After an extensive national search, ArtsWestchester’s Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Kathleen Reckling as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2024. She is succeeding Janet Langsam who, after 33 years of stalwart leadership at ArtsWestchester bolstering the county’s cultural infrastructure, is transitioning from CEO to CEO Emerita. Reckling joined ArtsWestchester in 2011, and during her tenure has held key leadership roles: spearheading the Arts Council’s exhibition program over the last decade, serving as Director of Public Programs and most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer for the organization. Among her numerous honors and recognitions, Reckling was selected […]

Since MGM Resorts acquired Empire City five years ago, the Bronx has been at the forefront of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts to build strong local communities.  Empire City has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to numerous nonprofit organizations that deliver critical services and programs. Yonkers, NY – Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts (“Empire City”) may be located two miles beyond the Bronx border in Westchester County, but the entertainment and gaming destination continues to be “all in” on its philanthropic support of the borough. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been directed to numerous Bronx nonprofits to […]

It was great to see many of you at the BCW Day of Wellness this week! I am sharing an exciting event that was promoted in hopes you will all join. BIKE HSS will be held on Saturday, September 14th, at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York. Our BIKE HSS mission is to fuel ground-breaking research and breakthrough discoveries that will keep people moving and alleviate pain. As the world’s leading academic health system focused on physical wellness, HSS is uniquely positioned to resolve physical suffering and improve performance for people world-wide. Since 2019, BIKE HSS has raised nearly $7 […]