The Arc Westchester, the county’s largest agency supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, and their families, hosted its 72nd Annual Membership Meeting virtually on June 8. More than 60 chapter members, invited guests, self-advocates, staff and board members participated. Current board President Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill called […]
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Save the Sound releases 2021 LIS Beach Report
On June 10, Save the Sound released its 2021 Long Island Sound Beach Report at Orchard Beach in The Bronx. The report offered good news for swimmers, noting that 79% of the more than 200 Long Island Sound beaches highlighted earned “A” or “B” grades for water quality in the […]
Paddle for the Sound to kick off in July
From July 23 to Aug.1 you can paddle, sail or walk/run for your regional environment while competing to win prizes or just “raise your paddle” in our online auction starting July 18. Paddle for the Sound celebrates all that makes our Long Island Sound region truly spectacular. Support the great […]
LawnChair Theatre presents Shakespeare adaptation
Starting this July, LawnChair Theatre is back for its 16th season with a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s renowned fantasy-comedy that the whole family can rock out to. Featuring a cast of 23 pro-am local performers and 17-person crew, Westchester’s best traveling summer entertainment is a true community venture featuring live […]
Impact100 Westchester announces grant winners
Impact100 Westchester, a women’s collective giving organization engaging women in philanthropy, just completed its eighth grant cycle. With 306 members in 2021, Impact100 awarded $306,000 to Westchester nonprofits, including two Transformational Project Grants of $85,000 each, four $26,500 Core Mission Grants and $30,000 in Focus Area Awards to four organizations. […]
