Community Update: Pediatric Cancer Legislation Recognition, In the Community, Food Drive

Senator Shelley B. Mayer

September 21, 2024

Dear Friends,

This week, I had the distinct honor of welcoming United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayer to Yonkers, alongside Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent Anibal Soler Jr., and Yonkers elected officials, for the opening ceremony of the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School. This community school will provide hundreds of Yonkers students and community members with opportunities and resources they need to thrive. I am proud to have been involved in the process in the State Legislature that has helped make this new school come to life.

From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and recognize the many countries, their extensive histories, and the significant contributions of all Hispanic/Latino Americans. I encourage readers to participate in the County’s Hispanic Survey to provide in-depth information about the needs of the diverse community here in Westchester.

I am pleased to partner with Feeding Westchester again for a food drive in honor of Hunger Action Month. Feeding Westchester does remarkable work helping to ensure our neighbors are nourished and have access to nutritious foods and resources to build a better, healthy life for themselves and their families. We are so lucky to live in a community where we look out for our neighbors, so if you are able, please consider donating what you can. Thank you to the White Plains Fire Department, the Yonkers Fire Department, the New Rochelle Fire Department, the Mamaroneck Fire Department, and the Town of Pound Ridge for offering your space. More information is below.

This week was National Voter Registration Day! The last day to register to vote in New York is October 26. To register to vote, check your status, and for more information visit: http://citizenparticipation.westchester.gov.com/. The Civic Center is also inviting New York State educators to a free workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 25 to learn more about how to help ensure students' voices being heard.