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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 » |