Recent News

Launch of the Environmental Science P-TECH Program at the Barack Obama School

November 1, 2024

Groundwork Hudson Valley is thrilled to announce the launch of the Environmental Science P-TECH program at the Barack Obama School for Social Justice, a collaborative effort between Yonkers Public Schools…

Local Knowledge, Local Solutions: Yonkers’ Climate Efforts

June 28, 2024

Yonkers, a city with unique geography and diverse communities, faces serious problems with extreme heat, especially in the southwest area. Past policy mistakes, including systemic racism and redlining, have left…

The Great Saw Mill River Cleanup: A Community Effort for a Cleaner Environment

May 3, 2024

Last Saturday, April 27th, 2024, Yonkers and Westchester County witnessed a significant event: the 15th Annual Great Saw Mill River Cleanup, organized by Groundwork Hudson Valley. Volunteers, community members, and…

Mobilizing for Cleaner Air with the Launch of Air Quality Working Group

April 4, 2024

Groundwork Hudson Valley launched its Air Quality Working Group on March 27, 2024. It’s a community-driven initiative that focuses on addressing air pollution exacerbated by the impacts of climate change,…

PLASTIC VS. PLANET: THE GREAT SAW MILL RIVER CLEANUP

March 15, 2024

Groundwork Hudson Valley Celebrates Earth Day with its Annual River Cleanup event on Saturday, April 27th, 2024.

Westchester County Board of Legislators Organizes Saw Mill River Flood Sites Tour

March 1, 2024

Groundwork Hudson Valley Joins State and County Officials on Assessing Most Vulnerable Areas White Plains, NY — In response to complaints from residents and businesses increasingly affected by flooding, a comprehensive…

Sarah Lawrence College, the Center for the Urban River at Beczak, and Groundwork Hudson Valley Present “But It’s Ours”: The Redline Between Poverty and Wealth by Shanequa Benitez

February 27, 2024

YONKERS, NY– Sarah Lawrence College, the Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB), and Groundwork Hudson Valley are pleased to announce artist and Yonkers-native Shanequa Benitez’s solo exhibition “But It’s Ours”: The Redline…

KeyBank Foundation awards $100,000 grant to Groundwork Hudson Valley for Youth Leadership and Sustainability Education Program Expansion in Yonkers

February 12, 2024

YONKERS, NY – Groundwork Hudson Valley and KeyBank announce a two-year $100,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation, the bank’s charitable non-profit, to support the expansion of Groundwork’s Youth Leadership and Sustainability Education Programs.  Specifically, the funding…

PLASTIC VS. PLANET: The Great Saw Mill River Cleanup 2024 and T-Shirt Design Contest

February 12, 2024

Yonkers, NY, 12 February, 2024 – As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, Groundwork Hudson Valley is thrilled to announce the upcoming annual 2024 Great Saw Mill River Cleanup event in…

Wings Over the Hudson: EagleFest 2024 Unites Community for Nature’s Celebration with Groundwork & Teatown

February 6, 2024

Groundwork Hudson Valley, in partnership with Teatown Hudson River, hosted EagleFest 2024 in Yonkers, marking its return after three years and coinciding with Teatown Hudson River’s 20th anniversary. The event…