Today is the launch of our second annual Community Snapshots series, and we are starting with Yonkers! The series will feature updated data for the five cities featured in 2014, as well as two new communities chosen by our readers. This year, we’ve redesigned the Community Snapshots to be more compact and streamlined… Read More & Comment
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The Problem with Poverty (Measures)
On occasion, I have been known to give talks about statistics in Westchester County. Whenever I encounter a group of people who are not from the nonprofit/social service sector, I like to ask this question:
“How much income do you need to support a family of four in Westchester County?” Read More & Comment
2015 Children By the Numbers Data Bulletin Launched
DOWNLOAD THE 2015 CHILDREN BY THE NUMBERS BULLETIN HERE! Yesterday, we released the 2015 version of our data bulletin at the annual County Legislative Breakfast on Children and Youth. As the Director of Data Analysis, I had the opportunity to … Read More & Comment
Want the Latest Data on Westchester’s Children?
Our new 2015 Children By the Numbers data bulletin with key statistics about children and youth in Westchester County is now available for download! Back by popular demand, this updated six page graphic report highlights the most current information on: Demographics, Economics, Education, Youth and Young Adults, Health, and Child Welfare. Read More & Comment
2014 Candidate Survey on Children’s Issues
Our children bring us together, regardless of party & ideology. Each election, our VOTE for KIDS initiative surveys candidates on their opinions regarding issues affecting Westchester’s children and youth. WCA does not support or oppose any candidate for public office. … Read More & Comment
New Westchester Data from the US Census Bureau!
The US Census Bureau released the 2013 American Community Survey One-Year Estimates today. The estimates provide statistics on a variety of population and housing topics for communities with populations at 65,000+ (such as our own Westchester County). This morning, Anna … Read More & Comment
Peekskill City Snapshot
The Peekskill City Snapshot that we’re sharing today is the final fact sheet in our City Snapshots Series. If you missed the first four City Snapshots for Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and White Plains, be sure to check them out! We hope you have found these City … Read More & Comment
White Plains City Snapshot
Today we’re sharing a White Plains City Snapshot, the fourth fact sheet in our City Snapshots Series. If you missed the first three City Snapshots for Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon, be sure to check them out. Next week, we’ll share the final City Snapshot … Read More & Comment