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This Month's Spotlight Feature

What Problems Can Training Solve for Mount Vernon Residents Right Now

Mount Vernon has opportunities nearby, but access still matters. The city’s estimated 2025 population is 72,304, with 14.7% of residents living in poverty and workers facing a 35-minute mean commute. Jobs are growing, but skills still matter. The Hudson Valley added 14,000 private-sector jobs, up 1.7% year over year through August 2026, reaching a record 859,900 private jobs, according to New York State labor data. That growth creates a real opening. It also raises a practica

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Westchester Community Health Center Spotlight on Affordable Care and Health Equity

Access to care can decide whether a family gets early treatment, a child receives a checkup, or a worker can stay healthy enough to keep going. Westchester Community Health Center helps meet that need every day. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), WCHC provides quality, primary, preventive, and affordable healthcare for adults and children across southern Westchester County and northern areas of the Bronx. WCHC serves more than 46,000 unduplicated patients and rece

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Sep 162 min read

Doctors United Spotlight How Compassionate Care Transforms Lives Through Physical Therapy

Healthcare is a cornerstone of strong communities, and physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping individuals recover and regain independence. This week’s Excel Project Spotlight features Doctors United, a trusted healthcare provider dedicated to offering compassionate physical therapy and patient care services. Their work goes beyond treatment; they restore strength, rebuild confidence, and support wellness for every patient they serve. Who Doctors United Are and What

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Apr 273 min read

Celebrating Local Entrepreneurship at Toss’t and Press’t in Mount Vernon

Local businesses shape the character and economy of a community. In Mount Vernon, Toss’t and Press’t stands out as a fresh and exciting addition, bringing creativity and a strong community focus to the local food and service scene. This week, as part of the City of Mount Vernon’s New Business Week: Ribbon Cutting Series, Toss’t and Press’t takes the spotlight for its role in energizing the neighborhood and offering a unique customer experience. Toss’t and Press’t as a New and

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Apr 203 min read