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An Independence Day Fair at John Jay Homestead

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018 (rain or shine)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission to grounds and Declaration reading; fees for activities
John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street, Katonah, NY
 
The celebratory, family-friendly Independence Day Fair honors America’s founding and has Declaration of Independence readings, petting zoo, stilt walker, log cutting, 18th Century Equestrian Demonstration, pony rides, crafts, face painting, historic house tours, hayrides, live music, discovery centers, fishing, pet adoption, student art show, and food from the grill and more.  Visit: www.bedfordarmonkrotary.org

County Letter Carriers Team Up to Feed Westchester

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From left are Feeding Westchester Representatives: William Holmes, Distribution Center Driver; Carlos Quezada, Warehouse Associate; Leslie Gordon, President & CEO; Jerrell Johnson, Warehouse Associate; and James Resnik, Warehouse Associate.

Feeding Westchester’s 26th Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive

The the leading hunger-relief organization in the county, Feeding Westcheser, is gearing up for the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 26th Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive on Saturday, May 12.

In the coming days, participating post office letter carriers will leave postcards in residents’ mailboxes that encourage them to place non-perishable foods near their mailboxes on May 12th for neighbors who are hungry. The letter carriers will then pick up the food items and bring to the post offices for Feeding Westchester to pick up, store and distribute to those who are hungry in the community.

Feeding Westchester’s staff and trucks collect all the donations from the post offices in the county and are finalizing preparations for the nation’s largest one-day food collection event. Last year, the organization collected more than 21,644 pounds of food.

“Stamp Out Hunger is a very important campaign that makes it easy for residents to give back to their community simply by placing non-perishable food items at their mailbox,” said Leslie Gordon, President and CEO of Feeding Westchester. “With our neighbors help, we can all help ‘stamp out hunger’ in Westchester. Whether it is a bag of rice or box of pasta, canned vegetables or peanut butter, I encourage our local neighbors to join in this campaign. Together, we can make a difference.”

For residents who do not receive a postcard in the mail, the following is a list of participating post offices that will be collecting food donations on May 12 for the Stamp Out Hunger campaign:

 

 

 

  • Armonk Post Office

403 Main Street, Armonk

 

  • Bedford Hills Post Office

60 Adams Street, Bedford Hills

 

  • Bronxville Station Post Office

119 Pondfield Road, Bronxville

 

  • Centuck Station Post Office

1585 Central Park Ave, Yonkers

 

  • Chappaqua Post Office

107 North Greeley Ave., Chappaqua

 

  • Elmsford Post Office

2 East Main Street, Elmsford

 

  • Greystone Station (North) Post Office

7 O’Dell Plaza (Executive Plaza), Yonkers

 

  • Hartsdale/Scarsdale Annex Post Office

441 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale

 

  • Hastings Station Post Office

591 Warburton Ave., Hastings on Hudson

 

  • Yonkers Main Station Post Office

79081 Main Street, Yonkers

  • Purchase Post Office

3003 Purchase Street, Purchase

 

  • Rye Post Office

41 Purdy Ave., Rye

 

  • Scarsdale Heathcote Post Office

1112 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale

 

  • Scarsdale Main Post Office

29 Chase Road, Scarsdale

 

  • Somers Post Office

110 Market Plaza, Somers

 

  • South Broadway Station Post Office

335 South Broadway, Yonkers

 

  • Tarrytown Post Office

50 North Broadway, Tarrytown

 

  • Tuckahoe Station Post Office

7 Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe

 

  • White Plains Post Office

100Fisher Ave., White Plains

 

  • Yonkers Av. St. (East) Post Office

915 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers

 

 

For more information about National Association of Letter Carriers’ 26th Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive on Saturday, May 12, visit https://www.nalc.org/community-service/food-drive/frequently-asked-questions.  To learn more about Feeding Westchester, visit https://feedingwestchester.org.   

 

About Feeding Westchester

For 30 years, Feeding Westchester, formerly known as Food Bank for Westchester, has been the heart of a network of more than 300 partners that provide food directly to the 200,000 county residents who are struggling with hunger. The county’s leading nonprofit hunger-relief organization sources and distributes 95 percent of nutritious food, and other resources, to towns throughout Westchester through soup kitchens, shelters and daycare and residential programs, delivering over 8.4 million pounds of food and 7.5 million meals to people. Westchester’s collaboration with major retailers and corporations, and its expertise in food procurement, storage, and distribution, turns every monetary donation into fresh food provided for our community.

2nd Annual ‘Northwell Health Walk at Westchester’ on Sunday May 20th

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Proceeds Benefit the Bruce and Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program at Northern Westchester Hospital

Mt. Kisco, NY– Northwell Health’s 2nd annual Health Walk at Westchester takes place on Sunday, May 20 at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. Funds raised by the walk will benefit the Bruce and Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program, at Northern Westchester Hospital, which provides thousands of patients with free access to health coaches, registered dieticians, exercise programs, individual and group counseling as well as integrative medicine, including acupuncture and reflexology.

          The event is a day to come together with family, friends and colleagues to celebrate and support the health and wellness of our entire community. Activities include: Health and wellness exhibits, Sponsor row, Kids’ zone, Musical entertainment, Food and beverages, Photo booth, Giveaways and Pre‐walk warm‐ups. 

          Registration begins at 8:30 am and the walk kicks off at 10 am.  To register, visit www.northwellhealthwalk.com/event/westchester

          For more information, contact Whitney Wasserman at (914) 242‐8382 or wwasserman2@northwell.edu.

 

About Northern Westchester Hospital:

Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a member of Northwell Health, provides quality, patient-centered care that is close to home through a unique combination of medical expertise, leading-edge technology, and a commitment to humanity. Over 650 highly-skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology and professional staff of caregivers are all in place to ensure that you and your family receive treatment in a caring, respectful and nurturing environment. NWH has established extensive internal quality measurements that surpass the standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) National Hospital Quality Measures. Our high-quality standards help to ensure that the treatment you receive at NWH is among the best in the nation. For more information, please visit www.nwhc.net and connect with us on Facebook.

 

 

About Northwell Health:
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, more than 600 outpatient facilities and nearly 15,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 63,500 employees – 15,000-plus nurses and 4,000 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. We’re training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu.

 

 

New Co-Chairs for the Not-For-Profit Westchester Business Council

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RYE BROOK, NY (May 2018) – The Business Council of Westchester has announced the appointment of Susan Fox, President and CEO of the Westchester Institute for Human Development and Leslie Gordon, President and CEO of  Feeding Westchester, as co-chairs of the BCW’s Not-for-Profit Council.   

Susan Fox (left) and Leslie Gordon, new WBC co-chairs

Susan Fox joined Westchester Institute for Human Development as President and CEO in 2016. She previously served as Associate Director and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire. Fox has a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership focusing on Special Education Administration from Lesley University and a second Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of New Hampshire. She is a resident of Croton-on-Hudson. 

Leslie Gordon leads Feeding Westchester in its mission to provide nutritious food and other resources to eradicate hunger. Prior to joining Feeding Westchester in 2017, Gordon served as a key executive at City Harvest, where she led plans to improve food access and nutrition for 500,000 low-income New Yorkers. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a degree in sociology, Gordon is a frequent guest speaker at various organizations addressing issues of hunger. She is fourth-generation resident of Tarrytown.

“We are honored to have such distinguished leaders from the not-for-profit community to chair our Not-For-Profit Council. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields,” said BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon.

The BCW’s Not-For-Profit Council, which is comprised of members of not-for-profit organizations, meets quarterly to address issues, develop partnerships and highlight the economic contributions of the not-for-profit community.  The Council has been led by Ric Swierat, Executive Director of Westchester Arc, who has served as Chair since 2002. 

“We are very grateful for the leadership of Ric Swierat, who is stepping down after 16 years. Ric has made invaluable contributions to the Council. He spearheaded the very first study of the economic impact of non-for-profits in Westchester. He also educated colleagues on good governance, strategic partnerships and employment issues. He always stressed that the not-for-profits were economic contributors to the county and the business community,” said Gordon. 

About The Business Council of Westchester

The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate and grow. In addition, The Business Council of Westchester is actively involved in reviewing federal, state and county legislation and regulations in order to assess the potential impact on the business community and to influence the outcomes through advocacy when the business community’s interests may be affected. It also acts as an information resource for the business community and government leaders at all levels.

 

This post is courtesy of The Business Council of Westchester.