New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce to Honor Alisa H. Kesten at Women of Excellence Dinner

Celebrated New Rochelle Community Activist, Alisa Kesten of Volunteer New York! to receive honor at Women of Excellence dinner.

Fosina Family To Be Recognized By Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle

Fosina Family Will Receive 2014 Service To Youth Award

MHA Westchester Announces 2014 Honorees

Three outstanding individuals will receive awards at MHA's annual benefit.

Rhythm & Reading

Grant from Arts Westchester supports special needs children.

This Westchester Native is Helping Reshape the World

Whitney Johnson, who founded a charity at age 21, is in Geneva, Switzerland this week at an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

Tweet Your Support of #HumanitarianHeroes on World Humanitarian Day

Today is World Humanitarian Day, a day to honor those who put their lives in danger to help people in need across the globe.

Benefit Shop to Hold First Antiques & Collectibles Auction for Charity

The "tag sale with an address" in Bedford Hills has an auction site in Mount Kisco and online so you can grab great finds for great causes.

NY Scouts Invite Boys to Build an Adventure

Westchester, Rockland and Putnam County Boy Scouts are actively seeking new members for their Scouting programs.

ALS 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Co-Creator Pat Quinn of Westchester Appears on 'GMA'

Yonkers resident Pat Quinn, who has been diagnosed with ALS, helped create the challenge with friends Pete and Julie Frates.

Westchester Teen Organizes Baseball Equipment Donations for Charity

Purchase resident Stephen Brand, 16, has been involved Homerun Hopefuls since he was in the sixth grade.

22 Nurse Apprentices to Graduate at White Plains Hospital Ceremony

The Richard P. Biondi Nursing Apprentice Program is a partnership between the hospital and nursing schools in the region.

Westchester Jewish Community Services Receives Grant from CJ Foundation for SIDS

The CJ Foundation for SIDS is the largest, leading SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) organization in the U.S.

16 Groups Receive Total of $59,500 from Giving Circle of Lower Westchester

The Giving Circle has increased its donations from $35,000 last year to this year’s record-breaking $59,500.

Man's Best Friend is a Therapist

The Hudson Valley Visiting Pet Program will celebrate 20 years with a fundraiser at the ballpark.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

After Witnessing Suicide Bombing, Resident Helps Globally, Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Three Honored in New Rochelle for Achieving Rank of Eagle Scout

Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is an impressive accomplishment and is recognized throughout the nation and the world.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

News From the Navy: Edgar Lopez

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Countdown To Sochi: Share Your Olympic Spirit On Patch

Bob-Tailed Cleo Is Looking for a New Home

Here is one of many dogs and cats available for adoption from the New Rochelle Humane Society.

Best Blogs on Patch: Hometown Heroes

User Spotlight: Lost And Found; Keeping Kids Busy This Weekend; Restaurant Week Returns

User Spotlight: Miranda Lambert Makes Donation; Living With Allergies; and Preventing Ice Dams

User Spotlight: Restaurant Week; Chocolate Pumpkin Bread; Classic Rock Dance Show

New Rochelle Student Strives to Be Scientist

Here's a deserving student who wants to become a scientist and doesn't let obstacles get in his way.

User Spotlight: Slow Cooker Recipes; Keeping Kids Busy Indoors; Top 10 Wings

Terrier Mix Blaze Wants a New Active Family

Here is one of the many dogs and cats available for adoption from the New Rochelle Humane Society.

Best Of Patch Blogs: Marketing And Parenting Tips

Take a look at some of the best blogs on Patch from across the country this week.

User Spotlight: Art Contest For Kids; Support Easter Seals; Tips To Prevent Flu

User Spotlight: Utility Scams Warning; Ballroom Dancing Showcase; Become A Girl Scout

Puppy Left in Cold, Tied to Pole, Needs New Home

This is one of many dogs and cats available for adoption from the New Rochelle Humane Society.

User Spotlight: Boys Squash Results; Kid-Friendly Weekend Fun; Seder Tonight

Get the scoop on the Tu b'Shevat seder and dinner tonight in Greenwich; fun weekend activities for the kids; and more.

User Spotlight: Job Openings At Stone Barns; Healthy Snack Ideas; Keep Kids Moving This Winter

Patch User Spotlight: Help The Animal Shelter Today; Prevent Frozen Pipes; Grief Support Group