NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 1, 2026) \u2014 The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle hosted a Community Wellness Expo at the Remington Clubhouse on March 21, welcoming 350 attendees to a day focused on health awareness and services. The event, offering free admission, aimed to break barriers to care through vital screenings and education.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis dynamic Community Wellness Expo was a powerful reminder of what\u2019s possible when organizations come together to support the health and well-being of our community,\u201d said Becky Mazzanobile, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle.<\/p>\n
The Expo, presented by Westchester County and Greater Hudson Valley The Links, Inc., featured co-sponsors including Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures and Montefiore New Rochelle. Attendees accessed services such as vision, blood pressure, and diabetes screenings, alongside health workshops.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing here is exciting because it brings the community together,\u201d said Arianna Gerald, a senior at New Rochelle High School. Laurie Collins-Thomas, President of The Greater Hudson Valley Chapter of The Links, Inc., highlighted the event\u2019s growing impact.<\/p>\n
State leaders praised the event\u2019s community focus. \u201cThis is why the Boys & Girls Club is so important to our community,\u201d said State Sen. Nathalia Fernandez. Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert noted the Club\u2019s role as a community hub.<\/p>\n
The Expo was part of a national initiative by The Links, Inc., with events across the U.S. and Bahamas. The Remington Clubhouse transformed into a community hub for the day, featuring music and informational booths.<\/p>\n
Outside, the Lincoln Park Conservancy\u2019s Grow! Eat program engaged attendees with a mobile produce truck, providing fresh produce and nutrition education. \u201cThis Expo highlights the importance of connecting people directly with fresh, healthy food,\u201d said Linda Tarrant-Reid, Executive Director.<\/p>\n
Additional partners included United Way and various health and community organizations, underscoring a collective commitment to health equity.<\/p>\n
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools under the direction and editing of Robert Cox.<\/p>\n
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