Louis J. Cappelli of Bronxville, chairman and CEO of Sterling Bancorp/Sterling National Bank, was recently honored by Catholic Guardian Society and Home Bureau (CGSHB). Cappelli received the 2012 Child of Peace Award for his support of CGSHB”™s Rosalie Hall Maternity Services Division, which provides pre- and post-natal counseling, parenting classes and material supports for poor and low-income mothers before and after they give birth.
Mount Vernon Hospital has announced that its laboratory was awarded continued accreditation by The Joint Commission. This approval confirms compliance with the commission”™s national standards for health care quality and safety.
Littman Krooks L.L.P. has been selected among the 2012-2013 U.S. News ”“ Best Lawyers Best Law Firms in the New York metropolitan area. The firm, with offices in New York City, White Plains and Fishkill, received tier one ranking in the area of elder law. The rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review and a review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has awarded U.S. Rep. Nan Hayworth its  Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award. Hayworth supported 81 percent of the policies identified by NAM as critical to the success of manufacturing in the U.S. during the 112th congress. These awards are based on members of congress votes on key manufacturing legislation identified by NAM.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that more than 150 sailors recently registered their boats to sail in the Leukemia Cup Regatta at Larchmont Yacht Club. The club hosted a party, with a live and silent auction, for more than 200 guests, raising more than $128,000 to help the LLS fund research to find better therapies and help improve the lives of patients and their families.