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New Rochelle Review • March 2021 • Page 3 • www.newrochellereview.com Cocktails and Conversation with the Editors of “The Trial of the Chicago 7” “The Trial of the Chicago convince the court reporter the substance of ing on self-care 7” earned five Golden Globe to send them her transcripts what happened as we pass into nominations recently (Aaron overnight via plane: “She in the 60s.” the second year Sorkin winning Best Screen- dropped them off at Delta at Levine of the global play) and is assumed to be an O’Hare and Danny met the praised NRPL pandemic. The Oscar contender as well, but plane at LaGuardia.” Foundation Vice Cocktails & Con- the story the film tells is based What followed was a President as “the versation events on an actual trial that held the marathon, with 20 to 30 godmother or will take place country in thrall for months friends and family members midwife of the via Zoom at 8 pm; in 1970. Mark Levine and reading through the tran- book.” A young admission is free Danny Greenberg were two scripts 24 hours a day. “We assistant at Ban- but a $20 dona- young attorneys at the time told the readers ‘we have to tam Books, she tion is suggested who came up with the idea to narrow it down.’ We wanted provided valu- – and appreci- publish the trial transcripts, to show the contrasts, the able tips on pre- ated. Participants and their “instant book” (Ban- soundbites, the memorable paring the man- sign up in ad- tam had it on the shelves by parts and the substance, uscript and eventually offered vance to receive the Zoom link March 7, 1970) formed the ba- the clash of cultures, be- to show it to her own boss. and the recipe for a signature sis for Aaron Sorkin’s brilliant cause that’s what it was,” said And 50 years later America is cocktail to make -- and enjoy script. “The book reads like Levine. still talking about it. -- at home. To register go to a script,” Levine says. “It was Greenberg noted the The next Cocktails & www.nrplfoundation.org. clearly the most cinematic parallels to today’s culture Conversation event is sched- The books to be discussed trial that ever took place,” wars, with “a justice depart- uled for Thursday, March are available for sale by spe- added Greenberg. ment controlled by a Presi- 18th when the NRPL Founda- Library Foundation. Speaking hind the book and how they cial arrangement from Bronx Levine and Greenberg dent abusing his power to tion will bring together au- via Zoom to a sell-out crowd, turned 22,000 pages of tran- River Books, a local indepen- were guests at last month's prosecute people, govern- thors Sara DiVello ("Where the duo chatted candidly with scripts into a compelling win- dent bookstore. (37 Spencer Cocktails & Conversation ment overreach… “We’re in the OM Am I?") and Cath- moderator Amy Bass, a noted dow on the politics of the 60s. Place, Scarsdale, 914-420- event, a popular series of vir- hoping that Sorkin’s movie erine Pearlman ("The Family author and historian who “This was in the days 6396 or order on line at www. tual author talks sponsored will get people to dig into Coach") for an evening focus- teaches at Manhattanville before Fed Ex and fax,” re- bronxriverbooks.com). by the New Rochelle Public College, sharing the story be- called Levine, so they had to Innovative Approach Wins Iona College a Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Grant to Improve Health Services for New York’s Most Vulnerable

Iona College is proud to tion, while also respond- our sights on 2021, we must continues to build upon its stitute for Entrepreneurship announce it has been award- ing to a shortage of trained address the healthcare dis- presence in the field. Iona & Innovation, as well as com- ed a Mother Cabrini Health professionals with the skills parities related to race and recently announced plans to munity engagement, full-time Foundation grant for an in- needed to be effective in income that have only been acquire the Concordia College fieldwork, and service-learn- novative new training model today’s workforce,” said heightened since the on- campus in Bronxville, N.Y., ing opportunities with partner that will help to improve and Darrell P. Wheeler, Ph.D., set of the pandemic. We utilizing the additional space sites across the New York- expand access to high-quality MPH, ACSW, Iona provost honor the legacy of Mother to develop a leading school of metropolitan area – giving stu- health services in New York’s and senior vice president Cabrini by funding activi- health sciences. dents valuable hands-on expe- most vulnerable communities. for Academic Affairs. “We ties, programs, and initia- In addition, in the fall of rience under the guidance of In developing the Iona are deeply grateful for the tives that help bridge gaps 2020, Iona launched a new expertly trained faculty. Interprofessional Education support off the Mother in health services, bolster Bachelor of Science degree Iona’s IPE curriculum is (IPE) pilot program, Iona has Cabrini Health Foundation. the health outcomes of program in nursing, which in- designed to prepare students applied its ethos of innovation This critical funding will go diverse communities, and cludes a traditional four-year for real-world problems by to preparing the next gen- a long way toward improv- eliminate barriers to care.” undergraduate program and training them across vari- eration of nurses, educators, ing outcomes not only for With service, equity an accelerated second-degree ous disciplines. For instance, speech pathologists, mental our students, but for the and entrepreneurship em- program that can be complet- nursing students will work health counselors, school psy- individuals and commu- bedded throughout the ed in 15 months. and train with students and chologists, marriage and fam- nities they are trained to curriculum, Iona has a Iona’s robust offerings faculty from other academic ily therapists, social workers serve.” proud legacy of prepar- also include master’s degree programs to offer broader and occupational therapists – The Mother Cabrini Darrell P. Wheeler, Ph.D., MPH, ACSW ing professionals with ex- programs in Occupational perspectives and experiences. all of whom will have a direct Health Foundation is a pri- tensive training in innovative Therapy, Communication Sci- The IPE approach empowers impact on the individuals and vate, nonprofit organization a tireless advocate for immi- thinking, problem solving and ences and Disorders, Marriage students to be team-oriented, communities they are trained with the mission to improve grants, children, and the poor empathy. The IPE pilot will & Family Therapy, Mental have a comprehensive view of to serve. the health and well-being – provides flexible support strengthen and expand upon Health Counseling, Psychol- healthcare practices and most “COVID-19 has only ex- of the most vulnerable New for new and innovative ap- these experiences for stu- ogy, and School Psychology. importantly, deliver better pedited the need for more Yorkers, bolster the health proaches that enhance health dents, and in turn, will have Bachelor’s degree programs outcomes for patients. collaborative and effective outcomes of targeted com- and wellness across New York. a direct impact on improv- are offered in Speech Com- Visit iona.edu to explore training of our healthcare munities, eliminate barriers to Msgr. Gregory Mustaci- ing health services for those munication and Speech-Lan- all they ways Iona College en- professionals. The Iona Inter- care, and bridge gaps in health uolo, chief executive officer most in need thanks to the guage Pathology & Audiology. courages and supports stu- professional Education pilot services. The Foundation – of the Mother Cabrini Health $500,000 grant. All programs include col- dents as they “Learn Outside will be a catalyst for innova- which is named in memory of Foundation, said: “As we set The grant comes as Iona laboration with the Hynes In- the Lines.”

New Rochelle Review • March 2021 • Page 4 • www.newrochellereview.com Iona Prep Solidifies Commitment to the Arts Four Seniors Named Merit Finalists Iona Preparatory School dents to be well- All four New Rochelle High will soon embark on the second rounded and on School seniors named National phase of its successful $10 million the cutting edge, Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Centennial Campaign for Ex- with the skills they in the fall have made it to the fi- cellence this spring or summer need to lead today nalist level. with the construction of a new and into the fu- “I love that all four of us 21,000-square-foot performing ture. We look for- made it,” said finalist Zane J. Sny- arts center on its 26.2-acre cam- ward to provid- der. “I know all three of the other pus at 255 Wilmot Road in New ing even more of candidates pretty well. It was re- Rochelle. The school received these educational ally very nice to see that we all site plan approval from the New opportunities.” made it.” Rochelle Planning Board earlier The planned The other finalists are Dev I. this month and looks to submit expansion of the Paul Verni Excellence that started in 2016 Arbeiter, Maya F. Cole and Went- for building permits in early Feb- Fine Arts Center calls for a 418- to provide facility enhancements ing Yu. ruary. Project plans were pre- seat, stadium-style theater that and instructional improvements They were among about sented by architects Peter Gisolfi will accommodate the latest at both campuses. 1,600 high school seniors across Associates of Hastings-on-Hud- Iona Prep Players productions, “Iona Prep has been ambi- the country who were named son, N.Y., in December and re- to grade-wide lecture series, tious about its plans and meticu- semifinalists in September. To ceived unanimous approval. to presentation space for the lous in its execution to ensure become finalists, each semifinal- “Our school holds a strong school’s nationally competitive that students will have access to ist, with a high school official, commitment to the arts and speech-and-debate team. Spa- up-to-date buildings and tech- must submit a detailed scholar- technology, and it is an exciting cious practice and performance nology, while enhancing the ship application, in which they prospect to have our campus spaces for musicians and vo- natural beauty of the campuses,” provide information about the more closely match our vision calists, coupled with hands-on said Peter A. Gisolfi, founding semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated for an Iona Prep graduate,” Iona learning using the latest in audio, partner of Peter Gisolfi Associ- leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an Preparatory President Brother lighting and projection systems, ates of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high Thomas R. Leto, Ed.D., said. “The will collectively promote creative “With its new theater and addi- school official, and write an essay. GaelForce Live daily news pro- thinking, build cognitive skills tional instructional space, the All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of finalists. Merit ductions, musical and theater and boost self-confidence. expanded Verni Center will be- Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments and potential for performances, and better access The center is a direct result come the focal point for the arts success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious to technology allows our stu- of the Centennial Campaign for continued on page 11 preference.

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Fashion designer Gabriela Hearst will be the next guest of The Atelier with Alina Cho on Wednesday, March 10, beginning at 6 p.m. EST. The conversation will follow her Chloé debut during Paris fashion week on March 3 and the Fall/Winter 2021 collection release for her eponymous label in New York.

The program will focus on Hearst's dual role as Creative Direc- tor for both Chloé and her eponymous line, as well as her commitment to sustainability, philanthropy, and dressing strong, no- table women, including Dr. Jill Biden for last month's presidential inauguration night. Part of The Met's Women's History Month programming, the talk can be viewed on www.metmuseum.org, YouTube, and Facebook. Exhibit of Works by Alexander Rutsch Last show at Kenise Barnes Gallery in Larchmont Holocaust & Human Rights Education Cen- Westchester's Leading Women of ter presents a Zoom event entitled, Memory Stage, Film & Television (Online/ Kenise Barnes Fine Art, in Larchmont, is presenting a Keepers GenerationsForward with speaker Virtual Event) Pop-Up exhibition of paintings and bronze sculpture by Debby Ziering. Debby is the daughter of 3/21/2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Alexander Rutsch (b.1916 - d.1997) organized by Guest two Holocaust survivors. Her father, Her- NRPL Main Library Curator, Daphne Anderson Deeds. The exhibition will be on man, was born in Kessel, Germany. Herman To register for this zoom presen- view at the gallery March 4 through 7, and March 11 through was a teenager when the Nazis invaded tation, email: bbdy@westchester- 14, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Approximately 45 works Germany. He survived the Riga Ghetto in gov.com spanning several decades of the artist’s career have been Latvia and Kaiserwald Concentration Camp. selected from the Alexander Rutsch Estate. These include Debby tells his story and how it impacted Beginning with the silent movie landscapes, figurative subjects and interiors in oil, pastel, her life. The Ziering family story, as told by stars of the Thanhouser Films and watercolor, and mixed media works, as well as small Debby, is recounted in the Herman and Lea Company in New Rochelle (1909 to medium-sized semi-abstract bronzes cast from welded Ziering Archive Center at the Manhattan – 1918) and D. W, Griffith’s studios found materials. College Genocide and Multicultural Center in Mamaroneck (1919- 1924) to in Riverdale, NY. In addition to books and present day, a host of America’s Alexander Rutsch is the final project at Kenise Barnes Fine other resources, the archive includes arti- finest actresses in film, stage and Art in Larchmont after twenty-seven years at the Palmer facts from Herman’s work bringing Nazi war television have made their home Avenue location. The gallery will be relocated to 7 Fulling criminals to justice. Debby has a master’s in Westchester. In an illustrated Lane in Kent, Connecticut. degree in speech language pathology and slide presentation, Barbara Davis co-teaches 8th graders at SAR Academy in highlights the lives and careers of the Names Not Numbers© Program, an oral many of these award-winning women, and the allure of our Westchester history film project, which enables students communities. to interview Holocaust survivors about World War II and create a documentary. For Barbara Davis is the Co-Director of the Westchester County Historical more information and to receive the Zoom Society and the City Historian for New Rochelle. This virtual program for link, contact Millie Jasper mjasper@hhrecny. Women’s History Month is sponsored by the Westchester County Histori- org cal Society and the New Rochelle Public Library.

Cocktails & Conversation returns on Thursday, March 18th when the NRPL Foundation will bring together authors Sara DiVello ("Where in the OM Am I?") and Catherine Pearlman ("The Family Coach" and author of “Ignore It!”) for an evening focusing on coping with the “new normal” – and self-care as we pass into the second year of the global pandemic.

The Cocktails & Conversation events take place via Zoom at 8 pm; participants sign up in advance to receive the Zoom link and the recipe for a signature cocktail to make -- and enjoy -- at home. Admission is free but a $20 donation is suggested – and appreci- ated. In addition, those who make a $40 donation will be given access to a free virtual yoga class from Tovami Yoga. To register go to www.nrplfoundation.org.

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New Rochelle Review • March 2021 • Page 10 • www.newrochellereview.com Senior's Sweet Success: HUD Allocates CDBG Funds to City to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic Lead-in-Honey Research Aids BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN U.S. Department of Housing workforce reflecting diversity and Urban Development (HUD) of the City, providing a more International Study Mayor Noam Bramson funded the City in two separate streamlined hiring process… opened a New Rochelle City allocations, Community Devel- A second March 9th Pub- Two years ago, New Ro- Council virtual Regular Leg- opment Block Grant Corona- lic Hearing will be held, dealing chelle High School student islative Meeting on Tuesday, virus (CDBG-CV) funds to pre- with the New York State Po- Yaffa Segal began testing for February 16th, announcing the vent, prepare for and respond lice Reform Collaborative Plan heavy metals in honey from appointments of James Flem- to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to be submitted to the State beehives around the region. ing and Donald J. Richards to in the amount of $1,665,912. The on April 1st. Councilwoman Now, her research has taken the Historical and Landmarks amended plans to HUD were Yolanda Ramos-Herbert high- on an international buzz. Review Board; Councilman submitted at the February 16th lighted Components 1) “Es- Segal’s work, conducted Ivar Hyden and Amy Moselhi RLM. tablishment of a Community- for the NRHS Science Re- to the Industrial Development Next, a Public Hearing was Police Partnership Board;” 3) search Program, is a key piece Agency/Corporation for Local scheduled for Tuesday, March “Establishment of a Complete of a study led by the Univer- Development. 9th regarding a proposal to Body and Dashboard Camera sity of British Columbia. The Then a Resolution was in- abolish the local Civil Service Program;” 4) “Creation of an research examined samples troduced, adopting substantial Commission and transfer the Inspector General Position;” 5) of bees’ nectar from Paris to amendments to the 2018-2022 responsibility of implement- “Establishment of Position in New Zealand to show how the Consolidated Plan, 2019 An- ing Civil Service regulations to Police Department to Update sweet substance can be used nual Action Plan and Budget the Commissioner of Human its Website …” 6) “An Online to help map pollution. -1st and 2nd Coronavirus Aid, Resources. Such action would System for Filing Complaints;” Segal, a senior, learned Relief and Economic Security require an amendment to the and 9) Information on NRPD that the scientists were con- (CARES) Act Allocation. City Charter. The goal is to website provided in English sidering the study when she Under the CARES Act, the provide flexibility in hiring a and Spanish. first contacted the university in Vancouver, Canada to get ideas for her own project. She Latimer Appoints Martha Lopez to Senior Position was allowed to contribute to Westchester County Hispanic Resource Center the study. Executive George Latimer is of Larchmont/Mamaroneck “They were excited to get proud to announce the pro- (now known as the Community honey from different sampling motion of a Martha Lopez to Resource Center) and for two sites in the United States,” Se- serve as Director of Minority years served as its president. gal said. She gathered some 50 research students." when I first opened the hive, and Women-owned Business In her new role, Lopez samples, mostly from Manhat- Among other findings, but I've always been kind of a Development. will be tasked with expand- tan, but also from the Bronx, the study affirmed that lead, tree hugger, and bugs never Lopez, who from 2001 to ing opportunities for Minority New Paltz in Ulster County, once used widely as an ad- freaked me out too much,” 2009 served as the Director and Women Owned businesses Long Island, Pennsylvania and ditive in gasoline and paint, she said. “Typically, bees are for Hispanic Affairs for West- to work with County Depart- Connecticut. remains concentrated in ar- really docile, so much so that chester County and currently ments, local governments and Segal is one of six authors eas of intense human activity, you can scoop them up in serves as Director of Program larger companies seeking to listed on the study, “Regional particularly older cities. your hands and you won't get and Policy for MWBE and Im- diversify their subcontrac- and global perspectives of “For the New York data, stung. I was also wearing a full migrant Affairs, began her new tor rosters and assist MWBEs honey as a record of lead in the they found the distance from bee suit, so the risk was fairly role on February 1, 2021. with state or county certifica- Martha Lopez environment.” It was posted in urban centers has an effect,” low.” Lopez, a resident of New tion. She will also manage the January in the journal Envi- Segal said. “The levels of heavy While examining sam- Rochelle, is a longtime fix- County’s Technical Assistance Director of Economic ronmental Research, which is metals decrease almost expo- ples, she made interesting dis- ture in Westchester’s Hispanic Advisory Committee. Development Bridget Gibbons produced by the medical and nentially as you move away coveries, such as one honey community. She was a found- Lopez said: “My goal said: “The role that MWBEs play scientific information giant from the urban areas.” sample with an isotope identi- ing member of the Board of each day is to find solutions in Westchester’s economic fu- Elsevier. Segal is the only high Honey makes a good cal to the lead found in bullets. Directors of KEEPS, an after- to the challenges Westchester ture is one that must be elevat- school student among the au- marker because it contains Further examination provided school program for children residents face. Working with ed going forward. Martha will thors, a standing the report a record of the pollutants a clue to the coincidence. in Mamaroneck, a former County Executive Latimer, I be bringing her experience and points out, noting, “This study the bees encounter when “When I looked, the hive Member of the Westchester look forward to further ad- can-do attitude to this effort also demonstrates the utility they travel up to two to was on top of a police station,” Hispanic Advisory Board, and vancing this goal from a new and the people of Westchester of a community science effort three kilometers from their she said. The precinct had its in 1999 Lopez co-founded the position.” will stand to benefit from it.” for honey collection.” hive. own beekeeper. For the Science Research “When a bee flies In the end, her research Iona Prep Solidifies Commitment to the Arts Program, Segal’s accomplish- through the air, a lot of pol- and that of the others in the continued from page 5 ment shows that the young lutants can get stuck on its study laid a foundation for on the Upper School campus.” & Center for Excellence at the and nurtured in tomorrow’s scientists’ work not only earns fuzz and make its way into the further exploration. The re- Currently, the Verni is school’s PK-4-to-8 Lower School leaders. Just as Blessed Ed- awards in competitions with honey,” Segal explained. port’s conclusion reads, in home to the Upper School’s campus on Stratton Road. The mund Rice prepared the young other high school students, Even before collecting part, that its findings pro- art and music classes, where center is traditionally frequented boys of Ireland for a life be- but also can rank with re- samples, Segal learned about vide “a sound starting point students take their ideas from by each class in every grade at yond which they had known, search professionals. Apis mellifera, the west- for building current baseline concept to completion. In art, least twice a week, where kin- teaching them business and "Yaffa's accomplishment ern honey bee, by contact- data for honey as a biomoni- this covers a variety of mediums, dergarten through fourth grade commerce in addition to read- is so exciting. She is now ing a beekeeper friend at the tor for metals in the regions from pencil to pastel, while mu- utilize software to reinforce ing, writing, arithmetic, and considered a coequal among Greenburgh Nature Center, discussed here and provides a sic students learn the process of classroom skills, and the upper- religion, so too, Iona Prepara- professional scientists,” said where she has volunteered global famework for (lead) iso- creating their own compositions. classmen are taught the Google tory School is making good Jeff Wuebber, the head of the for years. She suited up in topic compositions in honey, Iona Preparatory complet- Suite and engage in project- on its commitment to provide Science Research Program. protective gear to learn how which is useful context for ed its initial construction phase based learning. students with a learning en- “Yaffa shines a light upon dis- to handle the insects in their more localized studies,” the of its Centennial campaign on Innovation and creativity vironment and educational tant shores, redefining what is human-made hives. report’s conclusion reads in Nov. 5, 2018, when it formally cut drive the current marketplace. resources beyond which they possible for all future science “I was definitely nervous part. the ribbon on the Devlin Library Such skills must be cultivated presently know. New Rochelle Review • March 2021 • Page 11 • www.newrochellereview.com NRHS Classes Combine to Study Hon. Preston Sanford ‘Sandy’, J.D. Powerful Poem From Biden 1940 - 2021 Hon. Preston Sandford efficient”. The Fund stated Inauguration “Sandy” Scher, J.D., 81, died he “took the time to be sure For New Rochelle High in Westchester on Sunday, defendants’ rights were School students, poet Aman- Feb. 21, 2021. ‘protected’” and “carefully da Gorman’s message was Survivors include wife explained court proceed- clear: This is a time for chil- Valerie Scher of New Ro- ings”. The Fund said he dren to speak out and be chelle; son David Scher moved “quickly and deci- heard; their opinions matter (Joanne Bagshaw) and his sively” while being “polite” and their feelings are pro- children Noah and Molly; and “non-threatening” to found. daughter Shari Scher Ap- those in his courtroom. Gorman, the brilliant pelbaum and her daughter Upon his 2010 retire- 22-year-old Harvard gradu- Sharon; and son Steven ment, Scher was presented ate, lent these reminders (Marcia) Scher and their by League of Women Voters while reciting her poem, “The children Benjamin and of New Rochelle president Hill We Climb,’’ at President Gregory; and siblings Floyd Cindy Kahn with a Con- Biden’s inauguration on Janu- Scher, and Leslie Scher (Dr. gressional proclamation ary 20. Dean) Dobbin; and sister- from Congresswoman Nita As Gorman’s words in-law Barbara Olian Scher. He gave back to his Lowey. whistled through the capital He was predeceased by his community in multiple ca- The Congresswoman and nestled into living rooms parents, and his brother Dr. pacities, including roles honored his 20-year ven- across a divided America, kids Michael L. Scher. as: president of Temple Is- erable service on the New listened. And when they were Born January 21, 1940, rael of New Rochelle, Little Rochelle City Court and 15 presented with the perfect in Queens, to Robert Scher League manager, president years as senior judge, as forum to express their views, From left: Social Studies Department Chair Gustavo Barbosa, Social and Sylvia Fisher Scher, he of the Scarsdale Park As- well as his efforts with the they delivered -- including at Studies teacher Francisco Sandoval; English teacher Olga Locke made Dean’s Honor Roll at sociation, vice president of Drug Court. NRHS. and English Department Chair Lydia Adegbola. the University at Buffalo the New Rochelle Council For his service to the There, 75 students in where he graduated with a of Neighborhood and Civic community and work on three classrooms dissected “I would choose this Studies) – as well as a sup- B.A. in philosophy in 1961. Associations, neighborhood the Drug Court, Scher was Gorman’s messages of hope line,’’ Samantha Mira wrote, portive and open-minded He greatly enjoyed his stud- commissioner of the Boy presented with the 2013 and change as part of a team “because she is saying that District. ies in college, and was cap- Scouts of America in the Yitzhak Rabin Peacemaker project organized by the Eng- no matter what, we won’t “To be a teacher at a tain of the school’s fencing Huguenot District, and was Award by the Coalition for lish and Social Studies de- stop fighting for what’s right time when students can see team. Scher received a J.D. active with the Coalition for Mutual Respect, in a cer- partments. English teacher and will not let anything or themselves in short stories or from Brooklyn Law School Mutual Respect. He was an emony in the New Rochelle Olga Locke and Social Studies anyone make us feel like our books or poetry is an amazing in 1964, where he graduated American Ideals Scout Hon- City Hall Chambers. teacher Francisco Sandoval, fighting is pointless.’’ thing,’’ Locke said. with honors. The same year, oree, recipient of the Youth Sandy was a pianist and who had teamed up on a pre- If only we’re brave Seeing those students Scher married Valerie Fer- Services Award from the enjoyed jazzing up songs on vious project, led discussions enough to see it, open their minds and hearts nebok, and they settled in New Rochelle Tom Paine the piano. He played bridge about the poem. If only we’re brave represented a whole other New Rochelle, raising Da- Lodge, B’nai B’rith, and re- locally in Westchester, and “I asked the kids, and 95 enough to be it. level of beauty. Where Gor- vid, Shari, and Steven. ceived the Golden Anni- was an avid golfer. percent of the class said they “It explains thinking neg- man wrote; We close the di- Scher worked as a versary Recognition Award Broadcast journalist watched the inauguration,’’ atively about how we could vide because we know, to put partner at the New York from the Boys Club of New William O'Shaughnessy re- Sandoval said. “There are a have been brave enough to do our future first,/we must first City law firm of Fried, Rochelle. counted Judge Scher’s work lot of problems in the coun- what we want,’’ Melissa More- put our differences aside, Greenbaum, Spector, Scher, As the chief City Court on the Drug Court in his try, but instead of dwelling on no wrote. “Instead, we be- New Rochelle freshman Co- Schwartz and Feldman, and Judge of New Rochelle, 2010 book, Vox Populi: The them, they are trying to fig- come cowards and sit aside. rey Wanamaker concluded: served as a legislative assis- Scher was instrumental in O'Shaughnessy Files, writ- ure out how to fix them.’’ But what we should be think- “If we want to move on and tant in the New York State the foundation of the Drug ing that Scher meted out “This was something ing is if we were brave to be improve, we all must come Senate. He was appointed Court, to help those deal- “positive reinforcement, that we needed to analyze what we want to be, then we together as one.” Chief Counsel to New York ing with mental health and compassion, encourage- together given the historical can set out of the darkness The poem had such reso- State Assemblyman Gor- substance use problems ment, and understanding.” background and the literal and rise to fight.’’ nance that it has become the don W. Burrows, later serv- seek treatment and alter- O'Shaughnessy wrote, background,’’ Locke said. “And We’ve learned that quiet theme of another project. ing as a member on the natives to sentencing, with “WVOX has covered New what better moment to do isn’t always peace. Laurie Collins-Thomas’ Afri- New Rochelle City Council the goal of fostering posi- Rochelle’s chief judges for it than during Black History “Telling us that being can American Studies Class (1976-1979), chairman of the tive contributions to soci- the last thirty years, but Month?’’ quiet and not using our abil- and Nikyta Knott’s African Zoning Board, and deputy ety. He gained certification Preston Scher is the finest Locke asked students ity to speak is not going to American Literature Class, in mayor. Scher worked as with the Adult Drug Court and fairest judge to ever sit why their favorite excerpt solve anything or bring peace conjunction with the NRHS Acting Family Court Judge Planning Initiative by the in a black robe and wield a resonated. Here are some into this world,’’ Destiny Ruiz- Black Culture Club, is planning and Acting Family Drug National Drug Court Insti- gavel.” lines from the poem, with the Vasquez wrote. a student-driven open forum Treatment Court Judge in tute. Memorial contributions reasons students chose them: The project also rep- to discuss the poem. The fo- New Rochelle. He served as The New York State ju- can be made to the Ameri- We will not be turned resented creative teaching rum will also discuss the his- Acting New Rochelle City dicial monitoring organiza- can Cancer Society (ACS) around and keen department lead- toric references in the poem Court Judge (1991-1995), tion, the Fund for Modern on Sandy’s Tribute: http:// Or interrupted by intimi- ers – Lydia Adegbola (English) as well as recent events that followed by senior Judge at Courts, called Scher, “fair, main.acsevents.org/goto/ dation and Gustavo Barbosa (Social have polarized the country. the Court (1996-2010). helpful, compassionate and sandyscher. Visit www.newrochellereview.com

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It is CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY fill out a family tree in these very important to hire an ex- Police Reports situations. Often, in situations perienced attorney to draft and On February 15, 2021, an ager’s Clergy Rapid Response Many companies cur- where a person has no spouse execute your estate planning altercation occurred involv- team and has met with the rently provide people with the or children, a revocable trust documents to make sure your ing an off-duty officer with City’s African American Ad- opportunity to create a Last is recommended. Creating a wishes are being carried out, the New Rochelle Police De- visory Committee in order to Will and Testament and other Will online does not inform you tax and trust planning is being partment and an individual share all information avail- various legal documents online. about the possibility of creating considered, the Will is prop- from Mount Vernon. The able to us at this time. We are These online Wills have vari- a revocable trust that may ac- erly executed, and your estate altercation followed an ap- grateful for the guidance and ous issues that can cause your complish your goals more ef- administration is not a difficult parent domestic dispute be- partnership of these leaders. estate to not be distributed as fectively and save you and your one. tween the individual and a intended, can create excessive family time and money after While I understand that if member of his family that was legal fees during the estate ad- you pass away. a lawyer advises you that you observed by the off-duty of- On February 28, at about ministration, and make life on The second pitfall is that need a lawyer to do some- ficer. After the initial review 2:00 pm., New Rochelle Po- your family and friends even the online program did not thing, you might take that of this incident, the Police lice Officers responded to the more difficult after you pass take into account the amount advice with a grain of salt. Department has determined vicinity of Echo Avenue and away. My son Joel, who is an Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. or types of assets you have or However, in this case, it re- that the off-duty officer’s Main Street on a report of attorney at the firm, recently beneficiary designations that child is a minor, is a spendthrift ally does make a difference. If actions were inappropriate. shots fired. Upon arrival, Of- went through the process of may be in place. The amount of or has a disability. If a child has you would like to learn more Accordingly, the officer has ficers observed a male/black creating an online Last Will and assets you have or how they are a disability, it is often beneficial about this topic, go to our been placed on 30 days un- flee the area on foot. He was Testament for himself to get a titled may impact what estate to leave their portion of the YouTube channel and you can paid suspension, the most subsequently apprehended sense of the various pitfalls. For planning strategy is right for inheritance to a Special Needs hear Joel talk about these is- serious disciplinary measure after a foot pursuit, and iden- this exercise, he did the basic you. A person with a high net Trust for that child’s benefit sues in greater detail. Go to that can be imposed in such tified as Nasiem K Lopez, Last Will and Testament on a worth may need certain trusts thereby allowing them to main- https://www.youtube.com/ circumstances. Additionally, aged 22 of White Plains, New popular well-advertised online in their Wills for tax planning. tain eligibility for government watch?v=fKkAOrNnGf8. the matter has been referred York. He was found to be in program. In addition, a common miscon- benefits, such as Medicaid and Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is to the Westchester County possession of a loaded Smith The first pitfall is that the ception is that the Will covers all Supplemental Security Income. a founding partner of Littman District Attorney’s Office for & Wesson 9mm handgun, and online program assumed that your assets. A Will covers only Furthermore, leaving money to Krooks LLP and has been hon- further review. was charged with Criminal you have a spouse or children. assets that are not passed by a minor child can cause a myri- ored as one of the “Best Lawyers” The altercation occurred Possession of a Weapon Third The program asks you to fill operation of law (such as joint ad of issues in the probate pro- in America for each of the last in the presence of several on- Degree and Unlawful Posses- out an online questionnaire ownership), through a trust, or cess. A guardian will need to be seven years. He is past Presi- duty New Rochelle Police Of- sion of Marijuana Second De- wherein they require you to have a beneficiary designation appointed for the minor child, dent of the National Academy ficers, all of whom appear to gree. It does not appear that put in the family information of listed. The online Will process which can lead to unnecessary of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) have acted appropriately. The this individual was involved your spouse and your children. did not inform us of this and delays, excessive administra- and past President of the New New Rochelle Police Depart- in the shooting. A second However, not everyone has a not knowing this can lead to a tion fees, including bonding re- York Chapter of NAELA. Mr. ment trains its members to individual was detained and spouse or children. When this person’s wishes not being cor- quirements, and ongoing court Krooks has also served as chair intervene when they observe released. situation occurs, the probate rectly applied at death. oversight. of the Elder Law Section of the improper conduct among Further investigation process is a lot more difficult. The third pitfall occurs These are just three of the New York State Bar Association. colleagues, including, as in revealed that two suspects, The Surrogate’s Court will need if you have minor children or many pitfalls that were identi- He has been selected as a “New this case, senior colleagues, both male/blacks in their to know the closest relatives family members with disabili- fied throughout the process. York Super Lawyer” since 2006. and the on-duty officers in mid 20’s, one wearing a gray of the decedent. These folks ties. The online Will process The online wills process was Mr. Krooks may be reached at this case demonstrated the jacket and an orange hooded are called distributees. For ex- allows a person to leave money generic and did not account (914-684-2100) or by visiting the importance of such training. sweatshirt, the other wear- ample, this may be a sibling or to their children outright. This for the specific details that are firm’s website at www.elder- The City Administration ing a blue hooded sweatshirt a cousin. A practicing attorney necessary to properly draft es- poses numerous problems if a lawnewyork.com. has contacted the City Man- continued on page 14 New Rochelle Review • March 2021 • Page 13 • www.newrochellereview.com Police Reports continued from page 13 both fired handguns and fled On February 24, 2021, at the money or I'll Kill you”, at on foot southbound on Echo about 12:41 am, New Rochelle which time the register was Avenue. It is unknown who, Police Officers responded to opened and the suspect took Classified Ads if anyone, was the intended 71 Huguenot Street (Sunoco approximately $200. 7 newspapers over 100,000 readers -- 1 price, prepaid $99.00 for 4 lines. target, and no victims were Gas Station) on a report of a The 4 suspects fled the Ad runs in 7 papers for 1 month. Make check payable to: located. robbery. 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