U.S. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney Discusses Congressional Initiatives and Westchester Concerns

Representative Sean Patrick Maloney recently spoke to a gathering of 120 people at a Westchester community government briefing co-sponsored by UJA-Federation of New York and the Westchester Jewish Council. The breakfast event, which took place at the Jewish Community Center of Harrison, drew the largest number of elected officials since it began 15 years ago.

First elected in November 2012, Representative Maloney represents New York’s 18th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, which encompasses parts of Northern Westchester. He currently serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. His priorities in Congress include strengthening the health and financial security of America's retirees, creating jobs and economic opportunity for New York families, investing in and improving our infrastructure, and keeping communities safe.

U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey, U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino also shared remarks.

Open to the general public, the briefing’s attendees included UJA-Federation and

Westchester Jewish Council leadership, volunteer and executive leadership from area agencies, and local government officials.

“This annual breakfast, among many other events during the year, provides an opportunity for the leadership of the Westchester Jewish community to come together to hear from our elected officials and key decision makers in our local, regional, and national government — and for them to hear the concerns our Jewish community,” said Debra Abrahams Weiner of White Plains, who serves as chair of UJA-Federation’s Westchester Government Relations Committee. Joseph Rafalowicz of New Rochelle serves as her vice-chair. Arnold Linhardt of Bronxville serves as Westchester Jewish Council Government Relations Chair, and Dan Schorr of White Plains serves as vice-chair.

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About UJA-Federation of New York


For nearly 100 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach extends from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.

About Westchester Jewish Council

The Westchester Jewish Council connects Westchester’s Jewish communities and strengthens relationships among 160 Jewish organizations and other ethnic and faith-based groups, elected officials, Israel and the community at large. For more information, visit www.wjcouncil.org or call 914.328.7001.

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY YOAV COHEN

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Photo 1:

(From left) UJA-Federation’s Government Relations Managing Director Jeffrey Leb, UJA-Federation’s Westchester Government Relations Vice-Chair Joseph Rafalowicz of New Rochelle, New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald, U.S. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, UJA-Federation’s Westchester Government Relations Chair Debra Abrahams Weiner of White Plains, U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, UJA-Federation’s Westchester Government Relations Chair Karen Spar Kasner of Scarsdale, Westchester Jewish Council’s Government Relations Vice-Chair Dan Schorr of White Plains, and Westchester Jewish Council Executive Director Elliot Forchheimer.

Photo 2:

(From left) Westchester Jewish Council Government Relations Chair Arnold Linhardt of Bronxville, UJA-Federation’s Westchester Government Relations Vice-Chair Joseph Rafalowicz of New Rochelle, UJA-Federation Government Relations Chair Karen Spar Kasner of Scarsdale, UJA-Federation’s Westchester Government Relations Chair Debra Abrahams Weiner of White Plains, U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey of Harrison, and Westchester Jewish Council Government Relations Vice-Chair Dan Schorr of White Plains.

Photo 3:

Representative Sean Patrick Maloney