Money talks with family shouldn’t be uncomfortable

YONKERS, NY Talking money with the people you love can get awkward and tense pretty fast. It's hard to remove the raw human emotion from financial decisions, finds Consumer Reports, the world's largest and most trusted independent, nonprofit consumer organization, in its latest look at the challenges of solving family money discussions.

Greyston Bakery CEO Turns Unemployed Yonkers Residents Into Breadwinners

Mike Brady, CEO of Yonkers-based Greyston Bakery, has developed a cutting-edge business model, which provides employment opportunities to less fortunate residents, regardless of their background or work history. "Greyston is the country's leading social enterprise because we give everyone the chance to prove their value, regardless of their status outside the workplace," said Brady.

Leake & Watts In Yonkers To Honor Educational Leader At Gala

Longtime educator Joyce Coppin Mondesire will be recognized for her service at a Yonkers-based nonprofit's annual fundraising gala. Leake & Watts has helped thousands of children and adults in Westchester and New York City overcome adversity and social challenges through special education, juvenile justice, pre-school, and other programs.

Heavenly Productions Donates Backpacks To Yonkers Students

A backpack filled with pens, glue sticks and notebooks may seem like a simple thing, but it can really make a difference for a child in need, say the folks at an Armonk-based nonprofit. Heavenly Productions Foundation raised about $10,000 this year which it used to buy backpacks, school supplies, new library books and classroom necessities such as hand sanitizer and facial tissues for schoolchildren and teachers in Yonkers.