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Vol 127 Number 38 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, Septamber 21, 2018 Status Cuomo; Stewart-Cousins, Harrison Teen Writes Biaggi, Harckham Win Primaries Children’s Book

Harrison teen Jackie Prata with a copy of her book, “Fortune Cookie Surprise!”

State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, right, with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, middle, and attorney As a journalist and a writer, I can attest to all children can make a difference, and her book general candidate Tish James, who all won on primary night. the fact that it’s not easy to write a book. Six- sends a heartfelt message of love, acceptance and teen-year-old Jackie Prata from Harrison has importance for not only children but all of us. accomplished this feat at a young age with her Why the title “Fortune Cookie Surprise?” children’s book “Fortune Cookie Surprise!” “I have always enjoyed sharing fortune Jackie, a high school junior at Sacred-Heart cookies at the end of a meal with my family and Greenwich High School, tells us in her book that Continued on Page 8 Mamaroneck Woman Indicted For Murdering Her Baby

Gov. Andrew Cuomo with girlfriend, Sandra Lee, voting in the Democratic primary in West- chester. By Dan Murphy vote for both Nixon and Cuomo on Sept. 13. Democratic voters came out in large num- Nixon conceded, saying, “We have fundamen- bers for the Sept. 13 Democratic primary, and the tally changed the political landscape in this state, vote totals in Westchester County were similar and we have changed what is expected of a Dem- to those statewide. Gov. Andrew Cuomo easily ocratic candidate running in New York.” defeated his challenger, actress Cynthia Nixon, Cuomo was able to drown out Nixon’s mes- Four-year-old Gabriella Boyd and her mother, Cynthia Arce, who was charged in her daugh- in the Democratic primary for governor, with sage with a combination of institutional Demo- ter’s murder. Cuomo getting 72 percent of the vote in West- cratic support, union support, and by spending chester – 62,443 votes, to 28 percent for Nixon – $20 million on the primary. None of the possible Cynthia Arce of Mamaroneck was indicted Ave., in the Village of Mamaroneck, in the house 23,890 votes. Statewide results had Cuomo beat- “corruption factors” highlighted by Cuomo op- last week on charges related to the death of her where Arce lived with her mother and daughter. ing Nixon by a 66 to 34 percent margin. ponents, including the TZ bridge renaming or the toddler daughter, Gabriella Boyd, in their Chest- Prosecutors state that on April 28, Mama- It is interesting to note that Nixon got more recent indictments of Cuomo insiders had any ef- nut Avenue home on April 28, and the attack on roneck police responded to the home, following a than a half-million votes – 512,585 – nearly three fect on the Democratic voters, who came out 2 to two Village of Mamaroneck Police Officers, ac- 911 call from Arce’s mother, reporting that some- times the number that Zephyr Teachout got four 1 for Cuomo. cording to Westchester County District Attorney one was dying. When they arrived, they found years ago when she challenged Cuomo for gov- Nixon must now decide whether to continue Anthony Scarpino. 2-year-old Boyd unresponsive on her bed. ernor. But Nixon’s percentage total of 34 percent to actively run on the Working Families Party A Westchester Grand Jury indicted Arce on Officers immediately tried to resuscitate the was almost the same as Teachout four year ago. line. Nixon will remain on the line, but could one count of second-degree murder, a class A felo- child. While clearing the house, other officers lo- The reason? More Democrats came out to Continued on Page 8 ny; as well as two counts of attempted aggravated cated Arce in an adjacent bedroom behind a closed murder, two counts of attempted aggravated as- door. She reportedly had both her hands hidden sault on a police officer, and two counts of second- behind her back and refused to comply with re- degree assault, all class D felonies. peated police commands to show her hands. Arce Westchester Speaks Out The alleged incident occurred at 507 Chestnut Continued on Page 8 Against Larry Schwartz Political Aide OK’d Anti-Semitic Flyer Against Nixon NAACP Supports Family Court On Pelham Road in N.R.

The anti-Semitic flyer sent out against Cynthia Nixon and approved by Larry Schwartz.

By Dan Murphy turned out not to be in the best interests of the New York State political operative Larry taxpayers. Schwartz has had nine lives in his years as a Schwartz then left White Plains for Al- connoisseur of the “dirty politics” that so many bany to serve as Gov. David Patterson’s secre- By Dan Murphy have suggested that the court move to a vacant of us have tried to reject. Many of our longtime tary, and then served as Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Last month we reported on a countywide is- supermarket on Pelham Road. That location has readers will remember Schwartz from his years top aide until a New York Times story in 2014 sue that most affects residents of New Rochelle received intense opposition from the people of in Westchester, serving as former County Ex- linked Schwartz to the containment and eventu- concerning that city’s branch of the county’s New Rochelle, including from Mayor Noam ecutive Andy Spano’s “hatchet man,” and lay- al closure of the Moreland Commission, a state Family Court. The current location of the Fam- Bramson and some members of the New Ro- ing down the law for Democrats on the county panel set up by Cuomo to root out corruption ily Court in New Rochelle, at 420 North Ave., chelle City Council. Our newspaper, which has level for more than a decade in the 2000s. in Albany. must be relocated. no interest in the matter other than finding the Prior to that, Schwartz worked at Playland The Commissioner was disbanded by County Executive George Latimer and his best alternative, agrees with Latimer and coun- where he was blamed for many of the bad pur- Cuomo before it could make any difference staff have reviewed numerous locations and Continued on Page 9 chases of rides, and deals and agreements that Continued on Page 8 paGe 2 - WeStCHeSteR’S MOSt iNFLUeNtiaL NeWSpapeRS - FRiday, SepteMbeR 21, 2018 Local Heart Attack Survivor Four NR Students Named To Walk for Heart Research National Merit Semifi nalists Jennifer Gar- cia, a 40-year-old mom from Peek- skill, will be the survivor honoree at the American Heart Associa- tion’s Westches- ter Heart Walk on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Kensico Dam in Valhalla. Garcia survived a heart attack in February and is sharing her story and walk- ing to help raise awareness and fund research to fi ght heart disease – the number one killer of men and women. Registration for individuals and teams is open at Jennifer Garcia with her son Michael. New Rochelle High School seniors (from left) Adam Jones, Josh Glickman, Eliza Crocker and www.westchester- Eddie Jones were named National Merit semifi nalists. heartwalk.org. blood pressure in some women. It’s more like- “On Feb. 24, 2018, I was at a birthday ly to occur if you’re overweight, have had high Four New Rochelle High School seniors for Stand With Us, an international organization party with my family, having a great time blood pressure during a previous pregnancy, have been named semifi nalists in the National that educates about the Middle East. dancing the night away,” said Garcia. “While or have a family history of high blood pressure Merit Scholarship Program, which honors top The honor also adds another accolade the I was dancing, I began to have chest pain and or mild kidney disease. academic achievement. Eliza Crocker, Josh students can include on college applications broke out into a horrible sweat. I sat down for The combination of birth control pills and Glickman, and brothers Adam Jones and Ed- and resumes. To reach the semifi nalist level, the a few minutes, felt a little better, but when I cigarette use may be especially dangerous for die Jones were among approximately 16,000 students joined about 1.6 million other juniors got home I still didn’t feel that well. I thought I some women, according to the AHA. students across the country named in the 64th in more than 22,000 high schools who took the was tired and over-extended myself. The next “I realized that this was my wake-up call annual competition. 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar- day, I felt horrible – my head was pounding to take my health and body seriously,” said The semifi nalists represent less than 1 per- ship Qualifying Test. The highest-scoring en- as if someone was hammering at it. I took my Garcia. “This was a life-changing experience, cent of the high school seniors across the coun- trants in each state became the semifi nalists. blood pressure and it was sky high.” and probably just what I needed to realize the try. “When I was told we had both gotten this She took her mother’s advice to go to the importance of taking care of myself.” “It’s a big accomplishment for me,” said award I was very, very surprised,” said Adam emergency room and it was a lifesaving deci- Garcia has had cardiac rehabilitation and Crocker, who plans to study math in college Jones about both his and his brother’s accom- sion. The doctor said the diagnosis wasn’t ex- is trying to exercise more, eat a Mediterranean and is captain of the school’s Mathletes team plishments. He is planning to study cartooning. haustion or heartburn, as Garcia had thought, diet, and reduce stress in her life. “I’m walking and the school chapter president of Junior State “How is it possible for the two of us brothers it was a heart attack. “I couldn’t believe it,” to help raise awareness, and for my health – of America. out of four students total? But, it makes sense. she said. “I was so scared. All I wanted was and I want to be around for my son,” she said. “I’ve always worked hard in school and We always do things together.” to be home with my family, especially my This year marks the 25th anniversary of I’ve always been a good test taker, but I never “I didn’t think it would be me (getting 8-year-old son, Michael.” the Heart Walk event nationally. Local com- imagined something to this extent. And, I’m in named a National Merit Semifi nalist),” added Doctors said her uncontrolled high blood panies and residents are encouraged to form good company,” she said about her fellow class- Eddie Jones, who hasn’t determined a major but pressure and possibly her birth control medi- teams to walk for their own hearts, and for mates. is considering education. “When I think of big cine were to blame. heart and stroke research. Heart Walk event “These four students are to be commended awards, I never thought I’d be the one to get American Heart Association research information is available at www.westchester- for this outstanding achievement,” said Interim them. I’m amazed beyond my expectations. I shows that birth control pills can increase heartwalk.org. Principal Joseph Starvaggi. “We are so proud of am happy and grateful for the opportunity.” their hard work and dedication.” Semifi nalists must fulfi ll several require- Glickman said he is honored to receive this ments to advance to the fi nalist level of the distinction. “It’s a great feeling to be rewarded competition. Most of the semifi nalists – about for working hard,” he said. “I defi nitely have, so 15,000 – are expected to attain fi nalist stand- it’s a good feeling.” ing, and will compete for 2,500 National Merit Glickman is an Ignite mentor and member $2,500 scholarships, which are awarded on a of the Engineering Club. He also is an intern state-representational basis.

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By Eric W. Schoen facility. They work 24 Honored for Saving a Life And so my journey to hours a day, seven days good health continues! I a week, 365 days a year was missing in action last doing jobs that most week as I fi nally had right people will not do. I’m knee replacement surgery, not talking about the originally scheduled for professionals like the May 30 but postponed to doctors, nurses, physi- Sept. 5. cian assistants, hospi- With hospitalization talists (the new person and rehab, the date put me who takes care of you in right smack in the middle the hospital in place of of Rosh Hashanah. So your doctor) and other what do you do? I didn’t licensed professionals. want to put it off anymore While they also do so I spoke to the Rabbi, a fantastic job in their got a special dispensation, particular disciplines, feeling bad that I would I’m talking about the not be able to participate Eric Schoen aides and certifi ed in person at services and nurses’ aides who do serve in my unoffi cial role as greeter at the en- the dirty work. That includes everything from trance to the synagogue. emptying the bed pan, removing soiled linen, Off to knee replacement land I went. feeding patients who can’t eat, bathing patients My, what a world we live in! In the good who can’t bathe, keeping the fl oors clean, gath- old days you would fl ip around the stations on ering garbage quickly, and much more. They L-R: County Executive George Latimer, Corrections Offi cer Christopher Dani and County the television, fi shing in those upper channels are the backbone of any good hospital or rehab Corrections Commissioner Joseph Spano. on the second dial, and you might pick up with facility. your rabbit ears a Jewish station with a holiday Many of them are new to this country and service. For Christmas, friends would (no pun speak little English. They work eight-hour A Westchester corrections offi cer was re- ment offi cers in our county and in surrounding intended) fi sh and end up with a service not shifts, sometimes double shifts because they cently recognized for using his training to save counties,” said Latimer. “Even while off duty, quite what they were used to – but, hey, that’s need to make ends meet. That’s 16 hours deal- an injured motorcyclist’s life. correction offi cers and police may happen upon all there was. ing with urinals and bedpans. And they must On April 18, Christopher Dani learned to serious emergencies – and that is why Westches- Now we have 1,000 channels on our TV worry about the car service that will pick them apply a tourniquet as part of the Westchester ter County government devotes the time and sets and one is sure to fi nd a Rosh Hashanah, up and be ready on time for late night or early County Department of Corrections’ annual in- money to train them in life-saving scenarios.” Christmas or Easter Service to your liking. But, morning pickup. service training program, Stop the Bleed – a Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of friends, we have now gone one step farther… One night, a wonderful aide was assisting national awareness campaign. preventable deaths. Approximately 40 percent If you can’t get to the synagogue, via me while trying to make arrangements for 11 Just fi ve days later, Dani, an 11-year mem- of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due the Internet the synagogue comes to you! My p.m. transportation to her home. No one was ber of county service and a New Rochelle resi- to bleeding or its consequences, establishing temple, Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Trem- answering at the car service she usually calls. dent, was off-duty and came upon an accident hemorrhage as the most common cause of pre- ont and Emanuel-El, live-streams the service Buses don’t run that late and as she tried to on the Hutchinson River Parkway, fi nding a ventable death in trauma-involved events. As a in real time so you feel like you are there. In make me as comfortable as possible, while in motorcyclist whose arm was severed from his countywide initiative, Westchester has strategi- case you miss a service, they are archived so the back of her mind she was hoping she could body just below the shoulder. cally placed bleeding control kits alongside the whenever you feel like it, you click the button get transportation home. At this point, Dani’s recent training kicked AEDs that are maintained in its parks, offi ce and not only high holiday services, but weekly All of a sudden an emergency occurred in. He fashioned a tourniquet from his belt and buildings and other county facilities. Shabbat services are at your fi ngertips. and she was going to be 5 to 10 minutes late for secured it to the man’s arm, instructing him to Matthew Levy, chairman of the nonprofi t The website is SSTTE.org (click on “live her scheduled ride. Who knows if she would remain calm and to focus on his breathing. Dani Stop the Bleeding Coalition, stresses the impor- streaming”). earn overtime for that 5 or 10 minutes, but that held the tourniquet in place until EMS arrived tance of timely and appropriate trauma care and Of course, all you need is a computer, was not the issue. Doing her job was the issue and transported the victim to the Jacobi Hospi- of the training received by Dani. smartphone or tablet. – and, of course getting home. tal in the Bronx. Although the arm could not be “Offi cer Dani’s quick recognition of life- I was in pain Sunday night, so I missed the The aides do these jobs because of their reattached, without Dani’s selfl essness, the man threatening bleeding, and the actions he took Rosh Hashanah Eve service. As I knew I would dedication to helping the sick and injured. The would likely have bled to death. to apply a tourniquet, were key in helping give have a busy day with therapy on Monday and don’t get paid the big salaries that hospital ex- During the ceremony, County Executive this patient the best chances for survival,” said still not feeling all that good, I got up early to ecutives receive. They do it out of love of those George Latimer and Corrections Commissioner Levy. “Severe bleeding can occur in the setting listen to a portion of the Rosh Hashanah Eve they serve, transferring skills they learned in Joseph Spano presented Dani with the West- of a wide range of trauma situations from work- serve archived on the SSTTE website. Can- their native lands to this country, where to get chester County Department of Correction’s Life place mishaps to motor vehicle crashes to acts tor Chanin Becker’s voice is so beautiful that their jobs they must go through strict licens- Saving Medal. of violence. These bleeding control skills can I was in tears as she opened the services with ing requirements and use the little money they “What we did here is both recognizing the be learned by anyone and can empower public beautiful hymns. come with to pay for the government licensing actions of Dani while also reinforcing the impor- safety personnel and the lay public alike to be I was truly upset that I was not present to that always comes with an exorbitant fee. tance of trauma-related training for law enforce- an immediate responder.” hear the music of the High Holiday Choir and So as we enter Jewish New Year 5779, Cantor Becker and words of Rabbi Brown. But I wish you and your families a year of good I just kept in my mind that after my doctors health and happiness in a world of Shalom, “put me back together again” I will be there peace. I extend these wishes to Jews and non- to enjoy the holidays with my congregational Jews alike and the hardworking people in family for many years to come. our hospitals and rehabilitation facilities who When you are in the hospital or being re- break their backs day-in and day-out keeping OUR BUS IS habilitated, you see so many people so worse us healthy and happy! off than you are. Some people will never walk, Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@ talk, be out of a wheelchair or be able to live aol.com. Follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. the lives we lead. And we complain? 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Before If you’re ready for an exciting ist: A Passion for your day continues, you luxuri- new look for your kitchen and Freedom and So- ate and set aside a whole minute you’re happy with the location cial Justice,” fol- to check out the latest on the of the cabinetry, custom refacing lowed by the U.S. internet. Trying to concentrate, provides an attractive alterna- premiere of Be- your mind wanders to the up- tive to replacing them. You can nin International coming holiday season, but your have the look and feel of a new Musical, on Sept. eyes again wander… to those kitchen in three to fi ve days. Re- 29 at the PepsiCo cabinets. Paul Bookbinder placement components come in Theater Perform- You don’t verbalize it, but nevertheless pon- real woods like cherry, maple and oak; or easy-to- ing Arts Center at der, “My home is so beautiful, why does my kitch- clean thermofoil. Purchase College, en have to be ugly?” And, with the addition of cabinet and drawer 735 Anderson Hill Fortunately, there are many alternatives avail- organizers, your kitchen can also have the conve- Road. able when it comes to kitchen renovations. The nience of a completely new kitchen. Singer, activ- choices include inexpensive cleaning services, You can also add or move around some cabi- ist and humani- painting, refi nishing, custom refacing and com- nets if you choose the refacing option. This can tarian Kidjo was plete renovations. give your kitchen a completely new feel and solve named one of If you already have beautiful wood cabinets some annoying problems that you’ve lived with for The Guardian’s but they’ve been neglected, a cleaning service may years. 100 most inspir- be just what you need. Workers remove the grime If you want to change the layout of your ing women in the that has been building up on the woodwork and ap- kitchen, then you must consider remodeling. Us- world, was the Angélique Kidjo ply a new top coat of oil or urethane. However, a ing advanced computer design systems a kitchen fi rst woman to meet-and-greet to follow at 7 p.m. restoration of this type will not make worn or bro- specialist can show you what your future kitchen appear on Forbes’s list of the most powerful Benin International Musical will take the ken cabinets look new or work well again, nor will will look like, designing and re-designing the plan celebrities in Africa, and is included on the stage at 8 p.m., in its U.S. premiere. Associ- it change their color or style. with your assistance. Custom cabinets can be built BBC’s list of Africa’s 50 most iconic fi gures. ating voodoo rhythms and traditional songs, When wood cabinets have deteriorated to a to your exact specifi cations and are available in nu- As a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, Ki- electronic melodies in piquant Beninese style point where cleaning isn’t possible, they can be merous styles, colors and wood species. You can djo travels the world advocating on behalf of with trip pop grooves, hip hop and rock, this painted or refi nished. This can make cabinetry look also choose from semi-custom or economical stock women, children and human rights. In 2007, collective of Beninese artists is rapidly gain- new again, but it is a temporary solution. Just as cabinets to achieve your “dream kitchen.” she founded the Batonga Foundation to pro- ing international acclaim. you have to paint your home every several years, So, go ahead, fi nish your coffee. There are vide secondary education for girls across These events are highlights of Purchase you will have to re-paint the cabinets because the many ways to improve the look of your kitchen Africa and empower the female leaders of College’s new festival and conference dedi- fronts are subject to the wear and tear of everyday so that it doesn’t dampen your day before it even tomorrow. cated to celebrating international culture and use and the paint will scratch, chip, and eventually begins. In this talk, Kidjo will discuss the respon- history. The inaugural (T)HERE: A Global fade. Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., C.R., is president sibility of artists to use their platform for so- Festival of Arts, Culture & Ideas, held from Refi nishing cabinets is a traditional method of of DreamWork Kitchens, Inc., in Mamaroneck. 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Letter to the Editor Ardsley Resident to be Th e March for Justice: Honored by United Way An American Right to Protest United Way of West- dent at PURE Insurance, chester and Putnam’s she oversees talent acqui- “UFT has a long history of activism on behalf son, Patrick Dorismond, Orllando Barlow, Arron Emerging Leaders Alliance sition and performance of our students, their families and all communities Campbell and Steven Eugene Washington. Time is honoring the efforts of management initiatives. of our city. UFT members who choose to take part has not erased the memory of the 137 bullets that Swati Goel-Patel, an Ard- Prior to PURE, Swati held in Saturday’s march will be continuing that his- were used to kill Timothy Russell in 2012. sley resident, at its United HR positions in banking tory,” said UFT President Michael Mulgrew. The right to protest is embedded in our U.S. We Rock event Thursday, and public relations. Mulgrew is correct. Our members, familiar Constitution. Therefore, many unions were well Sept. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition to being with the UFT/AFT history, understand the posi- represented at the March for Justice for Victims at the Whitby Castle in a founding member of the tion of the United Federation of Teachers when- of Police Brutality on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 in Rye. Wolfson is one of fi ve United Way’s Women’s ever issues of human rights are involved. Our Staten Island. recipients of the United Leadership Council, Swa- union leaders were in Prince Edward County, Va., Lest we forget the words of Dr. King: “I Way’s Rock Star Award, ti volunteers in her com- in 1950s to open school doors closed by segrega- am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all com- which recognizes young munity – particularly with tion. Our UFT supported the Civil Rights March munities and states. I cannot sit idly by in At- professionals who are ac- events that support the ed- on Washington in 1964 and Marched in Selma, lanta and not be concerned about what happens tive for the good of their ucation and awareness of Ala., in 1965 to again support the Rev. Dr. Martin in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to communities. diverse cultures. She sits Luther King and the civil rights battle. justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescap- “Our Rock Stars epit- on the Events Commit- In 1984, The UFT members traveled to Po- able network of mutuality, tied in a single garment omize the young profes- tee at Westchester Medi- land to train teachers how to teach about democ- of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects racy. The UFT members protested apartheid with all indirectly. Never again can we afford to live sionals who are striving to Swati Goel-Patel cal Center to benefi t the be leaders in the workplace Maria Fareri Children’s the AFT in Washington, D.C., and in 1992, The with the narrow, provincial ‘outside agitator’ idea. and make positive changes in our community,” Hospital and is a kindergarten religious studies UFT stood up for gay rights. Anyone who lives inside the United States can said Alana Sweeny, president and CEO of United (Hinduism) teacher. The journey has been long, yet, today it con- never be considered an outsider anywhere within Way of Westchester and Putnam. “They are the Also being honored as a “rock star” are tinues at home – not Poland, not Selma, not Vir- its bounds.” leaders who will take our mission into the future Ryan Finch of Corporate Audio Visual Services, ginia – but at home in a “March for Justice for Certainly, the wanton actions that have caused – of fi xing the roots of poverty through early lit- LLP; Noelle Wolfson of Hocherman Tortorella & Victims of Police Brutality.” the early death to unarmed males is becoming an eracy, family fi nancial stability and providing a Wekstein, LLP; Laura Picone of TD Bank; and Today, New Yorkers are aware of the names epidemic. We must speak up and speak out against point of entry to community resources through Dante Hudson of YWCA. of the unarmed black males who were killed by police brutality or “perish as fools.” We have no our 2-1-1 Helpline.” The evening includes a “feast of nibbles,” a New York City Police: Eric Garner, Kimani Gray, other choice. The militarization of the police was Goel-Patel, who lives in Ardsley with her three-hour open bar, DJ, photobooth and an after Amadou Diallo, Ousmane Zongo, Timothy Stans- the initial phase of the Nazi regime. The Gestapo husband, Darshan, and their three children, has party. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased at bury Jr., Sean Bell and Ramarley Graham. Time were given absolute power. Yet, we have seen how more than 15 years of human resources experi- www.uwwp.org. Sponsorship opportunities are has not erased the memory of the 41 bullets that “absolute power corrupts absolutely.” ence. In her current role as associate vice presi- also available. were used to kill Amadou Diallo in 1999. And as Albert Shanker reminds us, “A union There were other unarmed victims of po- can make people rise above themselves.” Certain- lice brutality all across the nation. These black ly, the union makes us strong. It enables us to fi ght men met a similar death as police opened fi re on the good fi ght against bigotry, bias, and especially them: Michael Brown, Traves McGill, Wendell police brutality. 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A “screen on the green” free outdoor movie of the mall and enjoy great movies while munch- Gerald Munson, “2 Percent Money” series is underway at Cross County Shopping Cen- ing on free popcorn and enjoying time together. a former Croton-On- received by the de- ter in Yonkers. Parking is free, as are the movies, which be- Hudson Fire Depart- partment in order to Back for its fifth consecutive year, Fall Flicks gin at sundown (around 7 p.m.) each day. The line- ment chief and a balance the books and is a family-friendly celebration. It provides an up this year includes: “The Lion King” (1994) on former Croton-On- hide what he stole for open space for families and friends to bring their Friday, Sept. 21; and “The Little Mermaid” (1989) Hudson police officer himself. lawn chairs and blankets to The Green in the center on Friday, Sept. 28. who most recently In February served as the fire de- 2018, members of partment treasurer, the fire department’s has pleaded guilty to internal Audit Com- second-degree grand mittee discovered Weekend Events larceny as a crime of that Munson had pro- public corruption, a vided them with false class B felony. The 2017 bank statements. At County Parks charge is related to When confronted by the theft of more than the Audit Commit- There are a number of programs and ac- From 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Muscoot Farm $300,000 from the tee, he admitted he tivities scheduled this weekend at Westchester on Route 100 in Somers will host a hoedown. Croton-on-Hudson had created the false County parks and nature centers. Grab your partner and come on out to this fall Fire Department. statements on his On Friday, Sept. 21, Croton Point Park in fundraiser for dinner, dancing and a silent auc- Munson, 64, ap- home computer, that Croton-on-Hudson will host a “riverlovers pot tion. Tickets are required for this event. 914-864- peared in Westches- Gerald Munson he had stolen money luck and film” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a pot 7282. ter County Court last from the department’s luck supper followed by the PBS documentary On Sunday, Sept. 23, the Marshlands Con- week before Judge Michael Martinelli. At the account for his own personal use, and that he “Global Warming: the Signs and the Science.” servancy on Route 1 (Boston Post Road) in Rye time of his plea, he also paid $124,383 in res- had used the department’s debit card as if it All are welcome. For more information, email will host a fall bird migration program from 7:30 titution, added to the $25,000 he paid upon ar- were his own. riverlovers.org or call 914-862-5297. to 9 a.m. Bring binoculars to catch some of these raignment. Munson is scheduled for sentenc- Further investigation and analysis con- On Saturday, Sept. 22, there will be an feathered flyers before they are gone for the rest ing Oct. 29, at which time he is expected to pay ducted jointly by the New York State Comp- adult co-ed grass volleyball tournament at Tib- of the year. The conservancy will also host “Fall the remainder of restitution and be sentenced troller’s Office, the Village of Croton-on-Hud- betts Brook Park on Midland Avenue in Yonkers Seining by the Sound” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This is to one and a half to four and a half years. son Police Department and the Westchester from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The rain date is Sept. a fun adventure using a long seining net to catch As treasurer, Munson was responsible County District Attorney’s Office confirmed 23. Registration and fees are required. 914-231- creatures, study and release them. Be prepared to for maintaining the fire department’s bank ac- that between January 2011 and February 2018, 2865. get wet. No swim gear is allowed. 914-835-4466. count and financial records despite having no the defendant stole approximately $312,925 Also on Saturday, there will be a garage sale Muscoot Farm in Somers will host a farm- prior qualifications or background in account- from the fire department. This joint investiga- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Saxon Woods Pool ers’ market Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ing or financial matters. The felony complaint tion lead to Munson’s arrest and felony charge. parking lot on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Shop the many local vendors who offer produce alleges that he used his position as treasurer “Stealing public money is a crime against Plains. There will be 100 vendors offering gen- and food products every Sunday through mid- to steal and conceal his theft of approximately all of us,” said Westchester County District tly-used sports equipment, appliances, furniture November. 914-864-7282. $312,925 from the department. Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. “It is also a and more. There will be free admission and park- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, the Bronx The money he reportedly stole included breach of trust that hurts a community and ing for shoppers. 914-995-4480. River Parkway from White Plains to Yonkers will portions of the so-called “2 Percent Money” those dedicated to its safety. Rooting out cor- From 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trailside close for Bicycle Sundays. Bike, walk or jog a paid annually to the department by New York ruption takes thorough investigation on the Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reserva- 13.1-mile loop of the Bronx River Parkway. 914- State in connection with the state’s 2 percent part of many departments. We are proud of tion at Routes 35 and 121 South in Cross River, 995-4050. tax on fire insurance. For years, Munson was this collaboration between our office, the Vil- there will be campfire s’mores. Summer is offi- Also on Sunday, Lasdon Park, Arboretum able to conceal his ongoing theft by altering lage of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department cially over, but it’s the perfect season for camp- and Veterans Memorial on Route 35 in Somers and manipulating the department’s bank re- and the New York State Comptroller’s Office, fires. Learn different methods of starting fires, will host a walking tour of the Memorial Garden cords. Those alterations and manipulations which was able to shed light on this misuse of then enjoy a s’more. 914-864-7322. Shrub Border from 2 to 3 p.m. Join Lasdon’s hor- included his underreporting of the amount of public funds.” Cranberry Lake Preserve on Old Orchard ticulturist on a walking tour to discover shrubs Street in north White Plains will host a pond ex- that will add interest and color to your landscape. ploration Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. Enjoy a hike 914-864-7268. to South Pond to get up close and personal look- On Monday, Sept. 24, Croton Point Park in ing for aquatic critters. 914-428-1005. Croton-on-Hudson will host its fourth Monday Also on Saturday, Read Wildlife Sanctuary bird walk from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Bring binocu- at Playland Park in Rye will host “The Nature of lars for a bird walk with the experts from Saw Letter to the Editor Birds,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Birds seem so frag- Mill River Audubon. Meet in the main parking Dear Editor: ile, yet they survive many challenges in nature. lot. 914-862-5290. forms of hunting. There is also suspicion that the Rockefeller State Park Preserve is a West- Learn what special traits, adaptations and sur- For more information about Westchester deer are baited, as the hunting is done from tree chester treasure, but the annual bow hunt of deer vival strategies these feathered friends employ. County parks and nature centers, visit parks. stands. This is extremely heinous and illegal in that turns this bucolic setting into a killing field 914-967-8720. westchestergov.com. New York. makes a mockery of its designation of being a If deer management in the preserve was “preserve” and a “haven for nature lovers,” as found to be truly necessary, there are safe and stated in its brochure. humane alternatives available, such as female The preserve management, in cahoots with contraception, male sterilization, and simple so- Giant Tag Sale for the governor, the DEC and New York State Parks lutions such as using fencing or dogs to keep the have waged a war of propaganda to try and con- deer out of certain areas. But tragically, the pre- vince the public that the deer are such a threat to serve has no intention of exploring these sensible Hudson Chorale vegetation that it is worth shooting them in the options because they are beholden to the hunting cruelest manner possible while putting the public culture perpetrated by the state and its agencies. Back again and better than before – just a wide range of merchandise. at risk. And, unfortunately, despite much opposi- a few more feet down Bedford Road in Pleas- To donate tax-deductible items, call 914- This bow hunt is indefensible on so many tion, many of our representatives in Albany are antville – a giant tag sale to benefit the Hudson 980-5812. levels. To reiterate some of the points made by either buying their rhetoric or are afraid to speak Chorale will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 All proceeds will benefit Hudson Chorale, Ms. Blackman, studies have shown that deer den- up. and 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at United Methodist the area’s largest not-for-profit community cho- sity is not a leading factor in tree regeneration or Yes, as Ms. Blackman stated, words matter, Church, 70 Bedford Road (Route 117). rus, and will be used to cover the costs of secur- plant diversity; there are many factors that play a and we should not accept lies from our public of- And early bird event will take place Friday, ing professional soloists and musicians for up- major role. Bow hunting is not an effective meth- ficials and their awful consequences. Oct. 5 from 8 to 9 a.m., for $10 admission. coming concerts. Weekly rehearsals are held at od of deer management, as it causes the deer to Rebecca Sunshine This is not your typical neighborhood tag the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, and sing- become more fertile, and it is one of the cruelest Hartsdale sale. There will be both used and new furniture, ers participate from throughout Westchester and collectibles, jewelry, appliances, housewares, surrounding counties. CDs and DVDs, toys, sports equipment, tools, The chorus performs a wide range of mu- gardening supplies, clothing and accessories, sic featuring both traditional and contemporary bed and bath items, decorative art, etc. composers. For complete concert, membership This new indoor location guarantees a “rain and audition details, visit www.HudsonChorale. or shine” event and gives patrons better access to org.

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At an Individual Assignment Part of the Supreme Court of the State of New York Legal Notices held in and for the County of Westchester, at the Richard J. Daronco Westchester County Courthouse, located at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601, on September 7, 2018 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER Index No.: 53671/2016 (Motion #003) INDEX # 55878/2018 FILED: 08/10/2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE No appearances Plaintiff designates Westchester County as the place of trial. Venue is based Present: Hon. Lawrence Ecker, J.S.C. upon the County in which the mortgaged premises are situated. MTGLQ INVES- TORS, LP, Plaintiff(s), against LENNOX BARNES INDIVIDUALLY AND AS AD- Joel Friedberg, as Trustee, MINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF VIOLET GROSSETT, KARLINE BURNS Plaintiff, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF VIOLET GROSSETT, any -against- possible unknown heirs at law of KARLINE BURNS if living, and if any be dead, Lawrence Palumbo, Irene Palumbo, Peoples Bank for their respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributes, executors, administrators, Savings of New Rochelle, N.Y. n/k/a Federal Home Loan trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in in- Mortgage Corporation, American Express Centurion Bank, terest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Mamaroneck and Consolidated Edison Com- defendants who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, pany of New York, Inc., any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein; Defendants. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and un- Upon reading and filing the affirmation of William Maker, Jr., dated September known to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, 1, 2018, the exhibits attached thereto, and upon all prior proceeding had herein, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the let Lawrence C. Palumbo, Jr., Sandra Lubliner a/k/a “Sandra Palumbo”, Deanna premises, described in the complaint, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED Palumbo and the unknown distributees of Lawrence Palumbo, show cause in DEFENDANTS: NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF Courtroom 1602 at the Richard J. Daronco Westchester County Courthouse lo- YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERV- cated at 1 1 1 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601 on ING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE MORTGAGE October 10, 2018 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon/afternoon of that day or as soon COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU thereafter as counsel can be heard, why an Order should not be made pursuant AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY to CPLR §§1015 and 1021: BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTOR- NEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOU CASE IS PENDING FOR FUR- (l) substituting Lawrence C. Palumbo, Jr., Sandra Lubliner a/k/a “Sandra Palum- THER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT bo”, Deanna Palumbo and the unknown distributees of Lawrence Palumbo as YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY defendants in place of the deceased defendant, Lawrence Palumbo, WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY (2) amending the caption to reflect the substitution so that it reads: SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAIN- TIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Supreme Court of the State of New York YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to County of Westchester serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after Index No.: 53671/2016 the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you Joel Friedberg, as Trustee, within the State of New York); The United States of America, if designated as a Plaintiff, Defendant in this action, may appear within (60) days of service thereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by -against- default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF AC- TION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to Lawrence C. Palumbo, Jr., Sandra Lubliner a/k/a “Sandra Palumbo”, Deanna foreclose on a mortgage dated May 24, 1988, executed by LENNOX BARNES, Palumbo, the Unknown Distributees of Lawrence Palumbo, Peoples Bank for VIOLET GROSSETT, KARLINE BURNS AND NEVILLE GROSSETT to Morse- Savings of New Rochelle, N.Y. n/k/a Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, mere Federal Savings Bank to secure the sum of $203,000.00 and recorded in American Express Centurion Bank, Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Mama- Liber 12467 of Mortgages at page 223, in the Office of the CLERK of the County roneck and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., of WESTCHESTER on August 3, 1988, which mortgage was ultimately assigned Defendants. to MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., by assignment of mortgage which is dated Sep- and tember 20, 2017, covering premises known as 15 North Terrace Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (Section 164.68, Block 1072 and Lot 29). The relief sought in (3) granting the Town of Mamaroneck, such other and further relief as is just and the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described proper, and it is above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The SUFFICIENT CAUSE APPEARING, it is foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the ORDERED that service of this Order to Show Cause, and all the papers upon Hon. Charles D. Wood, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, which it is based, be made by personal service upon Lawrence C, Palumbo, and filed along with the supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County Jr., Sandra Lubliner a/k/a/ “Sandra Palumbo” and Deanna Palumbo on or before of Westchester on 8/06/2018. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL September 12, 2018 and that such service be deemed good and sufficient ser- that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements vice, and it is further. thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Mount Vernon, County of ORDERED that answering papers and/or any cross-motion, shall be served Westchester and State of New York, Section 164.68, Block 1072 and Lot 29, said upon plaintiff’s counsel and filed with the Court so as to be received by the Court premises known as 15 North Terrace Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. YOU and plaintiff no later than 3:00 p.m. on October 3, 2018; and it is further ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A ORDERED that reply papers and / or opposition to the cross-motion, shall be DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- served upon defendants and filed with the Court so as to be received in hand by POSE. There is now the amount of $38,237.78, plus interest, taxes, assessments, all no later than 9:30 am. on October 10, 2018; and it is further leasehold payments or ground rents (if any), together with hazard and mortgage ORDERED that no appearance is required on the return date of October 10, insurance, if applicable, due and owing to Plaintiff. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE 2018; and it is further VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) Ordered that service of this application upon the unknown distributees of DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION Lawrence Palumbo be deemed good and sufficient service if a copy of this order, THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A containing the NOTICE appearing below the undersigned’s signature, is pub- COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU lished in Journal News and in Soundview Rising once per week for four succes- BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRIT- sive weeks with the first such publication to be made within thirty days after this TEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT order is granted and completed by the twenty-eighth day after the date of the first COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE publication. ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIA- White Plains, New York BLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDI- September 7, 2018 TOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMA- TIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE Hon. Lawrence Ecker, J.S.C. New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure pro- Justice of the Supreme Court cess. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and NOTICE TO DISTRIBUTEES OF LAWRENCE PALUMBO OF THE NATURE Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local OF THIS ACTION, THE RELIEF BEING SOUGHT AND THE REAL PROPERTY legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF IN- THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS ACTION FORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed The object of this action is to foreclose certain liens for unpaid real estate taxes about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an at- levied on the plot, piece and parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements torney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town and Village of Mamaroneck that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to that is known by the postal address of 351 Orienta Avenue, Mamaroneck, New work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may York 10543 and is designated as Section 9, Block 26, Lot 215 on the Town of call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York State Department of Financial Mamaroneck’s Assessment Roll (Real Property at Issue). Services’ at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs. The relief being sought in this action is a judgment directing the sale of the Real ny.gov FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach Property at Issue through a Court-ordered (Judicial) sale at a public auction, with you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices the proceeds thereof being used first to pay the expenses of the sale and then of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You applied toward payment — in whole or in part — of the tax liens being foreclosed should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that and further decreeing that all persons claiming by, through or under the parties you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering to this action subsequent to the commencement of this action or the filing of a such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services notice of pendency (whichever occurs later) and every other person or corpora- they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking tion whose right, title, conveyance .or .encumbrance.is subsequent to or subse- any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Sec- quently recorded, be barred and forever foreclosed of all right, claim, lien, interest tion 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do or equity of redemption in and to the Real Property at Issue. not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving the copy of the answer All of the documents filed in this action are available for viewing on the New York on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) System website at: https://iapps.courts. against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be en- state.ny.us/nysceffLogin. tered and you may lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where Name, address and telephone number of the attorney for the Town of Mama- your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and roneck: protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop William Maker, Jr. this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE 740 West Boston Post Road ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) Mamaroneck, NY 10543 AND FILING AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 (914) 381-7815 or (914) 925-1010 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 #95642 # 3293 09/07/2018 – 09/28/2018 #3296 09/21/18 – 10/12/18

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Sept. 23 to 30 is COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ______Active Aging Week SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS INDEX NO. 53864/2016 By Juliet Zygmunt cevic presenting “Living with Shoulder Arthri- Chairwoman, Active Aging Week Committee tis – Take Control of Your Pain” at 1 p.m., and Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER as the place of trial situs of the real property The Senior Citizens Council, the Bronxville men’s tai chi at 3 p.m.; and in Tuckahoe, exer- Mortgaged Premises: Senior Citizens, the Tuckahoe Senior Citizens cise at 10:30 a.m., yoga at noon, and a discussion 417 EAST 3RD STREET and Gramatan Village invite adults aged 55 and about fall prevention with Angela Katz from the MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553 older to inspire wellness within their community Westchester Medical Center at 1 p.m. as part of Active Aging Week 2018. Wednesday programs include fi nancial em- Section: 165.73 Active Aging Week will kick off Sunday, powerment workshops from 10 a.m. to noon and Block: 4032 Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Yeager Room at the 1 to 3 p.m. at Gramatan Village offi ces with free Lot: 24 Bronxville Public Library with the Speeders 55+ lunch at noon. Reservations are required and FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE, Art Show and The Mary B. Turino Art Lecture, can be made by calling 914-337-1338. Also, a Plaintiff, which is made possible by a generous gift from 10 a.m. workshop titled “Women & Money: Fi- -against- her family foundation in her memory and in rec- nancial Tips for Women of All Ages and Stages” ognition of her love for art and for her dedica- with Jane Staunton, relationship manager at TD GALA LAWRENCE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DAISY tion, support and founding of the Senior Citizens Private Client Wealth; and a 1 p.m. workshop MAE TOMLIN-BONILLA; GAYSHA LAWRENCE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE Council and the Bronxville and Tuckahoe senior titled “Challenges in Today’s Retirement – The OF THE ESTATE OF DAISY MAE TOMLIN-BONILLA; JULIENE SMITH, AS centers. Roles of Social Security and Medicare” with HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DAISY MAE TOMLIN-BONILLA; The guest speaker will be Charles Little, cu- Paul Tramontozzi, wealth advisor at Lob Plan- NICOLE LAWRENCE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DAI- rator emeritus of Medieval Art and The Cloisters ning Group. SY MAE TOMLIN-BONILLA; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF DAISY at the Metropolitan Museum. A reception imme- Thursday programs include: In Bronxville, MAE TOMLIN-BONILLA; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or diately follows the lecture. craft classes at 9:15 a.m., tai chi at 10:30 a.m., who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specifi c lien upon the real The Speeders 55+ Art Show showcases the exercise at 11:45 a.m., and mahjongg at 12:30 property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally work of local artists over the age of 55 and runs p.m.; and in Tuckahoe, exercise at 10:30 a.m., tai described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, from Sept. 23 through Oct. 27. The show is spon- chi at noon, and Trivial Pursuit 1940s and 1950d administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and sored by the Bronxville Adult School, the Bronx- edition at 1 p.m. assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, ville Public Library, Bronxville Senior Citizens Bronxville Senior Citizens meet at the Re- or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their and Gramatan Village. formed Church, 180 Pondfi eld Road, Bronxville. respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descen- Active Aging Week programs are open to For more information, call 914-792-2222. dants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, commit- all area seniors. Tuckahoe Senior Citizens meet at Fr. 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seeing the book become something I could hold Harrison Teen in my hand, I also now hope to inspire young ‘Environmentalism’ Shouldn’t Be Continued from Page 1 readers to believe that they can do unexpected things.” friends, and one day I realized why: They are Prata enjoys reading, writing, and activities A Dirty Word for Republicans funny, but each has a hidden message or some at school including yearbook and broadcast jour- By Loras Holmberg This threatens Americans. wisdom inside, just like people,” said Prata. nalism. She also volunteers in her community Is there a more despised word among Re- Consider food prices. In 1982, America “Fortune Cookie Surprise!” is the story of with Special Olympics, Alex’s Lemonade Stand publicans than “environmentalist?” For many had an average of two acres of cropland per res- a young girl named Emily who is on her way to Foundation, and Wreaths Across America. GOP voters, the term conjures up a mental im- ident. That figure is on pace to drop to near one one of her favorite activities – eating Chinese The incredible athletes with Special Olym- age of tree-hugging socialists hell-bent on regu- acre by 2050. As food demand rises and supply food with her family. The addition of Chinese pics-Greenwich have taught her to value every lating our country back to the Stone Age. falls, food prices could skyrocket for millions of food at their favorite restaurant makes every- person’s unique abilities; Alex’s Lemonade Stand That’s a shame. The GOP actually boasts families. Farmers will have to increase their use day life extra special, especially when there’s has shown her that she has the power to make a a proud history of environmental activism, one of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides to boost something to celebrate. Emily’s favorite part difference by becoming involved and working to grounded in the fundamentally conservative crop yields. comes after the meal when the dessert of fortune raise awareness and fund research; and Wreaths notion that natural resources ought to be pre- Urban sprawl also destroys the unique cookies is served. Emily loves the light-hearted Across America volunteers remember and honor served. identity of communities. At its current rate, by and sometimes profound messages to be found U.S. veterans through wreath-laying ceremonies It’s time for Republicans to reclaim that 2060, there could be a 400-mile “seamless corri- therein. every December, including coverage at Arling- heritage. dor of urban development” from Raleigh, N.C., As she and her family laugh together at the ton National Cemetery. Democrats might be the face of modern to Atlanta, Ga. The Southeast could become one messages the cookies deliver, Emily realizes that Prata said she looks forward to continuing environmentalism – but Republicans started endless series of subdivisions and strip malls. she is like a fortune cookie – she’s the finishing her writing, and is hoping to one day make a dif- the movement: Teddy Roosevelt was the driv- It’s possible to prevent such a future. Local touch to their family as the fortune cookies are ference and have a positive impact on the world. ing force behind the national park and forest zoning boards could declare certain areas off- to their special meal. She also sees how children Jackie, I think you have already begun to system; Richard Nixon created both the Envi- limits to development. State governments could everywhere are like fortune cookies, that no mat- make a difference with this book, which should ronmental Protection Agency and the National redesign tax credits to incentivize sustainable ter what their challenge, background, or family be a message to all of us to appreciate each other, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and development. structure, each one is unique and has a special and the special impact that each of us can have Republican senators voted in favor of the Clean At the national level, conservatives could message of their own for the world. on our family, friends and loved ones. Air Act, the landmark bill to curb air pollution. limit future immigration, which will account The picture book, appropriate for ages 4 to On Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m., Prata will be Ronald Reagan once exclaimed: “What is for nearly 90 percent of U.S. population growth 8, warmly illustrated by Prata herself, originated reading “Fortune Cookie Surprise!” at Harrison a conservative after all but one who conserves, over the coming half-century. from a school assignment and evolved into an Public Library-Children’s Discovery Center for one who is committed to protecting… our riv- Scaling back “chain migration,” which al- exploration of the entire book publishing pro- Tween Tuesdays. Her book will also be sold and ers and mountains, our plains and meadows and lows legal immigrants to sponsor an endless cess. discussed at Resurrection Book Fair on Sept. 30 forests… this is what we leave to our children.” chain of non-nuclear family members for green “At first I hoped to share just this message from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 116 Milton Road, One threat to our environment is urban cards, would drastically slow down growth. with other children,” she said. “Each one is spe- Rye. sprawl driven by population growth. The United Seven in 10 immigrants come to America via cial and brings something special to their fami- Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont purchased States houses 326 million residents. By 2060, chain migration. Trump has already proposed lies, and to the world. But as I have gone through a copy of the book for his grandchildren and that number will grow to 404 million people. ending chain migration. Congressional Repub- the process of writing and illustrating the book, awarded Prata with a Certificate of Achieve- Cities and suburbs are ballooning, com- licans should see this effort through. working through the editing process, and then ment. pelling developers to bulldoze lands and habi- “Environmentalism” doesn’t have to be tats. Every 3 minutes, human activity claims a a dirty word. By preserving open spaces and football-field-sized patch of natural land in the implementing common-sense immigration re- Division. American West. Texas adds half a million new forms, conservatives can return to their roots Mamaroneck Woman One day before the incident that resulted in residents each year – and consequently loses and preserve open spaces for future generations. Continued from Page 1 the death of Boyd, her father had reportedly ob- about 185 square miles of open space. In Flori- Loras Holmberg works as an accountant. tained a court order to take the young girl away da, experts warn that if current trends continue, He spends his free time as a conservation activ- then brought both hands from behind her back and from her mother. Her father, Stephen Boyd, more than a third of the state’s land will be de- ist, specifically on issues of human population above her shoulders, revealing two large knives, through his attorney, had received a Family Court veloped by 2070. growth. one in each hand, said police. order giving him temporary custody, because he She allegedly charged at the officers, repeat- thought his ex-wife was suicidal. edly slashing at two of them and injuring them. Mamaroneck police attempted to comply When tasers failed to subdue her, a third officer with the court order, but Acre refused to hand her shot Arce, ending the confrontation. daughter over. Police officers conferred with their Westchester Speaks ingarten, president of the American Federation Officers continued their efforts to resuscitate counsel and determined that the court order did not of Teachers, whose wife, Sharon Kleinbaum, is the child until paramedics arrived. give them authority to forcibly remove the child. Continued from Page 1 the rabbi at the synagogue that Nixon attends, Boyd was transported to White Plains Hospi- Westchester Child Protective Services also wrote: “From Sharon Kleinbaum and Randi tal where she was pronounced dead. Following an went to the home later that evening, but nobody in ethical wrongdoing by legislators, lobbyists Weingarten… Tonight, we saw a mailer from autopsy, the Medical Examiner’s Officer ruled her answered the door. Stephen Boyd attempted the and power brokers in New York State. the NYS Democratic Party directed to Jewish death to be a homicide. following day to get his daughter out of the house, The New York Times reported that voters. We are both used to rough-and-tumble Arce was taken to Westchester County Medi- to no avail. Schwartz was accused of aggressively control- political advertising, particularly this close to cal Center where she was treated for several weeks The child was pronounced dead later that day. ling information harmful to Cuomo’s political Election Day, but this piece was beyond the for her gunshot injuries. She was arrested at the Stephen Boyd is preparing a lawsuit against interests by the Moreland Commission. He was pale. Amongst other distortions, it suggested hospital, charged, and remanded by a judge to the the village and the county over his daughter’s investigated by then-U.S. Attorney Preet Bhar- Cynthia Nixon was OK with anti-Semitism, Westchester County Jail where she has remained death. ara but was never charged. He quietly left state stating she was ‘silent on the rise of anti-Sem- since. District Attorney Anthony Scarpino would government in 2015, receiving a position with itism for many reasons.’ We have both main- The indictment was the result of a joint in- only say that his office “continues to investigate OTG, an airport management and concessions tained our neutrality in the primary between vestigation among the Village of Mamaroneck the very serious charges and we await the results company, where he still works today. Gov. Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon. We know Police Department, the Westchester County De- of the autopsy and medical examiners report, both He remained silent for three years, occa- them both well, and Sharon is Cynthia’s rabbi. partment of Public Safety, and the Westchester of which could have a large impact on the inves- sionally penning an op-ed defending his old Cynthia is no anti-Semite. It’s a baseless lie.” County District Attorney’s Office. The case is be- tigation.” The Westchester Child Fatality Review boss. “In 2011, thanks to the strong leadership The Nixon campaign, noting Cuomo’s ing prosecuted by Assistant D.A.s Laura Murphy, Committee will also review Boyd’s death. Some of the newly elected Gov. Cuomo and a new close ties to Schwartz, questioned how the gov- chief of the Career Criminal Bureau, and Nicho- have called for an outside review of her death by bipartisan partnership in the State Legislature, ernor could not have been aware of the mailer. las DiCostanzo, both of the Superior Court Trial the New York State Attorney General’s Office. government dysfunction ended,” he wrote in “The question now remains: What did the gov- an op-ed last year. “We started passing on-time ernor know about this sleazy smear attack, and budgets, we created jobs, cut taxes, increased why hasn’t he held anyone accountable for it?” education funding, provided health insurance asked Rebecca Katz, a senior campaign advis- And when he returns, he’s going to return to an for over 2 million New Yorkers, and made New er, in a statement. Status Cuomo Albany he’s never experienced before.” York the progressive capital of the nation when The negative coverage of “Mailergate” Continued from Page 1 In the one Democratic primary that resulted it came to civil and human rights. and Schwartz’ involvement continued through in a progressive victory, and the biggest shock of “Last year’s election revealed a winning Primary Day. endorse Cuomo and urge her supporters to vote primary night, Jeff Klein was defeated by Ales- political dynamic: deliver for the people, stand “Cuomo has adamantly denied he had any- for him. Negotiations between the Cuomo and sandra Biaggi, a Pelham native, by a 54 to 46 against the institution, rise above partisanship thing to do with the smear,” wrote the NY Post. Nixon camps have already begun to achieve that percent margin. and fight for the middle class and against the “But sources said one of his longtime confi- goal. The WFP needs to collect 50,000 votes in In the 34th District, which includes Pelham special interests. In many ways that has always dants was deeply involved. ‘Schwartz was very this November’s election in order to maintain its and the Bronx, Biaggi got 80 percent of the vote been Gov. Cuomo’s brand, but the current po- involved with the mailer and signed off on it,’ a automatic ballot status for the future. in Pelham and had the support of many progres- litical circumstances make his particular style Democratic source said, describing the aide as Nixon’s supporters also took credit for sive and indivisible Democrats from Pelham, of governance especially attractive,” continued a ‘henchman’ and ‘enforcer.’ The source added: moving Cuomo to the progressive left on many who made the calls and did the volunteer work Schwartz, in a glowing portrait of Cuomo. ‘It obviously blew up.’” issues, including rejecting the Independent Dem- necessary to put her over the top. Schwartz’s name returned to the spotlight Others on social media questioned how ocratic Conference, a renegade group of seven Klein spent $3 million on the primary, while in a negative way during the recent Democrat- Schwartz could read and approve only one side Democratic senators who have worked with Biaggi spent $200,000. Klein, who has repre- ic primary for governor between Cuomo and of the flyer without seeing the other side. State Senate Republicans to form a majority over sented Yonkers and Eastchester over the past 12 actress Cynthia Nixon. During the final days “Cuomo… he didn’t know? Unpaid volun- the past six years. years before his Senate district got redrawn, fi- of the campaign, an inflammatory flyer was teers putting out political flyers to thousands? That group was urged by Cuomo to dis- nally got what many Democrats felt he deserved. mailed to several-thousand Orthodox Jews that Volunteer? A flyer of that stature for this issue band and caucus with their Democratic Senate The message to Klein and the other IDC suggested Nixon was anti-Semitic. at this time doesn’t go out without the highest Conference by year’s end. The IDC has kept the senate Democrats that lost on primary night is, The flyer stated that Nixon was “against approval… back of the flyer indeed…it’s cre- Senate majority out of Democratic hands and the “Behave like Republicans and you will be voted funding Yeshivas,” and “was silent on the rise ated and printed on two separate pages. Are you majority leader’s post out of the hands of State out,” said Christina Greer, a professor of politi- of anti-Semitism.” kidding me?” asked one angry Nixon supporter. Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins. cal science at Fordham University. It was paid for by the State Democratic “Why not investigate the statement by Lis The results of the Democratic primary show More progressive Democrats got involved Committee. Nixon is not Jewish, but is raising Smith that Lawrence Schwartz did not see the the progressive direction the Democratic Party is and felt empowered with the federal primary her two children in the Jewish faith. ‘false claims on the reverse side’ by laying out headed in New York. Stewart-Cousins won her victory of upstate Democratic socialist Alexan- In a statement, Lis Smith, a spokeswom- the structure of the email that he received?” Democratic primary easily over County Legisla- dria Ocasio-Cortez, and her surprise victory over an for Cuomo’s campaign, laid the blame on asked another progressive Democrat. “Emails tor Virginia Perez in the 35th District, which in- Congressman Joe Crowley in June, with some Schwartz. don’t have sides, so it would be useful to know cludes large parts of mid-southern Westchester. equating Klein to Crowley. “Larry Schwartz, who serves on our cam- if the false claims were stated prominently in Stewart-Cousins received 81 percent of Democratic State Sen. David Carlucci, who paign in a volunteer capacity, was reviewing the beginning or inconspicuously in the middle the vote, to 19 percent for Perez, in a contest in represents Ossining and Rockland County in the mail pieces in an ad hoc fashion, but he only of the email. Was a PDF of the flyer attached? which many Democrats could not understand 38th District, hung onto his Senate seat by barely saw the positive section of the mailer and never If so, ‘reverse side’ makes sense. And what why Perez would challenge Stewart-Cousins, defeating Julie Goldberg 54 to 46 percent. Gold- saw the negative section,” she said. “Had he does the following statement mean: “ …Mr. who is poised to become the first African-Amer- berg won in Ossining, 69 to 31 percent, but Car- seen it, it would have never gone out. We have Schwartz said that he was very upset by the ican female Senate majority leader. lucci won in Rockland County, where he is from. said all along that the mailer was inappropriate mailers, noting that he is Jewish?” Is it to sug- Published reports claim that Perez’ cam- Carlucci was an IDC member who held and a mistake and have worked with the state gest he is more upset because he is Jewish or is paign received $12,000 in campaign contribu- onto his Senate seat. party to change the approval process going for- it just thrown in like a vital statistic?” tions from State Sen. Jeff Klein and the IDC. Other non-indivisible and more traditional ward to ensure this never happens again.” Ironically, days after the primary, Schwartz During the campaign, Perez claimed that she Democrats who won on primary night include: In a phone interview Wednesday night, appeared on Westchester’s Top 50 from “City would “work hard with everyone across the Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who defeated Jumaane Schwartz said he was very upset by the mail- and State, NY.” Schwartz was listed as number aisle… the same way I have been doing on the Williams by a 58 to 42 percent margin; Tish ers, noting that he is Jewish. “I would have six. County Board of Legislators.” James, who ran with the Democratic Party’s en- never approved that mailer to go out had I seen “Lawrence ‘Larry’ Schwartz has long been Many Democrats, and our newspapers, dorsement for attorney general and won, with 36 it in its totality, it was totally inappropriate,” he an influential figure in New York State and questioned whether Perez would vote either with percent in a four-way race, defeating Congress- said. Westchester County,” wrote “City and State the IDC or with the Senate Republicans if she man Sean Patrick Maloney (27 percent), Zephyr Despite Schwartz’s denials, many Demo- NY” (Cityandstateny.com). “Schwartz has held won the Democratic primary. Her prior alliances Teachout (33 percent) and Leecia Eve (3 per- crats weren’t buying the excuses. top roles with three New York governors and with Republicans on the county board clearly did cent). “Lawrence S. Schwartz, the former secre- served as deputy county executive under then- not help her to win a Democratic primary amidst In northern Westchester, former County tary to the governor, inadvertently signed off on Westchester County Executive Andrew Spa- a blue wave of progressive Democratic support Legislator Peter Harckham defeated Robert Kes- the flier after its language was drafted by David no… and is advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s in Westchester. ten by a 54 to 46 percent margin in the 40th Dis- Lobl, a former special assistant to the governor re-election campaign. Schwartz has deep roots Stewart-Cousins has no Republican oppo- trict, which runs north into Putnam and Dutchess who was volunteering with the re-election cam- with Cuomo, having served as his highest- nent in November. If Democrats can hold their counties. Harckham will now face State Sen. paign,” the campaign said. ranking aide – causing him some embarrass- 32 State Senate seats, she will be the next major- Terrence Murphy in November. “Inadvertently? Larry? Really? He only ment thanks to a mailer he approved accusing ity leader of the State Senate, and as one Nixon Now, Westchester voters will move onto the read one side of the flyer. Of course,” posted Cynthia Nixon of anti-Semitism. As secretary supporter said, “The IDC was the vehicle that Nov. 6 elections with the question being: Will two progressive Democrats on social media. to governor, Schwartz was a no-nonsense en- Andrew Cuomo used to keep the Republicans in the blue wave continue, or can Republicans The outrage to the flyer reached the high- forcer, implementing the administration’s fiscal power. We’ve basically wiped them off the map. make a last stand? est levels of New York Democrats. Randi We- and legislative initiatives.” Friday, September 21, 2018 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 9

ing inadequate with no privacy and no attorney/ NAACP Supports client rooms, an extremely small waiting area, Harrison Library Play2Learn Continued from Page 1 no client parking, and no waiting area for chil- dren. Multiple potential sites have been exam- ty government that the Pelham Road location ined since that time, and all were found to be Festival Draws a Crowd should be the new place for the Family Court. inappropriate for varying reasons. Now that the Our stories have received a great deal of current lease has expired, it is most imperative interest, primarily from our readers in New Ro- that another site be located without excuses and chelle. We received the following letter dated further delay. Aug. 14 from the New Rochelle National Asso- No one explained that it is up to Westches- ciation for the Advancement of Colored People: ter County officials to locate a potential prop- Dear New Rochelle and Westchester Coun- erty. It is then up to the administrative judge to ty elected officials: offer approval of the site after it is vetted. For- I am writing to you on behalf of the New mer County Executive Rob Astorino was active- Rochelle Branch of the NAACP. On Thursday, ly supportive of securing an appropriate site in Aug. 9, 2018, I, along with Executive Commit- New Rochelle, as is current County Executive tee member Minister Mark McLean and others, Latimer, in addition to former Administrative attended a community hearing at 40 Willow Judge Alan Sheinkman and interim Acting Ad- Drive concerning the plan to relocate the New ministrative Judge Michael Coccomo. Rochelle Family Court to the vacated property Current Administrative Judge Kathie Da- formerly housing the A&P Supermarket. vidson is continuing this commitment to the citi- It was evident by the prepared signs and zens of New Rochelle to keep the Family Court opening audience discussions that the assembled there. Each of these leaders have tried to engage group had been organized in opposition to the the New Rochelle elected officials in identifying Family Court coming to the planned location. alternate space, but no viable alternatives have Seated in the front of the room were New Ro- been suggested to date, and time has run out. chelle City Councilmen Ivar Hyden and Albert You, as our elected officials, need to be Tarantino, as well as Westchester County Legis- reminded that you represent all of your con- lators Terry Clements and Damon Maher. At the stituents, not just a select few. Hatred, fear and start of the meeting, Hyden announced that no distrust based on racial prejudice is like a virus. member of the City Council was in agreement It can be prevented or it can be controlled and of this plan, not even Bramson, to which he re- eventually eradicated. It can also be introduced Many families enjoyed the Play2Learn Festival at Harrison Library. ceived loud applause and shouts of approval. to other vulnerable hosts, it can be ignored, it Terry Clements said she understands the can spread and left without remedy, it can be- The Harrison Public Library Foundation’s something tangible to enhance the quality of life group’s concerns and is also in opposition to come an epidemic. Language and behavior wit- Play2Learn Festival drew record crowds to the in Harrison.” the planned site. She inappropriately blamed nessed at that community meeting have no place library Sept. 8. An estimated 3,000 kids and their Library staff and a bevy of nearly 50 volun- the selection of the site solely on Administrative here. For city leaders to say they were unaware parents thronged Ma Riis Park and the downtown teers were key to the success of the event, accord- Court Judge Kathie Davidson, without mention- of this plan is untrue and opposing it is fanning library itself in celebration of play as a learning ing to Festival Chairperson Fran Brescia-Coni- ing that Davidson is continuing the commitment the flames of unfounded fear. process. glio. “Volunteers set up the activity zones, helped made by her predecessors to maintain the Fam- In fact, the disposable income of judges, “We are very pleased by the overwhelming attendees throughout the day, and returned the ily Court in New Rochelle. court officers, lawyers and families may posi- response to our third annual Play2Learn Festi- park and library to pristine condition afterward.” Councilman Damon Maher indicated that tively impact the businesses in that area particu- val,” said Library Director Galina Chernykh. “It Eight play zones were themed for physical, he feels the Family Court should remain in New larly the restaurants and local stores. We trust really shows how important the library is to the music, creative, science, make believe, technol- Rochelle, but is unsure as to whether the se- our elected officials to make responsible and Harrison community.” ogy, construction, and sensory activities at the lected site is appropriate. His honesty was inter- truthful decisions. We must move forward, not The festival was free to the public since festival. They were full of games, experiments, rupted by loud “boos.” backward; build relationships, not destroy them. costs of the event were covered by donations. projects, and experiences for kids of all ages. The group shouted several loud deroga- Do the right thing.” (End of letter by Dr. Carla “Generous donations from individuals and Parents were encouraged to participate, too, since tory comments with multiple persons saying Woolbright, president of the New Rochelle local businesses make the Play2Learn Festival one of the goals of the annual festival is to expose that they didn’t want “those” people in “their” Branch NAACP.) possible,” said Dave Donelson, president of the them to the play-to-learn concept. neighborhood, and that many of them did their A similar letter was written to Mayor Harrison Public Library Foundation. “The fes- The Harrison Public Library is located at 2 own banking and would be afraid to have money Bramson in 2012, which points to the fact that tival is a prime example of how donors can do Bruce Ave., Harrison. on them. One women described one of “them” the search for a new Family Court location in running down the street near her trying to catch New Rochelle, and the opposition to it, has been a bus and it was a good thing a police officer was in the works for more than five years. there to flag down the bus for him. Other interesting new revelations include: There were several questions from the Astorino and his administration did par- neighbors as to why they had to have a court ticipate in meetings and discussions regarding near them, “with 17-year-olds” that were bigger the NR Family Court. During those meetings, Greenburgh Schools than them. according to those in attendance, Judge Sheink- When McLean attempted to respond to man “contended that it was not feasible to find some of the questioning, there were shouts of another appropriate site for the court in New Ro- Get Wind Tower “throw him out.” The moderator was seen trying chelle, but the Astorino administration and Dep- to snatch the microphone from McLean. This uty County Executive Kevin Plunkett vowed to Sets Example for Innovative Sustainability Initiatives behavior was reminiscent of scenes depicted in keep the Family Court in New Rochelle.” Mississippi or Alabama in the 1950s and 60s, Together with Astorino’s Director of Real instead of right here in New Rochelle. There Estate Adam Rodriguez, a group of New Ro- was no attempt on the part of the elected offi- chelle concerned citizens reviewed other loca- cials present to allay the fears or correct their un- tions in New Rochelle and determined that one founded assumptions, which were clearly based location, at 592 Main St., had potential. But by on racial bias. that point Astorino had lost the election to Lat- There was no attempt by the elected of- imer, who has since made his own review of ficials to explain that this is Family Court, not properties. All of the members of the New Ro- Criminal Court. No Criminal Court cases are chelle NAACP and those who worked with As- heard in Family Court. No explanation that the torino and his administration are in agreement majority of cases heard in Family Court involve that the Latimer administration’s selection of adoptions, custody/visitation of children, guard- 366 Pelham Road is “by far the best opportunity ianship, child support and paternity, and some- to finally resolve this issue and keep the family times juvenile delinquency for kids age 17 and Court in New Rochelle.” younger, usually accompanied by their parents, While members of the NAACP in New Ro- who are trying to stay out of jail and not looking chelle applaud and appreciate the efforts of both to victimize people expressing these fears. Astorino and Latimer to keep Family Court in There was no attempt to explain that Fam- New Rochelle, they see a lack of courage com- ily Court has existed in New Rochelle for more ing from New Rochelle City Hall. than 50 years, with few people even knowing “The NAACP learned that there was a where it is because there have been no outstand- plan to close the New Rochelle Family court ing conflicts surfacing there that require the po- in 2012,” said one member of the NAACP at lice to be called. In fact, the Family Court has its the meeting. “Several meetings took place with own armed State Police assigned daily. Judge Sheinkman, Judge Davidson, County Ex- There was no attempt by our elected offi- ecutive Rob Astorino and Mayor Bramson. The cials to explain that Family Court operates Mon- initial meeting about the closing of the Family day through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Court took place in Mayor Bramson’s office is closed in the evenings, and on weekends and sometime after the NAACP sent him a letter holidays. Or that the purpose of Family Court supporting keeping the Family Court in New is to resolve family issues and to refer those Rochelle. seeking assistance to resources in the county. Or “New Rochelle NAACP president at the that Family Court located in New Rochelle only time was Ron Williams, who was present along hears cases from New Rochelle, Pelham and Mt. with County Legislator Pearl Quarles and oth- Vernon, and that there has been no upgrade to ers. Mayor Bramson’s position was made clear the court since the early 1980s. in that meeting: He had nothing to do with it There were no reminders that the A&P and was not interested in taking a position on property is located in a commercial area with it. We were shocked that as mayor he didn’t feel its own parking, and that Family Court serves the need to make a statement that he supported far fewer people than one would see seven days keeping the family court open.” per week, early morning to late evening in a The lack of political courage continues, in supermarket, and that the site is desirable also our view, in New Rochelle today, especially for because it is accessible by public transportation. New Rochelle Democrats who have presented There were no reminders that the search for no viable alternative for a new Family Court a new location for the Family Court has been location, and have had five years to come up ongoing for more than five years, since a New with one. We also let the letter, and innuendos York State audit cited the current location as be- included in that letter, speak for itself.

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A ceremony for the Yonkers Vietnam Memorial at Coyne Park will be held Sept. 22.

By Dan Murphy PO3 Thomas Clark, Cpl. Lee Clore, PFC Car- The City of Yonkers will hold a ceremo- los De La Hoz, SP5 Jeffrey Dodge, Cpl. Wil- ny Sept. 22 to unveil a new Vietnam Veterans liam Dorsey, PO3 Keith Duffy, Maj. Robert Memorial at Coyne Park. The memorial will Fitzgerald, Sgt. David Gamboa, PFC Rob- Legendary actor Art Carney, with wife, Jean, and son, Paul, outside their Yonkers home. include the names of the 32 Yonkers residents ert Geary Jr., LCpl. Richard Guiliani, PFC who were killed in action during the Vietnam Richard Henrich, Sgt. Luis Hilerio-Padilla, War more than 45 years ago. PFC Wayne Horne, SFC Leon Jackson, PFC The City of Yonkers will honor legendary Carney was born in 1918 in Mt. Vernon For Yonkers Veterans Affairs Director George Lathan, Sgt. John Lyons, SP4 Peter actor and former Yonkers resident Art Carney into a large Irish-American family. His acting Lou Navarro, also a Vietnam vet, the me- Mitchell, SP4 Frank Marconi, Maj. James with a street renaming in his honor. The Yon- abilities became known early as he performed morial was a long and important process to Pitches, CPT Martin Reilly, SP4 Allen Smith, kers City Council approved a resolution Tues- acts for his family, one of which was cleverly get done. “We have been working on this for LCpl. John Turner, SSG Franz Wallner and day to rename a portion of Westchester Avenue named “Art for Art’s Sake,” and in school, he more than four years,” he said. “A bunch of Sgt. Kenneth Kardash. between Margaret Place and Pennsylvania Av- won talent contests with his spot-on imperson- Vietnam vets got together and wanted to cre- “We also wanted to do this for the fami- enue as “Art Carney Place.” ations. ate something that says ‘welcome home.’ lies of those who were killed in Vietnam,” In 1946, Carney moved to 294 Westches- In 1942, Carney began working on the When we came back from the war, we weren’t said Navarro. “Those families have suffered ter Ave. and 100 Wrexham Road with his wife, CBS show “Report on the Nation” where his exactly welcomed back. This monument will as much as we have and for them, this monu- Jean, and raised their three children, Eileen, repertoire of impersonations included presi- help us put a lot of things to rest.” ment will help them fi nally have closure.” Brian and Paul. The Carneys resided in Yon- dent Franklin Delano Roosevelt, British prime Through the help of Mayor Mike Spano Empire VFW Post 375 is also participat- kers until the late 1960s. minister Winston Churchill, and Commanding and many Yonkers Vietnam vets, the memori- ing and will put up a sign that reads “Welcome During his time in Yonkers, Carney, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower. In 1944, his stint on al and its location were fi nalized. “The mayor Home Yonkers Vietnam Veterans.” acted in his most famous role, as the simple- “Report on the Nation” was interrupted when and the City Council helped get this passed “All of us who are Vietnam veterans minded, effusive and charismatic Ed Norton, he was sent to France after joining the Army. and funded,” said Navarro. “And it is really made a promise that never again will another who played a foil to Jackie Gleason’s Ralph His tour of duty abruptly ended when a citywide effort. The Yonkers police and fi re generation of veterans get abandoned,” said Kramden on the situation comedy “The Hon- shrapnel from an enemy attack shattered part departments will be there for the opening, Navarro. “We are the generation that will not eymooners” from 1951 to 1957. of his leg. Carney spent nine months in the with many of their members Vietnam vets, forget the next generation. Finally, a lot of us We spoke to Carney’s son Brian, who had hospital and suffered from a permanent limp also. Former Mayor John Spencer, and other are feeling good about this and the city should great memories about growing up in Yonkers. he spent the rest of his acting career trying to Vietnam vets, will be there and helped this be proud.” “When I was born, they bought the house on mask. happen.” “Thanks to Lou Navarro and everyone Westchester Avenue in 1946 and we lived Carney also appeared on Broadway in Also listed on the monument are three who made this possible,” added Spano. “Fi- there for 14 years,” he said. “We then moved 1965, where he played the original Felix Un- soldiers – one Latino, one African-American nally, we can say ‘Welcome home’ to our Viet- to Lawrence Park West… I attended PS 15 in ger, the compulsive neat freak in the Neil Si- and one Caucasian – which Navarro said nam veterans and remember those we lost.” Crestwood and then School 8 on Bronxville mon play “The Odd Couple.” His other Broad- “looks a lot like Yonkers.” The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Sep- Road, and then Walter Whitman Junior High. way credits include roles in 1957’s “The Rope The names on the monument are: PFC tember 22 at Coyne Park, 771 McLean Ave., We used to go sleigh riding on the big hills at Dancers” and 1961’s “Take Her, She’s Mine,” Arthur Alterwisher, PFC Joseph Arimento, Yonkers. Former City Councilman Den- School 15, and I remember having a ball with as well as 1968’s “Lovers.” 2nd Lt. Francis Boyle, SSgt. Lester Bracey, nis Shepherd was also recognized for his ef- all of my friends in the neighborhood. Carney’s most memorable big-screen role TSgt. Donald Bruck, SP4 Joseph Buonaiuto, forts to help make the Vietnam Wall in Yon- “My father owned a 1957 Buick Road- was in “Harry and Tonto,” for which he won an ENS James Burke Jr., 1st Lt. Peter Bushey, kers a reality. master and we used to drive around town in Oscar for his performance. it. Some of my dad’s favorite haunts were in The City of Yonkers will honor Carney Tuckahoe, like Danny’s stationery store where for his “genius of comic-timing, earning a we used to get Briar’s Ice Cream,” he contin- great deal of respect and admiration from his ued. contemporaries, including Gleason and come- “I have great memories of Crestwood, dian Sid Caesar; and although Carney never Notice of Formation of a Lim- Notice of Formation of a Notice of formation of Sarita playing baseball in the street and lining up considered himself a comedian, he will always ited Liability Company (LLC). Limited Liability Company Turner Mental Health Virtual the leaves on the road. I played basketball and be regarded as one of the fi nest comic actors The name of the LLC is: DH (LLC). The name of the LLC Assistance, LLC Arts. Of Org. baseball at School 15, and I still go back to in television history and as a pride of the resi- PARTNERS LLC. Articles is: DEAL HOUSE CAPITAL fi led with the Sect’y of State the neighborhood a couple of times a year and dents of Yonkers.” of Organization were fi led FUND I LLC. Articles of Or- of NY (SSNY) on 5/30/18. some of my friends are still there. It’s amazing Carney died Nov. 9, 2003 at the age of 85. with the Secretary of State ganization were fi led with Offi ce location: Westchester that they still live there, but they do because He is survived by his wife, Jean, three children, of New York (SSNY) offi ce the Secretary of State of County. The street address it’s a great little neighborhood. I can’t think of six grandchildren and one great-grandson. One on 6/14/2018. The County in New York (SSNY) offi ce on is: 66 Ellsworth Avenue, #2, a better place to live and grow up.” month before he died, the Academy of Televi- which the Offi ce is to be lo- 6/14/2018. The County in Harrison, NY 10528. SSNY cated: Westchester County. which the Offi ce is to be lo- has been designated as Carney explained that his parents di- sion Arts and Sciences inducted him into its The SSNY is designated as cated: Westchester County. agent of the LLC upon whom vorced, married other people, but divorced Hall of Fame. agent of the LLC upon whom The SSNY is designated as process against it may be again and got remarried and lived at the Law- A future date will be set for the street re- process against it may be agent of the LLC upon whom served. SSNY shall mail rence Park West address behind the president’s naming ceremony. served. The address to process against it may be process served to: Sarita home of Sarah Lawrence College. Council Majority Leader Michael Saba- which the SSNY shall mail a served. The address to Turner, 66 Ellsworth Avenue, tino, who is friends with Brian Carney through copy of any process against which the SSNY shall mail a #2, Harrison, NY 10528. Pur- a childhood friend, said: “When I learned from the LLC is: Larry Friedman, copy of any process against pose: any lawful act. Brian that Art Carney and his family lived 560 Fenimore Road #2, Ma- the LLC is: Larry Friedman, in Yonkers for over 20 years, I told Brian he maroneck, NY 10543. Pur- 560 Fenimore Road #2, Ma- #7013 08/24 - 09/28 should consider having Yonkers rename the pose: any lawful activity. maroneck, NY 10543. Pur- pose: any lawful activity. street where they lived. After all his dad is #7011 08/17 – 09/21 an American icon, and it’s a tribute Yonkers #7012 08/17 – 09/21 should be proud to be a part of.”

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