The Yankwitt LLP team prevailed on behalf of a Fortune 500 company on a motion to strike and subsequent motion for reconsideration in a construction dispute before the Southern District of New York. Yankwitt LLP moved to strike allegations in the plaintiff’s amended complaint concerning settlement discussions, which the parties had agreed were protected from use in the litigation. While the other side disputed both the interpretation of the contract and Yankwitt LLP’s argument that the allegations fell within the parties’ agreement, Judge Philip M. Halpern agreed with Yankwitt LLP and granted the motion to strike in its entirety. To […]

The Westchester Children’s Association (WCA), in collaboration with Stories on Hudson, successfully hosted ‘Growing Pains’, an intimate and inspiring fundraising event on March 6, 2025, at The Playgroup Theatre in White Plains. The evening was filled with warmth, wisdom, and the power of storytelling, as attendees gathered to hear real-life stories that captured the essence of community, resilience, and shared experiences. As the only independent advocacy organization for children ages 0–25 in Westchester County, WCA continues to champion the well-being of children across the region. Proceeds from this event went directly to support WCA’s advocacy efforts, ensuring that policies and […]

Sustainable Westchester, which delivers climate solutions to the governments, businesses, organizations, and people of Westchester County, has partnered with CURE100 to offer the Carbon Tracker to municipalities and residents throughout Westchester County. The Carbon Tracker is a free application that runs on any web-enabled device. The Carbon Tracker allows users to make informed choices to reduce household carbon emissions, helping them estimate and understand their household’s emissions and compare them with others in the same zip code. Emissions are tabulated in six categories: Transportation (Vehicles, Flights, Train Commuting and Other Uses of Gas/Diesel), Heating, Electricity, Food and Waste, Good and […]