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The New Rochelle High School mixing them and some white created He painted alongside the stu- PAVE Visual Arts 1, 2, 3 classes, Draw- all their secondary, tertiary and com- dents, and they were able to ing & Painting 2/3 and AP Art 2D classes plementary color mixes (no black). watch him in action. were outside recently painting "en plein NRHS alumni Ju- air," the French term for, “in the open air,” lian Rapp (2003) was the termed by the Impressionists. guest artist this year. He The art classes have been able to ex- came in the week before perience this for over 15 years, each time and shared his “plein with a different media and assignment. air” painting experi- This year, students created two ences with the students, paintings - a morning one from 8 to11 am showing on site and pro- and an afternoon from 11 to 2 pm, focus- gression images from ing on the same scene, observing how the Just like the Impressionists, the stu- his painting locally in NYC, light and shadows changed and produced dents had a palette of warm and cool pri- New Rochelle, and abroad different colors. mary colors (reds, yellows and blues) and in Vietnam and Indonesia.
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Attorney Advertising 4 • June 2018 • New Rochelle Review newrochellereview.com Joseph F. Schaller Appointed as NRPD Commissioner City Manager Charles B. Strome an- chelle, Lewis Bishop, tions, Three Special Incident Citations and a Six nounced the appointment of Joseph F. Schaller Derek Pierson, Do- Year Perfect Attendance Award. Commissioner as New Rochelle Police Commissioner, and the menic Procopio, Ms. Schaller earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History promotion of Captain Robert Gazzola to Deputy Michele Rodney. and Political Science from Fordham University, Commissioner. The commissioners were sworn Commissioner a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Iona in at a ceremony at City Hall on Friday morning. Joseph F. Schaller was College and a Juris Doctor from Pace University “A national search attracted a number of appointed to the De- School of Law in 2005. He was admitted in the qualified applicants, including members of our partment in August NYS Bar in 2006. Commissioner Schaller holds own department,” said City Manager Strome. 1974. He was promoted the distinction of having served longer than any “After an extensive interview process, we were to Sergeant in Sep- member in the history of the Department, 43 pleased to find that the most suitable candidates tember 1979. In 1981 years and 9 months. were within our ranks.” he graduated from the Deputy Police Commissioner Robert Gaz- Strome appointed Schaller as Interim Po- Federal Bureau of In- zola was appointed to the Department in Feb- lice Commissioner upon the retirement of long- vestigation’s National ruary 1986. He was promoted to Sergeant in time commissioner Patrick Carroll in December Academy. Deputy Com- September 1993, and promoted to Lieutenant 2017. Captain Gazzola has served as head of the missioner Schaller was in June 1996. In February of 2002 he was pro- Criminal Investigations Division since Decem- promoted to Lieuten- moted to Captain, and assumed the duties of ber 2015. “Since our transition late last year, ant in August 1982 and Commanding Officer of the Police Services Divi- Schaller and Gazzola have demonstrated their In May 1988 he was sion. In December 2015 he was assigned as Com- ability to lead the department both now and into promoted to Captain. manding Officer of the Criminal Investigations the future. The New Rochelle Police Department As Captain, he was the Division. Deputy Commissioner Gazzola is the continues to be one of the best departments not Commanding Officer recipient of the Police Commissioners Award, only in the State of New York but in the entire of the Staff Services 4 Class C Citations, 8 Commendation Awards nation. I am confident that these promotions Division, the Police and a Special Incident Citation. He earned a will enable the department to continue and Services Division and Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Iona College grow in excellence.” the Criminal Inves- and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration Left to right: New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, New Rochelle Police Commissioner “Over the past two decades, my predeces- tigations Division. In from Marist College. He is also a graduate of Joseph E. Schaller, Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola and City Manager Charles sor, Police Commissioner Carroll, molded the Strome December of 2015 he the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior New Rochelle Police Department into a progres- was appointed Deputy Management Institute of Police administered by sive and professional organization dedicated to chapter of its development.” Police Commissioner. He is the recipient of the Harvard University’s John F Kennedy School of serving our community,” said Commissioner Strome offered special thanks to the mem- Police Commissioners Award, two Class C Cita- Government Schaller. “I am grateful to our City management bers of the Citizens Advisory Panel, who along for allowing me the opportunity to continue with senior staff assisted in the review process: these efforts and look forward to the challenge Gustavo Barbosa, Aaron Fleishaker, Monsignor Plans for Restoring Armory Progressing of leading the department forward into the next Dennis Keane, Cathryn Lavery, Reverend Mi- BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN stated. Twining will also participate in local hiring. “This is a complicated project with many dif- Plans for restoring the Armory were outlined at ferent milestones, including opportunities for public the May 22 New Rochelle Regular Legislative Meeting. comment and input,” Mayor Noam Bramson said. Commenting on Resolution “Intent to De- “This is one of the most significant projects not just for clare Lead Agency Relative to Restore-NY (RNY) today but in the history of New Rochelle.” Grant Rounds IV-V,” Commissioner of Develop- Other Resolutions included appropriate City ment Luiz Aragon noted two separate grants re- Officers to sign a Home Rule for enactment of NYS lating to Echo Bay projects; one, the Armory, the Senate Bill S1976; Assembly Bill A7278 authorizing other demolishing former Mancuso marina par- the extension of City Local Hotel Occupancy tax cel and Nelstad cement plant by Twining Proper- until September 1, 2021 and amending Section 235 ties. The City received a grant of $265,730 to de- of the City Code to streamline the processes for molish the existing structures. obtaining permits related to peddling licenses for An RNY grant of $1 million was given to the itinerant and fixed-location vendors, including ven- City, matched by $1 million paid by Twining to se- dor insurance coverage of not less than $1,000,000 cure Armory windows and doors, supply a new combined single limit of liability per occurrence for roof, stabilize the building and conduct asbestos re- bodily injury and property damage. moval. “We hope the Armory will be enclosed and Finally, the meeting shifted to Council Cham- sealed before winter gets here,plus extending the bers where Mayor Bramson congratulated New Ro- Downtown Overlay Zone (DOZ) Waterfront Zone/ chelle High School wrestler Jake Logan on winning DO- 7 down Lefevre Lane to the waterfront,” Aragon the NYS Section 1 State Championship Title. Webster Focuses on Health and Wellness Health and wellness has always been important to Webster School. But during the month of April, Webster put a special focus on healthy living by organizing events to teach chil- dren the importance of nutritious eating, exer- cising and developing healthy habits for life. For two weeks, students were encouraged to participate in the Healthy Snack and Water Challenge, during which time they recorded their snacks and water intake. Classes with full partici- pation will be entered in a lottery to participate in a kickball game against the staff this spring. On April 26 and April 27, Webster School held its annual Fit Kids Fair. Children rotated through stations where they received instruction and got an opportunity to try rock climbing, rowing, tennis, zumba, jiu-jitsu and cross training. A snack station served hummus, carrots and water. shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • June 2018 • 5 NRCA Announces Line Up for Annual Summer Concert Series at Hudson Park The band shell at New Ro- community.” For more in- Latin dance favorites that and fine arts. For four decades chelle’s historic Hudson Park formation visit the NRCA will have you on your feet NRCA has worked to fulfill that will once again be filled with the website at www.newro- · Wednesday, August mission by sponsoring art exhi- “sound of music” as the New Ro- chellearts.org or telephone 15th : Greetings From Any- bitions, theatrical productions, chelle Council on the Arts pres- the Dept. of Parks and Rec- where This group mashes dance recitals, film screenings, ents its annual summer concert reation at 654-2087. folk, blues, bluegrass and lectures, and concert series. In series from June 27th through The full Summer country into a unique addition, NRCA has sponsored August 31st. The Emil Paolucci Sounds Concert Series roots-rock hybrid public art -- like the popular Summer Sounds Concert Series, schedule includes: · Friday, August 17th Fleur-de-Lis sculptures down- created by the New Rochelle · Wednesday, June : Heathcote Hill Mama- town -- and created ArtsFest, Council on the Arts, is in its 11th 27th: Alive N Kickin roneck-based rockers with while helping to build relation- season and this year’s concerts Known for their chart-top- an original sound ships between the arts, the will feature an eclectic menu of ping hit Tighter & Tighter, · Wednesday, August business community and city musicians performing every- this dance band – celebrat- 22nd : Bookends Perform- government. The NRCA web- thing from mellow jazz to opera ing its 50th anniversary ing favorites from Billy site www.newrochellearts.org to Salsa, Motown and even a Ray -- remains one of the East Joel, James Taylor and oth- is the “go-to” place for informa- Charles tribute band. Coast’s most-requested, er classic rockers tion about the arts. Member- This year the popular playing pop favorites guaranteed double bill with acapella group lifting music of Ray Charles – a · Wednesday, August 29th: ship in NRCA is open to artists dance band Alive N Kickin will to get everybody on their feet. Blackout, an 11-member vocal wonderful blend of styles rang- FDR R&B and dance favorites and non-artists alike, with open the season performing Mo- · Friday, July 6th : Empire ensemble that is reinventing ing from jazz and blues to coun- from the 80s to now members receiving invitations town, R & B, Disco and Swing fa- Beats playing R&B, soul and the genre of a cappella music try and R&B · Friday, August 31st : The to networking events and stu- vorites at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, dance favorites with innovative arrangements · Wednesday, August 1st : New Rochelle Jazz Orchestra dio tours. For more informa- June 27th. In all, music lovers · Wednesday, July 11th: and a distinct, signature sound; New Rochelle Opera Performing Hudson Park is located at tion visit NRCA on the web at will get to hear exciting live mu- Rocky Middleton Jazz Ensemble and violinist Deni Bonet , a pop/ favorites from opera, operetta 1 Hudson Park Road in New Ro- www.newrochellearts.org. sic on 10 consecutive Wednes- Local favorite Rocky and some rock singer/songwriter and clas- and Broadway. chelle. NRCA’s programs are made days, plus four Friday concerts of the finest jazz musicians sically trained violinst who the · Friday, August 3rd : Kay The New Rochelle Coun- possible, in part, by ArtsWest- in July and August. The Friday around. Wall Street Journal described as Boyd and Acts of Faith Back by cil on the Arts (NRCA) was cre- chester with funds from West- concerts will feature the Empire · Wednesday, July 18th : “Sheryl Crow meets the B-52s” popular demand, a night of out- ated by the New Rochelle City chester County Government, Beats on July 6th, a double bill Billy and the Showmen Playing · Wednesday, July 25th : standing gospel music. Council in 1975 to stimulate the City of New Rochelle, and with acapella group Blackout hard-driving r & b, soul and funk Forever Ray This tribute band · Wednesday, August 8th: and encourage the study and the support and participation of NYC and violinist Deni Bonet on · Friday, July 20th : A performs the exciting and up- Franco Morillo Band Playing presentation of the performing NRCA’s membership. July 20th , Gospel Night with Kay Boyd and Acts of Faith on August 3rd, singer/songwriter Heath- Second Annual “Take a Student Ambassador to Work cote Hill on August 17th and the New Rochelle Jazz Orchestra on August 31st. Day” a Complete Success The Summer Sounds con- While thousands of stu- tor of MBKNewRo and Theater, The Orchard and cert series is presented by the dents joined their Mom and co-chair of its Ambas- ClearBridge Investments. A New Rochelle Council on the Dad at work last Thursday, sador Committee. $1,000 grant from the New Arts, in partnership with the 46 New Rochelle High School 46 students -- in- Rochelle Fund for Educa- New Rochelle Dept. of Parks and students traveled to 16 differ- cluding a mix of MBK tional Excellence covered Recreation, and co-sponsored ent workplaces as part of the male Student Ambas- the costs for Metro North by People’s United Bank and Second Annual “Take a Stu- sadors and female tickets and taxi rides to the Webster Bank. Last year NRCA dent Ambassador to Work students from New New Rochelle train station upgraded the sound system, Day,” an initiative pioneered Rochelle High School’s for the 14 students who trav- thanks to an anonymous dona- by My Brother’s Keeper New Girls Mentoring Club eled into Manhattan along tion, and reached out to local Rochelle (MBKNewRo) and -- participated in one- with their chaperones. food trucks to be on site each designed to piggyback on the day externships at On April 29th, 2015, New week. The same vendors have national Take your Son or corporations and or- Rochelle became the first been invited this year. Daughter to Work Day. “Our ganizations in Man- community in Westchester Students at Montefiore with Daniel Bonnet In addition, the Hudson high school students had the hattan, New Rochelle County to accept President Park Children’s Greenhouse is opportunity to interact with and throughout Westchester vided vans and drivers so the rors handle in Wetstchester,” Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper partnering with New Rochelle engineers, doctors, lawyers, County. 13 students had the students could safely travel says Christoph Campbell, Ca- Challenge. Six additional Radiology to offer free yoga in judges, investment bankers opportunity to explore differ- throughout Westchester. reer Coordinator for the Boys communities in Westchester the park every Wednesday be- and professionals in the tech, ent departments at Montefiore Judge Gail Rice, Steiner Sports and Girls Clubs of New Rochelle and another 250 cities and fore the concerts. Instructor music, marketing and insur- Hospital in New Rochelle. and TP Toys and Accessories and Mount Vernon. Additional towns across the country Geoff Eddy will offer a class suit- ance fields,” says Camille Ed- “The students talked with doc- also hosted students at their employers in Westchester who have joined the My Brother’s able for people of all abilities wards Thomas, a House Prin- tors, nurses, social workers New Rochelle locations. hosted students included IBM, Keeper initiative, which is from 6 to 6:45 pm. cipal at NRHS and co-chair and personnel employees and Another group of four stu- Morgan Stanley, Levitt-Fuirst designed to help all students Bill Zimmerman, Commis- of MBKNewRo’s Ambassa- got a good overview of how dents visited the Westchester Associates and Prime Perfor- flourish, particularly boys sioner of New Rochelle’s Dept. of dor Committee. “We were the hospital works,” observes Courts, where they interacted mance & Development. and young men of color. Parks & Recreation, says the city so grateful to the employers Daniel Bonnet, Director of The with the District Attorney, the New York City employers To learn more about MB- is proud to continue the summer who participated in the pro- Center for College and Careers, Commissioner of Jurors, and participating in the Second KNewRo, visit its website at concert tradition. “The support gram this year – they went which is part of The Guidance the Honorable Kathie E. Da- Annual Take a Student Ambas- mbknewro.com or check out of our sponsors People’s United to great lengths to provide Center of Westchester and vidson. “The students were sador to Work Day included: the organization’s posts on Bank and Webster Bank has meaningful experiences for one of MBKNewRo’s most sup- given a look into how the court John Gallin & Son, the law firm Facebook, Twitter and Insta- made it possible for us to contin- the students,” adds Colleen portive community partners. system works and the types of of Patterson, Belknap Webb & gram. To volunteer or donate, ue bringing free concerts to the Gardephe, Managing Direc- The Guidance Center pro- cases lawyers, judges and ju- Tyler, Meetup.com, The Public write to [email protected] 6 • June 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com UPCOMING The Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester will present 12 I-70 Artists-in-Residence Duo Exhibition from June 2 through July 14. Call 937-2047, ext. 3 for more information. events in The 35th annual Jules Bauer Award Show, sponsored by the New Rochelle Art Association, will be featured in the Lumen Winter Gallery of the New Rochelle Public Library, One Library Plaza through June 21st during regular library hours. The show is open to all exhibiting members of the Association, with a cash prize in Jules Bauer's name to be awarded for best watercolor. Ribbons will also be awarded for outstanding entries in all media. A public reception will be held on Sunday, June 10th, from 5:15 pm – 6:30 Center for Open Hiring at Greyston pm in the library’s lobby. Visit nrpl.org for more information. June Summer Soirée The League of Women Voters of New Rochelle present the follow- email your events to: June 12, 2018 at 6:30pm ing television interviews on Cablevision Channel 76 or on demand [email protected] Greyston Flagship Office: 23 Park Avenue, Yonkers on vimeo.com: June 11, 13, 14 – Phillis Maucieri, Executive Direc- Enjoy cocktails and abundant hors d’oeuvres under the stars, tor of the New Rochelle Office of the Aging, talks about the many special presentations and tours of the historic 1855 Ethan Flagg programs available in the city for senior citizens to help them and House and Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament. enrich their lives; June 4, 6, 7, 18, 20, 21 – Amy Bass, New Rochelle RVSP by visiting greyston.org author and College of New Rochelle history professor, discusses her new book, “One Goal: A Coach, A Team, and the Game that Brought a Divide Town Together.” (Mondays at 7pm, Wednesdays at 10pm and Thursdays at 9:30pm.)
24 Annual Westchester Heritage Festivals, held at Kensico Dam Pla- za, Valhalla, are as follows: June 24 from noon to 7pm – African- American Heritage Celebration; July 8 from noon to 6pm – Polish 10 Heritage Celebration; July 15 from noon to 7pm – Hispanic Heri- tage Celebration; July 22 from noon to 7pm – Italian Heritage Cel- ebration; July 22 from 1 to 7pm – Arab Heritage Celebration (Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale); July 29 from 1 to 5pm – Irish-American Heritage Celebration (Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale); August 5 from 12:30 to 6:30pm – Heritage of India Festival; and August 19 from noon to 6pm – Jewish Heritage Festival. For more information, visit http://parks.westchestergov.com/featured-events/heritage- festivals Hospice of Westchester 8th Annual Celebration of Life Memorial The following programs will take place at St. Paul’s Church Na- tional Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon: North Avenue Mile Butterfly Release June 8 at 3pm – Musical performance by Intuition Quartet; and June 10 beginning at 9am June 24 from 1 to 2:30pm June 9 from noon to 4pm – Professor Laura Chmielewski of SUNY Paine Cottage, Paine & North Avenues, New Rochelle Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye Purchase discusses folkways of early America; early American craft of rope making demo; historic children’s games and organ The race is for families and kids alike. Teams are encouraged and schools Space is limited and reservations are required. To order your butterflies or concert. Light refreshments served. Visit nps.gov/sapa for de- will be represented, starting at Paine Cottage and finishing at New make a reservation, call 682-1482, ext. 166. Rochelle City Hall. Stay for the festival featuring a live DJ, local exhibitions, tails. prizes and more. To register and learn more, visit northavenuemile.org JUNE 14 21-23 At 6:30pm, Choice Matters will host their 46th Anniversary Gala at Mansion on Broadway, 139 N. Broadway, North White Plains 11 featuring State Senator Shelley Mayer. Call 946-5363 to attend.
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ShopRite of New Rochelle store associates and store director hold special edition Cheerios boxes during an event at the New Rochelle store March 20. ShopRite associates earned those spots after joining thousands of other ShopRite associates last Sep- tember in a friendly competition sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills, the annual ShopRite Partners In GAY ROSEN As Real As Real Estate Gets Caring Cheerios Contest. With this year’s contest theme,“The Power of One,” serving as backdrop, ShopRite associates came together to collect donations at check-out and held events in stores to raise awareness and Licensed R.E. Associate Broker funds to fight hunger. ABR, CBR, CDPE, CRS, GREEN, GRI, SRES The money raised supports regional food banks in communities served by ShopRite stores. Pictures of c: 914.907.2645 • [email protected] 82 ShopRite associates were featured on limited-edition Cheerios boxes sold in ShopRite stores. ShopRite Supermarkets also presented a check for $500 to The Masters Helping Hand Food Pantry during the event. gayrosen.com FROM L TO R: John Salcito, store director, ShopRite of New Rochelle; Pelham resident Toni Marinucci, store Larchmont Brokerage • 1946 Palmer Avenue associate, ShopRite of New Rochelle; Victor Lind, store associate; ShopRite of White Plains. For more information, visit www.shopritepartnersincaring.org. Each offi ce is independently owned and operated 10 • June 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com “Join us in voting for Eliot Engel on June 26. We need to keep Eliot working and getting results for us in Congress.” State Senators Shelley Mayer and Andrea Stewart-Cousins A leader in fighting for campaign finance reform to control PACs, Eliot Engel is ENDORSED by
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Engel’s work for Gun Control earned him an “F” rating from the NRA Engel’s voting record includes a Pro Senior Rating 100% from the Alliance for Retired Americans And Eliot Engel is rated the #1 Most Effective Democratic Congress Member Center for Effective Lawmaking https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2017/09/26/center-for-effective-lawmaking-announces-highest-scoring-members-of-congress/ ELIOT ENGEL FOR CONGRESS Vote for Eliot Engel · Tuesday, June 26 · Democratic Primary for Congress Paid for by Engel for Congress shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • June 2018 • 11 Former UN Peacekeeper to be President of New Rochelle Rotary Club The Rotary Club of New with many local organiza- to “provide service to others, the Secretary-General’s Spe- Rochelle will install as its Pres- tions, including a twice- promote integrity, and advance cial Envoy to Sierra Leone; and ident for 2018-2019 a long-time yearly dinner for families world understanding, goodwill, Uganda’s Ambassador to the resident, Francis G. Okelo, with disabled children in and peace through its fellow- European Union and concur- formerly a high-level UN dip- cooperation with the New ship of business, professional, rently to Belgium, the Nether- lomat. Installation of the new Rochelle Parks and Recre- and community leaders.” Since lands, and Luxembourg, and President will take place at a ation Department; regular 1979, the organization has led later to Kenya. Apart from dinner sponsored by the Club volunteering at Hope Com- the successful fight to eradicate short-term assignments else- at Posto 22 Restaurant in New munity Services; and fund- polio around the world. where, he has resided in New Rochelle on June 20th. raising for the Gift of Life Ambassador Okelo, born Rochelle since August 1973. The Club will celebrate and other causes. in Uganda, retired following a For information about its 100th anniversary later this The Club is affiliated distinguished career serving tickets to the dinner, member- year and a history of significant with Rotary International, a in countries around the world, ship in Rotary, or speaking at contributions to the commu- global service organization including as Deputy United Na- a future club meeting, contact nity and to the global mission founded in 1905 in Chicago tions Special Coordinator for Kathleen Fanese, k.fanese1@ of Rotary International. In by a lawyer and business- the Middle East Peace Process; gmail.com. New Rochelle and surround- man, Paul Harris. Rotary ing areas, the Club over the now has 1.2 million mem- years has supported student New Rochelle Rotary Club members at the annual summer barbecue at Five Islands bers in over 200 countries Social Security Supports scholarships and partnered Park, 2017. Left to right: David Biskup, Tom Geoffino, Francis Okelo pursuing its broad mission People Battling Cancer First Bike-Share Program in BY THE NEW ROCHELLE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE Westchester County Launches New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and City Man- ager Charles B. Strome, III joined other City officials and cycling enthusiasts last month, in a ride from New Rochelle City Hall to Anderson Plaza to mark the official launch of the first bike share program in Westchester County. New Rochelle Bike Share – which includes 100 bicycles at In 2018, more than a million people will be diagnosed with 11 locations across the City – is cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects people privately funded by P3 Global and families everywhere. On June 3, 2018, we observe National Management, a subsidiary of Cancer Survivors Day in the United States. In support of this day, European Parking & Smart Mo- Social Security encourages getting checkups to provide early de- bility leader EYSA. P3GM is a and visitors to the City,” said City City’s commitment to economic, tion – will also introduce a new tection, raise awareness through education, and recognize the global smart city development Manager Charles B. Strome, III. environmental and social ad- arts and cultural district into survivors who have gone through this battle or are still living with company which creates public- “Launching the bike share pro- vancement and I look forward to the downtown area. In addi- the disease. private partnerships and fa- gram not only provides the com- the community’s response to the tion, the plan aims to position Social Security supports people who are fighting cancer. We cilitates collaboration between munity with a healthy transporta- program.” New Rochelle as a tech leader offer support to patients dealing with this disease through our municipalities and the private tion alternative, but also furthers The launch of the bike share in such sectors as information disability program. People with certain cancers may be eligible sector to launch innovative ur- New Rochelle’s progression into a program is only the latest in New services, health tech, virtual re- for a Compassionate Allowance. Compassionate Allowances are ban infrastructure projects. city with sustainability – in every Rochelle’s unprecedented and ality and artificial intelligence. cases where individuals have medical conditions so severe they After a soft launch in sense of the word – on its agenda.” extensive redevelopment initia- New Rochelle and the Business obviously meet Social Security’s disability standards, allowing us March, the bikes – available to “Having spearheaded simi- tive, which launched in 2015 with Improvement District (BID) an- to process the cases quickly with minimal medical information. rent for $2 for 30 minutes af- lar projects in various cities and the signing of a Master Developer nounced an exciting new part- There’s no special application or form you need to submit ter downloading the City’s bike municipalities across the nation, agreement with RXR Realty and nership with IDEA (Interactive for Compassionate Allowances. Simply apply for disability ben- share mobile app – have attract- we are excited for New Rochelle allows for more than 12 million Digital Environments Alliance), efits using the standard Social Security or Supplemental Security ed over 400 registered users. to experience the benefits as- square feet of new construction in- a newly formed not-for-profit Income (SSI) application. Once we identify you as having a Com- “We are excited to have sociated with its new bike share cluding up to 2.4 million square feet organization aimed at estab- passionate Allowance condition, we’ll expedite your disability ap- the first bike share program in program, said Carlos Pujol, CEO of prime office space, one million lishing the City as the next im- plication. Westchester County and thank of P3GM. “It speaks to the City’s square feet of retail, 6,370 housing mersive technology hub. The Social Security establishes Compassionate Allowance con- our friends at P3GM for making energy and momentum to be units and 1,200 hotel rooms. More goal of the alliance is to provide ditions using information received at public outreach hearings, this a reality,” said Mayor Noam pioneering the initiative in West- than 1,400 residential units are al- creative space and foster an in- from the Social Security and Disability Determination Services Bramson. “By providing today’s chester County.” ready underway as of 2018. novative environment for artists communities, from medical and scientific experts, and from data residents — and future resi- “Infrastructure projects Beyond focusing on new and technology entrepreneurs, based on our research. For more information about Compas- dents — with a fun and sustain- like the bike share program are developments, New Rochelle while in the process developing, sionate Allowances, including the list of eligible conditions, visit able way to get around, we help contributing to the overall growth launched a series of partnerships promoting and maintaining a www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances. make New Rochelle a healthier, and well-being of New Rochelle and initiatives to help bolster its vibrant new arts and technology Some illnesses are more disabling than others and Social stronger community.” and its community members, downtown efforts. The master district in the City’s burgeoning Security tries to treat everyone with equal compassion relative “Transportation and ac- said City Council Member Barry plan – which includes the rezon- downtown area. to their condition. If you think you qualify for disability benefits cessibility are among the top Fertel, an avid cyclist himself. ing of 279 acres of land around To learn more, visit: based on a Compassionate Allowances condition, please visit features attracting residents “Bike New Rochelle reflects the the city’s downtown train sta- bikenewrochelle.com/. www.socialsecurity.gov to apply for benefits. 12 • June 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com Estate Planning for Young Children
BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, if there are no living parents. eral ways to do this from a legal fers to Minors Act (UTMA) ac- way, one person is in control of fully, make the right decision CERTIFIED ELDER This is often one of the most standpoint. You could leave counts for them, naming an the personal decisions for the for you and your family. LAW ATTORNEY contentious issues that couples the money directly to your mi- adult custodian to manage the minors and one is in control of face when doing their estate nor children. This is generally funds until the minor reaches the financial decisions. Some Here are some specific planning due to a wide variety of the least desirable way of do- age 21. Even better, you could feel that this provides a good issues that arise if you have in- issues that arise in families over ing this since minors are not set up a trust for the benefit of system of checks and balances cluded minor children in your the years. For this reason, many permitted to own property. A your minor children and have and doesn’t give one person estate plan. If you have minor delay having this important court proceeding will likely the money managed by a com- too much control. One person children, providing for their conversation. However, delay be necessary to have someone petent trustee for the benefit might be great with kids, while care and support will certainly often results in taking no action appointed to be in charge of of the children until a certain the other may be better at deal- be an important part of your which can lead to confusion and those funds. This will neces- age that you select. This way, ing with finances. estate plan. Some issues to additional expense for your es- sitate the involvement of law- the money can be held in trust While children bring consider include: tate upon your demise. yers and could get expensive. even after the minor attains great joy to us as parents, it Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is Who will take care of your Although the surviving This is one of those situations majority. After all, think about does come with the responsi- a founding partner of Littman minor children when you die? parent will have priority over where an ounce of prevention what you would have spent bility to ensure their well-be- Krooks LLP and has been honored Even though it is possible (and custody and guardianship is worth a pound of cure. In money on if you had it when ing not only when we are alive as one of the “Best Lawyers” in even likely) that they will be of your minor children, the many cases where folks at- you were 21. If you decide to but also upon our death. So, America for each of the last seven adults when you die, you still same is not necessarily true tempt to do their own wills create a trust, you will need to do yourself a favor and think years. He is past President of the need to consider, and plan for, regarding finances. If you have without professional legal help select a suitable trustee. This about who would be a good National Academy of Elder Law the possibility that you will assets (stocks, bonds, insur- in order to reduce costs, they decision can be almost as dif- choice to be in charge of rais- Attorneys (NAELA) and past Presi- die while they are minors. Of ance, retirement accounts, end up costing their estate a ficult as selecting the guard- ing your children both from dent of the New York Chapter of course, it one parent passes etc.) in your name alone and lot more in legal fees to solve ian of the minor children. One a personal and financial per- NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served away, the surviving parent will you want to leave this money the problems that they inad- thing to remember is that the spective prior to meeting with as chair of the Elder Law Section of be in charge of making deci- for the benefit of your minor vertently created by trying to two roles do not have to be your estate planning attorney. the New York State Bar Association. sions for the minor children. children, you may nominate do the estate plan themselves. served by the same person. This way, you will be in a bet- He has been selected as a “New York In any event, it is important for whomever you select to be re- Instead of leaving money In fact, it is often advisable to ter position to discuss the pros Super Lawyer” since 2006. Call you to consider who should be sponsible for managing those outright to minor children, you have two different people serve and cons of your choices with 914-684-2100 or visit the firm’s web- guardian of your minor children finances. There are also sev- could set up Uniform Trans- as guardian and trustee. This your attorney and then, hope- site at www.elderlawnewyork.com. GIRL IN TRANSIT: ESCAPE TO PARADISE – Paradise Guest Ranch, Buffalo Wyoming BY BARBARA BARTON SLOANE rides - everyday - and happy-hour way in the purple light - best viewed from the horse becomes your French Creek Saloon. a perch on the porch that fronts We all choose our own companion. You can do Then it’s everyone into one’s cabin. paths. If we’re lucky, they’re a day-long ride, packing the dining hall where There are countless rea- filled with wonder, adventure a lunch and returning meals are taken family- sons to visit Paradise Ranch and surprises. For those who just before dinner, or an style and the ranch staff – and they’re all waiting to be seek a path rich and rewarding, overnight pack trip, a and owners mingle with discovered. For now, I welcome come to Wyoming! An irresist- real Western wilderness the guests. After dinner, another sunshiny morning ible force of sensation meets adventure. The ranch’s back to the Saloon where and Gypsy waiting to transport location happened to me at the horseback riding pro- a fire is blazing, musi- me to….Paradise. Surrounded Paradise Guest Ranch located gram is second to none. cians are playing west- by such openness and natural sixteen miles west of Buffalo at They custom fit each ern tunes and there’s fun beauty at this remarkable ranch an elevation of 7,500 feet; all 157 guest with the horse that afoot, be it an amateur – really, what else could they pos- acres are within the boundaries perfectly matches their talent show or some rau- sibly call it? of the Bighorn National Forest, riding ability. Governed cous square dancing. giving the property a feeling of by my internal hard-wir- For over 100 years, If You Go: privacy and isolation – ideal for ing for cowardice, I asked Paradise Ranch has been Paradise Guest Ranch a dude ranch getaway from city for a gentle, well-man- a place of refuge and www.paradiseranch.com life. On my ride to the ranch from nered horse and was relaxation, adventure the airport, I passed corridors of assigned a sweet Paint and excitement, steeped All photos: Ramona Swift meadow, mountains, deep river named Gypsy. I took advantage through sagebrush and stands of in predawn darkness, a vortex in the traditions of Wyoming www.ramonaswift.com canyons and pristine evergreen of their riding lessons and, in the Aspen giving way to open valleys of infinite stars lighting our way, ranching. Many guests return forests – all enhanced by the rodeo arena, was taught how to and wild flower-rimmed alpine and then waited by the roadside, again and again for horseback beauty of plentiful wildlife. Ar- move my horse, turn, back up, lakes. I was particularly smit- safely out of the way as, amid riding, fly-fishing for native cut- riving, I found comfortable guest and even to trot. Learning to gal- ten with the Aspen, their pretty thundering hooves and steam- throat trout, or for hiking among cabins constructed of logs scat- lop, that’s for my next visit. white trunks and leaves like so ing nostrils, the horses galloped wildflowers and meadowlarks. I tered across the property, giving many small, golden coins mak- down the hill to the corrals be- chatted with a couple celebrating a rustic, homey feel. The actual Morn at Big Horn ing gentle music as they rustled low. Covered by dust kicked up their 31st year at the ranch, and entrance to the ranch is marked The most enjoyable time in the breeze. by the horses but by now fully was told that for them visiting by a large timber gate with the each day was my morning ride awake, I had one of those pinch- the ranch is not just a “vacation” word “Fun” That says it all. on Gypsy (walk, actually) with 6 A Starry Awakening myself moments when I knew, but more like returning to family to 8 other guests. We were led We were told that a fun deep in my soul, that it doesn’t, Dude Ranch – the very Barbara Barton Sloane is a Pelham- Git Yer Boots on and Saddle by one of the young, enthusi- experience is to rise really early ever, get better than this! words conjure up a warm, based Travel Editor/Columnist Up! astic ranch hands into deeply and watch the horses as they’re cozy feeling with animals, sil- who writes for a number of both The ranch has approxi- wooded spruce and Ponderosa corralled and wrangled down to Evening Revelry vered sage brush, quick moving national and international publi- mately 150 horses in the peak pine forests intersected by clear, the ranch from the high Alpine A pre-dinner cocktail, streams, and the heavy green cations. She delights in sharing her season of June through August mountain streams. The air was meadows where they’ve spent anyone? And delicious hors of alfalfa. In twilight there’s a global travel experiences with our and the principal activity here fresh and the sky a cloudless the night grazing on the bluffs. d’oeuvres too! Evenings at the clear sharpness of the mountain readers. is horseback riding. Everybody azure as we walked our steeds We walked sleepily up the trail ranch start in a sophisticated, peaks as they shimmer in the shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • June 2018 • 13 Harm Reduction BY SCOTT SWANEZY treatment professionals be- Cognitive behavioral medication-supported treat- become completely abstinent. When harm reduction ap- lieve that while abstinence is a therapy and motivational en- ment plans. Harm reduction In some of these cases, proaches first gained traction Complete abstinence worthy goal, a harm reduction hancement therapy are other is designed to address the cir- reducing the risks of drug many years ago, main focuses from addictive substances has approach can prevent deaths treatment alternatives, and cumstances of the addiction in abuse is certainly better were preventing the spread been a key component of sub- and can keep addicts alive and medication-supported treat- addition to the addiction itself, than avoiding treatment al- of HIV and hepatitis among stance abuse treatment in the healthier in cases when total ment is considered particu- striving to minimize the harm- together, which is something people who inject drugs. How- United States for a long time. abstinence has not worked. larly appropriate in cases of ful effects of addiction rather an addict may choose when ever, harm reduction has been In fact, 12-step facilitation is Tweleve-step programs addiction to opiods. An article than condemning them alto- he or she believes the only shown to be effective in pre- used in some form by the vast continue to play a major role in the AMA Journal of Eth- gether. option is yet another 12-step venting overdoses as welll. It majority of American treat- in substance abuse treatment ics from 2016 concluded that Harm reduction should program. saves lives and in some cases ment programs. in America, and millions of while 12-step programs are be considered as another Harm reduction respects saves money by avoiding re- Some drug treatment people have been helped by appropriate for some seeking therapy tool rather than a the addict as a whole person peated relapses and emergen- professionals strongly believe them. However, the fact is that help overcoming addiction, cure. Substance abuse treat- and seeks to create and main- cy interventions. that full and happy recovery they do not work for everyone. they should not be the only ap- ment professionals must have tain an empathic alliance be- Ultimately, substance requires total abstinence, and Additionally, there are people proach considered. access to a range of tools for tween treatment, counselor abuse treatment must be per- that a harm reduction ap- who dislike that 12-step pro- Harm reduction in sub- helping addicts. When the and patient. Helping addicts sonalized, because each addic- proach, in which an addict may grams attach a moral dimen- stance abuse treatment is metaphorical “hammer” of recognize their strengths and tion and each addict is unique. never completely stop using sion to a physical disease, im- aimed at decreasing negative total abstinence and 12-step motivations toward positive The harm reduction drugs, denies people the ben- plying that failure to recover consequences of substance programs is the only tool change is a core concept of approach is to address this, efits of a full recovery. using the programs is a per- use. It includes elements of available, every addiction is harm reduction. helping addicts with evidence- Other substance abuse sonal, moral failure. safer use, managed use, and often treated as the meta- North American experi- based treatment that may phorical “nail”. ences the world’s highest drug- involve therapaies like medi- First and most impor- related mortality rate and has cation-assisted treatment, par- Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #211 tantly, harm reduction does a higher rate of opioid use ticularly in the case of opioid not in any way condone or pro- than the global average. Opi- addiction. mote substance use. It simply oid substitution therapy using Scott Swanezy is an ad- Your Future is In the Stars asserts that to treat drug abuse methadone and suboxone are diction and substance abuse BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, carefully checked for accuracy return they would indicate I effectively, multiple options more widely available than counselor in Westchester M.I.D., C.R. by their Review Departments, met their “accreditation stan- must be considered. Absti- they once were. Methadone County. He can be reached prior to publishing the re- dards”. I said, “No thanks”. nence may ultimately be the and buprenophine therapy are at 914-434-9945 and visit Throughout history there marks. Most of these sites con- So like everything else in right choice for an addict, but available in all but two states as outofthefog.info for more infor- have been groups of people firm that the submissions actu- this world, it’s best to use your some people are not ready to well as Washington D.C. mation. who believe that the stars and ally relate to real projects at the common sense when evaluat- planets could predict their fu- appropriate location, and that ing the stars. Just as Nick Co- ture, however, the stars that the IP address of the submitter pernicus did when he mapped I’m referring to are not up in (your location in the clouds) is out the stars above, you need to the sky, even on a Starry Night. accurate and authentic, as well. evaluate the sources of your in- These are the stars presented Yelp has recently made it more formation when checking out to you on your internet search difficult to post false reviews the stars below. If your future engines when you’re seeking and their latest policy discour- has you Swinging on a Star* feedback on stores, designers, ages companies from request- and making your choice by contractors, or just about any- ing reviews from their clientele. internet feedback, remember, thing or anybody. Google Reviews can the more legitimate the stars, The new stars, albeit be very helpful but must be the merrier. smaller, are almost as impor- evaluated carefully. Anyone *Crosby, Bing. “Swinging tant as the celestial bodies that who creates a gmail account on a Star”. Composed by Jimmy Get out of the you see up above, on a clear can post a review on Google. Van Heusen and lyrics by John- summer’s night. They repre- Although I’m sure that most ny Burke. Best Original Song sent how other people, who of the evaluations on Google Oscar. 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Unlike the as- was told that they have only A Master of Design (Pratt In- and Addiction Therapist tronomical stars, the internet heard good things about my stitute), and E.P.A. Certified stars must be interpreted for company and have decided to Remodeler, he serves on the Confidential, supportive and their accuracy, because they invite me to become part of Advisory Panel of Remodeling are subject to manipulation by their auspicious community. I Magazine. A member of the Na- non-judgmental environment unscrupulous star gazers. was so moved, as I had always tional Kitchen & Bath Assoc., I’ve found that houzz, held them in high regard, that he is also a contributor to eZine Google, Yelp and Angie’s List I said I’d be proud to be part and Do It Yourself magazine. seem to have the most reliable of such an organization. Until He can be reached for ques- Scott Swanezy feedback. 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