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larchmontledger.com february 2018 vol. 14 - issue 2 issue - 14 vol. 2018 february 2 • February 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Girl Scouts Outline Plans for “Mindfulness Garden” at Addison Park BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN $5700. At this point a.m. and 8:00 p.m. through fundrais- not to exceed a to- Members of the Heart of ing, the girls can tal of ten days at the the Hudson Girl Scout Troop contribute $3200; same location in any 2463, Fifth Graders at Chats- Grand Opening of the one calendar year…” worth School appeared at the Park is slated for late Village Ad- Work Session of the Larchmont spring. ministrator Justin Board of Trustees on Monday, At the Regular Datino discussed January 22, outlining plans to Meeting, Mayor Lor- an Intermunicipal renovate Addison Park by cre- raine Walsh men- Agreement (IMA) ating a “Mindfulness Garden.” tioned the “Waste between the Town Among the reasons for Wizard Recyclope- of Mamaroneck; City a Mindfulness Garden was a dia,” available on of New Rochelle and place for everyone to connect, the Larchmont-Ma- Village of Pelham/ calm down, meet and feel maroneck Joint Pelham Manor re- peaceful, think and be creative, Sanitation website, garding construction a quiet place for the communi- lmsanitation.org, in- management of San- ty to go to relieve stress. Members of the Heart of the Hudson Girl Scout Troop 2463. Center, Larchmont Mayor structing residents itary Sewer System The Garden will encom- Lorraine Walsh. how to recycle over Pat Allen, Service Unit Manager, Girl Scouts of repairs. Datino stat- pass a Labyrinth constructed 250 items plus trash Larchmont-Mamaroneck ed that Westchester from 700-800 antique bricks, Garden; Mindfulness Lending Space. pickup schedules. County determined harvested from a fireplace in Library; Bird Houses; Rock Total cost is estimated The Board approved a Property Damage) of at least that too much clean water was Fountain Square in the Man- Cairns; Tree Stoop Sit-Upons; at $3500; including a $2,115 Proposed Local Law regarding $1,000,000 along with Work- going into the Sewer System or; Scent Garden; Butterfly Fairy Houses and Pop-Up Yoga bench and Buddah Board, the filming section of the Vil- er’s Compensation. Walsh that they treat. lage Code. noted considering any traffic “The State Grant mon- Applications must be re- congestion involved. ey will help us with the first ceived by the Village Admin- “Unless authorized by the round of Inflow and Infiltra- Mature, Caring Leadership Promised istrator no later than five days Village Administrator, filming tion (I and I)repairs… The Vil- prior to filming and contain in residential zones shall be lage will pay 10% for GHD’s pro- at Latimer’s Inauguration General Liability at a Combine limited to Monday through Fri- fessional services, estimated at BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Single Limit (Bodily Injury and day between the hours of 7:00 $995,000,” Justino said. A standing room only, wild- Supervisor Delivers “State of the Town” Message and Officials Sworn In ly cheering crowd of approxi- continued from page 1 mately 640 people between the Westchester Community College Hankin Academics Art Theater and overflow room witnessed the public swearing in of Westchester County Executive George Latimer on Sunday, January 7th. Appearing on the dais with Latimer were Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpi- no; Congressman Eliot Engel; New York State (NYS) Attorney General Eric Schneiderman; Senator An- drea Stewart-Cousins; Congress- woman Nita Lowey who emceed up the Westchester County Hu- together; the strong, weak, skinny the event; NYS Governor Andrew man Rights Commission and TV or fat, wise or foolish…We want to Cuomo who administered the broadcasts of Board of Legislators treat people with the respect that Oath of Office to Latimer and meetings.” they deserve. County Clerk Timothy Idoni. “Bob Dylan once said, ‘The “We have serious issues Perhaps in line with Latim- times, they are a-changin,’” Engel ahead of us…if you follow the ten- er’s January 2 Executive Order observed. “This country is in a cri- or of my speech we can deal with banning guns shows in West- sis...We cannot allow the Trump these issues and have respect and chester County Center, the group, administration to destroy what we cooperation across all ideologies “Moms Demand Action for Gun have built in 200 years and allow this without looking to shut anybody Sense in America,” Westchester President to get to the core of our de- out of having a voice... We have Left to right: Town Clerk Christina Battalia; son, Daniel Fiddelman; new Councilwoman Sabrina Fiddelman; husband, Chapter, resplendent in crimson mocracy and try to destroy it.” a tough agenda ahead and I look Jeffrey Fiddelman; son, Jacob Fiddelman; daughter, Rachel Fiddelman. jerseys was seen in the audience. “I appreciate your support forward to working on it,” Latimer eligible for a $50,000 grant to upgrade components of the old Town Center air conditioning system, “George Latimer is a grown- and will not have a blank check concluded. for more energy efficiency and eliminating the use of R-22 refrigerant, harmful to the ozone layer. up, when America is crying out to do whatever I wish but rather a The Democrats tapped Yon- “We have expensive infrastructure repairs to be made in the water system, sewer system and for grown-up leadership,” Schnei- promissory note…” Latimer stat- kers Assemblywoman Shelley fire house. derman averred. “George is the ed. “In a small plane I once flew Mayer to run to succeed Latimer “Finally, unexpected changes in federal immigration policy in the beginning of 2017 required embodiment of the pragmatic over Westchester County…Juris- as State Senator for the 37th Dis- us to reaffirm our support of all our residents and to reiterate our commitment to welcome and progressive. He has said that evi- dictions and towns were invisible trict. Governor Cuomo has to an- embrace our immigrant and newly arrived residents. The Town Board also sent a Resolution to New dence outweighs ideology and has from the air. nounce when a special election York State to support allowing all residents to apply for drivers licenses regardless of immigration worked to make County govern- “Perhaps this is how G-d sees will be held for Latimer’s former status,” Seligson concluded. ment more transparent, setting us…We are on this patch of land New York Senate seat. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2018 • 3 Latimer Sets Collegial Tone, Emphasizes Need to Work Across the Aisle BY LINNET TSE health, social services, crimi- solved by working together, the advocacy community as nal justice, economic develop- across the aisle, and looks for- well as with the law enforce- Addressing a packed au- ment, operations services, and ward to a collaborative rela- ment community.” dience at the Larchmont-Ma- administrative services – also tionship with the County Leg- Asked about County sup- maroneck Local Summit’s demonstrates his commit- islature. port of the Army Corp of En- January 16 breakfast program, ment to listen and work col- In response to questions gineers’ flood mitigation plan new Westchester County Exec- laboratively. Committees have from the audience, Latimer for Mamaroneck, Latimer ex- utive George Latimer spoke of solicited input from County noted that he will be making pressed his view that the Coun- “setting a different tone with a residents, giving them the op- some staffing changes over the ty should commit to its piece of different set of philosophies.” portunity to help shape public next few months in the Coun- the cost in the budget; county His early actions fulfilled policy and identify the new ty boards and commissions, commitment is necessary for campaign promises and were administration’s priorities. He including the Human Rights the state to budget their share. symbolic of the collegial tone anticipates that the commit- Commission. Latimer pledged 110% ef- he wants to achieve. In his tees’ recommendations will Latimer reported that fort on behalf of the residents first day in office, he issued be released by the end of the the Board of Legislators will be of Westchester County, citing a an executive order that will month. revisiting plans for the privat- sense of urgency to use the op- keep his and his predecessor’s Contrasting his philoso- ization of Westchester Coun- portunity he’s been given and names off county signs, send- phy with that of his predeces- ty Airport, which he believes to use it well. ing the message that County sor, Latimer said he strongly merits a public policy discus- This breakfast forum was assets belong to the people believes that “government has sion. Latimer openly questions hosted by the Larchmont/Ma- of Westchester, and not to a valid role to play in our every- whether the county should be maroneck Local Summit, an in- the County Executive. A sec- day lives.” Latimer acknowl- Westchester County Executive George Latimer giving up the decision-making formal community council that ond executive order, a “good edged the County’s high prop- authority for the airport in ex- seeks to make life better for all neighbor” policy, will guaran- erty taxes, but challenged the local taxes will put tremendous financial health of the County. change for financial compen- in the tri-municipal area. Its tee that local municipalities audience to consider the value pressure on county and local He has asked NYS Controller sation. monthly meetings are held at are consulted on significant of services we receive: “What governments and school dis- Thomas DiNapoli to send a Latimer also noted that the Nautilus Diner in Mama- projects involving county is the value of public schools tricts and will require a serious team to conduct a review of the Board of Legislators will roneck at 7:45 a.m., on the third land. His third executive or- in society? What is the value of dialogue about the level of the the policies and practices em- be revisiting the immigration Tuesday of the month. The next der banned gun shows from local services?” services provided by these en- ployed in Westchester County protection law they enacted meeting will be on Tuesday, county-owned property. Latimer anticipates that tities. After seven years of flat finances. last year. Latimer anticipates February 13, when the latest Latimer’s six issue-based the tax changes that eliminate tax levies under his predeces- Latimer firmly holds the that they will come up with a plans for Hampshire Country transition committees –the deductibility of state and sor, Latimer also questions the belief that problems can be plan that “passes muster with Club will be presented. 4 • February 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com StArt 2018 at OSilas Gallery Showcases Local High School Talent

BY MARIANA-CRISTINA GUGLIELMO saying, "The exhibition gives her first Canon DSLR School is currently enrolled students the opportunity camera as a gift from in Studio Art class taught On January 11th, 2018 to display their artwork in her mother. She en- by Christine Vitarello. Her the OSilas Gallery at Con- a professional art gallery. rolled in a digital submitted artwork to the cordia College in Bronxville And it will help to build photography course exhibition is a self-portrait held the 12th annual Open- their resumes." Vranka then for her sophomore entitled “Throughout the ing Reception Awards Cer- concluded, "Each school is year and continued Stars”. This title was in- emony for the StArt 2018 allowed to submit 2 to 3 piec- with independent spired and influenced by Regional High School Stu- es of artwork. Each piece is study at home. She the works of Vincent Van dent Art Exhibition. The ex- made of pastel, oil paints, enjoys experiment- Gogh. Daher is a student hibition originally featured pencil, digital and photogra- ing with different who pursues visual arts in 18 schools in 2007 and now phy." lighting techniques, high school, but also would shows up to 31 schools. Ap- Eli Canter, an 11th grad- paint, lenses, and like to pursue art as a ca- proximately 91 artists par- er who attends Mamaroneck works with Photo- reer. She is surrounded by a ticipated the StArt Exhibi- High School started draw- shop, Lightroom and family of artists. Her uncle, tion Annual. ing since he was a kid. He Pixel to build her Andre Pretorius, is a suc- Some of the artwork sketched cartoon characters editing and post-pro- cessful professional artist was created by local stu- from his favorite TV shows. duction skills. and her sister, Katelyn Da- dents who attend New Ro- Currently, he enjoys drawing Michael Canno, her, a major in painting and chelle, Bronxville, Pelham, subjects that hold a lot of de- in 11th Grade at Har- drawing at SUNY Purchase Harrison and Mamaroneck tail (particularly the human rison High School College, is also a great influ- High Schools. The ceremony body). participated in the ence. Daher is striving for was hosted by the President Darcy Tyler, a junior at exhibit. His interest growth by experimenting of Concordia College, John Mamaroneck High School, in photography began with new mediums and col- Nunez and the OSilas Gal- plays soccer and is also a when he was just in or palettes, and any spare lery Executive Director Eliz- committed artist. She is a elementary school. time she has is used to draw, abeth Vranka. StART 2018 meticulous draftsman and He would watch mod- create or study art history. was sponsored by The Heart careful observer. She uses she seems to have a special she prefers to observe and eling TV shows and dream of Mackenzie Coyne, an 11th of Neiman Marcus Founda- a variety of materials but is talent for portraits and the record the drama, rather taking pictures for famous grader at Mamaroneck High tion. particularly talented with human form. Tyler is highly than being the subject of it magazines. Canno noted that School showed interest in art Vranka addressed the pencil. She is up for draw- visual and makes powerful, in her own works. he looked up to his aunt who at a young age. "My family en- attendees of the evening by ing almost any subject, but compelling drawings, but Brianna Martinez, an is a photographer, and even- couraged me to experiment 11th Grader at MHS , was tually received a Canon cam- with new mediums and find born and raised in New York, era as a gift. Since then, he more ways to create art." Coyne in a small town just outside has taught himself different then concluded, "Currently, the city. Growing up, she techniques and strategies, I'm enrolled in two [art] class- and her family constantly both in-camera and in post- es -- Intro Clay, and the second, traveled both in the states production. His main inter- Drawing and Painting. With and out, which is partially est is portraiture because these classes and the art I cre- why she became interested he loves capturing people’s ated outside of class, I have an in photography. Constantly different expressions and outlet to show my creativity." exploring new areas of the uniqueness in a photo. He The following local stu- world and seeking adventure agrees with Ansel Adams, “A dents received StArt Awards: had sparked a desire to share great photograph is one that Katherine Sidari, Eastches- her experiences. Throughout fully expresses what one feels, ter High School, Costuming, her freshman year of high in the deepest sense, about acrylic on wood plank and Get out of the school, she started to devel- what is being photographed.” Vance Wood, Bronxville High op and expand her in-camera Lucia Daher, a fresh- School, self-portrait, graph- fog of addiction photography skills and got man at Harrison High ite on paper. Two Mamaroneck High School Students Named 2018 Regeneron Semifi- nalists for Original Science Research and back into continued from page 1 project,” Rebecca said. “Thanks to the help of Mr. Garbarino and my mentors, I was able to explore an area of interest and complete a project of which I’m really proud. This means so much to me, and your life. I couldn’t be more grateful for the award.” Marina’s project titled, “The Female Athlete Triad: A Comparison of Knowledge and Risk in Ad- olescent and Young Adult Figure Skaters, Dancers and Runners,” examined a disorder (Triad) com- monly found in young women participating in sports that stress leanness. Her research aimed to Experienced Substance Abuse compare knowledge of the Triad among three types of athletes -- figure skater, dancer, and runner -- and the Triad risks among these athletes. “As a figure skater myself, I feel a deep connection to my and Addiction Therapist work. I was inspired to study the Triad because I see various Triad and eating disorder-like behaviors among skaters every time I walk into the rink,” Marina said. “I hope to draw attention to this issue Confidential, supportive and by means of my work. I credit my success to my outstanding mentors, Mr. Garbarino’s boundless support, and the OSR program as a whole. OSR has been crucial in fostering and growing my love of non-judgmental environment science.” The Regeneron STS is known for recognizing students who show promise of being STEM lead- ers of the future. In the two years prior, MHS had one Regeneron STS semifinalist each year – An- drew Katz in 2017 and Griffin Williamson in 2016 (when Intel still sponsored the event). Scott Swanezy County Executive Latimer honored all the selected Westchester students for their success in the prestigious science and math talent search on January 16 at the County Office Building, White (914) 434-9945 www.outofthefog.info Plains. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2018 • 5 Larchmont Resident Enjoyed Working with Tandana Foundation in Ecuador As part of their 90-day Latin Inguincho. Larchmont resident, 2017 then moved to Peru in Oc- ited Saminay students’ homes. At American Gap-Year Semester Pro- Hank Alimanestianu, was the lo- tober and November. Then onto one student’s home, they ate cuy gram, 12 students and 2 Program cal student who took part in this Ecuador for the last month of the (guinea pig) and learned about tra- Leaders from ARCC (Adventures program. program,” he said. ditional indigenous cuisine. The Cross-Country) spent five days in “I learned about ARCC The group was with Tan- ARCC students caught, killed and the rural community of Inguincho through a consultant as I decided dana from December 3rd to the prepared fish at another student’s in highland Ecuador participating to take a gap year after I graduated 7th, 2017. The ARCC students home where trout are bred. Then, in a group service program orga- from MHS in 2017,” said Alimanes- spent the mornings working at everyone enjoyed a family style nized by The Tandana Founda- tianu. “I chose ARCC’s Latin Amer- Saminay El Legado (Saminay), a dinner around the fire. tion. The ARCC students worked, ica program because I wanted to private high school that provides ARCC provides middle school learned about community life improve my Spanish. My program full scholarships to roughly 85 stu- and high school students with a and made new friends while in started in Costa Rica in September dents from the farthest communi- variety of service learning and ad- venture opportunities around the world. Their Gap Semester pro- Community Build Gives Hands-On Help grams give students a cultural and educational bridge between high What happens when an engineer- school and college. ARCC is based ing-minded middle school girl starts to in Mill Valley, California. Hank Alimanestianu plan for the community service portion of Alimanetianu enjoyed the her Bat Mitzvah? In the case of Hommocks ties in Quichinche Parish. At night, vance – to eighth and ninth grad- experience and will attend Colora- seventh grader Rachel Patrick, she talked the group camped out in a room ers on two different mornings. do College in September. The col- to the STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Ma- on school property. The ARCC students got to know lege, he added, encourages their maroneck about ways to combine her in- “I was surprised to observe, many local students, from about accepted students to consider a terests in building and tinkering with the that despite the fact that these kids seven different communities, gap year. “It wasn’t a problem for needs of others. This lead Rachel to assist- have virtually nothing in regards to during their time at Saminay. me. My parents encouraged me ing with a new pilot project, Community material items, they appear to en- In the afternoons, the ARCC to consider it, as my older brother Build - a STEM Alliance program in part- joy life more than kids here. I saw students took part in a number did one, too.” nership with Furniture Sharehouse. this in almost all my experiences of activities designed for deeper The Tandana Foundation The goal of the project is to use engi- with younger kids throughout Ec- cultural and local engagement. is a non-profit organization that neering skills and community “making” uador,” explained Alimanestianu. They milked and fed cows at Sam- supports cross-cultural volunteer experiences to engage community mem- The ARCC students worked inay with the help of the school’s opportunities, scholarships, and bers in building quality, low cost furniture closely with Saminay staff mem- groundskeeper, William, and community projects in highland Ec- for Furniture Sharehouse to distribute. bers building a corral for a baby learned how to make cheese at a uador and Mali’s Dogon Country. Executive Director, Kate Bialo, ex- Architect Liam Winters, Furniture Sharehouse Executive Director, Kate cow. Also, some of the ARCC stu- local family’s cheese-making mi- For more information or to sign-up plained, “One of our greatest needs is ta- Bialo, Kristin, Rachel and Matt Patrick introducing the Community dents taught an English lesson cro-business. for a volunteer vacation, visit www. bles. We need more of them but they also Build Table Project at a STEM Alliance Event. Photo Credit: Jill Bock – which they had prepared in ad- The ARCC students also vis- tandanafoundation.org. take up a lot of space.” Local architect Liam Winters lent a hand working through several prototypes to design an affordable, aesthetically pleasing table that could also be stowed away as needed. With the design finished, Rachel is now ready to host the area’s first ever “Community Build” experi- ence at the STEM Alliance’s STEM-tastic Festival on Friday March 16, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm at Hommocks Middle School. Reflecting on the project, Rachel said, “I am so happy that I can use my engineering and building skills to help Furniture Sharehouse provide families with the things they need to set up their new home. It’s easy to forget how much something as simple as a dining table can mean to a family who doesn’t have anything. These tables will make a difference in their lives every day and I am grateful that I can help provide them.” Now Rachel is looking for the community to get involved. To learn more about this initiative and the extreme need for support for the Furniture Sharehouse clients, to sign up to assist with table assembly at STEM-tastic on March 16th, or to donate the funds for a table, contact Rachel at tablemitzvahproject@ gmail.com. Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center Offers New Groups Supporting Parents and Teens If parenting strategies have been ineffective for you and your child, then The Parent Circle will teach you skills designed to help with parenting challenges. These skills are the founda- tion of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a compassionate, evidence-based treatment that the professional staff of the Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center (LMCCC) have adapted to improve parental effectiveness. Sessions will be held on Mondays and will run for 10 weeks, beginning March 5, 2018. Two options are available to accommodate busy schedules: a morning group is scheduled for 9:30am- 11:00am and an evening session runs from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. All groups meet at the LMCCC at 234 Stanley Avenue in Mamaroneck. For more information, contact Christine Danberg, LCSW at 914-698-7549, ext. 24 or [email protected]. The Teen Circle is a highly interactive co-ed workshop for high school students. Skills are taught and practiced in a safe and confidential setting. Activities, videos, and demonstrations give teens hands-on experience practicing skills. The outcome is an improvement in awareness of emotions and how they work, skills to manage overwhelming emotions, and strategies to im- prove relationships. Sessions run for 10 weeks, starting Monday March 5th from 4:00pm-5:00 at the LMCCC. For more information, contact Christina Grimes, LCSW at 914-698-7549, ext. 32 or [email protected]. The LMCCC is a public, not-for-profit agency providing individual, family and group coun- seling, crisis intervention and school-based prevention programs to adolescents and families. 6 • February 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS

On February 16 at noon, the Wom- “Young Artists on the Rise 2018,” a On February 11 at 3pm, the West- The Bullseye New York Gallery, 115 From February 1 to 4, the Music, The Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, an’s Club of Larchmont will host their selection of exception artwork from chester Philharmonic will perform Hoyt Avenue, Mamaroneck presents Dance and Theatre departments at Port Chester will present, “Me, My- American Home Luncheon at the area high school students, including a Friends & Family Concert at the a solo exhibition by former Bullseye Manhattanville College, 2900 Pur- self & I,” an ongoing exhibit through Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Mamaroneck High School, French Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall, resident artist Lauren Cotton, on chase Street, Purchase will present March 4 featuring vessel based work Park Avenue, featuring a program at American High School of New York 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase view through June 9, 2019. Visit the musical production of Avenue Q. that explores issues surrounding 2pm with speaker Jean-Victor Nkolo and New Rochelle High School, will College with conductor Ted Sperling. bullseyeprojects.com for complete February 1 – 3 at 8pm and February identity and how we see ourselves. from the Office of Special Adviser on be on view at the Mamaroneck Art- Visit westchesterphil.org or call 251- details. 4 at 2pm. Call for tickets at 323- Call 937-2047 for details. Africa, United Nations. The program ists Guild, 126 Larchmont Avenue, 6200 for tickets. 7175. is free. RSVP by February 12 for the Larchmont through February 10 with luncheon ($20 in advance, $25 at an opening reception on February 7 the door). For information, contact from 5 to 7pm and awards will be Debbie Campbell at debcamp- given out at 5:30pm. Visit mama- [email protected] or call 314-6492. roneckartistsguild.org for additional information.

UPCOMING EVENTS Treasures of the Earth: Mineral The Mamaroneck Public Library, Painting Classes led by artist Pa- Park Drive, Armonk featuring 14 The Mamaroneck Artists Guild’s Masterpieces from the Robert 136 Prospect Avenue now offers tricia Miner-Sutherland are held board-certified cardiologistFrom 6 to 7:30pm, celebrate 14th Annual Open Juried Small R. Wiener Collection will be on Homework Help for grades 1 at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Shalini Bobra, MD. The lecture Valentine’s Day Under the Stars Works Exhibition will take place view through April 1, 2018 at the through 5 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Senior Center at the VFW Post, is open to the public and free of at the Hudson River Museum’s from March 29 through April 21. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, The Kids Club, fun after-school 1288 Boston Post Road, Larch- charge. To register, visit wphos- Planetarium, 511 Warburton Entry deadline is February 23. To Greenwich, CT. For further in- art, science and literary activities mont, every Wednesday from 1 to pital.org/hearthealth and call Avenue, Yonkers, featuring the enter, submit work on: mama- formation, visit brucemuseum. for K-3 children are on Wednes- 3pm. All media is taught, begin- 849-7160 with questions. many mythical stories of love and roneckartistsguild.submittable. org days at 4pm through February ners and advanced painters are devotion that grace our skies. To com/submit. MAG is located at 14. In addition, February 14 at welcome. Call 834-8840 for more 8 purchase tickets, visit hrm.org/ 126 Larchmont Avenue, Larch- The Center for Continuing Ed- 11am – the film, Stronger, fea- information. At 7pm, the Sheldrake Envi- programs mont. Visit mamaroneckartists- ucation, 1000 West Boston Post turing Jake Gyllenhaal will be ronmental Center, 685 Weaver guild.org or call 834-1117 for fur- Road, Mamaroneck will hold the shown; on February 17 at 2pm, FEBRUARY Street, Larchmont will hold a 22 ther information. following: Spotlight on French meet Roslyn Rothstein, author of 4 members only program called, From 6 to 8pm, Westchester painter George Braque on Feb- Bubby’s Stories. Both programs At 4pm, the Choir of St. Thomas “Bewitched: An Adventure Community College, Gateway Through the end of March, the ruary 1 from 9:30 to 11:30am at will be held in the Community Church along with the Choir of Through the Galapagos Islands,” Center, Room 131 presents the Holocaust and Human rights Larchmont Temple, Room 1; Room. Call 698-1250 to learn the United Methodist Church with naturalist Christina Baal. Great Books Forum Series fea- Education Center and Congre- and Spotlight on Polish Art Deco more. For more information, vis- of Mamaroneck presents the For information, call 834-1443. turing Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s gation Emanu-El of Westches- painter Tamara de Lempicka on it mamaronecklibrary.org concert, “Give Me That Old Adventures in Wonderland, led ter, 2125 Westchester Avenue, February 8 from 9:30 to 11:30am Time Religion.” For tickets, visit 10 by Professor Scott Zaluda. Par- Rye will co-sponsor Cartoonists at Larchmont Temple, Room AARP Income Tax Assistance Eventbrite.com or call 698-0300 The Performing Arts Center at ticipation is free and open to the Against the Holocaust Exhibi- 1. Sign up at LMCCE.org or call will be available Fridays, Febru- for further details. Purchase College, 735 Anderson public. Email james.werner@ tion, 150 cartoons and period 698-9126. ary 2 through April 13 from 10am Hill Road, Purchase in the Pepsi- sunywcc.edu for more informa- photographs in the context of the to 2:30pm in the Community 5 Co Theatre, features “wild Up,” a tion. Nazi Genocide and the world’s The Larchmont Library, 121 Room of the Mamaroneck Pub- From 7 to 9pm, the Osteoporosis modern music collective and Los response. Call the synagogue at Larchmont Avenue offers the lic Library, 136 Prospect Avenue. Awareness Group will meet at Angeles-based musicians. Visit 27 967-4382 for exhibition hours. following: Great Courses: Un- Assistance is available on a drop Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, artscenter.org/events/wild-up/ Larchmont resident and mem- derstanding the Inventions that in basis for seniors and low and 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White for tickets. ber of the Board of Directors of The Neuberger Museum of Art, Changed the World on Thurs- moderate income taxpayers. Plains, Building #4 featuring At Home on the Sound, John 735 Anderson Hill Road, Pur- days from 10 to 11:30am – Feb- speaker Allan B. Warshowsky, 11 Bradley will appear at the orga- chase is currently exhibiting ruary 8: Crossbows East & West The Greenburgh Nature Center, MD discussing Osteoporosis and From 2 to 5pm, the Marshlands nization’s bi-monthly series in a an illuminating installation and Roman Arches – Aqueducts 155 Dromore Road, Scarsdale Ingegrative Medicine. Call 967- Conservancy, Route 1, Rye will talk entitled, “Ethics in the Age entitled, “NEON | Stephen An- and the Collossium; February 22: will hold the following: February 1630 with questions. host an art exhibit and artist re- of Trump.” The presentation be- tonakos: Proscenium + Bending Waterwheels & Clocks and Pa- 11 from 1 to 2pm – Eyes on Owls; ception. The exhibition will be gins at 4pm, coffee and refresh- Light: Neon Art 1965 to Now,” godas & Cathedrals; and on Feb- February 19 from 1 to 2pm – Bald 6 on view until the end of March. ments are served at 3:30pm. The with an opening reception on ruary 26 at 7pm – National Park Eagles and Turkeys; and Febru- From 5:45 to 7pm, White Plains For more information, call 835- program is free and open to the February 14 from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Travel Program. For additional ary 28 from 7 to 9pm – Justice, Hospital is offering an educa- 4466. entire community at Larchmont Visit Neuberger.org to learn information, visit larchmontli- Faith and Integral Ecology. For tional lecture entitled, “Your Avenue Church, Russell Hall, 60 more. brary.org or call 834-2281. complete details, visit green- Beating Heart: Heart Disease Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont. burghnaturecenter.org or call Signs, Symptoms and Preven- Visit athomeonthesound.org for 723-3470. tion,” at the Bristal, 90 Business information. PURCHASE P.O. HARRISON – Immaculate 7 bedroom Colonial set on over an acre in Purchase Estates. 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2017-18 HMX Roaring Robots take 1st prize in Project Category

BY SETH A. METSCH roneck elementary schools, Mamaroneck School Dis- the Cyber Tigers made a trict. Robotics is a key as- On Sunday, January 21st, powerful impression on pect of the STEM Alliance’s the winning field skills at the parents and judges alike in non-profit mission to cre- First Lego League (FLL) com- their rookie season. Just like ate a network of Science, petition were coding, com- the older teams, they had to Technology, Engineering munication and cooperation. compete in several areas and Math learning oppor- There, the STEM Alliance’s related to Hydro Dynamics. tunities, mirroring the in- HMX Roaring Robots team They engineered and pro- frastructure for learning a scored big, earning a spot in grammed an autonomous sport or playing an instru- the Hudson Valley FLL Robot- robot to solve urban wa- ment. The teams provide an ics semi-finals in February. ter system issues, and they opportunity for students of After months of prepara- created a project that ad- different ages to collaborate. tion, the Hommocks Middle dressed a problem with the Says 6th grader Ellie Kon- School team of eleven 6th, 7th human water cycle. For this, visser, “I value working with and 8th graders secured the they wrote and illustrated a people from all three grades, highest number of points in children’s book to educate some who have been on the the innovative project catego- kids about water conserva- team before. All of us have ry earning them a first place tion and how to reuse gray different levels of expertise trophy for their customized water. The Cyber Tigers — we learn from each oth- project, Green Thumb. credit their inspiration to er.” Based on the FLL theme the local water experts they According to Jill Bock, a of Hydro Dynamics, the stu- interviewed, including Ma- STEM Alliance Board Mem- dents designed and imple- maroneck Town Supervisor ber and the manager of both mented Green Thumb as an Nancy Seligson who spoke teams, “Robotics is one of automated irrigation system passionately about the im- the Alliance’s priority areas for their school greenhouse. portance of water conserva- so this is a great way to get Beyond their project win, tion. When the team mem- students involved at a young the team had a strong show- bers couldn’t find any books age and feed their passion ing in all other FLL catego- on the subject written for for STEM activities. With 2017-18 Mamaroneck Cyber Tigers with coaches at FLL Event ries: Robot Design, Robot kids, they decided to create our new elementary team, Performance and Core Val- one of their own. The result, we are creating a ‘pipeline’ to work together to build a think outside the box.” STEM Alliance’s advanced ues. A Hydro Dilemma, can be for kids to engage early, con- robot and use programming The HMX Roaring Ro- robotics club. The Cyber New to the competi- viewed digitally at http://lm- tinue at the middle school, to solve problems.” 6th grad- bots will continue refining Tigers celebrated their first tion this year was the STEM stemalliance.org/cyber-ti- and progress to more ad- er Noah Sodickson added, their work in preparation for competitive season with Alliance’s first elementary gers-project-2018.html vanced robotics teams at the “Robotics has helped me the semi-finals. This spring, Chatsworth 5th Grader Han- robotics team: The Mama- Both teams are spon- high school.” Nate Metsch, build my skills of persever- many of the Cyber Tigers na Moskowitz noting one of roneck Cyber Tigers. Com- sored by the STEM Alliance a Murray 5th grader, ex- ance and creativity to solve will be working to improve First’s Core Values, “what we prised of twelve 4th and 5th of Larchmont-Mamaroneck plained that “being on the challenges I wouldn’t usual- their competitive game by discover is more important graders from all four Mama- in partnership with the Cyber Tigers taught us how ly face. And it has led me to honing their skills in the than what we win.” www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2018 • 9 At Home on the Sound to Honor Woman’s Club of Larchmont Spreads Cheer To Local Family Cindy Goldstein The Woman’s Club of Larchmont ‘adopted’ a family of six for the holidays. The family was At Home on the Sound will honor Mamaroneck resident Cindy carefully selected by the staff of the Communi- Goldstein at its Seventh Annual Spring Gala set for Thursday, May ty Resource Center. Sue Ellen Commender and 3, 2018. Sheelah Mohan of the Woman’s Club of Larch- Goldstein, a tax attorney and CPA, has been an active commu- mont delivered holiday gifts that were donated nity volunteer for more than 25 years. She currently donates her via the Community Resource Center to a deserv- time and skills to multiple charitable organizations including the ing family. Each family member received new Mamaroneck Senior Center, Fields for Kids, Mamaroneck EMS, and winter coats, hat, gloves, sweatshirts, shirts, the Local Summit. pants and a week’s worth of socks and underwear A Mamaroneck resident since 1986, Goldstein has served as (plus a toy for the youngest two children). Addi- President of the Central School PTA and the Mamaroneck-Larch- tional winter coats for children were also pur- mont PT Council, as well as Co-President of the Hommocks School chased and donated. PTA . Left to right: Janet Rolon, Deputy Director, Community Other past board service includes: Mamaroneck-Larchmont Resource Center; Citlali Falcon, Administrative Assistant, Student Aid Fund; the Washingtonville Housing Alliance; and the Community Resource Center; Silvia Falcon, Case Manager, Larchmont-Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force, which she helped to Community Resource Center; Sheelah Mohan, Woman’s Club of Larchmont; Sue Ellen Commender, Woman’s Club of found in 1992. Larchmont and Jirandy Martinez, Co-Executive Director, Community Resource Center The Gala will be held at the Hampshire Country Club in Mama- Cindy Goldstein roneck. For more information visit www. AtHomeontheSound.org. Underpinnings: Deconstructing Art HIKE THE CLIFFS OF BIG SUR From Tuesday, February 13 to Saturday, March 3, 2018, Mamaroneck Artists Guild will present “Underpinnings-Deconstructing Art,” a group exhibit that focuses on the process of art- making. This exhibition will showcase both the tech- nique and creative processes involved in making a finished piece of work. Any work of art that gives clues about how it was made, like pencil lines left on a painting, or sections that reveal layers or materials beneath the more “finished” terri- tories, will be appropriate for this theme. Com- pleted works that come with short descriptions of the inspiration for its creation and/or how it was made, are also welcome. The idea is to reveal the infinite number of ways that artists approach their work, and to show and/or explain those pro- cesses to the viewer. An opening Reception will be held on Satur- day, February 17th, from 3 to 5pm. Gallery Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 12 noon to 5 athena sculpture monoprint 2 by Melinda Green Tepler p.m. at 126 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont. Ad- mission to the Gallery is free. Call 914-834-1117 for more information. Your Bucket List Adventure starts with us. John Bradley Speaks Up on “Ethics in the We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences you never knew existed. Age of Trump” For many, the current U.S. President has provoked the questioning of our basic assumptions about right and wrong, good and bad, and even the standards to distinguish between true and false. On Tuesday, Febru- ary 27, John Bradley, a longtime Larchmont resident and member of the Board of Directors of At Home on the Sound, will appear at the organi- zation’s bi-monthly series in a talk entitled “Ethics in the Age of Trump.” Our abiding beliefs about virtue and vice have been rattled, he says, and we must defend our heartfelt convictions about the makeup of the 914.833.8880 good society. ”The discussion that will follow,” he asserts, “will help us make sense of the current ethical malaise and meet the challenge it pos- 69 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 es.” John Bradley received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from New York Uni- www.luxurytravelservice.com versity having written his doctoral dissertation on the moral philosophy of R.M. Hare, whose ethical writings centered on the logical analysis of John Bradley TM moral language. Save Time. Make One Call. Have the Time of Your Life. At Home on the Sound is a membership organization for local seniors that provides a variety of informative and helpful services, including transportation to doctors, grocery stores and cultural events. The presentation begins at 4:00; coffee and refreshments are served at 3:30. This program is free and open to the entire community at Larchmont Avenue Church, Russell Hall, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont. Visit www.//:AtHomeontheSound.org for more information. 10 • February 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com What’s Happening at the Larchmont Public Library Larchmont and money needed for additional a Press Photographer in 1967 programs and events as well for newspapers about Rock Mamaroneck Public books, furnishings, and other and Roll in Helsinki, Finland. needs the library has. Tapani Talo was born in Libraries Add Film Finland in 1950. Music and Streaming Service, photography took him to Lon- 16 Seasons a Year don, UK, 1972 where he worked Kanopy by Tapani Talo with the Rolling Stones as a The popular on-demand Tapani Talo’s latest ex- sound engineer. While work- film streaming service Kanopy hibit titled 16 SEASONS A ing with the Rolling Stones in is now available for free at the YEAR, opens in the Oresman London, Talo also completed Larchmont and Mamaroneck Gallery at the Larchmont his education in architecture. Public Libraries. Library card- Public Library on February Talo eventually moved holders can access Kanopy 2, and will continue to be on to the USA, graduating from and sign up to start streaming view through February 27. Ad- Ball State University 1980. films on instantly by visiting ditionally, there will be a re- He joined Edward Larrabee their library’s website. Films ception honoring the photog- Barnes architects in 1980, and can be streamed from any rapher on Saturday, February after four years left to open computer, Internet-capable 10, from 2:00 to 4:00pm in the his own architecture business. television, mobile device or Kanopy provides local library fiction and non-fiction, classic, able online at http://friendso- Gallery. During this time, Talo painted platform by downloading the patrons with access to films of biographies, Pimsleur Lan- flarchmontlibrary.org/min- From 2001 to 2010, while at night at Art Students League Kanopy app for iOS, Android, unique social and cultural val- guage Courses, and juvenile igolf taking care of their home and in Manhattan. Talo eventually AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. ue; films that are often difficult titles. To facilitate the Larch- children during his late wife’s became a principal designer Offering what the New or impossible to access else- Mergent Business and Fi- mont Open, the Friends of the (Judith Feder) battle with can- with Philip Johnson Archi- York Times calls “a garden of where, and programming that nancial eResources offers an Larchmont Pub- cinematic delights,” Kanopy features diversity, with a wide extensive database of informa- lic Library have showcases more than 30,000 array of foreign language films tion chock-full of Consumer partnered with of the world’s best films, in- and films on race, and current Lifestyle Data and First Indus- LMG Library cluding award-winning doc- affairs. try Research Reports on virtu- Mini Golf based umentaries, rare and hard- The Kanopy collection ally any industry and company. in Trumbull, to-find titles, film festival includes indie hits like Hunt The libraries offer these CT. LMG grew favorites, indie and classic For the Wilderpeople and 2 services free to those who have out of an idea to films, and world cinema with Days in Paris, classic master- a library card. For more infor- raise money to collections from Kino Lorber, pieces like Aguirre, the Wrath mation or to get started using aid Gulf Coast Music Box Films, Samuel Gold- of God and Seven Samurai, and these services, call or visit libraries that wyn, The Orchard, The Great award-winning documentaries your local library. Or you can had experienced Courses, PBS and thousands of like the 2017 Oscar®-nominat- simply visit your local library’s damage from independent filmmakers. ed I Am Not Your Negro and website. Each library’s digital Hurricane Ka- Kanopy is also compatible Sundance Film Festival winner services including Kanopy, RB trina. The public for the hearing impaired (with Mother of George. Digital, Mergent, and much library in Trum- captions and transcripts) and The libraries are also of- more, are made possible by bull, CT, hosted the visually impaired (com- fering an additional two new Westchester Library System. the very first patible with technologies such digital services. RB Digital mini-golf tour- as JAWS). Kanopy is free for gives library patrons access to nament inside a users with a library card; all an ever-expanding catalog of Larchmont Open library in the Fall cer, Tapani Talo started to tects, winning his first big users need to do to get started Audiobooks. RB Digital audio- of 2005, turning the library Mini-Golf Tournament newly experience an aware- competition in 1988 for his de- streaming films is to visit their books work with any desktop into a complete 18-hole min- The Friends of the Larch- ness of each moment in the sign of 4 ½ miles of waterfront library’s website to sign up. or laptop computer, iOS or An- iature golf course. Needless to mont Public Library will host day. “I found this to be much in the Waterfront Internation- With the motto of droid device, and Kindle Fire. say, the event was a tremen- the first-ever Larchmont Open like the painting I had done in al Competition. “thoughtful entertainment,” The title selection includes dous success and the compa- Miniature Golf Tournament, an earlier phase of life”, said Amongst many other ny now works with public and which will take place Talo. “Yet this awareness was projects, Talo helped archi- private libraries throughout on Sunday, February quite different from my expe- tect Steven Holl to make the Northeast. 11, from 11:00am un- riences during my years as a possible his first big Muse- Local businesses and in- til 4:00pm, inside the busy New York City profession- um Project in Finland (1994). dividuals are sponsoring each Larchmont Public al architect”. Talo also designed JFK Ter- of the 18 holes along the library Library. The tourna- Talo continues, “This minal One for Bodouva (1995), mini-golf course, making this ment is open to all ages daily awareness allowed me and worked on Citi Field in first-ever tournament a com- and works as a unique to develop a sensitivity to sea- Queens. Since 2002 Talo has munity-wide event. Space is fund-raising event that sonal patterns and colors in my had his own architectural limited, so it is recommended benefits the library. photographic compositions; firm and focuses on design- that interested participants There will also be a seeing colors that we normally ing green custom residential get their tickets early. special tee-off opening do not think of. I have contin- spaces as well as numerous The Friends of the Larch- reception and raffle ued to photographically study large and small scale com- mont Library are interested for adults held in the these seasonal patterns on a mercial projects. He is also residents who contribute library from 6:00 to daily basis ever since – for 16 currently proposing world’s to the Library in important 9:00pm on Saturday, years - with different aspects tallest Mega tower most like- ways. Government funding February 10. Since the and emphasis of nature and ly to be built in China. alone cannot finance all the events are fundraisers location throughout Westches- Photography has been cultural events that the com- that benefit the Larch- ter County”. a constant daily activity for munity currently enjoys. The mont Public Library, This show marks the 50th Tapani Talo for all his years. Friends of the Larchmont advance tickets are anniversary of Tapani Talo For more information about Public Library is an indepen- required. Information becoming a semi professional Tapani Talo, visit: www.taloar- dent 501c(3) not-for-profit and tickets are avail- photographer, when started as chitect.com organization that provides www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2018 • 11

Littman Krooks Named Among Best Law Firms in New York for LMK Student Advances in Geography Bee 2018 Competition Littman Krooks LLP has been Louis M. Klein Middle School held a preliminary competition to send one of their 7th graders on a quest for the National Geog- selected among the 2018 U.S.News – raphy Bee. The competition, held Friday, January 12th saw twelve 7th grade students compete in the LMK final competition. The Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in the students were chosen from preliminary events held in their Social Studies classes. New York metropolitan area. The finalists were: Zakaria Ahmed, Mason Krueger, Jack Eiff, Ava Mangone, Ryleigh Francis, Anthony Pasqua , Dylan Haines, The firm, with offices in New Mateo Ponce Ocampo, Aleksi Kartunnen, Charles Zenhausern, Max Johansson and Max Zuchorski. York and White Plains, received this After numerous rounds of suspense-filled competition, only Jack Eiff and Mason Kruger remained. Mason correctly identified the prestigious ranking in the area of El- Japanese island of Honshu as being connected by the Seikan Tunnel to the island of Hokkaido to win the school bee! der Law and Trusts & Estates Law. Mason has earned the right to advance to the next level of the competition, which is a written examination. If all goes well with the This recognition results from the written test, he will have the opportunity to compete at the state level. firm’s combination of legal excellence and breadth of expertise. The U.S.News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" rankings are based Lions Host Westchester County Executive George on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their relevant practice areas, and a review Latimer and Support Habitat for Humanity of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal Newly inaugurated submission process. County Executive George To be eligible for this distinction, a law firm must also have at Latimer, made his first ap- least one lawyer included among the annual peer review assessment pearance early in January of Best Lawyers in America®. Bernard A. Krooks, (photo ) a founding with the merged Larchmont partner of Littman Krooks LLP, was selected by his peers for inclu- Mamaroneck Lions Club. The sion Best Lawyers in the field of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. Kro- occasion was a dinner event oks, Chair of the firm’s Elder Law and Special Needs Department, has at The Sedona Taphouse in been included among this elite group since 2008. Mamaroneck, to celebrate Visit the firm’s website at www.littmankrooks.com. the Lions clubs merger and launch of the joint Lions & Se- dona Mondays Steak Out for Charity in support of Habitat for Humanity of Westchester. Serene Afternoon of Music Jim Killoran, president At Home on the Sound will of Habitat for Humanity of offer a serene afternoon of music Westchester spoke about by the faculty and students of the Westchester’s affordable Larchmont Music Academy on housing crisis and the ways Tuesday, February 13. This is a Habitat and its volunteer departure from the service or- force works with communi- ganization’s bi-monthly talks by ties to address the problem. experts in various fields. Faculty The Lions are teaming up (left to right) Jim Killoran (Habitat for Humanity), Phil Oldham (Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions Club), George Latimer members Claudia Huter (flute) with Habitat to support their (Westchester County Executive), Ron Duckstein (Sedona Taphouse) and Nicole Sharlow (violin) will efforts financially, with Lions perform along with their stu- volunteers and co-coordinat- merger of the Larchmont & Sound Shore Lions Clubs from the Lions eye glass recy- dents. The program will include ing with other community or- Mamaroneck Lions Clubs. Group. The 4 clubs (Ann Sulli- cling, the VCB Camp for the Benjamin Britton’s Simple Sym- Claudia Huter ganizations. The past District Last year, over a cup coffee van-White Plains, Larchmont Blind and KidSight preschool phony, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and other works. Governor of the Lions, Peter between he and Larchmont Mamaroneck, New Rochelle eye testing program were also In 1998 Huter co-founded the Academy which now serves Pergolis, from the Tuckahoe Lions president Phil Old- and Rye City) will begin joint in attendance. 800 students. She has played with orchestras both in the U.S. and Eastchester chapter, also ham, Latimer spoke of the efforts of service to common To facilitate commu- abroad, winning numerable international competitions. Nicole spoke. many existing connections community needs. These nications and co-operation Sharlow, also an international performer, is devoted to chamber Every Monday in Janu- between the 2 communities efforts involve identifying between community service music but has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras. ary, Sedona offered a special (schools, etc. ) and suggested and working with other ser- groups and civic leaders, At Home on the Sound, a membership organization, is a life- $6 Steak for lunch and din- that the 2 clubs should look vice and civic organizations. many have become Lions, in- line for senior citizens in Larchmont and Mamaroneck, provid- ner. For each steak ordered, to work together. George Latimer is a member cluding from the above men- ing various services including transportation to doctors, grocery Sedona donated $1, matched As an extension of the of the Rye City Lions. tioned groups and County Ex- stores, exercise classes and cultural events. by another $1 from the Larch- joint efforts between the At the Sedona event, ecutive George Latimer, State This program, which begins at 4:00 pm, is free and open to mont Mamaroneck Lions to Larchmont & Mamaroneck besides Habitat, some of Representative Steve Otis and the entire community. Coffee and refreshments are served at 3:30 Habitat. clubs, closer relationships the other local community Larchmont Mayor Lorraine pm at the Larchmont Avenue Church, Russell Hall, 60 Forest Park Latimer was invited have begun between other and humanitarian groups Walsh. Avenue. For more information visit www//:AtHomeontheSound. as guest speaker because area Lions clubs. The result that the Lions support were The Larchmont Mama- org he was the initiator of the has been the creation of the recognized. These include roneck Lions are part of the Helping Hands for the Home- International Lions Clubs, less & Hungry, Hunger Task the largest service organi- Force, At Home on the Sound, zation in the world and cur- Neighbors for Refugees, rently celebrating its 100th Submit your articles, photos and calendar events for Friends of the Family & the Anniversary. The club is also STEM Alliance. one of 48 Lions clubs making the Larchmont Ledger to: Eye health and service up the Lions District 20 R2, for the blind has long been which includes clubs from [email protected] the Lions signature cause. Staten Island, Manhattan, Representatives from Guid- Bronx and lower Westches- ing Eyes for the Blind, people ter. 12 • February 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Board of Education Sets Goals for New Year The Mamaroneck Board more about an option that registration numbers and the of Education knows there is would provide for flexible el- results from their family cen- a lot of concern surrounding ementary zoning. Currently, sus. the District space/enrollment the District is divided into Under State law, the challenges. four elementary school dis- Board of Education is respon- The Board of Education trict zones that predate the sible for making decisions has been carefully watching current Board and adminis- about how students will be as- the climbing enrollment for tration. The administration signed to schools. The Board the last three years and has presented an option that of Education will seek input discussed the issue at tele- would “grandfather” all fami- from the administration and vised Board meetings since lies who currently have a child the community, but there will December, 2015. They also attending a particular elemen- not be a community vote. have conducted a space audit tary school. Siblings would re- “We appreciate the of the elementary schools and main with siblings. The Board large number of thoughtful have been updating their pro- did not decide on any near- questions and comments we jections several times a year. term option on January 23. have had to date and encour- This fall, 471 kindergarteners On February 6, the meet- age you to continue to write started in the schools -- 60 ing will be a community con- us at Board@mamkschools. more than projected in May versation devoted to issues org. Not all questions will and 95 more than anticipat- around space/enrollment be answered individually, ed by the 2011 demographic challenges. The Board will be but Board members will re- study. meeting in the Hommocks Li- view and consider all emails. As they advised the brary instead of the usual ven- Questions may be addressed community at three well at- learn over the summer (or be- September. of modular classrooms would ue to facilitate discussion by at future meetings or on the tended meetings in October, fore) that one or more of the At the November and also impact available outdoor the broader community. District website in frequently their projections at that time elementary schools would be December meetings, they ex- play areas, but determined on At the February 6 meet- asked questions,” the Board was that they would be able unable to accommodate the plored the possibility of mod- the basis of the required lead ing or thereafter, the Board noted. More information is to accommodate all expected number of students projected ular classrooms at Chatsworth time and cost alone, that mod- may ask the administration to available on the Space/Enroll- enrollment in the elementary to attend. To further fine tune and Murray Schools. They ular classrooms were not a vi- explore additional near-term ment webpage. schools for September 2018 -- the projections, they have learned that such classrooms able option for the fall. options. At the February 27 The members of the Ma- but just barely. opened the kindergarten reg- cannot be ordered for manu- In December, they ad- meeting, the Board may de- maroneck Board of Education Given the recent history istration process two weeks facture without a lengthy ap- vised the community that in cide whether flexible zoning include Melany Gray, Presi- of late enrollments that ex- earlier than usual and are in proval process (requiring both January they would explore or some other option might dent; Steve Warner, Vice Pres- ceed projections, they asked the process of gathering infor- a community vote and State possible redistricting as a po- make sense for the District. ident; Paul Bulova, Secretary; the administration to help mation from families as to ad- approval) and a significant tential near-term solution. At that point, they will have and Rina Beder, Roger Mar- them explore possible options ditional children they expect commitment of funds. They At their meeting on Tues- additional information to con- tin, Sam Orans, Sari Winter, in the event that they were to to attend the local schools in recognized that installation day, January 23, they learned sider, including kindergarten Trustees. A Jewish Pop Culture Series: Exploring “One Book – One Community” Judaism Through TV & Film Jewish TV and film characters have existed Announced as long as the medium itself. But in recent years, The public libraries in Larchmont these portrayals have become even more relevant and Mamaroneck have announced “ONE and are taking on new forms with more radical BOOK – ONE COMMUNITY”; the third opinions and commentaries on the world than community read initiative scheduled for ever before. In this 3-part series taking place at April, 2018. The initiative will also involve Westchester Jewish Center on Rockland and other public libraries on the Sound Shore. Palmer Avenues in Mamaroneck, a broad range of ONE BOOK – ONE COMMUNITY builds speakers will discuss contemporary Jewish char- on the huge success of the first two com- acters. munity read initiatives in 2014 and 2016, On Wednesday, March 7th, from 7:45-9:15pm, in which over 10,000 people participated Jennifer Armstrong will speak on Seinfeld. Arm- throughout Larchmont, Mamaroneck and strong, formerly of Entertainment Weekly and a the surrounding area each year. The li- prolific author of books such as the recent Sein- braries will be offering community-wide feldia, will discuss the history of the beloved show events aimed at bringing residents Seinfeld and its profound impact on (Jewish) cul- into a common dialogue that is at once ture. thought-provoking and enlightening and From 1 - 2:30pm, On Sunday, March 18th, Erin Jerry Seinfeld that educates. Carlson will talk about Nora Ephron. In her new book, I’ll Have What She’s Having, entertainment For the third community read, 1968: journalist Erin Carlson tells the story of the real Nora Ephron, the creator of movies such as When THE YEAR THE ROCKED THE WORLD, Harry Met Sally and how she reinvented the romcom through her trio of instant classics. by Mark Kurlansky (Random House), has On Wednesday, April 11th, from 7:45 - 9:15pm, Isaac Butler speaks on Amazon’s Transparent. been selected as the book to read. Argu- Butler, a writer and theater director, will discuss the Jewishness of Transparent and how it is leav- ably the most tumultuous and volatile ing such a strong mark on culture. “It feels as Jewish as a Seder Plate, or Jon Stewart’s original last year in our history, 1968 was the year of name,” the writer says. Butler is co-writing The World Only Spins Forward, a history of Angels in sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Yet it was America, with Dan Kois. also the year of the Martin Luther King, All events will take place in the Westchester Jewish Center’s Activity Room and food and bev- Jr., and Bobby Kennedy assassinations; erages will be served. There will also be a book signing. These programs are sponsored by the World the riots at the Democratic National Con- Jewry Committee at Westchester Jewish Center, formed to help members see themselves as citizens vention in Chicago; Prague Spring; the of the world and how they can relate better to one another. antiwar movement and the Tet Offensive; For questions about these events, email [email protected]. continued on page 14 www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2018 • 13 The Addict's Art of Self-Sabotage BY SCOTT SWANEZY ter enjoying periods of recov- fuel that previously powered art of self-sabotage is also a example, we may begin to feel us who are in recovery must ery many addicts revert back active addiction is the same product of egocentric, false like we're better, stronger and understand the importance of Addiction can be seen as to a psychological pattern of fuel that jump-starts a relapse. thinking. Although we may smarter than the process. We working with a new canvas. a form of self-sabotage. During self-sabotage. Why would we Instead of coping normally consider the serious, irrepa- might even convince ourselves We must be willing to active addiction, we rely on do this? The reason is simple. with life's problems, or life's rable damage of our actions in that we're "different" than the work with new, unfamiliar temporary escapes through Although incredibly destruc- pleasures, during recovery, active addiction, these behav- other people in recovery lead- techniques and embrace a new alcohol, drugs or behaviors tive, the act of self-sabotage self-sabotage begins to play its iors are commonly accompa- ing us to relapse at the hands of art form from the beginning to deal with life's issues, com- continues to feel comfortable familiar soundtrack, "Maybe I nied with false beliefs, "This that egocentric thinking. of the recovery process. If we monly leading to larger prob- to us, even in recovery. During don't deserve this happiness. job doesn't appreciate me. An addict's ability to im- truly want to succeed, we have lems and more serious con- active addiction most of us I'm not worth this." My friends don't understand plement self-sabotage is much to embrace the art form of sequences. In other words, felt that the negative conse- When self-sabotage be- me. My family is against me." more than just the simple re- self-awareness and leave the addiction is a self-destructive quences of self-sabotage were gins to manifest in the form Self-sabotage is, in essence, a sults of destructive behaviors self-sabotage behind. process that creates chaos, iso- warranted. In other words, we of negative self-talk, it's im- form of defiance against ratio- during active addiction. Before Scott Swanezy is an ad- lates us and negatively impacts deserved the unhappiness, the portant to intervene against nal, correct thinking. losing a job, family support or diction and substance abuse eveyone caught in the wake of isolation, the unemployment, this familiar train of thought, Through self-sabotage, close friends, our self-sabotage counselor in Westchester our disease. the homelessness and whatev- as it will eventually derail into we are somehow able to create was first formed in destructive County. He can be reached Unfortunately, even af- er else. In many instances, the self-sabotaging actions. The a set of real-world consequenc- thinking patterns. Since re- at 914-434-9945 and visit es that seem to support our lapse is often a manifestation outofthefog.info for more in- What you need to know about the false beliefs. In recovery, for of this same mindset, those of formation. Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #207 Ballistic BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED gift stipulates age 18. Thus, the use or loans; whereas, trust assets ELDER LAW ATTORNEY of the word “minor” in the UTMA may not considered to be an as- Missile Inbound Towards Your Kitchen law is somewhat misleading since set of the minor. Moreover, if the BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. on the internet) and you’re well school, in case of a nuclear at- Upon the birth of a child the age of majority in New York for beneficiary is, or becomes, dis- on your way. Don’t worry about tack, to duck under our desks or grandchild, it is common for most other purposes is 18. That is abled, the UTMA account could Think fast! You’ve only getting lost in the dreaded and cover our heads. This family members to want to make the age at which an individual is preclude him from qualifying for got 20 minutes left to decide Kitchen Triangle, your profes- we were assured, by Bert the a gift to the newborn. However, legally considered an adult in New much-needed government ben- if you should remodel your di- sional will guide you through turtle, would certainly pro- as a practical matter, a newborn or York. efits at some point. A properly lapidated kitchen or bathroom the pitfalls of poor design and tect us from Armageddon and any minor for that matter, does not One of the benefits of an drafted special needs trust would before the devastation begins. point you to a creative solu- in case of a nuclear blast we have the legal authority to enter UTMA account is that you don’t protect those assets for the indi- But wait! It’s too late for that. tion to even the most perplex- would live to tell about it. Just into contracts, open financial ac- need a lawyer to set one up. UTMA vidual and allow the beneficiary You should have done it years ing floor plan conundrums. Google: “Duck and Cover” or counts or otherwise manage mon- accounts are very common in the to qualify for means-tested gov- ago so that you actually had Streamlining the interior of go to https://www.youtube. ey or property. Thus, the need for financial community and easy to ernment benefits. The trust could time to enjoy the renovation the cabinetry to suit your ev- com/watch?v=IKqXu-5jw60 to UTMA accounts. set up. There is no need to hire a then be used to pay for things that before the sirens went off. Now ery need, the trained mind watch the riveting 1951 produc- New York, like almost every lawyer to draft a trust, or any other would improve the quality of life of aren’t you sorry you waited? of an experienced designer, tion of Duck and Cover. other state, has adopted UTMA, legal document, to hold the gifted the individual with disabilities. Consider the error in Hawaii a using intelligent design, can Don’t wait until it’s too which allows an adult to make a property for the minor using an In summary, an UTMA ac- wake-up call. increase your storage capacity late. If you haven’t lost all gift of property (or money) to a UTMA account. However, keep count is a simplified way to give My advice is to get a jump without changing the size of your money by putting it into child without the child having to in mind that when you put money money to a child or grandchild; on things before it’s too late. your room! Chocolate Bit-Coin, add your assume control of the property in an UTMA account, it is a com- however, it is not a panacea. While Stop living in squalor and live Take out your pencil and funds to your biggest invest- while he is still a minor. UTMA pleted gift to the named minor. In most cases the benefits of an it up! Today you have more paper. Make a list of every- ment, which for most of us is replaced the Uniform Gifts to You have given up all rights to the UTMA account outweigh the choices in colors and designs thing that you must have in our home. Enjoy it for years Minors Act in New York in 1997. money, as completely as if you had negatives, sometimes additional and materials, at a wider price your new kitchen or bathroom. to come as it increases in val- UTMA provides a simple, inexpen- handed cash to the minor. More- thought and planning are neces- range, than ever before. And Then make a second list or ue daily, and if the missiles do sive means for someone to make over, when the beneficiary of an sary. since the government is pres- “wish list” of additional things someday come, you can laugh a gift to a minor. Under UTMA, a UTMA account turns 21, the cus- ently shut down there’s less to that would be great if your bud- at them and say at least I got to custodial account is established todian must turn the account over do anyway. Why not stroll over get is amenable. Come up with enjoy my home before it fell. for the minor into which money to him. That is not an option; it is to your local kitchen and bath a budget that you would be can be deposited as a gift. Any mandatory. The custodian does dealer to see what you can do, comfortable with for the proj- adult can make the gift, and any not get to decide that the (former) before someone does some- ect and discuss all of this with adult or bank or trust company minor is unable to handle money. thing to you? your designer or contractor. If chosen by the person making the Of course, the beneficiary could This month, the annual you’re not sure what your bud- gift can serve as custodian. The agree to let the (former) custodian Remodeling Cost vs Value re- get should be, the experts say duties of the custodian are some- continue to manage the account if port has been published show- for a completely new kitchen what similar to those of a trustee if they are willing. For many, a trust ing which home improvements it’s roughly 5% to 15% of the val- you had created a trust. is a better option since the trustee Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is have gone up or down in re- ue of your home. This breaks Under the terms of UTMA can continue to hold and manage a founding partner of Littman spect to the return on your in- down to about 5% for design accounts, the custodian invests or the funds after the minor reaches Krooks LLP and has been hon- vestment. Just Google: “Cost vs costs; 40% for cabinets; 15% Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., spends the money in the UTMA age 21. 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If the custodian you can control the disposition of President of the New York Chap- turn on mid-range Bathroom rials, the age of your home, and serves on the Advisory Panel of is a parent of the minor, they are those funds both during the time ter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also and Kitchen Remodels. if you are making any structur- Remodeling Magazine. A mem- precluded from using the account period that the child is a minor served as chair of the Elder Law More choices, better val- al changes to the area. ber of the National Kitchen & for things they are supposed to and after he becomes an adult. Section of the New York State Bar ues, higher returns! What are To paraphrase myself Bath Assoc., he is also a contrib- provide (like housing, food and Also, you should be aware Association. He has been selected you waiting for? Find yourself (and who better to do so) now utor to eZine and Do It Yourself clothing). 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The libraries are en- eryone to be a part of ONE In this monumental simultaneously around the are today, fifty years on. For the World is the perfect book couraging their communities BOOK – ONE COMMUNITY book, Mark Kurlansky brings world. Encompassing the di- those wishing to get started to rally around,” said Susan to unite through this powerful and either host an event or get to teeming life the cultural verse realms of youth and mu- reading, books are available in Riley, Director of the Mama- history and host a ONE BOOK involved in one based on 1968,” roneck Public Library. “It’s – ONE COMMUNITY event in said Laura Eckley, Director of BUSINESS CARDS marvelously captivating and April, 2018. Events can be co- the Larchmont Public Library. covers the events of 1968 thor- ordinated by individuals in the “Once again, we have a unique $78. per issue. Prepaid only. Just mail us your Business Card and Full Payment and we’ll take care of the rest. Mail to: oughly. 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Open daily; Sundays, proprietor Jacques Loupi- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nutmeg Café, ac’s long-running bastion of 64 Main Street, Tuckahoe. 914- French cuisine will create an 779-1328 www.thenutmegcafe. unforgettable experience. The com professional staff led by Cheryl Just and Stephane, the genial Robust Italian at Trattoria maître d’ and Chef Dean Lu- Vivolo! piac will fill you with passion. Chef-owner Dean Vivolo Each course is artfully plated. of Trattoria Vivolo serves his The Dover Sole and Grand Display of delights at Nutmeg Café in Tuckahoe robust regional Italian cuisine Marnier Souffle are wonder- out of a vintage diner across ful. Fine wines, too. It’s the restaurant devoted to Croatian in a seasonal broth over pasta; from Harrison’s Metro-North best way to visit Paris without cuisine and atmosphere. Tal- Grilled Rack of Lamb; or whole station. Sit at the counter, tuck leaving Westchester. La Pane- ented Chef Antonio Selendic roasted fish prepared on the into a booth, or take a table in tiere is open for lunch, dinner mans the kitchen and he will BBQ. Open 7 days for lunch Amore! The coupling of is located at 1957 Palmer Ave., the rear greenhouse and enjoy and Sunday brunch Monday transport you to the beauti- and dinner. Reservations sug- food and wine with the sensual Larchmont. Phone: 914-834- the surprising contemporary evening thru Sunday. Private ful Adriatic on the Dalmatian gested. Private party facilities. is the aphrodisiac of literature 8300 www.lesireneristorante. and traditional flavors ema- party facilities. Catering. Bar/ Coast in flavorful style. Join Valet parking. Dubrovnik, 721 and verse through the ages. com nating from his kitchen: tasty lounge. Take out. Major credit Tomic and veteran restaura- Main Street, New Rochelle. Pucker up! Valentine’s Day is thin-crusted pizza; Crostino cards. Ample parking. 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Cod Filet with grapes, olives, writing about the food and din- one, and don’t forget to reserve beverages for eat-in and take- one with fresh fruit for des- There will be a vivacious pearl onions; Mama Tereza’s ing scene in greater Westchester early… out. Proprietor and creative sert. Good wine list. Sparkling Valentine’s menu. Jerry Tom- lobster, shrimp, scallops, fish, for 30 years. 914-235-6591 gutre- force behind Nutmeg is Cindy lights evenings. Open 7 days. ic founded Westchester’s first clams and mussels steamed [email protected]) Celebrate with Truffles at Bothwell. You may recognize Le Sirene! Cindy from her years working The Fratelli Bruno: Co- Farmers Markets around the For Valentine’s Day, Lenny simo and Gerardo, have com- county in Bronxville, Irving- will offer several romantic spe- Maccheroni Al bined their considerable ton, Chappaqua and Scarsdale, cials and present each date with Formaggio talents in opening Le Trending (Lenny makes this in a large batch. a rose. Sirene Ristorante on Lenny has graciously of- He has modified it for a smaller serving. Add each ingredient half at a Palmer Ave. in Larch- e fered to share his recipe for, mont. They are veter- time to blend then add more of each “Maccheroni al Formaggio.” A ingredient if desired) an restaurateurs who delicious dish of small shell pasta, Lenny’s Seafood ½ pint of heavy cream also own such vener- wild mushrooms with truffle oil 1 cup asiago cheese grated able dining rooms as and finished with toasted bread 1 teaspoon homemade bread- San Pietro, Caravaggio & Steakhouse for crumbs. It is just delicious. crumbs or store bought and Sistina in Manhat- The Halibut served with a Mixed wild mushrooms, sliced tan. They know how your Valentine mélange of vegetables and the 1 teaspoon of white truffle oil to cook with finesse creamiest mashed potatoes was BY CLAUDIA LUTZKY result is a selection that offers Pre-cooked pasta, small cut the authentic Ital- delectable. One menu item that abundant marbling, juiciness, ian way: “Let natural stands out is the Lobster Home Make a basic béchamel -2 In 2015, Lenny, from Il Cas- tenderness and superior flavor. food flavors express Fries with Leak and Truffle Oil. tablespoons butter melted with tillo in Mamaroneck, opened The menu also includes a huge themselves,” is their Do order the Filet Mignon – 2 tablespoons flour. his namesake restaurant, Len- raw bar with fresh seafood towers culinary philosophy. cooked to your perfection. Add half of the cream, the ny’s Seafood & Steakhouse, in for groups from 2 to 16. Mouth- Owner Cosimo Bruno While the local restaurant mushrooms, the asiago and Pizza topped with truffles at Le Sirene in the beautiful location that once watering, buttery lobsters are is general manager and scene has become an internation- white truffle oil. Larchmont housed La Sala in Larchmont. It prepared to perfection. Veal and host, but also shares al corridor with many wonderful Check for consistency, add more is warm and airy with a beautiful lamb chops, racks and filets are kitchen duties with Executive selling her signature goods options, Lenny’s is “the” seafood cream if dry. bar and a cozy fireplace. There is also part of the outstanding menu Chef Alberto Pepe. Let the under the ‘What’s For Des- and steakhouse sure to be added Mix everything together. a separate room downstairs for selections. Lenny points out that warmth guide you into the sert?’ brand. The Café is warm to your list of go-to restaurants Cover with breadcrumbs. private parties with its own bar the menu offers gluten free op- pastel dining room. The bar/ and inviting. There is seating for Valentine’s Day, lunch with Bake in the oven at 350 degrees and fireplace and can accommo- tions for anyone with dietary re- lounge is a good spot for cock- for up to 25, soft background friends or a wonderful evening for 7 minutes. date up to 60 guests. Lenny’s long- strictions. The seafood brought in tails and a snack. The Brunos music, exposed brick walls out. know their wines. Cosimo is and display cases filled to the term connections in the business fresh daily includes halibut, salm- allowed him to find a top chef on and seabass. The beautiful and a Certified Sommelier. The brim with the tempting daily Lenny’s Seafood & from a famous NYC steakhouse. tasty red shrimp are from the U.S. ‘pizzaoli’ is at his wood fired larder. Bothwell calls her way Steakhouse Lenny’s serves the finest Gulf. pizza oven at the end of the bar of cooking and baking: “Amer- 2047 Boston Post Road, USDA Prime steak, from a pri- Lunch is a real treat. 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