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New 'Digital Lab' Opens To Teach Online Skills To 17K Westchester Children Without Internet New 'Digital Lab' Opens To Teach Online Skills To 17K Westchester Children Without Internet
New 'Digital Lab' Opens To Teach Online Skills To 17K Westchester Children Without Internet Because internet literacy is essential to success in the 21st century, a new "digital learning lab" in Westchester County is aiming to teach these skills to children without regular access to technology.  The new learning lab, opened by both the Urban League of Westchester County and AT&T, is located in White Plains at the Urban League's headquarters at 61 Mitchell Pl., and will provide computers, digital education tools, mentoring, and internet access to children across the county, according to an announcement from AT&T.  The lab celebrated its grand openin…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester County Association Rebrands Itself For First Time Since 1950 Westchester County Association Rebrands Itself For First Time Since 1950
Westchester County Association Rebrands Itself For First Time Since 1950 The Westchester County Association has completed a years-long transition from a leading business membership organization to Westchester’s most powerful economic development entity. On Monday, Sept. 10, to better reflect its policy and action-oriented identity, the Westchester County Association unveiled its first major brand realignment since its founding in 1950.  The new brand emphasizes the WCA’s heightened focus on its high-level advocacy – which has long differentiated the organization within Westchester’s business community – and sets the stage for a series of major new economic devel…

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by Jon Craig