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NOV/DEC 2026 VOL. 17, NUMBER 5

also in the issue 18 ThINC Out Loud

A note from the editor about the evolution of how we recognize women in Westchester.

20 ThINC Positive

24 on the cover Meet Our 2026 Women of Influence

Individually and collectively, these dynamos are making a huge difference across small businesses, mission-driven organizations, and key industries including healthcare, law, education, and real estate. Prepare to be inspired! By Jonna Gallo Weppler

40 Industry Deep Dive: Indie Bookstores

Books are only part of the lure of locally owned bookstores—these oftencherished brick-and-mortars bring people together and become part of a town’s identity. A passion for reading is only part of the business equation. By Susan Schulz Wuornos

44 Best Lawyers

Great lawyers are more than experts on law per se; they’re strategic thinkers and rock-steady advocates when it comes to protecting your present and future rights. Keep this list handy for when you need it. 12

65 ThINC Fast

Five ways to raise prices without losing customers; an AI tool with a key difference; what you need to know before negotiating and signing a commercial lease; a website worth bookmarking for small business owners. By Amber Katz

65 COVER CREDITS Photography Rana Faure, Fiber Photo LLC. ranafaure. photoshelter.com Makeup/Hair Ilise Harris, Rituals. iliseharris.com Location The Galleries at ArtsWestchester in downtown White Plains. Information, artswestchester.org

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Check out who earned a spot on our latest Best Places to Work list; this survey-driven initiative highlights 12 companies pairing productivity with positivity on the daily.

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Women for the win!

Quick Takes

or 15 years 914INC. has honored local executives and entrepreneurs at an annual awards ceremony called “Women in Business.” Hundreds of honorees have been recognized over that time, and many have gone on to scale businesses, launch groundbreaking initiatives, and play prominent roles here in the region and beyond. This past February we decided to broaden the scope and spirit of the program to better acknowledge the fact that Westchester women make a huge difference in spheres beyond traditional ‘business.’ As of this issue, we proudly salute our 2026 “Women of Influence,” who are leading the way with equal parts smarts, purpose, and passion, inspiring those around them in healthcare, law, education, real estate, nonprofit organizations, and more. They are an amazingly interesting, talented, and dedicated group, and I hope you enjoy meeting them starting on page 24. And come November 19, we will gather at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle to celebrate their accomplishments. Please join us!

Jonna Gallo Weppler Editor in Chief

I asked our “Women of Influence” a few easy getting-to-know you questions; in fairness, I shared my own answers. Last thing I Googled Alabama football schedule (My daughter Campbell is a sophomore at the University of Alabama and my husband and I watch all the games. ROLL TIDE!) Favorite local place to grab lunch The new Maman on Purchase Street in Rye Best habit Cleaning up as I go when I cook or bake Favorite book I read recently “Heartbreak Is The National Anthem” by Rob Sheffield, an incredible music journalist, about Taylor Swift’s song catalog within pop culture TV series I love to rewatch “Gilmore Girls” Best advice ever from a mentor This too shall pass My ideal Saturday night Depends on the week; a great dinner out with friends or under a blanket on the couch No-fail way I wind down In a dimly lit room with a candle burning, hugging my cat, Penny Lane

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Companies and organizations succeeding at the highest levels know they can’t do what they do without a satisfied workforce that sticks around and drives productivity. We asked county employers and employees to speak up, and they did. Congratulations to top 12!

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2 JP McHale Pest Management Buchanan Number of Westchester employees 24 The mission at JP McHale is to use the most current science-driven methods to eliminate pests in homes and businesses. Service offerings include remediating ants, bedbugs, mosquitos, ticks, termites, rodents, bats, and more. nopests.com 3 Thalle Industries, Inc. Briarcliff Manor Number of Westchester employees 45 Thalle Industries is an environmentally responsible supplier of high-quality virgin and recycled aggregate, asphalt products, and brownfield fill for the construction industry, in the quantities customers want, when and where they want. thalleindustries.com 4 Yankwitt LLP White Plains Number of Westchester employees 28 Attorneys at Yankwitt LLP, an elite trial and litigation firm based in White Plains, represent businesses and individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes, including bet-the-company litigation, criminal matters, and investigations, delivering exceptional results in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations. yankwitt.com 5 A.S.A.P. Mortgage Corp. Peekskill Number of Westchester employees 26 A.S.A.P. Mortgage Corp. has been turning clients into homeowners with expert guidance and highly personalized service for 25 years, by demystifying the financial side of the process at every step and offering the 22

most competitive rates. asapmortgageinc.com 6 Atlantic Westchester Bedford Hills Number of Westchester employees 31 Since 1961, commercial HVAC company Atlantic Westchester has been making buildings smarter, safer, and more energy efficient through focused remediation, installation services, and proactive maintenance. atlanticwestchester.com 7 USI Insurance Services Valhalla Number of Westchester employees 916 USI—which stands for Understand, Service and Innovate—delivers industry-leading national power and collective expertise through longstanding, committed local service teams. The cutting edge solutions offered help clients continue to invest and grow. usi.com 8 Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP Elmsford Number of Westchester employees 32 Black Marjieh & Sanford is a 100% women-owned firm that values diversity and inclusiveness and is a nationally certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). Practice areas include general liability, construction law, commercial litigation, and more. bmslegal.com 9 Belle Haven Investments, LP Rye Brook Number of Westchester employees 46 A client-first service model and disciplined process define Belle Haven Investments, an independent asset manager; the firm has over $24 billion under management on behalf of advisors, family offices, institutions, non-profit organizations, and high-networth individuals. bellehaven.com 10 White Plains Hospital White Plains Number of Westchester employees 5047 White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System and offers comprehensive benefit packages that are designed to

meet the needs of today’s workforce, with employee health, wellness, safety, and happiness as a key area of focus at the Hospital. wphospital.org 11 Krasdale Foods, Inc. White Plains Number of Westchester employees 148 Founded more than a century ago, Krasdale Foods has evolved into a premier distributor that services over 2,500 independent grocery locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. It is a proudly family-owned business now in its third generation. krasdalefoods.com 12 PKF O’Connor Davies Harrison Number of Westchester employees 295 PKF O’Connor Davies is a relationshipcentered accounting, tax, and advisory practice that combines global expertise with regional connections. The firm delivers a broad range of services to help clients navigate complex business and financial matters with confidence. pkfod.com Methodology: A two-part survey is conducted. Part 1 consists of an Employer Assessment to capture details of policies and practices. Part 2 involves an Employee Feedback Survey to gain insight about employee experiences. Employee surveys may be conducted on paper or online. Data sets from Parts 1 and 2 are combined to determine the best workplaces. In order to be eligible for a Best Place to Work designation, companies and organizations must meet the following criteria: A physical operation in Westchester County, with at least 15 fullor part-time permanent employees; may be publicly or privately held, for profit or not-for-profit, or a government organization; must have been in business for at least one full year.

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1 Cuono Engineering PLLC White Plains Number of Westchester employees 21 Cuono Engineering is dedicated to renewing the past and building the future through the art and science of structural engineering design. The firm offers design services for new buildings, renovations, rehabilitations, and adaptive re-uses. cuonoengineering.com

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Ylorie Taylor

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Drawing on 20-plus years of experience shaping diverse beauty brands, entrepreneur Ylorie Taylor has turned multicultural beauty expertise into a powerful platform for representation; she founded BrownGirlMarketing and created HUE Affair to spotlight underrepresented founders, connect brands with sponsors, and help entrepreneurs turn visibility into lasting economic opportunity. Favorite place to grab lunch Barnstone Grill is perfect for a stroll when I work from home to grab one of their delicious lunch specials. Best habit Walking to spark creativity or release my mind TV series I love to rewatch “Friends” Best advice ever from a mentor From my unofficial mentor Emma Grede, I feel like “Ask for what you want” is taking up space in my head these days.

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Makeup/hair: Ilise Harris, Rituals. iliseharris.com Location: The Galleries at ArtsWestchester in downtown White Plains. Information, artswestchester.org

Melissa Luzzi

VP, OPERATIONS/ WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION WHITE PLAINS

Melissa Luzzi is the operational force helping the Westchester County Association impressively grow its reach and relevance, by building member-engagement systems, expanding events and membership, and convening business, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and government leaders around regional priorities. Favorite place to grab lunch bartaco in Port Chester Best habit 5 a.m. workouts. Starting my day with movement gives me energy, focus, and a sense of accomplishment before the day even begins. TV series I love to rewatch “The Big Bang Theory.” It never gets old! Best advice ever from a mentor Go all in on your dreams. Simple, but something I try to carry with me in both my personal and professional life.

We’re talking power, purpose, and presence here—these extraordinary Westchester women are building businesses, shaping industries, championing communities, and redefining what it means to lead and make an impact. By Jonna Gallo Weppler

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CEO / ARTSWESTCHESTER

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Vibrant murals, unforgettable street performances, festivals, and more—the arts play a key role in the county, and Kathleen Reckling is at the wheel; she drives grants, public programs, advocacy, and events that bring creativity, curiosity, and culture directly into communities and expand opportunity for artists of all kinds. She rose through the ranks to become CEO. Last thing I Googled Airedale terrier puppies available near me Favorite place to grab lunch In downtown White Plains, Lilly’s is my go-to for the southwestern grain bowl. Best book I read recently ”Mother Mary Comes to Me” by Arundhati Roy My ideal Saturday night A live arts experience, like a concert or exhibition opening, paired with a delicious cocktail, good company, and some small shareable plates

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Jennifer Galluzzo

CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER / HARRY MARKETING ARMONK

She’s made digital strategy a growth engine at Harry Marketing, meeting the moment to build the agency’s digital practice from the ground up. Jennifer Galluzzo’s accomplishments include expanding the talent pool, advertising, analytics, AI governance, and training— all while bolstering the community through education, heart-health advocacy, and Girl Scout initiatives. Last thing I Googled Should I close my chickens during a storm? Favorite place to grab lunch Armonk Country Kitchen Best book I read recently ”A Perfectly Messed-Up Story” by Patrick McDonnell My ideal Saturday night Friends and family hanging by a firepit with lots of great food, fun, and laughs

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PRESIDENT & CEO / CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS KATONAH

After leading Newport Classical’s remarkable rebrand and expansion, visionary arts leader Gillian Fox is future-focused on Caramoor—a county treasure. Her short-list priorities include steering strategic planning, modernizing technology, broadening family and school access, programming new work, and mentoring young arts administrators and women composers. Best habit If it takes less than five minutes, just do it. Best book I read recently ”Because” by Mo Willems, showcasing the multigenerational power of music TV series I love to rewatch “Ted Lasso” or “Survivor” Best advice ever from a mentor Don’t say no for the donor. I’ve carried that advice far beyond fundraising: take the leap, make the ask, and let someone else tell you no.

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CO-FOUNDER AND CO-LEADER / THE ZACH & HEATHER HARRISON TEAM AT COMPASS SCARSDALE

Real estate industry game-changer Heather Harrison first co-founded Platinum Drive Realty and then scaled it to 130 agents; she now co-leads Westchester’s top-ranked Compass team with over $4 billion in career transactions sold or managed. She champions home buyer education, mentors new agents, and supports local schools, libraries, and nonprofits. Last thing I Googled Me and my team. Not for vanity! I’m always checking to make sure our listings look great. Favorite place to grab lunch Cherry Lawn, Metro Deli, and Balducci’s. Great salads, sandwiches, and sushi. Best habit I return calls and emails. Quickly! TV series I love to rewatch ”Your Friends and Neighbors.” Filmed in Westchester!

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Suzanne Castellano

VICE PRESIDENT, MASTER FACILITY PLAN / WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL WHITE PLAINS

After managing billions of dollars in projects at Turner Construction, Suzanne Castellano brought her decades of industry expertise and leadership experience to White Plains Hospital in 2024; she now leads its largest ever capital investment, a ~$750 million, ~500,000-sq-ft expansion slated to open in 2028 that will more than double the campus footprint. Last thing I Googled Care for an African Violet. The leaves on mine are turning colors and I wanted to make sure the plant was ok, because it was a present from my godson. Favorite place to grab lunch KEE Oyster House Best book I read recently “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi. From the reviews, people either really loved or really disliked. TV series I love to rewatch ”Yellowstone”

Anne Bradner

CEO / CARVER CENTER PORT CHESTER

Anne Bradner has more than doubled the budget of this essential community hub while adding case management and workforce development programs and investing in finance, HR, and facilities to sustain growth. The Center runs after-school programs in all four Port Chester elementary schools and distributed over 700,000 (!) pounds of food in the past year. Last thing I Googled Sweet potato recipes. Trying to eat more of them. Favorite place to grab lunch The Kneaded Bread in Port Chester TV series I love to rewatch “All Creatures Great and Small” or “Downton Abbey.” Best advice ever from a mentor Do the big projects first. 914INC.COM 29

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Lisa Tretler

FOUNDER & CEO / GRADVANTAGE LLC SCARSDALE

Lisa Tretler has built an entire career around helping others launch, pivot, grow, and thrive; she is the founder of Gradvantage, WomInsight, Business Boosters Consulting, and The Acceleration Project, all of which guide students, entrepreneurs, families, and small businesses with sharp strategy, career coaching, and mentorship. Best book I read recently “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins. I love her empowering message that

instead of focusing on what others think, you should focus on your own possibilities and courses of action. Best advice ever from a mentor You don’t have to have every answer; you do have to listen carefully and know how to find the next step. I think about that often when I’m coaching young adults. My ideal Saturday night Dinner with my husband Jon and our 21- and 24-year-old daughters, plenty of conversation, and no one rushing off afterward How I wind down A walk with my Bichon Poodle Remi. She’s very good at reminding me to step away from my desk!

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Patricia Brigham

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT / WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM ELMSFORD

Patricia ‘Pat’ Brigham is the first-ever Director of Development at the Westchester Library System; as a one-person team, she has raised millions of dollars supporting 38 public libraries countywide. Her fundraising built the pandemic-era digital equity program that distributed thousands of Chromebooks, laptops, and Wi-Fi hotspots, now the ongoing Reconnect with Tech initiative. Last thing I Googled Arts and cultural events and restaurants in Buffalo, NY, to prepare for my stay there presenting at the American Library Association Conference. We all need downtime, too. Best book I read recently “A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail” by Bill Bryson, an incredible memoir of what it’s like on the trail TV series I love to rewatch “Ted Lasso” of course! Best advice ever from a mentor Listen before you speak.

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Glaucoma specialist Dr. Kerline Marcelin is expanding what independent physician leadership can look like. Board-certified in Ophthalmology (and also Aesthetic Medicine), she has performed thousands of successful complex eye surgeries; teaches Ophthalmology at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, and supports sight-restoring missions. Last thing I Googled Minimally invasive surgical techniques for midface rejuvenation and jowl camouflage. Best habit Never procrastinating. If I think of something, I get it done right away whenever possible. Just do it. Best advice from a mentor Dr. Robert Ritch’s golden rule: Every patient brings three problems: what they think is wrong, what their doctor thinks is wrong, and what’s actually wrong. Address all three and you’ve made the patient happy, earned the referring doctor’s trust, and cured the patient. How I wind down Sitting in my hot tub with the blue or purple lights on and the jets off, looking at the stars and listening to the night sounds 914INC.COM 31

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Since her appointment in 2022, Elise Dowell has more than doubled the JCC Mid-Westchester’s budget and grown the organization to serve 25,000+ people annually through 1200+ programs, including a significant boost in seats for special-needs preschoolers. She has built partnerships with more than 30 Westchester nonprofits, schools, and government agencies. Last thing I Googled Emory University Jazz Ensemble Schedule. My oldest daughter is a part of this incredible musical group and Emory is where my husband and I met! Favorite place to grab lunch You can’t beat sushi or salad from Cherry Lawn! Best habit Very early morning coffee on the couch with my husband before our kids wake up and then the day officially launches My ideal Saturday night Dinner out and then a live comedy show. No better way to spend an evening than laughing for hours. I have tickets to four shows this fall!

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Fran Hauser

INVESTOR & OWNER / BEDFORD BOOKS BEDFORD

The former Time Inc. digital president, leadership expert, and bestselling author turned her own good fortune into access for others by investing in over 40 female-founded startups; in 2024, the former Foundation for Bedford Central Schools board chair opened an indie bookshop, where she runs community programs and book drives for the Taconic Correctional Facility. Last thing I Googled The score of the Buffalo Bills game. My son is obsessed, and I like to know what kind of mood I’m walking into. Favorite book I read recently ”Bad Words” by Ríoghnach Robinson. I loved it. TV series I love to rewatch ”Sex and the City.” Forever. Best advice ever from a mentor Don’t wait until you feel completely ready.

Beth Smith

CEO AND CO-OWNER / PURPLE OWL DISPENSARY WHITE PLAINS

Entrepreneur Beth Smith built a dispensary on a thoughtfully phased delivery-to-retail strategy to succeed in New York’s challenging cannabis market. True to her roots as a longtime special needs educator, she devised a business model that emphasizes informed guidance to help health-conscious consumers navigate cannabis safely, confidently, and without stigma. Last thing I Googled NY Jets score Best habit Very organized TV series I love to rewatch “Andy Griffith” Best advice ever from a mentor Stay focused on your end goal. 914INC.COM 33

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Alyzza Ozer

CEO / BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

Since joining the organization in 2015, Alyzza Ozer has grown revenue, expanded the number of youth served, upgraded facilities, and created more leadership pathways for young people. A former commercial real estate attorney, she most recently led the Club’s annual gala to raise more than $715,000 for essential education, wellness, and mental health programs. Best habit Meditate every morning. Favorite book I read recently “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi Best advice ever from a mentor Assume competency of people. I added, also assume best intentions. How I wind down As a member I go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturday morning before it opens to the public.

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Favorite book I read recently: “The Power of Regret” by Daniel Pink

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Deborah Hardy

OWNER & FOUNDER / GUIDED CONSULTING MAHOPAC

A former high school counseling department chair, Dr. Hardy concepted her company nearly a decade ago to guide students and families through college planning. She co-authored the New York State Comprehensive School Counseling Model and teaches future counselors as an adjunct professor to influence the profession itself. Last thing I Googled Hummingbird migration schedule as they are going back south Best habit Wake up with a smile! Favorite book I read recently ”The Power of Regret” by Daniel Pink Best advice ever from a mentor Nothing is ever a problem; there are only solutions!

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Patricia Simone

PRINCIPAL & PRESIDENT / SIMONE MANAGEMENT GROUP PURCHASE AND THE BRONX

Patricia Simone oversees day-to-day operations for Simone Development’s multi-market, seven-million-square-foot portfolio; she led complex Westchester repositionings including the preservation and revival of the historic Boyce Thompson Center in Yonkers and the conversion of traditional office space into medical hubs at One Executive Boulevard and Purchase Professional Park. Favorite place to grab lunch Cherry Lawn in Scarsdale TV series I love to rewatch “Beverly Hills, 90210” Best advice ever from a mentor Listen carefully before speaking. How I wind down Reading a print copy of a book (no Kindle!)

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As an integral part of the leadership team of New York State’s third-largest city, Susan Gerry spearheaded the first-of-its-kind City of Yonkers-Board of Education administrative consolidation and led the Rebuild Yonkers Schools advocacy campaign that unlocked state financing for a $2 billion school reconstruction effort, creating the Yonkers Joint Schools Construction Board on which she serves as Secretary. Last thing I Googled Do I really have to take malaria pills in Tanzania? (Opinion shopping for my planned safari) Favorite place to grab lunch Zuppa in downtown Yonkers Best habit Daily chats with my amazing 19-year-old daughter, Jessie TV series I love to rewatch ”The West Wing,” of course 914INC.COM 35

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FOUNDER & HEAD OF SCHOOL / INDY SPEECH SERVICES & THE INDY LAB

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Pediatric speech-language pathologist Frida Matute built Indy Speech Services in 2014 and The Indy Lab preschool in 2019 around her trademarked Indy Lab Method. She was the only Westchester County recipient of the Child Care Capital Program grant, at the highest award amount of $1.5M, to build a new school facility and scale her Playful Literacy program. Last thing I Googled Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience TV series I love to rewatch “Grey’s Anatomy” Best advice ever from a mentor It can’t be what it’s not. My ideal Saturday night Charcuterie board and movie night in with my husband and kids

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Best advice ever from a mentor: ‘It can’t be what it’s not.’ — FRIDA MATUTE

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Kristen Motel

PARTNER / CUDDY & FEDER, LLP WHITE PLAINS

As the firm’s only cannabis-experienced attorney, Kristen Motel personally recruited and trained lawyers from multiple areas of expertise to build an end-to-end cannabis practice capable of serving clients New York’s supply chain. She also advances sustainable development policy, mentors law students and associates, and serves in bar, climate, and community leadership roles across Westchester. Last thing I Googled The deadline for biddy ball (basketball) registration at my son’s school Favorite place to grab lunch Playa Bowls for a smoothie TV series I love to rewatch ”Home Improvement.” It definitely hits different decades later when you’re the one with three boys at home. Best advice ever from a mentor Everything is negotiable.

Arbnesha Sinanaj

MANAGING PARTNER / BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE WHITE PLAINS

Described as the quiet force behind Benjamin Steakhouse’s growth from a New York City restaurant into a globally recognized brand, Arbnesha Sinanaj earned her reputation for impeccable hospitality standards one service at a time. Recent leadership responsibilities included helping to guide the company’s expansion into a top steakhouse in Japan. Best habit Making time for family, no matter how busy work gets. TV series I love to rewatch “Grace and Frankie” Best advice ever from a mentor Treat everyone who walks through the door like a guest in your own home. My ideal Saturday night Stopping by the restaurants, seeing everyone, and enjoying the energy of a busy night

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CEO / NEW ROCHELLE YMCA NEW ROCHELLE

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When New Rochelle was the COVID epicenter and YMCA of the USA suggested the branch might close for good, Jennifer Ryan Safsel not only kept it open, she transformed it into a thriving community hub. She substantially grew the operating budget, secured a $500,000 U.S. Department of Education Congressionally Funded Community Project grant (2023), and won the YMCA’s first-ever dedicated line in the Westchester County budget. Favorite place to grab lunch New Rochelle Diner Best book I read recently ”The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead” by Michael Bungay Stanier TV series I love to rewatch “Beat Bobby Flay” Best advice ever from a mentor Don’t take criticism personally, it’s a tool for growth.

Judy Stern

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GROUP DIRECTOR / FLAGSTAR BANK WHITE PLAINS

On the deep knowledge base of a 50-year banking career, Judith Stern currently manages a private-client portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars; she serves on the Westchester County Citizens’ Budgetary Advisory Board and the Bronx-Westchester Advisory Board of VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Last thing I Googled Best place in the world to go on vacation Favorite place to grab lunch Lunch? How about a container of yogurt at my desk! Favorite book I read recently ”Fragments” by Nicole Scharaga Best advice from a mentor Listen.

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Hillary Nappi

PARTNER & PRACTICE GROUP LEADER / AWK SURVIVOR ADVOCATE ATTORNEYS WHITE PLAINS

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Favorite place to grab lunch: Lunch? How about a container of yogurt at my desk!

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PRINCIPAL / KG+D ARCHITECTS MOUNT KISCO

Sarah Dirsa became KG+D Architects’ first female Principal and leads the firm’s Next Generation educational facility design practice, including the award-winning Hutchinson Elementary School and the Nyack UFSD Global Learning Commons initiative, modernizing learning environments across five schools. Last thing I Googled Probably something about designing learning environments—or fall shoe trends TV series I love to rewatch “Shrinking” on Apple TV Best advice ever from a mentor Fake it until you make it. How I wind down I treat myself to a glass of wine and one of the really good Costco cookies that I keep in the freezer.

Hillary Nappi identified a gap in survivor-centered civil litigation at the national-firm level, made the internal case for a dedicated practice group, and built AWK SAA with its own identity, brand, and client base. Through her CHILD USA board leadership, she has contributed to amicus briefs shaping platform-immunity, statute-oflimitations, and survivor-rights law. Last thing I Googled Statistic on nonconsensual images created by Grok/X.AI TV series I love to rewatch ”The Sopranos” Best advice ever from a mentor Each day is a new day. Start it with purpose. My ideal Saturday night Snuggled up on the couch with my husband and our dog

SHOT ON LOCATION

Huge thanks to 2027 Woman of Influence Kathleen Reckling and ArtsWestchester Chief of Staff Spencer Moon for collaborating with 914INC. to stage this photo shoot in The Galleries at ArtsWestchester. Located on Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains, the 1920s historic landmark Neoclassical bank building boasts soaring 20-foot ceilings and gets tons of natural light. Art exhibitions, live music shows, dance performances, and other cultural programs take place throughout the year, and it is available for rent. Such a cool venue! For more information, go to artswestchester.org and click on Our Galleries. 914INC.COM 39

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Indie Book S Books are only part of the lure of locally owned bookstores—these cherished brick-and-mortars bring people together and become part of a town’s identity. A passion for reading is only part of the business equation.

A customer walks into a neighborhood shop with floorto-ceiling shelves, books neatly arranged—new releases, classics, and everything in between. The owner looks up from a computer and cheerfully asks if they can help find something. Chatting ensues. That’s likely the dream scenario for both parties, and it does come true—but running an independent bookstore poses very specific challenges.

Throwing it back to the original Amazon

To get a sense of the particulars of owning a book shop today, you need to time travel back to the mid-’90s, when an online bookstore called Amazon launched. (Remember when Amazon only sold books?) Cue the bookselling market disruption. “In 1994, there were 7,000 independent bookstores in the U.S.,” says Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association. “Amazon opened in 1995. By 2009, the number of independent bookstores had dropped to 1,600.” Even big chains like Barnes & Noble and Borders struggled to compete with the convenience of lightning-fast delivery. Then pandemic isolation hit. When the restrictions finally eased, browsing, discovery, human connection and the experience of shopping in a physical place started to feel valuable again. That created fertile ground for independent bookstores to start coming back. Recent numbers tell that story. According to Hill, in 2021 and 2022, an average of 200 new indie bookstores opened each year. In 2023 and 2024, the average rose to 40

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k stores 300 a year. In 2025, 605 new book shops opened. And despite the tight economy, 2025 sales were up for most stores, compared to the prior year. “There’s definitely been a rallying cry around ‘buy local’ these last six years,” explains Hill. “I think most of us had at least one favorite place that closed during those days, whether it was a restaurant or a hardware store or a bookstore. We realized that if we don’t shop there regularly, it may not be there the next time we want to go.” The realization that small businesses are part of the fabric of a community means more customers feel they play a role in keeping them afloat. But the growth of the independent bookstore industry isn’t only because of a shift in consumer behavior. There’s also been a reckoning in how some people are choosing to live their lives. “They want to align their work with their values and give back to their community,” says Hill. And some of those people have always dreamed of opening their own bookstore.

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Building community and collective identity

Certainly, libraries offer the opportunity to discover, select, and borrow books. Bookstores are more along the lines of libraries’ fun cousin—a third space where people, even total strangers, can come together and talk about their shared love of books. “People have developed friendships with each other or have gone into business together as a result of coming into my bookstore and meeting,” says Fran Hauser, owner of Bedford Books, which opened in late 2024. Bedford had never had a bookstore in all of its 340 years. “And we’re such a literary community, so when I tell you, the community is so behind this bookstore. And you need that in order to succeed,” she points out. Local patrons are an integral part of a store’s success, not only because of their purchases, but because of their word of mouth. “A significant portion of our sales are popular books in the community that people are hearing about from their friends,” says Mark Fowler, co-owner of Bronx River Books in Scarsdale. “I think that’s one of the unique dynamics of independent bookstores. I don’t think the big box bookstores, much less Amazon, can capture that same feeling.” Amy Hall, owner of Hudson Valley Books for Humanity in Ossining, personifies community support;

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There’s definitely been a rallying cry around ‘buy local’ these last six years.” —Allison Hill

when she wanted to open a bookstore but lacked sufficient personal funding to do so, she launched an Indiegogo fundraising campaign to help cover basic costs like bookshelves and point-of-sale. “Ossining hadn’t had a bookstore in several decades,” she volunteers. “I was stunned when I raised about $20,000.” Because the community tends to have such input in its bookstore, customers tend to feel some manner of ownership over the shop itself. That’s why when Jennifer Kohn took over The Village Bookstore in Pleasantville from its previous owners, she didn’t do a cosmetic overhaul of the store. “People liked the store’s oldfashioned sensibility,” she says. “Customers made it clear to me they didn’t want it to change too much.”

Rents and tariffs and bans, oh my

Despite the unprecedented growth of the independent book industry, the ABA’s Hill says recent years have also been the most challenging. Margins on book sales continue to be small while rent always seems to rise. And there’s a tremendous amount of competition in Westchester, including five large Barnes & Noble stores. In addition, recent tariffs on foreign-produced goods have trickled down to indie bottom lines. While books themselves were excluded from the tariffs, ink and paper were not. And sideline items that bookstores depend on to boost the bottom line—such as bookmarks, stuffed animals, and puzzles—were subjected to the tariffs, which eats into profits. Then there’s the issue of book banning; since 2021, there have been about 23,000 documented book bans in the United States, according to PEN America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting free expression and the freedom to read. While there hasn’t been a large-scale ban in Westchester, “No community is immune,” says Hill. (To support bookstores to carry the books they choose and feature the authors they want, the ABA has expanded its advocacy division and even spun it off a related 501(c)3.)

Coaxing customers off the couch

Given its proximity to New York City—inarguably the center of publishing in the U.S.—Westchester has a sizable, devoted collective of writers, editors, literary agents, and others involved in the publishing business. Anecdotally, they seem to be huge supporters of independent bookstores. “It is a true literary community here,” says Fowler. “It’s different here than elsewhere in

Another way to support local Bookshop.org launched in 2020 as a way take advantage of online shopping convenience but still support independent bookstores. When you shop on the site, you can designate your favorite indie bookstore to receive a percentage of the sale. So far, the platform has given over $49 million to independent bookstores. “Instead of cannibalizing the market, it makes the pie bigger for everybody, and the indies benefit,” notes Allison Hill of the American Booksellers Association. 914INC.COM 41

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Thinking about giving it a go? Consider these words of wisdom. 1. Look before you leap. Most indie bookstore owners in Westchester have another source of income, such as a retirement fund, earnings from part-time work, or a spouse with a wellpaying job. Even a successful independent bookstore probably won’t sustain you. Kohn says, “You have to have the passion for books, but also be clear about what your financial realities are.” 2. Talk to other owners. Mark Fowler and Jessica Kaplan talked with 60 indie bookstore owners before they opened Bronx River Books and got a lot of excellent advice. “The best tip we got was from a little bookstore in the San Juan Islands. The woman there told us, ‘Listen to your customers, because they are going to tell you how to run your bookstore.’ We really have taken that to heart.” 3. Tap into trade resources. The American Booksellers Association (ABA) is the national trade association for independent booksellers. In addition to a weekly newsletter, they offer online workshops and conferences. The regional New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association serves store owners in New York, New Jersey, and other Atlantic states. 4. Choose the right location. Hall aimed for the center of town to fulfill her mission of creating a community hub. Bronx River Books is on the edge of where Scarsdale’s weekly farmers market is held. “People who only come for the market have discovered us,” says Fowler. 5. Focus on what matters. Hauser credits her success to laser like focus. She opted for an aggressive eight-week launch plan because she wanted to open before the winter holidays. “Having less time really forced 42

me to ask myself, ‘What is the core experience I want my customers to have?’ The answer was in-store sales, so I decided to focus on nailing that first.” 6. Hire part-time staff that complements your skill set. As a bookstore owner, you don’t want to pay a lot of overhead, but you can’t do everything yourself. Think students, former colleagues, or retired friends to build a team that rounds out your own expertise. Look for employees who love specific genres that you don’t know much about. Find people who love to plan events or take photos and post on social media. You will find the whole is greater than the sum of the part-time parts. 7. Use your customers as an ongoing focus group. Amy Hall of Hudson Valley Books for Humanity tapped into the zeitgeist even before she opened her store by going to the Ossining farmer’s market to ask people what they wanted from a bookstore. “That feedback really helped me shape my business plan,” she says. Also, know that what you keep in your inventory will be a continuously evolving process. “When a customer comes in who’s well-read in an area outside of our expertise, we ask them what books should be on our shelves that they aren’t seeing,” says Fowler. 8. Plan for growth. Amy Hall and her part-timers gather periodically to talk about what’s working well and where they can improve. “The last time we met was the end of last year, and it helped us clearly see what we needed to do to improve visibility. We made social media a focus and we’ve definitely seen more foot traffic coming in the door this year,” she says.

Monetizing the space beyond books

Because bookselling typically isn’t enough to sustain a business, bookstore owners have to get creative to boost the bottom line. Hauser, a best-selling author herself, runs publishing workshops and also brings people in to do hands-on workshops, such as how to turn an idea into a book, build an author platform using social media, write a great college essay, and more. “On Mondays we’re closed for retail, so I thought, “How do we monetize the space,” says Hauser. “People pay for the workshops but then they also browse the store and buy books while they’re there.” Sideline items also help diversify their revenue streams. Hudson Valley Books for Humanity sells pottery and jewelry, mostly made by local artisans. Bronx River Books saw demand for puzzles surge during Covid; the shop now stocks about 300 different ones for all ages, along with retro games that appeal to adults. At Bedford Books, one of Hauser’s current favorites are

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the country, where there’s not that already vibrant group of readers and writers.” Even so, store owners still need to give people a reason to come in. A superior customer experience is key—whether it’s camaraderie with the owners and employees, comfortable seats, or delicious coffee. “I love when people come in and say things like, “Oh, I love the way it smells in here” or they look Fran Hauser, around and say, “Oh my gosh, it’s so cozy. I owner of never want to leave,” says Hauser. Bedford Kohn notes that because The Village Books Bookstore is small, staging in-store events is tricky. Even so, every year in June, she shuts down for a middle-schoolers-only party and serves pizza and cupcakes while she helps them pick out books for summer reading. Kohn also facilitates a Silent Book Club, in partnership with the nearby Jacob Burns Film Center’s Take 3 Wine Bar and Cafe. “We take over some back tables on a Thursday night, and we get 2025 people, everyone from recent college graduates to people who are retired to couples on date nights,” she describes. “For the first half hour people get something to eat or drink and socialize. Then we have an hour where we just quietly read and then spend the last half hour talking about what we’re reading.” Author visits are always a draw, too. Bronx River Books featured Patrick Radden Keefe promoting his best-seller “Say Nothing” when that was released. And the Village Bookstore highlights local writers with their Local Author Book Club, held at the Mount Pleasant Public Library. They recently welcomed Chappaqua-based Heather Clark, who was shortlisted for the Pulitzer for Red Comet, a biography about Sylvia Plath. “Every time we hold a Silent Book Club or Local Author Book Club, we always get a really strong audience,” says Kohn.

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The Stories of their Lives Here’s how the Westchester booksellers in this article wrote their next chapter. Amy Hall, semi-retired, part-time consultant at Elieen Fisher, HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY, Ossining “I had been at Eileen Fisher for a very long time and got to thinking about paring down a little and shifting my focus. While I never aspired to be a bookseller, I had all of these books. And I thought to myself, ‘What the heck do I do with all of them?’ I didn’t want them to go into a landfill. At the time, which was 2021, the community was ripe with strong feelings around Black Lives Matters, the #MeToo movement, and climate justice, and I felt like I had an opportunity to serve as a hub for all of that energy, diverse opinions, cultures, ethnicities, languages. So, it was partially about keeping the books out of a landfill, but it was also about creating community, using the books as a tool.” Fran Hauser, former media executive, angel investor, published author BEDFORD BOOKS, Bedford “My friend who owns an event planning business was vacating her space and called me and said, ‘Look, I know you’ve always wanted to open a bookstore. We’re moving. This is such a great location. Would you be interested?’ I had just gotten a book deal and thought, ‘Oh no, this is the worst possible time.’ But then, and I remember the moment so well, I was in my kitchen, looking out the window, and it came to me. It’s never going to be the right time, and I always wanted to do this. So I just decided, You know what? I’m gonna go for it.”

Mark Fowler and Jessica Kaplan, owners of Bronx River Books

plantable greeting cards made by a woman in Ridgefield, Connecticut. “I love when there’s something special and local that I can sell in my store,” she says.

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Balancing real struggle and true joy

While bookstore owners usually apply deep expertise from previous careers to their new ventures, the learning curve of running a retail business can be steep. “Just the sheer number of things to do was a surprise to me,” says Kohn. “You’re not just the book buyer; you’re the inventory manager when all of those books come in. You’re also the person who changes the light bulbs and calls the handyman if the heat isn’t working.” Hall admits that she is just trying to learn as she goes. Fowler agrees; “Mostly it’s learning by doing, which is certainly a challenge in the initial years.” But the upside is bringing your vision to life. “Seeing what the bookstore means to people in this community has been so gratifying. It’s a place they take their kids, where they meet new best friends, or take a workshop that leads to a book deal,” says Hauser. “Being able to create a business and a brand around something that I love—books—has brought me so much joy.”

Jennifer Kohn, former marketing/PR/communications executive, THE VILLAGE BOOKSTORE, Pleasantville “I was in my late 40s and commuting and traveling a lot. My kids were getting older. I wanted to be closer to home. I was a regular customer at the Village Bookstore, and one day I just asked the couple who owned it, ‘What’s the next step for you in the store?’ And they said they were retiring in the next few years, and that their kids weren’t interested in taking over, so they were looking for a buyer. That planted the seed. My husband and I took a hard look at the numbers and realized, “You know what, we can do this.” Mark Fowler, retired publishing lawyer, and Jessica Kaplan, retired middle school English teacher, BRONX RIVER BOOKS, Scarsdale “Both of us knew that retirement without staying busy was not going to work for us. Running a bookstore would get us more engaged with the community, keep us active, and force us to learn a bunch of new skills. It was the kind of approach to retiring that we were looking for. The funny thing is, I think we work longer hours than we ever worked in our previous jobs!”

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“We get to work with writers when we have writing classes in the store and on their launch events, and that’s been an exceedingly fun part of the whole enterprise that we hadn’t really anticipated,” says Fowler. “And we learn something from our readers every day.” “People come in because they’re book lovers,” says Kohn. “They talk to other people in the store about books and recommend books to strangers. It’s like this special love language.” 914INC.COM 43

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Westchester’s

Great lawyers are more than experts on law per se; they’re strategic thinkers and rock-steady advocates when it comes to protecting your present and future. Keep this list handy for when you need it. David Maloof Maloof & Browne 914-921-1200 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 190, Rye ANTITRUST LAW

Joseph Angland Law Office of Joseph Angland 917-817-2683 75 South Broadway, Suite 400, White Plains David Boies Boies Schiller Flexner 914-749-8200 333 Main Street, Armonk Bruce H. Schneider Bruce H. Schneider 646-287-3150 Greater White Plains Area Scarsdale 44

Richard S. Taffet Richard S. Taffet 914-582-2477 100 Legend Drive, Unit 304 Sleepy Hollow APPELLATE PRACTICE

David Boies Boies Schiller Flexner 914-749-8200 333 Main Street, Armonk ARBITRATION

Eugene I. Farber Farber ADR 914-761-9400 200 East Post Road White Plains Kyle-Beth Hilfer Hilfer Law 914-238-2797 68 Indian Hill Road, Bedford John A. Pappalardo The Pappalardo Law Group

914-362-2979 200 East Post Road White Plains Ruth D. Raisfeld Ruth D. Raisfeld 924-725-0234 1025 Westchester Avenue, Suite 106, White Plains Edna Sussman SussmanADR 212-213-2173 One Christie Place, Apartment 403W, Scarsdale BANKING & FINANCE LAW

Nathan M. Eisler Greenberg Traurig 914-286-2900 Westchester County White Plains

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS / INSOLVENCY & REORGANIZATION LAW

Nathan M. Eisler Greenberg Traurig 914-286-2900 Westchester County White Plains Barry N. Seidel Harrington Ocko & Monk 914-686-4800 81 Main Street, Suite 215 White Plains BET-THE-COMPANY LITIGATION

David Boies Boies Schiller Flexner 914-749-8200 333 Main Street, Armonk Robert J. Jossen Robert Jossen, Esq. 914-220-2222 100 Cushman Road Scarsdale

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDING LLCS & PARTNERSHIPS)

Martha Flanders Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye CIVIL RIGHTS LAW

Francis Young Law Offices of Francis X. Young 914-285-1500 360 Hamilton Avenue, 10th Floor, White Plains CLOSELY HELD COMPANIES & FAMILY BUSINESSES LAW

Alicia A. Tallbe Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains

STOCK.ADOBE.COM / AMNAJ

ADMIRALTY & MARITIME LAW

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COLLABORATIVE LAW: FAMILY LAW

Robin D. Carton Carton & Rosoff 914-949-6700 150 Grand Street, Suite 305 White Plains Kathleen Donelli McCarthy Fingar 914-946-3700 711 Westchester Avenue, Suite 405, White Plains Dolores Gebhardt Law Offices of Dolores Gebhardt 914-330-9691 P.O. Box 410, White Plains Sylvia Goldschmidt Abrams Fensterman 914-607-7010 81 Main Street, Suite 400 White Plains Sarah Hechtman Civitas Family Law 914-630-5541 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison Ellen Jancko-Baken Fredman Baken & Novenstern 914-997-9070 333 Westchester Avenue, Suite 302-S, White Plains Katherine Eisold Miller Miller Law Group 914-685-9805 145 Huguenot Street, Ste 402, New Rochelle Abby Rosmarin Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein 914-350-5329 445 Hamilton Avenue, 15th Floor, White Plains Jill Spielberg Abrams Fensterman 914-607-7010 81 Main Street, Suite 400 White Plains COMMERCIAL FINANCE LAW

Nicholas Chivily Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Benjamin R. Allee Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains

Brian T. Belowich Lachtman Cohen & Belowich 914-893-4720 1133 Westchester Avenue,Suite N-200 White Plains David Boies Boies Schiller Flexner 914-749-8200 333 Main Street, Armonk Lisa M. Capone Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains Jeffrey I. Carton Denlea & Carton 914-331-0100 2 Westchester Park Drive, Suite 410, White Plains Michael V. Caruso Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains Brian S. Cohen Lachtman Cohen & Belowich 914-893-4720 1133 Westchester Avenue,Suite N-200 White Plains Brian D. Ginsberg Harris Beach Murtha 914-683-1200 445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1206, White Plains Dina Hamerman Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Robert J. Jossen Robert Jossen, Esq. 914-220-2222 100 Cushman Road Scarsdale Joshua E. Kimerling Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains James K. Landau Lachtman Cohen & Belowich 914-893-4720 1133 Westchester Avenue,Suite N-200 White Plains Jonathan B. Nelson Dorf Nelson & Zauderer

914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Ruth L. Post Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Philip Quaranta Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains Michael Reed Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Steven Schoenfeld Denlea & Carton 914-331-0100 2 Westchester Park Drive, Suite 410, White Plains Lisa L. Shrewsberry Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry 914-347-2600 445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 900, White Plains Robert A. Spolzino Abrams Fensterman 914-607-7010 81 Main Street, Suite 400 White Plains Jason M. Swergold Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Alicia A. Tallbe Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Russell M. Yankwitt Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains CONSTRUCTION LAW

Gerard P. Brady Welby, Brady & Greenblatt 914-428-2100 50 Main Street, Suite 1600 White Plains Thomas F. Giordano Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani 914-777-2225 440 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite N210, Harrison

Thomas H. Welby Welby, Brady & Greenblatt 914-428-2100 50 Main Street, Suite 1600 White Plains COPYRIGHT LAW

Elissa D. Hecker Law Office of Elissa D. Hecker 914-478-0457 64 Butterwood Lane East Irvington Kyle-Beth Hilfer Hilfer Law 914-238-2797 68 Indian Hill Road Bedford Yuval Marcus Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Karin Segall Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Peter Sloane Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains CORPORATE LAW

Jon A. Dorf Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Martha Flanders Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Michael L. Katz Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains Joel S. Lever Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains Harris Markhoff Danziger & Markhoff 914-948-1556 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-208, White Plains

Katherine R. Steiner Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains CRIMINAL DEFENSE: GENERAL PRACTICE

James M. Roth Stampur & Roth 212-619-4240 Two Overhill Road, Suite 400, Scarsdale Andrew A. Rubin Law Office of Andrew A. Rubin 914-761-9200 245 Main Street, Suite 605 White Plains CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE-COLLAR

James R. DeVita Law Offices of James R. DeVita 347-403-3131 81 Main Street, Suite 504 White Plains Robert J. Jossen Robert Jossen, Esq. 914-220-2222 100 Cushman Road Scarsdale Kerry A. Lawrence Law Office of Kerry Lawrence 914-946-5900 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Andrew A. Rubin Law Office of Andrew A. Rubin 914-761-9200 245 Main Street, Suite 605 White Plains Jeffrey B. Sklaroff Sklaroff Law Firm 914-924-1330 50 Main Street, Suite 1000 White Plains ELDER LAW

Michael J. Amoruso Amoruso & Amoruso 914-253-9255 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-605, Rye Brook Gail M. Boggio McCarthy Fingar 914-946-3700 711 Westchester Avenue, Suite 405, White Plains

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Laura Brancato Brancato Law Group 914-200-1966 22 Forest Park Avenue Larchmont

Paul Friedman Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains

Tae Ethan Choi Miller McNamara & Taylor 845-288-0844 412 Clock Tower Commons Drive, Brewster

EMPLOYMENT LAW INDIVIDUALS

Salvatore M. Di Costanzo Maker, Fragale & Di Costanzo 914-925-1010 350 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye Anthony J. Enea Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano 914-559-5851 245 Main Street, Suite 500 White Plains Joanna C. Feldman Maker, Fragale & Di Costanzo 914-925-1010 350 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye Lisa Herman Abrams Fensterman 914-607-7010 81 Main Street, Suite 400 White Plains Bernard A. Krooks Littman Krooks 914-684-2100 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-436, Rye Brook Sara E. Meyers Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano 914-559-5851 245 Main Street, Suite 500 White Plains Amy C. O’Hara Littman Krooks 914-684-2100 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-436, Rye Brook Frances M. Pantaleo Bleakley Platt & Schmidt 914-949-2700 One North Lexington Avenue, White Plains Neil T. Rimsky Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains Ephie Trataros The Trataros Law Firm 845-339-6600 70 Maiden Lane, Kingston EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (ERISA) LAW

Jay Fenster Danziger & Markhoff 914-948-1556 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-208, White Plains 46

Parisis G. Filippatos Filippatos 914-984-1111 199 Main Street, Suite 800 White Plains Sara Kula Kula Law 914-288-5749 118 North Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mt. Kisco EMPLOYMENT LAW MANAGEMENT

Scott T. Baken Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Susan M. Corcoran Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Susan D. Friedfel Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Kelly Jines Florentino & Grimshaw 212-324-1715 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-641, Rye Brook Richard D. Landau Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Penny Ann Lieberman Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Michael Reed Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Joseph A. Saccomano, Jr. Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Patrick L. Vaccaro Law Offices of Patrick L. Vaccaro 914-804-8308 261 Stuart Drive New Rochelle

ENTERTAINMENT LAW MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION

Andrea F. Cannistraci Cannistraci & Co 646-957-1648 22 Adelphi Avenue Harrison ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

William A. Ruskin Law Office of William A. Ruskin 914-231-0360 800 Westchester Avenue, N-641, Rye Brook ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW

Deborah A. Scalise Scalise & Hamilton 914-725-2801 111 Brook Street, Suite 202 Scarsdale FAMILY LAW

Lawrence Jay Braunstein Braunstein & Zuckerman 914-997-6220 333 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-302, White Plains

Robin D. Carton Carton & Rosoff 914-949-6700 150 Grand Street, Suite 305 White Plains Katherine A. Chesnut BodnarMilone 914-997-2500 50 Main St, Ste 1640 White Plains Mitchell Y. Cohen Johnson & Cohen 877-807-1472 One Blue Hill Plaza, 11th Floor, Pearl River Kathleen Donelli McCarthy Fingar 914-946-3700 711 Westchester Avenue, Suite 405, White Plains John P. Frucco BodnarMilone 914-997-2500 50 Main St, Ste 1640 White Plains Dolores Gebhardt Law Offices of Dolores Gebhardt

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914-330-9691 P.O. Box 410, White Plains Sylvia Goldschmidt Abrams Fensterman 914-607-7010 81 Main Street, Suite 400 White Plains Sarah Hechtman Civitas Family Law 914-630-5541 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison Ellen Jancko-Baken Fredman Baken & Novenstern 914-997-9070 333 Westchester Avenue, Suite 302-S, White Plains Martin T. Johnson Johnson & Cohen 877-807-1472 One Blue Hill Plaza, 11th Floor, Pearl River Dina S. Kaplan Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein 914-350-5329

Voting lawyers were provided this general guideline for determining if a nominee should be listed among “the best”: “If you had a close friend or relative who needed a real estate lawyer (for example), and you could not handle the case yourself, to whom would you refer them?” All votes and comments were solicited with a guarantee of confidentiality ― a critical factor in the viability and validity of Best Lawyers’ surveys. To ensure the rigor of the selection process, lawyers were urged to use only their highest standards when voting and to evaluate each nominee based only on his or her individual merits. The additional comments were used to make more accurate comparisons between voting patterns and weight votes accordingly. Best Lawyers uses various methodological tools to identify and correct for anomalies in both the nomination and voting process. Recognition in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is based entirely on peer review and employs the same methodology that has made Best Lawyers the gold standard for legal rankings worldwide. These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Our “Ones to Watch” recipients typically have been in practice for 5-9 years. Ultimately, of course, a lawyer’s inclusion is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow attorneys. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, the breadth of the survey, the candor of the respondents and the sophistication of the polling methodology largely correct for any biases. For all these reasons, Best Lawyers lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate and useful guide to the best lawyers in the United States available anywhere.

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445 Hamilton Avenue, 15th Floor, White Plains

145 Huguenot Street, Ste 402, New Rochelle

Nancy D. Kellman Law Office of Nancy D. Kellman 914-328-0900 333 Westchester Avenue, Suite S302, White Plains

FAMILY LAW MEDIATION

Ellen Werfel Martineau Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein 914-350-5329 445 Hamilton Avenue, 15th Floor, White Plains

Sarah Hechtman Civitas Family Law 914-630-5541 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison

Katherine Eisold. Miller Miller Law Group 914-685-9805 145 Huguenot Street, Ste 402, New Rochelle Lydia A. Milone BodnarMilone 914-997-2500 50 Main St, Ste 1640 White Plains Tamara A. Mitchel Miller Law Group 914-685-9805 145 Huguenot Street, Ste 402, New Rochelle James J. Nolletti Nolletti Law Group 914-768-2902 One North Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor White Plains Ronald A. Phillips Law Office of Ronald A. Phillips 845-353-0100 60 Dutch Hill Road, Suite 15 Orangeburg Elliott Scheinberg Elliott Scheinberg 212-490-0009 11 Pepperidge Drive New City Jill Spielberg Abrams Fensterman 914-607-7010 81 Main Street, Suite 400 White Plains FAMILY LAW ARBITRATION

Sarah Hechtman Civitas Family Law 914-630-5541 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison Katherine Eisold Miller Miller Law Group 914-685-9805

Elizabeth A. Douglas Douglas Family Law Group 914-615-9058 50 Main Street, Suite 935 White Plains

Katherine Eisold Miller Miller Law Group 914-685-9805 145 Huguenot Street, Ste 402, New Rochelle Abby Rosmarin Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein 914-350-5329 445 Hamilton Avenue, 15th Floor, White Plains FRANCHISE LAW

Julie Lusthaus Lusthaus Law 914-265-4100 222 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 202 White Plains HEALTH CARE LAW

Gary Sastow Danziger & Markhoff 914-948-1556 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-208, White Plains IMMIGRATION LAW

Sean G. Hanagan Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION COMMERCIAL

John Fellas Fellas Arbitration 646-687-7894 142 Old Post Road North Croton-on-Hudson INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION GOVERNMENTAL

John Fellas Fellas Arbitration 646-687-7894 142 Old Post Road North Croton-on-Hudson

LABOR LAW - MANAGEMENT

Joseph DeGiuseppe, Jr. Bleakley Platt & Schmidt 914-949-2700 One North Lexington Avenue, White Plains Patrick L. Vaccaro Law Offices of Patrick L. Vaccaro 914-804-8308 261 Stuart Drive New Rochelle LAND USE & ZONING LAW

Anthony B. Gioffre III Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains Thomas Leslie Greenberg Traurig 914-286-2900 1 North Lexington Avenue, Site 800, White Plains LEISURE & HOSPITALITY LAW

Robin Zeidel Zeidel & Associates 914-902-3330 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-613, Rye Brook LITIGATION CONSTRUCTION

Thomas F. Giordano Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani 914-777-2225 440 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite N210, Harrison Michael P. Mezzacappa Coffey Modica 212-827-4501 100 White Plains Road Tarrytown Thomas H. Welby Welby, Brady & Greenblatt 914-428-2100 50 Main Street, Suite 1600 White Plains LITIGATION ENVIRONMENTAL

William P. Harrington Bleakley Platt & Schmidt 914-949-2700 One North Lexington Avenue, White Plains Michael Zarin Zarin & Steinmetz 914-682-7800 81 Main Street, Suite 415 White Plains

LITIGATION - ERISA

D. Brian Hufford The Hufford Law Firm 614-371-3657 76 Midland Avenue, Rye LITIGATION - INSURANCE

Brian Webb Lucosky Brookman 914-392-9006 200 Business Park Dr., Suite 101, Armonk Russell M. Yankwitt Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains LITIGATION - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Howard Aronson Nolte Lackenbach Siegel 866-201-2030 111 Brook Street, Ste 101 Scarsdale Susie Cheng Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Robert Golden Nolte Lackenbach Siegel 866-201-2030 111 Brook Street, Ste 101 Scarsdale James F. Haley, Jr. Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Yuval Marcus Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Karin Segall Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Peter Sloane Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains

LITIGATION - LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

Scott T. Baken Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Jeffrey I. Carton Denlea & Carton 914-331-0100 2 Westchester Park Drive, Suite 410, White Plains Susan M. Corcoran Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Joseph J. DiPalma Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Penny Ann Lieberman Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Andrew P. Marks Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Michael Reed Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Joseph A. Saccomano, Jr. Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Russell M. Yankwitt Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705, White Plains LITIGATION - LAND USE & ZONING

Joshua E. Kimerling Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains LITIGATION - PATENT

James F. Haley, Jr. Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains

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David Leason Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Karen Mangasarian Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Yuval Marcus Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains LITIGATION - REAL ESTATE

MASS TORT LITIGATION / CLASS ACTIONS PLAINTIFFS

Andrew G. Finkelstein Finkelstein & Partners 845-420-1779 1279 NY-300, Newburgh MEDIATION

Eugene I. Farber Farber ADR 914-761-9400 200 East Post Road White Plains Adam Halper Law and ADR office of Adam J. Halper 914-979-1245 445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1102, White Plains

Russell M. Yankwitt Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains

Robert Harris Positively Neutral 914-482-2448 43 Sammis Lane White Plains

LITIGATION - TRUSTS & ESTATES

Kyle-Beth Hilfer Hilfer Law 914-238-2797 68 Indian Hill Road Bedford

Gail M. Boggio McCarthy Fingar 914-946-3700 711 Westchester Avenue, Suite 405, White Plains Lisa M. Capone Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains Michael H. Friedman Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains Jonathan B. Nelson Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Nancy J. Rudolph Bleakley Platt & Schmidt 914-949-2700 One North Lexington Avenue, White Plains MASS TORT LITIGATION / CLASS ACTIONS DEFENDANTS

William A. Ruskin Law Office of William A. Ruskin 914-231-0360 800 Westchester Avenue, N-641, Rye Brook

John A. Pappalardo The Pappalardo Law Group 914-362-2979 200 East Post Road White Plains Ruth D. Raisfeld Ruth D. Raisfeld 924-725-0234 1025 Westchester Avenue, Suite 106, White Plains Edna Sussman SussmanADR 212-213-2173 One Christie Place, Apartment 403W, Scarsdale MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW - DEFENDANTS

Maureen M. Arciero Arciero & Burgess 845-420-7877 299 Windsor Highway New Windsor

John Barbera Martin Clearwater & Bell 914-328-2969 245 Main Street, Suite 501 White Plains Bruce Brady Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Kathryn C. Collins Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe 845-897-5199 995 Main Street, Fishkill

Alan Friedberg Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains

Duane M. Fiedler Fiedler Deutsch 914-993-0393 81 Main Street, Suite 304 White Plains

Anthony Pirrotti, Jr. Pirrotti & Glatt Law Firm 914-723-4333 2 Overhill Road, Suite 200 Scarsdale

Robert B. Gibson Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains

Anthony Pirrotti, Jr. Pirrotti & Glatt Law Firm 914-723-4333 2 Overhill Road, Suite 200 Scarsdale

David E. Worby Worby Vecchio Edelman 914-686-3700 81 Main Street, Suite 306 White Plains

Michael F. Grady Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains

Richard Vecchio Worby Vecchio Edelman 914-686-3700 81 Main Street, Suite 306 White Plains

PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION - DEFENDANTS

Patricia Lacy Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains

NONPROFIT / CHARITIES LAW

Mark McAndrew Vouté, Lohrfink, McAndrew & Meisner 914-946-1400 170 Hamilton Avenue White Plains Andrew M. Neubardt Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains Kenneth Oliver Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Leilani J. Rodriguez Sholes Miller Rodriguez & Brown 845-447-8000 300 Westage Business Center Drive, Suite 390 Fishkill Robert Sappe Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe 845-897-5199 995 Main Street, Fishkill Steven D. Weiner Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan 914-449-1000 200 Summit Lake Drive, 1st Floor, Valhalla MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW - PLAINTIFFS

Philip A. DeCaro Penichet, DeCaro, Alberga 914-997-7600 50 Main Street, 16th Floor White Plains Adam E. Deutsch Fiedler Deutsch 914-993-0393 81 Main Street, Suite 304 White Plains

Daniel S. Ratner DSR Appeals 917-886-1273 87B Montrose Point Road Montrose

Jessica Galligan Goldsmith Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains

PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION - PLAINTIFFS

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION - DEFENDANTS

PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE LAW DEFENDANTS

Maureen M. Arciero Arciero & Burgess 845-420-7877 299 Windsor Highway New Windsor

Philip J. DeNoia Fullerton Beck 914-305-8634 Four West Red Oak Lane, Suite 203, White Plains Alan Friedberg Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains Michael P. Mezzacappa Coffey Modica 212-827-4501 100 White Plains Road Tarrytown Brian Webb Lucosky Brookman 914-392-9006 200 Business Park Dr., Suite 101, Armonk PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION - PLAINTIFFS

Adam E. Deutsch Fiedler Deutsch 914-993-0393 81 Main Street, Suite 304 White Plains Michael S. Feldman Jacoby & Meyers 877-469-3035 1279 Route 300, Newburgh Andrew G. Finkelstein Finkelstein & Partners 845-420-1779 1279 NY-300, Newburgh

Adam E. Deutsch Fiedler Deutsch 914-993-0393 81 Main Street, Suite 304 White Plains

Leilani J. Rodriguez Sholes Miller Rodriguez & Brown 845-447-8000 300 Westage Business Center Drive, Suite 390 Fishkill Jeffrey Steinberg Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye PROJECT FINANCE LAW

Joseph P. Carlucci Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains Eon S. Nichols Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains RAILROAD LAW

Jacqueline Hattar Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains Thomas W. Tobin Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains REAL ESTATE LAW

Richard L. Chadakoff Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains

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Thomas Leslie Greenberg Traurig 914-286-2900 1 North Lexington Avenue, Suite 800, White Plains TAX LAW

Paul Amicucci Walsh & Amicucci 914-251-1115 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-321, White Plains Jessica Galligan Goldsmith Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor White Plains TRADEMARK LAW

Howard Aronson Nolte Lackenbach Siegel 866-201-2030 111 Brook Street, Ste 101 Scarsdale Andrew S. Langsam Law Office of Andrew S. Langsam 914-450-6651 Greater Armonk Area Armonk Yuval Marcus Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains Peter Sloane Leason Ellis 914-288-0022 One North Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200 White Plains TRUSTS AND ESTATES

Paul Amicucci Walsh & Amicucci 914-251-1115 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-321, White Plains Michael J. Amoruso Amoruso & Amoruso 914-253-9255 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-605, Rye Brook Gail M. Boggio McCarthy Fingar 914-946-3700 711 Westchester Avenue, Suite 405, White Plains Laura Brancato Brancato Law Group 914-200-1966 22 Forest Park Avenue Larchmont Lisa M. Capone Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800

One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains Salvatore M. Di Costanzo Maker, Fragale & Di Costanzo 914-925-1010 350 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye Anthony J. Enea Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano 914-559-5851 245 Main Street, Suite 500 White Plains Jessica Galligan Goldsmith Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever 914-285-9800 One North Broadway, 12th Floor, White Plains

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

James M. Marshall Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady 914-539-3344 150 Grand St. Suite 610 White Plains CIVIL RIGHTS LAW

Jorge Luis Vasquez, Jr. Vasquez Attorneys at Law 212-752-8408 141 Parkway Road, Suite 14 Bronxville

P. Daniel Hollis III Gettinger Waldinger Monteleone Gushue & Hollis 914-206-6417 118 North Bedford Road Suite 300, Mount Kisco

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Bernard A. Krooks Littman Krooks 914-684-2100 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-436, Rye Brook

Brittany C. Cordero Law Office of Brittany C. Cordero 914-946-2200 222 N Main St, New City

Leslie Levin Hinman, Howard & Kattell 914-694-4102 1025 Westchester Avenue, Suite 301, White Plains Harris E. Markhoff Danziger & Markhoff 914-948-1556 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-208, White Plains Michael Markhoff Danziger & Markhoff 914-948-1556 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-208, White Plains Sara E. Meyers Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano 914-559-5851 245 Main Street, Suite 500 White Plains Christopher Miehl Danziger & Markhoff 914-948-1556 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-208, White Plains Amy C. O’Hara Littman Krooks 914-684-2100 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-436, Rye Brook Nancy J. Rudolph Bleakley Platt & Schmidt 914-949-2700 One North Lexington Avenue, White Plains

Justin V. Arborn Heise Suarez Melville 305-800-4476 3 International Drive, Suite 205, Rye Brook

Michael W. Giacomo Harris Beach Murtha 914-683-1200 445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1206, White Plains Alexander S. Lee Neubert, Pepe & Monteith 914-705-5411 777 Westchester Avenue, Suite 101, White Plains Louis A. Levithan Knuckles & Manfro 914-345-3020 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown Rachel M. Lust Harrington, Ocko & Monk 914-686-4800 81 Main Street, Suite 215 White Plains Madison Powers Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Philip Tullo Yankwitt 914-686-1500 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains Scott Wenzel Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains

Venesha White Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye COMMUNICATIONS LAW

Kristen M. Motel Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains CONSTRUCTION LAW

Katherine Garcia Wood Smith Henning & Berman 914-353-3850 Five Waller Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains James M. Marshall Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady 914-539-3344 150 Grand St. Suite 610 White Plains CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE LAW

Jorge Luis Vasquez, Jr. Vasquez Attorneys at Law 212-752-8408 141 Parkway Road, Suite 14 Bronxville CORPORATE LAW

Alexander M. Krischik Friedman & Tejtel 888-529-1108 493 Bedford Center Road, Suite 2D, Bedford Hills CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE-COLLAR

Justin V. Arborn Heise Suarez Melville 305-800-4476 3 International Drive, Suite 205, Rye Brook ELDER LAW

Lauren C. Enea Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano 914-559-5851 245 Main Street, Suite 500 White Plains ENERGY LAW

Kristen M. Motel Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

888-719-4746 641 Broadway Newburgh Kristen M. Motel Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains FAMILY LAW: ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

Soumya Evans Miller Law Group 914-685-9805 145 Huguenot Street, Ste 402, New Rochelle HEALTH CARE LAW

Zaina Khoury Bleakley Platt & Schmidt 914-949-2700 One North Lexington Avenue, White Plains Benjamin Wisher Rivkin Radler 845-473-8100 2649 South Road, Suite 100, Poughkeepsie IMMIGRATION LAW

Michael Bergman Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains LaToya McBean Pompy McBean Law 914-898-9488 237 Mamaroneck Avenue, Lower Level, White Plains Kristopher Peters Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains INSURANCE LAW

Jacqueline Murphy Wood Smith Henning & Berman 914-353-3850 Five Waller Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Charles A. Naggar Ruttenberg IP Law 310-627-2270 445 Hamilton Avenue, 11th floor, White Plains

James S. Arrabito Mahon, Rider, McKay, Bauer & Furst

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LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - EMPLOYEE

Kimberly Catala Filippatos 914-402-9733 199 Main Street, Suite 800 White Plains LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - MANAGEMENT

Michael Bergman Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Amanda B. Brody Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Caterina Catalano Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Jill Chow Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Ryung Nam Kim Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Thomas L. Petriccione Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Rajula Sati Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Poonam Sethi Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains

Carly L. Sirota Kaufman Dolowich 914-470-0001 245 Main Street, Suite 330 White Plains Monika Zarski Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains LAND USE & ZONING LAW

Anne E. Kline DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkeh 914-681-0200 360 Hamilton Avenue White Plains

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Kristen M. Motel Cuddy & Feder 914-761-1300 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor, White Plains Brian T. Sinsabaugh Zarin & Steinmetz 914-682-7800 81 Main Street, Suite 415 White Plains Steven Wrabel McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt 914-949-6400 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-322, White Plains

LEGAL MALPRACTICE LAW

Meghan A. Dibbini Wood Smith Henning & Berman 914-353-3850 Five Waller Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains LITIGATION - ANTITRUST

Justin V. Arborn Heise Suarez Melville 305-800-4476 3 International Drive, Suite 205, Rye Brook LITIGATION - BANKING AND FINANCE

Jacquelyn A. DiCicco J Robbin Law 914-685-5015 200 Business Park Drive, Suite 103, Armonk LITIGATION CONSTRUCTION

Katherine Garcia Wood Smith Henning & Berman 914-353-3850 Five Waller Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains LITIGATION ENVIRONMENTAL

James S. Arrabito Mahon, Rider, McKay, Bauer & Furst 888-719-4746 641 Broadway, Newburgh LITIGATION - LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

Michael Bergman Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Caterina Catalano Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Jill Chow Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains

Meghan A. Dibbini Wood Smith Henning & Berman 914-353-3850 Five Waller Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains Jacqueline Murphy Wood Smith Henning & Berman 914-353-3850 Five Waller Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains Ryung Nam Kim Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Thomas L. Petriccione Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Rajula Sati Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains Poonam Sethi Jackson Lewis 914-872-8060 44 South Broadway, 14th Floor, White Plains LITIGATION - REAL ESTATE

Justin V. Arborn Heise Suarez Melville 305-800-4476 3 International Drive, Suite 205, Rye Brook Louis A. Levithan Knuckles & Manfro 914-345-3020 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown Michael Nesheiwat The Law Office Of Michael Nesheiwat 845-214-0015 28 IBM Road, Poughkeepsie LITIGATION - SECURITIES

Alexander Weiner Greenberg Traurig 914-286-2900 1 North Lexington Avenue, Suite 800, White Plains LITIGATION - TRUSTS AND ESTATES

Claudia J. Kissel The Feller Group 914-817-0798 223 Katonah Avenue, Unit F Katonah MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW - DEFENDANTS

Brendan Alt Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains

McCallion L. Campbell Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains Olivia Darius Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains Michael Diven Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Christiana Fraser Dorf Nelson & Zauderer 914-381-7600 International Corporate Center, Rye Michele Greco Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains Kristen Griffin Martin Clearwater & Bell 914-328-2969 245 Main Street, Suite 501 White Plains Thomas Grove Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains Nicole Holland Wilson Elser 914-323-7000 1133 Westchester Avenue West, White Plains Daniel Ishoo Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan 914-449-1000 200 Summit Lake Drive, 1st Floor, Valhalla James M. Marshall Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady 914-539-3344 150 Grand St. Suite 610 White Plains MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW - PLAINTIFFS

John J. Bailly Bailly and McMillan 914-684-9100 707 Westchester Avenue, Suite 405, White Plains James M. Marshall Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady 914-539-3344 150 Grand St. Suite 610 White Plains

1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-322, White Plains PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION - DEFENDANTS

Brendan Alt Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains McCallion L. Campbell Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains John P. Capitani Fleischner Potash 646-520-4211 1527 Franklin Ave., Suite 200, Mineola Olivia Darius Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains Michele Greco Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach 914-559-3100 81 Main Street, White Plains PUBLIC FINANCE LAW

Adriana M. Baranello Harris Beach Murtha 914-683-1200 445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1206, White Plains TRUSTS AND ESTATES

Lauren C. Enea Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano 914-559-5851 245 Main Street, Suite 500 White Plains Michael Enea Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano 914-559-5851 245 Main Street, Suite 500 White Plains Emily Kahn Walsh & Amicucci 914-251-1115 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-321, White Plains Matthew Mattesi Danziger & Markhoff 914-948-1556 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-208, White Plains Mary J. Tamburri Mahon, Rider, McKay, Bauer & Furst 888-719-4746 641 Broadway, Newburgh

MUNICIPAL LAW

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PROFILES OF LAW PARTNER CONTENT

FAMILY AND MATRIMONIAL LAW

Pictured Clockwise, from top, left: Asa M. Hyde, Esq.; Joanne Indriolo Zelko, Esq.; James R. Haffner, Esq.; and Patricia G. Kitson, Esq.

Kitson, Haffner & Hyde, LLP 140 Grand Street • White Plains, NY 914.285.9797 • www.kitsonlaw.com

KITSON, HAFFNER & HYDE, LLP Strong Advocates Delivering Excellence

The attorneys of Kitson, Haffner & Hyde, LLP are passionate advocates committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of representation. With extensive experience and a distinguished record of success, the Firm provides legal representation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals. Recognized for building strong cases and developing creative strategies, our attorneys present their clients’ stories with accuracy and compassion. Their work focuses on solutions that address clients’ needs while guiding them through difficult life transitions with confidence and care. Clients benefit from the personal attention of experienced professionals and the full resources of our skilled legal team. The Firm utilizes cutting-edge courtroom technology and collaborates with respected experts and specialists to develop persuasive cases and practical resolutions. Our attorneys are trained in mediation and collaborative law and are also skilled negotiators and litigators. Patricia G. Kitson is a seasoned matrimonial litigator, trained collaborative attorney, and member of the Judicial Screening Committee. She has repeatedly received annual Super Lawyer recognition since 2014, has been named a “Top 25” Westchester County Attorney, one of Westchester’s top Women in Business for 2025, and a 2026 Top Lawyer in the Hudson Valley Region. Joanne Indriolo Zelko was first recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2013 and has been selected by Super Lawyers each year since. James R. Haffner was named a Lawyer of Distinction in Family and Divorce Law for 2025. Asa M. Hyde has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2025 and 2026, earned a certificate in divorce mediation through the NYSCDM Divorce Mediation Training Program approved under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System, and has completed Certified Financial Litigator training and exam requirements through the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators.

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DENLEA & CARTON, LLP A winning culture isn’t just a mindset; it’s a chemistry forged over decades, in the crucible of courtrooms across the country. At Denlea & Carton, we epitomize creative intellect and aggressive advocacy. We have a passionate and unrelenting will to win. We’re experienced trial lawyers, not paper litigators. Our clients require fearless strategists, who fight to ensure a meaningful return on their investment. It’s the reason we enjoy contingency (and alternative) fee engagements, where we share the risk (and reward) of prosecuting a case with our clients. If you have a high stakes dispute you can’t afford to lose, we’d like to hear from you. NEW YORK METRO

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JAY FENSTER, ESQ DANZIGER & MARKHOFF LLP 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N208, White Plains, NY Phone: 914.948.1556 Fax: 914.948.1706 jfenster@dmlawyers.com www.danzigermarkhoff.com Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

HARRIS MARKHOFF, ESQ.

MICHAEL MARKHOFF, ESQ.

DANZIGER & MARKHOFF LLP

1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N208, White Plains, NY Phone: 914.948.1556 Fax: 914.948.1706 hmarkhoff@dmlawyers.com www.danzigermarkhoff.com

1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N208, White Plains, NY Phone: 914.948.1556 Fax: 914.948.1706 mmarkhoff@dmlawyers.com www.danzigermarkhoff.com

Trusts and Estates

Jay Fenster is a partner at Danziger & Markhoff LLP. He represents a wide range of clients interested in providing meaningful benefits to their employees that address the particular objectives of the business owner. Jay has been providing this kind of advice for over 30 years. Danziger & Markhoff’s combination of attorneys, actuaries and plan administrators empower Jay to combine knowledge of legal, actuarial and practical considerations to deliver the most sophisticated and effective pension, retirement plan and executive compensation arrangements. Jay enjoys working with business owners and executives of large and small businesses and helping them achieve their business and personal goals in the most tax and financially efficient manner.

Harris Markhoff is a founding member and senior partner at Danziger & Markhoff LLP. He has been repeatedly included in Best Lawyers in America in both the Trusts and Estates and Corporate categories. Harris has a broad business and tax practice which includes counseling individuals, professional corporations, closely held and family-owned businesses on a wide range of corporate, tax and estate planning issues. A leading tax lawyer, Harris counsels clients on strategies to minimize income and estate taxes. He is particularly experienced in pension and profit-sharing law and the tax issues affecting the owners of closely held businesses and the succession of those businesses. Harris is also involved in all aspects of estate planning and administration. He works with clients to implement the disposition of their assets so as to minimize estate taxes and maximize intergenerational planning.

MATTHEW MATTESI, ESQ.

CHRISTOPHER MIEHL, ESQ.

DANZIGER & MARKHOFF LLP

1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N208, White Plains, NY Phone: 914.948.1556 Fax: 914.948.1706 mmattesi@dmlawyers.com www.danzigermarkhoff.com

1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N208, White Plains, NY Phone: 914.948.1556 Fax: 914.948.1706 cmiehl@dmlawyers.com www.danzigermarkhoff.com

TRUSTS and ESTATES Matthew Mattesi joined Danziger & Markhoff LLP as an Associate in August 2024, focusing on Trust and Estate Administration. Matthew graduated JD, Summa Cum Laude from The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and BS, Magna Cum Laude from Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University.

Michael Markhoff is a partner at Danziger & Markhoff LLP. He has been repeatedly included in Best Lawyers in America and in New York SuperLawyers in the Trusts and Estates category and was named Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the year by Best Lawyers in America for White Plains in 2016, 2018, 2024 and 2026. Michael works with clients on minimizing (and often eliminating) estate and gift taxes through the coordination of pension benefits, business assets and other assets in the estate plan while preserving the client’s assets for future generations. He analyzes liquidity needs for the payment of estate tax, including the use of SLATs, GRATs, life insurance products, LLCs, family limited, qualified personal residence trusts and generation-skipping trusts. Michael also advises professionals with regards to asset protection planning.

GARY SASTOW, ESQ.

DANZIGER & MARKHOFF LLP 1133 Westchester Avenue, Suite N208, White Plains, NY Phone: 914.948.1556 Fax: 914.948.1706 gsastow@dmlawyers.com www.danzigermarkhoff.com Healthcare Law

Trusts and Estates Christopher Miehl focuses his practice on estate planning and estate administration. Chris develops and implements estate and tax planning strategies specifically tailored for each individual client. From preparing simple Wills that leave assets to a surviving spouse or children to drafting sophisticated trusts designed to minimize estate and generation-skipping taxes, Chris has the experience and knowledge to meet a wide range of estate planning objectives. He has also worked extensively with closely held businesses regarding the development of a succession plan as well as structuring asset protection strategies. Chris also assists fiduciaries with all aspects of estate and trust administration. Chris is currently serving as president of the Westchester County Estate Planning Council and is on the board of directors of Student Advocacy, Inc.

Gary Sastow is a partner at Danziger & Markhoff LLP. He has over thirty years of experience in the practice of law. While maintaining a broad scope of practice, Gary focuses on representing healthcare professionals in all aspects of their business, professional and personal lives. Gary’s clients see him as a trusted advisor, confidant, and advocate. Gary works on transactional matters, regulatory compliance issues and problem solving including representing clients under professional investigation before OPMC, OPD or the Justice Center. Gary is a prolific speaker and author of professional articles and has served as an adjunct professor teaching Health Law and Policy and professional healthcare ethics. Gary is past chair and member of the American Heart Association of Westchester Board.

DEBORAH A. SCALISE, ESQ. SCALISE & HAMILTON, PC

111 Brook St., Ste 202 Scarsdale, NY Tel: 914.725.2801 Fax: 914.931.2112 dscalise@scalisethics.com Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Deborah A. Scalise represents judges, lawyers, law firms and law students in ethics and professional responsibility matters before the Character and Fitness Committee, the Grievance Committee and the Judicial Conduct Commission. The firm also provides proactive advice via advisory letters; website and escrow account review. Ms. Scalise received a Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School; a Bachelor of Arts from John Jay College (CUNY) and a Master of Arts Degree in Forensic Psychology from the John Jay College (CUNY). Active in several bar state-wide and local bar associations, Ms. Scalise has held leadership positions and coordinates or lectures their CLE programs. She plans Community Outreach events for local students, including, Career Day, Law Day and Take Your Children to Work Day. She has also published articles for the NYSBA Journal’s Attorney Professionalism Column, the New York Law Journal, the Westchester Bar Journal, the WBASNY Newsletter and the WWBA Newsletter.

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he Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) State of the Economy Series presented by Beacon Bank convened business and community leaders on September 29 to discuss how policy shifts are shaping the national conversation— and what they mean for Westchester County. Moderated by BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon, the discussion ranged from clean-energy investment and borrowing costs to immigration, healthcare access, workforce shortages, and development. The panelists were Noam Bramson, BCW’s Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Economic Development; Michael Goldrick, President of Beacon Bank’s Hudson Valley region; Susan Henner of Henner Law Group; Timothy Hughes, Vice President of Operations at NewYork-Presbyterian; Dwayne Norris, co-founder and COO of Soulful Synergy; Hopeton Scott, President of Scott Income Tax and Advisory Services; Joe Simone, President of Simone Development Companies; and Oliver Stauffer, CEO of PTI. “One of the things that we want to do today is to really touch upon the common theme of decisions that are being made that affect us on the national level and on the state level that affect every business in this room,” said Gordon. Bramson said local governments and businesses can help advance clean-energy projects by revisiting restrictions on battery storage and making better use of existing land such as parking lots for solar. “That is our black gold in Westchester County,” said Bramson. Goldrick noted that higher rates are increasing financial burdens on commercial real estate borrowers and consumers, while homeowners with older, lower-rate mortgages may be reluctant to move. Henner described visa processing delays affecting employers seeking to bring workers from overseas, as well as families navigating the immigration system. She cited summer camps, schools, agriculture, 62

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restaurants, and hospitality among the sectors facing staffing challenges. Hughes discussed the health system’s efforts to expand care in Westchester and build career pathways with local schools, emphasizing the need for collaboration with educational institutions, government, and community partners. He cited the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Norris said federal policy changes have affected clean-energy and manufacturing projects—and, in turn, workforce training. At the same time, he pointed to a growing need for skilled tradespeople to build infrastructure, including data centers. For small businesses, Scott urged owners to track cash flow closely rather than focus only on reported profit. “Cash flow is fact,” he said. Simone discussed the need for workforce housing and the costs of bringing new projects to fruition. He said demand can help make development

viable, but that financing remains a challenge. In advance of the event, Stauffer said PTI, a global leader in package testing equipment, had a significant impact on his company, both directly and through the uncertainty they have created in the business environment. Gordon closed by underscoring the shared stakes for businesses across the county, pointing to Westchester’s diverse economy and the value of bringing stakeholders together to address shared challenges. Beacon Bank is the State of the Economy series sponsor. Special thanks to contributing sponsors Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, IMA, Marsh McLennan Agency, NewYork-Presbyterian, RM Friedland, Simone Development Companies, Thalle Industries, The Westchester County Office of Economic Development and media partner Westfair Business Journal.

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Charging more is one of the most anxiety-inducing decisions a small business owner faces—and one of the most critically necessary. If your costs have gone up but your rates haven’t moved in two years, you’re effectively working for less. The good news is that done right, a price increase doesn’t have to cost you customers. We asked two SCORE Westchester mentors—volunteers who offer free, confidential business guidance and collectively share decades of real-world business experience with small-business owners—for their most actionable advice. 914INC.COM 65

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First things first: Figure out precisely why you’re raising prices. Before you have any conversation with a customer, get clear on something more fundamental. Are you raising prices because you believe the market can support it, or because of something personal, such as a cash flow crunch, a slow month, or a vendor who just squeezed you. The distinction is important. Arnold Sternheim, a SCORE Westchester mentor who spent 35 years managing interest rate risk for major banks before retiring, puts it this way: “The market doesn’t care about you or me. You can charge what your market will bear—no more.” If your competitors are all facing the same cost pressures—inflation, supply chain disruption, rising rents—you may have more room to test an increase, but you still need to assess what your own customers will accept. If the pressure is personal and your market hasn’t shifted, your need for more revenue alone does not mean customers will accept a higher price. Lead with your value proposition, not your costs. Customers may understand that inflation and higher operating costs are real, but a price increase is easier to defend when you can clearly show the value they receive. Peter Diamond, a SCORE Westchester mentor who spent 25 years with Quad/ Graphics, including as a sales manager in its Northeast catalog division, advises that before you raise prices, build up the benefits your customer cares about. “If you can quantify your value, that’s amazing,” he says. The more specific you can be, such as pointing to increased sales, a shorter turnaround time, or fewer errors, the easier the conversation becomes. In other words, arm yourself with data. Sternheim echoes this point from a market strategy angle: Know your competitive edge before you start talking. Be able to clearly articulate what you bring to the table that’s unique to your company. Ask questions before you make your case One of the most common mistakes business owners make going into a price conversation

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is doing all the talking. Diamond’s career in sales taught him the opposite approach: ask first, pitch second. “In any sales interaction, who’s doing most of the talking? If you’re doing 70 or 80% of the talking, you’re not going to sell your product.” He says the goal should be a 50/50 exchange and that helps you understand what the customer values. Then, connect your price increase to that specifically, rather than leading with a one-size-fits-all justification. His favorite technique is to repeat the customer’s own words back to them. “It’s not unlike therapy,” he says. “A good therapist repeats what you’re saying and puts it in their words but makes you hear what you’re actually saying.” It builds trust, confirms you’re on the same page, and makes the customer a partner in the conversation rather than a passive recipient of bad news. Nurture the relationship before you need to have the conversation. The easiest price increase conversation is the one with a customer who already feels consistently valued. Diamond’s advice is to call your best customers to check in when things are going well. Ask how their business is doing. His favorite question for long-standing clients: “Tell me your biggest challenge in your business right now.” Maybe you can help; maybe you can’t. But the gesture plants a seed. A customer who remembers that you went above and beyond last quarter is a customer who’s far more likely to absorb a 10% increase without flinching. Summarize clearly and don’t negotiate against yourself. Two tactical points apply to every price conversation, from longtime clients to brand new ones. First: at the end of any pricing discussion, summarize what was agreed. To avoid disputes down the road, it’s really important to make sure you’re on the same page, according to Diamond. State clearly what you’re charging, what it includes, and what happens next. Second: state your new rate and then stop talking. Small business owners who preemptively soften a price increase by saying, “We’re raising rates, but we’re flexible” signal that the number isn’t firm. Figure out what the number is, then charge it.

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Website Worth Bookmarking

www.IRS.gov/ smallbiz The IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center is unglamorous but useful, offering quarterly estimated tax guidance, a library of small business tax topics in plain language, and more.

he IRS is nobody’s favorite institution, and its website has a reputation that precedes it. But buried inside IRS.gov is a section that’s an info trove for small business owners, and many of them have never clicked on it. The IRS Small Business and SelfEmployed Tax Center exists specifically for people running their own businesses, and it’s organized around the questions owners actually have rather than bureaucracy. This alone makes it worth knowing about. If you’re self-employed or running a small business and still fuzzy on quarterly estimated taxes, such as how much to pay and when, and what happens if you underpay, the site walks you through in plain language. The IRS provides due-date guidance, Form 1040-ES and related worksheets, payment options, and explanations of the potential underpayment penalties. Beyond the basics, the site maintains a full library of small business tax topics organized by subject: business expenses, home office deductions, vehicle use, depreciation, retirement plans for the self-employed, hiring contractors versus employees, and more. Each topic is written in accessible language with links to the relevant IRS publications if you need to go deeper. It’s a resource that’s worth an hour of your time at the start of every year, and a quick check before any major business decision that has tax implications. The information can be technical, but it is free, authoritative, and well worth consulting before a meeting with a CPA, enrolled agent, or tax attorney. Just remember, this is still the IRS; it tells you what the rules are, but not how to optimize around them. For that, you still need a tax pro. IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center | IRS.gov/smallbiz | Free

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Perplexity Every AI tool sounds confident. That’s part of the problem.

sk any standard AI chatbot a question about a competitor’s pricing, a new regulation affecting your industry, or what a vendor’s reputation looks like. You will get a fluent answer, but it very well could contain outdated information or even blatant errors. Users absolutely should check sources, dates, and context before relying on an answer. Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that emphasizes web search and source citations, meaning it can search and synthesize current web sources, then show readers material they can inspect. Many answers include citations that link to the supporting sources. For a business owner making real decisions about competitors, vendors, pricing, regulations, or market conditions, that transparency can make it easier to move from an AI-generated answer to the underlying evidence. It is not, however, a guarantee that every cited claim is complete, current, or correctly interpreted.

Perplexity is less like a conventional chatbot and more like a fast research assistant.

and a user’s willingness to open and evaluate the citations. Perplexity’s advanced search and research modes are intended for more involved questions. Deep Research can produce a more detailed, structured response in minutes, though the number and quality of sources—and the time required—will vary with the assignment. Perplexity says Deep Research can complete tasks in approximately two to four minutes that might take a human researcher much longer, while noting that free users receive limited access. ➜ FREE VERSUS PAID The free plan offers limited use for people who want to test the product. Perplexity’s current plan information lists three Pro Searches per day on the Free plan, with research-query access limited under current plan terms. Pro is listed at $20 per month and offers expanded access to advanced search, research, and selected AI models, subject to Perplexity’s usage limits and current availability.

➜ WHERE IT FITS FOR WESTCHESTER BUSINESS OWNERS The most practical uses for small businesses include preliminary vendor research, competitor monitoring, preparing for a client meeting or pitch, and understanding the publicly available background on industry, tax, or regulatory questions. For example, an owner could ask Perplexity to collect a competitor’s current website pricing, recent press coverage, and customer-review themes, then open the sources before treating any conclusion as actionable. ➜ ONE CAVEAT Perplexity can find and synthesize information well, but doesn’t tell you what to do with it. For decisions that carry real financial or legal weight, the information it surfaces should still be run by a CPA, attorney, or other trusted advisor before you act. It eliminates the time you’d otherwise spend getting to the point where you have enough information to have that conversation. Perplexity | perplexity.ai | Free plan available; Pro from $20/month

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➜ WHAT IT DOES Think of Perplexity less like a conventional chatbot and more like a fast research assistant that can provide citations to the sources it uses. You type a question in plain language, such as, “What are the current New York State requirements for hiring a parttime contractor?” and Perplexity can search across web sources, synthesize an answer, and provide citations for review. For a small-business owner, that can make an initial pass at research much faster than manually opening dozens of search results. That said, the quality of the answer still depends on the question, the available sources

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The Ins and Outs of Commercial Leases in Westchester

igning a commercial lease is one of the biggest financial commitments a small business owner will make, and it can be easy to underestimate the complexity of the process. In Westchester’s coveted village retail corridors, where storefronts in Larchmont, Rye, and Pleasantville command serious rents, any knowledge gap can be costly. Here’s what two local experts want you to know before you sign anything.

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A space that has been sitting vacant for six months may give a tenant more leverage to negotiate than a newly listed storefront with multiple interested parties.

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down the previous tenant and ask about their experience directly. Joseph Farca, a real estate attorney and partner at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey who lives in New Rochelle and advises commercial real estate clients throughout the New York metro area, adds an important layer. “The added cost of paying all or a percentage of ownership’s operating costs can approach or even exceed the headline rental rate,” he says. And unlike base rent, tenants may have limited ability to challenge or control these charges once they’re locked in. Unless the lease excludes them, a landlord may seek to pass through capitalimprovement costs as operating expenses or CAM charges. Even routine maintenance costs like snow removal, landscaping, and repaving can add up, with limited ability to control the amounts charged unless the lease includes protections such as exclusions, caps, or audit rights. EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE, ESPECIALLY IF THE SPACE HAS BEEN SITTING EMPTY. The good news is that commercial leases offer considerably more room to negotiate than most tenants realize. “Everything is negotiable,” says Amodeo, “especially if a property has been sitting empty on the market for a while.” Beyond rent and lease term, tenants can and should discuss annual rent increase caps, renewal options, free-rent periods, tenant improvement allowances, security deposit amounts, and signage rights. “It doesn’t hurt to ask and try to negotiate as much as possible.” Leverage is key. A space that has been sitting vacant for six months may give a tenant more leverage than a newly listed, highly sought-after storefront with multiple interested parties. It’s smart to know which situation you’re walking into before you start negotiating. Farca zeroes in on two lease clauses worth fighting for that tenants frequently overlook. First, pay close attention to notice periods for alleged defaults; extending these gives a tenant more time to respond or seek court intervention before a landlord can threaten lease termination. (He also recommends requiring copies of landlord notices to go to the tenant’s counsel and by 72

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email as a safeguard against missed default notices.) Second, seek to protect any negotiated lease benefits from being forfeited over a default that hasn’t been fully adjudicated. “If rent concessions and renewal rights are made conditional on not being in default of the lease, make it conditional on a default for which written notice has been given and as to which all cure periods have expired,” he says. (A cure period defines a timeframe during which a party in breach can correct the mistake to avoid the other party taking further action.) That language may help preserve a tenant’s ability to seek what is known as a Yellowstone injunction. In New York, a Yellowstone injunction may extend a tenant’s cure period while a court determines whether an alleged lease default occurred. THINK ABOUT YOUR EXIT BEFORE YOU SIGN. Commercial leases are often five- or 10-year commitments, according to Amodeo. That’s a long time, and a lot can change; your business could outgrow the space, shrink, pivot, or need to move. Amodeo’s most consistent advice to retail tenants is to think about your exit strategy before you need one, not after. “What happens if the business grows and needs more space? Be sure to find out if the landlord will allow subletting

or assigning the lease if you need to make a move.” He also recommends clarifying upfront whether there’s a penalty for breaking the lease, since some landlords will agree to early termination under the right conditions. Farca flags one additional presigning step that small business owners routinely skip: reviewing the insurance requirements with a broker before executing the lease, and then making sure the coverage is actually in place before day one. “Since an alleged lease default for failing to procure and maintain proper insurance cannot be cured retroactively, a commercial tenant should—prior to executing the lease—submit the insurance provision to its broker, obtain the requisite coverage, and annex the certificates of insurance as an exhibit to the lease.” It’s a detail that feels bureaucratic until you need it, at which point it’s too late. Rather than simply being a form to fill out, a commercial lease is a long-term financial commitment with moving parts, potentially variable costs, and legal nuance that can either protect your business or expose it. Get an attorney to review it before you sign. Before engaging a broker, clarify whom the broker represents and how the broker will be compensated. And never assume the number on the listing is the number you’ll actually pay.

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Table of Contents EDITORIAL

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The Arc Westchester ......................................................................................................................................6 ArtsWestchester...........................................................................................................................................8-9 The Children’s Village................................................................................................................................... 10 CHOICE of New York...................................................................................................................................... 11

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New Rochelle YMCA................................................................................................................................16-17 New York Blood Center...........................................................................................................................18-19 Lois Bronz Children's Center...................................................................................................................... 20 Ronald McDonald House Westchester.................................................................................................... 21 Save The Sound....................................................................................................................................... 22-23 The Sharing Shelf.......................................................................................................................................... 24 The STEM Alliance........................................................................................................................................ 25

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THE ARC WESTCHESTER

OUR MISSION

265 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532 | 914.949.9300 | www.arcwestchester.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1949 Number of full-time employees: 700 Annual revenue: $62 million

The Arc Westchester works to provide innovative supports for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families, to build independence, achieve personal goals, and strengthen community participation.

For more than 75 years, The Arc Westchester has been committed to empowerment, education, and advocacy, envisioning a society where every person, regardless of their abilities, is granted the opportunity to thrive and contribute. We provide a wide array of support services, vocational training, job placement, and housing options. We are the largest organization in Westchester County supporting children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Geographic service area: Westchester County

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Our donors support us online at arcwestchester.org/donate, through corporate or foundation grants, via legacy or planned giving, through gifts of securities, special events, and other methods. Visit arcwestchester.org/foundation to learn more.

Tibi Guzmán CEO

Barry Clark Executive Director, Foundation

The Arc Westchester is a chapter of The Arc NY and a member of the Arc US.

The right to hold a job? You have earned it. The right to be anyone’s neighbor? You have earned it. — Eunice Kennedy Shriver, 1987 SOCIAL MEDIA: @ArcWestchesterNY @arcwestchester The Arc Westchester @ArcWestchester @ArcofWestchester 6 | GIVING GUIDE 2026

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Whether you share a love for music, dance, reading, arts, sports, movies, tutoring, fundraising, or helping out at special events, your time and talents can make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Most volunteer assignments and opportunities will be tailored to your expertise and interests. Visit arcwestchester.org/get-involved/volunteer to learn more.

LEADERSHIP THE ARC WESTCHESTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Mark Glucksman, President Bradly Serlin, President Elect Steven N. Masket, Immediate Past President Michael Briganti, Treasurer Austin Harris, Secretary DIRECTORS John Barrett Stacy Bouchard-Hall Jacob Cane John Castanaro Mary Costello-Lazare

Daphne Daddino Keith Ferguson Carolyn Holodak Jennifer Huggins Jon Kole John McAndrew Robert Nuccio Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill Michael Spencer Yingli Wen THE ARC WESTCHESTER FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Margaret Vogt, President Manochere Alamgir, Treasurer/Secretary

DIRECTORS Jonathan Ferguson Rudolf Laager Elaine Masket, Esq. Steven Mines Laura Scherr Saggese David Walker MEMBERS Michael Briganti Jacob Cane Mark Glucksman Steven Masket Robert Nuccio Rosa Rodriguez Jeffrey Wood

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Many Missions. One Voice. Supporting the Sector that Supports Westchester

And nonprofits are not only essential service providers. They are a vital part of Westchester’s social and economic infrastructure, employing nearly 20% of the county’s nongovernmental workforce. They create jobs, support local families, strengthen communities and contribute significantly to our regional economy. It is an honor to represent Nonprofit Westchester’s member organizations and the extraordinary people who carry out this work every day. At Nonprofit Westchester, our mission is to strengthen these organizations as they transform lives, empower communities, and drive positive change. That work has never been more important—or more challenging. Families across the country and here in Westchester are facing extraordinary economic pressure. Despite Westchester’s overall prosperity, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam reports that 41% of households are living in poverty or are ALICE—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed—meaning they earn above the Federal Poverty Level but still cannot afford the basic cost of living in our community. At the same time, federal funding cuts and policy changes are placing even greater pressure on many individuals and families—and on the nonprofit organizations they increasingly rely upon. Reductions and changes affecting healthcare, food assistance and other essential supports will have consequences that reach throughout our communities, increasing demand for services while putting additional strain on nonprofit budgets and workforces. Nonprofits will continue to step up. But they cannot—and should not—be expected to shoulder this growing burden alone. These organizations are already filling critical gaps every day. Meeting the challenges ahead requires a shared commitment from government, philanthropy, business and the broader community to ensure that the organizations we depend upon have the resources and partnerships they need to respond. So, as we invite you to continue financially supporting the nonprofit organizations that keep Westchester strong, we also ask you to stand with the sector. Learn more. Speak up. Advocate alongside us.

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PRESIDENT

RON ABAD, Community Housing Innovations

VICE PRESIDENTS

NIKKI HAHN Women's Enterprise Development Center MAURICE SEGALL Pro Bono Partnership

Every day, Westchester’s nonprofit organizations are there for our communities. They provide food to families, healthcare and mental health services, support for people with disabilities, help individuals secure housing and employment, strengthen our schools and neighborhoods, enrich our communities through arts and culture, respond when people have nowhere else to turn and so much more.

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RON ABAD Community Housing Innovations JONATHAN ALVAREZ 914United ROBERT CORDERO PKF O’Connor Davies SETH DIAMOND Westchester Jewish Community Services SUSAN FOX Westchester Institute for Human Development JEANETTE GISBERT Neighbors Link NIKKI HAHN Women's Enterprise Development Center TIFFANY S.W. HAMILTON YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester NIKHIL JAGGA CMIT Solutions of White Plains CYNTHIA B. KNOX, ESQ. Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP) ANAHAITA KOTVAL Lifting Up Westchester KATHLEEN MACIAS-TORRES The Arc Westchester JIRANDY MARTINEZ Community Resource Center ERICA MARTINSON Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc. MICHELLE A. NICHOLAS The Nico Consulting THEO OSHIRO Make the Road States TYRÉ ROBINSON M&T Bank THOMAS SCAGLIONE Westchester Medical Center Health Network MAURICE SEGALL Pro Bono Partnership JUDY TROILO The Leonard Litz Foundation MASHA TURCHINSKY Hudson River Museum JANE VERON The Acceleration Project SAMUEL WALLIS Yonkers Partners in Education JUDITH WATSON Westchester Community Health Center HENRY WILSON Youth Community Outreach Program WestchesterMagazine.com | 7

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OUR MISSION

ARTSWESTCHESTER 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 | 914.428.4220 | www.artswestchester.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1965 Number of full-time employees: 20 Number of part-time employees: 10 Annual revenue: $5.5 million

ArtsWestchester champions a vibrant arts community, providing opportunities for everyone to experience, create, and connect through the arts.

ArtsWestchester’s programs reach 160+ organizations and thousands of creative workers while touching over one million residents and visitors in the greater Westchester region. • Arts & culture generates more than $182 million in economic impact for Westchester. • We build arts audiences in the region through our vast social and digital engagement. • We distribute approximately $1.7 million in grants annually to artists and arts organizations in Westchester and Rockland counties. • We keep the arts alive and vibrant.

Geographic service area: Westchester & Rockland Counties

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES MAKE A GIFT: Visit our website or give us a call. We gratefully accept cash, stock, planned gifts, in-kind gifts, matching gifts, IRA contributions, DAF gifts, naming opportunities & more at artsw.org. SPONSOR AN EVENT: Have some fun while supporting the arts! Join us for our 2027 Arts Award luncheon, Golf Outing, ArtsBash or Gala Benefit.

Kathleen Reckling CEO

Michael Madonia Board President

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Government Support: 60% Corporate & Foundation: 12% Events & Programs: 12% Grants & Individuals: 5% Building Income: 10% Investment Income: 1%

The arts enrich us all, making Westchester a place people want to live and work. —Kathleen Reckling, CEO SOCIAL MEDIA: @artswestchester @artswestchester @artswestchester

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Be part of our team! Whether it’s as a board member or advisor, pro-bono consultant, intern, panelist, hands-on Arts Ambassador, gallery attendant or usher, we need you! Contact: jmendez@artswestchester.org.

LEADERSHIP OFFICERS Froma B. Benerofe, Co-Chair John Peckham, Co-Chair Michael Madonia, President Bernard Thombs, Exec. Vice President Thomas R. Manisero, Treasurer Lucia Chiocchio, Secretary Kathleen Reckling, CEO DIRECTORS John J. Barnes Natasha Caputo Catherine Cioffi Terry Clements Michelle Coletti

Margaret Cunzio Taryn E. Duffy Barbara Elliot Mark Ettenger Dawn French Shelley K. Grantham *LaRuth H. Gray David E. Gross Jeremy Kohomban Peter Larkin Adam Levi Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe Richard Martinelli Joseph McCoy *Michael Minihan Barbara Z. Monohan

Wilfredo Morel Tyré Robinson Sondra Craine Salley Tejash V. Sanchala Judith S. Schwartz Barry Shenkman Hannah Shmerler Leah Sills *Marie Smith Brian Van Riper *Jacqueline A. Walker Robert Wiener Janet Langsam, CEO Emerita *Past Presidents

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1 Echo Hills Road, Dobbs Ferry, NY | 914.693.0600 | www.childrensvillage.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1851 Number of full-time employees: 1,053 Number of part-time employees: 135 Annual revenue: $169,357,477 Geographic service area: NYC, Westchester County, Rockland County

OUR MISSION Strong families. Beautiful homes. Thriving communities. For 175 years, The Children’s Village has worked to keep children connected to family and community. Today, we strengthen and reunite families, create lifelong connections for young people, and build beautiful, affordable homes in desirable communities.

The Children’s Village serves more than 21,000 children, teens, and families each year through short-term residential treatment and community- and school-based behavioral, medical, and mental health services. We focus on three populations: children separated from family and placed in the child welfare system, young people involved in the juvenile justice system, and survivors of human trafficking. Our goal is simple: family. Through holistic, evidence-based interventions, 90% of the young people we serve return to family. When returning home is not possible, more than 200 dedicated foster and adoptive families help us create new families and lifelong connections. Because every child deserves someone to belong to, and a place to call home.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES There are many ways to support CV beyond a one-time gift: participating in annual giving drives, planned giving, sponsoring events and programs, or giving through employee giving and matching gift campaigns. Jeremy C. Kohomban President and CEO

Jamie Marley Chair, Board of Directors

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Government Grants: Federal 19% / State 14% / Local 62% Foundations : 2% Individuals: 1% Endowment: 0.5% Other 1.5%

Charity is temporary. What people actually need is what’s permanent—family, education, a safe place to live. —Jeremy C. Kohomban, President and CEO, The Children’s Village SOCIAL MEDIA: @cv1851 @childrensvillg @childrensvillg @ childrensvillg @children-s-village-743070327 10 | GIVING GUIDE 2026

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES There are many ways to make a meaningful and lasting difference at The Children’s Village. Pack backpacks, prepare Thanksgiving care packages or holiday gifts, join us for a service day, or connect directly with young people through tutoring, mentoring, and skill-based workshops. Whether you come on your own, with colleagues, or as part of a community group, there is a place for you at The Children’s Village, where a young person or family will benefit from your time and talents.

LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBERS Jamie Marley, Chair Jeremy C. Kohomban, President and CEO Katrina Dudley, Vice Chair James E. Mann, Vice Chair Paul Jenkel, Chairman Emeritus Marcella Barganz Tracy Baron Gregg Bienstock Tyndale Brickey Andriana Diez Devan Ganeshananthan Paula Golding Edward Gooding Sylvia Gross James Hricay

Gabrielle Lesser Pamela Loscher Kevin J. Life Monica Luchi Ranjit Lulla Thomas K. Martin Will Morgan Kathryn O’Neal-Dunham Joyce Pereira Phillip Robbins Michael Roberts Michael Schaenen Darian Slater Robert Cameron Smith Barbara Stutz Francine Vernon Yvette-Michelle Wynn

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CHOICE OF NEW YORK 200 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601 | 914.576.0173 | www.choiceofny.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1996 Number of full-time employees: 140 Number of part-time employees: 2 Annual revenue: $11,000,000

OUR MISSION Restore dignity to people with serious mental and chronic physical health challenges by assisting them to receive the vital benefits to which they are entitled.

CHOICE of New York changes lives through its caring and empathetic staff, many of whom are peers and have shared the same experiences as our clients. Through case management services, including homeless outreach, peer advocacy, community referrals, benefits advocacy, housing placement, recidivism reduction, our food pantry, clothing closet, and vocational services, CHOICE assists over 3,500 people get back on track annually to living successful, independent lives. While the demand for our services continues to increase, they remain free. We do not turn anyone away.

Geographic service area: Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and Bronx Counties.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES CHOICE of New York is always grateful for both monetary and in-kind donations. Monetary donations can be made online at www.choiceofny.org or can be mailed to our office address listed above. In-kind donations of non-perishable food items and gently used clothing can be dropped off at our office. Please phone us to arrange a drop-off date.

Guy Fessenden Executive Director

Lynn Horner COO

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Medicaid: 86% State Funds: 2% County Grants: 10% Private Grants: 2%

As I began my journey to wellness, the greatest challenge was not being treated as an individual. At CHOICE, I immediately felt validated and capable. —Jarred R., CHOICE Client SOCIAL MEDIA: @CHOICEOFNR

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We are always looking for volunteers to join our team! We have opportunities to prepare care packages for the homeless and food baskets for families in need during the holidays. We are also in need of assistance in our food pantry and clothing closet year round.

LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mary Grace Ferone, Esq., Chair Sharon Moseson, Vice-Chair Ashley Brody, Secretary Lorna Johnson Bob Marrone Alexandra Schweitzer, Esq.

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NONPROFIT WESTCHESTER

OUR MISSION

570 Taxter Road, Suite 400, Elmsford, NY | 914.332.6679 | www.npwestchester.org

To strengthen Westchester’s nonprofit organizations as they transform lives, empower communities, and drive positive change.

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 2012 Number of full-time employees: 4 Number of part-time employees: 1 Annual revenue: $900,000 Geographic service area: Westchester County

Jan Fisher Executive Director

With more than 370 members, Nonprofit Westchester is the county’s only membership organization solely dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector. We help nonprofits build their capacity, strengthen their impact, and better serve the communities that rely on them. Through more than 50 annual programs and events, NPW provides nonprofit professionals with training, peer learning, networking, and leadership development opportunities. As the advocacy voice for Westchester’s nonprofit sector, we advance policies and practices that address contracting, workforce, funding, and regulatory challenges. By uniting nonprofit, business, and government leaders, NPW strengthens the organizations that serve Westchester and helps build a stronger, more connected community.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Strengthening Westchester’s nonprofit sector takes all of us. Join Nonprofit Westchester as a nonprofit or business member and become part of a growing network that builds stronger organizations and communities. Lend your voice to critical sector-wide issues, including nonprofit contracting reform, funding, and workforce challenges. Together, we can ensure that nonprofits have the resources, partnerships, and support they need.

Ronald Abad Board President

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Program Fees: 28% Government Funding: 27% Membership Dues: 24% Sponsors & Grants: 21%

“Nonprofit Westchester represents ALL residents of Westchester. It is at the forefront of strengthening our communities and elevating the social and economic health of every family and individual.”

—Jan Fisher

SOCIAL MEDIA: @NonprofitWestchester @NonprofitWestchester @nonprofitwestchester

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Make an impact by volunteering with the nonprofit organizations serving communities throughout Westchester. Explore Nonprofit Westchester’s member directory at www.npwestchester.org/nonprofit-member-directory to find an organization whose mission speaks to you and learn how you can get involved, or go to Volunteer NY at www.volunteernewyork.org to find volunteer opportunities.

LEADERSHIP NPW BOARD OF DIRECTORS President – Ron Abad, Community Housing Innovations VP – Nikki Hahn, Women’s Enterprise Development Center VP – Maurice Segall, Pro Bono Partnership Treasurer – Rob Cordero, PKF O’Connor Davies Secretary – Judith Watson, Westchester Community Health Center Jonathan Alvarez – 914United Seth Diamond –Westchester Jewish Community Services Susan Fox – Westchester Institute for Human Development

Jeanette Gisbert – Neighbors Link Tiffany S.W. Hamilton – YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester Nikhil Jagga – CMIT Solutions of White Plains Cynthia B. Knox, Esq. – Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP) Anahaita Kotval – Lifting Up Westchester Kathleen Macias-Torres – The Arc Westchester Jirandy Martinez –Community Resource Center Erica Martinson – Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc.

Michelle A. Nicholas – The Nico Consulting Theo Oshiro – Make the Road States Tyré Robinson – M&T Bank Thomas Scaglione – Westchester Medical Center Health Network Judy Troilo – The Leonard Litz Foundation Masha Turchinsky – Hudson River Museum Jane Veron – The Acceleration Project Samuel Wallis – Yonkers Partners in Education Henry Wilson – Youth Community Outreach Program

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Proud to Support Nonprofit Westchester Since 2021, Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) has proudly supported Nonprofit Westchester through more than $70,000 in investments that help advance their events and programs that benefit Westchester’s growing nonprofit sector. As the County’s leading membership organization for nonprofits, Nonprofit Westchester strengthens their members by providing resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and critical legislative advocacy that amplifies the voice of nonprofits and helps create a stronger environment for organizations to serve their communities effectively. HVCU’s partnership with Nonprofit Westchester reflects a shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities. Just as HVCU invests in the financial well-being of individuals, families, and businesses, Nonprofit Westchester works to empower the nonprofit organizations that address the region’s most pressing needs. By supporting Nonprofit Westchester, HVCU helps foster collaboration, strengthen community impact, and expand opportunities for organizations to grow their reach and effectiveness. We are grateful for Nonprofit Westchester’s leadership and unwavering commitment to championing the nonprofit sector, and we are proud to support an organization whose work aligns so closely with HVCU’s mission of helping people and communities thrive.

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, INC.

OUR MISSION

930 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 | 914.835.8906 | www.hdsw.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1968 Number of full-time employees: 83 Number of part-time employees: 11 Annual revenue: $16,241,517 Geographic service area: Westchester County

HDSW is a social service organization providing quality behavioral health, rehabilitative, health, residential and community stabilization services in Westchester County. HDSW is dedicated to empowering the individuals and families we serve to achieve self-sufficiency.

Human Development Services of Westchester, Inc. (HDSW) has been involved in the evolution of community-based direct-care services for vulnerable populations in New York State since 1968, providing personcentered services to over 3,000 people each year through a unique blend of inter-related programs. HDSW provides care management services to those recovering from behavioral health and other chronic medical illnesses; transitional and permanent housing options to individuals and families throughout Westchester County; home and community-based services, including peer services; recovery-oriented services at H.O.P.E. House, which focus on employment, education and social engagement; and crisis day respite services offered through The Living Room, located in Mamaroneck. HDSW is also the designated Neighborhood Preservation Company for the Village of Port Chester, with the goal of increasing and preserving affordable housing for Westchester residents. HDSW is a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency reaching out to low- and moderate-income households throughout Westchester.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Kathy Pandekakes Chief Executive Officer

Donald W. Davis President

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Contributions: 4% Grants: 66% Medicaid and Fees: 30%

There are numerous ways to assist Human Development Services of Westchester. By making a donation, you partner with us to create community and provide opportunities to support those we serve to achieve self-sufficiency. Your donations directly assist clients in need to obtain housing, find a job, go to school, and receive crisis services. Please consider donating at www.hdsw.org. Contact us to discuss donor-advised funds, stock transfers, wills or bequests.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Please contact Marie Considine, Chief Program Officer, at (914) 835-8906 x11012 for volunteer opportunities. Please sign up to receive newsletters at www.hdsw.org.

LEADERSHIP “Every day I put the key in the door to my apartment, I thank God for HDSW. Without this agency, I would be homeless on the street.” — an HDSW supportive housing tenant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Donald W. Davis, President C. Thomas Kissner, Vice President Joshua Koerner, Treasurer Elizabeth A. Rossi, Secretary Frances Arrow Sanford A. Bell Amanda Buritica Caroline H. Davis Joyce Eybers Joan Grangenois-Thomas Marcela Kissner

Michaele Rizzuto, LCSW Michael Sicular William Stallings William E. Van Vlack STAFF Kathy Pandekakes, CEO Rick Romash, Chief Finance Officer Marie Considine, Chief Program Officer Grace Scott, Chief Administrative Officer

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Human Development Services of Westchester has been involved in the evolution of community-based direct-care services for vulnerable populations in Westchester Count for 50 years. We provide strength-based, person-centered, culturally competent services to over 3000 people each year, through a unique blend of inter-related programs. Dedicated to empowering the individuals and families we serve to achieve self-sufficiency, we are a social service organization providing quality behavioral health, rehabilitative, health, residential, and community stabilization services in Westchester County.

● The Living Room Crisis Day Respite ● HOPE House Clubhouse Program ● Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing ● Eviction Prevention / Foreclosure Mitigation ● Neighborhood Preservation Company ● Home and Community Based Services

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NEW ROCHELLE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, INC.

OUR MISSION To help every individual live life to their fullest potential in mind, body, and spirit.

50 Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805 | 914.632.1818 | www.nrymca.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1899 Number of full-time employees: 13 Number of part-time employees: 176 Annual revenue: $3,600,000 Geographic service area: New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Pelham, Larchmont, and surrounding areas

Jennifer Ryan Safsel Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Teddone Chief Financial Officer

With rising costs of living, it’s harder to afford youth programs even as a two-parent income family. The New Rochelle Y financial assistance gave us peace of mind and allowed our daughter to continue to attend a place where she feels safe, supported, and excited to be there every day. — Andrene Henry SOCIAL MEDIA: @NewRochelleYMCA @nrymca

We welcome all and work to find funds to assist seniors, families, and individuals affordable wellness programs, afterschool, early childhood learning, summer camp, youth sports, and chronic health disease prevention programs, as well as teen and community-building events. We partner on feeding programs to assist our community with food insecurity.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES The New Rochelle YMCA is a 501 (c ) (3). We welcome foundations, corporations, and individual donors to give to our Y Scholarships Fund that supports summer day camp, membership discounts, and facility improvements. We have an annual appeal in December, Healthy Kids Day in April, banner sponsorships, facility naming rights, a planned giving program, and more. Donations can be made online at nrymca.org/give, or by reaching out to us at (914) 632-1818.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The New Rochelle YMCA has many volunteer opportunities, for example: internships, monthly mobile food help, Eagle Scout projects, various administrative and tutoring assistance, as well as event committees. We believe we are better when everyone belongs and participates. Let us know your superpower and we will find a way to use it! Volunteers can contact Dafne Ginn, Membership, Operations and Community Outreach Manager at dginn@nrymca.org

LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Raymond T. Hall, CVO/Board Chairman Ronald Abad, Vice Chair Yin Xing To, Treasurer Beverly A. Sheppard, Secretary

Kobe Evans Ruth Hassell-Thompson Peter J. Mustich John Nardozzi Jason Schiciano Charles Vento

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THE NEW ROCHELLE YMCA

THE Every Stage of Life PLACE Find your reason to give. Contributions to the New Rochelle YMCA allow us to expand

access to our services and ensure our quality programs remain affordable for all. Contributions, of any size, are truly vital. Here are a few ways your help can support our mission:

$50

Provides art supplies for our children’s programs.

$250

Will give a child in need one year of membership to the YMCA

$100

Can provide holiday day camp for a child in need.

$500

Gives a teen a lifeguarding training course and certification.

$150

Funds a senior fitness class to assist with mobility and movement.

a family of six an opportunity $1,000 Offers to exercise and stay active for one year.

BANNER SPONSORSHIPS Promote your business by announcing to the community that you support the health and well-being of our area’s children, families, and seniors by displaying a banner at the YMCA!

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES Our YMCA has numerous capital challenges which require contributions greater than $10,000. Many of these come with naming rights and recognition of your gift. Please contact our CEO, Jennifer Ryan Safsel, at 914-632-1818 x21 to discuss these special opportunities for you, your foundation, or your company. The New Rochelle YMCA

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NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER, INC.

OUR MISSION

601 Midland Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 | www.nybce.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1964 Number of full-time employees: 2,384 Annual revenue: $629 million Geographic service area: 16 states through 5 divisions, including the Greater New York Metro Area through NYBC.

New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has proudly served our community since 1964 as one of the largest independent, community-based blood centers.

NYBCe is dedicated to improving patient care and advancing global public health through four core areas: providing highquality blood, stem cell products and related services; conducting innovative research in hematology, blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapies; developing products, technologies and services with the potential for worldwide humanitarian impact; and training the next generation of leaders in these fields.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Advancing Health Today, Transforming Tomorrow At NYBCe, every philanthropic gift fuels our mission to save lives through cutting-edge research, advanced medical services, and a steadfast commitment to public health. Since 1964, we’ve been at the forefront of blood and stem cell services, supporting hospitals and patients nationwide.

Christopher D. Hillyer, MD President & CEO

Andrea H. Cefarelli Executive Vice President & COO

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: National Support : 60% Contributions: 24% Grants: 10% Legal: 6% Events: 0%

“At our organization, talented and passionate individuals join forces, merging ideas and actions to create lasting and lifesaving collaborations.— Christopher D. Hillyer, MD SOCIAL MEDIA: @newyorkbloodcenter @NYBloodCenter

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers play a crucial role in helping New York Blood Center (NYBC) save lives each and every day. NYBC volunteers provide care, attention, and assistance to the many dedicated blood donors who roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life. NYBC volunteers serve to educate and encourage the public to donate blood at schools, businesses, etc.

LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBERS Marc Z. Kramer, Esq., Chair Avery August, PhD Jung Choi, MBA Yves Denizé, Esq. David Driscoll, MBA Philip Falivene, MBA John Ferretti, MBA Ariel Fishman, PhD

Owen Garrick, MD, MBA Christopher D. Hillyer, MD, President & CEO Aaron R. Marcu, Esq. Theresa Ragozine, MBA John Rosenthal, MBA Mark A. Schmidtlein, MBA Robert A. Schwartz Paul M. Torgerson, Esq.

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Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has provided more than 60 years of lifesaving research, innovation, and impact. NYBCe is one of the largest nonprofit blood centers, operating in 16 states and serving 75 million people. NYBCe operates Blood Bank of Delmarva, Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City, Connecticut Blood Center, Memorial Blood Centers, Nebraska Community Blood Bank, New Jersey Blood Services, New York Blood Center, and Rhode Island Blood Center, delivering more than one million blood products to nearly 550 U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic, and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBCe is a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybce.org.

Our mission

What we do

We proudly serve as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health through our four-part mission.

With your financial support, you help us to:

Provide the highest quality blood and stem cell products and related medical and consultative services to hospitals and patients. Conduct the highest quality, novel, and innovative research in the fields of hematology, blood banking and transfusion medicine, and cellular therapies, thus advancing these fields and positively impacting public health. Develop products, technologies, and services in the fields of hematology, blood banking, transfusion medicine, and cellular therapies with the potential to have worldwide humanitarian impact. Train the next generation of leaders in each of these fields.

Save lives Every blood and platelet donation has the potential to save multiple lives and improve patient outcomes. Emergency response Your contributions enable us to respond swiftly to emergencies, disasters, and public health crises, ensuring a reliable supply of blood products. Medical research Donations support research initiatives that advance transfusion medicine, develop new treatments, and enhance healthcare practices. Community health Your support promotes community health and well-being by increasing awareness, access to blood donation services, and preventive care.

Why it matters A blood transfusion occurs in the U.S. every two seconds, and each patient has unique needs. For example, someone being treated for leukemia may need platelets, while burn victims often require plasma, and red blood cells can mean the difference between life and death for a premature baby. There is no substitute for blood. Blood components cannot be synthetically made and can only come from volunteer donors. It’s the blood on the shelves today that saves lives, which is why regular donors are needed to ensure an adequate supply when a disaster or crisis occurs.

Our impact Service area of more than

75 million people Operating in

16 states

Get involved Your financial gift can have a lifesaving impact Scan the QR code or visit give.nybc.org to learn more.

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THE LOIS BRONZ CHILDREN’S CENTER

OUR MISSION

30 Manhattan Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 | 914.761.6134 | www.loisbronzchildrenscenter.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing educational center to enable each child to grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.

In “reaffirming the Lois Bronz Children’s Center legacy,” we firmly believe that every child has innate talent, abilities, and passions; what we call their intrinsic, unique “genius.”Our goal is to tap into that “genius,” nurture their passion and maximize the opportunities for their long-term growth and success. We provide necessary educational and developmental services that enable parents to be employed and to financially support their families.

Year established: 1966 Number of full-time employees: 30 Number of part-time employees: 4 Annual revenue: $2.0 million Geographic service area: Westchester County

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Your generosity will enable us to accomplish our valued mission. Children and their families will benefit when preschoolers can experience early learning; or a child is able to attend an After School Enrichment program or participate in additional educational services when their parent(s) must work full time.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Joan Lewis Shepherd CEO & President

Francine Taplin Shorts Board Member

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Government Grants & Contracts: 42% Contributions/Events/Grants: 5% Earned Income/Other: 53%

To volunteer, please visit our website at www.loisbronzchildrenscenter.org and click on “More” then “Contact Us” with your areas of interest. When you volunteer, it demonstrates your care and makes a difference in the lives of others. Most importantly, it has a significant impact in the lives of the children in our care.

LEADERSHIP Kleckner Charles, Board Chair

Operations Leadership

Amy Thomas, Treasurer

Joan Lewis Shepherd, CEO & President Julie Kolawole, Education & Program Director

Francine Taplin Shorts, Vice Chair Alberthe Bernier Miriam Keller-Perkins

I have seen such amazing progress in all aspects of learning, and my child continues to exceed the goals and expectations put forth for her.

Jeffrey Olender Dr. Elizabeth Slaughter

— Preschool Parent

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WESTCHESTER 80 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 | 914.493.6455 | www.RonaldMcDonaldHouseWestchester.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 2011 Number of full-time employees: 6 Number of part-time employees: 10 Annual revenue: 1.5 Milllion Geographic service area: Hudson Valley & Greater New York Across the United States & Internationally

OUR MISSION Ronald McDonald House Westchester is committed to providing essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

Ronald McDonald House Westchester provides hope, help, and a home-away-fromhome to families of children requiring critical care. Located on the campus of Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, the 12-bedroom House is just steps away from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and provides overnight accommodations, respite, meals and a range of supportive programs to families while their child receives the medical care they need. To date, we have supported more than 4,000 families while their children were undergoing treatment. And because navigating a child’s medical journey is hard enough, families are never required to pay for their stay or the services we provide.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations to sustain our operations and continue providing families with all the comforts of home during their child’s medical crisis. Gifts of any amount are appreciated and can be given in various ways: Individual or monthly contributions; online or by mail; through stocks, Donor Advised Funds, and retirement assets; or Planned Giving and Room Naming opportunities.

Colleen Magliari Borrelli Chief Executive Officer

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Contributions: 70% Fundraising Events: 11% McDonald’s Facilitated Giving: 19%

“We left our country [Hondurus] with the help of the Gift of Life, in search of hope. While the hospital cared for my daughter, Ronald McDonald House took care of me. During the darkest nights and longest days, they gave us shelter, hot meals and the emotional support we needed to pull through. We cannot thank you enough.” — The García-Martínez Family

SOCIAL MEDIA: @RonaldMcDonaldHouseWestchester @RonaldMcDonaldHouseWestchester

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Various volunteer opportunities available, including preparing meals for families staying at the House, as well as families with children being treated at nearby Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Blythedale Children’s Hospital. Contact us or visit our website at www.RonaldMcDonaldHouseWestchester.org, to see all of our individual and group volunteer opportunities.

LEADERSHIP BOARD OFFICERS Richard Landau, Esq., Chairperson Chuck Caulkins, Vice President Kevin Hoffman, Treasurer Anthony Trimarchi, Secretary

BOARD MEMBERS Jak Cukaj Michael Enea P.J. Goldfeder Jeff Moskowitz Toni-Ann Sforza Jennifer A. Smith Josie Trefz Bryan O. Colley, Chairman Emeritus Ronald A. Oleet, President Emeritus Paul Trefz, Ex Officio

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OUR MISSION

SAVE THE SOUND 1385 Boston Post Road, 2nd floor, Larchmont, NY 10538 | 914.381.3140 | www.savethesound.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1972 Number of full-time employees: 55 Number of part-time employees: 8

Protect and improve the land, air, and water of the Long Island Sound region, using law and science, and bringing people together to achieve results.

We live in a paradise worth fighting for and protecting every day. The Long Island Sound region is home to millions of people and thousands of species of wildlife. And in the waters, wetlands, forests, and neighborhoods of this place, you’ll find Save the Sound. We fight pollution, save precious natural places, build healthier communities, and restore ecosystems. With a toolbox including legal action, advocacy, engineering, environmental monitoring, and hands-on volunteering, we ensure you can enjoy your backyard environment—today and for generations to come.

Annual revenue: $11.9 million Geographic service area: Westchester County, New York City, Long Island, Connecticut

Leah Lopez President

Peter Linderoth Director of Healthy Waters and Lands

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Individual and foundation gifts: 68% Government grants for restoration and water quality projects: 29% Other: 3%

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Become a member for $25, or for more impact give monthly. When you make a gift at savethesound.org/donate, you’ll protect clean water through science, advocacy, and legal action; help your neighborhood adapt to climate threats; and preserve your region’s threatened forests and riverfronts. For more ways to give, contact asullivan@savethesound.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Get trained as a water quality monitor, testing your local waters for sewage pollution. • Plant native species to restore habitats to health or a rain garden to filter stormwater. • Join a clean-up team to remove trash from your favorite beach. • Make your voice heard with our 22,000-strong email action network. • Learn more at www.savethesound.org

LEADERSHIP The force behind every policy win, every restored habitat, and every community choosing a healthier future is people power. —Leah Lopez SOCIAL MEDIA: @savethesoundct @cfe.savethesound

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Save the Sound’s board of directors oversees operations, finances, governance, and our mission and includes experts in law, environmental science, health, marketing, and education. BOARD CHAIR: Celia Felsher (Larchmont, NY) VICE-CHAIR: Tim Taussig (Larchmont, NY) BOARD MEMBERS Paul Ahern (Larchmont, NY) Chip Angle (Guilford, CT) Bruni Pizarro (New Haven, CT) Michael Bussa (Woodbury, NY) Camila Bustos (New Haven, CT) Todd Cort (Hamden, CT) Raphel Elkind (Westport, CT)

Evan Heller (Branford, CT) Dawn Henry (Westport, CT) Kiki Kennedy, MD (Branford, CT) Mary Ellen Kranzlin (New Canaan, CT) Leslie S. Lee (Stamford, CT) Claudia Mezey (Brooklyn, NY) Bruni Pizarro (New Haven, CT) Oliver Radwan (Westport, CT) Alison Relyea (Rye, NY) Johan C. Varekamp, PhD (East Haddam, CT)

Major program areas include the multidisciplinary Alexander Center for Ecological Action, and the Center for Water Protection’s Larchmont-based John & Daria Barry Foundation Water Quality Lab.

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THE SHARING SHELF 47 Purdy Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573 | 914.305.5950 | www.sharingshelf.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 2009 Number of full-time employees: 3 Number of part-time employees: 8 Annual revenue: $3,323,214 Geographic service area: Westchester County

To combat clothing insecurity by providing children with clothing and basic essentials, empowering them to learn grow and reach their full potential.

When rent and groceries consume a family’s budget, children may go without clothes that fit. The Sharing Shelf provides a week’s worth of seasonally appropriate clothing, new socks, underwear, and hygiene essentials through community partners at no cost. Teens choose their own clothing at Teen Boutique. We also supply diapers, period products, and backpacks filled with school supplies. In 2025, 8,540 children received clothing and 1,976 received backpacks. Every item is prepared with care so children can feel comfortable, confident, and ready to take part.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Deborah Blatt Executive Director

Alex Gatti Board Chair

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Contributions: 34% Grants: 2% Other: 1% In-Kind Support: 63%

Every child deserves clothes that fit and the confidence to show up, join in and feel they belong. Kindness always fits.

Financial gifts help purchase new socks, underwear, sneakers, and diapers, which are often in short supply. Monthly gifts help us respond year-round. You can also donate clean, seasonally appropriate clothing, host a clothing or diaper drive, or sponsor backpacks. Visit sharingshelf.org for current needs and donation appointments.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES At our Port Chester Clothing Bank, volunteers sort and size clothing, assess quality, stock shelves, and prepare wardrobe packs and hygiene kits. Families, schools, faith groups, and businesses can organize drives, assemble kits, or help pack backpacks. Come alone or with a team. Find an opportunity at sharingshelf.org.

LEADERSHIP SOCIAL MEDIA: @thesharingshelf @thesharingshelf @thesharingshelf

BOARD MEMBERS Alex Gatti, Chair Lisa Copeland, Vice-Chair Karen Beatty, Treasurer Heather Moore, Secretary Deborah Blatt Celia Brown Sabrina Cherubini Brad Dickerson

Kiki Dunston Gerry Goldberg Jen Morris Sarah Osnoss Jason Pollack Staci Ramachandran Vinay Rao Anibel Sauls

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THE STEM ALLIANCE 141 Halstead Avenue, 2nd Floor, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 | www.theSTEMalliance.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 2013 Number of full-time employees: 15 Number of part-time employees: 4 Annual revenue: $3.2M Geographic service area: Westchester, NYC, and Long Island

OUR MISSION To bridge systemic gaps in education to provide equal access to critical science, technology, engineering, and math learning resources for all.

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. The STEM Alliance closes that gap through STEM empowerment — connecting children and adults to STEM skills that lead to higher paying, high demand careers. Our STEM enrichment and digital access programs reach over 5,500 students and families each year through three vital workstreams: • STEM Education & Equity: Hands-on learning that turns curiosity into capability. • Summer Enrichment: Keeping young minds growing all summer long, regardless of income, zip code, or circumstance. • Digital Inclusion & Access: Computers, tech skills, and internet assistance to ensure that no person is left disconnected in today’s tech world. From distributing over 6,000 Chromebooks since 2020 to delivering over 17,000 hours of STEM education hours annually, we are building the innovative workforce of tomorrow—today.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Margaret Käufer Chief Visionary Officer & President

Brittany Moretti Chief Operating Officer

Margie Wolf Chief Programs Officer

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Contributions: 51% Program Service Revenue: 10% Government: 39%

“Working with The STEM Alliance has been nothing short of transformative for our students and community!” – School District, Partner SOCIAL MEDIA: @thestemalliance @thestemalliance @stemalliance

For 14 years, The STEM Alliance has worked to create access for everyone to STEM fields. Rather than operating from one building, we partner with hyperlocal communities to deliver programs built around their needs. Our work keeps evolving, most recently with the Marine Education Center, STEM Quest—our Mobile Learning Lab, and our new quantum science initiative. Gifts of any size make a difference, and we’re glad to help you direct yours toward a focus area like environmental science or a specific community. We welcome online and in-person donations, donor-advised funds, planned giving, and corporate and foundation support. Learn more at www.thestemalliance.org/donate

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Your time can change a young person’s trajectory. Whether you’re mentoring students through their first robotics build, bringing energy to our STEM-tastic festival, or keeping things running behind the scenes, there’s a place for you at The STEM Alliance. No lab coat required, just curiosity and a willingness to show up. Find your fit at www.thestemalliance.org/volunteer

LEADERSHIP Margaret Käufer Chief Visionary Officer & President Brittany Moretti Chief Operating Officer Margie Wolf Chief Programs Officer

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WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 | 914.606.6670 | www.wccf-ny.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1969 Number of full-time employees: 15 Number of part-time employees: 2 Annual revenue: $13 million Geographic service area: Westchester County

OUR MISSION The Westchester Community College Foundation, in partnership with SUNY Westchester Community College, provides scholarship, financial, and programmatic support to promote student success in college and beyond.

The ultimate goal of SUNY Westchester Community College is to prepare students for satisfying and productive careers, whether a student is at the College for a short-term certification, for a two-year degree that will allow entry into the workforce directly, or for a degree that will allow transfer to a four-year college and beyond. Westchester Community College Foundation transforms the futures of SUNY Westchester Community College students. Thanks to community support, the Foundation annually provides in the range of $2 million in programmatic support and more than $3.5 million in scholarships and emergency aid for students seeking academic degrees and workforce professional credentials. Annually, SUNY WCC’s presence in Westchester County results in $585.6 million in income added in the county and supports 5,837 total jobs in the county.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Cornelia Spring Chair

Susan Ellon Wollin President

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Contributions, Grants, and Special Events: 50% Investment Income: 45% Rental income: 1% Donated Services: 4%

Donors who make scholarships possible give students like me one less obstacle on the journey towards achieving our dreams. — A.O. ’20, SUNY WCC Honors College SOCIAL MEDIA: @sunywcc @sunywcc1 @wccvideos1

The Westchester Community College Foundation welcomes contributions to support annual or endowed scholarships toward degree-seeking or shortterm certification studies; emergency student support; and other high priority initiatives at SUNY WCC. We are happy to speak about your specific funding interests and about tax-savvy ways to give. Gifts of any size are appreciated and help to make a difference for our students.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES There is a wide range of volunteer opportunities, from working with an English language learner to help improve the student’s language skills, to tending our renowned Native Plant Center gardens, to sharing your expertise by speaking with our alumni and students, to helping to plan our varied fundraising events.

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WESTHAB, INC.

8 Bashford Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 | 914.345.2800 | www.Westhab.org

HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT

Year established: 1981 Number of full-time employees: 1,290 Number of part-time employees: 46 Annual revenue: $245,227,062 Geographic service area: Westchester, New York City and Rockland County

Westhab’s mission is “Building Communities. Changing Lives.” Together with hundreds of our supporters, Westhab delivers affordable housing and fosters vibrant, just communities.

Westhab serves over 20,000 New Yorkers each year with a clear vision: to end homelessness and build stronger communities. We develop high-quality, affordable housing and create pathways from homelessness to permanent housing. Westhab delivers employment services that place job seekers into living wage careers and youth programs that empower the next generation. Since 1981, Westhab has • placed 13,387 homeless households into permanent housing • created 1,970 homes • secured 16,763 job placements for clients • served 10,000+ students through youth programming

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Westhab is grateful for our donors, whose support helps residents achieve independence. Ways to Give: • Online: westhab.org/donate • By Mail: Check payable to Westhab, Inc., Attn: Development Dept., 8 Bashford St., Yonkers, NY 10701 • Wire transfer, gifts of securities, donor-advised funds, or IRA charitable distributions • Corporate giving and event sponsorships through the Celebration Dinner

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Richard Nightingale President & CEO

James Coughlin Chief Operating Officer

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Government Contracts: 85% Earned Income: 12% Contributions: 3%

For 45 years, Westhab’s values have been unwavering: Everyone deserves a place to call home. Everyone deserves the opportunity to fulfill their potential and thrive.” —Richard Nightingale, President & CEO

SOCIAL MEDIA: @Westhab @Westhab, Inc. @Westhab1981

Westhab volunteers have a chance to give back to the community in a variety of ways. Join us at the Dayspring Community Center to support our Food Pantry distribution. Volunteers can also help organize food, clothing, diaper, coat, or toy drives with the help of their school, places of worship, or employers. To learn more about wayts to get involved, visit westhab.org/get-involved.

LEADERSHIP Rich Nightingale, President and CEO Jim Coughlin, Chief Operating Officer Jinja Cuevas, VP, Human Resources Michael Curti, Esq., Chief Legal Officer Andrew Germansky, Chief Real Estate Officer Steve Myrthil, VP, IT Ambareen Naqvi, VP, Development Valerie C. Smith, VP, NYC Shelter Programs Stephanie Viola, Chief Financial Officer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jefferson C. Boyce, Co-Chair Jesse Krasnow, Co-Chair Betsy Hills Bush, Vice Chair Robert H. Petrocelli, Jr., Vice Chair

Seth L. Rosen, Vice Chair Jonalie Korengold, Secretary Paul Turovsky, Treasurer James Foy Al Gutierrez Ken Hanau Ajay Kumar Daniel Magidson Frederick K. Mehlman Tracy Mehlman Ebony Miranda Cesar F. Pereira Richard St. Paul, Esq. Daniel Sarmiento Mark Talgo WestchesterMagazine.com | 29

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Nonprofit Westchester Membership ORGANIZATION/COMPANY NAME

ORGANIZATION/COMPANY NAME

5 Steps to Five

Church of the Ascension

914 United

Circle of Care for families of children with Cancer

914Cares

Civic Helpers

A.C.T., Inc. - Adults Caring for Teens

Clay Art Center

Abbott House

CLC Foundation

Access Psychology Foundation

CLUSTER Community Services

ACDS

Collaab Inc.

Adelphi University, the Center for Nonprofit Leadership

College Money Matters

AFP Greater Hudson Valley Chapter

Community Center of Northern Westchester

African American Men of Westchester

Community Housing Innovations

Aisling Irish Community and Cultural Center

Community Living Corporation

Alcance Latino

Community Resource Center

Alliance for Safe Kids, Inc.

Compass Pro Bono

Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter

Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)

Andrus

County Harvest

Ardsley Public Library

CP Unlimited

Arthritis Foundation

Croton Free Library

Artistree Community Theater

Dare To Be Different Westchester

ArtsWestchester

Dobbs Ferry Public Library

Association of Development Officers

DOROT Westchester

Backyard Sports

Eastchester Public Library

Bedford Free Library

Eihab Human Services

Bedford Hills Free Library

Eli’s Helping Hands

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester County, Inc

Energy Justice Law and Policy Center

Black Diamonds Academic Success, Inc.

EngageAsia

Blood Cancer United

Environmental Leaders of Color

Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon

Family Service Society

Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle

Family Ties of Westchester, Inc.

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

Family YMCA at Tarrytown

Break the Hold

Feeding Westchester

Briarcliff Manor Public Library

Field Hall Foundation

Bridges Rockland County

Fordham University Westchester Campus

Bronxville Public Library

Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

Bronx-Westchester Area Health Education Center (BW AHEC)

Friends of Karen

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

Friends of Recovery Westchester (FOR-W)

Campus Bound Scholars

Furniture Sharehouse

Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT

G.O.O.D. for Girls, Inc.

Cancer Support Team

Girl Scouts Heart Of The Hudson

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services

Girls Inc of Westchester County

Carver Center

Grad Bag

Catholic Charities Community Services

Grant Professionals of Lower Hudson

Center for Aging in Place

Greater Centennial AME Zion Church

Center for Community Alternatives, Inc.

Greater Mental Health of New York

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester

Greenburgh Nature Center

Chappaqua Library

Greenburgh Public Library

Charter School of Educational Excellence

Groundwork Hudson Valley

CHHOP

Habitat for Humanity NYC & Westchester

Child Care Council of Westchester

Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden

Children’s Village

Harrison Public Library

CHOICE of New York

Hastings on Hudson Public Library

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Hearts and Homes for Refugees

Menopause Mandate US

Heartsong, Inc.

Mercy University

Hendrick Hudson Free Library

Metropolitan New York Library Council

Her Honor Mentoring

MorDance

Historic Hudson Valley

Mount Kisco Child Care Center Inc.

Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center

Mount Kisco Public Library

Homeless Remedies, Inc.

Mount Pleasant Public Library

HOPE Community Services

Mount Vernon Day Care

Hope’s Door

Mount Vernon Public Library

Hour Children, Inc.

Mount Vernon United Tenants

Housing Action Council

Music Conservatory of Westchester

Howard Properties, Ltd.

My Sisters’ Place Inc.

Hudson River Museum

NAFI New York

Hudson Valley Care Coalition

NAMI Westchester, Inc.

Hudson Valley Justice Center

National Scholastic Chess Foundation

Human Development Services of Westchester

Neighbors Link

IAHD

NESC

iHealth, Inc.

New Era Creative Space

Impact 100 Westchester

New Rochelle Public Library

Interfaith Council For Action

New Rochelle YMCA

International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation

New York Blood Center

Iona University

New York School for the Deaf

Irvington Public Library

NewYork-Presbyterian

It Takes A Village 10591

North Castle Public Library (Armonk)

Jacob Burns Film Center

Northern Westchester Hospital - Northwell Health

Jawonio

One Paso

John C. Hart Memorial Library

Open Door Care Network

Journeys To Change

Ossining Children’s Center

Katonah Museum of Art

Ossining Micro Fund

Katonah Village Library

Ossining Public Library

Kindle Community Inc

Pace University

La Plaza de Paulo, Inc

Pace Women’s Justice Center

Larchmont Public Library

Pelham Childrens Center

Latino U College Access, Inc.

Pelham Together

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

People USA

Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund

Phelps Hospital

Lewisboro Library (South Salem)

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Inc.

Lexington Center For Recovery, Inc

Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library

Lifting Up Wetchester

Pound Ridge Public Library

Live Like Livy Inc.

PrideWorks, Inc

Living Artist Society

Pro Bono Partnership, Inc.

LMC Media

Purchase College

Lois Bronz Children’s Center

Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corp

MAC Angels Foundation

Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center

Make the Road New York

REACH Prep

Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley

Richmond Community Services

Making Headway Foundation

Ronald McDonald House Westchester

Mamaroneck Public Library

Ruth Keeler Memorial Library (North Salem)

Manhattanville University

Rye Free Reading Room

Meals on Main Street

Rye YMCA

Meals On Wheels of White Plains

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Scarsdale Public Library

Thomas H. Slater Center

Search for Change, Inc.

Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers

Second Chance Foods

Town of Pelham Public Library

Sing Sing Prison Museum

TRA

Sister to Sister International, Inc.

Travel Unity

Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Rye

Tuckahoe Public Library

Somers Library

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley (UUCHV)

SPARC, Inc.

United Community Center of Westchester

SPEAK (a Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans and Kin), Inc

United Hebrew Senior Living

Special Citizens Futures Unlimited

United Way of Westchester and Putnam

Spectrum Designs

Urban League of Westchester

SPRYE, Inc.

VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

St. John’s Riverside Hospital

Visiting Nurse Service

STEER for Student Athletes

Volunteer New York!

Stepping Stones Foundation

Washingtonville Housing Alliance

Student Advocacy

WE ART ONE

Student Assistance Services Corporation

Weissman Children’s Foundation

Subomi’s Children Corporation

Westchester Ballet Company

Sun River Health, Inc.

Westchester Children’s Association

Support Center

Westchester Community College

Sustainable Westchester

Westchester Community Health Center

Teatown Lake Reservation

Westchester County Association

The Acceleration Project

Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc.

The Arc Westchester

Westchester Independent Living Center

The Autism Project - F.L.O.S.

Westchester Jewish Council

THE BLUE RESOURCE TABLE INC

Westchester Library System

The Bridge Fund of New York Inc.

Westchester Multicultural Chamber

The Capa Space

Westchester Parks Foundation

The Center for Continuing Education

Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc.

The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe

Westchester School for Special Children

The Country Childrens Center

Westchester Sickle Cell Outreach, Inc.

The Field Library

Westchester Youth Alliance

The Guidance Center of Westchester

Westhab, Inc.

the harris project

White Plains Hospital

The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County

White Plains Public Library

The Leonard Litz Foundation

WIHD

The LOFT LGBTQ+ Center

WJCS

The Manor Club

WMCHealth

The Mulford Corporation

Women’s Enterprise Development Center Inc.

The New York Community Trust - Westchester Office

World of Smiles

The New York Milk Bank

Yes She Can, Inc.

The Nicholas Center

YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester

The Pantry

Yonkers Community Action Program (YCAP)

The Pocantico Center of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Yonkers Partners in Education

The Police Athletic League of Yonkers Foundation

Yonkers Public Library

The Sharing Shelf

Yonkers YMCA

The STEM Alliance

Young Coaches Program

The Taft Foundation

Youth Community Outreach Program (YCOP)

The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation

Youth Shelter Program of Westchester, Inc

The Warner Library

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester

Thespis Theater

YWCA Yonkers

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