Year: 2026

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2026 – From providing hundreds of free meals and groceries to families in need to teaching children how to grow and prepare nutritious food, the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is expanding its efforts to fight food insecurity through a growing network of community partnerships and innovative programs. … Continue reading “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Tackles Food Insecurity Through Community Partnerships, Meals Programs and Nutrition Education”

Healey Brothers’ Driven to Give Foundation Donates Record $110,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley Funds Will Help Grant Approximately 11 Life-Changing Wishes for Local Children Facing Critical Illnesses WALDEN, N.Y. (Oct. 12, 2026) – Healey Brothers Automotive Group’s Driven to Give Foundation has donated a record $110,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley, exceeding its $100,000 fundraising goal … Continue reading “Healey Brothers’ Driven to Give Foundation Donates Record $110,000 to Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley”

MONTGOMERY, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2026 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties brought veterans, families and community members together on September 23 for a Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service at The American Grill at Stony Ford Golf Course in Thomas Bull Memorial Park. The gathering honored local veterans and provided an opportunity to share … Continue reading “Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Brings Veterans Together for a Salute to Service”

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 “Abilities First and ARC’s ‘Think Ahead’ Program for People with Developmental Disabilities Wins Praise from New York State Commissioner”

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 “Abilities First Expands Education Center in New Windsor to Help Meet Vital Need for Specialized Educational Services”

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 “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Putting Youth at the Center of Public Policy at Oct. 24 Leadership Forum”

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 “Hospice of Orange & Sullivan to Host Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service”

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 “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Celebrates Success of PepsiCo-Funded Health, Environmental Education and Community Programs”

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 “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Hosts Youth Justice Forum”

Award-winning acoustic blues artist to perform free concert Friday afternoon as festival marks its 33rd year NORWICH, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2026 – The Chenango Blues Festival coming to Norwich, N.Y., this weekend will feature a special addition this year when Commerce Chenango presents a free Friday afternoon concert by renowned acoustic blues man Doug MacLeod. … Continue reading “Commerce Chenango Adds Acclaimed Bluesman Doug MacLeod to Chenango Blues Festival Lineup”

NEWBURGH, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2026 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties held its 19th Annual Golf Classic at Osiris Country Club in Walden, N.Y., on Aug. 10, drawing a sold-out field of 100 golfers for the organization’s best golf fundraising event in recent years. The tournament raised close to $75,000 to support Hospice services … Continue reading “Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties’ 19th Annual Golf Classic Raises Almost $75,000 for Patient Care”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2026 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle recently provided free, nutritious food to approximately 200 community members at its Remington Clubhouse through the launch of the Meals on Main Street Mobile Cafe, a new partnership with Meals on Main Street and the Junior League of Westchester on … Continue reading “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Partners with Meals on Main Street and Junior League of Westchester on the Sound to Expand Access to Free, Nutritious Food for Families”

Taste the Hudson Valley at its Freshest, Just 50 Miles from NYC ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2026 — As peak growing season arrives, Orange County, N.Y., enters its most flavorful time of year. Across the county’s rolling farmland from the fertile black dirt fields to the orchards, farms, markets, restaurants, distilleries and breweries welcome … Continue reading “Orange County, N.Y., Celebrates Peak Harvest Season with Farm-to-Table Dining and Farm Markets Across the Region”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2026 – Former New York Yankees World Series champion Jim Leyritz delivered a powerful and deeply personal message of perseverance, redemption and faith to more than 60 youths at the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, encouraging them to embrace life’s opportunities, learn from setbacks and never stop striving … Continue reading “New York Yankees World Series Hero Jim Leyritz Inspires Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Youths with Powerful Message of Resilience, Redemption and Faith”

Boys & Girls Club of America and the New York Life Foundation Welcome 300 Community Members and Showcase the Power of Soccer NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., July 28, 2026 – While the final whistle has blown on the 2026 summer of soccer, its impact continues to be felt in New Rochelle. Through the support of the … Continue reading “Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle World Cup Viewing Party Brings Community Together, Leaves Lasting Impact on Local Youth”

Milestone Fundraising Goal Could Help Grant Wishes for 10 Local Children Facing Critical Illnesses GOSHEN, N.Y. (July 21, 2026) – Healey Brothers Automotive Group’s Driven to Give Foundation will host its Fifth Annual Golf Outing on Oct. 2 at Osiris Country Club in Walden, N.Y., bringing together local businesses, community partners, employees and supporters for … Continue reading “Healey Brothers Driven to Give Foundation Aims to Raise Record $100,000 for Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley at Fifth Annual Golf Outing”

Generous $25,000 Gift from Resorts World Catskills Helps Fund State-of-the-Art System NEWBURGH, N.Y., July 13, 2026 – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is proud to announce the implementation of a new state-of-the-art Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, made possible in part through a generous $25,000 grant from Resorts World Catskills through its RW Gives … Continue reading “Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Strengthens Patient Care with New Electronic Medical Record Technology”

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y., July 8, 2026 – Abilities First rewarded the achievements, hard work and resilience of 331 students at graduations and moving-up ceremonies recently, while thanking students’ dedicated families and Abilities First educators and staff for their unflagging, essential support during students’ journeys of accomplishment. Abilities First, a nonprofit organization with schools in Dutchess … Continue reading “Abilities First’s Graduations and Moving-Up Ceremonies Celebrate Accomplishments and Resiliency of Students with Developmental Disabilities”