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Infrastructure discus- sions continued at the New Ro- chelle City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting on Tuesday, July 9, as Com- missioner of Public Works Al- exander Tergis addressed the issue of “public utilities not ad- equately restoring their road opening cuts as well as proper- ly maintaining them until final restoration.” Tergis recommended that any contractor or utility must submit a performance bond and increasing road opening permit fees, allowing for hiring of a permit inspector to prop- Front row, left to right: Mayor Noam Bramson; Artist Jesse Sanchez (at podium); Artist Adam Daily. Rear, left to right: erly cover the cost of multiple Councilmen Jared R. Rice, Barry Fertel; Councilwoman Shari Rackman; Director of Planning and Sustainability Nina inspections. Arron; Municipal Arts Commission Chairman Bob Stanziale; Councilman Lou Trangucci. Street opening permits would require a minimum Also recommended approved the ordinance. public a list to let them know Artist Adam Daily,Fort Martin, NY; Mayor Noam Bramson with $1800 check performance bond of $5,000 was increasing the mini- Discussing potholes, when their neighborhoods from Municipal Arts Commission for winning mural “Fracture” at Beechwood per street opening in asphalt mum road opening fee to Tergis described the various would be covered. Avenue and Main Street. streets, $10,000 per street $395 with a $50 resubmis- methods of road repair, from In the Rotunda shortly artist Adam Daily, Fort Mar- HOME funds for affordable openings in concrete streets. sion fee for incomplete ap- simple “Throw and Go,” throw- before the evening Public tin, NY for his winning mural, housing, resident Robert Mc- “A blanket bond of $100,000, plications and insurance re- ing asphalt into the fissure and Hearings and Citizens to be “Fracture,” displayed at Beech- Caffrey applauded the mea- good for multiple openings quirements in the amount of driving away to more sophisti- Heard, Mayor Noam Bramson wood Avenue and Main Street. sure but called for fiscal re- may be submitted as well. This $500,000/$1,000,000 for per- cated spray-injected “Pothole presented an $1800 check During the Public Hear- sponsibility; Lorraine Karl bond must remain in effect for sonal injuries and $100,000 Killers.” Councilwoman Shari from the Municipal Arts Com- ing for allocation of Lombardi concurred. two years.” for property damage. Council Rackman advocated giving the mission, an arm of the City to 4 • July 2015 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com Positive Outlook on City’s Bond Rating Edward A. (Ted) Murphy Memorial Scholarship Awards Moody’s Investors Services conservative budgeting practices Presented at RLM has confirmed the existing rat- that has resulted in an increase in BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN able tradition of athletic achieve- We are installing a couple of up- ing of Aa3 to the City’s upcoming available operating fund balances ments and their skill on the fields grades and changing the [signal] bond refinancing and has as- from $2.1 million in 2011 to almost Nat Harris, New Rochelle is married to athletic excellence,” timing,” Tergis remarked. signed a positive outlook to the $8.5 million at the end of 2014. Sports Hall of Fame appeared at Mayor Noam Bramson noted. “I The lowest dollar bid from City’s general obligation debt. “The designation of positive the Tuesday, June 16 City Council have two competing feelings; first Pat Corsetti, Inc. was authorized The positive outlook designation outlook is a major accomplish- Regular Legislative Meeting (RLM), an inferiority complex since their for playground improvements enhances the credit worthiness ment and represents the highest presenting $500 Edward A. Mur- accomplishments are extraordi- at Stephenson Park, including of the City’s debt and means that rating achieved by the City in at phy Memorial Scholarship Awards nary; second, more positively— a new playground, interactive the City will enjoy lower interest least the past eighty years,” said to Jessica Cruz, Luke Holtzman anyone worrying about the future wood fiber safety surface, bench- costs on general obligation bonds Finance Commissioner Howard and Selin Selman and $200 schol- our country, after hearing about es, sidewalks and curb cuts. that may be issued in the future. Rattner. “Continuation of our arships to Sochima Bishop, Melissa these young people, we are in Proposed Amendment to Mayor Noam Bramson said, present budgetary practices will Dimopulo, Matthew Fay, Erica Fer- good hands.” 2015 Budget re: Lombardi HOME “This is good news for the taxpay- insure the future financial stabil- rara and Elena Gaffney. Council returned to the funding application was approved ers of New Rochelle and evidence ity of the city.” Students represented track, Conference Room, where Com- with five Affordable Housing Units; of the City’s sound financial man- Mayor Noam Bramson Moody’s Investors Services swimming, soccer and cheerlead- missioner of Public Works Alex four at 60% for the first group of agement. We will continue work- is one of the world’s leading pro- ing championships as well as nu- Tergis allayed community con- tenants, the other at 50%. If a rent- the city’s “recent transition from ing to strengthen our local econo- viders of independent credit merous academic awards. Har- cerns regarding traffic signal er moves, the 60% rate reverts to deficits to surpluses and the ex- my and tax base, even as we seek ratings, research, risk analysis ris said eligibility was based on construction at the intersection 80%; the 50% rate remains in place. pectation that this trend will con- efficiency in local government.” and financial information to grades, athletics, an essay, letters of Weyman Avenue and Main Commissioner of Development tinue.” In confirming the Aa3 rat- the investment community. To- of recommendation and extra- Street. “The changes would not Luiz Aragon estimated that 60% Moody’s concluded that the ing, Moody’s noted the city’s gether with the Aaa group, bonds curricular activities. affect Weyman; any re-organiza- of Average Middle Income (AMI) is city’s financial position should sizable tax base, above average rated as Aa comprise what is “We have a pretty remark- tion would be on King’s Highway. $68,000; 80%, $85,000. wealth indices, low debt burden continue to improve in the me- commonly known as high grade and adequate reserve position. dium term given three straight bonds with minimal long term The positive outlook recognizes years of surpluses and continued risk concerns. Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes Community Youth Fishing Trips Suzanne Cruickshank Moncure The New Rochelle Police Department (P.A.C.T.) and the New Rochelle Police Foundation an- Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Multiple Listing Service nounce the 2015 Community Youth Fishing Program for boys and girls ages 10-15. Four trips are International Realty re- (HGMLS), New York State scheduled Wednesdays this summer: July 8, 15; and August 12. cently announced that Association of Realtors The trip is open to New Rochelle residents only and pre-registration is required. Forms can be Suzanne C. Moncure, an (NYSAR) and National downloaded at www.newrochelleny.com/NRPD-CYFP or are available at NRPD Headquarters Front accomplished real estate Association of Realtors Desk, 475 North Avenue. Participants must arrive at the Fort Slocum Road Dock by 9 AM. The boat professional of over 25 (NAR). She is a Certified returns approximately 2 PM. Lunch, soft drinks and equipment are provided. years, has joined the com- Buyer Representative For additional information contact Det. Fudge at (914) 654-2080. pany as a sales agent, and (CBR). will be based in the firm’s “In my real estate Larchmont brokerage. career, I make sure to use Prior to joining the my gained knowledge and firm, Moncure served as expertise to completely fo- a top producing, award- cus on my clients’ needs,” winning real estate agent said Moncure. “My goal for Houlihan Lawrence, with every transaction is listing and selling homes to simplify the process as in Larchmont, Mama- much as possible and care- roneck, Rye, Rye Neck, fully check all the steps for Harrison, New Rochelle, a successful home buy- Pelham and Scarsdale. ing experience. I couldn’t As a longtime resident be happier to be joining of Larchmont, Moncure a brand with such a high has extensive knowledge level of care and excep- of the neighborhoods, tional service, and look schools and amenities of West- forward to all that is to come in chester County, allowing her to pany. With her impressive ex- this new and exciting chapter cater specifically to her clients’ perience and passion for her of my career.” needs and criteria. In addition work, I know that Suzanne will As an active resident of to real estate, she holds a Mas- meticulously serve future and Westchester County, Moncure ter’s degree in International current residents of Westches- is involved in various commu- Finance and Economics and ter County. We are thrilled to nity groups and organizations, a Bachelor of Science degree have Suzanne, and welcome serving as a board member of in Accounting. Moncure is a her to the team.” Sound Shore Medical Center Certified Public Accountant Over the years, Mon- as well as the Larchmont His- and was a Vice President at Ci- cure has received various torical Society. She addition- tibank. professional awards and ally served as Vice President “Suzanne has a wide achievements. She has been and Governor of the Univer- range of skills and an impres- recognized as a consistent sity Club of Larchmont. In her sive track record in the busi- Westchester County top pro- spare time, Moncure enjoys ness,” said Fugere, manager of ducer for 25 years and a Hou- philanthropic work, music, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Interna- lihan Lawrence Top 10 Award traveling, skiing, tennis and tional Realty’s Larchmont bro- Winner, and she is a member is an avid bridge player. She is kerage. “She’s a prime example of multiple professional asso- also a language enthusiast, and of great value and effectiveness ciations including the Hudson speaks French and Spanish. in the business, making her Gateway Association of Real- For more information, visit a perfect match for our com- tors (HGAR), Hudson Gateway the website at williampitt.com. www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • July 2015 • 5 Summer Youth Nutrition Program Announcement Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Announces New The City of New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the sponsor- ship of the free Summer Youth Nutrition Program for children within the City of New Rochelle. The LGBTQ Legal Project Summer Youth Nutrition Program offers free meals to eligible sites starting June 29, 2015 through August 21, 2015. Barbara Finkelstein, Chief Executive Officer of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV), -an Acceptance and participation requirements for the program are the same for all regardless of nounced the creation of a new legal project within the organization, which will be dedicated to serv- race, color, national origin, gender, age disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course ing low-income Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) individuals in of the meal service. Westchester County. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activ- Finkelstein said, “We are extremely excited to start work on this new project to provide needed ity should write or call immediately to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence legal services to the LGBTQ community. While civil rights for the LGBTQ community have expand- Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (voice). TDD users can ed in recent years, there is still important work to be done. LSHV is dedicated to representing the contact USDA through local relay of the Federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay LGBTQ community and ensuring that the basic necessities of life are being met, and to advocating voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. for clients who have been discriminated against because of their sexual orientation and/or gender Meals are served with the intention of giving the children a nutritionally balanced meal. identity.” Groups having a summer program for youth that would like to participate are asked to call Lisa Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides free civil legal services to those who cannot afford Tucker, Department of Parks and Recreation, at 654-2115. an attorney where basic human needs are at stake. We are the only provider of comprehensive civil legal services to all seven counties of the Hudson Valley (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan), and handle 12,000 cases annually. Our work provides justice to those Bond Refinancing Nets Savings to City who have nowhere else to turn, including saving children from neglect; protecting survivors of do- Taking advantage of continued low market interest rates, the City last week sold approximately mestic violence; defending seniors against abuse; serving veterans on the home front; supporting $4.5 million of general obligation refunding bonds (“refunding bonds”) to replace higher-interest the rights of the disabled; and keeping families in their homes. bonds issued in 2005 and 2007. The maturity schedule of the refunding bonds mirrors that of the Visit www.lshv.org for additional information. issue being refunded and will produce budgetary savings of $260,000 over the next thirteen years for an average savings to taxpayers of about $20,000 per year. “This is another example of our diligent efforts to reduce our budgetary expenses without im- pacting the services provided to our taxpayers,” noted City Manager Charles B. Strome, III. “The BAYSIDE TRAVEL sale of the refunding bonds at very favorable interest rates attests to the strength of the City’s credit worthiness.” is Pleased to Announce that it has been Selected as the The City is scheduled to close on these bonds on July 8th. The refunding bonds will be held in escrow until the respective redemption dates of the existing bonds. BEST TRAVEL AGENCY IN WESTCHESTER For the Second Year in a Row! American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Statement on Signing of Westchester County’s E-Cigarette Bill into Law Westchester County Ex- taurants and bars, and other school students nationally has ecutive Robert Astorino has places that do not allow smok- tripled. ACS CAN is pleased signed a measure into law that ing. This new law will prevent that now Westchester County will control the availability of people in Westchester County residents are added to those in e-cigarettes in the county. Mi- from being exposed to the un- New York City, Suffolk Coun- chael Davoli, New York metro known dangers of e-cigarettes ty, Cattaraugus County, Erie government relations director and to prevent the addiction County and Tompkins County of the American Cancer Soci- of more people, including our in New York State with such a ety Cancer Action Network teenagers, to deadly nicotine public health law. This com- (ACS CAN) released the fol- and exposure to known carcin- prises 61 percent off all new lowing statement on the new ogens. It will also help ensure Yorkers. law. that enforcement of existing “Similar legislation “ACS CAN applauds West- smoke-free laws is not com- (S.2202-A, Hannon and A.5955- chester County Executive promised, and that the public A, Rosenthal) is on the New Robert Astorino and the West- health benefits of smoke-free York State Senate floor and in chester County Legislature laws are not undermined. the Assembly Codes Commit- for passing and enacting this “In the last year, there has tee. The legislature and gover- legislation that will control been a significant increase in nor must protect the health of Thank you to all of our clients and friends the usage of e-cigarettes in all the sale of e-cigarettes nation- New Yorkers by enacting this workplaces, including res- ally and usage among high legislation this session.” who helped us achieve this honor. 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BaysideTravelNY Please join us at the Best of Westchester Party July 22, 2015, 5:30-10:00 PM Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle We will be giving away a free trip! For tickets go to westchestermagazine.com 6 • July 2015 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com JULY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPCOMING 12 Music in the Park Series will From 10am to noon, Muscoot take place on July 10 (Gerard Farm, Route 100 in Somers Carelli), 17 (Jon Doty and will hold a Butterfly Walk Friends), and 24 (The Ridge- with naturalist Tait Johans- field Symphony Brass Quin- son. Call 864-7282 for de- tet) at Lasdon Park, Arbore- tails. tum and Veterans Memorial in Katonah. Table and chair 13 seating on the patio will be From 5 to 6:30pm, New York- available on a first-come, Presbyterian/Lawrence first-served basis. Food and Hospital, 55 Palmer Avenue, beverages will be available Bronxville will hold a free for purchase. Gates open at class on the importance of 5:30pm and music runs from fiber and hydration with out- 6:30 to 8:30pm. $5 per per- patient dietitian Katie Camp- son. For details visit lasdon- bell, RD. To register, call 787- park.org or call 864-7268. 5000.

The Neuberger Museum of Art, 735 Stay informed and participate 16 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase is cur- in New Rochelle’s future de- At 6:30pm, the 2nd Annual rently exhibiting “Plastic: Art in an velopment. Everyone’s voice Corporate Fun Run West- Era of Material Innovation” through On July 10, Westchester County Parks and Sharc Events presents a screening of The Lego Movie to kick off the “Entergy is important. Join our face- chester 5K will take place at August 23. Visit Neuberger.org for Screenings under the Stars” at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. The movie begins at book page at facebook.com/ SUNY Purchase, a running/ complete details. sundown. Admission and parking are free. Moviegoers should bring blankets, folding chairs and a picnic. Refreshments nrfuture?fref=ts and visit walking event to benefit Bly- will also be available for sale. In the event of rain, the movie will be canceled. Go to parks.westchestergov.com or call nrfuture.com today. thedale Children’s Hospital. (914) 864-PARK for more information. For more information visit Bicycle Sundays, sponsored corporatefunrun.com or call by Con Edison and Friends 347-844-9687. of Westchester County Parks will take place on the fol- 18 lowing dates: September 13, At 7:30pm, the Yonkers Phil- 20 and 27 from 10am to 2pm harmonic will perform with at the Bronx River Parkway cellist Luming Chen at Un- from Westchester County termyer Park, 945 N. Broad- Center in White Plains, way, Yonkers. Call 631-6674 south to Scarsdale Road in for additional information. Yonkers. Visit westchester- gov.com/parks or call 864- PARK for details.

This summer, the following Cultural Heritage Festivals in Westchester County are Walk Among Live Butterflies from held at Kensico Dam Plaza, 10am to 3pm in the Native Plant Valhalla: July 12 from noon to SAVE THE DATE: Calling all Meadow at The Greenburgh Nature 6pm Polish Cultural Festival; restaurants, vendors and perform- Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale July 19 from noon to 7pm His- ers! Opportunity for booths and through August 2. Call 723-3470 The Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Avenue in Pelham has on view a fantastic Yarm Bomb in the outdoor Courtyard and panic Cultural Festival; July stage time is now available for New for details. through August 31. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for details. 26 from noon to 7pm Italian Rochelle’s third annual Street Fair, Cultural Festival; August 2 Sunday, September 13 from 11AM from 11:30 to 6:30, Heritage to 5PM on Main Street in downtown of India; August 16 from noon New Rochelle. Produced by the City to 6pm Jewish Cultural Fes- of New Rochelle in partnership with tival. For more information the Chamber of Commerce, BID and call 864-PARK or visit parks. Council on the Arts, the fair will fea- westchestergov.com ture games, food, arts and crafts and live entertainment for all ages. For JULY New Rochelle-based crafters, artists, 8 retailers, food vendors and busi- Beginning at 7pm, the nesses, the booth price is just $50 Greenburgh Nature Center, and for community groups its $25. 99 Dromore Road, Scars- Non-resident fees are also available. dale will hold a program for The registration deadline is August adults and high school stu- 13, 2015. All space will be available dents entitled, “Papal Encyc- on a first acceptance basis. Hudson River Audubon Society will hold the following field trips: August 22 at lical on the Environment: A New this year, the fair will feature 10am – Summer Stroll at Lenoir Nature Preserve. For complete details and to Call to All Humanity” with two stages for local talent. The New register, call 237-5791 or email [email protected]. Sister Kathleen Deignan and Rochelle Council on the Arts is now Brother Kevin Cawley. For accepting proposals from performers additional information visit by email [email protected] To register for the fair, contact the Parks The New Rochelle Jazz Festival will be celebrated at Ruby Dee Park at Library greenburghnaturecenter.org or call 723-3470. and Recreation Department at info@ Green at the New Rochelle Public Library on July 11 and 12. For complete newrochelleny.com or visit the City com/NewRochelleJazzFest. website www.newrochelleny.com/ streetfair2015 DE NR Review 6.19.15_DE 6/19/15 9:30 AM Page 1 www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • July 2015 • 7

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Direct: 914.393.6990 [email protected] 8 • July 2015 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com New Rochelle Council of Community Services Recognizes Honorees and Scholarship Winners at Annual Luncheon Seven New Ro- their time and talent to sup- The NRCCS awarded committee that she see the chelle residents were port the New Rochelle YMCA scholarships to help two stu- scholarship as “a chance to recognized for ex- during its recent pool emer- dents who have exemplified shine a light on the path to my traordinary work for gency. The two created vid- the mission of the New Ro- future.” the benefit of their eos that were instrumental in chelle Council of Community Rodolfo Gil became an community at the an- garnering support and much- Services by selflessly dedicat- active member of the New nual luncheon of the needed funds to fix the pool ing their time and talents to Rochelle High School com- New Rochelle Council and keep the YMCA open. help others. The scholarships munity within the first year of of Community Servic- Vivian Spady is a year- are intended to provide funds his arrival in the United States es held on Thursday round volunteer who is also re- needed to prepare for and from Spain. During this year June 4th at Beckwith sponsible for brightening the complete college applications: he balanced academics and a Pointe. At the event at- holidays for hundreds of chil- Mariella Perez has volun- part-time job while learning tended by 100 guests, dren in New Rochelle’s Munici- teered at the Hugh Doyle Se- English, participating in the two $1,000 scholar- pal Housing apartments and nior Center for five years and United Culture Club and serv- ships were also award- beyond. Now in its fifth year, also volunteered in multiple ing as captain of the New Ro- ed to outstanding New “Big Viv’s Toy Drive” involves locations for children with dis- chelle High School Varsity Soc- Rochelle High School a corps of volunteers who do- abilities. She is also a partici- cer Team, which took second juniors. nate gifts and time collecting pant in the Center for College place in the A League Soccer (Left to right) Robert Puleo, Vivian Evens and Hyacinth Lee representing Trinity-St. Paul’s The 2015 hon- gifts for children who might & Careers, a program of The Conference 2. He aspires to Brown Bag Lunch Program; Vivian Spady; Joanne Bartoli; Adam Raymonda and Wendy orees, representing a not otherwise experience holi- Guidance Center of Westches- study mechanical engineering O’Sullivan number of diverse or- day cheer. ter. Mariela told the selection in college. ganizations, are as follows: Society, and an active member people in need each weekday. Joanne Bartoli, a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Last year the group provided of the Garden Club who is re- The Brown Bag Lunch over 40,000 sandwiches, as sponsible for the profusion of Program of Trinity-St. Paul’s well as health screening and a Mamaroneck Artists Guild Celebrates the daffodils seen around the city Episcopal Church, a volun- welcoming setting. each spring, a past president teer operation that began in Adam Raymonda and Lazy Crazy Days with Summer Scenes of the New Rochelle Humane 1996 and now serves lunch to Wendy O’Sullivan volunteered

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Call 834-1117 for more information. www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • July 2015 • 9 Craig Carton’s 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Outing for New Rochelle Library President Haina Just-Michael TicTocStop at Trump National in Briarcliff Manor Kicks Off Campaign for County Legislator On Tuesday, June 16th, Mookie Wilson, John Franco & John Starks, along with Chris Simms, Wally Szczerbiak, Con- stantine Maroulis, Chris Al- gieri and others played in ce- lebrity foursomes that raised over $200,000 for New Rochelle native, Craig Carton’s TicToc Stop Foundation. Carton is well known through his WFAN radio show “Boomer & Carton” One hundred and twenty- five attendees and ninety-five golfers came to show their sup- port of TicTocStop, and help Event Sponsor Michael Wright of Sapphire Group with Craig Carton (c) the foundation raise money to improve the lives of those living New Rochelle Library President Haina Just-Michael was joined by State Senator George Latimer, Coun- with Tourette Syndrome (TS) through a clinical trial they are currently funding. This trial is the first ty Board of Legislators Majority Leader Catherine Borgia, and New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson on Sunday of it’s kind, and is being run out of the University of Tennessee. Led by Dr. Bill Balanoff, the study afternoon, along with many other elected officials and supporters to announce her campaign for Westches- is seeking FDA approval for an oral appliance that has shown to reduce the tics associated with TS. ter County Legislator in District 10. Additionally, TicTocStop fully funds a 1-week sleep away camp in upstate New York, currently The theme of the event, held at Paine Lake near the Thomas Paine Monument in New Rochelle, was for over 40 children with Tourette Syndrome, allowing them to enjoy and benefit from everything “Common Sense,” invoking Thomas Paine’s historic pamphlet by the same name, which inspired the thirteen camp has to offer in a nurturing and understanding environment. This provides a safe, comfortable colonies to declare independence from Great Britain and set out to form a sovereign nation. and welcoming camp experience for TS kids, many of whom struggle daily with the social challenges Just-Michael criticized the County’s practice of borrowing in order to pass its budgets, citing that bor- posed by their tics. rowed money will need to be paid back with interest, resulting in larger tax increases in future budgets. “We “As an individual with Tourettes, and now a parent of children with TS, the mission of TicToc- can’t build a better future if we keep borrowing from the future,” said Just-Michael, “That’s just Common Stop is very personal. It gives me such satisfaction to know that our foundation, founded just nearly Sense.” 2 years ago, has made such a tremendous positive impact on the lives of many with Tourette Syn- Just-Michael also advocated for alternative energy initiatives, which have not been pursued at the Coun- drome,” Carton says. “At our events and camp I have had the chance to meet people whose lives have ty level, and noted that a large backlog in capital projects have stalled development and repairs to infrastruc- been restored by the oral appliance our study is testing. That keeps me and others with TicTocStop ture in Westchester. “We need to get these projects moving as soon as possible,” said Just-Michael, ”This will committed to our mission.” create jobs and improve the safety and quality of our roads and bridges.” For more information about TicTocStop please visit www.tictocstop.com or contact Marlowe Just-Michael has been endorsed by the Democratic Party, as well as the Independence and Working Bamberger, Executive Director at 516-435-3833, [email protected]. Families Parties. She is running against incumbent legislator Sheila Marcotte in the General Election to be held November 3rd.

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New Board Members in- Head-Shaving event. cluding County Clerk Tim Idoni, Dr. The numbers: Amy Bass, Author and Professor of • 30 heads shaved History and Director of the Honors • over 150 attendees Program at the College of New Ro- • raised $42,000 and counting chelle and Jon Garrow, Professional Notable Shavees: Fundraiser and Head of Prospect Re- • Ginny Escobedo - Pediatric search and Development Operations oncology RN, Clinical and Research at International AIDS Vaccine Initia- (and so much more) tive in NYC were also elected. A new • Gina Arena - lost her son James roster of Officers was also approved “JimmyBoy” Arena 10 years ago including Gwen Adolph and Betsy • Dr. Claudio Sandoval - Shaved (Left to Right) Hon. Timothy C. Idoni, Dr. Amy Bass, Hon. Christina Selin, Kravits, Vice Presidents; Dr. Cheryl his head and Raised money for event. and Jon Garrow Archbald, Secretary; and Mindy • Dr. Sandovalis - Pediatric on- Eisenberg, Treasurer. Also celebrating with the Foundation were Tom Geoffino, Library Director, cology. He treats children and also Haina Just-Michael, President of the Library Board, and Greg Varian Library Board Trustee. is involved in research. He is also a In her remarks, newly elected President, Chris Selin expressed her pleasure at being given the Professor of Pediatric oncology at The New York Medical College opportunity to work with such a strong and capable Board in support of the Library - a treasured • Vincent Mercogliano - sports writer for the Journal News. He grew his hair for over a year. He resource - that is relied upon by so many New Rochelle residents for a multitude of services. Since its shaved his head and donated the hair to Wigs for kids. incorporation in 1993, the NRPL Foundation has raised more than $3.1 Million for capital improve- Emergency Services Standouts: ments at the Library including the establishment of a world-class Music Library, Business Center • New Rochelle firefighter John Schroeder took the lead yet again to bring us a wildly successful and Teen Room and the renovation of the Children’s Room, Ossie Davis Theater, adjacent meeting event room and much more. According to Selin, “As the needs of our community change and technology • New Rochelle Firefighter Mike Yannuzzi picked this event to give the $5,000 the Keith Morris advances, the Foundation stands ready to ensure the future well-being of the Library and to provide award, which was to go to the charity of his choosing support for initiatives that enhance opportunities for learning, exploration and public discourse.” Uniformed Firefighters Association, Local 273

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She has been active in warm and outgoing personality, opportunities it will present to our local community serving personal connections and prov- me and to my clients”. on many boards of the Pelham en track record will contribute Carol would be happy to New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson administers the oath of office to Lt. Daniel Conca, Det. Sgt. Robert Torr, and Sgt. schools and sports organiza- to her success with our compa- discuss all your real estate needs. Mark Trezza tions. She is a member of the ny”, commented Sona Davidian, Please call or text her at 914-469- The New Rochelle Police Department held a promotions ceremony on Thursday, June 18 at New York Athletic Club where one of the Owner Brokers. “Her 1940. New Rochelle Police Department Headquarters for the following officers: Sergeant Daniel Conca to Lieutenant; Police Officer Mark Trezza to Sergeant and Sgt. Robert Torr to Det. Sergeant. Health Department Offers Rabies Prevention Tips Westchester County of rabies shots.” noted. New Rochelle YMCA Hosts Health Commissioner Sher- Watch this video to learn What should you do if bitten lita Amler, MD, is advising how to safely capture a bat or scratched by a wild or stray residents to take a few simple in your home : http://health. animal? Annual Dinner precautions to prevent them- westchestergov.com/rabies • Wash the bite or scratch selves, their families and their What can you do to keep with warm, soapy water. pets from being exposed to ra- animals away from and out of • Call your doctor or hos- bies. your home? pital to find out if additional “With warmer weather, • Always make sure doors treatment is needed. residents spend more time and windows are secure and • Report the incident to outdoors in closer proximity to that any small openings that the health department, 24 wildlife,” said Sherlita Amler, will allow an animal entrance hours a day, at (914) 813-5000. MD, commissioner of health into your home are closed off. If calling after business hours, for Westchester County. “It’s This includes screening, chim- follow the recorded instruc- great to enjoy the outdoors, but neys, attic vents, and air condi- tions for reporting public remember to keep away from tioners. health emergencies. What wild and stray animals, teach • If a bat finds its way into should you do if your pet fights your children to avoid them, your house, confine or capture with another animal? too and keep your pets’ rabies it (without further exposing • Wear gloves when han- vaccines up to date.” yourself) for possible rabies dling your pet during and af- It’s equally important testing. Never release a bat ter an encounter with another to keep creatures out of your due to the possibility of pet or animal. home to avoid rabies exposure. human exposure. Instead, call • Call your veterinarian So far this year, 17 residents the health department at 914- and the animal control officer were treated after an exposure 813-5000 to arrange for test- in your community to report to a bat. In 2014, 120 residents ing. the incident. were treated. Of the 147 ani- • Cover garbage cans se- • If your pet is exposed to mals that were submitted for curely to avoid attracting ani- a suspect rabid animal, try to rabies testing through the end mals. keep the animal in sight until Assembly members Steve Otis and Amy Paulin with Y youth and teens of May, 12 were confirmed ra- • Bring pet food and water the police or a wildlife trapper On Wednesday, June 17, the New Rochelle YMCA held its Annual Dinner and Meeting at the bid, including 8 raccoons, two dishes inside and don’t scat- arrive. Davenport Club on the waterfront of New Rochelle. bats, one fox and one skunk. ter birdseed or crumbs on the • If your pet bites or Jim Maisano, County Legislator and Tim Idoni, Westchester County Clerk, co-chaired the event “To keep bats out of your ground. scratches someone, confine to support The New Rochelle YMCA’s “Be a Lifesaver” campaign, which was launched to help raise home, check to see whether • Do not leave food outside your animal and call the West- $1.4 million to help pay for critical pool repairs at the Y. your soffits and attic vents are unattended. How can chester County Health Depart- “This year’s meeting was a celebration of the great success of our campaign”, said New Rochelle tightly screened,” Amler said. you tell if an animal is rabid? ment immediately at 813-5000. YMCA CEO, Julie Gallanty. “Through the hard work of so many, we’re thrilled that we’ll be able to “If a bat gets inside, capture • Unusual behavior may There are a few simple pro- keep our doors to the community open”. and contain it safely and call be the first sign of rabies in an cedures to follow so that the Following the reelection of Board Members, Community Impact Awards were presented to As- the Health Department im- animal. injured person does not need semblywomen Amy Paulin and Assemblyman Steven Otis, for their work in securing a one million mediately. That way, if you, a • A rabid animal may be- rabies post-exposure treat- grant to restore the pool facility. pet or a family member was come either abnormally ag- ment. You should also contact Additional awards were presented to YMCA Members for their “above and beyond” support of exposed, the bat can be tested gressive or unusually tame. the veterinarian for your pet’s the New Rochelle YMCA. Award winners included Ginger and Donald Crosby, Jay Dillard, Adrienne for rabies, which can help you • Staggering and frothing rabies vaccine records. Finlay, Pearl Quarles, Olinda Simon and Beryl Dorsett. and your family avoid a series at the mouth are sometimes 12 • July 2015 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com Secret Summer Cinema at Swim Across America Long Island Sound Chapter Gears Up for Summer Fundraising Events The Picture House Swim Across America, Long Island Sound Chapter (SAA-LIS), In light of the tremen- “It’s also a great which raises money and awareness dous success of The Picture opportunity for for cancer research, prevention House Film Club with Mar- film-lovers from and treatment through swimming- shall Fine which recently across the re- related events, has kicked off its completed its first year, The gion to beat the 23rd summer season, offering nine Picture House (TPH) will be heat and get to opportunities to swim and volun- launching Secret Summer know The Pic- teer in Westchester and Rockland Cinema with Marshall Fine ture House and counties, states Chapter President starting Sunday, July 12th Marshall in be- Tony Sibio. The non-profit, which at 5:00 p.m. Secret Summer tween Film Club raised over $1 million last year, will Cinema will offer film screen- sessions.” have its first swim at Westchester ings for four consecutive Sun- In addi- Country Club in Rye on July 11. days in July and August. The tion to Secret Seven more participation oppor- screenings which will take Summer Cin- tunities are scheduled in the three- place on Sunday, July 12th, ema and The A partial roster of participat- • Lake Isle Country Club, week period ending August 1. 19th, 26th, and August 2nd Picture House ing locations, dates and times is as Eastchester, August 1 -- 6:30 a.m. The summer program will will be selectively curated by Film Club, Fine follows: to 9:30 a.m. encompass eight pool swims Fine – one of New York’s top also serves as • Westchester Country Club, Those interested in par- (with the option of half-mile and film critics – and will all be in-house mod- Rye, July 11 -- 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ticipating in 2015 Swim Across one-mile efforts) plus an open- followed by a discussion and erator for other exclusive film week-film series is $60 per • NYAC Travers Island, Pel- America-LIS events can register water swim course on Long Island Q&A with the audience. programs throughout the year. person and is open seating. ham, July 17 -- 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to swim, volunteer to help, or Sound that will offer participants “Secret Summer Cinema He also contributes to The Tickets are available for the (night swim) sponsor a swimmer at www.swi- the option of swimming 2K, 5K or at The Picture House is the per- Picture House website (www. entire four-film series and not • Orienta Beach Club, Mama- macrossamerica.org/long_island. 10K. The open-water swim, which fect way for people to see some thepicturehouse.org), report- on an individual basis. Tickets roneck, July 18 -- 6:15 a.m. to 9:30 Donations can be sent to SAA- starts at Larchmont Yacht Club of the greatest movies they ing from film festivals around are currently on-sale at www. a.m. Long Island Sound, P.O. Box 217, and ends at Larchmont Shore may have missed the first time the world, and to other new thepicturehouse.org or at the • Coveleigh Club, Rye, July 23 Larchmont, NY 10538. Club, has been recognized by the they came out,” said Clayton media forms for the iconic 1921 box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pel- -- 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information about World Open Water Swimming As- Bushong, Director of Program- movie theater. ham, NY 10803 or by calling • Long Island Sound Open Swim Across America Long Island sociation as one of America’s Top ming at The Picture House. The cost for the four- (914) 738-3161. Water, Larchmont, July 25 -- 6 a.m. Chapter, call 914-769-8411 or visit 100 Open Water Swims. to 12:00 p.m. www.swimacrossamerica.org. A Community Alert from the Office of the Westchester District Attorney: “Teens Afraid to Tell” SPECIAL COLUMN BY WESTCHESTER a teen should do is get help. engage in risky sexual behavior, DISTRICT ATTORNEY JANET DIFIORE They should go to an adult binge drink, use drugs, attempt they trust, including a teacher, suicide and participate in physi- Domestic violence is not school principal, counselor or cal fights. just a problem for adults. An work supervisor. If a crime has This problem requires a alarming number of adoles- been committed they should multi-prong response to include cents in this country have been seek out law enforcement so mental health professionals, and will become victims of phys- they can get the protections schools and law enforcement. ical, emotional or sexual abuse only a court can provide. Par- Assistant District Attorneys from a dating partner. This pat- ents need to understand that from my office regularly visit tern of teen dating violence cuts abusers exert power over their high schools to discuss the prob- across all ethnic groups, socio- victims and it may be hard for lem of teen violence. Our Special economic groups and geograph- your teen to end the relation- Prosecutions Division handles ic regions. Both male and female ship. If your teen has confided domestic abuse cases including teens can become victims but in you, be comforting and sup- those having to do with teen dat- most of the time, boys inflict portive. Tell your teen you’re ing violence. Their phone num- more serious physical injuries concerned about their safety ber is 914-995-3000. on girls. and discuss with them how he/ For teens that need im- The facts behind teen dat- she can stay safe. Safety plans mediate help, Hope’s Door is ing violence are disturbing: must be developed that include an organization in Westchester • One in 10 high school stu- Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore knowing in advance what to do, that has a 24 hour Hotline for dents has been hit, slapped, or where to get help, who to call those that need to talk about physically hurt by a boyfriend or lence and rape attempt suicide. • Always blame their prob- • Engage in excessive sexu- and how to escape danger. dating violence. That number girlfriend. Many teens do not report lems on other people including al talk? Destructive relationships is 1-888-438-8700. There is also • Violent behavior often dating violence because they blaming you for making them • Pressure you to have or during the teen years can lead to Breakthecycle.org, the website begins between the ages of 12 are afraid and ashamed to tell treat you badly? force you to have unprotected lifelong unhealthy relationship of a nonprofit organization ded- and 18. friends and family. • Try to use drugs or alco- sex? practices, may disrupt normal icated to empowering youth to • Girls and young women Teens as well as their par- hol to get you alone when you • Engage in stalking, pos- development and can contrib- end dating violence. between the ages of 16 and 24 ents should be proactive and ask don’t want to be? sessive or controlling behaviors ute to unhealthy behaviors in The cycle of abuse among experience the highest rate of these questions about their dat- • Try to control you by be- that restrict your freedom of teens that can lead to chronic our young people must be intimate partner violence, al- ing partners. Does the boyfriend ing bossy, not taking your opin- movement? Constantly text you mental and physical conditions broken and the Westchester most triple the national average. or girlfriend: ion seriously, or making all of or call you to find out where you in adulthood. Teens that are County District Attorney’s of- • Half of youth who have • Have a history of bad rela- the decisions about who you see are and who you’re with? physically hurt by a dating part- fice is committed to that ef- been victims of both dating vio- tionships or past violence? or what you wear? The most important thing ner were more likely to say they fort. www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • July 2015 • 13 The Patient Self Determination Act and Trends in Advance Health Care Directives BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED explicitly require health care Advance.pdf. Go to https:// Perhaps more interest- an advance directive. We say waiting for? This is one of the ELDER LAW ATTORNEY providers to either ask for ad- www.health.ny.gov/forms/ ingly, the study found wide “unsurprisingly,” but perhaps most important things you can vance directives or to require doh-1430.pdf for a New York disparities by type of care fa- it is surprising that the gap do for yourself and your loved The U.S. Government Ac- patients to complete them (in State health care proxy form cility, medical condition, age, is not even wider, since only ones. countability Office recently fact, the law prohibits any pro- and instructions on how to fill race, income level, and educa- about one-third of those with released a report on the use vider from requiring advance one out. Actually filling out tion level. Even gender made chronic illness have signed. of advance directives in hospi- directives), but the thinking and signing the form is pretty a significant difference, with People over age 65 are tals, nursing homes and other when the law was passed was straightforward, and you could women signing advance health about twice as likely to have health care facilities. The that advance directives would (and should) complete it today. care directives about 5% more signed advance directives as report, requested by mem- become much more common. You don’t even need a lawyer! frequently than men. their younger relatives. Adults bers of the Senate Committee By way of background, an How well has the federal Interestingly, though, under age 35 weigh in at only on Commerce, Science, and advance health care directive law worked in its quarter-cen- only a handful of the demo- about 10%. Transportation, addressed the allows you to appoint someone tury of existence? The study graphic categories reviewed There is a clear relation- experience with health care else to make medical decisions doesn’t really answer that in the GAO report had more ship between income (each proxies, living wills and other for you in the event you are question, though it does give than 50% compliance. Nurs- $25,000 increase in annual advance health care directives. incapacitated and unable to some data points to assess ing home residents had signed income seems to correspond It makes interesting reading communicate your wishes to changes in the medical com- advance directives about 55% with a 3-5% increase in sig- Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is — or at least it is interesting to your health care providers. By munity and care standards. of the time (up 10% from the natures) and education (each a founding partner of Littman policy wonks concerned about preparing a health care proxy At the time of adoption of the previous decade). 60-year-olds degree increases the signature Krooks LLP and has been hon- individual autonomy and self- you can help ensure that your Patient Self Determination had perhaps the most vigor- rate by at least 5%). ored as one of the “Best Law- determination. wishes are carried out in the Act, activists estimated that ous increase in signature rates, While some may find yers” in America for each of To review: the federal event of an accident or illness. perhaps 20% of patients had moving from just under half these statistics interesting, it the last seven years. He is past Patient Self Determination Under New York law, you have executed an advance health having signed a decade ago to doesn’t change the fact that we President of the National Acad- Act was adopted in 1990. It re- the right to accept or reject care directive. The study finds almost three out of four today. should all have advance health emy of Elder Law Attorneys quires each state to summarize medical treatment, including that almost half of adults over Interested in some of the care directives regardless of (NAELA) and past President of its state laws on advance direc- life-prolonging procedures age 40 have now signed a liv- other categories? You can read what our views and wishes the New York Chapter of NAE- tives (and to make that summa- such as mechanical respira- ing will or health care proxy. the report yourself, as it is are with respect to end-of-life LA. Mr. Krooks has also served ry publicly available). It also tion and artificial nutrition That suggests that something available online at http://www. care. After all, the point of pre- as chair of the Elder Law Sec- requires hospitals, nursing and hydration. more than twice as many pa- gao.gov/assets/670/669906. paring advance health care di- tion of the New York State Bar homes, hospices, home health For an excellent discus- tients have done at least some pdf. Here are some of the more rectives is so that your wishes Association. He has been select- agencies, health maintenance sion of planning your health health care planning — though interesting items we extracted (not someone else’s) are car- ed as a “New York Super Law- organizations, and Medicare care in advance, go to https:// it is unclear whether that is from its analysis: ried out. Do you already have yer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may Advantage providers to inform www.ag.ny.gov/sites/default/ the result of the federal law Unsurprisingly, people an advance health care direc- be reached at (914-684-2100) or patients about advance direc- files/pdfs/publications/Plan- or changing public knowledge with chronic illness are about tive? Excellent, give yourself a by visiting the firm’s website at tives and to ask if they under- ning_Your_Health_Care_in_ and preferences (or both). 10% more likely to have signed gold star! If not, what are you www.elderlawnewyork.com. stand the concepts. 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Thoroughly investi- cades, New Rochelle tion. Traditionally referred to as clean with good stain resistance, is a basic component of granite. gate all the possibilities with your Police Department “THE KITCHEN”, over the millen- it does have limitations: you can’t In a typical quartz countertop, contractor and select a surface Commissioner Pat- nium this specialized subdivision cut on it and it will scorch if you the raw quartz is crushed and that is suited to your needs, as rick J. Carroll has re- of the household has developed place anything hot on the surface. combined with pigments to give well as visually pleasing. ceived the 2015 PERF from a simple work surface to the Once a laminate top is damaged it it color, and resins (sticky stuff) Leadership Award. exciting kitchens of today. And, is difficult or impossible to repair. to hold it together. 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Phone: ______www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • July 2015 • 15 The New Rochelle Jazz Festival Kicks off at Recologie Founded on August 9, bums and has played salis, Wallace Roney, Green – RAIN OR SHINE! 2009, the New Rochelle Jazz collaboratively with and former Yan- Festival, now in its seventh over 20 other groups/ kee baseball player SATURDAY year, will be celebrated in local artists. Parris is turned jazz musician, • The John Venzia Project venues as well as on the newly known for his blend- Bernie Williams. Sat. 4-6pm dedicated Ruby Dee Park at Li- ing of blues, jazz, rock Carter created • Wed. Night Big Band brary Green at New Rochelle and smooth jazz in his the New Rochelle 18pc. with Jason Anderson, Sat Public Library. Accessible work. He has record- Jazz Festival after 6-8pm and open to the public, fam- ed and toured both visiting the city of La • CJ Quintet Courtney ily and friends will be able to as a solo artist and as Rochelle in France, Johnson – Trumpet Saturday enjoy the free festival for the a sideman with major and attending their 8-10pm entire weekend…July 11 and artists including Dr. festival entitled, “Jazz 12. This year the NRJF features John, Blood, Sweat & in Aout.” He was chal- SUNDAY a long list of local musicians Tears, Diane Schuur, lenged by the French • Wali Ali – Master Guitar- including the CJ Quintet, Wali David Mann, Billy organizers Chris- ist, Sun. 5pm Ali – Master guitarist, Jason Vera, Bobby Caldwell tophe Riviland and • Ras Chemash the Sing- Anderson, Ras Chemash, the and Toni Braxton. Geoffrey Rousain, to ing Chef. Sun 6pm Singing Chef and the Carl There is a $10 cover create his own fes- • Carl Bartlett Jr. Quartet Bartlett Jr. Quartet. and a 2 drink mini- tival of Jazz in their Sat. 8-10pm To kick-off the Fest, Re- mum. sister city in New Carl Bartlett Jr. Quartet cologie, will bring you the The Festival is York. The result was the New Details for this can be amazing Gil Parris an Ameri- under the direction of New New Paltz with a degree in Mu- He also studied at Manhattan- Rochelle Jazz Festival. found at www.recologie.com, can Grammy-nominated rock, Rochelle jazz musician Brian sic Theory and Composition, ville College. An accomplished Saturday and Sunday, and www.facebook.com/Ne- blues, jazz and pop guitarist. Carter. A diligent student of as well as SUNY Purchase with drummer himself, Carter has July 11 & 12, 2015 on the Ruby wRochelleJazzFest. Parris has released six solo al- music, Carter graduated SUNY a MFA in Jazz Performance. performed with Wynton Mar- Dee Park New Rochelle Library Jake Gallin Named as One of America’s Top “Old Fashioned Summer Fun” at Youth Volunteers Huguenot Children’s Library With a Resolution in the who lost her son Michael in The Huguenot Children’s State Senate, Senator Andrea Iraq in 2005, was also on the Library’s popular Old Fashioned Stewart-Cousins, the Senate Dem- program. Jake will tell you Summer Fun program is back, ocratic Leader, recognized 13 year that Mrs. Obama reminded from June 28th through August old Jake Gallin of New Rochelle for the audience that 1 percent 21st, offering supervised ac- being named as one of America’s of our country is protecting tivities and access to play equip- top 10 youth volunteers by the the other 99 percent. Jake ment for children aged three Prudential Spirit of Community took it to heart. He started and up. Awards* for his volunteer work “Stars for Cars” to raise Old Fashioned Summer on behalf of military families. awareness of the sacrifices Fun takes place on the patio be- Jake was nominated by Volunteer military families make here hind the Huguenot Children’s New York and selected by the Pru- at home while a loved one Library (794 North Avenue; tele- dential Foundation as a National is serving in the military (a phone 632-8954) where young- Honoree from a field of more than Blue Star family) or is lost sters can spend a day playing 33,000 youth volunteers from while serving in the military ping pong and wiffle ball, jump- across the country. (a Gold Star family). ing rope, or enjoying puppet “Jake Gallin’s efforts to rec- Jake has also reached shows organized by enthusiastic ognize the sacrifices made by out to schools across New staffers. The free drop-in pro- Old Fashioned Summer Fun staffers Annie Bonalle and Cassie White put on a military families, whether they York State to make the “3 gram offers supervised activities puppet show. (Photo credit: Gabriella Morrow) have a loved one serving in the Holidays Announcements,” and access to play equipment free weekly programs sched- children 3 to 6 years old from 3 military currently, or have lost a on Memorial Day, Veterans and games as well as arts and uled at the Huguenot Children’s to 4 pm with interactive story- family member who made the Day and Patriot Day (9/11). crafts for children aged 3 and Library throughout the sum- telling about ocean creatures, ultimate sacrifice, is exemplary” The message is, “We take up accompanied by a parent or Jake with Senator Stewart-Cousins mer. They include a drop-in led by former New York Aquari- said Senator Stewart-Cousins. “He this time to remember our ‘Blue an adult caregiver: All children Yoga Tots program for children um educator Dayna Resit. Music continues to volunteer his time, to great - a once-in-a-lifetime oppor- and Gold Star’ military families need to do to participate is show aged 4 to 6 years on Mondays, and a take-home craft will help raise money and awareness with tunity. I was so glad to be there, to and thank them for their sacrifice, a valid library card. The program July 6th through August 10th, children learn more about our his ‘Stars for Cars’ initiative, and take part in it. I’m so grateful.” generosity, and we want them to runs Monday through Friday, from 11 to 11:30 am; Bouncing ocean friends. And on Fridays as a result, he has received well- Jake’s parents, Ally and Tom, know that we are part of their from 10 am to 4 pm, through Au- Babies (6 mos. – 24 mos.) gather from July 10th to August 14th deserved national, and now state accompanied him. Jake’s father community.” Over 100 schools and gust 21st (except July 3rd, when from 11:45 to 12:15 on Thursdays a Bricks 4 Kidz® Workshop (for recognition.” said, “It’s another milestone for districts in New York State have the libraries are closed). for music, movement and Moth- kids ages 6 to 9 years) is offered The seventh grader at the Jake and another platform for signed on to make these public Old Fashioned Summer er Goose rhymes with Nora Ma- from 2 to 3 pm, led by a LEGO® Albert Leonard Middle School in Jake to get his message out. For the announcements. Senator Stewart- Fun is an annual program spon- her; 3’s, 4’s and 5’s share stories, master who will help partici- New Rochelle created “Stars for Senator to take her time to do such Cousins delivered the Veteran’s sored the Partnership for the songs and take-home crafts on pants unleash their imagination Cars,” a fundraising and outreach a thing is phenomenal.” Day announcement with Jake at Huguenot Children’s Library Tuesdays from 10 to 10:45 am; and use their creativity to build initiative for military families. Jake Jake’s inspiration for the his school last November. and made possible by the con- and Let’s Pretend, an introduc- LEGO® models focused on excit- has raised more than $19,000 for initiative occurred in 2011, when Jake was nominated by Vol- tinuing support of an anony- tion to theater through games, ing themes such as Space, In- the USO (United Service Organiza- he was 8 years old. He was watch- unteer New York for the Pruden- mous donor. Old Fashioned songs and nursery rhymes ventions and Famous Buildings. tion) by selling star-shaped mag- ing a tv talk show, and heard the tial Spirit of Community Award. Summer Fun is staffed by col- for children aged 3 to 5 years, (Pre-registration is required: nets for cars that honor military First Lady Michelle Obama and He plans to donate the personal lege students, many of whom takes place on Thursdays from Call 632-8954). families. The magnets are sold on- Dr. Jill Biden, the Vice-President’s award of $5,000 to Volunteer New participated in the program July 9th to August 13th at 12:30 For more information or to line at www.starsforcars.org. wife, talking about the needs of York and another $5,000 grant he themselves as youngsters. pm. On Tuesdays from July 7th make a donation visit the PHCL Jake thanked Senator Stew- military families. Teresa Arciola also got from the Prudential Foun- In addition to Old Fash- through August 11th Ocean Ani- on the web at www.partnership- art-Cousins for the honor. “It was of Elmsford, a Gold Star mother dation to the USO. ioned Summer Fun, there are mal Adventure will entertain forthehcl.org. New Rochelle New Rochelle New Rochelle 4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 4,940 Square Feet 5 Bedrooms | 6.5 Baths | 4,411 Square Feet 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 3,368 Square Feet 0.4029 Acres | $1,975,000 0.4692 Acres | $1,695,000 0.5141 Acres | $1,495,000 MLS 4507894 | Willoughby Dobson | Ali Greene MLS 4500613 | Michele Wenzler | Jeanne Kiernan MLS 4519589 | Carole Sears

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