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October 20, 2025. BGCNW CEO, Alyzza Ozer was invited by Westchester County Executive, Ken Jenkins, and Director of Westchester County Youth Bureau, Ernest McFadden to speak about the importance of of afterschool programming, and the Club’s participation in the annual Afterschool Alliance Lights On Afterschool Initiative.
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Prestigious ‘Women of Distinction Award’ Presented to Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
Yonkers Times
July 7, 2025
Shantae Artis, Marketing and Communications Lead at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, was recently honored with the prestigious 93rd Assembly District Women of Distinction Award. Assemblymember Chris Burdick presented the award. She was recognized alongside 36 outstanding women for her dedicated service to the Mount Kisco community.
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J.P. Morgan's Hiral Shah honored at Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
Westfair Communications
June 12, 2025
Investment advisers are by necessity guarded individuals, but recently Hiral Shah, CFP, a Private Client adviser and managing director of investments at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in West Harrison, opened up about his youthful experience with the Boys & Girls Club.
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June 6, 2025. BGCNW honors two local couples who have made a tremendous impact at the ‘Dream Big’ gala at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase.
Keeping it Positive: Boys & Girls Club Wellness Center
The Recorder – by Melissa Whitworth
April 25, 2025
One of the most robust, comprehensive youth mental health programs in our community has been running at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester since September 2024, after five years of planning. It is one of the first of its kind for the Boys & Girls Clubs in New York state, with 12 evidence-based mental health interventions up and running.
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Youth of the Year Awarded
Westfair Business Journal
April 11, 2025
At the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s (BGCNW) recent annual Youth of the Year Awards celebration Beberlyn Confesor, a senior at Fox Lane High School is this year’s Youth of the Year.
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Quarter Million Dollar Grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Westfair Business Journal
April 9, 2025
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) recently announced it has received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Foundation, which will be used to provide mental health and wellness services in afterschool programming for up to 200 children ages 5 -12, and up to 200 youth ages 13-18 from low-income families.
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Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester - 85 Years of Impact
Inside Press
March/April 2025
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is celebrating 85 years of service, focusing on civic advocacy and leadership. Through programs for youth ages 6 months to 18, the Club fosters academic growth, fitness, wellness, workforce development, and leadership skills.
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March 26, 2025. Beberlyn Confesor Martinez named Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Youth of the Year.
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January 2, 2025. Youth advocates fight for funds in Albany.
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November 26, 2024. BGCNW hosts annual Thanksgiving Feast with over 350 attendees.
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August 8, 2024. BGCNW kids showcase their talents in the annual Summer Adventure Camp variety show.
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October 7, 2024. Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Chris Burdick present the Club with emergency funds, secured to offset loss of funding due to changes in eligibility criteria for NYS grants for youth programs.
Muffin Dowdle and Dan Hollis Honored at Hats Off to 85 Years Annual Gala
Yonkers Times
June 12, 2024
It was Hats Off to 85 Years as more than 400 friends and supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) were on hand June 7 for the 29th Annual Humanitarian Award Gala. The theme of the event — Hats Off to 85 Years –celebrated the Club’s 85th anniversary this year. The gala, which was held at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, raised approximately $800,000.
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HS Students Honored As Outstanding Teens By Northern Westchester Nonprofit
Daily Voice – by Ben Crnic
Published March 30, 2024
The students were announced as winners during the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s Annual Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on Tuesday, March 26 at Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua, the organization announced on Friday, March 29.
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Grace Gerosa named Youth of the Year at Boys & Girls Club of Northern
New 12 Westchester
March 27, 2024
The prestigious honor is given to an extraordinary teen in recognition of their leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle.
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March 21, 2024. Twelve teens compete for the title of BGCNW Youth of the Year in a semi-finals event. Winner to be announced on March 26, 2024.
Marlins Team a Lifelong Anchor for Westchester Swimmers
WAMC NorthEast Public Radio – by Lucas Willard
Published February 29, 2024
New York state leaders in government want to make water safety a priority.
Governor Kathy Hochul, as part of her budget plan, has proposed millions of dollars to expand access to safe swimming, boost free learn-to-swim programs, and expand municipal pools.
Swim clubs not only teach a lifelong skill, but also serve as a place where young people learn valuable life lessons and develop comradery among their peers.
It’s February break. But while schools are empty, the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester is packed.
At the Mount Kisco facility’s pool room, about two dozen are swimming laps.
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February 19, 2024. BGCNW partners with expert hat-maker, Jackie Cicogna, as part of their ‘Hats Off to 85 Years’ Anniversary celebrations. Kids at the Club to learn the intricacies of millinery work.
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January 31, 2024 – Albany. Club teens and staff traveled to the state Capitol for the annual New York State Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs to advocate for secure funding for afterschool programs.
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January 5, 2024 – BGCNW. WPIX-11 news reporter, Ben Aaron, visited the Club to do a live spot on his morning segment of Ben Around Town. The feature highlighted our Learn-To-Swim program. Ben took a dip with our preschoolers, getting a private swimming lesson from Assistant Aquatics Director, Bob Rishel.