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Business Professional Believes Investing Can Be Smarter Katherine Burstein McGinn, CFA brings an interesting element to the modern business community in Westchester. McGinn specializes in an approach called Impact Investing, and her aim is to help clients achieve financial and life goals as well as social and environmental ones. “Impact investing is based on the belief that successful companies can be more efficient, treat their workers better, and be great corporate citizens, ” said Katherine McGinn. “Impact Investors seek out companies that think intelligently about how the world is changing, and position themselves to be both financially compe…

by Chris Langone

06/14/2016

Business

Former Teacher Improving Yonkers Public Schools WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Samuel Wallis has come a long way since teaching high school in urban Mississippi. In four short years, he has transitioned from teaching to supervising a department, to becoming Director of Programs at a non-profit that works closely with the Yonkers Public School District. As a result, Wallis will be honored by the Business Council of Westchester as one of the recipients of the “40 Under 40” award, which celebrates individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership, creativity, innovation, dedication and professionalism. Along with maintaining his position as Dir…

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Lifestyle

Vinegar Myths Debunked Many people think vinegar is a great all-purpose cleaner to keep around the house, however, it may be more harmful than helpful. The experts at Maid Pro reveal the truth about vinegar. Myth #1 - “Vinegar is a great cleaner!” Fact – Vinegar is an acid, not a cleaner. It has no detergents to lift dirt or dissolve oils. Vinegar may start as fermenting corn, but after all the distillation and other factory processes, it ends as a chemical. Myth #2 - “Vinegar makes things ‘squeaky clean’!” Fact – Historically, when people used to clean with real old fashion soap (made from boiled fat and lye),…

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Lifestyle

Decrease Water, Increase Beauty With Drought-Tolerant Shrubs Gardening in the summer can be a huge hassle, and most people don’t want to spend the time or energy just to watch their precious crops dry out. That's why drought-tolerant shrubs are the perfect solution to counter scorching summer heat. Take a look at Lawler Landscaping’s list of water-efficient shrubs that will stand out and compliment any yard. Panicle hydrangeas bloom beautifully in the intense summer heat. Their large 6-15 inch white blooms makes them ideal for almost any yard. Not only are they easy to maintain, but they can light up your lawn with vibrancy. Place shrubs in full sunli…

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Lifestyle

Small Class Sizes Equate To Big Student Successes Bigger is not always better when it comes to class sizes, especially for younger students. Several studies have shown that reducing classroom size improves student achievement, better preparing young adults for the future. Fusion Academy uses an innovative approach so their students receive individualized attention in a one-to-one classroom setting. There are many benefits to teaching fewer students in a classroom. One of the biggest is that teachers have an opportunity to engage directly with their students and use instructional approaches that best meet the specific needs of each child. St…

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Schools

Fusion Academy Creates Innovative Environment For Students To Learn Parents across the country are crying out to find an education that understands and adapts to their child’s unique strengths, interests, and learning styles. When many traditional schools fall short in providing for gifted or challenged learners, others are finding new ways to engage kids in the classroom by leveraging their interests in the lessons. To find out what personalized education looks like in school, we asked teachers at Fusion Academy to share their approach for one of the toughest subjects: math. "One student was unhappy about learning geometric transformations and thinki…

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