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February 11, 2021 | Vol. 10, Number 6 | www.ryecityreview.com
Biaggi launches campaign for US Congress
Jake Kessner battles for a rebound during Rye’s game against Byram Hills on Feb. 3, 2022. The Bobcats topped the Garnets 54-49 in one of the Garnets’ final regular season tests. For story, see page 16.
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WCF provides grant to support Nonprofit Westchester’s initiatives Nonprofit Westchester, NPW, is pleased to announce that The Westchester Community Foundation has provided generous funding of $40,000 to support Westchester’s nonprofit organizations. As one of the largest funders for counties in downstate New York, The Westchester Community Foundation supports programs and projects to improve the lives of all Westchester residents, with an emphasis on promoting healthy lives, promising futures and thriving communities. “We are so grateful to The Westchester Community Foundation for their commitment to Westchester’s nonprofit sector,” said Jan Fisher, executive director, Nonprofit West-
chester. “Funding will help NPW to more fully achieve its goals of strengthening the work of the nonprofit sector in our county, while supporting racial, gender and equity objectives. Beyond critical funding, the foundation team serves as thought partners and collaborators who are keenly and uniquely aware of local needs and the solutions required to address issues impacting Westchester residents.” The funding will help Nonprofit Westchester gain knowledge and build capacity through the following initiatives: 1. The first-ever Westchester Countywide Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey: This survey will allow the sector to understand
their position relative to other industry-specific organizations in Westchester and surrounding communities. Data will provide the facts to advance equitable salaries and benefits for Westchester’s nonprofit employees, many of whom are women and people of color. 2. NPW Affinity Groups: These groups provide nonprofit professionals with meaningful connections to people from other nonprofits who perform similar jobs. Groups include Peer-to-Peer for Nonprofit Professionals of Color; Small Nonprofits to help participants address the unique challenges and opportunities facing small nonprofit organizations;
People and Process to help participants address challenges inherent in the “back office” functions of running a non-profit organization such as Human Resources, Finance, IT and Operations. 3. Communication Functions: Funding helps connect Westchester’s nonprofits to the most recent information to support their work. “Philanthropy relies on strong, stable nonprofits to meet community needs,” said Laura Rossi, executive director of Westchester Community Foundation. “An investment in NPW is an investment in the continued growth of the entire nonprofit sector.” (Submitted)
having first been elected in 2018 when she upset incumbent Sen. Jeff Klein—the head of an independent group of Democrats who caucused with Republicans to give them control of the Senate at the time.
“Our country doesn’t just need more Democrats in Washington, we need bolder ones. I am running for Congress in NY-3 to bring progressive and honest leadership to the frontlines of our country’s most important fights.” – State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi
Since taking office, Biaggi has been working to create a more equitable New York, delivering wins for working families and paving the way for progressive Democrats to run for office and win. And she’s ready to bring her fighting spirit to Washington on behalf of the people of NY-3. The newly drawn NY-3 district encompasses parts of Biaggi’s current state Senate district in the Bronx and southern Westchester, and spans along the Long Island Sound from northern Westchester to Suffolk County. She is a fourth-generation resident of the district. (Submitted)
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On Monday, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, a Progressive Democrat, announced her candidacy for U.S. Congress in New York’s third congressional district, NY-3. Biaggi says she’s running to ensure hard working families along the Sound shore have their voices, needs, and vision heard in Washington. “Our country doesn’t just need more Democrats in Washington, we need bolder ones,” said Biaggi, of Pelham. “I am running for Congress in NY-3 to bring progressive and honest leadership to the frontlines of our country’s most important fights. Hard working families of Westchester, Long Island, the Bronx, and Queens deserve an experienced, strong, and fearless leader in Washington. And that’s exactly what they can expect from me. As the Representative of the Sound, I will work to combat climate change and protect our shorelines, expand voting rights, enact universal pre-K to support working parents, provide opportunity and relief for the middle class, protect abortion rights, ensure public safety and a fair criminal legal system, and deliver affordable healthcare for all. Together, we delivered progressive change on these issues in Albany, and it is time to bring our energy and resolve to Washington.” Biaggi is a two-term senator
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