WHITE PLAINS, NY — Responding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, County Executive Robert P. Astorino on Friday, September 29, will announce that he is launching a “Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico” drive across Westchester County.
“Westchester County is home to more than 44,000 Americans of Puerto Rican heritage,” Astorino said. “The devastation of Hurricane Maria has been unprecedented, and on a personal level, the worst fears of families and loved ones have come true. We are all one community here in Westchester, and my hope and prayer is that we can make a meaningful contribution to the people most in need.”
WHEN:
Friday, September 29 – 12 noon
WHERE:
Casa de Dios de Yonkers
206 New Main Street
Yonkers, New York 10701
WHO:
Robert P. Astorino, Westchester County Executive
Rev. Sen. Ruben Díaz, State Senator, Bronx
Rev. Abbelane Rivera, President, Westchester County Hispanic Clergy Association
Kevin M. McGuire, Commissioner, Westchester DSS
Javier Vincens, a Yonkers resident and DSS employee who lost his aunt and uncle when a roof collapsed on their home in Puerto Rico
Dozens of Volunteers – including pledge of 10,000 diapers from the Junior League of Central Westchester
MEDIA:
Diana Costello, (914) 995-2932; Maricelly Velez, (914) 995-2903
Greg Garvey, c: (914) 424-7338