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| Greater Mental Health of New York Welcomes Gerald Stern as Incoming Board PresidentJanuary 7, 2026 | Press ReleaseGreater Mental Health of New York is proud to announce that Gerald Stern, Chief Operating Officer of Her Honor Mentoring, has been named President of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Gerald brings decades of leadership experience in business, nonprofit management, and community engagement to this position, along with a profound commitment to creating accessible and affordable mental health care for individuals and families. Learn More » |
| Burke Rehabilitation Awarded Prestigious Cancer Rehabilitation Research GrantNovember 18, 2025 | Press ReleaseBurke Rehabilitation®, a member of the Montefiore Health System, announced that Dr. Sharon Bushi was awarded the Tactile Medical Cancer Rehabilitation Research Award from the Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for her work. The $10,000 pilot grant recognizes Dr. Bushi’s work on physiatric rehabilitation for individuals who have disability related to cancer and its treatment. This is a competitive and prestigious award in the field, with a review and selection process free of outside input from sponsors. Learn More » |
| United Way Mobilizes Emergency Funding and Resources to Support SNAP Recipients During Federal FreezeNovember 6, 2025 | Press ReleaseUnited Way awards $30,000 in emergency funding to Feeding Westchester in response to SNAP benefit disruption. United Way of Westchester and Putnam has launched a coordinated emergency response to ensure vulnerable families don't go hungry after the federal government shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits for an estimated 77,000 residents across Westchester and Putnam counties. Learn More » |
| Community Housing Innovations Awarded $250,000 Citi Foundation GrantNovember 5, 2025 | Press ReleaseCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI) has been awarded a grant from Citi Foundation to fund its financial literacy programs that help low-income families plan their financial futures. The $250,000 grant from Citi Foundation’s Community Finance Innovation Fund program will allow CHI’s Financial Freedom program to hold additional free lunch and learn and one-on-one counseling sessions to teach money management and other financial planning skills. Learn More » |
| WJCS and YIPE are Named Top Places to Work by City and State NY MagazineOctober 21, 2025 | NewsWestchester Jewish Community Services and Yonkers Partners in Education were named top places to work in New York by City & State NY Magazine. The list features 51 of the best places to work in the world of New York politics and policy, including governmental, nonprofit and for-profit entities of all shapes and sizes. Learn More » |
| 914United Transforms Lives and Communities in WestchesterOctober 16, 2025 | News"Jonathan Alvarez knows what it’s like to grow up within the criminal justice system. Before founding 914United, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing gang violence and recidivism among teens and adults, he spent 13 years behind bars and on parole. As a result, he has firsthand experience in the reintegration process that comes after time away and how lonely the journey can be. Out of this came the idea for 914United. With the help of friends and allies who also experienced time in prison, he was able to bring forth like-minded individuals who were looking to break the cycle and form healing bonds after such a life-altering experience." Read the full article below. Learn More » |
| United Hebrew Named Among America's Best Nursing Homes by NewsweekOctober 15, 2025 | Press ReleaseUnited Hebrew has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the organization has earned this national distinction. Ranked among the top long-term care facilities in New York State, and one of only four in Westchester County, United Hebrew continues to set the standard for compassionate, high-quality senior care where older adults truly thrive. Learn More » |
| Westchester Disabled On the Move Holds Doorways to Housing FairOctober 7, 2025 | Press ReleaseWestchester Disabled On the Move (WDOM), a leading advocate for people with disabilities, successfully held its Doorways to Housing event, which offered critical assistance and resources aimed at connecting people with affordable, accessible housing in a region facing a severe supply shortage. Learn More » |
| Westchester Disabled on the Move Announces Appointment of Brian L. Miller to Board of DirectorsOctober 1, 2025 | Press ReleaseWestchester Disabled On the Move (WDOM), a leading advocate dedicated to promoting independence and equal rights for individuals with disabilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian L. Miller to its Board of Directors. Brian’s extensive legal background in special needs planning, elder law, and guardianships will be an invaluable asset to the organization. Learn More » |
| Burke Rehabilitation Named To Newsweek's 2025 List of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation CentersSeptember 9, 2025 | Press ReleaseBurke Rehabilitation®, a member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced the organization has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers, ranking in the top ten of New York State’s rehabilitation centers – the only rehabilitation hospital in the Hudson Valley to make the list. This honor comes weeks after Burke was also named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals. Learn More » |
| Pace University Reappoints Horace E. Anderson Jr. as Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of LawSeptember 16, 2025 | Press ReleasePace University has announced the reappointment of Horace E. Anderson Jr. as dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law with his next term commencing in January 2026. Dean Anderson, who was first named to the role in December 2019 after serving as interim dean, has been selected to lead the law school for another term. Learn More » |
 | Westchester County Office of Housing Counsel Now OpenJuly 24, 2025 | Press ReleaseThe Westchester County Office of Housing Counsel (OHC) is officially open for business to ensure that financially eligible tenants have access to resources and legal representation at no cost to themselves in eviction and related proceedings. Learn More » |
 | Hope’s Door Promotes Mia Pergolizzi, Esq. to Chief of Legal ServicesMarch 12, 2025 | Press ReleaseHope’s Door is thrilled to announce the promotion of Mia Pergolizzi, Esq., to Chief of Legal Services. Pergolizzi is a trusted advocate and legal counselor whose trauma-informed approach ensures that our clients are heard, supported, and guided through the complexities of family and matrimonial law. She will be a critical element in the expansion of the Hope’s Door Legal Center. Learn More » |
 | NEWS12 Westchester Highlights Arc Westchester's Employment ProgramFebruary 27, 2025 | NewsIn recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March, The Arc Westchester is thrilled to showcase an inspiring collaboration with one of our business partners, The Mines Press, Inc/Iscream. News12 Westchester visited their Cortlandt Manor location to highlight how they’ve created an inclusive workforce by employing two incredible people with developmental disabilities. This story exemplifies how businesses can benefit from embracing diversity, contributing not only to their success but also to the greater community. Learn More » |
| Take a video tour of the Historic Hudson River Museum in YonkersFebruary 21, 2025 | NewsSee Jeana Wunderlich, Manager of Marketing and Communication, a recent graduate of NPW's Emerging Leaders Program giving Journal News a tour of the historic Hudson River Museum. Learn More » |
| An Important Letter from Westchester Children's Association's Board Chair Regarding Leadership Change at the OrganizationFebruary 3, 2025Executive Director, Allison Lake, will be stepping down from her role with the Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) this summer. Over two decades, Allison has been an indispensable force within WCA, serving as Deputy Director from 2008 to 2018 before taking the helm as Executive Director. |
 | Corine E. Lurry-Mabin, PhD Candidate, Appointed President and CEO of AndrusJanuary 24, 2025 | Press ReleaseAndrus, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through trauma-responsive care and innovative social and emotional support services, proudly announces Corine E. Lurry-Mabin as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. With 27 years of service to Andrus, Ms. Lurry-Mabin embodies the organization’s mission and vision with unmatched expertise, compassion, and leadership. Learn More » |
| Hope’s Door Named One of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Westchester.January 13, 2025 | Press ReleaseHope’s Door was recently named as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Westchester. As stated by Hope’s Door Executive Director CarlLa Horton, “The work our employees do every day is life-changing for the victims of domestic violence that we serve. We are honored to have the faith of our staff members and to provide the support for the transformational work they do.” Learn More » |
| Groundwork Hudson Valley selected to receive funding from Con Edison’s $4 million investment in climate justice and resiliency initiatives across NYC and Westchester County.December 11, 2024 | NewsCon Edison is awarding $4 million in grants to six nonprofits for their creative approaches to combatting the effects of extreme heat and other climate-related weather events on disadvantaged and marginalized communities across the five boroughs and Westchester County. Learn More » |
| Aleida "Ale" M. Federico Named as New Board Chairperson for United Way of Westchester and PutnamNovember 13, 2024 | NewsUnited Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) announced that Aleida “Ale’” M. Frederico was elected chairperson of its board of directors and began her new role in November 2024. Frederico, who has served on the board since 2017, brings over three decades of banking and community development experience to this leadership role. |
| United Hebrew Ranked Among Nation’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 By Both Newsweek And U.S. News & World ReportNovember 13, 2024 | Press ReleaseUnited Hebrew in New Rochelle is proud to rank among the nation’s best, recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” and by U.S. News & World Report with their highest possible rating, “High Performing,” for both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Learn More » |
 | Renew America’s Nonprofits Grant Application Is Now Open!November 25, 2024 | GrantSustainable Westchester was one of just nine nonprofits selected nationwide by the US Department of Energy to help implement energy efficiency building upgrades for other nonprofit organizations. The program will support high-impact energy efficiency upgrades such as geothermal in buildings owned by nonprofits across New York State with subrecipient grants of up to $200,000. If you are a nonprofit that owns their building in New York State and are in need of energy conservation improvements, please go to Sustainable Westchester's website and see how you can apply to the Renew America’s Nonprofit Grant. Learn More » |
| Westchester Children’s Association Unveils Poverty Pulse: The Facts Behind Economically Vulnerable Communities in WestchesterDecember 5, 2024 | Press ReleaseWestchester Children's Association (WCA), unveiled its groundbreaking "Poverty Pulse" Fact Sheet during a discussion at the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle, located in one of the nation’s most economically vulnerable communities and in Westchester County. This initiative collects real-time data from service-based organizations to provide an updated understanding of how children and families are faring in Westchester County’s economic climate. Learn More » |
| Philanthropy Can Back High-Quality Affordable Housing: A Case Study in NYCNovember 27, 2024 | NewsThe whole model of creating high-quality, conveniently located housing in cities for children and vulnerable young adults, including those aging out of foster care, evolved from a 2006 Children's Village project in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County. Drawing on testimonials from Dobbs Ferry residents, and improving on the design, Children's Village decided to bring this approach of integrated, high quality affordable housing in a desirable neighborhood down to the city in 2012. Learn More » |
| Children’s Village targets Workers’ Comp building for transitional youth housingAugust 22, 2024 | NewsThree years ago, an ambitious proposal to invest $5 million renovating the landmark Workers’ Compensation building in the heart of the city played a pivotal role in downtown revitalization hopes for Peekskill. Instead, with that proposal long abandoned, a new plan is on the table to bring 22 lower-income apartments to be developed by Children’s Village. Learn More » |
| Brand New Website on Paying for College!October 24, 2024 | NewsCollege Money Matters just launched their new website. It's full of information for college-bound students and their parents on how to apply to and pay for college. No ads and no login required. Learn More » |
| Neighbors Link Names Jeanette Gisbert New Deputy DirectorOctober 24, 2024 | NewsNeighbors Link, a Westchester-based non-profit that supports the healthy integration of immigrants throughout the Hudson Valley, announced today the appointment of Jeanette Gisbert as the organization’s new Deputy Director, effective December 2024. In her new role, she will oversee Neighbors Link’s organizational strategy, program development, and fundraising to support the organization’s mission and long-term goals. Ms. Gisbert will succeed Laura Newman, who has accepted a position as the new Executive Director of the Child Care Council of Westchester. Learn More » |
| HRM Receives Award of Excellence from Greater Hudson Heritage NetworkOctober 11, 2024 | NewsThe Hudson River Museum is excited to announce it has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Awards for Excellence from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network for our Free First Fridays initiative. The awards are given to projects that “exemplify creativity and professional vision resulting in a contribution to the preservation and interpretation of the historic scene, material culture, and diversity of the region.” Learn More » |
| Broadway Actress and Disability Rights Advocate to Speak at Forum on Voting Rights for People with DisabilitiesOctober 8, 2024 | NewsBroadway star and wheelchair user will be keynote speaker at voting rights event sponsored by Westchester Disabled on the Move and League of Women Voters. Learn More » |
| Concerts in Motion Expands to Westchester: Uplifting Communities and Combating Social Isolation Through MusicOctober 17, 2024 | NewsThanks to a generous grant from the Phelps Community Health Foundation, Concerts in Motion will bring its signature concerts to Westchester County! Concerts in Motion will do this by connecting existing local resources for music programming in Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, Yonkers, and White Plains with those in these communities who experience social isolation. Learn More » |
 | Child Care Council of Westchester Announces New Executive DirectorOctober 15, 2024 | Press ReleaseThe Board of Directors of the Child Care Council of Westchester is pleased to announce that Laura Newman has been appointed Executive Director effective November 12, 2024. She succeeds Kathy Halas who has held the position since 2003 and announced her decision to step down earlier this year. Kathy will stay on and work together with Laura into December. Learn More » |
| Judy Troilo, CEO of The LOFT will be honored with the Lorri L. Jean Leadership Award at the CenterLink Leadership SummitOctober 9, 2024 | NewsJudy Troilo, CEO of The LOFT in Westchester, NY, will be honored with the Lorri L. Jean Leadership Award for her exceptional leadership and visionary impact on the LGBTQ community. Under her guidance, The LOFT has grown into a beacon of support, advocacy, and community services, including the development of LGBTQ-affirming senior housing and healthcare. Learn More » |
| 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 » |
