In a nod to the legacy of the late Lillian Vernon, a famed Westchester entrepreneur and trailblazer known for her commitment to community, the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) has named its 2023 Lillian Vernon Awards winners. Receiving the prestigious honor this year, at a reception in Peekskill, were Filomena Fanelli, CEO and founder of Impact PR & Communications in Poughkeepsie, and Amy Hall, owner of Hudson Valley Books for Humanity in Ossining. Lillian Vernon’s son, David Hochberg, was on hand for the ceremony and to present the awards, alongside WEDC CEO Nikki A. Hahn. As part of the […]

  Burke Rehabilitation Hospital announced it has joined the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to improve healthcare for older adults. Burke joins a national group of more than 3,000 health systems working to tailor care to older patients’ goals and preferences. The movement focuses on delivering safe, reliable, high-quality healthcare in every setting based on what matters most to older adults as individuals. “Rehabilitation is the perfect setting to implement this initiative. We always focus on the patient’s goals and what matters to them, and our team of experts design the care based on […]

  On November 19, 2023, Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT at Gilda’s Club will showcase a Holiday Boutique featuring a variety of local small businesses & vendors. Located at 80 Maple Avenue in White Plains, stop in to shop for the holidays and find the perfect gift for your loved ones. Admission is free and this event is open to the public. Vendors include: Arlotta Foods, Barre Bodywear, Butterscotch Baby, Designer Sunglasses from Meryl Roesch, Dreaming of Turquoise, Excessorize, Laurie Berg Designs, LoCo Jewels, Molly and Mags, Noted by Jen, Roadie Couture, Serve it Up, Sunzi Silks, The […]