Joan Named a 2018 “Mover & Shaker” by the YWCA

Our company principal, Joan Grangenois-Thomas, was honored to be recognized by the YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester as one of five 2018 Movers and Shakers. The organization raised over $40,000 at its fifth annual Movers and Shakers event held on October 17. Joan has worked with the YW's GEMS program (Girls Empowered through Meaningful …

How do we build a positive school climate?

The recent increase in school shootings, including Parkland, has put school safety on everybody’s mind.  School violence, unfortunately, has also been an issue that hits close to home in Westchester County.  Earlier this year, a 16- year old girl was stabbed and killed by a peer at a Dunkin’ Donuts in New Rochelle. A mere seven days later, another …

DACA politics playing havoc with young lives

Kudos to Elizabeth Mastropolo, Esq. of Neighbors Link Community Law Practice for writing a terrific commentary on the current administration's DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) policies. Her writing appeared on lohud.com, the online edition of the Journal News, on March 10. Read Elizabeth's essay in lohud.