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Westchester The Hezitorial From Page 1 HERALD Amicone was generous seems a simple task except of mayor Amicone cannot year; freeze salaries next WHYTMedia and heartfelt. Yet the that the complexity of each deflect Yonkersites from year, with a reassessment magnanimity afforded and every project demanded recognizing the lack of of the city’s financial Published weekly him dissipated by the political tenets to which Mr forthrightness in the mayor’s circumstances the third WHYTMedia escalating frustrations Amicone could not master. tenor when he speaks to year. @gmail.com that revealed themselves He was uncomfortable balancing the budget or Union membership Tel: 914-562-0834 under his watch. When with social ettiquecy. He calling for bankruptcy. The earning over $80,000 WHYTeditor@ Yonkers’ deputy mayor, Mr struggled balancing his blame is not Albany. The should take a 15 percent gmail.com Amicone would delight in concept of supremacism blame is among those who pay cut this year, a WHYTsubscription meeting the challenges the with his subliminal struggle demanded the city’s ledger freeze next year, with a @gmail.com mayor demanded of him. with those who stymied be a patchwork of make reassessment of the city’s Yet as mayor, Mr Amicone his rule. Mayor Amicone believe numbers that could financial circumstances the Publisher secluded himself within has yet to learn to manage not be rationalized and the third year. Hezi Aris City Hall’s ivory tower. The people well. His autocratic surrogates that complied Those earning over self imposed prison within concepts, devoid of human by its agenda. It is the $50,000, but less than Editor which he escaped was relation skills, have been likes of Yonkers Finance $80,000 should suffer a Hezi Aris ironclad. Mayor Amicone’s his undoing. Instead of Commissioner who must 10 percent cut this year, Columns staff were ill-equipped his demeanor instilling be handcuffed and placed a freeze in salary the next Cam Bock to shatter his introverted assertiveness, he has behind bars before earning year, with a reassessment Lee Daniels episodes. His melancholy exacted ambiguity and lack his retirement. James of the city’s financial Marilyn Elie emergence was hoped for, of direction among would LaPerche must show the circumstances the third Gail Farrelly but when he did surface, be adherents. city the money. Where is year. Lisa Fine his eyes bore a dullness The lack of managerial it? Those earning under Peggy Godfrey where once his eyes skills and decorum in Yonkers City Council $50,000 should endure a Anthony Greco sparkled with the delight of Yonkers City Hall today is also to blame for past 5 percent cut this year, a Diane M. Grassi accomplishment. The man is testimony to the lack of years in their belief that freeze the next year, with Joe Klock, Sr. permitted the office to beat leadership missing from their mission was to submit a reassessment of the city’s Edward I. Koch him; and it did. Timidly at Mayor Amicone, and to the will of the mayor financial circumstances the Bob Marrone first, but every blow would sadly, the support staff who rather than to serve the third year. Richard Nestro earn another. There was no believed their zeal and the constituency that empower Some of the unions have Martin McGloin epiphany for Mr Amicone; time afforded them under their respective office. publicly divulged their Barbara Barton Sloane there was no respite for a strong mayor form of Those who will adjust willingness to negotiate. Zuri A. Stanback Mayor Amicone, each day government would have their demeanor to serve More importantly than Henry J. Stern would careen toward an them master the leadership The People may earn their the numbers postulated, Andy Wainer abyss greater than the day qualities they too lacked. office come November Mayor Amicone must sit Bob Weir before Leadership skills are 2010, while others will down with the Yonkers Roger Witherspoon In earlier times Mr either learned at one’s sow the seeds of defeat and City Council and the union Advertising Amicone had a somewhat father’s or mother’s knee, obscurity years hence. membership at a televised [email protected] engaged handle on the city. or earned under a mentor’s As Yonkers struggles to public venue that deals with or call 914-562-0834 The former mayor, under guidance. maintain its balance during the budgetary concerns whom Mr Amicone was It has become evident these troubled times, the of Yonkersites vis-a-vis deputy mayor, subdued the that a strong mayor form Yonkers City Council must Albany post haste. political challenges that of government, especially manage to evolve greater Hope is not a plan. We beset the city, permitting one incapable of micro- power among its legislative Yonkers must help itself Welcome Deputy Mayor Amicone to managing every department, body to challenge the out of the mess this shepherd tasks to fruition. and thereby permitting dysfunctional and administration and this city Your Deputy Mayor Amicone issues of concern to rear depreciating role exacted council have wrought. should have gleaned their ugly heads, must be by the second floor. The weakened state of Comments the disparaging conduct kept in check. Mayor Amicone must the strong mayor form of required to see some America’s founding slash the pay of the government in Yonkers Tell us if we projects through. He did fathers recognized the administration 25 percent may be its very salvation. are doing not. He never learned to human construct to be a across the board this bargain for a fair return for varied lot. They demanded something the City of Yonkers with balance among the separate adversaries who bettered branches of power to wrong, and him. mitigate the corruption what we are No matter the project, of power. Remember ADVERTISE Deputy Mayor Amicone’s that power may be doing right. realm denied him access to enabled magnanimously 914-562-0834 WHYTEditor@ see projects through from or corrupted by its very their germination, to vision, nature. [email protected] gmail.com and ultimate execution. It The finger pointing antics WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 3 Utopia/Dystopia: The Politics of Art in Cuba Katonah, NY -- The for non-members. A wine Dystopia will provide a Science Foundation-funded Affairs at Purchase College, Katonah Museum of Art reception will follow Dr. deeper understanding of the research initiative focusing State University of New welcomes Dr. Damian Fernandez’s lecture. For circumstances surrounding on political culture, social York. Fernandez (pictured), more information and to the art and artists presented capital, and community The Katonah Museum former director of the make reservations, call in Cuba Avant-Garde: among Latinos in the U.S. of Art is located at 134 Cuban Research Institute (914) 232-9555, ext. 0, Contemporary Cuban Art His most recent book, Jay Street (Route 22) at the Florida International or direct email to info@ from the Farber Collection. Cuba and the Politics of in Katonah, NY. For University and Provost of katonahmuseum.org. Damian Fernandez Passion (2000), has been information call 914- Purchase College, who will In this lecture, Dr. (Ph.D., University of adopted for undergraduate 232-9555 or visit www. present Utopia/Dystopia: Fernandez examines the Miami) is a specialist on and graduate courses at katonahmuseum.org The Politics of Art in Cuba role of the artist in Cuban Latin American politics. Princeton, University of Admission: 10am– on July 8 at 7:30pm. This politics since the advent He is the former director Michigan, Tulane, and 12pm, free; 12– 5 pm, $5 event, in conjunction of the Revolution of 1959, of the Cuban Research Georgetown, among other general, $3 for seniors and with Cuba Avant-Garde: focusing on the relationship Institute at Florida universities. Dr. Fernandez students; Members and Contemporary Cuban Art between art, politics, and International University currently serves as Provost children under 12 free. from the Farber Collection, society spanning the past and served as lead and Executive Vice is free to members and $10 two decades. Utopia/ investigator of a National President for Academic Could The British Ever Retake The United States? Westchester Before the American to retake the country from “A lot of people are from anything involving Revolution, the colonies the inside, when the political concerned that we are government? These are Legislator were ruled by the British conditions were ripe. It’s a breaking away from what the issues that are gripping Crown, all Americans were strategy the U.S. has used the Founding Fathers the national discourse, and Spreckman actually British subjects to its advantage in other intended,” Marrin said. “We issues that could spark and, yes, they taxed the parts of the world, using broke away from the crown, many to help ‘retake’ their to Host heck out of our tea. everything because country, in the same way the To some across the pond, from covert we did not U.S. uses public sentiment those were the good old operatives want the against the regimes around Yonkers days, and the concept of a to foment government the world that they hope to centuries’ old plan to retake revolution telling us topple.” Seniors the colonies -- now the in other what to The end game of the United States of America -- countries to do. Now, British in his book is unique, 2010 Spring is examined in a novel that more overt the U.S. but not so fantastic when brings some Da Vinci Code actions, like government the realities of the political elements to the birth of a funding is inserting sentiment of the U.S. are Musical nation. an army itself into the taken as a cumulative The Retaking of America or simply day to day equation, Marrin added. Yonkers, NY -- Westchester (www.heritagebooks.com), bribing activities of “The second-worst County Legislator Bernice by American Revolution some leaders what was terrorist attack in the United Spreckman and her talented historian Richard Marrin, to leave. supposed States, behind 9-11, was the troupe of Yonkers Seniors mixes a unique cocktail The Iran- to be a free Oklahoma City bombing will present their “2010 that’s one part secret plan, Contra affair marketplace. by Timothy McVeigh -- a Spring Musical” featuring one part international was all about us funding Our revolutionaries were U.S. born terrorist with music of the 1930s and intrigue and one part a revolutionary army in all immigrants to the U.S., an agenda to overthrow songs from the hit musical Tea Party movement, another country. If we but did they really intend the government,” Marrin “Thoroughly Modern and delivers a believable use those tactics to our our immigration policy to said. “In that context, it’s Millie”. scenario spun out of an geopolitical advantage, who evolve into a philosophy not a grand leap of faith to The “2010 Spring unlikely question. is to say those very tactics that all foreigners have imagine that with a little help Musical” will be held at the “People forget that we’re couldn’t be used against a right to emigrate here? from a foreign government, Polish Community Center, still a young nation, and we us?” Or was it their intent to someone might actually be 92 Waverly Street, Yonkers, still have very strong ties to Marrin said the story, control our borders for the able to pull it off.” NY, on Thursday, June 10, the United Kingdom,” said which he had been noodling protection of our citizens? 2010 (Lunch: 11:30AM – Marrin, who has written for more than a decade, While they rejected the idea Richard Marrin is an Show: 1:00PM). more than 20 books, most took on new life about of a ‘state church,’ like the attorney and author of of them about the history of 18 months ago as the Tea official Church of England, more than 20 non-fiction the U.S. and the revolution Party movement was born, they were not anti-religious. books about American that spawned the nation. sparking debate on a number In fact, they all acted out history, and an occasional “It’s not entirely out of the of issues central to what the of the convictions of their columnist for thestreet.com. question that the Brits saw Founding Fathers intended faith, so why does it seem He is also an Arbitrator the revolution coming, and when they declared their the courts are so hell-bent for the New York Stock put some safeguards in independence from Great on ensuring that religion Exchange, now FINRA. place that would allow them Britain. is completely absent 4 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 Tartaglia, Lesnick Buffalo Wild Wings Grill to Open and Gronowski in White Plains White Plains, NY -- as well as in Stamford, is committed to becoming Buffalo Wild Wings Grill Milford and New Haven, part of the community and On the Level on will open at City Center in Connecticut. A Danbury is excited to be occupying White Plains in September. restaurant is expected to the former Home Savings WVOX-1460 AM The fun, family-oriented, open soon. Bank, an historic landmark New Rochelle, NY -- The Gronowski On the Level sports-theme that is part of Tuesday, June 8th On the with hosts Richard Narog restaurant will the City Center Level radio show heard and Hezi Aris. be located at 1 complex. He on WVOX-1460 White Plains Mayor Mamaroneck said that the AM on your radio Adam Bradley Ave. company plans dial and worldwide and White Plains In addition an entirely on www.WVOX. Public safety to offering new décor and com, from 10:00 C o m m i s s i o n e r its namesake design to reflect through 11:00 David Chong are c h i c k e n the restaurant’s am, will feature scheduled for an wings with theme, but an opening talk interview of June 14 signature would respect with Westchester 15th. sauces, Buffalo the building’s County Legislature For those who crave Wild Wings l a n d m a r k Chairman Ken Jenkins, more news with a Yonkers has a full a r c h i t e c t u r e followed by an interview perspective consider menu featuring in its original of our main guests, tax listening to Hezi Aris e v e r y t h i n g form. He attorney Dan Tartaglia, Wednesday mornings at from salads envisioned that legal counsel for the Village 8:35 am when he and Bob to appetizers to burgers, The White Plains location the former bank vault, of Port Chester in its court Marrone discuss hyper and a variety of specialty has been Zanaro’s Italian which now serves as a battle over revaluations local issues on the Good items and more than since in 2005. Zanaro’s dining area, as Hall of Fame years ago, and Yonkers Morning Westchester radio 30 beers on tap. Food will close at the end of gallery featuring sports City Council President program hosted by Bob is served in a relaxed, this month after which the memorabilia that could be Chuck Lesnick and Yonkers Marrone. comfortable atmosphere space will be redesigned used for parties. City Councilwoman Joan where customers can hang for Buffalo Wild Wings. Louis R. Cappelli, out with friends, and watch “The Mamaroneck developer of City Center, their favorite games on one Avenue location at City said: “Buffalo Wild Wings of many big-screen TVs. Center provides a great will add a new dimension The 8,000-square-foot, opportunity to take to the mix of restaurants restaurant will seat more advantage of a prime and entertainment than 250. location in the heart of establishments that have “America’s great The Buffalo Wild Wings downtown White Plains brought new life to the in White Plains will be and the heart of Westchester city’s downtown. Over the operated by Four M Capital County,’’ said James last eight years downtown community radio LLC of Valhalla. The White Bitzonis, President of Four White Plains has re- Plains restaurant will M Capital LLC. “Buffalo established itself as a center become the ninth Buffalo Wild Wings is a family- for dining, entertainment stations!” Wild Wings operated by the oriented restaurant where and shopping. 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Rubeo-Mt. 17th, 18th, and 19th 92nd Assembly District- Horowitz Pleasant Council Congressional District Thomas Bock Hal Greenwald Sharon Adamo Nicholas C. Masselli- 93rd Assembly District- Patricia O’Callahan County Court Town Justice I Will Petition My Way Onto the Republican Ballot many great people though bonus as a lobbyist for Wall cuomo-and-lazio-show support the party’s on the campaign trail: Street Bank handed $25 “Cuomo’s misjudgment pro-Life, pro-second Republican, Conservative, Billion in the Federal bail helped lead to a U.S amendment platform and is Independent, Libertarian out. That’s our tax money Financial melt-down and more into deal-making than and Tea Party, families and Rick put in his pocket,” wiped out our 401ks. The principle,” Paladino said. just plain Joe Citizens who Paladino said. savior of New York? I For more information on sick and tired of footing “While in Congress, think not. On this, Cuomo’s where Carl Paladino stands the bill for higher taxes Lazio served as the chair of only time with executive on the issues, visit www. and the most extravagant the Banking Committee’s authority, his greatest paladinoforthepeople.com. spending to benefit an elite subcommittee on housing vulnerability, Rick Lazio is By Carl Paladino political class that is both and community opportunity complicit,” Paladino said. Carl Paladino, a incompetent and corrupt.” and was a cheerleader for “New York is desperate successful Western New “I thought the Republican and supporter of Andrew for new leadership untied York real estate developer, New York, NY -- Carl process would be fair Cuomo’s Federal Housing to the mistakes of the declared his candidacy Paladino, Republican and open but it was not,” Goals which forced Fannie past. The taxpayers want for Governor of New York Candidate for Governor, Paladino said. “Chairman Mae and Freddie Mac to including fresh thinking, in Buffalo in April. He’s announced today in New Cox encouraged me to buy $2.4 BILLION in sub- common sense principles, seeking the Republican York City that he will get into the race and be prime mortgages while courage to fight the special and Conservative party petition his way onto the bound by the process on lowering underwriting interests and the return of nominations. New York Republican a Tuesday and endorsed standards and lowed Government to the people,” Party ballot. In parallel, Mr. Levy, Sheldon Silver’s down payments on 105% Paladino said. “”Therefore the Paladino campaign hand-picked Assembly financing,” Paladino said. I will enter the Republican will create and petition Ways and Means Chairman “As chair of the relevant primary by petition to a Tea Party-oriented line and a supporter of the$787 House sub-committee with insure New Yorkers have a ADVERTISE to capture disaffected Billion Obama stimulus oversight Lazio said.... choice beyond two career Democrats, Republicans package on that Friday. nothing.” politicians.” 914 and independents. One guy even disinvited In fact, Paladino played “I will also help forge “I thought guys in me to a meeting I was never the audio of a 2004 radio a Tea Party principals 562 construction were cut- invited to to begin with. talk show where Lazio and oriented party line so throat but some county The process was a joke.” Cuomo patted each other conservative Democrats chairmen make those guys “Rick Lazio is a nice on the back for lighting and Independents have 0834 look like girls scouts,” fellow and we have the fuse on the sub-prime a place to join our drive Paladino said of his first developed a cordial mortgage meltdown. You to clean up Albany, now WHYTmedia New York Republican Party relationship and I think he can listen to this audio that the Conservative Convention. “I have met is a man of his word- but he here: http://www.observer. party designated a Liberal @gmail.com took a $1.2million dollar com/2010/politics/audio- Republican who doesn’t 6 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 Astorino: Our Veterans’ Selflessness Renews Our Country Rochelle Remembers, in living in New Rochelle. Mayor Bramson, a moment was one of a group from Memorial Plaza on May He stated, “no drop of of silence followed for the Elks. Margie Codella 31. Peter Parente, the blood shed on our behalf the honored dead. The of the Bronx & New Parade Coordinator and will ever be shed in vain.” American Legion Post 8 Rochelle Elks Lodge #756 Master of Ceremonies, set Using the war Firing Detail fired several was marching in Division the tone for this Service by memorials as an example, shots into the air in honor 3 of the parade and waving reminding everyone that Ron Tocci, the former New of the dead. A student from flags to honor the veterans. the “support of our troops York State Assemblyman New Rochelle High School She felt it was a show of a By Peggy Godfrey is what Memorial Day is all and former NYS Deputy played Taps, and then the “great community.” about”. He said the music, Commissioner of Veterans school band under the Marching in the parade The mood of the static displays and the Affairs, urged that we direction of Rob Freeberg were several contingents crowd that had gathered helicopter landing add to rededicate the ideals of playing Anchors Away. from the Fleet Week Navy, early for the ceremony to the celebration. A ninety- our Country and to “salute The Parade followed. Marine Corps and Coast honor our veterans was five year old Veteran, our troops.” He felt we Among those watching Guard. Sgt. Hull, a Marine solemn. Westchester William F. Moye, who should take care of the the ceremony was from Camp LeJeune in County Executive, Rob is the Assistant Chaplain families and friends who Alexander Smith who was North Carolina, said they Astorino, thanked all who of the United Veterans have experienced the “tears a graduate of New Rochelle were invited to come here had proudly defended Memorial and Patriotic and triumphs of war.” High School BOCES because it was “one of the our country saying we Association of the City While Congress debates, where he learned to cook in parades just starting up.” should honor our heroes of New Rochelle and the the American veteran has different restaurants in New Second Lt. Sean Ramirez who put themselves in Past Commander of the liberated more people than Rochelle. He said it “is a who was leading the harm’s way for the “greater Westchester Veterans of any other nation on earth. great honor for our veterans group, said these Marines good”. Some of them Foreign Wars, suggested Tom O’Keefe, and firemen who died” as were all part of the 3rd never came back. Their we “do better for the Commander of American well as police officers who Battalion, 8th Marine Lima selflessness, according community in which we Legion Post 8, praised have a “tough job.” Larry Company. John Gutherie, to Astorino, renews our live.” Parente reminded the work of Peter Parente Talt said Memorial Day a ninety-four year old Past Country. Noting there are those assembled that saying he “is the parade”. was a beautiful day adding Commander of the VFW servicemen who recently this year’s ceremony is The parade was revived in “God Bless America and Disabled War Veterans died while serving, he felt dedicated to the forgotten New Rochelle three years our fallen heroes. It’s the Chapter 172, watched we should show respect for war veterans of the Korean ago. Veterans Day is for third year in a row that the the ceremony from his those who gave their lives War. the living, but Memorial sun is shining down on wheel chair but cheerfully to protect us. The New Rochelle High Day “is for those who Peter Parente.” Charles admitted, “I wish I was The military contingents, School Band played our made the ultimate sacrifice McLaughlin continued younger so I could join in veterans, residents, and National Anthem. Mayor for all our citizens and for the compliments, “It gets the festivities.” New Rochelle High School Bramson welcomed the our freedom.” better every year, no rain, band members stood Armed Forces groups After the wreath was beautiful weather. This quietly at the Memorial that attended, citing three placed on the Veterans is for the respect of the Day Ceremony, New World War II veterans still Memorial by Parente and veterans”. Joseph DeRosa White Plains Celebrates the 145th Anniversary of Juneteenth White Plains, NY -- The of White Plains remains a Main Street, making a right City of White Plains and shining example of how on Main Street and ending the White Plains Juneteenth people from all different at the reviewing stand in Heritage Committee is backgrounds live in front of City Hall. announcing its 6th annual harmony. Mayor Adam The festival will Juneteenth Parade and Bradley says, “Juneteenth immediately follow the Festival on June 12, 2010 is a special day in history parade on Martine Avenue starting at Noon. for African Americans and and Court Street where Juneteenth is the I hope that this celebration there will be more than 60 oldest known celebration here in White Plains will vendors selling arts, crafts marking the end of highlight the impact they and food. slavery and the Civil War have made in our city.” 145 years ago. Today, The Parade will begin Juneteenth celebrates at the intersection of African American freedom Mamaroneck Avenue and while encouraging self- Old Mamaroneck Road. development and respect It will continue down for all cultures. The City Mamaroneck Avenue to WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 7 Statement from Charles Campbell’s Family “On October 3, 1996 truthfully to what they (Richard B. DiGuglielmo), *Campbell did not strike Errico were in positions Charles was murdered in saw. We are grateful for the the deli owner’s son DiGuglielmo Sr. near his facing Campbell, indicating the parking lot of the Venice support we have received (defendant Richard D. head or other vital area, that they had been pursuing Deli in Dobbs Ferry, New from so many people over DiGuglielmo) and the deli “indicating a lack of intent Campbell rather than York. On that day, Richard these past fifteen years, owner’s son-in-law (Robert to use the bat as a deadly the other way around. D. DiGuglielmo pulled some of whom knew and Errico) after the deli weapon.” (Page 6) Campbell was manifestly the trigger of his gun three loved Charles as we did, owner applied a sticker to * Campbell did not strike not pursuing DiGuglielmo times and ended Charles’s and others who simply Campbell’s Corvette which again as he then backed Sr., who was in control life. But equally painful shared our belief that Campbell had parked in away from the defendant’s of his own positioning for those of us who knew justice must be served so a space reserved for deli father and brother-in-law in relation to Campbell.” and loved Charles is that that he can rest in peace.” patrons while he patronized as they pursued him for 40- (Page 7) the taking of his life has The Facts from The a business across the street. 50 feet across the parking * “Given the fact that the been followed by attempts Appellate Court’s May (Page 2). lot, away from his car. defendant’s gun was a far to assassinate his character 25, 2010 Opinion: * The defendant, his father (Page 6) swifter deadly instrument by those who either do not * In 1997, the defendant and brother-in-law beat From These Facts, than the bat in Campbell’s know the facts surrounding off-duty New York City Campbell to the ground and The Appellate Court hands, there was time his murder or have chosen police officer Richard D. punched him repeatedly Unanimously Concluded: to display the handgun to distort them in an attempt DiGuglielmo was convicted with fists and a cell phone * “Although the defendant, and deliver a warning. In to justify short circuiting of depraved indifference before letting him get up. during the seconds it this regard, the jury was the demands of justice. murder for fatally shooting (Page 2). took him to retrieve the entitled to consider the We are grateful that the Charles Campbell. (Page * The defendant and handgun, did not witness defendant’s testimony as judges in the Appellate 1) Errico returned to the deli Campbell’s retreat to the to his background and Court thoroughly reviewed * More than a dozen as Campbell walked back edge of the parking lot, training as a police officer the evidence of what really witnesses observed part or to his Corvette, followed upon emerging from the to use deadly force only as happened on that tragic all of the events leading to by the defendant’s father. Deli, he would have seen a last resort.” (Page 7) day and have ordered the shooting. (Page 2) (Page 2) that DiGuglielmo Sr. was Richard D. DiGuglielmo * On October 3, 1996 in * Campbell pulled a up and moving, indicating to serve his full sentence. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. a fight baseball bat out of the back that Campbell had not used We are grateful to all of erupted in the parking lot of the Corvette and swung the bat against him a second the witnesses who came of the Venice deli between it, striking the defendant’s time.” (Page 6 ) forward and testified Campbell, the deli owner father in the knee. (Page 2) * “DiGuglielmo Sr. and

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Powrie of the Financial and wired All residents, Crimes Unit at 914-377- Patrick McCormack the money. particularly 7732 or the City of Yonkers A short time e l d e r l y Office of the Aging at The Yonkers Police later the victim residents, are 914-377-6822 if they have Department has seen an received a advised to use any questions or to check increase in the number of second call caution when if a request for funds is senior citizens who are r e q u e s t i n g funds are legitimate. being targeted into sending a d d i t i o n a l requested over money to Canada or other monies for the phone. locations outside of the the family C o n t a c t country via Western Union m e m b e r ’ s other family under the pretext of helping legal fees members and a family member who may and that the alert them to be in trouble. victim should any and all Recently, a 92 year old use a different requests and Yonkers resident received W e s t e r n do not give a phone call from a female U n i o n c h e c k i n g claiming to be a police location. The this incident and others a c c o u n t officer from Canada. The victim alerted an associate with a similar pattern numbers or banking caller stated that a family and she was advised to not of targeting elderly identifiers over the phone member was arrested in send the money. residents with fraudulent without first confirming that Canada and that $2,715.00 The Yonkers Police schemes. Other police the request is legitimate. needed to be wired to Department Detective departments throughout Elderly residents or Spain for bail. The victim Division Financial Crimes Westchester County are their family members can responded to a Western Unit is investigating also experiencing similar contact Detective Thomas 8 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 Archbishop Dolan Joins Senator Jeff On Distraction From Page 1 the process, we don’t allow might have owned three to knowledge, people, and Klein to Support Harsher Penalties any one of them to assume books: a Bible, a collection ideas. Our minds, no less a weight in our minds. of prayers, and a life of the than our bodies, require for Church and Synagogue Vandals We leave a movie theater saints—this modestly sized periods of fasting. From Page 1 vowing to reconsider our library nevertheless costing religious leaders as well Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx/ lives in the light of a film’s as much as a cottage. The as local elected officials Westchester). values. Yet by the following painstaking craftsmanship Alain de Botton is an at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Klein and Archbishop evening, our experience of a pre-Gutenberg Bible essayist living in London. on Friday to support state Dolan were joined by is well on the way to was evidence of a society He has written numerous legislation that would the bill’s cosponsor dissolution, like so much that could not afford to books, including The increase criminal penalties Assemblymember George of what once impressed us: make room for an unlimited Architecture of Happiness for vandalism of houses Latimer; Monsignor Robert the ruins of Ephesus, the range of works but also and most recently, The of worship. Senator Klein Ritchie, Rector of Saint view from Mount Sinai, welcomed restriction as the Pleasures and Sorrows of and Assemblymember Patrick’s Cathedral; Rabbi the feelings after finishing basis for proper engagement Work. Latimer’s bill Joe Potasnik, Executive Tolstoy’s Death of Ivan with a set of ideas. (S.1909/A.180) would Vice President of the New Ilyich. The need to diet, which make it a felony in most York Board of Rabbis; A student pursuing a we know so well in relation instances to vandalize Emanuel Adler, Esq., degree in the humanities to food, and which runs or steal from a house of Senior Vice President of can expect to run through so contrary to our natural worship or its surrounding the Orthodox Union and 1,000 books before impulses, should be brought property. Chairman of the Synagogue graduation day. A wealthy to bear on what we now “It is extremely Services Commission; Ms. family in England in 1250 have to relearn in relation disturbing whenever Laya Pelzner, Associate individuals choose to Director of the Orthodox vandalize houses of Union Department of worship, as these are sacred Synagogue Services; institutions that enrich our Jeff Leb, Executive Vice lives and communities. President of the Sephardic Toughening the penalties Community Federation; for such disgraceful crimes and Rabbi Shmuel sends a clear message Lefkowitz, Vice President that this behavior will of Community Affairs for not be tolerated. I call on Agudath Israel of America. my colleagues in Albany Existing law protects to join me in fighting scrolls, religious vestments, to protect all houses of vessels and other items worship across our state,” used in connection with said State Senator and religious worship that are Deputy Majority Leader see Archbishop Pg. 9 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 9 Archbishop Dolan Joins Latimer Hosts Girl Scouts in Albany Senator Jeff Klein From Page 8 located in any building or Johnson, Schneiderman and structure used as a place Stavisky, for their leadership of worship. It does not on this legislation. We are afford the same protection, proud to stand united with however, to religious other religious leaders in items displayed outside demonstrating that the of the facility. Current goal of swift passage is law punishes intentional not limited to any one damage to the property of faith group,” said Emanuel a house of worship as a Adler, Esq., Senior Vice class “A” misdemeanor, President of the Orthodox regardless of the amount Union and Chairman of of damage caused or the Synagogue Services the context in which the Commission. damage was caused. “Desecrating a house of Klein and Latimer’s bill worship causes financial expands existing law by hardship and, even more creating a new “E” felony so, emotional pain to crime when property of a the people who see this. place of religious worship This kind of disrespect is is damaged in an amount unacceptable,” said Rabbi greater than $150.00. The Shmuel Lefkowitz, Vice bill also broadens current President for Community statutes to include and Services for Agudath Israel protect property located Of America. Assemblyman George Latimer played host to a delegation of Girl Scouts from the outside and on the grounds “The Sephardic Thornton-Donovan School in New Rochelle on a visit to the State Capitol in Albany of places of religious Community Federation during May. Latimer introduced the girls and their adult supervisors, including worship. applauds Senator Jeff Constance Levi of Larchmont, during the Assembly Session. Unfortunately, no Girl “The severity of Klein on introducing Scout Cookies were involved -- Latimer is still on a strict diet. punishment under this law and working to pass this must serve as a deterrent important legislation. Final to such acts of vandalism. passage and enactment We are all grateful for of this important bill will Senator Klein’s leadership deter criminal acts against on this issue, which affects all religious institutions all people who practice and will enable all New their faith and expect Yorkers to practice their to be able to do so in a religion in peace,” said climate without harassment Jeff Leb, Executive Vice or intimidation,” said President of the Sephardic Assemblymember George Community Federation. Latimer (D-Mamaroneck). In February of this year, http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com “We, as members of the Senator Klein helped clean faith community, recognize up graffiti on the rectory http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com that desecration of any wall of Saint Francis house of worship violates Xavier Church in Morris every house of worship,” Park in the Bronx. Saint http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com said Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Francis Xavier Pastor Executive Vice President Father Matthew Fiore http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com of the New York Board of reached out to Senator Rabbis. Klein’s office after finding http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com “Keeping synagogues the graffiti on the rectory and their congregants wall on the first floor of safe from vandalism and the church on the morning http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com violence is crucial. Too of Friday, February 19th. often, they are targets of Within 24 hours of the http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com hate and terror. We thank Pastor contacting Klein’s Senator Klein, Leader office, Senator Klein and http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com Sampson, Leader Smith, his graffiti clean-up crew and the other sponsors, went to the church to especially Senators Craig remove the graffiti. http://www.bashianfarberlaw.com 10 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Trustees Polyandry - Why You Approve Verizon FIOS TV Franchise Village of Hastings-on- choice of cable providers. and when the franchise Probably Never Heard Of It Hudson, NY -- We are As part of the agreement, is certified by the Public From Page 1 pleased to report that last Verizon will finish building Services Commission some night, the Board of Trustees out its fiber-optic network in time later this summer and unanimously approved a Hastings, provide the Village provide you then with a date franchise agreement with with an advance payment of certain as to when the FIOS Verizon for the provision $25,000 on certain fees the TV service will be available of FIOS TV service to our village would collect over to new subscribers. village. The agreement now the next few years, provide Sincerely, goes off to the NY Public free FIOS TV access to the Service Commission for schools, fire stations, and Peter Swiderski, Mayor certification. If certified, village offices, and finally, Nicola Armacost, Trustee Hastings residents will be provide dedicated channels Bruce Jennings, Trustee able to subscribe to FIOS TV for the display of local Jerry Quinlan, Trustee by the end of the summer. government and school- Meg Walker, Trustee This agreement will finally related programming. provide all residents with a We will update you if

into one household and, around the house to theoretically, making operate complicated media “sharing” of the wife less equipment, a woman from of a source of tension. (And a remote village in the yet, somehow I can’t help Himalayas can’t possibly but envision the mother of have enough DVR systems all cases of sibling rivalry.) in her home to justify that But as I said, polyandry kind of aggravation. And is a trend that never let’s not forget the inevitable really took off. This is debate over exactly whose not surprising. We can baby it is and, by extension, safely assume that a man’s who has to get up in the preference would be for a middle of the night to marriage in which the wife- change the diaper. Picture to-husband ratio is at least this 2 a.m. dialogue among one-to-one. (Of course, his our Himalayan husband/ true fantasy would simply brothers when 2 month involve multiple women old Mahendra wakes the – skip the marriage part household with his piercing altogether.) And polyandry cries: clearly presents some Brother Barati: “Brother unique challenges for Paneru, the infant Mahendra women as well. is your son - you get up.” To illustrate, consider the Brother Paneru: “With all situation of the Himalayan due respect Brother Barati, housewife, let’s call her Mahendra was born on Chomolunga. In order to January 10th and counting satisfy all of her husbands’ back 280 days we arrive at carnal appetites she is April 5th , always one of expected to orchestrate your blessed nights.” a nightly rotation of Brother Barati: “Pardon her “marital duties”, an me, Brother Paneru, but arrangement which could please to remember that easily rival, in terms of I switched with Brother intricacy and exhaustion, Nawang that night because the most demanding of I had playoff tickets.” carpool schedules. And Brother Nawang: “Yes, then there’s the extra meals, I do recall that Brother cleaning and laundry, Barati, but anyone can and the overwhelming see Mahendra has Brother job of placating all those Thakchay’s curly hair and male egos. And though it’s nice to have a man WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 11 Polyandry - Why You Probably Never Heard Of It From Page 10 skinny legs … “ them up from soccer games. I’m guessing that, before (Cooking skills would this debate ends, the weary also be a plus.) When it’s Chomolunga will be the time to start paying those one to change Mahendra’s college tuition bills a man’s diaper and, since she’s financial resources come already up, also the one to into play. During the empty let the buffalo out. (Factoid nest years, compatibility - Most of the milk in Nepal is key. At the end of life comes from buffaloes.) she wants him strong and And so poor Chomolunga healthy enough to be able spends her days putting to pick her up or wheel her down upright toilet seats around, if necessary, and and cooking and cleaning good-natured enough to be for a family of twenty, willing to do so. all the while berated by By my count that comes to a mother-in-law who, no an average of five husbands doubt, thinks she wasn’t per woman but, more good enough to marry any important than the number, of her sons, let alone all of the right man for the right them. time. And to provide for the Which is not to say, possibility that something however, that our current like love might show up form of marriage is the along the way, the bride best solution. In fact, could negotiate up front forward-thinking women for a lease-to-buy option or would do much better to the right to extend the term. negotiate an altogether (And one could get very different kind. What I have creative with the subletting in mind is a sort of serial possibilities.) monogamy that borrows So my advice to future liberally from the vacation brides: When the clergyman timeshare industry. It asks “‘Til death do you would look something like part?” the proper response this: A woman marries, or is, “Not quite - only ‘til the rather “leases”, a man for lease expires”. a certain number of years, the choice of man and the Alisa Singer’s humorous number of years to depend essays have appeared on her particular needs in print and online and interests at the time. newspapers and So, while she’s young and magazines. You can learn highly hormonal she can more about her work go for looks and chemistry. by visiting her website: During her childrearing www.AlisaSinger.com years she’ll seek the family or contacting her at guy who’s willing to read ASingerAuthor@gmail. to the kids at night and pick com.

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their job to protect Arizona officials in ever larger Wolf Blitzer and President are asking the people, who from infiltration, that state numbers talk about the need Calderón: are you? government has decided it to provide the illegals with BLITZER: All right. And if they explain... will do the job. For that, a “pathway to citizenship.” Let’s talk a little bit about BLITZER: At the border, Arizona is being denounced Why? Probably because Mexico’s laws. I read an I understand, when they by President Obama and those politicians – article in “The Washington come in. by many members of particularly Democrats Times” the other day. I’m CALDERÓN: Yes. Congress. When Mexican – hope to enlist them to going to read a paragraph BLITZER: But once By Edward I. Koch President Felipe Calderón vote for them in the future. to you and you tell me if they’re in... denounced Arizona’s law They are becoming an ever this is true or not true. This CALDERÓN: But not -- when he addressed the larger part of the American is from “The Washington but not in -- if -- once they According to the joint session of Congress, population, with Hispanics Times”: “Under the are inside the -- inside the May 20th New York Times, saying, “It is a law that expected to be 29 percent Mexican law, illegal country, what the Mexican a little girl asked First not only ignores a reality of the population by 2050. immigration is a felony police do is, of course, Lady Michelle Obama that cannot be erased by Clergy, particularly Roman punishable by up to two enforce the law. But by about immigration reform, decree but also introduces Catholic, also support years in prison. Immigrants any means, immigration is stating, “My mom says that a terrible idea using racial giving illegal aliens who are deported and [not] a crime anymore in Barack Obama is taking profiling as a basis for citizenship. Cardinal Roger attempt to reenter can be Mexico. everybody away that law enforcement…core Mahony of Los Angeles is imprisoned for 10 years. BLITZER: Immigration doesn’t have papers.” The values we all care about are a leader in this effort for Visa violators can be is not a crime, you’re First Lady comforted the breached,” the Democrats reasons of compassion and sentenced to six year terms. saying? little girl, saying, “Yeah, stood up and applauded I would think because the Mexicans who help illegal CALDERÓN: It’s not a well that’s something that him. What an outrage, both Roman Catholic Church immigrants are considered crime. we have to work on, right?” by Congress and Calderón. is becoming increasingly criminals. Is that true? BLITZER: So in other The little girl responded, As a result of the furor Hispanic, particularly in CALDERÓN: It was true, words, if somebody sneaks “But my mom doesn’t have created by the Arizona the Southwest of the U.S. but it is not anymore. We in from Nicaragua or some any papers.” law calling for police People like me oppose derogate or we erased that other country in Central In the same article, the identification and arrest granting amnesty to illegals part of the law. Actually, America, through the President of Mexico was of illegal immigrants, the for the same reasons that the legal immigration is southern border of Mexico, quoted as saying, “We will Arizona legislature changed the people of the U.S. rose not a -- is not a crime in they wind up in Mexico, retain our firm rejection to the law and now some up twice during George Mexico. Not anymore, they can go get a job... criminalize migration so other incident – such as a W. Bush’s presidency and since one year ago. And CALDERÓN: No, no. that people that work and traffic offense or otherwise defeated two congressional that is the reason why we BLITZER: They can provide things to this nation – must take place before an efforts to create amnesty are trying to establish our work. [U.S.] will [not] be treated Arizona police officer can and a path to citizenship own comprehensive public CALDERÓN: If -- if as criminals,” meaning inquire about a person’s for an estimated 12 to 20 policy talking about, for somebody do that without that Arizona should not right to be in the U.S. This million illegal aliens. instance, immigrants permission, we send back be arresting people who amendment is to insure We think it is simply coming from Central -- we send back them. illegally crossed the U.S. against racial profiling. wrong to reward illegal America... BLITZER: You find them border and are now illegal If the little girl had conduct by those who BLITZER: So if people and you send them back? aliens. said to the First Lady, crossed the borders without want to come from CALDERÓN: Yes. But why shouldn’t “My mom is a shoplifter,” permission or overstayed Guatemala or Honduras or However, especially with people who deliberately I would have felt badly their visas. If more El Salvador or Nicaragua, the people of Guatemala, we violated the law be arrested for her, but I would not permanent immigrants they want to just come into are providing a new system and deported? In the case of have discouraged the cops are needed – I think we Mexico, they can just walk in which any single citizen Arizona, illegal immigration from getting a search need more – they should in? from Guatemala could has been extremely warrant. In this little girl’s come from those waiting CALDERÓN: No. They be able to visit any single burdensome. Arizona is situation, the White House in line or willing to join need to fulfill a form. They border (INAUDIBLE) in being overwhelmed with announced there would the existing line. Our need to establish their the south. And even with all an estimated 500,000 be no effort to remove the immigration quotas should right name. We analyze if the requirements, he can or illegals now in that state little girl’s mother from the be increased, doubled they have not a criminal she can visit any parts of and more coming every U.S., because she was not a or tripled if necessary. precedent. And they coming Mexico. day. Many of those illegals danger to the country. Our We now take in 750,000 into Mexico. Actually... BLITZER: I ask the require medical services hearts go out to children permanent immigrants and BLITZER: Do Mexican questions because there’s and education facilities for and I believe if a child is 250,000 asylees annually. police go around asking an argument that people in their children. The cost to born here, every effort On the other hand, I do not for papers of people Arizona and New Mexico Arizona undoubtedly runs should be made to keep the believe in open borders. they suspect are illegal and -- and Texas, they say into the multi-millions, if family intact in the Mexico doesn’t have them, immigrants? they’re only trying to do in not billions of dollars. If U.S. evidenced by the following CALDERÓN: Of course. the feds are failing to do I have heard public exchange between CNN’s Of course, in the border, we see Ed Koch Pg. 13 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 13 Ed Koch Commentary Illegal Aliens Are Illegal, Not Simply Undocumented From Page 12 their states what Mexico When Haitians campaign, did a campaign particularly true in this case that currently exist in itself does in the southern were coming across the commercial apparently where 59 percent, according opposition to amnesty part of Mexico. Caribbean in dangerous repudiating his earlier to a Pew Research poll of legislation. CALDERÓN: I know. And boats to Florida, the support, he was denounced the people of the U.S. agree When will they learn that is a very powerful advocates were calling by the New York Times in with Arizona’s action. the public is not made argument. But that is one them economic refugees. an editorial which said, The battle in Congress up of chumps to be taken of the reasons why we There is even more reason “Who else has shown on this issue may come this advantage of? We will are trying to change our for them to come now such courage in the long year, but probably not. remember and hold those policy. And let me be frank, because of the earthquake struggle for immigration The members of Congress people accountable when Wolf. In the past, Mexican devastation. We sent them reform? Not Mr. McCain, and the President himself they next run for office. authorities were in a -- back because we have who ditched his principled fear the outcome of such Let me know your in a -- in an unfortunate no special category of support of rational a battle – they think they thoughts at eikoch@ way in the treatment for admission for economic immigration legislation to will lose. In all probability, bryancave.com. immigrants. But now we refugees, only for asylees better his odds in a close our national leaders intend are changing the policy. We who fear and can prove re-election campaign to wait until after the The Honorable Edward I. changed already the law. they would be subject to against a far-right-wing November election to vote Koch served New York City And that is different today. bodily harm if sent home. opponent.” I, however, on this bill thinking the two as its 105th Mayor from We are trying to write a When Senator John applaud Senator McCain years that follow until the 1978 to 1989. new story, talking about McCain realized his error for changing his position next election will protect immigrants, especially in supporting the amnesty so as to reflect that of the them. The passage of coming from Central bill and in the course of his overwhelming number of time they believe will dull American countries. current primary reelection Arizona’s citizens. That is memories and the passions 14 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 New York Civic: 64 Squares on a Chessboard - Sheldon Silver and the what to do, at least after system. For many years, no well-known candidates UFT - wants $1.4 billion they are enlightened by the including the time I served for the two Senate seats more for education, which Speaker and the Mayor. on the City Council (1974- or Comptroller, and Rick they say they would find a This principle of 83), the Democratic county Lazio for governor. way to fund elsewhere in budgeting in a deficit, of leaders made important However, there is some the budget. course, applies to cities, decisions, including the merit in having an Attorney Governor Paterson’s states, authorities and choice of a Speaker, who General from a different By Henry J. Stern emergency budget extension private businesses: the in turn dominated the party than the Governor legislation, adopted by longer necessary cuts are members. - that is one reason Albany Deadlock the legislature weekly to postponed, the deeper they Aware of this tradition, the position is elected Continues; keep government agencies will have to be in order and wanting to test it, independently. The two GOP Turns to Lazio Again operating, will include to eliminate the deficit. during my first year on the would presumably keep But Donovan Has Best substantive reductions this Our solons in Albany Council, an issue arose on their eyes on each other, Shot week, he says. He added presumably know that, but which I had no opinion. especially since they are that he doesn’t want to for the four and one half I called Alex Rose, the likely to compete directly June 3, 2010 is Day 64 of govern that way, but the months since Governor Liberal Party leader, and in some even-numbered New York State Without legislature, through its Paterson presented the asked him what he thought year. a Budget inaction, has forced him executive budget on of a finance proposal by Donovan would need into it. Rule 18-X-6: “The January 19, the two houses, Mayor Beame, whose a program to run on, This problem need not Devil made me do it.” including the divided details escape me in 2010. showing himself as tough be restated at length. Of a The City, complying senate, have not come close I vividly remember his but fair and impartial. He budget gap of over 9 billion with its Charter, is in to reaching agreement. answer, delivered in his should offer innovations dollars (out of $130 billion the midst of its budget Nonpartisan Elections inimitable Yiddish accent, in crime-fighting, as well or so), the players (Senate, adoption process, holding In 2003 Mayor Bloomberg, “You decide. That’s vy ve as assuring the public that Assembly, Governor) hearings this week on through a Charter Revision elected you.” he, although a Republican, have agreed on about $6.5 individual agency budgets. Commission headed by Direct political will not abandon the billion in reductions. They It is not easy to consider a former Schools Chancellor domination of the City investigations into disagree on the remaining budget when one doesn’t Frank Macchiarola, Council is on the wane, corporate practices which $2.5 billion. The Senate know how much money is proposed nonpartisan but it has been replaced by Attorney Generals Spitzer is bizarrely insisting on a available to spend, but at elections for municipal deference to special interest and Cuomo conducted. billion-dollar property tax a salary of $112,500 per offices. The idea has groups, labor unions with He should maintain the reduction, which would add member, the City Council merit for a number of phone banks and splinter professionalism of the AG’s to the deficit. The Assembly should be able to figure out reasons. First, is that parties. Some people office, rather than staff it there is no Republican always need someone else with failed Republican or Democratic way to to tell them what to do, and candidates and political clean streets, as Mayor if their old master falters favorites. Relatively LaGuardia is supposed or is overthrown, they will unknown to the public to have said. Second, look for a new one. They outside of Staten Island, partisan nominations lack confidence in their he has the chance to define in what is essentially a own judgment, and in that himself and create a public one-party city deny all attitude at least, they are personality before negative other voters the right to entirely justified. commercials define him. participate meaningfully Republican Convention Until September, we in the selection process. The Republicans this week will listen to what his five Third, they make party nominated one candidate Democratic rivals say about clubhouses centers of who has the potential to be each other. The percentage activity, and smoke-filled elected. He is Daniel M. the winner will receive will rooms, as they used to be, Donovan, district attorney be a strong indicator of are often repellent to people of Richmond County. We how he or she is likely to who want to make up their do not know how much fare in November against own minds on whom to money he has or will be Donovan. At this point, the support. able to raise, but he will race is the Democrats to Nevertheless, oppose the winner of a five- lose. nonpartisan elections way Democratic primary, are highly unlikely to be in which the supporters of Henry J. Stern writes as adopted, because nearly the four losing candidates StarQuest. Direct email every organized group are potential votes for to him at StarQuest@ opposes them. It is easier to the Republican. Donovan NYCivic.org. exert pressure on legislators starts out as an underdog Peruse Mr. Stern’s through their leaders, who because of the weakness writing at New York Civic. operate through the party of the rest of the ticket - WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 15 Israel’s Actions Were Entirely Lawful Though Probably Unwise

in Gaza, merely a shortage publicly announced: deck of the ship. Recall that of Law at Harvard Law of certain goods that would “This mission is not about Israel’s rules of engagement School. Dershowitz, a end if the rocket attacks delivering humanitarian required its soldiers to graduate of Brooklyn ended. supplies, it’s about breaking fire only paintballs unless College and Yale Law The legality of blockades Israel’s siege on 1.5 million their lives were in danger. School, joined the Harvard as a response to acts of war Palestinians.” (AFP, May Would any country in the Law School faculty at age is not subject to serious 27, 2010.) world deny its soldiers the 25 after clerking for Judge doubt. When the United The act of breaking a right of self-defense under David Bazelon and Justice States blockaded Cuba military siege is itself a comparable circumstances? Arthur Goldberg. during the missile crisis, military act, and those Notwithstanding While he is known for By Alan Dershowitz the State Department issued knowingly participating in the legality of Israel’s defending clients such as an opinion declaring the such military action put in actions, the international Anatoly Sharansky, Claus First Published June 1, 2010 blockade to be lawful. This, doubt their status as non- community has once again von Bülow, O.J. Simpson, on the Huffington Post despite the fact that Cuba combatants. ganged up on Israel. In Michael Milken and Mike had not engaged in any act It is a close question doing so, Israel’s critics Tyson, he continues to Although the wisdom of of belligerency against the whether “civilians” who have failed to pinpoint represent numerous indigent Israel’s actions in stopping United States. Other nations agree too participate in precisely what Israel did defendants and takes half of the Gaza flotilla is open to have similarly enforced the breaking of a military that allegedly violates his cases pro bono. question, the legality of its naval blockades to assure blockade have become international law. Some Dershowitz is the author actions is not. What Israel their own security. combatants. They are have wrongly focused on of 20 works of fiction and did was entirely consistent The second issue is certainly something the blockade itself. Others non-fiction, including 6 with both international whether it is lawful to different than pure, innocent have erroneously pointed to bestsellers. His writing has and domestic law. In order enforce a legal blockade in civilians, and perhaps the location of the boarding been praised by Truman to understand why Israel international waters. Again, they are also somewhat in international waters. Capote, Saul Bellow, David acted within its rights, the law and practice are clear. different from pure armed Most have simply pointed Mamet, William Styron, complex events at sea must If there is no doubt that the combatants. They fit to the deaths of so-called Aharon Appelfeld, A.B. be deconstructed. offending ships have made uncomfortably onto the peace activists, though Yehoshua and Elie Wiesel. First, there is the Israeli a firm determination to continuum of civilianality these deaths appear to be More than a million of blockade of Gaza, which break the blockade, then the that has come to characterize the result of lawful acts his books have been sold included a naval blockade. blockade may be enforced asymmetrical warfare. of self-defense. None of worldwide, in numerous Recall that when Israel before the offending ships Finally, we come to these factors alone warrant languages, and more than a ended its occupation of cross the line into domestic the issue of the right of condemnation, but the million people have heard Gaza, it did not impose waters. Again the United self-defense engaged in by end result surely deserves him lecture around the a blockade. Indeed it States and other western Israeli soldiers who were scrutiny by Israeli policy world. left behind agricultural countries have frequently attacked by activists on the makers. There can be little His most recent facilities in the hope that boarded ships at high sea boat. There can be little doubt that the mission was nonfiction titles are Rights the newly liberated Gaza in order to assure their doubt that the moment any a failure, as judged by its From Wrongs: A Secular Strip would become a security. person on the boat picked results. It is important, Theory of the Origins of peaceful and productive Third, were those on board up a weapon and began however, to distinguish Rights (November 2004, area. Instead Hamas seized the flotilla innocent non- to attack Israeli soldiers between faulty policies on Basic Books), The Case control over Gaza and combatants or did they lose boarding the vessel, they the one hand, and alleged for Israel (September 2003, engaged in acts of warfare that status once they agreed lost their status as innocent violations of international Wiley), America Declares against Israel. These acts to engage in the military act civilians. Even if that were law on the other hand. Only Independence, Why of warfare featured anti- of breaking the blockade? not the case, under ordinary the latter would warrant Terrorism Works, Shouting personnel rockets, nearly Let there be no mistake civilian rules of self defense, international intervention, Fire, Letters to a Young 10,000 of them, directed at about the purpose of this every Israeli soldier had and the case has simply Lawyer, Supreme Injustice, Israeli civilians. This was flotilla. It was decidedly not the right to protect himself not been made that Israel and The Genesis of Justice. not only an act of warfare, to provide humanitarian aid and his colleagues from violated international law. His novels include The it was a war crime. Israel to the residents of Gaza, but attack by knife and pipe Alan M. Dershowitz is Advocate’s Devil and Just responded to the rockets rather the break the entirely wielding assailants. Less a Brooklyn native who has Revenge. Dershowitz is also by declaring a blockade, lawful Israeli military there be any doubt that been called “the nation’s the author of The Vanishing the purpose of which was blockade. The proof lies Israeli soldiers were under most peripatetic civil American Jew, The Abuse to assure that no rockets, in the fact that both Israel attack, simply view the liberties lawyer” and one Excuse, Reasonable Doubts, or other material that could and Egypt offered to have video and watch, as so- of its “most distinguished Chutzpah (a #1 bestseller), be used for making war all the food, medicine and called peaceful “activists” defenders of individual Reversal of Fortune (which against Israeli civilians, other humanitarian goods repeatedly pummel Israeli rights,” “the best-known was made into an Academy was permitted into Gaza. sent to Gaza, if the boats soldiers with metal rods. criminal lawyer in the Award-winning film), Israel allowed humanitarian agreed to land in an Israeli Every individual has the world,” “the top lawyer of Sexual McCarthyism and aid through its checkpoints. or Egyptian port. That right to repel such attacks last resort,” and “America’s The Best Defense. Egypt as well participated humanitarian offer was by the use of lethal force, most public Jewish in the blockade. There was soundly rejected by the especially when the soldiers defender.” He is the Felix never a humanitarian crisis leaders of the flotilla who were so outnumbered on the Frankfurter Professor 16 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 Senator Stewart-Cousins Announces Veterans Hall of Fame Celebration

Albany, NY -- On June U.S. Army from 1950 until Eli Vetrano has been him an exemplary recipient resolution,” said Senator 1st, NYS Senator Andrea receiving an honorable active with the American of this recognition. I am Eric Adams. Stewart-Cousins and discharge from Governor’s Legion for over 15 years, honored to present this The New York State Senator Eric Adams Island as a Corporal in serving as Sergeant at Resolution in honor of the Senate Veterans Hall announced a new and 1952. He was stationed Arms for the Westchester many sacrifices all of our of Fame, containing improved NYS Senate in Virginia Beach, and County American Legion veterans have made for our biographies of veterans Veterans Hall of Fame. Tulle Greenland bringing of New York from 2004 Nation and our State,” said across our State who have Senator Andrea Stewart- supplies to build the Air to 2007. In Addition, he Senator Andrea Stewart- been nominated by their Cousins was joined in Force Base. was instrumental in the Cousins. Senators, can be viewed Albany by Yonkers resident Since his discharge, Vietnam Dignity Memorial “The New York State online by visiting the New and a 2010 nominee, Eli Eli Vetrano has devoted Wall coming to Yonkers Senate recognizes that York State Senate’s website Michael Vetrano, who his life to raising his own and in organizing many, veterans, whether from (http://www.nysenate. is a United States Army family, assisting veterans many events honoring local recent conflicts or great wars gov/veterans-hall-of- veteran. In the coming and celebrating his faith. veterans. of the past, are responsible fame). Visitors are also weeks, a ceremony will be He served as Grand Knight “Eli Vetrano’s service for safeguarding the able nominate a veteran held to honor all members in the Knights of Columbus in the armed forces and freedoms we all enjoy from New York State to be of the Hall of Fame in the Cardinal Hayes Council on behalf of his fellow today. Through the efforts considered for the Hall of 35th District, recognizing #3995, where he is a life veterans exemplifies the of our Majority Conference, Fame. their service in the United member committed to the steadfast commitment that the Senate honors New States Armed Forces. mission of charity, unity, distinguishes a Veteran Hall York’s champions with this Eli Vetrano served in the fraternity and patriotism. of Fame inductee, making webpage and with a special Uncertain Times Make Workplace Safety a Higher Priority The attempted car if we “see something, say lives. prepared for the unexpected. bombing in Times Square something.” Everyone needs While one’s instinct may The day-to-day demands of has penetrated the nation’s to be vigilant, take notice be to run and hide when faced running a business often put consciousness, awakening of their surroundings, and with the potential of unseen disaster management off of fear and uncertainty as report suspicious items or dangers, the reality is that many business owners’ radar. people go about their daily activities to local authorities thousands of New Yorkers Meeting payroll, generating lives. While police, Federal immediately. In the case of arrived at their Times Square new business, and keeping and State governments are the alleged Times Square offices ready for business on employees engaged are their working hard to keep us terrorism attempt, it was the the first work day following primary focus. However, safe, it’s paramount that vigilance of a quick thinking the aborted car bombing. whether it’s preparing for acts each and every one of us – street vendor, who witnessed People cannot live in fear of terror or extreme weather, whether we are in the heart smoke coming from an SUV and our best defense is to disaster management can’t be By Rich Cordivari of the Big Apple or in a and alerted police that likely take action when something ignored. As the Vice President rural area – be aware that helped save hundreds of does not look right and to be see Uncertain Pg. 17 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 17

Uncertain Times Make Workplace Safety a Higher Priority From Page 16 of Learning and Development See Something, Say water, protein bars and dried which includes evacuation prepared a priority, the result at America’s largest physical Something – Ensure that your food. Emergency respiratory instructions, meeting places, is a more concerted effort to security services company employees are observant and smoke-hoods are designed important phone numbers keep our country safe. and a former police officer, vigilant on the job and even on to assist in the safe exit from and notification protocols. I offer the following tips to their way to work. Awareness contaminated environments. If you are unable to connect help companies prepare for programs can reinforce good Stash extra batteries for with business associates due emergencies: observation skills on the part your cell phone, radio and to down phone lines, it’s Disaster Planning of your employees and help flashlight into your knapsack important to follow your plan Matters - Many businesses them better identify what for use during power failures. and get to your agreed upon Rich Cordivari is Vice are under-prepared should a is and is not out of place in Kits containing money, off-site location. President of Learning disaster strike them directly their environment. If there credit cards or any personal While our workplaces & Development for or indirectly. A disaster will is a stray tote bag tucked identifying information are often protected by AlliedBarton Security likely cut off a businesses’ under the bus or subway seat, should be stored in a secure devoted police and security Services, www.alliedbarton. support and supply lines, report it to the local police. location. Of course, the level officers and efficient alarm com, the industry’s premier making it difficult for them to If a stranger walks into the of complexity for these types systems, each individual provider of highly trained continue with their business office without having been of kits is dependent on the must also take an active security personnel. while recovery takes place. identified by your front desk perceived level of potential role in maintaining a safe Cordivari has over three Proactive companies conduct security personnel, ensure for an emergency. work environment. Staying decades of experience in vulnerability surveys, that is reported immediately Communicate and Go - In the consciously aware of your law enforcement, security, verifying safe shelters and to the appropriate person. eye and immediate aftermath surroundings and recognizing training and development. identifying alternative Vehicles abandoned in the of an actual terrorist attack, any potential hazards at work He can be reached at rich. operation centers. Security right of way should be outbound communications will significantly reduce risks. [email protected]. technology, including reported to local authorities will be severely restricted. Additionally, as businesses streaming video, remote immediately. These situations Make sure employees have a make reminding employees alarm monitoring and off- can be completely innocent, copy of the emergency plan of the need to vigilant and site security personnel can but they could also be very provide vigilant protection dangerous and are worth a from a safe distance. call to the local police. Conduct Threat Emergency Planning is Key Assessments - When – An organization is prepared determining what security if it ensures emergency program would be most procedures are in place for effective, it is important to first all types of emergencies. The engage in a comprehensive U.S. Department of Homeland threat assessment. This Security promotes business assessment provides an emergency preparedness evaluation of the location through their Ready based on the crime rate in campaign, which is designed the community, the potential to educate and empower of violent behavior among Americans to prepare for employees and visitors and the and respond to emergencies. attractiveness of the facility Companies interested in more for potential criminal activity. information about business Is the company conducting preparedness can visit www. criminal background checks ready.gov or call 1-800-BE- and reference checks on READY. Materials, including contractors? Is there an sample business continuity established procedure for plans, are available to help tracking office keys and access Americans be prepared. cards for staff members? Are Get Up and Go Gear – It’s all vendors and visitors being not a bad idea for employees adequately screened and is to have emergency “grab- their identity being verified? and-go” gear at the office. There are many questions to Portable knapsacks can be ask and important information stocked with an extra set to gather as part of a of eyeglasses and house comprehensive assessment. keys, cash, a copy of your Upon completion of a emergency plan, Metrocard threat assessment, it can be or other mass transportation determined what processes, cards, a spare credit card, procedures and equipment are prescription medications, needed to protect employees, whistle, a pair of comfortable visitors and building assets. shoes or sneakers, portable The challenge is to achieve radio, flashlight and a standard effective security while first aid kit. The kit should preserving a friendly and include three-days of food and welcoming facility. water rations such as bottled 18 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 The Spoof Mirren, Deneuve, Loren on Most Beautiful List, Cosmetics Industry Notices of the 10 Most Beautiful in the beauty industry block a time or two.”) Gail Farrelly is the author Women in the World, there are planning a change in --Blemish Enhancer of three mystery novels. wasn’t a twenty-something direction to meet consumer (“Show a little acne, and The latest is “Creamed woman on it. And young demand to enable the folks will say you have at Commencement: A wannabes were startled to young to compete with the skin like a teenager!) Graduation Mystery.” see that Helen Mirren, 64, oldies. One company will --Eye Baggie Add-ons One of her short stories Catherine Deneuve, 66, reportedly be introducing (Create a tiny bag or two is published online: and Sophia Loren, 75, had new “Lived-in Look” under your eyes and tell the “Get Yourself a Face” all made the cut. beauty products. An insider world you’re no newbie, (about a Mafia princess By Gail Farrelly Also shocked was the leaked to the media a few you’ve seen it all.”) who buys herself a face cosmetics industry, which of the products under Socrates was a brilliant transplant and a lot of has long been hawking development along with philosopher, but guess trouble). Her story “Even When Wizard Jeans Botox, anti-wrinkle cream, their advertising slogans: what? Maybe he was wrong Steven” was a finalist in recently produced its complexion enhancers, and --Wrinkle Cream (“Add when he said, “Beauty is a the 2007 Derringer Award annual list (prepared by the like. Now The Spoof a wrinkle, just to indicate short-lived reign.” competition. fashion expert Sally Allen) has learned that executives you’ve been around the Sold Out UFC 115 Event HITS THE BIG SCREEN Nationwide By Emily Taylor said Dan Diamond, vice Franklin was the vs. Rory “The Water Boy” Franklin will be the first president of NCM Fathom. middleweight champion MacDonald and Gilbert UFC fight held in British “These fighters are sure to from June 2005 to October Yvel vs. Ben Rothwell. Columbia since the Vancouver, British put on an amazing show for 2007. Recently he moved This is the second event Vancouver City Council Columbia, Canada -- As the fans who will see every up a weight class and looks NCM Fathom and UFC passed a bill to sanction many fans of Mixed Martial armbar, heel hook, rear to make even more noise have partnered to bring to mixed martial arts events Arts know well, Ultimate naked choke and tap out in the light heavyweight the big screen. The first in December 2009. Fighting Championship like never before on the big division when he takes on was UFC 111: Georges St- Eager fans can catch all the (UFC) legend Chuck “The screen in high definition.” one of the greatest fighters Pierre vs. Dan Hardy. action in their local theaters Iceman” Liddell will take Liddell is a Hall of the UFC has ever seen. “UFC fans were thrilled by purchasing tickets on on former middleweight Fame champion fighting Select undercards will to see UFC 111 on the big NCM Fathom’s Website champion Rich “Ace” out of San Luis Obispo, also be shown in theaters screen and watching it in and at presenting theater Franklin in the UFC 115 Calif. who is known leading up to the main event their local movie theaters box offices. A complete main event on Saturday, around the world. He was including Mirko “Cro Cop” gives them a feeling of list of theater locations and June 12. the light heavyweight vs. Pat Barry, Paulo Thiago being at the event – LIVE,” prices is also available on What these fans may champion from April vs. Martin “The Hitman” Diamond said. the NCM Website, www. NOT realize is that the 2005 to May 2007. With a Kampmann, Carlos Condit UFC 115: Liddell vs. fathomevents.com. fight will be broadcast 21-7 professional record, live to over 300 theaters Liddell has faced the best nationwide from General and beaten the best. With Shifting Gears: Motors Place in Vancouver, an amazing 10 knockouts British Columbia. UFC in the UFC, seven of those The Volvo Everything Machine and NCM Fathom are coming consecutively, grill is decidedly not part teaming up to bring the raw Liddell is considered one of a retro look. It has a skid excitement of UFC 115: of the greatest strikers in pad and is nine inches off Liddell vs. Franklin, live to UFC history. of the ground, as if it could theaters across the country. With wins over Randy be taken off-road and run Increasingly, the local Couture, Tito Ortiz, through a trout stream, movie theater is becoming Wanderlei Silva and Vitor though it certainly is not a a place to see popular Belfort, this UFC Hall Jeep and won’t be found in sporting events. UFC of Famer has cemented a By Roger the deep woods. 115: Liddell vs. Franklin legacy for himself in the Witherspoon It looks something like will be the first-ever fight sport of mixed martial arts. an SUV, but it is smaller between these former Franklin, former high It looks like a station than most of the cars in that champions and tickets for school math teacher turned wagon, but it’s bigger category. the live event sold out in world-class mixed martial than most of the cars in It is about the size of 30 minutes, setting a record artist, is fighting out of that category. Its rear is a compact Honda CRV, certainly closer to the for the fastest sell-out in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a rounded; reminiscent of and its windows are shaped ground than a Ford Escape UFC history. former UFC middleweight the original, popular Ford about the same way. It or a Nissan Murano, though “UFC 115 is shaping champion and holds 12 Taurus wagon of the early rides higher off the road up to be a terrific bout,” wins to date in the UFC. 1990s, but its aggressive than most cars, but it is see Shifting Gears Pg. 19 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010 19 Shifting Gears: The Volvo Everything Machine From Page 18 its windows and styling for the driver to focus on who feel texting while remote, which completes networks controlled by resemble a smaller version the car’s instruments and driving is a valid pursuit the texting while driving artificial intelligence. of that Japanese crossover. controls and, for the most and reading anything else design. There are also Today, however, these are In Volvo’s view, the new part, it works. In terms is a waste of time. Hence partial controls on the intelligent aids – like smart XC-60 is neither SUV nor of interior space, there is it has the least helpful, steering wheel, but these are navigation systems which station wagon. They call it a enough leg harder to use provide options to route the different kind of crossover, and head and limited driver around traffic jams providing a little bit more room in the in utility – or bad weather. than a standard station XC-60 for driving you All things considered, wagon – a breed which has a quartet of back too the this whatchamacallit of lost popularity in the era 6-footers, remote. That a car is an innovative of large and small SUVs – which is not is a strange addition in a crowded field and a little bit less than the necessarily twist for a of look alikes on wheels. bulky SUVs which have the case car company lately come to dominate with the with a well 2010 Volvo XC-60 the American roadway. a v e r a g e d e s e r v e d MSRP: $42,250 And as with many man- w a g o n , reputation EPA Mileage: 16 MPG made hybrids, the XC-60 though the for a culture City; 22 MPG Highway has some of the strengths arm rest is of safety and As Tested Mileage: 15.6 and weaknesses of each of not intended for actual use. most infuriating navigation stability. MPG Mixed those predecessor vehicles. There is Volvo’s system on the road. If you This is the same car Performance / Safety: The XC-60 certainly trademark storage bin want to know how to get which has introduced Top Speed: 130 MPH handles like a car and behind the center console someplace, the lady in the Volvo’s new “City Safety” 0 – 60 MPH 7.1 Seconds pickup is like a sporty sedan. and under the dash, which computer will tell you. But system, which is intended Towing Capacity: 3,300 There is no swayback like is perfect for purses though if you want to know where to eliminate or reduce the Pounds you would find in a typical, awkward for items you may you are, forget it. There are impact of minor crashes at 3.0-Liter turbocharged rear-heavy station wagon. want to actually use wile no details on the navigation speeds under 20 miles per DOHC V-6 engine If you close your eyes, driving, like electronic toll map since the designers hour, the area where most producing 281 horsepower the ride could be that of a passes. And there is also a believe that people do fender-benders occur. A and 295 pound-feet of typical family sedan. The light in the base of the cup not need such a clutter of radar system built behind torque; 6-speed automatic turbocharged V-6 engine holders, so the driver does information. the rear view mirror transmission; all wheel provides a lot of pickup not have to fumble around So if you are driving actually triggers the brakes drive; independent front and for this mixed breed car. in the dark if sipping tea through a strange town if you are closing on the car rear suspension; 4-wheel, If you hit the accelerator while driving late at night. you will see the bright blue in front of you or closing on power assisted disc brakes; the XC-60 actually jumps This crossover has the triangle representing your a parked car. If the closing anti-lock braking; 18-inch forward, though its 0-60 appropriate amenities you car moving majestically speed is 9 miles per hour alloy wheels; rack & pinion speed is just a respectable 7 m i g h t or less, the steering; stability and seconds. And its top speed expect in car will traction control; City Safety is 130 – the same category a $42,000 a c t u a l l y system; trailer stability as the Lincoln MKZ – both car – AM/ stop. If the assist; dual chamber side of which cost $42,000. FM/ Sirius c l o s i n g impact airbags; front and Inside this Volvo there is s a t e l l i t e speed is 10 rear fog lamps; headlight less room than one would radio and – 18 miles washers; backup camera. find in the small SUVs, an easy per hour, Interior / Comfort: but it feels wider, higher, to use the brakes AM/FM/ Sirius satellite and more comfortable than Bluetooth will cut HD radio; Bluetooth cell the standard car or station with a that speed phone communication; wagon. And, with all wheel b u i l t - i n in half, thus Dynaudio Sound system drive, traction and stability numerical with Dolby Surround controls, it certainly pad so Sound, 650-watt amplifier handles better. you don’t minimizing and 12 speakers; iPod, Inside this everything have to use the cell phone through a grid of streets the impact and maximizing MP3 and USB-ports; car the design is eclectic itself to dial numbers with no names. It might the effectiveness of tilt & telescope leather Scandinavian, with two which are not already as well be the deep blue the bumper to reduce wrapped steering wheel thirds of the front dash stored in the system. If the sea. There is also nothing damages. with fingertip cruise, audio slanted towards the driver, radio isn’t enough, it also intuitive about its operation, That is a thoughtful and Bluetooth controls; rather than creating two, has connections for a USB which is cumbersome. touch and another navigation system with nearly equal, cabin-like port, iPod and MP3 player. In addition, the milestone en route to the real-time traffic updates; spaces for the driver and On the negative side, navigation system is day when cars are driven powered leather seats; front passenger. This is however, Volvo apparently primarily intended to be primarily by an always panoramic sunroof; folding intended to make it easier has a lot of young designers controlled by a hand held alert aggregate of computer rear seats. 20 WESTCHESTER HERALD June 7, 2010