Rochelle in over 40 yearsApril 12, 2024Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle's new state-of-the-art Remington Clubhouse will be a cornerstone of the “Renaissance at Lincoln Park,” a new 179-unit community in New Rochelle. With 22,000 square feet, the building is nearly twice the size of the former Remington, allowing us to serve over 700 members, compared to 320 at the old building. Learn More » |
Manhattanville University Awarded Nearly $1 Million Grant to Enhance Teacher Preparation ProgramsApril 4, 2024 | Press ReleaseManhattanville University has been selected to receive a grant of $997,439 from the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) and the State University of New York (SUNY). The grant will fund the proposal, “Teaching Assistant to Teacher of Record: Investing in Our Local Workforce,” as part of the Education Workforce Investment Alternative Teacher Certification Program, over a four-year period beginning in July of this year. Learn More » |
New Rochelle Partners with Volunteer New York! for the 8th Annual Parks Clean-up Weekend on Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28thApril 2, 2024 | Press ReleaseVolunteer New York! and the City of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department are excited to collaborate again for the 8th annual Parks Clean-up Weekend. On Saturday, April 27th, and Sunday, April 28th, this year’s initiative spans 13 parks and offers a prime opportunity for residents to contribute to the care and improvement of their community’s green spaces. Learn More » |
Virtual Screening of the film UnCharitableMarch 25, 2024In an effort to propagate critical insight as to why giving unrestricted funds to charities is so important, I'm sponsoring a week-long virtual screening of the film UnCharitable. Please watch and share it — with your boards, donors, members, staff and friends. It is not yet available in any theatre or on a streaming platform. Sign up https://rocofilms.com/film/uncharitable/ and pay $5 per viewer (to help cover distribution costs), then stream the film any time between April 1, 12:01am - April 8, 11:59pm EST. Invitation code: UJS-JILL Learn More » |
Rep. Bowman names Yonkers nonprofit founder, Jonathan Alverez, as his guest for SOTU addressFebruary 29, 2024From his prison cell just six years ago, Jonathan Alvarez would have never believed where he was going next week. But today, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) picked the founder of the Yonkers-based nonprofit 914United, as his guest to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address. Read More » |
Uplifting Courageous Voices: from the Frontline of Poverty in WestchesterMarch 7, 2024WCA released its 2024 report on Child Poverty, “Uplifting Courageous Voices: From the Frontline of Poverty in Westchester County.” This report is the result of months of documenting parent experiences and identifying program and policy supports to alleviate the impact of poverty. Read More » |
Premier Tasting Event to Benefit Westchester Families at Risk of HungerFebruary 14, 2024 | Press ReleaseFeeding Westchester, will hold its annual “An Evening in Good Taste,” a premier culinary event featuring a delectable sampling of sweet and savory bites, craft beers, custom cocktails and fine wine from top chefs and drink purveyors from 39 Westchester-based restaurants on Thursday, April 18, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Savor at The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY. More restaurants will be announced in the coming weeks. Read More » |
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Welcomes New Executive Director/CEO, Sylvia Stinson-PerezFebruary 7, 2024 | Press ReleaseVISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sylvia Stinson-Perez as its new Executive Director/CEO, effective February 1, 2024. Sylvia brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment toward our mission of serving the needs of people who are blind or have low vision in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and the Lower Hudson Valley. Read More » |
KeyBank Foundation awards $100,000 grant to Groundwork Hudson Valley for Youth Leadership and Sustainability Education Program Expansion in YonkersFebruary 12, 2024 | Press ReleaseGroundwork Hudson Valley and KeyBank announce a two-year $100,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation, the bank’s charitable non-profit, to support the expansion of Groundwork’s Youth Leadership and Sustainability Education Programs. Specifically, the funding will provide out-of-school education for Yonkers NY Public School K-6 students to visit the Science Barge, a floating sustainability education center, to supplement the school system’s science curricula; it will also support the award-winning Green Team, a program that provides paid part-time jobs to Yonkers Public High School students to build their leadership skills and gain hands-on skills in environmental conservation, climate risk mitigation, and community engagement. Read More » |
Yonkers’ Waterfront Gets a Vibrant Makeover with New Mural Installation!February 12, 2024 | Press ReleaseToday, Yonkers Arts is proud to announce the exciting launch of a brand-new mural installation, a vibrant collaboration between the City of Yonkers and Yonkers Arts. The installation is one of the many artistic endeavors that aims to transform the community via the arts, while also creating a welcoming and engaging art experience for commuters and visitors alike. Space for the installation was graciously provided by the MTA and Metro-North Railroad. Read More » |
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Groundwork Hudson Valley Welcomes Oded Holzinger as New Executive DirectorSeptember 7, 2023 | Press ReleaseThe Board of Directors of Groundwork Hudson Valley, a leading environmental organization dedicated to creating sustainable urban communities and addressing environmental justice, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Oded Holzinger as its new Executive Director, succeeding Brigitte Griswold after her successful almost seven-year tenure. Oded brings to the organization an extensive background and proven track record in climate resilience, urban planning, environmental restoration, and community engagement. Oded’s wealth of experience and deep understanding of environmental issues in Yonkers and Westchester County will help usher Groundwork into an exciting new phase. Read More » |