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WESTCHESTER TIMES TRIBUNE Complimentary WestchesterTimesTribune.Typepad.com Your World, Our Beat; Now You Know! Volume 3 • Number 72 Hillary Clinton The Case for the Candidate Fighting to Meet the Economic Challenges of Westchester Families The Giuliani Tax Cut
By Nita M. Lowey By Steve Forbes Congresswoman, 18th Congressional District First published in The Wall Street Journal on January 24, 2008; Page A16 The renewed focus in Washington because she has the experience jobs, provide healthcare for every There is a lot of talk about change Mr. Giuliani’s proposal is a estimates Americans now spend 6.5 on the economy in recent weeks and commitment to improve our American, and lift up millions of in this year’s presidential race. remedy for a quintessentially billion hours a year filling out tax is a timely reminder children from poverty. But if Washington is forms. that we must elect a And, now she has a plan truly broken, as many Our Founders drafted President with vision to revive our economy. Americans think it is, the Constitution with and leadership. Because Hillary has 35 years of then it doesn’t merely fewer than 5,000 words; we in Westchester live in experience standing up for need to be changed. It with later amendments it an area with such a high American families. In her needs to be fixed. And is about 8,000 words. The cost of living, we have first job out of law school the man who fixed up federal tax code is more especially felt the pinch for the Children’s Defense New York is ready to fix than 9 million words. of the economic downturn Fund, Hillary went door up Washington. So the document that under this Administration, to door, visiting families Rudy Giuliani has created the government particularly in rising of dropouts to study proposed the largest tax is less than 0.1% as long housing, college, and strategies for keeping cut in modern American as the tax code that funds health care costs. For more kids in school. As history and a dramatic it. Such is the state of example, in 2007 new First Lady of Arkansas, simplification of the tax Washington today. foreclosures increased by she worked to reform code. His proposal has Mr. Giuliani understands over 40% in Westchester the state’s struggling received broad support how the tax code County while they education system, and in from fiscal conservatives frustrates and confuses increased by 19% the White House, Hillary in Washington; yesterday many Americans, and statewide. helped to create the it was introduced as that’s why he will give Solutions for this kind State Children’s Health legislation by Reps. every taxpayer the option of widespread, severe Insurance Program, which David Dreier and Roy of using a one-page “Fair economic challenge often provides health care to Blunt, and by Sen. and Simple Tax Form.” feel out of reach, but over six million kids Christopher Bond. Since Fred Washingtonian problem: bloated Under the FAST Form, there will we have an opportunity today. Thompson has dropped out of the bureaucracy. When the income tax be only three rates: 10%, 15% and to support the positive economic economy and our families’ financial In addition to continuing her work race, there’s no question which was introduced in 1913, Congress 30%. Taxpayers who prefer to use change we need in the voting security. Hillary has already on these vital issues in the U.S. candidate offers the best tax plan, or adopted a one-page filing form the existing forms will remain free booth on February 5th. I’m voting proposed long-term solutions Senate, Hillary has championed is the best spokesman for advancing and a maximum rate of 7%. The to do so. Prized deductions for for Hillary Clinton for President to create millions of high-wage the tax-reform cause. Office of Management and Budget see Hillary Clinton Pg. 2 see The Case Pg 2 INSIDE Senior Citizens of Mary Yonkers South Concetta A&E Bronxville Raise Funds in Broadway B.I.D. Too Pg. 3 Support of Gelardi “Embarrassed” to Tell AUTOMOTIVE Celebrates Pajama Program nd the Truth Pg. 9 102 Birthday By Hezi Aris
BUSINESS First published on YonkersTribune.Typepad.com on January 22, 2008 Pgs. 3, 4 after exposing the story YONKERS, NY -- Acid tongued disorder exhibited by the South bloggers this past week revealed Broadway B.I.D.’s secretary Maria CAMPAIGN TRAIL the embezzlement Maquilon? Maquilon Pg. 3 of $66,000 from the was arrested by coffers of the Yonkers Yonkers Police and South Broadway subsequently charged COMMUNITY MOUNT VERNON, NY -- Mary Business Improvement with Grand Larceny Pgs. 4, 5 Concetta Gelardi, a resident of The District (B.I.D.). 2nd Degree on July 17, Wartburg Adult Care Community, Initially, Y-Tribbers 2007. Y-Tribbers have was honored with bouquets of white noted the amount to today further learned CUISINE and red roses and cake at a party to be $90,000, but that is that Macquilon will Pgs. 5, 6 celebrate her 102nd Birthday last evidently erroneous. come before the court week. In attendance were Mount The amount is not in White Plains this Vernon Mayor Clinton Young, at issue. What is at Thursday, January 24, CRIMINAL JUSTICE members of Mary’s family, friends, issue is that under his 2008. Pg. 5 BRONXVILLE, NY and Genevieve Piturro. The Pajama and The Wartburg staff. tenure, José Velez, The tragedy exposed YONKERS, NY -- Eileen Program is a non-profit group that After blowing out candles and executive director of by this incident is first Mahoney, Vice President of Senior offers new pajamas and books to making a wish, Mary and company the South Broadway B.I.D. had having to learn of the anguish EDUCATION Citizens of Bronxville, presents a children living in shelters and group danced to live music. not established a mechanism that suffered by Ms. Maquilon. Second, check for $1,500.00 to Kevin Cook, homes. The Wartburg Adult Care would thwart the alleged theft or of even greater import, is the lack Pg. 6 Executive Director, and Susan Senior Citizens of Bronxville Community is a not-for-profit embezzlement of funds from its of parameters set by José Velez Lundine at the Andrus Children’s raised the funds with a raffle of Lutheran ministry serving people coffers. for the staff working in the South Center in Yonkers toward their an oil painting reproduction and a of all faiths with health-related I can hear people say, how Broadway B.I.D. office. Maquilon FINE REPORT Pajama Program, founded by treasures and trinkets sale. and residential programs for older can anyone mitigate the alleged Pg. 3 adults and their families. obsessive compulsive gambling see Yonkers BID Pg. 4 GOVERNMENT Senator News Voters Win Latimer The Pgs. 1, 7, 8 Stewart- By Noam Bramson Lengthy Voting Mayor of the City of New Logs New Mayor’s HEALTH Cousins Holds Rochelle Machine Battle Pg. 8 Galef Applauds BoE Column Roundtable Legislation Decision to Support By Mary C. Marvin HORTICULTURE Discussion Optical Scan/Paper Mayor of the Village of Pg. 9 Ballot Voting Bronxville Machines IN MEMORIAM Pg. 8 LIKE KLOCKWORK Pg. 2
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see Sen. Stewart-Cousins Pg. 7 see News Pg. 7 see Sandy Galef Pg. 7 see George Latimer Pg. 7 see The Mayor’s Column Pg. 7 PAGE 2 JANUARY 31, 2008 WESTCHESTER TIMES TRIBUNE Op-Ed • Radio Westchester Times Tribune LLC Hillary Clinton On the 55 Main Street From Page 1 economic development for New On December 5th, Hillary went costs and support for workers who she has the strength, leadership, Level Yonkers, NY 10701-2739 York State, support for our men and directly to Wall Street to demand have lost their jobs. She would and experience to meet the serious women in uniform and an end to the action on the housing crisis, and also make immediate investments challenges facing American Tel: 1-914 / 378.1433, Iraq war, and increased investments she has a plan to get our economy in good-paying “green collar jobs” families and our nation on day one with for our first responders to name just back on track. that can’t be shipped oversees. And, in the White House. Please join me ext 235 a few of our shared priorities. Hillary and I support the economic Hillary’s proposal to impose a 90- in voting for Hillary Clinton in the Fax: 1-914 / 378.0008 With such a strong record stimulus package Congress and day moratorium on foreclosures, New York presidential primary on Hezi Aris of accomplishment, we know President Bush are working to freeze adjustable rate mortgages, Tuesday, February 5th. when Hillary says she is going enact to provide rebates to more and provide an additional $40 Published every Thursday. to do something that she has the than 100 million hard-working billion in direct tax rebates to Congresswoman Lowey represents on experience and leadership to get it American families. Hillary would working and middle class families New York’s 18th Congressional WVOX-1460 News Desk done. In fact, Hillary hasn’t waited go several steps farther to provide are critical to helping families here District, including Chappaqua, Advertising Sales for Inauguration Day to seek a immediate relief for New Yorkers in Westchester County. home of Senator Hillary Clinton AM Radio Subscription Services new direction for our economy. who are facing increased energy I’m supporting Hillary because and President Bill Clinton. [email protected] NEW ROCHELLE, NY – Joe Apicella, executive vice president Co-Publishers The Case for the Candidate of Cappelli Enterprises is our guest Hezi Aris From Page 1 this Tuesday morning, February Joseph F. Spiezio, III mortgage payments, state and local tax cuts permanent. He will cut class saving: a retirement savings government, not centralized 5, 2008, on the On the Level with taxes, charitable contributions, the corporate tax rate, currently account; a general-purpose lifetime government, makes America great. Hezi Aris radio program heard Editor-in-Chief and child tax credits will all be second-highest in the industrialized savings account; and a lifetime His proposals demonstrate an on your radio dial from 10 AM Hezi Aris preserved on the FAST Form. world, to 25% from 35%, helping skills account (for training and opposition to centralized power through 11 AM show, on WVOX- Moreover, taxpayers can choose American businesses compete education). All three would function and a commitment to a growth 1460 AM radio, or by way of live each year which plan works best for while protecting and creating as Roth-style accounts (funded with society. He’ll have to work with streaming audio technology on Managing Editor them. For instance, a small business American jobs. He will reinstate after tax income, but subject to no congressional Democrats to make your computer. Tom Bock owner might take advantage of the the Research and Development taxes upon withdrawal), and would such proposals a reality, but he has For those who can’t get enough deductions in the current tax code Tax Credit, a spur to American be available to all Americans, done so before in New York, an radio, consider listening to Hezi Columnists: one year, but choose the FAST innovation that Democrats recently regardless of income level. overwhelmingly Democratic city. Aris this Thursday, February 7, Cam Bock Form the next. let expire. He will repeal the death The retirement savings account In the presidential race, the at 8:30 am, when he weighs in Jim Thomas For many families, the FAST Form tax, which unfairly forces relatives and the lifetime savings account Democrats’ idea of “change” on events impacting Westchester Dr. Ed U. Cator will be an easy choice. A family of of the recently deceased to sell would have $5,000 annual limits is in reality more of the same - politics with Bob Marrone, host of Zuri A. Stanback four earning $80,000 per year could small family farms or businesses to per individual, and the lifetime - more power and more money Good Morning, Westchester. Join see their estimated federal income pay the tax collector. He will cut the skills account would have a $1,000 for Washington. Mr. Giuliani has Bob Marrone every day from 6:00 Diane M. Grassi tax burden reduced by $2,207 - capital gains tax to 10% from 15%, annual limit, with an available another idea. It begins by fixing the am through 9:00 am during your Peggy Godfrey - 24%. A single person earning sparking private-sector investment employer match. Mr. Giuliani complicated mess of our tax code daily commute, Monday through Bob Marrone $35,000 -- who pays approximately and economic prosperity. And he also champions a health-care tax by offering something simpler, Friday. Matthew Cossolotto 10% using the 1040 Form -- will will index the Alternative Minimum exclusion of $15,000 annually for flatter and fairer. The call-in talk show format Joe Klock, Sr. save 13%. Tax for inflation and put in on the families ($7,500 for individuals) invites your perspective; share your Henry J. Stern The FAST form is the centerpiece course to eventual elimination. to increase Americans’ access to Mr. Forbes is president and CEO thoughts. Call us at 914-636-0110. Roger Witherspoon of Mr. Giuliani’s tax plan, but it Mr. Giuliani’s reforms also affordable, portable, privately of Forbes Inc. and editor in chief Those who call are asked to please Gail and Rita Farrelly contains many other advantageous include a trio of tax-free savings controlled health care. of Forbes Magazine. stay on topic. Richie Nestro features. He will make the Bush vehicles to encourage middle- Rudy Giuliani knows self- Barbara Barton Sloane Vox Populi Bob Weir Looking for Ronald Reagan Andy Wainer Pastor Anthony Iovine By Bob Weir Marilyn Elie When I look at the current crop of of the Union address, President addition, he insisted on a provision However, McCain made it clear GOP candidates for the presidency, Reagan said: “Today there is a for legalizing immigrants already in that he wanted a reduction in Columns by Politicians I’m reminded of a quip from Ronald wound in our national conscience. the U.S., essentially, amnesty. Even spending to go along with the cuts; Reagan after he was wounded America will never be whole as the most loyal Reagan supporters something that Bush opposed. Well, Paul Feiner during an assassination attempt long as the right to life granted by feel queasy about his leadership on as much as I like Bush, I’d have Jeff Klein and taken to the operating room of our Creator is denied to the unborn.” that one. Yet, a case can be made to be in a coma to not realize that George Latimer the hospital. “Please tell me you’re Although Romney claims to have that McCain and Reagan (and spending has grown substantially Mary C. Marvin Republicans,” the Gipper said to the had a spiritual reawakening and Weir Only Human Kennedy) were on the same wave during his 2 terms. The fact is that Noam Bramson doctors in attendance. Those running now believes abortion is wrong, it’s length. such government expansion is a Thomas Abinanti for a place in the hallowed halls of easy to conclude his metamorphosis Republican credentials. Mike Huckabee, by the end of liberal concept that was anathema Sandy Galef history have often talked about the is the result of his attempt to capture Senator McCain aligned with his ten-year tenure as governor to the Reagan philosophy. Yes, Andrea Stewart-Cousins Reagan legacy, attempting to attach the GOP nomination. Ted Kennedy to bring us the so- of Arkansas, was responsible McCain is a maverick; he doesn’t themselves to the conservative- Rudolph Giuliani, ever the called comprehensive immigration for a 37% higher sales tax, 16% allow himself to be dictated to by republican revolution he built and opportunist, says he’s pro-choice, reform bill. (Any partnership higher gas taxes and 103% higher the Party. Yet, his core principles Advertising Sales presided over. Yet, who among them but hates the idea of abortion and with Ted Kennedy is likely to cigarette taxes, earning him a are more consonant with the Gipper Display Advertising can legitimately claim his mantle? would appoint strict constructionist be viewed with disdain by rank lifetime grade of D from the free- than anyone else running. There’s Darryl Walker When I see John McCain’s recent judges to the Supreme Court, which and file Republicans. But, I give market Cato Institute. While he another word for that; it’s called Jay Santiago victories in New Hampshire and are code words for overturning McCain credit for courage in is on record supporting making leadership. South Carolina, I can once again Roe vs. Wade. Hence, he’s in the trying to solve a national problem.) the Bush tax cuts permanent, he Production feel the heartbeat of Ronald Reagan inexplicable position of being McCain’s bill would temporarily joined Democrats in criticizing the Bob Weir is an accomplished Production / Art Director as it breathes new life into the for something he is against and hire foreign citizens to fill jobs Republican Party for tilting its tax writer having penned seven novels: Frank Shevetone Grand Old Party. Senator McCain would attempt to have his pro- that cannot be filled with U.S. policies “toward the people at the “Murder in Black and White,” may have irritated the GOP base choice position changed to pro- laborers. That sounds like a prudent top end of the economic scale,” “City To Die For,” “Powers That during the past few years, but, by life by judicial decree. This is the idea. However, it also proposes to even though objective evidence Be,” “Ruthie’s Kids,” “Deadly To and large, he has remained loyal to same guy who stabbed his party allow people who are already here demonstrates that the Bush tax Love,” “Short Stories of Life and conservative principles such as pro- in the back when he endorsed illegally to stay and sign up for the cuts have actually shifted the tax Death” and “Out of Sight.” Bob life, gun rights, a strong military ultra-liberal Democrat, Mario program by paying a $1,500 fine. burden to higher income taxpayers. Weir is a contributing columnist to and limited government. Cuomo for Governor of New York. Compare that with Reagan, who He sounds more like John Edwards Yonkers Tribune and Westchester Your World, Meanwhile, Mitt Romney said Conservative voters outside of signed the Immigration Reform than Ronald Reagan. Times Tribune. in 1994 that he believes abortion NYC didn’t agree with him and and Control Act in 1986, which McCain is often attacked for not [email protected]. Our Beat; Now should be safe and legal in America. elected Republican, George Pataki. included more money for border supporting President Bush’s effort You Know! Eight years earlier, in his 1986 State So much for Giuliani’s conservative police and employer sanctions. In to make the tax cuts permanent.
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If Water”. Registration is limited. undoubtedly a unique presentation, previous years, by Bruce Turkle, a and when a copy is ever needed, Info: 914 737-0010. the Temple Israel of New Rochelle Temple officer, and his wife Marcia the veteran, an immediate family Boot Camp – for Women “Follies.” Now in its seventh annual Nackenson, MD, the production is member, or a representative of their Westchester Adventure Boot Camp edition, the musical extravaganza directed by Nanette Sacks, the only estate, can request a certified copy. is a four-week program for women skewers the congregation, the clergy, participant with prior professional This office maintains and preserves performances of Les Miserables that offers fitness instruction, the Temple staff and everything that expertise. Michael Richman is official documents and records for on February 8, 9 and 10. The LYT nutritional counseling, motivational touches on life in a contemporary musical director. Most of the cast the county and is located at 111 Dr. organization, founded by John training and energizing activities. synagogue. Nothing and no one is and crew, some of whom serve Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Fanelli, offers professional arts The camp is currently being held sacred in this presentation which in dual capacities, have been in White Plains. Info: 914 995-3080. education and training to school- at Reis Park in Somers and The is performed by many of the very previous productions. NYC Restaurant Week Winter aged children in Westchester, Country Academy of Dance at 80 people it is satirizing. Set for 8:15 p.m at Temple Israel 2008 Connecticut and New York City. Triangle Center in Yorktown. 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Wins New Big Brothers PORT CHESTER, NY -- If you and has been opening the eyes look at her résumé, it would appear of clients in Westchester County, Big Sisters Contract Debbie Gartner has done it all and New York, and Fairfield County, done it all well. As a marketing Connecticut ever since. PELHAM, NY -- Harquin Creative The initiative coordinates 12 Big executive for high-profile companies When asked about the challenges Group working in collaboration Brothers Big Sisters chapters, including Revlon, Procter & she faces as a woman in a with Families First New York, will with the NYS Department of Gamble and Cadbury Schweppes, traditionally male oriented business, direct a statewide launch of the Big Correctional Facilities, to provide Gartner’s expertise ran the gamut. Gartner replied, “Actually, being a Brothers Big Sisters program called mentoring for children ages 4 to From projects for products ranging woman in this business is a huge Children of Promise. 18 years old, who have at least one from food and beverage to health advantage since the majority of Children of Promise is a mentor incarcerated parent. and beauty, Gartner tackled and decision-makers are women. Not program geared at helping at-risk The Children of Promise initiative conquered them all with ease. only can I relate to them, but I youth across New York State. matches children of prisoners with However, after spending years understand their need to simplify Families First New York, works mentors in the community. Big earning accolades for other their life. I bring them design with non-profit agencies and boards Brothers Big Sisters has a 103-year companies, Gartner decided the solutions and I guide them through to provide management for groups history of mentoring expertise, and time was right to generate success the process so it’s worry-free. Of like Big Brothers Big Sisters who they estimate there are more than for someone else… herself. course, my design background is provide a direct service to the 70,000 children of incarcerated “While I enjoyed the work I was also an asset but now I have the community. parents who need mentors across doing, I needed a change of pace tools to help the customer visualize A $2.7 million dollar grant by New York. – something I could do just for the end product.” the U.S. Department of Health me,” said Gartner, 37. “I wanted to Smyrna, Georgia-based Floor and Human Services will provide Harquin Group is a full-service find a business that not only tapped Coverings International is a shop-at- mentoring services to children marketing communications into my intellectual skills but would home floor covering retailer offering of prisoners from 32 counties company. For more information, truly provide a service to the local more than 3,000 flooring options spread across New York State. visit www.harquin.com. community as well.” from the top brands in flooring at Gartner began exploring a variety competitive prices. FCI’s products of avenues, dismissing countless include hardwood, carpet, ceramic concepts because they didn’t tile and natural stone, laminates, HVTDC Helps Crown challenge her in the way her luxury vinyl, and area rugs. FCI’s formative career did. In the past, Design Associates bring product Products Get Gartner found her work in design and design leadership to consumers – particularly repackaging projects when considering their flooring for brands like Almay, Mott’s and needs, style and budget as well as Notable Results Hawaiian Punch – and her long- provide professional installation time hobby of creating crossword services. FISHKILL, NY and YONKERS, Years later we’re too busy mopping puzzles the most enjoyable. When The company has also recently NY -- “Our management has seen the floor to turn off the faucet’. she came across Floor Coverings launched FCIInspireNet, an IT notable results from HVTDC’s Non-productive things have a way International, Gartner found all of visualization system that allows training in several of our most basic of sneaking into the process, and by her needs met in one place. clients to upload a digital picture processes,” stated Peter Mollo, conducting Value Stream Mapping, “FCI gave me the ability to employ of a room in their home and view President of Crown Products in you stop and ask why are we doing a variety of skills from my former countless flooring options with the Yonkers, New York, after their certain things?” careers,” said Gartner. “If done click of a button. The customer company began examining their In October 2006 Crown Products Photos depict wood and tile flooring created using the right, design is a critical aspect in can view the results and additional FCIInspireNet program. order processing productivity under began receiving Value Stream making the flooring in your home samples in their own house or in the guidance of HVTDC’s Value Mapping (VSM) training from look beautiful. This isn’t just about Gartner’s studio. It’s because of this samples, but there really hasn’t Learn more about Floor Coverings Stream Mapping Process. HVTDC, HVTDC after being awarded a laying down carpet or hardwood innovation and unique approach been a way to visualize the finished International of Westchester 26 Hudson Valley Technology NYS DOL 37L grant for $49,250. anymore; it’s about bringing your to customer service that Gartner product before the installation Putnam Avenue, Port Chester, Development Center in Fishkill, is The training was completed in style to life. It’s about inspiring believes will set her business apart is complete,” said Gartner. “The NY 10573 by calling Debbie well known throughout the Hudson September 2007. As one of ten the customer and making their from the competition for years to FCIInspireNet software puts an Gartner at (914) 937-2950 or by Valley for its award-winning regional technology development dreams come true. The possibilities come. end to that ambiguity by bringing directing email to debbie.gartner@ work of helping manufacturing, centers funded cooperatively are endless!” Gartner opened her “For such a large investment, the flooring to life. Instead of the floorcoveringsinternational.com. technology-based and small to mid- through the NYS Foundation for Floor Coverings International of the flooring industry has provided inherent hesitation, the customer sized companies and organizations Science, Technology and Innovation Westchester on December 10th at very little certainty over the is genuinely excited – a welcome adopt new business practices in (NYSTAR) and the National Institute 26 Putnam Ave. Port Chester, NY years. Sure, there are countless change indeed!” order to grow. of Standards & Technology (NIST), Founded in 1919 as a pushcart HVTDC has earned a notable operation called “B. Klein”, and reputation for helping companies were communicating between As part of HVTDC’s training, Stream Mapping will touch every then Crown Paper in the 1940’s, and organizations throughout the departments and discovered that staff members from different levels corner of our business structure.” Crown Products has evolved on Hudson Valley region to work when a customer service or sales within Crown Products participated Crown management’s ambition an eight-decade foundation of more efficiently, effectively and person put in a quote they knew in the VSM project. Individual is to examine non-daily business exceptional customer service. profitably by streamlining their would become a sale, they put a groups were created representing activities to discover where to focus Today the 88-year-old company daily operations. comment internally on that quote different areas of the business more attention. “It’s like writing, designs and distributes custom “Value Stream Mapping”, stated stating that a quick turn around operation, and they continue to you write something, revisit it, do protective packaging, facility Phil Van Oss, HVTDC Program was imperative. Unfortunately the meet on a monthly basis. Initial more research, hone it, and fine- maintenance and material handling Manager, “is the simple, visual purchasing department would not groups included the owners and tune it. The objective of VSM is to supplies, plus janitorial supplies, approach of examining and see the internal comments on that management, and as the project produce the greatest quality product equipment and systems. In 2006, mapping out each step employees quote until they looked at 25 other evolved more non-management or service in the least amount of management identified a number take to complete their duties, and sales quotes ahead of it, so they personnel were asked to provide time.” of areas requiring improvement determining the value of those steps were unaware of the immediate their insights and ideas at the including material flow, employee to the end result. It’s a powerful urgency.” meetings. To learn more about how the productivity, and a need to upgrade tool used to map out the process or From VSM training, Crown “VSM and the continual Hudson Valley Technology the skills of their supervisory staff. steps each employee takes to create Products reports that this current meetings,” stated Mollo, “have Development Center can help a “Over the course of time in all a product or secure desired results. awareness has forced their staff really helped us focus on processes business or organization improve companies,” continued Mollo, VSM allows a company to evaluate to now utilize email to assign and communications across the productivity, please contact Phyllis “people say, ‘we need to do this to the value perceived in each step of urgency to quotes that are really business. We’ve been looking Levine at 845-896-6934 x 3001, cover this area’, or ‘we don’t trust daily work efforts.” just orders waiting for updated closely at how information flows via email at our process, so let’s add this extra “VSM training,” elaborated pricing. “VSM exposed the need through sales and customer service, [email protected], step for security. Instead of taking Mollo, “is not only about trimming for that simple communication step, and the quality of that information. or the time to fix the issues at hand, we unnecessary processes, it’s also which eliminated many steps of Looking at that one area has had a visit end up adding lots of work to try and about adding value where needed. aggravation when the urgency was real domino effect over the entire www.hvtdc.org. protect ourselves from mistakes. We looked closely at how we not previously addressed.” company. Eventually the Value
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Callao Peruvian Restaurant hope these facts help to clarify any this, among other issues to my to avoid the issues that became point are allegations that Maquilon • Silvio DiMeglio, 1st Vice Chair, • Peter Samaha, McDonald’s misconceptions about how the BID satisfaction as a conduit to our pronounced under your watch. Ms. compiled financial synopses that Silvio’s Italian Restaurant Corporation acted after discovering that it had readers, I would be pleased to Miquolin is evidently suffering would thwart oversight, despite • Rick Lowell, 2nd Vice Chair, • Julius Recine, J&R Realty, Inc. been victimized by an untrustworthy review your correspondence as per from her own demons, your not Wilson Soto, Esq., today advising County Fair Home Appliances • Herb Weber, South Broadway employee. your assertions of contacting YPD, instituting appropriate obstacles that Yonkers Tribune that he was • Wilson Soto, Esq.*, Treasurer, Auto among other concerns, only if you enabled the alleged embezzlement incoming treasurer of the South Soto, Sanchez & Negron, LLP • Chul Yi, CYI Spirits/St. Moritz Executive Committee make us privy to a paper trail which to come about is testimony to your Broadway B.I.D. in June when this • Grace Kwon, Secretary (*as per Ltd. Yonkers South Broadway Business we may later divulge to the public. lack of expertise, as far as I’m information became known and above, Soto attests to his being Improvement District Barring that, your attempt to deflect concerned. continues to this day, was treasurer when Maquilon was treasurer as of July 17, 2007.), After telling his tale to The Journal the Yonkers citizen of the truth despite your outcry otherwise. charged in July 2007. Note that Grace Pharmacy News, Velez sent us the following Yonkers Tribune responded to Mr. by omission of facts is childish, Soto ascended from Secretary to • Jose Velez, Executive Director email on January 23, 2008: Velez with the following email on pointless, and self destructive. Your lack of communication and Treasurer over the months of June PUBLIC OFFICIALS: January 23, 2008: Besides, I know much more than I outright ostracization of my person and July 2007. • Hon. Chuck Lesnick (attests to Dear Yonkers Tribune Editor: have yet reported. There are simply and publication that serves the When Soto was asked why this being aware of the circumstances not enough hours in a day. If we community is an audacious outrage information was not divulged, he described), City Council President As there appears to be some Mr. Velez, are to meet, I should like witnesses on your part, especially in light of said, “It’s public record!” • Hon. Jose Alvarado (attests to confusion regarding the to assess the credibility of your my interest in extolling the supposed One must wonder out loud why an being aware of the circumstances facts surrounding last year’s Your attempt at honesty is laudable alleged actions and I will depart value of the enterprise, which as of officer of the court would not find it described), County Legislator 17thd embezzlement by an employee of but a definite failure, as far as I am said meeting should you omit any now is questionable, to say the least. pertinent to divulge a case of Grand District the South Broadway BID, we would concerned; evidently, some of the issue that I am already privy to. Larceny 2nd Degree that takes • Hon. Sandy Annabi (attests to like to clarify some points. First, Yonkers Tribune readers agree, and This is not a quest for discovery Your disingenuousness is place under his aegis and alleged being aware of circumstances when the alleged embezzlement are now calling for you to resign. on my part be assured of that. I not evident by none of your fiduciary responsibility. described and was awaiting remedy and accounting irregularities only know the questions, I have Executive Committee signing José Alvarado, Westchester to mitigate such circumstances from were discovered by the staff and Let’s take one issue, that “the most, if not all of the answers. this email. What’s that all about? County Board Majority Whip and recurring but never received same), the accountant, the matter was BID implemented stricter internal Chairman of the Westchester County Council Member 2nd District immediately reported to the Police controls.” Your implementation Most importantly your lack of Kindly Board of Legislators’ Budget • Hon. Dennis Robertson (attests and the Executive Committee. We of double signatures on checks, a putting in place mechanisms of and Appropriations Committee to being aware of circumstances were advised by the Police that failure of your corporate practice corporate conduct that could have Hezi yesterday advised Yonkers Tribune described and was awaiting remedy for obvious reasons, the detection in June 2007 was not remedied thwarted or mitigated the events that he would urge Velez to issue to mitigate such circumstances from of this alleged criminal act should until mid-September as per your that occurred under your aegis a statement of what had transpired recurring but never received same), be contained to a small circle of own admission. In The Journal and tenure are harmful to Yonkers within a two-week framework. Council Member 3rd District individuals until the investigation News you advise Mr. Garcia that move toward a more secure Yonkers Tribune has since learned Today, Y-Tribbers have learned that DIRECTORS: was completed and an arrest made. you discovered the alleged theft future. Your lack of structure that Mr. Velez attributed his only Velez will issue a statement to The • James Flynn, Flynn Memorial When the arrest was made, the BID in May 2007. Either way, your aided and abetted Ms. Miquolin contact with Yonkers Tribune to Journal News rather than reach out Home, Inc. informed all public officials and implementation of recognized to be enticed by her own demons. the South Broadway BID Board of to Yonkers Tribune. • Robert Gottschall, Mayor’s its Board of Directors within 24 controls took place 3 or 4 months Directors yet they never authorized The South Broadway B.I.D. Representative hours. Also, soon after the news after your alleged discovery. A When you accepted the position it, having learned of the exchange Executive Committee is comprised • James LaPerche, Commissioner of the missing funds, the BID snails pace by any sane measure of executive director of the BID, after it had been consummated. of the following as per their of Finance implemented stricter internal control and not good enough, especially anyone of sound mind should Calvary Hospital Celebrates NRCSS Present Donation to HOPE Black History Month Community Services THE BRONX, NY -- On Wednesday, January 15th, Calvary Hospital celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and commenced its annual observance of Black History Month. Calvary chose the 15th of January because this was Dr. King’s actual birthday and invited motivational speaker Joiel Ray-Alexander to help pay homage to Dr. King. Ms. Ray- Alexander spoke of ways to make Dr. King’s principles come alive on a daily basis. In addition to the speaker, Calvary Hospital’s choir serenaded the crowd of patients, families and staff with its rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing and We Shall Overcome. History of the Jewish Community in New Rochelle
By Peggy Godfrey
NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- In 292 white females and 88 slaves, The New Rochelle Council of Community Services (NRCCS) presented a donation to the HOPE Community presenting the history of the Jewish but by the late l880’s New Rochelle Services, collected from members at the December holiday luncheon. Pictured are members of the NRCC Board community of New Rochelle to was experiencing rapid population including Co-presidents Lynne Bielecki (left) and Linda Forman (center right) and HOPE Executive Director the Sisterhood of Anshe Shalom, growth. Jewish merchants, some Anne Carey-Colorado (center left) Barbara Davis emphasized the talk of whom started as peddlers, now was “just a start.” The luncheon had stores in New Rochelle. Some chair, Elaine Mittelgluck, and the long standing businesses NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Formed the population of New Rochelle. to meet these needs. President of the Sisterhood, Merle which had grown through the in 1936, the New Rochelle The Council’s Board of Directors For more information on the NRCC, Myerson, on January 21 introduced generations include: Talner’s, Council of Community Services consists of representatives of many contact Linda Forman at (914) 632- Barbara Davis who is New Librett’s, Neptune’s and I.B. Cohen is an umbrella organization for of these agencies as well as local 2804 x 224. Rochelle’s city historian, and the Rochelle, Davis said by the l800’s which is the longest operating store the health and human service residents. At monthly meetings, Community Relations Coordinator New Rochelle was attracting new on Main Street. agencies, religious institutions community needs are addressed for the New Rochelle library. Davis residents because it was a resort By l990 the population of New and educational facilities serving and various programs are designed skillfully intertwined the history of and had one of the first amusement Rochelle had grown to 13,000 and New Rochelle with the contributions parks in the country. But it was the this included l00 Jewish families. of its Jewish residents. coming of the railroad in 1848 that Many downtown merchants were in l908. (By l963 Anshe Shalom The earliest records indicate the began to set the pace for a New Jewish. On a street a few blocks had moved from Bonnefoy to a new French Huguenots had come to New Rochelle as a “premier surburban from the downtown area in l902 a synagogue and community center Rochelle in the late 1600’s to escape community” according to Davis. lot on Bonefoy Place was purchased at 44 North Avenue). their own “holocaust”: according Wealthy commuters began to live and by l904 the first service was By the l950’s Westchester had a to Davis. By 1710 there were 49 here. The Iselin family, generous held at Anshe Sholom. By l9ll tremendous “surge in population.” families in New Rochelle, 42 of contributors to St. Gabriel’s and its women’s auxiliary had been Davis reminisced, that more than which were French. New Rochelle other churches and the hospital, completed. However, the President half of the county’s 116,000 Jewish was an agricultural community at were noteworthy because although of this congregation, Benjamin population lived in Mount Vernon this time and David Hays was the Adrian Iselin was believed to be Stearns, in l905 joined by other and New Rochelle. The many first Jew recorded to live here with Catholic, her husband was an members, formed the Reformed famous Jewish people living in New his family. In 1832 the Hays’ child Episcopalian. Davis mentioned Jewish congregation and started Rochelle are a tribute to the city’s was the first Jewish child to be born that some sources indicated he meeting in Lambden Hall which was vitality. The long list of famous in New Rochelle. might be of Jewish descent. near the present Curtain Shop on people includes Louis Rukeyser, Commenting on the lack of The population of New Rochelle Main Street. This group eventually reminders of the Huguenots in New in 1790 recorded 312 white males, was incorporated as Temple Israel see History Pg. 5 WESTCHESTER TIMES TRIBUNE JANUARY 31, 2008 PAGE 5 Community • Criminal Justice • Cuisine History of the Jewish New Rochelle Police Department Ceremony Community in New Promotes 2, Honors K-9 “Scout” NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The as a police officer in August, 1993. New Rochelle Police Department During his 14 year career he went Rochelle held a Promotional Ceremony on on to become one of the most Thursday, January 17 in the Police highly accomplished members of From Page 4 Headquarters Training Room. the entire Department. In 1997, he E.L.Doctorow, Stan Rubin, Cynthia Oral history is also important and Sergeant Gary Robinson was volunteered for the newly-formed Ozick, and the first Jewish Mayor, anyone with historic highlights can promoted to the rank of Lieutenant K-9 Unit, and was partnered with Alvin Ruskin. let her know about them. and Police Officer William Walsh, his dog, Scout. Together they In answer to a question, Davis Evidence of the traditions of the a former member of the K-9 Unit, attended the NYPD canine handler said in her research she had not city as a place for tolerance and good was promoted to Sergeant. Sgt. school and K-9 narcotics detection encountered any discrimination will toward all was highlighted by Walsh and his canine partner, Scout, training. Over the ensuing years, toward Jewish people in the Davis. She cited that in March 22, were recognized with a plaque in Sgt. Walsh and Scout time and time community or schools. She l933 the New Rochelle City Council appreciation for their 12 years of again proved themselves to be the continued, New Rochelle is a passed a resolution forwarded to dedicated service. most efficient and effective team in “charming place to live,” and the United States Government Lt. Gary Robinson joined the the K-9 Unit. Sgt. Walsh was also through the years has been an expressing sympathy to the victims Department on August, 1995 and a member of the Critical Incident inspiration to artists. As part of her of religious persecution. Certainly, after initially working as a patrol Unit and as such received extensive continuing research she encouraged Davis added, at the present time this officer mostly on the evening tour training in all aspects of emergency anyone interested to come to the resolution could be used for African was reassigned to the Property Theft police service. Additionally, he is library to look up information. nations. Unit. He was promoted to Detective certified as a rescue diver with the in May, 2002 and to sergeant in Department’s scuba team. He is the April, 2005. Lt. Robinson is one recipient of eight class C citations, of the most extensively trained five commendation awards, the Armed Robber of experts in Forensic Sciences in the Police Commissioner’s award, one New Rochelle Police Department lifesaving award, and one special Larchmont Bank and in Westchester County. Lt. incident citation for his participation Robinson has been awarded one in the recovery efforts at the World class C citation and the Police Trade Center collapse. Sgt. Walsh Sentenced Commissioners award in 2001. He received his B.S. in Criminal Justice received his bachelors in Criminal from Northeastern University and Justice from the University of his master’s in Criminal Justice to 10 Years in Miami and his master’s in Criminal from Iona College in 2000. Sgt. William Walsh and K-9 Scout (center) with (l to r) Deputy Justice in 1999 from Iona College. Commissioner Anthony Murphy, Mayor Noam Bramson, Police Federal Prison Sgt. William Walsh was appointed Commissioner Patrick Carroll and City Manager Charles Strome WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Michael J. apprehended in a parked car near Garcia, the United States Attorney the bank by Larchmont police on for the Southern District of New patrol in the area. Kulli is 24 years York, announced that Elton Kulli old and is an Albanian national. Baby Boomers Galitos Restaurant, was last sentenced to 121 months Kulli pled guilty on October 10, By Rix Quinn in prison on charges 2007 to a two-count Authentic Portuguese stemming from his Indictment charging One frequent feeling free to move gunpoint robbery, him with one count question we get: easily about their of the Chase Bank of armed bank “What do older neighborhoods, where Cuisine Lives on Boston Post robbery, for which Boomers (those born they felt safe. Some Road in Larchmont, he was sentenced 1946-1955) have also said that they New York on July to 37 months’ in common with walked or rode their in Mount Vernon 30, 2007. United i m p r i s o n m e n t ; younger Boomers bicycles to school MOUNT VERNON, NY -- Speak will recognize having come to States District and one count (born 1956-1964)?” each day, and would of authentic Portuguese cuisine the right place for the wonders of Judge Charles L. of brandishing In our research, often stop on the way and you are speaking about Galitos Portuguese cooking. Brieant imposed the a firearm during we’ve found the two home for snacks or Restaurant in Mount Reasonably priced, sentence in White the bank robbery, age groups share refreshments. Vernon, NY. Step inside Galitos specializes in Plains federal court. for which he was these traits: 5. Both groups said this wonderful restaurant beef, poultry dishes, rice According to a Complaint filed in sentenced to a consecutive term 1. A large percentage were born they often belonged to a number and you are transported dishes, shrimp, lobster, the case, Kulli arrived at the bank of 84 months’ imprisonment. Mr. to parents who entered adulthood of after-school organizations, to the lovely warm and grilled swordfish, and early in the morning and laid in Garcia praised the investigative before World War II. or that they were active in high friendly land of Portugal other seafood dishes, wait for bank staff to arrive to open efforts of the Federal Bureau of 2. They often attended classes school sports, drama, or academic where, experienced certain to whet your the bank. He then held several bank Investigation and the Larchmont where there were 28 students or competitions. chefs passionately appetite. There are employees at gunpoint, had them Police Department. more in a classroom. prepare delectable several favorites among open the bank’s vault, and directed Assistant United States Attorneys 3. They grew up in a fairly Rix – who wrote the book “Words culinary delights you the locals, such as, Carne them to fill a bag with money. Brent S. Wible and Nicholas competitive classroom environment That Stick” – welcomes your Baby are sure to savor. de porco á Alentejana, Kulli threatened one employee McQuaid are in charge of the because there were so many students Boomer questions at Whether your meal is na Cataplana (pork by pointing the gun at his head. prosecution. during that time period. [email protected]. served on white clothed tables or if cubes prepared in a “copper clam Shortly after the robbery, Kulli was 4. Many reported the joy of you prefer, choose counter service. Wherever you choose to sit, you see Galitos Pg. 6
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The at The Nick Spano Speech and opportunity to earn undergraduate shaped pot” with garlic, clams, room for Maria and Fernando’s program is designed to help children Hearing Center at Mercy College. and graduate degrees in business, cilantro and white wine); Bilfinhos sumptuous deserts of traditional between the ages of 19 and 36 The Talk for Two program stresses social sciences, health sciences, com molho á Café (shell steak Portuguese pastries, puddings and months overcome minor expressive the partnership between caregiver education, computer sciences, and scallopines sautéed, served in a other sweets which are included in language delays while taking part and child and creates opportunities the liberal arts. An engaging and creamy coffee sauce); Cataplana de the price of the meal! in small play groups. Talk for Two’s through everyday activities that personalized learning experience is Marisco (combination of ½ lobster, For a special treat, why not eight meetings, which will begin in facilitate language development. offered at campuses in the Bronx, shrimp, mussels, make Saturday, February and are an hour in length, The Nick Spano Speech and Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, White clams and February 16th are conducted by Mercy College Hearing Center at Mercy College Plains, and Yorktown. calamari prepared 2008, at 7:30pm graduate student clinicians under is open to the public and offers Online degrees are also available. in a broth of your initiation to the supervision of Mercy College speech, language, and audiological Parents and caregivers are invited to fresh tomato, Galitos as they NEW YORK, NY -- BODIES... faculty members, who are licensed evaluations and therapy. It also take part in the meetings. Topics to cilantro, onions, present their The Exhibition is inviting tri-state and certified speech language serves as a training center for be explored include speech language garlic and white Valentines Day middle school and high school pathologists. The program is open Mercy’s undergraduate and graduate development, sign language with wine). Then there Dinner, complete students to enter Essay on Personal to the public and allows friends and communication disorders (CD) infants, pre-literacy skills, and is Bacalhau á with three piece and Public Health Competition in neighbors of the College to receive students. Supervision is provided by parent/child communication. The Lagareiro (grilled musical ensemble the hopes of winning a free class treatment at discounted rates while Mercy College CD faculty, who are registration fee is $200. codfish with bone to entertain you trip to BODIES as well as class enabling Mercy students to gain licensed, certified speech-language To learn more about Talk for in) served with as you dine the lunch at NYC’s famous South valuable training in their field. pathologists and audiologists. The Two or to register, contact Eileen skin on, baked evening away Street Seaport! “During a toddler’s development, center is open during the week from Hoffman at (914) 674-7741 or potato and topped with your loved Beginning February 1st students a parent can enrich opportunities 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and serves direct email to with hot olive oil one or loved ones; can submit original essays to help him or her acquire the clients of all ages. [email protected]. with garlic) or $75.00 per person answering: “What is the most most important skill he or she Mercy College is a private, Galinha na Púcara and reservations important public health issue today, (chicken roasted are a must (914) how does it effect you and could in a clay pot with herbs, garlic, 668-0100. attending the BODIES Exhibition Chouriço-Portuguese sausage and Catering service is also available help you and your fellow classmates How Far We Have Come – We Still port wine). This is only a small for your private parties at Galitos lead a healthy life?” sampling of the many wonderful which can comfortably seat up to BODIES developed this program Have Far to Travel “Classic Dinners” offered at 110 people. to promote public health education Galitos. For that warm and homey village and critical thinking in students. NEW YORK, NY -- On Friday, members of the Congressional Those new to Portuguese cuisine style ambiance in the Portuguese There will be two competition February 1, 2008 at 6:00pm, Lani Black Caucus: Charlie Rangel appreciate the Friday Buffet, tradition, Galitos and manager Luis categories, middle school and high Stewart a.k.a. Lani Russell Lewter of New York, Maxine Waters because they may be uncertain what Santos await your company. school. One winning essay will be will make history in Harlem by of California, Harold Ford of or how to order. One can choose selected in each category. Entries exhibiting at Creole Restaurant & Tennesse, Barak Obama of Illinois, from 21 appetizers and six entrées. Galitos Restaurant is located at will be accepted no later than March Music Supper Club, 2167 Third among others. Also included “It’s a great way for people to try 29 Elm Avenue, in Mount Vernon, 15, 2008. 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York City, ability to accommodate number of structures with unique WESTCHESTER TIMES TRIBUNE JANUARY 31, 2008 PAGE 7 Government The Mayor’s Column Getting Illegal Guns Off Voters Win Lengthy From Page 1 be calculated from the available The Street Voting Machine Battle market data. From Page 1 A tentative assessment roll must By Bill Ryan then be filed with the Village Clerk Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators recounts. voting rights advocates in the 90th on February 1, 2008. Under the Help America Vote Assembly District who have worked State law requires that notices Act (HAVA), a recent ruling in so hard on this issue, including be mailed to all property owners the federal courts good government experiencing a change in assessment indicates that organizations and during the first week of February. New York State citizens groups,” In the interest of uniformity and to must have voting says Galef. “This avoid any potential confusion, the equipment for those proves the value Board of Trustees decided to send conduct periodic deliberations for in need of special of people working notices to all taxpayers, even those each complaint filed. On April 1st, assistance in each together for a good whose assessment are unchanged the Final Assessment Roll must be of the polling cause. We really for 2008. filed with the Village Clerk, Harold places by the 2008 made a difference.” If a resident believes their Porr III. Immediately following fall elections. Galef’s Scan and assessment is incorrect, there is an these dates, decisions rendered by Today the NYS Be Sure Campaign opportunity to grieve the value by the Board of Assessment Review Board of Elections started in 2005, filing an application by February will be mailed to residents. has approved with legislation she 19, 2008. Once the Tentative If residents are not satisfied with the three optical introduced (A.5170) Roll is filed the burden falls on disposition of their petition at the scan machines in conjunction with taxpayers to submit credible, Assessment Review Board level, for the election Assemblywoman unbiased evidence supporting the taxpayers have until April 30, 2008 commissioners in each county Barbara Lifton. The goal of the property owners opinion of value. to file for a small claims review or to choose from. They include legislation was to persuade county Grievance forms and computerized “certiorari” proceeding with the the Sequoia Imagecast, Premier officials to adopt these optical property data will be available Westchester County Clerk. For Automark and ES&S Automark scanners with ballot marking at Village Hall. Forms are also information about all of the stages machines. No DRE (Direct devices for voters requiring special available via the Village website in the assessment process, please Electronic Recording Machines) assistance. under Village Assessor (www. call Village Hall and staff will help machines were approved. Many states have or are in the villageofbronxville.com). you navigate the process. “This is a victory for all voters process of abandoning their DREs, As has happened in past years, The goal of the 2008 tax roll is because it assures that their vote including Florida, Maryland, New York State’s official Grievance to further refine the data collected This week I, along with the to make County residents safer and will always be counted. It’s also New Mexico and most recently Day falls during the Bronxville during the Village-wide reassessment District Attorney and the County more secure. fantastic news for taxpayers, Colorado. “In New York, it was a School’s winter vacation when in 2007, correct any errors, capture Executive, unveiled a new reward Westchester County Commissioner especially given that other states drawn out process. But, it’s a good many residents are out of town. all capital improvements and more program to help get illegal guns off of Public Safety Thomas Belfiore have spent millions of dollars on thing that we chose to hold off and To accommodate residents, the closer to optimal equity in the our streets. Up to $1,000 will be said, “The rewards program quick solutions to this problem and thoroughly evaluate the options Board of Assessment Review roll. We continue to modernize offered for information leading to is another weapon that law now have to throw away their newly before committing taxpayer dollars will reconvene one week later on our data gathering and computer the arrest and conviction of anyone enforcement can use against those purchased DRE investments,” says to a technology that might have February 26, 2008. At that time, capabilities to make information possessing an illegal gun. Part of who engage in gun violence. It’s Galef. “With electronic counters proven faulty,” Galef remarked. the Board will hear grievance more accessible to residents. the mission of County government also another way that residents can that do not have a paper trail, there “I believe our future of voting lies complaints, accept additional According to recent information is to ensure public safety. The partner with police to keep their is no way to validate votes.” with optical scan/paper ballots.” information from homeowners, and generated by area realtors, reward program will help local neighborhoods safe.” “I must compliment all of our may grant residents additional time Bronxville did not experience the law enforcement officials in their A special tips hotline has been to submit paperwork. real estate downturn prevalent battle against illegal guns. That’s established at County Police Five Village residents, Christina nationwide in 2007. In the Village, why my colleagues on the Board of headquarters: (914) 231-4GUN News Eldridge, John Hill, Stephen 2007 saw average single family Legislators and I authorized it, using (4486). The hotline is staffed From Page 1 Howard, Lisa Connors and Robert home prices rise from $2.1 million money the County recovered from 24/7. Callers who don’t want to wines by the glass or by the bottle. supporting the entrepreneurs who Shearer comprise the Board, and to $2.4 million, townhouses from illegal activities, and not taxpayer give their names will be assigned Please go when you have a chance. place their bets on New Rochelle’s serve in a volunteer capacity. $950,000 in 2006 to $1 million and dollars to fund it. The program is a confidential number that can be Supporting establishments like future, we encourage additional From March 1st to March 31st, the co-ops increase from $440,000 to part of the Board’s ongoing efforts used to collect the reward. Gnarly Vine is more than a good positive downtown investment. Board of Assessment Review will $490,000. way to have a fun night out. By Latimer Logs New Legislation Senator Stewart-Cousins Holds Congestion From Page 1 Zone: Submitted in the State Senate local property taxpayers pay for by Senator Suzi Oppenheimer, providing that service). He is also Roundtable Discussion Pricing the bill would help reduce waste developing legislation to allow the From Page 1 years of community involvement By Eliot Engel discharges into the L.I. Sound Rochelle Heights/Rochelle Park and public service to her post education in New York State the New York Congressman, • A.9555 - Flood Mitigation Neighborhood of New Rochelle representing the 35th District. She attention it deserves. However, it is representing The Bronx, Fund: A three-year, $30 million to be included in the statewide serves numerous communities in clear that throughout Westchester Rockland and Westchester allocation for state funding of program to provide tax incentives Westchester County, including County additional funds are needed. Counties local flood prevention efforts. for historic preservation., as well as I have engaged in conversation Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant, and • A.9602 - Medical Conduct considering legislation to increase with my school districts for several Yonkers. Prior to joining the Senate, Nibbling at the edges of the Practice: “Ann’s Law”, based the threshold for the application of months on the acute need for Ms. Stewart-Cousins served as a proposed congestion pricing plan on the tragic death of Mrs. the Mansion Tax - making it easier adequate funding of our children’s member of the Westchester County does not solve the many issues it Ann Petrizzo, a New Rochelle for seller and buyers (and real estate education. It is a top priority for me. Board of Legislators from 1996- poses for non-Manhattan residents. resident; the law would provide professionals) to move homes that I saw a need to bring Albany to the is a critical next step. 2006. During her tenure, she was The plan, and its proposed greater citizen input in complaints fall above the $1 million price range. people in the 35th district who most “I am also forming a Task Force elected Majority Whip and later amendments, has people from about professional misconduct “Along with bills I am already need to hear what their government –withW an eaggressivestche schedulester’ –s thatO nlelectedy M Viceaa cChairo A – uauthoringto C oandll istheio Bronx,n S p andec otherial i boroughs,st as • A.9603 - Homeowners Insurance advancing, I’m trying to tackle can tell them about this issue. The will address unfunded mandates, passing such landmark legislation, well as those from Rockland and Protection: The Assembly version issues that can help improve the reverse is equally and urgently dataW reportinge ope n anded management,our cen teas:r o then county’sJuly 1 first5t h ,human19 9 rights1. AWestchestert this t (andim ethew othere acounties)re of a law drafted by Senator Jeff lives of our neighbors”, Latimer true. Following the Governor’s special education, legislative laws, smoke-free workplace paying to make Manhattan a better Klein to make it harder for insurance stated, “people devastated by the announcement of proposed school solutionsthe on andly M non-legislativeAACO C elaws,nte tougherr in W gune s laws,tch lawsest e thatr Coplaceun toty live.and Bronx. companies to drop homeowner floods; people trying to buy or sell aid allocations, it seems critical that solutions,We a andre c concreteertif ie stepsd ‘ C to TNprosecuteR ‘. 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All of tell them,” said Senator Stewart- maintainas f a theirr a s goal, s e ofa m excellenceless cotol li activelysion advancerepai r thoses, f a issuesstes t moneyturn a fromrou n congestiond time pricingin the Assembly version of Sen. these bills can be viewed on line at Cousins. in t education.he bus Ii n willes s also, a proposet disc oandun t supported ra t relatedes, w legislation.ithout jetoo p improveardiz i publicng transportation Oppenheimer’s bill to require www.assembly.state.ny.us. She continued, “We accomplished legislation allowing significant Her priorities are education, youth while discouraging driving into the the NYS Thruway Authority to Assemblyman Latimer represents a great deal here today. We started factorsind notus reflectedtry sta nin d atherd currents. 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He was predeceased Revaluation, Boat and by her family. Born on July 4, by Donald, Francis, Eugene and 1917 in Yonkers where she was Ellen Federighi. Visiting hours raised, attended local schools and were held at the Whalen & Ball Firearm Safety and Tolls graduated from Sacred Heart High Funeral Home on Tuesday, January GREENBURGH, NY -- County School. On June 30, 1939, she 22. Mass of Christian Burial on Legislator Tom Abinanti (D, I, WF) married William J. Bell, he died in Wednesday, January 23 at St. is calling for state action on a series 1992. A longtime Yonkers resident, Joseph’s Church Spring Valley. of initiatives which he says should she was a parishioner of Sacred Interment, St. Anthony’s Cemetery, be “priorities for state legislators Heart Church, worked as a secretary Nanuet, NY. Whalen & Ball Funeral representing Westchester.” for Sacred Heart High School and Home 168 Park Ave., Yonkers, In a memo to the County Board’s served as an officer and volunteer N.Y. 10703 (914) 965-5488 www. Legislation Committee, Abinanti for the Confraternity of Christian whalenandballfh.com. asks for county board support for Mothers. She was very proud of four proposals: her Irish Roots and developed her Margaret E. Garner, of St. Louis, 1. Legislation authorizing own sense of Irish humor. “Inar MO, died on Saturday, January 19, a Westchester County-wide pay admission into Manhattan, use Washington Bridge and other toll gcroi i gconai” (Always in our 2008 at the age of 87. She was born system of real property valuation public transit when it is clearly roads into Manhattan – the toll hearts). But her proudest moments on June 8, 1920 to Jesse and Anna requiring full value assessments inadequate even for those who use deducted from the congestion pricing were raising her family and her Marie (Miller) Garner in Yonkers. and the establishment of a county the County Board and both houses it now. fee. Rockland faces other problems visits with grandchildren and Margaret was predeceased by her revaluation commission to of the Legislature, the bill would Socially it will also be divisive: in that public transportation into the great grandchildren. She is also sister Anna Marie Thomas. She is implement and oversee the real have permitted different tax rates paying to get into Manhattan to get city is more limited. These people known as an avid #1 Yankee fan. survived by two nieces, Patricia property valuation. for commercial and residential to work or to spend money there would be charged without a realistic Mrs. Bell is survived by her six Thomas and Marjory Drennan of 2. Legislation to amend the state properties and halted the continuing on theaters, dining, and museums. alternative. children, Susan Blanchard (James) St. Louis and her nephew Lawrence navigation law to require boat shift in property taxes to Westchester Manhattan then becomes the This proposal has encouraged the of Yonkers, William J. Bell of Thomas of Yonkers, and several safety certification for the operation homeowners. ‘Forbidden City,” walled off by an Port Authority to raise its tolls to Amston, Ct., Jeffrey Bell (Patricia) grand nieces and nephews. Visiting of motor and sail boats on the In urging a state law requiring a admission charge. match the $8 proposed by Mayor of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Mary were held at the Whalen & Ball F.H. waterways bordering on or lying safety course as a prerequisite to In The Bronx, this plan will likely Bloomberg for congestion pricing. Angell (Craig) of West Haven, on January 23. Funeral Services within Westchester County. operating a boat in Westchester’s result in more parking and traffic Thus New Jersey drivers would Ct., Jan Dowicyan (John) of were held at the funeral home. 3. Legislation requiring the waterways, Abinanti noted issues. Drivers will try to avoid a contribute nothing to improving Somers, N.Y. and Peter (Karen) Interment followed at St. Joseph’s removal of Yonkers tolls on the that Westchester’s neighbors toll by skipping the Henry Hudson mass transit, with all of that money Bell of Tappan, N.Y.. She is also Cemetery. Whalen & Ball Funeral New York State Thruway. Connecticut and New Jersey Bridge to use the Broadway Bridge going to the Port Authority. The survived by sixteen grandchildren Home 168 Park Ave., Yonkers, 4. Legislation to allow safety both require such a course. “As at 225th Street. Others may just Triborough Bridge and Tunnel and seven great grandchildren and N.Y. 10703 (914) 965-5488 www. course training on actual firearms our waterways become more decide to drive to the Bronx, park Authority, by proposing a $5 toll for her brother Edmund Whalen. She whalenandballfh.com. and expedited license amendment crowded education becomes more locally, and take public transit from the Henry Hudson Bridge, is doing was pre-deceased by her brother, processes. important,” he said. there. the same. Martin Whalen and four sisters, Theodore W. Wick “Bill” of Seeking to spark new discussions Urging removal of the New York Suburban counties, especially This plan offers nothing to those Catherine Moran, Ann Hutchings, Yonkers died on Monday, January on county- wide revaluation, State Thruway tolls in Yonkers, Rockland, will face even more from outside Manhattan by way Mary Horton and Rita Heydet. She 14, 2008 at age 85. He was born Abinanti is urging reconsideration Abinanti noted, “New York State difficulties. There must be an of incentive. It merely moves will be missed by many friends and on July 20, 1922 to Frank & Eva of the legislation vetoed by gets the money but Greenburgh, assurance that drivers using the Manhattan’s problems to the outer family. Visiting hours were held at (MacMurchy) Wick in Yonkers Governor George Pataki several Ardsley and Hastings get more air Tappan Zee Bridge get the same boroughs and beyond. the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home where he was raised and graduated years ago. Supported by the pollution and more local traffic break as those using the George on Saturday morning on January from Yonkers High School. Mr. Municipal Officials Association, from those avoiding the tolls.” 19th. Mass of Christian Burial Wick worked as a pump station was held in Sacred Heart Church engineer for the City of Yonkers that same day. Interment at St. Water Dept. for over 20 years Joseph Cemetery. Donations may retiring in 1985. On August 1, Developing Heart-Healthy Eating Habits be made to the Franciscan Friars 1954, he married Marion Cronin of the Attonement, P.O. Box 307, in Christ the King Church; she By Anne Williams Garrison, N.Y. 10524. Whalen & died in December 2006. Bill was a February is National Heart lower your risks. They’ll help you substitutes. vegetable oil. Ball Funeral Home 168 Park Ave., World War II Army veteran, serving Health Month. The American Heart control your weight, your glucose • Use spices and herbs instead of • Include moderate amounts of Yonkers, N.Y. 10703 (914) 965- in Austria and was stationed in Association has created the “Go Red levels, lower your blood pressure sweet, oily or foods in your 5488 www.whalenandballfh.com. Hawaii during the invasion on Pearl for Women” movement, which will and lower your cholesterol. fatty sauces diet that, while Harbor. He was a member of the be observed this year on February • Eat a diet rich in vegetables and to add flavor they are high Robert P. Drexler of New City, NY, Empire VFW post #375 in Yonkers. 1, to make people aware that heart fruits. They are high in vitamins, to meat, fish, in fat, are rich died on Saturday, January 19, 2008. He is survived by his son William disease is the #1 killer of American minerals and fiber. poultry and in heart-healthy Born in Yonkers to Augustine and Wick of Yonkers and his daughter women as well as of men. They • Substitute low fat dairy products vegetables. nutrients such Helen (Glynn) Drexler in Yonkers Marilyn Weakly of North Carolina, want everyone to know that certain such as skim milk and low fat Enhance your as omega-3 where he was raised and educated. his 2 grandsons Jessie and Travis, risk factors for heart disease can be yogurt for whole milk and full fat food’s flavor fatty acids (nuts Mr. Drexler worked as the Business his great grandson Sebastian and controlled. These include smoking, products. Save the minerals and without guilt. and fatty fish) Representative for Local #445 his sister Grace Brehm. He was physical inactivity, high blood lose the fat. • Sodium (salt) or vitamin E Teamsters in Newburgh for over predeceased by his two brothers pressure, diabetes, overweight and • Bake, broil, steam, stir-fry or is the archenemy (avocadoes). 25 years; retiring in 1997. He was a Frank and Roy Wick. Visiting hours high cholesterol. microwave food instead of frying of blood • Choose low parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church were held at the Whalen & Ball F.H. Get help quitting if you smoke. to preserve flavor while reducing pressure control, fat snacks like in Spring Valley and a member of on January 18. Funeral services Get a total of 30 minutes of aerobic calories. but it is not pretzels or the Oyster Reef Country Club on were held at the funeral home exercise every day, which you can • Read “Nutrition Facts” labels easy to avoid. frozen low fat Hilton Head Plantation. Robert January 19. Interment followed break down into several shorter on foods to guide your purchases. Read labels and yogurt instead is survived by his wife Lorraine at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Whalen & segments. Then use the following Learn which products are high in limit intake to of high fat (Bruno) who he married in St. Ann’s Ball Funeral Home 168 Park Ave., tips to change your eating habits and fat, cholesterol and sodium and find less than 2,300 “junk food” like Church. He is also survived by his Yonkers, N.Y. 10703 (914) 965- milligrams a potato chips or son Bill and his wife Margaret 5488 www.whalenandballfh.com. day (about one doughnuts. (O’Keefe) Drexler of Mahopac; his teaspoon). * Calories count. Portion control is key. Bereavement Support • Trim away visible fat from meat In Memoriam Notice and poultry. Cholesterol will still Anne Williams is the Food be found in the meat but trimming Westchester Times Tribune publishes paid obituaries (In Memoriam) of and Beverage Coordinator at Group for Adults the fat reduces it. people who have lived, worked, or have family in Westchester County. • Eat seafood a couple of times Meadowview Assisted Living at The Wartburg Adult Care a week, instead of meat, as it is All notices must be received by Friday, by 12:00 Noon, for inclusion in Community. 914-513-5265. Who Lost a naturally lower in fat. the next week’s edition. • Watch your consumption of fats Place a paid notice by directing email to and oils such as butter, margarine, [email protected]. Spouse/Life Partner cream cheese, bacon, lard and TUCKAHOE, NY -- Jansen Hospice The support program is conducted and Palliative Care, affiliated Monday afternoons over a seven with Lawrence Community weeks time span. The dates are: Health Services and Lawrence February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, The Wartburg Unveils Prayer and Meditation Room Hospital Center, is a not-for-profit 17, from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, held organization located in Tuckahoe, at the Jansen Hospice and Palliative at Meadowview Residence NY. The organization offers Care office, located at 69 Main compassionate support to those Street, Tuckahoe, NY MOUNT VERNON, NY-- In Mr. Tom was a resident at The inclement weather to worship at the Temple Sha’aray Tefila in Bedford, persons facing a terminal illness, as For further information and to celebration of the life of Alfred Wartburg for several years, first Wartburg Chapel. NY. well as support for their families. accomplish required registration Tom, members of his family and residing in Meadowview and then, The centerpiece of the prayer Alfred’s son Peter issued the Also offered are bereavement without a fee, call Didi Marcal, friends have funded a prayer and with a full-time home care aide, in and meditation room is a large following statement on behalf of services for family members after LMSW, at (914) 961-2818 x 355. meditation room at Meadowview an independent living cottage in stained glass window executed by the Tom family: “The Wartburg the loss of a loved one. Assisted Living at The Wartburg. Lohman Village. community, and The family chose a prayer especially Meadowview, and meditation room as has had a special place their living memorial in our lives since Dad APARTMENTS FOR RENT to commemorate first arrived in 2001. their father’s interest The many facets of The in spirituality. The Wartburg’s continuum specially furnished of care programs, along area on an upper floor with an incredibly caring SETON MANOR of the building will staff and the special offer Meadowview friends we all made, residents and staff a provided a quality of serene location that is Doris Cultraro with Peter Tom at Cultraro’s stained glass life for Dad during some conducive to personal window at Meadowview Assisted Living at The Wartburg years when he needed reflection and peaceful it most. Though he is Newly Constructed contemplation. no longer physically “We are interested in caring for Doris Cultraro, of DC Studios in present with us, we felt it a privilege 82 Unit Senior Citizen Residence the spiritual as well as the physical Rhinebeck, NY. Cultraro designed to be able to have at Meadowview located at 185 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705 well-being of our residents at the window using soothing colors something special in memory of Meadowview. As people age, many and images to create a heightened Dad. But even more importantly, (1/2 mile from Bronx line) of them seek inner peace and try sense of peace and tranquility. She we desire that in everything we do, to resolve unanswered questions included motifs that reflected Alfred God is glorified.” about their lives through spiritual Tom’s interest in music, spirituality The prayer and meditation room Affiliated with and religious avenues,” says Martha and sports. Thus, on close is not the first of the Tom family’s St. Joseph’s Medical Center Dunphy, social worker at the inspection of its luminous glass generous gifts. Residents, staff and residence. Accordingly, Dunphy sections, one can find a passage guests at Meadowview routinely leads a group in spiritual reflection of musical notes, the images of a enjoy live music by visiting Age 62 and Older twice each week. “We’ve had to white dove and graceful stalks of entertainers who play the beautiful meet in one of the public areas off wheat, as well as the logo of Mr. grand piano that dominates the Section 8 Vouchers Welcome the main lounge, which isn’t very Tom’s favorite baseball team, the main gathering lounge. But Apartments Available Immediately private. It will be wonderful to New York Yankees! whether there is a pianist or not, this hold our meetings in the peace and Cultraro has extensive experience versatile instrument provides hours Some With River Views quiet of the meditation room,” adds creating and restoring windows of enjoyment as a player piano. Dunphy. for places of worship and quiet Alfred Tom donated the piano Call immediately for information and to receive The room will also serve as an contemplation. She has recently some years ago in memory of his on-site place for the chaplain and completed a notable collaboration wife and a brass plaque on the wall an application visiting clergy to conduct weekly with artist Linda Altabef in which behind the piano commemorates religious services, saving the she executed a suite of five windows his thoughtful gift that continues (914) 376-1400 elderly residents from having to based on the Old Testament “Song to enhance the quality of life of travel across the campus in cold or of Songs,” and installed them in everyone in the community. WESTCHESTER TIMES TRIBUNE JANUARY 31, 2008 PAGE 9 Automotive • Horticulture • Music Shifting Gears: Compact Package of Gadgets and Versatility
By Roger Witherspoon
The night was clear, cold and exception to the compact rule. But it traction control, the car’s low center the standard AM/FM radio, the CD tough run for their money. disc and rear drum brakes; anti- custom made for Bambi and her was built by Nissan’s engineers with of gravity, independent suspension player with a six-speaker audio lock brakes; 15-inch alloy wheels; numerous cousins who flocked to their tradition of crafting cars that and engineered balance allow it to system, and an auxiliary input 2008 Nissan Versa SL halogen headlights; driver & front the winding highway through the go anywhere under any conditions hold the road in good weather, rain, for an MP3 player or iPod. Versa MSRP: $17,285 passenger, seat mounted, side Hudson Highlands just south of – with or without computerized or snow. does offer XM satellite radio as EPA Mileage: 27 MPG City; 33 impact supplemental air bags; roof West Point to see if the dead grass assistance – and dodging deer is The four-door Versa is a small an option, rather than including it MPG Highway mounted curtain side impact air was really greener and sweeter on part of the Versa design. car, about the length and price of a with the standard system, on the As Tested Mileage: 23 MPG bags; child safety rear door locks. the other side of the road. I jerked the steering wheel to the Honda Fit or Civic Hatchback, or the assumption that price conscious Mixed Interior / Comfort: The Bambi bimbos of New York right to cut behind the darting deer, Toyota Yaris, though it is designed buyers would rather take their iPod Performance/ Safety: AM/FM radio; 6-disc, in-dash are not that bright – they crash into and though there were patches of along the lines of a car with a trunk. and play 1,000 or so of their own 1.8-Liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine CD MP3 player; Bluetooth phone one in every 186 cars each year in frost on the road, followed by loose It is a four door model, with ample favorites than spend the monthly producing 122 horsepower and system; keyless entry and ignition; their sudden mad dashes across gravel on the shoulder, the Versa room in the back for average sized subscription fee for satellite 127 pound-feet of torque; 6-speed leather-wrapped steering wheel; highways and byways. But they are had no trouble responding crisply adults – six-footers need to sit service. In addition, the Versa has a continuously variable transmission; tilt steering wheel with fingertip always hungry, and I kept a wary over the changing surfaces, sliding up front or walk. In addition, the Bluetooth communications system independent strut front suspension; cruise and audio controls; manually lookout for any sudden movements close enough past the bobbing white rear seats fold down to enlarge a which is easy to pair with virtually torsion beam rear suspension; adjusted driver’s seat; 60/40 fold among the white tailed menaces. tail that it was almost within reach. surprisingly ample trunk area. any cell phone. Front wheel drive; front and rear down rear seats. Which was a good thing. Coltrane, who had been blowing “A But Nissan is hoping to draw Like most compacts, the Versa stabilizer bars; power assisted front I rounded a curve in a hill near Love Supreme” serenely from the young and first time buyers away is promoted as having great gas Bear Mountain when a deer which six-disc, in-dash CD player, never from the other brands by loading mileage, with EPA ratings of 27 had been munching nonchalantly missed a beat. the Versa with the gadgets usually miles per gallon in city driving, suddenly bolted onto the highway. The Versa is a low end introduction found in higher priced sets of and up to 33 miles per gallon Compact cars are not known for to the Nissan line, particularly wheels. For starters, the electronic on the highway. EPA ratings are extreme versatility – $17,000 its popular Murano mid-sized key remains in the driver’s pocket or notoriously inflated. The test car vehicles with small engines crossover SUV, which offers a lot purse. You can start the car as long drank gas at a 23 mile per gallon usually do not come with traction in a little package. Its four cylinder as it is physically inside the vehicle rate, which is respectable and control, all wheel drive, and the engine packs a surprising amount when you turn the ignition switch. on a par with some larger hybrid other expensive electronic stability of power in the relatively light- You can lock or unlock the door vehicles. programs which take the stress out weight car, enabling it to accelerate by touching a button on the door Versa is a new entry into the of sudden, sharp maneuvers. The and handle as if the power plant handle, as long as the key is within compact car segment. But it offers Roger Witherspoon is automotive columnist to the Dallas 2008 Nissan Versa with its little were made by Audi or some other about five feet of the vehicle. enough amenities and performance Examiner, Westchester Times Tribune, and Yonkers Tribune, 122-horsepower engine was no high performer. And while it lacks For entertainment, the Versa has to give the established leaders a among other media. Tuned In: Sun Set Lucky Jazz Music
By Tom Bock
who enjoy the female voice. As a style different than the one Mark Murphy, and guitarist Les she progressed through each tune heard prior or after, yet each falls Paul. She was recently recruited her vocal repertoire was filled with within Ciofalo’s parameter and by the Lincoln Center Institute as a sultry, sexy, and provocative range, defining her unique sound. a teaching musician and artist, and range of expression. Masterfully She sings a variety of styles but working in the New York State public controlled, her voice is a relief from ballads seem to suit her best. school system. She is the head of the the mediocrity heard in this age of Inspired by a televised jazz vocal program for the Cultural the American Idol. No pitch issues, performance of Sarah Vaughn, Arts High School on Long Island. no over-singing, no attitude, no Ciofalo was accepted to New York’s Linda Ciofalo has proven that pretense, just solid vocals. I could High School of Music and Art at an she can sing virtually any style of easily imagine her leaning on a early age but was unable to attend. song, making it her own by adding piano in a nightclub, delivering In time, the issues that stymied her a “jazz-ability” to its expression in the pure sound heard on Sun Set. musical education were eclipsed sound. Ciofalo says, “Since my first Sun Set is the complete package; by her taking night classes at the CD, I have continued to evolve. I Linda Ciafalo’s Sun Set was intent complimented by talented renowned Julliard School of Music. dig a lot deeper into lyrics now to be heard. Relegated to the “when musicians. I remember seeking The rest, as they say, is history. than I did earlier. Of course I’ve I have some time” pile, I ignored out new and unique bands in She has performed at major New lived longer, seen more, and have Sun Set from its release in the late my early clubbing days. It may York clubs such as the Blue Note, sung a lot more, so it makes me summer of 2007. With a bit of have taken years to stumble on a Iridium, the 55 Bar, Old Westbury want to give more to the listener. time on my hands, I gave Sun Set gem such as this. Linda Ciafalo Gardens and the Long Island I have a lot of ideas that I want a listen: I’m glad I did. I listened and her instrumentalists flatter Distinguished Artists series. In to get out on future recordings, to a great mixture of standards and one another with their expertise. addition she has shared the stage including a Johnny Mercer project, classics which should entertain all Each song is delivered with with Jazz legends, such as vocalist and I definitely want to tour.” Sun Set has turned out to be a rare find in an array of muddled offerings. Tune in to Sun Set, you’ll The Merry Gardener be glad you did. The Winter Garden
By Marilyn Elie seen from inside the house through ments and the attractive seed pods your favorite window. A planting in turn black and rattle in the winter front of an evergreen like ink berry wind. Its gnarled branches can be works well and provides the birds left standing all winter and cut back with some cover when they do fi- to the ground in the spring. There is nally come to eat the berries. also a white variety. It likes full sun The smooth grey bark of the shad and does not like to be moved, so blow tree, or Amelanchier, is beati- carefully plan before you plant. The ful in the winter landscape. This Brooklyn Botanic Garden has some small tree is a bonus for garden- outstanding specimens. Find out ers because it is good for all four more at http://www.bbg.org/gar2/ seasons. It can be kept thinned to topics/wildflower/1996sp_newna- Calling all gardeners! Winter a single trunk or allowed to make tive.html is the best time to look closely at a small clump. Spring will bring Ornamental grasses have gained your garden and make plans for a lovely show of white and pink in popularity over the last few the growing season to come. Now fragrant flowers followed by small years. Maiden grasses or Mis- that the leaves are gone and flowers reddish fruits that last only as long canthus are among the easiest to are distant memories, you have the as it takes the cedar wax wings and grow. There is an amazing variety bare bones of your garden to look mocking birds to find them. The in height, plumes and preferences at every day. Don’t look away and fruit was eaten by Native Ameri- for wet or dry soil in this species. pretend that your garden has to be cans and was recorded in the plant Colorado State University has an ugly and barren. Plan now for win- diaries of the Lewis and Clark ex- excellent garden section on their ter interest so that you will know pedition. The tree gets it name shad web site with an extensive selec- what plants and shrubs to purchase blow from its habit of flowering tion of grasses. Visit it at www.ext. in the spring and exactly where you when the shad return to the Hudson colostate.edu/pubs/garden/07232. will put them. River from the ocean to spawn.The html. Look around your local mall Here are some features to consid- leaves turn bright golden and red and chances are that you can now er for your winter garden: berries, in the fall and make a spectacular see some varieties used in com- bark, seed pods, and grasses. display. For a picture of the tree mercial plantings in the parking lot. Berries first. Winter berry, Ilex in bloom visit the American Beau- Eventually the winter winds whip verticillata, is a decidious holly that ties Plant library at www.abnative- the stalks and plumes and make the produces beautiful red berries that plants.com/ clumps look tattered. At this point cover bare branches until late win- Seed pods from perennials are the you can cut them to the ground ter or sometimes early spring. The easiest thing to add to your winter or leave them until spring clean berries are not a favorite with most garden. At the end of summer, just up. Remember that grasses tend winter birds, so they are eaten late in leave some plants standing. Rather to come back late in the season so the season when everything else is than trimming back roses, cone flow- plant them where you can easily see gone. This hardy native plant needs ers, and asters, let them mature. It is them in the winter and where they little care except for some occasion- actually better for the plant, since won’t be an eyesore in the spring. al light pruning to keep it bushy. maturing seed pods send chemical What is your garden like this time One cultivar that works well in our signals to the plant telling them to or year? Do you have pictures you region is Red Garnet. For more on stop growing and start getting ready would like to share or questions you this useful shrub visit the web site for the cold. One hardy perennial would like to ask? for Spring Meadow Gardens, www. plant that is good for winter interest Send your comments, questions springmeadownursery.com/article_ is false indigo or Baptisia australis and photos to TheMerryGar- 9.htm. Look now to see where you . It has clear blue blossoms in the [email protected] and I will post could use a bright splash of red and spring. The blue green foliage looks them for all to see. Let me hear how it would play against snow as great in summer flower arrange- from you! PAGE 10 JANUARY 31, 2008 WESTCHESTER TIMES TRIBUNE http://www.cityofyonkersida.com/
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