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District 10 Update: August 16, 2025

As a former school board member and PTA President, I know how stressful school supply shopping can be for parents, even those of means. This week, I visited several organizations from our area that help bring some peace to families who struggle to afford the supplies their children need each year.

Thank you to the Sharing Shelf, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and Hope Community Services for all you do to support our families and children! You are true heroes! See more below.

  

The Westchester County Hispanic Advisory Board and Pace University have announced a groundbreaking new survey targeting the Latino community within Westchester County. The survey aims to gather crucial insights and data on education, healthcare, employment, housing, and social services.

If you are of Hispanic descent I urge you to complete this important survey by the deadline which is August 26th.

Lafayette Day is this Saturday, August 17th at Ruby Dee Park In New Rochelle. This event will feature a range of activities including historical reenactments to food trucks to a petting zoo.

Also this Saturday, there's a Local Artist Showcase at Clinton Park in New Rochelle. Community members of all ages are invited to perform music, poetry, comedy, or any other talent they wish to share in a supportive and encouraging space. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, click here.

Lastly, National Night Out has been rescheduled in Eastchester/Tuckahoe and Bronxville for Wednesday, August 21st from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and in New Rochelle for Saturday, September 14th.

  

For more news and updates on upcoming events, please see my weekly update below.

Sincerely,
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Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District


Backpacks To School

Every child and teen deserves a strong start to the school year, and The Sharing Shelf is committed to making that happen. Each summer, they provide students from pre-K through high school with backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Learn more about how you can help


New Anti-Dumping Law

In response to rising trash issues at Tibbetts Brook Park, Legislator David Tubiolo has introduced a new law to tackle illegal dumping. The legislation increases fines and enables the Westchester County Solid Waste Commission to seize licenses from offending contractors. Let's work together to keep our parks clean and beautiful! Watch the News12 coverage here

Resources for Proper Disposal:


Movies, Concerts, and More in Westchester County!

As summer winds down in Westchester County, there are plenty of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. On Saturday, August 24, you can attend the White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, where the 2023 movie Migration (PG) will be shown under the open sky. On Wednesday, August 28, the rescheduled Robison Summer Concert Series at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla offers a lively evening with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band, a tribute to the music of Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the concert starts at 7 p.m., so bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a fun night of music. Plus, don't miss out on DJ Days at the pool and more events happening throughout the County. Learn More


Westchester County to Host
Interfaith Prayer Vigil and 9/11 Memorial Service

Westchester County will hold a two-day event at Kensico Dam Plaza to honor the memory of residents who perished in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as well as those who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses. The event will include an Interfaith Prayer Vigil on September 10 and a Memorial Service on September 11, fostering unity and remembrance. Learn More


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Queridos amigos y vecinos,

Como exmiembro de la junta escolar y expresidenta de la PTA, sé lo estresante que puede ser para los padres hacer las compras de útiles escolares, incluso para aquellos con recursos. Esta semana, visité varias organizaciones de nuestra área que ayudan a brindar un poco de paz a las familias que luchan por costear los suministros que sus hijos necesitan cada año.

¡Gracias a The Sharing Shelf, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle y Hope Community Services por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a nuestras familias y niños! ¡Son verdaderos héroes! Vea más abajo.

  

La Junta Asesora Hispana del Condado de Westchester y la Universidad de Pace han anunciado una nueva encuesta innovadora dirigida a la comunidad latina del condado de Westchester. La encuesta tiene como objetivo recopilar información y datos cruciales sobre educación, atención médica, empleo, vivienda y servicios sociales.

Si eres de ascendencia hispana, te insto a completar esta importante encuesta antes de la fecha límite, que es el 26 de agosto.

El Día de Lafayette es este sábado, 17 de agosto, en Ruby Dee Park en New Rochelle. Este evento contará con una variedad de actividades, desde recreaciones históricas hasta camiones de comida y un zoológico interactivo.

También este sábado, habrá una Exhibición de Artistas Locales en Clinton Park en New Rochelle. Los miembros de la comunidad de todas las edades están invitados a presentar música, poesía, comedia o cualquier otro talento que deseen compartir en un espacio de apoyo y aliento. De 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. Para obtener más información, haz clic aquí.

Por último, la Noche Nacional ha sido reprogramada en Eastchester/Tuckahoe y Bronxville para el miércoles, 21 de agosto, de 5:00 a 8:00 p.m., y en New Rochelle para el sábado, 14 de septiembre.

  

Para más noticias y actualizaciones sobre próximos eventos, consulta mi actualización semanal a continuación.

Atentamente,
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Judah Holstein
Legislador, Distrito 10


Mochilas para la Escuela

Todos los niños y adolescentes merecen un buen comienzo de año escolar, y The Sharing Shelf está comprometido a hacer que eso sea posible. Cada verano, proporcionan a los estudiantes desde preescolar hasta la escuela secundaria mochilas llenas de útiles escolares esenciales. Aprende más sobre cómo puedes ayudar.


Nueva Ley Anti-Vertido

En respuesta al aumento de problemas de basura en el Parque Tibbetts Brook, el Legislador David Tubiolo ha presentado una nueva ley para combatir el vertido ilegal. La legislación aumenta las multas y permite a la Comisión de Residuos Sólidos del Condado de Westchester confiscar las licencias de los contratistas infractores. ¡Continuemos Trabajando juntos para mantener nuestros parques limpios y hermosos! Mira la cobertura de News12 aquí.

Recursos para la Eliminación Adecuada:


 

¡Películas, Conciertos y Más en el Condado de Westchester!

A medida que el verano llega a su fin en el Condado de Westchester, hay muchas actividades divertidas para que toda la familia disfrute. El Sábado 24 de Agosto, puedes asistir a la proyección al aire libre de la película *Migration* (PG) del 2023, organizada por White Plains Hospital en Glen Island Park en New Rochelle. El Miércoles 28 de Agosto, la Serie de Conciertos de Verano Robison reprogramada en Kensico Dam Plaza en Valhalla ofrece una noche animada con Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band, un tributo a la música de Jimmy Buffett y Zac Brown. Las puertas se abren a las 6 p.m. y el concierto comienza a las 7 p.m., así que trae tus mantas y sillas de jardín para una divertida noche de música. Además, no te pierdas los DJ Days en la piscina y más eventos que ocurren en todo el condado. Aprende más.


Condado de Westchester Organizará Vigilia de Oración Interreligiosa y Servicio Conmemorativo del 11 de Septiembre

El Condado de Westchester llevará a cabo un evento de dos días en Kensico Dam Plaza para honrar la memoria de los residentes que perecieron en los trágicos eventos del 11 de Septiembre de 2001, así como de aquellos que han sucumbido a enfermedades relacionadas con el 11 de Septiembre. El evento incluirá una Vigilia de Oración Interreligiosa el 10 de septiembre y un Servicio Conmemorativo el 11 de Septiembre, promoviendo la unidad y el recuerdo. Aprende más.

 
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