The Foundation in Support of Educational Excellence (FSEE) celebrated three pillars of Westchester’s community at its May 7 gala. The evening at Kanopi in White Plains paid tribute to the Tasca Automotive Group in Yonkers, philanthropist Elinor Urstadt and Anthony Goncalves, the chef at Kanopi in White Plains. The sold-out event raised vital funds for the Charter School of Educational Excellence (CSEE), ensuring the continued growth of one of Yonkers' most sought-after learning institutions.

The Westchester Parks Foundation and its Trails Without Limits program were recognized in the May issue of Westchester Magazine as a Healthcare Hero for the outstanding efforts of its volunteer team in creating more accessible outdoor spaces across Westchester County. Through trail improvements, community cleanups, and accessibility initiatives, volunteers are helping ensure residents of all abilities can safely enjoy the county’s parks and natural resources.

New induction stoves are being installed for 1,000 residents, marking the first step in a $35 million transition from gas to electric at the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers.

News 12 featured the Charter School of Educational Excellence’s April 10 Restaurant Night in their broadcast. The Yonkers school’s culinary students converted their high school cafeteria into a restaurant for paying customers who were served salad, chicken francese and dessert.

More than 700 students and faculty from Iona Prep filled Wellington T. Mara Field for a moving Stations of the Cross observance ahead of Easter Recess. Led by Rev. Justin Cinnante, O’Carm, the 14-step pilgrimage brought the school community together in reflection and prayer, with students and faculty sharing readings at each station.

Cross County Center is looking ahead with a 58,000-square-foot expansion plan that would modernize the Yonkers landmark and enhance the visitor experience with new shops, dining, and green spaces for gathering.

T&B earned J House Greenwich a featured spot in Hudson Valley Magazine’s Spring Trip Travelers Guide, a curated roundup of must-visit regional destinations for the season. The inclusion places the J House alongside standout Hudson Valley experiences as a top choice for a spring getaway.