YONKERS, N.Y. – Luis Perelman believes Yonkers has been “under the radar” as a vibrant arts community for years. However, Perelman, a Blue Door Art Center board member and director of the organization’s Artist Association, feels that may finally be changing. “There’s always been an artist community in Yonkers,’’ said Perelman, who has been on the board of the non-profit center since it ...

YONKERS, N.Y. – After working for the city of Yonkers for 11 years as the Director of Public Affairs, Richard Halevy thought his next job as the Director of Community Affairs for the Hudson River Museum would be a short-term position. Seven years later, Halevy has embraced his role with a passion, has helped fortify the museum’s place in the community and, with other members of the ...