Vice President Of Fathers Are Important

He helped create several youth programs, mentoring children, back-to-school fundraisers and community events such as annual kickball tournaments and more. In 2010, he started his own business, Noo Moves Entertainment where he created platforms for artists of all genres to showcase their talents, as well as utilizing and supporting small and independent businesses. He created empowering showcases, especially for children, women, and people of color. Providing quality and inspiring entertainment is his goal.

In 2015, Andre ran for City Council and, at that time, became the youngest Councilmember in the city of Peekskill. In 2017, he ran for Mayor and was successful and became the youngest African American Mayor in the city of Peekskill, serving two very successful terms.

Among his priorities as Mayor, Rainey led one of the most successful administrations the city ever had. Rainey secured a $10 million downtown revitalization grant to improve the downtown in Peekskill. He secured $3 million by NYS for the reconstruction of FleischmannPier. He led the county in the most affordable housing developments. He approved a $4.3 million Honeywell project will result in a reduction of 1,100 tons of carbon emissions per year, seven tons of sulfur oxide per year, and three tons of nitrous oxide per year – all at minimal cost to the city taxpayers. This will result in energy and operational savings, with a total cost to the city of $184,000 over the 20-year term. During his term, he also reinstated the Human Relations commission. The mission of human relations is to promote communities learn and promote diversity, and to safeguard equal opportunity for all. Human relations activities help communities become more harmonious, respectful, and cohesive.

He was able to secure and improve the green spaces and parks in Peekskill, and a $1,000,000 grant was secured to improve Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Father’s Are Important. Fighting to make New York a shared parenting state, he’s committed to this organization and pushing for the necessary reform in family court. Father’s involvement has increased dramatically over the past several decades, and simultaneously, the role of fathers in their families has evolved from conceptions of fathers as distant breadwinners to recognition that they are equal co-parents. Accompanying these changes has been a growing interest among researchers in studying the role that fathers play in the lives of their children. After experiencing the family court biases and irresponsible decision making, he’s set his mind on changing New York and many states across the country, to a more fair, equal system.

Rainey has served the people of Peekskill, New York by volunteerism and therein in leadership in many communities’ nonprofit boards, charities, and service organizations. He has continued to prove his deep commitment to the community and continues to be devoted to the highest quality of life for all New Yorkers by his efforts and dedication.