Bronxville-based photographer Amanda Gentile has been using her downtime to volunteer her skills to take portraits of first responders. She reached out to the Eastchester EMS to offer a free photo shoot so they could have photos for their social media efforts as they get the word out about staying home, wearing a mask and other important information for Westchester residents. “I was amazed to learn the Eastchester EVAC is majority volunteer. Imagine volunteering during this crisis to be a first responder,’’ said Gentile. She has also taken photos for the Eastchester Police and local bakery, Chantilly Bakery in Bronxville, and other small […]

Jim Zendman, owner of Elmsford-based CustomPins.com, a national leader in custom-designed lapel pins and other recognition items, is recognizing essential workers who are keeping Westchester safe, fed, healthy and connected during this crisis. His team designed a special series of hero pins and he is donating thousands of them to hospitals, first responders, grocery stores, pharmacies throughout the county, including St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, the Tarrytown police, fire, EMS and public works departments, and Feeding Westchester, among others.

Unique Design Creations, a specialty gift company in Yorktown Heights, delivered 27 gift boxes to essential workers at hospitals like NewYork Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital and doctors’ offices in Westchester this month. The gift boxes contained grab and go snacks and a personal letter from the donor. “We are showing how much we appreciate all the care they are giving us,’’ said Unique Design Creations owner Nancy Stingone.

WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today.   “The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance to the small businesses and non-profits that are facing economic disruption due to the COVID-19 impact.  With the reopening of the EIDL assistance and EIDL Advance application portal to all new applicants, additional small businesses and non-profits will be able to receive these long-term, […]