The Arc Westchester, the County’s largest agency supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, and their families, hosted its 72nd Annual Membership Meeting virtually on June 8. More than 60-chapter members, invited guests, self-advocates, staff and board members participated. Current board president, Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill, called the meeting to order and requested [...]
Media Stream has been awarded a Golden Aster in healthcare marketing for a video produced for Phelps Hospital-Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The video honored the hospital's staff whose courage and dedication were an inspiration to the community during the early days of the pandemic. They became Phelps Hospital's "Healthcare Heroes". The hospital [...]
Hearts to Homes is honored to be recognized as a semifinalist in the Aetna Rising Star category of the first New York City Imagine Awards! This award will recognize a nonprofit generating under $5 million in revenue for its outstanding innovation, impact, and achievements in meeting its mission. The award will be given to an [...]
This R&B band performs soul-filled classics, from Luther Vandross and Sade to Mary J. Blige and The Isley Brothers, plus more! This event is a part of ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots summer concert series, co-presented with the City of White Plains. Westchester Roots is made possible with support from conEdison | Al Fresco, Etain, New York [...]
This illustrious family ensemble presents an evening of traditional West African dance and drumming. This event is a part of ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots summer concert series, co-presented with the City of Mount Vernon. Westchester Roots is made possible with support from conEdison | Al Fresco, Etain, New York State Council on the Arts, and in [...]
Join us for an afternoon of Ecuadorian music, dance, food and craft, along with family-friendly presentations on traditional Ecuadorian costumes and the indigenous Kitchwa language. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket! This event is a part of ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots summer concert series, co-presented with the Village of Sleepy Hollow. Westchester Roots is made [...]
White Plains, NY (May 24, 2021) – White Plains-based litigation firm Yankwitt LLP has been named to the list of top commercial litigation firms by Chambers and Partners, a UK-based company considered by many to publish the most researched and coveted rankings of top law firms. Yankwitt LLP is the only Westchester-based law firm ranked [...]
Impact100 Westchester, a women’s collective giving organization engaging women in philanthropy, just completed its’ 8th grant cycle. With 306 members in 2021, Impact100 awarded $306,000 to Westchester nonprofits, including two Transformational Project Grants of $85,000 each, four $26,500 Core Mission Grants and $30,000 in Focus Area Awards to four organizations. The Focus Area Awards this [...]
Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley was recently awarded a COVID 19 response grant from the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties (CFOS). Based in Montgomery, NY, the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan connects people who care with causes that matter. Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) provides [...]
Clear Guidance is hosting a FREE virtual Glass Painting Party on Sat, June 26th at 2-4 pm to support the Alzheimer's Association's Longest Day! You will be guided step-by-step to paint TWO lovely designs on ANY glass you choose. The cost is FREE but we ask that you: 1) Make a min. donation of $20 [...]