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Pre-School Celebrates 50 Years at Donor Fete

On May 4, The Children's School for Early Development celebrated its 50th birthday with nearly 60 friends. Festivities included cake, cocktails and the unveiling of 39 new gold and silver stars recognizing the generosity of the pre-school's supporters. County Legislator Tom Abinanti (D-Greenburgh) commemorated the occasion with a proclamation declaring May 4 as "Westchester Arc Foundation and The Children's School for Early Development Day."

County Legislator Tom Abinanti presents a proclamation declaring May 4 as “Westchester Arc Foundation and The Children’s School for Early Development Day” to Fran Porcaro, assistant executive director, educational services.

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Westchester Arc board member and Northern Westchester League President Rita Ross with husband Mort Ross.


Children’s School social worker Karen Valdez (left) with friends Marcello and Silvia Santucci.

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PTA President Theresa Mooney (center), husband Chris Mooney and Fran Higgins, assistant executive director for special events.

Longtime pre-school supporters Richard and Margaret Blackmar enjoy the festivities.

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Susan Walker, Westchester Arc board member and recreation committee chairperson, with Leslie Jeris, Westchester Arc board member and former PTA president.

Generous donors Jazmin and Keith Cox.

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(From left) Bob Paladino, Golfing for Kids co-chair and Harrison town board member; wife Louann Paladino, pre-school service coordinator, and Mari Yuro, Westchester Arc board member and former PTA president.

Children’s School director Fran Porcaro cuts the cake.

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Former Children’s School Program Coordinator, Phyllis Rizzi catches up with friend Tom Hughes, Westchester Arc Associate Executive Director.

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