2026 New York General Election

JESSICA BLOOM GALEN

Background

Jessica is the owner of Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, an independent cheese shop in downtown Dobbs Ferry. She has dedicated her career to supporting sustainable farming and foodways and has degrees from Harvard University (BA) and New York University (MA). Jessica and her husband have two children at Springhurst. She is as a leader of Rivertowns for Reproductive Rights, which fundraises, advocates, and builds awareness about reproductive rights.

Deputy Mayor Jessica Bloom Galen

Bloomy was founded by longtime cheese professional Jessica Galen, who loved cheese from a young age. While in graduate school for Food Studies at New York University (NYU), she assisted in the cheese caves at the legendary Murray's Cheese and for Cato Corner Farm, a raw milk farmstead cheesemaker. She also served as general manager at Lucy's Whey, then the Upper East Side's largest artisan cheese shop. Through these roles she developed a deep appreciation for the tireless work of farmers, cheesemakers, and affineurs (cheese agers) that continues to inspire her every day. She has dedicated her career to supporting independent farming, most recently as Director of Communications at Stone Barns Center before opening Bloomy.

About Bloomy

Jessica Bloom Galen earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a master's degree in food studies from New York University. She and her husband have two children at Springhurst.

Deputy Mayor Jessica Bloom Galen — Dobbs Ferry Democratic ...

Jessica Bloom Galen owns Bloomy Cheese & Provisions in Dobbs Ferry. She previously served as director of communications at Stone Barns Center and general manager of Lucy's Whey, and assisted in the cheese caves at Murray's Cheese and at Cato Corner Farm.

Village Experience

Elected as trustee in 2022

Liaison, Downtown Committee; chair, 2019-2022

Liaison, Zoning Board of Appeals

Member, Affordable Housing Working Group

Jessica was elected as a Village Trustee in Dobbs Ferry in 2022.

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She has dedicated her career to supporting sustainable farming and foodways and has degrees from Harvard University (BA) and New York University (MA).

Who is running?

Jessica Bloom Galen
Democratic · Incumbent
Dobbs Ferry deputy mayor and village trustee who owns Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, holds an NYU master's in food studies, and formerly led communications at Stone Barns Center.

Dobbs Ferry Village Trustee

Jessica and her husband have two children at Springhurst.

Jessica Bloom Galen earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a master's degree in food studies from New York University. She and her husband have two children who attend Springhurst.

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Jessica is the owner of Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, an independent cheese shop in downtown Dobbs Ferry.

While in graduate school for Food Studies at New York University (NYU), she assisted in the cheese caves at the legendary Murray's Cheese and for Cato Corner Farm, a raw milk farmstead cheesemaker. She also served as general manager at Lucy's Whey, then the Upper East Side's largest artisan cheese shop. Through these roles she developed a deep appreciation for the tireless work of farmers, cheesemakers, and affineurs (cheese agers) that continues to inspire her every day.

Through these roles she developed a deep appreciation for the tireless work of farmers, cheesemakers, and affineurs (cheese agers) that continues to inspire her every day. She has dedicated her career to supporting independent farming, most recently as Director of Communications at Stone Barns Center before opening Bloomy.

Jessica Bloom Galen owns Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, an independent cheese shop in downtown Dobbs Ferry. She previously served as director of communications at Stone Barns Center and general manager at Lucy's Whey.

Village Experience

Elected as trustee in 2022

Village of Dobbs Ferry Mayor Christy Knell
Village of Dobbs Ferry Village Trustee Jessica Bloom Galen
Village of Dobbs Ferry Village Trustee Donna Assumma
Village of Dobbs Ferry Village Trustee Laura Rothrock

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Jessica currently serves as a Village Trustee in Dobbs Ferry. She was elected in 2022.

Supports regional agriculture and sustainable food practices through her business.

Jessica is the owner of Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, an independent cheese shop in downtown Dobbs Ferry. She has dedicated her career to supporting sustainable farming and foodways and has degrees from Harvard University (BA) and New York University (MA). Jessica and her husband have two children at Springhurst. She is as a leader of Rivertowns for Reproductive Rights, which fundraises, advocates, and builds awareness about reproductive rights.

Deputy Mayor Jessica Bloom Galen — Dobbs Ferry Democratic Committee

Jessica Bloom Galen earned a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and a Master of Arts from New York University. She and her husband have two children at Springhurst.

Jessica is the owner of Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, an independent cheese shop in downtown Dobbs Ferry. She has dedicated her career to supporting sustainable farming and foodways and has degrees from Harvard University (BA) and New York University (MA).

While in graduate school for Food Studies at New York University (NYU), she assisted in the cheese caves at the legendary Murray's Cheese and for Cato Corner Farm, a raw milk farmstead cheesemaker. She also served as general manager at Lucy's Whey, then the Upper East Side's largest artisan cheese shop.

Jessica Bloom Galen owns Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, an independent cheese shop in downtown Dobbs Ferry. She previously served as general manager at Lucy's Whey and as director of communications at Stone Barns Center.

Village Experience

Elected as trustee in 2022

Liaison, Downtown Committee; chair, 2019-2022

Jessica currently serves as a Dobbs Ferry village trustee. She was elected in 2022.

As a village trustee, prioritizes day-to-day improvements that support accessibility, equality, and community quality of life.

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Jessica Bloom Galen earned a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and a Master of Arts from New York University. She and her husband have two children.

Bloomy was founded by longtime cheese professional Jessica Galen, who loved cheese from a young age. While in graduate school for Food Studies at New York University (NYU), she assisted in the cheese caves at the legendary Murray's Cheese and for Cato Corner Farm, a raw milk farmstead cheesemaker.

Dobbs Ferry deputy mayor and village trustee who owns Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, holds an NYU master's in food studies, and formerly led communications at Stone Barns Center. She chaired the village Downtown Committee and focuses on a lively downtown and local small businesses.

Dobbs Ferry Village Trustee Election

Jessica Bloom Galen owns Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, an independent cheese shop in downtown Dobbs Ferry, which she founded. She formerly led communications at Stone Barns Center.

Village Experience

Elected as trustee in 2022

Liaison, Downtown Committee; chair, 2019-2022

Liaison, Zoning Board of Appeals

Member, Affordable Housing Working Group

Member, Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce

Proven track record of strengthening relationships with businesses and organizations, and building partnerships with local and outside groups to benefit Dobbs Ferry including Phoenicia Flea, Wickers Creek Market, and Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce

Jessica Bloom Galen

Democratic · Incumbent
Dobbs Ferry deputy mayor and village trustee who owns Bloomy Cheese & Provisions, holds an NYU master's in food studies, and formerly led communications at Stone Barns Center. She chaired the village Downtown Committee and focuses on a lively downtown and local small businesses.

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Supports regional agriculture and sustainable foodways through her business.

The quest to share that experience with our guests informs everything we do at Bloomy: supporting regional agriculture and sustainable foodways, sourcing the most incredible flavors, and keeping real, meaningful interpersonal experiences front and center.