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The Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Avenue The annual Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Hudson Valley Crafty Beer Week kicks off Iona College Council on the Arts, 715 On October 16, from 4 to 7pm, The Rotary presents “Constructing New Photogra- Greek Orthodox Church, 10 Mill Road, New on September 10 at Captain Lawrence in El- North Avenue, New Rochelle features Club of Pelham invites you to their annual phies” a new exhibit of three contemporary Rochelle will take place on Sept. 8, 6 to msford with “Sour’d in September” bringing photography from various artists in the fundraiser, “Tastings” at the Pelham Country photographers on view September 9 11pm; Sept. 9, 6 to midnight; Sept. 10, 2 to more than 75 breweries from across Ameri- exhibit “psalmsIMAGEand...” from August Club. Enjoy some of the area’s finest restau- through October 22, 2016. An opening midnight; and Sept. 11, 1 to 9pm featuring can for a tasting of more than 100 sour ales. 29 through September 29. For additional rants including wine and beer and hear reception will be held on September 9 from Greek Food and pastries, live music, flea Then visit “Paired” at the Doubletree Hilton information visit www.iona.edu/artscouncil. live music by the Pelham Jazz Ensemble. 6:30 to 8pm with a free hands-on art work- market, bakaliko, rides & games. Free shuttle in Tarrytown where local breweries will be For tickets visit pelhamrotary.com/tast- shop. For additional information contact bus from Ursuline School. Call 235-6100 for paired with local chefs. Visit www.hvcbw. ings-fundraiser/ The Art Center at 738-2686 or visit www. further information. org for tickets. pelhamartcenter.org.
SOOP Theatre Company announces nors are asked to register in advance 16 23 ONGOING the following: Les Miserables (School at [email protected] or call Westchester County Department of The Future Society, Inc. Annual The Bartow Pell Mansion Museum, Edition) – Rehearsals: September 11 995-2127. Senior Programs and Services will Awards Dinner at the Greentree 895 Shore Road, Bronx, features the through October 27; Performances: hold its annual public hearing from Country Club, 538 Davenport Av- following events: Sept. 8 from 9:30am October 28, 29 and 30. Auditions can 11 9am – Noon at the Westchester Coun- enue, New Rochelle recognizing to 3pm – Mansions & Cottages Trol- be made by visiting sooptheatre.org. Town of Pelham, Fire and Police De- ty Center, 198 Central Ave., White people and organizations that have ley Tour, a trolley tour of historic partments of Pelham and Pelham Plains, to unveil its 2017 annual plan provided a positive influence on homes and gardens in the Bronx, the 2016 Bicycle Sundays take place Sep- Manor and Pelham Post 50 of the on the proposed use of funds from youth. For tickets call 539-2589 or vis- tour culminates at Bartow-Pell, stop- tember 11, 18 and 25 on the Bronx Riv- American Legion will hold the 9/11 the Older Americans Act and the it [email protected] for ping first at Wave Hill, Van Cortlandt er Parkway. Ride from The Westches- Fifteenth Anniversary Ceremonies New York State Community Service additional information. House, Valentine-Varian House, and ter County Center in White Plains at 8:30am at the Pelham 9/11 Memo- for the Elderly Program. Visit www. Edgar Allen Poe Cottage, and driving south to Scarsdale Road, Yonkers and rial on Highbrook Avenue. At 6pm, westchestergov.com for additional 25 by various historical sites along the back, a round trip of 13.1 miles. Park- in Pelham, there will be a Candle- details. Westchester County Car Show takes way, includes lunch at Arthur Ave.; ing is available at the County Center. light Vigil and Prayer Service at the place at Glen Island Park, New Ro- Sept. 15, 7-8pm, a Sunset Classical For information visit the wpf.org. Memorial on Highbrook Avenue, 17 chelle, 11am-5pm.To enter a car or Concert featuring Violin and Harp- organized by the Pelham Interfaith Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 bike call 260-9274. For vendor infor- sichord; and, Sept. 24 is Smithsonian New York Cares is seeking 4,000 vol- Council. Main Street, Irvington, begins their mation call 231-4645. The event is Magazine’s Museum Day, with free unteers to revitalize 70 public schools season with the Tune Up Chorus, a free and there is a parking fee of $5 admission, download a free ticket at on New York Cares Day, October 22 13 sing along. The event offers music per car. For additional information the Smithsonian Magazine website. from 9:30am to 2pm. For complete The New Rochelle Bar Association lovers the opportunity to gather and go to parks.westchestergov.com or To register or for more informa- details, visit newyorkcares.org or call cocktail party for the installation of sing some favorite tunes and raise call 864-PARK. tion call 718-885-1461 or email info@ 212-228-5000. Officers and Directors takes place at funds for the Irvington Theater. Food bpmm.org. Patsy’s Pizzeria of New Rochelle, 1 and beer donated by Captain Law- 26 Pelham Road from 5:30 to 8pm. For rence brewing company. Contact ir- The Lt. Joseph G. Leavey Golf Out- The Pelham Public Library, 530 Colo- SEPTEMBER tickets contact Julie Zgoda, Treasur- vingtontheater.com for tickets. ing takes place at Mahopac Golf and nial Avenue will hold the following: 8 er, at 633-7400. Beach Club, 601 N. Lake Blvd., Maho- Story Time for ages 3-5, Tues, 10:30- SCHOOLS OPEN! 18 pac. Registration is from 7:30-9:30am, 11am; Wed for children 2 and under, 15 A skating charity event from 3:00 – shotgun start at 9:30am. To register 10:30-11am; Chinese-English Story At 6:30pm, The Picture House Re- RecruitMilitary hosts an All Veteran 4:30pm at The Ice Hutch, 655 Garden call 760-2627 or visit www.ltjose- Time 10:30-11am, September 10 and gional Film Center, 175 Wolfs Lane, Career Fair at the New York Hilton, Ave., Mt. Vernon. All proceeds will phleaveyfoundation.com. 24, October 8 and 22, December 3 and will present a screening of the new 1335 Ave. of the Americas, from 11am- be donated to Memorial Sloan Ket- 17; Kindergarteners’ Library Sign sports documentary “Free to Run” 3pm. A free event to help military tering Cancer Center to Fund Pedi- Fans for the Cure All-Star Celebra- Up Day is Saturday Sept. 24, 12:30- followed by a panel discussion with veterans and military spouses con- atric Cancer Research. Skate rentals tion Dinner takes place 6-10pm at 3:30pm; September 26, 6-7pm Mock track and field visionaries Dr. Nor- nect with employers. For additional are included and helmets are recom- 583 Park Avenue, NYC. Honoring Battle of the Books for grades 7-10 at bert Sander and George Hirsh. For information visit www.recruitmili- mended. For additional information NFL Hall of Famer, Harry Carson and the Eastchester Public Library; Mon- tickets visit www.thepicturehouse. tary.com. and tickets visit www.bandofpar- Mike Thompson of Rawlings Sport- day October 5, 6-7pm practice for the org. ents.org. ing Goods. For more information or battle of the books and Saturday Oc- The Bronxville Chamber of Com- to register, visit fans4thecure.org. tober 15, 8:30am – 3pm, Battle of the 9 merce presents their last free Sum- New Rochelle Opera presents “Oper- Books at Ossining High School. The In conjunction with Westchester mer Concert of the season from 6:30 attitudes” at 3pm in the Christopher The City of New Rochelle hosts a “A 2nd Friday Book Club meets Septem- County’s 9/11 day of Remembrance to 8:30pm. Andrew Cole & The Bravo Murphy Auditorium at Iona College, Celebration of Life” 90+ Birthday ber 9, 10:30 – 11:30am discussing “The and Service, The County will hold a Hops will perform at Park Place. For New Rochelle. For tickets call 576- Party beginning at 11:30 at the Hugh Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund Blood Drive from 9am to 4pm at the more information, visit bronxville- 1617. A. Doyle Senior Center, 94 Davis Av- de Waal. To register for any of these Westchester County Center, 198 Cen- chamber.com. enue, New Rochelle. Visit www.ne- programs, call 738-1234 or visit pel- tral Park Avenue, White Plains. Do- wrochelleny.com or call 654-2391 for hamlibrary.org for more info. additional details. shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • 9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • 7 Museum of Arts and Design Presents MAD Transformations This fall, the Muse- beautiful and blight- In 2005, in response to the ecology, mixing environ- um of Arts and Design ed. At once figurative, devastation of the Great mental science with science (MAD) , 2 Columbus Cir- collaborative, worldly, Barrier Reef in their native fiction to create a call to ac- cle, NYC presents MAD and dispersed, the Cro- Australia, the Wertheims tion in this time of human Transformations, a se- chet Coral Reef offers a began to crochet a simula- impact and responsibility. ries of six exhibitions tender response to the tion of healthy and ailing A unique presentation showcasing artists who dual calamities facing reefs. Using the algorithmic of the Crochet Coral Reef have transformed and marine life: climate codes of crochet, the sisters that focuses on climate continue to reshape change and plastic produce crenellated forms change and ocean health, the public perception trash. that are representations of Crochet Coral Reef: TOXIC of traditional craft me- With 2016 the hot- hyperbolic geometry, which SEAS consists of three main diums. Building upon test year on record, liv- is also manifest in the un- “habitats.” A giant Coral the exhibition Voulkos: ing reefs everywhere dulating structures of cor- Forest and a collection of The Breakthrough are under stress. Into als, kelps, and other reef miniature Pod Worlds rep- Years, which celebrates these arenas of color organisms. The Wertheims resent the diversity of liv- the work of an artist huge areas of whiteness and their collaborators, a ing corals through the vary- known for drastically now intrude; bleaching core group of worldwide ing textures, colors, and changing the way clay events signal that cor- “Crochet Reefers,” fabricate forms of crocheted yarn is categorized as an art als are sick and dying. an ever-evolving artificial continued on page 8 material and discipline, the series considers fiber, hibitions highlight artists Crochet Coral Reef: clay, and jewelry and metals whose engagement with TOXIC SEAS celebrates “Our amazing family trip to Iceland… — disciplines that have com- specific materials, their the 10th anniversary of the posed the bedrock of MAD’s process, and the transfor- Crochet Coral Reef (2005– everything was perfectly executed. Thank you founding mission and col- mation of these materi- present), an ongoing proj- again for another fantastic travel itinerary.” lection, and that continue to als enabled them to break ect by sisters Margaret and - Janine Y. of Upper Saddle River, NJ morph in the hands of con- through boundaries of es- Christine Wertheim and temporary artists today. tablished disciplines or per- their Los Angeles–based “MAD’s mission is ceptions of art versus craft.” organization, the Institute rooted in craftsmanship, The first exhibit will be For Figuring. Mixing cro- the ways that skilled mak- Crochet Coral Reef: TOX- cheted yarn with plastic ers transform the world IC SEAS, by Margaret and trash, the work fuses math- around us,” says Shannon Christine Wertheim and ematics, marine biology, R. Stratton, MAD’s William the Institute for Figuring, feminist art practices, and and Mildred Lasdon Chief September 15, 2016 to Janu- craft to produce large- scale Curator. “This fall’s six ex- ary 22, 2017 coralline landscapes, both
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Museum of Arts and Design Presents MAD Transformations ArtsWestchester Announces Grant continued from page 7 and beads. A Bleached Reef and Opportunities for Artists and a brand- new Toxic Reef serve as invocations of dying corals, while The Midden—four years’ Community Projects worth of the Wertheims’ own do- ArtsWestchester in- Board of Trustees. Funds cants with the application mestic plastic trash—constitutes vites artists and non-profit are available in two cate- process. One-on-one tech- a deeply personal response to organizations to apply for gories: nical assistance is also the issue of plastic waste in the 2017 Arts Alive Grants. • Arts Alive Project available by appointment. oceans, including human-made Awarded annually, these Grants provide financial Pre-Application phenomena such as the Great grants are specifically support for a range of Workshops scheduled lo- Pacific Garbage Patch. designed to support com- projects that demonstrate cally are as follows: Crochet Coral Reef: TOXIC munity-based artists and a strong community ben- • Thursday, Septem- SEAS is curated by Assistant Cu- emerging arts organiza- efit. ber 8 at 5:30pm at New rator Samantha De Tillio for the tions. • Arts Alive Artist Rochelle Library, 1 Library Museum of Arts and Design. The variety of proj- Grants provide direct sup- Plaza, New Rochelle Major support for Crochet ects that receive Arts Alive port to artists to create • Tuesday, September Coral Reef: TOXIC SEAS is pro- Grants each year illus- new work related to the 13 at 5:30pm at Yonkers vided by Michele and Marty trates Westchester’s artis- community. Riverfront Library, One Cohen. Additional support is tic and cultural diversity. Projects supported Larkin Center, Yonkers generously provided by Nanette The deadline for submis- this year included writing • Wednesday, Septem- L. Laitman, Barbara and Donald sions is Tuesday, October workshops for students ber 14 at 5:30pm at Arts- Tober, The Coby Foundation, Ltd., and The Donald and Barbara Zucker Family Foundation. 4, 2016. in Greenburgh, afford- Westchester, 31 Mama- For complete details, visit madmuseum.org “At the core of Arts- able live jazz concerts in roneck Ave., White Plains Westchester’s mission is Mount Vernon, free eth- To RSVP for a work- making arts accessible nic arts festivals in White shop, contact Susan Abbott to people of all commu- Plains and a series of clay at sabbott@artswestches- Pelham Art Center Presents Mirari: nities, backgrounds, in- sculptures that highlight ter.org or 914-428-4220 come brackets and age the diversity of Westches- x304. By Lauren and Dylan Cotton ranges throughout West- ter’s communities. Also For guidelines, or to chester County. Arts funded through Arts Alive download an Arts Alive Alive Grants make this was a staged reading at application, visit: arts- possible and engage peo- Paramount Hudson Valley, westchester.org/aw/arts- ple who may not have the based on local playwright alive-grants. opportunity to partici- Mona Z. Smith’s telling of Arts Alive Project pate in the arts,” explains the true story of Canada Grants are made possible ArtsWestchester CEO Lee, an African American with funds from the Decen- Janet Langsam. actor who was blacklisted tralization Program (DEC), An independent pan- in Hollywood due to his a re-grant program of the el comprised of artists, as civil rights stance. New York State Council on well as business, civic and ArtsWestchester has the Arts with the support cultural leaders will re- scheduled several pre-ap- of Governor Andrew Cuo- view the applications and plication workshops mo and the NYS Legisla- make award recommenda- throughout Westchester ture and administered by tions to ArtsWestchester’s to assist potential appli- ArtsWestchester.
PCRA Masters Women Win Gold at the U.S. Rowing Masters National Championships continued from page 1 events (where the crews are made up of rowers from dif- ferent teams). More than Pelham Art Center’s rari, a large-scale site-spe- The reflective glass forms two thousand rowers rep- Public Art in the Court- cific psychotropic glass reveal infinite visual pos- resenting 165 clubs from yard’s newest exhibition, sculpture. Creating a dy- sibilities within the space, across the country partici- Mirari by Lauren and Dylan namic blend of Dylan’s glass bouncing off the colored pated in this annual regatta, Cotton, will be on view Sep- blowing art and Lauren’s light from their bright making it the largest regatta tember 9 through Decem- painting and installation metal counterparts. Any of the year. PCRA Masters ber 10, 2016. The opening practice, Mirari consists architectural feature or are coached by Head Coach reception will be held on of a cluster of mirrored person being echoed by the Jane Detwiler and Assis- Friday, September 9 from and opaque glass bulb-like work becomes anamorphic, tant Coach AJ Miller, both 6:30-8PM, including a free forms. The cluster of vivid- skewed and endless. People of whom offered their un- open to the public hands-on ly colored glasswork sits on walking past or interacting conditional and enthusias- art workshop. a painted metal base of sim- with the piece add a kinet- tic support throughout the After many years of ilar pattern and color to the ic element to the work, as regatta. For information working as independent glass itself. The intention of their bodily actions will be about our program, visit artists, the wife and hus- the sculpture is to create a mirrored, dreamily distort- www.pcrarowing.com. Go band team Lauren and microcosm, reflecting the ing physical relation and PCRA!!! Dylan Cotton began collab- structural framework and perception. orating on sculptural instal- environment of the Pelham For further informa- lations in 2014. Their most Art Center, visible from tion, visit pelhamartcenter. Bronze medal winner, l-r: Jane Carmody, Stacy Caffrey, Laurel Choate, Laura Stirton-Aust and Head Masters Coach, Jane Detwiler. recent collaboration is Mi- every angle of the work. org shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • 9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • 9
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The The Pelham Civic Association held its 27th Annual Benefit Golf Outing this year at the Pelham Country Club. The event was a huge success, raising funds for the “Needy Cases/ Good Neighbor” Program of the Pelham Civics. Tim Case chaired the golf event committee, which included Michael Ming, Darrell Walsh and Chris Reim. Joe Nunziata, Todd Cross and Jason Jeffries provided the advertising and publicity. Underwriters $2000 to $5000: ASK Contracting Corporation, Liberty Contracting Corp., Genesis Flooring, The Clearing House Payments Co, T. F. Nugent, Atlas-Acon Electric Service Corp., DeCicco & Sons Family Markets Special Events Underwriters $1200-$2000: Westchester Collision – Mike Hade, Pelham Funeral Home – Clive Anderson Corporate Sponsor $250-$500: Will Cavanagh, Terry Martell, Tiso Appliance, Manor Auto Service, John & Elizabeth Pacia DDS, Kiamie Properties, C & B Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Edo’s Restaurant, TD Bank, Cornell Carpet, Symmetry Physical Therapy, Dominica Comfort Photographs, Café Regatta, Rockwell’s Restaurant, La Fontanella, Victor& Bonnie Metsch, Sergio’s Ristorante, Orange Savings Bank/Pat Smith, Phil Carfora, Chris Reim, Skyline Automation, DFL Interiors, Inc., Depot Dave Catering, Kinetic Sports Club, Hometown Restoration, LLC Tee Sponsors $100: Shom Bhattacharya, The Benefico Family, The McKeveny Family, The Wasilchak Family, The Schirone Family, Knights Of Columbus Pelham Council #4413, Tony Camardella Volunteers: Harry Wasilchak, Pat Szymanski, Joanne Case, Mara Klein-Ming, Diana Walsh, Will Case and Justin Ming Prizes and Gifts: Tiso Appliance, MSG-John Gilchrist, Acura of Westchester, Joe Benefico & YES Network, La Fontanella, Infusion Restaurant, Jordan Hall 10803, Patsy’s Pizzeria, Villaggio’s, Rockwell’s, Prime 16, B & B’s, Mike Diffley and Pelham CC Beverages: Jeff Lysaght And this is just the beginning... On Friday November 4, the Pelham Civics will hold it’s 77th Annual Dinner Dance Gala at the elegant Fountainhead in New Rochelle, honoring our 2016 Persons of the Year John DeCicco Jr., Luisa DeCicco and Will Cavanagh. For more info contact Dinner Dance Chairman Steven Shekane at 917-620-5188 or [email protected]. Visit us at www.pelhamcivics.org.
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John DeCicco Jr., Luisa DeCicco & Will Cavanagh Photos by Domenica ComfortPhotos by Photographs 12 • 9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • The Pelham Post thepelhampost.com Girl in Transit: Cuba Can’t we all Just Get Along? Turns Out, We Can! BY BARBARA BARTON SLOANE travel company, is justifiably and kids gave high- was a trip in itself. This long A history-making event proud to have been the first to fives and blew kisses. passageway was filled with occurred on May 1, 2016 – for receive approval from the U.S., They lined the sidewalk dancers and singers in color- the first time in over 50 years the first to receive approval shouting “Hola,” and ful costumes, setting the stage a cruise ship from the Unit- from Cuba, and a most dramat- waving American flags, for what was to come. Finally, ed States set sail for Havana, ic first to bring Cuban-born all to the cacophony of in the city of Old Havana, built Cuba. History-making, as well, passengers to the country by our ship blasting out in the 16th century and a rec- was the fact that for the very sea. The Fathom line is Carni- its own greeting. The ognized UNESCO World Her- first time in decades individu- val’s social impact brand and emotion on both sides itage site, we found ourselves als born in Cuba were permit- the 704-passenger Adonia of the water was high- in the breezy Plaza de San ted to enter the country by sea. was our home for seven days. ly charged and deeply Fancisco de Asis. Built when However, for two weeks prior This was genuine impact trav- moving, particularly for Spanish galleons stopped by to departure, it sure looked as el - travel with purpose - with the Cubans on board. on their passage through the though this crossing would opportunities to build friend- Pulling up to the Indies to Spain, this plaza is be snarled in the red tape of ships with like-minded trav- ship terminal, it seemed notable for its uneven cobble- an anachronistic Cuban law elers, to become immersed in that all of Cuba’s media stones; also, around the corner (barring Cubans to return by another culture, and to inter- and dignitaries were is the white marble Fuente de sea) and we travelers would act with the Cuban people, one waiting to greet us. The los Leones (Fountain of Lions) be denied the thrill of this on one. first to disembark and carved by the Italian sculptor On board were Domin- enter the terminal was Giuseppe Gaggini in 1836. I’ll momentous occasion. After Havana intense negotiations between ican and Cuban-inspired none other than Carnival’s remember this square always Carnival Corporation (they meals, a pool, a gym and a li- was a different current film The time had come. Early very own Cuban-born lead as one of the gayest places ever. own the Fathom Adonia on brary. We had an orientation and later, DJ dancing went on in the morning we were given counsel Arnie Perez and his Teeming with folks waiting which we’d be sailing) and the of Cuban history, customs, into the wee hours. Traveling small Cuban and American wife, a fitting honor as he was to welcome us personally, we Cuban government, there was and culture as well as the with us was the Cuban 6-piece flags to wave as we entered the pivotal in brokering the Cu- were surrounded by smiles a happy ending to the glitch opportunity to participate Septeto Union band blasting narrow strait into Havana’s ban ex-pat deal and allowing and handshakes and the men and a joyous beginning to this in interactive workshops to wonderful Afro-Cuban music harbor. As the Adonia cruised Fathom to sail forth. He was in our group had both cheeks cruise. Cuba, aqui vamos! prepare us for our upcoming and salsa from Miami to Ha- along the city’s malecon walk- followed by Carnival CEO Ar- kissed by pretty girls offering experience. I loved the Latin vana, putting us all in a happy, way, (aka “Havana’s sofa” or nold Donald, also onboard to fat cigars. People2People dance classes and learning expectant mood. living room because it’s where mark the occasion. Additionally, there are Carnival Corporation, some Spanish phrases was locals hang out), hundreds and Walking through the three other main squares. the world’s largest leisure helpful. Shown each night Bienvenida a La Habana hundreds, young, old, babies terminal to exit onto the street continued on page 13
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Band of Parents Puts Cancer “In the Penalty Box” Girl in Transit: Cuba continued from page 10 continued from page 12 healthy, normal 3 ½ year-old boy in Grade at Webster School, New Ro- Plaza Vieja is Havana’s most architec- senior gentlemen making music on his embryonic nationalist Revolu- May 2010. Then one day he started chelle in the District’s Kaleidoscope turally eclectic where Cuban baroque guitars and a violin. I requested one tion; Don Facundo Bacardi based his limping, had fevers and loss of ap- Program for gifted children. nestles seamlessly next to Gaudi-in- of my old Spanish favorites, Quizas, first-ever rum factory here; and just petite. Within three weeks he had a MacMillan Cancer Support spired art nouveau. Plaza de Armas Quizas, Quizas, and they were happy about every Cuban music genre from lot of pain all over his body,” Ostrag- (www.macmillan.org.uk) describes is known for its famous booksellers’ to oblige. I found a seat on the bay- salsa to son first emanated from these er-Cohen continued. “I would wake neuroblastoma as a cancer of special- market. Here one can sit under a tree side’s wall and spent a sweet half hour dusty, sensuous streets. up in the morning in pain,” Andrew ized nerve cells called neural crest and people- watch or browse around with these musicians serenading me Santiago is the mother of a pecu- added. cells. “These cells are involved in the the numerous stands selling books on as I requested other songs such as Bes- liar musical style known as “Trova,” “It got to the point where An- development of the nervous system “Che.” Then, of course there’s Plaza ame Mucho and Chan Chan. and no visit to this town would be drew could not walk anymore,” Dr. and other tissues. de la Revolucion where Fidel Castro Cienfuegos was founded in 1819, complete without stopping by Casa de Ostrager-Cohen continued. “Neuroblastoma most common- has addressed millions of Cubans on one of Cuba’s newest settlements. la Trova, a site where this renowned “He was diagnosed with Stage ly occurs in: either one of the two ad- numerous occasions, and where Pope With its French-influenced, neoclas- style can always be found. I listened to 4 Neuroblastoma.” “I got chemo renal glands situated in the abdomen; Francis held Mass on his 2015 visit. sical buildings, wide boulevards and an arpeggio of chords and the singing and after the second time, vaccines,” or nerve tissue that runs alongside Conceived by French urbanist Jean sparkling bay, it is also one of the most of classic songs of traditional music Andrew noted. Dr. Ostrager Cohen the spinal cord, in the neck, chest, ab- Claude Forestier in the 1920s, this architecturally interesting, a factor as I sipped a Mojito and watched a added that Andrew received radia- domen or pelvis. gigantic plaza was part of Havana’s that earned it a UNESCO World Her- boisterous performance by a dance tion, 13-hour abdominal surgery and “In some cases, neuroblastoma “new city” that grew up between 1920 itage Site honor in 2005. Cienfuegos school of young, cheerful kids - hand- complete immunotherapy, “a grow- can spread to tissues beyond the orig- and 1959. is home to Teatro Thomas Terry, a some boys and pretty girls whirling ing means of treating cancer these inal site such as the bone marrow, 950-seat auditorium, the work of around the floor and then inviting days, using antibodies to harness the bone, lymph nodes, liver and skin or Cuba’s Cars: Bright & Beautiful French and Italian architects, built our group to join in, allowing us, at patient’s own immune system to fight other organs (Stage 4).” Adding to the vibrant color of between 1887 and 1889 to honor Ven- least for the moment, to feel we were whatever cancer cells that are left. Another source is the Cancer this entire scene: Havana’s famed “old ezuelan industrialist Tomas Terry. a real part of this Cuban experience. “It is a very rare cancer. Only Support Team (cancersupportteam. cars.” We’ve all heard about Cuba’s fa- It sits on the northern side of Parque Santiago’s Cemeterio Santa Ifi- 600 children a year are diagnosed org) 2900 Westchester Avenue, mous 1950s cars and I think some (me Jose Marti and its gold-leafed mosaics genia is important in its grandiosity with it. The issue with pediatric can- Suite 103, Purchase, 914-777-2777. Ac- included) have a mental image of an- on the façade were remarkable. How- and the fact that it is the site of the tique “junks” held together with a few ever, it proved even grander as we mausoleum of Cuba’s national hero, rubber bands and a prayer. Think stepped inside –all Carrara marble Jose Marti. Erected in 1951 during the again. These Chevy Bel Airs, Buick embellishments, hand-carved Cuban Batista era, the imposing hexagonal Skylarks and Ford Fairlanes, painted hardwoods and whimsical ceiling structure is positioned so that Marti’s in riotous colors of cherry red, char- frescoes. The theater opened in 1895 wooden casket (draped solemnly in treuse, turquoise and bright yellow, with Verdi’s Aida and has witnessed a Cuban flag) receives daily shafts of their chrome polished to a stunning numerous landmark performanc- sunlight. This is in response to a com- brilliance, are one of the beautiful- es by the likes of Enrico Caruso and ment that Marti once made in one of ly-maintained wonders of the city. Anna Pavlova. It is also home to the his poems - that he would like to die They continually cruise proudly Cantores de Cienfuegos, an elegant not as a traitor in darkness, but with through the streets and many are choir of 23 singers that performed his visage facing the sun. The mauso- available as taxis. My memorable for our small, fortunate group. The leum’s round-the-clock guard chang- ride checking out the faded glory of choir has an eclectic repertoire and es every half hour with much pomp colonial Havana was in the back seat sang everything from Renaissance and ceremony. of a Dodge Wayfarer convertible, one and Baroque to Negro Spirituals and On this celebrated voyage to of the coolest ways to experience the Japanese folk music. Honey Moreira three engaging and diverse destina- vibrant colors, people and rich histo- Abreu, its director, is a poised and ar- tions, we experienced the custom- ry on display. ticulate woman who was dressed in a ized programs and person-to-person garment of flowing dolman sleeves; connections that transform a typical Hemingway: Found! when she raised her arms to conduct, cruise into one that embodies the Although there are many Cu- the impression was almost angelic, Travel Deep philosophy, a commit- ban towns that claim a Hemingway her sleeves billowing like wings. The ment to more meaningful travel. connection, there is one that has good choir’s singing was precise and pitch That, in a nutshell, is what Fathom Kneeling left to right: Josh Lebowitz, Matthew Lebowitz and Ethan Cohen. Standing left to reason to: Cojimar. This town lies perfect and the conductor so charis- and the Carnival Corporation are all right: Andrew Lebowitz and Andrew Cohen. just 20 minutes east of Havana and is matic that by the recital’s end, we left about – providing experiences that el- cer is that it is grossly underfund- cording to Executive Director Julie a picturesque fishing village where, the theater utterly captivated. Who evate the human spirit. Cruise – and ed,” Ostrager-Cohen stressed. “Only Meade, CST is a licensed home care indeed, Hemingway docked his boat knew? Well, happily we know Can- Mission - Accomplished. 4% of the National Cancer Institute agency with New York State Depart- El Pilar. Not only did he use the town tores de Cienfuegos now! funds go to pediatric cancer. Being ment of Health having nurses, case as a base for fishing, Cojimar was If You Go: People to People Cuba a rare disease, the drug companies managers and a transportation pro- the background for one of his most Dance with me Tours with Fathom Travel: fathom. don’t have financial incentive to do gram with volunteer drivers taking famous works, The Old Man and the The third and final city on this org/cuba-faq/ research. patients to chemo and radiation. Sea. I made sure I had a Cuba Libre at cruise: Santiago de Cuba, a city that “In August 2012 Andrew re- “Everything we do is free and La Terraza, a bar/restaurant where was the capital of the country from lapsed. He had to go through another we don’t bill insurance. What makes the view from its seaside dining room 1522 to 1589. It contains a rich and col- year of intensive treatment and missed us unique is we can come into the overlooks the basin where El Pilar orful history including San Juan Hill a year of school. When he relapsed, he home, working with patients suffer- was typically moored. The room is and a UNESCO site, Castillo de San was enrolled in two Phase 1 research ing from any stages of the disease. ringed with photos of the author him- Pero de la Roca, a coastal fortress con- trials, funded by BOP. Andrew has Our counselors will see patients and self on his numerous fishing expedi- structed in 1637. Santiago is a glitter- been in remission for three years. family members. Our nurses pro- tions. For aficionados of Hemingway ing, cultural capital that has played an “The survival rate is 50% for ini- vide education, side effects and nutri- and his work, this is a must-see. instrumental part in the evolution of tial Stage 4 neuroblastoma; 10% after tional guidance. Cuban literature, music, architecture, relapse, so we consider Andrew to “Case managers help with in- Old Men and the Sea and politics. Enlivened by a cosmopol- be our miracle boy,” Ostrager-Cohen surance issues, wading through bills, Our next port of call was Cien- itan mix of Afro-Caribbean culture, marveled. Andrew, a lively, gregar- making sure patients get all entitle- fuegos, Cuba’s so-called Perla del it is situated closer to Haiti and the Barbara Barton Sloane is a Pel- ious brown-eyed blonde stated, “I ments, such as social security and Sur (Pearl of the South). Here there Dominican Republic than to Havana. ham-based Travel Editor/Columnist want to help other children who are disability including links to Medicaid is an elegant colonial spirit blended Nowhere else in Cuba will you find who writes for a number of both na- going through what I went through free transportation. We also collabo- with feisty Caribbean panache that such a colorful combination of people tional and international publications. and help raise money.” rate with other organizations in the I found irresistible. Trekking down with a resounding sense of historical She delights in sharing her global travel Andrew will be entering the 4th community.” to the waterside I spied three very destiny. Fidel Castro used it to launch experiences. 14 • 9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • The Pelham Post thepelhampost.com Intern Update: Y2Y Conference “This conference al- about harmful sub- cause it was a time to program on the dangers of for high school students lowed me to meet new peo- stances and how their touch base with our prescription drug misuse. and the adults who work ple and have new friends. It abuse can be avoided,” families and discuss And each night concluded with them. Our one-of-a- made me feel good about my- said Michael Mottola. what we learned and with a fun group activity, kind conference experi- self and allowed me to open “Things I got out of bond with each other.” including swimming, ka- ence, led by trained teens up without judgment,” stated Y2Y Conference 2016: Halle Tirsch add- raoke, laser tag, basketball, alongside adults, is the Katy Hart. • A better under- ed, “My workshops and a conference-wide training that groups across From July 28-31, the standing of how preva- were informative and dance on the final night. the country count on annu- 2016 Pelham PACT summer lent drug abuse is and the speakers were in- Patrick Roche said, ally to serve as a vital cata- interns attended the Youth how detrimental it can credible. I loved the “The Y2Y Conference was lyst to initiate or improve to Youth International be to someone’s life and chants and the songs a great opportunity for their youth prevention Eastern States Conference, the lives of their loved and games everyone me and everyone else here programming. The Pelham held at Bryant University ones. did; it really demon- to try new things without PACT summer interns at- in Smithfield, Rhode Island. • A bunch of ideas strated a sense of com- fear of being judged and tend the conference as part Ten students (and one brave for how PACT Teen munity. It was a great expressing ourselves free- of their internship pro- adult) joined a large group Events can be more ef- experience and I would ly. All in all, it was a very gram, and have truly built from all over Westchester fective and fun. definitely come back fun experience that also up a great community. County to attend the event, • Lots of new next year!” educated us in many differ- Ramon Velez stated, which had a focus on youth- friends!” shared Ange- “In my fami- ent ways and allowed us to “There are no negatives led substance use preven- lina Rosa. ly group, the people learn new things about our- going on here. Just positive tion. So let’s hear from the The conference opened up and shared selves.” and peace.” PACT interns about their included three speak- their stories. Through “I now have new plans The public is invited Back L to R: Angelina Rosa, Katherine Hart, Tess experience: ers—Javier Sanchez, this, I learned that and ideas I can bring back to attend the upcoming Pel- Darrow, Halle Tirsch, Erika Dudek, and Samantha Ro- “The Y2Y conference Harriet Turk, and Matt manello. Front L to R: Michael Mottola, Patrick Roche, addiction really does to Pelham, including new ham PACT Town Hall meet- was a good opportunity to Bellace—and work- and Ramon Velez affect teens. I have ways to get messages out to ing on Wednesday, October learn from other people shops on leadership learned the dangers of the community teens and 5, at 7:00pm, at the Daronco who are affiliated with drug skills, healthy choices, drug make change, and what they misusing prescriptions and their parents. Y2Y Eastern Town House, where the in- and alcohol abuse preven- and alcohol use and abuse, are learning during their how it can lead to heroin States allowed me to escape terns will present the proj- tion programs. Many of the and more. Each student was time in Rhode Island. use and other highly addic- my comfort zone and move ects they worked on all sum- workshops they offered placed in a Family Group, Erika Dudek said, “I en- tive drugs.” stated Saman- into my challenge zone.” mer long. focused on confidence, where they were encour- joyed the speakers and the tha Romanello. said Tess Darrow. For additional infor- self-esteem, and accepting aged to open up about the workshops and learned a There were also pre- Each summer, Youth mation, visit http://pelham- yourself for who you are. issues they see in their lot to bring home to Pelham. sentations and skits from to Youth offers tremendous pact.org/save-date-pelham- In addition, we also learned communities, how they can I liked my family group be- the youth staff, including a leadership opportunities pact-events-fall-2016/ Recognize Outstanding Youth with the Heart of Pelham PACT (HOPP) Award NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital Everyone can all agree Co-Sponsors Community Melanoma that the teenagers in Pel- ham are amazing! They are Conference smart, kind, passionate, tal- On Saturday, Sept. therapy, immunotherapy, Killackey, M.D., FACS, ented, involved in the com- 24, NYP/Lawrence Hos- the present and future FACOG, Clinical Direc- munity, and so much more! pital is co-sponsoring a state of targeted therapy, tor of NYP/Lawrence The Heart of Pelham symposium with Colum- and current research. cancer services and PACT (HOPP) Award is a biaDoctors and the AIM The event will run moderator of the event. chance to honor the youth in at Melanoma Founda- from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with “This conference will the community for achieve- tion (AIM) at Iona Col- doors opening at 8:15 a.m. provide our community ments and qualities that go lege in New Rochelle for for registration and break- an opportunity to learn beyond academics or athlet- who stands for one of these • Nomination Period community education fast. NYP/Lawrence Hospi- about the latest advanc- ics, including Compassion, qualities? We want to hear for September through No- on the prevention and tal President Michael J. Fos- es in prevention and Leadership, Determination, about them, recognize their vember awarded in Decem- treatment of Melanoma. ina, MPH, FACHE, will give treatment, and to get Perseverance and Integrity. contribution to making our ber AIM partners with lead- the introduction, and the their questions on Mel- If you know a teenag- community a better place, • Nomination Period ing industry experts to day will consist of a panel anoma and skin cancer er doing great things in the and celebrate them as a way for December through Feb- discuss emerging thera- discussion with the oppor- answered.” community that reflect one to thank them for their ef- ruary awarded in March pies, the importance of tunity for Q&A from the au- The program is free of these personal qualities, forts? • Nomination Period clinical trials, and inno- dience. Attendees will get a to the public at Iona Col- NOMINATE him or her for Starting in the 2016-17 for March through May vations in research. chance to meet and greet the lege, Murphy Auditori- the HOPP Award. Visit the school year, the HOPP Award awarded in June Throughout the presenters at the end of the um, 715 North Avenue, web address below to fill out will be given three times per Sponsors for the 2016- event, NYP/Lawrence program. Presenting doc- New Rochelle, NY. Com- a short form with informa- year, December, March, and 2017 HOPP Awards already and ColumbiaDoctors tors include Larisa Geskin, plimentary parking is tion about this HOPP-wor- June. Eligible students must include the Junior League of physicians and other ex- M.D., Henry Lee, M.D. Ph.D., available for the event thy teen. Think about the be a Pelham resident and in Pelham, McClellan Sotheby’s perts will present a com- Yvonne Saenger, M.D., in campus lots A and B. youth in your neighbor- high school (not necessarily International Realty, Young prehensive look at cur- Richard Carvajal, M.D., and To register for the con- hood, or those who come PMHS). Any adult can nomi- Life, and Crossfit Westches- rent trends including Omid Hamid, M.D. ference, call 914-787- into your local business. nate an eligible teen for this ter. Email PelPACTMgr@ the alarming increase “Melanoma is the 5000. How about those counselors award. gmail.com for information in melanoma rates in most common cancer in For more informa- or babysitters who go above Nominations are ac- on how to sponsor a HOPP young women at highest young adults aged 25-29 tion, visit www.nyp.org and beyond? Who have you cepted on a rolling basis, and Award this year! risk, the opportunity to mainly due to unprotected and find them on Face- had the pleasure to work winners for the announced http://pelham- prevent this deadly can- sun exposure and tanning book, Twitter and You- with in your religious or- according to the following pact.org/youth/recogni- cer, the role of radiation bed use,” said Maureen Tube. ganization or scout troop schedule: tion-hopp-award/ shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • 9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • 15 This Recovery Month, Families and Communities Can Make a Difference Every September, the support individuals facing mental and/or substance Substance Abuse and Men- these disorders if we want use disorders. Let people tal Health Services Admin- them to recover. know that free, confiden- istration (SAMHSA) (www. The community at tial help is available 24 samhsa.gov), within the large is responsible for hours a day through SAM- U.S. Department of Health creating an environment HSA’s National Helpline, and Human Services (HHS) in which people feel as if 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or (www.hhs.gov), sponsors recovery is possible. They 1-800-487-4889 (TDD), or National Recovery Month need to know that help is the Partnership for Drug to increase awareness of be- available. One step in mak- Free Kids’ Parents Toll- havioral health conditions. ing that happen is to provide Free Helpline, 1-855-DRUG- This observance promotes tools for family members to FREE. You will find more the belief that: start conversations about information about local • behavioral health is es- prevention, treatment, and treatment and recovery sential to health, recovery. Individuals who resources on our website • prevention works, embrace recovery achieve (Pelhampact.org) as well as • treatment is effective, and improved mental and phys- www.recoverymonth.gov. • people recover from men- ical health, as well as form Additionally, if you tal and/or substance use stronger relationships know of resources that may disorders. with their family members, be helpful to your fellow Mental and/or sub- neighbors, and peers. These community members, let stance use disorders affect individuals can get better, us know so we can make it people of all ethnicities, both physically and emo- available through our web- ages, genders, geographic tionally, with the support of site pelhampact.org. regions, and socioeconom- an open, honest community Offering support to ic levels. Individuals who who actively demonstrates those experiencing men- experience a mental and/ its social commitment to the tal and/or substance use or substance use disorder health of its members, with- disorders can make a huge feel isolated and alone, out judgment. difference. Together we and yet, every year, mil- Families and commu- can help others realize rd lions of Americans expe- nities can find hope and the promise of recovery Friday, September 23 rience these conditions. spread the message that and give families the right Too many people are still recovery works by cele- support to help their loved through unaware that prevention brating the annual Nation- ones. works and that mental al Recovery Month. Here Include video: https:// th and/or substance use dis- at Pelham PACT, we urge www.recoverymonth.gov/ Sunday, September 25 orders can be treated, just all community members road-to-recovery/tv-se- like any other health prob- to join the celebration and ries/august-2016-prevent- lem. It is critical that we help stem the incidence of ing-opioid-misuse For more information: ArtsFest 2016: September 23-25th www.newrochellearts.org continued from page 1 and a free “History Hop” trolley running giving a guided tour to downtown points of interest both days. Making this this year’s ArtsFest possible are Lead Sponsors Gwen Appleyard, Charles Fazzino Museum Editions Ltd., and Arts Westchester; Community Part- ner Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital; ArtsFest Sup- porters Alvin & Friends, Iona College and Hana Just-Mi- SPONSORED BY: chael and Bernard Michael; ArtsFest Friend the New Rochelle BID; and Business Sponsors New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence, Gallery Roc, R Patisserie, Gwen and AJ’s Burgers. “This year we are excited to be working with Appleyard YoFiFest to create a Drive-In Movie Experience at Hud- son Park,” noted Theresa Kump Leghorn, President of NRCA. “There will be a free trolley running between the New Rochelle train station and Hudson Park all evening from 6 to 11 pm, so people can use the trolley to get to the park and sit on the grass to watch the film if they don’t want to drive. We’ll have live music and food trucks on site before the film Haina Just-Michael starts at 7:30 pm. And YoFiFest will also be presenting an afternoon of children’s films and Bernard Michael from the Brooklyn Children’s Film Festival at New Rochelle High School on Saturday.” Organized by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, ArtsFest highlights the variety of arts and arts venues in New Rochelle and Pelham, with art exhibits, programs and family-friendly activities at more than 30 venues that give both visitors and residents alike a window into the This season's programs are made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with funds from Westchester County Government, city’s rich cultural and artistic diversity. For a full calendar check NRCA’s website at www.ne- the City of New Rochelle and the support and participation of the NRCA membership. wrochellearts.org or email [email protected] for more information. 16 • 9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • The Pelham Post thepelhampost.com Estate Planning with When the Ship Hits the Fan! BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, tory work. But, what is the be some unforeseen prob- Individual Retirement M.I.D., C.R. definition of satisfactory lem, but being aware of work? this will make your expe- Obviously the head- Most licensed con- rience less stressful. Accounts line has been modified to tractors are aware of the If you chose your con- be PC (politically correct) “Industry Standards” tractor carefully, (see the BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, however it’s my guess to name their children as If all the complex rules that pertain to the type December Kitchen Insid- CERTIFIED ELDER LAW that you know what was contingent beneficiaries and regulations are not fol- of work that they are per- er©), when the “ship hits ATTORNEY meant. And I’m not al- of their IRA. Instead of lowed, your beneficiaries forming. These are the the fan” they’ll be happy luding just to bathrooms. children, or if you don’t will have to pay taxes on acceptable tolerances re- to address any issues, on For many of our cli- Challenges (we don’t call have children, you can your IRA a lot sooner than garding the installation a timely basis. But be pa- ents, assets held in retire- them problems anymore) name other family mem- you would have wanted. of new or replacement tient! If something needs ment accounts comprise are inherent in remodel- bers, a trust or charity, Also, by utilizing a trust products, and with these to be replaced there are a significant portion of ing and rear their ugly among others, as the bene- as the beneficiary of your guidelines there is no time restrictions that their estate. With the head at the least oppor- ficiary of your IRA. IRA, you can provide for question as to what is ac- cannot be changed. The decrease in the number tune time. From a financial and the special needs of a ben- ceptable and what is not. remodeler wants the job of companies offering The truth is that the tax planning stand point; eficiary who is disabled But there are problems completed just as quickly defined benefit pension odds of accomplishing it is generally desirable to without compromising his that can arise that do not as you do. plans, planning and saving a major bath or kitch- keep IRA assets invested government benefits. This have clear-cut measures In the rare instance, for your own retirement en makeover without as long as possible. In- type of trust, however, is of performance. when a problem cannot has taken on heightened the slightest problem come and gains accumu- different from the trust The most disappoint- be amicably dealt with, importance in the past (whoops!) are slim. Very lated inside an IRA are not you would use to “stretch” ing problem is when you seek out the help of an several years. According little in life goes perfect- taxed until the funds are your IRA and will not pro- envisioned something arbitration board. This is to the Investment Compa- ly, and if you keep this in withdrawn. Whereas, as- vide the same tax benefits. very specific for your a service offered to medi- ny Institute, Americans mind when undertaking a sets outside of an IRA are In these scenarios, you will project but the contrac- ate between parties and have approximately $24 remodeling project your typically taxed each year. have to balance the poten- tor did not grasp what render an impartial find- trillion invested in retire- experience will be much Thus, assets inside an IRA tial tax savings against the you were trying to de- ing. Fortunately, if you’re ment accounts, including more pleasurable. These will tend to grow faster possible loss of govern- scribe. This can be very working with a licensed, IRAs and other retirement projects involve almost since they are not deplet- ment benefits by not utiliz- difficult to problem solve professional remodeler, vehicles. This article will every tradesman there ed by taxes each year. So, ing a special needs trust. after the fact so it is im- it is rare that you would focus on IRAs. If you have is; designers, plumbers, the longer assets can re- Confused? You’re not perative that you care- ever have to go to this ex- other types of retirement electricians, carpen- main invested in an IRA, alone. These rules are ex- fully review all plans and treme. Just talk to your plans, it is important to re- ters, cabinet-makers, etc. the faster they will grow. tremely complicated and drawings ahead of time. contractor; describe your view the plan documents There are countless areas In the financial world, this there are many traps for Don’t be embarrassed to concerns in detail, and prior to taking action. where challenges (phew!) is known as a “stretch” the unwary. To get it done ask questions regarding try to come up with a solu- Generally speaking, can develop, ranging IRA. So, the younger the right, you need someone the plans, until you are tion. married couples name from discovering framing beneficiary of the IRA, the who is experienced in tax, sure that they accurately each other as the benefi- that’s not to code to cab- more it can be “stretched” trust and elder law mat- reflect what you had in ciary of their IRAs. This inets arriving damaged and the greater the tax ad- ters. With $24 trillion mind. is due to the fact that a sur- or in the wrong color. So, vantages. If there is more invested in retirement ac- Problems of dam- viving spouse is entitled how do you minimize the than one beneficiary, the counts, a lot is riding on aged goods can easily be to rollover the deceased tribulations ahead of time IRS has convoluted rules getting the proper advice. rectified, but patience spouse’s IRA into his own and what do you do when for whose age is to be used is necessary. Occasion- IRA. These, and other tax something goes wrong? for purposes of calculat- ally something may ar- benefits, do not apply to Over the years I have ing the distributions from rive from the factory other non-married bene- found that most contrac- the IRA. Also, if a charity damaged. Cabinets and Paul Bookbinder, ficiaries. However, if the tors truly want to please is named as beneficiary, counters must first be M.I.D., C.R., is president of surviving spouse is receiv- their customers. A recent the ability to “stretch” the manufactured, packaged, DreamWork Kitchens, Inc. ing long-term care or is on study by the National As- IRA will not be available. and then shipped by one located in Mamaroneck, Medicaid, then it might sociation of Home Build- Of course, there is no or more carriers. Truck- New York. A Master of De- make sense to consider ers found that 64% of a guaranty that the IRA ben- ers do not always realize sign (Pratt Institute), and other options which could contractor’s jobs come eficiary will go along with just how important your E.P.A. Certified Remodeler, result in less beneficial tax from friends, relatives, materials are to you and the “stretch.” While not Bernard A. Krooks, he serves on the Advisory ramifications. The family and neighbors of their they are not always as wise from a tax perspec- Esq., is a founding partner Panel of Remodeling Mag- must weigh the long-term previous customers and careful as they should be. tive, the beneficiary is free of Littman Krooks LLP and azine. A member of the care expenses against the 20% comes from repeat And even the most careful to withdraw all the funds has been honored as one of National Kitchen & Bath potential tax savings of business. That accounts workman can make a mis- at any time; even if it caus- the “Best Lawyers” in Amer- Assoc., he is also a contrib- doing a spousal rollover. for 84% of their new busi- take on the job, they’re es significant tax conse- ica for each of the last seven utor to Do It Yourself maga- This analysis should not ness; too large a number only human. It’s realistic quences. After all, one of years. He is past President zine. 914-777-0437 or www. be done without the assis- to risk not doing satisfac- to expect that there will dreamworkkitchens.com. tance of a certified elder the things many of us have of the National Academy of law attorney knowledge- learned is that the next Elder Law Attorneys (NAE- able in tax matters. generation does not nec- LA) and past President of In addition to naming essarily see things the way the New York Chapter of a primary beneficiary of we do. One way to main- NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also your IRA, it is also wise tain control over when the served as chair of the Elder to name contingent ben- beneficiary takes distribu- Law Section of the New York eficiaries. These are the tions is to make a trust the State Bar Association. He people who would inherit beneficiary of your IRA; has been selected as a “New however, the IRS has very York Super Lawyer” since thepelhampost.com your IRA if your primary beneficiary predeceases strict rules on the types of 2006. Mr. Krooks may be you or upon the death of trusts that will allow you reached at (684-2100) or by the surviving spouse. It is to obtain the tax benefits visiting the firm’s website at quite common for people of “stretching” your IRA. www.elderlawnewyork.com. shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • 9.8.16 - 9.20.16 • 17 Back to School: Where can we eat & mingle? College semesters have begun, tavern comfort fare with a good dose mushrooms and spinach in a Marsa- and indulging on Chef Ken Austria’s Arugula Salad with goat cheese, and public schools have opened their of broccoli rabe. $10 lunch special la wine sauce; a big platter of Misto signature takes on comfort food. marinated Portobello mushrooms, doors. Here are some suggestions served daily. 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