POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2026 – New York State’s top official for developmental disability services praised the Think Ahead  program founded by Abilities First and The ARC Greater Hudson Valley after seeing the employment-readiness service in action at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie. “I was incredibly impressed by the level of dedication by the programs...Continue reading→

Straus Family Pavilion Adds Five Preschool Classrooms, Upgrades Accessible Playground and Undergoes Additional Capital Improvements NEW WINDSOR, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2026 — Abilities First has expanded its Straus Family Pavilion Education Center in New Windsor with five new preschool classrooms, an upgraded accessible playground, a new roof and other campus improvements that help meet the...Continue reading→

Event Empowers Westchester Youths to Develop and Share Policy Recommendations with Government Leaders to Inspire Action   NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2026 – Youths and young adults from New Rochelle and across Westchester County will channel their experiences and ideas into recommendations for real-world change when the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle...Continue reading→

Distinguished Army, Navy and Marine Corps Veterans to Headline Sept. 23 Panel MONTGOMERY, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2026 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties will host its 2026 Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service on Wednesday, Sept. 23, bringing together veterans, Gold Star family members and the community for a morning honoring those who served...Continue reading→

Three-week initiative Teaches Youths in Grades 3 to 5 About Gardening, Cooking and Watching Caterpillars Transform into Butterflies. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Aug. 31, 2026 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has marked the successful completion of a series of programs funded through a PepsiCo grant initiative that transformed youngsters into cooks, gardeners...Continue reading→

Legal Career Pathway Program Participants Sharpen Public Discourse Skills with Judicial Leaders, Government Officials and Community Advocates NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., August 25, 2026 — The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle hosted an impactful Youth Justice Forum recently at its Remington Clubhouse, bringing together youth, judicial leaders, government officials and community advocates for meaningful...Continue reading→