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9/11 National Day of Service Volunteer Projects coordinated by The Volunteer Center

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When:

September 11 (various locations)-

Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla 2 pm to 7 pm

  • Canned goods drive benefitting Hope Community Services in New Rochelle
  • Gently used fiction paperback, suitable for men and women deploying out of Fort Drum NY (over 2,000 books already collected); Shleppers Moving & Storage will transport books, stopping in Albany for additional contributions
  • Card-making & support letters for soldiers
  • Memorial service honoring local victims, “The Rising”, presented by Westchester County

Nanuet, 9:30 am to noon and 1 pm to 3:30 PM

  • Food pantry closet/clothing sorting with People to People

Purchase, 6 pm to 8 pm

  • Manhattanville College, poetry writing to be presented to veterans

Orangeburg, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

  • Dominican College, poetry writing and art project

White Plains, 4 pm to 6 pm

  • Remembrance Quilt project at YMCA

Port Chester, 10 am to 2 pm

  • Clothes sorting at Sharing Shelf of Family Services of Westchester

Montrose, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

  • Job readiness project for Veterans

Additional projects throughout the week:

Sept 12

  • Westchester County Blood Drive , 9 am to 3:45 pm, White Plains County Center
  • Trail maintenance, 2 pm to 4 pm, Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains,

Sept 13

  • Book sorting, 10 am to 2 pm, JCY Westchester Community Partners, Yonkers Riverfront Library
  • Emergency Response Presentation, 5 pm to 7 pm, Yonkers

September 14

  • Clothes sorting, 9 am to 2 pm, Yonkers Council of TPA/PTSA, Yonkers

September 15

  • Art Project, 1 pm to 2:30 pm, Richmond Community Services, Yonkers
  • Movie and panel discussion “New York Says Thank You,” 2 pm to 4 pm, White Plains Library
  • Trail clearing, 9 am to 2 pm, Manitoga Russel Wright Design Center, Garrison

Background:

From September 9th through September 15th The Volunteer Center has worked with nonprofits in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland to develop service opportunities where hundreds of people can give back. Projects include blood, book & food drives; art projects to commemorate heroism; trail and park clean ups; veteran and military outreach; a special presentation & discussion of New York Says Thank You (which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival), which poignantly illustrates how New Yorkers gave back to others throughout America in the year’s since 9/11.

    

Projects are taking place at  more than 25 nonprofits in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland, including on 9/11 at The Rising memorial to local 9/11 victims at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla

Why:       

There was huge focus on last year’s 10th anniversary. We believe every year is important. The families of victims worked tirelessly to established support for the creation of the National Day of Service. Last year, in a span of 5 hours, 1,000 people came to the Westchester County Center to volunteer and learn about the ongoing needs of nonprofits.  How can we do less one year later?

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER ADDS HEARING LOOP SYSTEM TO ITS THEATERS

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Hearing Impaired to Have a Better Experience at the Movies Pleasantville, NY – September 10, 2012 – The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has installed a hearing loop system to serve adults, students and young children with hearing loss in all three theaters at the Film Center as well as in the Screening Room at the Media Arts Lab. The hearing loop works with an individual’s T-coil-equipped hearing instrument or cochlear implant. A hearing loop transmits the audio signal wirelessly to the T-coil allowing the listener to hear the intended signal clearly. Today, all cochlear implants have T-coils and over 70% of hearing instruments have T-coils. Hearing loops make listening in difficult auditory environments effortless. Loop receivers and headphones are also available at the Film Center for individuals who do not have hearing instruments or cochlear implants but suffer hearing loss. The system also enhances the sound during Q&A’s and special events which frequently follow screenings at the Film Center. “This is another exciting step for the JBFC as we continue to remove barriers to accessibility and work to ensure a more enjoyable movie-going experience for our patrons,” said Dominick Balletta, JBFC Managing Director. “We are one of the first public spaces in Westchester County to install the hearing loop and join other notable institutions in New York City including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History and the Bronx Zoo.” Funding was made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor. Hearing loops are promoted by the Hearing Loss Association of America and the American Academy of Audiology. The Jacob Burns Film Center is a nonprofit cultural arts organization dedicated to: presenting the best of independent, documentary, and world cinema; promoting 21st century literacy, and making film a vibrant part of the community. Located on a 47,500 sq. foot, three-building campus in the center of Pleasantville, the JBFC is just 30 miles outside of New York City. Since the opening in 2001, over 1,000,000 people have seen over 4,500 films from more than 40 countries. The campus includes the 27,000 sq. foot Media Arts Lab, the JBFC’s state-of-the-art education center, a creative and educational community for storytellers in the digital age, offering one-time workshops, intensive courses, and weekend programs for children and adults of all ages. To learn more about the Jacob Burns Film Center and Media Arts Lab, visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org.

Don’t Despair – New Innovative Parking Options at the Chappaqua Train Station

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Train trips to the city are often preceded by a frantic search for a parking space.  Whether it’s the 6:46, 7:46 or 9:10, the concerns are the same. With a minimal amount of advance planning and study, travelers will achieve a reduced stress level.

For occasional trips to the city, there are several parking options.  For those with resident meter permits, there are many spaces available in the lot on the right when entering the station.  There are also some spots in the area closest to Dunkin’ Donuts which do not require a permit.  After taking note of the number posted at the spot, payment is required at the machines to the left of the taxi stand.  Payment is required from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m on weekdays.

Bonnie Gartner had secured a parking space and was waiting patiently for an off-peak train before heading to the city for a dentist appointment.  She mentioned that she “had heard there was another spot in the back where [she] could park.”  The option she was referring to is the new innovative plan championed by Town Clerk Jill Shapiro.  In addition to parking in the numbered stalls, train travelers are now also allowed to park in any available spot in Lot B – the large lot on the left accessed via Woodburn Avenue after 9 a.m.  Payment is accepted at the machines after entering the license plate number.

According to Shapiro, the new procedure replaces the former “do not ticket orders” which were issued for frantic train travelers who were rushing to catch a train for an appointment in the city and couldn’t find a spot.  This new choice also evolved from an analysis of trends in the issuance of permits. “People commute differently now,”  Shapiro observed.  “We noticed a slight downturn in the number of annual permits issued and a slight uptick in metered permits.  It’s more and more common that people only commute a few days a week,” she continued.

Watching a Nomination

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Here’s Secretary Clinton watching former President Bill Clinton’s nomination of President Obama. This photo was taken at the residence of the US ambassador to Timor Leste, at approximately midnight Eastern Time. This picture was shot by Nick Merrill, a State Department staffer who is part of the traveling party with Secretary Clinton on this latest trip to Asia.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wins Award

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Ann Herrero, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chappaqua, recently was named a 2012 Five Star Wealth Manager in Westchester County, NY by Westchester Magazine, August 2012.

“I am honored to receive this award,” Herrero said. “I enjoy my work helping the people of Westchester plan for their financial futures, but it gives me an extra boost to receive special recognition for my work.”

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

In January 2012, for the 13th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 5 overall and No. 3 in Large Size Companies. These 13 FORTUNE rankings include top 10 finishes for nine years, consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.

Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website iswww.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.