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AT&T Foundation Contributes

To College Prep Program

Wendy Nadel, YPIE executive director; and Ed Bergstraesser, AT&T director of external
affairs.

More than 60 students were greeted RECENTLY by Ed Bergstraesser, AT&Ts Director of External Affairs, as he presented a
$35,000 check to Yonkers Partners in Education. The generous grant reflects a two-year
commitment by the AT&T Foundation to support YPIEs work to increase the number of
Yonkers students who complete a post-secondary program.
Bergstraesser described AT&Ts steadfast
support of YPIE as a result of the companys
commitment to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives.
AT&T has a long history of investing in
projects that create learning opportunities, promote academic and economic achievement, and
this is exactly what is happening at the YPIE
Summer College Prep Academy, he said.
YPIE is blessed by wonderful supporters
like the AT&T foundation and we are so grateful for their continued generosity, ADDED
YPIE Executive Director Wendy Nadel.
Following the check presentation, students
were addressed by Westchester County Legislator Virginia Perez, who has also been a strong
supporter and advocate of YPIEs work with

thousands of Yonkers students.

Students present are participants in YPIEs
six-week Summer College Prep Academy, a
program for high school seniors that focuses on
all aspects of the college application process including SAT/ACT prep classes, college essaywriting, and developing college lists. Students
will end the summer program with a completed
common application and college essay, as well
as a thoughtful college list.
The program takes place at the new YPIE
College Zone, a free-standing center focused
on providing academic support, enrichment
services and sparking students interests in the
world.
Yonkers Partners in Educations mission
is to increase the number of Yonkers Public
School students who complete a post-secondary program that prepares them for a successful career. It partners with the Yonkers Public
School District, business and philanthropic
communities and higher education institutions
and relies on detailed data to drive decisions
and programs. For more information, visit
www.ypie.org or follow YPIE on Facebook
and Twitter.

Irish Heritage to be
Feted at Ridge Road Park
County Executive Robert Astorino invites
everyone to experience a day-long salute to the
traditions of Ireland at the annual Irish Heritage
Day on Sunday, July 31 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at
Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale. This years heritage day will be dedicated to commemorating
the centennial anniversary remembrance of the
1916 Easter Uprising.
The event is part of a series of cultural
heritage festivals held in the parks on weekends
during the summer.
If everyones got a little Irish in them,
then the perfect place to celebrate is at this annual Irish Heritage Day where you will be immersed in the music, dance and art of the Irish
culture, said Astorino.
Mass begins at 1 p.m. on the stage. Entertainment includes the Tara Gold Band, Susan

Aisling Irish Community

Center Marks 20 Years
This year marks the 20th anniversary of
the Aisling Irish Community Center and the
13th year of the annual dinner-dance fundraiser,
which is expected to draw 300 guests from the
tristate area Friday, Sept. 30 from 7 to 11 p.m.,
to the Lake Isle Country Club, 660 White Plains
Road, Eastchester.
This year, three outstanding honorees who
have made significant contributions to the Irish
American community through their vision, dedication and philanthropy, and who lead by example in making a difference, will be recognized:
Office of the Consulate General in New York,
Hilary Beirne and Kerri Ann OConnor.
The Consulate promotes and protects Irish
interests through its work with the Irish community in the region, promoting Irish economic interest, supporting the strong partnership between
the U.S. and Ireland, and providing a range of
key consular services
Beirne is a teacher at Eastchester High
School and has been featured a number of times
in Whos Who Among American Teachers.
She is well known and respected within the IrishAmerican community of the tristate area for his
work on behalf of the New York City St. Patricks Day Parade for the past 29 years.
OConnor works and volunteers in her
home parish of Saint Barnabas. She earned her
bachelors degree from St. Johns University and
her masters degree from Mercy College, after
which she served as a New York City school
teacher. She is involved in Gaelic Football,
where she has sat on the board of Gaelic4Girls
and St. Brigids LGF&CC.

Aisling Center is one of the largest Irish immigrant resource centers in the tristate area and
the main provider of services for the elderly Irish
and Irish-American communities of Yonkers and
Woodlawn. Its educational, cultural and welfare
programs/services benefit more than 900 people
each week with particular emphasis on the more
vulnerable population, such as the homeless,
with a weekly feeding program in the city.
Its senior program includes weekly activities and a free lunch every Tuesday.
Other programs include free professional
counseling services and crisis intervention for
adults, children/teenagers and the elderly; legal
and immigration referrals; assistance with employment and accommodation; classes in Irish
language, music and dance; karate for kids; acting classes; yoga classes for children, teenagers,
adults and seniors; Boot Camp; a Moms and
Tots group; art classes; and a weekly AA meeting.
For more information about the Aisling
Center, visit www.aislingcenter.org.
Several sponsorship levels with commensurate benefits are available for the dinner-dance,
and include an ad in the commemorative journal
that is distributed to all attendees. Further, sponsors who commit early will be acknowledged in
pre-event media. To ensure that your firms name
is listed as a sponsor on the formal invitation, a
commitment is required by Aug. 5. Journal ads
are due Friday, Sept. 9.
For more information, contact Sharon Regan Masciovecchio at sharon@aislingcenter.org
or 914-237-5121.

Independent Living Program

At Yonkers Library
Learn about strategies for living with disabilities and learn about minority outreach by
attending an upcoming informational session
at the Yonkers Riverfront Library. A film on
disabilities will be shown, and representatives
from the Westchester Independent Living Center will describe the centers efforts to help attendees gain access to resources and participate
in the community.
This program will be offered Tuesday,

Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the board room

on the fourth floor. The program is free, but registration is required by calling 914-375-7966, as
seating is limited.
The Riverfront Library, located at One
Larkin Center, is accessible to people with disabilities. Parking is available at sidewalk meters
and for a fee in the nearby Buena Vista and Warburton parking garages. For more information,
contact Mary Robison at 914-375-7966.

Jackson Needs a Home

Gillespie and Gerard Irish Band, a bagpipe band

performance and the Deirdre OMara School of
Irish Dancers. There will also be many vendors on site where festival-goers can shop for
arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. Children may also enjoy games and other activities
planned for them.
Admission is $5 per adult, with children
younger than 14 admitted free. Parking is free,
and seating is informal, so bring blankets or
chairs for seating on the lawn. The festival will
be held rain or shine. No coolers will be allowed.
The event is sponsored by Westchester
County Parks and the American-Irish Association of Westchester County. For more information, call 914-439-5773 or 914-969-7247, or go
to www.aiawestchester.com.
Consider adopting Jackson today.

DONATE YOUR CAR

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The Yonkers Animal Shelter has many

pets available for adoption.
Jackson is a sweet mixed-breed dog that
weighs about 30 pounds. Hes 2 years old and
wound up at the shelter because his family lost
its home and had no place for Jackson and the
family cats to go. Volunteers dont know his
exact breed, but think he might be a Chihuahua
mixed with a corgi.
Jackson will make a lucky family a won-

derful companion. Hes sweet and gentle and

loves everyone hes met. Hes affectionate and
while he enjoys playing, he will be a dog who
is just happy to be with his person whatever
they are doing. He could live with dogs, or of
course cats, and is very versatile and would be
a good fit in most any situation.
Visit Jackson between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
daily. For more information, call 914-377-6730
or 201-981-3215.

* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs
or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

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