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Vol 111 Number 51-52 www.RisingmediaGroup.com Friday, december 18-25, 2015 Fleetwood Neighborhood All We Are Saying Is Lights Up Mt. Vernon Give Political Peace a Chance

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and County Executive Rob Astorino. State Sen. Jeff Klein, left, with Fleetwood Neighborhood Association President Mike Justino and carolers from the St. Peter and Paul Children’s choir. By Dan Murphy New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio drew criti- State Sen. Jeff Klein, in partnership with prosperity.” If a press conference was held 30 years ago cisms in political circles in the state. the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, re- The tree lighting began in the late after- between prominent Democrat and Republican The meeting between the two was held to cently hosted the second annual tree lighting noon with live music from singer Jeanne Ricks elected offi cials in New York, it wouldn’t make call for more federal transportation funds for New at Fleetwood Playground. Community leaders, and guitarist Chan Johnson, as well as carol- headlines. But our hyper-partisan political climate York City, Westchester and for New York State. business owners and families enjoyed hot co- ing by St. Peter and Paul Children’s Choir. The has become so dark that a recent press conference Held at Penn Station, the event called on Congress coa, holiday treats, live holiday music and an event featured a 7-foot-tall Christmas tree and held between County Executive Rob Astorino and Continued on Page 10 appearance by a special guest. a special appearance by Santa. “I am thrilled to host this annual tree light- “Our residents look forward to our annual ing, which has become a tradition for our fami- tree lighting, where we can celebrate the sea- lies in Fleetwood,” said Klein. “At this joyous son with friends, family and the entire com- Bipartisan Coalition Joins time, we create holiday lasting memories as munity,” said Michael Justino, president of the we enjoy these festivities. As 2015 draws to a Fleetwood Neighborhood Association. “A spe- close, I wish everyone a safe and happy holi- cial thanks to Sen. Jeff Klein for helping us to Astorino for No Tax Hike day, and a new year fi lled with good health and put together this tree lighting for Fleetwood.”

Congratulations to Eliza Guzman from my family is able to stay together and that we Port Chester who is this year’s winner of Ris- don’t have to split up. My dad might have to ing Media Group’s holiday contest. We re- go back to the Dominican Republican to get a ceived many responses to our call for holiday job and fi nd a place for us all to live. stories. Thanks to all who contacted us, but I don’t want to leave my school and this this one by far was the best. country, Santa. I know that usually people ask Eliza’s mother, Maria Guzman, sent us you for gifts, but please try to help me this this note: one time. Dear Mr. Murphy, I picked up your news- I believe in miracles, Merry Christmas, paper last week at Port Chester Village Hall. Eliza Guzman BOL Chairman Michael Kaplowitz BOL Budget Chairwoman Sheila Marcotte I would like you to consider a letter to Santa Here is our response to the Guzmans’ let- Claus written by my daughter Eliza, who is ters: For the sixth consecutive year, the taxpayers 10 legislators that came together to ensure passage 11 years old. Our family has fallen on tough Dear Mrs. Guzman, thank you for your of Westchester County were the victors in the de- of a compromise version of his $1.8 billion bud- times but we believeGiving in Jesus and in Backthe kind letter to and yourThose daughter’s letter to Santa bate over a new county budget for 2016. Home- get for 2016 that maintains the two goals he estab- hearts of people. – both of which touched our heart. We will owners and residents in the highest-taxed county lished at the start of the negotiations: no increase in I would also ask that you consider mak- print both letters as our newspaper’s winning in the nation will see another 0 percent tax levy the tax levy and no raiding of the “rainy day” fund ing Whoa donation to the AislingNeed Irish Communityit Most entry in This this year’s holiday Season contest. Enclose increase on their county taxes, after a bipartisan to pay for operational expenses. Center in Yonkers. That group has helped my please fi nd a Visa gift card for $200, please coalition came together, tweaked County Execu- This year, the coalition budget has the support relatives and friends who live in the Bronx use it as you see fi t. We will also make a $200 tive Rob Astorino’s budget slightly, and proved of 10 legislators, two Democrats and eight Repub- nearby with food and clothing. contribution to the Aisling Community Center once again that you can run a government respon- licans. It was negotiated by the administration, and Thanks and I wish you and your family a on McLean Avenue in Yonkers and we agree, sibly without raising property taxes – through hard County Board of Legislators Chairman Michael Merry Christmas, Maria Guzman. they help those who need it most. work, compromise and tough decisions. Kaplowitz, Vice Chairman James Maisano, Re- Eliza’s letter reads… We will also contact you if someone Astorino thanked the bi-partisan coalition of Continued on Page 8 Dear Santa Claus: comes forward with more assistance for you, I hope you get this letter before Christ- or for a job opportunity for your husband. mas. My family has had a diffi cult year. My Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas, Dan dad lost his job and my mom is sick. We all Murphy. live together in Port Chester, New York, with We also received this message from the Skelos Convicted: ‘Until my grandmother and both my mom and dad Aisling Community Center, which fi ts into the are good parents. I love them very much. message of the Guzman family: I really don’t want anything for myself “While we will all spent hundreds of dol- Th en, We’ll pay criminals’ this Christmas Santa. What I would ask is that Continued on Page 9 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

We wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to continuing our guilty eff orts in 2016 to provide you with a newspaper worthy of the people of West- Guilty as charged: Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos. chester. We also thank our advertisers By Dan Murphy those with interests in state government and and friends for helping us keep Political corruption in Albany is a bipar- Long Island government for payments for his tisan affair. First it was Democratic former son Adam Skelos. “Westchester’s oldest and most respected Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver who was Both Dean and Adam Skelos were found found guilty of corruption charges two weeks guilty of all eight counts of bribery, extortion newspapers” alive and available. ago. Now it’s Republican former State Senate and conspiracy they were charged with after a Majority Leader Dean Skelos found guilty last federal jury came back with the guilty counts week of, in non-legal terms, shaking down Continued on Page 8 PAGE 2 - RYE RISING - Friday, December 18-25, 2015 Holidays: Time to Forgive; These Folks, Too, A Poem by Ann Muro Deserve a Raise It is during this holiday season that we For many, though, who may have been By Eric W. Schoen Public Schools, is without look forward to the time we’ll spend with our separated and estranged from our families, we One of the great things a contract. I am not talk- families and those we love. It is also a time can make it a time to reconcile with those who about writing a column about ing about people earning to give thanks for the many blessings in our once were close to us. It can be a time of for- the City of Gracious Living, $100,000 or more. lives. giving, as the following reminds us: City of Hills where some say Let me share with you nothing is on the level, our who I am referring to: oasis called Yonkers is just The nice ladies – most There are many things in life when you think things are not as old as you would That are really hard to do, quieting down as elections think, with their coiffed hair But there is one that’s very hard, are over and the holidays in a net while they prepare For me as well as you. are upon us, our government chicken nuggets, pizza, hot comes to life. dogs and trendy salads and It’s forgiving those who hurt us, By now you have prob- sandwiches for your chil- And have caused much grief and strife, ably heard that members of dren – make $12.13 an hour. Whether they be friends or family the Yonkers City Council and For three to four hours a day Or others in life. the City Council president during the school year, that want to award themselves comes out to about $8,733.60 Their words or deeds were hurtful for the good work they do a year. With no apology for years with raises from close to 13 School Aides who com- And often when we think of them, to 39 percent. By the time you read this column, fort your children when they are sick and provide It brings us close to tears. chances are an affirmative vote will be taken. The support to teachers in the classroom, as well as majority of the City Council is term-limited and in the school office, make $12.13 an hour work- Perhaps the others did not know, cannot seek the respective offices they hold for an- ing four, five or six hours a day during the school They caused so many sorrows other term, so the matter – as they say in French year. A school aide who works 180 days, every So try to reconcile with them – is “fait accompli.” day of the school year for six hours a day, makes Before life’s long tomorrows. To quote the City Charter, “All salaries set $13,100.40. forth…may not be increased during the term of of- A bus monitor keeping his eyes and ears on They too may have been waiting fice of the council president or councilmember, un- your children, riding on big and little school buses Not knowing what to do less by local law subject to permissive referendum on the snowy hills of Yonkers, breaking up fights But wanted oh so badly as required by § 24 of the Municipal Home Rule and making sure children stay in their seats and To hear again from you Law.” To its credit, the resolution before the City get off at the right stop, makes $11.01 an hour for Council acknowledges “permissive referendum.” a two-hour bus run. At two runs a day, 180 days a The message here is loud and clear What is “permissive referendum?” Ten per- year, the bus monitor makes a little under $8,000 Forgive with all your heart cent of the people who voted in the last election for a year. For sorrow turns to gladness governor can petition the city clerk to call a refer- Do any of these Civil Service employees get When you make that brand new start. endum on whether the City Council and president a car, insurance and gas like the City Council and can get their raises. This empowers the citizenry its president? Do they have support staff to answer – i.e. you and me. constituent calls and keep track of their part-time I believe the City Council and council presi- schedules, or for that matter help them bread the dent should receive a “reasonable” salary increase. chicken nuggets? Are their health insurance ben- The staff at Rising Media Group would The City Council has not had an increase in sala- efits fully paid by the City of Yonkers with no em- ries in 12 years. However, I don’t buy the argu- ployee contribution, like our beloved councilmen like to thank our advertisers and readers ment that council members should get the increase and women? because they spend 40 to 50 hours a week doing Sad to say the answer is “no.” their jobs. The City Charter spells out their du- (Just an aside: Up until the mid-1980s the for your support in 2015. ties pretty clearly. If they choose to spend 40 to City Council had neither offices nor staff and re- 50 hours on their part-time legislative job, that is lied on the resources of the city clerk for support. their business. The mayor, who was a ceremonial mayor, had a We would also like to thank the New The sky won’t fall if members of the coun- city car but none of the members of the City Coun- cil don’t show up for the latest restaurant opening. cil did.) York Press Association for its assistance What it will mean is more food for members of the So unless Mayor Mike Spano vetoes the law press. Whether the press needs the extra meatball containing the raises or 10 percent of the voters in connecting us to advertisers and or pig in the blanket, well that’s another story. who voted in the last election for governor in Yon- What I do object to – as would any sane per- kers petition the city clerk for a public referendum making sure that the local newspaper son observing the situation – is for City Council on the raises, they will go through. members to give themselves a salary increase And unless the Board of Education and the continues in Westchester County. while more than half the employees of the City of City of Yonkers approve a new contract with raises Yonkers including every employee of the Yonkers Continued on Page 10

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CBAC recommends ent outcome. When every independent opinion that the 2016 budget for sales tax be reduced by says these budgeting practices are suspect, it is The hustle and bustle of the holidays is ap- God,’” she said. “When you have much to be $10 million to $15 million. time to try a different strategy. The budget con- proaching at a feverish pace. To get in to the thankful for, it is impossible not to want to do The Democratic Caucus had proposed an al- tinues to rely on revenues that we have been cau- spirit of giving, rather than receiving, many something for others.” ternative that involved the proceeds from the sale tioned against using to balance the budget and yet Westchester residents are volunteering at Lift- Spencer, a White Plains resident and part- of the Austin Avenue building and more than $4 we still continue to ignore that advice.” ing Up Westchester, a social services organiza- ner at the accounting firm Citrin Cooperman, million in energy efficiencies that are still avail- Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, D-Hastings- tion that serves all of Westchester County. was recently proclaimed the most generous at able. on-Hudson, explained: “This year’s budget takes Following are some individuals who are the “CPA: Beyond the Bottom Line” awards “While I’m happy to see that there were some back cost-saving measures approved by the using their time and energy in “lifting up” oth- and has led, by example, the ideal of donating service restorations, I cannot endorse a budget Board of Legislators, on a bipartisan basis, in last ers and setting an example to follow: time and money to worthy causes. that spends money based on fictitious revenues,” year’s budget – measures needed to keep our in- Giovanni Green, White Plains “It’s really quite simple; I believe in help- said Legislator Catherine Borgia, D-Ossining. “I frastructure in working order. Of most concern to Giovanni Green is a chef by trade and a ing people that need help,” she said. “If you believe we are going to have to revisit this budget me is the large-scale borrowing to fund routine, volunteer by heart. As the owner of Break Bread have the ability to give back, then you have a in the coming months because of the indefensible short-term costs like patching our roads; and the not Hearts, he is also head chef for Lifting Up responsibility to give back.” budget practices of this administration.” deterioration of our infrastructure due to having Westchester’s soup kitchen during Thanksgiv- Michelle credits her holiday volunteering Legislator Lyndon Williams, D-Mount Ver- insufficient engineers to advance our $1.3 billion ing, Christmas and New Year’s. With a cooking to the realization that no one is immune to be- non, added: “By setting this budget in motion capital project backlog. Such moves will cost tax- career that’s guided by a love of feeding those coming “in need” and the importance of treating without a plan for sustainable revenues, we are payers many times more money in future years.” around him with farm-to-table products, Green everyone with dignity and respect. placing the county in a tenuous fiscal position if Legislator Alfreda Williams, D-Greenburgh, also wants to “feed” the human spirit. “Each person has a story to tell – some may unforeseen circumstances to occur in 2016.” added: “I am concerned that many of our non- “In addition to believing in Karma and have been financially successful and in careers “This budget fails every metric of good profits who provide critical, often mandated hu- ‘what goes around comes around,’ I’m passion- in the past but have fallen on hard times, and accounting,” noted Legislator Ben Boykin, D- man services in an efficient and cost-saving man- ate about connecting with my community – and some may have never been able to financially White Plains, MBA/CPA. “While we have the ner for the present and future are not going to be what better way to do that than by feeding those support themselves,” she said. “Everyone at appearance of a balanced operating budget with funded at sustainable levels. We have been facing in need?” he said. Grace’s Kitchen deserves a happy holiday and no tax increase, the 2016 budget is structurally this problem for several years and failed to adopt Born and raised in White Plains, Green that’s what the volunteers attempt to do.” imbalanced and will create significant financial efficiencies that would help pay for these things wanted to create a soup kitchen of his own, Spencer, who serves on the board of the challenges for the county and taxpayers in the in a responsible manner.” but when he found out about Grace’s Kitchen Food Bank for Westchester, believes it’s equally future.” through an internet search, he knew he could important to volunteer and donate on a local be a tremendous help. What moves Green most level, as much as it is on a national level, which about his volunteering at Lifting Up Westches- is why Lifting Up Westchester is one of the or- ter is the camaraderie that comes from working ganizations to which he is devoted. with and for people from many walks of life. “When you get involved on a local level, Santa Visits PAL Party “When I’m helping at Grace’s Kitchen, and you actually meet and see the people you I’m interacting with such a broad demographic are helping, it takes on a much more personal of people – different ages, ethnicities and reli- meaning and provides the initiative to help oth- gions,” he said. “Watching a little girl filling a ers in your own backyard,” he said. gravy boat for an elderly person who lives in Fern Kaplan, Rye Brook a shelter makes me realize that even the littlest “A happy heart” is what 15-year Lifting Up effort goes such a long way. Westchester volunteer Fern Kaplan receives in “The most warming aspect of the Thanks- return for her time spent helping the organiza- giving meal this year was myself and the other tion during the holiday season. With her hus- volunteers in the kitchen writing ‘love’ on every band and two teenage sons in tow, she brings tray of food we prepared to serve the guests,” decorations made by Port Chester’s Congre- he continued. ‘Love should always be the main gation Kneses Tifereth Israel nursery school ingredient in all that we do.” children (where Kaplan works as a teacher) Carol Schiro Greenwald, Larchmont to beautify Grace’s Kitchen for Thanksgiving, Carol Schiro-Greenwald doesn’t just talk transforming the space into a warm, welcoming the talk as vice president of Lifting Up West- environment. chester’s Board of Directors – she walks the An avid volunteer for a variety of orga- walk. A five-year volunteer during Thanksgiv- nizations surrounding Rye Brook, Kaplan is a ing and New Year’s, Greenwald delivers food to proponent of helping others in your own back- those who are either homebound or don’t have yard. “What could be better than healing your the financial means to buy a meal in their own own community?” she asked. “There’s need all Santa with (from left) Tara Conte of the Yonkers Parks Department, an attendee, PAL’s Chris home for the holidays. around us… One person can make a ripple of Palandra and State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Photo by Ed Whitman. “I devote myself to Lifting Up Westches- change and collectively, we can make a splash.” ter year-round by delivering meals to those Jamie Wagner, Rye Brook The Yonkers Police Athletic League held than 100 disabled attendees from around the who sometimes only eat once a day, because of In the case of Jamie Wagner’s family vol- its annual holiday party at the Walshin Center area, who come to this event and enjoy a day cost,” she said. “It is a humbling and moving unteer involvement with Lifting Up Westches- last Sunday. Santa, who was busy at Operation of food, dancing, music and a visit and a gift experience, to say the least.” ter, the first time’s a charm. Santa Claus earlier that day, welcomed more from Santa. At the holidays, Greenwald visits people The Rye Brook resident joined long-time who often have barren cupboards or sometimes volunteer (and Congregation KTI co-worker) eat only one meal per day. “There’s an under- Fern Kaplan in helping decorate Grace’s Kitch- side of people who cannot afford to live in our en for the Thanksgiving holiday. “I always Computer Repair, Upgrade, area and they are often invisible,” she said. “We wanted my family to volunteer in some capac- have a tremendous need for people with time ity,” she said. “Seeing my kids help transform and Troubleshooting and interest to make Westchester the kind of the dining room was incredibly satisfying and I Cracked Laptop Screen, county it should and can be. Lifting Up West- could tell that my three children felt good about chester is especially important because we serve contributing to make another person’s holiday a Broken Power Jack the hidden and underserved.” bit more special.” Michelle & Spencer Barback, Wagner is a big believer in setting an ex- Virus Removal, Data Recovery NYC/White Plains ample of volunteerism for her children, getting Michelle Barback and her father, Spencer, them involved at an early age and enabling them Call James at have spent the past two years volunteering their to experience the myriad of benefits that come time together at Grace’s Kitchen during Thanks- from lifting up others. “I receive the sense that I 646-281-4475 – 718-324-4332 giving. Serving as greeters to the soup kitchen did something selfless and possibly made a dif- clients who come to celebrate the holiday, the ference in someone else’s life, but I want my Barbacks warmly welcome those who might kids to know that it really isn’t about what we otherwise be eating alone or not eating at all. receive but what we’re able to do and to give,” Michelle was taught the value of volun- she said. teerism at an early age. “My dad would of- For more information, visit www.liftingup- ten use the phrase, ‘There but for the grace of westchester.org.

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Girls teams – Albertus Magnus H.S., Bar- “Westchester loves basketball at all lev- donia; Grand Street Campus H.S., Brooklyn; els, and this tournament is a great showcase of Harrison H.S.; Irvington H.S.; Monroe Wood- Westchester’s young athletic talent,” said Asto- bury H.S., Central Valley; Ossining H.S.; Peek- rino. “Teams from around the tri-state area look skill H.S.; Penfield H.S.; Truman H.S., Bronx; forward to competing every year, and these stu- and Ursuline H.S., New Rochelle. dent-athletes always bring their ‘A’ game onto A complete bracket of games is available at the court. I encourage everyone to check it out.” www.countycenter.biz. This year’s four-day event is presented by Admission is $5 per day, and tickets can be Westchester County Parks, sponsored by The purchased at the County Center box office Tues- Journal News Media Group and supported by day through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friends of Westchester County Parks, Inc. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking at the The tournament will showcase 24 of the County Center is $7. best boys’ and girls’ high school basketball The Westchester County Center is located teams in the area, featuring some of the most at 198 Central Ave., White Plains. It is also ac- exciting play of the upcoming high school bas- cessible via the Westchester County Bee-Line ketball season. The following teams are partici- bus system. For a bus schedule, call 914-813- pating: 7777 or go to www.westchestergov.com/bee- Boys teams – Bishop Loughlin H.S., linebus. Relive the Nativity scene at First Baptist Church of White Plains. Photo by Inna Astakhova. Brooklyn; Eastchester H.S.; Fordham Prep H.S., For more information, go to www.county- Bronx; Fox Lane H.S., Bedford; Harborfields center.biz or call the county center at 914-995- Young actors and actresses are invited to goats, ponies and an alpaca takes place through H.S., Greenlawn; Harrison H.S.; Henrick Hud- 4050. re-enact the Nativity with help from some four- 2:30 p.m. outdoors in the church circle. legged friends at First Baptist Church of White To register your child or for more informa- Plains, 456 North St., on Sunday, Dec. 20. No tion, call or email Joshalyn Estrada at 914-949- previous experience is necessary. 5207 or [email protected]. Players In a bilingual Spanish-English service and are required to attend at least one of two rehears- Weekend Events at County pageant starting at 11 a.m., players will tell the als, either Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. story of the birth of Jesus. A free, community or Saturday, Dec. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Parks & Nature Centers lunch will follow. The live Nativity with sheep, All are welcome. A number of events are scheduled From Preserve on Old Orchard Street in north White Friday, Dec. 18 to Sunday, Dec. 20 at Westches- Plains, make a holiday craft for yourself or a ter County parks and nature centers. loved one. There is a $3 fee and pre-registration From Friday to Sunday at Kensico Dam required by Dec. 12 at 914-428-1005. Drum and Dance Theater Plaza in Valhalla, Westchester’s Winter Wonder- Also on Saturday, a winter ecology walk land will take place from 5 to 10 p.m., featur- will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Read Wild- Help Celebrate Kwanzaa ing spectacular holiday light shows, ice skating, life Sanctuary at Playland Park in Rye. Learn visits with Santa Claus, rides, food and drinks, about the ecology of nature in winter and how Yonkers Public Library will host a spe- This special program will feature Bokandeye shopping and entertainment. It will also take the plants and animals survive the cold months. cial event sponsored by the Yonkers African- African-American Drum and Dance Theater. place on weekends and select dates in December 914-967-8720. American Heritage Committee, along with the Admission is free, and light refreshments through Jan. 3. The pay-one-price admission is From 1 to 3 p.m. at Marshlands Conser- Yonkers Family YMCA, the Yonkers Riverfront will be served. $15 per person. For more information, call 914- vancy on Boston Post Road (Route 1) in Rye, Children’s Department and Sister to Sister In- Riverfront Library, located at One Larkin 231-4500. a volunteer work project is scheduled. Creating ternational on Sunday, Dec. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Center, is handicapped accessible and parking Also Friday to Sunday, a “Riverlovers Pot- borders for hiking trails. Bring work gloves; in the second-floor Riverfront Library Commu- is available at the nearby Buena Vista Parking luck Supper” will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 hand tools will be provided. 914-835-4466. nity Room. Garage or the Warburton Garage. Limited me- p.m. at Croton Point Nature Center in Croton- Lastly on Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m., make All community members, families and tered street parking is also available. on-Hudson. Bring a dish and enjoy a program holiday decorations from nature at Trailside Na- children are invited to enjoy a fun afternoon of For more information, contact Sister Re- presented by local environmentalist Warren ture Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Kwanzaa celebration featuring spoken word, gina Oyanike at 914-751-8023 or call the Riv- Lindholm titled “Air: Our Fragile Atmosphere.” in Cross River. 914-864-7322. workshops, African drumming, Kiswahili lan- erfront Library Children’s Department at 914- 914-862-5297. On Sunday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Cranber- guage and explanation of the Kwanzaa symbols. 337-1500, ext. 427. On Saturday, make a recycled birdhouse or ry Lake Preserve on Old Orchard Street in north pine cone owl for the nature lover in your life, White Plains, enjoy snowshoeing on the trails between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Lenoir Preserve (weather permitting). 914-428-1005. NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION on Dudley Street in Yonkers. 914-968-5851. For more information, visit www.parks. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA From 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Cranberry Lake westchestergov.com. CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUVENILE SECTION FILE NO 15 JA 168 Letters to the Editor IN RE: Barnes TO: ANITA BARNES and JANE DOE, mother of a male juvenile born on 5/20/15, in To the Larchmont/Mamaroneck community: wonderful local stores and restaurants. But keep Cumberland County, North Carolina, Respondents; and As members of the Board of the Larchmont your library in mind, too. Public Library, we want to be sure everyone It’s a shared public asset at the heart of our TO: JOHN DOE, putative father of a male juvenile born on 5/20/15, in Cumberland knows about the exciting “transformation” that downtown area. It’s a cultural hub and an edu- County, North Carolina, Respondent. is taking place at the library. The main building cational anchor – a community center at the cen- hasn’t been renovated in more than 20 years – ter of our community. With everyone’s support, Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against each of you has been filed in the District Court of Cumberland County, Juvenile Division. That this pleading alleges that since before the Information Age! Libraries are let’s make sure this essential resource remains the juvenile is neglected and dependent. all about information, so you can imagine how vital and relevant for many years to come. necessary it is to update this important commu- Remember, the library closed Dec. 8 but, That you have right to be represented by a lawyer at all stages of the proceeding. If nity resource. throughout the renovation, our staff will con- you want a lawyer and cannot afford to hire one, the Court will appoint a lawyer to rep- Our Children’s Library was renovated in tinue to provide library services in the Village resent you; that you may hire a lawyer of your choice at any time, or you may waive 2009, and has twice won the Best of Westchester Center (and, of course, the Children’s Room will the right to a lawyer and represent yourself. To request a Court appointed lawyer, you Award. It’s a beloved and bustling destination remain open). may contact the Clerk of Superior Court at (910) 475-3000. for young families. Now it’s time to revitalize Learn more at www.transformingfortomor- the main library for everyone age 12 and older. row.org and look for a final year-end fundraising That if the Court determines the allegations in the Petition to be true, the Court will There will be a new technology center, a vibrant appeal in the mail. conduct a dispositional hearing to consider the needs of the juveniles and enter an young adult space, tutoring and meeting rooms, Board of Trustees, Larchmont Public order designed to meet those needs. quiet reading areas, collaborative spaces, new Library: That upon proper notice and hearing and a finding based on the criteria set out in bathrooms, better lighting, better flow and furni- Jennifer Conley G.S. 7B-1111, these proceedings may end with your parental rights being terminated. ture and electrical upgrades throughout. Pamela Dubitsky, chairperson There’s been a lot of great conversation Lauren Gottfried You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than forty (40) days from about keeping the downtown area of our com- Maureen LeBlanc the first publication of this notice, and upon your failure to do so, the Petitioner seek- munity thriving, and progress is clearly being Barbara Liptack ing service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. made. (Thank you, Love Larchmont!) We all John McGarr recognize how important it is to support our Iven Taub Elizabeth Gurnee, Attorney Cumberland County DSS PO Box 2429 Fayetteville, NC 28302 (910) 677-2670

Holidays on The Hill #3196 12/18/2015 – 01/01/2016 Return to Lasdon Park County Executive Robert Astorino last week The store will be open from 8 a.m. until park clos- invited residents to visit Westchester’s only holi- ing, Wednesday to Sunday. The shop will also sell day model train show during the “Holidays on the refreshments. Visitors can also cozy up to the out- Hill” celebration at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and door fire pit and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or Veterans Memorial in Somers. coffee, as well as treats, soup and snacks in the “Bring all your family and friends to experi- warmth of the holiday tent. ence the fun and wonder of the Lasdon train show, Net proceeds from Christmas tree sales will which has become a signature Westchester event go to homeless veterans through Base Camp during the holiday season,” he said. Westchester. The train show is scheduled for 11 a.m. to Santa himself will make appearances 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 19 and 20. throughout the season to hear wish lists from chil- The show features Lionel trains traveling dren of all ages. Bring a camera and take a photo through miniature highlights of the Metro-North with Santa. Check www.lasdonpark.org for Santa Harlem line from New York City to Katonah. The times. Polar Express will also be chugging to the North Parking and admission to the park are free, Pole via Christmas Town, a wondrous Lilliputian and train show and house admission is $5 for world of tiny skyscrapers and winter landscapes adults, $3 for children, free for children younger where Santa, Rudolph, the Grinch, Peanuts char- than 2. acters and many more live. Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Me- The main house will be decorated with gar- morial is a Westchester County Park that is locat- land, lights and flowers, as well as a 7-foot poin- ed on Route 35 in Somers; Holidays on the Hill is settia tree. Special gingerbread houses created by sponsored by Friends of Lasdon Park and Arbo- the Lasdon staff will also be on display. retum. For more information, go to www.parks. Visitors can purchase Christmas trees, westchestergov.com or www.lasdonpark.org, or wreaths, gifts and poinsettias at the Garden Shop. call 914-864-7268. FRIdAY, dEcEmbER 18-25, 2015 - WESTcHESTER’S mOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 5 Harrington Named to State White Plains Woman is Senate Vets’ Hall of Fame NSTC Sailor of the Year By Brian Walsh RTC public affairs Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Kyla Richardson was recently named the Naval Ser- vice Training Command Senior Sailor of the Year. Richardson, a native of White Plains and a recruit divi- sion commander at recruit train- ing command participated in a rigorous evaluation process that took into consideration char- acteristics such as professional knowledge, military bearing, teamwork, education and pro- fessional development, and oral presentation when interviewed by a selection board. “Excellence should be rec- ognized at all levels,” said RTC Command Master Chief Shawn Isbell. “Th e Sailor of the Year program gives command the opportunity to shine a spotlight WWII veteran Jack Harrington, left, was recently honored by State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins. on outstanding performances. By recognizing hard work and dedication, sailors are given an Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Kyla Richardson Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart- reau of Ships, 11th Amphibious Force/Combined example to emulate. Each award Cousins inducted 96-year-old John “Jack” Har- Operations in London. winner represents the standard skilled sailors from the fl eet to train the Navy’s rington of White Plains into the New York State Harrington enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps at RTC. Although recognized as the top per- future sailors, and is primarily responsible for Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame during a brief cer- (1946-49) and became a staff sergeant at head- formers, the competition is tight at RTC. I would conducting the initial orientation and training emony held recently at the White Plains Common quarters in Washington, D.C. He returned home like to think that they are the standard and not of new recruits. Th e command is commonly re- Council meeting. Th e honor and recognition is to resume his education and graduated from Cor- the exception.” ferred to as “boot camp” or “recruit training” and bestowed each year on a veteran in each Senate nell University in 1952. Richardson said she was grateful to be has been in operation at Great Lakes since 1911. District who has not only valiantly served our In 1953 he met and married Margaret (Peg) named NSTC’s Senior SOY recipient. Boot camp is approximately eight weeks, and all country in the military, but also has distinguished Salmon in Buff alo. Th ey were married for 59 years “Th is is a humbling experience and I want enlistees into the U.S. Navy begin their careers themselves in civilian life, as well. until her passing in 2012. Th ey have three chil- to thank God for this opportunity and for allow- at command. Jack Harrington served his country before dren and one grandchild. ing me to get this far with my peers,” he said. “I Training includes physical fi tness, seaman- and during World War II, and continued that Harrington continued his commitment to want to thank my peers, my chain of command ship, fi rearms, fi refi ghting and shipboard dam- service to the community for 60 years in White service as a community activist and preservation- and everyone I work with and work for. Being age control and lessons in Navy heritage and Plains, according to Stewart-Cousins. He helped ist for six decades in White Plains. He and his late at RTC is a wonderful opportunity to help lead core values, teamwork and discipline. Since the train servicemen prior to World War II, served at wife, Peg, have been key fi gures in the develop- the future of the Navy. When you fi rst get here, closure of RTCs in Orlando and San Diego in headquarters in London, and was a Marine. Here ment of the city by leading movements to pre- it may seem diffi cult, but once you see your re- 1994, RTC Great Lakes is now the Navy’s only in White Plains, he also served with distinction, serve historic buildings and landmarks, and pre- cruits graduate across that deck, that’s when you basic training location, and is known as “Th e striving to preserve history as president of the serve open spaces. realize how great of an experience you can have Quarterdeck of the Navy.” Today, more than historical society. He also fought to preserve open For 22 years, Harrington served as president h e re .” 38,000 recruits graduate annually from RTC and space, as well. Th e Greenway Trail bears his name of the White Plains Historical Society. He was RTC is manned by hand-selected, highly- begin their Navy careers. and is a lasting legacy. also a member of the White Plains Conservation “It is my honor to place his name onto the Board, chairman of the White Plains Comprehen- honor roll in the State Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of sive Plan Committee and a member of the White Fame,” said the senator. Plains School District Annual Budget Committee. Harrington was born Nov. 18, 1919 in Os- He was also instrumental in founding the wego. He graduated from Oswego High School in White Plains Greenway Committee in 1996. Th e 1937 and enrolled in the Oswego Normal School, committee oversaw the transformation of a for- Letters to the Editor New York State University, to attain an industrial mer railway line and dumping ground into one of arts degree. But with World War II approaching, the most widely-used walking trails, earning him Marine engine companies were looking for skilled the nickname the “Father of the Greenway.” In Letter: Donald Trump’s men to train Navy crews for physical training and 2012, the city offi cially named the trail “Th e Jack gun boats. He was assigned to the U.S. Navy Bu- Harrington Greenway Walking Trail.” ‘Very American Story’ Th ere is no sur- believe that, but like prise that Donald many other things in Trump is getting sup- America it is predi- Holiday Events at St. Paul’s port from millions cated on a lie. Eighty- St Paul’s Historic Church will host special Then on Wednesday, Dec. 23; and Monday, of whites across this fi ve percent of whites holiday events this month. Dec. 28 thru Thursday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to country. It is also not in this country are On Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. there will be 4 p.m., a family holiday program featuring his- surprising that he is killed by other whites, an organ concert on the 1830 Erben, with con- toric games, activities, tours and demonstrations doing so well in the according to FBI and cert organist-in-residence Kathryn Jones, ac- designed for children on vacation from schools, polls as far as leading justice department sta- companied by soprano. It will feature classical as well as parents, adults and others, will take that pack of potential tistics. Indeed white and seasonal selections. place Republican nominees violent crime is the for president. highest in this country, America has a among all industrial racist and criminal nations. Trump and history that is mani- his supporters will call festing itself clearly that “liberal nonsense,” today. Donald Trump regardless of the facts. represents “Joe Amer- Th ese are the same TAX ASSOCIATE ica” and has been rac- people that call blacks Farm Credit East, the premiere financial services provider to agricultural ist and brutal from the Republican presidential candidate and the poor lazy. businesses in the Northeast, is seeking a Tax Associate in the Claverack, NY Donald Trump branch office. The role is responsible for the preparation of individual, very beginning of this Th ese are also the partnership, and corporation returns. Other responsibilities include country’s history. Donald Trump has called all same people that, when confronting the rac- maintaining financial records and providing tax planning and advisory services to small business customers. “illegal Mexican immigrants” criminals. Th at ism, ignorance and prefabrications of this Position requires a B.S. in Accounting, Business or related field and at least is exactly how many whites across the country society, will respond by “being politically cor- 2-3 years of recent tax and accounting experience. Excellent oral and written feel toward Mexicans. It is insane when you an- rect.” Th at is nothing but a euphemism to try communication skills are essential. alyze and cogitate about this country’s history. to ensconce the racist and very ugly and brutal Resumes accepted online at www.farmcrediteast.balancetrak.com Th e United States declared war on Mexico history of this country. when it initiated the confrontation at the Rio Trump’s proposition to ban all Muslims Grande. It stole half of Mexico, literally killing, from entering this country is very similar raping and beating the Mexicans into submis- to Adolf Hitler and the nascent stages of the sion. Texas, California, New Mexico, Utah and Th ird Reich. What Hitler did starting in the part of Colorado use to be Mexico. “Manifest 1920s was to initiate a form of “German Na- Destiny” sanctioned this barbaric behavior, tionalism,” excluding people of Slavic, Judaic saying “it was divine providence that allowed and non-German descent. It led to his Na- the superior Anglo Saxon Race to subjugate tional Socialist Party taking over the Reichstag inferior peoples.” in 1933. He and Trump, especially with what Th at is what Donald Trump epitomizes Donald Trump has been espousing, were in the and represents. He is the progeny of centuries forefront of “White Nationalism.” of a pseudo sense of “white superiority and Trumps and his ilk ignore the fact that entitlement.” Th at is exemplifi ed in all of the the United States has invaded, occupied or laws, policies and mores of this society that bombed 16 Muslim countries just since 1980, has provided for slavery, more than a century including Iraq, Iran, Yemen and Kosovo. But of legalized apartheid, and the destruction of the Trump supporters and their Neanderthal Native Americans as far as their culture, being type of thinking and hatred will call that “vic- put into boarding schools to make them “white timization.” Th ese people live in Mahopac, and Christianized” as well as displacing them Bensonhurst and certainly are represented on reservations where they have had one of the here in Larchmont. highest suicide rates in the country. Like Dr. King said, “Th is is a sick and rac- Trump has said “blacks kill whites at a ist society.” very high rate in this country.” Many whites Cliff ord Jackson is a Larchmont resident.

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Mortgaged Premises - 5 PAYNE ROAD ELMSFORD, NEW YORK, 10523 Section: 7.200 Block: 92 Lot: 6 F/K/A Section: 20.18E Block: 1 Lot: 3

INDEX NO. 51117/2014 Notice of formation of Notice of formation of ALL- Notice of formation of RHC NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Sealtec Coatings Limited ready, Set…, LLC Arts. Of Solutions LLC Arts. Of Org. Plaintiff, Liability Company Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y filed with the Sect’y of State vs. Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on of NY (SSNY) on Sept. 1, HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN ERIC FIDDES; GLENN of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/20/2015. Office location: 2015. Office location: West- HORGAN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN ERIC FIDDES; 11/02/2015. Office location: Westchester County. The chester. The street address any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an inter- Westchester County. The street address is: 39 Miller is: 383 Warburton Ave, Yon- est in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such street address is: 521 Stock- Circle, Armonk, NY, 10504. kers NY 10701. SSNY has unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the ton Drive, Williamstown, NJ SSNY has been designated been designated as agent of following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next 08094. SSNY has been des- as agent of the LLC upon the LLC upon whom process of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trust- ignated as agent of the LLC whom process against it may against it may be served. ees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriv- upon whom process against be served. SSNY shall mail SSNY shall mail process ing interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or it may be served. SSNY process served to: Lauren served to: United States Cor- either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, shall mail process served Bernard, 39 Miller Circle, Ar- poration Agents, Inc. 7014 next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, to: Sherry Beyer, 521 Stock- monk, NY, 10504. Purpose: 13th Ave, Suite 202 Brooklyn trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except ton Drive, Williamstown, NJ any lawful act. NY 11228. Purpose: any law- as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN 08094. Purpose: any lawful ful act. DEVELOPMENT; CITIBANK N.A.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTER- act. #6723 12/04 – 01/08 NAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND #6724 12/11 – 01/15 FINANCE, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, ‘’JOHN DOE #1’’ through #6722 12/04 – 01/08 ‘’JOHN DOE #12,’’ the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendant(s). Notice of formation of Arvelo Notice of formation of Min- Notice of formation of File- Counseling LLC. Arts. Of nie Pie Company LLC Arts. TaxFree.com LLC Arts. Of To the above-named Defendants: Org. filed with the Sect’y Of Org. filed with the Sect’y Org. filed with the Sect’y YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve of State of NY (SSNY) on of State of NY (SSNY) on of State of NY (SSNY) on a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve 12/7/15. Office location: September 17, 2015. Office 10/07/2015. Office location: a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of Westchester. The street ad- location: Westchester Coun- Westchester. The street ad- this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is dress is: 45 Ludlow Street, ty. The street address is: 12 dress is: 47 Union Lane, complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New Suite 420, Yonkers, NY Lynns Way New Rochelle Mount Vernon NY 10553. York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time 10705 and Mailing address N.Y. 10805. SSNY has been SSNY has been designated to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after is P.O. Box 2, Yonkers, NY designated as agent of the as agent of the LLC upon service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment 10705. SSNY has been des- LLC upon whom process whom process against it will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. ignated as agent of the LLC against it may be served. may be served. SSNY shall upon whom process against SSNY shall mail process mail process served to: Sey- NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the it may be served. SSNY shall served to: Rossana Fiore, 12 mour Palmer 47 Union Lane, above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $862,500.00 mail process served to: Seli- Lynns Way, New Rochelle Mount Vernon NY 10553. and interest, recorded in the Office of the WESTCHESTER County Clerk on Sep- na Arvelo/Arvelo Counseling N.Y. 10805. Purpose: any Purpose: any lawful act. tember 14, 2009 ináControl No. 492400005, covering premises known as 5 PAYNE LLC, P.O. Box 2, Yonkers, lawful act. ROAD, ELMSFORD, NEW YORK, 10523. The relief sought in the within action is a NY 10705. Purpose: any #6727 12/18 - 01/22 final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt lawful act. #6726 12/18/15 – 01/22/16 secured by the Mortgage described above. WESTCHESTER County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said #6725 12/18/15 - 01/22/16 county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your NOTICE OF SALE home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST Index No. 6244/2010 RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee relating to Chevy Chase Funding LLC COURT. Mortgage Backed Certificates Series 2007-2, Plaintiff(s), Dated: August 4, 2015 Against RAS Boriskin, LLC THANH VAN TO, LAM THI NGUYEN, ET AL., Attorney for Plaintiff By: Thomas Zegarelli, Esq. Defendant(s), 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 280-7675 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Westchester County Clerk’s Office on 9/14/2015, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public #3194 12/04/15 – 12/25/15 auction, in the lobby of the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601 on 1/12/2016 at 9:00 am, premises known as 30 Shore Road, Pelham, NY 10803 and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Pelham, County of West- chester and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Westchester County Treasurer as Section 167.55, Block 1 and Lot 10.

The approximate amount of the current Judgement lien is $2,394,058.90 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judge- ment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 6244/2010.

DARREN DEURSO, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 11/5/2015 File Number: 26812 GNS

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Yoga Teachers Association Six Tips to Avoid Hosts Buddha Body Yoga Holiday Stomach Distress Yoga Teacher’s Association of the Hudson the New York Times, the New York Post and the Valley continues its program year Saturday, Jan. New York Daily News, and has been covered by From the Westchester Medical Group creased risk of coronary disease, but also contrib- 9 with “Buddha Body Yoga Exploration: Work- Reuters, ABC News and CBS News. Glazed ham. Deep-fried fish. Candied yams. ute to a greater chance of indigestion, bloating and ing with Larger Bodies,” presented by yoga The workshop will be held at the Yoga Stu- Eggnog. Buttery sugar cookies. Cheesecake. These acid reflux. Further, if eaten late, these foods may teacher and Buddha Body Yoga founder Michael dio at Club Fit, 584 N. State Road, Briarcliff are just some of the favorites that make up our an- lead to difficulty sleeping, since high-fat foods take Hayes. Manor, on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 1:30 to 4:30 nual holiday feasts. And while we can’t wait for a longer to digest than low-fat foods. During the three-hour workshop, Hayes will p.m. The cost is $35 for YTA members and $45 taste, many of us can’t help but overindulge, end- 6. Stick to foods you know when traveling. explore the principals and fundamentals of how for nonmembers who register in advance, or $45 ing up literally sick to our stomachs. Holiday travel can bring with it uncomfortable to teach yoga when working with large bodies. It and $55 at the door. Pre-registration is requested How can you enjoy your favorite holiday ailments such as travelers’ diarrhea – a term used will help teachers better understand how to work and can be completed at YTAYoga.com. treats and still avoid the annual tradition of holiday for illnesses ranging from upset stomach to loose effectively and sensitively with larger individu- Ample parking is available; bring a yoga stomach distress? Dr. Jonathan Finegold, a gastro- stools during or after travel, generally caused by als, maneuvering their bodies into yoga postures mat and arrive early to check in and set up. For enterologist at WESTMED Medical Group, has consumption of foods or beverages a person is not securely and comfortably. Participants will learn more information, contact Audrey Brooks at yta- some tips to offer on keeping your stomach happy used to. To help avoid this, stick to foods and bev- how to use props such as blocks, straps, belts and [email protected] or 914-582-7816. this season: erages you know. chairs. And finally, they will learn how to create YTA’s program year will continue with yo- 1. Increase omega-3 fatty acid intake before Especially when traveling internationally, a space to invite students to participate in explor- gini Susan “Lip” Orem’s “Hips, Hips, Hips” on and after holiday meals. Omega-3s can be found in stick to bottled water and freshly cooked foods. ing yoga. Saturday, Feb. 13; with “The Shoulder Girdle: foods as salmon and walnuts and can help to offset And always remember to wash your hands before Hayes holds yoga certifications from Siva- An Anatomical Understanding to Arm Balanc- some of the unhealthy fats that we sometimes can’t eating. nanda, Allison West’s Yoga Union and Dan ing” with Laurice Nemetz on Saturday, March avoid. Although bloating and indigestion can be Olansky’s Yoga Therapy, and is also a certified 12; and with “Slouchology” with Sandra Razelli 2. Avoid overeating and/or eating too quickly. attributed to overeating and/or eating the wrong massage therapist. He has traveled regularly to on April 9. These can lead to indigestion, acid reflux and re- foods during the holidays, these symptoms could Thailand to study with master teachers, and his YTA, a membership organization for yoga gurgitation. Better to eat slowly and take smaller also have nothing to do with the holidays and may classes will benefit anyone regardless of their in- teachers and yoga students, was created in 1979. portions. be due to more serious conditions such as signifi- dividual anatomy, flexibility, age or yoga back- Its mission is to provide quality continuing edu- 3. Increase fiber and water intake. Fiber and cant acid reflux disease; stomach ulcers; and pan- ground. Hayes’ much-acclaimed and one-of-a- cation to yoga teachers and create a community water are great for the digestive tract and help with creatic, liver or gall bladder dysfunction. Contact kind Buddha Yoga practice has been featured in of people interested in yoga. regularity and avoiding constipation. your physicians if you are experiencing any of 4. Volunteer to bring a healthy dish or dessert these symptoms frequently. to your holiday gathering. Trays of colorful veg- These tips and more health information is etables and low-fat spread, fresh fruit and yogurt available at www.westmedgroup.com. dips, and dark chocolate-covered strawberries are WESTMED Medical Group is a large multi- all great ideas. specialty group medical practice with nine loca- 5. Excessively fatty foods and those with high tions in White Plains, Rye, Yonkers, Purchase, sugar are the worst culprits. High-fat and sugary Scarsdale and New Rochelle, with Connecticut of- diets not only lead to excess weight gain and in- fices in Greenwich and Darien. Consider Socks For Seniors This Christmas Season Socks for Seniors is a non-profit community “We learned quickly that you can’t do for just service project that organizes, collects and distrib- one, as others in the dining room that day took no- utes new socks for seniors in communities all over tice and wanted a pair of socks, too,” said Coyne. the country. “Easy enough. During our next visit we took socks The holidays are a fun time of year with all for everyone. And Socks for Seniors was born.” the holiday work parties, family gatherings, meet- It grew slowly over several years as people ings with old friends topped off with all the bells, would hear about it. whistles, hustle and bustle of the season. It’s the “In 2011 I decided with some effort it could friendliest and most giving time of year but, for grow into a national program one area at a time some, it can also be a depressing time of year and and it is currently in more than 500 cities nation- our seniors can get lost in the shuffle. wide,” continued Coyne. “It’s easy to get started. Each year, thousands of lonely and finan- It only takes one person, one box and one location cially challenged seniors struggle with the holiday to get a program running and it doesn’t take time blues. They dread facing the holiday season alone or money. We neither take nor make money from – some being without family or friends, some with the program. We don’t collect money, we collect the isolation of being a widow or widower. Some- socks. We like for all socks to stay in the local times just being away from children and grand- communities in which they are collected. If a vol- children produces extreme loneliness that’s exag- unteer doesn’t have an outlet in mind, we network gerated by festivities of the season. to connect them with one. Socks For Seniors and its volunteers have “We kick things off annually on Make A Dif- one priority this holiday season, and that is to ference Day (the last Saturday in October) and go bring holiday cheer along with a pair of new socks through Christmas. Some programs start in Oc- to warm the hearts and cover the cold feet of our tober while others don’t begin until right before elderly seniors. The Socks for Seniors program Christmas.” benefits those living alone and in nursing homes Organizers are looking for local coordinators and, yes, even those seniors that are homeless. near Yonkers to help with collecting socks this Socks for Seniors began accidentally 15 years year. Two ways that you can help are to spread ago in Columbus, Ohio, when Jamie Coyne was the word about sockforseniors.com, and to host a visiting senior communities all over Ohio doing sock drive. It all starts with one person, one box, a music therapy program. Often his wife, Kitty, and one location. It’s easy…and all the socks stay would go along and she got to know many of the in Westchester. residents. One day she noticed that one lady who If you have a nursing home, assisted living was normally in good spirits wasn’t quite herself. center or other senior community in mind for dis- When asked what the problem was she re- tribution – great! If not, organizers will help con- plied, “My feet are freezing. If I just had a warm nect you with a local senior community for distrib- new pair of socks to keep my feet warm!” Her uting the socks at the end of the sock drive. socks were in bad shape; they were worn out and If you can decorate a box and find a location had holes in them. The solution seemed simple or locations for boxes – that’s all there is to it. and Kitty then left only to return a few minutes Then together you can promote the sock drive. To later with a new brand new pair of socks. Not only collect Socks For Seniors, register at www.socks- did it serve its purpose, but it made the lady’s day. forseniors.com/register.html. PAGE 8 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, December 18-25, 2015 Music Sale This Month From the Mayor and Town Hall Recently, members of the through your shopping list, be During the month of December, Corne- to Broadway tunes, to folk music and dance to Jewish community began the sure to drop in to local estab- lia Cotton Gallery, 111 Grand St., Croton-on- humor and the spoken word. Of special interest celebration of Hanukkah. This lishments and join in the festive Hudson, will be conducting a sale of musical are vintage issues of the English music maga- holiday pays tribute to the un- mood. material, including musical instruments, sheet zine “The Etude,” and a collection of sound ef- breakable spirit and fortitude I am happy to report that music, records and a variety of musical collect- fects from bird song to a car door slamming. of the Jewish people. The mes- recently, there were two pro- ibles. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 sage of Hanukkah serves as a motions made within the Har- The musical genres of the material range a.m. to 5 p.m., but the shop is also sometimes lesson to us all that when we rison Police Department. At the from opera to jazz, from old-fashioned songs open at other times and by appointment. stand united we can conquer Dec. 7 swearing-in ceremony any problem and overcome any at Town Hall, police officer dependent Democratic Conference, I urge my setback. It is my hope that the Salvatore Rigano was promot- Skelos Convicted colleagues in the Legislature to enact a ban on Festival of Lights brings com- ed to the rank of detective, and Continued from Page 1 outside income and other commonsense re- fort and consolation to all and Detective William Curow was forms this upcoming session. Reforming the encourages not only our nation, promoted to the rank of ser- after eight hours of deliberation. New York State Legislature will not be easy; but our cities, towns and villag- geant. I am completely confi- Dean Skelos, who was removed from however, it must be done to win back the pub- es to gather together and cher- dent that both Det. Rigano and Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont the Senate immediately after his convic- lic’s trust.” ish the bonds of community. Sgt. Curow will carry out their tion, leaned on developers, technology com- Sen. George Latimer, a Democrat rep- On behalf of the entire Town Board, I wish all new duties in a professional manner and will con- panies and insurance companies to hire his resenting east Yonkers, Eastchester and the Harrison residents and their families a very happy tinue to be an asset to the Town/Village of Har- son Adam, who benefitted with more than Sound Shore, added: “The Skelos and Libous Hanukkah. rison. $300,000 in payments for no work. convictions, following the Silver conviction, This year’s holiday celebration kick-offs were Harrison Town Clerk Jackie Greer would like U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who has proves that both Republicans and Democrats a huge success. From candy canes to carolers and to remind residents that she has extended office now won the convictions of two of the three must accept responsibility for this behavior. Santa’s arrival, both West Harrison and downtown hours to coincide with the Town/Village Board most powerful figures in state government in The answer will come only when both sides Harrison celebrated in style. The cocoa flowed in meetings. The hours are from 7 to 8 p.m., and all less than 10 days, said: “The swift convictions recognize their own culpability and their need West Harrison as Frosty the Snowman visited with services are available. These hours are in addition of Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos beg an im- to agree to reforms that both sides support.” residents, young and old; and choral groups enter- to the after-hour service available during the Plan- portant question: How many prosecutions will Senator Ruth Hassell Thompson had no tained the crowds downtown, culminating in the ning Board meetings on the third Tuesday of each it take before Albany gives the people of New public comment at the time of this story. lighting of the Christmas tree and menorah. It was month. York the honest government they deserve? Westchester County Executive and fel- great to see so many familiar faces as these are the For more information, call the Town Clerk’s “Dean Skelos’ support for certain infra- low Republican Rob Astorino said the convic- events that truly celebrate the season. Office at 914-670-3030. structure projects and legislation was often tions of Silver and Skelos are proof positive Both events did a wonderful job reflecting the The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is Friday, based not on what was good for his constitu- of the need for fundamental ethics reforms in charm and magic that the holidays should bring to Dec. 11 and I will be at Michelangelo’s Pizza, Pas- ents or good for New York, but rather on what Albany, including and especially state term each of us. ta and Things, 208 Underhill Ave., West Harrison. I was good for his son’s bank account,” contin- limits. On a related note, Harrison is a wonderful will be meeting with representatives from the Har- ued Bharara. “By now, two things should be “The complex webs of relationships in place to do your holiday shopping. Locally-owned rison Youth Council, and will be available from abundantly clear: First, public corruption is a Albany that grow deeper with every passing shops and restaurants offer a warm and welcom- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 18 I will be at deep-seated problem in New York State. It is year in office time and again prove true the ing atmosphere and it’s a great spot to get together, Rattlesnake Jack’s, 110 Halstead Ave., from 12:30 a problem in both chambers; it is a problem adage ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely,’” with neighbors and friends, as you get ready for to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to talking about is- on both sides of the aisle. And second, we are he said. “I continue to wonder, as I did aloud the season’s celebrations. While making your way sues facing our community. deadly serious about tackling that problem.” in my campaign last year, how much of this Westchester County is represented by six Gov. Cuomo knew when he shut down the senators – five Democrats and one Republi- Moreland Commission. I have every confi- a $548 million tax levy, which represents a zero in- can. Republican Sen. Terrence Murphy, who dence that U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara will Bipartisan Coalition crease from 2015; $1.8 million in spending, which represents northern Westchester and who was answer that question in time.” Continued from Page 1 remains flat from 2015; $595 in Safety Net, which elected last year thanks in part to Skelos’ ef- Astorino brought out his 10-point plan to includes no decrease from 2015; unrestricted re- forts, did not provide a comment, but when clean up Albany in his run for Governor last publican Majority Leader John Testa and Budget serves of $140 million, which includes no decrease the allegations against Skelos were made year, the most important of which is that any Chairperson Sheila Marcotte. from 2015; and a headcount of 4,160 in total gen- public last year, Murphy called Skelos “a true elected official convicted of public corruption “Nobody has a monopoly of wisdom when it eral fund positions, including four layoffs and 64 gentleman and a really good leader.” be stripped of their taxpayer-funded pension. comes to knowing exactly how every dollar of the vacancy eliminations. Democratic State Sen. Andrea Stewart- The idea to strip elected officials of their budget should be spent,” said Astorino. “I had pri- Changes to Astorino’s budget focused on his Cousins, who represents Yonkers and mid- pension has the support of many members of orities and the Republicans and Democrats on the proposed job cuts and layoffs, and cuts to the coun- Westchester, added: “If this doesn’t signal to Westchester’s state delegation to Albany, in- board had their priorities, as well. We worked out ty’s assistance to local nonprofits. The elimination all of us that we need to fundamentally reform cluding Assemblyman David Buchwald, who our differences and came to an agreement that pro- of six curator positions in the county parks depart- how Albany functions, then I’m not sure what continues to be among the loudest to call for tects taxpayers and preserves essential services in a ment, and an organized effort by nonprofits oppos- will. The time has come for the Republican a constitutional amendment that would make way that has majority support. That’s how the pro- ing their planned cuts, were the most talked about majority to finally join with the Senate Demo- any state officer or local officer convicted of a cess should work. I want to thank all the members and objected to portions of the budget. crats and pass the ethics bills we have intro- felony involving breach of public trust subject of the coalition for their support and Chairman The compromise budget has an additional duced and supported for years. We need to to forfeiture of pension rights or retirement Kaplowtiz, Vice Chairman Maisano, Republican $8.4 million that will pay for restoring the six implement a full-time Legislature and restrict benefits. Leader Testa and Budget Chairperson Marcotte for curators and additional funding for nonprofits, legislators’ outside income; we need to close “New Yorkers I speak to – young and old; their leadership.” although several organizations will still see less the LLC loophole; we need to prohibit tax- left, right and center – simply won’t take se- Kaplowitz said the flexibility of the adminis- overall funding. payer reimbursement of campaign and legal riously the notion that we’re cleaning up Al- tration was key to building a coalition, particularly Additional savings in the compromise bud- defense funds and strip pensions from public bany so long as taxpayer dollars continue to the willingness to address funding for not-for-prof- get come by eliminating vacant staff positions and officials convicted of corruption. go to those convicted felons who sit in prison it agencies and the assurance that if county prop- budgetary maneuvers. A total of 20 jobs have been “We need to restore the public’s trust in for having violated their commitments to the erty on Austin Avenue in Yonkers is sold next year, restored, with a total of five jobs eliminated and state government and that will only happen public,” said Buchwald. proceeds are intended to be used to build up the many more to be left vacant. These areas of com- when the Senate Republicans agree to listen Also supported by Cuomo, pension for- county’s reserves and minimize or eliminate the promise in the coalition budget, headcount restora- to the voters and take meaningful steps to feiture did not make it into the final version need to borrow for tax certioraris – the money re- tions and not-for-profit funding adjustments were clean up Albany,” she continued. “The Senate of an ethics reform package passed earlier this funded to property owners who successfully prove resolved to the satisfaction of a majority on the Democrats stand ready to reform state gov- year. their tax bills were too high. BOL. ernment, and I hope the Senate Republicans The Utica Observer Dispatch wrote an “Through bipartisan cooperation, we have Some non-profits, including the Greenburgh will finally join us.” editorial that is echoed by our papers: reached an agreement for a sixth consecutive Nature Center, the Hudson River Museum and the Stewart-Cousins, who also serves as the “The fact that convicted felon Sheldon no-tax-increase budget,” said Kaplowitz. “This Cornell Cooperative Extension had more than half Democratic leader in the Senate, has proposed Silver can legally collect a hefty state pension budget is not perfect but it is sound. I remain con- of their allocations restored. several ethics and financial reforms, which totaling more than most hard-working New cerned about the level of our reserve funds but I New revenue estimates of $1.1 million are have either not made it to the Senate floor or Yorkers earn in a year should outrage every am confident that through cooperation and smart also included in the budget, including a projected which have been voted down. taxpayer in this state. And one of the first or- financial management we will maintain Westches- 4 percent increase in sales tax revenue, which has The conviction and resignation of Skel- ders of business when lawmakers gather next ter County’s fiscal health.” fallen as the price of gasoline declines. os could finally be the end for the Republi- month for the new session in Albany should be Maisano added: “I’m pleased our Legislature A possible sale of county land on Austin Av- can majority in the State Senate, which has to hammer out an amendment to the state Con- was able to work with the county executive in a enue could also bring $12.5 million, but the sale is worked with five Democratic senators, called stitution that prohibits that from happening. bipartisan manner to reach a compromise budget far from being completed. If that sale does happen, the Independent Democratic Conference, to “How can this be? It’s because the state that holds the line on taxes and protects essential Astorino and the BOL coalition have committed to form a majority. Constitution guarantees that retirement bene- services.” use those funds to pay off the $11 million in tax The IDC relaunched its own campaign fits ‘shall not be diminished or impaired’ after On Monday, the BOL voted to approve the certioraris that will be bonded to pay for, and any finance and ethics package after Skelos’ con- a state or local employee enters the pension compromise budget by a 10-7 margin. Seven BOL remaining funds will go into the fund balance/re- viction that includes banning outside income. system. That holds true even when those cho- Democrats voted “no” (see story on page 3), while serves. Sen. Jeff Klein, who represents Pelham and sen to guard the public trust are convicted of the eight Republican legislators joined with Demo- Addition costs-savings are projected to come who is chairman of the IDC, said: “I led the crimes. A state law does allow a judge to re- crats Kaplowitz and Perez to support the budget. from leaving future vacant positions empty ($3.5 way by example by divesting from my law voke the pension of a public official who took The formal vote is scheduled for Monday and million) through an incentive retirement plan, and firm and calling for a ban on outside income. office after 2011, but anyone elected before the passage will be Astorino’s sixth consecutive retirements. I once again call on my colleagues in the Leg- the new law took effect are good to go. budget without an increase in the tax levy. Areas Kaplowitz praised the bipartisan coalition for islature to pass the Independent Democratic “State lawmakers tried to change that of compromise in the coalition budget include its hard work and cooperation while offering the Conference’s comprehensive campaign fi- earlier this year, but they couldn’t agree on headcount restorations and not-for-profit funding warning that the budget offers no margin for error. nance and ethics reform package. As one of the plan before the end of session. The Sen- adjustments. “My colleagues and I have worked very hard to my colleagues in the Legislature noted, this is ate passed one bill that would have applied “Once again a bipartisan majority of legisla- produce a sound budget that protects those who starting to feel like ‘Groundhog’s Day,’ as the to all public employees including teachers, tors came together, left politics behind and com- rely on county services while delivering no tax IDC re-introduces legislation year after year. police officers, custodians and their spouses. promised to create a responsible budget for 2016 increase for the sixth consecutive year,” he said. “Now, more than ever, it is imperative The Assembly passed a version tightening the that keeps our critical social Safety Net in place “The budget we passed was a vast improvement that we work to rebuild the public’s trust in language to apply only to elected officials, while also looking out for the taxpayers of West- over the budget the county executive proposed, its government,” continued Klein. “We need judges, appointees, commissioners, etc. chester,” said Testa. however there are some elements of the budget significant campaign finance reform, and a “A recent review of data by Gannett In addition to Kaplowitz, Maisano, Testa and that will require close supervision throughout the ban on outside income for legislators. Every News Service in Albany found that convicted Marcotte, legislators supporting the coalition bud- year. day of inaction brings us one step further from public officials have collected roughly $4 mil- get include Francis Corcoran, Michael Smith, Da- “We saw diminished sales tax revenue this the strong, transparent government that New lion in pension during the past 15 years. vid Gelfarb, Bernice Spreckman, Gordon Burrows year because of plummeting fuels costs, which York deserves – we must immediately act to “In any case, lawmakers must stop quib- and Virginia Perez. will leave us short of what we anticipated,” con- pass these measures.” bling and get this done because it won’t hap- “The budget belongs to everyone,” said tinued Kaplowitz. “As a result, we will likely have As co-leader in the Senate with Skelos, pen overnight – although it should. To amend Marcotte. “Over the last few weeks, the Budget to use dollars from our fund balance to make up Klein had a close working relationship with the state Constitution, the next elected Leg- Committee made an effort to ensure all voices that shortfall. I am afraid we may find ourselves in the now convicted former majority leader. islature will also have to pass whatever bill were heard. I want to thank the public and my col- a similar position next year… A continued draw- Another Westchester Senate and IDC is devised before it’s put to a statewide vote. leagues for their input. By doing a lot of listening, down of our reserve fund will lead to the loss of member, Sen. David Carlucci, who represents That won’t happen until 2017 at the earliest. I think we’ve come up with a budget that serves Westchester’s AAA bond rating. My colleagues Ossining, said: “We need to change the status “Until then, we’ll pay the criminals.” the county well.” and I are going to be watching revenues and spend- quo of how Albany functions. New Yorkers Silver will begin to collect his pension of Highlights from the coalition budget include: ing very closely throughout this fiscal year.” deserve representatives who tirelessly advo- $89,000 per year. Skelos’ pension will likely cate for their needs, not the needs of special be in the same range. Assemblyman Buch- interest groups and those who use money to wald is correct; we won’t take reform in Al- influence the political process for their own bany seriously until the practice of paying for DONATE YOUR CAR benefit. Joining my fellow members of the In- pensions of those who stole from us ends. 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Volunteers pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, which is sent to those who need it most.

Nearly 14,600 children will soon experi- ence the joy of Christmas, thanks to the com- bined efforts of the Yonkers community and residents from surrounding counties. Resi- dents packed empty shoeboxes with small items like toys, school supplies and hygiene items for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse that sends gifts to chil- dren living in diffi cult situations around the world. For those who missed National Collection Week, you can still get involved. Through the Samaritan’s Purse website, you can virtually “pack” a shoebox, allowing anyone with a computer or mobile device to provide a tan- gible gift to a child a world away. At www.samaritanspurse.org/buildon- line, visitors can select a child’s age and gen- der, shop through an online selection of cultur- ally relevant gifts, and fi nish by uploading a photo and writing a note of encouragement to the child who will receive it. After the shoe- boxes are packed and sent by the Operation Christmas Child team, participants can dis- Judith Huntington cover where in the world their gifts will be de- PRESIDENT livered. It is a convenient yet meaningful way The College of New Rochelle to join in a project that brings hope to children School of New Resources in need. Yonkers, NY The virtual-packing tool also offers par- ticipants the option to challenge friends to par- ticipate or the opportunity to share the gift of giving through a shoebox gift card. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-fi lled shoe- boxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories. In 2015, Operation Christmas Child hopes to deliver gifts to another 11 million children. For more information on how to partici- pate in Operation Christmas Child, call 518- 437-0690 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.

Giving Back Continued from Page 1 lars buying gifts this holiday season for our loved ones, please spare a thought (and a few dollars) for those who are less fortunate and call Fifth Avenue and other streets of New York their home each night. Volunteers come here to Aisling Irish Community Center ev- ery week to prepare 800 sandwiches, which are later brought down to NYC and handed out at various locations to the homeless. We are also very grateful to the local businesses that supply us with soup, tuna salad, bagels, bread rolls, etc., every week – another testa- ment of the generosity of business owners in our neighborhood! “If you would like to make a small, tax- deductible donation as a gift to provide food for the homeless, please go to www.fundraise. com/aisling-irish-community-center-inc/ A transformation feed-the-homeless. Thank you for helping us to reach out a helping hand to those who need it.” We ask it every year: If you have the means to do so, please try to help the lives of is happening those less fortunate this Christmas. i n Yon k e r s . Send your story It mirrors how we transform lives through education. ideas, photos,

announcements For Judith Huntington, the recent opening of the College of New Rochelle’s School of New Resources campus in Yonkers is a and upcoming transformative event for the college and the city. Bringing adult educational opportunities to Yonkers residents will enrich lives events to us at while also helping to revitalize downtown Yonkers. More and more educational institutions are giving high marks to Yonkers. dmurphy@rising mediagroup.com Office of Economic Development | 87 Nepperhan Ave., Suite 307, Yonkers, NY 10701 | 1-844-GenYNow PAGE 10 - RYE RISING - Friday, December 18-25, 2015 Yorktown to Hold First Kids, Ring in the New New Year’s Ball Drop Year at New Roc City

There’s no need for kids to stay up until The museum is located at 100 Playland midnight this holiday as New Roc’s master of Parkway, Rye. ceremonies rings in the New Year early with the Preregistration for this event is strongly countdown to noon, complete with a thrilling encouraged. Families can online and download balloon release with festive, brightly-colored their entry pass at www.newrochelledowntown. balloons. com. For the sixth year in a row, New Roc City “We are excited to invite the community to The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, in A DJ will kick off the celebration with mu- will offer its festive “Ring in the New Year at welcome 2016 at New Roc City in a fun, safe, conjunction with the Town of Yorktown, will be sic, and a countdown will announce the ball’s Noon” event for kids age 2 to 10 in the atrium daytime celebration,” said Susan Vinales, prop- holding its inaugural New Year’s Eve ball drop descent, which will be greeted by a pyrotechnic from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. While the high- erty manager of New Roc City. Thursday, Dec. 31 from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. display at midnight. In addition, local town of- light of the event is always the thrilling count- “This event has become something West- at the intersection of Commerce Street and Vet- ficials will be sworn in on the main stage as they down to a 3,000-plus balloon drop at noon, this chester families look forward to every holiday erans Road. begin their terms. year’s program will also feature a meet-and- and we are pleased to be able to support the greet with New York Ranger alum Brian Mul- Westchester Children’s Museum this year. It len, face painting, arts and crafts, kiddy rides, is the perfect opportunity for people who have begin with. Couple this with personal tragedy that clowns, a “wheel of chance,” games, snacks, never been to New Roc City or New Rochelle These Folks befell him and you don’t have the best of scenarios. goody bags, raffle prizes and more. to visit. We thank our New Roc tenants as well Continued from Page 2 It’s never a good sign when you read in the After the popular balloon drop, families are as new event partners like The New York Rang- release announcing a resignation, “We wish him invited to spend the rest of the afternoon at New ers and The New Rochelle YMCA for their par- for bus monitors, school aides, cafeteria ladies (I well in his future endeavors.” Couple this with an- Roc’s complex to complete its fun-filled New ticipation in making the only daytime, family- don’t think there are any men) and all of the other nouncement of an investigation into unauthorized Year’s celebration. oriented New Year’s Eve event in Westchester hardworking civil service employees – the vast use of the Yonkers Public Schools computer sys- This year’s event will support the West- better than ever.” majority of whom live and vote in Yonkers – will tem and, yes, as Professor Henry Higgins said in chester Children’s Museum through a $5 dona- Families will receive free backpack good- continue to live paycheck to paycheck. They won’t the musical “The Music Man,” it appears “there is tion per family when registering for the New ie bags produced compliments of Laz Parking post pictures on Facebook with their children sur- trouble in River (Yonkers) City.” Roc City event. The Children’s Museum is an filled with gifts ranging from a FunFuzion ride rounded by the latest toys at Christmas or Chanu- All of those involved with the investigations interactive learning space providing children, card, juice and snacks, a foam hockey puck from kah. They won’t drive SUVs like the councilper- at YPS need to tell the public what those inves- families and school groups the opportunity to New Rochelle Youth Hockey, Planet Fitness sons who accept them, and probably will continue tigations are about. Immediately. No one should nurture curiosity and ignite imagination through T-shirts, a free kids meal voucher from Texas to take the bus to get to and from work. have their reputation stained unless they have done creative hands-on exploration. Roadhouse, coupons from Modell’s and more. Let’s not forget the teachers and administra- wrong. tors who are also without a contract. The goal for Interim Superintendent Dr. Ed- The bottom line, good city councilmen and win Quezada must be to improve morale in the woman? You deserve a reasonable raise, but not district. After the “accounting error,” morale in the before all city unions get new contracts. district hit a new low. Employees got the impres- Yonkers Gets a New sion they were being blamed for what the Budget Celebrate New Year’s Eve Superintendent of Schools Office in City Hall, the City Council, the City Mike Yazurlo’s “dream job” was to be Yon- Council’s highly-priced budget advisor and the kers Public Schools superintendent. Some say he state comptroller didn’t see in the budget. At Empire City Casino was promised the job when Andre Hornsby left in Our school staff work hard. From the cafete- 2000, but the powers that be selected Joe Farmer ria lady to the principal, each goes above and be- instead. Yazurlo finally got his shot upon the sud- yond in the course of duty. They deserve respect den departure of Bernard Pierorazio due to an “ac- for the job they do. counting error” many believe is a hoax because of Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. the layers of oversight that review and approve the com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. Yonkers Public Schools budget. Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show featur- Yazurlo, an educator with a distinguished ca- ing Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Thursdays at reer and a close bond with Mayor Spano, left the 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. dial, at wvox. job last week due to “medical issues.” Those that com and click on “listen live,” or via the mobile know him are aware that he is not a well man to application for download free from the APP store.

– so frequently during the last election that other All We Republicans complained. And the governor’s Continued from Page 1 comments don’t square with the core of his politi- cal action-despite-partisanship narrative, which to approve more than the proposed $325 billion he articulated just last week during a speech at for New York transportation projects over the next Harvard.” six years. De Blasio responded by saying that he has Opposing the gathering of the two, Gov. An- no “litmus test” for working with someone when drew Cuomo stated: “The Republican who I ran they agree on an issue. “If we’re going to work FDR Drive will celebrate at midnight at Empire Casino. against, this is a man who is against a woman’s in a bipartisan fashion, we’re going to work with right to choose, this is a man who wants to lock people who we respect but have respectful dis- Empire City Casino is the winning destina- ner packages. refugees out of this country – it is not a person agreements with,” he said. tion to ring in 2016 in style with a wide variety The party starts at 9 p.m. in the Good Time who I would stand next to.” “It seems like the governor has some insecu- of New Year’s Eve party packages and musical Room, where the music will be provided by the Politicos challenged Cuomo, writing: “No rities,” said Astorino. “Since he’s a constituent of performances throughout the evening Thurs- Bobby Lynch Orchestra in a live performance. one pointed out that Cuomo had stood next to mine, I’d be more than happy to set him up with day, Dec. 31. Players can also try a hand on the Guests will be treated to an extensive dinner New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie – who holds the our Department of Community Health if he needs newly-added electronic Blackjack or three-card buffet, open bar and champagne toast at mid- same positions on abortion and Syrian refugees some help on this issue.” Poker tables, or sit down at a slot machine for night, while dancing the night away into next Astorino has appeared with Democrats be- the chance at a jackpot to celebrate the arrival year, all for $150 per person. fore to highlight issues of infrequent agreement, of the New Year. The FDR Drive Band will bring its musical like the time he shared the podium with Demo- Both the (trackside) Empire Terrace Din- traffic jam to the Entertainment Lounge from 10 cratic NY gubernatorial hopeful Zephyr Teachout ing Room and The Good Time Room will offer p.m. to 2 a.m. All front tables are reserved for last year. The two opposed the statewide Common special dinner packages that include live enter- bottle service. Core education standards. tainment, while the Entertainment Lounge, Dan The Rachel Allyn Band will perform in In the spirit of the holiday season, we en- Rooney’s Sports Bar and Alley 810 will each Dan Rooney’s Sports Bar from 10 p.m. to mid- courage Astorino, de Blasio, Teachout and all of provide musical interludes throughout the eve- night to ring in 2016; and bowling ‘em over in Proudly serving the City of Rye and Vicinity our elected officials to try to find more common ning. Alley 810 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be DJ ground to solve the issue of our county, state and The Empire Terrace will feature the time- LAX. Bottle service is available. country. less popularity of the Guss Hayes Band at both For information and reservations, call 914- It should not be considered a betrayal of the 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. seatings, priced at $59 457-2457 or visit www.empirecitycasino.com. Nick Sprayregen, Publisher your political party to find common sense when it for Empire Club members and $69 for non- Tickets are non-refundable and must be [email protected] stands before you. The overwhelming majority of members for the first seating, and $79 for Em- purchased in advance. Seating is limited and is voters will thank you at the ballot box if they see pire Club members $89 for non-members for also on a first-come, first-served basis. Prices Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief you doing so. the second – which includes a champagne toast. are per person and do not include tax and gratu- [email protected] Mayor de Blasio is widely seen as one of the Guests can enjoy four entrée choices in the din- ity. most progressive leaders in our country today, and Astorino is a conservative, pro-life New York Re- Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief publican. 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