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Vol. VI I No. I Thursday, January 3, 2013 $1.00 Westchester’s Most Influential Weekly B. A. JOHNSON Conservative Kurt Colucci for County Executive Westchester County Page 4

SHERIF AWAD Hits a Dead End Color Me Kubrick Page 6

ROBERT SCOTT Inez Milholland: Beautiful Suffragist Page 7

WORSHIP Trembling Before G_d Page 8

RAYMOND IBRAHIM Egypt’s Christians Page 8

HEZI ARIS Yonkers City Hall vs Unions ByBy NancyNancy King,King, PagePage 1313 Page 9 JOHN SIMON Two Remembered ”Asinine Journal News Editors treat Page 11

Sex Offenders Better than Law Abiding BOB WEIR Gun Owners.” Life Turns On a Dime Senator Greg Ball, Page 13 Page 15

Have A Very Happy and Healthy New Year Page 26 The WesTchesTer Guardian ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012

CLASSIFIED ADS LEGAL NOTICES Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Prime Location, Yorktown Heights COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), Best Location in Yorktown Heights A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800Page and26 450 Sq. Ft. The WesTchesTer Guardian ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012 Store $1200. Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B Suitable for any type of business. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 FU No.: 22303 Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, Respondents. X HELP WANTED NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STACLASSIFIEDYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOSTADS RECENT LEGAL NOTICES tor of Development- FT-must have a background in development or expe- 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BYOffice LAW TO FILESpace A PETITION Available- TO TERMINATE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK rience fundraising, knowledge of what development entails and experi- YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT PrimeOF GUARDIANSHIP Location, Yorktown AND CUSTODY Heights OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ence working with sponsors/donors; 2) Operations Manager- must have a CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION,1,000 AND Sq.MAY Ft.: FILE $1800. BEFORE Contact THE END Wilca OF THE: 914.632.1230 15-MONTH In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE good knowledge of computers/software/ticketing systems, duties include PERIOD. SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETH- staffing such as Merchandise seller, bar sales. Must be familiar with POS Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULDBest BE LocationCONSIDERED in Yorktown AS A RESPONDENT; Heights IF system and willing to organize concessions. Full time plus hours. Call (203) THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C 438-5795 and ask for Julie or Allison COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION1100 Sq. TOFt. DETERMINEStore $3100; WHETHER 1266 Sq. THE Ft. storeNON-RESPONDENT $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. THE WESTcHESTER GUARDiAn THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 Store $1200. 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CommunityBUSINESS Section Among those showing the affec- created their own green team,” she says. insights to offer all comers. The Green Team Spirit tion is the Town of Cortlandt, but her Sustainable synergy is no stranger Of course, companies wishing to touch and go approach does not leave locally either. The YWCA in Yonkers think small before talking a larger leap By RICH MONETTI Of course, leadership must sign on organizations unable to sustain the won a $2,500 consulting contest from into consulting can purchase her online to initiate a spirit that’s both good for effect after she has left.T raining the Green Team, and when word got out tool kit on individual areas of their busi- Watching oneself the globe and the bottom line. Glaser’s trainers in all the modules, she says, on the good work they were beginning, ness. “The total tool kit cost $950 but drop a stack of incor- consulting begins by coming in and “My mission is to go in and show orga- Greyston Foundation in Yonkers of- sections can be purchased a la carte,” rectly printed docu- crunching all the potential numbers. nizations how to work as a team so they fered to haul off all theY ’s compost- she says. ments in the recycling “We provide a greenhouse emissions can reach specific goals.” ing for use in its community gardens. Either way, Glaser claims that the bin without using the inventory – looking at every corner of In turn, the town has found it can “That’s the cool thing about all this,” service will “absolutely” translate to blank side for some- the business as far as sustainability,” she think larger and satisfy the requirement she says of the helping spirit. green advantages on the financial side thing else, hopefully at least, gives you says. of purchasing green standard products. And the idea of keeping things and there’s nothing stopping organiza- pause. But who has time? Especially, Specifically, energy, waste, trans- For example, without leaving a paper combined serves as an important tions from ditching the menu. “If they when others in the office may not portation and purchasing behavior is trial, they are able to afford more ex- model for larger scale and more expen- decide to get deeper into it with con- even give it a second thought. Why measured and converted to “actionable pensive recycled paper because of new sive endeavors. “So instead of standing sulting, we are happy to provide,” she bother reinserting the clear side into recommendations.” Then by design, energy star copier/printer/scanners and alone and trying to afford these things concludes. the printer when your own uses require partnership begets the best results. “We doubled sided printing of all docu- as a single government or a single busi- Learn more by calling (914) 403- scrap. On the other hand, maybe those present the findings to all staff so they ments. ness, it makes much more sense to 5149; directing email to: others, with a little concerted allegiance, can be part of the solution,” she says. Otherwise, her for profit endeavor come together,” she says. [email protected], or pe- would take the time - especially when Meaning, employees are invited to sustains itself quite well in that sphere This applies directly to theT own rusing the website: the chances for sustainability and sav- be on the company’s green team and also. “I work with Pernod Ricard USA, of Cortlandt, which has joined in with www.greenteamspirit.com. ings are distinctly possible and made become responsible to the cause. “We ” she says, of her first corporate and na- NWEAC and Hudson Valley Region- available. That’s where Dani Glaser of Rich Monetti has been a freelance writer find that people really want to do this tionwide client al Planning to explore and implement Green Team Spirit has come in for a since 2003 and lives in Westchester. because it resonates with their lives and Creating a green tool kit for them, Solar Power possibilities. Something number of businesses and municipali- they love doing it,” she says from her they’ve taken the success to a level of Cortlandt initiated on its own but ties across the county. Croton on Hudson home base. their own. “Now, they’ve gone out and Glaser is always ready to provide her CALENDAR Three cheers to our Bedford her work with Bring Change 2 Mind, News and Notes from Northern Westchester neighbor actress Glenn Close for re- a nonprofit organization that looks to ceiving a special recognition at the 2nd end the stigma of mental illness. By MARK JEFFERS Police Association, way to go John… annual American Giving Awards for Continued on page 4 Guiding Eyes for the Blind pro- It may be hard to believe vides healthy, dependable, loving guide that I have all ready bro- dogs free of charge to people with vi- ken most of my New sion loss, so if you can please donate Year’s resolutions… for- to their fund, call 1-800-937-2083 for tunately, I made hun- more information. dreds, one I have not broken is to keep On Saturday, January 26th, the trying to bring a smile and some infor- Thornwood Ale House will be donat- mation to all of my wonderful readers, ing 15% of their profits to the Ron- Happy New Year and here’s to a safe, ald McDonald House of the Greater fun filled, prosperous 2013, please enjoy Hudson Valley. The event will begin at this edition of “News and Notes.” 7pm with Karaoke starting at 9pm that Our friends at the Bedford Hills gives you two hours to eat and drink Free Library are offering new ex- before I start singing… tended hours this new year, Monday Here’s a cool way to get rid of the - Wednesday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, winter blues, how about a open blues Thursday - Friday, 10:00 am to 5:30 music jam session, being held every pm and Saturday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Wednesday night at the MTK Tavern TheY orktown Community in Mount Kisco, bring your horn, harp, Help Food Pantry is open every third reeds or pipes and jam on… Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to Congratulations to the United SOUTH STREET SEAPORT 7pm. Way of Westchester and Putnam as EXHIBITION CENTRE Scarsdale Police Chief John Bro- th they celebrate their 50 anniversary of gan has been elected as 2013 president changing lives and finding solutions of the Westchester County Chiefs of together… RADIO Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris Westchester On the Level is heard from Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on the Internet: http://www. BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterontheLevel. Join the conversation by calling 1-347-205-9201.

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News and Notes from Northern Westchester paqua, seed shed, will be staffed by the Bedford Hills Free Library. the American Cancer Society’s fight volunteers every third Saturday this Bark For Life of Westchester against cancer. By supporting Bark For Continued from page 3 ioned Scrabble at the Bedford Free winter. Bird seed sales benefit the local County is having its Kick Off Party to Life, you help the American Cancer Library on Monday, January 7th, bring Due to the wacky weather we en- conservation work of Saw Mill River introduce the event coming to Lynd- Society save lives, and that helps them you z’s and x’s and get ready for a triple dured in October and November, the Audubon. Seed is also available during hurst in April 2013. The Kick Off move closer to their ultimate goal of a score… Bedford Village Library Fall Author the week on Monday/Wednesday/Fri- Party is free and there will be food, world with less cancer and more birth- My friend Frank Drucker reports Series has rescheduled two of their day 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. music, presentations, raffles, prizes, and days. th that the folks at Empire City Casino events, the first on January 24 featur- Good luck to The Little Garden fun. Come learn more about how you With all the craziness of the holi- collected hundreds of toys and coats for ing Jennifer Ciotta who wrote “1, Pu- a new infant/toddler child care center and your pooch can fight back against days, a present you may have forgotten st Catholic Charities during their annual tin” and on January 31 the author of opening this February at Radio Circle cancer through the American Cancer is the greatest gift of all, love, so give a “Christmas Spirit” drive. “Lifeboat” Charlotte Rogan will speak. in Mount Kisco. Society’s Bark For Life, the party is hug to your loved ones and we’ll see you Congratulations to the Police Be- I finally found my winter boots Westchester Great Books Coun- Wednesday, January 23rd from 6:30- next week… nevolent Association of the Town of th and jacket and ready to head outdoors, cil’s 20 Annual Event will be held 8:00 PM at Sam’s of Gedney Way in Bedford, Inc. Scholarship winners Mi- th Mark Jeffers resides in Bedford Hills, and then learned that Pleasantville now on January 26 at the Briarcliff High White Plains. The American Cancer chael Serrano of Fox Lane and Jeremy New York, with his wife Sarah, and three has the first ever indoor Farmers Mar- School. Society Bark For Life is a noncom- Sabath of John Jay High School. daughters, Kate, Amanda, and Claire. ket January 5 – May 11. The In Between Pages Reading petitive walk event for dogs and their The Pruyn Sanctuary in Chap- th How about some good old fash- Group will meet again on January 9 at owners to raise funds and awareness for

and observance - to promote family You Don’t have to be a Scholar discussions that create a Jewish family ethic. Proven tools exist, and Fred Claar, Westchester Adult Jewish Education of debate than those commonly heard Jewish educator, will show you how to (WAJE), a program of the Westches- in religious classrooms! use them. ter Jewish Council, and Westchester WAJE Director Nina Luban was In the spring “Why Israel?” - a Hadassah held the first of a series of delighted at the great attendance and thoughtful look at the complexities and Unique Evening Events on Decem- positive response from the participants challenges facing Israel from without ber 18, 2012. Designed for busy adults, and believes the Hadassah-WAJE Jew- and within led by Israel scholar Rabbi these events are reflective of a different ish learning collaboration creates the Andrew Davids–, will be re-scheduled topic of Jewish interest and bring to- perfect classroom, “a solid learning ex- from its winter storm cancellation. gether a broad audience for a relaxed perience enhanced by terrific company, Grant support for these programs evening of wine, dinner, and learning. great food and wine, and good humor.“ is provided by UJA-Federation. For The first event, “Scandalous Wom- According to Phyllis Hartstein, more information about upcoming en of the Bible,” was held at Blooming- president of the Westchester Region of programs, or to enroll, contact West- (L-R): Phyllis Hartstein, Westchester Region of Hadassah President, Rabbi Molly [email protected], or dales in White Plains, and featured a Hadassah, “Education and support for Karp, and Nina Luban Westchester Adult Jewish Education Director. spirited discussion with Rabbi Molly the Jewish community are key compo- [email protected] , or call the Ha- Karp on biblical women using sex nents of the mission of Hadassah. We also encourage participation by the en- entitled “You Don’t Have to be a Schol- dassah Region Office at (914) 937- and sexuality to obtain outcomes that are thrilled to be able to partner with tire Westchester community”. ar” and will provide quick and easy ways 3151. furthered divine will. An enthusiastic WAJE to bring these new and innova- The next event, scheduled for for parents and grandparents – no mat- crowd conducted a very different kind tive programs to our members and to Thursday evening January 31, 2013, is ter what their level of Jewish education COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN TRAIL Staunch Conservative Kurt Colucci Campaigns Outside-the-Box for Astorino’s County Executive Seat

By BARY ALYSSA in the nation. Now in 2012, under confiscation of both your property and roof over your head, feed you, and take JOHNSON Astorino’s administration, Westchester your liberty. According to him, col- you to and from work or provide a job remains the highest taxed county in the lecting taxes represents the equivalent for you,” Colucci said. Kurt Colucci, a staunch nation. of taking one’s personal property. Co- He maintains that the way gov- Conservative who was “Three years ago, as a candidate, lucci says he plans to work to make ernment finances its operations will go born and raised in New Rob Astorino told us that if elected he government as irrelevant as possible in a long way in determining if this is, or Rochelle, NY has just would ‘stop the tax madness’,” Colucci resident’s personal lives. In contrast he will remain a free society. publicly announced that he is running told the Westchester Guardian in an says his opponents will work to make According to Colucci, in a healthy on the conservative line against Rob interview. “Rob told us that a nearly government more prominent, destruc- society the people, acting through their Astorino for the County Executive two billion dollar budget was unaccept- tive and dominating for the sake of elected representatives, must agree seat, which is up for grabs in November able. Now, nearly four years later we still funding government-run programs for upon what they want the government 2013. have a nearly two billion dollar budget. the benefit of those who are living off of to do and how they intend to pay for Colucci was a self-described Asto- This is unacceptable andI will put an government force. government programs – and arguably rino supporter when he ran for and got end to it once and for all.” “This is an uncomfortable conver- more importantly who is going to pay elected as County Executive in 2009. If elected County Executive, Co- promising ways to make government sation but it is one that is necessary,” for government programs and for how However, Colucci feels that Astorino lucci has stated that his top goals in- influence and affect your life,” Colucci Colucci said. “It is one that we are go- long. has failed in delivering on his campaign clude cutting taxes and minimizing said. “I’m running a campaign to mini- ing to have.” “The biggest problem facing promise to alleviate the staggering what he refers to as the current eco- mize the impact that government has According to Colucci, the only Westchester today is similar to what all amount of taxes local residents were nomic abuse imposed by political ben- on our lives. I’m running to simplify the proper role of government is to protect Americans are facing; unemployment, being forced to pay under the previ- eficiaries in the county and state. role of government.” its citizens from force, fraud, coercion high taxes, and a reckless government ous County Executive’s reign of power. “Mike Ryan, Ken Jenkins, Noam Colucci’s underlying philosophy and violence. that confiscates more and more from Colucci says that four years ago, under Bramson and Rob Astorino are all is that government can’t impact our “The role of government is not to its citizens,” Colucci said. “The biggest County Executive Andy Spano, West- simply going to run their campaigns by lives in a positive way through the use take care of you, babysit your kids, put a chester was the highest taxed county of force, and under the threat of forced Continued on page 5 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 5

COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN TRAIL Staunch Conservative Kurt Colucci Campaigns Outside-the-Box for Astorino’s County Executive Seat Continued from page 4 said. “The system is polluted and corrupt and un- problem is simple – New York State government! fixable in its current state. I’m going to bring to We need to work to achieve mandate reform and Westchester the notion that you don’t have to live simply refuse to take part in a system that is so bla- like this, changes can be made, you can put some- tantly trampling our economic freedoms.” one in office to stand up to New York State and say In order to fix what’s wrong with the current you can’t do this to us.” state of affairs, Colucci says it’s mandatory to talk to Colucci has published a book on the topic the people of this county not like they’re children. of taxes and tax-related issues called A Taxslaves He wants to let them know the reality of the di- Manifesto. On the Web site for the book, www. sastrous circumstances we’re facing and not candy- WETHETAXSLAVES.com, Colucci tells coat the issues. He doesn’t believe in pretending for readers, “we have become a society of Tax Slaves, the sake of politics and a political career. Colucci’s entrenched in government dependence. We are game plan is to let Westchester residents know the not rotting in our acceptance of it. Entitelement severity of the situation and the consequences of has replaced Ambition. Expectation has replaced doing nothing to alleviate it as well as what can be Exploration. Taxation has become Exploitation. Will Tyranny replace Liberty? Not on my watch!!!!” achieved by facing problems head-on. nd According to Colucci, we’re living at a time In his 2 book Illusions of Liberty, due out in when the economy is shrinking. If you’re paying summer 2013, Colucci advises readers to “run to property taxes, you’re not going to be able to go out a future you embrace instead of clinging to a past to dinner or go shopping. All of these tax increases you despise.” on the county level are taking away from private During our interview, Colucci placed signifi- sector growth and taking away the opportunity for cant emphasis on a related and final message that people to spend money in their local community, he wanted to send out to readers of the Westches- which would then fuel economic stability. ter Guardian and residents of this fine county: “The damaging effect of all these…taxes is “HELP IS ON THE WAY!!” part of what’s killing the local economy,” Colucci CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES Color Me Kubrick A Conversation with Jan Harlan SHERIF AWAD In Skopje, Macedonia, I served as a jury member in a committee presided by Jan Harlan, the film producer and brother-in-law to the Jan Harlan with Sherif Awad. great American filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear HARLAN: I was born in Freiburg, Germany. his memories of working that close to the great It is a beautiful city with a big university. But af- master of filmmaking. It was in 2001, two years af- ter graduation, I decided to leave. I was a young ter Kubrick passed away, Jan Harlan realized Stan- man and it was 1962. I first went to Vienna, Aus- ley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures, a documentary about tria, then decided to go to New York; to America. Kubrick’s films and personal life. At that time, it was easy to get a Green Card; I Tom Cruise, the star of Kubrick’s was white, educated and not a last film Eyes Wide Shut narrated member of a communist party the documentary that featured (Laughing). New York was very rare footage of Kubrick’s early exciting to me at that time. films, in addition to interviews AWAD: How did you with the stars of his films, and start your collaboration? with his frequent collaborators. HARLAN: My original It was captivating to see and expertise was business plan- hear how great filmmakers like ning, organizing and streamlin- Woody Allen, Martin Scors- ing; it could be film, it could be ese, and Steven Spielberg, were building. I met Stanley Kubrick influenced by Kubrick’s multi- in New York. It was 1963. We layered artwork. Artwork that talked a lot and we became invariably lives on and gains ever friends. Older than I, Kubrick greater recognition and praise as was incredibly smart and an time goes by. intellect. The only area where AWAD: Before meeting I could say I was on the same Kubrick, what was your back- level with him was in music. I ground? Jan Harlan. Continued on page 7 Page 6 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013

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very long time on his scripts… Color Me Kubrick HARLAN: Indeed, the next Continued from page 5 thing I did for Kubrick’s was to go to Frankfurt, Germany, in order to buy travelled again to Europe. A few years the rights for Traumnovelle (“Rhap- later, Kubrick moved to England to sody: A Dream Novel”), the German bring about 2001: A Space Odyssey novella by Arthur Schnitzler, which (1968). He called me in Zurich, Swit- came about thirty years hence, in zerland, because he was looking for 1999, as Kubrick’s last film, Eyes Wide a grand piece of music to open that Shut. Starting from that point onward, movie. I started to look and then I I worked on many production aspects suggested Richard Strauss’ Thus Spoke of his next films: music, permits, legal, Zarathustra, which became the infa- negotiations, etc… mous opener of the movie. AWAD: Afterwards, in 1971, Kubrick started to work on A Clock- Kubrick filming “Barry Lyndon” in work Orange. 1975 HARLAN: A Clockwork Orange Exhibit at the Los Angeles County was a huge hit that only cost $2.2 mil- Museum of Art (LACMA) opened lion to make. Today it would have cost November 1, 2012. It will run through $20 million. The production values June 30, 2012. June 30, 2013 at LAC- you see on the screen are credited to MA. It has already toured through Kubrick’s vision and his talented col- “The Shining”. Europe in cities such as Frankfurt, laborators. The opening scene with was another TV adaptation as a mini- and white with Woody Allen starring Paris and Amsterdam. LACMA is Alex and his friend sitting in a bar was series. I remember reading somewhere as a Jewish doctor from New York. It located at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard shot inside a small factory right next that King wasn’t that happy about could have been a completely differ- along Museum Row in the Miracle to Kubrick’s home in London. In ad- Kubrick’s adaptation because it was ent film. Kubrick wasn’t that happy dition to the use of classic music that not that close to the novel. Eventually, with the early version of the script. marked Kubrick’s films, Wendy Car- King made a cameo in the TV adap- Kubrick was completely satisfied with los did additional electronic changes. tation. Eyes Wide Shut although it was most The Cuban-born artist Pablo Ferro HARLAN: Kubrick wanted difficult to shoot. He considered it worked on many of Kubrick’s films everything to be ambiguous. It was his greatest contribution to the art of Kubrick with his first camera during his as. With his pioneering film cutting a ghost story after all. The film starts filmmaking. However, some viewers teen years. methods, he was the one who edited with Jack Nicolson’s character getting found the film too complicated. It is the famous one-minute trailer of A a job in this rural hotel. Then, near the the same situation with great painters AWAD: And what was next? Clockwork Orange, using Gioachino end, it is said that he had always been or great novelists. HARLAN: In 1969, he asked Rossini’s William Tell. the caretaker. Does it make sense? AWAD: Dr. Bill Harford, Tom me to join him to go to Romania for AWAD: There is the scene where Inside the hotel, we see a big golden Cruise’s character, embarked on his one year to work on a film about Na- Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his ballroom; then we see that the hotel night-long journey where he infil- poleon Bonaparte. I succeeded to take gang attack the wealthy writer and his is smaller from the outside. The ball- trates a massive masquerade ball only a year off from my original work and wife while intoning Singin’ in the Rain. room could never fit within the hotel to discover some kind of a ritual orgy. went to London for pre-production. Who came up with that idea? structure. Nothing made sense. The HARLAN: Kubrick intended to Kubrick was an expert in the French HARLAN: Kubrick had asked only real person was Jack’s wife, played show a modern-day inferno. It was revolution. He was more interested in McDowell, “Can you dance?” Mc- by Shelly Duvall. a place where filthy-rich billionaires what Napoleon meant to us nowadays. Dowell responded by starting to dance AWAD: Eyes Wide Shut was Ku- try to escape their boring private and Kubrick in his last days. Although Napoleon was generous, he and perform, “I am singin’ in the rain’. brick’s last film. It received more news sexual lives. While filming, I suggested managed to make many mistakes. It was Malcolm’s idea in order to lift coverage while it was in the shooting to him to do another “covered” version Mile vicinity of Los Angeles, adjacent Why did he not consider to make the scene out of reality. They had a very than after the film reviews, when it for American theatres. Kubrick looked to the George C. Page Museum and peace with England whose naval army good relationship on set. was out. at me and said: “don’t be ridiculous”. La Brea Tar Pits. Tel: (323) 857-6000. was superior? That’s what mostly fas- AWAD: Malcolm McDowell is HARLAN: In the 1980s, Ku- He was a very subjective artist. What Photos of Jan Harlan by and courtesy of cinated Kubrick, that is, what you gain actively engaged everywhere; by now, brick was about to shoot it in black some don’t realize about that film is Ahmed Rashwan. by force, will go away. he has more than 200 films to his that many people contributed to its AWAD: However, Kubrick’s Na- credits. demeanor. They contributed to the Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sherif Awad is a poleon was never been made… HARLAN: Actually, we are still film, but they are not recognized in the film / video critic and curator. He is the HARLAN: While preparing our friends. I frequently meet Malcolm film. The writer and the director make film editor of Egypt Today Magazine Napoleon, another film called Waterloo who was the subject of my second the film. They become one. (www.EgyptToday.com), and the artis- came out and was released in 1970 documentary O Lucky Malcolm! in AWAD: Were there other tic director for both the Alexandria Film with Rod Steiger playing the leading 2006. He is still funny about the planned projects by Kubrick? Festival, in Egypt, and the Arab Rot- role. However, Waterloo failed at the whole thing. He goes on, “You know, HARLAN: Kubrick loved Ste- terdam Festival, in The Netherlands. He box office, which drove our backers last year, I did eight films, all terrible ven Spielberg’s E.T. that’s why he also contributes to Variety, in the United to pull the plug on the project. At that and it is not my fault. I was only act- offered the script of A.I. (Artificial States, and is the film critic of Variety Ara- time, David Hemmings, who was an ing… I have five children”. Malcolm is Intelligence) to Steven Spielberg to bia (http://varietyarabia.com/), in the internationally solid name after his a great character actor, always flexible. direct it after I had worked on it for United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Al- success in Michelangelo Antonioni’s He delivers. one year. Kubrick also planned a film Masry Al-Youm Website (http://www. Blow-up, was Kubrick’s choice to play AWAD: In 1980, Kubrick adapt- about the Holocaust but the success of almasryalyoum.com/en/node/198132) Bonaparte. Kubrick tried to revive Na- ed The Shining from the novel of the Spielberg’s Schindler’s List made him and The Westchester Guardian (www. poleon after a few years but could not. same name by bestselling horror au- postpone it. WestchesterGuardian.com). AWAD: It is common knowl- thor Stephen King. In 1997, there David Hemmings was Kubrick’s An 8-month Stanley Kubrick edge how Kubrick used to work for a would-be Napoleon. THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 7

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING Free Career and Educational Counseling at Will Library TheY onkers Public Library, Grinton next stage of life. Options that will Sponsored by the Westchester I. Will Branch, in conjunction with be considered include part/time and Library System, WEBS has WEBS Career and Educational full/time work, volunteerism, entre- counseled more than 35,000 Counseling Service, is offering a free preneurial ventures, and learning and adults over the last 32 years. eight-week seminar for adults this leisure opportunities. Those who wish to attend winter called: Take Charge! Career / The nineteen-hour seminar the program must call WEBS TheY onkers Public Library, th Life Planning Over 50. Its purpose consists of an orientation session, Grinton I. Will Branch is one of at 674-3612 on or after January 14 , is to help adults over 50 assess them- eight group sessions and one indi- five public libraries in the County to register. Places will be filled on a selves and plan a direction for the vidual session with a career counselor. participating in the WEBS project. first come, first served basis. CHRONICLES OF CROTON’S BOHEMIA Inez Milholland: Beautiful Suffragist on a White Charger

By ROBERT SCOTT aides told him. On March 3, 1913, Suffragists Attacked a statuesque woman In spite of its meticulous plan- clad in a flowing ning and precise execution, the or- white cape and rid- derly parade of five thousand women ing a white horse turned into a near riot. Male specta- was the leader of a giant women’s tors jeered and shoved the marchers. suffrage parade down Washington’s Spitting on them and pelting them Pennsylvania Avenue. with burning cigar butts, the rowdy She carried a streaming banner crowd’s behavior made the event a OFFER ENDS SOON! reading, “Forward into light.” national news story. Standing idly by, New Members Only • Must Present Ad Not quite 27 years old, Inez the police seemed almost indifferent, See Retro Fitness For Details Milholland already had an impres- and the situation quickly became sive record of accomplishments. chaotic. GYM HOURS She was a record-setting athlete Responding to a frantic appeal Mon. - Fri. 4AM-Midnight in college, an attorney specializing from Washington’s chief of police, in workers’ problems, and a forceful Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson Sat. & Sun: 6AM-8PM and charismatic speaker. A fighter ordered the Fifteenth Cavalry to be summoned from Fort Myer across STATE OF THE ART FACILITY Inez Milholland preparing to lead the giant suffrage parade in Washington the the Potomac. Troopers charged up day before Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration as president in 1913. Her horse was the crowded avenue to clear it for Over 13,00 Sq. Ft. of Fitness named Gray Dawn. the suffragists. The melee was an Tons of Cardio With 17” LCD Screens segregation legal. 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She had So Much Entertainment You’ll Never Women,” for The Crisis, the NAACP campaign, Theodore Roosevelt, a a brief platonic affair with Max East- Have To Wait Again! periodical. Republican running on the Progres- man until they both realized that Full Access To Over Inez Milholland was born in sive ticket, split the Republican vote their intense personalities clashed. 90 RetroFitness Locations! Brooklyn, N.Y., on August 6, 1886. and guaranteed victory to Democrat They parted amicably. Inez Milholland was a strikingly She grew up in Brooklyn and in Woodrow Wilson. Her name was also linked ro- beautiful advocate for votes for Lewis, N.Y., a small Adirondack vil- Wilson’s inauguration was mantically with that of Guglielmo Classes Free w Membership: women. lage west of Lake Champlain, where scheduled for March 4, 1913. Suf- Marconi, Italian inventor of wire- Zumba® , Kickboxing, Spinning® the family had a sprawling estate. frage leader Alice Paul decided to less telegraphy. He regularly lost his for labor, she had been jailed as a suf- In 1905, she entered Vassar upstage the event with “a procession heart to beautiful young women. She fragette in England. College in Poughkeepsie, where she for women’s suffrage” the day before called him “Billy.” After inventing a success- captained the field hockey team and his swearing in. When he arrived at En route to England in May of 914.235.3300 ful pneumatic tube system for city held forbidden suffrage meetings. Washington on March 3rd from his 1913, she met and fell in love with mail delivery adopted in the United As a member of the track team, she home in Princeton, N.J., no crowd 33-year-old Eugen Boissevain, an RetroFitness.net States and Europe, her father, John set women’s collegiate records in the was waiting at Union Station to avowed suffragist. He was from a (NEXT TO CITIBANK) E. Milholland, became wealthy. In shot put and basketball throw. A greet him. well-known Dutch family of French 1905, he created the Constitution week after graduating in 1909 she “Where is everybody?” the sur- Huguenots who had emigrated to 236 NORTH AVE., League, a virtual one-man organi- sailed for England with her father. prised President-elect asked. the Netherlands. Their wedding in zation to fight the new “Jim Crow” While in England, Inez ap- “They’re all over at the suffrage London in July surprised their fami- NEW ROCHELLE laws in the South that made racial plied to law schools at Oxford and parade on Pennsylvania Avenue,” Continued on page 8 Page 8 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013

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Inez Milholland: Beautiful Suffragist on a White Charger ber 23rd she collapsed on the platform. keynote speaker. Her last words uttered in public were a When Younger protested she was Continued from page 7 up the passenger list, one third of them cry from the heart: “President Wilson, unequal to the task, the indomitable lies and friends. Boissevin would make members of the press, including future how long must this go on?” Taken to Paul responded, “Nonsense. Just write a small fortune during the war as a cof- ambassador William Christian Bullitt, her hotel, she was discovered to have something like Lincoln’s Gettysburg fee importer, representing the Philadelphia Ledger. infections of her tonsils and teeth. Address.” When the couple returned to the Conflict arose even before the Admitted to Good Samaritan Less eloquent than Lincoln per- United States, they moved into the ship reached Oslo. Inez quit the party Hospital later that day, her condition haps, Younger moved listeners with her house in Harmon built by opera diva in Stockholm and traveled home after was diagnosed by specialists as aplas- vivid description of Milholland: “She Lillian Nordica. The house still stands a detour to Berlin, where she charmed tic anemia, a serious disease in which went into battle, a laugh on her lips. on Alexander Lane, a short street op- the German foreign minister. the body is unable to make red blood Obstacles inspired her, discouragement posite the Croton Free Library. A Fateful Campaign cells. The only remedy is repeated blood urged her on. She loved work and she The Peace Ship transfusions. Despite four transfusions loved battle. She loved life and laughter When Wilson ran for reelection the prognosis for Inez was not good. and light, and above all else, she loved Late in 1915, Inez became a del- in 1916, he remained lukewarm about In his 1948 memoir, Enjoyment liberty.” egate on Henry Ford’s “peace ship,” the giving the vote to women. Democratic of Living, Max Eastman recounted Eight years later, in August of Oscar II of the Scandinavian-American states in the “solid South” were opposed a touching deathbed scene. Her dis- 1924, the National Women’s Party held Line, chartered by the automaker in a to the idea, and he didn’t want to risk traught husband was at her bedside. As Inez Milholland’s grave is covered by its convention in the North Country. vain attempt to bring the warring na- losing their support. the flame of life flickered within her, a stone slab bearing the single word Ten thousand persons turned out in tions of Europe to the bargaining table. The tall, beautiful Amazon set out Eugen Boissevain asked, “Shall I come INEZ. the small town of Lewis, N.Y. to honor Thomas Edison, John Wanamaker on a speaking tour of western states with you?” Sandburg wrote a poem. It began: the courageous fighter who did not live and Walter Lippmann all declined urging voters to reject him for failing to Inez knew exactly what his oblique They are crying salt tears to see the women’s vote amendment Ford’s invitation. Women active on be- support the vote for women. After leav- question implied. “No,” she whispered Over the beautiful beloved body become a reality. half of suffrage, Anna Howard Shaw, ing New York on October 4, she was to weakly, “you go on and live another life.” Of Inez Milholland. Inez Milholland’s grave lies atop a Helen Keller, Crystal Eastman and speak in 43 different cities in Wyoming, Inez Milholland died at 10:55 p.m. quiet knoll in the cemetery next to the Jane Addams, similarly turned down On Christmas Day in 1916, Alice Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, on November 25, 1916, at the age of 30. Congregational church in Lewis. Al- Ford’s offer of free passage. Even Clara Paul’s National Women’s Party held the Utah, Nevada, California, Kansas and The women’s suffrage movement had most a century after her death, few visit Ford, the magnate’s wife, refused to go. first memorial service in the Capitol. Illinois--all in less than a month. But lost a powerful voice, but it now had it these days. Inez Mulholland accepted, say- Statuary Hall was decorated with pen- Inez Milholland’s health was not good. a martyr. Her father accompanied her ing, “The expedition may fail, but the nants of purple, white and gold, the Robert Scott is a semi-retired book publish- Constantly tired, she insisted on adher- coffin from California to the Adiron- world has been the better for gallant Party’s colors. Mabel Younger, a suf- er and local historian. He lives in Croton- ing to her grueling schedule. dacks for burial. failures.” Some 160 Americans made fragist from California, was selected as on-Hudson. At a rally in Los Angeles on Octo- On learning of her death, Carl HOUSES OF WORSHIP towards homosexuality. During the pathetic.[1] However, Haredi Judaism, “Trembling Before G_d” film’s six-year production, DuBowski the most conservative form of Ortho- met hundreds of homosexual Jews, but dox Judaism, still views homosexuality The award winning documentary to compare orthodox attitudes to ho- only a handful agreed to be filmed due as a perversion. As a result of the posi- “Trembling Before G-d” will be shown mosexuality with his own upbringing to fear of being ostracized from their tive responses received from homo- on Friday, January 4, 7:30 pm at the as a gay Conservative Jew. The film won communities.[2] Many people who sexual Orthodox Jews, however, the Community Unitarian Church, 468 several awards, including the Teddy agreed to be interviewed are shown creators of the film have set up several Rosedale Avenue, White Plains. Spon- Award for Best Documentary Film at only in silhouette or with their faces organizations to teach Orthodox edu- sored by the Westchester Community the 2001 Berlin Film Festival, as well as pixelized.[3] The majority of the par- cators and rabbis about homosexuality. for Humanistic Judaism, the film deals Best Documentary at the 2001 Chica- ticipants are American Jews, with one [6] with gay and lesbian orthodox Jews go International Film Festival and the British and one Israeli Jew also featured. Rabbi Frank Tamburello will con- trying to reconcile their sexuality with 2003 GLAAD Media Awards. Reception by the Orthodox com- duct a Sabbath service prior to the film their faith. The film is mostly in English, but munities was mixed. Several Orthodox followed by refreshments and Q&A. “Trembling Before G-d” is a 2001 also has some subtitled Yiddish and synagogues sponsored showings of the Since the film is not appropriate for American documentary film about Hebrew. film;[5] no Haredi Orthodox groups children, childcare will be provided. gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews trying The film follows the lives of several spoke out in favor of the film.T radi- There is no charge for admission to reconcile their sexuality with their gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews and in- tionally, Orthodox Judaism has pro- but donations are always welcome. hibited homosexual conduct, as it was the last couple of decades, according For more information email info@ faith. It was directed by Sandi Simcha cludes interviews with rabbis and psy- www.wchj.org DuBowski, an American who wanted chotherapists about Orthodox attitudes forbidden by the Torah and Talmud to the documentary, positions on ho- wchj.org or visit , or (see Homosexuality and Judaism). In mosexuality have become more sym- call Charlotte Klein-914-218-8535 INTERNATIONAL nation, largely missed have been the enemies. Moderate Muslims can re- This has been truer than ever in Christian Copts in the middle, who sist Sharia, but in subtle ways, arguing recent days, as President Morsi and Egypt’s Christians find themselves in an especially awk- over Islamic exegesis, calling for ijtihad his Islamist and jihadi allies push for a Caught in the Middle ward position. [modern interpretations, questioning], Sharia-based constitution and Egypt’s by RAYMOND IBRAHIM Moderate Muslims are still capa- and so forth. secularists resist. Trapped in the middle, While the conflict in Egypt has largely ble of offering the requisite lip service But when Egypt’s Christian Copts the Copts’ suffering is only about to been portrayed as a conflict between Gatestone Institute to Islam—saying “prayers and peace resist Sharia—as religious minorities, or begin. secular Egyptians, or “moderate Mus- December 19, 2012 upon Muhammad” and all the other dhimmis, they stand to suffer the most A video that recently surfaced in lims,” who oppose full-blown Sharia, http://www.meforum. Muslim mantras—even as they re- under it—pro-Sharia Muslims retali- Egypt shows Salafi Muslims holding and the Islamists, led by the Muslim org/3414/egypt-chris- ject the full application of Sharia. This ate with extreme vengeance, portraying an Egyptian man whose hands are tied Brotherhood and the Salafis, who want tians-caught-in-the- makes it more difficult for their radi- them as infidels who reject the law of behind his back under arrest in an alley. 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textbook way of treating dhimmis. Such constitution. In a video speaking before menting ONTV, recently showed the started beating me while others took Egypt’s Christians degradation appears regularly in the a throng of Muslims, he said: gruesome images of Philip’s torture, in- my clothes off so I was topless; they commentaries of Islam’s doctrines, so A message to the church of Egypt, cluding, in the host’s words, how “Mina took my wallet and keys and dragged Continued from page 8 that in the Medieval Islamic Civilization from an Egyptian Muslim: I tell the Philip was dragged through the streets me. They beat me with rocks and rods; They grab him by the collar, interrogat- Encyclopedia one can read that Muslim church—by Allah, and again, by Al- by a Muslim Brotherhood mob who I kept on saying that I didn’t touch any- ing and threatening him, humiliating “jurists came to view certain repressive lah—if you conspire and unite with took off his clothes and beat him, accus- one and they would reply with curses, him by poking and slapping him in and humiliating aspects of dhimma as the remnants [opposition] to bring ing him of being a thug, while in fact he calling me a “secular dog.” the face and calling him “boy”—all as de rigueur. Dhimmis were required to Morsi down, that will be another mat- is an engineer who works for an interna- He then told the same story re- they try to determine if he is a Christian pay the jizya [tribute] publicly, in broad ter [screams of “Allah Akbar!” followed tional telecommunications company.” corded by many others—including and as he insists “No, I’m a Muslim!” daylight, with hands turned palm up- by chants of “With our soul, with our In the video, Mina continuously Muslims who were also attacked by One of his captors can be heard saying ward, and to receive a smart smack on blood, we give to you, O Islam!”]… We pleads with his tormentors, “please, I the Muslim Brotherhood: “They later “Can you imagine if he turns out to be a the forehead or the nape of the neck say and I say to the Church: yes, you didn’t harm anyone.” The mob can be questioned me, asking who was paying Christian?” implying that would be the from the collection officer.” Islam’s ju- share this country with us; but there heard cursing and threatening him, and me and threatened to leave me for the end of him. rists mandated a number of humiliat- are red lines—and our red line is the demanding his name—probably to de- rest of the Brotherhood’s men to kill me The video ends with him sobbing ing rituals at the time of jizya payment, legitimacy of Dr. Muhammad Morsi. termine whether he is Muslim or Chris- if I didn’t confess that I received money and saying, “Have mercy,” followed by, including slapping, choking, and pulling Whoever splashes water on it, we will tian—which he insists he “forgot.” (“Mina from Hamdin and Baradei [opposition “There is no god but Allah,” the first the beard of the paying dhimmi. splash blood on him” [followed by more Philip” is a distinctly Coptic name.) candidates].” half of the Islamic shehada, or profession Such hostility for Christian mi- wild shouts of “Allah Akbar!”] Philip provided more information So it is, Egyptian’s moderates and of faith, which, unlike the second half— norities is not surprising considering Then of course there was the case in another interview. He was coming radicals battle it out, while Christian ”and Muhammad is his prophet”— that Safwat Hegazy, a longtime Mus- of Mina Philip, one of the protesters back from work when he stopped to see minorities are trapped. Christians in Egypt are only too happy lim Brotherhood figure and popular who was stripped of his clothes and what was going on with the protests: to declare. Raymond Ibrahim is a Shillman Fellow preacher, just went on record formally beat into a bloody pulp by the Egyptian As I watched, a group of Muslim at the David Horowitz Freedom Center The poking, throttling and slap- threatening every Coptic Christian president’s Islamic supporters. OnTube, Brotherhood men dragged me with ping are all reminders of the Islamic and an Associate Fellow at the Middle who votes against the Sharia-laden the Egyptian Internet channel comple- others… they surrounded me and East Forum. LABOR RELATIONS Yonkers City Hall and Unions on Opposite Sides of Contractual Divide By HEZI ARIS Yonkers Police Department first year litical winds by their reluctance to admit Mike Spano has not beseeched Inspector trated by former Mayor Amicone as a fait Police Officer’s starting salary begins at what they do behind closed doors? It General Kitley Covill to investigate the d’accompli, Yonkers City Hall, under pres- YONKERS, NY -- Yon- $54,000 and requires 35-hours per week couldn’t under any circumstances be con- issue rather than accept the “con” perpe- kers City Hall is specific Continued on page 10 to satisfy full time duty. A minimum av- strued negotiating about the figures. Unions erage earning for first year Police Officers through the media question the numbers. City has not been divulged by Yonkers City if no numbers are Hall advises Yonkers Fire- Hall. What may be deduced is that aver- divulged. Why then fighters’ starting annual salary is slated at age salaries are dependent on the amount the reluctance to be $71,000. After three years, the Firefighters of OT demanded of them. TheY onkers transparent? earn a maximum of $78,000. Firefighters Police Department is recognized by Yon- Are Yonkersites do earn more if overtimes (OT) is includ- kers City Hall to have reduced OT by 20 to believe anything ed. City Hall asserts Firefighters on aver- percent; YPD has had no reduction in without signed con- WhitePlainsUrgentCare.com age earn $103,000 per annum. The union staff tracts, dated on the counters by noting that while staffing Yonkers City Hall advises pensions days they are said levels are presently 48 Firefighters short, Quality, Affordable Urgent Care costs are expected to increase by $15 mil- to have been signed in order to meet the legal demands of the lion in FY2013. to be valid without Board Certified Doctor Yonkers Fire Department, City Hall has With rumors flying about late Sun- proof? The Fire- created the OT that forces the Yonkers day night of an agreement having been house that was to be + Open 7 Days a Week Firefighters to engage inOT rather than concluded, one must wonder what the built by Forest City hire the requisite number of staff required + No Appointment Necessary agreement is? Agreement has yet to be ar- Ratner, as stipulated to do the job and avoid OT. City Hall is rived at over the numbers, statistics, facts. by their word, ut- + Short Waiting Time displeased with the YFD because OT had Despite the rumors, Yonkers Tribune tered by the former + Most Insurance Plans Accepted not been reduced. City Hall has yet to as- had learned that contract negotiations had Mayor Phil Ami- certain the OT percentage increase. + Discount for Self -Pay Patients broken down; no word yet as to when ne- cone, yet refuted Yonkers City Hall asserts YFD gotiations will resume. by Yonkers Mayor + Convenient White Plains Location Firefighters put in 18-hours per week to What has been evident by the sce- Mike Spano’s satisfy the demands of a workweek at the nario conducted in the darkness of night, Communications YFD. City Hall is demanding YFD sub- past Midnight in fact, is that Yonkers City Director Christina mit to a 28-hour workweek. YFD assert Hall was intent to not make public their Gilmartin that the they put in a 37.5-hour workweek. bringing what is purported to have been assertion was in fact Yonkers Firefighters are said by the representatives of a few unions. City NOT a contractual Yonkers City Hall to be permitted to call Hall has not divulged which unions were obligation speaks to YFD Headquarters to advise they have engaged in any discussion. City Hall had the need to see proof departed their residence and are headed Must present WG Coupon. Cannot Must present WG Coupon. Cannot intention to pull a rabbit out a hat; instead, in a timely manner. be combined with any other offer. to work. City Hall claims Firefighters on- be combined with any other offer. they could only pull their hair out in frus- One should Exp. Jan. 31st, 2013 the-job time clock is initiated at the time Exp. Jan. 31st, 2013 tration. note that if Ms their call is acknowledged. YFD advises What is the point of not advis- Gilmartin’s asser- City Hall is wrong on this count as well. 914.448.1000 • 10 Chester Avenue, White Plains, NY ing the public they would engage in tion is correct, why ______Firefighters clock in upon arrival at the negotiation(s)? Are they testing the po- Yonkers Mayor Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-7PM • Sat & Sun 9AM-3PM Firehouse and not by telephone. QUALITY, AFFORDABLE URGENT CARE BOARD CERTIFIED DOCTORS 914.448.1000 Page 10 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013

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Yonkers City Hall and Unions on Opposite Sides of Contractual Divide ing at its most corrupt and adept at plac- paying the Con Ed bill for X2o? When ing rationale into question by most people will the Yonkers Parking Authority sub- Continued from page 9 house that was to serve the Ridge Hill knowledge based on fact, yet no facts are not often having the time to delve further. sidy contracts with restauranteurs be ent Mayor Mike Spano has not engaged property was designated to be the King ever heard; anywhere. What is heard and Face facts, the fight for supremacy clawed back? When will the cost of water in clawing back the expressed intention of Fence property. In fact there was talk to read is that others are seemingly always in Yonkers City Hall will be lost to the to restauranteurs be returned? When will the contracts in question into compliance. sell the property for the building of a Fire- wrong yet no basis for that opinion is former misfits ofY onkers who created real estate tax arrears be collected from de- Also, what about jurisdiction over all park- house for approximately $1 million. That ever expressed. One of the major reasons the debacle the city now faces. They are linquent payers? ing facilities at the Ridge Hill Mall? The action itself proves the almost citywide Yonkers has moved backwards despite former Mayors Angelo Martinelli, John When will Yonkers Mayor Mike 2011 Yonkers City Council was promised perception that a Firehouse was to be built the fancy words, ribbon cuttings, and Spencer, and Phil Amicone, respectively Spano tell Yonkersites the truth? Does a response to the question asked of Forest and that Forest City Ratner, developer “our” friends in high places do what they and collectively. he even know the truth? When will the City Ratner by then Yonkers City Coun- of the Ridge Hill Mall, had intention to pleas because they can, is that we play each Yonkersites know the tale. Its time games stop; when will the buck stop at his cilwoman Joan Gronowski (District-3) comply. Who changed the contract to other by denying each other proof of any people spoke up. Without public input, office and not elsewhere? but she did not receive the courtesy of a read differently from that expressed pub- kind. Support is afforded one side and B.S. continues. Will the real Mayor of Yonkers response prior to her responsibility to step licly and all who cared to hear of that bait not the other. The basis is simple. It is any When will Yonkers City Hall advise please stand up? Yonkersites have waited down at the end of her term. and switch? flavor of Kool-Aid you care to drink. The what they have done to correct the “error” a year for him so far. It’s time to give up The property for theY onkers Fire- Lastly, there are some who will claim other side is always wrong. Finger point- CoY has engaged in the past 5-years by the farce. MEDICINE Montefiore Medical Center Opens New Facility for Fetal Diagnosis, Genetics and Therapy in Hartsdale, New York

HARTSDALE, NY -- Montefiore to performing prenatal Treatment, a procedure designed to Gynecology and Women’s Health at Medical Center has opened a new fa- screenings and surveil- secure an airway in a fetus with a se- Einstein. cility for fetal diagnosis, genetics and lance for high-risk preg- vere facial or laryngeal abnormality or As the University Hospital for therapy in Hartsdale, New York. The nancies, our team will a neck tumor who would otherwise die Albert Einstein College of Medicine, new site offers advanced prenatal diag- use a multidisciplinary immediately after birth due to inability Montefiore is a premier academic nostic and therapeutic care in the New approach to offer break- to breathe. medical center nationally renowned York tri-state area, including consulta- through surgical proce- The leadership team includes Dr. for its clinical excellence, scientific dis- tions for complicated fetal conditions, dures for complicated Dar, who is also an associate professor covery and commitment to its com- genetic counseling, diagnostic proce- fetal conditions.” of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology munity. Recognized among the top dures and in-utero fetal treatments. Among the innova- and Women’s Health at Albert Ein- hospitals nationally and regionally by “As one of only a few facilities in tive procedures to be of- stein College of Medicine; Irwin R. U.S. News & World Report, Montefiore the United States to offer fetal surgical (L-R): Susan Klugman, M.D., director of Reproductive fered by the fetal team Merkatz, M.D., The Chella and Moise provides compassionate, patient- and procedures, these new services signal Genetics; Pe’er Dar, M.D., director of Fetal Medicine and include fetoscopic laser Safra Professor and University Chair at family-centered care and educates the a leap forward in the care of the fetal OB/GYN Ultrasound; Irwin R. Merkatz, M.D., The surgery and radiofrequen- Montefiore and Einstein; and Susan healthcare professionals of tomorrow. patient,” said Pe’er Dar, M.D., director Chella and Moise Safra Professor and University Chair cy ablation in complicated Klugman, M.D., director of Reproduc- For more information visit www.mon- of Fetal Medicine and OB/GYN Ul- at Montef iore and Einstein; and Peter Semczuk, D.D.S., twin pregnancies and the tive Genetics at Montefiore and associ- tefiore.org and www.montekids.org. trasound at Montefiore. “In addition Vice President of Clinical Affairs. EX-Utero Intrapartum ate professor of Clinical Obstetrics & MUSIC

it doesn’t last long as Carlton lifts off again Larry Carlton: “Then mightily, than tosses it back to an energet- THE SOUNDS ic Mathieson, a short and solid bass solo, & Now Featuring Four and a brief drum workout with the entire Hands & a Heart Volume band. “(It Was) Only Yesterday” is short, OFBLUE sweet, and a soft ballad. Okay, buckle up By Bob Putignano One” - 3 CD’s as Carlton and his fine band take us home with the appropriately titled “Point It Up,” where astral traveling is allowed and Checkout the USA unreleased live I’ve proudly owned on vinyl, now avail- those classic guitar sounds that he always preferred! It’s here we find Carlton flying able for the first time on CD in the USA,( spoiled our ears with, the band shifts from above and below the radar screen, there’s gem that was only available in Ja- as Carlton explodes into the abyss with pan from ‘79. www.335Records.com & www.Lar- blues to a deliciously funky zone, bassist no speed limits, yet he never plays overtly ryCarlton.com ), thank goodness, as this Stubenhaus and drummer Ferraro create superb imagination, control, and blaring excessive nor does he fall into the typically “Then & Now” is an interesting three set roars. Most of us are aware of Carlton’s a pocket that’s perfect for Carlton’s guitar speed, Mathieson adds wild jazz rock guitar-god repetitive clichés, Mathieson CD box set taken from his breathtaking early work on disc one. And it’s unique to to sumptuously glide over. “Mellow Out” fusion keyboards that sets up Carlton to also gets a nice workout before tossing years of the late seventies, early eighties, hear these tunes recently reworked, but for (also authored by Carlton) is reminiscent blast us out of this world at non-terrestrial these lunar like exploratory proceedings and the 2010s. Disc one licenses original the main purpose of this review; I’ll focus of a hit tune Carlton recorded with the velocities. The only non Carlton authored back to Carlton. tracks from Carlton’s ’78 “Larry Carl- on the “Live In Japan” set. Crusaders, the very bluesy “Put It Where tune “I’m Home” by Mathieson brings us So there you have it, some older and ton,” “Sleepwalk,” and “Strikes Twice” For their trek to Japan Larry round- You Want It” that Larry mentions in the back to mother earth and it’s delightful original Carlton on disc one, disc three’s albums. Disc three (we’ll get to disc two ed up Paulinho Da Costa on percussion, liners is his tribute to the Crusaders ver- and tender; Carlton adds some excite- snapshot of Carlton revisiting his classics momentarily) are recently recorded new Greg Mathieson on keyboards, Neil sion only this version has a harder edge, ment but doesn’t try to steal the show and today, and the fabulous live set from Japan versions of the same songs from disc one Stubenhaus bass, the wonderful John Fer- Mathieson’s keyboards are more promi- shifts the events back to its owner Ma- from ’79 on disc two! that shows the evolution of Carlton and a raro on drums, and of course Larry Carl- nent here, but it’s Carlton who enters thieson then back to Carlton who closes By the way: This box set has also been sweet tenderness and style that age brings ton on Guitar, one vocal, and who wrote the sector, rips it up, and I’m asking this is the song in a tender and heartfelt way. nominated for a Grammy this coming to these great tunes. It’s an interesting six of seven tunes, the only exception be- mellowing out? We’re just getting started “Rio Samba” has (as the title suggests) a year, best wishes to 335 Records, and to concept. Alas, on disc two 335 Records ing “I’m Home” authored by Mathieson. “Tight Squeeze” storms out of your Latin tinge, Stubenhaus, Mathieson and Mr. 335 Larry Carlton! smartly unearths the previously USA “I’m a Fool” is a blues tune that finds speakers with the thumping bass lines Ferraro lay down a solid foundation for Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue.com unavailable “Mr. 335 Live In Japan” that Carlton (rarely) singing and delivering from Stubenhaus, Ferraro’s driving drums Larry to showoff his talents, first softly, but THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 11

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By Stephen I. Mayo Sheldon Adelson and his wife started any business, government or enterprise. corporate worthies for Hurricane Sandy greed. To my mind, it is the character of the the Adelson Medical Research Founda- He also popularized Internet gaming and victims (victims of the storm itself, and vic- individual, more than the political stripe, In December, a broadcast tion, which funds research to eliminate has become a leading casino owner (like it tims of the indignities visited upon them that dictates his or her attention to the audience of millions saw “dire threatening illness” says its web or not!). by the increasingly evident incompetence plight of others more needful or more in the televised extravaganza site. They have underwritten projects at For some, however, enterprise and and sloth of some FEMA employees, and need of care. And this is as it should be in for Hurricane Sandy Yad Vashem, the Israel-based memorial, civic commitment does not impress; it numberless officials of the northeastern our 21st Century; when standard Repub- victims. Hollywood and study-resource dedicated to the 6 million has nothing of the excitement of celebrity local governments afflicted by October’s lican and Democratic ideological prescrip- the music/broadcast-news industry “glit- Jewish victims of the Nazis and the coura- rock stars “lending” their presence in sup- storm). What have they done? Are the tions seem unavailing against the parlous terati” commemorated the event; and did geous Gentiles who rescued thousands in port of a cause. Besides, to the ideological cultural elites discomfited by the general “Triple Threats” of the age - stateless terror, it in large-scale, Hollywood production- addition. Adelson is a founder of Taglit- left, good deeds do not expunge the stench prominence of Republicans in the ranks industrial malaise and waning American worthy style! Birthright, a program that pays the entire of the Republican-party affiliations of the of charitable giving? Would these same prominence on the world’s strategic stage. Truth be told though, some perspec- cost for youth to visit Israel, the birthplace of Koch’s, the Trump’s and the Adelson’s that opinion-makers and consumers be em- Each side in the great 2012 Ameri- tive is in order. their Jewish religion and sacred site of other stains their public standing. The hatred for barrassed to acknowledge that 90% of the can ideological divide should begin appre- Performers - The Who, the “Boss” faiths; Christianity and Islam. values out-of-sync with the most current mayors and 100% of the governors of the ciating and anticipating the contributions and Bon Jovi and stars of television like The records of these capitalists are obsessions of Tinseltown and the Upper region (excluding the scrupulously ambi- of the other in matters of charity and hu- NBC newsman Brian Williams and models of neighborliness for Americans West Side’s posh and politically correct too tious and famously bi-partisan New Jersey manitarianism. Best to keep this truly and “Boardwalk Empire” heavy Steve Bus- of all origins and inclinations; impres- facilely besmirches the good reputations of chief executive) share reveled Democratic essentially “expansive and liberal” approach cemi deserve thanks. But compare their sive by themselves. But they pale next to good benefactors. This is a disgrace. Party allegiances? Inconvenient truths. in mind when confronting the newest achievements to the repeated, anonymous the products and services of the founders The fact is, by any measure of exer- At the end of the day, one must ask; challenge to the domestic order; the ob- and unheralded giving and community and their corporations. tion or “number of BTU’s expended by whom would you rather choose as model scene, relentless and incomprehensible service of some much-abused billionaires Donald Trump has built residences the benefactor,” the right-wing more than citizen and moral avatar? Dr. and Mr. war being perpetrated by lunatics bearing and the frequent targets of populist frus- for hundreds of thousands of urbanites holds its own with the very best of the left- Adelson or the likes of Alec Baldwin? firearms that has become standard fare of tration (and not a little bit of jealousy and and suburbanites in need of affordable wing in charitable giving and volunteer What has the latter done in his communi- the evening news. envy too): the Koch brothers over the years housing. Koch companies and affiliates service. In just the above-cases, rock stars ty lately (other than embarrass his hapless Ready partisans of the right and left? have contributed to the following: NY- produce “Brawny” paper towels, “Dixie” have grandly offered a night of their lives family in a sordid and unpleasant marital See if your easy definitions, prejudices and Presbyterian Hospital - $15 million; Me- paper plates, “Stainmaster” carpet and to the cause indeed. But these are only flap a few years back)? gimcrack philosophical systems and social morial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Lycra fiber. The brothers employ 60,000 “loans” of talent. Trump, Adelson and the The fact is; charitable giving, vol- theories work in addressing this latest so- - $30 million; Prostate Cancer Foundation people!; added hundreds of thousands of Koch brothers have parted with untold untary service and other expressions of cial disease; mass murder of innocents by - $41 million. relatives enjoy health and pension benefits billions of dollars for uncontroversial and community and national devotion are lawless individuals, unrestrained by the Donald Trump, his family and cor- accompanying the jobs. essentially non-partisan, non-disaster- the exclusive province of no single politi- legal system, law enforcement or the pro- porations have raised funds for St. Jude’s Adelson created Comdex, the largest related and plainly non-headline-worthy cal party, ideological inclination or ethical/ fessional medical and psychological estab- Research Hospital, “girl-up” (United Na- trade show focused on computer prod- purposes. And this goes largely without religious affiliation. There is nothing in the lishment. tions Foundation to protect adolescent ucts. His regular annual conventions of notice. essential souls of liberal, left-wing, conser- women), The Police Athletic League, Op- Stephen I. Mayo is an attorney and manufac- hardware and software creators/produc- We have heard little of the efforts of vative, right-wing, progressive or reaction- eration Smile (reconstructive surgery for turing executive based in New Rochelle, NY. ers has done more to grow the market in Warren Buffett, George Soros, George ary folk that necessarily inclines each of the third world children), and the NYC Police household and mobile computing than Clooney, Madonna or other progressive adherents to lives of charity, indolence or Foundation. NAJAH’S CORNER EYE ON THEATRE whoever bribes him most handsomely will Two Remembered be named his heir. And so the three birds of The Change By JOHN SIMON prey outbid one another with ever larger gifts, By NAJAH MUHAMMAD RYAN looking forward for the always bedridden Herewith a review of two Volpone’s proximous demise and their puta- A flock of feathered angels swept the horizon shows that, though de- tive inheritance, which Mosca grandly holds There upon the wondering sky parted, should not remain out to each. unmemorialized. Take I couldn’t help but heed the call of the setting sun’s And so innocents suffer, notably the first the Red Bull Theater pure wife of Corvino, Celia, whom the humble cry production of Ben Jonson’s “Volpone or And it trickled down so sweetly, emerged in its bath of brass warmth greedy husband tries to push into Vol- The Fox” (1606), one of the great com- pone’s bed, even as Corbaccio disinherits The trees warranted the washing away of summer’s oversized reign edies in the Anglophone theater. his worthy son, Bonario, for Volpone’s The play is a satire, the one genre that Stephen Spinella in the title role of Ben A succulent remedy to silence August’s sweltering pain Jonson’s production of “Volpone”. benefit. Oranges, browns and scattered yellow kisses for the brain Jonson’s contemporary and friend, Wil- The production was rather more lav- liam Shakespeare, never undertook. It is fox; his rascally servant Mosca is the fly, The clement breeze swayed and swung ish than customary from Red Bull, with certainly a landmark in bourgeois com- the greedy lawyer Voltore is the vulture; John Arnone’s set design and Clint Ra- And sung a song sprinkled with apple, cinnamon spice edy, the sort of thing for which Jonson, the avaricious graybeard is Corbaccio, mos’s costumes both stylish and winning. Just enough pumpkin to seduce and entice for a previous play now lost, spent several the raven; and the calculating merchant, So, too, was Scott Killian’s music, which I had foreseen the fall months in jail. Perhaps it is partly to fore- Corvino, the crow. All birds of prey. The had a certain bustling energy and was well Now it will suffice stall a similar fate that Jonson located this Red Bull production omits some charac- played by three apt musicians who also play in Venice, Italy, as the land of Ma- ters, notably the ludicrous peer Sir Politic Najah Muhammad Ryan is an 18-year-old freshman attending the University of doubled in supporting roles. chiavelli, being considered the epicenter of Would be, though it keeps his wife, Lady But there were casting problems, Maryland Eastern Shore, in Princess Anne, Maryland. She is double majoring in licentiousness and roguery. Would be, as Fine Madam Would-Be, English and Agriculture. chief among them Stephen Spinella as But “Volpone” also clothes the action an English Lady. Yet all of them are ulti- the protagonist. A not untalented actor, of the play in the format of animal fable, mately universal. he was, however, both miscast and misdi- the main characters bearing the names It is the story of how Volpone and Mosca rected. Volpone should be foxy of aspect of symbolic animals. Thus the cunning concoct a stratagem whereby the rich bach- as well as rapacious of behavior. Spinella, elor Volpone pretends to be moribund, and scoundrel Volpone is named in Italian for Continued on page 12 Page 12 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013

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inherited by his father in favor of Volpone, in song. Two Remembered wore anachronistically modern eyeglasses, Ms. Fuller made up for much that Continued from page 11 the one false note in an otherwise authen- was missing with aplomb, finesse, insight though, has a childlike face, is not notably tic-feeling production. and, except where outburst was required, masculine, and was inordinately pleased The cuts in the Red Bull version admirable restraint. with himself in a playfully narcissistic rather were pretty much the same as those in This is a wonderful actress who has than craftily malicious way, and seemed less Stefan Zweig’s popular German adapta- done brilliant work in many shows, but like a Volpone than an Agnello (lamb). The tion, whether by chance or otherwise. In somehow never became a star, proving best Fox I ever saw was, in Larry Gelbart’s any case, it all worked most pleasingly in that the theater can be just as unjust as updated version, “Sly Fox,” that superb ac- Stephen Spinella and Tovah Feldshuh a piece whose greater shortness proved no life itself. serious shortcoming. tor, the late George C. Scott. He knew how in a scene from “Volpone”. Photos of “13 Things About Ed Carpolotti” Photos of “Volpone or The Fox” by to exude consummate villainy and still earn Celia (the one name with a Latin deriva- by and courtesy of Carol Rosegg. and courtesy of Carol Rosegg. the audience’s complicit empathy, a not in- tion from “heavenly”), as played by Chris- The ever-enduring great Penny Fuller Not so felicitous was the shorten- John Simon has written for over 50 years on considerable accomplishment. tina Pumariega, was all too earthbound. in the role of the widow, Virginia, in “13 ing of “13 Things About Ed Carpolotti,” theatre, film, literature, music and fine arts As Mosca, Cameron Folmar wasn’t Among the lesser characters. Teale Things About Ed Carpolotti”. based on “Three Viewings,” a play by for the Hudson Review, New Leader, New bad, but looked too well-fed, almost beefy, Sperling as Nano (dwarf ) was not only a Jeremy Thatcher. In that fine play, three one thing, there the point was, important- Criterion, National Review, New York which ill accorded with his supposed fly- genuine Little People but also a delightful characters are given a monologue each ly, how the three views differed from one Magazine, Opera News, Weekly Standard, like character. As Voltore, Rocco Sisto, actress. Contrariwise, the usually splen- upon viewing the coffin of the deceased another; for a further thing, 60 minutes Broadway.com and Bloomberg News. Mr. an actor who has come a long way, was did Tovah Feldshuh, rushing around the Ed. The last was that of the widow, Vir- do not make for a satisfyingly full evening. Simon holds a PhD from Harvard Uni- grandly energetic and almost too sonorous. stage and motormouthing her lines, was ginia, played by the excellent Penny Fuller. Still, what made the event memo- versity in Comparative Literature and has Perhaps best of all was Alvin Epstein as a less apt than is her wont, which may also She now elicited a version of her rable was the performance of Penny taught at MIT, Harvard University, Bard nearly doddering Corbaccio, who made his be blamed on Jesse Berger, the competent monologue as an hour-long musical, for Fuller as Virginia Carpolotti, remarkably College and Marymount Manhattan Col- blend of cupidity and decrepitude a bit too but not irreproachable Red Bull director. which Barry Kleinbort wrote the book, spoken, sung and lived by this gifted ac- lege. lovable, but a joy to watch and hear. Mi- What also struck me as curious was music and lyrics. It was a pleasant enough tress, aptly accompanied on piano by Paul chael Mastro was fine as the contemptibly that Gregory Woodell as Bonario (the To learn more, visit the JohnSimon-Uncen- job, but nowhere near up to its source. For Greenwood, who sometimes joined her wife-peddling Corvino, although the wife, good one), Corbaccio’s blameless son dis- sored.com

G THE ALBANYOVER CORRESPONDENTNMENTSection passed Westchester County’s first human So if you are trying to determine The Rise of Stewart-Cousins rights laws,living wage laws, laws that pros- Stewart-Cousins future, you need to exam- ecute “predatory lenders”; laws that have ine her past. By CARLOS GONZALEZ provide.” provided tax cuts for seniors and veterans. As for taking steps to unify the Senate It was a prepared statement; most As Chair of its Health Commit- Democrats with five renegade members ALBANY, NY – Yonkers likely. tee, Andrea Stewart-Cousins brought the known as the Independent Democratic Senator Andrea Stewart- For us, we didn’t wait for official news “Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program” Conference who brokered a deal with Re- Cousins delivered a body from any designated authority on the to Westchester County – after a successful publicans, the new minority leader wasn’t blow on early last week. Democratic team. We were not staring at pilot of this program in Yonkers. entirely optimistic on luring them to return, The jolt was swift and our inbox waiting for any email. In her first term in the State Senate, but insisted she wanted to spark a begin- firm. It rocked the ribs of the now Senate Instead, we confirmed the manuever she successfully fought to save the Com- ning point. Democratic conference’s disposed leader, through five members who were smack munity Hospital at Dobbs Ferry from “I want to begin the dialogue,” she Senator John Sampson (D-Brooklyn). in the middle of the room while it was all closure, has been one of the strongest advo- said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen “I look forward to working with going down. cates for Yonkers city services and schools in terms of any big change between now Leader Stewart Cousins as we move the Four supported Stewart-Cousins. that I’ve seen coming out of Yonkers to- and when we start, but I’m certainly going Democratic Conference forward serv- State history to ever achieve the power. Some may call it having strong con- date. to make sure that there is no obstacle to us ing all New Yorkers,” said Sampson. “The Others make note of Stewart-Cous- tacts in the Senate. Others may call it being Not only is Stewart-Cousins pre- really working together. Hopefully they will people of New York want a progressive ins being African-American. part of what compromises the Democrats. pared, she’s smart too. agree and will find some common ground. and democratic agenda and that is what Truthfully, I’m not in shock on Stew- In the end, Democrats voted for Sen- Senator Stewart-Cousins is a gradu- Again, maybe, who knows, we can be the Democratic Conference under the art-Cousins rise. That’s because she has ator Andrea Stewart-Cousins by a whop- ate from Pace University with a Masters of Democrats just the way that our electorates leadership of Senator Stewart Cousins will been well prepared. Public Administration. She spent twenty expected that we would be.” ping 19 to 6 margin – just as we indicated. Even before the New York State The significance of Monday’s power years in the public sector, and after thirteen We’re going to keep you up to date on Senate in 2006 Andrea Stewart-Cousins years in sales and marketing with New any developments pertaining to Stewart- shift depends on who you ask. First, it’s served for a decade as a Westchester Coun- worthy and notable that Stewart-Cousins York Telephone/AT&T, she pursued a Cousins. And just because she’s now a ty Legislator. She was elected Majority career in journalism and teaching, prior to Yonkers powerhouse, it doesn’t mean that became the first woman – actually the Whip and Vice-Chair, she authored and highest-ranking woman in New York entering public service. she gets a free pass. We did place calls to meet with Stew- Before speaking to the police... call art-Cousins for an exclusive interview. We just hope our senator doesn’t get too busy George Weinbaum for us. ATTORNEY AT LAW But that’s a blow we would see com- FREE CONSULTATION: ing. Criminal, Medicaid, Medicare Fraud, White-Collar Crime & Carlos Gonzalez pens The Albany Corre- Health Care Prosecutions. T. 914.948.0044 F. 914.686.4873 spondent column. Direct comments and in- quiry to [email protected]. 175 MAIN ST., SUITE 711-7 • WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 13

LEGISLATION Senator Ball Issues Statement on Journal News Gun Permit Map and Introduces Legislation to Prevent Future Acts of Idiocy Ball: “Asinine Journal News Editors Treat Sex Offenders Better than Law Abiding Gun Owners” BREWSTER, NY -- Today Senator he will introduce legislation in the New The same elitist eggheads who use their In the Assembly Ball multi-spon- Greg Ball (Patterson – R, C, I) called for York State Senate, to prevent this from editorial page to coddle terrorists and sored Assembly Bill 820, legislation which the Journal News newspaper, a Gannett happening again. criminals are now treating law-abiding would prohibit the public disclosure of Company, to immediately remove a map “The asinine editors at the Journal citizens like level three sexual predators. information in an application for a pistol they have posted on their website that News, have once again gone out of their Am I surprised? No. Should every per- license with exceptions for prosecutors and unethically reveals homeowners with pis- way to place a virtual scarlet letter on law son with commonsense be offended?Y es. police conducting an active investigation. tol permits in Westchester, Rockland and abiding firearm owners throughout the Furthermore, the Journal News has placed Senator Ball will be introducing similar Putnam Counties. The Journal News says region. The immediate elimination of the the lives of these folks at risk by creating a legislation, immediately. The bill would that the information contained in the map information posted on the Journal News virtual shopping list for criminals and nut protect lawful gun owners from being tar- sion of crimes. Preventing the theft of guns was obtained by submitting Freedom of Website is the only way we can ensure jobs,” said Ball. “Publishing this informa- geted by thieves for firearm burglaries and and their criminal misuse is an important Information requests for the names and the safety and liberty of these New York- tion on a website provides criminals with a eliminate a database criminals could use to public-policy goal. This map is bad for the addresses of pistol permit holders by coun- ers. This is clearly a violation of privacy, map of where they can steal firearms from extort their identity-theft victims. good guys and good for the bad guys.” ty. Senator Ball has now announced that and needs to be corrected immediately. lawful owners for later use in the commis- LABOR RELATIONS an intake on a new client. This administration and its support- Westchester County Hits a Dead End ers only know one thing and that would By NANCY KING most. A six-figure salary and an ability to rewarded with jobs by virtue be how to take care of themselves and only contribute to one’s own health care have of the fact that they have been them. They know what is smoke and what This past week has been a magical ways of removing you from the good Republican foot soldiers is mirrors and how to lie to their constitu- sad one for all of us. Those equation. and good campaigners. Who ents. They say they need to cut essential of us who cover politics It seems that health care in general knew that petitioning dur- services and personnel to keep a campaign over a period of time of- has played heavily in the adoption of this ing an election cycle could promise of flat taxes and that the county has ten become numb and new compromised budget. The Astorino get you, your wife and your a hiring freeze. They don’t want us to know desensitized to the constant bickering back Administration and this new coalition of kid a plum county job? Alas, that twice a month there is an orientation and forth across the aisle; but this week legislators also included the layoffs of sev- these 57 have been saved by class of new county employees who join the just feels different. This is the week that eral dozen employees who happen to be the new coalition of legisla- ranks of the friends and family club. They Westchester County can either hit a dead CSEA officers and members. The CE tors and the rank and file is on and by the end of the month; these workers want us to applaud the CE for cancelling end or make a turn at a very important states that there is a refusal by union lead- their way out. know they’ll be joining the ranks as a part the gun show at the County Center but he crossroad. Our budget, the people’s budget ers to negotiate a contract that will include This past week, workers from all over of Westchester’s “neediest” residents. Their and his “worker unfriendly” (read union) was hijacked and voted on in the ugliest of employee contribution to health care. The the Hudson Valley held a rally outside the health care will be gone and hopefully a buddies are all for cutting those same day backroom political agendas. With the help union in turn would like the employee County Office Building. Construction neighborhood health center will be able to care providers or county police officers or of Democratic Westchester County Board contribution to be on a sliding scale ac- workers, communications workers, health care for them. With this budget’s cuts, their probation officers who might have to shield Legislators Mike Kaplowitz and Virginia cording to salary. This county government care professionals and teachers joined coun- wait for treatment will be longer. They a kid with their body if a gunman happens Perez, the worst budget ever, in the his- however, is a one size fits all government ty workers to protest this budget and its may need subsidized childcare while they to get into a building. tory of Westchester County was passed. To and instead of trying to work with its union layoffs. Those several hundred individuals search for a new job but their contribution The Astorino Administration has a further their political careers, they put aside leaders, laid them off. I guess they also think who marched are among the lowest paid of will have been increased as well under this short memory… we’re at the point of enter- common sense and empathy to those they that if one cuts off the head of the snake, county workers, most of them were of color budget. Perhaps they can go over to the ing a new year, 2013; and a brand new elec- were elected to serve. So they passed their the whole snake will die and that snake as well. They process our paperwork and One Stop Employment department of the tion season. Here in Westchester County, compromised budget devoid of any tax in- in county government’s eyes was Karen claims, they answer our questions when we county where one of the 57 “civil servants” all 17 legislative seats are up for grabs as is creases; but what they really did was turn Pecora. Employed as a secretary in the Rec- call them on the phone, they wipe our kids’ appointed by Mr. Astorino can help them the County Executive’s office. They all for- their backs on the neediest of those resi- reation and Parks Department, Ms. Pecora noses on the playgrounds of our schools gain meaningful employment in between get that you can cut our jobs, you can cut dents they promised to protect and serve. was on union release time where she ful- and daycare centers and they are taxpay- posting on social media sites. Perhaps our services but you can’t cut out our right Neighborhood health centers in the filled her duties as a CSEA officer in lieu ers. They don’t make a six figure salary but they’ll need the services of their former col- to vote. You work for us and like the good county took a huge financial hit. Those of her job. Of course, since the Recreation they do provide for the essential services of leagues over at the Department of Social Donald Trump says… You’re Fired. same health centers that not only treat Department has been working without this county and they do enhance our lives Services ( DSS) that is, if they’ll be able to those with physical ailments but also those th Nancy King is a freelance investigative re- her since Mr. Astorino has been in office, here. They don’t work on the 9 floor, they get an appointment; I doubt Republican who have mental health issues, saw their porter; a resident of White Plains, New York. it sure does appear that the CE had one of aren’t “special interns” for the CE, and they strategist and First Deputy Commissioner budgets slashed this year. That’s pretty sad his favorite appointees, Kathy O’Conner do know they have to contribute to their of the Westchester Department of Social considering the conversation that the entire eliminate her title from the budget. What benefits. They don’t make a lot of money Services Philippe Gille, knows how to do nation is having about how we need to get the administration doesn’t want his union a grip on unchecked mental illness. 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I will journey with you during 914.630.1928 that the County Executive (CE) is so far challenging times, such as grieving a loved one, recovering from a negative · Spiritual Development ed budget, there had been a discussion by relationship, as well as experiences that seem initially strange and unknow- Please contact me at my office at: By appointment only removed from the plight of those individu- able. You’ll also learn how to employ meditation to achieve greater clarity Holistic Health Services Free consultation will be some Democrat Legislators to lay off 57 of and purpose. Diana N. 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attention-starved “American Atheists,” for been unsuccessful,” he noted. its own weakness, hurling the buoy from OAtheistP EDHumbugsSection instance, recently commissioned a huge “The only time atheists are successful cold darkness to warm sunlight. By MATT BARBER sign in New York’s Time Square to mock is when school districts cave. That is why Jesus offers the world the exclusive from what has been made, so that people both Christians and Christianity. Below Liberty Counsel is pro-active in support- path to eternal life and salvation. He is are without excuse.” It’s Christmas Eve day. an image of Santa Claus, the advert por- ing these schools and protecting Christ- that warm light. He gives us all an un- Yet most atheists squander their lives As you stand before the trays the crucified Jesus: “Keep the Merry! mas and students’ First Amendment ambiguous choice: “I am the way and the – both temporal and eternal – faithfully bubbled display case, you Dump the Myth!” it quips. rights,” Staver said. truth and the life,” He promises. “No one excusing the Divine nature behind that gaze, mouth watering, And just in time for Christmas. To be sure, many secular- comes to the Father except through me.” which has been made (including them- upon the vibrant collec- “Most Christians are really atheists “progressives,” particularly members Not through the Buddha. Not selves). They deny seeing what is both tion of baked delicacies. You covet the who feel trapped in their family’s religion,” of groups like American Atheists, the through Muhammad. Not through Ga- clearly seen and understood. sugar-varnished delights. You admire the divined an evidently omnipotent David ACLU, the Freedom From Religion nesh. Not through L. Ron Hubbard. And Thus, they miss the boat – they fail skill and creativity behind each work of Silverman, the impertinent sect’s high Foundation and the poor dupes they lead most certainly, not through atheism. to realize the whole purpose for which culinary art, carefully prepared to please priest. astray, couldn’t give two flips about the Salvation comes through Christ they were both created and called. It’s not both eye and palate. Meanwhile, in Missoula, Mont., First Amendment and bullying. alone. just “The emperor wears no clothes”; it’s “What a gifted baker,” you say under Liberty Counsel has offered pro-bono They’re about the business of reli- Not to be outdone, however, the god “There is no emperor.” your breath. legal advice to Missoula County Public gious cleansing. That is to say, theirs is a of atheism also offers the world a choice. And then they croak. “There is no baker,” declares the Schools after atheist parents threatened mission to rid the world of religious ex- He never says it outright, but it’s what he Their next words, I suspect, include young man in line behind you. “That car- to sue the school district for allowing stu- pression – Christian religious expression offers nonetheless. He is the end, the lie something along the lines of “oops” – or, rot cake is simply the undirected, material dents to sing sacred Christmas carols. more precisely – in any public forum. and the death. No one comes to the Fa- perhaps, some other, more colorful variant. manifestation of random events occurring In keeping with secular- Period. ther through him. Still, I don’t have a problem with run over time. Mere chance.” “progressives’” propagandist anti-bullying They seek to both revise history and As the world celebrates the birth of of the mill atheists. Scripture admonishes: That’s atheism. Everything from meme, the parents, who declined to be re-create an America in their own secular- our Savior, the incarnation of God in man, “The fool has said in his heart ‘there is no nothing. Zero times zero equals the whole identified, reportedly told the school dis- humanist self-image. If left unchecked, Christ Jesus, I pray that you will consider God.’” As a wise and learned philosopher shebang. trict that singing Christmas carols ref- they’ll do just that. It’s tyranny of the your choices wisely. once said: “I pity the fool.” To deny reality of the Creator – to erencing Christ or the first Christmas is rather obnoxious, self-deluded minority; “For the wages of sin is death, but the God-deniers merit both pity and disbelieve – requires willful suspension “bullying.” So, to stop it, they’re trying to but its tyranny just the same. gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus prayer. I hope beyond hope that they all of disbelief in the face of proof beyond bully everyone else into silence. Still, what’s delightful to me is that, our Lord” (Romans 6:23) come to knowledge and acceptance of reasonable doubt. To be a “free thinker” Makes sense. over the past 2,000 years, every effort to Atheism offers death alone. Christ Jesus – the very image of God. demands captivity, without due process, of “Comparing singing Christmas car- persecute and silence the Christian church The gift of life is free. Still, every year, especially around both thought and reason. ols to bullying is disingenuous, devious has served only to help spread the good That’s what Christmas is about. Christmas time, religious zealots – men Things baked have a baker. and dumb,” said Mat Staver, founder and news of the Gospel. That’s why Christ was born. of the cloth within the cult of atheism – Things made have a Maker. chairman of Liberty Counsel. “I hope that Funny thing, truth. It’s like a buoy come out of the woodwork to remind us Matt Barber (@jmattbarber on Twitter) is Romans 1:20 observes: “For since the the school district does not bow to the pulled beneath the lake’s surface and fixed that they are driven not as much by disbe- an attorney concentrating in constitutional creation of the world God’s invisible qual- manipulation and fear tactics. Every court tight with rope. With time, and against lief in God, as they are by childish hostility law. He serves as Vice President of Liberty ities – his eternal power and divine nature challenge to the use of sacred music or the tide of Christ’s love, that rope – the lie toward Him. Counsel Action. (This information is pro- – have been clearly seen, being understood Christmas carols in the public school has of atheism – eventually rots. It snaps under Our lost-souled friends over at the vided for identification purposes only.)

definition of Assault Weapons. This is shot, as long as the magazine or clip con- became alarmed in the late 1930s when Get Real, Deal important, as the most common pro- tains additional bullets. he saw World War II fast approaching posal to prevent mass murders is to re- Other features of Assault rifles may and became interested in guns. He had Get With Sanity On Mass Murder new the ban on these basically military or may not include mounts for use as a a bullet target “trap” constructed, with By BOB K. BOGEN weapons. [Among the insanities of the grenade launcher, a bayonet mount, a a long and large stovepipe attached to Various reports show 30 to 86 peo- Newtown, Connecticut, Sandy Hook silencer, a folding stock, a pistol grip, et help guide stray 22 caliber bullets, for ple are murdered each day in our coun- Once again the whole school mass murders is that the ban cetera. Federal registration with at least use in our apartment at the state hospital try. There have been nine mass murder world is watching us deal, on such weapons was designed by the elements required for Drivers Licenses where my mother was a chief admis- rampages in our country since the Col- and continue failing to obvious suspects to actually expire in may be necessary to avoid the vagaries sions Doctor. umbine massacre in 1999. deal, with mass murder. 2004. How could sane legislators have of state and local lawmakers. Some cur- Later, in California, my father took First, no one, not even a child, is “in- We have struck out time permitted the law to include an expira- rent restrictions provide for only one gun me, and even my younger sister, to gun- nocent” of murder by reason of insanity, and time again. We continue to have, tion date for the ban?] purchase a week or month, which might ranges where we fired various weap- though probably guilty of murder by depending on which organizational An Assault Weapon is not neces- provide for ten or fifty a year! Some have ons, including the Colt 45, and went reason of insanity. It has always seemed survey we check, ten to twenty times as sarily conformed as an “automatic” gun. suggested requiring two character wit- on hunting trips with small and larger to me that, except for military and police much mass murder when not at war, as One pull of the trigger may be adapted nesses, an ID photo, fingerprints, retina caliber rifles and shotguns. Even later, as well as others hired to kill or in un- other industrial nations. Folks around by a gunsmith or others, to cause one fir- photo, and even annual renewal rules in- when serving as a Navy officer in the questionably immediate death threats, the world don’t know whether to laugh ing, or to cause a burst of bullets to be cluding MD certification, current photo, Philippines, I supervised training and murder is always ”by reason of insanity.” or cry at our pathetic incompetence, cul- fired. Automatic guns that normally fire and identification of guns as well as shooting of the then common Colt 45 Much of mass murders, according to ture of violence, and willingness to be led as long as the trigger is held down are provision for unique ID of shell casings for enlisted men. That powerful weapon some authorities nearly all, are associated around by the nose by those who make called machine-guns. They have been il- used. Felony penalties may be needed for was created for use in the Philippines with extremely widely used prescription their millions selling dangerous prescrip- legal since 1934, after mobsters obtained major violations. Gun shows and other as a result of the inability of the former psychoactive drugs. Ritalin and Prozac tion drugs, extremely common vicarious and used “Tommy Guns,” Thompson informal gun purchases do not facilitate 38-caliber revolver, to stop “highly mo- are only the most common of these media violence, and guns. Sub-Machine Guns, that is, mobile ma- background checks of criminal records tivated” residents of the Philippines in dangerous drugs too often dumped on Both my wife and I have had chine guns. or other disabling prescription drug or the Spanish-Americanth War at the end children, even the very young. Assault professional work in the Danbury and Weapons are only the most common Semi-Automatic guns such as the psychiatric data. It seems unlikely that a of the 19 Century. Newtown area over many years so have tools of insane mass murders associated mass-produced Assault Weapons, used ban on clips or magazines to ten or even The corruption of the Unites been familiar with the basis of the na- with such prescriptions. in most mass murders, and one-hand 90 bullets could be totally controlled. States’ Constitution’s Second Amend- tional reputation of Newtown as an guns like the old Colt 45 or the current Though in recent decades I have ment,th particularly at the ending of thest It is most unfortunate that even upscale and highly regarded peaceful Glock, expel the casing for the bullet af- been a Quaker, I became familiar with 20 Century and beginning of the 21 community where the most recent of highly informed anchors on major ra- ter each shot and as a result quickly allow various guns as a youngster and more, Century deserves comment. Aside from many mass murders occurred. dio shows mislead listeners on the very a second trigger pull for each additional later as a teenager. My father, a lawyer, Continued on page 15 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 Page 15

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Constitution with its Ten Amendments psychoactive drugs. Perhaps we should Bob K. Bogen served as comprehensive in Pakistan; Board Chairman of the Com- Get Real, Deal Bill of Rights could have possibly imag- be permitted to own for home use and long-range facilities planning director for munications Coordinating Committee for Continued from page 14 ined the actual weapons technology display one flintlock muzzle-loading the New York Metropolitan Regional the United Nations; and Principal Rep- advances of our following two centu- musket, and perhaps such a handgun, of Planning Commission; as planning direc- resentative of Architects/ Designers/ Plan- their intent to provide for a well ordered ries, much less the related use of con- the sort Aaron Burr used effectively in tor for the New England Regional Com- ners for Social Responsibility to the United militia, none of those who wrote our temporary widespread, catastrophic his duel with Alexander Hamilton. mission; as a major United Nations official Nations. CURRENT COMMENTARY the orders of the chief executive. hand, was an open book, whether or not He gave the impression of being that The Man Who First Got ‘Borked’ Groups pushing for Bork’s defeat you agreed. No one had to guess at his ju- much of an anachronism. in the Senate claimed that he would dicial inclinations. Yet while I am not upset that Bork By LARRY M. ELKIN staunchly conservative and liberal jurists turn back the clock on individual and I am glad Bork never made it onto was kept off the high court, it does sad- on the high court bench before the late civil rights, citing his belief that con- the Supreme Court. His view of the per- den me that Supreme Court nominations U.S. Supreme Court 1980s, but appointments were not a battle stitutional values were only those the sonal rights and liberties that are protected have since devolved into a partisan fight, nominations have al- between Democrats and Republicans as document explicitly spelled out as a sign under the Constitution was unreasonably rather than an open discussion of what the ways been political, but such until Senate Democrats argued that he was insensitive to minority interests. narrow by the standards of any era. Constitution means and the role that the they haven’t always been Bork was unfit for service.T oday, nomi- While his supporters claimed in turn In Bork’s world, states like Connecti- law plays in our lives. so starkly partisan. The nees who say they have been “borked” are that his opponents’ attacks were largely cut would remain free to restrict married Being borked is never a good thing – man whose nomination those who claim to have been rejected misrepresentation, those attacks gained couples’ privacy by prohibiting their access no matter which side you’re on. changed that was Robert H. Bork. solely for political reasons. national attention. The four members of to birth control – as Connecticut, in fact, Bork, a former solicitor general and Democrats never forgave Bork for his the American Bar Association screening did until Griswold v. Connecticut found federal judge who died last week at 85, 1973 role in the “Saturday Night Massa- panel who claimed Bork was unqualified such restriction unconstitutional in 1965. was known for his cameo role in the Wa- expressed concern over “his sensitivity to In Bork’s world, Bowers v. Hardwick, ® cre.” Bork, then the nation’s solicitor gen- Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP , has provided tergate crisis, as well as for some notable the rights of women and minority persons a 1986 case centering on a Georgia law eral, fired Special Prosecutor Archibald personal financial and tax counseling to a decisions in the federal appeals court. The or groups;” Tom Shales, The Washington banning consensual homosexual sex be- Cox, who was pursuing a court order to sophisticated client base since 1986. After six height of his fame, however, came when Post’s television critic at the time, bluntly tween adults, was decided correctly; Bork force President Richard Nixon to turn years with Arthur Andersen, where he was a then-President Ronald Reagan nomi- said that “[Bork] looked, and talked, like would almost certainly have voted against over secret Oval Office tapes. Bork acted senior manager for personal financial plan- nated him to the Supreme Court in 1987. a man who would throw the book at you the decision to overturn it in Lawrence v. after both the attorney general and deputy ning and family wealth planning, he founded As a result of what followed, Bork’s name – maybe like a man who would throw the Texas in 2003. attorney general had refused to follow the his own firm in Hastings on Hudson, N.Y., became a verb, and the nature of the Su- book at the whole country.” I wonder whether, in the absence of White House’s order to fire Cox. Demo- in 1992. That firm grew steadily and became preme Court nomination process under- Every Supreme Court nomina- the 19th Amendment, Bork would have crats from that day forward saw Bork as the Palisades Hudson organization, which went a major shift. tion since Bork has been an exercise in taken the position today that the Consti- a collaborator in Nixon’s attempt to cover moved to Scarsdale, N.Y., in 2002. The firm Bork’s nomination was the point at signaling, with justices giving away only tution does not give women the right to up the Watergate scandal. Bork, in all like- expanded to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in 2005 which the Supreme Court became overtly the vaguest hints about their judicial phi- vote (notwithstanding the equal protec- lihood, saw himself simply as a member of and to Atlanta in 2008. politicized along partisan lines. There were the executive branch, bound to carry out losophies. Bork’s philosophy, on the other tion provisions of the 14th Amendment). WEIR ONLY HUMAN

severely injured child. The boy’s father, see- their lives back. The last I heard of Jack, consequences, but if you decide to ignore ing the condition of his neighbor, grabbed he had bought a home in another county them, you deserve the full punishment Life Turns On a Dime him and threw him to the ground. An and slowly got back into the landscaping under the law. If we’re lucky, you’ll be ar- By BOB WEIR he was driving under the influence. “As ambulance and the police were sum- business. Nevertheless, as bad as his life rested before you kill someone. long as I stay in my lane and don’t drive moned to the scene. The boy was removed became, he was, ultimately, able to recover. So you think you can Bob Weir is a veteran of 20 years with the erratically, they have no reason to stop me,” to the hospital and Jack was arrested and He never spent a day in jail, but the little drink and drive, huh? New York Police Dept. (NYPD), ten of he was fond of saying. Because he had taken to the police precinct. It was just the boy received a life sentence. Let me tell you about a which were performed in plainclothes under- gotten away with driving drunk so many beginning of a nightmare that seemed to I don’t know how anyone could live guy who used to feel that cover assignments. Bob began a writing ca- times, he felt he had mastered the system have no end. with that on their conscience. Sure, it’s way; I’ll just refer to him reer about 12 years ago and had his first book and was free to do as he pleased. Hence, it The only good news to this story easy enough to say accidents happen. But as Jack. Several years ago, Jack was a hap- published in 1999. Bob went on to write and was routine for him to have a few drinks is that the boy lived, although crippled that’s utter nonsense! Drinking and driv- pily married guy with 2 kids, living in a publish a total of seven novels, “Murder in at the tavern next door to his office before for life. Jack didn’t do prison time but he ing is no accident. Therefore, if you’ve been beautiful home on Long Island. He had Black and White,” “City to Die For,” “Powers leaving for the 5 mile drive home. One might have preferred a six by eight cell drinking this holiday season and take the a landscaping business in a nearby town that Be,” “Ruthie’s Kids,” “Deadly to Love,” night, his routine became the unraveling for a few years instead of the lifetime of risk of driving under the influence, don’t and made an excellent living. Every year, “Short Stories of Life and Death,” and “Out of of his life. misery that resulted from his irresponsible expect any sympathy from the police of- he traded in his “old” Cadillac Seville and Sight.” He also became a syndicated columnist Jack made it all the way to his tree- behavior. He had to sell his business to pay ficer who stops you or the judge who picked up a new one. Jack was a person- under the title “Weir Only Human.” lined residential area and was within a for legal bills, court costs and penalties. sentences you. Like Jack, you know the able type of guy with many friends and hundred feet of his home when a neigh- In addition, his family was so disgraced lots of social invitations to enjoy. Yet, he bor’s son stepped out between a couple by the publicity that they were forced to had one flaw in his character; he resented of parked cars. In an instant, several lives move out of the neighborhood. Before CLASSIFIED ADS being told that he shouldn’t drive after Office Space Available- Prime Retail - were irreparably damaged. The ten year- long, they found themselves on public as- drinking alcohol. “Everybody is different,” Prime Location, Yorktown Heights Westchester County old boy was hit hard enough to propel sistance and living in a small apartment. he would say. “Some people get tipsy after 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. 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