PORT CHESTER, NY (September 12, 2025) — Port Chester is seeking residents to join the #PC250 Steering Committee to help plan events celebrating the semiquincentennial.
Throughout the year, Port Chester’s signature traditions will be infused with patriotic spirit and Revolutionary storytelling. Annual festivals, parades and concerts will continue, but with a commemorative overlay that honors the semiquincentennial.
Events will span August 2025 through January 2026 and beyond. Port Chester will show that history is not only remembered but lived. Through #PC250, the village will celebrate a shared past, enrich the present and chart a future grounded in liberty, community and pride.
As a member of the #PC250 Steering Committee, participants will help coordinate volunteers for special events and activities. They will work with local organizations, schools and cultural groups to shape programming. Members will ensure Port Chester’s celebration is inclusive, memorable and meaningful for all residents. They will be part of a once-in-a-lifetime commemoration that blends community spirit with national pride.
The village welcomes residents of all ages and backgrounds, including students, veterans, parents, business owners, educators, community leaders and anyone passionate about civic pride and public service.
Interested residents should email Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin with a letter of interest at srabin@portchesterny.gov.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.