Business Support

This award is given to individuals, businesses, or corporations that have directly supported the growth and expansion of the Y-COP organization through their generosity.

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Dwayne Brown is a testament to community pride meets entrepreneurial spirit. He is the valiant founder of DNK Productions, an all-inclusive event planning company. As a planner, Dwayne and his staff have planned, decorated, photographed, and filmed hundreds of weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and
political events as well as consulted over dozens more, including the wedding
photography and floral décor for Elise Finch meteorologist for Early Today Show
NBC New York, E! Entertainment, and currently CBS New York; production management, audio-visual equipment rental, and filming of the off-Broadway play – FLOW; Rip the Mic hosted by Peter Guns; as well as, décor and production of Mt. Vernon’s Yearly Holiday Concert and Gala whose attendants have included Phylicia Rashad, Wendy Williams, Jasmine Guy and many more.

Dwayne Brown, DNK Events - 2020

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Joseph D. Roberto is chairman, president and chief executive officer of PCSB Bank, a $1.8 billion commercial bank headquartered in Westchester County, New York, a position he has held since 2012. Born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York, Mr. Roberto’s banking career spans more than 45 years in various financial management and executive positions for other financial institutions. Before joining PCSB Bank, Mr. Roberto began his career at Yonkers Savings and Loan Association and served as chief financial officer until its sale in 2002.

As CEO of one of the lower Hudson Valley’s leading community banks, Mr. Roberto is a strong advocate for supporting various non-profits and community fund raising events. Through his leadership PCSB Bank and its employees, are committed to understanding the needs of thelocal communities they serve.

Joseph Roberto, PCSB - 2021

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When Y-COP started its first summer day camp program in 2012, Sam Blakley and his company were one of the first businesses to support our efforts and growth. The Blakley Equipment Corporation remains one of Y-COP's biggest and most active sponsors, generously supporting our growing list of programs and community initiatives.

Samuel Blakley, Blakley Equipment Corporation - 2022