News across Westchester County

Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…

Nonprofit Westchester’s “From Ideas to Action” Forum Reveals That Affordability and Economic Instability Are Key to Healthy Communities
Cross-sector leaders gather in Elmsford to tackle how skyrocketing costs of basics, housing, energy, and health insurance impact community wellness The surging cost of basic necessities – food, shelter, energy, and health insurance—are a major roadblock to keeping Westchester…

Peekskill rallies to demand Congressman Lawler stop raising energy bills and driving up cost of living
Photo courtesy of New York Communities for Change NY-17 residents call for better leadership, protest Lawler for pushing dirty, expensive fossil fuel projects Hudson Valley residents and community groups gathered Tuesday at Pugsley Park in Peekskill to protest Congressman Mike…

Reading and Discussion with Author Cherry Lou Sy on September 30 at WCC
The Humanities Institute is hosting several Readings, Discussion, and Lectures this semester. Coming up next:Reading and Discussion with Author Cherry Lou Sy on September 30 at 3:00 pm, Classroom Building, Room CLA-100Cherry Lou Sy is a writer and playwright originally from the…
Nonprofit Westchester Young Professionals Group attracts more than 80 to first mixer
L To R: Harrison Angelis of Take Root Strategy and Luke Powell of Gov. Hochul’s office Young professionals from around the region packed Wolf & Warrior Brewing Co. for Nonprofit Westchester’s NextGen Affinity Group’ s first mixer. The sold-out event at the White Plains brewpub on…
The Harrison Players Present “SORDID LIVES” Oct. 22-25
Admission $30 per person Place: The Veterans’ Memorial Building Address: 210 Halstead Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528 E-mail/Questions: harrisonplayers@yahoo.com Website/Information and TICKETS: http://www.harrisonplayers.org Produced by Special Arrangement with Concord…
On this day in Yonkers history…
Columbus Hall, the former Yonkers Armory was converted to an athletic center. Today it is Castle Royale By Mary Hoar, City of Yonkers Municipal Historian, 1977 recipient of the Key to the City of Yonkers, President Emeritus Yonkers Historical Society, recipient of the 2004 Key to…
Standing with Samir Nofal, Who Doubled the Number of Palestinian Flags on His Own Property After Threats
By Dan Murphy Yonkers resident and homeowner Samir Nofal has received an outpouring of support after he received an anonymous threatening letter demanding that he take down the several Palestinian flags that he hung around his lawn. The letter reads, “Palestine flags around your…

White Plains Partners with Sustainable Westchester
The City of White Plains is partnering with Sustainable Westchester to provide residents and local businesses with educational opportunities focused on energy savings, clean energy options and ways to prepare for and protest against rising energy costs.

WP-CARES to Address Unhoused & Mental Health Concerns in White Plains
New Partnership Solidifies Relationships Among Agencies & Services Providing Care The City of White Plains announces WP-CARES, a new formal collaborative effort bringing together the agencies, organizations and service providers that work with the unhoused population in White…

Celebrating Sukkah In Yonkers
Chabad of Yonkers Rabbi Mendy Hurwitz builds the sukkah and places the shach on top with the help of his daughters Chava and Zlata. Photo (c) Robert Kalfus 2026 By Robert Kalfus Annually in the Jewish month of Tishrei, which occurs usually around fall harvest time, Jews celebrate…

Community, Consumer and Enviro Groups Slam Hochul’s Nuclear Agenda
Thousands of public comments submitted: Nuclear power is fiscally irresponsible On Sept. 24, dozens of environmental and consumer advocates rallied in front of Governor Kathy Hochul’s office to oppose nuclear power in New York. Food & Water Watch was joined by Citizen Action of…