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Vol. VI No. LII Thursday, December 27, 2012 $1.00 Westchester’s Most Influential Weekly SHERIF AWAD Perfumes of Maghreb Page 5 ROBERT SCOTT The Bitter Fight A for Women’s Rights Page 7

DANIEL PIPES Israel at Peace Reflection Page 8 BOB PUTIGNANO Hot Tuna (and Friends) on Live at the Beacon Page 10

JOHN SIMON A God Abused Newtown Page 11 BARBARA BARTON SLOANE Negril, Jamaica Page 13 ED KOCH Collabroators Then, Collaborators Now By Rabbi Frank Tamburello, page 4 Page 15 BOB WEIR How Much Firepower Is Enough? Page 19 Best Wishes for A Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa Page 26 The WesTchesTer Guardian ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012

CLASSIFIED ADS LEGAL NOTICES Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Prime Location, Yorktown Heights COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), Best Location in Yorktown Heights A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800Page and26 450 Sq. Ft. The WesTchesTer Guardian ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012 Store $1200. Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B Suitable for any type of business. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 FU No.: 22303 Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, Respondents. X HELP WANTED NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STACLASSIFIEDYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOSTADS RECENT LEGAL NOTICES tor of Development- FT-must have a background in development or expe- 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BYOffice LAW TO FILESpace A PETITION Available- TO TERMINATE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK rience fundraising, knowledge of what development entails and experi- YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT PrimeOF GUARDIANSHIP Location, Yorktown AND CUSTODY Heights OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ence working with sponsors/donors; 2) Operations Manager- must have a CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION,1,000 AND Sq.MAY Ft.: FILE $1800. BEFORE Contact THE END Wilca OF THE: 914.632.1230 15-MONTH In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE good knowledge of computers/software/ticketing systems, duties include PERIOD. SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETH- staffing such as Merchandise seller, bar sales. Must be familiar with POS Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULDBest BE LocationCONSIDERED in Yorktown AS A RESPONDENT; Heights IF system and willing to organize concessions. Full time plus hours. Call (203) THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C 438-5795 and ask for Julie or Allison COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION1100 Sq. TOFt. DETERMINEStore $3100; WHETHER 1266 Sq. THE Ft. storeNON-RESPONDENT $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. THE WESTcHESTER GUARDiAn THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 Store $1200. Page 3 Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B PARENT(s) SHOULD BE SUITABLE CUSTODIANS FOR THE CHILD; IF THE CHILD IS PLACED AND FU No.: 22303 Page 2 THE WTHEEST cWESTCHESTERHESTER GUARD iGUARDIANAn THURSDAY,THURSDAY,REMAINSTHURSDAY, INFEBRUARY FOSTER DECEMBER MARCH CARE 23, FOR 2012 27,FIFTEENSuitable 29, 2012 2012 OF for THE any MOST type RECENT of business. TWENTY-TWO Contact MONTHS, Wilca: 914.632.1230 THE Page 3 AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILE A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, THE PARENT(s) AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD FOR THE Respondents. X RADIO PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, EVEN IF THE PARENT(s) HELPWERE NOT NAMED WANTED AS RESPONDENTS IN NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR Of Significance A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RADIORADIO OfTHE Significance CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE PROCEEDING. RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. 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CommunityCALENDAR Section John Jay Homestead Historic Kisco, is open and offering high quality, Site’s annual Winter Break Mini- all natural vegetables. The farm stand is News and Notes from Northern Westchester th Camp on December 28 will feature open on select days, including Decem- By MARK JEFFERS Rippowam Cisqua School who deliv- Show takes place on January 25 – 27 “Kids’ Lives,” a look at what it was like ber 27, January 1, 3, and 8, from 1pm ered 91 pounds of pajamas along with at the St. Matthew’s Fellowship Hall to be a kid 200 years ago; and no I was to 5pm. Entry is free so come enjoy the It truly was a wonderful handmade decorations to brighten featuring contemporary local art; al- not around back then… fresh and local produce, and start the Christmas at the Jeffers the season. Among the many people though I live locally, not to worry I was Did you know that since 2009, year off right. house, our three daugh- who brought bags and boxes of food not asked to show any of my fine draw- Toys for Tots has collected and distrib- Or how about “Grow Your Own: ters are all home; the to the pantry shelves were members ings… uted almost 500 million toys, you can Juice Cleanse,” learn how to turn fresh cats played nicely; and of St. Joseph’s Parish of Croton Falls. Over in White Plains there will be still join in this year’s drive by dropping foods into healthy juices that work to my wife cooked up a great holiday din- They visited on December 3rd bearing a Kwanzaa Celebration at the Thomas off a new toy at Grand Prix NY in replenish and cleanse our body and ner; we opened our presents and gave 1,334 pounds of food; and in this past H. Slater Neighborhood Center on Mount Kisco. spirit, sounds like a plan to me… thanks for all the glad tidings! With year alone, these big-hearted parishio- December 27th featuring Traditional If any of you are like me and are The Pound Ridge Library presents all this joy I almost forgot to write this ners have gathered a whopping 10,624 Drumming by Kofi, Sankofa Dance & tired of the treadmill and cannot figure The A.R.T.S. Gallery Owner’s Show holiday edition of “News and Notes.” pounds of food for the Community Drum Ensemble. out the elliptical, check out workout and Reunion exhibit through January The Community Center of th Center. The Mental Health Association of classes, like Zumba with JB at the Edge 5 . Northern Westchester has been a Just what my wife needs an extra Westchester County Inc. is looking for of Dance on Bedford Road in Mount Our thoughts and prayers go out lively place this month, with members hour of free parking to shop, and that’s donations for their Operation Holiday Kisco. This class meets every Monday to the families and friends of those of the generous community visiting in what she will be getting in downtown Joy drive, give them a call at 914-345- from 7:30 to 8:30pm and has a $10.00 lost in the devastating Sandy Hook droves to donate food and clothing. st Chappaqua through December 31 . 5900 for more information. fee per class. I myself have never gone Elementary School shooting…see you They were able to provide warm, new Please check your closets for gently Here’s an event you won’t want to to a zumba class, but my daughters love next week. pajamas to many clients through their used clothing for the Big Brothers Big miss, world renowned guitarist Peter it. “Share the Warmth drive”— racks of Mark Jeffers resides in Bedford Hills, Sisters clothing drive, call today 877- Griggs will perform “500 years of Music Speaking of getting healthy…The New York, with his wife Sarah, and three cozy sleepwear that came from donors th 399-2570 for details on how to help. for Guitar” on Sunday, January 27 at Seedswell Vegetable Farm Stand, locat- daughters, Kate, Amanda, and Claire. including a group of students from the th The 40 Annual Bedford Art the Pound Ridge Community Church. ed at 284 Guard Hill Road in Mount

th hibit in the spring and a series of cer- emonial events in early June when the 325 Anniversary Celebration of the City of New Rochelle mayoral delegation from La Rochelle, The City of New Rochelle kiddy rides, magicians, clowns, the city’s website, www.newrochelleny. Upcoming events and activities France will arrive. For more informa- will mark the beginning of dancing, a martial arts demon- com/325, or by calling 654-2159 will include a historic “Timeline” ex- tion visit the official City calendar at its 325th Anniversary year stration, games and more. Ring www.newrochelleny.com/325. in 2013 with a ceremonial in the New Year at Noon is flag raising onM onday, De- presented by New Roc City in cember 31 at 10AM at New association with the New Ro- Rochelle City Hall. The event chelle Business Improvement will feature elected officials, District and their BID Family musical selections, honor and Day event series. color guards and community partners. In recognition of the City’s 325th The flag raising will kick off a year-long Anniversary, colorful banners have celebration of the City’s founding by been installed on lampposts down the Huguenots in 1688 and the “tides” North Avenue and on Main Street. of immigration which have contributed These banners, sponsored by compa- to our rise as a dynamic and vital sub- nies, organizations, neighborhoods urban city. and individuals, will continue to be The event is followed by the Third available well into 2013 for a donation Annual “Ring in the New Year at of $325; however, the special intro- Noon” celebration from 10:30 AM ductory rate of $250 or 5 for $1,000 – 12:30 PM at New Roc City, 33 has been extended until December Le Count Place in downtown New 31. Additionally, Anniversary Spon- Rochelle. This festive morning event sorship opportunities are still avail- provides families with a Times Square- able for businesses, organizations and simulated atmosphere with a balloon individuals to support the exciting SOUTH STREET SEAPORT drop at noon celebrating the New Year programs and initiatives planned for EXHIBITION CENTRE and the City’s anniversary. In addition 2013. Sponsorships are available on a to traditional New Year’s activities, kids variety of levels. Banner and sponsor- will enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, ship forms are available online from RADIO Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris Westchester On the Level is heard from Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on the Internet: http://www. BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterontheLevel. Join the conversation by calling 1-347-205-9201.

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mentions The Birth of the Savior. The greed, our focus on possessing; the fo- cars, clothes, etc. Possessions that make The Real War on Christmas majority of shows displayed on most cus on things instead of the spiritual the person and strengthen the family cable and commercial airways on dif- – and we are losing that war. So much are the messages being displayed. By GLENN SLABY Holidays be a greeting between indi- ferent themes relating to Christmas are is being lost to the profit margin. So This season has become a time of viduals? (I may say Happy Holidays out too often silly. There is room for some many of us must work the day before chores not celebrations. This season has This time of year we of respect to another individual whose of the fantasy being aired, especially for and/or the day after. Even the play, The become a time of having and possess- may hear how secu- belief is unknown.) the children, but it is just overwhelm- Grinch changes that one line in which ing. Our most precious assets, time and larism has taken over The real war is having Charlie ing nonsense nonetheless. Read, listen the meaning has been discovered and family are tainted, misused and taken the religious. Should Brown, Scrooge, the Grinch and It’s to music. (Maybe another issue here?) the towns’ people rejoice regardless of for granted. We must slowly reclaim trees on government a Wonderful Life as the main, if not Christmas is not as solemn as Easter, the loss of the stolen gifts. For children, the season beginning with the self. property be called the only sources that bring a deeper but there is room for so much more some fantasy is all fine and good, but as “Holiday Trees”, and whether manger Glenn Slaby is married and has one son. A holiday meaning and appreciation that during this season and again, especially adults we have lost the “Way” and again scenes should be displayed are debated. former account with an MBA, he resides this holiday may have some deeper for the children. children deserve better. They see noth- Should Merry Christmas or Happy in New Rochelle, NY. meaning. And, it is the only one that The real war is defined by our ing of the adult world but the desire for HOUSES OF WORSHIP Our liturgy says “aleynu” - “it is A world where our children, and all of of life, and through suffering, one opens A Reflection on Newtown up to us.” It is up to us to take respon- us, can feel safe and secure. A world the heart to compassion, the shared sibility for creating a society that is life- where we see our own face in the face pain of living beings.We withstand our On behalf of the West- tragedy. May their memories continue affirming, to strive for a world where we of everyone we meet. trials by feeling the pain without aban- chester Community for to bless our lives. can embrace each other in love, a world These horrific images, and the doning the world.” (V. 4) Humanistic Judaism, Our Jewish tradition tells us that where violence is not glorified, but ab- brave response to them show us that It is up to us to light candles I would like to express there is nothing considered more sa- horred, a world where differences arere- although suffering will always be with against the darkness of the world, and my deepest sorrow cred than the preservation of life, and solved without conflict and with respect us, it is within our power to help in the to be alive and truly present in the proj- and solidarity with the yet everywhere we turn, it seems, we for the rights of every human being. healing process, and to work to create a ect of tikkun olam - the repair of our families and friends of the victims in are confronted with images of violence, Let us strive for a world where better world for all. planet. the Sandy Hook Elementary School death, and destruction. “peace on earth, and goodwill to all” are We read in Pirke Avot - The Wis- Rabbi Frank Tamburello more than just trite holiday song lyrics. dom of the Sages: “Suffering is the stuff CREATIVE DISRUPTION

The restricting attempts began in One troubling aspect of the whole Other countries have, over the million Internet users is nearly 2x that of the The Promise the United States with the passing of Communications Decency Act scenario years, called for international control of US) – observers saw this as step 1 in in- the “Communications Decency Act” was the off-the-record comment of a the Internet under the jurisdiction of cluding regulation of content under the By JOHN F. McMULLEN (“Title V of the Telecommunications Act of Congressman that he and others “knew the United Nations, often adding re- IETF, something that the United States 1996”) on February 1, 1997. The law, as It is easy when review- it was unconstitutional but voted for it any- marks criticizing the United States for is totally against. written, restricted any mention of sexual ing 2012 in technology how because they couldn’t’ go back to their its “extreme attachment to free speech.” Russia withdrew its early motions material in the Internet and held “ISPs” to focus on the nega- district and run against opponents who Recently China and Russia have called in this direction and nowhere in the (“Internet Service Providers”) respon- tives or annoyances that would say that they ‘voted against de- for international agreements under treaty is the word Internet mentioned. sible for monitoring and enforcing the either received attention cency’” -- I doubt any of those Congress which countries would restrict speech Yet the United States and about two prohibition. While many parents groups or were particularly annoying. Some of weasels would be included in an updated which might cause disruption in other dozen other countries still refused to saw sexual expression on the Internet as the ones that immediately come to my “Profiles in Courage.” countries – positions at odds with US sign the treaty. US Ambassador Terry a threat to children and these groups re- mind: In the United States, the particular constitutional protections. Kramer was quoted in various reports as ceived the most publicity as advocates for The introduction of the confusing bugaboo has been material dealing with This conflict almost came to a head saying as explanation for the refusal “The the law, support also came from many Windows 8. sex. In other countries, it has been other at a recent meeting of the “WCIT” Internet has given the world unimaginable conservative and fundamentalist groups The introduction of the flawed (and issues: (“World Conference of International Tele- economic and social benefits during these who believed that the Internet should be soon abandoned) Apple Maps. China requires ISPs to monitor communications”) in Dubai, called to past 24 years -- all without UN Regula- censored to prevent any one of any age The anti-Muslim video which their subscribers and take action when update the 1988 International Telecom- tion” -- and “The conference was really from engaging in what they considered brought on rioting around the world. “disruptive material” is posted. munication Regulations Treaty, when it supposed to be focused on the telecom sector. immoral discussion or activity. The continuing annoying behavior Germany places entire groups, in- was rumored that Russia would intro- We feel there have been a bunch of propos- On the other side of the argument of those to tend to forward any inanity, cluding Scientologists, “under surveil- duce a resolution to move the gover- als which have come in from the outside to were many civil liberties groups, such as absurdity, and nonsensical e-mails which lance” and then has the right to tap the nance of the Internet from the US to an hijack the conference.” A spokesman for the “EFF” (“Electronic Frontier Founda- advised them to “forward to all the people e-mail (as well as phone lines) of members international body under the auspices of the conference said that the countries tion”) and the “ACLU” (“American Civil on earth.” of the group. the UN – specifically to move the assign- that refused to sign the new treaty will Liberties Union”), who saw the ruling as Even when dwelling on the annoy- Singapore banned the New York ing of “domain names” from “ICANN” continue to be bound by its 24-year-old an unconstitutional infringement on the ances, we should not forget that the In- Times and Wall Street Journal on-line (“Internet Corporation for Assigned Names predecessor. First Amendment protection of “free ternet is still in its infancy and appears to editions when they criticized the Singa- and Numbers”), a non-profit private US It is safe to say that this confron- speech.” These groups joined with oth- many to be the best (if not the last) hope pore government for preparing to “cane” organization which has administered tation over the future of any content ers in litigation challenging the ruling for humanity. The Internet crosses na- an American teenager for vandalizing the function since 1998 (it came into be- management of the Internet is not and, on June 12, 1996, a Philadelphia tional boundaries bringing videos, web walls. ing upon the death of Jon Postel (who over. While governments have the abil- panel of Federal judges blocked parts of pages and social media to cultures, races, We must always remember, in the was assigning IP addresses under a con- ity to attempt to shut down the influx the law dealing with adults, saying that and peoples not previously exposed to words of Internet wordsmith John Perry tract from the US government). While of “objectionable content” into their own it infringed on free speech rights. The the outside world. Because of this power, Barlow, “To most of the world, our First the transfer of power has some logic countries, they are not always success- next day, a New York court held that the it is also a threat to national sovereignty Amendment is simply a local ordinance.” behind it –The United States no longer ful (although more and more often they provisions dealing with the protection of and nations around the world are con- We cannot, therefore, expect other na- has the majority of the world’s users and, are) and, more importantly, they wish to children were too broad. On June 26 and stantly trying to restrict the Internet by tions, particularly those with a history of at some point, with the rapid technological halt the dissemination of the “objection- 27, 1997, the US Supreme Court upheld eliminating its “disruptive potential” or repression, to wish to see our view of the expansion of India and China, it may soon able material” at the source by requiring these rulings. closing it down altogether. Internet cross their borders. be dwarfed (as of June 2012, China’s 538 Continued on page 5 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Page 5

CREATIVE DISRUPTION The Promise This desire, of course, flies in the face of government or any international body. more. johnmac the bard” are available on Ama- the US First Amendment and subse- Creative Disruption is a continuing John F. McMullen has been involved in zon. He is a professor at Purchase College quent court rulings. series examining the impact of constant- technology for over 40 years and has writ- and has previously taught at Monroe Col- Continued from page 4 We must continue to be vigilant ly accelerating technology on the world ten about it for major publications. He may lege, Marist College, and the New School for through treaty that other governments and insure that our right to speak freely around us. These changes normally hap- be found on Facebook and his current non- Social Research. will censor material deemed as “objec- on the Internet without fear of reprisal pen under our personal radar until we technical writing, a novel, “The Inwood tionable” by some international body. is not interfered with either by our own find that the world as we knew it is no Book” and “New & Collected Poems by CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

“Manmoutesh” which translates to mean, “We Won’t Die”) in Abu Dhabi Perfumes of Maghreb Film Festival, Tunisian writer-director By SHERIF AWAD and activist Nouri Bouzid explained how he was attacked and hit on his What was promoted as head two months after the Tunisian the Arab Spring in the revolution and how he received death international media has threats by Salafists in his country,T u- since been transforming nisia, for the outspoken ideas he ex- into a fundamentalistic pressed and the perspectives revealed nightmare in countries like Egypt and through his acclaimed repertoire of Tunisia. Since the sensibilities of art- film works. ists and filmmakers are acutely attuned In “Manmoutesh”, Bouzid shows to the melodromatic changes taking the current onslaught on modernity by place in their own countries, the film extremist groups that are using religion and art world were first to document, to threaten physical and intellectual free- record, and suggest the darker unstable Continued on page 6 Nabil Ayouch (center) with two of his leads; Abdelhakim Rachid and Abdelilah Rachid. Commercial • Industrial & Residential Services

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Perfumes of Maghreb shows the end of the era he is familiar, the oppressed women and Islamic Mu- the quarter being really pacifist and but more importantly, it reveals his ten- jahids everywhere. However, near the open. So when the events of 2003 took Continued from page 5 dency to take control of his own fate. If end, Karima decides to stay and docu- place, I just didn’t get it. Fourteen kids Bouzid dies like the role he created, his ments everything with her camera and from Sidi Moumen blowing them- doms. It is a simple, yet realistic story of films will be immortalized. even joins women during their protests selves up. Most of them were twenty. two young women who struggle over From Tunisia to Algeria, writer- for freedom. Preferring her homeland It was hugely traumatic for Morocco, their aspirations and the turmoil their director Rachid Benhadj, who is based to being part of the Arab Diaspora, because people expect this kind of act families endure; Zainab, who is being in Rome, also presented “Perfumes Karima’s choice is to infuse a perfumed to be the work of trained terrorists.” demanded to wear the Islamic veil by of Algiers” with Italian star Monica scent only she can breather into the city While shooting, the Arab Spring her fiancé, and would-be husband Bra- of Algiers Algerian filmmaker Rachid Benhadj. started in Tunisia and Egypt and every- In the same context, the Moroccan, body in Morocco was on edge. There Nabil Ayouch, premiered his film, “Les present-day propaganda, notably in the were demonstrations daily. Islamist cur- Chevaux de Dieu (Horses of God)” at famous declaration made by the organi- rents, encouraged by what was happen- the Cannes Film Festival this year. In- zation following September 11. ing in Egypt and Tunisia, were coming spired by Mahi Binebine’s novel, it is I met Nabil Ayouch four years ago into the open. With elections coming loosely based on the terrorist attacks in in Berlin on location. He was not at- up, several people involved in Islamist Casablanca in 2003; the film opens on tending the Berlinale because he was movements in the quarter tried to stop ten-year-old Yasin and his thirteen-year- shooting a promotional music video the film shoot old brother Hamid who live with their sung by Natacha Atlas, a Belgian born, Our filmmakers succeeded in poor parents and other siblings in the internationally recognized singer with wrapping their shooting, but the stories Sidi Abou Moumen slums. While Yas- Arab origins. The name of the song was continue in the present still. in tries to support himself with odd jobs, “Whatever Lola Wants”, an old song being remixed for Atlas, as it was the Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sherif Awad is a Hamid gets into trouble and ends up in film / video critic and curator. He is the juvenile penitentiary. Years later, the two title Nabil Ayouch has chosen for this feel-good movie about an American film editor of Egypt Today Magazine Monica Guerritore as Karima in “Perfumes of Algiers” brothers meet up again as young men. (www.EgyptToday.com), and the artis- Hamid, however, is released as a radical girl named Lola, played by the young American actress Laura Ramsey, who tic director for both the Alexandria Film Guerritore playing Karima; a success- Islamist who sets to persuade Yasin to Festival, in Egypt, and the Arab Rotter- him, and Aisha who is conflicted over ful photographer who was relocated to join the brotherhood under the reign of travels to Egypt to take belly dancing her love interest for Hamza, despite his lessons from a mystical woman. dam Festival, in The Netherlands. He also Paris years ago after escaping the tyr- a spiritual leader. One day, the leader tells contributes to Variety, in the United States, disapproving her modern lifestyle, like anny of her Algerian father. One day, Now time has changed. them they have been chosen to become and is the film critic of Variety Arabia going to work and being an active mem- she receives a sudden phone call from martyrs by quoting religious verses, Ayouch decide to go back to Sidi (http://varietyarabia.com/), in the United ber of the society. Stepping before the her mother who is begging her to come mainly the expression “Fly, Horses of Moumen, the neighborhood of the Arab Emirates (UAE), the Al-Masry camera, Bouzid also takes on the sup- back immediately to Algiers because God” which was frequently expressed by young kamikazes who committed the Al-Youm Website (http://www.almasry- porting role of a blind accordionist who her brother has been imprisoned, be- the earliest of Muslims as a call to jihad. Casablanca bombings in 2003. He had touches our hearts with his songs, that is ing accused of terrorist activities. The This expression has been used often- already shot a few scenes in that area for alyoum.com/en/node/198132) and The until he dies near the end. The director sudden return awakens Karima’s sad times throughout the centuries, either his 1999 film “Ali Zaou” that depicted Westchester Guardian (www.Westchester- was quite pleased to shoot his own death memories and makes her face the re- in speeches, songs or poems, as a call to a street kid and his young friends. He Guardian.com). scene which reveals many meanings. It pressed past and current realities, that is, holy war. It can be found in Al Qaeda’s said: “I remembered the people from ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Governor Cuomo Announces $738 Million in Economic Development Funding Second Round of Regional Councils ALBANY, NY -- Governor Andrew Cuomo, Lieutenant Governor Robert second round of REDC funding spe- M. Cuomo last week announced $738 Duffy, and a Strategic Implementation cific to the Mid-Hudson region are million has been awarded through Assessment Team composed of state outlined below: Round Two of the Regional Economic agency commissioners with Brookings MID-HUDSON: Best Plan Development Council (REDC) initia- Institution and senior staff, traveled to Awardee: $92.8 Million for 84 Projects tive. every region of the state to view prog- • $1 million to build an iBio In- A centerpiece of the Governor’s ress on projects that have received state cubator that will offer laboratory strategy to jumpstart the economy funding, as well as assess projects in- and office space and services for en- and create jobs, the Regional Councils cluded in the region’s 2012 application. trepreneurs and start-up biotechnol- were put in place in 2011 to redesign “For the second year in a row, ogy companies and provide specialized the state’s approach to economic de- the Regional Councils have been on workforce training for established bio- velopment from a top-down model the forefront of rebuilding New York technology companies in the region. to a community-based, performance- State’s economy,” Governor Cuomo • $3 million to establish the New driven approach. The initiative empow- said. “For too many years, top-down York State Cloud Computing and ers community, business, and academic economic development policies have Analytics Center at Marist College leaders, as well as members of the pub- failed communities across the state nomic Development Council awards, ity and Women Business Enterprise that will facilitate operations for tech- lic in each region of the state, to develop and not truly invested in the unique the state is recognizing the creativity (MWBE) participation in state con- nology based firms by providing work- strategic plans specifically tailored to resources and strengths of each of New and innovation of each strategic plan, tracting, all projects awarded grants force training and reducing overhead. their region’s unique strengths and re- York’s regions. The strategic plans creat- while investing hundreds of millions through this initiative must use best ef- • $1 million for Touro College to sources in order create jobs and support ed during this process have given each of dollars to put New Yorkers back to forts to reach the goal of 20% MWBE use •e now vacant Horton Hospital economic growth. region a comprehensive, locally created work and rebuild our economy.” participation. in Middletown to house a school of As part of the second round of the plan for future economic growth. With Consistent with the Governor’s Highlights of the 725 projects osteopathic medicine. The new school Executive Order to increase Minor- across the state receiving awards in the Regional Council process, Governor this second round of Regional Eco- Continued on page 7 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Page 7

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urns became a fixture in women’s rights The Bitter Fight for Women’s Rights demonstrations. (The first watch- fire was started with kindling wood Continued from page 7 later became the League of Women brought from the sites of historic Voters), with Lucy Burns she founded own earnings or inherited property, or battlefields.)I t was announced that the the Congressional Union, soon re- be the legal guardian of her children. fires would be kept burning until vic- named the National Woman’s Party. The first women’s suffrage amend- tory was achieved. Not a political party, it was actually a ment to the Constitution drafted by Julia Ward Howe’s stirring “Battle feminist pressure group organized to Susan B. Anthony was introduced into Hymn of the Republic” has a line about sway Congress. Congress in 1878, but failed to pass. By “the watchfires of a hundred circling Their differences were largely tacti- 1912, six states, all in the Far West, had camps.” It became an anthem of the cal. Paul’s strategy was to hold the po- granted women the right to vote. They suffragist movement. The fires were not litical party in power responsible for the represented only 38 of 531 electoral only symbolic; they also gave warmth failure to achieve the vote for women. votes. Silent Sentinels picket the White House with their banners. in bitterly cold weather. This, of course, was the Democratic The struggle for women’s suffrage Alice Paul continued to keep Party and President Woodrow Wilson, in the U.S. reached a peak during the banners critical of Wilson. One was jabbed her broken and splintered ban- pressure on Wilson to speak out for elected in 1912 and re-elected in 1916. First World War. Alice Paul, a self- especially galling, calling him “Kaiser ner pole between her eyes. Dora Lewis, women’s suffrage by nonviolent acts Furious with Wilson for refusing to effacing activist and social reformer, Wilson,” a play on the name of the a Philadelphia grandmother, was man- of militancy wherever he went. When meet with suffragist delegations, Paul, deserves credit for devising the strategy German ruler, Kaiser Wilhelm. handled by three young hooligans. the president came to New York in a Quaker and a firm believer in civil that won the right to vote for women. The government’s response to this At the jail, Lucy Burns was target- March of 1919 to speak at the Met- disobedience, decided on a bold tactic. Impatient with the ultra-conservative was to impose harsher sentences of 60 ed for especially rough treatment. She ropolitan Opera House, a contingent policies of the National American The Sentinels Appear days. Moreover, these were served not was beaten and her wrists were hand- of women bearing banners marched in the district jail but in the filthy and cuffed high on her cell door. In sym- Woman Suffrage Association (which On the morning of January 10, to the building on Broadway between rat-infested Occoquan Workhouse pathy, another prisoner, Julia Emory, 39th and 40th streets. Intercepted by 1917, a strange sight greeted passersby across the Potomac. This almost medi- stood in the same position. on Washington’s Pennsylvania Avenue. 200 of New York’s “finest,” the women eval institution was ruled by a sadistic Among the arrested pickets was were knocked down and clubbed into Holding banners, women called “Sen- superintendent, Raymond Whittaker, Dorothy Day, a candidate for sainthood tinels of Liberty” appeared in front of bloody submission. Charged with “as- who threatened that he would end the in the Roman Catholic Church. Her saulting the police,” they were eventu- the White House. “Mr. President, what picketing “even if it cost some women 1952 autobiography, The Long Loneli- will you do for woman suffrage?” read ally released. their lives.” One prisoner, Peggy Baird ness, described the inhumane treatment The militant women’s unrelent- one banner. “How long must women Johns, a newspaper writer, suggested of prisoners at the workhouse as she wait for liberty?” read another. Alice ing efforts finally bore fruit on May that fellow prisoners should demand experienced it. 21, 1919, when Congress took the first Paul announced that the picketing sen- recognition as political prisoners. Guards twisted her arms above her tinels would remain day and night until step and passed an amendment giving The government showed its grow- head and then twice threw her down women the right to vote. An affirma- women achieved the vote, regardless of ing irritation with Alice Paul by slap- over the arm of an iron bench, bruising the weather or public reaction. tive Senate vote followed on June 4. It ping her with a seven-month sentence her back and shoulders. By morning, then was up to 36 of the 48 states to Initially, the government regarded and Lucy Burns with six months, the she was sick and hysterical. No medi- the silent, implacable women as little ratify the 19th Amendment. On Au- severest yet handed down. When Paul cal treatment was offered to any of the gust 18, 1920, Tennessee became the more than a nuisance. By June, losing began a hunger strike, she was placed injured women. patience, the government began to jail 36th state, making the vote for women in the psychiatric ward and fed forcibly In March of 1918, the Federal the law of the land. militant suffragists. Unable to specify through a tube inserted in her mouth or Court of Appeals decided that the what laws had been violated by their Ironically, the text of what became nose three times a day. women who had been arrested in 1917, the 19th Amendment contained exact- peaceful, round-the-clock vigils; the many of whom had served several government charged them with “ob- Brutal Treatment ly the same words Susan B. Anthony months in jail, had been tried and im- had penned 42 years earlier in 1878. struction of traffic”--at best, a misde- On November 10, 1917, 33 wom- prisoned under no existing law, yet no meanor. Most arrested women were en picketing the White House to pro- redress was made to them. Robert Scott is a semi-retired book publish- jailed for three days. test Alice Paul’s treatment were injured. er and local historian. He lives in Croton- Alice Paul celebrates passage of the 19th Starting on New Year’s Day in Now, Paul began a second stage Two soldiers brutally assaulted picket- 1919, “watchfires” burning in small on-Hudson, N.Y. Amendment in 1920 with a victory toast. of militancy. Pickets displayed new ing Boston matron Agnes Morey and INTERNATIONAL gloom results from the unique barrage for half a year in 1990-91), Bahrain bust population growth, and cultural Israel at Peace of threats facing the Jewish state. These (under intermittent threat from Ira- creativity. Over time, it grows increas- include weapons of mass destruction, nian imperialists), Jordan (seen as an ingly more powerful than its enemies. By DANIEL PIPES conventional armies, and terrorism; illegitimate British imperial creation), Second, Israelis show a historically economic boycott, demographic chal- Lebanon (eyed covetously by Syrians), unprecedented willingness to compro- The Dorchester Re- lenge, and political delegitimization. No and Cyprus (invaded by Turkish forces mise. The Israelis’ having returned a view Spring/Summer country at present – and perhaps in all in 1974 and newly under threat again). captured Sinai Peninsula three times to 2012 http://www.dan- history – faces such an array of dangers, Egypt (in 1949, 1957, and 1982) has ielpipes.org/12145/israel- from mass violence (Iranian nuclear Israel Will Survive no parallel in the history of war and at-peace bombs) to intellectual sabotage (profes- diplomacy. Nearly all the territories Back to Israel: I am optimistic it Those concerned with the security and sorial of English). Israeli troops conquered in 1967, with will survive. Several reasons lead me to welfare of the Jewish state keep asking As an aside, threatening the very the exception of historic Jerusalem, has this conclusion. questions like “Is Israel Doomed?” and existence of a country is a distinctive been open for discussion since just a First, Israel is strong. The country Will Israel Survive? (also in French, Is- feature of modern Middle East politics week after their seizure. In the history is characterized by military prowess, raël peut-il survivre?). One even titled a rarely found elsewhere in the world: of warfare and negotiations, no victor high technology capabilities, a strong book The Late Great State of Israel. This other examples include Kuwait (which One of several books questioning Israel’s has shown such a willingness as Israel actually disappeared into the Iraqi maw economy, a booming energy sector, ro- long-term viability. Continued on page 9 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Page 9

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Leila Khaled, and Mohammed Oudeh Israel at Peace – shows how the passage of time has Continued from page 8 changed their perspectives and led to the acknowledgment of basic mistakes. to make “painful concessions” to reach Hawatmeh, leader of the Democratic a deal; which other leader has pro- Front for the Liberation of Palestine, claimed, as Ehud Olmert did before notes that “After 60 years, we are strug- and during his prime ministry, that gling for what we could have had in “We are tired of fighting, we are tired of 1947. We have missed many historic being courageous, we are tired of win- opportunities.” Oudeh, planner of the ning, we are tired of defeating our en- Olympic games attack in 1972 that emies” and “Peace is achieved through killed 11 Israeli athletes, says that “may- concessions”? be, just maybe, we should have shown Third, no state of hostilities goes some flexibility. Back in our days, it was on forever. Circumstances change, ‘the whole of Palestine or nothing.’ But new enemies appear, old angers dis- The Oslo handshake to nowhere, Sep. 13, 1993: (L-R) Yitzhak Rabin, Bill Clinton, we should have accepted a Palestinian sipate, willpower grinds down. Even Yasir Arafat. state next to Israel.” the longest lasting conflicts eventu- time has passed by and that now has What kind of peace? As Martin Hawatmeh and the others for- ally get solved. The English and French little appeal. The same, no doubt, will Sherman notes, the word “peace” con- warded a nationalist agenda which states, for example, fought each other Nayef Hawatmeh (b. 1937), an aging happen to today’s favored ideology; tains within it two distinct meanings – for over seven centuries before they terrorist, acknowledges profound however strong they are today, the Is- one concerning relations between two finally reached an “Entente cordiale” in mistakes. lamist forces of Hamas, Palestinian democratic polities, the other between 1904, allying in the face of an emerging Jaffa or Haifa, rather than where they Islamic Jihad, and Hizbullah shall also one or more non-democratic polities. German foe and since then remaining actually live? How long can they mort- lose their vitality one day, and their The first refers to what Sherman calls steadfast (if irascible) allies. The Arab- gage their lives to an ever-more remote old men will express a similar remorse “a condition of mutual harmony be- Israeli conflict, one century old, also will irredentism? about opportunities missed. tween states, maintained by the inher- not continue unendingly. Fourth, Palestinians will realize So, yes, the conflict will come to ent preference of all parties to preserve One has to wonder for how long that blind devotion to extremist and an end. a nonviolent status quo. … Not only the Palestinians and their supporters rigid ideologies leads to a dead-end. Peace Ahead are differences settled in a nonviolent can sustain their goal of eliminating Is- This process has already begun. For fashion, but the use of force is virtually rael. As the generation of 1948 refugees example, interviews with extrem- Further, I expect that that there inconceivable.” The United States and dies off, will its children, grandchildren, ist Palestinian leaders of an earlier era will be peace between the Jewish state Canada exemplify this relationship. great-grandchildren, and further prog- – Nayef Hawatmeh, Ahmed Jibril, “Peace” is a subtle concept, not suitable and its neighbors. Here are some spe- The second meaning refers to “an eny continue to dream of a future in for sloganeering. cific predictions: Continued on page 10 Renovated Apartments For Rent

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deterrence with limited human contact. turned out to be wrong, for Damascus correct path to lead to a breakthrough. extremism and actually liberates the Pal- Israel at Peace Less than ideal, it will have to do until commands little loyalty among Islamists, Who will win? The Oslo process of estinians from their present plight. Only Continued from page 9 deep changes take place in the Arabic- professors of English, or members of the 1993-2000 showed that compromise when Palestinians give up on their anti- speaking countries and a democratic United Nations. Instead, the Palestin- is not, in fact, a solution. As in most Zionist dream of destruction will they absence of war maintained by deterrence. peace can finally go into effect. ians of the West Bank and Gaza are key. conflicts, the end of hostilities requires be able to invest their efforts to creating In this case, only the threat of exorbitant How? Before an Egyptian-Israeli When they tire of conflict, it will end. someone to lose and someone to win. an attractive polity, economy, society, and costs dissuades one or both sides from peace treaty was actually signed in 1979, When? The conflict will go on for The war terminates either when Ar- culture. Only when Palestinians give up violence. … there is no harmonious in- it was assumed that this would lead to about another generation and may be abs accept the sovereign Jewish state or destroying can they build. teraction between peoples of the various a general ending of the conflict because resolved in about the 2030s. This esti- when Israelis give up the Zionist proj- Each of us must do his part to make states. Movement across frontiers tends Egypt is the strongest enemy of Israel. mate is based on the assessment that the ect. It ultimately comes down to a raw sure the conflict ends with a positive to be highly restricted, heavily regulated, That assessment turned out to be wrong conflict was ripe for peace twenty years question of which side will first crush the outcome. and often totally forbidden.” The United because the signature of a military au- ago, in the aftermath of the Kuwait war other’s will. The alternatives are stark and NOTICE: This article, which ap- States and the Soviet Union exemplified tocrat (Anwar el-Sadat) persuaded few and the Soviet collapse but was derailed dual; efforts at mitigation actually only peared a few months ago, somehow this relationship. others. For several years in the 1980s, by a combination of Israeli naiveté and postpone a resolution. was never sent out. Al-Jazeera originally Israel is a full democracy but not so I focused on the Syrian government, Palestinian deceit. Only now, after a long I hope Israel will win, for a Palestin- commissioned it and then chose not to any of its neighbors, nor are those neigh- arguing that “The conflict will go on and painful detour, have Israelis begun ian victory brings the doubly undesirable publish it. bors on their way to becoming demo- until Syria follows Israel’s other three to figure out the mistakes of diplomacy result of the destruction of a modern Mr. Pipes (DanielPipes.org) is president of cratic, despite the upheavals of the past neighbors and resigns itself to Israel’s they made in the Oslo Accords and liberal country and its likely replacement year. Therefore, peace between the two the Middle East Forum and Taube distin- existence; once this happens, the strug- succeeding efforts. Starting about now, by a Hamas-dominated Islamist state. guished visiting fellow at the Hoover Insti- sides is likely long to remain of a deter- gle will come to a rapid end.” That also it could take about twenty years for the An Israeli victory, in contrast, destroys rent nature, being the armed peace of tution of Stanford University.

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THE SOUNDS Hot Tuna (and friends) Live at OFBLUE the Beacon, NYC 11/30/2012 By Bob Putignano

What a night! Hot Tuna fronted by Casady coming out by himself and wel- (making the band a double bass playing closed with “Hit Single #1.” ated the theater blaring the house lights Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have comed the audience with a short but unit) for “Bowlegged Woman.” At this This set lasted approximately every-time they repeated the chorus. been at the forefront of Tuna for over sweet bass solo. Not long afterwards point Jorma stated that he is often asked ninety minutes, and there was more to Also from the new album “Mourning four decades now, about a decade ago Casady was joined by his cohorts Jorma, if Tuna performs any Grateful Dead come! Interrupted” was performed by the core Barry Mitterhoff was added to play Barry and Larry Campbell who broke songs, enter Larry Campbell and Teresa Second set. Kicked off with “I See Tuna band with Larry Cambell. Cash- various string guitars as a wonderful foil into “Candyman.” Campbell exited as (on vocals) who mightily broke into a the Light” with G.E. Smith and Ki- dollar returned for excellent “99 Years for Jorma to play off of, and most 2re- Skoota joined in on drums and per- particularly stirring and riveting “Suga- mock, followed by “Living in the Mo- Blues” that also brought back Schleifer cently they added the very gifted Skoota formed “Can’t Get Satisifed.” “Camp- ree” that was easily the highlight of the ment” with Cindy Cashdollar. From on second bass. The night rocked on fur- Warner on drums. This same four piece bell’s exit was brief as he returned for set, the crowd definitely adored it with the new album “Mama Let Me Lay ther with Campbell and Teresa on “Bar unit recorded and produced the very “Children of Zion.” “Serpent of Dreams” long applause upon completion. The old It on You” brought back Campbell, as Room Crystal Ball,’ and soared into or- fine “Steady As She Goes” (two years added for the first time G.E. Smith and time hits kept coming with fabulously Cashdollar stayed on. Steve Kimock and bit with a lengthy “Funky #7” that seem- ago) with Larry Campbell producing. Steve Kimock, G.E. stayed on for “Long hot “Come Back Baby” where it was G.E. leant their crafts on “Many Rivers ingly had every guest on stage, where the On this very special evening (they also Gone From Kentucky” and continued great to see and hear Cindy Cashdol- to Cross, and “Barbeque King.” Kirchen extended jam produced echoes of Hen- played the Beacon the next eve) special with Bill Kirchen and Lincoln Schleifer lar’s electric steel guitar, and (from their sang “Time’s They Are a Changing” drix courtesy of G.E. Smith’s best leads guests included Larry Campbell and his latest album) “Easy Now Revisited,” and which was okay, but I did not appreci- of the evening, and ended the set. If that wife Teresa Williams, five time Gram- wasn’t enough, (I didn’t think they’d do my winner Cindy Cashdollar, G.E. an encore) but the band returned with Smith, Steve Kimock, Bill Kirchen, and “Baby What You Want Me To Do?” Lincoln Schleifer on bass. That left everyone at the Beacon com- First set. The evening started with pletely satisfied. So there you have it, nearly a four hour concert, with a thirty to forty min- ute break between sets. Amazing when you consider Jorma is soon to be seven- Cindy Cashdollar. Larry Campbell, Jorma Kaukonen, (L-R) Teresa William, Larry Campbell, ty-two, and Casady turned sixty-eight and Teresa Williams. Jack Casady, and Jorma Kaukonen. earlier this year! For me the best mo- Before speaking to the police... call ments were when either the core Hot Tuna played, when Campbell joined George Weinbaum in at times trading blistering dual leads ATTORNEY AT LAW with Jorma, I also enjoyed Cashdollar’s FREE CONSULTATION: contributions. But I have to say that I Criminal, Medicaid, Medicare Fraud, White-Collar Crime & wasn’t as enamored with all the juggling Health Care Prosecutions. T. 914.948.0044 of the guests. As the saying goes too F. 914.686.4873 many cooks can spoil the broth. None- 175 MAIN ST., SUITE 711-7 • WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601 Continued on page 11 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Page 11

MUSIC The Sounds of Blue Continued from page 10 theless, it was a wonderful evening of (mostly) outstanding music! Hot Tuna’s still is very vibrant, may they play-on for many years to come. Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue.com

Jack Casady. Teresa Williams. Jack Casady. SPORTSSCENE

of the week. er, Scarsdale got past Brewster 66- 60 to 154.65 to 125.30. action, in hoops, Pace beat Mercy 94-86, Sports Scene James Blake of Yonkers has been win the Brewster Booster Club Holi- In Squash action, St. Luke’s shut Iona College transfer Keon Williams selected among 13 American men to day Tournament. Jack Hewitt scored out Holy Child 7-0. On the girls’ side, scored 21 points for the winners. By MARK JEFFERS the qualifying draw of the 2013 Austra- 21 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and Rye Country Day blanked Millbrook Purchase College has named three lian Tennis Open beginning January 7th was named tournament MVP. Pelham 8-0. new head coaches, Tom Callahan (men’s Welcome to the holi- in Melbourne. took home the Bill Green Tournament Over on the mats, At the Irvington volleyball), Marc Solondz (women’s vol- day season edition of Congratulations to nine-year-old title with a 45 to 35 win over Bronxville Invitational Tournament, Mattituck leyball) and James Bruno (men’s soccer). “Sports Scene,” where Jonah Gorevic from White Plains Fu- where Chris Ayson poured in 17 points. took the title followed by Tappan Zee Congratulations to Syracuse Uni- we take a look at the ture Stars as he took first place in the Jumping into the pool… the Hack- and Arlington finishing in third place. versity basketball coach Jim Boeheim great sports action sub-bantam division at the recently held ley High School boys team defeated Ossining pinned Ardsley by the final for becoming only the third Division I here in Westchester AAU Cross Country National Cham- Poly Prep by the final score of 66 to 28 score of 54 to 18. men’s coach in history to win 900 games County… pionships. and on the girls side it was the Hackley On the ice, Fox Lane skated past as his third ranked Orange 10-0 defeat- Yonkers native Jim Purdy has been Turning to some high school ac- ladies also coming out victorious against Mount Pleasant by the final score of 4 ed Detroit 72-68. elected to president of the East Hudson tion on the hoops court, let’s start with Poly Prep, by the final outcome of 54 to to 2 at the Westchester Skating Acad- Next time you attend one of these Youth Soccer League (EHYSL) replac- the ladies… it was Dobbs Ferry beating 40. emy in Elmsford. Blaze Vogliano had exciting local sports events, don’t for- ing Ken Gulmi who stepped down after Croton-Harmon 53-30 in the Robert Here’s a look at some bowling two goals for the Foxes. White Plains get to buy a program as proceeds will 22 years as the league president. E. Mayclim tournament championship results, the Ardsley girls rolled past blanked New Rochelle 4-0; Chris Stan- help maintain all the great area sports Manhattanville College women’s game. Emily Bohl scored 13 points for Scarsdale 5-2 while the Yorktown boys garone made 27 saves for the Tigers. teams… see you next time. basketball senior Taylor Wilson was the winners. In the Panas Tournament remained undefeated beating Peekskill In girls’ action, Rye Country Day Mark Jeffers resides in Bedford Hills, New named Freedom Conference player of title game, Lakeland slipped by Hen 7-0. crushed Summit, NJ by the final tally of York, with his wife Sarah, and three daugh- the week and the Valiants’ freshman Hud 40-36 where Kate Weldon had 11 Tumbling over to some gymnas- 12 to 2. Rose Rather scored seven goals ters, Kate, Amanda, and Claire. ice hockey forward Matt Coleman was points. tics results, Suffern got past Eastchester for the winners. named ECAC West Conference rookie In boys’ action, in an overtime thrill- 129.5 to 124. Mahopac beat Ossining Here’s a look at some area college EYE ON THEATRE

But Jamie has other problems. from their offspring. But why would A God Abused Frank—a friend when both men were marital troubles necessitate farming out By JOHN SIMON seven (that fateful number again!} but, the little boy to people they hardly knew, not seen since that family moved away merely because they were ashamed to Do not put blind trust from New Jersey 25 years ago—has involve close friends or relatives. It is into critics, not even popped up unexpectedly. He is suing his the eighties, and potential divorce is no this one. But certainly father who now admits to having mo- stigma. not into a Times major lested him as a child, and against whom So it is also a play about repression. drama critic who raves was a piece of overrated sentimental Frank needs corroborating witnesses. Jamie forgets everything, or else misre- He thinks that Jamie, who, when not members. Thus he thinks he has told about Amy Herzog’s “The Great God claptrap, a tribute to an adored grand- Jeremy Strong and Sarah Goldberg. Pan.” A “haunting new play” he calls it, quite five, spent some time with Frank’s his mother about the death of his dog mother. “Pan,” which amply justifies a have noticed, or remember, anything, “oblique but deeply affecting,” and Ms. family, may prove a witness to Frank’s Rufus six months ago, but apparently lower-case pan, is a tribute to the “keen despite seven, or even ten, days spent Herzog “one of the bright theatrical dad’s dirty doings. hasn’t. Why, it emerges, he has even for- sensitivity” attributed to Herzog by her chez Frank, because Jamie’s parents lights of her generation.” Let us look Jamie is somewhat shaken by gotten the scratchy sofa noted by Polly adoring fan at the Times. were trying to keep conjugal difficulties Continued on page 12 into that bright light unblinded. The topic of “Pan” is valid enough: Frank’s revelations, but claims not to Herzog’s “After the Revolution” child molestation by a parent or other ADVERTISEMENT was a tribute to her grandparents, adult. But what does Herzog make of Jewish radicals of the Twenties, a well- it? Jamie is a rising journalist in his early meaning but boring work. “4000 Miles” thirties, living with his girlfriend Paige, a dancer whom injuries have propelled My name is Diana N. O’Neill, and I’m a Holistic Health Practitioner. I‘ve earned my · Chakra Therapy degrees from the American Institute of Holistic Theology, and I am board-certified by · Counseling into a new field of psychotherapy, not the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. I adhere to the highest standards of · Exploring the course of illness by ministering to body, mind and spirit researchHolistic and professionalism, and dedicate myself to the physical, mentalHealth and spiri- · Energy Healing: Reikki-TherapeuticServices Touch-Laying on of hands, the most convincing transmutation. After six years with Jamie, Paige has be- tual well-being of my clients. · Hypnotism I will help you uncover your inner healing power, by counseling you to discover the · Guided Meditation come pregnant and wants the child. But effect of your illness. You’ll be guided through the phases of acknowledgement · Power of Prayer/Mind Power and naming, claiming (excepting), and letting go. I will journey with you during · Spiritual and Psychic Healing 914.630.1928 Jamie is not emotionally ready for fa- challenging times, such as grieving a loved one, recovering from a negative · Spiritual Development therhood, and elicits one week to think relationship, as well as experiences that seem initially strange and unknow- Please contact me at my office at: By appointment only able. You’ll also learn how to employ meditation to achieve greater clarity Holistic Health Services Free consultation will be and purpose. Diana N. O’Neill, Holistic Health Practitioner given on first visit it over. If the world was created in seven 1600 Harrison Avenue, Suite 307A days, that should suffice to turn a shaky My years of study have enabled me to expertly direct you through these drug- Mamaroneck, New York 10543 less alternatives to healing: doubter into parent material. Keith Nobbs and Jeremy Strong. ADVERTISEMENT Page 12 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

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abuse and homosexuality, not to men- greenery: walls, tables, benches, every- it appears, is make a playwright out of A God Abused tion tattoos?) But he tries to spare Ja- thing is made out of lushly proliferat- a woman, something that only a Times Continued from page 11 mie’s feelings, and suggests that he will ing foliage and shrubbery imprinted critic can ruinously accomplish. write down what happened for Jamie to onto wood and canvas. This may be the Playwrights Horizons, 416 West (ungrammatically described by the nd Times man as Jamie and Frank’s “mu- peruse in discreet privacy. He sits on the historic first occasion when a bucolic 42 Street, New York, NY 10036. (212) tual” babysitter), which seems to have floor and scribbles a couple of minutes metaphor turned into stage scenery. 564-1235. Performances through Janu- been the locus of Jamie’s molestations. on a page torn from Jamie’s notebook, That said, the actors are all good. ary 13, 2013. Preposterousness here knows no and hands it over to Jamie as the curtain Jeremy Strong (as the weak Jamie, who Photos by and courtesy of Joan Mar- falls, ending the play where it should weeps compellingly), Keith Nobbs as cus. limit. The six years of pregnancy-in- Joyce Van Patten and Jeremy Strong. ducing cohabitation between Jamie and have begun. All that evil, generating a Frank (it takes a tattooed homosexual John Simon has written for over 50 autobiographical—as did the recitation Paige did not produce any real close- whole play, scrawled quickly on a scrap to face up to reality), Sarah Goldberg years on theatre, film, literature, music and of said poem, which recurs chorically at ness dramatically conveyed. On the of paper?” as Paige (a fine actress wasted on a fine arts for the Hudson Review, New play’s end. other hand, we get two lengthy scenes The final, pretentious absurdity dubious role), Becky Ann Baker and Leader, New Criterion, National Review, The poem’s opening stanza has Pan of Paige treating Joelle, an anorexic here is the great god Pan, derived from Peter Friedman (as Jamie’s decent but New York Magazine, Opera News, Week- making mischief by the river, “spreading young misfit, even though she has not a poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, purblind parents), Erin Wilhelmi as ly Standard, Broadway.com and Bloom- ruin and scattering ban,” ban being an yet got the necessary final degree. There “A Musical Instrument,” which Polly, anorexic Joelle (how did she ever latch berg News. Mr. Simon holds a PhD from archaic word for curse that conveniently is no apprehensible connection between the “mutual” babysitter, recited to young onto Paige?), and Joyce Van Patten (as Harvard University in Comparative Lit- rhymes with Pan. So, I guess, we are to these scenes and the main plot. Frank and Jamie on an outing to a the poetical babysitter), all doing their erature and has taught at MIT, Harvard identify Frank’s molesting father with So Paige has an abortion, which neighborhood creek, into which she fell desperate best. University, Bard College and Marymount the great god Pan, who lends his gran- drives Jamie to tears of grief as Frank while trying to swing across it on a vine In the last, unquoted stanza of Mrs. Manhattan College. diose, poetic name unearnedly to the shows up again, and offers to confirm Tarzan-fashion. That incident actu- Browning’s poem, we read, “Yet half a play’s title. To learn more, visit the JohnSimon-Un- that Jamie too was molested by the host ally happened to a babysitter or grand- beast is the great god Pan . . . Making a And not only the title, but also the censored.com father. (Any connection between child mother—Ms. Herzog is nothing if not poet out of a man.” What he cannot do, décor. Mark Wendland’s scenery is all SHIFTING GEARS Rolling Through a Superstorm In a Mazda CX-5

By ROGER ten to the raging wind or the cracking in an effort to help the trapped soldiers. WITHERSPOON sound of trees coming down, turning I left the Mazda at the side of the down streets that seemed particularly four-lane roadway and played traffic The full moon noisy. cop until a real officer came and took over the Hudson At the entrance to a short cause- over. Then I slid back behind the leather River was just a way over a Hudson River inlet, a util- steering wheel, hit the Bluetooth button faint, fuzzy ball behind the swirling band ity worker emerged from a Ford F-150 to connect the audio from my Smart- of clouds marking the passage of Super truck dripping muddy river water off phone to the 225-watt, nine-speaker, Hurricane Sandy. its hood and put flares across the road, Bose sound system, and continued roll- It was a strange sort of hurricane, blocking it off. The Bear Mountain Ex- ing through Superstorm Sandy as the in that there was virtually no rain. But tension provided the shortest route to Temptations belted their ‘60s classic the gravitational pull of that obscure keted under the “zoom-zoom” logo, that crossovers. And along its sides are soft, Camp Smith, an Army base, and the “Runaway Child.” speedy phrase really applies only to their subtle lines which help deflect airflow as moon and the winds that roared down winding road up to the Bear Mountain The Mazda CX-5 is a mid-sized, from the Hudson Highlands at speeds sports cars. The CX-5 has a small, 2-liter, the car moves faster. This both reduces Bridge, about 10 miles south of West five-passenger SUV that is not particu- four-cylinder power plant cranking out drag and lessens the wind noise. approaching 100 miles per hour were Point. The lowest point of the road, he larly intended for off-road driving and pushing the river’s salt-water tides to re- just 155 horsepower – which is pretty In their design studios, the Zoom- said, was under about four feet of water certainly wasn’t designed for moonlight anemic when you are taking off. The Zoom guys gave some thought to the cord heights. That made it a perfect time in a 20-yard stretch, and the river was swims in swollen rivers. But its 19-inch to cruise along the river and watch the CX-5 is rated with a towing power of quality of the interior of the CX-5. It is a still rising. aluminum wheels, and all-wheel drive 2,000 pounds, though that may well be a quiet car, regardless of whether the wind effects of a superstorm in action. That did not deter the drivers of makes it a pretty secure mode of trans- It was less than two miles from my strain for the little engine that could. As is moving at 100 miles an hour or the two, huge, military trucks headed for port even in abnormal conditions. It is it is, the CX-5 has little power for pass- speedometer is approaching that mark. home to the river’s edge. But it took time Camp Smith. The trucks were armored not a Jeep or FJ Cruiser, and downed to navigate the normally short, direct ing, unless you shift into the electronic There is little exterior noise to intrude on on the sides and bottoms better deflect tree trunks would have brought the manual mode and downshift for extra the music or conversation. route over or around the downed trees, the blast from roadside mines. Slowly, CX-5 to a lurching halt. But rolling over the occasional, bouncing, live wire, bro- torque. It is an easy maneuver, and in All the surfaces have thickly padded the convoy drove in to the fast moving small branches and through hubcap- manual mode, the Mazda is extremely real or simulated leather, accented with ken branches and other blowing debris water – and got stuck at the deepest part. deep puddles and fast-moving streams that littered the streets and highways of responsive and the pickup is instanta- chrome and brushed aluminum. It is a The utility worker called for police was not a problem for a well-balanced neous. five-seater, with the second row designed Westchester County, New York City’s support and raced down the roadway. SUV with traction and stability controls. northern suburb. Periodically, I opened It has the sleek silhouette common In minutes, dozens of police cars drove While all among Continued on page 13 the window of the Mazda CX-5 to lis- onto the causeway, the officers piling out Mazda’s are mar- THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Page 13

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Rolling Through a Superstorm In a Mazda CX-5 the likes of a Nissan Murano or Ford Mixed controls; hill launch assist; dual front Escape. But the Mazda CX-5 offers a Towing Capacity: 2,000 Pounds airbags; front and rear, side impact airbags. Continued from page 12 more difficult to use than either Gar- lot for $30,000 and is sure to be com- Performance / Safety: Interior / Comfort; min or the standard navigation systems petitive. It’s a comfortable way to roll, to actually hold three, average-sized 2.0-Liter, 4-cylinder, DOHC, alumi- AM/FM/Sirius Satellite and HD radio; adults. Each of these seats can fold flat designed for cars. Its personal settings whether running on the open, sunny num engine producing 155 horse- road, or running away from a runaway 9-speaker, 225-watt, Bose surround to add to the already ample cargo area. are hard to find, and it is not intuitive power and 150 pound-feet of torque; sound system; iPod, MP3, and USB The front seats can be heated, though to operate. The 5.8-inch screen, on the river. all-wheel drive; 6-speed automatic ports; Bluetooth; navigation system transmission; independent MacPher- only the driver’s seat is power adjustable. other hand, is small and individual street --Roger Witherspoon writes Shifting Gears with 5.8-inch touch-screen; backup names are harder to see. However, the son strut front suspension; indepen- camera; tilt & telescoping, leather If there is a drawback, it’s that the at www.RogerWitherspoon.com dent, multi-link rear suspension; front navigation system is mediocre. Mazda screen is crystal clear, and the backup wrapped steering wheel with fingertip & rear stabilizing bars; 4-wheel dies audio and cruise controls; powered uses the Tom-Tom system, which was camera is lighted so you can actually use 2013 Mazda CX-5 brakes; 19-inch alloy wheels; power designed originally for hand held de- it at night. MSRP: $30,415 sunroof; fold-flat rear seats in 40/ assisted steering; anti-lock brakes; 20/40 split; leather seats; heated front vices and, in that mode, competed with The crossover SUV market is a EPA Mileage: 25 MPG City; blind spot monitoring; Halogen head- 31 MPG Highway seats; powered driver’s seat – manu- the more popular Garmin. Tom-Tom is crowded one and Mazda will have a lights; fog lamps; stability and traction ally operated passenger seat. tough fight to carve its own niche from As Tested Mileage: 20.9 MPG LEAVING ON A JET PLANE

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all flapping in the breeze. I had to get a in as a boy. My Rastafarian guide shared Live the Life you Love Negril, Jamaica photo so I hopped out of the cab and with our group many little-known in- I awoke next day to the solitude Continued from page 13 began snapping. A young gal peered out sights from Marley’s childhood and of a sweet Jamaican morning –a warm from between the garments, asking if career. We visited Mt. Zion Rock which breeze rustling tall palms, the shimmer just over 3,000. It’s thought that the name she could help me. Saying I just wanted he used as a meditation spot and finally of a glass-like Caribbean Sea. A sig- comes from the black eels found along a picture, she said, “Ok, but if you want, we toured the mausoleum, his final rest- nificant factor for this cherished calm is the coast. Spaniards called the area Negro I can braid your hair.” Sensing that my ing place. that Negril is still fairly underdeveloped. Eels, shortened to Negrillo and finally to beach-blown coif needed help, yet un- On the Rocks While in Negril I However, this may not last for long as a Negril. The coastline, commonly referred able to channel a Bo Derek moment, I visited its newest luxury resort, Moon new highway from Montego Bay and to as “Seven Mile Beach,” is actually just declined. Smiling warmly, she wished Dance Cliffs, perched on a rocky preci- Gazeebo at Moon Dance Cliffs. an improved infrastructure will ulti- slightly more than 4 miles in length – me a nice day and I was on my way. pice leading to the sea. Its sister property, Love the Life you Live mately bring many more tourists, hotels but who’s counting? Here are found the No pressure, no hard-sell. I was quickly Moon Dance Villas, is just a few miles Moon Dance Cliffs is famous for and tour operators. So… a most compel- island’s finest beaches, rated among the getting the sense that Negril, known as up the coast on a private stretch of this ling reason to visit Negril, Jamaica now. top ten in the world, and ideal for diving “The Capital of Casual,” lives up to its famed beach. The Cliffs’ setting, the very the myriad destination weddings it and snorkeling along its protected reef name. northwest corner of Jamaica, offers pic- hosts. All decisions can be coordinated Negril 411: areas. Nightlife in Negril is full of pos- turesque views with a benefit: hurricanes with their wedding planner beforehand Jamaica Tourist Board sibilities – lots of restaurants, live reggae typically hit the east coast, not this region so when the couple arrives, they’re free www.visitjamaica.com shows on the beach and of course, visiting of the country. Located about an hour to simply kick back and enjoy the resort Negril Tourist Board both Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and and a half from the Montego Bay air- with family and friends. A wedding was www.negril.com Rick’s Café (with its fearless cliff divers) planned while I was there and it was port, the resort offers a pick-up service Moon Dance Cliffs is a must. as well as a yummy rum punch the mo- amazing to observe Tim and Lisa, the wedding couple, frolicking in the pool, www.moondanceresorts.com/cliffs Capital of Casual ment you arrive. 1-800-621-1120 Resort Concierge Richard Gordon dining with their guests, catching some The town is quaint – no traffic rays, all without the slightest frisson of lights, only one round-about. The road gave me a tour of the sprawling property * Photos by Michael Sloane and courtesy and then handed me a cell phone. “Press stress - everything had been handled in leading into the center is two narrow, advance. of Michael Sloane Travel Photography. winding lanes crowded with traffic. As this button,” he instructed, “and 24-hours ** Photos courtesy of the Jamaican Tourist a day you can reach your personal butler. I had the chance to experience the my taxi zipped along, confidently ma- couple’s Rehearsal Dinner, which the Board. Bob Marley He’ll take care of everything.” The Cliffs’ neuvering the treacherous blind curves, resort took great delight in planning. Travel Editor Barbara Barton Sloane I visited a small, rural village tucked staff is friendly, attentive - and a lot of the driver noticed my white knuckles It was a traditional meal with tasty of- is constantly globe hopping to share her high in the mountains of St. Ann Par- fun. Each morning my waiters Hassan, clutching the back of his seat. In that ferings from each of Jamaica’s parishes; unique experiences with our readers; from ish where reggae singer Bob Marley, one Omite and Johnny Walker made, what wonderful Jamaican lilt, he reassured for example from St. Elizabeth Parish the exotic to the sublime. As Beauty / Fash- of Jamaica’s most esteemed citizens, was could have been a merely routine break- me. “No problem, mon, we’re used to there was fried bammy (cassava), and, ion Editor she keeps us informed on the ca- born in 1945 and later laid to rest. The fast, a really cool happening. They spun it!” The road was lined with goats, dogs, from Portland Parish, curried goat. I pricious and engaging fashion and beauty chickens, brightly-colored dwellings and community is owned and operated by all my reggae requests and engaged in good conversation with charming Ja- saw many guests lined up at the buffet scene. small stores with vibrant, rainbow-hued the singer’s family and my tour started for this particular delight. Me? I made a clothing - dresses, pareos, t-shirts, skirts, with a walk through the house he lived maican patois. The “let’s get together and feel alright” ambience was infectious. bee-line for the dessert table.

GCAMPAIGNOVER TRAIL NMENTSection Questions for Westchester County Executive Candidate New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson

By PEGGY GODFREY hood meetings, in more recent months plan to address this with the Democrats this cost? midnight were instituted. Look at the you tried to stifle citizens who came and Republicans on the County Board In downtown New Rochelle you, downtown stores and restaurants that Many longtime resi- to City Hall to speak at City Council of Legislators? As Mayor of New Ro- along with your Democratic Council have closed since those parking fees were dents of New Rochelle meetings by limiting how often they chelle you have become accustomed to majority approved high-rise buildings authorized. Many residents believe to are puzzled by Mayor could speak. More disturbing, you had working with a Democratic majority, with no regard for additional tax revenue encourage and increase business activity Bramson’s announce- no objection to an Iona Dormitory which has been characterized as a “rub- needed for additional City services. In- in the downtown all parking meter fees ment that he is run- Committee’s mandate that their mem- ber stamp” for your initiatives. This year stead you included a 30 year tax abate- should be eliminated. Explain how the ning for Westchester County Executive. bers could not reveal anything that trans- the County Board of Legislators passed ment. This area now uses about 20% of actions you have taken can be considered We asked Mayor Bramson if he would pired at their meetings. Citizen concerns a bi-partisan budget. How do you in- our City services. High-rise buildings “successful economic development.” answer these questions about his “cam- brought up at City Council meeting are tend to get the Legislators that do not need a lot of manpower in case of a fire, 5. You want “responsible budgets” paign of substance and ideas.” rarely addressed at these meetings. But agree with you to go along with your you and the Democratic majority gave but how responsible was the last New 1. You claim you have a “coherent when there were serious objections to ideas? approvals with no attempt to increase Rochelle City Budget When Council- vision for growing our economy and the decision for a designated developer 4. You claim you have “spearheaded fire protection. In fact, this year you were man Lou Trangucci tried to cut some allocating new jobs.” In New Rochelle, for the Armory, you chose to give a bla- successful economic development creat- the only one to vote against overtime items from it you insisted on knowing the lack of sales tax revenue is one reason tantly obvious, and previously prepared ing new jobs” in New Rochelle. In 2010 funds for this department. how he was going to find money to why our real estate taxes have increased. talk toward the end of the City Council New Rochelle’s Industrial Development At another City Council meeting fund the overtime for the New Rochelle How do you plan to grow the economy meeting. Corporation (IDA) job creation costs the occupants of these high-rise build- Fire Department. You did not mention without creating higher real estate taxes? 3. What priorities do you feel have were monitored. New Rochelle’s IDA ings were cited for using the nearby one of your Democratic allies had also 2. You state it is “time for a serious been neglected in the last three years? had a cost of $30,000 per job, the second City parking lots instead of the facili- co-sponsored funding this proposal. debate” about our future and you “intend Many residents are still upset that West- highest in New York State. Can you ex- ties in their buildings. Thus overnight Trangucci had also previously suggested to offer a campaign of substance and chester County still have the highest real plain what development and specific job parking fees were created. Later, down- cutting several items in the budget but ideas.” While you have held neighbor- estate taxes in the country. How do you creation in New Rochelle would justify town street parking fee required until Continued on page 15 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Page 15

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Questions for Candidate and Mayor Noam Bramson limit of 2.49%. Gimmicks, such as the Rochelle City Council committed the cap? garbage fee have added to the taxpayers’ City to a $25 million bond to move the Residents of New Rochelle are Continued from page 14 Hyden and the $175,000 by Jared Rice, burden in New Rochelle. The West- City Yard. Obviously these bond pay- puzzled and would appreciate answers you would not agree or even acknowl- both of which passed with a margin of chester County Budget, on the other ments are not listed in the budget yet, to these questions so they will know how edge these cuts. Neither did you chal- 5-2; along party lines. hand, adhered to the state tax cap. Pre- but when the bank lends the money to you plan to address these issues. lenge the $385,000 additions for the All this resulted in a tax increase vious to the budget vote, the New Ro- the City, how can the residents pay back of 6.99%, which exceeded the tax cap Peggy Godfrey is a freelance writer, a com- budget presented by Councilman Ivar chelle Democratic majority on the New the loan without again exceeding the tax munity activist, and former educator. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New Rochelle Awarded $1.5 Million for Echo Bay Waterfront Development

By PEGGY GODFREY The City of New Rochelle has ment Councils were created in 2011 by “This grant will help achieve a dra- invested in the unique resources and been awarded $1.5 million in Regional Governor Cuomo to redesign the state’s matic, positive transformation along strengths of each of New York’s re- The City Council of Economic Development Funding for approach to economic development New Rochelle’s waterfront, including gions. The strategic plans created dur- New Rochelle has the reclamation of the Echo Bay Wa- from a top-down model to a communi- significant new public access to the shore- ing this process have given each region been gathering and terfront, Governor Cuomo announced ty-based, performance-driven approach. line,” said New Rochelle Mayor Noam a comprehensive, locally created plan studying proposals for today. The funding, received through The initiative empowers community, Bramson. “I am delighted that the state for future economic growth. With this the Echo Bay area and New York State’s Regional Economic business, and academic leaders, as well as recognized the significance and economic second round of Regional Economic the Armory for several Development Council (REDC) Initia- members of the public in each region of potential of this exciting project” Development Council awards, the state years. This grant is awarded only days af- tive, will assist the City in transforming the state, to develop strategic plans spe- “For the second year in a row, the is recognizing the creativity and innova- ter Mayor Noam Bramson announced contaminated and inaccessible land into cifically tailored to their region’s unique Regional Councils have been on the tion of each strategic plan, while invest- his candidacy for County Executive. The a vibrant mixed-use waterfront commu- strengths and resources in order cre- forefront of rebuilding New York State’s ing hundreds of millions of dollars to put costs of cleaning up the area and moving nity featuring more than 5 acres of open ate jobs and support economic growth. economy,” Governor Cuomo said. “For New Yorkers back to work and rebuild the City Yard far exceed the amount of space, market rate and affordable rental New Rochelle was the only Westchester too many years, top-down economic our economy.” this grant. housing, and retail. municipality to receive a grant award in development policies have failed com- New Rochelle Awarded $1.5 mil- Peggy Godfrey is a freelance writer, a com- The Regional Economic Develop- this round. munities across the state and not truly lion for Echo Bay Waterfront munity activist, and former educator.

OED KOCHP COMMENTAREDSectionY was victorious in its eight-day clash with gitimacy of the Israeli occupation, and Collaborators Then, Collaborators Now Israel. therefore there is no legitimacy for Israel, “ His visit resonated on multiple no matter how long it will take,’ he said. By ED KOCH Gaza often surrounded themselves with effectively destroy the Hamas army levels, reflecting the many changes that ‘We will free Jerusalem inch by inch, civilians in an attempt to prevent Israel and kill more of its leaders it decided, I have swept the region since the Tunisian stone by stone. Israel has no right to be in The war against the Jews from responding militarily. Injuries and believe erroneously, not to enter Gaza. revolution, which began in December Jerusalem.’ He also promised Palestinian - and against the State deaths of Palestinian civilians - children, What was the result? When the armi- 2010 and ignited the Arab Spring upris- prisoners held in Israel that they would of Israel - continues un- women and men - are inevitable based stice was achieved through the efforts of ings. Mr. Meshal was permitted to cross be freed using the same methods that abated. on the terrorist actions of using civilians President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt, the Egyptian border now that allies of had worked in the past - the kidnap- For the past year, as shields - a war crime. The Israeli Air himself an Islamist and supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood - a cousin of ping of Israelis and Israeli soldiers, like Israel has been subjected to rocket bom- Force also eliminated a huge armory of Hamas, and those of Secretary of State Hamas - have come to power in Egypt. Gilad Shalit, who was released last year bardments directed at its cities including rockets that Hamas had received over Hillary Clinton, Hamas declared a vic- At the same time, Hamas tried to use his in a prisoner exchange after five years as Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv. A million Israeli the years from Iran and Sudan. tory. visit to reinforce the impression that it is a hostage.” civilians in Southern Israel had their lives The leaders of the western world - What was their stated victory? ascendant and no longer a pariah.” Where were the condemnations disrupted as 8,000 rockets rained down France, England, Germany and others Keeping the IDF out of Gaza and hav- On December 9 the Times re- of Francois Hollande, the president on them since 2005. The Israeli gov- - sought to deter the IDF from entering ing the elected leaders of Egypt, Turkey, ported: of France, David Cameron, the prime ernment decided to respond militar- Gaza with troops. The New York Times Qatar and others tour Gaza, praising “Speaking before tens of thousands minister of Great Britain, and Angela ily against Hamas which governs Gaza of November 19 reported an interest- Hamas and its unwillingness to recog- of supporters to celebrate the 25th an- Merkel, the chancellor of Germany? and has its own prime minister, Ismail ing statement from the British Foreign nize the State of Israel. What did the niversary of the founding of Hamas, Mr. They didn’t think it necessary and their Haniyeh. Minister, William Hague. The Times Israelis gain by satisfying Hague and Meshal said the Jewish state would be silence was deafening. Yet at the UN The Israeli army, the Israeli Defense stated: Cameron? An enemy strengthened by wiped away through ‘resistance,’ or mili- Assembly, reported in the Times on De- Force (IDF), is made up of reserves that “William Hague, the British for- the Israeli effort to keep casualties down. tary action. ‘The state will come from cember 12: can be called up within 48 hours. Ap- eign minister, said in a television ap- After the armistice was achieved, resistance, not negotiation,’ he said. ‘Lib- “Israel’s blunt-talking foreign min- proximately 75,000 Israeli soldiers were pearance on Sunday that he and Prime the citizens of Gaza were visited by eration first, then statehood.’ ister, Avigdor Lieberman, gave vent on sent to the Israeli frontier with Gaza. Minister David Cameron ‘stressed to Khaled Meshal, their leader who nor- “His voice rising to a shout, Mr. Wednesday to the government’s an- They didn’t cross the border, relying in- our Israeli counterparts that a ground in- mally resides in Syria or Lebanon. As Meshal said: ‘Palestine is ours from the ger over recent diplomatic gains by the stead on the Israeli Air Force to wreak vasion of Gaza would lose Israel a lot of reported in The New York Times of De- river to the sea and from the south to Palestinians paired with international havoc. The IDF was successful in killing the international support and sympathy cember 8: the north. There will be no concession rebukes for Israel, comparing Israel’s a significant number of Hamas terrorists that they have in this situation.’” “The long-exiled leader of the mili- on any inch of the land.’ He vowed that situation to that of Czechoslovakia in including its major battle commander, TheI sraeli government has few tant group Hamas, Khaled Meshal, en- all Palestinian refugees and their de- 1938 before the Nazi invasion. Ahmed Jabari, responsible for the friends at the United Nations, primarily tered Gaza for the first time on Friday, scendants would one day return to their “Israel was dismayed last month rocketing barrages, as well as numer- the U.S. and Canada. Instead of enter- a symbolically powerful visit that sought original homes in what is now Israel. when all the countries of Europe, other ous other acts of terrorism. Terrorists in ing Gaza with its soldiers so as to more to reinforce Hamas’s contention that it “ ‘We will never recognize the le- Continued on page 16 Page 16 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

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in Gaza have greater prestige and support Nazis in sending the Jews to the death Mahmoud Abbas has refused to sit at a Collaborators Then, Collaborators Now of the Palestinians than the President of camps. They collaborated then and they peace conference without preconditions Continued from page 15 added, ‘We are not willing to become a the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Ab- are collaborating now. for the last two years. President Abbas second Czechoslovakia and sacrifice vital bas. The settlements of Jews on the West may desire peace, but he knows that if he than the Czech Republic, supported the security interests.’” Is it any wonder that the Foreign Bank that the European countries and were to negotiate a peace treaty with Israel, Palestinians or abstained when the Gen- What occurred at the UN was an- Minister of Israel, Avigdor Lieberman, the U.S. denounce are there to protect Je- the Muslim Jihadists worldwide as well eral Assembly voted overwhelmingly to other intended Munich and this time denounced the European nations? An rusalem and the State of Israel when the as his neighbors on the West Bank and upgrade the status of the Palestinians at the intended victim was Israel. Make no Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that Palestinians and their allies attack Israel. Gaza, supporters of Hamas, would kill the United Nations. mistake about it. The goal is the ultimate Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman Israel does not expect the troops of any him. The European leaders know that but “Speaking in English at a conference destruction of the Jewish state. The Czech “compared the EU’s policy toward Israel to the other country to come to its defense when continue to blame Israel for a lack of peace for foreign diplomats in Israel sponsored Republic understood this, and it was the behavior of Europe toward the Jews during the Arab armies attack as they have on when they know better. Shame on them. by the newspaper “The Jerusalem Post”, only European country not to vote to cre- the period of the Holocaust.” prior occasions. It will depend for its se- The Honorable Edward Irving Koch served Mr. Lieberman said, ‘When push comes ate a state of Palestine. The state voted on Remember, it was not just Hitler and curity and survival on the Jewish citizens to shove, many key leaders would be will- as a member of Congress from New York by the UN is without agreed-upon bor- the Nazis who ordered the Jews rounded and soldiers in those settlements to give State from 1969 through 1977, and New ing to sacrifice Israel without batting an up and taken to concentration camps. it time to marshal its reserves. They also th ders and also has two prime ministers - York City as its 105 Mayor from 1978 to eyelid in order to appease Islamic radi- Many of the countries on the European believe in God. one in Gaza and one on the West Bank. It 1989. cals and ensure quiet for themselves.’ He is an entity where the terrorists of Hamas mainland and their people assisted the The Palestinian Authority led by Let Us Annually Observe a Moment of Silence To Recall The Tragedy By ED KOCH for his criminal acts the question would war that is involved; it is also dealing be retroactive, so there will be tens of Congress calling for the public to mark have been “Did he know the difference with the 2nd Amendment and the thousands, if not more, semi-automat- the event annually on the anniversary Twenty defenseless between right and wrong, and did he right of citizens to own guns without ics already in circulation, and at least of the shooting by calling for citizens to children, ages six and have the ability to adhere to the right?” establishing a need to own one for pro- some of those who possess them could stop what they are doing and observe a seven, along with six We will never know because as the tection or hunting or target practice. have bought them at a gun show where moment of silence to contemplate and of their teachers and first responding police were approach- One glaring loophole in the existing no eligibility check was required by law. recall this tragedy and similar tragedies school administrators, ing, he killed himself using one of his federal law respecting gun purchases is My suggestion is that Brennan that have befallen our country. It is my were murdered by a young man, him- revolvers. that anyone buying a gun at a gun show Center for Justice or a similar organi- hope that an annual commemoration self 20 years old, who before commit- Everyone I know is overwhelmed is not subject to being checked for free- zation that has the necessary expertise of this sort may raise everyone’s con- ting these despicable crimes, murdered by what happened. Our feelings about dom from mental instability or a felony to come up with a plan to deal with sciousness as to the need to control the his mother, shooting her in the face gun ownership and gun laws in this record. Forty percent of all guns are sold those aspects of gun control that can level of senseless violence in our society. several times. case do not allow us to talk of illegal at gun shows. be effectuated without a constitutional Without knowing any more about The Honorable Edward Irving Koch guns, because the shooter’s mother le- California Senator Diane Fein- amendment. They should also examine the murderer, Adam Lanza, I think served as a member of Congress from New gally bought all of her guns -- which stein has announced that she intends whether there is a need for a constitu- we can all agree he was emotionally York State from 1969 through 1977, and her son had access to. So it is not simply to offer legislation barring the sale of tional amendment. th disturbed, and mentally ill. If he had New York City as its 105 Mayor from dealing with the possession of illegal semi-automatic weapons. But she has I also believe this enormous trag- lived, in order to hold him responsible 1978 to 1989. guns or semi-automatic weapons of clarified that her legislation would not edy should be marked by an act of CURRENT COMMENTARY

and Mary Sherlach, 56, the school psy- guide shoppers to safety through the of everyday people pressed into heroic classrooms. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Everyday Heroes chologist, were cut down as they charged interior corridors and stairwells. Fonseca acts come from the attacks of 9/11. From Huckabee contributed the observation By LARRY M. ELKIN at gunman Adam Lanza in an effort works at the mall’s Lancome store. Many the passengers on United Flight 93, who about God, in case you were wondering. to stop the carnage. First-grade teach- other mall workers locked their gates battled their hijackers and prevented Tempting as it is to look for instant I don’t imagine that the ers Victoria Soto, 27, and Anne Marie and herded shoppers into storerooms to their aircraft from reaching its target in answers and quick solutions, I think the women who died last Murphy, 52, were killed as they used wait out the danger, much as the teach- Washington, D.C., to the many individ- discussion of those issues, important as week at Sandy Hook their own bodies to shield their students. ers at Sandy Hook would protect their uals, known and unknown, who helped they are, can wait. Elementary School Teachers Lauren Rousseau, 30, and Ra- students soon afterward. strangers and co-workers escape from Right now I find my thoughts com- thought of themselves as chel Davino, 29, also died with some of Earlier this year, several men killed the World Trade Center and the Penta- ing back to the reservoir of goodness, first responders, let alone as heroes. their students. in a theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., gon, we could fill volumes with stories of empathy and love that so many people As teachers and school administra- Throughout the building, other used their own bodies to protect the courage and self-sacrifice. Nor does any around us seem to carry. It can, in an tors, their job descriptions did not call teachers calmly shut their doors, covered women who accompanied them to the of this diminish the bravery of profes- instant, turn an ordinary person into a for them to confront armed criminals. their classroom windows and kept chil- midnight showing of “The Dark Knight sional first responders, who also rushed hero. I find this knowledge comforting Their training did not include special dren calm and quiet amid the sounds of Rises.” to assist strangers in these instances and at a moment of unfathomable sadness. weapons and tactics to stop a young man deadly mayhem. Some sang softly with When would-be shoe bomber countless others. ® Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP , has provided on a murderous rampage, although the the children; others read to them. Unlike Richard Reid tried to bring down an Tragedies like Newtown tend many of the youngsters, the adults knew American Airlines flight from Paris personal financial and tax counseling to a school in Newtown, Conn., did have to confirm our worst fears and most what was happening nearby. to Miami in December 2001, his fel- sophisticated client base since 1986. After security procedures that may have saved strongly held beliefs about what is wrong Stories of such valor no longer star- low passengers helped to restrain him. six years with Arthur Andersen, where he many lives beyond the 20 children and with the world. If we believe in the need six adults who were killed there last Fri- tle us. Though human tendencies toward Passengers again pitched in to sub- was a senior manager for personal financial for stricter gun controls, we see last Fri- day. panic and self-preservation will always due underwear bomber Umar Farouk planning and family wealth planning, he day’s events as proof of our position. If Yet when the unthinkable hap- make heroic conduct exceptional, we are Abdulmutallab, who tried to destroy founded his own firm in Hastings on Hud- we think the system of mental health pened, the women (most of the staff at discovering through sad experience that an Amsterdam-to-Detroit flight on son, N.Y., in 1992. That firm grew steadily care is at the root of the problem, we see the school, and all of the adult victims, there are a lot of exceptional people. Christmas Day, 2009. (Abdulmutallab and became the Palisades Hudson organi- its role in this tragedy. The same is true of were female) did not hesitate to offer When a shooter attacked the posed less of a threat because, rather zation, which moved to Scarsdale, N.Y., in calls for armed security (or even armed their lives in exchange for those of their Clackamas Town Center mall near than exploding, his underwear burst into 2002. The firm expanded to Fort Lauder- teachers) at schools, or for God to play young charges. We are told that Dawn Portland, Ore., this month, Allan Fon- flames and left him with serious burns.) dale, Fla., in 2005 and to Atlanta in 2008. Hochsprung, the 47-year-old principal, seca repeatedly entered the building to Of course, our most vivid memories a greater role in American public school THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Page 17

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and insanity in a time of sorrow? The afore test (though I wish it would not) because of mentioned Anonymous took it into its its ugly views. Many in the South felt that The First Amendment Right To Be Cruel own hands by, in a very strong video, threat- the Civil Rights marchers had ugly views ening, “to destroy Westboro.” The video said, and certainly the proposed 1977 Nazi Par- By JOHN F. McMULLEN Robertson agreed with him. push their ugly agenda, causing pain and in part, “Since your one-dimensional thought ty march in Skokie, IL (which the ACLU Ex-Arkansas Governor and Presi- agitation to already grieving families and protocol will conform not to any modern logic, fought to allow) was meant to bring ugly I just read that the homo- dential candidate Mike Huckabee used the communities. Moreover they put hateful we will not debate, argue, or attempt to rea- views to the forefront. The First Amend- phobic hate-filled West- Newtown tragedy as an opportunity to rail signs, purporting to speak for God, into son with you. Instead, we have unanimously ment was not intended to protect good, boro Baptist Church plans against the lack of prayer in public schools. the hands of young children -- signs saying deemed your organization to be harmful to the safe, patriotic views but rather to protect to picket the memorial As a previously elected office holder, Gov. such things as “God hates fags.” population of The United States of America, ugly challenging views. services for those massa- Huckabee should understand that consti- To these folks, every problem that the and have therefore decided to execute an agen- When then, if anything, is appropri- cred Friday, December 14th in Newtown, tutionally (and through court rulings), we are United States has is a result of acceptance da of action which will progressively dismantle ate to protect the sensibilities of those in CT. Unconcerned with the effect that such a secular society and religious practices be- of homosexuality. They picketed Matthew your institution of deceitful pretext and extreme mourning? The only thing that seems to actions will have on a community already long in the home and houses of worship (as Shepherd’s funeral after he was brutality bias, and cease when your zealotry runs dry. We work is lines of people with flags and large in misery, the church members are willing well as in the hearts of those who believe). murdered for his homosexuality -- because recognize you as serious opponents, and do not signs between the protestors and those they to use this tragedy as an opportunity to get Speaking with Neil Cavuto on Fox News, he was homosexual (had his parents, with expect our campaign to terminate in a short pe- intend to harass. It would also, of course, further publicity for its bigoted and warped Huckabee said of schools, “We ask why there a dead son, not suffered enough?) -- They riod of time. Attrition is our weapon, and we be helpful for all of the clergy, newspapers, religious agenda. is violence in our schools, but we have system- picket the funerals of members of the US will waste no time, money, effort, and enjoy- and radio & television stations in the area The Westboro Church (Membership atically removed God from our schools. Should Armed Forces killed in combat because the ment, in tearing your resolve into pieces, and to condemn the opinions and actions of List and Information posted by Anony- we be so surprised that schools would become a deaths were a result of their fighting for an with exposing the incongruity of your distorted this hate-filled group that blasphemes the mous; Note how small the membership place of carnage?” If Huckabee’s God is so immoral country which tolerates homo- is -- http://www.anonpaste.me/anon- faith.” name of any God whose name it invokes. petulant and petty that he would cause or sexuality (not because we were attacked by th Later on Monday, the 17 , Anony- We are always on a “slippery slope” paste2/index.php?65e2832b96b888e3 - allow the death of 26 people because he other religious extremists nor because we were mous did shut down the Westboro website, when we deal with rights of speech and Uxqr8wrq3ljskOY76+ubZQvSmcEtY was annoyed at being left out, then He is sucked into a war in which we did not belong) saying “We will continuously DDOS until assembly and, all too frequently, they are CbIfZBqWpaGcMI=) was not the first certainly not my God. Further, if there were --- and, now, they intend to picket services they are forced to put their inbred church interfered with in the name of security or to use a religious backdrop for bigoted, op- any merit to Huckabee’s nonsense, how for innocent children and the teachers who tithes to use to pay for bandwidth. The public order. It becomes difficult to defend portunistic, or just plain stupid comments. would he explain the recent shooting in a gave their lives in protecting the children message is simple: Don’t fuck with little the rights of a group as despicable as this – but On September 13, 2001, Rev. Jerry Farwell, Georgia church or the terrible carnage in because they live in a country that tolerates kids. Especially their funerals.” defend it we must or we jeopardize our own appearing on Pat Robertson’s “700 Club”, an Amish Church in 2006? homosexuality. Have they no sense of propor- speaking of the 9/11 Twin Tower attacks While I sympathize with Anony- freedom. I wish that pundits would do away tion, no shame? mous’ motivation, I do not advocate this said “I really believe that the pagans, and John F. McMullen is the author of “The In- with their religious blather and rather at- Even the religious denominations, type of Internet vigilantism – some group the abortionists, and the feminists, and wood Book” and “New & Collected Poems by tempt to emulate as an example for us the which consider homosexuality a sin -- even could decide that Planned Parenthood, the the gays and the lesbians who are actively johnmac the bard”, both available on Amazon. teachings of Jesus, The Talmud, Buddha, an abomination -- differentiate between NRA, the ACLU, or any other organiza- trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, He is a professor at Purchase College and has Confucius, or whomever it is they follow. the sin and the sinner and stress that Jesus, tion which disagrees with them should be the ACLU, People For the American Way previously taught at Monroe College, Marist However annoying the Robertson’s while hating sin, loves the sinner. silenced and carry out the same type of -- all of them who have tried to secularize College, and the New School for Social Re- and Huckabee’s are, they pale in compari- What is appropriate for reasoned activity. America -- I point the finger in their face son to the Westboro folks who not only people, respectful of protected free speech, search. and say ‘you helped this happen.’” The Rev. Nor do I agree with those who would spew nonsense but show up at funerals to to do when confronted with such hate deny Westboro the right to peacefully pro- THE HEZITORIAL The Elements of the Celebrated Tragic Murder at Sandy Hook Elementary School Reside in Yonkers By HEZI ARIS lessons that need to be studied. The study Revelation can only be achieved of all media, but they, except for the Yonkers When the Yonkers Tribune points out is not to comprehend this atrocity, it can- through open discussion. Not the “might Tribune and the Yonkers Insider have said that Yonkers Deputy Mayor Sue Gerry’s The celebrated tragedy that not be understood. It cannot be explained. makes right” denominator too often ac- nothing publicly. The mental illness alleged domicile is still not Yonkers, despite de- befell the sublime Town of The answers revealed will appease and cepted. It must be all-inclusive. Inclusion to have consumed the murders in Con- manded by the Yonkers City Charter, we Newtown, Connecticut, will satisfy some to believe that on the day the will require input from all. Those who re- necticut was deficient in its responsibility to are bullied by being disallowed to be acces- soon be failed by conven- so-called “white paper” is divulged, a sense coil from the process will find themselves society in general, as much as it failed the sible through Yonkers City Hall’s computer tional politics. The celebrated murders of of understanding and safety for mind and silenced. You know who they are. They are murderer. systems. This is their immature approach innocents will find people wailing in ever- body will infuse itself again into our soul us. All of us. Quick to consume ourselves by In Yonkers, we speak in generalities to argument they cannot respond and be- higher decibels of agony in the expectation and our community at large. It will not. submission to the more powerful among over the unseen on the Internet that fall cause they want to “F” with us. Proponents that their voices will eclipse others of equal The gut wrenching agony that visited us, rather than to say what we know and victim to “cyberbullies”. When it comes of such behavior explain that this is permis- effort. Surmounting the atrophied senses the Town of Newtown is similar to the what we feel. to admonish Yonkers City Councilman sible conduct by other government opera- of a shell shocked society given to dimin- memories of atrocities and travesties that This is not cerebral chatter, though Christopher Johnson his conduct of bul- tions and businesses. Were that the case, all ish words to innocuousness will conspire to have filled the chapters of human history. some will judge it so. lying his past and present aides, there is outside information would be sequestered delude us all our every moment, by the very Peppered among those chapters are the The Town of Newtown is a visual and silence. Why? nature of the structural norms, once our al- Continued on page 18 innovations and renaissance of study and mental impression distanced by miles and lies, now govern. The picturesque Norman learning and deduction and love and car- degrees of separation. Yet the proximity of Rockwell setting once believed to define ing; alas, but too few. At issue… how did our responsibility to ourselves and to our CLASSIFIED ADS the longing for the romanticism of days we get here and who is to blame? community negates the separateness that Office Space Available- Prime Retail - long gone is instead now maligned by its We are all to blame. We allowed this permits us to hide our individual and com- Prime Location, Yorktown Heights Westchester County very concept. It is this backdrop, by which Best Location in Yorktown Heights to happen. No, we did not buy the guns. munal lot. 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: life’s intrusive ability to insinuate itself into 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store We did not pull the trigger. We did not se- The City of Yonkers (CoY) lives a 914.632.1230 the supposed idyllic physical and mental $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. Store $1200. lect those to be killed. We seemed seques- similar existence as the Town of New- landscape will lose. It is a vision that was tered from the lot that befell the Town of town, albeit less visually attractive. Mayor once thought capable of holding reality at Newtown. Are we? No, we are not. Mike Spano leads a city that will be denied bay. It is not. They are us; we are them. All of them. knowledge of the atrocities conducted in LEGAL ADS It is not because, no matter the grief, We are the murdered; we are the murder- the name of the City of Yonkers. He has no matter the pain, no matter the loss, the Michael Hill Media LLC arts filed 7/20/2012. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated ers. forbidden news media outlets to be acces- agency LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o The LLC, 160 human dynamic is often too simple to Defining ourselves may lead to better sible from City Hall computers. He has Underhill Ave. #2, West Harrison, NY 10604. Purpose: All legal activities. construct a broader comprehension of the future conduct. stepped on the First Amendment rights Page 18 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

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The Elements of Tragic Murder Reside in Yonkers edge of insolvency, the continuing theft, earned. Its difficult to be the Clerk of CoY, his staff? After 12 months in office, Mayor contractual agreements that defy the tax- a full time position, when you have two Mike Spano finds all that is failing in the Continued from page 17 2011 Yonkers City Councilmembers who payer’s interests, patronage of family and other jobs to attend. Another fiasco caused City of Yonkers are his responsibility and from access through the Yonkers City Hall abdicated their fiduciary responsibility friends, continued hiring, despite the self- by Mayor Mike Spano. his alone. He decries attribution to those systems. They are not. City Hall simply to protect the city coffers from CoY’s most professed hiring freeze espoused by the Now Mayor Spano spars with Yon- who held the office of Mayor of Yonkers wants to silence the Yonkers Tribune and are recent Benedict Arnold, Phil Amicone, the mayor, and on and on. kers City Hall President Chuck Lesnick before him, the likes of John Spencer and hiding behind their ability to deny all media former mayor. Mayor Mike Spano is continuing the who wants to impose a former Lesnick Phil Amicone. Mayor Mike Spano is the to be accessed through City Hall computer When Yonkers Tribune revealed that culture of despair by which the murders of City Council Aide for City Clerk by de- problem now. John Spencer’s wife has a job systems when they only want to shut down CoY was paying X2o’s Consolidated Edi- innocents take place in CoY. The crime manding George Kevgas, who holds no afforded her through Yonkers City Hall the Yonkers Tribune. City Hall is maintain- son’s electric bill for 5 years to the tune of rate is rising; gangs and gang violence experience whatsoever, another patronage influence; John Spencer hopes to get a job ing this travesty while Yonkersites cower $500,000 and would continue to do so for continue to overtake and overwhelm the flunkie, should even be considered for the soon, as well. And Phil Amicone needs to for fear of retribution, their jobs, their being another 5 years, not a sound was heard. Not city. Bullets fly in many parts of CoY but position of Yonkers City Clerk when Vin- pay the $389,000 he was exonerated from supported by advertising money controlled even a peep. Yonkers Corporation Counsel are kept hidden. Businesses are closing in cent Spano, the recent 2st Deputy and now by the 2011Yonkers City Council. Time to through the power of a strong mayor form has been stifled. Reolution to the issue is Yonkers. Those that invest find themselves 1st Deputy holds a decade worth of experi- claw back to what is right and fair and just. of government, among other issues. Let’s still being awaited. caught without an escape clause for the bill ence on the job. Political diarrhea continues It seems Mayor Mike Spano has face it, the Yonkers worker in City Hall is When Joe Cotter’s operation was re- of goods sold their becoming part of the unabated. The unqualified move ahead; the been hell bent on bringing CoY to the productive in their outpt. Productivity levels vealed to be in arrears to the tune of $4.1 social and business structure of CoY. experienced get sut out. We have learned point of passively crying out for a control will not rise by these draconian measures. million to CoY, not a word was said. Like- The Yonkers City Jail said to open at Chuck Lesnick wants to run for higher board though he would be the first to deny Last we looked, CoY was not China. wise when Yonkers Tribune revealed that the Cacace Justice Center has yet to receive office, not because he is adept at what he it. Governor Andrew Cuomo will make Perhaps a geography lesson for Mayor Cappelli Enterprises was in arrears to the New York State Department of Cor- does, but because he wants a pension. Time Mayor Mike Spano beg for a control Mike Spano will assist his reference points. tune of $391,000. City Hall advised they rections authority to proceed, but Mayor to get out the vote for Chuck Lesnick for board. Only then will Mayor Mike Spano Better yet, a call to Google may enlighted did not want to embarrass the developers. Mike Spano continues his effort to appease those who have no conscience other than appreciate the pecking order defined by those who still live outside the Ages of Rea- They had no problem in dismissing the a developer without authority. There is no to cause other communities the same pain ineptitude. son and the Renaissance. taxpayer’s interest, sensibility and right to document to endorse Mayor Mike Spano’s caused by him over the last seven years of A sad state of affairs indeed. The subsidies to economic develop- know. conduct. It seems Mayor Mike Spano blight under his umbrella of deceit and in- The murders we suffer every day, both ment projects, such as X2o Restaurant, Yonkers City Hall can design all the needs not conform to standards demanded eptitude in Yonkers. Why? physical and mental, will only change if Zuppa’s restaurant, among others, amounts window dressing it wants. It will not save of others. He makes it upas he goes along. The new Parks and Recreation Com- Yonkersites become more engaged in the to over $20 million. All taxpayer paid. Not a the City of Yonkers from the continuing Why? missioner is in Yonkers. Have you heard conduct of their business and in the con- peep. It is your money, or rather, it was. theft permitted by the ever-smiling Yon- The racial divide continues to be ex- about it? Her last job paid just under duct of those who have our interests at The extortion of money from the kers Mayor Mike Spano. It seems that acerbated. Placing a few black “white” faces $75,000 a year; in Yonkers she will come to hears, or so they claim, our elected officials taxpayer to pay for $389,000 in personal li- Mayor Spano has turned Yonkers City in CoY does not change the demeanor of earn $165,000 a year. You go girl; qualified who cater to deflect attention from issues ability by former Mayor Phil Amicone is a Hall into a Public Relations entity that the city. Same for the likes of Jose Alvarado, or not. That is the culture being nurtured by of immense gravity by the deflective con black eye that was soothed by the taxpayer continues to deflect attention from the exposed by the Yonkers Tribune who be- the Spano Administration. Is Mayor Mike games and agenda they play on us all. footing the bill by a super majority of the city’s precariousness of finding itself on the lieved he was entitled to more than he Spano responsible for all these actions? Is it OP-ED tion has had no response. According to a National Rife Association Putting Politics before Public Safety Daily News re­port, months after pretend- ing to empathize with a Harlem mother, Mrs. Jackie Rowe-Adams whose two By DAMON K. JONES Connecticut; the murder of 12 moviego- the murders of US troops in Afghanistan. the federal level -- messages that advocate sons were victims of fatal shootings. The ers in Aurora, Colorado; the killing of six The Huffington Post reported that more for or against political­ candidates. These National Rifle Association’s CEO Wayne Over the last several decades, people in a Sikh Temple near Milwaukee, Chicago residents -- 228 -- have been messages primarily supported Republican LaPierre was a no-show at a rally against the debate regarding both the Wisconsin; and the recent shooting at killed so far this year in the city than the candi­dates or opposed Democratic candi- gun violence in Harlem, New York, which restriction and availability of the Empire State Building, gun violence number of U.S. troops killed in Afghani- dates. The NRA also used their politi­cal NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly and firearms within the United has continued to cover the front pages stan - 144 --­ over the same period. The clout to influence­ members in the United Rep. Charlie Rangel attended. Mr. LaPi- States has been characterized by a stale- of newspapers across the country. The most recent analysis of data from 23 high- State Congress to hold the US Attorney erre gave his word to work with Harlem mate between an individual’s right to bear Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms income countries reported that 87 percent of General in contempt. This political move mothers that children have been killed arms, based on the Second Amendment and Explosives reported that 8,793 guns children under age 15 killed by guns in these by the NRA is a prime example how by gun violence. “I feel it’s disrespectful to the United States Constitution, and the were collected in New York in 2011, but nations lived in the United States. And the money can influence any politicians vote of him to say he was going to work with responsibility of government to prevent only 1,595 of them were New York-based U.S. gun homicide rate for teens and young and their agenda even if it puts our public Harlem mothers, and he never answered crime, maintain order, and protect the well purchases. This means that almost 7,200 adults 15 to 24 was 42.7 times higher than safety in jeopardy. any of our calls,” Jackie Rowe Adams told being of its citizens. guns were brought into New York last the combined gun homicide rate for that same Why hasn’t the United States Con- the Daily News. “That is rude and unfor- Political arguments over gun politics year from outside the state, allowing those age group in the other countries. gress or the NRA questioned how many gettable and unforgiv­able.” in the United States center around dis- individuals who cannot legally own a gun With all the homicides of children youth in the poor and black communities Public Safety refers to the welfare agreements that range from the practical to still have easy access to one. and innocent people organizations like across the nation are able to buy Uzi sub- and protection of the general public. It – does gun ownership cause or prevent According to a 2008 report called – how should the National Rifle Association (NRA) machine guns, AK-47 rifles, and other as- is usually expressed as a governmental crime? – the constitutional “Protect Children, Not Guns”, by the the continues to lobby against any legisla- sault weapons that would fuel deadly gang responsibility. It is up to the government Second Amendment be interpreted? Children Defense Fund, 2,947 children tion that is designed for public safety. turf wars, drive-by shootings, murders and to insure a balance between the right to – the ethical – what should the balance and teens died from guns in the United The NRA has gone to great lengths (and robberies? The amount of guns that flow own a gun and legislation that will keep be between an individual’s right of self- States. In 2009, an additional 2,793 died, spends a huge sum of money) to defend in these communities across the nation far illegal guns off the street. Organizations defense through gun ownership ,and the that is, a total of 5,740—one child or teen the right to bear arms. It is opposed to vir- out way the estimated two thousand that like the National Rifle Association should People’s interest in maintaining public every three hours, eight every day, 55 every tually every form of gun control, including was lost across the border and have killed be at the forefront to insure that less illegal safety? Political arguments about gun week for two years. In 2008 and 2009, gun restrictions on owning assault weapons, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters and even guns are in communities across the nation. rights fall into two basic categories. First, homicide was the leading cause of deaths background checks for gun owners, and law enforcement. Even in many cities in Instead the NRA has used their influence does the government have the authority among black teens. High populated cities registra­tion of firearms. Between 2001 Westchester, it is easier for black youth to get an against public safety legislation while il- to regulate guns; second, if it does, is it an in Westchester like Yonkers and Mt. Ver- and 2010, the NRA spent between $1.5 illegal gun faster than they can get a legal job. legal guns kill thousands of men, women effective tool for public safety. non have had a long history of gun vio- million and $2.7 million on federal-level Unfortunately, the NRA is not so and children each year. In the wake of several high profile lence. In 2008 and 2009, Mt. Vernon has lobbying efforts. During the 2010 elec- generous or sensitive to families of victims shootings: The recent killings of 26 peo- averaged a homicide a month. Homicides tion cycle, the NRA spent more than $7.2 of gun violence. In the wake of many mass Damon K. Jones is the New York Representa- ple, 20 of them of them children, in an in big cities like Chicago have outpaced million on independent ex­penditures at murders across the coun­try, the organiza- tive of Blacks In Law Enforcement of America. attack in an elementary school in central THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Page 19

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with flash suppressors, flashlight mounts, are currently legal will never become ille- for bright minds in science and engi- When Innovation Goes Wrong laser sites, and other combat-ready fea- gal to possess. But we can limit the types neering to use their talents on research, tures. of military-style weapons and accessories inventions, and product innovations with By NITA LOWEY cell phones also function as cameras, cal- • In addition to revolvers that hold a that can be legally sold to civilian con- more beneficial civilian applications. endars, and multimedia players. mere six rounds, consumers can purchase sumers in the future. The American free market is the American consumers But in the case of firearms, tech- semi-automatic handguns accommodat- Reinstating the assault weapons ban most effective means ever created to spur rightly expect the qual- nological innovation (coupled with near ing high-capacity magazines, allowing and prohibiting high-capacity maga- innovation in consumer products. But in ity and capability of unrestricted access) has had a grotesque a shooter to fire dozens of shots before zines is a start. By taking these products the case of firearms, the success of this consumer products to side effect - making it far easier for any reloading. off the civilian market, we stop increas- innovation has had tragic consequences. improve over time. This disturbed individual to inflict mass casu- • To fill these weapons of mass de- ing the number of assault rifles and high- If we do not restrict civilian access to is true nearly across the alties on unarmed civilians. struction, consumers can purchase am- capacity magazines in circulation. This weapons of war, we will have ourselves board - computers are faster and more • In addition to bolt-action hunting munition designed to maximize damage step would also make it impossible for to blame when the next massacre occurs. powerful than ever, vehicles are safer rifles with low rates of fire, consumers to soft tissue upon impact. disturbed individuals to openly purchase Nita Lowey represents the communities and more fuel-efficient, televisions have have near unrestricted access to military- We cannot go back to a time before weaponry most efficient for killing. Just within the NY-18 Congressional District. wider screens and crisper pictures, and style assault weapons fully-equipped these weapons existed, and firearms that maybe, it would also make it more likely

NRA through coordinated political, eco- baugh to do this because I cannot just this will amount to anything. But I also nomic and social engagement. assume they will continue to defer to this believe good ideas can emerge from bad This Cannot Be Repeated Shutting them up isn’t a bad place to common senseless allegiance to inaction and this will have to amount to my small start. First, though, you can do yourself a and blind ideology. part in moving this country to a place By Rich Monetti heard the full story. favor by not getting involved in the dis- Luckily, I probably won’t have to lis- where common sense and critical think- Making it into work, I was on fire I was on the library com- course of second amendment supporters ten very long. In this, I will eagerly ready ing allows solutions to emerge. and huffed around as a colleague was puter Friday afternoon who think absolutely nothing should or my pencil to jot down advertisers who I What should be straight forward on the verge of tears. I took my main when I saw a principal could be done in response to tragedies can only assume subscribe to the same aside, I invite you to seethe with me. emotion – anger – and descended onto and psychologist had like this. You don’t need it, it will get you mentality. Then convert your own negative energy Facebook. People were expressing grief, been killed at a Con- nowhere, as enveloping this issue in the With that, a site called Change.org into positive activism and every time you sympathy and disbelief. I hesitated, but necticut School. Probably a disgruntled majority we already have is all that needs allows ordinary people to create petitions walk down the street, come home to your right or wrong, too soon or not, I went ex-employee taking revenge on former to be discussed. for mass consumption among their ex- kids or turn on the TV, force your anger with what I felt and laid it at the feet of bosses - I thought; two more for the Still, part of the ultimate disman- tensive following. My directive is that ad- to regenerate - no matter how strong the NRA. NRA. Of course, if I lived in a civilized tling involves smothering the sound vertisers will pull their ads if these outlets the urge is to let it dissipate. Because we No new ground broken, I got home society I would be outraged by this mass but on a larger scale. I’m talking about don’t join a real debate with the rest of us know from experience that this is the dy- at 8:30, and finally seeing the images, I murder, but the best I could do was re- the podium that Fox News and Clear in solving this problem. namic we face and it cannot be repeated. wanted people to join me in my outrage sign myself to disappointment that even Channel Radio provides for the NRA Of course, I’m open to suggestions In fact, I’ve now devolved to the Rich Monetti has been a freelance writer elementary school children have to be and such. on how to direct my petition to the point where I want people to nurture since 2003 and lives in Westchester. subjected to a crime scene most of us Unfortunately, I must endure the proper parties and in the most effective and embrace this feeling with every child would consider trivial these days. Then I likes of Bill O’Reilly and Rush Lim- manner. Regardless, I have no inking if they see and envision the demise of the WEIR ONLY HUMAN

by colorful blood spatters and anguished guns. I took a lot of dangerous hardware very good people who enjoy the sport. How Much Firepower is Enough? screams. How many parents pay atten- off of thugs on the streets of New York Nevertheless, even the most avid among tion as their children amuse themselves City. I’ve learned to have a lot of respect them would admit that they don’t need By BOB WEIR is a classic example of the Frankenstein with mass murder on video screens? for firearms because I’ve witnessed what those horrific weapons to bring down a syndrome in which the monster ends up they can do to tear apart a human body. Since the tragedy at Does anyone seriously believe that such dove or a deer. I also know some people killing its creator. In this instance at least, Yet, I feel certain that nothing I encoun- Sandy Hook Elemen- mind-numbing brutality has no effect who think the government might be- there’s ample evidence that the mass tered in 20 years of police work could tary in Connecticut on young minds as they view murder come oppressive, so they want enough murderer was a homegrown creation. compare to what those first responders we’ve heard just about as simply a playful exercise? Isn’t it just artillery to defend themselves. To those The school and its staff did everything had to deal with when they stepped into every possible expla- possible that many parents have allowed people I say, don’t make me laugh! If the imaginable to save those innocent lives, that classroom and saw a sight that will nation of why it happened. From too their children to learn how to kill without US military comes to get you, all of the including losing their own as they tried haunt them for the rest of their lives. I much access to guns, to the need for a sense of guilt or compassion? Add to AR-15’s and AK-47’s in your stockpile to stop the carnage. was moved to tears as I watched the more mental health education in the that the easy access to automatic weap- won’t save you. Yet, if their possession I’m certain that most parents with grief-stricken faces of parents, struggling country; everyone is groping for an an- ons and you have a bloodbath in the is limited, it may save us from another children in school are confident that the to come to grips with the worst news any swer. No doubt there is plenty of blame making. classroom massacre. schools in their communities are doing Schools and their staff will do ev- parent can imagine. to go around, but maybe the answers are Bob Weir is a veteran of 20 years with the their utmost to prevent such tragedies. erything possible to protect our children, I don’t think it’s even arguable that a so simple that we’re overlooking them. New York Police Dept. (NYPD), ten of However, it’s important to note that even sacrificing their lives as some did in madman with less firepower would not How about better parental supervision which were performed in plainclothes un- similar safety procedures were practiced Connecticut. But, schools can’t do it all; have been able to take so many lives in so of children during their formative years? dercover assignments. Bob began a writ- at Sandy Hook Elementary. Yet, it wasn’t they need parents to be responsible for short a time. Hence, it seems reasonable The 20 year-old monster that massacred ing career about 12 years ago and had his enough to stop a determined lunatic with what the child learns at home. Only the to say that guns with less killing capacity 20 little babies and 6 adults was viewed first book published in 1999. Bob went on assault weapons. As difficult as it is to symbiosis between parents and schools might save some lives. When the Second by his own mother as a danger to himself to write and publish a total of seven nov- grasp, what happened to those defense- will help to prevent the next tragedy. Amendment to the Constitution was and to others. Yet, during his childhood, els, “Murder in Black and White,” “City to less victims was simply not preventable. Yet, our responsibility doesn’t end there. written, our ancestors were using mus- he was not only allowed to play with Die For,” “Powers that Be,” “Ruthie’s Kids,” A generation has been raised to adult- How about changing the laws relating kets in combat situations. No one could violent video games to entertain him- “Deadly to Love,” “Short Stories of Life and hood with a steady diet of violent movies to some of those ferocious assault weap- have foreseen the ferocity that can be ad- self, his mother also trained him in the Death,” and “Out of Sight.” He also became and video games that teach children how ons that can spit out a hundred rounds ministered by semi-automatic rifles with use of semi-automatic weapons. He used a syndicated columnist under the title “Weir to slaughter human beings with a simple of ammunition in a few seconds? As a magazines holding 100 rounds of ammo. one of those weapons to kill her before Only Human.” click of a hand-held device, accompanied Although I’m not a hunter, I know some going on a rampage in the school. This former cop I have some experience with Page 20 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

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