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Vol 110 Number 37 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, September 11, 2015 Ground Zero Hero: Respect Quietly, Mayor Spano Our Veterans on 9/11 Seeks Re-Election
The American, veterans’ and Wounded Warriors Project flags fly proudly over the New York State Thruway in Yonkers. By Dan Murphy what you can do for those who sacrificed for us, Mayor Mike Spano visits with residents during his re-election campaigning. Sept. 11, 2015 marks the 14th anniversary and served our country for the past 14 years in Iraq of the attacks on our country at the World Trade and Afghanistan. Center and in Washington, D.C. With every pass- Westchester native Jimmy Nolan will be the By Dan Murphy job leading the city over the past four years. Very ing year, it seems that we spend less and less time first to tell you he is not a hero, but we beg to dif- The race for mayor of Yonkers, Westches- few residents and voters that I have spoken to are stopping our daily routines and remembering what fer. Nolan was working in construction at New ter’s largest city and the fourth-largest City in upset with Spano’s job performance, and can- happened and to say a prayer for those lost. York University when he heard about the World New York State, has been quiet. Some say too not point to specific issues or reason he doesn’t We hope this story will get you to think about Continued on Page 8 quiet for their liking. deserve re-election, nor can they point to an al- The usual kickoff date for a political cam- ternative candidate that they can enthusiastically paign to pick up steam and ramp up its events, support. speeches, meetings and mailings is after Labor Spano has a record of accomplishment over This, Too, is Day. But with less than 60 days to go before Elec- the past four years that he will certainly point to, tion Day, Nov. 3, the 200,000 residents of Yon- and run on, once he begins to campaign actively. kers, and Yonkers Rising, are waiting for the give Spano has governed in the middle of Yonkers Column No. 250 and take – and a robust discussion on the issues politics, passing budgets that do not exceed the of the day – to begin. property tax cap, while receiving additional fund- Editor’s note: Congratulations to our col- Our good friend and colleague Eric Schoen, ing from Albany and investing additional city tax league Eric Schoen for his 250th submission of who is celebrating his 250th “This, Too, is Yon- dollars in education for Yonkers Public Schools. “This, Too, is Yonkers.” Your column is mentioned kers” column, said it best in his piece this week There is union peace in Yonkers and long by our readers most as one of the reasons they pick about this year’s mayor’s race, writing: “Unless overdue contracts have been settled. New de- up our paper, and in a short period of time, your Spano, who served for many years in Albany, is velopment continues either at, or exceeding contributions to Yonkers Rising have become an tied somehow into the Albany political mess, he new construction initiated under former Mayor essential part of what we do, which is to provide will be re-elected Yonkers mayor this coming Phil Amcione, and Spano has presided over and the residents of Yonkers with the positive news, November.” steered the city through a $55 million budget cri- people and events that are happening. And thanks This is the view of the vast majority of Yon- sis with the Board of Education, without pain or for the energy, commitment and knowledge you put kers residents I have spoken to in recent months, cuts to services for the 27,000 students. into every column – all included with your own fla- from businessmen and women to insiders and We will review the mayor’s first four years vorful and unique style. outsiders of Yonkers City Hall, from both par- in office in next week’s Yonkers Rising. By Eric W. Schoen ties. They believe Mayor Spano has done a good For the last week I have been listening to folks Continued on Page 8 at the Starbucks on Bronx River Road in Yonkers complain that the price of their beverage has gone up several cents. For people who go to Starbucks, if their grande soy no foam latte goes from $3.95 what’s inside to $3.98, it is like the world is coming to an end. They complain to the barista who prepared Eric Schoen…250 and counting. their drink. At first the workers blame it on the Riverfest is this Help the Salvation Starbucks corporation, but at this Starbucks the I was thinking about this while visiting Dela- manager and baristas were prepared. The said, ware over the weekend. No sales tax at all. Not on Saturday, Sept. 12 Army Help Yonkers rightfully so, that the increase was caused by a clothes, and not on the fish and chips (something I Page 2 Page 5 Yonkers sales tax increase. As we know, more haven’t eaten in ages). I enjoyed sitting on a balco- money for education. ny on the boardwalk overlooking Rehoboth Beach. Virginia Perez As they know I write for a paper in Yonkers, Granted I didn’t see a lot of Starbucks in my Dela- Continued from Page 1 they ask me what is going on and blame it on me. Continued on Page 8 Gentle Giant “Scoop” High School Yonkers Charter School Coleman Remembered Sports Roundup Page 2 Page 10 Ready for New School Year Roller Derby Returns To Yonkers PAL
The staff at the Charter School for Educational Excellence in Yonkers recently welcomed students back for the 2015-16 school year.
The staff and teachers at the Charter learning and making great things happen. School for Educational Excellence, located “Every child can learn, and our great team at 260 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, joined to- and academic staff is motivated and eager for gether to welcome 690 students for the 2015- another school year,” she said. 16 school year, and rallied together to make a Lopez, and every member of the CSEE strong statement on the first day of school last staff, understands the need to value the com- From left are Lt. John Narog of the Yonkers Auxiliary; OEM Karen Hoffman, president of the week. munity’s involvement in a child’s education Suburbia Roller Derby; Councilman Michael Sabatino; Vic Federico, Yonkers PAL vice presi- “In the spirit of unity and our commitment and actively seeks to increase the relationship dent; and Lt. Joe Callahan, Yonkers OEM. Photo by Ed Whitman. to excellence for all of our students, our aca- between school, home and local organizations. demic team wore the same T-shirts to welcome The Charter School of Educational Excel- The Iris and Marty Walshin Center at the Island. new students to our family,” said Carmen Go- lence, established in 2005, has – over 10 years Yonkers Police Athletic League welcome back Yonkers City Council Minority Leader mez Goldberg, CSEE director of government, – developed into a successful alternative kin- Suburbia Roller Derby this fall. Michael Sabatino was the special guest and parents and external relations. dergarten-through-grade-eight public school. The Yonkers team is called the Backyard was given the honor of kicking off another year CSEE Principal Cindy Lopez said that the The proof is in the test scores, with CSEE stu- Bullies and finished the 2014-15 season June by sounding the starting whistle. The Roller mission on the first day of school is to make dents achieving at higher levels on their state 29 with a 152-139 win over the Strong Island Derby gives special thanks to volunteers and sure students understand that school is about Continued on Page 9 Derby Revolution from Suffolk County, Long Continued with more photos on Page 10 paGe 2 - yoNkeRS RiSiNG - FRiday, SepteMbeR 11, 2015 Faith Yonkers to Rename Street By Ann Muro There are times when we have doubted This Friday, Sept. 11 brings to mind a day And even questioned why Aft er ‘Gentle Giant’ none of us can ever forget. Many lost friends, col- But faith provides the answers leagues and relatives when the World Trade Center We learn as time goes by was hit. Each of us deals with tragedy and loss in a Fear and faith don’t get along different way, but one’s faith often provides the For faith drives fear away courage and strength to go on. It’s the charge that leads the battles FAITH The ones we face each day It’s our faith that keeps us going When things are going wrong It’s the fi ber of our being It’s that faith that keeps us going Joined with our soul within When we’re trying to be strong So never lose your faith, my friend It’s the only way to win
Councilman Christopher Johnson and Council Minority Leader Michael Sabatino with friends and relatives of Boyce “Scoop” Jackson.
Members of the Democratic Caucus of the Coleman was friend to all and was always will- Yonkers City Council – Councilwoman Corazon ing to lend a “helping hand.” His passing was Pineda, Councilman Christopher Johnson and great loss to his family, friends and community Minority Leader Michael Sabatino – joined to- and he is sorely missed. gether Sept. 7 to celebrate the life and legacy of a “I am pleased to join my colleagues, as well “gentle giant.” To celebrate Labor Day, the resi- as the family and friends of Boyce ‘Scoop’ Cole- dents of the Ross F. Calcagno Homes organized man, in support of the street renaming process a Labor Day cookout along with local business for someone who displayed such a heroic act and owners and others in the community in memory I am honored to have such a legacy in the Second of Boyce “Scoop” Coleman. District,” said Pineda. A press conference was held at the corner of Johnson pointed out how, “unfortunately, School Street and Brook Street to announce the we witnessed a tragedy at the same time that the commencement of the process for an honorary City of Yonkers realized a hero.” street renaming. One year ago, Boyce “Scoop” “I proudly support this process dedicating Coleman lost his own life saving another, and it this street in Boyce ‘Scoop’ Coleman’s name, is only befi tting to have the street renamed to be which celebrates our local champions who sac- The Yonkers Sept. 11 memorial at Conor Park on McLean Avenue. Photo by Donna Davis. “Boyce “Scoop” Coleman Way, said area lead- rifi ce themselves for our community,” he said. ers. Sabatino added: I am happy to be part of Coleman was 43 years old when his life was this initiative to name this street after one of our ended. He was born in Yonkers and this is where local heroes, Boyce ‘Scoop’ Coleman, who gave he spent his life. He enjoyed the company of his up his life to help another. It is a small recogni- Sept. 11 Remembrances family and friends, especially his two daughters. tion for an act that was unselfi sh. We honor him, He was a lover of life and the “fi ner things.” and his family and friends whom he left behind.” The City of Yonkers will hold three 9/11 re- p.m. at the Conor Park memorial on McLean membrance ceremonies Friday, Sept. 11: at 8:30 Avenue. a.m. at the 9/11 waterfront memorial on Grant The public is encouraged to show up and Street; at 6 p.m. at Charles Bajart American Le- honor the lives lost, and lives forever changed gion Post 1122, 840 McLean Ave.; and at 7:15 by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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www.YonkersRiverfest.com Friday, September 11, 2015 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 3 Nuckel Wants Yonkers To On This Day in Wake Up for Mayor’s Race Yonkers History…
Bill Nuckel, the Republican candidate for Yonkers mayor, issued the following re- lease on what he calls wasted taxpayer money through the salaries and benefits of political patronage positions in City Hall by Mayor Mike Spano: On his first day in office, Mayor Spano promised, “We will start by treating every dollar as if it belongs to the people. Because it does. And before we spend every dollar, we will ask…is this a dollar well spent? We are going to start with all those dollars spent on cars and gas for high-level city workers. It’s just wrong when the working people are bare- ly getting by, for so many workers to drive home in city cars and fill up their tanks at a city gas pump. Starting immediately we are American poet Countee Cullen going to eliminate every vehicle we possibly can.” He continued, “Believe that our neigh- GOP mayoral candidate Bill Nuckel borhoods can be great. Believe that our schools will be exceptional. Believe that our streets will be safe. Believe that our govern- Yonkers City Hall dismissed Zeman on ment can be fiscally strong. And responsive. May 23, 2014. Believe that we can create good-paying jobs.” II – “Mayor Mike Spano today, January Mayor Spano had us believe… 23, 2012, announced that Carlos Moran will The administration filled City Hall with serve as the new executive director of the Yon- family and friends and soon with Democratic kers Workforce Investment Board. The YWIB cronies. The vehicles they eliminated were oversees the Yonkers Employment Center, ripe for the junk pile. In fact, I am told, cer- providing for the development of a high qual- tain contracts now obligate the city to provide ity workforce and connecting job seekers with vehicles. Once again, we had to go begging local employers. Moran is an executive board for inadequate state money to fund education. member of Yonkers’ Democratic City Com- Phil Reisman of LoHud wrote Oct. 4, mittee.” 214: “I once joked that if you yelled ‘Spano!’ Carlos Moran was named HR commis- at Yonkers City Hall, half the employees – sioner in December 2014. starting with the mayor – would reply, ‘What III – In June 2014, Olivia Rhodes was do you want?’ and the other half would say, hired as assistant human resources director. ‘Leave me alone, I’m just an in-law.’” She previously worked for the Democratic It’s no joke when patronage supersedes majority on the Westchester County Board. taxpayers’ trust. Instead of providing employ- Today, she serves as an assistant budget ment to Democrats, friends and family, the director. administration should be spending our money IV – “Having been recognized for her on keeping our streets safe and providing the role in spurring billions of dollars in new in- citizens with the services we deserve. vestment and thousands of jobs during her tenure as the IDA’s chief fiscal officer, Mel- How much is this patronage costing the Sara McPike, Alberta Hill and Inez Milholland leading the New York City woman suffrage taxpayers? vina (Carter) is an ideal candidate (new IDA parade May 6, 1911. * Jose Alvarado, former Democratic president) to lead the continued economic By Mary Hoar Friday, Sept. 18 county legislator, parks department supervisor development and growth of our city,” said President Emeritus, Yonkers Historical Sept. 18, 1918: The New York State * Jose Roman, failed Democratic can- Spano on April 12, 2012. Society Woman’s Land Army, an emergency organi- didate for the Westchester County Board of On Jan. 27, 2014, Ken Jenkins, Demo- Monday, Sept. 14 zation to supply female labor to farms in New Legislators, Workforce Development cratic county legislator, was appointed IDA Sept. 14, 1928: School Superintendent York State, started a membership campaign in * Wilson Terrero, former Democratic president. Lamont Hodges officially banned discussion Yonkers, with Florence Parson as chairman council member, Workforce Development If your name doesn’t appear, don’t be of prohibition and its potential impact on the for Yonkers. * Ann Muro, former Democratic city disappointed. There are so many of you, we impending presidential election in all Yonkers Sept. 18, 1943: Della Reynolds was chairwoman, Human Resources Department can’t keep track. We will visit this again, at Public Schools. rudely wakened before dawn by the persistent * Ann Huang, former assistant to Spano, a later date. If your name appears above and Sept. 14, 1951: The 135th Street Branch ringing of her telephone. She had no com- now assistant Human Resources director you are no longer an employee of Yonkers, of the New York Public Library was renamed plaints after answering the phone, as it was * Sam Borrelli, Sixth Ward Democratic tell us why? the Countee Cullen Branch Library in honor her son, Technical Sgt. Kenneth, telling her leader, assistant Department of Public Works Stand up, Yonkers, and speak out. Why of the late Yonkers poet and author. This was he was coming home after being away more commissioner does everyone whisper when talking about the first time a New York City library had been than two years. Most of that time, he was in * Tom Meier, former Democratic city how bad things are in this city? Right is right named solely for a person’s achievements and the Southwest Pacific. He received the Distin- leader, DPW commissioner and wrong is wrong. not for any monetary gifts made. An exhibit guished Flying Cross in recognition of his ser- * Euthimios Theotokatos, failed Demo- “We will start by treating every dollar as mounted for the occasion included illustra- vice as a crew member of the Flying Fortress cratic candidate for City Council, Spano if it belongs to the people…” tions from “The Lost Zoo,” his children’s “Dinah Might?” that flew missions over the campaign manager, assistant treasurer of the Taxpayer dollars are sacred. story telling of animals lost forever because Solomons. Democratic City Committee Editor’s note: Over the past 20 years, they did not get on Noah’s Ark, pictures of the Saturday, Sept. 19 Other patronage highlights from Spano’s former Mayors John Spencer, Phil Amicone author, manuscripts, and illustrations for other Sept. 19, 1930: Patrolman David Whalen first term, from his comments and press re- and now Mike Spano have all engaged in the books he had written. arrested four youths who held up the Yonkers leases from his office, include: same type of political patronage positions that Cullen lived at 41 Grandview Boulevard, Ferry Company. Driving through Yonkers I – “Mayor Mike Spano today, January currently exist in City Hall. Spano is no differ- Colonial Heights; his widow presented a col- en route to a short vacation in Asbury Park, 23, 2012, announced that Paula Redd Zeman ent in his hiring practices than former mayors lection of her late husband’s manuscripts and he noticed a suspicious automobile. A friend would serve as Yonkers’ new commissioner Amicone and Spencer, in our view, except that materials to the library. mailed him the Yonkers paper that covered of human resources. Zeman has been chief of most of his hires have been Democrats, while Tuesday, Sept. 15 the ferry robbery, and as soon as he returned, staff and first vice chairwoman of the West- Amicone and Spencer appointments and hires Sept. 15, 1924: When a passenger on a he requested and received permission from chester County Democratic Committee.” were Republicans. crowded South Broadway trolley car sud- Chief Edward Quirk to investigate the crime. denly became ill, the motorman converted the He picked up the boys immediately and they trolley into an ambulance, driving straight to admitted the crime. the nearest hospital. Lt. George Ford of the Sept. 19, 1946: One-thousand-five- Shooting on Morningside Detective Bureau directed the motorman to hundred people celebrated Yonkers’ Tercen- ignore all who wanted to get on or off the trol- tennial Woman’s Day at Greystone. Among Raised in Council Race ley so the sick person could reach the hospital presentations were “Yonkers Women in Uni- A very rare, daytime shooting that took every major category in all four precincts. The as quickly as possible. forms,” interviews with “Notable Women of place along the Lake Avenue business district homicide rate is the lowest in recorded history.” Sept. 15, 1927: Mayor Walsh called a Yonkers,” and “Stars in Many Fields.” The in northwest Yonkers was reported Aug. 25. Sabatino’s opponent, Republican Michael conference of the Warburton Avenue prop- latter highlighted women in occupations as Published reports claimed that two men were Meyer, said the shooting was disheartening to erty owners to discuss their opposition to the varied as a diamond cutter to the world’s possibly targeted in the incident, which left one learn about. proposed diversion of part of the Nepperhan youngest pilot to the oldest woman employee man dead and another wounded. The two men “As a husband and father of three young River stream from the new plaza flume into of Otis Elevator Company. Mrs. Frank Boone were found in a car on Morningside at 1:30 children, (it is) extremely upsetting to me,” he the channel beneath their stores. was announced as the typical “Gracious p.m. said. “We have all seen a decline in our quality Wednesday, Sept. 16 Homemaker” of Yonkers and Isabelle Rus- Yonkers Police Department Det. Lt. Pat- of life in the Third District. There has been an Sept. 16, 1908: The Common Council ad- sell of Gorton High School was chosen “Miss rick McCormack said the shootings were not increase in the level of drugs, gangs and crime opted an ordinance ordering vehicles of every Tercentennial.” Marilyn Bufred, the reigning a random incident and that the investigation in our city. As a coach, many times I had to description to have a lighted lantern attached Miss America, presented Russell with a cup. focuses on who these two men were, and why clean up drug paraphernalia in our parks before between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. The four-hour program was broadcast on they were targets. the kids could play ball. Sept. 16, 1936: Students in School 10’s Alma Kitchell’s WJZ radio show. The shooting took place in the Third Coun- “Shame on Councilman Sabatino for trying kindergarten, first, second and third grades Sunday, Sept. 20 cil District, currently held by Council Minority to take credit for something he had nothing to returned to school after a week’s “strike” by Sept. 20, 1921: Star basketball center Joe Leader Michael Sabatino. do with,” continued Meyer. “The residents here their parents. The classes had been transferred Lapchick signed on to play as a member of “I have always had zero tolerance for have been asking for a police presence since to School 19 to provide space for Yonkers the noted Brooklyn Whirlwinds at the Central crime, whether random or targeted,” said Sabi- he’s been in office, more than three and a half college classes at School 10. Concerned their Opera House. tino. “I consistently support strong city budgets years ago (for the record longer than that). And children would be subjected to serious traf- Sept. 20, 1939: Sara McPike, leading that meet the requests of the police department now he tells us about a police detail just before fic hazards on the walk to School 19, parents Yonkers proponent for women’s suffrage, so they have the resources they need. As a direct an election to get votes. Sorry, I will not let him had jammed the Board of Education meeting president of the St. Catherine Welfare Asso- result of my advocacy and with the support of or this administration get away with that. Not a few days earlier to demand the children be ciation and a member of the Women Investors Mayor Spano, there is now a dedicated police when people die. returned to School 10. in America, asked Yonkers women to support officer based on Lake Avenue. In addition, I “In trying to downplay the severity of this Sept. 16, 1942: Yonkers inaugurated a that organization’s efforts to keep America supported an addition of 6 foot patrol officers incident, he then points the blame at the federal city-wide program, placing special bins at out of war. WIA had organized a committee to this effort and opened a Washington office city-wide to our budget, one of whom is as- government for this occurrence. If he was in the neighborhood gas stations to allow quick, to reach out to every woman in the U.S. to aid signed to the Third District on the South Broad- community he would’ve known how bad the convenient donation and collection of needed in its mission. way corridor. situation was. Unfortunately, it took a life to scrap for war efforts. According to McPike: “The women of “Our police department is in the best po- get a police presence at the corner of Lake and Thursday, Sept. 17 American must understand they cannot save sition to determine the response to these in- Morningside Avenue. Sept. 17, 1921: City Judge William their husbands, sons and brothers from being cidents, and to determine the best policies to “For the record, councilman, I was with my Bleakley sentenced a chronic offender to six blown to bits on European battlefields if they continue improving safety in Yonkers. I am in just-turned-12-year-old son some minutes after months in the penitentiary, keeping his word do not strive to prevent America from taking regular contact with the police commissioner it happened, when someone came up and said given when the man had appeared in front of part in a war that would undoubtedly destroy and the mayor. the guy was shot in the head and killed,” said him two days earlier. At that time, he told the our American form of government.” “As the mayor reported in the State of the Meyer. “Less than 100 yards from where he miscreant he would impose a prison sentence For more information on the Yonkers City Report, Yonkers has long had a reputation plays football. The look in my son’s eyes sent if he ever appeared before the judge again. Historical Society, Sherwood House and up- as a safe city – one of the safest of its size in the a chill through my body. Explaining this crime Sept. 17. 1931: Cardinal Hayes appointed coming events, visit www.facebook.com/ entire nation,” continued Sabatino. “It is becom- and trying to reassure him was not easy. the Rev. Arthus Scanlan president of St. Jo- YonkersHistoricalSociety, or LinkedIn and ing even safer. Crime has dropped 25 percent “Our families need and deserve better rep- seph’s Theological Seminary in Dunwoodie. Twitter @YonkersHistoric. For information during the past three years; the trend continues resentation. We must take back our neighbor- The new president had been vice president for on membership in YHS, call 914-961-8940 or this year as crime is down 13 percent since last hoods and Yonkers. We cannot afford to have several years and served as acting president email [email protected]. year. We ended last year with crime down in our city decline any further.” when his predecessor passed away. PAGE 4 - Yonkers rising - Friday, September 11, 2015 Sarah Lawrence Launches Continued Learning is Key New Poetry Reading Series To Youth Development Sarah Lawrence College will launch its John When the school day ends, children and teens demic performance and reduces gaps in academic and Penny Barr Poetry Reading Series later this need opportunities to learn and engage in mean- achievement among children from disadvantaged month. ingful activities. Their success out of school can households . Award-winning poet Joshua Mehigan, a grad- have a positive affect on their success in school. In the Yonkers Family YMCA’s after-school uate of the college’s master’s of fine arts program Unfortunately, one in four U.S. children program, youth receive nutritious meals, home- in writing, will open the series Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in and 779,000 children in New York State are left work assistance and can also explore arts, sports the Donnelley Lecture Hall, Heimbold Visual Arts unsupervised after 3 p.m., according to After- and STEM. Financial assistance is also available Center, 915 Kimball Ave., Bronxville. The reading school Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness to those in need, to ensure every child and teen is free and open to the public. advocacy organization. To help youth reach has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y. Mehigan’s first book, “The Optimist,” was a their full potential, the Yonkers Family YMCA Careers in science, technology, engineering finalist for the 2004 Los Angeles Times Book Prize is offering after-school programming that sup- and math are projected to grow 17 percent over in Poetry and winner of the Hollis Summers Po- ports social-emotional, cognitive and physical the next few years, and the Y is helping youth etry Prize. In 2015 his second book, “Accepting development. develop strong problem-solving, planning, analy- the Disaster,” was named a best book of the year in The Y’s after-school program offers activi- sis and decision-making skills to succeed in the The Times Literary Supplement and The New York ties in a caring and safe environment where all classroom and in high-demand careers. Times Book Review. youth can achieve, feel like they belong and build The Y-USA After-School Achievement Gap He is also a recipient of fellowships from the friendships. Youth in Y after-school programs Signature Program seeks to serve children from Guggenheim Foundation (2015) and the National demonstrate improvement in the skills needed for low-income communities challenged with meet- Endowment for the Arts (2011). successful living and in academic proficiency. As ing math and literacy proficiency and important a leading nonprofit committed to youth develop- developmental milestones. These children fall In 2011, Mehigan was awarded Poetry mag- Award-winning poet Joshua Mehigan azine’s Editor’s Prize for best feature article of ment, and a pioneer in after-school programs, the significantly behind their middle- and upper-mid- the year and the Levinson Prize in 2013. He has Y believes in supporting the holistic processes dle-class peers on test scores and graduation rates. served as a visiting writer at many schools, includ- Laureate at the Poetry Foundation. Her work at that all youth experience – from birth to career – That “gap” is known as the “achievement ing Amherst, Johns Hopkins and Goethe Univer- the foundation also included collaborations with to support success in school and life. gap.” sity Frankfurt, and currently teaches in the CUNY HBO, producing two Emmy Award-winning vid- “When the final school bell rings, continued The Yonkers Family YMCA is adopting a system and as a faculty member of Brooklyn Poets. eos for Outstanding Children’s Programming. She learning opportunities can have a positive influ- set of healthy eating and physical activity stan- “Josh Mehigan is the perfect poet to launch currently serves on the boards of Poets House and ence on how well youth perform in school,” said dards in its after-school programs that will build our series,” said John Barr, who with his wife, Pen- the Emily Dickinson Museum. Shawyn Patterson Howard, chief executive officer a healthier future for the nation’s children by pro- ny, established the series. “His burgeoning repu- The John and Penny Barr Poetry Reading of the Yonkers Family YMCA. “After-school pro- viding healthy environments rich in opportunities tation is a tribute to Sarah Lawrence College and Series celebrates the ever-changing art of con- grams also fill gaps in schools and communities for healthy eating and physical activity. his spare, formal poems are giving post-industrial temporary poetry. By bringing notable poets, both where some recreational opportunities like art, For more information about the Yonkers America a new identity in literature. Sarah Law- prominent and emerging, to read at the college the music and physical activity offerings are limited.” Family YMCA’s after-school program, contact rence is the perfect home for our series. Writing program aims to enrich and inspire the community Studies show participation in after-school W. Dennis, after-school program director, at 914- here is not just a subject in a syllabus, it’s a passion of writers and readers at Sarah Lawrence and in programs helps boost school attendance and aca- 963-0183, ext. 23, or [email protected]. at the heart of the college.” greater Westchester. Barr is a poet and former president of the The next reading in the series will feature Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine Sarah Lindsay, author of four books of poetry and and former faculty member of the Sarah Lawrence recipient of the 2012 Carolyn Kizer prize, a Lan- Allstate: Yonkers is 155 MFA program. His poetry has been published in nan Literary Fellowship and a Pushcart prize, on four fine press and four trade press editions, most March 2. recently “The Hundred Fathom Curve: New and A reception with book sales and signing will Among 200 Safest Cities Collected Poems;” and a two-volume mock epic, follow Mehigan’s reading. No reservations are re- Allstate Insurance Company last week re- “The Adventures of Ibn Opcit.” quired for this free program. by the states, using data collected at approximate- leased its 11th annual “Allstate America’s Best Penny Barr, as project manager for Children’s For more information, contact colleg- ly 4,000 continuous traffic counting locations na- Drivers Report” and Yonkers ranked the 155th Poetry, created and established the Children’s Poet [email protected] or 914-395-2412. tionwide. safest among America’s 200 largest cities. Allstate visually depicts the report in an in- According to the report, the average driver teractive map found at www.allstate.com/Best- in Yonkers will experience an auto collision ev- DriversReport. The map features the America’s ery 7.6 years. Yonkers ranks 97 when population Best Drivers Report with historical collision fre- Fall into Fitness at density and 151 when precipitation is considered. quency rankings from the past 11 years in an in- “As a trusted advisor to Allstate customers in teractive format. Yonkers, we’re sharing these report results to help New this year, the report provides informa- Riverfront Library them become safer drivers,” said Jaclyn Darrohn, tion about a notable factor in collisions – braking The Yonkers Riverfront Library has an- p.m. on Oct. 15, Nov. 12 and Dec. 17. Fall into Allstate New York spokesperson. “Yonkers driv- habits – in approximately 100 cities nationally. nounced its schedule of upcoming fitness classes fun and fitness with Zumba – a high-intensity ers should not get discouraged by their ranking; Allstate pulled data from its Drivewise offering, for the fall. All classes are free and open to all workout set to Latin and world music. instead focusing on behaviors like slowing down, an innovative technology that allows consumers levels of experience, and will be offered in the Belly dancing classes will be held Saturdays leaving room between you and other drivers, and to monitor their driving habits to improve safety Community Room on the second floor of the at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, Nov. 21 and Dec. 5. One minimizing distractions will help Yonkers drivers and gain rewards on their insurance, to determine library. Participants should wear comfortable of the oldest dance forms, belly dancing involves to improve their driving skills.” braking trends. A hard braking event is defined as workout clothing. the entire body and helps with posture, flexibility The Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report slowing down eight miles per hour or more over a Beginners’ yoga will take place Thursdays and muscle tone. was created to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on one-second time interval. from 6 to 7 p.m., from Sept. 24 to Oct. 29, and These programs are part of the library’s ini- safe driving that saves lives. Kansas City is rec- Allstate found a correlation between hard Nov. 19. Explore how yoga can help you de- tiative to promote healthy lifestyle choices and ognized as the safest driving city in America, with braking and collision frequency. Cities with high- stress, become more flexible, relax and improve are presented in partnership with the Southwest the average driver experiencing an auto collision er collision frequency also recorded more hard your breathing and concentration. There are a Yonkers Community for All Ages and Affinity every 13.3 years, which is 24.8 percent less likely braking events. Nationally, on average, a driver limited number of yoga mats available, so par- Health Plan. than the national average of every 10 years. will experience 16 hard braking events for every ticipants are encouraged to bring their own. Riverfront Library is located at One Larkin Recently, the National Safety Council esti- 1,000 miles driven. African dance classes will be held Thurs- Center and is accessible to the disabled. Parking mated the U.S. is on track for its deadliest driving Hard braking collisions often occur when days from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 8, Nov. 5 and Dec. is available at the nearby Buena Vista Parking year since 2007. For the first six months of 2015, drivers are following each other too closely, caus- 3. Explore the technique, styles and rhythms of Garage and Warburton Parking Garage. For more NSC reported traffic deaths are up 14 percent ing rear-end collisions. Try to avoid rear-end col- Africa. information, visit www.ypl.org or call 914-375- from a year ago, and serious injuries are 30 per- lisions by leaving more space and time to react to Zumba will be held Thursdays from 6 to 7 7966. cent higher over the same period. While there are other vehicles’ actions, suggests Allstate. many factors that impact highway safety, an im- Also, distracted driving is one of the main proving economy and lower gas prices have led to causes for collisions. The National Highway an increase in the number of miles being driven. Traffic Safety Administration notes that common The Federal Highway Administration’s lat- driving distractions include eating, grooming, est Traffic Volume Trend Report says cumulative talking on a cell phone or texting, interacting with travel for 2015 is up by 3.5 percent. The June re- other passengers, adjusting navigation devices port is based on hourly traffic count data reported and playing loud music.
New Indian Point Danger Op-Ed by Frank Brodhead there were 119 gas pipeline accidents in 2014. Fukushima-on-the-Hudson? Some 20 An explosion (and subsequent fire) of a huge, million people live close enough to the Indian high-pressure pipeline at Indian Point could Point nuclear plant to be in danger, should an cause massive damage to the plant itself, with accident occur. Now, a Texas-based corpora- many worst-case scenarios. tion plans to build a giant, high-pressure pipe- How did FERC and the NRC conclude line for natural gas that will pass within 105 that the proposed 42-inch-diameter natural gas An Unplanned Pregnancy does feet of vital installations at Indian Point. The pipeline “would not adversely impact the safe regulating agencies that oversee nuclear en- operation of the Indian Point facility?” A Free- not mean an Unwanted Child! ergy and the nation’s pipeline network see “no dom of Information Act request revealed that significant impact” from the pipeline to the the key document was a hand-drawn sketch Considering ADOPTION safety of Indian Point. of the plant and the proposed pipeline route. for your child? Are they right or wrong? According to a letter from nuclear experts to The pipeline is called the “Algonquin In- the NRC about the finding, “the documents YOU choose the family cremental Market Project,” and its builder is confirm that the agency did not engage any and make the decisions! Spectra Energy, a billion-dollar corporation external expertise in evaluating the risk to In- based in Houston. 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Despite reams safety analysis, halting construction in the of expert testimony, hundreds of petitions and meantime. Financial Assistance Available thousands of comments in opposition to the The risk of a pipeline explosion is small project, on March 3, FERC approved the proj- – but real – and an explosion at Indian Point www.ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org ect. of a giant gas pipeline would be catastrophic, But this was not the end. As is well putting not only many lives, but the economy known, Indian Point has been troubled by a of the New York metropolitan area at risk. string of accidents since it went into operation If you wish to keep up to date with Indian in 1973 – and the plant is at risk because of Point and the Algonquin pipeline project, and Make Rising Media Group a part two earthquake faults. Adjacent to Indian Point if you are so inclined to join in protesting the are spent-fuel pools containing more than pipeline, the website of “Stop the Algonquin of your advertising plan. 1,000 tons of flammable, high-level radioac- Pipeline Expansion” is the place to start – tive waste. The pipeline increases the danger www.sape2016.org. at Indian Point because of the possibility that Frank Brodhead Call today! 914-965-4000 it could rupture. Concerned Families of Westchester According to one government report, Hastings-on-Hudson FRiday, SepteMbeR 11, 2015 - yoNkeRS RiSiNG- paGe 5 Allegro Singers to Present ‘Home’ and ‘Cinderella’ ‘Mostly Tchaikovsky’ To be Shown at Philipse “Mostly Tchaikovsky – the 175th Anniversa- among others. ry of Tchaikovsky,” a musical, will be presented by She is becoming known as one of the promi- The Allegro Singers featuring Soprano Monique nent Verdian Sopranos of her generation. McDonald and Friends on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 After receiving high praise for her debut per- p.m. at the Yonkers Public Library, Grinton Will formance in the title role of “Tosca” with Teatro branch, 1500 Central Park Ave. Admission is free, Comunale di Bologna, Italy, McDonald began her and no tickets are required. Seating will be in the foray into the Verdi heroines, such as Aida, Le- 325-seat Pincus Auditorium at the library. onora in Il Trovatore, Elisabetta in Don Carlo and This program is sponsored by Friends of the Lady Macbeth. She made her New York City opera Yonkers Public Library. debut in the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s “Don This year is the 175th Anniversary of Tchai- Giovanni” and Seattle Opera debut in the title role kovsky. The program will consist of beloved arias of Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” and art songs by the great Russian composer and McDonald has sung in opera houses all over popular Jewish and Broadway musical selections. the world, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Inna Leytush will accompany McDonald on pi- Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Japan. ano. She now resides in NYC and in addition to perfor- McDonald’s dynamic stage presence and mance, is sharing her talents with the next genera- stunning vocal gifts are establishing her as one of tion of young artists through private sessions and the most beloved sopranos of our time. Her pow- master classes in leading conservatories through- erful and moving performances have captivated out the world and NYC public schools. audiences and critics alike, drawing praise from For more information and directions, call the the New York Times, LA Times and Opera News, library at 914-337-1500. Hispanic Heritage the Heart Of Social Security’s Mission By Julissa Javier ture, and you won’t fi nd it anywhere else. Social Security assistant district manager, When you’re ready to retire, you can apply Yonkers online for retirement benefi ts – all in Spanish – From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, people across the and in as little as 15 minutes. Once you complete “Home” will be shown Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. country will join in celebrating the many contribu- the online application for benefi ts, in most cases, tions of Hispanic Americans during National His- that’s all there is to it. There are no papers to sign panic Heritage Month. or documents to provide. With autumn just around the corner, Phil- avoids capture and embarks on the road trip Social Security is no stranger to celebrating Give it a try when you’re ready to retire, at ipse Manor Hall State Historic Site has an- of a lifetime after meeting up with a banished Hispanic heritage and culture. Social Security’s www.socialsecurity.gov/espanol/soliciteporinter- nounced the dates and fi lms for the September Boov named Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons), website is a trailblazer when it comes to provid- net. and October installments of its Saturday fam- who is being chased by his own people after ing information and services in Spanish. Our site If you need to visit an offi ce and speak with ily movie series. On each of the dates, fami- he might have inadvertently notifi ed their en- offers the same great service in Spanish on your someone in Spanish, we have free interpreter ser- lies are invited to enjoy a free movie at the emy of the Boov’s location. tablet or laptop when you’re on the go. Try it out vices available if there is not a Spanish-speaking site, courtesy of the Friends of Philipse Manor On Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m., attendees at www.segurosocial.gov. There, you can learn all representative working in the offi ce. To learn about Hall. will be able to view the 2015 live-action adap- about our programs and online services and view our interpreter services, visit www.socialsecurity. Families are encouraged to bring their tation of the Disney classic “Cinderella.” The more than 100 Spanish-language public informa- gov/espanol/interpreter.htm. own refreshments, and a blanket if they prefer fi lm follows Ella in her transformation from tion pamphlets, leafl ets and fact sheets. In addition, our national toll-free number to watch the movie from the fl oor. All fi lms sweet, young princess in a loving family, to We offer several of our most popular online (1-800-772-1213) provides automated prompts in are rated PG and are shown in the Gothic the mistreated and abused stepdaughter Cin- services in Spanish, as well. One of the most per- Spanish. Toward the beginning of the call, you’ll Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall, a structure derella – along the way fi nding the strength, sonalized features of the site is the Spanish-lan- be asked to continue in English or Spanish to get dating back to the 1680s – the oldest stand- courage, resiliency and support needed to guage retirement estimator at www.segurosocial. service in your language of choice. ing building in Westchester County. The site withstand hardships and continually hold out gov/calculador. The retirement estimator allows So, whether you’re on a computer or tablet, is located at 29 Warburton Ave., across from hope for her happily-ever-after. visitors to receive an instant estimate of future calling us on our national 800 number or visiting Van der Donck Park and the daylighted Saw For information or questions, call Phil- retirement benefi ts. Try out different scenarios, one of our offi ces, Social Security remains com- Mill River, just blocks from the train station in ipse Manor Hall’s Public Programs Coordina- like changing your future wage estimates or retire- mitted to providing quality service to you – and all downtown Yonkers and adjacent to the Yon- tor Robert Lee at 914-965-4027, ext. 102. ment dates, and see how your future benefi ts could of our customers. kers Railroad bus stop. Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site change. This National Hispanic Heritage Month, visit On Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m., the lat- is one of six historic sites and 15 parks ad- The retirement estimator is an indispensable, www.segurosocial.gov to learn about Social Secu- est DreamWorks Animation release, the 2015 ministered by the New York State Offi ce of personalized tool for planning your fi nancial fu- rity’s resources for Spanish speakers. fi lm “Home” will be shown. After an alien Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s race called the Boov invades Earth trying to Taconic Region. The Manor Hall is regularly fl ee an enemy, they decide to make it their open for tours Tuesday through Saturday from new home and relocate humans from certain noon to 5 p.m. For additional information, cities in order to move in. A resourceful hu- visit http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/37/de- Apply for Property man girl named Tip (voiced by Rihanna) tails.aspx. Tax Relief by Oct. 15 Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano last week Other exemptions include: The Exemption announced that the city will mail postcards to for Persons with Disabilities, which can reduce residents reminding them to apply for property one’s property tax bill up to 50 percent annu- tax exemptions before the Oct. 15 deadline. ally; the Alternative Veterans Exemption, which Letter to the Editor Property tax exemptions, including STAR and now includes an exemption on school taxes so Enhanced STAR for seniors, can save residents that veterans may receive the full benefi t, and thousands of dollars on their tax bills. is available to veterans who served during a Help the Salvation Army “From improving city fi nances to staying time of war or received an expeditionary medal; within the property tax cap for four consecutive and the Cold War Veterans Exemption, which years, we’re working hard to keep property tax- is available to veterans who served during the Help the City of Yonkers es down,” said Spano. “Every bit of property tax Cold War (Sept. 2, 1945 to Dec. 26, 1991). I always enjoy reading the weekly issue towns by providing relief for those in distress. relief helps. That’s why I’m encouraging resi- Disabled veterans should be aware that of Yonkers Rising, and when I can’t pick it up Its dedicated service refl ects its mission state- dents to apply for exemptions today.” they, too, may be entitled to an additional ben- at the bank, I read it on my computer. It’s the ment to meet human need without discrimina- The property tax exemptions offered by efi t. one way to know what’s happening in Yonkers. tion. In 2014 alone, the Salvation Army Corps the City of Yonkers can lead to signifi cant sav- In addition to property tax relief, Spano and Thank you very much. in Yonkers served more than 26,338 of our ings, including Basic STAR, which has saved the Yonkers City Council expanded the rent ben- We met once at your Getty Square offi ce, neediest citizens with emergency aid, cloth- residents up to $1,137 this year; and Enhanced efi t program to help more seniors afford to stay and you told me then you had great respect for ing and furniture assistance, food and toys for STAR, which has saved senior residents up to in their homes, doubling the income threshold the work of the Salvation Army, and are will- Christmas and school supplies. $2,277 this year. to qualify for the expanded Senior Citizen Rent ing to help us in any way. For that reason I am The Salvation Army’s place of worship is Seniors are eligible to qualify for Enhanced Increase Exemption. sending news of our annual fundraising dinner, always open for all who seek spiritual nourish- STAR, which they must re-apply for every year, Residents are encouraged to apply for prop- and ask that this notice appear in your news- ment and guidance. Its gymnasium is a safe if their annual income does not exceed $84,550. erty tax exemptions by Sept. 15 of each year; paper: haven for children to come, play, socialize and Seniors may also apply for the senior citizen ex- the deadline to apply is Oct. 15. For more infor- The Advisory Council of the Salvation be mentored. That very gymnasium was a gift emption, which can reduce one’s property tax mation contact the assessor’s offi ce at 914-377- Army, Yonkers Citadel Corps, will hold its an- from DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, who bill up to 50 percent annually. 6200 or [email protected]. nual dinner honoring the Yonkers Lions Club, founded the Readers’ Digest. I noticed that East Yonkers Kiwanis Club, Yonkers Rotary plaque just the other day when I walked there Club and Sandy Ernest Amoyaw for their out- and saw it on the gym’s wall. standing work in the community will be held I hope you will fi nd a place in Yonkers Ris- Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at The Fair- ing for this news, Mr. Murphy. If You Had A Stroke, ways at Dunwoodie, 1 Wasylenko Lane. The To purchase tickets to the dinner, visit the cost is $80 per person. 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NEW HEARINGS # 5458– Area Variance – John Anthony Ferraro, P.C. Architect, on behalf of Ivana Grillo, owner, on premises known as 20 Inverness Road, Block: 4965, Lot: 68, Zone: S-200 Notice of formation of Notice of formation of Notice of Formation of Lim- Wholehearted Creative Arts CHRONICLES OF A DIXIT, ited Liability Company: # 5459– Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of 472 Palmer Realty Therapy PLLC Arts. Of Org. LLC Arts. Of Org. fi led with Company Name; Erex Man- LLC, owner, on premises known as 472 Palmer Road, Block: 5465, Lot: 10, Zone: B fi led with the Sect’y of State the Sect’y of State of NY agement LLC. Articles of of NY (SSNY) on 07/27/15. (SSNY) on 07/27/2015. Of- Organization were fi les with # 5460– Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of 2475 Central Avenue Offi ce location: Westchester fi ce location: WESTCHES- the New York Department of LLC, owner, on premises known as 2467 Central Park Avenue, Block: 4861, Lot: 7.11, County. The street address TER COUNTY The street State on June 5, 2015. Of- Zone: BR is: 501 East Boston Post, address is: 202 CENTRAL fi ce Location: Westchester Rd 2nd Fl, Mamaroneck, NY PARKWAY, MOUNT VER- County. SSNY has been des- # 5461– Area Variance – Danielle Lamake, Esq., on behalf of Frank Virtuoso, owner, 10543. SSNY has been des- NON, NEW YORK 10552. ignated as agent of the LLC on premises known as 206 Voss Avenue, Block: 2455, Lot: 13, Zone: M ignated as agent of the LLC SSNY has been designated upon whom process against upon whom process against as agent of the LLC upon it may be served. SSNY shall JOSEPH CIANCIULLI it may be served. SSNY shall whom process against it mail a copy of process to the CHAIRMAN, ZBA mail process served to: Arta may be served. SSNY shall LLC at 74 Stonewall Circle, Cakaj 148 Meadow Ln, Apt mail process served to: West Harrison NY 10604 for #1402 09/11/2015 1 New Rochelle, NY, 10805. CHRONICLES OF A DIXIT, any lawful purpose. Purpose: any lawful act. 202 CENTRAL PARKWAY, MOUNT VERNON, NEW #6668 09/11 – 10/16 #6666 09/04 – 10/09 YORK 10552 Purpose: any lawful act.
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Delivery driver wanted for weekly newspapers in Yonkers and Westchester County. Expe- rience and own auto preferred. To apply send email to rising- [email protected] Friday, September 11, 2015 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care Dr. James Jen of Rye Joins Hospital Welcomes WESTMED Medical Group Three New Physicians Dr. James Jen of Rye, Jen has experience and a vascular surgeon who is expertise in caring for the board certified in both vascu- full spectrum of vascular lar and general surgery, has disease, including diagnosis, joined WESTMED Medical medical management and Group’s vascular surgery surgical and endovascular team at the practice’s 3030 therapies. He specializes in Westchester Ave., Purchase advanced minimally inva- office. sive vascular and endovas- Jen received his medi- cular interventions for aortic cal degree and completed aneurysms, peripheral arte- his internship and residency rial disease, carotid occlu- in general surgery at SUNY sive disease, dialysis access at Stony Brook University and venous disease. Medical Center, and went on He is affiliated with to complete his fellowship White Plains Hospital, in vascular surgery at Mount Dr. James Jen Greenwich Hospital and Sinai Hospital. New York-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital. Jen Previously, he was a vascular surgeon in a joined WESTMED in September 2015 and speaks Dr. Gary Willard Dr. Michael Marchese private practice affiliated with Abington Memo- English and conversational Mandarin. rial Hospital and Lansdale Hospital in Pennsyl- For more information, visit www.westmed- Michael Marchese, M.D.; Janice Teixeira, vania. partners.com. DO, MS; and Gary Willard, MD, have joined Phelps Medical Associates, the primary and spe- cialty care medical group of Phelps Memorial Hos- pital Center. Seniors, Learn to Prevent Dr. Marchese, of the Bronx, an endocri- nologist, is board certified in internal medicine. Falls at Phelps Hospital He earned his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency in Phelps Memorial Hospital Center invites the resulting injuries can steal quality of life internal medicine at Stamford Hospital, followed area seniors to attend a fall prevention awareness from seniors and their families,” said Albert Ter- by a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and me- workshop Friday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon rillion, the National Council on Aging’s senior tabolism at Albany Medical Center. in the auditorium on the hospital campus, 701 N. director of clinical community partnerships. Teixeira, of Scarsdale, is board certified in ob- Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. The workshops will “This awareness day is an opportunity for older stetrics/gynecology and is a fellow of the Ameri- include information on “The Four Key Things adults and their support communities to learn can College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. You Can Do To Prevent Falls.” how to reduce falls risks so our seniors can stay She earned her degree at New York College of Os- New York is one of 48 states participating independent for as long as possible.” teopathic Medicine and completed her residency at in the National Council on the Aging’s Falls Studies show that a combination of inter- St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center. Free Initiative, a collaborative of national orga- ventions can significantly reduce falls among Dr. Willard, of White Plains, a wound care Janice Teixeria nizations, professional associations and federal older adults. Experts recommend engaging in specialist, has been appointed medical director of agencies working together to bring education, a physical activity regimen including balance, Phelps’ Hyperbaric Medicine Center. He is board dency in family medicine at University of South- awareness and evidence-based solutions about strength training and flexibility components; certified in family medicine and has certification ern California Medical Center. fall prevention to local communities. consulting with a health professional about get- in undersea and hyperbaric medicine. He received Appointments with any of the Phelps Medi- Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non- ting a fall risk assessment; having medications his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de cal Associates physicians can be made by calling fatal injuries for those 65 years of age and older; reviewed periodically; getting eyes checked an- Guadalajara and completed an internship and resi- 914-269-1900. every 14 seconds, an older adult is seen in an nually; making sure the home environment is emergency department for a fall-related injury. safe and supportive; and having an annual hear- The chances of falling and of being seriously in- ing assessment jured in a fall increase with age. The Phelps Balance Center provides servic- The theme for this year’s Falls Preven- es to help older adults reduce the risk of falling, Donate Blood As Part tion Awareness Day is “Take a Stand to Prevent lead healthier lives and preserve their indepen- Falls.” The day highlights the important roles dence longer. Of 9/11 Remembrance professionals, older adults, caregivers and family For more information or to register for the members play in raising awareness and prevent- National Falls Prevention Awareness Day event County Executive Robert P. Astorino has tial donor. Individuals over the age of 76 must ing falls in the older adult population. at Phelps, contact Ellen Woods at 914-366-3937 announced that Westchester County will once produce a doctor’s note from shortly before “Falls are not a normal part of aging, and or [email protected]. again hold a “9/11: Serve and Remember” the drive to be approved. blood drive in partnership with the New York Donors are asked to register in advance Blood Center and Volunteer New York! as part by contacting Janet Lokay at JEL1@west- of the county’s Sept. 11 observance. The drive, chestergov.com or 914-995-2127. Walk-ins open to the public, will take place Friday, Sept. will also be welcome until 3:45 p.m. YMCA Announces New 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westchester Dozens of other “9/11: Serve and Re- County Center, 198 Central Park Ave., White member” projects will be taking place Sept. Plains. 11 to 13. Learn more and register at www. Enhance Fitness Program Anyone between the ages of 16 and 76 volunteernewyork.org/service or call 914- The Yonkers Family YMCA has partnered increase participants’ strength, balance, flex- and weighing at least 110 pounds is a poten- 948-4452. with its national office and the Center for Dis- ibility, mood, general activity level and inde- ease Control to offer a new, dynamic chronic pendence when they attend on a regular basis. disease management program that gets phe- The program is beneficial for adults and nomenal results. If you have arthritis, heart older adults in general, but has been deemed disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer or another particularly safe and effective for those living chronic disease – this is your chance to take with arthritis. control! Seeing is believing for many people, so the The Enhance Fitness program has been YMCA has set up free demonstrations of the one of the top exercise programs in the coun- Enhance Fitness program Sept. 14 and 17 at its try with proven results. Ninety percent of par- facility at 17 Riverdale Ave., in downtown Yon- ticipants stick with it and 99 percent say they kers, at 1 p.m. Demonstrations will also take would recommend it to a friend. place at the new program site at 885 Midland Enhance Fitness is a physical activity pro- Ave., on Oct. 7 and 9 at 10:30 a.m. gram that consists of three 60-minute classes Information will be available and refresh- per week (four-month sessions). The classes are ments will be served. designed to safely increase the participants’ fit- To learn more about the Yonkers Fam- ness levels through aerobic and strength train- ily YMCA’s older adult wellness programs, ing exercises, while building a sense of com- contact John Thompson at 914-963-0183 or munity and social connectedness among class [email protected], or visit www.yoymca. members. Enhance Fitness has been proven to org. PAGE 8 - Yonkers RIsing - Friday, September 11, 2015 September Events at Why It Doesn’t Pay For Hilltop Hanover Farm Politicians To Be Truthful Hilltop Hanover Farm will host a number School visits at Hilltop Hanover Farm are By Dan Murphy of events this month. available Mondays through Fridays. Fall is a New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s presiden- “Farm Stand Fridays” will take place Sept. fabulous time for a school visit. For more in- tial hopes are failing. He’s sitting near the bot- 11, 18 and 25 from 1 to 7 p.m.; and a farm formation, visit www.HilltopHanoverFarm.org tom of the polls – better than our former Gov. stand and U-pick Saturdays will be available or call 914-962-2368. George Pataki, but not by much. Sept. 12, 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Pre-orders are available for Thanksgiving Westchester Republicans aren’t crazy about produce is grown without the use of pesticides, turkeys, vegetable baskets and pies and breads. Christie’s presidential run, because of the rejec- synthesized fertilizers or herbicides. Check Visit the website for details. tion by Christie of County Executive Rob Asto- www.HilltopHanoverFarm.org for weekly For availability of weekly produce and rino and his run for governor, in which Christie availability of produce. to register for workshops, go to www.Hillto- did not lift a finger or contribute a dollar to. Farm tours will be held Saturdays, Sept. pHanoverFarm.org or call the farm at 914-962- However, Gov. Christie did try to tell the 12, 19 and 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. Join knowl- 2368. American people the truth while on the cam- edgeable staff and volunteers for a free guided Hilltop Hanover Farm is located at 1271 paign trail in New Hampshire and in the first tour of the farm, fields and animals. Hanover St., Yorktown Heights. GOP presidential debate. “If we don’t deal with (Social Security), it will bankrupt our country or lead to massive tax increases – neither of which we want,” said Right now, Spano is doing what former Christie, who is one of the few Presidential can- Quietly, Mayor Mayors Amicone and Spencer did prior to their didates from either party that has presented a Continued from Page 1 re-election campaigns; continue to manage the 12-point entitlement reform plan, which raises city and serve as mayor, and don’t campaign ag- the full retirement age for Social Security by Spano’s opponent is Republican Bill Nuck- gressively until it becomes necessary. two years (from age 67 to 69), one month a NJ Gov. and presidential candidate Chris el, who served as a city councilman in the early This is Spano’s right to do, and it makes po- Christie. year, over the next 25 years starting in 2022; and 1908s (as a Democrat) and is taking the cam- litical sense. In order to take the title from a box- means-tests Social Security, so Americans with sions: The retirement age needs to be raised, and paign, and his challenge to Spano, seriously. ing champ, the opponent usually needs a knock- “retirement income” above $200,000 and with wealthy Americans can no longer receive ben- Nuckel, with a campaign slogan of “Tax- out. Nuckel has been swinging but not landing a “more than $4 million to $5 million in liquid efits if Social Security is to survive for future payer Dollars are Sacred,” has put forth several blow yet. We have said it before: It is not incum- assets saved” wouldn’t receive Social Security generations. issue-oriented press releases and held press con- bent on Mayor Spano to find a well-funded and benefits because – as Christie correctly states – Christie’s plan, and other plans to save ferences focusing on the city’s $1 billion budget. organized candidate to run against himself. “they don’t need that Social Security check.” Social Security, do not cut benefits for those Nuckel’s latest issue, in which he highlights what The mayor will continue to do what he’s Christie’s statements at the debate received currently receiving them. His plan will save it he calls “excessive patronage jobs” in City Hall, great at – getting out for city events and meeting little or no media attention, and was criticized for my generation, and younger generations to can be found on page 3 of this newspaper. with the people. Over the past four years he has by presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, who come. The problem with Nuckel’s campaign, to clearly won the hearts and minds of most resi- returned to the standard scare tactics offered by Younger Americans believe Social Security date, is that nobody in Yonkers is paying atten- dents, with his likeable and friendly demeanor, both parties that Christie’s common-sense pro- will not be around when they retire. The last tion, and most voters probably don’t know who and his leadership as Yonkers’ greatest cheer- posals would take benefits away from those who time “adjustments” were made to Social Secu- he is. Raising campaign funds to run against a leader. need it most. rity to prolong its longevity was in 1987 with sitting incumbent mayor in Yonkers has always In the weeks to come, we hope to see a may- “I know some in both political parties will President Ronald Reagan and Speaker of the been a problem, and a campaign disclosure oral debate on the issues, and a discussion of how criticize these ideas, but these are the truths you House Tip O’Neil coming to an agreement. search on the NYS Board of Elections website best to lead Yonkers, which will befit this great all know in your gut,” he said. “I want to give Can our members of Congress and the pres- shows no money and no activity for Nuckel. The city and its people. voice to those common-sense truths that we al- ident forge a new deal? Does anybody want to best Nuckel can do is what he is doing – trying to Spano’s website, www.MikeSpano.com, ready know. Every other national priority will touch the third rail of politics? highlight a series of issues and see if any of them and his campaign Facebook page two sources for be sacrificed, our economic growth will grind to Based on the response to Christie’s com- stick, or resonate, with the Yonkers voter. more information. a complete halt and our national security will be mon-sense proposal, the answer is unfortunately put at even graver risk. “no.” “Washington is afraid to have an honest “No” to saving Social Security, but also This, Too kers during his upcoming trip. The lack of our po- conversation about Social Security, Medicare “no” from Washington, D.C. on trimming fu- litical, religious or community leaders to bring up and Medicaid with our country. I’m not. Most ture benefits. Anyone who supports Christie’s Continued from Page 1 this subject is sad for me. St. Joseph’s does such politicians in Washington stay as far away on plan would have television commercials airing good work as the major seminary of the Archdio- this issue as they possibly can,” said Christie, in their district or state claiming they are taking ware travels. The joy of not having to pay sales tax cese of New York, with a mission to form men for whose political honesty is something we just food out of the mouths of our seniors. Even the on anything is a nice feature Delaware’s Joe Biden the priesthood in the Catholic Church. don’t see anymore. all-powerful AARP is against any type of mean- – who I think will be our next president – enjoys. It educates men destined to serve within the But will Christie get into the next debate ingful Social Security reform. Column 250. Wow! It seems like only yes- Archdiocese and other dioceses, both in the United and talk about it more? My question is: What happens when I turn terday that I told Rising Media Group Editor Dan States and abroad. Francis’ two predecessors vis- Bi-partisan congressional committees, 67, or 69? (I’m 47 now). Who can I speak with Murphy I was interested in writing a column about ited the Yonkers Seminary, and it would have been presidential commissions and independent when the infamous Social Security Trust Fund all things Yonkers. As avid readers know, the col- nice for him to continue a wonderful tradition. studies have all come to the same two conclu- is empty? umn has morphed from discussions about little old I couldn’t write a column without giving you Yonkers to regional and national topics. I try to some tips on things to do and a place to enjoy an comment on the issues of the day, with the only inexpensive meal. The best Happy Hour around problem being that the column goes to press on a is at the Cheesecake Factory at Ridge Hill and in Shoppers Wanted For Tuesday and a lot can happen in between Tuesday White Plains. From 4 to 6 p.m. there are half-price, and Thursday, when the papers hit the streets and full-sized appetizers; good drink specials; and at the Internet. Ridge Hill they even validate your parking. The Saxon Woods Garage Sale Yonkers politics…always a fun topic. A shout $5.50 happy hour burger is one of the best ham- Enjoy a day of roaming from seller to Admission and parking for shoppers are out to Dr. Fred Hernandez, who made a valiant at- burgers in town. Add $2 for sweet potato fries, add seller looking for some special finds as you free. tempt to get on the ballot to primary Mayor Mike a beer and for a little over $10 you have yourself a “shop ‘till you drop” at the Saxon Woods ga- The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 27. Spano. Four years ago, Spano beat John Murtagh delicious early dinner. rage sale Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 For seller information and a registration on the Democratic vs. Republican lines and did not The Jewish Holidays are upon us. No one p.m. at Saxon Woods Pool, 1800 Mamaroneck form, go to www.parks.westchestergov.com/ even need the Conservative Party ballot line he should feel they can’t attend services due to cost. Ave., White Plains. featured-events/saxon-woods-garage-sale or fought hard for to win. Unless Spano, who served Remember that Temples and Synagogues stay Nearly 100 individuals and families will call 914-231-4505. No commercial vendors for many years in Albany, is tied somehow into the open all year round and although you may only at- be selling their unwanted items, such as cloth- will be permitted. Albany political mess, he will be re-elected Yon- tend for the holidays, they have costs for personnel ing, household items, electronics, accessories, For additional information, go to www. kers mayor this coming November. and facility year round. Be as generous as you can! jewelry, furniture, toys, books and sporting parks.westchestergov.com or call the park at Mike tries awfully hard to work on economic My Synagogue, Scarsdale Synagogue Tem- goods. 914-995-4480. development, which is so crucial to Yonkers’ sur- ples Tremont and Emanu-El, has a new program vival. In a second term, I would like to see him to enable all those affiliated with Jewish tradition flag, and all that it stands for. work on quality-of-life issues and do something and its values, who are not already members to en- Ground Zero “Everyone should be flying the American with Chicken Island and Getty Square. There are joy full membership for one year without having to Continued from Page 1 Flag outside of their house,” he said. “I don’t see nice restaurants on the waterfront and Main Street commit to full membership dues. A new member enough of them anymore. Let’s respect our coun- – but look at what you have to pass through to get will be asked to give a “gift from the heart” of any Trade Center attacks and immediately rushed to try. We have lost our way and need to respect the there! It’s a situation he did not cause, but was amount, as a sign of sincere interest in exploring Ground Zero to provide any assistance he could. people who protect us every day, here and over- caused by the grandiose, ridiculous ideas of those the membership experience, beginning with atten- He slept at the World Trade Center site for three seas. who came before him. dance at the High Holy Days services this month. weeks, helping recover bodies, and building ramps “I remember when we were working at Speaking of politics, Spano’s Republican op- Details can be found at www.sstte.org. for emergency vehicles as a union carpenter. Ground Zero, and I said to my friend Tommy, ponent Bill Nuckel brought up an issue that those Scarsdale Synagogue also has open services “After the towers fell there were thousands ‘Hey, there’s nobody from the Army down here. of us who have been around the Yonkers political where no tickets are required; details can be found of building and trades workers who ran to help, And he said, ‘They are getting ready to go to war.’” scene are well aware of. The city charter is very online. There are many other area synagogues and along with firefighters and police officers,” he “And when I go down to NYC for the veter- specific as to the dollar amount of campaign dona- temples with similar programs, but again, please said. “We all thought about one thing, what we can ans’ parade every year since, I can’t forget watch- tions candidates can receive from companies who remember to contribute as much as you can to keep do to help. Well, 14 years later we need to come ing our veterans marching down with an injury or do business with the city and city employees. My the doors open for these institutions. together again and help our wounded warriors and a sacrifice that they have to live with. I can’t forget only fault with Nuckel is that he gave the impres- Two hundred and fifty columns. I was going their children, and respect our country, our flag and them and we need to support them. Their sacrifice sion that Spano was the only person violating the to bring you up to date on so many issues, but we our veterans, police and firefighters. Our veterans, needs to be remembered and respected.” City Charter, a misdemeanor. Many others have will save that for another day. I have to take a mo- wounded warriors and first responders are being What we love about Jimmy and his wife, received donations in excess of allowable amounts ment to thank Dan Murphy, Rising Media Group treated like second-class citizens.” Donna Nolan, is the fact that they stand up, and since the legislation was adopted more than 10 editor-in-chief; Bayan Baker, assistant to the edi- Nolan wants to bring attention, and funding, never give up, when they see wrongdoing in the years ago by the Yonkers City Council. tor-in-chief; and Gregory Baldwin, administrative to the Wounded Warrior Project, one of the veri- treatment of 9/11 victims. Their determination and I am not suggesting anyone go to jail, but the assistant, for allowing me to share my thoughts fied charities that helps those who need it most, perseverance is what living the American dream City Charter has to be enforced. Abuses brought with you on a weekly basis. And of course, a big by creating a series of flags in different parts of is all about. about these important changes 10 years ago. It’s shout out to Rising Media Group Publisher Nick Yonkers to get us all “to remember what happened Back in 2009, Nolan worked to pass “Jimmy the right time to enforce the laws – not just with Sprayregen for keeping up the tradition of a local 14 years ago, and never forget the people who sac- Dolan’s law,” which extended the time that 9/11 Spano, but with all candidates running for local of- community newspaper filled with what is going on rificed.” workers can file compensation claims for injuries fice in Yonkers. in your community. The group of flags include a Wounded War- suffered from participating in the World Trade While we are on politics… You can’t find what you find here in the Her- riors flag, a veterans’ flag and the American Flag. Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations. Political signs are littering our streets. In Yon- ald Statesman (oops, I mean Journal News), and Nolan placed the flags at the McLean Avenue State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins and then- kers they are allowed on private property with the we need to be grateful to all these people for pub- baseball field at Coyne Park and on Midland Av- Assemblyman Mike Spano (now mayor) spon- owner’s consent, but are not allowed to be placed lishing this great newspaper in difficult economic enue above the New York State Thruway. sored the legislation. on public property. times for the newspaper business. Hopefully, everyone who is driving down to The Nolans also erected a fight for a Christ- There are fines candidates must pay if their I raise a glass of Yonkers Brewing Com- New York City can see these flags and remember mas tree at ground zero to honor the victims lost signs are found on public property, or attached to pany Beer to you, my loyal readers, and promise what happened and make sure we do more, not on 9/11 in the years immediately after 2001. Thou- a tree or utility pole. This is a quality-of-life issue to praise the praiseworthy and criticize those that only as a government, but personally. sands of ornaments were donated, many with pic- Spano needs to address immediately. The signs are need to be criticized – with a bargain or two along “I put the veterans’ flag above the American tures of the victims on them. an illegal, ugly eyesore. the way. Thank you for welcoming me into your Flag because I want our veterans to be held higher What we love about Jimmy and Donna Nolan Red light cameras are still one of the most homes every week. If you agree or disagree with than everyone else,” he said. “They are the true is that they never give up, and when they see injus- controversial issues in Yonkers. All I need is to me feel free, to email me at thistooisyonkers@aol. heroes, not me, and I can’t sit by and do nothing. tice and a lack of respect for our veterans, wound- write about them, and the mail starts flowing. I com or send your letters to risingmediagroup@ “I remember Sept. 11 every day and the ed warriors and family, and police and firefighters, promise to ask the candidates running in Yonkers gmail.com people who died down there,” continued Nolan. they stand up and – in their small way – help us their position on these money-generating devices, May the Jewish New Year bring good health “They are still there. But we need to do whatev- remember and do the right thing. whether they support ending them or at the very and happiness to all of our readers, Jewish and er we can for the children of wounded warriors. So as you gather with your family or friends least posting signs at the approach to intersections non-Jewish alike, in a world of shalom/peace! They have to live with their fathers coming home this Sept. 11 weekend, take a minute to remember where the cameras are located, alerting motor- Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. from the war much different from when they left. those lost and those who gave their lives for our ists to their existence. Philadelphia has the signs; com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. Let’s make sure the children of wounded warriors freedoms. Mount Vernon, which recently introduced the Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show featur- are taken care of – perhaps a college education or For more information, email Pasta365@aim. cameras, has the signs. There’s no reason Yonkers ing Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Thursdays at something to show our gratitude.” com to make a donation, or contact us at dmur- does not. 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. dial, wvox.com Nolan suffers from severe lung and other [email protected] to inquire about how I don’t know about you, but I am upset the and click on listen live, or via the mobile applica- body injuries from his work at Ground Zero. you can help the Nolans. Pope is not visiting St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yon- tion for free download from the APP store. Nolan also wants all Americans to respect the And God Bless America. Friday, September 11, 2015 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 9 Yonkers’ Chef Peter Kelly Yonkers Will Never Forget Cooks for U.S. Open
Photo courtesy of Peter Kelly The names of those lost from Yonkers are listed on this stone at the Yonkers 9/11 waterfront memorial. Pay a visit and say a prayer for those lost if you are downtown this weekend. Yonkers native and X20 Restaurant owner If you couldn’t afford tickets to the gala, or and Chef Peter Kelly recently posted on Face- the $250-plus for a U.S. Open ticket, you can still book: “I had the honor of being the celebrity chef catch Kelly’s culinary wonders at his restaurant Photos by Donna Davis for the opening gala of the U.S. open tonight…lot on the Yonkers Pier, Xaviar’s X20 on the Hudson. of celebs in the house #sloveniavodka #peterkelly For more information, visit www.xaviars. #xaviars #x20.” com. Another Golden Parachute For a Public Servant By Dan Murphy happened in North Castle, with Clerk Ann Leber The issue of our public and civil servants first replacing long-serving Town Clerk AnnMa- “Double Dipping,” or collecting a salary in ad- rie Kelly, and then handing over the job to Anne dition to a pension or second salary, has been Curran. a pet peeve of many good government and It has happened in Eastchester, with current budget-conscious Westchester elected officials, Town Clerk Linda Laird replacing long-serving residents – and our newspapers. clerk Patty Dohrenwend, with effectiveness. It is hard for the taxpayer to swallow the And in Yonkers, long-serving City Clerk idea of a public employee collecting a second Joan Deierlein was capably replaced by Deputy salary, regardless of whether that civil servant Clerk Vincent Spano. or elected official is providing a useful public Can we not believe the same to be true in service a second time or for two public jobs at the case of Seckerson and her deputy, Sunday the same time. Vanderberg, who has served as deputy clerk for This issue recently came up again when five years under Seckerson, and should be able Westchester Board of Legislators Clerk and to immediately fulfill the duties of clerk to the Chief Administrative Officer Tina Seckerson BOL? Perhaps that is why the five county legis- took an early retirement incentive recently of- lators voted “no” on Seckerson’s consulting jig. fered to county employees. Seckerson, who Legislator Katherine Parker was correct in worked for Westchester for 35 years, received stating that Seckerson’s re-hire “could be inter- a $30,000 incentive and will preted as offensive to the shortly begin to collect her deputy county clerk.” pension, based on her recent Legislator Bernice Hudson & Other Waterways $140,000 salary. ‘It’s the principle Spreckman said: “It’s the Questions were raised principle of the thing that when Seckerson was then of the thing that bothers me here.” Key to Summer Fun provided a waiver by the bothers me here.’ Legislator Ken Jen- BOL to return as a consul- County Legislator kins has been a critic of tant for the County Board political patronage hirings and for the same office Bernice Spreckman, in the past and also voted at a maximum salary of on giving a against Seckerson’s con- $20,000. tract. But Jenkins currently There was active de- consulting contract holds two paid positions bate by the BOL on this to former BOL Clerk in government – albeit it issue, and five legislators in different government – voted “no” for Seckerson’s Tina Seckerson serving as a legislator and consultant contract, includ- as head of the Yonkers ing by David Gelfarb, Ken Industrial Development Jenkins, Bernice Spreck- Agency. man, Sheila Marcotte, and Catherine Parker. Golden parachutes for departing politicians BOL Chairman Michael Kaplowitz, and a is nothing new; former County Legislator Bill majority on the board, supported Seckerson’s Ryan got a waiver to work at Westchester Medi- consultancy, arguing that the county is actually cal Center at a salary of $190,000 per year. “saving money” by hiring Seckerson at $20,000 Some public servants have tried to do the after buying her out at $30,000, instead of pay- right thing, but to no avail. Harrison Supervisor ing her $140,000 per year – her final salary. This Ron Belmont served in the Recreation Depart- is a standard argument for re-hiring most civil ment at a $1 per year salary, before becoming servant employees. mayor. His volunteer service and personal com- The other side to this argument is shouldn’t mitment to the taxpayers was not embraced by we try to use our tax dollars to hire a new em- anyone else, nor pointed to as an example that ployee, at a lower salary, and give that person all should follow, so Belmont now takes his su- that job instead of providing Seckerson with ad- pervisor’s salary and his pension, which he is ditional pay. entitled to. Nicole Follmann, Clean Water Campaign organizer for Environment New York; State Sen. David Carlucci; Ossining Superintendent of Recreation Christopher Soi; Brian Rahn, owner Kaplowitz’s other comment, that the coun- Our position on double-dipping and mul- of Hudson River Expeditions; and Ossining High School students who participate in the ty was experiencing “brain drain” by the recent tiple public sector jobs has evolved over the water testing program. number of retirees (totaling 162), is a tough sell. years. We see much greater dangers to the tax- The vast number of county employees (4,000), payers in the salaries of some public servants More than 51 million people visit state percent of New York streams were not guaran- and the large number of political or patronage who only hold one job, and collect one pension, and national parks that feature waterways like teed protection under the nation’s Clean Water jobs that still exist within the 4,000, point to a but whose salaries are in excess of $200,000 per the Hudson River and the Long Island Sound, Act, thanks to a loophole in the law secured by series of job mergers, eliminations and changes year and whose pensions exceed $100,000 per according to new data issued last week by En- developers and other polluters nearly a decade that can and should be made and considered by year. These figures are untenable for the West- vironment New York. That makes New York ago. all members of the County Board and County chester and New York taxpayer to fund. second in the number of visitors to parks out of That changed last Friday, when the U.S. Executive Rob Astorino. The Journal News attempted to explain the 28 states surveyed by the “Summer Fun Index.” Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Wa- This is an opportunity, Chairman Kaplow- reasons the waiver process by former colleagues This report comes just as a new rule pro- ter Rule took effect, restoring protections to itz, not a problem. on the County Board still exists in a recent edi- tecting thousands of waterways across the state 28,785 miles of streams in New York and mil- In my role as a Westchester newspaper torial: “Why are legislators so generous with takes effect. lions across the country. Editor, I am in frequent contact with the local waivers? They could one day find themselves “Our rivers and lakes are a big part of what The move followed a decade of cam- clerks, who provide our papers with the legal out of office, out of work and interested in the makes summer fun,” said Nicole Follmann, or- paigning by Environment New York, and notices, press releases and agendas for publica- kind of employment that would require a waiv- ganizer with Environment New York. “There’s was backed farmers, small businesses such as tion. I have found all of these clerks to be hard- er, too. After the Ryan gift, there was a push to nothing quite like kayaking in the Hudson or Hudson River Expeditions, local officials like working and good public servants, and while I put the Board of Ethics in charge of granting swimming in the Finger Lakes to cool off on a the mayor of White Plains, and 800,000 public have not met Tina Seckerson, I have been told waivers, but it went nowhere.” hot day. Our new index shows just how impor- comments – including 67,140 comments from that she is also a proficient and well-organized We will continue to highlight those who tant clean water is for New Yorkers.” New Yorkers. clerk. double-dip and collect more than one salary to According to the report, New York also Developers, oil companies and other pol- But what I have also found to be true is our readers in Westchester, who have a right to ranks second only to California in the number luters, however, have waged a bitter campaign that in every local community – village, town, know, and whose civil servants and public ser- of summer camps offering water activities. The against the Clean Water Rule, and their allies in city – when a long-serving clerk retires, there vants have a duty to explain. state boasts 197 summer camps where chil- Congress are pushing to overturn it. The U.S. is a prepared deputy clerk ready to step. It has dren can learn to swim, canoe, kayak or paddle House voted in May to block the rule, and the in New York waterways. full Senate could take up a similar measure af- CSEE is also able to deliver a quality edu- “Summer is prime water sports season,” ter it returns from its August recess next week. Yonkers Charter cation to its students for fewer dollars per pupil said Brian Grahn, owner of Hudson River Ex- “The Clean Water Rule is the biggest step Continued from Page 1 than YPS. There is a waiting list of more than peditions, which offers kayaking lessons and for clean water in a decade,” said Follmann. 800 parents seeking to enroll their children in tours in Peekskill and Cold Spring. “But it’s “Congress, and especially New York Sens. Gil- English language arts, math and science exams CSEE, which is a public school funded by state hard to enjoy water sports in unhealthy, pol- librand and Schumer, should back this rule so than Yonkers Public Schools, and achieving at and city expenditures. luted water.” that New Yorkers can enjoy the Hudson and levels similar to some of the more prestigious Visit www.charterschoolofeducationalex- Grahn’s comments acknowledge the fact all our rivers and lakes for many summers and Westchester school districts. cellence.org for more information. that, despite their popularity, until recently 55 generations to come.” PAGE 10 - Yonkers RISING - Friday, September 11, 2015 YHS Football, Week One
Referees get a well-deserved break. Saunders High School football started the year off great with a big win at Peekskill.
By Phil Foley can with a 26-yard pass from Anthony Smith, Ian Another year of High School football in Yon- Rickets Jr. with a 5-yard run, Andy Revedec with kers has begun. a 10-yard run, and Ronnie Hamilton with a 35- There were two games to report from last yard run. week: In the first game, Saunders High School Ian Rickets Jr. led all rushers with 17 for 159 traveled to Peekskill and won easily, with a 44-0 yards. romp. This week, Gorton hosts Peekskill at 1:30 Joshua Chambers returned the opening kick- p.m. off 88 yards for a touchdown. After that, Saunders In high school volleyball, Palisade Prep lost never looked back. Chambers also had a 46-yard last week to Early College Academy/ Roosevelt TD run in the second quarter. in four games – 21-25, 25-20, 17-25 and 3-25. Justin Reid scored a pair of TDs – a 15-ard Khadijah Ibrahim had seven aces and four kills; run in the second quarter and a 70-yard run in the and Taniha Bryant had five aces, two assists and fourth quarter. Kelvin Espino and Markiece Jones one kill. also scored TDs for Saunders. Another volleyball match had Riverside High Lincoln visits Saunders this Saturday; kick defeating Palisade Prep in girls’ volleyball. It took off is at 1:30 p.m. Thanks for the information, three sets for Riverside, with scores of 15-25, 15- Coach Paul Ronga. 25 and 10-25 on Sept. 8. Last week, Gorton High School defeated Lin- Bryant had one ace and two kills, Christina coln High School 33-0. Coach DeMatteo reported Green had many assists and one kill, and Niya the following highlights from the game: Nelson had one ace and one kill. Scoring touchdowns for Gorton were Ro- Send your scores and photos of Yonkers High march Smith with a 44-yard run, Jahkell Dunni- School athletics to [email protected]. The Backyard Bullies from Yonkers. Bailey the Beagle
Roller derby volunteers at the Yonkers Police Athletic League. Photos by Ed Whitman success. Roller Derby The 2015 fall season kicks off Saturday, Continued from Page 1 Sept. 12 with the annual Intraleague/Charity Bailey is an eager boy. Bout. Tickets may be purchased at the door or members of the Yonkers Police Auxiliary and online at www.suburbiard.com, or by contact- The Yonkers Animal Shelter has many pets grass in the shelter yard. Although, Bailey loves Yonkers Office of Emergency Management, ing team President Karen Hoffman at 914-441- available for adoption. everyone and every animal he has met, he does which gave of their time to make the season a 4699. Bailey is a sweet Beagle about 2 years old “yodel” like a Beagle, so he would not be ap- It’s a different, and affordable, night out for and weighing 20 to 22 pounds. He was left be- propriate for apartment living. the family. hind when someone moved, but was well cared Visit Bailey at the Yonkers Animal Shelter, If you have been interested in playing roller for – not thin, and not frightened in any way. 1000 Ridge Hill Blvd., between 11 a.m. and 4 derby or becoming one of its esteemed skating He’s very confident and easygoing, just as you p.m. seven days a week. officials, now is your chance. Suburbia Roller would expect a Beagle to be. For more information, call 914-377-6730 Derby is holding tryouts Monday, Sept. 14 and Bailey likes to spend time with people and during hours of operations or 201-981-3215 at Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Yonkers likes to sniff as hounds do. He has been having any time, or send emails to lesliem147@gmail. Proudly serving the City of Yonkers PAL Center, 127 N. Broadway, Yonkers. a wonderful time, investigating every blade of com.
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