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District 10 Update: February 2, 2024

I was incredibly honored to attend several recent events in our district celebrating the remarkable human rights contributions of district notables. At ECAP's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, we recognized dedicated volunteers from the Asbury Crestwood Methodist Church and native Tuckahoe athlete Maxwell Pearce, whose artwork was unveiled at the Westchester County Center. The NAACP Jubilee celebration honored Reverend Tamara Kabamba, who also works tirelessly for our students in the Eastchester School District. And on Monday, Westchester County will celebrate Black History Month by recognizing another community champion, Linda Tarrant-Reid, whose dedication to New Rochelle, including spearheading the amazing Juneteenth celebration, is an inspiration to us all.

This past week was also marked by a disturbing hate incident at the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center. This act of intolerance has no place in our community, and it deeply saddened me. Yet, amidst the negativity, I witnessed something truly inspiring: the immediate and overwhelming response from our community, elected officials, and clergy of all denominations. Hundreds of residents came together that very same day to condemn hate and support the vandalized businesses. This outpouring of unity and compassion renewed my faith in the power of our community to stand together against hatred.

I hope we can all keep the positive momentum going. While celebrating the achievements of our residents, let's also actively work to create a more inclusive and equitable community where everyone feels safe and respected. Together, we can build a future free from hate.

Please check out my weekly update below, which includes information on the following:  

  • MLK/ECAP Breakfast 2024
  • Maxwell Pearce Artwork at the County Center
  • Board of Legislators Black History Month Celebration 
  • WABSE 12th Annual Black History Month Celebration
  • Board of Legislators to Host Public Listening Session

Thank you for taking the time to read it!  

Sincerely,

Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District

 

MLK/ECAP Breakfast 2024 

A good time was had by all at the annual breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and volunteers Max Pearce and Asbury Crestwood Methodist Church, hosted by Eastchester Community Action program in Tuckahoe. Click here to view event pictures, including keynote speaker Belinda Miles of Westchester Community College, Eastchester Community Action Partnership (ECAP) Director Denise Chin, Deacon Darryl Taylor, and Explorer Justin Smith. 

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County Executive George Latimer Unveils Maxwell Pearce Artwork at the County Center

A creation by Maxwell Pearce was put on permanent display at the Westchester County Center's Westchester Sports Hall of Fame in White Plains. We presented Max with a proclamation for his service to the Tuckahoe community. It was an honor to meet his entire extended family!

image of Judah Holstein presenting proc to Max Pearce

Black History Month Celebration 

Please join us virtually Monday, February 5, 2024 for our annual Black History Month Celebration streaming live from the BOL Chamber at 7 p.m. 

We are so proud to be celebrating two exemplary honorees – Linda Tarrant-Reid and The Westchester County Press. Learn More

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WABSE 12th Annual Black History Month Celebration

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the Westchester Alliance of Black School Educators (WABSE) will be commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education. Join us from 3-7pm in the NRHS Rotunda/Whitney M. Young Auditorium, 265 Clove Road, New Rochelle. Afternoon Free admission/Evening Admission $5.00. For more information, contact wabse@wabseny.com.

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Board of Legislators to Host Public Listening Session

Please join the Board of Legislators for a Public Listening Session to take place in connection with a request by Westchester Joint Water Works on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.in the Chambers of the WCBOL on the 8th Floor of the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains. Learn More

Westchester Joint Water Works public listening session

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Queridos Amigos y Vecinos,

Me sentí increíblemente honrado de asistir a varios eventos recientes en nuestro distrito que celebraban las notables contribuciones a los derechos humanos de las personas notables del distrito. En el desayuno anual de Martin Luther King, Jr. de ECAP, reconocimos a los dedicados voluntarios de la Iglesia Metodista Asbury Crestwood y al atleta nativo de Tuckahoe, Maxwell Pearce, cuya obra de arte se presentó en el County Center de Westchester. La celebración del Jubileo de la NAACP honró a la Reverenda Tamara Kabamba, quien también trabaja incansablemente para nuestros estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar de Eastchester. Y el lunes, el Condado de Westchester celebrará el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana reconociendo a otra defensora de la comunidad, Linda Tarrant-Reid, cuya dedicación a New Rochelle, incluido el liderazgo de la increíble celebración de Juneteenth, es una inspiración para todos nosotros.

La semana pasada también estuvo marcada por un inquietante incidente de odio en el centro comercial Golden Horseshoe. Este acto de intolerancia no tiene cabida en nuestra comunidad y me entristeció profundamente. Sin embargo, en medio de la negatividad, fui testigo de algo verdaderamente inspirador: la respuesta inmediata y abrumadora de nuestra comunidad, funcionarios electos y clérigos de todas las denominaciones. Cientos de vecinos se reunieron ese mismo día para condenar el odio y apoyar los negocios vandalizados. Este torrente de unidad y compasión renovó mi fe en el poder de nuestra comunidad para permanecer unida contra el odio.

Espero que todos podamos mantener el impulso positivo. Mientras celebramos los logros de nuestros residentes, también trabajemos activamente para crear una comunidad más inclusiva y equitativa donde todos se sientan seguros y respetados. Juntos podemos construir un futuro libre de odio.

Consulte mi actualización semanal a continuación, que incluye información sobre lo siguiente:

  • Desayuno MLK/ECAP 2024
  • Obra de Arte de Maxwell Pearce en el County Center
  • Celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana de la Junta de Legisladores
  • Celebración anual del 12.º Mes de la Historia Afroamericana de WABSE
  • La Junta de Legisladores Organizará una Sesión de Escucha Pública

¡Gracias por tomarte tu tiempo para leerlo!

Atentamente,

Judah Holstein signature
Judah Holstein
Legislador, Distrito 10

Desayuno MLK/ECAP 2024

Todos pasaron un buen rato en el desayuno anual en honor al Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. y a los voluntarios Max Pearce y la Iglesia Metodista Asbury Crestwood, organizado por el programa Eastchester Community Action en Tuckahoe. Haga clic aquí para ver fotografías del evento, incluida la oradora principal Belinda Miles de Westchester Community College, la Directora de Eastchester Community Action Partnership (ECAP), Denise Chin, el Diácono Darryl Taylor y el Explorador Justin Smith.

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El Ejecutivo del Condado, George Latimer, Presentará Obras de Arte de Maxwell Pearce en el County Center

Una creación de Maxwell Pearce se exhibirá permanentemente en el Salón de la Fama del Deporte de Westchester County Center en White Plains. Le entregamos a Max una proclamación por su servicio a la comunidad de Tuckahoe. ¡Fue un honor conocer a toda su familia!

image of Judah Holstein presenting proc to Max Pearce

Celebración del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana

Acompáñenos virtualmente el lunes, 5 de febrero de 2024 para nuestra celebración anual del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana, transmitida en vivo desde la Cámara BOL a las 7 p.m. 

Estamos muy orgullosos de celebrar a dos homenajeados ejemplares: Linda Tarrant-Reid y The Westchester County Press. Aprende Mas

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Celebración Anual del 12.º Mes de la Historia Afroamericana de WABSE

El sábado, 10 de febrero de 2024, la Alianza de Educadores Escolares Negros de Westchester (WABSE) conmemorará el 70.º aniversario de Brown vs. la Junta de Educación. Únase a nosotros de 3 a 7 p. m. en el NRHS Rotunda/Whitney M. Young Auditorium, 265 Clove Road, New Rochelle. Entrada gratuita por la tarde/entrada por la noche $5.00. Para más información contacte wabse@wabseny.com.

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La Junta de Legisladores Organizará una Sesión de Escucha Pública

Acompañe a la Junta de Legisladores para una sesión de escucha pública que se llevará a cabo en relación con una solicitud de Westchester Joint Water Works el martes, 13 de febrero de 2024 a las 6 p. m. en las Cámaras de la WCBOL en el octavo piso del edificio de oficinas Michaelian, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains. Aprende Mas

Westchester Joint Water Works public listening session
 
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