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BY VILLAGE OF PELHAM MANOR MAYOR JENNIFER MONACHINO LAPEY Colonel (Ret.) Roland J. Tiso Jr. Coming to the Picture House delivered a moving keynote ad- On Thursday, June 11th and counter/pop culture dress. Both gentlemen gradu- at 7:30 p.m. The Picture storyteller. His work is ated from Pelham Memorial House (TPH) will present unabashedly inspired by High School. an advance screening of the being a product of New The Village contin- documentary Rubble Kings York City’s culturally ues to work collaboratively with a post-film discussion rich period of the 1980’s, with other boards and munici- with the film’s director Shan which continues to influ- palities. At our most recent Nicholson and subjects from ence the world over. meeting, the Board of Trustees the film. Nicholson’s feature- Beyond his bur- unanimously approved two length documentary, Rubble geoning success as a inter-municipal cooperation Kings, the story of New York documentary film direc- agreements with the Town City gang culture in the 1970’s tor, Nicholson has fo- regarding services from our and its influence on the birth cused equal attention on It was another exciting fueling facility and housing for of hip hop, is poised for na- screenwriting, directing month in Pelham Manor. The the Town’s EMS personnel and tional and international re- online content and music Village was honored to play vehicle. These measures will lease summer 2015. A feature videos, with premieres an active role in the Memorial be documented in the Village’s narrative is subsequently on pop culture tastemak- Day festivities. The weather efficiency plan submission re- in development, directly Neither law enforcement nor tions impacted the world over. er sites such as Pitchfork, cooperated for the Town’s Me- quired by the state. The Village inspired by the events de- social agency could end the As disaffected young men MTV, VH1, and Rolling Stone. morial Day parade, which fea- also recently approved several scribed in Rubble Kings and escalating bloodshed. Peace began channeling their rage Nicholson also has several tured several armed services resolutions regarding lighting being written by Nicholson. came only through the most into artistic expression, hip screenplays in development groups and marching bands, as and signage in our commercial Through archival footage unlikely and courageous of hop was born, merging beats, that have emerged from his well as local officials and civic district to enhance the experi- Nicholson tells the story of the events that would change the graffiti, and breakdancing to documentary work. organizations. The festivities ence for residents and shop- real warriors that walked the world for generations to come become one of the 20th cen- Tickets to the advance culminated with a meaning- pers. streets of New York City in the by giving birth to hip-hop cul- tury’s most innovative and in- screening of Rubble Kings and ful ceremony in downtown Enjoy the warmer weath- 1970s and the harsh reality of ture. Rubble Kings, the most fluential cultural movements. post-film discussion are $12/ Pelham where fallen Marine er, and please reach out to any gang life in a city that seemed comprehensive documenta- After the screening there general admission, $6/mem- Lance Corporal Donald A. DiS- one of the Trustees, should you to be falling apart. From 1968 tion of life during this era of will be a post-film discussion bers, $10/students and seniors apio was honored, and Army have a question or a concern. to 1975, gangs ruled New York gang rule to date, tells the and Q&A with the director, and are available at www. City. Beyond the idealistic story of how a few extraordi- Shan Nicholson. Nicholson thepicturehouse.org or at the hopes of the civil rights move- nary, forgotten people did the is an award winning film- box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pel- ment lay an unfocused rage. impossible, and how their ac- maker, DJ, music producer, ham, NY 10803. 4 • June 2015 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage, LETTER TO THE EDITOR IMA Agreement Between County’s RICI and Wolfs Lane Park Development BY NORMAN PURE has a 45 ft. diameter. These ways and simply putting in Village Reached measurements are interpo- shrubs alongside the existing The Woodland Outdoor lated based on the width of walk. Having gateway entranc- BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN overall design Playground is an acceptable the bocce courts at 10ft. each, es at each end and the middle of our Village stand-alone addition to the since there is no scale on the is a rather ostentatious touch. At the Tuesday, May 19 website and Wolfs Lane Park. However, proposal map. Those intended concrete “invi- meeting, Village of Pelham new restau- the development project to The question is - why? tations” will not attract people Board of Trustees authorized rant Tap House utilize the park as proposed by Why are we covering up what in to use the park or entice the award of insurance cov- will open next SJ Landscape creates a highly is universally recognized as them to shop the downtown erage for the Village through weekend.” objectionable result when we the reason for the attraction of stores. What attracts people FOA and Son for Property and During consider what we will lose. a park - GREEN SPACE. Why- to shop is demand and desire. Casualty Insurance Coverage Public Com- Our Wolfs Lane Park is a do we want to unnecessarily Pelham needs stores that at- including Crime, General, Law ment, resident unique piece of public prop- cover up any more of it with tract. We would be better off Enforcement Liability, Public Norman Pure erty in Westchester County, concrete? investigating retail developers Officials, Employment Prac- scored what he which is fast losing any unbuilt Many parks in West- for ideas on what types of busi- tices Liability, Automobile Li- termed “overly Residents Mary Veith (left) and Norman Pure on or so called un-utilized chester are used and enjoyed nesses to find or encourage ability, Physical Damage and aggressive use land. without such “artistic” con- to open in town rather than Excessive Liability. of concrete areas at each of the and 1 ½- foot sideboards which Its unusual shape and crete design. The proposal de- needlessly payng vital money “Aggressively negotiat- 5 Wolfs Lane Park ‘Gateway’ could create a liability if left up. tenuous size begs us to cher- sign includes 9 intersections into an expensive exploitation ing” with multiple insurance entrances and potential loss of “From my terrace I will see ish and protect it as close to its of sidewalk at the sculpture of our green strip park. It is companies, R.J. Impastato, old growth trees. a fence that was a linear green current natural state as pos- garden area and 20 or more ironic that the major draw to Executive Vice President-Mu- “The question is-why? space,” Mary Veith added. They sible. intersections at the north en- the park, green space, invites nicipality Division retained Why are we covering up what should plant greenery around The greatest objection trance area. Bringing concrete the construction of unneces- coverage through Travelers, is universally recognized as the the fence that they are putting to the proposed development into the park, particularly of say concrete. In its current un- ACE and American Alternative reason for the attraction of a up.” is the overly aggresive use of its size, will make the visitor developed state, Sean Jancski, Insurance Company to provide park—GREEN SPACE. Why do In other Village business, concete areas at each of the 5 feel he has not found any relief in the SJ Landscape website, umbrella liability coverage at a we want to cover up any more of the Board authorized an Inter- “Gateway” entrances and be- from the sidewalk and street describes the Wolfs Lane Park- total cost of $185,822, including it with concrete? Bringing con- municipal Agreement between yond, and the potential loss of he left behind. For example, thusly, “It is a beautiful linear $1,000,000 per Wrongful Act crete into the park…will make the Village and Westchester old growth trees. Each gateway splitting then rejoining the greenspace”. for Public Officials. the visitor feel he has not found County to obtain access to entrance features a disc of con- walkways in the park leaving The official size of a bocce Trustee Xaira Ferrara any relief from the sidewalk County’s Repository for Inte- crete pads. One disc is 20 ft. an area for grass and shrubs court is from 10 to 13 feet wide reported that renovations of and street he left behind.” grated Criminalistic Informa- diameter, 3 are 32 ft. each, and can be achieved by avoiding the and from 60 to 100 feet long. Woodland Park are on schedule Pure also objected to the tion (RICI) System, allowing for the main one at the north end concrete discs and split walk- ...continued on page 11 and should be open to the pub- large bocce court size, with a electronic transmission and lic by June 4. “Virtual Towns potentially messy surface un- storage of criminal record and and Schools is working on the der certain weather conditions police blotter information. Pelham Music Arts Studio to Sponsor the Bands & Music for Pelham Block Party! ...continued from page 1 tributing their talents and efforts teers: Maria Rosell, Chairman Please, contact Aline Antonio at for the good of all of Pelham. The of the Pelham Block Party, Aline 914-760-1255 or at Antonio_aline@ cooperation and leadership from Antonio, Coordinator of Tables yahoo.com, and she will give you Village of Pelham Mayor Mike Assignments, and to Joyce Carroll, all the necessary info. Volpe and his Board, and Town Director of the Raffle Committee! For more information about Supervisor, Pete DiPaola and his So, if you are a business, a not- the two co-sponsors, and joining, Board, have been remarkable. No for-profit organization, a group, visit The Pelham Business Club: surprise - I am proud to say that a school, a PTA representative, a www.facebook.com/groups/pel- these are all fellow Pelham Civic local government member or just hambusinessclub. Contact Luisa members who have been enhanc- a resident who wants to provide DeCicco, Founder: luisa@deciccos. ing the quality of life of Pelham for exposure to a cause, a product, a com … and… The Pelham Chamber years!” service, or wants to raise money, of Commerce: www.pelchamber. Kudos also go to key volun- you are welcome to reserve a table. com. College Achievements Dean’s List status, which Lehigh’s four colleges - College Students who earn dean’s list is awarded to students who of Arts and Sciences, College of honors must carry at least 12 earned a scholastic average Business and Economics, Col- graded credit hours and earn a of 3.6 or better while carry- lege of Education and the P.C. GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. ing at least 12 hours of regu- Rossin College of Engineering Bjerring is a sophomore whose larly graded courses, has been and Applied Science - provide major is Biology - BS. awarded to Matthew Mutti of opportunities to 7,000 stu- James Madison Univer- Pelham, in the Spring 2015 se- dents to discover and grow sity (jmu.edu) offers each stu- mester at Lehigh University. in a learning community that dent a future of significance For 149 years, Lehigh Uni- promotes interdisciplinary -- not an education of mere versity (lehigh.edu) has com- programs with real-world ex- prestige, but an extraordi- bined outstanding academic perience. nary education of exceptional and learning opportunities scholarship, inventive think- with leadership in fostering Pelham Manor resident, ing, unparalleled attention to innovative research. The in- Julie Sofie Bjerring, has been the world community, a uni- stitution is among the nation’s named to the dean’s list at versity-wide enthusiasm for most selective, highly ranked James Madison University teaching, and a commitment private research universities. for the spring 2015 semester. to student success. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • June 2015 • 5 New Book by Larchmont Psychologist Aims Social Media Dominant Topic to Help People End Self-Criticism BY LINNET TSE vice to Humanity award. at Town Council Meeting Initially surprised to BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Referring to her latest learn that she would be book, The Bitch in Your Head: awarded this distinction The use of Social Media How to Finally Squash Your In- by Bucknell, Dr. Plumez for emergency notification ner Critic, which was released says that after further was a key topic at the Monday, on May 1, long-time Larchmont reflection, “I’ve come May 4 Town of Pelham Council resident, psychologist, and to think that if my book meeting at the Daronco Town author Dr. Jaqueline Hornor helps women stop being House. Plumez says that the book “of- so mean to themselves, “Social Media was very fers tools and techniques to rid that really will be a ser- important, particularly dur- yourself of negative thinking in vice to humanity -- even ing Hurricane Sandy, when every area of your life – and in though I will never be people had no telephone ser- every era of life.” Mother Theresa.” vice or electricity but did have The book draws from her Dr. Plumez is also their internet and Facebook experience as a psychologist, the author of Successful pages,” Town Supervisor Peter working with patients whose Adoption, Divorcing a DiPaola stressed. “We let ev- negative self-talk was often Corporation, and Mother eryone know where the shelter Pelham Town Supervisor Peter DiPaola (left) and Councilman Tim Case very damaging to themselves. Power. She has appeared was and provided charging sta- Dr. Plumez asserts that “most on The Today Show and tions at Town Hall and Town gency preparedness.” not have. Its defibrillator takes women (and many men) live Dr. Jaqueline Horner Good Morning America, House with free internet for In her Flycar Report, 3D pictures of the heart and e- with a litany of self-defeating and her articles have ap- businesses. The Library was Councilwoman Rae Szymanski mails them to a surgeon. self-criticism like: You’re too pressing and discouraging, so peared in Ladies’ Home Jour- the second resource.” mentioned that DiPaola was Average response time fat! How could you be so stu- we have to stop saying these nal and The New York Times “If we had a Town Linked approached by a Rotary Club is 45 minutes and can decide pid? Who do you think you things to ourselves!” Magazine. In and Instagram, the kids member who requested spe- which hospital the patient goes are? Nobody wants to hear Recipient of both the Dis- The Bitch in Your Head is would be thrilled to see their cific numbers of cardiac calls to,” DiPaola said. what you have to say. Don’t tinguished Psychologist and available from Amazon.com, pictures, especially in the involving CPR from Empress Next, Councilman Dan- even try; it will never work.” Distinguished Service awards Barnesandnoble.com, Barnes Memorial Day Parade,” Town Ambulance Service President iel McLaughlin remarked that She explains that “we would from The Westchester County and Noble stores and a num- Clerk Colleen Walsh stated. Michael Minerva, because Ro- the Library had 93,757 visits never say these things to a Psychological Association, in ber of independent booksell- “We could link Instagram, tary Club is trying to encour- in 2014, up 4% from 89,777 friend or our child because May, Dr. Plumez will receive ers, including Anderson’s Book Twitter and Facebook together age them to do CPR classes in visits in 2013, and discussed we know they would be de- Bucknell University’s 2015 Ser- Shop in Larchmont. to notify citizens of emergen- the Town. This was discussed expanding the youth area for cies. The Town should own with Empress Ambulance. Children’s Story Hour. “Resi- that data. You can join as a “I was impressed with our dent borrowers totaled 6,000, group and e-mails can be for- Flycar’s ‘state of the art’ that a half of our 12,000 population,” Seniors Kick Off Summer with warded to me, part of emer- lot of Westchester facilities do McLaughlin observed. Pool Party and Barbecue County Executive Robert Evans-Howard Award P. Astorino invited Westchester County senior citizens to mark their calendars and register for Presentation at USMA the annual Pool Party and Barbe- The Lt. Eugene Evans- tagon, died in a 1969 battle commitment to service by cue set for Tuesday, Lt.Col Eli Page Howard in Vietnam when his heli- college athletes. Previous June 23, from 10 a.m. to College Player of the Year copter was shot down. recipients from West Point 3 p.m., at Saxon Woods Pool awards were presented Angel Santiago a quar- were 2011 Stephen Ander- in White Plains. Rain date is Thursday May 21st, to Army terback for Army West Point son, 2012 Steve Erzinger, Wednesday, June 24. West Point seniors Angel ran for 1,581 yards, and 21 2013 Josh Jackson and Mal- “After what felt like an Santiago of Fontana, CA and touchdowns while throwing colm Brown, 2014 Jenn Ha- endless winter, we’re all looking Stephen Ricciardi of West the ball for 1,164 yards and zlett (Basketball) and Colby forward to being outdoors and Harrison. three more touchdowns. Miller. At Maritime College enjoying the warm weather,” said The presentation took Stephen Riccardi start- previous recipients include Astorino. “There’s no better way and is fun for kids of all ages. not required for this program. place at the Kimsey Athletic ed at outside linebacker for 2014 Dan Fleischman, 2013 to spend a summer day than to re- From 11 a.m. to noon, barbe- Suggested lunch contribu- Center Hall of Fame area ad- the Black Knights in 2014 Martin Brown, lax and enjoy a barbeque at one of cued chicken, tossed salad, pota- tion is $4 for seniors and a $4 fee jacent to Michie Stadium at completing 55 tackles, 40 The Pelham Hall hon- the county’s beautiful pools.” to salad, juice and dessert will be for children. Deadline for placing the US Military Academy. of them solo, and one sack. ors outstanding graduates Sponsored by Westchester available. Entertainment will be lunch orders is Tuesday, June 9. The award remembers Academically, Stephen was of Pelham Memorial High County Parks and the county’s provided by the Stolen Moments To order, call the Department of two natives of Pelham; both named a 2015 scholar ath- School, Lt. Evans and LTC Department of Senior Programs Band along with a water aerobics Senior Programs and Services at World War II era US Ma- lete by the National Football Howard were both elected and Services, the pool party is and tai chi class presented by Tai (914) 813-6380 or (914) 813-6423. rines, football players on Foundation. members. SALRadio, of open to Westchester County resi- Chi School of Westchester. In ad- Make checks payable to “WCD- the 1949 National Champi- On May 7th, senior Sons of the American Legion dents age 60 and older. Seniors dition, free rounds of mini-golf SPS” and mail to: Pool Party, onship, Morgan State Col- Chris Shehata of the SUNY Squadron 135, White Plains are welcome to bring their young will be available. Westchester County Department lege team. Both graduated Maritime College was pre- NY, is in its eighth year of grandchildren. Participants are welcome of Senior Programs and Services, and commissioned from the sented with the Evans-How- media coverage of veterans, Since the pool will not be of- to bring any additional non- 9 South First Avenue, 10th Floor, school’s newly authorized ard Award. the military and college ficially open, seniors and young- alcoholic beverages. Seating at Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Army ROTC program. Lt. Ev- The Evans-Howard sports. In 2014 SALRadio sters will have exclusive use of the Saxon Woods Pool is limited; par- Saxon Woods Pool is located ans died in action leading a is presented for the fifth received the US Army Out- facility. Saxon Woods also features ticipants are encouraged to bring at 1800 Mamaroneck Avenue in mission across enemy lines time by the Pelham Hall standing Civilian Service the “Andy’s Place” playground, chairs for seating. White Plains. in Korea. Lt. Col Howard of Honor and Sons of the Medal and in 2013 the Medal which is handicapped-accessible Admission and parking for For more information about after service in Korea, Viet- American Legion Radio to of the Chapel of the Four for children with special needs the event are free; Park Passes are the event, call (914) 231-4500. nam, Germany, and the Pen- recognize leadership and Chaplains in Philadelphia. 6 • June 2015 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com June 2015 Calendar of Events ONGOING AND UPCOMING Museum of Art Purchase College, Jansen Hospice and Palliative 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase Care, 670 White Plains Road, presents Family Second Satur- Scarsdale are offering a Spousal days: Hello Summer! Family Fes- Loss Support Group for adults tival with guest artists from Har- who have lost a spouse/life partner lem Needle Arts. Call 251-6113 for for 8 Monday afternoons begin- details. ning on June 15 from 2:30 to 4pm. Contact Laura Hanlon, LCSW at On June 14, The First Annual Gar- 914-787-6158 ext. 1336 to sign up den Party for Jewish Women will for this free group. take place from 11am to 1pm at the Outdoor Terrace at the Avalon Bicycle Sundays, sponsored by Con Apartments, 125 Parkway Road, The Pelham Block Party will take place on June 6 from 11am to Edison and Friends of Westches- Bronxville featuring a buffet lunch, As part of ArtsWestchester’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the OSilas Gallery at Concor- 5pm. Fifth Avenue will be closed from the Train Station to the Pel- ter County Parks will take place on inspirational speaker Yitta Halber- dia College, 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville is hosting the exhibition NEW: WOW – The ham Art Center. For additional information see page 1 of this issue. Art of Martin Kruck & Creighton Michael. Both artists have been selected to receive the the following dates: June 7, 14, 21 tam and music. Email Mushka at prestigious 50 for 50 Award which was given to 50 of Westchester’s most recognized, and 28; and September 13, 20 and [email protected] most active, and most cutting-edge visual artists. For additional information, call 395- 27 from 10am to 2pm at the Bronx for complete details. 4520 and visit osilasgallery.org River Parkway from Westchester County Center in White Plains, 14 south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. An Afternoon of Beethoven, Mo- Visit westchestergov.com/parks or zart, Schubert and Chopin, pre- call 864-PARK for details. sented by students of the Pelham Piano School will be presented JUNE at 2:00 p.m at the Yonkers Public 4 Library, Will Library, 1500 Cen- At 8pm, join the Food Bank for tral Park Avenue in Yonkers. This Westchester as they celebrate 10 program is sponsored by Friends Years of Hunger Heroes at Tappan of the Yonkers Public Library. Ad- Hill Mansion, Tarrytown. Call 923- mission is free of charge, no tickets 1100 to attend. are required, and seating will be in the 325 seat Pincus Auditorium at 6 the library. For further informa- From 1 to 2:30pm, Lenoir Preserve, tion and directions to the library Dudley Street, Yonkers presents a call 914-337-1500. talk entitled, “Awesome Adapta- tions Series: Camouflage to learn 15 how various species learn to use From 1 to 2pm, World Elder Abuse camouflage to survive in nature. Awareness Day will be highlight Call 968-5851 for details. by a screening of “An Age for Jus- tice: Confronting Elder Abuse 7 in America” followed by a group The Bronxville Pops Concert Band announces its 41st Concert Series, Wednesday eve- The Solstice in Times Square will take place on June 21, sponsored At 2pm, An Afternoon of Broad- discussion led by Gary Brown, nings at 8pm, July 8, 15, 22, 29 on the Great Lawn in front of the Bronxville High School, by the Time Square Alliance and Athleta. Free “Mind Over Mad- way, Opera and Operetta featuring Assistant Attorney General and Pondfield Road & Midland Avenue, Bronxville. Bring a blanket, chair, wine & cheese and ness” yoga classes will begin at 9am and continue throughout Soprano Deirdre Donovan, Tenor Chair of the Westchester Elder enjoy. Call 325-1819 or email [email protected] with questions. the day until 7pm at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue Roger Ohlsen and Mark Toback Abuse Coalition at Hugh A. Doyle between 42nd & 47th Streets, NYC. For complete details for the on Piano will be presented at the Senior Center, 94 Davis Avenue, day, visit timessquarenyc.org/solstice Yonkers Public Library, Grinton New Rochelle. For information, Will Library, 1500 Central Park call 235-2363. Avenue in Yonkers. The program, presented by Friends of Yonkers Join ArtsWestchester and Tee It Public Library is free of charge, no Up for the Arts with their golf tour- tickets are required, and seating nament at Wykagyl Country Club, will be in the 325-seat Pincus audi- North Avenue, New Rochelle. To torium at the library. For further attend, call 428-4220, ext. 326. information and directions to the library call 914-337-1500. 21 Mount Gulian Historic Site will 11 celebrate Father’s Day with free At noon, the Bartow-Pell Conser- admission for dads. A tour of the vancy will hold a June Luncheon historic house, 18th century Dutch with an illustrated talk by Robert barn, and restored garden, as well I. C. Fisher entitled, “Between Sea as a look at pieces from the collec- & Sky: The Magical Villa Gardens tion seldom on display, will be given of the Amalfi Coast” followed by at 1:30 p.m. No other tours will be Boccadivino: A Special Taste-of- given this day. All fathers may tour On June 14, The First Annual Garden Italy Luncheon at 895 Shore Road, the site free of charge. The fee for all Party for Jewish Women will take Pelham Bay Park, Bronx. Registra- others is museum admission of $8 place from 11am to 1pm at the tion is required; for tickets and adults; $6 seniors; $4 young people The Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Avenue in Pelham will install a Yarm Bomb in the Outdoor Terrace at the Avalon Apart- information call 718-885-1461, visit (ages six through 18). Children 5 outdoor Courtyard and will be on view from June 26 through August 31 with an opening ments, 125 Parkway Road, Bronxville www.bpmm.org or email at info@ and under are free, as are Mount reception on June 26 from 6:30 to 8pm. For additional information see page 9 and featuring a buffet lunch, inspirational bpmm.org Gulian members. Directions may visit pelhamartcenter.org speaker Yitta Halbertam and music. be found at www.mountgulian.org Email Mushka at mushka@jewish- 14 or call 845.831.8172 for more infor- bronxville.com for complete details. From 1 to 4pm, the Neuberger mation. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • June 2015 • 7 Pelham Solstice Yoga Event 2015 Daughter of Pelham Manor resident, Frances Cozzi, Emilie A. Cozzi, Ph.D. One Pelham-One Practice-One Planet is Named Woman of Distinction Honoree by St. Catharine Academy the theme for the sec- Educator, Emilie A. Cozzi, Emilie has the Leone de San Marco Award ond annual Pelham Sol- Ph.D., was awarded the Woman served on the execu- for service to academia, Distin- stice Yoga Event which of Distinction Award as one of tive boards of a num- guished Alumna and Shared Vi- will take place on Sat- 22 honorees at the St. Catharine ber of professional sions Awards from the Pallottine urday, June 20th, 2015 Academy 125th anniversary Gala and civic organiza- Sisters; and an award for Dis- outdoors on Ingalls Dinner on Thursday, April 23, at tions, including The tinguished Service as an Italian- Field on Colonial Av- the Glen Island Harbour Club in Brooklyn Public Li- American College President from enue in Pelham. Check New Rochelle. brary (Trustee), The the Consul General of Italy. in begins at 8:30am. Described as a transfor- Brooklyn Philhar- The honorees for the eve- The funds raised from mative leader, Emilie A. Cozzi, monic Orchestra, ning include: Sr. Margaret Brack- this event will go to sup- Ph.D. served as Acting President, The United States ett, RSM, ‘38 (posthumous), Sr. port EcoPel (Environ- Provost, Dean, and Professor of Institute for Theatre Elizabeth Marie McCarthy, RSM mental Coalition of the speech and theatre at New York Technology NYAS, ’49, Mary Theresa McVicar, Ed.D. Pelhams). EcoPelcontinues to educate and inform residents of ways to City College of Technology/CUNY. and the Tri-State ‘49 (posthumous), Mary Mc- bring a cleaner and greener environment to the Pelhams. At City Tech, she increased the Italian American Glade d’Ablemont ’50, Emilie A. Come early, settle in and listen to live music by JoannStranzl. A 75 number of baccalaureate pro- Sr. Ann m. Welch, principal, presents Emile A. Cozzi with the Congress. She is ac- Cozzi, Ph.D. ’57, Rosemarie Birri minute all-levels yoga class will start at 9am. Join Pelham’s own master grams, created a unique degree Woman of Distinction Award from St. Catharine Academy tively involved with D’Alessandro ’57, Nora Sharkey teachers Nora LeMorin, Lisa Stiefvater, Karen Teller and Freddie Wyn- program in Entertainment Tech- the Greenwood Lake Murphy ‘57 (posthumous), Patri- dham to breath, move and connect to your surroundings in the spirit of nology, initiated major external In addition to Theatre- Historical Society and works cia Ridge Wilkinson, Ed.D. ’57, wellness for individual and the environment. Practicing yoga outdoors on partnerships, and expanded the works, Emilie has directed plays, closely with the Pallottine Sisters Eileen Daly Chusid, Ph.D. ’58, this longest day of the year and welcoming summer is the perfect way to use of technology in instruction. musicals, pageants and industri- in Monroe, NY, on a variety of ap- Constance Ward Iervolino, Ed.D. join our purpose and unify us in ONE world community. Emilie is the first Italian-Ameri- als in other venues. She founded ostolic initiatives. ’58, Carole Vilardo ’58, Sr. Patricia mothering Mother® is sponsoring the event this year. mothering can woman to head a CUNY col- and currently directs Theatre at Among the honors and Wolf, RSM ’62, Joanne Scarcella Mother is a Pelham owned business promoting conscious living through lege. Her tenure is remembered the Lake in Greenwood Lake, NY, awards that Emilie has received Clemente, Ed.D. ’63, Jeanne Vissa, shopping with reusable bags and healthy eating. as a time of growth and expansion where she was instrumental in are the East Central Theatre Ed.D. ’66, Wanda Borges, Esq. ’68, Other supporters include 4 Horseman Theatrical Productions, for the college when her creativity forming a unique downstate-up- Association Award, the DC 37 Linda Livornese Wilkie ’69, Jane Nina Dunhill, T&L Landscaping, HesperidesOrganica CSA, Reyna Gon- and fearlessness propelled the de- state partnership which helped Higher Education, Arts and Tech- Sullivan Roberts, Esq. ’72, Kath- zalez, Radiate Yoga, YogaWorks, Darcy Bowman LMT, Elizabeth Casario. velopment of transform the site of a former nology Award; the Red Cross Dis- leen McCarrick Weiden, Ph.D. A donation of $20 for adults and $10 for children (12 and younger) is innovative academic offer- marina into the Morahan Water- tinguished Educator Award; the ’75. Sarita Arteaga, DMD, MAGD requested. The first 100 registrants will receive an eco-friendly mothering ings that attract students from front Park. Emilie’s documentary Elena Cornaro Award (OSIA); the ’82, Valerie Irick Rainford ’82, Mother cotton Tote bag. Commemorative T-shirts are available for order. all over the world. Also a stage production includes Greenwood Caribbean American Chamber of Charisse Higgins ’01, Gia Lowe ’01. Advance registration is recommended online at EcoPel.org. Please director, Emilie founded Theatre- Lake Voices and Images, which Commerce and Industry Wom- Sr. Helen Marie Scannell, RSM, visit us on Facebook to keep up with the latest and to learn more. works which received national has been reviewed as “visually ex- en’s History Maker Award; the who has served at St. Catharine’s No previous yoga experience is necessary. Children must be accom- recognition for advancing multi- citing, historically accurate, and Asian American Higher Educa- for 50 years will receive the Dis- panied by an adult. Bring a mat, reusable water bottle and sunscreen. cultural casting in theatre. brilliantly constructed.” tion Council Recognition Award, tinguished Service Award. No matter what the event, DECICCO Makes it special!

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DeCicco’s Pelham • 43 Fifth Avenue • Pelham NY 10803 • 914- 738-1377 • DeCiccoAndSons.com 8 • June 2015 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com Picture House Spring Fundraiser a Huge Success

The Picture House’s a night about me but a celebra- a career – “It is such a privi- spring fundraiser ‘The Tenth! tion of 10 plus years of blood, lege and honor to just show up – Celebrate What a Decade Can sweat, and tears by countless with a camera and have people Do’ held on Friday, May 15th folks who had a hand in The open up their lives to me. Ulti- at the beautiful Hampshire Picture House’s creation. Ku- mately through this process Country Club in Mamaroneck dos to the entire Southern I fell in love with filmmak- was an evening to remember. Westchester region and the ing.” Heineman continued “It didn’t happen because I went to school and studied film. Or because my father was a filmmaker. Or because I knew as a young child when I first saw the God- father that it was my dream job. No, it hap- pened because a number of seemingly ran- James Palmisciano, Laura deBuys, Ann Sorice, Matthew Heineman and Jane Alexander dom ideas and events, rejec- In addition tions and op- to Amy Paulin and portunities Jane Alexander, other notable guests Becca Ford, Leslie Berkery, Ani Murphy had occurred. Northern Bronx But it also happened because included Alexan- for embracing our I was open to it, because I was der’s husband the Co-chairs Cynthia Brown and vision and making it a reality.” listening along the way.” well-known pro- Melina Vourlekis, with the Legendary Oscar- nomi- A trailer for Heineman’s ducer and director, help of a committee of volun- nated and Tony and Emmy latest documentary film CAR- Ed Sherin, County teers from all over Southern Award-winning actress Jane TEL LAND, which had just Legislator Jim Mai- Westchester, created a highly- Alexander (All the President’s been locked earlier in the sano, Pelham Mayor successful event that Mike Volpe, Pelham was enjoyed by a packed Manor Mayor Jen- house. Guests kicked-off nifer Monachino the night with cocktails Lapey and former overlooking the Sound, Pelham Mayors Tim followed by dinner, a Cassidy and Joe Soli- rousing live auction and mine, Sr. The night’s paddle raise, and danc- sponsors included ing. To cap the evening, McClellan Sotheby’s guests, led by vocalist International Realty, Emily Claman, sang Stephen and Mar- Co-Chairs Melina Vourlekis and Cynthia Brown Happy Birthday as co- tin Rogowsky, R&S founders Ann Sorice Waste Management, Meridian and Thomas Peer cut Risk Management/Joan Soli- the cake—made in the mine Real Estate shape of The Picture and Louise and House’s iconic 1921 the- Tom Middleton. ater by Provisions Bake Proceeds Shop in Pelham. from ‘The Tenth!’ Picture House co- will help further founder Ann Sorice and preserve the 1921 filmmaker Matthew theatre and en- Heineman were this Brian Eccleston and Carla Romita Bill and Jeanine Foxx and Jennifer Lappey able the organi- year’s honorees at the zation to pur- fundraiser commemorating Men, Kramer vs. Kramer, day, was shown to guests on sue The Picture the tenth anniversary of the The Great White Hope) pre- screens the ballroom. The film House’s mission purchase of the 1921 theater. sented the Sundance 2015 which, has already received to create a shared Sorice, who was presented Best Director and Cinema- rave reviews and awards from community ex- with the Harold Lloyd Com- tographer (Documentary) film festivals around the coun- perience for di- mitment to Community award winner, filmmaker Matthew try, will be previewed at The verse audiences by New York State Assembly- Heineman, with the Harold Picture House in late June through film, woman Amy Paulin (D-88), Lloyd Next Generation Film- before opening nationwide education pro- gave a heartfelt speech co- maker Award. Upon accept- in July. Heineman will be on- gramming, and founding The Picture House: ing, Heineman spoke about hand at the screening for a unique cultural Picture House Cake made by Provisions “The bottom line is this is not his journey to filmmaking as post-film Q&A and discussion. offerings. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • June 2015 • 9 Greyston Honors Falkenberg and Karp at 2015 Annual Gala Greyston cele- Join our team. brated the success of its programs provid- ing individuals with jobs and the tools to lead self-sustaining lives at its 2015 an- nual benefit on May 20th at X20 in downtown Yonkers. Over 300 people at- tended the event and $380,000 was raised in support of Greyston’s holistic approach to alleviate poverty. Special honor- ees this year were Edward Falkenberg, Greyston Board Member, and Erika Karp, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Left to right: Mike Brady, President of Greyston; Honoree Erika Karp of Cornerstone Capital Capital Group. Both and Honoree Ed Falkenberg of Scarsdale. honorees have dem- onstrated a life-long commitment in support of sustainable business and social enterprise. Like Greyston, Ed and Erika are committed to providing opportunities for individuals and families as they move forward on their paths to self-sufficiency. “I was thrilled to honor two inspiring individuals, Ed and Erika, for all they have done in sup- port of and advocacy for Greyston,” said Mike Brady, Greyston’s President and CEO. “They have both Shoreline Publishing is seeking worked tirelessly to institute sustainable enterprises that offer solutions to our country’s most pressing problems.” Ed and Erika were among a host of inspiring activists, business and philanthropic leaders who MULTIMEDIA ADVERTISING attended the gala. 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Build relationships with of its brick walls, local accounts and ad agencies to create sales programs tree branches, benches, etc. to support advertiser development. with knitted “gar- ments.” This com- munity knitting Prior advertising sales experience a strong plus. project titled Knit Knit Bomb Bomb Responsibilities include prospecting potential clients, scheduling and led by Mau- reen McCourt meetings, writing proposals, networking and closing sales. and Gail Heidel will transform the We are looking for candidates who are personable, persistent self- context of everyday objects as a new way to activate public space. Community members have been starters with proven experience in outside sales. participating in ongoing free bi-monthly knitting circles at the Art Center. Knitters select an object to cover with knitting or crochet, or collaborate on a larger piece, like the 90’ brick wall, with other artists. An opening reception for this socially engaged art project will be held on June 26, 2015 from BASE SALARY + LIBERAL COMMISSION 6:30-8PM in conjunction with the Art Center’s Faculty and Student Showcase exhibition opening. Participating Artists: Carolyn Antoine, Barbara Caplan, James Coyle, Casey Dellicarpini, Mary- Lou Gladstone, Gail Heidel, The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc., Mamie Kanfer, Mau- Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] reen McCourt, Leigh Taylor Mickelson, Jackie Miller, Marie Okaya, Cynthia Pena, Susan Saas. for interviews the week of June 22nd. More info: pelhamartcenter.org/public_programs 10 • June 2015 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com City Island Rowing is Headed to Nationals in Florida After a very successful have eight lightweight rowers, at the line by a fast finishing showing at the New York State now here we are State Champi- Emma Willard crew, with the Rowing Championships in ons and going to Nationals. The City Island Rowers ultimately May in Saratoga Springs, City girls worked so hard to develop just 0.3 seconds behind in the Island Rowing Club athletes their skills and strength and approximately six minute race. already have their eyes set on fitness, it is so rewarding that “We were devastated, we want- the biggest event in high school we made it!”. Jordan stroked ed this so badly and were so rowing… Nationals! the Lightweight 8+ and then a excited at the prospect of going Competing against 74 oth- few hours later teamed up with to Sarasota for Nationals. When er New York based teams; City another Mamaroneck student, our coach told us that Emma Island Rowing took home overall sophomore Courtney Sawyer, Willard was declining their au- State Champion victories in the to claim the lightweight double tomatic bid and that it rolled Girls Lightweight eight as well title as well. down to us we all cried again, as the girls Lightweight double. “Going to Nationals is a but this time in happiness!” The girls’ quad took home the dream come true, I’m so ex- Youth Nationals will be silver medal and the girls four cited” added Bronxville High held in Sarasota, Florida June took home bronze. The four was school freshman Eva Caglio- 11 – 14 at the new international actually the fastest club team at stro. “Our boat is so young, just caliber rowing facility , Nathan the event and as such are State sophomores and freshman yet Benderson Park. Crews qualify Club Champions. Rounding out Team Photo from Left to right: Marisa Brail (Manhattan), Lindsey DeVore (Larchmont), Chloe Malushaga (Larchmont), we qualified for Nationals. I at seven regional qualifying the medal haul was a second Amanda Scorziello (Thornwood), Eva Cagliostro (Bronxville), Daisy DeVore (Larchmont), Nina Smoor (Larchmont), always wanted to go to Nation- regattas across the country to lightweight double entry that Maggie Mandarano (New Rochelle), Alexa Cestaro (Larchmont), Marssa Copeland (White Plains), Michaela D’Urso als, but I didn’t think we could earn an invitation. earned a club bronze. (Pelham), Tory Huchro (Briarcliff), Natalie Knight (Bronxville), Jordan Reist (Larchmont), Maggie Stiefvater (Pelham), accomplish that in just our first City Island Rowing com- “Mission accomplished” Enya Doherty (Hartsdale), Ellie Sawyer (Larchmont), Katrina Kirchgaesser (Bronxville) and Courtney Sawyer (Larch- year as a club”. prises athletes from Manhat- exclaimed Head Coach, Guy mont). Photo credit: Deirdre Reid To qualify for Nationals, a tan and all across Westchester. Monseair. “We have been work- boat must come first or second They row out of the City Island ing toward an ambitious State Nationals in June, and we did “I am so proud of the maroneck High School senior, overall at the State Champion- Marina, offering year round Championship campaign since exactly that. Thanks to these team’s results, we worked hard Jordan Reist. “Qualifying the ships. “We caught a lucky break” programming and summer winter training began in De- outstanding results, every sin- for this and we all wanted it… lightweight eight is one of the admitted Maggie Stiefvater, a race camps that this year in- cember. We had a simple goal, gle athlete at City Island Row- but to get the entire team to proudest accomplishments of senior at Pelham High school clude Club Nationals in Ohio qualify as many of our athletes ing has the opportunity to go to nationals is simply amazing” my rowing career. Just three and also team captain. They and Royal Canadian Henley in as possible to USRowing Youth Nationals this year.” stated team captain and Ma- months ago we didn’t even were just beaten into third place Saint Catharine’s, Ontario. Local Artists Exhibit New WCA Named “Nonprofit of Work at Pelham Art Center the Year” To reserve your Westchester Chil- Pelham dren’s Association (WCA) Art Center announced that it was Pelham Chamber is pleased to awarded the honor of present its “Nonprofit of the Year” by of Commerce ad space, highly popu- DonorPro, the premier lar Faculty provider of donor man- call 914-738-7869 and Student agement and fundraising Showcase on software for nonprofits. view June WCA is one of five organi- 26 – August zations around the world 7, 2015. A to be recognized in the free opening 2015 “Top Donor Pros” reception Awards Competition. and all-age WCA was selected Cora Greenberg The Kitchen Shop hands-on as Nonprofit of the Year Professional Design Services workshop because of the significant will be held growth it has experienced through its Centennial Campaign from on Friday, 2011 to 2015. Since the campaign’s start, WCA’s annual donation June 26 from revenue has increased by 136%. The children’s advocacy organiza- 6:30-8PM. tion also achieved a 27% increase in donors and a 104% upsurge in This annual major gift donations over the same time period. exhibition “We are so proud of the efforts we’ve made to connect with features new donors, and thankful to all of our supporters who care about work in a Westchester’s children,” said WCA Executive Director, Cora variety of Nancy Nikkal, Red Yellow Black & White #1, 2015, Greenberg. She added, “More importantly, this acknowledgment mediums by shows that WCA has increased our ability to continue improving the Art Cen- the lives of children in our second century.” Come see our great selection of cabinetry, ter’s distinguished teachers and enthusiastic students. Exhibited DonorPro President, Donna J. Myers, commented on the work ranges from charcoal to oils, black and white photographs winners, “All of our clients do such incredible work on behalf countertops and decorative hardware. to digital prints, and mixed media to ceramics. This exhibition of their respective causes, and it is our distinct pleasure to pub- 79 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 provides a great opportunity to view and collect original art from licly recognize some of the very best fundraising performances emerging and established artists. The public is invited to meet from the last year.” DonorPro also praised WCA for making great (914) 738-7183 the teaching artists to discuss course offerings and their work. strides in changing the systems that affect children in New York Showroom Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am-3pm This event is free and open to the public. State, thus bringing about positive change in children’s lives. Design Hours: By Appointment For additional information, visit pelhamartcenter.org For more information about WCA visit www.wca4kids.org. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • June 2015 • 11 LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wolfs Lane Park Development ...continued from page 4 The Business Council of Westchester Using the minimum dimen- or planned shed. This in turn and flowers. As memory sions plus what seems to mea- would create a monstrous job serves, the installed benches sure out to be a 10 foot space resetting 280 feet of 18” side- initially cost around $2000 Announces 2015 Class of Rising Stars between the proposed 2 courts boards in place when needed. each. It appears that all new Forty of Westchester “Forty under Forty” and Rising • Kimberly Mallard, Se- (again no scale is provided), This area would be a congre- benches are to be part of the County’s up-and-coming busi- Stars is specifically designed nior Vice President, Executive both will take up 1800 square gation spot which might also new park design. Interestingly, ness leaders will receive the to recognize individuals under Operations, Tommie Copper feet. This size alone makes the be noisy. Hardly desireable there are no benches indicated 2015 “Rising Star” Award from the age of 40 who exemplify • Anna Linda Marciano, bocce courts highly ojection- across from the The Picture in or around Woodland Park. The Business Council of West- leadership, foresight and a Assistant General Counsel, able. The surface of the courts House, our centerpiece attrac- One location where we should chester. vision for the future of West- Heineken USA, Incorporated must be either hard packed or tion, or adjacent to the resi- consider a simple “shortcut” In unveiling the next chester County. Winners were • Ryan McAuliffe, Vice natural, which would mean a dential area. path, with benches, would be class of winners, The Business selected based on professional President, M&T Bank grass or dirt area which could Alternatively, the park in the eastern remainder of Council is pleased to recognize and/or entrepreneurial ac- • Jaime McGill, Executive be raked flat. This could cre- currently has a number of the park on 1st Street, between individuals who work with complishments, demonstrated Director, Yonkers Industrial ate a surface which, in certain benches which, as local mer- Nyac and Corlies, running NW some of Westchester County’s leadership qualities and pro- Development Agency weather conditions, would be chants note, are marginally to SE. Simple wooden signs, most vital companies, institu- fessional and/or business af- • Alan Murray, Chief Ex- pretty messy. A correctly de- used, except for those at the with chiseled lettering and tions and organizations. The filiations. ecutive Officer, North Shore- signed bocce court includes a 1 south end of the park, where night lighting, surrounded by honorees represent some of The 2015 Rising Stars are LIJ CareConnect Insurance 1/2 foot sideboard. This would students gather. Perhaps plantings, placed at each end the finest young talents in the as follows: Company, Inc. require leaving it up, which shifting benches and/or add- and the middle of the park region, said Marsha Gordon, • Jessica Antonette, CEO/ • Erin Nesbitt, Director, would create a liability situa- ing a few more bench sites would state an invitation to president and CEO of The Owner, JTonezMusic Corp. Program Management, Regen- tion. Or, the boards could be might be necessary. To fur- walk through, rest and enjoy Business Council. • Jennifer Bannan, Direc- eron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. removed when not in use, and ther enhance the current park: the park. “We are excited to cel- tor of Advertising & Market- • Jessica Oliva, CEO, Fit stored along with the play- instead of concrete, add plant- “It is a beautiful linear ebrate this honor with our ing, Thompson & Bender Mama 4 Life ing balls in a not yet existing ings of small decorative shrubs greenspace.” 2015 winners, who represent • Vincenzo Battaglia, Po- • Jill Ortiz, VP Finance & just about every industry and lice Sergeant, White Plains De- Accounting, Diamond Proper- profession in Westchester,” partment of Public Safety ties said Gordon. “Our Rising Stars • David Buchwald, New • Linda Parry, CEO, Prod- program shows that we have York State Assemblyman uct Launchers Astorino Advises Safety First top-tier talent in the county -- • Donvil Collins, Founder • Christopher, Phillips and this is an impressive class & President, VeeKast Senior Vice President, Prod- of winners.” • Andrea Contreras, Man- uct Platform and Technology, at County Beaches This year’s winners rep- ager, Client Services, Altium Mindspark Interactive. County Executive Rob- second leading cause of unin- around pools and beaches resent a wide-range of profes- Wealth Management • Regina Poniros-Sim- ert P. Astorino and Health tentional injury death among this summer: sionals from various back- • Anthony D’Arpino, onetti, Controller, Robert Mar- Commissioner Sherlita Am- children ages 5 to 9 years old, •Learn how to swim and grounds including marketing, Founder & Owner, Harrison tin Company LLC ler, MD, want residents to according to the Centers for teach your child how to swim. advertising, public safety, gov- Wine Vault • David Putrino, Direc- follow some sound advice to Disease Control and Preven- •Don’t swim in pools or ernment, media, health care, • Andrew Edge, AVP - tor, Telemedicine and Virtual keep their families safe at the tion. lakes that are closed. education, social work, hospi- Business Banking & Commer- Rehabilitation, Burke Medical shore. Sunburn and stroke can •Never leave a child un- tality and nonprofits, among cial Lender, CMS Bank Research Institute “Westchester County also cause health risks. Beach attended in or near the water others. The selection process • April Fatato Grundman, • Amit Rajani, CEO, Gen- beaches will be staffed each goers should always take pre- and always watch your chil- was competitive and led by Ma- Onsite Owner and Educational eral Dentist, Yonkers Avenue weekend with a full roster of cautions to stay hydrated and dren closely around all bodies ria Bronzi, Director at Altium Director, The Goddard School Dental lifeguards, but parents and protect their skin from the ef- of water. Wealth Management. Bronzi, Yorktown • John Rubbo, Founder guardians are our first line fects of the summer sun. •Designate a water who is chair of the Rising Stars • Bonnie Fogarty, Ex- and “Brew-EO,” Yonkers Brew- of defense,” Astorino said. “Be sure you and your watcher to supervise chil- program, received “40 Under ecutive Director, Community ing Company “Please always keep your eyes family drink lots of water dren in the pool, spa or at the 40” honors in 2011. YMCA • Eliza Scheibel, Associ- on your children when they throughout the day at the shore. This person should not Tara Rosenblum of • Megan Gann, Business ate, Wilson Elser are in or near the water and pool or shore to avoid heat be reading, texting, using a News12 Westchester is re- Development Manager, West- • Timothy Schlauraff, De- be sure they swim only when exhaustion,” said Sherlita smart phone, or otherwise turning as the event’s emcee. chester Hills Golf Club partment Manager, Consoli- and where lifeguards are on Amler, MD, Commissioner distracted. The anchor/reporter has • Anna Geller, Director, dated Edison of NY duty.” of Health. “Wear a hat and •Learn how to perform more than 150 major indus- Business Analysis & Acquisi- • Jamell Scott, Dean of County beaches open sunglasses, avoid the mid- CPR on children and adults. try awards, including 8 Emmy tions, Deutsch Family Wine & Scholars and Families/Athletic Saturday and county pools day sun and reapply sun- •Keep children away awards and 44 Emmy nomi- Spirits Director Amani Public Charter are set to open June 26. West- screen with a sun protection from pool drains, pipes, and nations. In 2014, she was the • Richard Giacovas, Pro- School chester County’s popular factor of at least 15 every other openings to avoid en- most nominated reporter in ducer/on air talent, News 12 • Diana Seo, Owner, B Spa Learn-to-swim program is of- two hours, especially after trapments. the state and broke an Emmy • Jeffrey Hogan, Energy & & Salon fered at Tibbetts Brook Park you swim or sweat, to avoid •Ensure any pool and spa record for garnering the most Sustainability Manager, Mon- • Nicholas Singer, Manag- in Yonkers and Saxon Woods sunburn.” you use has drain covers that individual craft reporter cate- tefiore Hospital ing Member, Purchase Capital Pool in White Plains. For Dr. Amler had additional comply with federal safety gories in award history. Rosen- • Kelvin Joseph, Chief Op- • Loren Ward, Vice Presi- more information or to reg- water safety advice for par- standards, and, if you do not blum earned “40 Under 40” erating Officer, Steiner Sports dent, Financial Advisor, Mer- ister for the program, go to ents. know, ask your pool service honors in 2007. • Nikhil Kumar, Vice Pres- rill Lynch westchestergov.com/parks. “It’s also critical to al- provider about safe drain The winners will receive ident, Undergraduate Enroll- • John White III, Fire- Swimming lessons are also ways stay within arm’s reach covers. their Rising Star award dur- ment Management, Manhat- fighter, City of Yonkers Fire offered at many Ys and at mu- of infants and toddlers in the •At the beach, never ing a ceremony on June 11 at tanville College Department nicipal pools. water and to always keep your fight currents; swim paral- 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye • Ashley Ley, Technical • Eleni Zimmerman, So- “Knowing how to swim eyes on children playing in or lel to shore and at an angle Brook. The program is mod- Director, AKRF, Inc cial Work Advanced Clinician, is not only a great skill to have near the shore,” Amler said. if you find yourself in a rip eled after the national busi- • Anthony Luisi, Associ- New York Presbyterian Hospi- but it can lead to a lifetime of “Pool floats, inner tubes, wa- current. ness recognition program ate, Cuddy & Feder LLP tal – Eating Disorders Unit fun and recreational fitness, ter wings and noodles are no For more health and and can even save your life,” substitute for close supervi- safety tips, visit www.west- Astorino said. sion. Swimming and alcohol, chestergov.com/health Drowning is the lead- just like boating and alcohol, and www.westchestergov. ing cause of unintentional don’t mix.” com; Like us on Facebook at thepelhampost.com injury death among children Amler also offered the wchealthdept or follow us on ages 1 to 4 years old and the following tips to stay safe Twitter at wchealthdept. 12 • June 2015 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty Free Public Kayaking at Hosts Launch Party on City Island Yonkers’ JFK Marina The Yonkers Paddling Riverdale and the coordinator McClellan Sotheby’s and Rowing Club (YPRC) is of YPRC Free Public Kayaking, International Realty and pleased to announce that it says, “This program is a gift Greystone Property Develop- will again offer a free kayaking from our members and trained ment hosted a cocktail party to the public at JFK Marina in volunteers to all who want to in their sales center on City Yonkers this summer. YPRC’s kayak. It is our hope that by Island for their brand new 43 free kayaking takes place every introducing youths and adults unit “On the Sound” water- Thursday, 4 pm – 7 pm, from to the natural wonders that front residential development June 18 to August 27, as well as can be found in their backyard; situated within a private gated Sunday, July 26, and Sunday, they will begin to form a con- community at the east end of August 30, from 1 pm – 5 pm. nection with the environment Fordham Street. Islanders, Groups and individuals should and become the stewards of buyers and others interested register at yprc.org. For in- the waterway.” in the new development had formation, email freekayak@ The Yonkers Paddling & the opportunity to meet the yprc.org. Rowing Club, Inc. (YPRC) is a architect, Dan Bernstein, the YPRC has successfully 501c3 all volunteer-run not- builder and the developers run free kayaking programs for-profit organization that en- from Greystone. since 2006, putting thousands courages rowing and paddling “On the Sound,” spread of youth and adults on the wa- sports. across five waterfront acres, ter and introducing them to YPRC is known for is its offers a mix of 2, 3, and 4 bed- environmental stewardship of community involvement— room homes ranging in size our waterways. “In the sum- in particular, its free public from 1,407 square feet to 3,400 mer of 2014, YPRC’s free public kayak sessions at the JFK Ma- square feet. Each of the resi- kayaking put over 1,050 youth rina in Yonkers, which are dences includes either a spa- and adults on the water—a sponsored by Hudson River cious garden or elevated ter- threefold increase from the Foundation for Science and race and all of the units have 2 summer of 2013,” notes John Environmental Research, Inc., parking spaces included. Ame- Maggioto, a Hastings resident Toyota, The City of Yonkers, nities include an outdoor pool, buyers have come directly from proud to have been chosen as Please call the McClellan and Commodore of YPRC. “We and Public Lands Every Day, a playground and fitness center. the area,” commented Sona Da- the the exclusive sales and mar- SIR offices at 738-5150 if you expanded our program to meet National Environmental Edu- “The project has been ex- vidian. “Sales have been brisk keting team for Greystone and would like more information this need.” cation Foundation Program. tremely well received by the City with over 40% of the develop- extremely excited about this about the remaining units or a Individuals are welcome Island community and several ment already sold out! We are magnificent new project.” private tour of City Island. to walk-up and sign up on the YPRC maintains a close spot as long as space is avail- relationship with the neigh- able. YPRC encourages groups boring Beczak Environmental of 8 or more to register on yprc. Center and other community Art of Discovery Book Signing org in advance to participate in organizations and is involved this program. in Hudson River clean up New Rochelle’s Recologie Celebrates with Jazz and Culinary Delights “It’s harder than you’d and environmental educa- think to kayak in the Hudson if tion projects. They also host On June 7 at noon, Re- Gordon-Levitt, tarian dining establishment, you don’t have your own boat, if rescue skills clinics, paddling cologie, New Rochelle’s pre- Jonathan Groff, is located at 49 Lawton St. in you’re just beginning, without skills clinics and a winter boat- mier vegan/vegetarian din- Michael C. Hall, New Rochelle, NY. Recolo- spending a lot of money,” says building workshop. ing environment, will host a Ethan Hawke, Am- gie nourishes bodies with Cathy Bobenhausen, a YPRC book signing and jazz event ber Heard, John delicious meals served in member from Dobbs Ferry 2013 was the “75th Jubi- for The Creative Coalition’s Leguizamo, Jared an eco-friendly atmosphere who has volunteered in YPRC’s lee” of YPRC’s historic boat- “The Art of Discovery,” pub- Leto, Gabourey dedicated to sustainability public programs. “Community house just south of Beczak lished by Rizzoli. Guests will Sidibe, Shailene and a commitment to creat- groups like Nepperhan Com- Environmental Education be treated to hors d’oeuvres Woodley accompa- ing a healthier environment. munity Center, the scouts, and Center. The boathouse was from Recologie’s seasonal, nied by portraits Their restaurant provides Yonkers Bike Club bring peo- designed by H. Lansing Quick, vegetarian restaurant Gath- shot by renowned a much-needed vegetarian ple to YPRC’s Free Public Kaya- who was also the architect er. photographer Jeff haven in the Lower West- king. I love to see how much of Yonkers City Hall, for the In a world where we’re Vespa. “The Art chester region, serving up fun families and young people former Yonkers Canoe Club pressed for time and face of Discovery” is elegant, unique handmade have kayaking for their first (YCC). YCC is remembered for information overload, mo- edited by The Cre- small plates showcasing sea- time, and how they progress as the two Olympic Gold med- ments of discovery have be- ative Coalition’s sonal produce and flavors. they keep coming back. People als it brought home in 1948. come a most precious gift. CEO Robin Bronk Recologie invites customers really learn to love being on the Although the boathouse was The Creative Coalition, in and designed by to have a seat surrounded river!” submerged in four feet of wa- partnership with Renais- award-winning art by a unique, museum-like YPRC’s free kayaking ses- ter during super storm Sandy, sance Hotels, encourages director and typog- showroom offering Global sions last approximately 30 the members have rebuilt it consumers to ponder their rapher Nancy Rouemy | We on issues of public impor- Fair Trade products and the minutes. YPRC provides all and continue the club’s long moments of discovery with Live Type Ltd tance. The Creative Coalition works of local artisans and equipment including boats legacy of community involve- their book, “The Art of Dis- The Creative Coalition is uses the power and platform continually changing exhi- (single and double sit-on- ment. covery.” The literary and the premier nonprofit, 501(c) of the arts and entertain- bitions of artists who use top kayaks), life jackets and YPRC has been recog- photographic project beau- (3) nonpartisan charity of ment communities in award- repurposed and sustainable paddles. YPRC also provides nized through the receipt of tifully captures that singu- the arts and entertainment winning public service and materials. Gather at Recolo- safety-trained volunteers on grant support from the City lar moment in time that can community. Founded in 1989 advocacy campaigns. Actor gie hosts meetings, events, and off the water in a protect- of Yonkers, the State of New act as a personal muse, with by prominent members of Tim Daly serves as the orga- private tastings and com- ed cove at JFK Marina to make York, Westchester Community insightful stories from 100 the creative community, The nization’s president. munity engaged education- sure that every participant is Foundation, and the Hudson luminaries including Zach Creative Coalition is dedicat- Gather at Recologie, New al workshops designed to safe and has a rewarding expe- River Improvement Fund. Braff, Jessica Chastain, Tim ed to educating, mobilizing, Rochelle’s newest, finest and raise awareness and inspire rience on the water. Visit www.yprc.org for Daly, Adam Driver, Joseph and activating its members most delightful vegan/vege- change. 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No. That’s just the level gift tax on receipt of the gift. Dubai is one of the seven ports 1200 retailers, 2 department couple of years. below which you don’t have Of course, if you give away an Emirates that make up the United stores and 160 food suppliers. It is There is so much mis- In calculating whether to do anything else but sign income-producing asset the Arab Emirates (UAE). Prior to 1971, home to the Dubai Aquarium, one information (and misunder- you have made gifts of over a nice card and make a nota- future income will be taxed to Dubai was simply a pearl diving of the largest tanks in the world. standing) around gift taxes $14,000, by the way, the fed- tion in your check register. the new owner, but the only port. The British left the Persian The enormous piece of glass pro- that we thought we would eral government gives you Want to make a $50,000 gift to immediate tax effect of a gift Gulf in 1971; oil was discovered and vides an up close and personal take a few moments and try to three important additional your son, or your daughter, or in New York is the (almost Dubai’s growth has been unstop- look at 33,000 marine creatures. straighten out the confusion. benefits: your mailman’s nephew? No nonexistent) federal gift tax. pable. It has evolved into a global Just outside are the Dubai Foun- For starters, let’s just say that if The $14,000 figure ap- problem — you’re just going Does all this mean we ad- city; a business and cultural hub tains providing nightly shows you live in New York and don’t plies to gifts to each person, to have to file a gift tax return. vocate making large gifts? Not of the Middle East and the Persian combining water movement, mu- have more than about $5 mil- not the total amount of gifts That sounds scary, but necessarily. There are some Gulf. Its main revenue sources sic and lighting. lion, you probably don’t actu- in a year. Do you have three it’s really not. You won’t actu- secondary tax consequences are tourism, real estate and finan- Go to the Deira district for ally care very much about gift children you want to make ally pay any gift tax unless the of giving away larger assets cial services. Oman is the major a visit to the traditional markets taxes. Now let us explain why. gifts to? No problem. You can total amount you give away — especially those that have source of oil. (souks). Traditional wooden boats New York doesn’t have give each of them $14,000 this (over and above the $14,000 appreciated in value while you Today, Dubai is a desert me- (dhows) from East Asia, China and a gift tax. While we do have year, for a total of $42,000, + tuition + medical expenses owned them. Before making a tropolis consisting of a rich collec- India brought goods to the souks an estate tax for those who without having reached the each year) exceeds $5.43 mil- gift of real property, or appre- tion of skyscraper designs, glitzy that line the Dubai Creek, a natu- have more than $3,125,000, threshold. lion dollars in your lifetime. ciated stocks, get good legal hotels, restaurants serving a world ral inlet for these vessels. Here that number is scheduled Are you married? It’s And even that number is going and tax advice. And there are of various cuisines and shopping you will still find a maze of alleys to increase to $5,250,000 in simple to double the numbers up each year. Things can get a plenty of non-tax reasons you malls to exhaust any shopaholic. selling goods like spices (the spice 2017 and to approximately — even if you (or your spouse) little more complicated if you might not want to give away a The best place to start is at souk) and gold (the gold souk). Do $5,900,000 in 2019. Never- are actually making the full are giving away an interest in significant portion of your as- the top of the world’s tallest build- you desire bling? There are over theless, there is no New York amount of the gift. A married your business, or a fraction sets. But the federal gift tax ing, the Burj Khalifa. It is twice as 250 retailers selling 18 and 22 carat State gift tax no matter how couple can give away $28,000 of a larger asset — you will shouldn’t be much of a disin- tall as the Empire State Building! gold by the ounce in the gold souk. large your estate. Federal law without having to do anything need to get professional help centive for most people. From the observation deck on the Be prepared to haggle. does impose a gift tax on cer- more (though if all the money in such a case. But there’s no Bernard A. 124th floor, you can get a 360 de- For a glimpse of the his- tain transfers; however, there comes from one spouse a gift rule that says you simply can’t Krooks, Esq., is a gree look at the city displayed be- torical aspects of Dubai, go to the is no such law that you can tax return must be filed — give away more than $14,000, founding partner low. You can clearly see where the Bastakia. Here you will gain an make a gift of up to $14,000 more about that later). or that you’ll pay any taxes or of Littman Krooks city ends and the desert begins. It insight into what Dubai was like per year, but anything over Will the gifts be used for penalties if you go over that LLP and has been is from this vantage point that you before the boom. The area is heav- that is prohibited. medical or educational ex- amount. honored as one of can appreciate the planned devel- ily restored but you can see the The magical $14,000 fig- penses? The lid just got taken The bottom line: if you the “Best Lawyers” opment created from the desert. traditional Arabic buildings with ure is just the number that off. So long as you make your live in New York, don’t own in America for each of the last seven Not only can you see the rich ar- courtyards and wind towers-the Congress has set as being too gifts by paying directly to the property in a state that im- years. He is past President of the chitecture but also how nature has earliest form of air conditioning, small to even bother think- college, or hospital, or other poses a gift tax, and are worth National Academy of Elder Law been altered to provide expanses built to catch the breezes. ing about. Nonetheless, it has provider, there is no $14,000 less than about $5 million, you Attorneys (NAELA) and past Presi- of trees, parkland and artificial is- Barbara Nich- a strong hold on the public limit. You can pay your favor- are simply going to be unable dent of the New York Chapter of lands. The most amazing project uals is the President imagination — even though ite granddaughter’s tuition to pay a gift tax over your en- NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served is “The World”- a series of man- of Bayside Travel the number has only been and books directly, and still tire life, no matter how hard as chair of the Elder Law Section made islands that replicate the in Bronxville, East- set at $14,000 since 2013. give her another $14,000 you try. of the New York State Bar Associa- continents and countries of the chester Travel and The “don’t even think about (double that if you’re married) By the way, there’s a com- tion. He has been selected as a “New world. The world’s most expensive Earlfield Travel it” number was $3,000 for without having to do another mon misconception about York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. hotel, the Burj Al Arab, is located in Larchmont. Li- four decades before rising to thing. other tax effects of gifts, too. Krooks may be reached at (914-684- on a man-made island. censed travel insurance agent. For $10,000 in 1982; it started in- Does all that mean you There is no income tax deduc- 2100) or by visiting the firm’s web- Once down on the ground a free consultation, call 833-8880 or creasing in $1,000 increments are generally limited to giv- tion or adjustment for your site at www.elderlawnewyork.com. spend some time exploring the visit www.luxurytravelservice.com 14 • June 2015 • The Pelham Post www.newrochellereview.com Dining Out with Dad on Father’s Day! Here are a few suggestions special event menu. The Tech- ful Adriatic in flavorful style. 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Phone: ______www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • June 2015 • 15 Governor, JetBlue,Cuba Travel Services Announce Direct Charter Flight from New York to Havana Governor Andrew Cuomo States reestablishes JetBlue’s award-winning prestigious carrier such as joined with JetBlue Airways, diplomatic relations, experience to Cuba- JetBlue,” said Michael Zuc- New York’s Hometown Air- we placed New York bound customers and cato, general manager at Cuba line™, and its charter partner, State businesses at offers new direct travel Travel Services. “A second Cuba Travel Services, to an- the front of the line options from New York, JFK rotation will provide ad- nounce a new flight from New for new prospects in where many Cubans live ditional options for travelers York to Havana, Cuba. The Cuba, that will in turn today.” in the Tri-State area as well as milestone makes JetBlue the support jobs and eco- The New York met- those connecting passengers first major carrier to announce nomic activity here at ropolitan area has the that prefer a New York gateway a new flight to Cuba from New home. I commend Jet- second largest Cuban- to Cuba. This new partnership York since travel restrictions Blue CEO Robin Hayes American population in will provide our clients with were recently eased. for his leadership in the United States after the high quality of service that The expanded charter making JetBlue the Florida. they’ve grown accustomed to service comes on the heels of first major carrier JetBlue serves all with Cuba Travel Services at a Governor Cuomo’s trade mis- to announce a direct charter flights to Cuba on more competitive price.” sion to Cuba, where the Gov- flight from New York its Airbus 150-seat A320, With the addition to the ernor, joined by JetBlue CEO to Cuba in this new and will offer the airline’s New York-Havana flight, Jet- Robin Hayes and other New era between our na- award-winning service Blue will operate five weekly York business leaders, led a tions.” featuring comfortable round trips to Cuba, including dialogue to connect New York Cuba Travel Ser- seating; free Fly-Fi, the flights from Tampa (TPA) and businesses to new opportuni- vices is offering the fastest broadband inter- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with ties in Cuba. flight, operated by JetBlue, on service provider, believes ex- Cuomo’s commitment to lead- net in the sky; complimentary various charter partners. Cuba “Our Global NY initiative Fridays from New York’s John panding its flight network ing a discussion about the role and unlimited name-brand will one day play an important and our trade mission to Cuba F. Kennedy International Air- will provide licensed travelers New Yorkers can play in Cuba,” snacks and non-alcoholic/soft role in JetBlue’s overall Carib- are all about opening the door port (JFK) to Havana’s José more travel options for a low- said Robin Hayes, president drinks; free, live DIRECTV® bean network, a region where to new economic opportuni- Martí International Airport er cost. The additional service and chief executive officer, programming and 100+ chan- JetBlue is the largest airline. ties, and JetBlue’s exciting an- (HAV) beginning July 3, 2015. offers customers additional JetBlue. “The Governor’s trade nels of SiriusXM® radio in The airline began flying to Cuba nouncement is proof that our Travelers should make ar- options to travel to Cuba from mission is helping position every seatback; and the most for charter companies in 2011. approach is delivering results rangements directly with Cuba New York without connec- JetBlue as the leading carrier legroom in coach (based on As of July 3, 2015 the for New York businesses,” Gov- Travel Services (www.cuba- tion delays or extra domestic to Cuba. In teaming with an ex- average fleet-wide seat pitch of schedule from New York to ernor Cuomo said. “By lead- travelservices.com). travel expenses to connect in perienced charter partner like U.S. airlines). Havana is as follows: JFK-HAV ing one of the first state trade Cuba Travel Services, Florida. Cuba Travel Services, our first “We are very excited 12pm – 3:30pm and HAV –JFK missions to Cuba as the United a leading authorized carrier “We appreciate Governor flight from JFK to Cuba brings to partner with yet another 4:30pm – 8pm. transFORM Gallery’s Summer Art Exhibit: Alexander Rutsch transFORM Gallery an- designs. Each one-of-a-kind, nounces their art exhibit for custom designed closet and the Summer season, a retro- built-in storage fixture made at spective of Alexander Rutsch’s transFORM is an expression of work sponsored by Westches- their client’s passions, lifestyle, ter Magazine at the transFORM desires and tastes, much like showroom and gallery in New the art displayed in our gallery. Rochelle at 20 Jones Street. Since it’s opening, trans- The celebrated Australian FORM Gallery has collabo- artist approached painting and rated with local artists and sculpting as he lived life- with civic organizations to support the eyes of a child and the hand the advancement of the arts of a poet. Constantly in the and non-profit groups. Gallery quest for rhythms of form and owner, Andreas Messis, “This vibrations of color, he caught is a wonderful opportunity the “sparks in the shadow” and for us. We have a space that evidenced their fullest reality supports imagination and in- and beauty in his creations. novation, and through that, His work is held in the col- the community at large.” trans- lections of H.M Queen Fabiola FORM Gallery invites you to a of Belgium, Walter Cronkite of existence; a man who followed lery in celebrating the occasion mediums from painting and to create connections between new experience of art and inte- New York, Gala and Salvador a longing to explore his inner and the wonderful work of Al- sculpture to mixed media and the feeling of the artists and the rior design. Dali, Sammy Davis Jr, Jacque- self and relate his findings with exander Rutsch. graphic arts. Artists come to viewer. For more information, line Kennedy- Onassis, Guy La- the energy of the universe. The artwork will be on transFORM from throughout transFORM Gallery lives visit transformgallery.com, roche of Paris, Belgium’s Muse- The opening reception for display and available for pur- the world and our neighbor- at the crossroads of art and in- call 914.500.1000, email info@ um of Liège, Paris’s Musée d’Art the art exhibit will be held on chase through August 30, 2015. ing communities in New York, terior design. Interior design transformgallery.com, or visit Moderne, New York’s Museum Saturday, June 13th from 6 to transFORM Gallery pres- Connecticut, and New Jersey to and decorating have a need for us at the NYDC 200 Lexing- of Modern Art and Baroness 9pm. The night will include de- ents diverse and eclectic exhi- present their artwork for home- the energy, mood and life that ton Ave. Suite 708 New York, Alix de Rothschild of France. licious food and wine as well as bitions of original artwork in owners and interior designers is brought into a space by origi- NY 10016 Mon – Fri from 9am He was an artist of the musical entertainment by Eric Manhattan and New Rochelle. to find pieces to enhance their nal artwork. Our gallery hosts – 6pm or at 20 Jones St. New purest breed-an artist who had Katz and Charlie Rhyner. Our curated exhibitions pro- interiors. transFORM Gallery many exhibitions and events Rochelle, NY 10801, Monday- no choice but to paint. 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