McKinstry joins T&B Former journalist, editorial writer and political analyst Gerald “Jerry” McKinstry has joined Thompson & Bender (T&B), a regional public relations, advertising, marketing and social media firm as senior account executive. McKinstry served as political correspondent for The Journal News with a focus on county government and as a columnist and editorial board member at Newsday. He currently hosts a weekly radio program focusing on government and politics and has taught college-level journalism. “Jerry brings to Thompson & Bender a strong background in journalism and top quality writing skills that earned him numerous accolades as a reporter, columnist, and editorial writer,” said Geoff Thompson, T&B chairman and a founding partner. “We are very fortunate to have an individual with his depth of knowledge, talents and interpersonal skills join our team. Jerry is well known throughout the regional community and adds a strong new dimension to our agency.” In his new position, McKinstry will work on a broad range of news-related public relations projects and initiatives, social media outreach, as well as copy for clients. A resident of Ridgefield, Conn., McKinstry received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from Manhattan College and a Masters of Science degree in print and online journalism from Iona.
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Opening reception for the Stanford Kay: Collection of Works exhibit through March 15 at the Madelyn Jordon Fine Art Gallery, 37 Popham Road, Scarsdale. Visiting hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit gallery.madelynjordanfineart.com.
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The Picture House in Pelham is set to dispel the winter chill with a roaring hot 1920’s Winter Party at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Guests are encouraged to wear roaring ’20s attire to enjoy vintage cocktails, dinner, a Speakeasy with a backroom casino and several surprises. Live and silent auctions feature exciting gifts and opportunities. Tickets start at $200 per person and include cocktails, dinner and dancing. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit The Picture House. For further information, contact gala@thepicturehouse.org or call (914) 738-3161
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Empire City Casino will be the place to be for your BIG GAME bash and a super time Sunday, Feb. 2. A wide variety of packages and places, including Dan Rooney’s Sports Pub, are in the football viewing party lineup. More than three dozen television screens in Dan Rooney’s will make sure that not a second of the action will be missed. With 40 HD TVs and deals on food and drinks, Dan Rooney’s touchdown pass includes a $35 all you can eat and drink package for four hours 6 to 10 p.m. and for $20 all-you-can-eat (menu features chicken wings, sliders, turkey club sandwiches, nachos) and all-you-can-drink options. Special TV opportunities are also available in other areas of Empire City. For more information, visit empirecitycasino.com.
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Kickoff for Boys & Girls Club THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER (BGCNW), Mount Kisco, kicked off preparations recently for its 20th annual Humanitarian Award Dinner at Café of Love in Mount Kisco, urging committee members and volunteers to support the 75-year-old organization and the children it serves. Brian Skanes, executive director of the BGCNW, and Todd Rockefeller, board president, noted the June 7 award dinner will honor Stuart Marwell, longtime BGCNW board member, supporter and alum, and the president and CEO of Curtis Instruments in Mount Kisco. “The award dinner will be a giant reunion for club members past and present,” Skanes said. “And it won’t just be a look back at the past 75 years, but also a look ahead to the next 75.” Mount Kisco Mayor J. Michael Cindrich (left) and Boys & Girls Club of Northern Ursula LaMotte, Linda Cindrich, Linda Mahon, and Vicki Marwell, the wife of Stuart Marwell, Westchester Executive Director Brian Skanes this year’s Humanitarian of the Year award winner
Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates. HV Biz • WCBJ • January 27, 2014
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