Greater Nexus

In partnership with the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation in Queens NY, Verizon is proud to convene local civic, community and business leaders for a conversation focused on strengthening community resilience and disaster preparedness. As communities face increasingly complex disruptions, helping communities and small businesses prepare, adapt, and recover is essential to building stronger, more resilient communities.
This event will bring together disaster resilience experts and community leaders, including representatives from the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, New York City, United Way of NYC, and Verizon to explore how communities, businesses, nonprofits, and the public sector can work together to better equip neighborhoods before, during, and after a disaster. Attendees will learn more about the resources, partnerships, and tools that can help protect residents, communities, and small businesses.
Beyond preparedness, the discussion will examine the role that cross-sector collaboration can play in building neighborhood preparedness, emergency communication and long-term community resilience. Drawing on Verizon’s Community Disaster Resilience initiative and the expertise of local and national partners, the conversation will highlight practical approaches to empowering communities and creating a more connected, prepared, and resilient NYC.
Invited guests will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle of emergency preparedness items at the event. All raffle participants are responsible for complying with applicable ethics and gift rules. Government officials and government employees may not participate in the raffle.
After the program, United Way of NYC will distribute emergency kits for attendees.

Local Event: Empowering Communities: Building Disaster and Emergency Preparedness in NYC

Queens County

Jamaica

New York

Empowering Communities: Building Disaster and...

In partnership with the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation in Queens NY, Verizon is proud to convene local civic,...

Empowering Communities: Building Disaster and Emergency Preparedness in NYC

Katherine Cruz

New York City Metropolitan Area

David Luces

Queens

Jamie Gatlin

Kew Gardens-Briarwood

New York City

Forest Hills

Bayside-Douglaston

Flushing-Murray Hill

Jackson Heights-Elmhurst

Nassau County

Melanie Gulbas

New Hyde Park

Malverne-Lynbrook

Kings County

Brownsville-East New York

Bushwick

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Church of the Heavenly Rest

Don't miss this unique&nbsp; and wonderful operatic work first performed 100 years ago and recently rediscovered. In honor of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis, patron saint of animals, nature and peace, Canterbury Choral Society will perform the Oratorio this Sunday October 25th with professional soloists, chorus and full orchestra. One performance only! Popular Tenor Blake Friedman sings the part of St. Francis.
&nbsp;In 1916 The American Press described the work as "sublime, with passages of extraordinary beauty". Canterbury conductor Jonathan De Vries confirmed&nbsp;"This is a beautiful work in the Italian operatic tradition, very lyrical, with moving arias and choral interludes." First performed in October 1916 by the Metropolitan Opera at Carnegie Hall, the Oratorio was lost until 2006. Tickets are $35, booked in advance through Eventbrite.com or $40 cash at the door. For more information about this unique work and the story of how it was rediscovered go to www.canterburychoral.org.

Local Event: Rare revival of Adriano Ariani's Oratorio di San Francesco in New York this Sunday!

New York County

Upper East Side

Rare revival of Adriano Ariani's Oratorio di...

Don't miss this unique  and wonderful operatic work first performed 100 years ago  and recently rediscovered. In honor of the...

Rare revival of Adriano Ariani's Oratorio di San Francesco in New York this Sunday!

Health Information on the Web (Zoom)
The internet offers easy access to health information, but not all online sources are accurate or trustworthy. Join us for a free educational Zoom webinar to learn how to evaluate health information online, avoid misinformation and scams, and make informed decisions about your health. This program will also explore how to use AI tools responsibly for health-related questions and offer practical tips for organizing your personal medical recordsParticipants will learn about:
<ul><li>How to identify reliable and trustworthy sources of health information online</li><li>Warning signs of health misinformation, scams, and misleading claims</li><li>Important considerations when using AI tools for health questions</li><li>Strategies for organizing and managing personal medical records</li><li>Ways to make more informed decisions about your health and healthcare</li></ul>

Speakers:Erin Sheedy, MLIS

Linda Roberts, LCSWDate: October 27, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.This program is offered virtually on zoom.

Register today: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Education &amp; Outreach at HSS</a>

This program is designed to give general information and does not provide individual medical advice.

Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for a free webinar!

Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for a...

Health Information on the Web (Zoom)
The internet offers easy access to health information, but not all online sources are...

Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for a free webinar!

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