ArtsWestchester, the area’s leading arts advocate, grant maker and nonprofit cultural connector is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Madonia of Ardsley, NY as President of its Board of Directors. Madonia succeeds Marie Smith and will lead the board in advancing the organization’s mission to strengthen the cultural sector and to provide opportunities for everyone to experience, create and connect through the arts. He has served on the organization’s board since 2019, served as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the organization, bringing extensive experience in finance, investment management, strategic planning, and community engagement to this new role. “We are […]

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2026 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle recently provided free, nutritious food to approximately 200 community members at its Remington Clubhouse through the launch of the Meals on Main Street Mobile Cafe, a new partnership with Meals on Main Street and the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound that expands access to nutritious food for local families.  The event featured free hot, ready-to-eat meals alongside a mobile grocery market stocked with fresh produce and pantry staples. Families enjoyed meals including spinach gnocchi, grilled cheese sandwiches and street tacos, while also taking home fresh groceries such as potatoes, […]

A Yankwitt LLP employment litigation team led by partner Michael Reed achieved a significant victory in Westchester County Supreme Court employment litigation on behalf of our property management company client. The plaintiff, a long-term employee, asserted eight causes of action arising from alleged workplace scent sensitivities. She claimed that exposure to perfumes and other fragrances in the office triggered physical reactions requiring medical attention and alleged that the company failed to provide a reasonable accommodation. The complaint included a primary claim for disability discrimination, along with causes of action for emotional distress and wage-related violations tied to an alleged reduction in […]