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Vol 56 Number 36 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, September 6, 2019 Westchester Election Wasting Taxpayer Dollars: Preview 2019 $5M Missing at Memorial Field Republicans to Fight Like It’s the Alamo Dirty Little Secret Remains

County Board candidate Chris Garitee and Yorktown supervisor candidate Matt Slater are two young republicans hoping to keep the GOP alive in Westchester. All that remains of Memorial Field is a contaminated ball field with 50 tons of debris, 10 years after $3.4 million of county tax dollars was misspent. By Dan Murphy portant races in Westchester this fall. They include By Dan Murphy old, with no apparent end in sight, due to ille- The passing of the Labor Day Weekend election for four seats on the State Supreme Court; Ernie Davis, Clinton Young, Richard gal dumping of 50 tons of unsafe debris sitting points to the start of the political season. Election races for town supervisor in Eastchester, Harrison Thomas and Andre Wallace. These four demo- on the field, which needs to be removed and Day 2019, Nov. 5, is 60 days away. This year’s and Yorktown; a mayor’s race in Yonkers and Mt. crats have presided over the City of Mt. Vernon the field retested before any hopes of playing elections across the county do not have a promi- Vernon; and several competitive races for the 17 as mayor and all four have also presided over another game or walking around the track can nent race at the top of the ballot. seats on the County Board of Legislators. one of the city’s greenspaces, Memorial Field, reoccur. There is no race for president, governor or One county republican told us: “This year is closed and locked down to the public use. If you are a resident of a Westchester town county executive in Westchester this year, but important for republicans in Westchester. We need The problem is now more than 10 years Continued on Page 8 some voters and political junkies have already to hold onto what we still have and try to win a taken interest in the several competitive and im- Continued on Page 8 Rivertown Students Put Down Court Says Students Cell Phones at School Must Be Vaccinated RFK & Sussman Lead Opposition

HeadsUpRivertowns.com has moved its effort to get kids off their cell phones to the schools.

By Dan Murphy HeadsUp Rivertowns to advocate for “screen Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, and Michael Sussman have become the public faces of the anti- A group of concerned parents in the West- smart” policies in school and to educate and sup- vaccination movement in New York. chester river towns of Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Ir- port families about the effects of digital media. By Dan Murphy New York State, with a lawsuit filed on behalf of vington, Greenburgh, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hol- “Let’s start the conversation,” states the website, Earlier this summer, Gov. Andrew Cuomo several families that do not want their children low did something that almost every parent in the headsuprivertowns.com. “Let’s review the re- signed legislation that requires every student at- vaccinated, claiming the new law violates their county has wanted to do with their children – get search, talk to our kids and each other, and figure tending a public school in New York to be vacci- First Amendment right to religious freedom. their kids off their cell phones during meals and in out what makes sense for our families. Let’s get nated. The new law took away the legal exception Two prominent New Yorkers with Westches- schools, and overall. our heads up from our screens and work together for parents and students who did not want to be ter connections are representing the families that A group of parents formed a committee called Continued on Page 6 vaccinated for religious beliefs. do not want their children vaccinated – Robert F. Opponents of mandatory vaccinations sued Continued on Page 8 Happy 109th Birthday, Cricket, Anyone? Louise Levy

Cricket, the second-most popular sport in the world, now has a following in Westchester. State Sen. Shelley Mayer, and Chris Ferreri, chief operating officer at The Osborn, present Louise Levy with a NYS Senate resolution. Levy will turn 109 on Nov. 1.

By Dan Murphy dents for a cricket field to be built in town. I have State Sen. Shelley Mayer held a birthday cake provided by Mayer. I always enjoy reading emails from Green- witnessed the soccer craze in our county, which, celebration Aug. 28 for 18 residents of The Os- “I am so glad to co-host this special birth- burgh Supervisor Paul Feiner because they are when combined with the traditional American born retirement community who are turning 100 day celebration to honor the long and full lives of always filled with interesting news, and usually sports of baseball and football have filled our or older this year. The centenarians were recog- 18 seniors turning at least 100 years old this year a new and interesting take on something happen- athletic fields to capacity. nized with New York State Senate resolutions ad- at The Osborn,” she said. “As a community, we ing in his town – as well as in all of Westchester. Feiner writes: “Greenburgh is the first local- opted to commemorate their long and remarkable are grateful for their many contributions and all So I was surprised to read his emails earlier ity in Westchester to promote cricket. The cricket lives. The celebration was held in The Osborn’s they have done to enrich the lives of others. Each this summer about a call from Greenburgh resi- Continued on Page 8 formal dining room, where attendees enjoyed Continued on Page 6 PAGE 2 - NORTH CASTLE RISING - FRIdAy, SEPTEMbER 6, 2019 Harrison Library’s Play2Learn Lord + Taylor Sends Kids Festival Returns Saturday Back to School in Style Hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters Event

There is lots of fun for families at the Play2Lean Festival in Harrison.

Little sister Julian, with her big sister at the Lord &Taylor’s back-to-school shopping event. The Harrison Public Library presents more slate of new activities from the Whaling Museum than 1,900 programs annually, but none have & Education Center. Thanks to a grant from the Who doesn’t remember that feeling of want- phone so guardians could participate in the day an impact like the Play2Learn Festival, which National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, kids will ing to look your very best on the fi rst day of with reminders to “buy sizes with plenty of room attracted more than 3,000 kids and parents last learn how they can help restore and protect the school? However, not every Westchester family to grow.” year. Sept. 7 marks another encore for the Play- health and living resources of Long Island Sound. has room in their budget for new school clothes. Other “Bigs” turned their shopping into real- 2Learn Festival, the award-winning Harrison “These new activities exemplify what the Enter the enthusiastic and generous team at life math lessons, carefully calculating running Public Library celebration of childhood learning Play2Learn Festival is all about,” said HPL Di- Lord + Taylor, who treated the children of Big totals and coupon discounts. And everyone from through play that has wowed kids and parents for rector Galina Chernykh. “Children learn by play- Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of West- the oldest boys to the youngest girls left grinning the past three years. ing just like they do in classrooms. Our goal is chester to a breakfast and back-to-school shop- from ear to ear carrying multiple bags of back-to- “Our new activities for 2019 will dazzle the to show them many ways to learn while they’re ping at Lord + Taylor’s Eastchester store, 750 school clothing. kids,” toPlay2Learn Chairperson Fran Brescia- having fun.” White Plains Road in Scarsdale, on Aug. 170 Racing behind his Little Brother Kemani on Coniglio. “The not-so-young folks will have Other popular activities set to return this The “Littles” enrolled in the program faced their way to the athletic gear, Big Brother John plenty of fun, too.” year include the Bubble Bus, the Cooking Crew, big decisions as they arrived at the event to shop shared how attending a volunteer recruitment The Play2Learn Festival will be held Satur- and Fenom Fitness. More than 40 activities will with their mentors. Should they savor the deli- event sponsored by Lord + Taylor back in 2016 day, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riis Park, in be offered in eight play zones themed for physi- cious, home-baked pastries from the store’s own was what inspired him to become a Big Brothers front of the Halperin Memorial Library in down- cal, music, creative, science, make believe, tech- Lord + Taylor Café, or head straight to the “candy Big Sisters mentor in the fi rst place. town Harrison. nology, construction, and sensory activities at the bar” courtesy of Sweeets in Larchmont? Or catch “I work nearby and just happened to stop in New activities will take kids from the sea festival. Kids who play in at least fi ve of the eight up with friends from the program or visit the self- that night on my way home,” he said. “Being a to the sky this year. Drones operated by Aviat- zones will win a prize. ie photobooth from Royal Productions? mentor to Kemani has added so much fun to my ed Precision will not only provide video of the The festival will also feature music, food, There was a hush as Steve Brosnan, general life. And you can say I owe it all to Lord + Tay- event, but enable kids to take “dronies” from the and a variety of entertainment. manager of Lord + Taylor Eastchester, welcomed lor.” sky from their asteroid booth. For more information, email harrisonli- everyone, introduced his team, and handed out “John and Kemani are a perfect example of The Play2Learn Festival will also feature a [email protected]. gift cards to each big-little pair. Rikki Dee Childs, the kind of ‘long and strong’ matches we try to assistant program director of Big Brothers Big create,” explained BBBS of FSW Executive Di- Sisters, led the young shoppers in a loud round rector Valerie Brown. “We do an incredibly thor- of applause to thank Lord + Taylor, saying: “Our ough job of background checking, placing, train- kids and their families really appreciate this ing and supporting each of our Big-Little matches amazing opportunity. You have given us a very and seeing them have so much fun makes it all Nominations Accepted special morning and it’s one of the highlights of worthwhile. Lord + Taylor has given our Littles our summer.” the gift of enhanced confi dence as they start the For Senior Hall of Fame And with that, the shoppers were off – each school year, and we are so grateful.” with his or her own wish list and shopping style. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters at Deadline is Friday, Sept. 13 Some pairs stayed closely connected to family by BigsWestchester.org.

Nominations for Westchester County’s Se- in Westchester County, and not be a past Senior nior Hall of Fame Class of 2019 are due in three Hall of Fame inductee; have made signifi cant weeks – Friday, Sept. 13. Don’t miss the oppor- contributions to improve life in Westchester; tunity to shine a light on Westchester residents be an outstanding leader or advocate; and have age 60 or older who give selfl essly of their time, done professional work that refl ects innovative energy and talent to helping others and improv- solutions to fulfi ll unmet community needs (if ing the quality of life in their own communities nomination is based on paid professional work). and the county at large. All nominations will be reviewed by a Nomination forms are available at west- judging committee of past Senior Hall of Fame chestergov.com/seniors and may be saved honorees, members of Westchester’s Depart- directly to the computer and fi lled out elec- ment of Senior Programs and Services’ Aging tronically or printed out and completed by Network, the county’s Senior Council and the hand, or completed online at www.tinyurl. Older Americans Act Advisory Council. com/wppphof2019. Nomination forms may be Those selected will be inducted into the Se- submitted by email to Rose Cappa at rose@ nior Hall of Fame at an awards luncheon Friday, theeventdepartmentny.com. Forms may also be Dec. 6 in the Grand Ballroom at the Westchester mailed-in, but must be postmarked by Sept. 13, Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown. The event is hosted and sent to: Westchester County Senior Hall of by DSPS, Westchester’s Department of Parks Fame, C/O The Event Department, 75 Virginia and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, N.Y. 10603. for Aging Services. Nominees must be at least 60 or older, live For questions regarding nominations, the awards luncheon, information on how to be- come a Senior Hall of Fame sponsor, or to spon- sor a particular honoree, contact Rose Cappa at [email protected] or 914-747- 0519. For more information about the Depart- ment of Senior Programs and Services, call 914- 813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/ seniors. Proudly serving the City of White Plains and Westchester County Custom Cabinet Refacing Daniel J. Murphy, Publisher & Editor in Chief [email protected] & Kitchen•Bath Remodeling Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief [email protected] CUSTOM WALL UNITS LIBRARIES & MORE! Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales [email protected] Granite • Cambria • Viatera• Caesarstone Over the past 22 years we have over legal notice inquiries to [email protected] 2,392 completely satisfied customers!

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By Dan Murphy yearning for a new party focused on solving Rising newspapers recently received problems in our own communities. Too much the following letter to the editor from Alison of our politics today is focused tribal politics Stewart of Ossining. and winning the next election.” “Dear Mr. Murphy: Thanks for your “SAM, or the Serve America Movement, newspaper, which is most interesting every is looking to support candidates who are true week and always has something for me to public servant dedicated to serving their local read. Your recent story about the new inde- communities, not a national agenda. By serv- pendent party called SAM was the one that ing your community, we believe you are serv- caught my eye. ing America.” “While it will be hard to get voters in “SAM does not have illusions (or delu- Westchester and New York State to walk sions) that it will change politics overnight away from the democratic party, and to get on the national stage. However, we do intend republican-Trump voters to walk away from to build a national organization committed the republican party, 2020 could be the year to solving issues by building a bipartisan or that we need a third-party candidate for presi- ‘tri-partisan’ consensus rather than the win- dent if a few things happen. ner/loser dynamic that exists in our politics “Right now, I am supporting Joe Biden today.” for president and I think that a lot of mod- “SAM already has a foothold in New erate-minded voters are willing to vote for York, having won over 50,000 votes in the Biden. You can also include the never-Trump last gubernatorial election, and SAM-NY will crowd of republicans and conservatives who be fi elding candidates this year in elections were unwilling to vote for Hillary but would throughout New York State.” be willing to hold their nose and vote for Un- “SAM-NY is building momentum for a cle Joe Biden. new majority that feel somewhere between “But if Biden is unable to win the demo- socialism on the left and nationalism on the cratic nomination for president, for any num- right. The large majority of Americans want ber of reasons – health, age, or the progressive to see their elected offi cials serve the public movement washes over his campaign – I don’t rather than themselves and solve problems think there is another democrat that could win that affect their everyday lives.” moderate voters, never-Trump voters, and in- “In Westchester, SAM has been inter- dependent voters. viewing candidates for a variety of offi ces in- “So if the 2020 presidential election gives cluding candidates running for mayor, super- us a democrat like Bernie Sanders or Eliza- visor, Town Board, village trustee, town clerk, beth Warren, and President Trump gets the re- county legislator, town judge, City Court The time has come, Westchester, to remember Sept. 11, 2001 and serve your community by publican nomination, I think those two choic- judge, County Court judge, and justices of the volunteering. es would leave the door open for a third-party Ninth Judicial District. We have interviewed candidate for president. My question to you, as many women as men interested in running In honor of those whose lives were lost teernewyork.org/service. Call 914-948-4452 Mr. Murphy, is: Will the SAM Party nominate on the SAM line and almost an equal number or forever changed by the terrorist attacks of for more information. a candidate for president next year? Best of of democrats, republicans and independent Sept. 11, 2001, Westchester County Executive Westchester County will also host its an- luck to the SAM party.” (End of letter.) candidates.” (End of Verni comments.) George Latimer recently joined with Volunteer nual employee blood drive in partnership with Thanks, Alison, for your letter. The an- Having an alternative to the two-party New York! Executive Director Alisa Kesten the New York Blood Center on Monday, Sept. swer to your question right now is, I don’t system is a welcome change. I agree with both and other Westchester offi cials and business 11 at the Westchester County Center, from 9 know, and I don’t think that the SAM chair- Chairman Verni, who wants to focus on local leaders at The Rising at Kensico Dam Plaza to a.m. to 4 p.m. man in Westchester, John Verni, or the SAM elections, and Alison, who – like millions of announce this year’s volunteer opportunities. Additional volunteer opportunities at the chairman for New York State, Mike Volpe, Americans next year – might be searching for “Each year, hundreds of Westchester Westchester County Center on Sept. 11 in- know the answer to your question. a moderate candidate for president that can try County residents look for ways to honor the clude: creating inspirational notes and cards Currently, Verni and Volpe are working to to bring our country back together again. thousands of lives that were lost or forever for deployed service members, creating blan- recruit and develop local candidates for offi ce In full disclosure, I recently changed my changed on Sept. 11,” said Latimer. “I encour- kets for children, helping feed the hungry with here in Westchester. Below are some com- voter registration from the Independence Par- age everyone to participate in the 9/11 Serve “One Sandwich At a Time,” packaging diapers ments that Verni gave me regarding the future ty to the SAM Party. That opportunity exists and Remember Program, and spend a little bit for families in need, donating diapers for the of the SAM party and what they are working for all registered voters in Westchester and of time doing something good in memory of Westchester County Diaper Bank, participat- on: NYS, and for new registrants, like my daugh- those who lost so much.” ing in a sensory-friendly community service “Since winning a ballot line in the last ter who just turned 18, who registered for the Volunteer opportunities will be taking project, supporting families in emergency gubernatorial election, the SAM party has fi rst time to SAM, along with my wife. place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8; and shelters, participating in a sock and underwear been building a grass-roots organization of For more information on the SAM party, Wednesday, Sept. 11. The community-wide drive for children, participating in Courtney’s people tired of politics as usual. People are visit joinsam.org.. action event is sponsored by Robison Oil with Tie Drive to support veterans, and creating additional support from Empire City Casino math kits for elementary school children. and WMCHealth Network. Service projects at Additional projects taking place Sept. 7, 8 the Westchester County Center will take place or 11 outside of the Westchester County Cen- Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ter include: trout stream revitalization with “Over the last nine years we have worked Westmoreland Sanctuary, warehouse clean-up Learn to Survive an with thousands of volunteers to help turn at Furniture Sharehouse, providing clothing 911Day into a day of doing good,” said Kes- to children, harvesting a nonprofi t commu- ten. “Businesses have sent teams to create nity garden, emergency preparedness train- Active Shooter Situation blankets for children in shelters, youth athletic ing, spending time with seniors, supporting Westchester County is offering additional teams have stepped up to make sandwiches the New Rochelle Street Fair, creating literacy public can take during each of these stages, ac- training sessions for residents to learn the strat- cording to Public Safety Commissioner Thomas for those in need, (and) families have come kits for the Head Start Programs, supporting egies and skills needed to survive if an active Gleason. together to create cards thanking our veterans. shelter dogs, packing back-to-school supplies, shooter event occurred in their place of work or “CRASE was developed to increase the Each good deeds brings our community closer A-Home restoration, trail and lake clean-up other public venue. odds of surviving if you are present during an together and builds on this American legacy of at Teatown, Yonkers waterfront restoration, Known as Civilian Response to Active active shooter incident,” he said. positive response in our darkest days.” and creating comfort kits for patients at WM- Shooter Events, the training class will be offered Westchester County Police have also pro- Many volunteer opportunities are family- CHealth Network. Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 12 from vided CRASE training to many school district friendly, and all will help support one of 35 For the complete list of the 2019 #911Day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westchester County Cen- employees and other members of law enforce- local non-profi ts and causes where helpers are Volunteer Opportunities taking place Sept. 7, ter. The training is free and open to the public, ment, who have then brought the training back needed throughout the year. To participate, 8 and 11, visit www.volunteernewyork.org/ but advance registration is required. to their local communities. In addition, county volunteers must register through www.volun- service or call 914-948-4452. “Active shooter incidents continue to occur police have worked closely with educators, staff around the nation and we want to provide our and students to enhance the prevention of, and residents with practical guidance on how they response to, an active shooter event in school can stay safe,” said County Executive George buildings where county police offi cers serve as Latimer said. “We have offered CRASE training school resource offi cers. Make Rising Media Group a part of to hundreds of county residents and employees Westchester County Center is located at previously, and we will continue to do so.” 198 Central Ave., White Plains. It is accessible your advertising plan. CRASE training is built around the princi- by public transportation. Paid public parking is ples of avoid, deny and defend. The Westchester also available. County police offi cers who conduct the training Register for upcoming trainings at Event- Call today! 914-815-1388 provide practical guidance and actions that the brite.com. PAGE 4 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, September 6, 2019 Opportunity Delayed is Untermyer Gardens Presents An Opportunity Denied ‘American Songbook’ Concert Charter Revision 2019: The Urgency is Now!

By Derickson Lawrence morial Field – an infrastructure project started in Imagine our municipality of Mount Vernon, a the 1990s. Thank goodness for Westchester Coun- city of some 68,000 people without the capacity to ty’s effort and support, which may finally resusci- borrow because it lost its Moody’s ratings due to tate the stalled implementation. a failure to complete audited financial statements. But I digressed. Getting back to the sewer That’s a crippling event and should be ground zero fix… Our operating budget for 2020 is not the for every taxpayer. appropriate financial vehicle to cover those large Imagine that scenario in an economic slow- one-time expenditures, and others like it. But if we down or recession. can’t borrow, that heavy burden falls back to the That’s now within the realm of contempla- operating budget, via what may be a heavy 2020 tion because of recent market volatility driven by tax levy put to the taxpayers. Trump trade wars. In that case, New York State’s Hence the need for Mount Vernon 2019-Char- aid package for 2020 will be limited; but even ter Revision’s three- pronged framework (filed worse, it can only be made available to munici- with the Mount Vernon city clerk and Westchester palities on a spend-first basis. In other words, a County Board of Elections on Aug. 5) to regain municipality must be able to borrow money for Mount Vernon’s Moody’s ratings – including fis- infrastructure projects (Capital Plan) then spend it cal accountability, financial transparency, a road first, before it can “draw down” state aid. That is map to a structured planning process to stimulate Mount Vernon’s current and near-term reality. economic development and to create shovel-ready Returning to Untermyer Gardens will be soprano Marie Mascari, tenor Marc Molomot, bass/ Further, we are being fined some $50,000 per infrastructure plans. baritone Robert Osborne and pianist David Alpher. day, precipitated by federal and state authorities It is in the public’s interest and the greater for violations to the Clean Water Act, known col- good of our democracy to give voters of Mount Following up on 2018s sold-out tribute had designed for his wife, Minnie – a major pa- loquially as the ‘”leaking sewer” violations. That’s Vernon the opportunity to have their say on these to Leonard Bernstein, the Untermyer Gardens tron of the New York Philharmonic. The amphi- just to assess how extensive the infraction is. The critical priorities now, because, in the words of a Conservancy is bringing back soprano Marie theater is in the former estate’s Walled Garden, projected repair cost will be huge – a number not neighbor: “No one is coming to save us.” Mascari, tenor and Riverdalian Marc Molomot, which mimics the ancient gardens of India and yet quantified. And a timeline for implementation The writer is a Mount Vernon resident and bass/baritone Robert Osborne and pianist Da- Persia. Guests will walk flower-lined pathways is probably decades. serves as chairman of the City of Mount Vernon vid Alpher to perform songs from the “Ameri- to the amphitheater, where it is definitely sum- Remember, we are still consumed with Me- Charter Revision Commission. can Songbook.” The afternoon will feature the mertime and the living is easy. works of Sondheim, Ellington, Berlin, Gersh- Enjoy “Summertime in the Gardens: An win and Bernstein, among others. American Songbook Concert” on Sunday, Sept. Concertgoers will relax in the turn-of-the- 15, at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and available at Mayer & Otis Reject century amphitheater that Samuel Untermyer www.untermyergardens.org/events. Proposed Water Rate Hike

State Sen. Shelley Mayer and Assembly- businesses. Elmsford Man Charged After man Steve Otis submitted a joint letter Aug. 26 to The proposed shift to an inclining rate struc- Chairman and CEO of the New York State Public ture is coupled with a reclassification of its cus- Fatal Pedestrian Accident Service Commission John Rhodes in regard to tomers to “residential,” “multi-family” or “non- SUEZ Water New York’s proposed rate increase residential,” each with its own water rates. An Elmsford man was charged with driving onto a center median/pedestrian area opposite and merger. “I am glad to stand with the residents of Rye, while intoxicated in connection with a recent fa- the County Center. A woman standing there was “In addition to the negative financial impli- Rye Brook and Port Chester and to ask the PSC tal pedestrian accident that occurred across from struck by the vehicle. cation for ratepayers, an examination of the avail- to reject SUEZ Water’s proposed rate increase the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The vehicle then struck a clock tower/elec- able documents demonstrates that Suez Water’s and merger,” said Mayer. “SUEZ Water’s justi- Glen Robinson, 26, was taken into cus- tronic message board, knocking it down. justification for the proposed rate increase require fication for the proposed increase is insufficient, tody by Westchester County Police at the ac- The pedestrian was transported by ambu- amplified scrutiny, and ultimately do not support and they fail to show any savings for ratepayers cident scene. He was treated for minor injuries lance to White Plains Hospital, where she died such a dramatic additional burden on ratepayers,” from the proposed merger. Additionally, the pro- at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla and of her injuries. She has been identified as Su- they wrote. posed rate increase will have a detrimental impact booked on the DWI charge at county police san Benjamin-Bailey, 57, of the Bronx. She had In March, SUEZ Water requested that the on families and seniors living on fixed incomes, headquarters following his discharge from the taken the train to White Plains and was walking Public Service Commission approve a proposed and small businesses in the community who can- hospital. to her job in the area when the incident occurred. 20 percent revenue increase in its water service not absorb the substantial additional expense that The incident occurred at 6:40 a.m. Saturday Westchester County Police were assisted rates effective Feb. 1, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. SUEZ Water seeks to impose on them.” when Robinson’s 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, travel- at the scene by the White Plains Police Depart- The proposed rate increase is coupled with a shift Otis added: “It is important that this rate ing westbound on Route 119, left the roadway at ment, White Plains Fire Department and Em- to an inclining block structure for water service application receive greater scrutiny and that cus- the intersection of Central Avenue and crashed press Ambulance. rates, where customers pay more for water as tomers benefit from efficiencies and savings when their consumption increases. This rate structure merger or reorganizations are proposed. The PSC is said to promote water conservation over the has the tools to protect ratepayers in their review current declining block rate structure, but some of rate applications. Our letter raises issues that have raised concerns about the effects on small warrant review.” Learn to Appraise Fine Arts at SUNY Purchase The American Society of Appraisers is host- Personal Property Committee. “The class was County Offers Free ing two upcoming sessions of its personal prop- designed for individuals who have an interest in erty appraising class, Appraising Fine Arts Over- art appraisal, including lawyers, fiduciaries, col- view, at SUNY-Purchase College on Sept. 14 and lectors, estate sale agents, and other professionals Back-to-School Vaccines 15. ASA will also offer a 15-hour USPAP for Per- involved with personal property.” sonal Property, Gems & Jewelry and Machinery She said this is a good class for appraisers The Westchester County Department of cines at no charge. Call 914-995-5800 to find & Technical Specialties at Purchase College on who value fine arts for Internal Revenue Servic- Health is now booking appointments for its free out if you qualify, and to make an appointment Sept. 12 and 13. es-related appraisals. back-to-school vaccine clinics to assure children for one of four special back-to-school clinics: Participants in Appraising Fine Arts Over- “After the IRS released new regulations last have the vaccines they need. Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Yon- view will explore how professional personal year pertaining to charitable contributions, ap- On June 13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed kers; and Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 property appraisers approach their work when praisers must now demonstrate in their qualifica- legislation removing non-medical exemptions p.m. in White Plains. forming an opinion of an object’s value. Apprais- tions that they are competent to appraise the type from school vaccine requirements for children In addition to these clinics, the Westchester ing a work of art demands a wide spectrum of of property they are valuing,” said McClellan re- who attend childcare programs or public, pri- County Department of Health provides free im- knowledge and experience in a combination of ferring to IRS regulations titled “Substantiation vate or parochial schools through 12th grade. munizations by appointment in its White Plains areas, including attributions, history of owner- and Reporting Requirements for Cash and Non- All children who do not have their required im- and Yonkers clinics to eligible children and stu- ship, forgery detection, tax law and market influ- cash Charitable Contribution Deductions,” which munizations must have their first dose of vacci- dents of all ages who are uninsured or whose in- ences. became effective July 30, 2018. nations within 14 days of the first day of school, surance does not cover vaccines. Vaccine visits “I designed the class to cover a range of top- “One of the ways to gain and demonstrate and parents and guardians of these children must can be scheduled on the first and third Fridays ics that will be of interest to a broad audience – competence is by taking coursework in valuing show that they have made appointments for all in White Plains or on the second and fourth Fri- from the professional to the merely curious,” said the type of property being appraised,” she said. required follow-up doses within 30 days of the days in Yonkers, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. course instructor Lela Hersh, who developed the “Taking the class and passing the exam is an ex- start of school. The Health Department clinics are located course. “I’m really looking forward to hearing cellent way to acquire and sharpen skills in valu- Families with no insurance, ChildHealth at 20 S. Broadway in Yonkers and 134 Court St. the questions and getting their perspective on fine ing fine art. 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Dr. Jeanne Zaino, pro- In addition to pub- Latimer recommends that residents follow Throughout the season, the department fessor of political science lishing in scholarly jour- the health department’s West Nile Virus pre- also traps and tests mosquitoes to track the and international studies nals, Zaino is a frequent vention advice to avoid mosquito bites by re- presence of mosquito-borne viruses in the at Iona College, author commentator on major moving standing water after it rains and using county. Last year, 10 local batches of mosqui- and television commenta- television networks, repellents. toes had West Nile Virus out of 393 submitted tor, will give the first Edith has been quoted in ma- “Mosquitoes are mostly a nuisance but for testing, with the first collected July 24. Four Corbin Memorial Lecture, jor newspapers, and is they can carry diseases, including West Nile people were diagnosed with West Nile Virus. “Seeds of Failure: Courts, a widely sought-after Virus,” he said. “To keep mosquitoes from West Nile Virus infection most often Congress, the Constitu- speaker. She is the best- breeding and biting us in our own backyards, causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but tion and Voting Rights,” on selling author of “Adven- once the rain stops, pour out standing water can be more serious – particularly for people Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. tures in Social Research: and remove or turn over items such as kiddie 60 and older and those with other health com- at Romita Auditorium of Data Analysis Using pools, wheelbarrows and watering cans. To plications. Ryan Library at Iona Col- SPSS” and of “Core Con- keep you and your family safer when spend- To reduce the chances for mosquitoes to lege. It is presented as part cepts in American Gov- ing time outdoors, it’s also a good idea to wear breed and bite around your home, follow these of the Constitution Day ernment.” Recently, she repellents.” tips: program at the College. gave the keynote address Dr. Jeanne Zaino Although there have been no cases of Avoid the outdoors in the late afternoon The public is invited. on “The Disintegration of West Nile Virus in New York State as of Aug. and early evening, when mosquitoes are active The Corbin Memorial Lecture is sponsored Politics” at the Campaigning and Social Me- 22, the Westchester County Department of and feeding, and use insect repellents when by the League of Women Voters of New Ro- dia Conference sponsored by the University of Health is highlighting these prevention recom- outdoors during these times. chelle as part of a bequest to the League. Corbin Oslo, Norway. mendations now because Rockland, Nassau Adults can apply insect repellents with was president of the LWVNR in the early 1960s. She was also a recipient of the Campus and Suffolk counties, and New York City have up to 30 percent DEET on infants older than 2 Press clippings from that time described her as Teaching Award by the American Political Sci- identified mosquitoes with West Nile Virus in months of age by applying the product to their organizing workshops on court reform and urg- ence Association. a combined 218 batches of mosquitoes. While own hands and then rubbing their hands on ing news media support for judicial changes. At Iona College, Zaino has served as chair- no mosquitoes in Westchester County have their children. Products containing DEET are For these efforts, the LWVNR won an award woman of the Political Science Department, di- yet tested positive for the virus, out of the 181 not recommended for use on children younger from the New York State Bar Association. rector of the Honors Program, and dean of the batches of mosquitoes tested since June 13, the than 2 months of age. Zaino’s talk will address voting rights in School of Arts and Sciences. She was awarded health department expects to find them here Wear protective clothing, such as long the United States following the Supreme Court’s a master’s degree and Ph.D from the University soon. pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks when out- 2013 decision in Shelby vs. Holder, which ren- of Massachusetts at Amherst. “Given the fact that our neighbors have doors, especially in areas where mosquitoes dered unconstitutional a key aspect of the his- The Ryan Library is off North Avenue just reported positive mosquitoes, it is safe to as- are active and feeding. toric Voting Rights Act. This resulted in changes beyond the main Iona entrance on the right. sume that mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus Check around your property for tin cans, to some state and local voting laws and pro- Parking is available in the Iona garage at the are also here in Westchester County,” said Dr. plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar wa- cedures, which, in turn, impacted the midterm far end of campus, or on-street. For more in- Sherlita Amler, commissioner of health. “Rain ter-holding containers that should be discarded elections of 2014 and 2018 and the presidential formation on the lecture, contact Peter Korn at provides optimal breeding conditions for mos- or turned over to prevent collecting water. election of 2016, and continues to reverberate. [email protected]. quitoes that can carry the virus. Mosquitoes Remove discarded tires, drill holes in the bite close to where they breed, which is why bottoms of all recycling containers that are left it’s so important to remove standing water outdoors, turn over plastic wading pools and around your home and to use repellents, espe- buckets and wheelbarrows when not in use, cially from dawn to dusk, when mosquitoes are change the water in birdbaths at least twice Improvements Announced most active.” weekly, and keep storm drains and gutters The health department prepared for the clear of leaves and debris. mosquito season by educating the public Residents who notice large areas of stand- For Bee-Line Bus Service through news releases, flyers, social media and ing water on public property should report Westchester County Executive George ments. its website, and also gave 450 pounds of free them to the Westchester County Department of Latimer recently announced fall service Route 7 – A weekday 4:50 a.m. eastbound fathead minnows to residents with ponds to re- Health at 914-813-5000. changes to the county’s Bee-Line Bus System trip will be added from the Yonkers station to effective Monday, Sept. 2. Several enhance- East Prospect Avenue and North Third Avenue ments and adjustments will occur this fall to in Mt. Vernon. The weekday 6 a.m. westbound better meet the needs of Bee-Line customers, trip from Mount Vernon will be extended to he said. start at the New Rochelle station at 5:30 a.m. According to Latimer, trips will be added and will now arrive at the Mount Vernon sta- Hiking, Biking & More on Routes 4 and 7 to improve convenience and tion at 5:57 a.m. accommodate increases in ridership, the rout- Route 12 – The route followed on the ing on Route 12 in the SUNY Purchase cam- SUNY Purchase campus will be modified. All At County Parks pus will be modified to shorten travel times, southbound trips serving SUNY Purchase, ex- There are a number of events planned this to 2 p.m. Look for aquatic critters up close. 914- and Route 6 in Dobbs Ferry will operate on cept for the 7:15 a.m. trip, will leave 3 minutes weekend at Westchester County parks and nature 428-1005. Main Street to better connect with other Bee- earlier. centers. Muscoot Farm in Somers will present an Line routes and the Metro-North train station. Route 19 – There will be minor weekday On Friday, Sept. 6, the New York Liberty art show featuring works by Cindy Sacks from Beginning Sept. 2, service changes will and Saturday schedule adjustments. will play Indiana Fever at 7 p.m. at Westches- noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will remain go into effect on the following Bee-Line bus Route 52 – The weekday northbound ter County Center in White Plains. Tickets are on view weekends through September. 914-864- routes: 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 a.m. trips from Bivo- available at liberty.wnba.com or ticketmaster. 7282. Routes 1 & 2 – There will be weekday na Street and Reeds Mill Lane in the Bronx com. Parking fees apply. For more information, On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Bronx River Park- morning schedule adjustments. will leave 10 minutes earlier. The weekday call 914-995-4050. way will be closed to vehicular traffic from Route 4 – A weekday southbound 4:45 southbound 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 a.m. trips from On Saturday, Sept. 7, there will be a hike White Plains to Yonkers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. a.m. trip will be added from Hudson Street the Bronxville station will be adjusted to leave from 7 to 8 a.m. at Muscoot Farm on Route 100 for Bicycle Sundays. Bike, jog, ride, walk or and South Broadway in Yonkers. There will at 6:48, 7:18, 7:53 and 8:25 a.m. in Somers. 914-864-7282. skate the parkway from the Westchester County be southbound weekday morning schedule ad- For a full list of all the fall service chang- Also on Saturday, learn survival skills at the Center in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yon- justments. es and new bus schedules, visit www.west- Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge kers. 914-995-4050. Route 5 – There will be weekday and chestergov.com/beelinebus or call the Bee- Reservation in Cross River at 1 p.m. Ever won- Also on Sunday, the Marshlands Conser- weekend minor schedule adjustments. Line customer service center at 914-813-7777, der if you could survive alone in the wilderness? vancy on Route 1 in Rye will host a pond and Route 6 – The route will now operate Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and Learn to build a waterproof shelter and how to stream exploration program from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street in Dobbs Ferry. There will be 4 p.m. Automated information is available 24 create fire using a bow drill. For kids age 10 and Explore life within the pond and stream ecosys- minor weekday and weekend schedule adjust- hours a day. older, with their parents. 914-864-7322. tems. Wear clothing that you won’t mind getting From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Edith wet. 914-835-4466. G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary at Playland Park in On Saturday and Sunday, Playland Park in Rye, enjoy “Special Places, Special Insects.” Rye will be open for the final weekend of the sea- There are more insects around us than we think! son, from noon to 8 p.m. There will be a special Explore Music, Culture & Scout the meadows, gardens and their margins $20 admission to ride all day. Parking fees apply. for these tiny creatures with entomologist Harry Also at Playland, “Boardwalk Memories: Zirlin. 914-967-8720. Art on the Beach” will take place Saturday and More at National Historic Site The Marshlands Conservancy on Route 1 in Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. “The Floating St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site will icle the origins, service records and significance Rye will host a volunteer work project Saturday Forest” exhibit features ceramic jellyfish sus- host a number of free programs Saturdays this of the Tuskegee Airmen, special squadrons of from 1 to 3 p.m. to clear the hiking trails. Bring pended from the ceiling at varying heights with month at 1 p.m., at 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. African-American pilots of the Army Air Force work gloves; hand tools will be provided. 914- lights cast down upon them, creating an engag- Vernon. during World War II. 835-4466. ing and interactive piece that adults and children On Sept. 7, Michael Virgintino will explore On Sept 21, Eric Thomas will perform se- Also on Saturday, the Cranberry Lake can enjoy. It is located in Playland’s south bath- Freedom Land, the short-lived but memorable lections of music for flute featuring jazz, con- Preserve on Old Orchard Street in north White house. Hours vary. For more information, call historical amusement theme park of the early temporary and swing selections, accompanied Plains will host “Ponding Exploration” from 1 914-813-7000 or visit Playlandpark.org. 1960s that welcomed thousands of visitors on by piano. the land now home to Co-Op City in the north- On Sept. 28, author and archaeologist Dr. ern Bronx. 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Purpose: any Rivertown Students raising our children in a time when technology is lawful purpose --10/4 lawful purpose.-10/11 Continued from Page 1 everywhere – in our homes, in our classrooms, in our kids’ hand when they walk home from school to be a screen smart community.” or get together with friends. While technology This year at Irvington Middle School, stu- brings us many benefits, many parents have be- LEGAL NOTICE dents are expected to put away their phones before come concerned about the pervasive presence of school begins and keep them off until the end of technology in our kids’ lives.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD the day – every day. This group also encourages parents to deter- OF THE VILLAGE OF TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK “We’re excited about the idea that kids will mine when is the right time to introduce kids to have lunch time to actually talk and socialize and different types of technology, and for those parents NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, of the play, as opposed to sitting in tandem at the lunch who want to hold off on giving a cell phone to their Village of Tuckahoe, will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY EVENING, at 7:30 table on their cellphones, and in the classroom child until they reach a certain age, HeadsUp Ri- PM on: they won’t be distracted by the other things the vertowns offers information and support on smart- SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 cellphone brings into the classroom,” said Allison phone alternatives. Waguespack, one of the founders of HeadsUp Ri- One of HeadsUp Rivertowns’ ideas is to hold At the Village Hall, 65 Main Street, Tuckahoe, New York to consider the applica- vertowns. a “Grey for a Day” event on the first Thursday of tion of: Rivervue Condominium Irvington Middle School Principal David Sot- every month, when participants’ phones are gray- tile said, as an added incentive, if students turn off scaled – making use less addicting. This property is located at: 1 Scarsdale Road, Tuckahoe, NY their phones, they will have the use of a brand new Reflecting with your children or family after laptop to use in school for school purposes during you “go gray” with your phone by asking: Did you And is also known as SECTION 36 BLOCK 3 LOT(s) 1 (Condo.) the school day. use your phone less? Did you feel like you had Following is five things you might not know more time? If you play games on your phone, were The nature of the application is for: demolishing a dilapidated smokestack about children and technology: they as fun in black and white? If you use social All interested parties are urged to attend this public hearing at which time they 1. The average 8- to 10-year-old spends ap- media on your phone, did it change your experi- will be afforded the opportunity to express their views and or submit written com- proximately eight hours per day on various screens, ence? Did you feel less distracted by your phone? munications to the Village Clerk or The Zoning Board of Appeals, 65 Main Street, including television, phones, tablets and comput- Did you do anything you wouldn’t normally have Tuckahoe, NY 10707 ers. This includes screen time in the classroom, on had time for? playdates, and at home. Forty-five percent of teen- “I have found ‘going gray’ downright thera- Applicant: Rivervue Condominium agers describe themselves as being online “almost peutic,” said Kevin Miller, a parent and tutor from Date: September 6, 2019 constantly.” (Pew Research Center) Tarrytown. “I already tried out the custom of mak- 2. Approximately 8.5 percent of children de- ing an agreement with clients to place phones out # 2450 09/06/2019 velop video game addiction; children report not be- of reach, turned over, turned off. And that has ing able to stop thinking about their games, and of- helped. While there does seem to be a direct rela- ten sneak off to play, even waking up in the middle tionship between proximity of cell phone and qual- SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF of the night to play. Video game addiction harms ity sessions, ‘going gray’ operates on a deeper level WESTCHESTER school performance, friendships and family rela- so that I don’t feel nearly the level of energetic pull tionships. (Dr. Douglas Gentile, leading researcher that drives me to feel compelled to be connected to L & R REALTY OF YONICERS LLC, Plaintiff, on video game addiction) the phone at all times.” 3. Researchers at the London School of Eco- HeadsUpRivertowns also suggests device- -against- nomics found that 16-year-old student test scores free dinners as another resource that parents, or increased by 6.4 percent after phones were banned anyone can use to get some attentive time with WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION; and “JOHN DOES #1 THROUGH #5, in schools their kids or loved ones. My family and other fami- 4. In a study at the University of Texas Austin, lies in Westchester like to start with this time slot ORDERED that all persons, claiming any interest in the real property described in the complaint are required to appear before this court to be held at Courtroom the mere presence of a person’s smartphone either to try and go without phones during the weeknight 1402 at the Westchester County Supreme Court courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Lu- on a desk or in a bag nearby was shown to reduce dinner. ther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, New York, 10601, on September 18,2019 at 9:30 the brain’s cognitive capacity due to distraction. Allison Waguespack and Wendy Hart re- a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, and show cause, if any they 5. Many technology leaders, including Mi- cently appeared on WVOX Radio 1460AM with have, why they should not be forever barred from maintaining any action or pro- crosoft Corporation founder Bill Gates and Apple, Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner to talk about ceeding for the recovery of the said real property which is substantially described Inc., founder Steve Jobs, didn’t let their children the group they formed with several Rivertowns in a deed made by YONKERS CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY have phones until they were 14. (New York Times) parents who are serious about the negative effects (“YCDA”), which was recorded in the Office of the Westchester County Clerk on HeadsUp Rivertowns was created to bring of using your cell phone too much, be it for games, August 13, 2018 under Control Number 582073212. awareness, education and support to encourage a social media or other reasons. screen smart community in the current and chang- Every Westchester parent should visit head- And that the said property is described in the said complaint as follows: real prop- erty commonly known as 26 Main Street, existing and situated in the City of Yon- ing age of technology. So far, HeadsUp Rivertowns suprivertowns.com, or find them on Facebook, for kers, County of Westchester, State of New York, and also known as Section 1 has begun its community conversation by sponsor- the interesting stories and ideas they give to try and Block 500 Lot 2 on the Official Tax Map of the City of Yonkers. ing activities to make people think about the ef- help you pull back on cell phone use. Hopefully, fects of smartphones, social media and gaming on HeadsUp Rivertowns can grow to HeadsUp West- Hon. Terry Jane Ruderman, JSC our children and ourselves. chester. 9/13/19

The Office of County Executive George Lat- Happy 109th imer also sent proclamations recognizing each of Continued from Page 1 the centenarians. Mayer has been representing the 37th Sen- one of them has an inspiring story and a journey ate District since 2018. The district includes the we can learn from. I am honored to present them Town of Rye, among other municipalities on the with NYS Senate resolutions recognizing their Sound Shore. During this time, Mayer has worked full and joyous years.” to connect with residents and seniors to ensure “We are so grateful to honor these men and they know they can turn to her office for any as- women who have enjoyed such interesting and sistance they may need, such as a late STAR or long lives,” added Matthew Anderson, president Enhanced STAR rebate check. Her district office and CEO of the Osborn. “While we know that is located in Port Chester and can be reached at genetics and healthy living play important roles, 914-934-5250 or [email protected]. living in an engaged and vibrant community like The Osborn is a continuum of care commu- The Osborn can also help people live life to the nity located in Rye. For more information, visit fullest – no matter how old you are.” www.theosborn.org. FRIdAy, SEPTEMbER 6, 2019 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 7 Medicare for Bernie Free Flu Vaccines By Dr. Jane Orient in a nanosecond if we loaded in everybody, with Bernie Sanders is strongly promoting or without illegal immigrants. United Way, FamilyWize & Walgreens Team Up “Medicare for All” and claims to be its father Medicare has long been implementing ways (“I wrote the damn bill,” he proclaimed to the to curb runaway expenditures. From the mid- The United Way of Westchester and Putnam spected partners to help deliver free fl u vaccines nation during the second round of Democratic 1980s comes the Prospective Payment System, is partnering with FamilyWize Community Ser- to communities in need. This initiative supports presidential debates). or Diagnosis Related Groups, under which pay- vice Partnership and Walgreens to offer free fl u the FamilyWize mission to support the commu- His plan does not look like Medicare at all. ment has nothing to do with services rendered to shots at local festivals in September. These or- nities we serve and help people afford medica- It appears that he hardly knows anything about a particular patient. ganizations are working together to help deliver tions.” Medicare. He probably has no experience with According to my 1985 “Ode to DRG fl u vaccines for uninsured and underinsured resi- Flu shots will be administered at the United it. Despite his advanced age, he does not need to Creep:” dents, and encourage preventive measures head- Way booth at festivals in New Rochelle, Yonkers, depend on it. Members of Congress are allowed “Now the pay’s by the head, if alive or if ing into fl u season. Mount Vernon and Elmsford. to receive Medicare benefi ts, but unlike most dead The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- Walgreens will be administering no-cost fl u other Americans, they can receive other benefi ts Diagnosis determines the money… vention recommends a yearly fl u vaccination for vaccines for all those who qualify for a vaccine in addition. We need costs less than average, and dis- anyone 6 months of age and older to help pro- voucher, which is available at its clinics on a fi rst Sitting members of Congress can get rou- charges quicker tect against the seasonal fl u epidemic. December come, fi rst served basis, while supplies last. They tine examinations and consultations from the at- We will get no advantage – for care of the through March is peak season for fl u activity and are provided by Walgreens as part of a nation- tending physician in the U.S. Capitol for an an- sicker.” individuals are urged to take preventative mea- wide program that helps make fl u vaccines avail- nual fee. And military treatment facilities in the Since “quicker and sicker” discharges might sures to keep themselves and those around them able to those without health insurance coverage Washington area offer free emergency medical cause a need for readmission, the government healthy. or are unable to afford a fl u vaccination. and dental care for outpatient services. penalizes hospitals for readmission. One way to “We thank FamilyWize and other partners Flu clinics will be held Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. Members are also eligible for the Federal prevent readmission is to discharge to hospice or for making these vaccines available to families to 5 p.m. at the New Rochelle Street Festival, 475 Employees Health Insurance Program, and they directly to the morgue. If Bernie were an anony- who might otherwise not be able to get them North Ave., New Rochelle; Sept. 14 from noon won’t be kicked off as soon as they reach Medi- mous Medicare patient, he’d get a consultation because they lack health insurance or cannot af- to 7 p.m. at Yonkers Riverfest at the Downtown care age. They do have to go through an Obam- on POLST. That’s Physician’s Orders for Life- ford the cost,” said Alana Sweeny, president and Yonkers Waterfront; Sept. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. aCare exchange, but it is a small one – the DC Sustaining Treatment, which translates in the CEO of UWWP. “As we approach fl u season, it’s at Mount Vernon City Fest in Roosevelt Square; Health Link – which reportedly functions well. Newspeak Dictionary to “Legally Enforceable important for everyone over the age of months, and Sept. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Elmsford There are 57 gold-tier plans to choose from, not Orders to Terminate Life-Sustaining Treatment particularly seniors, to get vaccinated to prevent Fall Festival, 200 West Main St., Elmsford. one or two as in many states. Their portion of the Including Food and Water.” the spread of fl u.” For more information, contact Faith Butch- premiums could be as little as 25 percent of the Bernie might think he had been admitted FamilyWize President Joseph Sanginiti add- er, acting chief impact offi cer at 914-997-6700, total premiums. (say, he had an IV in a hospital room). But if ed: “FamilyWize is proud to work with our re- ext. 753, or [email protected]. Apparently, subsidies for senators don’t run he gets discharged before his second midnight, out just because their salary exceeds 400 percent he might be classifi ed as an outpatient, which is of the federal poverty level. covered under Medicare Part B, and get a “sur- Funding for Medicare for All will appar- prise” bill for thousands of dollars, because of ently be vacuumed up from all other sources of the “two-midnight rule.” payment for “health care,” and will go into the Or, Bernie might expect to have a little reha- ‘Babe’ the Pig Could Save big collective pot. Then, people can get every- bilitation after an orthopedic procedure, but if he thing without premiums, copays or deductibles is in the hospital for fewer than three midnights, – so they say. This is not at all like Medicare. rehab isn’t covered. He might have the choice of Th e Lives of Human Babies Medicare Part A, for hospital care, is funded paying out of pocket, or going home where he By matthew R. Bailey researchers believe babies in need of heart trans- through the Medicare payroll tax: a 2.9 percent will be alone and unable to get out of bed. More than 100,000 Americans are on wait- plants might be able to rely on a pig heart until a fi rst-dollar tax – no deductions – on all employ- Yes, Bernie on Medicare will have free lists for organ transplants. Many will die before human heart is available. ment income, half of which is paid by the em- choice of doctors – except for the ones who the organ they need becomes available. Animal research could also make organ ployer. Seniors believe they have been funding aren’t accepting Medicare patients. Those deaths may soon be avoidable. A transplants safer. It’s diffi cult to determine when this through their working years, as they are If Bernie himself were stuck on Medicare team of researchers in Japan just announced a body starts rejecting an organ. In many cases, constantly told. They have indeed paid, but their with no way out, he might think it not so won- that it had successfully grown mice kidneys in- a biopsy will be normal, and a patient will feel taxes were immediately used to pay for the care derful. Has anyone heard him tell people about side rats using only a small collection of stem perfectly fi ne until organ damage is already se- of older retirees. So, their hospital bill today will these Medicare problems? cells. Researchers noted, “This approach could vere. New research from the Georgia Institute of be paid from the wages of about 2.5 workers (say Maybe he means the Canadian Medicare be used to generate human stem-cell-derived or- Technology and Emory University could change the persons pumping their gas, collecting their system. It does have a way out for non-senators gans in livestock.” that. Using mice, scientists developed a meth- trash, and repairing their plumbing). – called the United States. In other words, scientists could eventually od that makes urine fl uorescent when the body Already that is not enough, so the IOUs in Jane Orient, M.D., has served as executive grow human organs in pigs and other mammals starts rejecting an organ. the “trust fund” are being redeemed from general director of the Association of American Physi- – and then transplant those organs to sick pa- Despite the potential for such research to tax revenues. That fund will soon be gone, ac- cians and Surgeons since 1989. She is editor of tients. save and improve lives, critics continue to attack cording to the Medicare trustees, as Baby Boom- AAPS News and managing editor of the Journal Some fringe activists want to shut such scientists for using animals in research. People ers are fl ooding into the system. It would vanish of American Physicians and Surgeons. revolutionary research down, and ban scientists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals recently from conducting medical studies in animals. called on the federal government to investigate Doing so would effectively tell the hundreds of animal research at the University of Washing- thousands of people awaiting organ transplants ton. Activists have also staged protests at other they haven’t suffered long enough. prominent research institutions, including the Thousands of Americans are alive today University of Delaware, the University of Mis- Dear Editor: improved communication in our community. thanks to organ transplants. In 2017, surgeons souri, and Colorado State University. Many veterans know how diffi cult it is to get Most importantly, Matt recognizes the im- in the U.S. performed more than 34,000 trans- Activists claim animal research is cruel and the benefi ts we are told are available to us. Sadly, portance of vet-to-vet interaction, especially for plants, including more than 3,200 heart trans- unnecessary. They say there are other ways to many of us feel the system is made so challenging our soldiers who are returning from service and plants and nearly 19,500 kidney transplants. conduct research that don’t involve animals – so we stop trying. adjusting back to civilian life. Many are battling Without animal research, these operations such as using cell cultures or computer models. Recently, I met with Matt Slater, who is run- the awful effects of PTSD, and having a support wouldn’t have been possible. Consider the his- But such restrictions would stifl e medical ning for Yorktown Supervisor. Thanks to his ex- system of veterans in their hometown could be ex- tory of the heart transplant. In the mid-20th cen- progress. Cell cultures and computer models perience as chief of staff for State Sen. Terrence tremely helpful. tury, researchers employed animals to investi- aren’t sophisticated enough to replicate how a Murphy, Matt has the experiencing of working Sadly, many people say they support the vet- gate how to perform a transplant and minimize transplanted organ will interact with human and with local veterans fi rsthand to get them the ben- erans, but few actually take action to show it. I the chances of organ rejection. In the 1950s, animal immune systems. efi ts they deserve. Now he has a plan to help York- applaud and thank Matt Slater for standing with U.S. surgeon Norman Shumway began perform- Further, scientists don’t abuse animals. The town’s veterans by establishing a town-recognized our veterans and proposing new ways to help the ing heart transplants in dogs. Building off his opposite is true – they go to great lengths to en- council, made up of veterans, to provide additional men and women who have willingly defended our work, professor Christiaan Barnard practiced sure animals are treated humanely. The federal support for those in need. This will give local vet- nation. transplants in animals for years, and ultimately Animal Welfare Act also sets a host of regula- erans a great resource to help connect and stream- Bob Kohl completed the fi rst human-to-human transplant tions, guidelines, and inspection requirements line services while giving us a stronger voice and yorktown heights in 1967. on scientists who use animals in research. Animal research continues to infl uence the Americans are dying because there aren’t fi eld of transplant medicine today. Scientists at enough organs available for transplant. Animal the University of Alabama at Birmingham, for research offers us a chance to save the lives of Send your letters and opinions to us at example, recently analyzed how blood serum our fellow citizens. from a human baby interacted with cells from Matthew R. Bailey is president of the Foun- [email protected] a genetically modifi ed pig. The scientists found dation for Biomedical Research. This piece no adverse reaction. Based on this experiment, originally ran in Deseret News. PAGE 8 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, September 6, 2019

that to happen after the election. outside the courthouse. Many wore white, and Westchester Election Fellow Legislator Margaret Cunzio, who Court Says others were gathered in prayer. Sussman said of Continued from Page 1 is a registered conservative, is also running for Continued from Page 1 the crowds: “The court personnel said there’s nev- re-election in the third district, including Mount er been such an assemblage in Albany in a court new one here or there. It’s like the Alamo this year, Pleasant, North Castle and Pleasantville. Kennedy Jr. and Michael Sussman. RFK Jr. has before… There’s never been an issue as important we have to fight until the end.” In the 4th District, which includes New been an advocate for preserving the environment for Americans as their right of freedom of reli- If I asked our readers to name a prominent Castle, Somers and Yorktown, longtime County and the Hudson River. He taught law at Pace Law gion.” elected republican in Westchester, they might Legislator Michael Kaplowitz is retiring. Former School and is a Westchester resident. But recently, And RFK Jr., who told a crowd, “We should say Tony Colavita in Eastchester, Ron Belmont Yorktown Supervisor Michael Grace, a republi- RFK Jr. is becoming more well known for his win this case,” stands opposed to his former in Harrison, or John Testa from Peekskill on the can, is seeking to replace Kaplowitz, along with stance on opposing vaccinations. brother-in-law – Gov. Cuomo, who was married County Board. democrat Vedat Gashi. Two of RFK Jr.’s siblings and other members to RFK Jr.’s sister, Kerry Kennedy. The two have All of the other noteworthy republican names And democratic Legislator Damon Maher of the Kennedy family have written publicly in three daughters. in Westchester politics are gone. Rob Astorino in the 10th district, including Eastchester, New opposition to their relatives’ stances and beliefs Cuomo stands with the medical community was defeated in 2017. Jim Maisano took a job with Rochelle and Tuckahoe, will face an opponent in on vaccinations. and 80 percent of New Yorkers, and said he is County Executive George Latimer. In Yonkers, republican Chris Garitee. The 10th district is the The recent measles cases in the New York confident the law will stand up to legal challenge. Republican Council President Liam McLaughlin most competitive on the BOL, and a seat that was City-metropolitan area “are caused by the grow- “California passed a bill that we basically modeled was defeated, as was Sheila Marcotte, also in 2017 held by republican Sheila Marcotte for six years. ing fear and mistrust of vaccines – amplified by in our bill,” he said in an interview this summer – which saw a democratic “blue wave” wash over The cities of Yonkers and Mt. Vernon both internet doomsayers. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is part on WAMC radio. “The bill was challenged; the the counties politics. have a race for mayor and two council seats. How- of this campaign to attack the institutions com- bill was upheld. So I feel good about the bill that If I asked you to give me one Republican who ever, both races for mayor are not considered com- mitted to reducing the tragedy of preventable we have signed. The science is crystal clear: Vac- could step up and run for county executive, Co- petitive. infectious diseases,” wrote Kathleen Kennedy cines are safe, effective, and the best way to keep lavita would be your best bet. Colavita will seek Mike Spano is running for a third term af- Townsend and Joseph Kennedy II and RFK Jr.’s our children safe. While I understand and respect an eighth term as supervisor and continues to pre- ter an extension of term limits permits him four niece, Maeve Kennedy McKean, in an op-ed in freedom of religion, our first job is to protect the side over a local government that quietly works to more years as Yonkers mayor. Spano easily won Politico earlier this year. “He has helped to spread public health and prevent further transmissions.” deliver services, control taxes and spending, and the democratic primary in June and is the heavy dangerous misinformation over social media and RFK Jr. added that the recent rash of measles deliver quality town services, all without seeking favorite to win again in November. His opponent is complicit in sowing distrust of the science be- cases is not a reason to mandate vaccination, and the spotlight. Colavita does have an opponent in is republican Mario de Giorgio. hind vaccines. has always argued that the pharmaceutical indus- democrat Mike Denning, who ran in 2017 and lost In Mt. Vernon, Mayor Richard Thomas lost “We love Bobby. He is one of the great cham- try has manipulated the public on the importance to Colavita by a 55 to 45 percent margin. the democratic primary to Shawyn Patterson- pions of the environment. We stand behind him of vaccines. In Harrison, Belmont is seeking a fourth term Howard, a political newcomer and director of the in his ongoing fight to protect our environment. Some protestors question the science of vac- as supervisor. Belmont, who won in 2017 with the YMCA in Yonkers. Patterson’s democratic prima- However, on vaccines, he is wrong. cinations, others point to how healthy the children largest margin of any republican in Westchester ry win almost guarantees her election in Novem- “And his and others’ work against vaccines at the rallies are – all of whom have not been vac- during the blue wave election, has a competitive ber; democrats in Mt. Vernon hold a 20-1 advan- is having heartbreaking consequences,” continued cinated. Some point to an “ongoing danger in this race this fall with Democrat Frank Gordon run- tage in enrollment over republicans. The acting the Kennedy family members. “The challenge country” about taking away the right to religious ning on a ticket with Harrison Democrats look- mayor and former City Council President Andre for public health officials right now is that many freedom and expression. ing to take control of town government. Belmont Wallace will be on the republican line for mayor people are more afraid of the vaccines than the An overwhelming 79 percent of voters say remains a popular incumbent and as a 30-year in November. diseases, because they’ve been lucky enough to parents should be required to have their children resident and former recreation supervisor will be One slogan in Westchester political races of have never seen the diseases and their devastat- vaccinated before attending school, regardless of tough to beat. old was, “As Yonkers goes, so goes the county.” ing impact. But that’s not luck; it’s the result of the parents’ religious beliefs. In the New York In Yorktown, Democrat Ian Gilbert will seek If that is still true, what is happening in Yonkers is concerted vaccination efforts over many years. suburbs, including Westchester, 83 percent sup- re-election after upsetting Supervisor Michael bad news for republicans in Westchester’s largest We don’t need measles outbreaks to remind us of port mandatory vaccinations. Grace in 2017. If there were a race this fall that city – and across the county. the value of vaccination.” Earlier this year, there were more than 266 Democrats hope to point to and recapture, it is for Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo, a Sussman is the attorney portrayed in the confirmed cases of the measles, most coming Yorktown supervisor. Matt Slater, former aide to young republican with a promising future in Yon- HBO miniseries “Show Me a Hero,” which re- from Rockland County. Ninety-six percent of State Sen. Terrence Murphy, is running an active kers politics, (former County Clerk Len Spano, viewed his role in the desegregation crisis and New York students have immunizations against campaign. who recently passed away, pegged Rubbo to be lawsuits against the City of Yonkers in the 1980s. measles, mumps and rubella. The Westchester County Board of Legisla- a future mayor of Yonkers) switched parties this Sussman served as the attorney for the Yonkers The World Health Organization, the Depart- tors has all 17 seats up for election in November. week and became a registered Democrat. National Association for the Advancement of Col- ment of Health and Human Services, the National Democrats hold a 13-4 supermajority, and only County Legislator David Tubiolo is ready to ored People. Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Con- a few races are competitive. Republican County switch parties and become a democrat. And Al- Sussman has represented families who will trol and Prevention and the Food and Drug Admin- Legislator and Minority Leader John Testa is retir- lie Restiano, a lifelong conservative and a bright not vaccinate in Rockland County prior to this istration all work toward the development, testing ing. His district, which includes Peekskill, could young political aide in county government, also case, and has expressed strong beliefs in their First and distribution of safe and effective vaccines be a pickup for democrats. Running to succeed recently changed her registration to democrat. Amendment, and religious rights not to vaccinate, against 16 diseases, including measles, mumps, Testa is former Peekskill Mayor Frank Catalina, a While changing parties has happened in saying, “New York State has dropped what I con- rubella, hepatitis, polio, diphtheria, tetanus and republican, and democrat Colin Smith, a Peekskill Westchester politics before, former District At- sider a nuclear bomb on these families.” influenza. The necessity and safety of vaccines are councilman. torney and now Chief New York Appeals Judge Sussman also argued to Judge Hartman that backed up by every major medical organization, Another republican County Board seat, in the Janet DiFiore, and Spano, switched from repub- the law was crafted by several legislators that are including the American Medical Association, the 15th district, has republican Legislator Gordon lican to democrat in 2007, the defection of these targeting devout religious groups. Calling the law American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Burrows facing a challenge again from democrat three young republican-conservatives in Yonkers “active hostility toward religion,” Sussman has Public Health Association, and scores of others. Ruth Walker, who came close to defeating Bur- points to a continuing downward cycle for the represented many in the Hassidic Jewish com- Immunizations prevent some 2 million to 3 rows in 2017. once mighty Westchester GOP. munity in Rockland in prior lawsuits concerning million deaths each year, and have the potential Republican County Legislator David Tubiolo But, in an off-year election, with no race for vaccinations. to save another 1.5 million lives every year with in the 14th district of Yonkers and the Fleetwood governor, president or county executive to fuel a Last week, Acting Supreme Court Justice broader vaccine coverage, according to the World neighborhood in Mt. Vernon does not have a dem- large voter turnout, republicans are hopeful they Denise Hartman ruled that the law is constitution- Health Organization. Smallpox, which plagued ocratic opponent, but has long been rumored to be can hang on to what they still have left, and maybe al and denied a request to hold off on immediately mankind for thousands of years, has been eradi- changing parties and become a democrat. Look for win a surprise or two on election night. enforcing the law for the first day of school. The cated through vaccines. Because of immuniza- judge’s decision found that protecting residents tions, no cases of polio have been reported in the from communicable diseases is within the state’s U.S. since 1979. a new 4,000-seat grandstand, new fields, and an interest, and cited several other court decisions And countries such as Australia, with robust Wasting Taxpayer eight-lane run track. The county promised $9.7 outside of New York that have found it legal and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programs, Continued from Page 1 million in total out of its legacy fund, which had permissible for a state to mandate vaccinations. are on track to eliminate cervical cancer – a ma- been used to redo parks elsewhere in the county. Sussman filed an appeal of Hartman’s deci- jor killer of women around the world – in the next or city outside of Mt. Vernon and you think that But Young was ousted by Ernie Davis, a sion. Eventually, if the appeals continue, Suss- decade. This is the only vaccine we have that your tax dollars have not been wasted at Memo- former mayor who reclaimed his seat in 2012 man will appear before the New York State Court fights cancer. No matter what you might have rial Field – think again. A recent audit of the and decided to renovate rather than knock down of Appeals and Chief Judge Janet Difiore, from read on social media, there is no scientific basis $3.4 million that Westchester County paid for to the grandstand. Davis also decided to build Westchester. to allegations that vaccines against HPV pose a try and reopen the field in 2009 found that only a tennis center that wasn’t part of the original Estimates have 26,000 students in NYS serious health threat. And numerous studies from $69,000 remained, with the rest wasted or spent plan, which took up space intended for the track. claiming the religious exemption. many countries by many researchers have con- on different visions of the field’s re-opening. Westchester held back more than $6 million of RFK Jr. and Sussman have appeared before cluded that there is no link between autism and Westchester County Executive George the money it committed due to the changes. thousands of protestors this summer in Albany vaccines. Latimer, who was not involved in county gov- “Memorial Field is not necessarily the ernment during the troubles at Memorial Field, most important issue in Mount Vernon, but it wants to try and fix the fiasco and reopen it for may be the biggest symbolic issue,” said Lat- the people of Mt. Vernon – a city that Latimer imer. “When you see an iconic field that’s lay assistance of Gerard Byrne, commissioner of grew up in and once called home. fallow for a decade or more, people lose faith. Cricket, Anyone? parks and recreation (Town of Greenburgh) Latimer called the recent audit a starting- They lose hope.” Continued from Page 1 among others,” according to the committee. off point to analyze what went wrong, but more Nov. 26, 2008: Mount Vernon signs an “They have supported our long-term vision and important, how to fix the situation and get the intermunicipal agreement with Westchester field opened in June; a few months after many also accommodated our short-term goal of re- field open. County to renovate Memorial Field. The deal residents requested the opportunity to enjoy the purposing existing fields in town.” The only positive that comes from the audit calls for Westchester County to lease the field sport. A cricket committee organizes practice From the initial inquiry made in January is that while $12.7 million was allocated toward for 15 years in exchange for $9.7 million to ren- games every Sunday morning. It’s my hope to the field holding its opening day for cricket Memorial Field by county government, only ovate it, with $3.4 million advanced to the city. that county and other local officials, as well as in Westchester on July 6, government actually $3.4 million was spent. The money spigot that Mount Vernon is required to contribute an ad- school districts around the county, will recognize moved quickly and the cricket enthusiasts – who comes from the Westchester County taxpayer ditional $3 million in city money, to be paid, in the demand for cricket and will create additional are also town residents and taxpayers – got their was turned off and that is positive. The story large part, through three municipal bonds. The cricket fields. There is definitely a demand. wish. of the audit could have easily found all $12.7 city would also be responsible for taking over “If school districts would allow cricket to Now, any Greenburgh resident can reserve million wasted away. Kudos to Latimer and the about 4 miles of county-owned roads. be played on their fields they will prepare chil- the field, with groups of 10 or more requiring County Board of Legislators for conducting and The plan calls for renovation or replace- dren to enjoy one of the world’s most popular a permit. Non-Greenburgh residents cannot re- releasing the audit in an attempt to acknowl- ment of most of the stadium. That includes a sports. It’s a worthwhile sport to learn. There serve that field, but if Feiner gets his wish, the edge the problems and move on. new synthetic turf football and soccer field, and could also be scholarship opportunities.” game of cricket and more cricket fields may be The audit came from an agreement reached a natural turf soccer field – both with lighting, Richard Presser Park on Central Avenue in coming to your community. last year between Latimer and the county, and a 4,000-seat grandstand, an all-weather running Hartsdale has been retrofitted from a ballfield to “The reaction has been fantastic,” said Fein- then Mayor Richard Thomas, in which the track, illuminated basketball courts, and new a cricket filed. A free cricket clinic was held at er. “Lots of residents are very excited about the City of Mt. Vernon agreed to the environmen- bathrooms, ticket booths and an entrance plaza the field last month, when 100 participants en- field and I hope this will just be the beginning. If tal cleanup of debris, at an estimated cost of $2 off Sandford Boulevard. joyed the day learning about the sport. the town acquires new open space in the future, million, in exchange for the county paying for Jan. 5, 2009: The Westchester County According to the Greenburgh Cricket Com- we would seriously consider using the space for and overseeing the reconstruction of Memorial Board of Legislators approves a $1.3 million mittee, cricket is the second-most popular sport more cricket fields. I have also written to every Field. bond for the design phase of the Memorial Field in the world, with soccer being number one. mayor and town supervisor in Westchester ask- The cleanup was supposed to have al- project. The money is part of the $9.7 million “In the U.S., baseball may be thought of as ing that they consider doing what Greenburgh ready begun, but hasn’t. Former Mayor Rich- the county committed. an American sport with a long and illustrious did. This is a sport that people enjoy. There is ard Thomas could never get the cleanup off the April 14, 2015: Anthony Bove, the city history, however, cricket predates it,” according a serious need in Westchester for more fields.” ground, nor could he agree to a way to pay for water commissioner in charge of the Memorial to the committee. “Cricket was being played on A non-profit organization called 22yard- the cleanup costs with the City Council. The Field renovations, arranges to meet an unidenti- this land before it became the U.S., and histori- sport has been created to promote the sport of New York State Department of Environmental fied city employee at Memorial Field, where he cal records as early as 1737 have chronicled its cricket in Westchester and the region. The com- Conservation is on the cusp of fining the City of asks for a $10,000 bribe. The employee needs existence. Even though baseball has eclipsed mittee “will be the voice of cricket enthusiasts in Mt. Vernon thousands of dollars for every day it Bove to sign off on his request for a promotion cricket in popularity, there are over 600 dedi- working with local officials for the development doesn’t start the cleanup. and Bove said he will only do so if he is bribed. cated cricket playing fields in the U.S.” of dedicated cricket facilities. While our journey The DEC has held off on the fines in the He asks for $5,000 in advance, then for install- Feiner has penned a letter to his colleagues has only started, we are excited to see what the hopes that the city will finally do the right thing. ments. Although he was never paid, the incident in Westchester governments to consider opening future will bring.” With a new Acting Mayor Andre Wallace, is eventually brought to the attention of federal up a cricket field in their town, village or city. If you want to take a look for yourself, visit will the city and City Council be able to agree law enforcement officials. “I am sharing the enthusiastic response we have the Richard Presser Park on Central Avenue in on an immediately commencement of the clean- Bove was sentenced to 15 months in pris- received with other municipal officials, hoping Hartsdale every Sunday morning. The sport is up and a way to pay for it? Wallace said he was on for attempted bribery, but nobody has been that other communities in Westchester will con- most popular with residents with roots from Asia hopeful that the cleanup can begin and be com- found guilty of the crime of illegally dumping at sider creating their own cricket fields. This is a or the Caribbean. pleted by November, the same month that a new Memorial Field in the middle of the night. very exciting initiative.” Feiner is also asking Greenburgh schools to mayor will be elected. If you are a county taxpayer, $3.4 million The Town of Greenburgh and the town’s consider offering cricket as a sport and retrofit- That mayor, in all certainty, will be Shawyn of your tax dollars for Memorial Field were parks and recreation department worked with the ting their fields for the sport. Patterson-Howard, who won the democratic wasted and cannot be accounted for. If you are a committee over a six-month period to share with If cricket takes off as a popular sport in primary in June. Mt. Vernon homeowner and property tax payer, the public the idea of cricket in Greenburgh, and Westchester, Supervisor Feiner should certainly Former city Mayor Clinton Young finalized millions of your tax dollars have been wasted the desire to play. become the first commissioner of cricket in our plans with Westchester in 2008 that would build at Memorial Field with nothing to show for it. “We have been very fortunate to have the county. Friday, September 6, 2019 - NORTH CASTLE RISING - PAGE 9 Open Door Offers Medical Progressive Computing Care at Local Schools Marks 25 Years in Yonkers

Open Door Medical Center’s school-based health centers are back in several Westchester Left to right: Charlene Nixon, Noel Casey and Bridget Gibbons, of Westchester County Eco- public schools this fall. nomic Development; Progressive owners Ugo Chiulli and Robert Cioffi; Assemblyman Nader Sayegh; Yonkers Deputy Mayor Jim Cavanaugh; Marsha Gordon of the Business Council of Imagine what it would be like if medi- “A child suspected of strep, who has a fe- Westchester; and Yonkers City Councilman Anthony Merante. cal providers didn’t just see their pediatric ver, for example, is sent to the School-Based patients a couple of times a year, but got to Health Center, where our nurse practitioner observe them every day. Knowing these chil- diagnoses the illness and, if necessary, sends For 25 years, Progressive Computing has ing the early home and business computing revo- dren so well, it would seem, could only have a an e-prescription to the pharmacy so the parent adapted to numerous industry innovations while lution in the 1980s. They began developing soft- positive impact on their physical, mental and can pick up the medicine immediately,” said providing vigilant and cost-effective information ware programs for local businesses with the open emotional health. Hodgdon. “This way, the child begins to heal technology services to businesses in the New source DOS interface, and expanded as computer This is what occurs at the high school and quickly and can return to school much earlier.” York City area and across the country. technology evolved. Their first clients included a middle school in Ossining and the elementary, The Open Door SBHC program was The company recently commemorated this telemarketing company, an HVAC concern, and a middle and high schools in Port Chester, with the 2019 recipient of a national award for its milestone at its new headquarters near Midland wholesale meat delivery business. Open Door Family Medical Center’s School- evidence-based work, with its asthma-based Avenue in Yonkers with an event attended by At first, businesses required the build out Based Health Centers, an innovative program management program earning the HIMSS several local luminaries. Founded by Chief Oper- of computer networks that could talk with each that places a medical team at each school, with Nicholas E. Davies Award of Excellence. The ating Officer Robert Cioffi and Chief Executive other, so they installed servers and desktops. dental care offered through a high-tech dental award recognizes the “thoughtful application Officer Ugo Chiulli, who grew up in Yonkers, “We worked on the break-fix model with an van. of health information and technology to sub- Progressive Computing has always called the hourly rate, but this generated the idea of selling The program integrates a nurse practi- stantially improve clinical care delivery, pa- city home. maintenance packages with managed services for tioner and medical assistants, working in col- tient outcomes and population health.” Yonkers Deputy Mayor Jim Cavanaugh read a flat fee per month,” said Cioffi. laboration with a physician, into each school In order to address the management and from a proclamation announcing Progressive Cioffi and Chiulli began helping their clients community. The Open Door medical providers control of asthma within its school-based Computing Day. “Small businesses are the back- gain competitive advantage through budgeting work closely with a school nurse to provide health program, Open Door set goals to im- bone of any community and for this firm to sur- and strategy. They also helped standardize com- such services as annual and sports physicals, prove asthma classification, treatment and vive and thrive through so many business cycles puter systems for clients’ vendors and other busi- immunizations, first aid/sick care, labora- clinician education, and to increase the use is a testament to their success,” he said. “We’d nesses with which they interacted. tory tests, health education, behavioral health of asthma action plans. In addition to reduc- love for them to be here another 25 years.” The cloud, the latest metamorphosis in com- screening, referrals to specialists, and chronic ing missed school days, this has given patients Assemblyman Nader Sayegh singled out the puting, “changes the nature of what we’re doing disease management (e.g. asthma), with the and their parents the day-to-day skills to better achievement along with Progressive Comput- and opens up the ability to expand our geographi- ability to e-prescribe medications. manage the condition. The reduction in missed ing’s many years of giving back to the commu- cal footprint,” said Cioffi. “When we installed “We get to see the students in their own days for students with asthma at Port Chester nity. hardware, we had to stay in our own backyard, environment – in class, at lunch, and on the elementary schools was nothing short of dra- Progressive Computing employees work but now we can connect with anyone.” playground,” said Sara Hodgdon, associate di- matic – from a high of 376 days in 2014, to 28 with local educators to promote careers in tech- In addition to around 80 clients – known as rector of Open Door’s SBHC program. “We days in 2017. nology under the STRIVE program, along with partners – in the New York City-metropolitan know what students eat for lunch and how they The program also supports families that many other volunteer educational and communi- region, the company now services businesses in interact with their peers. We see them during are new to the country and whose children ty-building endeavors. San Jose, Dallas and Denver, along with another the stressful times at school. Being physically require vaccines in order to be enrolled im- “They are part of the fabric of Yonkers,” said firm that supports 26 offices nationwide. in the school makes a world of difference in mediately into the school system. “Immediate Sayegh, who bestowed Progressive Computing “Ugo and I are two very different people terms of our ability to provide effective care.” access to the School-Based Health Centers is with a special citation from the New York State but we share the same core values,” said Cioffi. The program is also exceedingly nimble the fastest way for a child that has newly ar- Assembly. “The most important aspect about this “We’re fortunate because we’ve been able to when it comes to getting ailing children treat- rived in one of our districts to begin attending is the way they take a real interest in providing surround ourselves with quality people who can ed quickly to minimize lost time. In the case school,” said Hodgdon. Yonkers students with job training and job place- live up to those values. The feedback we always of students in the Ossining and Port Chester There are no out-of-pocket costs to chil- ment and helping them achieve positive results.” get from customers is that we have a great team school systems, many children are back in dren or their parents and no co-pays. A parent Progressive Computing is a mainstay of the of people who are a pleasure to work with. Ev- class 24 hours after being sent home due to or legal guardian must consent for a child to be Business Council of Westchester, the county’s eryone has an inner geek here, and we celebrate illness. enrolled in the program. premier professional and business organization. that, but we care about being human beings first. “Progressive Computing proves that it’s We’re more than just technology.” possible to grow as an organization when you With offices in Westchester County and do good things,” said President and CEO Mar- Manhattan, Progressive Computing, Inc., is a sha Gordon. “They’re such a valuable company leader in computer network installation, design to have in Westchester because they are serious and maintenance, offering professional, cost- ‘A Day in the Life of about their obligation to help others and to pro- effective information technology services, com- vide superior services.” puter consulting, technical support and computer Cioffi and Chiulli, who graduated from Gor- repair to leading edge businesses. 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Yankee great Derek Jeter holds the jersey of Michael Nolan, with students from Saunders High School and James Nolan.

By Dan Murphy how much he meant to us, how I would watch Charles Jeter, created the Turn 2 Foundation to Philadelphia. Several students from Saunders High so many great Yankee games with my brother.” motivate young people to turn away from drugs Organized and hosted by the Jeter’s Lead- School got the chance of a lifetime this month James stayed in touch with Jeter’s founda- and alcohol and “Turn 2” healthy lifestyles. ers, the conference features seminars, activities as they took a trip to Philadelphia to meet Derek tion and was invited to bring some Yonkers stu- When the foundation was born, Derek drew in- and workshops pertaining to topics selected Jeter and learn important life lessons from his dents to Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference. spiration from his father’s experience as a drug by students, including bullying, cultural diver- Turn 2 Foundation. The trip was made possible “I contacted Saunders basketball coach and alcohol abuse counselor, whose work had sity, social media, drug and alcohol awareness, thanks to James Nolan, who has kept the mem- Anthony Nicodemo, who my brother knew and helped so many people overcome substance healthy lifestyles and personal and professional ory of his brother Michael Nolan alive through worked with, and he recommended some kids abuse. development. a foundation that also does good work in Yon- to take the trip,” said James. “Fidelis Insurance Derek recognized that motivating young James Nolan continues to push the Michael kers, teaching young adults the dangers of guns helped pay for us to go, and we were part of people to rise above negative influences was Nolan Foundation to bigger and better things. and encouraging them to keep on a straight and only 300 kids across the country to get an op- key to helping them reach their full potential On Sept. 27, the Nolan Foundation will host its narrow path to success. portunity that we all won’t forget.” and, with his father’s help, made it a corner- first golf outing at Dunwoodie. Several former Michael Nolan was a star baseball pitcher He said Jeter “was a real nice guy and re- stone of Turn 2. MLB players will be in attendance. Visit the for Saunders High School and was drafted by membered who I was. And bringing those kids The foundation’s initiatives are designed MichaelNolanmemorialfund.com or find the the Oakland A’s in Major League Baseball. In from Saunders was a good feeling. On the trip to foster leadership development, academic ex- Nolans on Facebook for more information. September 2015, Michael, then 23, was visiting back we shared our experiences, and I was hap- cellence, positive behavior and social change In addition to providing eight scholarships his friends in his hometown of Yonkers when py to learn that all of us took something positive through 10 “pillars of leadership” – morality, per year to Yonkers high school students, the he was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting. In away,” said James. “I learned a number of les- taking initiative, being respectful, being orga- foundation and its members continues to fight his memory, Mike’s family and friends created sons and spoke about my experiences, as well, nized, having a positive attitude, communica- against illegal guns being used in violent crimes a foundation and scholarship fund, so student and the kids loved it and enjoyed representing tion, being trustworthy, being responsible, lead- and continues its effort to remove them from athletes like himself would have the opportu- Yonkers and my brother.” ing by example and living a healthy lifestyle. society. nity to realize their dreams and attend college. The connection between Jeter’s Turn 2 The Jeter’s Leaders bring their message “Hopefully we can double the number of Last year, James Nolan was able to attend Foundation and the Nolan Foundation is that of social change to cities across the coun- scholarships we give every year, and in the fu- Jeter’s Turn 2 gala in New York City, where both are trying to improve the lives of young try through initiatives that include the Jeter’s ture we hope to create a mentoring program and he met the Yankee legend and talked about his adults. Leaders Leadership Conference and the So- rebuild a baseball field here in Yonkers,” said brother and the Michael Nolan Foundation in In 1996, during his rookie season with the cial Change Project. Nolan and the Saunders James Nolan. “I’m in this for the long haul. It’s Yonkers. “I told him my brother’s story and New York Yankees, Jeter and his father, Dr.T:10.5 students in attended the leadership conference in about my brother’s legacy.”

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