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Harrison Herald • May 2019 • Page 2 • www.harrisonherald.com From the Mayor's Office

BY MAYOR RON BELMONT completion date for the Wild- ers to sign up for their text memorial for longtime Harri- Avalon Communities will be recognize Keio Academy and ing Park improvements is late alert system. This feature will son resident, Lucille Held, who starting construction on a their long standing presence in spring 2019. allow customers to report a passed away in March. Lucille parking garage, in downtown Harrison. In addition to being A big thank you goes out power problem, check the sta- was a respected member of Harrison, on the lot owned by a school of excellence, the Keio to all those who participat- tus of a power outage, and re- our community and for many the Metropolitan Transporta- community brings Japanese ed in the March 30th town- quest assistance. To register, years was a regular attendee at tion Association (MTA). The tradition and culture to Har- wide Spring Spruce Up Day. text REG to OUTAGE (688243) our Town Board meetings. Not garage will have over 400 spac- rison and I appreciate all their This year more than 60 bags and follow the prompts. one to shy away from vocaliz- es, owned and operated by the contributions. of trash were collected. The It’s never too early to ing opposition, Lucille brought MTA, for commuters. There I would like to bring Harrison Boy Scouts as well mark your calendar for the re- many important issues to the will also be additional spaces your attention to an issue that as local families joined town turn of the Westchester Coun- forefront and I am pleased that for residents of the soon to be comes up each year. Spring is personnel as they collected ty Mobile Shredder. Residents our community had an oppor- built residential project and upon us and dog owners may trash and debris along town may bring confidential person- tunity to recognize her contri- for commercial users. I am be walking their pets more roadways, fields and streams. al papers for shredding to the butions. very encouraged by the chang- frequently in and around our Our Engineering Department MTA Lot (corner of Harrison All residents are invit- es proposed by this exciting neighborhoods. In an effort Wilding Park, in Down- deserves special recognition and Halstead Ave) on Saturday, ed to come to Ma Riis Park on project and am eager to work to be courteous, dog walkers town Harrison, closed for for their outstanding work May 4 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 Sunday, May 5th from 11 AM with MTA and Avalon on a should carry disposable waste renovation on April 2nd. New in coordinating the clean-up PM. Residents can bring up to to 4 PM to enjoy the 6th An- shared vision that will support bags and clean up after their playground equipment and effort. Volunteers identified 4 file size (10 x 12 x 15) boxes of nual Japan Cultural Festival. the various needs of our com- pets. Used dog waste bags ground surfacing will im- areas needing cleaning up and confidential papers per house- Admission to this event is free munity. should not be left in neighbor’s prove the existing park and on Spruce Up Day, groups were hold. Please remove all large and will include entertain- Once again, congratu- trash cans or recycling bins playground area located on assigned to specific sites. Vol- binder clips and covers. In ex- ment, food vendors, raffle priz- lations are in order for Keio and should not be thrown into Oakland Avenue. This project unteer team leaders including treme weather, events may be es as well as a tea ceremony Academy and this year’s mag- the storm drains on our streets will not only spruce up this Matt and Sarah Benson, Shau- cancelled or terminated early. demonstration, and a calligra- nificent Cherry Blossom Re- and roadways. Proper disposal popular recreational space, na Long, John Tripodi, Enza Please call the county's Recy- phy workshop. I look forward ception. It was an honor to of dog waste is a must and ev- but will also enhance resident Farolini, and Amy Podolak cling Helpline at (914) 813-5425 to going to this very popular attend this lovely event. The ery dog owner should partici- experience, improve play-ar- helped make the event a huge to check on a cancellation or event every year and hope to school’s talented students pro- pate. ea safety and streamline area success. early closure. see you there. vided guests with wonderful I would like to extend a maintenance. The estimated Con Ed is urging custom- On April 26th, there was a As many of you may know, entertainment. I would like to continued on page 4

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Harrison Herald • May 2019 • Page 3 • www.harrisonherald.com Element 46, Westchester Incubator Holohan Discusses Proposed LOSAP Program Announced Westchester County Executive George Latimer has an- Program for Harrison Fire Department nounced the launch of the Westchester incubator program called BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN of points. They get $30 a month matter be put over,” Kraut stated. funded annually by the Police De- Element 46. Designed to inspire and support entrepreneurial for the rest of their lives, starting The Board moved to contin- partment Operating Budget. talent and the development of new businesses in Westchester, Actuary Ed Holohan, Pres- at age 62…” ue Public Hearing to the Thurs- During Village Business, Element 46 will help turn promising ideas into thriving business- ident, Penflex, appeared before Continuing the Public Hear- day, May 16th meeting. Belmont requested petitioning es, and promote entrepreneurship and economic development the Thursday, April 11th Harrison ing for the purpose of determin- Superintendent of Recre- the State to reduce the speed in Westchester County by providing founders with access to pro- Town Board meeting to discuss ing the amount and extent of real ation Gary Salvo requested autho- limit on Route 127 (Harrison Ave- graming and resources. a proposed Length of Service property to be acquired by the rization to accept a donation from nue) from 40 to 30 miles per hour “Westchester has all of the most important ingredients for Award Program (LOSAP) for Har- Town by condemnation of the the Petrillo Family of $15,000 for which was approved, with Trust- start-up success - location, infrastructure, transportation, busi- rison Fire Department (HFD), parcel on 249 Halstead Avenue, the Brentwood Fundraiser Proj- ee Stephen Malfitano dissenting. ness expertise, investor interest, talent and more. By bringing to- noting that an HFD LOSAP sys- Village Attorney Jonathan Kraut ect for continuing maintenance Next, Commissioner of gether the very best entrepreneurial ideas and supporting them tem was disapproved by referen- on behalf of Town Attorney’s by Joseph Bulfamante & Sons, Public Works Anthony Robin- with the immense talent and resources of this County, I’m con- dum in 2003. office reported speaking to -at Inc. Landscaping Company. son sought approval for the 2019 fident that we’ll be able to cultivate high-growth companies that Holohan said that it is a civil torney Whitney Singleton from Police Chief Joseph Yasinski Department of Public Works will drive economic development for Westchester and also serve pension program. “In the West Singleton, Davis and Singleton, asked approval for a rental agree- budget to continue pavement re- as a great reminder of the benefits of working, living and playing Harrison program, every year representing the property owner. ment with Goosetown Communi- habilitation program amounting right in our County,” Latimer said going forward a volunteer earns “Mr. Singleton advised that cations, Congers for the installa- for $2,000,000 as outlined in a A cohort of 15 selected entrepreneurs will be housed in a a year of service credit in a point since the last time the subject tion of a six-site Radio Simulcast Pavement Management study per- number of co-working locations in the County and paired with system for attending training came up, he is in the process of System, totaling $389,100, paid formed in 2015, plus $245,000 in some of the best minds across business, innovation, and the in- courses, drills, calls, meetings, obtaining an appraisal of the over a sixty-month period in Chips Funding. A $2,005,000 bond vestment community. The first cohort of Element 46 will be se- etc., earning a minimum number property, and requested that this monthly installments of $6,485, was approved by Roll Call vote. lected in April and begin in July 2019. continued on page 11 Census 2020 Complete Count Committee With exactly one year a similarly pro- tance. A skewed census will count. It’s a challenging job, until the federal government’s active approach hurt Westchester’s towns, cit- but I am very confident that launch of the 2020 Census, by developing ies, and villages and would im- we will be successful.” County Executive George La- this complete pact services designed to help Members of the County timer announced the Census county outreach them. I thank the County Ex- Executive’s Complete Count 2020 Complete Count Com- committee. ecutive for this appointment Census 2020 Committee are: mittee which he has tasked Let’s make sure and I look forward to working Edgar Santana (CO- with ensuring all Westchester everyone in with everyone.” CHAIR); Carola Bracco residents are counted and the Westchester is Westchester County (CO-CHAIR;Robert Bask- County does not lose out on counted,” Con- Commissioner of Planning erville; Kim Snyder; Louis both federal representation gressman Eliot Norma Drummond said, “Data Sanchez; Maria Kercado; and federal dollars. Engel explained. is so critical to planning and Sojourner Salinas; Katelin “The mission is very Committee Co-Chair Ca- the data that comes out of this Penner; Dr. Terry Kirchner; simple – we want to make will also work closely with the this year is because the 2020 rola Bracco said, “This is the census will be used for the Jirandy Martinez; Shari San- sure that if you reside in West- Committee to provide input census is critical. Without a most litigated Census this next decade. This data trans- chez; Rev. Dierdra Clark;- chester County that you are from their respective areas of proper count, New York could Country has ever had – and it lates into dollars that comes David Imamura; Eridania counted. The potential loss of expertise. lose vital federal funding and is causing significant distrust into Westchester, so the im- Camacho; Rich Payne; Judge dollars and representation is Congresswoman Nita representation, which could in the community. I am look- portance to have all counted Francis Nicolai ;Rabbi Eytan what is at stake here. We know Lowey said, “I applaud Coun- result in fewer dollars com- ing forward to this committee cannot be understated.” Hammerman; Avni Mustafaj; that we have hard to reach ty Executive George Latimer ing to Westchester County making recommendations to Committee memberGhada Salim; Alison Boak ; communities and we wanted for establishing Westchester’s to administer programs. I’m the County so we can be sure Judge Francis Nicolai conclud- Symra Brandon; Planning to make sure those communi- US Census Complete Count fighting in Washington to en- to reach those hard to reach ed, “I look forward to working Commissioner Norma Drum- ties were represented on this Committee, which will play sure the census isn’t done in communities.” with my colleagues on devot- mond (EX-OFFICIO); and Dep- committee. If you are a resi- an integral role in assuring an a way that could drive down Committee Co-Chairing our time, talent and ener- uty County Executive Ken Jen- dent of Westchester County, accurate count. With exactly our count, and I’m pleased the Edgar Santana added, “This gy to ensure that the County kins (EX-OFFICIO). you need to be counted – and a year to go before the official County Executive has taken committee is of critical impor- has an accurate and complete the census should count each 2020 U.S. Census, we must individual,” Latimer said: all work together to ensure In 2010, Westchester that New York receives its fair From the Mayor's Office “Springtacular” Anticipates 10 Year Anniversary was 9th hardest County in share of federal resources that continued from page 3 New York State to count in result from the Census count. of Ron Belmont Pool Complex continued from page 1 2010 with only 76% of house- As Chairwoman of the House heart felt congratulations to Harrison resident Beatrice Goldstein holds submitting responses. Appropriations Committee, I on becoming a US citizen. Citizenship in the United States comes ed. “This is our second year here.” The job of the committee will secured $3.82 billion for the with the important responsibilities of protecting our country’s Assistant Superintendent of Recreation Kristen Ciafone now turn to outreach and Census in Fiscal Year 2019, a values and living in accordance with our laws. This is a wonderful commented, “It is a great day. Everyone came out to enjoy the marketing to various commu- $1 billion increase from 2018. accomplishment and I wish Ms. Goldstein all the best. rides. It turned out to be a beautiful day, the sun is out now. It nity groups, libraries, places I will continue fighting tooth I would like to recognize The Harrison Players and the seems like everyone is having fun. We probably had closer to 175 of worship and other hubs of and nail to ensure that the wonderful job they did with their recent staging of the musical, to 200 people here today and we are handing out decoration cups activity to help ensure resi- 2020 Census is adequately “Working”. It was a pleasure to see this fantastic production and filled with candy and prizes.” dents of every age, race and funded.” the hard work and talent really showed through. Congrats to all Resident Recreation ID Cards are mandatory for any persons socioeconomic background “The reason County Ex- involved. from kindergarten age and older. For information on how to ob- know the importance of be- ecutive Latimer and I advocat- In closing, please make note of the following announcement tain one, call 914-670-3035. ing counted. All Westchester ed for the opening of a West- from our Assessor’s Office: May 1st is the deadline for all Senior County Departments and staff chester census office earlier tax exemptions.

Harrison Herald • May 2019 • Page 4 • www.harrisonherald.com U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to Lowey Announces $425,000 in Federal Host Special Screening and Discussion Grants to Assist Victims of Housing Discrimination in Westchester in Harrison On April 10, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rock- The Jewish Community members of the JCC. land-Westchester), House Appropriations Committee Chairwom- Center of Harrison, 130 Union There will be a post an, announced the awarding of a combined $425,000 in federal Avenue, Harrison, and The screening discussion with Bar- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants United States Holocaust Me- ry Avrich, Director and Pro- to Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO) to prevent morial Museum will host a spe- ducer of Prosecuting Evil, and housing discrimination and assist people who believe they have cial screening and discussion Elizabeth Little, Senior Advi- been treated unfairly. on May 15 of the documentary, sor, Ferencz International Jus- “I am pleased to announce this federal investment in programs Prosecuting Evil: The Extraor- tice Initiative, Simon-Skjodt that spread awareness of housing law and help end discriminatory dinary World of Ben Ferencz. Center for the Prevention of practices in renting and purchasing homes across the Lower Hud- Produced and directed by Genocide, United States Holo- son Valley,” said Congresswoman Lowey. “In order for New York Barry Avrich, Prosecuting Evil caust Memorial Museum. residents and communities to thrive, every individual and family tells the fascinating story of Barry Avrich is a Cana- must be treated fairly and have the tools and knowledge to advocate Ben Ferencz - the last surviv- dian director, producer, au- for themselves wherever discrimination occurs. As Chairwoman ing Nuremberg prosecutor and thor and marketing executive. of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to secure Congresswoman Nita Lowey lifelong advocate of “law not He has made over 45 notable these resources for Westchester and Rockland Counties.” Barry Avrich war.” films in a career spanning 30 WRO received two grants through HUD’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) totaling After witnessing Nazi Genocide. In 2015 he received years. His critically acclaimed $425,000, to identify and handle complaints of housing discrimination. WRO seeks equal treatment concentration camps shortly the Museum’s highest honor, documentaries include Show for all federally protected classes in terms of disability, race, and familial status. Of the funds re- after liberation, Ferencz be- the Elie Wiesel Award, for his Stopper: The Theatrical Life of ceived, $300,000 is the first installment of a three-year grant to total $900,000 to conduct tests of came the lead prosecutor in work holding Nazi perpetra- Garth Drabinsky, The Last Mo- housing providers. The second grant of $125,000 will be used to educate communities in Westches- the Einsatzgruppen case at tors accountable and advocat- gul: The Life and Times of Lew ter to identify discriminatory practices. Nuremberg, which has been ing for Holocaust survivors Wasserman and An Unlikely “We have always been thrilled to have Nita Lowey representing us and know she has always called the biggest murder trial and other victims of genocide. Obsession: Churchill and the been a strong supporter of fair housing,” said Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. Executive in history. All 22 Nazi officials Prosecuting Evil is a Jews. In 2019, he released 2 Director Marlene Zarfes. “The $300,000 will allow WRO to enforce housing laws by sending trained tried for murdering over a mil- production of Melbar Enter- new films; The Reckoning: testers to housing providers to determine whether applicants are treated equally. The additional lion Jews were convicted. Fer- tainment Group with assis- Hollywood’s Worst Kept Secret grant of $125,000 will be used for outreach, so that we can educate people about housing law.” encz went on to advocate for tance from the United States and Prosecuting Evil. For Net- The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) is designed to detect, prevent, and advocate for the restitution for Jewish victims Holocaust Memorial Museum flix, Avrich released the crit- victims of housing discrimination. of the Holocaust and later for Ferencz International Justice ically acclaimed film Blurred the establishment of the Inter- Initiative. The Museum will Lines: Inside the Art World. Former NHL Champion and Wife Donate Place/Space national Criminal Court. His co-present this event with Bet A living memorial to the fight for justice for victims of Torah, Mount Kisco, Congre- Holocaust, the United States Mural to White Plains Hospital through Smilezone atrocity crimes continues to- gation Emanu-El of Westches- Holocaust Memorial Museum Former National Hock- and President day. ter, Rye, documentary chan- inspires citizens and leaders ey League Champion Adam and CEO Susan Ferencz has been in- nel, Melbar Entertainment worldwide to confront hatred, Graves and his wife, Violet, do- Fox joined in the volved with the U.S. Holocaust Group, Rogers Documentary prevent genocide, and promote nated a new play space and mu- presentation Memorial Museum since its Fund and the Jewish Commu- human dignity. Its far-reach- ral to the sixth floor of White ceremony of the creation 26 years ago. He has nity Center of Harrison. ing educational programs and Plains Hospital as a comfort- mural and new donated his personal archives This is the second pro- global impact are made possi- ing space for siblings of new- space on April to the Museum, which includes gram that the U.S. Holocaust ble by generous donors. borns through their Smile- 4th. 500,000 pages of documenta- Memorial Museum has held at The program will begin at zone Foundation and with the tion, and funded the Ferencz The JCC of Harrison. The mu- 7:00 p.m. and is free and open support of Director of Neo- International Justice Initiative seum has an ongoing relation- to the public. Registration is natology Dr. Jesus Jaile Marti (L to R): White Plains Hospital Board Chairman Larry Smith, Adam Graves, at the Museum’s Simon-Skjodt ship with the JCC as a number required at ushmm.org/events/ and his wife, Diane. Hospital Violet Graves, Diane Jaile Marti, Director of Neonatology Dr. Jesus Jaile Marti, Center for the Prevention of of the Museum’s donors are prosecuting-evilharrison. Board Chairman Larry Smith White Plains Hospital CEO Susan Fox. Grant to Assist Communities Struggling with the Opioid Epidemic Westchester County has re- Development Board, will provide of substance abuse, including: will serve as peers, coaches, and “boot camp” for employment ceived a grant from the New York training and employment ser- Westchester-Putnam Workforce frontline treatment personnel is training that covers job skills, re- State Department of Labor to as- vices to our workforce so we can Development Board, Westches- crucial, and these new funds will sume development, interviewing, sist local communities that have better serve the communities ter County Departments of Social help us build a better system of self-esteem building and jobs. . been affected by the opioid epi- that are struggling”. Services and Community Mental care.” Following the boot camp, special- demic. The grant money, which Executive Director of the Health, Westchester Career Cen- “This grant fills a real ized employment and training ac- totals $346,205, was allocated to Westchester-Putnam Workforce ters, Westmed Medical Group, need. Opioid addiction has been tivities will prepare participants Westchester to help train the em- Development Board Thom Klein- the National Council of Alcohol growing in Westchester County, for one of the following jobs: ployees who treat those battling er said, “This grant will allow us to and Drug Dependence of West- particularly in communities that Certified Peer Recovery Support addiction and substance abuse. employ our residents who are ea- chester, Westchester Communi- have seemed to have previously Specialist, Mental Health Techni- Westchester County Exec- ger to find or return to work while ty College and WestCOP. been immune from the scourge cian, Behavioral Health Recovery utive George Latimer said, “No at the same time providing the Commissioner of the De- of addiction. This grant will allow Coach, Paramedic and Credential community is immune to the necessary training to help those partment of Community Men- us to train people to deal with this Alcoholism and Substance Abuse opioid crisis, and unfortunate- who are affected by the crisis that tal Health Michael Orth added, increase of those suffering from Counselor. ly there is a shortage of people is affecting our community and Thom Kleiner “Quality services and staffing addiction,” Commissioner of the The Program is intended to who are trained to treat these state”. are a cornerstone of building a Department of Social Services serve all the communities in West- individuals in Westchester. This A number of Westchester tandem to provide management, system of recovery. The ability to Kevin McGuire said: chester County, with a primary funding, which is awarded to our County departments and com- training, and leadership for those train new employees with cutting Participants will be re- focus on the cities of Peekskill, Westchester-Putnam Workforce munity partners will work in who will eventually treat victims edge skills, especially those who quired to attend a four-week Mount Vernon and New Rochelle.

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From 10am to 5pm on May 18-19, 2019, enjoy the 34rd Annual From June 4-22, Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 126 Larchmont Avenue, Outdoor Crafts Festival at The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Larchmont presents a solo exhibition by Larchmont artist Marion Greenwich, CT, featuring fine contemporary handmade crafts, Block Schneider with works focusing on New York City. A reception demonstrations, children’s craft activities and more. To learn will be held June 8 from 3-5pm. For details call 834-1117. more, go to brucemuseum.org may/june calendar

The Larchmont Public Library, The Mamaroneck Artists Guild, May 5 Center of Harrison, 130 Union Av- May 22 ONGOING/ 121 Larchmont Avenue, will host 126 Larchmont Avenue, Larch- From 11am-4pm, The 6th Annu- enue, Harrison, and the U.S. Holo- At 11:30am, The Holocaust and the following: May 6 at 7pm, Cre- mont, presents a solo exhibition al Japan Cultural Festival called caust Memorial Museum, will host Human Rights Education Cen- UPCOMING ating Yourself in Retirement: The by Jim Maciel called Structures The Matsuri, will take place in a screening at the synagogue, of ter will host their Third Annual The Harrison Council for the Arts Emotional Aspect; May 9 at 7pm, from May 14 to June 1 with a re- Ma Riis Park and in The Harrison the movie--Prosecuting Evil, with Spring Luncheon at Bet Am Sha- presents paintings by Hilda Green Understanding Your Social Se- ception on May 18 from 1-3pm. Public Library, 2 Bruce Avenue, a discussion after with Director lom Synagogue, 295 Soundview Demsky at The Harrison Public curity Retirement Benefits; May Call 834-1117 for details. Harrison, featuring stage perfor- and Producer Barry Avrich and Avenue, White Plains. To attend Library, 2 Bruce Avenue on view 11 at 9:30 am, Mother-Daughter mances, Japanese Tea Ceremo- Elizabeth Little, Senior Advisor, call 696-0738. May 5-31 with an artist reception Self Compassion Workshop for On May 16, join ArtsWestchester ny demonstrations, Calligraphy Ferencz International Justice Ini- May 11 from 2-4pm. For details women 13-25 and their mothers for Artsbash from 6-9 pm at 31 Ma- and Japanese Flower arranging tiative, Simon Skjodt Center for The Mamaroneck Public Library call 835-0324. {online registration required}; Mov- maroneck Avenue, White Plains, workshops. Rain or shine. the Prevention of Genocide, U.S. will sponsor a Blood Drive from ie--Fighting with my Family on May for an evening of food and art. Holocaust Memorial Museum. 1-6:30 pm at 136 Prospect Ave- The Greater Westchester Orchid 16 at 6:30pm and May 17 at 10am. On May 18, Family Artsbash will May 10 The program is free but registra- nue, Mamaroneck. Schedule an Society meets at the Harrison For more information call 834- take place from 1-5pm. For tickets At 10:30am, In the Company of tion is required at ushmm.org/ appointment to donate at Red- Community Center, 216 Halstead 2281 or visit larchmontlibrary.org call 428-4220 x326 or email afab- Women’s Luncheon will take events/prosecuting-evilharrison CrossBlood.org and enter spon- Avenue, Harrison, on the second [email protected] place at The Hilton Westchester, sor keyword MamLibrary Tuesday of each month. Those The Harrison Public Library, 2 699 Westchester Avenue, Rye May 16 interested are asked to contact Bruce Avenue, will present the On May 19, from 10am-1pm, Proj- Brook, sponsored by the YWCA The Neuberger Museum of Art, May 23 Cordelia Dirlam at 973-420-4966. following: May 5 at 1:30pm, Jap- ect Community will hold their 5th White Plains and Central West- 735 Anderson Hill Road, Pur- Village of Larchmont Memorial anese Cultural Festival—Tea cere- Annual Color Run at 10 Westward chester. To attend call 949-6227 chase, hosts Open Studios. RSVP Day Parade Painting Classes led by artist Pa- mony and calligraphy demonstra- Lane and The Esplanade, Pelham ext. 140. to 251-6113. tricia Miner-Sutherland are held at tion; May 6 at 10:30am, Origami Manor. Email communitycolorrun. May 27 the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Se- Workshop; May 11 at 2pm, Toni com for information or to register. May 11 May 17 Marchers in The Harrison Memo- nior Center at the VFW Post, 1288 McKeen will be discussing the art The grand opening of The Science From 7-10pm, Building for the Fu- rial Day Parade will assemble at Boston Post Road, Larchmont, ev- and life of Leonardo da Vinci; May SAVE THE DATE: Barge will take place from 12-4pm ture Spring Gala, a fundraiser for 9:30 am at the corner of Thatch- ery Wednesday from 1 to 3pm. All 13 at 7pm, Crestwood Recorder On June 14, Sprint to Flint 2019, a with a ribbon cutting at 12:30pm at the Westchester Children’s Mu- er and Halstead Avenues, then media is taught, beginners and ad- Consort Performance; May 19 1 mile Fun Run will start at 6:30pm 99 Dock Street, Yonkers. Call 375- seum will honor Corinne Zola, for- at 10am, march to The Veteran’s vanced painters are welcome. Call from 11:30am-3:30pm, Taste of and at 7:15pm, a 5 K Run will be- 2151 for information. mer Board President and County Building and on to Ma Riis Park 834-8840 for more information. Harrison; May 23 at 11:30am, Rei- gin.. Pre-register online at villageo- Executive George Latimer at the where a ceremony will take place. ki Healing Session. Call 835-0324 flarchmont.org. Sponsored by the At 8pm, experience the ultimate Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, For more information call Ben De- The Mamaroneck Public Library, for details. Village of Larchmont Recreation rock star tribute show called Rock- Rye. To attend call 421-5050 or Fonce, at 527-0803. 136 Prospect Avenue, will hold Committee. splosion, in the Academic Arts write [email protected] the following for Older Ameri- The Purchase Symphony Orches- Theatre on the Valhalla campus of cans Month: May 9 at 11am, film tra and Purchase College Dance Westchester Community College, May 18 May 31 screening, Swing Time, with Gin- present performances on May 3 MAY 75 Grasslands Road. The concert At 1pm, The Sheldrake Envi- Dr. Suzanne R. Steinbaum will ger Rogers and Fred Astaire; May at 8pm; May 4 at 2 and 8pm; and May 4 honors Madonna, Lady Gaga, Mick ronmental Center, 685 Weaver be the keynote speaker at the 14 at 11:30am, Making the Most May 5 at 3pm in PepsiCo Hall, At 7:30 pm, Arts Westchester pres- Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and El- Street, Larchmont, will host The Westchester Go Red for Women of Your Retirement; May 24 and Performing Arts Center, Purchase ents Performing Families II, The ton John. For tickets call 606-6262 Nourished Woman Retreat with Luncheon at The Hilton West- May 28 at 10:30 am, Introduction College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Art of Runway and Step. At 31 Ma- or visit sunywcc.edu/smartarts a guided mindful forest walk, na- chester. For tickets go to west- to Ballroom Dance with Dimitri Purchase. For tickets visit pur- maroneck Avenue, White Plains. ture meditation and Yoga. Call chestergored.heart.org Ostashkin.To register for each chase.edu/music For tickets go to artsw.org May 15 834-1443 to learn more. program call 630-5887. At 7pm,The Jewish Community

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Harrison Herald 5.3.2019.indd 2 4/16/19 1:58 PM Cancer Support Team® Honors Volunteers at Houlihan Lawrence Expands “Celebrate Spring” Event. On May 9, friends, sup- time nurse, Judy joined the its Executive Team porters and staff of Cancer team. Today, she continues to Houlihan Lawrence, the ing, having worked most recently Support Team (CST) will “Cel- be a force for Cancer Support leading real estate brokerage as a full-time consultant for BH & ebrate Spring,” at the Bronx- Team by working on fundrais- serving New York City’s north- G Rand Realty. Prior to this she ville Field Club, honoring Judy ing events, including serving ern suburbs, has announced worked for 25+ years with Realo- Boyle and Bonnie Gould, two on the planning committee for the appointment of two Region- gy Holdings Corporation serving extraordinary volunteers who the annual Gayle K. Lee Health al Vice Presidents, a new Chief in a number of roles including will receive the Making Mira- Awareness Luncheon as well Financial Officer, and two Re- regional director of finance for cles Happen Award. as the biannual gala. When re- gional Managers to its executive NRT Eastern Seaboard and vice flecting on her work with CST, team. president, director of finance, for Judy remarks, “I am inspired Deborah Doern and Jeff Burgdorff ERA. Before entering by the dedication of the team Kelly, both brokerage manag- the real estate industry, she be- and have learned so much ers from the firm's Larchmont gan her career on the audit staff from my patient experience. and Darien offices, respective- at Ernst & Young. It’s true, when you give, you get ly, were promoted to serve as The executive appoint- so much more in return.” Regional Vice Presidents on the Deborah Doern ments also include the promo- Bonnie Gould of Scars- Bonnie Gould brokerage management team, tions of Barry Graziano and dale, a retired nurse and ed- representing the firm’s 30 offic- David Haffenreffer to Regional ucator, has also worked tire- at any stage of the disease at es and 1,300 agents throughout She also previously ran offices in Managers. In addition to man- lessly on CST’s events, even no cost and without regard Connecticut, Westchester Coun- Larchmont and New Rochelle for co-chairing The Health Aware- to insurance coverage. It is a ty, and Hudson Valley. another brokerage. ness Luncheon. She has been Westchester County, licensed “Jeff and Debbie are widely Kelly, a third-generation a board member for five years non-profit, home healthcare respected in the real estate in- native of Darien, CT and bro- Judy Boyle and continues to drive cancer organization that has been dustry as top-notch sales exec- kerage manager of Houlihan’s patients to and from chemo enhancing the quality of life utives who know how to build, Darien office, was the longtime CST Board Chair, Lisa or radiation. “The patients for individuals and families lead and develop winning teams head of Kelly Associates Real Es- Edmiston, noted that, “Judy are always thankful, not just affected by cancer for over 40 of agents. In their new roles they tate, - Houlihan Lawrence’s first and Bonnie have been part of because the rides make their years. Cancer Support Team will manage our world-class independently-owned broker the fabric of CST for decades. lives a little easier, but they also provides transportation team of brokerage managers," affiliate, acquired in 2015. Under Each has helped further our have the opportunity to talk and financial assistance when stated Houlihan Lawrence Pres- his leadership, Kelly Associates mission to enhance the lives of and to share. We develop a re- needed. ident Chris Meyers. expanded to Rowayton and ac- cancer patients and their fami- lationship.” As a nonprofit charitable A 35-year real estate vet- quired New Canaan brokerage lies throughout southern West- Both honorees also organization, financial sup- eran, Doern joined Houlihan Brotherhood & Higley. Prior to chester. Whether volunteering “spread the word” about Can- port comes from individual do- Lawrence in 2007 as a Rye/Har- entering the real estate industry to drive our patients to medical cer Support Team. As Bonnie nors, events and grants. Can- rison, brokerage manager before in 2005, Kelly served as a New treatments or assisting with says, “I have always been an cer Support Team is a grantee transferring to the Larchmont York City attorney specializing in fund-raising events, both are ambassador of CST. The agen- of The Community Fund of office, also as brokerage manag- mergers and acquisitions. David Haffenreffer dedicated to our cause, and we cy is an invaluable resource, Bronxville, Eastchester and er, in 2011, where the office has New CFO hire Terry Kear- aging the Armonk and Croton want to publicly recognize their and the team continues to Tuckahoe and is very grateful been consistently been ranked ney, a former Big Four account- offices, Barry will become an contributions and thank them deliver the highest quality of for The Community Fund’s #1 under her leadership. Doern ing group employee and financial official advisor to the Briarcliff for their years of service.” care. I am so proud to be asso- support. started her career at her family’s consultant, is now overseeing Manor and Chappaqua offices. Judy Boyle of New Ro- ciated with CST.” For more information real estate appraisal firm in 1996 the brokerage’s strategic finan- David Haffenreffer, who current- chelle, volunteered to visit The Cancer Support about the Cancer Support Team, before transitioning to the sales cial planning. Kearney brings ly oversees Houlihan Lawrence's cancer patients over thirty Team® provides nursing, so- go to www.cancersupportteam. side of the business, originally years of industry expertise spe- two market leading Greenwich years ago. When CST expand- cial work counseling, and org or call Executive Director becoming a consistent top pro- cializing in financial planning, offices, will additionally advise ed and needed another full- case management services Tania Weiss at 914-777-2777. ducer in the Sound Shore region. analysis, budgeting and forecast- the Rye and Larchmont offices.

Lisa Jean Moore Named Distinguished Professor by SUNY Board of Trustees Purchase College, SUNY honored with the distinguished ration for us all.” the Bee, won the American So- Dr. Lisa Jean Moore has announced that Dr. Lisa ranking are leaders in innova- Dr. Moore has ciological Association’s Distin- earned her Ph.D. at the Univer- Jean Moore, professor of So- tion, research, environmental made an exception- guished Scholarship Award. sity of California, San Francis- ciology and Gender Studies, has and cultural studies, and serve al interdisciplinary Dr. Moore’s latest book, Catch co, in Medical Sociology, Health been appointed Distinguished as a strong and constant re- impact, as evidenced and Release: The Enduring Yet Policy, and Women’s Health. Professor by SUNY. minder of the quality higher ed- by more than 3,000 Vulnerable Horseshoe Crab, She received a BA in Sociology The Distinguished Pro- ucation students receive at our citations of her work challenges established norms and Literature from Tufts Uni- fessorship is conferred upon campuses,” said SUNY Chan- in publications across within the fields of Sociology, versity, and a Masters of Public individuals who have achieved cellor Kristina M. Johnson. “On fields, including body Biology, Anthropology, and Health from the University of national and/or internation- behalf of all our faculty, staff studies, sexuality and Gender Studies, bringing un- California, Berkeley. Addition- al prominence and a distin- and students, I congratulate gender, food studies, der review the limited ways ally, Dr. Moore was a Postdoc- guished reputation within their these individuals on this hon- and animal studies. humans view non-human ex- toral Fellow with the Center for chosen field. This distinction orable distinction.” Dr. Moore has au- istence, with significant con- AIDS Prevention Studies at the is attained through extraor- Purchase College’s officer thored seven schol- sequences for both. Her book National Institutes of Mental dinary contributions to, and in charge, Dennis Craig, said, Dr. Lisa Jean Moore arly books and 42 series at NYU Press, Biopolitics: Health. impact on, the candidate’s field “Dr. Moore’s groundbreaking articles or book chapters, edit- Medicine, Technoscience, and Dr. Moore said, "I’m of study, often evidenced by research is only matched by her her peers. Her work and her ed four book or journal special Health in the Twenty-First Cen- honored to join the ranks of significant research or creative excellence in the classroom and dedication to higher education issues, as well as other publi- tury, with seventeen titles pub- so many dedicated, brilliant, activity. her commitment to mentoring are a source of pride and inspi- cations. Her book, Buzz: Urban lished, is regarded to be one of and innovative scholars in the “The SUNY faculty being students, young scholars, and Bee-Keeping and the Power of the best in medical sociology. SUNY community." Harrison Herald • May 2019 • Page 8 • www.harrisonherald.com Manhattanville College 2019 Commencement Summer with the Averys on Exhibit Addresses by Elizabeth Fahey, Dr. Rudolph Crew On May 11, 2019, the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, will open Summer with the Av- and Sebastian Oddo erys --Milton |-- Sally--| March . Featuring landscapes, Manhattanville College in livered by Dr. Rudolph Crew. Dr. seascapes, beach scenes, and figural compositions—as Purchase, will host its Under- Crew is a nationally-acclaimed ed- well as rarely seen travel sketchbooks¬—the exhibition graduate Commencement on ucator whose career has spanned takes an innovative approach to the superb work pro- Saturday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m. on from the classroom to the chan- duced by the Avery family. Along with canonical paint- the Manhattanville Quad to honor cellorship of the nation's largest ings by Milton Avery, the show offers a unique oppor- the Undergraduate class of 2019. school district, New York City tunity to become acquainted with the remarkable art The keynote speaker for this year’s Public Schools. His guiding prin- created by Avery’s wife Sally and their daughter March. commencement will be Judge ciple has always been to provide In the summer of 1924, while painting in the fish- Elizabeth Fahey ‘74, who serves the means by which all students ing port and artist’s colony of Gloucester, Massachu- as a Superior Court Judge for the can achieve high standards, and setts, Avery met young artist Sally Michel, whom he Commonwealth of Massachusetts. he has made it his mission to over- would marry less than two years later. They would return to Gloucester and elsewhere in New England Judge Fahey had previously served haul and strengthen America’s ed- for summertime visits during the following decade, sometimes with close friends Adolph Gottlieb, Mark as an International Judge for war ucational system. Rothko, and Barnett Newman. crimes for the State Court of Bos- Dr. Crew’s publication, Only After March Avery’s birth in 1932, the three Averys ventured forth over the years as far south as Mex- nia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo. Connect: The Way to Save Our ico (including six weeks at San Miguel de Allende); west to Laguna Beach, California; and north to Cana- In addition, Judge Fahey practiced Schools, has guided a public dis- da’s Gaspé Peninsula. In addition to working vacations in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and Woodstock, law with the firms Pierce, Davis, cussion. As chancellor of New York Dr. Rudolph Crew New York, the Averys were artists-in-residence at the MacDowell Colony in New Hampshire and Yaddo in Fahey & Perritano and Morrison, City Public Schools, Dr. Crew led a a theme of gratitude, will be deliv- upstate New York. In the summer of 1952, the Avery family traveled together to Europe for their first and Mahoney & Miller, both in Boston. number of reforms, including the ered by Sebastian Oddo '07, Vice only time (although Sally and March would subsequently work abroad on many occasions). adoption of curriculum standards President of Innovation for Octa- As it was for many artists before and since, summertime was a moment of heightened creativity for all schools, elimination of ten- gon, Mr. Oddo works with Creative for the Averys. Escaping from their hectic lives in New York, the three artists were inspired by these bu- ure for principals, and the intro- Technologists, Developers, De- colic and sometimes unfamiliar settings. The art they produced—including oil paintings, watercolors, duction of school-based budgeting. signers and Experience Strategists drawings, and prints—was filled with the splendor of natural phenomena and the sociability of family, The Chancellor’s District, as well to bring concepts to life for some friends, and acquaintances; the work ranges from the representational to the nearly abstract. as the School Improvement Zone of the largest Fortune 500 compa- The exhibition is organized by Kenneth E. Silver, Silver Professor of Art History at New York Univer- in Miami, has often been cited as a nies in the US and Globally. sity and Bruce Museum Adjunct Curator of Art, assisted by Stephanie Guyet, Bruce Museum Zvi Grun- leading school reform model. Mr. Oddo received a Bachelor berg Fellow, 2018-19, and will be accompanied by an audio guide and a scholarly catalogue, featuring Dr. Crew received a bache- of Arts from Manhattanville in Man- full-color illustrations of all the works in the show. Educational programming will include a talk on May lor’s degree from Babson College agement and Computer Science in 30 with the exhibition curators and Barbara Haskell, a curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and a 2007. Before Octagon, he worked and Milton Avery authority. The exhibition closes on September 1, 2019. master’s and a doctorate in educa- for a development shop where he tion from the University of Massa- learned how to code and has since chusetts, Amherst. He taught at a then used his experience to support career opportunity program in the organizations like, Girls Who Code Judge Elizabeth Fahey state of Massachusetts and at an to inspire young women. alternative school in Pasadena, Cal- For the past 10+ years, Mr. “Manhattanville College is ifornia, before moving into school Oddo has been following emerg- delighted to have Judge Elizabeth and district administration. He is ing trends in the digital industry Fahey, a distinguished alumna, the recipient of numerous awards, and helping his team come up as its 2019 Undergraduate Com- including the NAACP Educational with award-winning experiences. mencement speaker,” said Man- Leadership Award, the Arthur Ashe He has a strong passion for tech- Advance Your Credentials and hattanville College President Mi- Leadership Award, and the National nology and has had opportunity chael Geisler, Ph.D. "Judge Fahey Superintendent of the Year from the to give a TEDx on how ‘Innovation will set an excellent example and American Association of School Ad- Drives More Piggy-back Rides”. Your Career! motivation for graduating stu- ministrators in 2008. Outside of his love for emerg- dents and share insights and tools Manhattanville College will ing technology, Mr. Oddo is pas- Come to our info session Info Session on May 8, 2019 for Manhattanville graduates as host its Baccalaureate and Honors sionate about mentoring students. for in-service teachers 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. they enter the job market." Ceremony on Friday, May 17, at He is part of President Obama’s and educational leaders Manhattanville College Judge Fahey received her 4:00 p.m. in the O’Byrne Chapel to "My Brother’s Keeper" initiative undergraduate degree from Man- celebrate and award scholarly ex- to address persistent opportuni- hattanville College and her J.D. cellence to matriculating seniors. ty gaps faced by boys and young EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP from Boston College. Also, she has The keynote address, with men of color and ensure that all EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY served as an adjunct instructor at young people can reach their full Check out Northeastern University School of potential. He is also on the board of STEEL–SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES how to weave Law. Celebrating her 45th reunion Innovative Stamford, an organiza- TO ENGAGE EACH LEARNER this year, Judge Fahey has had a tion committed to strengthening Education for remarkable career as an alumna efforts to build an innovative com- Sustainability into and has served as a dedicated pub- munity in Stamford, Connecticut. Register today at your work! lic servant. Her work connects to Mr. Oddo is also a published mville.edu/soe Manhattanville's history in social author, having written a follow-up activism as Judge Fahey has ex- book to Lynn Grabhorn’s NY tensive background in civil rights Times best-seller called Excuse cases and international affairs. Me, College is Now, which is dis- Manhattanville College’s tributed by all major retailers. He Graduate and Doctoral com- lives in Westchester, NY with his mencement ceremony will take wife and three young children and place on Thursday, May 16, at 6:00 enjoys teaching them robotics on p.m. on the Manhattanville Quad. the weekends The keynote address will be de- Sebastian Oddo

Harrison Herald • May 2019 • Page 9 • www.harrisonherald.com HHS and LMK Literary Magazines HHS Model Congress Receives Six Awards at Recognized by NCTE Penn Conference

Harrison Model Congress returned with four gavel awards and two honorable mentions from Harrison High School and LMK literary club publications have been recognized by The Nation- Penn Model Congress Conference. This an impressive accomplishment for any team, even more so al Council of the Teachers of English (NCTE). The High School’s Imagine and Middle School’s Paper with 90% of the team comprised of freshmen and sophomores. Team members reflected on the val- Planes received a designation of “Excellent” as part of the NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and ue of the experience observing that Penn Model Congress gave them greater confidence and under- Literary Magazines (REALM) program. standing of the legislative process. The High School Literary Magazine Club is very proud of this accomplishment and the return- Gavels: Michael Ursell: Red House- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs- Best Del- ing editors from last year - Brianna Jackman, Michael Barletta, Jordan Blair, Olivia Nelson, Laura egate; Michael Ursell: Red House (Full Session)- Outstanding Delegate; Joshua Gomez-Cruz: Red Nikolla, and Harrison Sakai - are excited to try to make this year's issue of Imagine even better. Senate Appropriations- Best Delegate; and Giovanni Cutri: Red Senate (Full Session)- Outstanding The Middle School is proud to recognize student editors Eli Aloni, Maddy Amaral, Julia Bonai- Delegate. uto, Jasmine Cabral, Luna Lopez, Marina Misic, Fatima Nolasco-Rojas, Jordan Solis, Larry Vazquez, Honorable Mentions:Matthew Seigel: Red House Ethics and Aidan Lefkowitz: White Senate and Christian Vece. Foreign Affairs. LMK Drama Club Presents Guys and Dolls

The Louis M. Klein Middle School Drama Club was proud to present Guys and Dolls – A Musical Fable of Broadway. Performances took place in March in the Harrison High School Performing Arts Center. With music written by Frank Loesser and based on the short stories of Damon Runyon, Guys and Dolls is “a musical romantic comedy involving the unlikeliest of Manhattan pairings: a high roll- ing gambler and a puritanical missionary, a showgirl dreaming of the straight-and-narrow and a dice game manager who is anything but.” The show includes classic musical numbers such as “A Bushel and a Peck”, “Sit down Your Rocking the Boat,” and “Luck Be A Lady”.

Harrison Herald • May 2019 • Page 10 • www.harrisonherald.com Element 46, Westchester Incubator Program Announced Clay Art Center Welcomes Interim continued from page 4 Westchester County Di- ing the success of emerging, and transit-oriented - free of Executive Director rector of Economic Develop- startup companies. charge. The Clay Art Center Board of Directors has announced ment Bridget Gibbons said, Participants will have ac- The goal of Element 46 that Cora Greenberg will serve as Interim Executive Direc- “We are laser focused on at- cess to: Strategic Resources – is to help entrepreneurs turn tor, effective April 1, 2019. Ms. Greenberg, a social worker tracting startups to Westches- Element 46 has partnered with their idea into a business, get and educator, was the Executive Director of the Westchester ter and creating an entrepre- some of the leading experts in their products to market fast- Children’s Association (WCA), a 104-year-old multi-issue child neurial ecosystem. Through the community to advise, train er, increase sales and help advocacy organization, from 1994 until June, 2018. Element 46 we plan to provide and directly support partici- them grow. Element 46 aims “Cora is the perfect choice for Clay Art Center at this time early-stage entrepreneurs pants; World-Class Mentors to attract startups, business of transition. With her focus on education, children and fami- with the support they need to and Advisors – Element 46 talent and investors to West- lies combined with her commitment to stewarding us through professionalize and scale their builds a community of support chester County. From these the changes we are experiencing, I have full confidence in the businesses, and to keep them around founders by bringing businesses, Element 46 hopes support she will provide as we meet our challenges,” said Ju- here in Westchester. ” together a robust network of to create job growth and dith Weber, President, Board of Directors, Clay Art Center. Incubators are organiza- seasoned entrepreneurs, ex- bring economic stimulation Clay Art Center’s Board of Directors is excited that Ms. tions geared toward speeding perienced change-makers, to our communities. By lever- Greenberg has agreed to serve in this capacity as they continue up the growth and success of and leaders across sectors; aging all that Westchester has implementing a transition plan to hire a permanent Executive startup and early stage com- Access to Subject Matter to offer -- engagement, exper- Director. The Executive Committee is working closely with panies. They provide access to Experts – Element 46 helps tise, proximity to NYC, tech- The Support Center for Nonprofit Management and will soon services such as accountants participants gain exposure nology infrastructure, trans- begin the process of developing a pool of strong candidates for Cora Greenberg and lawyers – in addition to for their ventures to support portation, investor potential, a new leader. invaluable coaching and net- their long-term sustainability, highly educated talent and Believing strongly that the arts have the ability to touch and enrich lives; the Clay Art Center’s working connections through including: Access to entrepre- more, Element 46 will foster mission is to offer a stimulating space for studio practice, exhibition and educational opportunities the mentors and other entre- neurs, press, and supporters, additional economic devel- to better serve the community at 40 Beech Street, Port Chester. preneurs at the incubator. during the course of the cohort opment in the region through They are also often a good path session;Access to potential the cultivation of promising to capital from accelerators, funders, investors, and part- business ideas. Element 46 angel investors and venture ners; and Access to key com- expects to accept 15 cohort Neuberger Museum of Art Announces capitalists. Element 46 will munity figures and innovators member businesses into its have a positive impact on eco- at events; and Office Space first class beginning in July Yto Barrada 2019 Winner of the nomic growth in communities - Full time space at a co-work- 2019 and completing the pro- Roy R. Neuberger Prize across the County by maximiz- ing office strategically located gram by October 2019. Tracy Fitzpatrick, Director of the Neuberger Museum of Art, announced on March 21 that the Museum’s 2019 Roy R. ArtsMobile Brings the Arts to Neuberger Prize, now carrying an honorarium of $25,000, has been awarded to Yto Barrada, an internationally-¬acclaimed French-¬Moroccan multi-¬media artist. In addition to the cash Local Neighborhoods award, an exhibition of her work Yto Barrada: The Dye Garden, ArtsWestchester, with will be on view for the first time in the United States at the Neu- major support from White berger Museum of Art from September 25 – December 22, 2019. Plains Hospital and Con Edi- Ms. Barrada was selected from a long list of candidates son, announced the launch of nominated by the Roy R. Neuberger Prize Advisory Panel, con- the ArtsMobile in Westches- sisting of the museum’s director and curators, and various facul- ter County. ArtsWestchester’s ty at Purchase College. Prior prizewinners are Tania Bruguera, new ArtsMobile, a colorful Leandro Erlich, Robin Rhode, and Dana Schutz. RAM van custom-fit with all Winners of the Prize embody outstanding artistic achieve- kinds of art supplies, will bring ment that inspires innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, and free arts programming to chil- greater understanding and appreciation of the arts. A belief in the artist’s promise and creative achieve- dren and audiences of all ages ment to date also are factors, the goal being to support and encourage the next generation of artists. In addi- outside the traditional class- tion to the cash prize, winners have the opportunity to work with the Museum on a special exhibition and room or studio setting. accompanying catalogue. ArtsWestchester CEO Yto Barrada: The Dye Garden originated at the American Academy in Rome. This presentation of the Janet T. Langsam explains, exhibition was co‐organized by the Neuberger Museum of Art and the American Academy in Rome. The ex- “The ArtsMobile is an entirely Children from the Lakeview Apartments in White Plains help to cut the ribbon hibition was co-‐curated by Peter Benson Miller, Andrew Heiskell, Arts Director at the American Academy new concept for us – one that on the new ArtsMobile along with sponsors and supporters including, left to and Helaine Posner, Chief Curator at the Neuberger Museum. allows us to bring creative, right, White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach; Janet T. Langsam, CEO, ArtsWest- This biennial Prize reflects the historical mission of Roy R. Neuberger, the Museum’s founding pa- collaborative arts activities to chester; Mack Carter, Executive Director, White Plains Housing Authority; Shari tron, who had a lifelong commitment to support the work of living artists. The Prize was originally funded Westchester youth and their Rosen Ascher, Advocacy and Community Liaison, Westchester County Execu- by Roy R. Neuberger and first made public in November, 2008, at a celebration of Mr. Neuberger’s 105th families, where they live. It tive George Latimer’s Office; Dawn French, Senior Vice President, Marketing & birthday. Mr. Neuberger’s son, Jim Neuberger, and his wife Helen Stambler Neuberger, who are actively is also an extension of our Community Outreach, White Plains Hospital and ArtsMobile Sponsor; Miguel involved with the Museum and serve on the Board of the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art, carry 35-year commitment to arts Cossio, artist from New Rochelle; Jane Solnick, Director, Westchester Regional on that legacy today. education currently bring- & Community Affairs, Con Edison and ArtsMobile Sponsor; and Nicholas “The support of innovative, international art and artists is a major institutional priority and the Neu- ing art-making workshops to Wolff, White Plains Housing Authority Board Member. berger Prize significantly advances this mission,” notes Dr. Fitzpatrick. schools and after-school pro- Yto Barrada, who was born in Paris and raised in Tangier, had her first solo exhibition in 2003 at the grams.” Langsam continues, professional teaching artists, ties to those who have little or Galerie Polaris, Paris. Since then, her work has been featured in exhibitions at the Jeu de Paume, Paris “Our partnership with White including Barry Mason, Mi- no access to the arts. (2006); Venice Biennale (2007, 2011); and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (2009), among other ven- Plains Hospital and Con Edi- guel Cossio and Vicky Young- From April through Oc- ues. In 2011, she received Deutsche Bank’s Artist of the Year Award. According to Ms. Posner, Barrada’s son recognizes that art-mak- man, to bring hands-on art tober, the ArtsMobile will be wide-‐ranging intelligence and global perspective inform her work in a variety of media including photog- ing is a healthy pursuit and workshops designed to spark scheduled to take its artists raphy, film, sculpture, and hand-‐dyed textiles. She creates aesthetically compelling images and objects and one that enlivens our commu- imaginations and encourage and mobile arts programming tackles serious sociopolitical and cultural issues leavened with humor.” nities.” creative expression into neigh- to White Plains Housing Au- Barrada now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. The ArtsMobile will allow borhoods providing arts activi- continued on page 12 Harrison Herald • May 2019 • Page 11 • www.harrisonherald.com Long-Term Care Insurance Update BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY will became incapacitated and require long- pay out to heirs at death, just like traditional life if one of you had a chronic illness such as Alzhei- term care, which in turn means that there will insurance. However, if the policyholder needs mer’s disease and needed nursing home care for A few weeks ago, one of the leading Amer- be more claims. Also, when someone buys LTCI, long-term care during his lifetime, the policy 8-10 years or longer? ican companies that sells long-term care in- they typically pay premiums for many years pri- can be used up to certain amounts to pay for that Also to be considered is your age. If you surance suspended sales of its most popular or to filing a claim, if ever. During this time peri- care. There are similar hybrid policies available are under 60, the cost may not be prohibitive; product. Then, a week or so later, the company od, the insurance company invests the premium in the annuity industry. Although the annuity however, the older you get the more expensive restarted sales — but only by direct online con- dollars in a diversified bond portfolio. With in- type policies are less popular than the life insur- LTCI gets; furthermore, you may not even be in- tact. In other words, brokers and insurance terest rates at historically low rates, the return ance hybrids, they have also increased in sales in surable later in life for health reasons. That is salespeople are now not able to sell this product on investment for the insurance companies was recent years. one of the primary reasons for considering LTCI for the largest seller. What does that mean for much lower than anticipated thus resulting in These hybrid policies have been very pop- at an early age. the marketplace, and for consumers? the need to raise premium rates. ular in recent years. Even as traditional LTCI Bottom line: if you have an LTCI policy, it The company that we are referring to is What does this mean going forward for policy sales declined, hybrid policy sales surged. probably makes sense to keep it. Monitor pre- named Genworth Financial. What they did the LTCI industry and consumers? For start- A 2017 Forbes article, for instance, reported miums carefully though as many insurance com- initially was suspend all sales of traditional, ers, the number of companies who sell LTCI that hybrid policies were about twice as popu- panies continue to raise their prices. If you don’t individual policies of long-term care insurance has been decreasing and will continue to do so lar as traditional LTCI in that year. Regardless have LTCI, you should certainly start the conversa- (LTCI). A move like this is big news in the indus- since the companies are finding it difficult to of growth in the hybrid LTCI marketplace, total tion among your family and advisors as to how you try, since Genworth has the largest number of make a profit on this product and not that many sales of policies continue to decline. Is there a would pay for long-term care if the need arises. LTCI policyholders of any insurance company. consumers have purchased the product due to future for LTCI at all? No one is certain. One Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is In the past year, Genworth had raised its premi- how expensive it can be. Moreover, the industry thing does seem clear: the cost of long-term a founding partner of Littman ums by 53%, and had set aside an additional $327 is moving away from traditional, LTCI policies, care and the cost to insure against it will contin- Krooks LLP and has been hon- million to cover unanticipated costs paid out on and towards “hybrid” policies. Hybrid policies ue to rise. ored as one of the “Best Law- its policies. This was due to increased capital re- are actually life insurance policies or annuities So, should you buy LTCI and if so, when? yers” in America for each of quirements imposed by regulators, the current with a long-term care component. Here’s how it Well, that depends upon a number of factors, the last seven years. He is past and long-standing low interest rate environ- works: Basically, the consumer purchases a life including your aversion to risk, the possible President of the National Acad- ment and the increased longevity of Americans. insurance policy — either with a single premi- dependency of family members, among others. emy of Elder Law Attorneys By living longer, it is more likely that a person um or a series of large payments. The policy will One big factor is whether you have the ability to (NAELA) and past President of self-insure. the New York Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has In other words, do you have enough assets also served as chair of the Elder Law Section of ArtsMobile Brings the Arts to Local Neighborhoods to pay for this potential cost, if necessary. In the the New York State Bar Association. He has been continued from page 11 New York metropolitan area, that could mean selected as a “New York Super Lawyer” since thority sites, Westchester festivals, neighbor- County resident. The ArtsMobile goes a long way $200,000 or more a year. And if you are mar- 2006. Mr. Krooks may be reached at (914-684- hood parks and community events. Workshops, in helping us reach that goal.” ried, those numbers could apply to your spouse 2100) or by visiting the firm’s website at www. that will take place outdoors, around the vehicle, ArtsWestchester CEO Janet T. Langsam as well. Could you afford this amount of money elderlawnewyork.com. will include, but are not limited to: print-mak- concludes, “The arts bring us joy, they allow us ing, ceramics, painting, botanical drawing, land- to imagine and to dream; they give us voice and scape drawing, and mask-making. they create spaces for us to connect with other Buchwald Calls for New York State Dawn French, Senior Vice President, Mar- people. Thanks to the generous support of our keting & Community Outreach for White Plains partners, our new ArtsMobile will be able to Hospital says, “More and more research sup- share the many benefits the arts offer to com- to Develop Federal Government ports the fact that engagement in arts activities munities throughout Westchester County.” and creative expression enhances healing, cop- WHERE TO FIND THE ARTSMOBILE ing and promotes overall well-being. In fact, in Events are free to the public unless otherwise Shutdown Response Plans a study published by the NIH titled The Connec- noted Assemblyman David Buchwald has introduced legislation to tion Between Art, Healing and Public Health: A All Events are subject to change without notice improve New York State’s response to future federal government Review of Current Literature, the authors con- See the schedule of upcoming events here: shutdowns. His bill (A.7067) creates a process for state agencies to clude that engagement with creative activities https://artswestchester.org/the-artsmobile/ pre-plan actions to address the impacts of any lapse in federal fund- has the potential to contribute toward reducing May ing or operations caused by an extended federal government shut- stress and depression and can serve as a vehicle Friday the 3rd – 10am to 5pm down. for alleviating the burden of chronic disease.” ArtsMobile on hand 10am to 3pm “Instead of the State’s current ‘hit-or-miss’ approach, we French adds, “Integrating art into communi- Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst should have a systematic planning effort to address any extended ty settings is a meaningful way to engage our 635 S Broadway federal shutdown,” said Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-West- neighbors around wellness strategies that they Tarrytown, NY chester). “These federal government shutdowns are becoming in- can employ to enhance health and overall qual- For admission fees visit www.artrider.com creasingly common, so we need to be better prepared as a state to ity of life.” react swiftly and effectively to future occurrences.” While many believe that engagement in Saturday the 5th – 8:30am to 12pm Assemblyman Buchwald is Chairman of New York’s Legislative the arts helps kids and adults to think “out of White Plains Farmers’ Market Commission on Government Administration, which seeks ways to the box,” according to an Americans for the Court Street (between Martine Ave/Main St) increase the helpfulness and accountability of state government operations. During and after the 35-day-long partial federal govern- Arts survey, 63 percent of the population also White Plains, NY Assemblyman David Buchwald believes the arts “lift me up beyond everyday ex- ment shutdown that started December 22, 2018, he helped oversee perience,” and 73 percent say the arts are a “pos- Saturday the 11th – 8:30am to 1pm a review of responses undertaken by New York and other states, revealing opportunities for im- itive experience in a troubled world.” ArtsMobile on hand 10am to 1pm provement in New York’s response. ArtsMobile teaching artists will encourage Larchmont Farmers Market New York did offer deferrals of state taxes and SUNY and CUNY college tuition payments to fur- participants in the creation of hand-made ob- Metro North – Upper Lot (Chatsworth Av/Myr- loughed federal workers and their family members, and to students who were dependent on loans jects, drawings, prints and paintings, nurturing tle Blvd) from the federal government. But other states took additional actions to support their residents each person’s capacity to express themselves Larchmont, NY who work for the federal government and were furloughed or working without pay. These included and to create meaningful and beautiful works of actions such as partnering with financial institutions to provide no-cost loans and creating mecha- art for themselves and for their families. June nisms to delay credit card, car loan and other monthly payments without penalty. County Executive George Latimer explains, Saturday the 29th – 11am to 3pm Assemblyman Buchwald continued, “Other states such as Massachusetts have a formal federal “The arts are important to the Westchester way White Plains Farmer’s Market shutdown contingency planning processes. My bill would provide for the development of federal of life. As a longtime partner to ArtsWestches- Court Street (between Martine Ave/Main St) shutdown contingency plans by affected state agencies, which could then be used to enable a rapid ter, it’s critical that we continue to work togeth- White Plains, NY and effective response to any extended federal shutdown. Proper planning can minimize the ex- er to make arts opportunities accessible to every pense of ensuring the delivery of an effective state response to any federal government shutdown.”

Harrison Herald • May 2019 • Page 12 • www.harrisonherald.com Eighth Annual “I Love My Park Day” Gordon, Leader and Romita Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has Achieve Unprecedented Success announced that registration is now open for the eighth annual I Love My Park Day, in Voter Petitioning Efforts, Win to be held on May 4, 2019 at state parks, historic sites and public lands across New Party Nominations York. The event, sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation SUBMITTED ARTICLE Harrison Forward on Facebook. and Historic Preservation and Parks & Heralding much-needed change Frank Gordon – Mr. Gordon, Trails New York, is a statewide event to in town government, the Harrison who had a 25-year career in account- enhance parks, historic sites and public Democratic Committee today an- ing, law and finance, currently serves lands and raise awareness and visibility nounced that it had achieved un- on the Harrison Town Board full- to the state outdoor recreation assets and precedented success in its voter pe- time. He applies the same principles their needs. titioning efforts to place the Moving of outstanding customer service that "I Love My Park Day is a great op- Harrison Forward slate of candidates he learned in business to resident portunity to give back to our parks and – Frank Gordon for Mayor, and Lau- service. A graduate of the Wharton historic sites so that others can continue ren Leader and Michael Romita for School of the University of Pennsyl- to enjoy our state's amazing natural trea- Town Board – on the November 2019 vania and recipient of JD and MBA sures," Governor Cuomo said. "I encour- ballot. degrees from the University of Chica- age New Yorkers to sign up and volunteer love-my-park-day. ever before are enjoying the beautiful “I am very pleased with the go, he also volunteers at the Harrison at a participating park or historic site in Volunteers will celebrate New and unique outdoor resources New York outpouring of support we received Food Pantry. their area to help us protect and preserve York's public lands by cleaning up debris, State has to offer. I Love My Park Day is during our petitioning efforts from Lauren Leader – Ms. Leader is our incredible parks system for genera- planting trees and gardens, restoring a great opportunity for these same vis- voters who recognize that change in Co-Founder and CEO of All In To- tions to come." trails and wildlife habitats, removing itors to give back and help protect our Harrison government is long over- gether, a nonpartisan non-profit that "Parks are the gems of our commu- invasive species and working on various precious natural resources so that others due,” said Frank Corvino, the Com- trains women in civics and civic lead- nities across New York State, providing site improvement projects. Members of can experience and enjoy our spectacu- mittee’s Chairman. “We received ership. She is a sought-after adviser children and families with a place to gath- the New York State Excelsior Conserva- lar landscapes, lush forests, and fish and over three times the number of sig- to major corporations on issues rang- er, learn, and have fun," said Lieutenant tion Corps, a New York State AmeriCorps wildlife." natures required to place the Moving ing from diversity to corporate social Governor Kathy Hochul. "New York is program run by the Student Conserva- I Love My Park Day complements Harrison Forward slate on the ballot responsibility. Author of Crossing home to some of the most beautiful parks tion Association, will help State Parks Governor Cuomo's effort to revitalize in November, a level unprecedented the Thinnest Line, she frequently and iconic historic sites in the world. I en- organize and implement I Love My Park and transform the state park system. The in my experience.” appears as a commentator on MSN- courage New Yorkers to sign up and vol- Day projects. Governor's NY Parks 2020 program is a In a joint statement, Gordon, BC and other media outlets. She has unteer as part of the eighth annual 'I Love Acting State Parks Commissioner multi-year commitment to leverage $900 Leader and Romita said, “We are two daughters, and her oldest at- My Park Day' to help cleanup and prepare Erik Kulleseid said, "This year, we look million in private and public funding for grateful that so many residents have tends Harrison public schools. She for the long-awaited summer season." forward to I Love My Park Day and wel- State Parks from 2011 to 2020. The 2019 chosen to support us. Voters seem was a 2018 Presidential Leadership Volunteers will have the opportu- coming the thousands of volunteers Executive Budget commits $110 million to recognize that our message of in- Scholar and is a graduate of Barnard nity to participate in cleanup events at whose efforts continue to make our state toward this initiative. tegrity, transparency and respect in College. more than 130 state parks, historic sites park system the very best in the nation. The New York State Office of Parks, local government transcends party Michael Romita – Mr. Romita and public lands from Long Island to I'd like to thank our partners at Parks & Recreation and Historic Preservation lines. We look forward to reaching is a partner at Mercury Strategies, a Western New York and covering all re- Trails New York for organizing this event oversees more than 250 parks, historic out to residents and listening to their public policy firm, and Ranger Asset gions in between, including sites operat- and expanding the opportunities to give sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat concerns in the months ahead.” Management, a real-estate invest- ed by the Department of Environmental back and promote responsible steward- launches and more, which are visited by The Moving Harrison Forward ment firm. He previously ran Harri- Conservation, the National Park Service ship. 74 million people annually. A recent study team has proudly accepted the nomi- son-based and family-owned Castle and municipal parks. Registration for I New York State Department of En- found that New York State Parks generates nations of the Democratic and Work- Oil Corp. as Executive VP of strategy Love My Park Day can be completed by vironmental Conservation Commission- $5 billion in park and visitor spending, ing Families Parties. and operations. After law school, he visiting https://www.ptny.org/events/i- er Basil Seggos said, "More people than which supports nearly 54,000 jobs. “Reflective of its nominations served as an environmental litigator by multiple parties,“ Corvino added, at the U.S. Department of Justice. “this team brings to local govern- He recently co-chaired the County A Need for Alternate Energy Strategies Included in State Budget ment a welcome diversity of knowl- Executive’s Transition Committee on The members of the New York State ficiency appliances, equipment and build- and feedback. edge and viewpoints that has been Economic Development and enjoys Assembly who represent communities ing materials that will lower energy costs “The Con Edison gas moratori- missing for years.” strong ties to the local business com- throughout Westchester County have for consumers and reduce demand in or- um demands immediate action, and I To learn more about Moving munity. He holds degrees from Tufts announced that the recently passed 2019- der to accommodate new customers. That am thankful my colleagues in the New Harrison Forward, visit www.mov- University, Michigan Law School and 2020 state budget contains a new pro- program, which was unveiled in March York State Assembly recognized this and ingharrisonforward.com or Moving the London School of Economics. gram to help Westchester residents and shortly before the Con Edison moratori- moved quickly to secure critically import- developers deal with the effects of the Con um on natural gas took effect, included ant funding,” said Assemblyman David County service area for new natural gas local level, sent a letter on February 5 ask- Edison moratorium on new natural gas state grants to Con Edison earmarked Buchwald (D-White Plains). “The invest- services, including residential, commer- ing the Governor and the PSC to investi- services in the region. The budget requires for the development of heat pumps and ments in these programs will provide cial, or mixed-use buildings currently in gate ways to ameliorate the situation. Of the Public Service Commission (PSC) increasing gas efficiency for residential, significant assistance to Westchester res- development that will increase peak win- particular concern is the number of proj- and the New York State Energy Research multifamily, and commercial and indus- idents and businesses.” ter demand. The moratorium officially ects already advancing in cities, towns, and Development Authority (NYSERDA) trial customers, grants to improve energy “I am pleased that we included in the began on March 15 – less than two months and villages throughout the county, from to create a renewable energy and energy efficiency in Westchester to reduce overall state budget funding to give Westchester after it was announced – and will last for major redevelopment in cities like New efficiency resources program specific to and peak energy demand from existing consumers more choices for efficient, an indeterminate period of time. The Rochelle, Rye, White Plains, and Yon- the county to encourage broader adoption customers in the region to free up capac- cleaner energy and reduce our reliance only stated exceptions to the moratorium kers, to smaller residential, commercial, of alternative energy strategies, including ity, and low-cost NYPA financing services on fossil fuels,” said Assemblyman Steve would be for new customers applying for mixed-use, and school construction proj- geothermal. for its Westchester customers to retrofit Otis (D-Rye). “These kinds of incentives interruptible service, gas service for emer- ects. The legislators are confident that the This additional program builds on heating systems with clean energy alter- for alternative energy sources should be a gency generators that only activate in the Westchester Clean Energy Action Plan the progress of the previously announced natives. model for other communities.” case of an electric outage, or other service and the new program established in the Westchester Clean Energy Action Plan, The PSC and NYSERDA are required On January 17, Con Edison formally patterns that would not be likely to impact state budget will make it more econom- which dedicated $250 million to provide to develop this new, additional program announced to the PSC and to the general gas delivery during peak winter usage. ically viable for new development and local investment in clean energy alterna- within 90 days of the budget’s passage and public that it would institute a temporary Westchester County legislators and those converting from oil heat to choose tives such as electric heat pumps, high-ef- after convening a public hearing for ideas moratorium in most of its Westchester officials, including those at the state and smarter, cleaner, and greener options.

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The all tomatoes and fresh Indian (Morris Gut is a restau- you can eat Indian brunch herbs; and Mango Chicken, rant consultant and former will be served from 11:30 am boneless chunks of chicken restaurant trade magazine Dining Out Pan Seared Sea Scallops at 808 Bistro to 3 pm, more than a dozen cooked with fresh mango, editor. He has been tracking selections from salad, main ginger, garlic and dry spic- and writing about the food Suggestions for Le Sirene, 1957 Palmer Ave., Stewed Oxtail; Ackee with courses to desserts with es. A glass of lassi with help and dining scene in great- Larchmont 914-834-8300 choice of fish; even Curry all the trimmings. Cost is wash it all down, and don’t er Westchester for over 30 Mother’s Day! Recent tastings of deli- Goat on weekends. Whole $15.95 per person. Dinner forget the delicious house years. He may be reached at: ciously light Lasagna, Ai Tre fish include: Red Snapper, will be a la carte and be- made Indian breads to scoop 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutre- Mom deserves her spe- Formaggi Pizza, house made Salmon and Bronzini. If gin at 5 pm. Look for such up the sauces. Open 7 days. [email protected]) cial day. If you are planning stuffed Stromboli, and com- to dine out on Mother’s Day, forting Soft Polenta with Sunday, May 12th, here are sweet bay scallops, made my a few suggestions in great- palate swoon. Fratelli Bruno er Westchester that cover a are veteran restaurateurs wide variety of tastes. Spe- who also own such venera- cial Hint: Mother’s Day is ble dining rooms as San Pi- Julia Brasesco Team a big restaurant day, so be etro, Caravaggio and Sistina Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker sure to reserve a table ear- in Manhattan. They know [email protected] ly. If possible, you can even how to cook with finesse c. 914.450.8338 o. 914.223.7623 take Mom out before or after the authentic Italian way: actual Mother’s Day to keep “Let natural food flavors ex- JuliaBHomes.com it less stressful. Enjoy! press themselves,” is their culinary philosophy. Own- The 808 Bistro, 808 er Cosimo Bruno is general Scarsdale Ave., Scarsdale manager and host, but also Just Listed 914-722-0808 shares kitchen duties with Approaching their 10th talented Executive Chef Al- Stunning colonial nestled on a year, this eclectic Italian berto Pepe. Let their signa- park-like property in Park and American eatery on ture flavors guide you into Scarsdale Ave. in Scarsdale, the pastel dining room. The Lane Reserve. glows nightly in a rainbow bar/lounge is a good spot for of alternating colors. Glis- cocktails and a snack. The tening ceramic and metal Brunos know their wines. 6 Shelley Lane, West Harrison tiles highlight the 50-seat Cosimo is a Certified Som- $1,450,000 dining room and ceiling. melier. The ‘pizzaoli’ is at 5 Beds | 4 Baths | 1 Half Bath There are modern artworks his wood fired pizza oven 5,300 SF | 0.55 Acres and lighting, silver metal at the end of the bar ready Harrison School District chairs softened by stressed to prepare over a dozen of leather seats offer comfort, his tasty individually styled as does the friendly staff. pies. www.lesireneristo- It’s a Manhattan vibe and rante.com it’s all kept properly casu- al. Chef/owner Sal Cucul- Krave Restaurant, lo Jr. is a C.I.A. graduate 8 South Division Street, who practically grew up in New Rochelle 914-740-7240 restaurants, working kitch- A vibrant Chyrisse ens owned by his Italian Crisp and her team have family as well venues of ev- brought Westchester an ery stripe. He knows how to exciting Caribbean restau- cook Italian, but for as long rant loaded with colorful, as I have known him his comforting dishes from the creativity has never been islands. There is a long spar- bound by culinary borders. kling bar/lounge area lead- He can knock out a delicious ing into the dining room, version of Grandma’s Gn- part glass enclosed, part occhi in a basil-pomodoro banquet seating. Start with sauce one moment, and in an order of Lamb Meatballs, another prepare a decadent or Cod Fish Cakes. It is a Baked Macaroni and Cheese lovely modern setting for with chunks of lobster and such specialties as: ‘Pass shrimp, infused with truf- The Dutchie’, traditional The Julia Brasesco Team is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. 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