Over the past year, the Westchester Children’s Association, WCA, has collected hundreds of quilt squares from Westchester County and beyond. Their Hope Quilt Project created quilting opportunities for schools and other groups to participate in WCA’s awareness campaign on the importance of early childhood supports. In addition to the hundreds […]
Month: September 2022
County board celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators commemorated their annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with a virtual ceremony lauding the efforts of two Latina powerhouses: Martha Mercedes of Yonkers and Carola Otero Bracco of Mount Kisco. Board Chair Catherine Borgia welcomed everyone to the board’s annual observance of Hispanic […]
Tigers answer challenge, move on to White Plains
The Mamaroneck football may have had its first true test on Friday night, one glance at the game proved that the Tigers were up to the challenge. Hosting John Jay in a matchup between 1-0 teams, Mamaroneck’s depth, will and execution were on display as the Tigers outworked the Patriots […]
Westchester leads in using funding to prevent homelessness
Westchester County is leading all counties in New York in using a new American Rescue Plan program to keep our most vulnerable families and individuals from homelessness. Westchester has helped nearly 200 individuals and families find leases for permanent homes through the federal Emergency Housing Voucher program. That’s more than […]
Rye Neck celebrates Title IX anniversary
A half-century ago, a momentous piece of legislation was enacted that forever altered the landscape of athletics in the United States. On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Rye Neck Athletic department celebrated the passing of Title IX, shining a spotlight on the school’s girls sports programs—both past and present. On Saturday […]