NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has elected new leadership and added a new member, all committed to advancing the life-changing success of the Club, which in 2024 set a record with more than 10,000 youths served.  The Board is now led by Interim President Sheldon Pride, an educator and business data analyst. The Board’s Vice President is Tim McChristian, recently retired CEO of New York City’s Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. Nicole Bell-Simon, who has extensive experience in financial services, was elected Treasurer. Jacquetta Hogan, Executive Vice President at USI Insurance Services LLC, assumes the duties of Corresponding Secretary for the 13-member Board. Corporate marketing and branding executive Jessica Nelson-Clark also […]

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2025 – New Rochelle City Council Member Martha Lopez, the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez have unveiled a pilot program, “How Well Do You Know Me?,” designed to empower young adults to serve as ambassadors for inclusive change by fostering dialogue, empathy and understanding across diverse racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds in the City of New Rochelle.  The initiative responds to urgent social trends, an escalation in hate crimes and the rapid growth of racial and ethnic diversity among youths in Westchester County, all underscoring the need to nurture meaningful connections. Youths ages 17-24 who live, work or attend school in New […]

The Arc Westchester, the largest organization supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Westchester County, will host its Annual Employer Recognition Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY. The event, which runs from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, will honor local businesses that have demonstrated outstanding support and dedication to employing individuals with developmental disabilities. The Employer Recognition Breakfast brings together business leaders, community members, and advocates to celebrate the partnerships between employers and The Arc Westchester. These partnerships have helped create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering them […]