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Vol 38 Number 44 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, November 1, 2019 We Endorse: Tony Colavita Two Political Extremes For Eastchester Supervisor Found in Westchester Yorktown & Eastchester-New Rochelle Ground Zero for Campaign 2019

Eastchester Supervisor Tony Colavita, left, with county legislator candidate Chris Garitee.

Voters in Eastchester will go to the polls But Colavita deserves re-election for several By Dan Murphy cumbent Damon Maher being challenged by first- Nov. 5, or earlier if they choose, to elect a town reasons. First, Colavita and the Eastchester Town In many ways, Westchester County is a tale of time republican candidate Chris Garitee. supervisor, Town Board members and a county Board have made efforts to control spending and two political extremes. As you travel north along And in the race for supervisor in the Town of legislator. keep property tax increases to a minimum. This the Sprain Parkway, and then the Taconic Parkway, Yorktown, republican challenger Matt Slater and Eastchester Supervisor Anthony S. Colavita year’s Eastchester Town Budget has a modest the leanings of the voters become more conserva- his supporters are embracing President Donald is running for re-election to an eighth two-year 0.74 percent tax increase. tive. Likewise, in southern Westchester, the more Trump as they hope to defeat democratic incum- term. His opponent is democrat Michael Den- Colavita has also cut town government in an progressive beliefs tend to come out more. bent Supervisor Lanny Gilbert. ning, a retired Eastchester police officer. We ap- attempt to control spending, reducing the num- Two important elections are taking place Two years ago, Damon Maher rode the blue plaud Denning for running, and in giving Colavita ber of town employees by 25 percent. New York in Westchester, which exemplify this divide. In wave of progressive, democratic support that an opponent. It is important, in our view, for the State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (a democrat) has southern Westchester, voters from Eastchester and flowed over Westchester County to defeat republi- voters in every Westchester community to have a acknowledged Eastchester as one of the 10 best parts of New Rochelle will be casting a vote for can incumbent County Legislator Sheila Marcotte choice when they go to the polls. Continued on Page 6 county legislator, with progressive democrat in- Continued on Page 10 Washington’s Headquarters We Endorse: Shawyn Re-Opens in Westchester Patterson-Howard for Mayor Renovation Complete at Miller House in N. White Plains

Gov. Andrew Cuomo with democratic Mt. Vernon candidate Shawyn Patterson-Howard.

County Executive George Latimer, County Legislator Margaret Cunzio, and members of the Voters in Mt. Vernon will be going to the polls years ago, Richard Thomas, resigned as part of Miller family join with other officials to cut the ribbon at George ashington’sW Headquarters. to elect a new mayor Nov. 5 and through early vot- a plea deal that keeps him out of jail for election ing. The democratic nominee for mayor is Shawyn fraud and campaign violations. Surrounded by the descendants of Ann and “This building is not just a historic building Patterson-Howard, and usually in Mt. Vernon, the Thomas’ interim replacement, Acting Mayor Elijah Miller, the family that lived in the Elijah that we wanted to honor; this is not just a building democratic nominee is the de facto winner after the Andre Wallace, is running for on the republican Miller House during the American Revolution, that was collapsing, that we made a commitment primary and before Election Day. party line and is quietly but actively campaigning. Westchester County Executive George Latimer to re-establish,” said Latimer. “This building tells But this year is different in Mt. Vernon for Usually when a democrat loses the democratic pri- hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially wel- you something about who George Washington was several reasons. First, the elected mayor from four Continued on Page 10 coming the public back to the historically sig- when he was here. Something about the American nificant home. The newly renovated Westchester spirit is what this house is about. We had an obliga- County Park property is located at 140 Virginia tion to make sure that George Washington’s pres- Road, North White Plains. Continued on Page 11 We Endorse: Ron Belmont, Harrison Supervisor/Mayor Judicial Endorsements: Robert Prisco for County Court

L-R – Judge Nancy Quinn Koba, Judge Gina Capone, Judge Steven Milligram, a member of the Homefield Homeowners Association, Yonkers City Court candidate Elana Goldberg Velas- Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont with the Harrison High School Band in New York City. quez, and County Court candidate Robert Prisco.

For many years, Rising newspapers, and We no longer hold that view, in part because Unfortunately, in the Town of Harrison, the Leader and Michael Romita for Town Board. many groups, have opposed the concept of elect- of the way in which candidates for judge in West- national game of “gotcha politics” has come into One of the mailers in this campaign accuses ing members of our judiciary. In the past, we have chester have campaigned and interacted with the the sleepy Town and Village of Harrison, resulting Belmont and his administration of corruption. We believed that electing judges, and forcing them to public and with their constituents and possible fu- in accusation of corruption and wasting taxpayer find this word inaccurate in what has happened campaign and raise money, diminishes the office ture parties before the bench. dollars, coming from the democratic slate of can- under Belmont. The Harrison Police Department and their ability to adjudicate the law fairly. didates: Frank Gordon for supervisor, and Lauren Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 6 PaGe 2 - SoUNdVieW RiSiNG - FRiday, NoVeMbeR 1, 2019 Westchester Parks & Verizon Mount Vernon Auditorium Kick Off ‘Morty on the Move’ Dedicated to Phylicia Rashad

L-R – Christine La Porta, deputy executive director of the Westchester Parks Foundation; County Legislator Terry Clements; Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins; State Sen. Shelley Mayer; and Kathy O’Connor, commissioner of Westchester County Parks.

Westchester Parks Foundation, the only orga- goal is to help improve workforce readiness and nization dedicated exclusively to promoting and skills necessary for youth to participate in the Actress and Mt. Vernon resident Phylicia Rashad celebrates the opening of a new auditorium supporting Westchester County parks, launched work world effectively. “We are thrilled to team for Mt. Vernon students in her name. the “Morty on the Move” program at Dunwood- up with Verizon to offer this workforce develop- Mount Vernon honored its rich past during an Alexander, Antonio Watts, Patience Higgins, Tan- ie Golf Course in Yonkers. The program, geared ment program to our campers off-season to help Oct. 19 rededication of the auditorium at the Nel- ya Mack, Stanley Wayne Mathis and Calvin Jones. to supporting workforce development, connects equip them with the knowledge and skills to suc- lie A. Thornton School of the Performing Arts for There were also performances from the Arts Mag- Camp Morty campers, CITs, and counselors to ceed in the workplace,” she said. Phylicia Rashad, during its inaugural “In Celebra- net Orchestra, the Arts Magnet Band and the Arts each other during the camp “off-season.” The pro- “Verizon is excited to partner with the West- tion of the Arts” 2019 gala. Magnet Tap Dancers, as well as performers from gram was made possible by a grant from Verizon. chester Parks Foundation to bring supportive The event was held on at the school’s newly the school’s performances from the last few years. State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State workforce development programming to local renovated 1,685-seat Wood Auditorium, which “Thank you to my friends and artists for all Sen. Shelley Mayer, Westchester County Execu- youth from Yonkers, New Rochelle and Mt. Ver- was renamed The Phylicia Rashad Auditorium. the years and for coming,” said Rashad. “We’ve tive George Latimer and County Legislator Terry non,” added April Horton of Verizon. “We believe Rashad is an avid supporter of the Mount Vernon been looking forward to this incredible after- Clements attended the event. Inner-city youth in leveraging our technology and resources to get City School District, a Mount Vernon resident and noon… Thank you so much. And thank you, Dr. from Yonkers, New Rochelle and Mt. Vernon more students ready for tomorrow and doing our philanthropist. She is a renowned Emmy-nominat- Collins; and thank you, Dr. Hamilton, for your gathered for the launch of the inaugural program, part to ensure they have every opportunity to suc- ed, Tony Award-winning actress and director. support of the arts and these children. It takes a where they learned to play golf to reinforce val- cessfully transition from the classroom to careers.” “Today is not only a great day for the city of village, right? This is the village.” ues like integrity, respect and perseverance. The The Westchester Parks Foundation, in part- Mount Vernon and the school district, but for all Afterward, Hamilton looked at the Board of fi rst session helped the campers feel comfortable nership with Westchester County Departments of of our students who are represented today,” said Trustees and said: “Without them, tonight would on the golf course, which serves as an equalizer Parks, Social Services and Community Mental Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Hamilton. not have been possible. Thank you for supporting in the workforce and a place where business deals Health, runs Camp Morty, a six-session sleepaway “Today we pay homage to one of the great trea- this vision.” He then turned to Rashad and said, happen. camp for underprivileged youth residing in West- sures of our city and our nation, America’s mom, “Phylicia, these are the faces of the children who Additional sessions on workforce develop- chester. The goal is to create an exciting, fun-fi lled Ms. Phylicia Rashad. Today we have been brought will grace this stage in your honor for years and ment and importance of outdoor physical activity environment where children can feel safe, and together to re-establish Mount Vernon as the bea- years to come.” will be held through the spring. where they can learn to educate the mind, body con of hope for the arts.” “We appreciate everyone who came out to “I am pleased to see so many of our Camp and spirit. They are taught skills in a gentle, sup- In Celebration of the Arts 2019 – a produc- support our presentation in the Mount Vernon Morty young people taking this opportunity to portive way, and emphasize values such as con- tion orchestrated by Dr. Evelyn Collins, principal City School District and support our beautiful, meet in an altogether different environment,” said cern for others, cooperation, sportsmanship and of the Thornton School of the Performing Arts – beautiful children,” added Collins. “As a child Westchester County Executive George Latimer. environmental awareness. was an afternoon of 19 performances from Broad- I was just like them, so I feel very honored that “The activity is a bit different than your usual The foundation’s mission is to engage the way, the Metropolitan Opera, fi lm, television and I’ve been afforded the opportunity to create this summer camp pursuits, but the message is the public to advocate for and invest in the preser- recording industry artists, as well as students from institution for all the beautiful children of Mount same: We look to you as tomorrow’s leaders, and vation, conservation, use and enjoyment of the the Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program. Vernon.” learning how to play golf can be an important part 18,000 acres of parks, trails and open spaces with- Entertainers included Lillias White, Natasha The event culminated with an unveiling by of your adult working life, as well as a great lei- in the Westchester County parks system. For more Williams, Geoffrey Owens, Mamie Duncan-Gibbs, Hamilton of a 2-foot-by-3-foot bronze plaque of- sure activity. Plus, who knows… we could have a information about Westchester Parks Foundation, Frankie Faison, Jeff Redd, Stephen Henderson, Eli fi cially dedicating the auditorium as The Phylicia future pro right here.” visit www.thewpf.org or follow it at Facebook. Fountain, Angela Hall, Dormeshia Edwards, Eve Rashad Auditorium, alongside Rashad and the Joanne Fernandez, chairperson of Westches- com/WestchesterParksFoundation and on Insta- Soto, Alvin Waddles, Priscilla Baskerville, James Mount Vernon Board of Trustees. ter Parks Foundation, said Morty on the Move’s gram @thewpf.

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rising media group_half page.indd 1 10/9/19 10:01 AM Friday, November 1, 2019 - SOUNDVIEW RISING - PAGE 3 Saving Taxpayer Money: Env. You, Too, Can Be Facilities Contract Negotiated A Whistleblower By Eric W. Schoen agreed to meet in the park- $17M Savings Over 10 Years Whistleblower (also ing lot of the old Parkside written as whistle-blower Diner on South Broadway. or whistle blower) is a per- The agent, investigator, son who exposes any kind whatever he was called, of information or activ- told me the color and type ity that is deemed illegal, of his car and I gave him unethical, or not correct my car details and where to within an organization that meet me in the lot. I gave is either private or public… him the information I had, Because of this, a number documents that proved my of laws exist to protect claim, and we chatted in whistleblowers. Definition my car for about an hour. courtesy of Wikipedia. Fortunately, my car did We keep hearing that not blow up. In retrospect, word and think it is some- the investigator should one who has supernatural have at least brought me powers and information no coffee and breakfast. one else knows. We get the Eric Schoen Two other quick whis- impression that the person tleblower stories: I worked is exposing information at such a high level that in a building where people were constantly get- he or she needs Secret Service protection 24 ting sick from recirculated air. I filed an anony- Wheelabrator’s Charles Point Waste-to-Energy Facility. hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. mous complaint with the Federal Environmen- Well, friends, I am here to tell you that you, tal Protection Agency and they came out to test Furthering Westchester County’s mission According to Commissioner of the Depart- too, could become a whistleblower. It can be the air. to uphold its status as a regional leader in envi- ment of Environmental Facilities Vincent Kop- done completely anonymously from the com- Another time, I anonymously called the ronmental management, the Department of En- icki, the county has been partners with Wheela- fort of your home. All you need is a computer, a Yonkers Fire Department, as the office I worked vironmental Facilities has entered into a 10-year brator for more than 30 years. “We look forward phone, or a piece of paper and a stamp. Before in had moved filing cabinets around making it contract extension with Wheelabrator Westches- to continuing that relationship,” he said. “They we get into the details, let me tell you about my unsafe to reach the exits in case of an emergen- ter L.P. have proven to be excellent stewards of the whistleblower experiences. cy. Our wonderful YFD came out (within min- Wheelabrator, the operator of the Charles Waste-to-Energy Facility and our partnership It happened more than 30 years ago, which utes after I made the call) and saw that the filing Point Waste-to-Energy Facility that provides ensures that the county’s residential waste is not proves whistleblowing in not a new phenome- cabinets were in an unsafe position, blocking environmentally-safe disposal of waste in West- landfilled but used to create clean energy.” non. All the participants in the scheme are long exits and paths to the exits. They made the of- chester, has agreed to financial concessions that Pursuant to the contract with Wheelabra- gone from Yonkers. I knew of an agency that fice administrators move the filing cabinets so will result in an estimated savings of more than tor, the county, on behalf of the Refuse Disposal was getting funding for job training and using that they were not a fire hazard. $17.2 million for the county. Additionally, the District, delivers the district’s residential trash to the money to pay salaries and not doing any Yes, friends, if I can be a whistleblower, county negotiated for the ability to divert up to the Charles Point Waste-to-Energy Facility. The type of credible job training. you can, too. Most times you can remain anon- 62,500 tons of waste annually from municipal facility processes up to 2,250 tons of household They got the money through a quid pro ymous. Visit whistleblowers.org for excellent solid waste sent to Wheelabrator’s Facility in and commercial waste every day. The waste is quo (a favor or advantage granted or expected information. That website will help you know Peekskill. transferred to utility-type boilers that recover in return for something). The agency and its your rights. “This 10-year contract extension will en- thermal energy in the form of high-pressure supporters backed a political candidate and in Whistleblowing takes preparation. Decid- able Westchester County to pursue a residential steam. The steam-powered turbines generate return that candidate, who was chairperson of ing which law you should report under is, in food scrap recycling program, which will help 63,000 kilowatts of electricity an hour, enough the organization, with the money gave the agen- many ways, the single most important decision protect our county for future generations, cre- to power approximately 67,000 homes. cy what you would call a “no show” contract. I affecting the outcome of a case. Give as much ate cost savings and allow for waste reduction,” Additional steam not required for electric- was in a position to audit the agency receiving information as possible (names of alleged of- said Westchester County Executive George Lat- ity generation is marketed to a nearby commer- funds. You can’t audit an agency that does no fenders, victims, witnesses, etc.), and leads on imer. “Since 2003, Westchester County has been cial customer, White Plains Linen, for use as a work. In this case, the minimal work the agency any applicable data, documentation or other able to reduce the amount of waste it delivers clean, reliable and renewable energy source. was doing was limited to a specific group of evidence. to the Wheelabrator facility by over 25 percent, The Refuse Disposal District is comprised people and not open to the general public, as it Let’s start at the top: Want to file a com- which translates to millions of dollars in savings of 36 of the county’s 43 municipalities, which was supposed to be. plaint about something the president did? Or each year to Westchester County residents.” include 90 percent of the county’s population. I started by calling the state inspector gen- one of his advisors or members of his Cabinet? eral overseeing the agency where the money It all depend on the specific fraud commit- was coming from, as it was federal money be- ted. The website oversight.gov lets you report ing channeled through the state. I started at the waste, and disclose wrongdoing about a federal Send your letters and opinions to us at state level, but my whistleblower complaint government agency, program, contract or grant. quickly got elevated to the federal level. I want- Most federal agencies have inspector generals ed to remain anonymous and they agreed to it. that accept whistleblower complaints. [email protected] T:10.5They in knew I had the goods. Have a complaint about senators or con- We chatted on the phone several times and Continued on Page 8

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Dennis Richmond Jr. has spent the past fi ve years encouraging high school students in Left to right: Dr. Rand Stack, diagnostic radiologist at Westchester Medical Group; Denise Westchester to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Woodin, director of community impact and social responsibility at the Rye YMCA; Dr. Annie Oommen, breast surgeon at WMG; Heidy Barros, community health coordinator at the Rye By Dennis Richmond Jr. kers, though, that are open to having me. These YMCA; Dr. Adora Fou, department chairperson of oncology, breast and plastic surgery at My name is Dennis Richmond Jr. and I am schools, Roosevelt High School and Palisade WMG; Rachel Ratner, geneticist at WMG; and Dr. Michael Suzman, a plastic surgeon at WMG. the 24-year-old founder and director of the New Preparatory School, have been nothing but bless- York-New Jersey Historically Black College and ings for me. I have been able to inspire students The Old Oaks Foundation, a non-profi t arm pressed us because it is a grassroots initiative University Initiative (@HBCUInitiative), which at Roosevelt and Palisade Prep for years. of Purchase’s historic Old Oaks Country Club, directly serving fi nancially fragile children and prepares students by exposing them to opportu- On Nov. 19, 2014, on Clafl in University’s recently awarded $26,000 to the STEM Alliance their families. But it also develops the skills of nities only found at HBCUs. When I present to campus, I started planning out my HBCU pre- of Larchmont-Mamaroneck to support STEM educators to keep doing more great STEM teach- students, I provide them with fee-waived appli- sentation for students. Less than one month later, educator professional development at Mama- ing during the year. As far as value goes, that’s cations, Free Application for Federal Student Aid Dec. 15, I spoke to students at Roosevelt High roneck’s Co-Op Summer Enrichment Program. a win-win.” guides, college roadmaps, college brochures, School in Yonkers. The rest is history. Roosevelt This innovative new program will pair Co-Op STEM skills are widely accepted to be criti- HBCU pennants, pens, pencils and snacks. Stu- had me come back less than a week later to speak summer teachers with a STEM teaching coach cal skills for the jobs of the future and are already dents also get to see a college documentary that to even more students. On Jan. 6, 2015, Palisade from the New Yotrk Hall of Science for curricu- in high demand. Engaging young children – es- I created. Preparatory School had me speak to their se- lum planning, a site visit at the Hall of Science, pecially those from low-income backgrounds – If you can’t take students to college cam- niors, their juniors, and their eighth-graders. pedagogical training and on-site observations in STEM learning can lift them out of poverty puses, bring college campuses to students. My I didn’t start using the tagline “Beating the and refl ections during the camp cycle. by giving them economic mobility. The STEM presentations have improved tremendously over drum for HBCUs,” which I politely borrowed Co-Op, Mamaroneck’s only summer pro- Alliance is making high-quality STEM learning the years. It is amazing to think that this all start- from one of my professor’s at Clafl in, Mrs. Patri- gram for children of low-income families, com- experiences possible for low income kids early ed so long ago. cia Hinton Koger, until 2015. I also didn’t create bines hands-on academic experience in science, through the Co-Op program. But, over years of In 2014, after successfully completing one the initiative until 2015. technology, engineering and math, with recre- leading the program, it has heard teachers ask for and a half years of my undergraduate experience, What cannot be debated is the fact that I was ational, summer fun. more professional development around effective I had an idea. What if I could go back to New beating the drum for HBCUs in 2014, whether I This grant comes at a time when the Old teaching in the STEM disciplines. York and speak to high school students? Most was saying that I was or not. On Dec. 30, 2014, Oaks Foundation made a commitment to revi- STEM Alliance President Meg Käufer ex- college students go back to their former high Jet Magazine online stated that I had “taken on talize their longstanding tradition of supporting plained the problem further. school to speak to students. I wanted to do that a personal campaign to encourage more students community charities. As a result, it doubled its “Our educators are passionate and com- – and more. I wanted to speak to different high in the North to attend HBCUs.” I have been in- overall fundraising goal this year and was able to mitted but they are eager for more extensive school students across New York. I remember volved in this work for fi ve years. Wow. For the signifi cantly increase the number and size of its training in teaching the STEM disciplines,” she telling my mother, “I can’t be NewYorkStakz past fi ve years I have been visiting Roosevelt grants. Its grant process emphasized engagement said. “This is not a unique problem. National (my name on social media) and not travel across High School and Palisade Preparatory School and inclusivity, allowing the entire membership studies have documented that up to 60 percent New York.” annually to inspire their students and teach them to nominate charities of elementary teachers do not feel prepared to There were, and still are, a lot of high about HBCUs. The charity weekend brought membership teach science. Most express actual anxiety about schools that did not want me to speak to their Dennis Richmond Jr., M.S.Ed., is a gradu- together to raise funds, as well as learn more teaching STEM disciplines as a result of their students. Unfortunately, a lot of them are in ate of Clafl in University and Sarah Lawrence about the target initiatives they would support. own negative experiences with STEM learn- Yonkers. There are two high schools in Yon- College. The fundraising festivities combined both sport ing.” and non-sport based activities ranging from a With this Old Oaks grant, teachers will be golf outing to mah-jong, to “painting and pinot” paid to learn, as well as take risks and try out and ultimately culminating in a dinner with a si- their new knowledge in a safe, summer enrich- lent auction and door prizes ment teaching platform. Hear ‘Requiem’ in Rye Winning grant recipients refl ected the Old “As a leading provider in STEM education Oaks’ commitment to the passion and interests professional development for teachers, we are The Christ’s Church in Rye will present a dor Szabo will perform Durufl é’s “Requiem” – his of its membership, as well as its commitment to eager and excited to collaborate with the STEM concert of choral and chamber music Sunday, largest master-work. the geographic region. Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck to con- Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. The adult choir will be enlarged The program will also include the “Adagio” Some other grant recipients this year includ- tinue building a pathway for diverse students to by numerous guest choristers from the surround- for organ and strings by Albinoni and “Cantique ed Feeding Westchester, White Plains Hospital, engage in STEM learning,” said New York Hall ing communities, and under the leadership of de Racine” by Fauré. Sunrise Day Camp, the JCC Mid-Westchester, of Science Vice President of Education Service newly-appointed Interim Music Director Dr. San- The concert is free and open to all. the Holocaust and Human Rights Communica- Sylvia Perez. “Based on the success of this ini- tion Center, and STEER for Students. 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On Saturday, Nov. 2, Muscoot Farm on On Sunday, Nov. 3, Muscoot Farm in Route 100 in Somers will host a hike for visitors Somers will host a farmers’ market from 9:30 Here We Go Again to learn more about the farm and its trails, from a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nearly 30 local farmers offer Dear Editor: regarding trying to secure an access road for this 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. In addition, a blacksmithing a variety of produce and other goods Sundays A beautiful Sunday at the Yorktown Street development to go forward, besides rezoning workshop for ages 18 and older will take place through November. Vendor information is avail- Fair was hijacked by the intrusion of the Sum- that has not been approved to date, “Town Su- from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register for this unique able at muscootfarm.org. 914-864-7282. mit Hill developers, Diversified Properties, who pervisor Ilan Gilbert said he is willing to assist full-day workshop with master blacksmith Bill From 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Lasdon Park, Ar- set up camp as a vendor so Yorktown residents in these discussions to make this connection. Mr. Fitzgerald and make your own items in the boretum and Veterans Memorial on Route 35 in could be given pens, proposals and propaganda Steinmentz (attorney for the developers) said his blacksmith shop. Registration with a fee is re- Somers will host a guided walking tour of the about how 150 rental units would benefit the client would be ‘delighted’ to make it happen.” quired by calling 914-864-7286. shrub border with the park horticulturist to learn town. As stated in the Yorktown News on April Also on Saturday, the Edith G. Read Sanc- about shrubs. 914-864-7268. It appeared there was no doubt in their 5, 2018, “Alice Roker said this development tuary at Playland Park in Rye will hold an au- Also on Sunday, the Marshlands Conser- mind that they will get the Town Board rezon- would give the hamlet the ‘shot in the arm that it tumn bird walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a brisk vancy in Rye will host a fall shelter building ing approval that the taxpayers can’t afford, the desperately needs.’” walk around the sanctuary to see how certain program from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Create a “home in neighboring owners don’t want, and all of Yor- Councilwoman Roker, that arm is reaching feathered friends are faring this fall. For more the wild” using things found in nature. 914-835- ktown homeowners will be burdened with the into the Yorktown taxpayers’ wallets. What are information, call 914-967-8720. 4466. tax increase. Why else would they state “they the tax savings to the developers? This would From 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trailside On Monday, Nov. 4, Muscoot Farm in would be breaking ground in the fall of 2020.” actually mean higher taxes to Yorktown resi- Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reserva- Somers will host a bird walk from 8:30 to 9:30 Do they know something we don’t? It sounds dents due to a tax abatement that more than like- tion in Cross River will present “The Lenape of a.m. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes for like a “done deal.” Vendors and contractors have ly would be granted. Tax abatements, subsidized Westchester,” when children may learn what life an early morning walk with Anne Swaim, presi- already been approached for estimates for future by Yorktown taxpayers, could last for five, 10, was like for the people who lived here before Eu- dent of the Saw Mill River Audubon. Meet in the work on the project. 15 years or longer, relieving the developers of ropean settlement by exploring their food, tools, parking lot. 914-864-7282. This is in stark contradiction to what Di- that financial burden and passing that burden on toys and a traditional wigwam. 914-864-7322. For more information about Westchester ana Quast, town clerk, stated at the Town Board to the Yorktown taxpayers – again! The Marshlands Conservancy on Route 1 in County parks and nature centers, visit parks. meeting July 16 – that the developers had put Louise DeMarco, Brian Sillik and Jeanne Rye will host a volunteer work project to spruce westchestergov.com. their application “on hold.” Troiano According to the Yorktown News, April 18, Yorktown Free Flu Vaccine Clinic For College Students Why All the Lies From The county health department will offer chester. Republican Candidates? free flu vaccines to any college students Tues- “Everyone 6 months and older should get Dear Editor: regardless, Yorktown voters deserve the truth day, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West- an annual flu shot. Flu can make otherwise Yorktown residents deserve the truth. So from their elected officials. chester Community College in the Technology healthy adults and children very ill and it can why do the Republican candidates continue to In yet another attempt to mislead – this Building Student Lounge. The campus is acces- be fatal,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita lie to voters? Simple reason: They have noth- time for the benefit of Supervisor Gilbert’s sible by Bee-Line bus and car. Register online at Amler. “When healthier people get an annual flu ing else to offer. inexperienced and untested Republican oppo- www.health.ny.gov/gotoclinic/60. shot, they help protect the people around them, With no ideas or plans to share with vot- nent – their mailer talks of the town’s long- “Make your health a priority by taking including infants too young to be vaccinated, se- ers, recent Republican mailers instead excori- standing commercial vacancies as though advantage of this free clinic, so you can get niors and people with chronic health conditions, ated Town Supervisor Ilan Gilbert, who took businesses closed because Gilbert was elect- through finals and all those late-night study ses- who are more vulnerable to flu complications.” office in 2018, for raising water rates after ed. In fact, needless and costly commercial sions,” said County Executive George Latimer. Flu activity is usually highest between De- years of mismanagement by former Town Su- property tax abatements engineered by the “Flu can make you feel miserable, and this vac- cember and February, but can last into May. One pervisor Michael Grace and our Republican Republicans have cost taxpayers $1 million cine will help you stay healthier throughout flu flu vaccine now provides protection all season opponents, Tom Diana and Ed Lachterman. over 10 years and have done nothing to fill season.” long and can prevent illness or reduce the sever- What’s worse, both Diana and Lachterman empty stores. By contrast, during Supervisor The county will hold a free flu clinic for the ity of flu symptoms. The vaccine becomes fully voted for the very same increase and a more Gilbert’s first term, he has welcomed more general public at a date to be announced next effective after about two weeks. costly 25 percent increase in 2016 – a shame- than 24 new businesses to town and has a plan month. Flu shots are also available for a fee from Amler said that anyone who does get a re- ful effort to mislead the public. for sustained economic growth that will gen- many area pharmacists and medical offices. spiratory infection should cough or sneeze into It’s not the first time the Republican Party erate revenue instead of burden taxpayers, as The county health department plans to pro- their elbow, wash their hands frequently with made this false claim. Less than three weeks the Republican penchant for tax breaks for big vide more than 2,000 flu vaccines this fall. It has soap and water, stay home until 24 hours after before, a slick paid Facebook ad did the same business does. focused its public vaccination efforts on people their fever subsides to avoid spreading germs, thing while concealing the truth about Diana So, why all the lies? In an age where facts who lack the means to get vaccinated elsewhere clean surfaces they touch frequently – such as and Lachterman. When Supervisor Gilbert are under attack, we believe Yorktown voters by bringing flu shots to homeless shelters, soup doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles called out this lie with the facts, they admitted will once again reject the “smoke and mirrors” kitchens and food pantries throughout West- and telephones – and get plenty of rest. they voted for the rate hikes and claimed ig- dirty politics the Republicans are peddling. norance about the lie-filled ad. But, as Ronald Patricia Sullivan-Rothberg and Sheralyn Reagan famously said, “There you again.” Goodman Another issue raised by Belmont’s opponents Maybe it’s that they’re still ignorant, but Candidates for Town Council We Endorse: Ron is that he has “overcharged” the taxpayers because Continued from Page 1 of a surplus that now sits in an account in Town Hall. Belmont has properly explained that there are has seen the recent firing of Police Chief Anthony plans to use those funds for capital projects in the Dear Editor: hombre, why doesn’t ICE ask for an order?” Marracinix, and resulting lawsuits filed against the months ahead. He who is calm in a crisis has found someone This is a valid question. Is this a case, on the town by the former top cop. Another police chief Finally, we find no rationale by the Harrison else to blame it on. I believe this cynical statement part of ICE, of totally unacceptable laziness, with- was brought in, and after it didn’t work out, that Democratic slate to elect them Nov. 5. There are best describes the interaction between a federal ering incompetence, or a federal bureaucracy that chief was let go. lots of political mailings (paid for by the State agency (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is so encumbered by its own procedures that it is That is not corruption. Corruption is stealing Democratic Committee, a first in Westchester for a and Westchester County government concerning incapable of responding in a timely manner for money, or fraud against the taxpayers and home- local race) and accusations, but no specifics about public safety. In the Oct. 4 issue of Yonkers Rising, appropriate documentation? The forwarding of a owners in Harrison. Belmont is not guilty of any of what would be done differently and how it would in an article titled “Debate Over Non-Cooperation court order one time out of 90 begs the question, it, nor can we find any hint of corruption by Bel- benefit the average resident, family or homeowner. With ICE Continues,” ICE officials accuse West- “What the hell is going on?” mont and the Town Board. Belmont has also placed school resource of- chester County of failing to hold an undocumented However, I have another question. Did the Belmont can proudly run on his record of ac- ficers in the Harrison schools, which we believe is resident who had been arrested by Westchester judge and assistant district attorney handling this complishment and we can proudly endorse him for the most prudent safety decision to make for stu- County Police for raping an underage girl. case demonstrate good judgment by determining re-election. Belmont has effectively balanced the dents, parents and staff. In the Oct. 18 issue of Yonkers Rising, there this illegal resident rapist to be a non-threat to the needs of the community and their desire for quality We endorse Belmont, for re-election as Har- appears a response to that accusation, in the article community at large, setting bail and enabling this services with the state-mandated property tax cap. rison mayor/supervisor on Nov. 5. titled “Latimer: ‘Westchester Is Not a Sanctuary.’” child rapist to walk after he posted bail? This rapist In this article, County Executive George Latimer showed disrespect for the law by entering the na- states: “When a person is incarcerated in prison, a tion illegally and then showed utter contempt for he views reforms to the criminal justice system as judge has issued an order that sends that person to both the law and the victim by way of his heinous Judicial Endorsements: long overdue. We endorse Robert Prisco for West- the county jail. But if the judge sets bail and that criminal act, but was not viewed as a threat? Is this Continued from Page 1 chester County Court judge. person posts bail, he is free to leave the county jail some sick joke? In the race for Supreme Court Judge in the and we will not detain him for ICE. That judge, I would ask all parties involved in this situa- We endorse Robert Prisco for County Court Ninth Judicial District, which includes Westches- and the assistant district attorney handling the tion, if the next victim of this rapist is your daugh- judge Nov. 5. Prisco has campaigned all over ter and where there are four seats up for election, case, have both determined that this individual is ter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, Westchester for the past six months, and has heard we endorse democratic judicial candidates Gina not a threat to the community at large and can be fiancée or close friend – before you point the fin- the views and opinions of the people from York- Capone, Nancy Quinn Koba, Lewis Lubell and released… We have said clearly that if ICE has a ger of accusation, look into the mirror and blame town to Yonkers, which we believe will help him Steven Milligram. judicial warrant by a judge that says turn this per- yourself. Shame on you. serve the people of Westchester fairly and justly. All four are sitting judges; Lubell is a sitting son over to them, we will cooperate.” To all involved parties, the public both needs Prisco’s experience as an assistant district New York State Supreme Court judge; Koba is an Latimer goes on to state: “Out of the 90 times and deserves to be protected from criminal con- attorney for 32 years in the Westchester D.A.’s Ossining town justice; Capone is a Putnam Valley that this administration (Trump Administration) duct. Get the job done. Office, where he has served and prosecuted thou- justice and would become the first female Supreme has asked to detain someone, only once have they Jerry Longarzo sands of homicide and violent felony offenses, Court judge from Putnam County; and Milligram come back with an order. If they are such a bad Yonkers makes him most suited for the County Court. currently serves as a town justice in Monroe. Prisco has also received the rating of “well We appreciate how the slate of four demo- qualified” from both the Westchester County Bar cratic Supreme Court judicial candidates come Association and the Westchester Women’s Bar from different parts of the district, and that two Association, making him the only candidate for of the candidates are well qualified women who County Court to receive this rating from both or- will serve the residents of Westchester well on the To the Editor: ing everyone away? Everyone on the Democrat ganizations. bench. Most important, all four are well qualified I have been trying to get the Yorktown Dem- slate apparently agreed not to debate at the YCC And, as a member of the Bail Reform Initia- to serve and have our endorsement to serve on the ocrats to at least debate the issues. Yes, I mostly Debate – even the new candidates that are un- tive and the Raise the Age Committee, Prisco said NYS Supreme Court bench for the next 10 years. vote Republican, but I am a very fair person of knowns. common sense. I was doing this as a citizen. BTW: The questions were very fair. There When I moved to Yorktown, I loved the small- were no personal attacks on the Democrats by appreciate in Colavita’s leadership in Eastchester town debates, including the lawn signs and local anyone on stage. No one blamed Mr. Gilbert We Endorse: Tony is his desire to continue to improve services to the paper. Well, I went to both “debates” sponsored for the K-Mart closing or the empty storefronts. Continued from Page 1 residents and taxpayers. by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce and it The only thing mentioned at the beginning by At Lake Isle, the town-owned pool, golf is sad that Mr. Gashi had time to attend the New both moderators and candidates was disappoint- fiscally-run towns in the state. course and community center, Colavita is work- Castle debate Wednesday, Oct. 23, but could not ment that the other side did not show up to jus- Colavita and the republican Town Board has ing to build a new facility and a bubble installa- find the time to debate in his own town, York- tify their claims about the Republicans and to also put school resource officers in the Eastches- tion over the pool for year-round use. town’s county debate Monday, Oct. 21. explain their vision. ter and Tuckahoe schools. Despite some opposi- Experience and qualifications matter, espe- On Wednesday, Oct. 23, people running to As you have heard, to succeed in some- tion to SROs in other communities, we see SROs cially when it comes to the complicated projects be re-elected in Yorktown Town Hall attended thing, 80 percent is about just showing up, and as an important part of school safety in today’s the town will face (Lord and Taylor, Suez United the New Castle debate as spectators and did not it was sad that anyone that came out looking to dangerous world. Water, the dam restoration, etc.). Eastchester de- attend the debate they were invited to participate hear from Democrats did not even get to see Eastchester, under Colavita’s leadership, serves qualified leadership, and Colavita and the in at the Yorktown stage. Is that right? What a their candidates in a debate forum. Regardless was also one of the first communities to pass anti- two Town Board members running with him, slap in the face of the Yorktown voters. This is of your party, it is not right and is a shame. vaping legislation, outlawing the sale of flavored Glen Bellito and Joe Dooley, deserve re-election puzzling and disappointing. Who is wielding the Stephen Schaefer vaping products in town. What we also like and and have our endorsement. big stick in the Yorktown Democrat Party keep- Yorktown Heights FRiday, NoVeMbeR 1, 2019 - WeSTCHeSTeR’S MoST iNFLUeNTiaL NeWSPaPeRS - PaGe 7 Morning of Mahjong for Letters to the Editor Women With Cancer Dear Editor: been endorsed by the New York League of I attended the debate hosted by the Yor- Conservation Voters because of his accom- ktown Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 23. plishments while working in the State Legis- Supervisor candidate Matt Slater was incred- lature and for his commitment to making Yor- ibly impressive and proved to be the dynamic ktown a certifi ed climate smart community. leader our community needs. He was articu- Finally, Matt wants to modernize local late, engaging and focused on his vision and government to make it easier for homeown- plans for Yorktown despite his opponent’s ers and businesses to use. He’s right. In 2019, absence. it’s ridiculous that we can’t even get our town For those who weren’t there or haven’t pool passes online. For anyone who attended seen the video, here are three things Matt Slat- the debate, or watches the video online, you er wants to tackle: making Yorktown more af- will have no doubt that you are watching the fordable, improving our local environment, future supervisor of Yorktown. Matt Slater and modernizing how our town government will breathe new life, and renewed confi - operates. This isn’t just talk, Matt Slater has dence, that Yorktown’s best days are ahead of a concrete plan to address each of these and us. I can’t wait to vote for him and hope all of more. He recognizes the need to nurture a my neighbors do the same. thriving business community to offset the Thomas Huber crushing tax burden on homeowners. He has Yorktown Heights

Mr. Murphy: Yes, he lost his job when Sen. Murphy lost, but I have read the Westchester Rising news- so what? All of us have hardships and some- paper for several years and appreciate the cov- times lose our jobs. It is up to each of us to pull erage of local government. When Rob Astorino ourselves up and fi nd other work, without the lost his re-election in 2017, he agreed to create help of government. Those are the themes of 20 positions at the Board of Elections, which conservatism. were nothing but patronage jobs. Ten positions So I ask you to print this letter, Mr. Mur- went to republicans and 10 went to democrats, phy, or fi nd out more about Slater’s job at the and of course the burden was placed on the tax- Board of Elections. Sounds like he has a fancy payer. title, but what is he really doing? And how can As a republican, I was happy to see Asto- he run on opposition to taxes and spending rino stand on the principles of fi scal conserva- when he has a job that increases my taxes? Support Connection, Inc., will host the next cancer. A Support Connection peer counselor will tism, until the end of his term, when he bloated When will the hypocrisy of my fellow re- session of its free monthly program “Mahjong, be on hand, as well. Coffee, tea and light refresh- county government to give jobs to his cronies. publicans end? Stop practicing “Do as I say not Coffee and Camaraderie” on Thursday, Nov. 21 ments will be served. That was a disgrace. as I do.” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Support Connection Support Connection, Inc., is a 501(c)3 not- Now I read that Matt Slater is now working Nancy Gilbert offi ce in Yorktown Heights. It is open to people for-profi t organization that provides free, confi - at the Board of Elections. When will this end? Yorktown living with breast, ovarian and gynecological can- dential support services and programs to people cers. To learn more or to pre-register, which is re- affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Founded in quired, call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. 1996, it is based in Yorktown Heights, but through Mahjong is an ancient game enjoyed by its toll-free hotline and website serves people Dear Editor: ing children we are raising here: Charlie, 4 many fans over many centuries. Camaraderie is throughout the country. Services include one-on- “I like to see a man proud of the place in and Elizabeth, just 8 weeks. Matt is doing this a mutual trust and friendship among people who one peer counseling and support groups, wellness which he lives. I like to see a man live so that for them, he is doing this for all the children spend time with each other. Together, they make classes, holistic health workshops, public educa- his place will be proud of him.” Abraham Lin- of Yorktown; for all of our residents because, a perfect match. tional programs, information and referral services, coln while I said this was a family decision, York- All are welcome, including those who’d like and a toll-free cancer information and support ho- I can think of no greater quote to describe town is our family. He knows there is a lot of to learn mahjong, as well as experienced players. tline (1-800-532-4290.) my husband, Matt Slater, candidate for York- work that needs to be done, but he has never Share a morning of relaxing fun while enjoying To learn more, visit www.supportconnection. town supervisor. shied away from that – in fact, it motivates him. the company of others who are also living with org or call 914-962-6402. When Matt came to me to ask what I There is so much we love about this communi- thought about him running for supervisor, I ty, but so much more we see that can make it an must admit, newly pregnant and tired, I was even better place. Matt knows that and with his hesitant. I asked him if I could sleep on it. I leadership, our best days will be ahead of us. stayed in bed for 15 minutes and then came out. Our family is so proud of his willingness First HIV Special Needs Plan “Do it,” was all I said. to serve and lead Yorktown. We are proud of Being pregnant with our second baby the campaign he has , focused on Yorktown’s wasn’t a deterrent but a motivation because this future for our families, seniors and businesses. Available in Westchester is our town, this is where we have chosen to And harkening back to President Lincoln’s VNSNY CHOICE SelectHealth, a New York Plans. “Our SelectHealth plan was designed from raise our children, we are invested, and some- quote above: We know that Matt will make ev- State Department of Health Special Needs Plan the beginning to break down common barriers thing has to change. eryone proud to call Yorktown home. for Medicaid-eligible New Yorkers living with to health care and promote adherence to proven We have a vested interest in the future Kellie Slater HIV/AIDS and/or who identify as transgender or treatment and wellness regimens. This expansion of this community. We now have two amaz- Yorktown Heights live in a homeless shelter, will now be available allows us to connect members of New York’s HIV for residents of Nassau and Westchester counties. community with the experts and resources they SelectHealth is the fi rst and only SNP of its kind need to lead active and fulfi lling lives.” to be available in New York State outside of New For more than 15 years, SelectHealth has Mr. Murphy: want it to continue. York City. Enrollment is available now. worked closely with community physicians spe- I’ll bet you don’t get a letter of endorsement So when anyone talks about “career politi- VNSNY CHOICE SelectHealth has consis- cializing in HIV and HCV care, and with clinics for both Eastchester Supervisor Tony Colavita cians,” I don’t view Colavita and Feiner in that tently achieved high benchmarks (83 percent in and designated AIDS centers to provide the most and Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner, but that’s way. I see both as seasoned and reasoned elected 2018) for HIV viral load suppression ( more than comprehensive care and education possible for what this is. I have lived, and owned property both offi cials who deserve another term leading their 200 copies/ml) among its HIV-positive members those at risk for HIV/AIDS or HCV infection. The in Eastchester and in Greenburgh, and I support the respective communities. who receive easy access to care through a team plan’s emphasis on inclusionary and proactive leadership that I have seen from both Supervisors If you are a homeowner in these communities, that includes a dedicated HIV-experienced prima- health care is aligned with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Feiner and Colavita. or in any Westchester community for that matter, ry care provider, care managers, pharmacists, and “Ending the Epidemic” efforts, which are aimed at Although both come from different political you want an experienced hand at the helm – for the a wide variety of specialists in other fi elds. Simi- keeping viral loads suppressed, preventing further parties and have both hold completely different po- sake and safety of your wife, children and family. larly, SelectHealth has been successfully treating transmission and supporting the general wellness litical views, both govern their towns profession- So let this be the fi rst letter of endorsement members with Hepatitis C since 2015 with cure of people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. ally and with care. That is why both have governed for both Eastchester Supervisor Tony Colavita and rates as high as 98 percent, comparable with those SelectHealth is Platinum certifi ed (the high- for so long – because the people, voters and tax- Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner. seen in clinical trial settings. est level awarded) by SAGE, the world’s largest payers in the towns of Eastchester and Greenburgh Hal Linden “Today it is entirely possible for people to en- and oldest organization dedicated to improving realize the good governance they are getting and Greenburgh joy long lives and live well with HIV,” said Hany the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Abdelaal, president of VNSNY CHOICE Health older people. PAGE 8 - SOUNDVIEW RISING - Friday, November 1, 2019 Probation Dept. 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The annual program is run by the Westches- vices/WESTCOP shared her experiences in work- upon whom process against Alcoholic Beverage Control ter County Probation Department and is joined by ing with victims of abuse and the impact of sexual it may be served. SSNY shall law at 66 Purchase Street, the Putnam County Probation Department and the assault and trauma. Victims Assistance Services is mail copy of process to the Rye NY 10580, for On-prem- Westchester County Department of Public Safety. a non-profit agency with a long history of provid- LLC 264 Palisades Avenue, ises consumption. More than 150 registered and non-registered ing services and support for victims in Westchester. #3F, Yonkers, NY 10703. Water Moon Restaurant Inc sex offenders on probation in Westchester County While the program was taking place, numer- Purpose: Any lawful activity. were required to attend an educational program at ous probation officers and police officers from the the Westchester County Courthouse on Oct. 31. Westchester County Department of Public Safety 11/01/19 The offenders heard compelling accounts of were out in the community to track down offenders devastation perpetrated on children and adult vic- who failed to report to the event. tims, and gained insight into how those acts can At the end of the event, sex offenders were reverberate through a victim’s life. A survivor of not allowed to use public transportation. Notice of Formation of MTQ Notice of Formation of In- Developer, LLC. Arts. of Org. corrigible LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State filed with Secy. of State of county website, there is no phone number but on 9/12/19. Office location: NY (SSNY) on 9/27/2019. You, Too an attorney is listed as a contact: Asst. County Westchester County. NY Office: Westchester County. Sec. of State designated SSNY designated as agent Continued from Page 3 Attorney David Polizzi. Email him at dppd@ agent of the LLC upon whom of LLC upon whom process westchestergov.com. process against it may be against it may be served. gress members? The House and Senate Com- Yonkers Inspector General Brendan Mc- served, and shall mail pro- SSNY shall mail copy of pro- mittee on Ethics (ethics.senate.gov or ethics. Grath may be reached at Brendan.McGrath@ cess to 755 Palisades Ave, cess to: LLC, 47 Adelaide St, house.gov) can investigate alleged violations yonkersny.gov or 914-377-6107. There is also Yonkers, NY 10703, the prin- Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: of the Code of Official Conduct or of any ap- have a link on the office’s webpage on the city cipal business location. 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Increasingly bat- tered and misunderstood, it needs all the support it KEEP MOVING can get as divisive politics and advancing technol- ogies drag us in new directions.NOV. Many Americans don’t even know the basics. Of the fi ve freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment, 71 percent of Americans can name at YONKERS least one, according to the 2019 State of The First Amendment poll by the non-profi t Freedom Forum Institute. That’s certainly an improvement over 2018, when a pitiful 60 percent of those polled FORWARD could name at least one of the fi ve freedoms. But consider this: Of the 1,007 Americans polled for the 2019 survey, just six people correctly5 named all fi ve freedoms. In case the pollstersWith call you next Washington year: The in chaos, we need to vote for our Democratic First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, the press, religion and theTeam right to petition here and thein Yonkers to keep fighting for our progressive values! right to assembly. Better YOURyet, we all need VOTE to work IS“Freedom YOUR of Speech”VOICE by Norman — MAKE Rockwell. IT HEARD!L-R – Jeffrey Solomon of Larchmont, author Bari Weiss, Linda Solomon of Larchmont and harder at being citizens who understand our rights, Cindy Golub of Mamaroneck. our responsibilities, how government works and vaccinations. what we value. The rhetoric around such issues can be alien- These powerful First Amendment freedoms,MIKE SPANOating. An increasing number of us, for example, JOSE I. ALVARADO for example, give us all the courage to be indepen-YONKERSthink the MAYOR First Amendment goes too far in the COUNTY LEGISLATOR DISTRICT 17 dent thinkers and to live our lives how we want rights it guarantees (29 percent in 2019, up from to. They allow us to challenge authority in ways 23 percent in 2018 and 2017). unheard of in so many other parts of the world.RUTH It WALTERMaybe we just need another Norman Rock- SHANAE V. WILLIAMS enables the press to act independently, holdCOUNTY gov- well forLEGISLATOR an idealistic re-boot. DISTRICT In the 1940s, as 15 the CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 ernment accountable and tilt at the occasional U.S. headed into what would become World War windmill. II, Rockwell’s series of freedom paintings helped TASHA DIAZ Gene Policinski, president of the FreedomCHRISTOPHER Fo- Americans understand A. JOHNSON the freedoms at stake. rum Institute, said these freedoms help defi COUNTYne who His four LEGISLATOR iconic works captured DISTRICT parts of the First 16 CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 we are as Americans. For him, the First Amend- Amendment (freedom of speech and religion) and ment is the “blue collar amendment,” because it’s added the freedoms to be free of want and fear. such a workhorse, going to work every day in a Despite President Franklin Roosevelt’s ora- real down-to-earth way. tory, the “four freedoms” he outlined in his 1941 Yet confusion is increasing. More people in speech failed to resonate with the public in a mean- this year’s survey incorrectly thought the First ingful way. For help, the White House reached out Amendment includes thePlease right to vote vote(up to 14 for to theour nation’s Democratic artists and musicians. Judicial percent from 2 percent incandidates 2018) and the right toto support“(Rockwell) fairness,wanted to interpret integrity them in a and bear arms (up to 16 percent from 9 percent in way the average American could understand,” said L-R – Kevin and Michele Gregson of Chappaqua, and Tris and Sam Berger of Scarsdale. 2018). the rule of law!Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator of the Norman There is some good news. The poll did not Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass. fi nd substantial erosion in trust in journalism, with But it was a challenge. “The Four Freedoms Nearly 100 of Westchester’s most philan- years to enhance the physical security of the ap- 72 percent of those polled agreeing it’s important are so darned high blown. Somehow I just couldn’t thropicROBERT donors joined J. PRISCOtogether Oct. 17 to kick proximately 2,000 Jewish institutions in the New NANCY QUINN KOBA off UJA-Federation of New York’s 2020 Annual York area. for our democracy that the news media act as a get my mind around it,” Rockwell is quoted as say- COUNTY COURT JUDGE government watchdog, down from 73 percentSUPREME in ing. But COURT by using scenarios JUSTICE from real life in small- Campaign and celebrate the organization’s vital Cindy Golub of Mamaroneck, UJA’s West- 2018. Policinski, however, said he worries that re- town America, he did just that. work. chester regional chairwoman, welcomed guests sult may be skewed, refl ecting people’s loyaltySTEVEN to I.Rockwell’s MILLIGRAM “Freedom of Speech,” featuring MARYGuests heard ANNE from NewSCATTARETICO-NABER York Times op-ed and shared highlights of recent Westchester initia- editor and author Bari Weiss in conversation with tives. their individual “information bubbles.” SUPREMEa man COURTstanding up andJUSTICE speaking up in a crowded FAMILY COURT JUDGE The emergence of powerful social media plat- meeting room, was based on an actual town meet- Larchmont resident Jeffrey Solomon. Both are “We are now addressing the issue of hidden forms has also muddied the waters; 65 percent of ing in Arlington, Vt. The man was a farmer unhap- Pittsburgh natives and members of Tree of Life Jewish poverty in Westchester,” she said. “As a those polled agreed that social media companiesLEWIS pyJ. with LUBELL a school project that would increase his SynagogueWAYNE – the siteHUMPHREY of last October’s massacre of fi rst step, we’ve built a network connecting 40 11 Jews. They discussed the rise of anti-Semitism synagogues, JCCs, Hillels, and social service part- such as Facebook and Twitter violate users’SUPREME First taxes. COURT“He gave his JUSTICEopinion, nodded his head and FAMILY COURT JUDGE Amendment rights when they ban people. They sat down,” said Plunkett. and Weiss’s fi rst book, “How to Fight Anti-Semi- ners across Westchester. Tonight, we’ve come to- don’t. The First Amendment’s protections apply to Rockwell’s idealistic “Four Freedoms” have tism,” which was released in September. gether as pacesetters – literally to set the pace for the government, not private companies. GINA C.remained CAPONE popular, both providing a sense of what ELENABefore joining GOLDBERG-VELAZQUEZ the Times, Weiss was an op-ed giving for the year. Thanks to your generosity, we But the First Amendment presents usSUPREME with all led America COURT to World JUSTICE War II and as underscoring editorCITY at the COURTWall Street JournalJUDGE and an associate can continue to build solutions to our local chal- sorts of emotional and intellectual challenges. It’s ideals that remain important throughout the world, book review editor there. For two years, she was lenges and beyond.” easy to support free speech when we agree with said Plunkett. A special touring exhibit, “Rock- a senior editor at Tablet, the online magazine of Funds raised at the event go to UJA-Federa- what’s being said. It’s far more challengingMELISSA when well, A. Roosevelt LOEHR & The Four Freedoms: Enduring Jewish news, politics and culture, where she ed- tion, which sustains the activities of a network that we disagree or abhor what is being said, COUNTYprinted, Ideals,” COURT has been onJUDGE display in Normandy, France, ited the site’s political and news coverage. Vanity includes hundreds of nonprofi ts, including more painted, built or sung. since May as part of the 75th commemoration of Fair recently called Weiss the Times’ “star opinion than 70 core partners, 10 of which are located in Indeed, the First Amendment has challenged the D-Day invasion. writer,” and The Jerusalem Post just named Bari Westchester. These community-based organiza- us as a society as we have debated topics such The exhibit returns to the U.S. from France the seventh most infl uential Jew in the world. tions provide services that combat poverty, help as school prayer, fl ag burning, printing classifi ed this fall, making stops in Houston and Denver Guests also heard from Mamaroneck resident the elderly age with dignity, promote Jewish iden- information, curfews, the teaching of evolution, before returning home. It will be at the Norman Wayne Goldstein, chairman of UJA’s Network tity and renewal, strengthen children and families, protests at military funerals, blue laws, Christmas Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge from Sept. 12, Department, about how UJA is working to combat and open doors to those with disabilities and spe- displays in public parks, and mandatory measles 2020 through Jan. 17, 2021. anti-Semitism by investing $4 million over two cial needs. EVERY ELECTION MATTERS

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ter County PBA asked that Legislator Maher be Two Political removed from the BOL public safety committee, Continued from Page 1 but Maher did not apologize for his comments, We Endorse: Paul Feiner, and instead ‘doubled down’ and reiterated many of in the 10th District, which includes Eastchester, them, including stating at a BOL meeting in June Tuckahoe and parts of New Rochelle. that ‘placing armed police officers in schools does Greenburgh Supervisor Even the 10th District shows the differing po- harm.’” Westchester Rising has among the lowest litical views in our county, with Eastchester still Garitee said that while campaigning, he has endorses Paul Feiner for average property tax in- represented by republicans in town government, heard from voters that he “doesn’t represent the re-election as supervisor creases in Westchester while New Rochelle has become a progressive- views of this district. He is anti-law enforcement of Greenburgh on Nov. over the past decade. At democratic-led city. and should be held accountable for his far left, so- 5. Feiner is one of the the same time, Feiner has Stepping forward to challenge Maher this year cialist agenda by voting him out of office.” longest-serving town su- been able to keep and is first-time candidate Chris Garitee, who brings a We agree, and we endorse Garitee for West- pervisors in Westchester, maintain the same level wonderful life story to this race. “My family are chester County legislator, District 10, on Nov. 5, now completing his 28 of quality town services immigrants from Italy and I’m the first American and the days before that in early voting. years. that residents and tax- born citizen in my family,” he said. “They came to In northern Westchester, Yorktown Republi- Feiner’s experience payers expect. America in 1963 because they wanted to give their cans are trying to recapture the town supervisor’s is a positive attribute. We were intrigued children the opportunities available in this country. office that was lost in the blue wave of 2017, when He is innovative, and by the independent cam- “I’m running for county legislator to make republican Supervisor Michael Grace lost to demo- he is always seeking paign of Lucas Cioffi. sure those opportunities are available for the next crat Lanny Gilbert by 200 votes. new ways to tackle old A viable, Indepen- generation. My mother recently became a citizen It is important to note that in Yorktown, Presi- problems. If you want dent Party in Westches- and she gets to vote for her son in this election. dent Donald Trump won the town by 100 votes in to know what’s on his ter, and across the coun- That is the American Dream. Our story is the 2016 and County Executive George Latimer lost mind, join his weekly try, would be a welcome American Dream; we came here in poverty and Greenburgh Town Supervisor the town by 300 votes, proving that while the town email group, in which he Paul Feiner addition to our current now we are the middle class.” is equally divided, in a slim and narrow election, shares his thoughts, or the thoughts of others, political discourse, in our view. Cioffi brings a Garitee, like many Westchester residents who republicans might be able to squeak out a victory on a wide array of issues. third-party candidacy to the people of Green- graduated from high school here, has watched as by tying themselves to Trump and trying to tie Gil- Feiner is an open book – to his politics burgh, and we applaud him for running and most of his classmates leave Westchester because bert to Latimer. and his life. He shares his cell phone number for giving the voters a choice. they could not afford to buy a home a raise a fam- Blaming Gilbert for the empty storefronts that on his campaign signs for a reason: He wel- But Feiner has served the people of ily. “Our taxes are so onerous that young people have been vacant for years before he took office, comes the discussion about anything, which Greenburgh and does not warrant to be re- can’t afford to buy a home and pay the property and for the retail slowdown that has resulted in is something we never see in our elected of- placed. Instead, he deserves another two years taxes, seniors are being forced out also, and par- store closings all over Westchester, have also been ficials. to continue his public service. We endorse ents are leaving after their kids graduate from high part of the republican playbook in Yorktown. Most important, Feiner has done a good Paul Feiner, supervisor of Greenburgh on school,” he said. “I want people to be able to retire The tactics are very similar to those waged job as supervisor. He controls spending and Nov. 5. here and afford it.” against Latimer in his successful race for county Garitee, who is a Tuckahoe resident, and his executive in 2017 and by State Sen. Terrence Mur- campaign of volunteers have knocked on thou- phy in his unsuccessful run for re-election in 2018 sands of doors to talk about his five-point plan against Sen. Peter Harckham. – curb spending, hold the line on taxes, repeal or Will these tactics work in Yorktown this year? share financial responsibility for Memorial Field. revise the Immigrant Protection Act, support law What we do know is that every vote counts in Yor- We Endorse: Shawyn For those who may not be familiar with Pat- enforcement and protect country parklands. ktown this election. Continued from Page 1 terson-Howard, take a look at her record running Despite Garitee’s positive message to the vot- In the race for county legislator in the First the Yonkers YMCA for many years. She is beloved ers and hard work in this campaign, the outcome District, including Peekskill, Yorktown and Cort- mary, they all unite behind the nominee. That is not and trusted and respected by the thousands of peo- of this race is a referendum on the incumbent, Leg- landt, republican Legislator John Testa is retiring. the case this year. ple whose lives she has touched at the Yonkers Y. islator Maher. Former Peekskill Mayor Frank Catalina, a repub- We endorse Patterson-Howard for mayor Her integrity in running such an organization does Maher has sparked controversy in his first lican, is running to replace Testa and the County because she is exactly what Mt. Vernon City Hall translate into running the City of Mt. Vernon. term on the County Board. Maher, who calls him- Board. His opponent is democrat Colin Smith. We needs: an outsider, free from scandal, and with But she needs one more thing before she can self “the progressive champion of the county,” endorse Catalina because we want to have some nothing but the best intentions of serving her city take office with the respect and power to tell those drew front page media coverage when he confront- balance, and opposition in our county government. and bringing back stability and respectability back who have disrespected prior mayors and who were ed a Westchester County police officer at a New Finally, in the race for County Board in the to the officer of mayor. unwilling to work together for the good of their Rochelle School Board meeting in March. Ninth District, including Briarcliff Manor, Cort- The next mayor of Mt. Vernon will have to own city: A resounding victory at the polls Nov. 5. Maher said he was simply discussing the pro- landt, Croton-on-Hudson, Ossining and Peekskill, earn the respect of all of Westchester, including Patterson -Howard needs every vote from the posed school resource officer program with the democrat Catherine Borgia is seeking re-election, county government. Patterson-Howard has al- people of Mt. Vernon to show the mandate from man, Sgt. Amery Bernhardt, who was invited by and facing off in a rematch against republican Bob ready begun that effort, campaigning with County the people, that they want good, honest govern- the New Rochelle School Board to discuss safe- Outhouse. Executive George Latimer and County Legisla- ment back. Do not waste your vote on Andre Wal- ty measures in the school district. Maher said he We see this contest as a difficult race for re- tor Lyndon Williams. Both Latimer and Williams lace, the democrat running on the republican line. “continues to have the support from the commu- publicans to win. The seat has been held by Bor- want to work with Mt. Vernon city government on Join every other democrat in Mt. Vernon and nity” after his comments, which he did not apolo- gia, and democrats before her, for a generation. But Memorial Field, to once and for all put the mess at Westchester who supports Patterson-Howard for gize for. what we do think deserves attention is a recent de- the field behind the city and give the people their mayor. Because the residents of Mt. Vernon and Those in attendance say Maher was confron- cision by the Westchester Campaign Fair Practices recreation field back. Westchester understand that Mt. Vernon is part of tational with the officer and placed the blame for Committee. But they have to trust the mayor in order to do the county, and if the City of Mt. Vernon returns to the concept of SROs on a county police sergeant A complaint against Borgia filed by Outhouse so, and in order to spend the funds needed to clean capable leadership hands, it is good for all of us – who was invited to the school board meeting. claimed that Borgia “defamed his character and in- up the field and rebuild the stadium and track. most important the people of Mt. Vernon. Some accounts have Maher berating the officer cited ‘fear mongering’ in her speech at the July 10 Patterson-Howard brings to the office of mayor We endorse Shawyn Patterson-Howard for about the “demographics of northern Westchester Indivisible Westchester forum, which was record- that trust that county government needs in order to mayor of Mt. Vernon. public schools, police sharing information with ed and published as a YouTube video titled ‘BOL the federal government and about students being Forum 7/10/19.’ In the video, Ms. Borgia makes treated differently due to their race,” according to reference to Mr. Outhouse and the contents of a de- LEGAL NOTICE the Journal News. famatory mailer she said was sent out against her.” Maher went on to claim “there is scant evi- In fact, there was no such mailing made NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF THE VIL- dence that full-time armed officers in schools make against Borgia. She is guilty of “fake news.” The LAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK students safer and that some teachers and students committee found that: “Contrary to candidate Bor- feel less safe. He said it is “a wasteful allocation of gia’s statements, there was no proof that any such NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, of the Vil- limited financial and human resources,” according mailer ever existed or was ever sent. Ms. Borgia’s lage of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on: to the same account. comments are in violation of one of the commit- WEDNESDAY EVENING, AT 7:30 PM on NOVEMBER 13TH One member of the School Board to Maher tee’s principles: The candidate will neither engage that Bernhardt was not in attendance to be grilled. in nor be involved with false or misleading attacks At the Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York to consider the applica- “She advised that I was invited as a guest to pres- upon the character of an opponent…” tion of George and Casey Moscone residing at 7 Cottage Place, Tuckahoe NY, ent on my area of expertise involving school re- Let’s tell the truth, folks… on both sides of 10707 who appeals the decision of the Building Inspector, who denied the issu- source officers,” said Bernhardt. “The Westches- the aisle. ance of a building permit to: Widen the driveway by cutting the curb by 35 inches on each side. This will not eliminate street parking, and will allow us to park a second vehicle at the base of our driveway so that we can take a car off the street. By cutting curb 35 inches on each side, we will not be affecting the number of cars LEGAL NOTICE that can currently fit on the street. This can only help with the parking congestion of Oak Avenue and Cottage Place. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF THE VIL- LAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK This property is located at 7 Cottage Place, Tuckahoe NY, 10707 and is also known as NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, of the Vil- lage of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on: Section: 23 Block: 2 Lot: 5

WEDNESDAY EVENING, AT 7:30 PM on NOVEMBER 13TH The nature of the application is for the following relief:

At the Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York to consider the applica- Widen our driveway to and take a car off of the street, which frees up parking tion of Caitlin Larrabee & Henry Kravchenko residing at 122 Bella Vista Street, space for our neighbors. Tuckahoe, NY 10707 who appeals the decision of the Building Inspector, who de- nied the issuance of a building permit to: Build an addition of 4’-6” x 18’-2” to the All Interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time they will existing garage, and increase the height of the existing Garage to be converted be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit written commu- to Photo Studio & attic as storage. nications to the Village Clerk or The Planning Board, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 This property is located at 122 Bella Vista Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 and is also known as George Moscone Applicant(s) Section: 42 Block: 6 Lot: 6 #2452 11/01/2019 The nature of the application is for the following relief:

Lack of space for owner’s photography studio.

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Gen. George Washington’s Headquarters in north White Plains is now open for visitors and history buffs.

put George Washington’s Headquarters back on Washington’s the map, and have it be one of the top historical Continued from Page 1 sites in Westchester County.” Latimer was also joined by Friends of the ence was never forgotten. We had to fi gure out how Miller House/Washington’s Headquarters Presi- to fi nd the money, we had to fi gure out how to fi nd dent Linda Fernberg, and Anne Novak, Carole the will. The will to make sure this house did not Clarke and their mother, Mary Ann Miller, de- become a pile of rubble that got swept away, but scendants of Ann and Elijah Miller. The 501(c)3 that it would be here long after I am gone.” Friends of Miller House/Washington’s Headquar- Chairman of the Westchester County Board ters is an organization dedicated to help preserve of Legislators Benjamin Boykin said sites like the the historic preservation and its ongoing operation. Miller House need to live on so that future genera- “Gen. Washington had many headquarters tions can understand local history. in Westchester, but the Miller house is the only “You have to understand where we come from one that’s still on its original site,” said Fernberg. in order to understand where we are, and where we “County Executive George Latimer gave West- are going,” he said. “Residents, students and oth- chester a wonderful gift. It will let future genera- ers from around this region will be able to come tions learn about our history and the importance of and visit here. We are very pleased to be working this home.” with the county executive, the Board of Legisla- The Miller House’s public programming will tors and the state to get the funding together to be begin with two presentations of “Patriot in a Pet- here today.” ticoat: The Life of Ann Fisher Miller,” on Sunday, Assemblyman David Buchwald added: “It is Nov. 17. Ann Miller, her husband, Elijah, and their so gratifying to be at a point where we can spread family lived there during the war. The two-hour the joy of having all this work culminate in a great program will start with a narrated visual historical moment of history in its own right. This is an effort depiction of life in Westchester from about 1755 that could not have been possible without the men to 1790. A re-enactor playing Ann will then tell and women who took this funding and recreated a the fact-based story about the Millers’ life, family, true gem in the Westchester County Parks system. home and experiences during that time. “Ann” will I think the residents of Westchester will be very then invite the public to tour the home’s interior. happy that their money was well spent.” The program will be presented by the Daugh- Westchester County Legislator Margaret ters of Liberty’s Legacy. Cunzio thanked Latimer for bringing the project The Miller House is on the National Register to the fi nish line. “This is an example of working of Historic Places, the New York State Register of together to make government work, and preserve Historic Places and the Westchester County Inven- history,” she said. “I am so excited to see future tory of Historic Places. It’s also a Town of North programs here, and I am very excited that we can Castle landmark. They count on you,

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Event attendees with Chef Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group.

Photo by Risa Hoag. New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, Business Ambassador for the City of New Rochelle Lisa Davis and Deputy Director of New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Diamond Wollaston, with Wallauer Design Director Kim Scappaticci, Wallauer COO Ed Klein and Benja- min Moore Regional Sales Manager Jen Lasker.

Wallauer Paint & Design celebrated the rative hardware, designer wallpaper, fabrics and grand opening of its newest location at 750 Main design services. Wallauer employees take great St., New Rochelle, with a ribbon cutting and pride dispensing the latest decorating inspiration party Oct. 19 that was attended by Mayor Noam and advice backed by exceptional customer ser- Bramson, Business Ambassador for the City of vice. New Rochelle Lisa Davis, and Deputy Director of The stores are a destination and a resource New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Diamond for product knowledge for painters, contractors Wollaston, along with Wallauer Design Director and homeowners. Kim Scappaticci, Wallauer COO Ed Klein, and All 17 locations are full-service Benjamin Jen Lasker, regional sales manager with Benja- Moore paint stores, providing contractors and min Moore. consumers with a full line of products, sundries Attendees enjoyed free lunch, a meet-and- and paint equipment and repair services. They Henry Ramos, owner of Dedline AV; and Naveen Dhaliwal, a reporter with WABC-TV Channel 7 greet with The Peak radio station DJ Coach, and also offer job site deliveries and expert color con- Eyewitness News. an opportunity to spin the wheel to win free paint sultations. and other items from the store. After the event, As Wallauer approaches its 100th anniversa- One night helped Feeding Westchester raise Mount Vernon to Mount Kisco. Guests expe- Wallauer donated the remaining food to the vol- ry, the business is committed to continuing to em- enough money to provide 1.2 million meals to rienced an exclusive, interactive tasting event unteers and staff at the Fuller Center for Hous- phasize old-fashioned values, but with a modern the county’s hungry neighbors in need. and enjoyed gourmet cuisine prepared by chefs ing located down the Street, after meeting James twist. Taking advantage of online capabilities, but With the support of more than 600 hunger from Peter X. Kelly, Saltaire Oyster Bar & Fish Killoran, the center’s executive director, who still engaging with customers in person through heroes, Westchester’s leading nonprofit hun- House, Sonora, The DESSERTIST, Abigail stopped by the celebration. personalized service, Wallauer will continue to ger relief organization brought in more than Kirsch and more. Wallauer Paint & Design has a total of 17 add a knowledgeable human touch to every cus- $300,000 at its annual “An Evening in Good Every ticket helped provide food to those family-owned locations throughout Westchester tomer encounter. Taste” in White Plains. The event attracted West- need in Westchester County, including children and Rockland and has been a fixture in New York The New Rochelle location, at 750 Main St., chester’s most philanthropic and food-fanatical and seniors. Through partnerships with retailers State for nearly a century; the first store opened in can be reached by calling 914-632-8060. Hours residents for a night of food, fun and feeding and other partners across the county, Feeding 1921. Wallauer is a fourth-generation family busi- are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 people. Westchester can turn $1 into four meals. ness headquartered in White Plains, and while it a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun- More than 30 of Westchester’s renowned One in five people in Westchester County sells high-quality paint, it also offers far more, in- day. For more information about Wallauer, its chefs sizzled to help Feeding Westchester fight are hungry. That means four of us can do some- cluding Hunter Douglas window fashions, deco- products and services, visit www.wallauer.com. hunger in every community in the county – from thing about it. Which one are you? VOTE NOVEMBER 5th PRISCO4COUNTY.COM ROBERT PRISCO for WESTCHESTER COUNTY COURT JUDGE

Robert Prisco ENDORSED BY: - Westchester County Democratic Party PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: - Westchester County Conservative Party - Westchester County Assistant District - Westchester County Independence Party Attorney for 32 years - Westchester County Working Families Party - Chief of Local Criminal Courts and - Serving America Movement (SAM) Party Grand Jury Division - Affiliated Police Association of Westchester, Inc. - Chief of Major Case Bureau - Westchester County Detectives Association - Deputy Chief of Homicide Bureau - Yonkers Captains, Lieutenants & Sergeants Association - Tried to verdict: murder, attempted murder, - Yonkers PBA kidnapping, robbery, burglary, assault and - Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Association (WHLEA) weapons possession cases. - Westchester County DA Investigators PBA - Violent Felony Coordinator - Westchester Corrections Superior Officers Association - Mental Health Court Coordinator - Westchester Corrections Officers Benevolent Association - Member of Criminal Justice Advisory Board - Westchester Probation Officers Association - Member of the Raise the Age Committee - IAFF Local 628, Yonkers Firefighters Union - Yonkers Uniformed Fire Officers Association - Hispanic Democrats of Westchester EDUCATION: - Hudson Valley Stonewall Democrats (LGBTQ) - Albany Law School, Juris Doctor, 1986 - Westchester/Putnam Central Labor Body AFL-CIO - Villanova University, B.A. Economics, 1983 - Building & Construction Trades Council of Westchester and Putnam - MPACnow (Mediterranean Political Action Committee) BAR ADMISSIONS: - Up 2 Us - New York State - Rated 100% Pro-Choice by WCLA - Choice Matters - U.S. District Court, Southern District of NY - Rated “Well Qualified" by the Westchester County Bar Association

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