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Author to present new book on Hudson Valley Loyalists at Philipse Manor Hall Sept. 6
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall are pleased to present a virtual lecture by Professor Kieran O’Keefe on his new book Suffering for the Crown: The Hudson Valley Loyalists and the Violence of Revolution, about New Yorkers who remained…
Community Impact Alliance Brings Faith Leaders and Nonprofits Together to Turn Community Concerns Into Connections and Action
Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson convenes collaborative gathering with the Ministers Fellowship Council of White Plains and Vicinity at Calvary Baptist Church; participants call for more face-to-face collaboration, resource sharing and funding support Westchester County…
Empire State Voices Holds Back-to-School Season School supply and food drive at Tarrytown Community Opportunity Center
Ahead of the first day of school, Empire State Voices hosted a school supply and food drive event at the Tarrytown Community Opportunity Center to ease the back-to-school financial spike so many Hudson Valley families are feeling. During the event, community leaders and New…
David Duchovny Comes to the Irvington Theater Sept. 13 for a Screening & Q&A of His Film, Reverse the Curse
On Sunday, September 13 at 3 pm, actor, writer, director and novelist David Duchovny will appear at Irvington Theater for a special screening of Reverse the Curse, a film written and directed by Duchovny, who also stars in the film. The screening will be followed by a moderated…
Accepting Applications for Youth Action Climate Fund
Have a great idea to create change in our community while helping the planet? We want to hear about it! We are prepared to offer grants up to $5,000 to each group of young people (ages 15-24) to make their climate action project a reality.
Feeding Westchester Launches Hunger Action Monthwith $100,000 Match Challenge and County Food Drive
This September, Feeding Westchester Joins Feeding America’s “Assembly Required” Campaign, Calling on Families, Government Leaders and Businesses to Take Action Against Hunger Food As Medicine Expert Panel—A Conversation on the Power of Access To Nutritious Food—on September 29…
Councilwoman Deana Norman’s Backpack Drive — A Huge Success!
From Yonkers City Councilwoman Deana Norman: Today, we had the privilege of coming together at the YWCA for our Annual Backpack Drive serving District 1! It was a beautiful day filled with community, generosity, and a shared commitment to making sure our young people head back to…
Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson’s New Memoir: What a Beauty Queen Learned About Trusting Her Gut
Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson looks back on her years as a beauty queen and the experiences that shaped her in her new memoir. By Adam Stone Most people in Westchester business and media circles know Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson as a well-connected public relations The post Elizabeth…
Procurement services for hospitality: A smarter GPO approach
Learn how procurement services for hospitality can help lodging operators reduce costs, improve spend visibility and support consistent operations. Procurement services for hospitality can help hotels and other lodging businesses reduce costs, increase spend visibility and…
First positive case of West Nile virus in Westchester this season
WHITE PLAINS – Westchester County has had its first human case of West Nike virus this season. Health officials say a Yonkers resident who has recently traveled outside the county contracted the virus. West Nile most often causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but can be…
Why Is the Bond Market Worried About the Debt?
Photo from Magnific.com From the Petersen Foundation: https://www.pgpf.org/article/bond-market-movements-point-to-growing-fiscal-risks/ Bond Market Movements Point to Growing Fiscal Risks On July 31, 2026, the 30-year Treasury bond yield closed at 5.27 percent, its highest mark…
Yonkers Residents Clash with Police in Heated Confrontation
By: Dennis Richmond, Jr. A heated confrontation between some Yonkers residents and some members of the Yonkers Police Department on Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, is drawing widespread attention. This all unfolded after a video of the encounter began popping up online,…