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Coo- Train Station; Local Waterfront Revitalization During Citizens to Be Heard, three Commendations; two for per earned Second Place proposed con- Plan (LWRP) at the New Rochelle John Staino, President Civil Monae Cooper and the New Ro- in Shot Put, with a throw tract with Em- City Council Committee of the Service Employees Association chelle High School (NRHS) Track of 44 feet, 2 inches and press Ambu- Whole (COW) meeting on Tues- (CSEA) Westchester Local 860, Coaches, and one to Lily Ann First Place in NYS Weight lance Service day, May 10. White Plains said that he was “ex- Young who garnered 1st Place in Throw with a distance of with proviso of Fish outlined the Compre- tremely disheartened” that City National Competition—Synchro- 55 ft. Girls’ Track Coach altering the ser- Village of Mamaroneck Mayor hensive Plan objectives: Crossing Guards, members of his nized Skating. Andy Capellan was pres- vice if not satis- Norman Rosenblum • Identify community re- Union were being outsourced, be- Mayor Bramson noted that ent. factory; Eminent sources, community needs to preserve and enhance…The lieving it to be an economic hard- Young, an Albert Leonard Middle In one significant Domain Proce- and commonly held goals businesses, colleges, Hospital and ship and safety hazard to student School student has been ice skat- Resolution, the agreement Synchronized Skating dure Law for ac- • Develop community consen- Downtown Cultural District are pedestrians. ing since the age of 6 with All City Champion Lily Ann Young quiring property sus on a vision for future important players.” Erica Itzkowitz reported at- and member of the Management connected with • Develop a blueprint for future “We were tasked to review tending a community meeting at renowned Skyliners Services for provi- Beechwood Avenue Department government the 1998 LWRP, never formally Bethesda Baptist Church, discuss- Ice Skating Team, sion of City School of Public Works’ Leaf Disposal Fa- • Support Zoning Code Amend- adopted by the State,” Yankel add- ing the re-development of Lincoln participating in five Crossing Guards cility, and Resolution establishing ments ed. She outlined three planning Avenue. “Most of the people were competitions. The was withdrawn, an Economic Opportunity and • Support Capital Budget areas, the Southern, Middle and not interested in that but wanted a Skyliners won First “due to lack of ad- Nondiscrimination Policy for City “We are not making major Northern. The Southern, David’s traffic study and light at the corner Place in each event, equate support of New Rochelle. changes in New Rochelle. There Island, has no zoning changes but of Brook Street and Winthrop Av- taking top honors in of City Council… Approved Consent Agenda are some beautiful neighbor- needs public access by kayaks and enue,” Itzkowitz noted. the Nationals. which should be of included creating the position of hoods,” Fish acknowledged. boats. Yankel stressed that she is On a related note, Sharon Next, Bramson some pleasure to Director of Traffic Engineering; “There are three components: 1) vehemently opposed to a vehicu- Footes produced a 300-signature cited NRHS Senior those in the audi- adopting Westchester County Downtown as an Economic Gen- lar bridge. petition, calling for a traffic study Monae Cooper for her ence,” according to Hazard Mitigation Plan and au- erator; 2) Commercial clusters Regarding the Middle Area, from Memorial Highway down to New York State Public Bramson. thorizing City Manager to contract and corridors that need to be Davenport Park, Yankel dis- Winthrop Avenue with a possible High School Athletic Other Reso- GHD Incorporated to conduct a supported; and 3) Neighborhoods cussed encouraging future resi- traffic light. Association and Fed- Track star Monae Cooper lutions including Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study. 4 • June 2016 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com My Brother's Keeper New Ro Turns 1 Men’s Health and Social Security continued from page 1 Thorough the Milestone Police Sergeant Calvin Mc- youths in our community 6 plans, the City Manager’s Of- Gee said, “Since January of and our law enforcement of- BY THE NEW ROCHELLE • Get an estimate of your cialsecurity.gov/myaccount. fice has led the effort to “Ban last year we have conducted ficers.” SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE future benefits, if you are In addition to using my the Box” on municipal job ap- seven sessions of the Youth “I am very happy to say still working; Social Security, there are a plications so that qualified Police Initiative, a program that the program is absolute- This year, we observe • Get a letter with proof of number of other things you candidates with past criminal that has been designed and ly amazing…Hopefully we National Men’s Health Week your benefits, if you cur- can do online with Social records can still have job op- adopted by the City of New can continue this program from June 13 to 19. 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Fee Sotheby’s Social Security encour- o Get a replacement SSA- socialsecurity.gov/estimator. ages you to support fathers 1099 or SSA-1042S for And when that time International Realty Participates in Global and friends everywhere in tax season. comes, you can apply for their efforts to stay healthy. In some states, you can retirement benefits online Luxury Real Estate Conference The right balance of diet, even request a replacement at www.socialsecurity.gov/ exercise, regular visits to William Pitt Social Security card online planners/about.htm. It can and Julia B. Fee So- doctors and health care pro- using my Social Security. take as little as 15 minutes viders, and overall healthy theby’s Internation- Currently available in the from start to finish. In most al Realty recently living can go a long way to District of Columbia, Iowa, cases, once you submit your help everyone remain a part participated in the Kentucky, Michigan, Ne- electronic application, that’s 2016 Sotheby’s In- of your daily life for years to braska, New Mexico, Penn- it, you’re done—no papers come. ternational Realty® sylvania, Washington, and to sign or documents to sub- Global Networking Part of staying healthy Wisconsin, It’s an easy, con- mit. and happy is reducing the Event. The event, venient, and secure way to When you’re ready to which took place amount of stress in your life. request a replacement card retire, the best place to ap- That’s where opening a my from May 16th online. We continue to add ply is from the comfort of through May 18th Social Security online ac- more states, so we encourage your home computer, with count can help. Our online in Las Vegas, Nev., you to check www.socialse- some of your favorite music brought together services make doing busi- curity.gov/ssnumber to see playing in the background. ness with us fast and easy. At approximately where the service is avail- Now that’s a great start to a 2,300 members of my Social Security, you can: able. healthy retirement! • Keep track of your earn- the global Sotheby’s Tell dad to check out the Learn more about Social International Re- ings and verify them every healthy amount of features Security retirement benefits year; alty network, which we have to offer at www.so- at socialsecurity.gov/pubs. is comprised of ap- proximately 19,000 Keynote speaker, Daniel Lamarre, International Business Developer and President and CEO of sales associates lo- Cirque du Soleil cated in about 845 offices throughout 63 coun- and create lasting business Event is the culmination of it tries and territories. connections around the world. all.” “The Sotheby’s Interna- The general sessions featured There were over 35 differ- tional Realty Global Network- inspiring, emotional and mo- ent breakout sessions, ranging ing Event offers an extraor- tivational speeches from So- in topics from sales and nego- dinary experience, providing theby’s International Realty tiation tactics, to the changing great value to our firm, and Affiliates LLC’s Philip White, landscape and demograph- in turn, our clients,” said Paul president and chief executive ics of home ownership, to the Breunich, President and CEO officer; Wendy Purvey, chief power of branding and mar- of William Pitt and Julia B. Fee marketing officer; and Francis keting, and more. Four repre- Sotheby’s International Re- X. Santangelo, senior vice pres- sentatives from William Pitt alty. “Attending allowed us the ident, global operations; as and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s In- opportunity to connect with well as keynote speaker Daniel ternational Realty took part in the world’s most talented real Lamarre, president and chief the sessions. The first focused estate professionals. All par- executive officer of Cirque du on the brand’s digital listing ticipants gained knowledge on Soleil; and closing speaker Joe presentation app Anthology, the industry, both on a global Castillo, the world’s premier where Scarsdale and Larch- level and as a whole, and expe- “SandStory” performer. mont brokerage managers Ja- rienced the advantages offered “Our Global Networking son Wilson and Carolyn Fuge- through the Sotheby’s Interna- Event celebrates the strength re, respectively, participated in tional Realty network, as well of the Sotheby’s International a panel discussing the power as the brand’s vision for the Realty network,” said White. of the app. Southport broker- future, all while creating last- “This year’s conference was age manager Brad Kimmel- ing friendships and a valuable, our most attended ever, and it man was featured in a session global referral business.” is incredible to see how mem- on marriage equality and the Held at the Wynn Las bers of our network continue resulting changing landscape Vegas, the Sotheby’s Interna- to utilize the resources we in homeownership, discussing tional Realty Global Network- provide, take the reins and ways to connect with the LGBT ing Event was a dynamic three- develop their own new oppor- community. Finally, Old Lyme day immersion into the brand, tunities and continue to grow agent Byron Lazine was part of offering network members their business. We are proud of the panel of guests interviewed the unique opportunity to col- our network, our heritage and for a session on the effective laborate, share ideas and best our future, and the success of use of public relations and so- practices, generate referrals this year’s Global Networking cial media in the industry. www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • June 2016 • 5 6 • June 2016 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com

Special events happening around New Rochelle include: Thurs. June 9, Arts Encoun- ters Live Music at the Train Station, Thursdays 5:30pm @ Train Stations - Pop up concerts throughout the summer; Sat. June 11, Children's Fishing Derby, 9:00am @ Twin Lakes; Heritage Awards Ceremony, 2pm followed by History Hop Launch, New Rochelle Public Library @ Ruby Dee Park at Library Green; Sun. June 12, North Ave Mile Run 9:00am starting @ Paine Cottage, North Avenue & Paine Avenue www.northavenuemile.com; Sat. June 18, NRCA Presents "Music on the Move" 11:00am - Popup concerts, 3pm @ Golden Horseshoe, Quaker Ridge Shopping Center & ShopRite parking lots; Thurs. June 23, NRHS Graduation; July 4th Spark of the Sound Grucci Fireworks @ 9:30pm; July 14-17 New Rochelle Jazz Festival; and July 30 Lighted Boat Parade @ 8:30pm. For the latest information subscribe to events calendars, news flashes and updates at www.newrochelleny.com. Follow on Facebook at /CityofNewRochelle and Twitter @newrochelleny On June 11 from 11:30am-12:15pm, Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale hosts the following activities: June 4 at 2pm a The New Rochelle Public Library naturalist will lead a hike to celebrate National Trails Day; June 5 at 2pm, “What’s the Buzz with Honey- hosts cookbook author and teacher bees”; June 25, from 10am-4pm celebrate the Butterfly Exhibit Opening, and at 2pm join a naturalist for a Rinku Bhattacharya featuring an short walk to the Native Plant Meadow and learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. Call 723-3470 or visit interactive demonstration discussing www.greenburghnaturecenter.org for additional details. Indian spices at the Farmers Market library’s lobby. Artists who Westchester County spon- dation raise funds for student “Burgers, Beers and Brahms” in Ruby Dee Park at Library Green Ongoing would like to become members sors annual cultural heritage scholarships. At 6pm, Guest, with pieces by Falla, Mozart and from 1:00-1:45pm the program Bicycle Sundays 2016 take are invited to submit three re- celebrations: The African- Ambassador John Bolton, dis- and Brahms. There is an open moves to the meeting room of the Li- place June 5, 12, 19 and 26 and cent works for consideration American Celebration is June cusses diplomacy, peace talks, rehearsal at 11am, pre-concert brary. Registration is recommended, September 1, 18 and 25 on the at the Jurying-In of New Mem- 26, Noon-7pm, Kensico Dam security threats and crashing discussion at 2pm and a post- call 813-3706. Bronx River Parkway from bers on Saturday, June 11, from Plaza, Valhalla; The Polish global markets. The event is concert Father’s Day Barbeque. White Plains to Yonkers. The 10-11:30am at the Library. Call Heritage Celebration is July held at the host’s tranquil Bed- For tickets visit www.west- course runs from the West- the library for additional de- 10, Noon-6pm, at Kensico Dam ford estate. Cocktails and hors chesterphil.org or call 682- chester County Center in tails at 632-8254. Plaza, Valhalla. Admission and d’oeuvres will be served. To 3707. White Plains, south to Scars- parking are free. Call 964- purchase tickets call 606-6558. dale Road in Yonkers, a round St. Paul’s Church, 897 S. Co- PARK for details. 19 trip of 12.1 miles. Parking is lumbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon 14 Playland Park, Playland Park- available at the County Center presents the following: June NYC’s Annual Museum Mile way, Rye Father’s Day event. in White Plains. 11, Noon-4pm, A Colonial Day June Festival from 6pm to 9pm. Dads ride free all day, visit 5 Celebration with music, dance, The attendees can walk the www.ryeplayland.org for de- Westchester County sponsors Westchester Community Col- crafts, games and Hay Rides Mile on Fifth Avenue between tails. an Albanian Cultural Heritage lege continues their Celebrity through the historic cemetery. 82nd Street and 105th Street Celebration from Noon-7pm at Salon Series to help Westches- All programs are free and open and visit seven of NYC’s finest 21 Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. ter Community College Foun- to the public. For additional in- cultural institutions which are From 10am-3pm at Saxon Call 964-PARK for details. dation raise funds for student formation call 667-4116. open and free for the evening. Woods Pool in White Plains, scholarships. June 13 at 6pm, For additional information Westchester County Parks and The Portuguese American Guest, Ambassador John The New York Botanical Gar- visit MuseumMileFestival.org. the county’s Department of Cultural Heritage Celebration, The Bartow Mansion Museum hosts Bolton, discusses diplomacy, den, 2900 Southern Blvd. in Senior Programs and Services sponsored by Westchester an Exhibition Talk: Vintage Postcards peace talks, security threats The Bronx, new upcoming 17 sponsor a pool party open to County takes place from Noon- of Pelham Bay and City Island on and crashing global markets. exhibition “Impressionism: Playland Park, Croton Point, Westchester County residents 7pm at Ridge Road Park, Harts- Thursday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. Local All events are hold in private American Gardens on Canvas” Rye and Glen Island beaches age 60 and over. Seniors are dale. Call 964-PARK for details. historian and collector Thomas X. homes and cocktails and hors runs through September 11. are open at a pre-season ba- welcome to bring their young Casey discusses his collection of d’oeuvres will be served. To During this Garden-wide exhi- sis from 11am to 6:30pm. Visit grandchildren. Admission and The Community Church of the more than 6,000 vintage Bronx purchase tickets call 606-6558. bition visitors will experience parks.westchestergov.com for parking for the event are free. Pelhams, 448 Washington Av- postcards. Registration requested. the horticultural inspiration a full schedule. Suggested lunch contribution enue, Pelham invites the pub- Also Take Dad Out to the Ball Game New Rochelle Parks and Recre- behind American Impression- is $4 for seniors and children. lic to their “Small World” Fes- 1864 on Sunday, June 19, 1–3 p.m. ation in cooperation with the ism as well as view more than 18 Deadline for placing lunch tival starting with an outdoor Celebrate Dad with a Father’s Day New Rochelle Public Library 20 Impressionist artworks. Broadway Actress Kelli O’Hara orders is Tuesday, June 7. To worship at 10:30, followed by “baseball match.” The New York host four free dance parties For tickets and information and Rob Fisher will be fea- order, call the Department of community speakers, chil- Mutuals play with 1864 rules, balls, in downtown New Rochelle call 718-817-8700 or visit www. tured with the Orchestra of St. Senior Programs and Services dren’s activities, pet adoption bats, and uniforms—but no helmets in Ruby Dee Park on Library nybg.org. Luke’s at the Opening Night of at 813-6380 or 813-6423. Saxon agencies and a dog show. Call or gloves! After the game, kids join Green, July 21, 28 and August Caramoor in the Venetian The- Woods Pool is located at 1800 738-1513 or visit www.commu- in the fun with a game of rounders 4 and 11 from 7-8:30pm. In the Applications are sought for atre, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Mamaroneck Avenue, White nitychurchofpelham.org. with team members. Admission event of rain the concerts move Ruth Taylor Scholarships. The Katonah. For tickets visit Car- Plains. For more information includes a mansion tour before or indoors to the Ossie Davis The- deadline in June 15. Graduate amoor.org or call 232-5035. call 231-4500. 11 after the game and a raffle for the ater of the New Rochelle Public Students from Westchester From 8am-10am Muscoot, game ball! Registration requested. 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Each offi ce is independently owned and operated coworkwestchester.com www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • June 2016 • 9 Picture House Spring Soiree a Rousing Success The Picture House’s Spring (Once on This Island, The Color the Harold Lloyd Film Visionary. Middleton. This year’s Invitation Soirée fundraiser held on Fri- Purple) entertained guests with Eric Q. Salmeron, a long-time was sponsored by McClellan So- day, May 13th at the beautiful a medley of songs. Westchester community sup- theby’s International Realty. Hampshire Country Club in Ma- Picture House critic-in- porter and Picture House Board Proceeds from the Spring maroneck was an evening to re- residence, Marshall Fine was the member was given the Harold Soiree —including the money member. Co-chairs Lisa Ahmad emcee for the Spring Soirée and Lloyd Commitment to Commu- raised via two pairs of Hamilton (Larchmont), Angelique Fran- led the presentation of the Har- nity Award. tickets in the live auction— will cis (New Rochelle), and Melina old Lloyd awards, named after In addition to the evening’s help further preserve the 1921 Vourlekis (New Rochelle), with the famous actor and filmmaker. guests and donors, the Spring theatre and enable The Picture the help of a committee of vol- Actress, advocate, and humani- Soiree was supported by Screen- House to pursue its mission to unteers from all over Southern tarian Cicely Tyson was pre- writer Level Sponsors: Meridian create a shared community ex- Westchester, created a highly sented the Harold Lloyd Lifetime Risk Management/Joan Solimine perience for diverse audiences successful event that was en- Achievement Award. In her ac- Real Estate and Cinematographer through film, education pro- joyed by over 200 guests. ceptance speech, Ms. Tyson rem- Level Sponsors: R&S Waste Man- gramming, and unique cultural Left to right: James Palmisciano, Angelique Frances, Melina Vourlekis, Paul Guests kicked-off the night inisced about her own and the lo- agement and Louise and Tom offerings. Haggis, Cicely Tyson, Eric Salmeron, Lisa Ahmad and Laura DeBuys. with cocktails overlooking the cal theater she would sneak into Sound and a silent auction, fol- as a young girl. She thanked The lowed by dinner, a rousing live Picture House for being a cultur- auction and paddle raise, and al center for youth in Westches- fascinating speeches by the ter. Paul Haggis, who, in 2006, event’s honorees, community became the first screenwriter leader Eric Salmeron, Academy to write two consecutive Best Award-winning writer/direc- Picture Oscar winners - Million tor Paul Haggis, and stage and Dollar Baby (Best Picture 2006) screen legend Cicely Tyson. Dur- directed by Clint Eastwood, and ing dinner, Tony Award winning Crash (Best Picture 2005) which actress and singer LaChanze Haggis also directed, received Congregation Anshe Sholom Celebrates 120th Anniversary

On Sunday, June 26th at including leading figures in West- 5:00PM, Congregation Anshe chester Jewry and political life, are Sholom of New Rochelle (50 expected to attend the dinner. North Ave) will celebrate its 120th The synagogue was founded anniversary with a gala dinner in 1896 to create a permanent honoring its past rabbis and presi- home for Jewish prayers services dents. One hundred twenty is an in New Rochelle. Prior to that date, especially important anniversary services were conducted for the in the Jewish tradition, as it is the high holidays on an ad hoc basis in number associated with longevity. rented locations. The first build- Given the unpredictable migra- ing was located at 13 Bonnefoy tory patterns of American Jewry, Place, just south of the down- it is rare for a suburban synagogue town commercial district. Rabbi to survive for that many years and Itzchak Leib Kadushin, was hired still to be thriving. in 1904 as the first clergyman, for Anshe Sholom was the first the princely sum of $5 per week. Jewish institution established in The synagogue was enlarged and New Rochelle and is the oldest refurbished in the late 1940’s un- continuously functioning Ortho- der the leadership of Rabbi Dr. dox synagogue in Westchester Solomon Freilich. County. All of the other local syna- Rabbi Evan Hoffman is the gogues, irrespective of denomina- current spiritual leader. Under his tion, began as breakaways or off- guidance, Anshe Sholom has be- shoots of Anshe Sholom. In honor come a center of Jewish learning, of the occasion, a commemorative offering traditional daily Talmud journal is being written which study as well as academic Jewish will include a detailed history of studies courses. Judaism in the “Queen City on the For tickets to the Gala call Sound.” Several hundred guests, 632-9220. 10 • June 2016 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com Annual Westchester County Yom HaShoah Holocaust Local residents join Summit at United Nations to Commemoration Keeps the Memory Alive Combat Anti-Semitism BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Several international organizations held Over 200 citizens from the a summit in May at the The United Nations, in Westchester Jewish community order to combat modern day anti-semitism. Boy- gathered under sullen skies at cott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Is- the Garden of Remembrance, 148 rael is the newest weapon in the ongoing effort Martine Avenue, White Plains for to eliminate Israel as the democratic state of the the Annual Countywide Yom HaS- Jewish people, were the findings of the Summit. hoah Holocaust Commemoration, Haina Just-Michael, Just Media Group Inc. presented by Holocaust and Hu- of New Rochelle; Ambassador Shachar Azani, man Rights Education Center and Executive Director of Stand With Us; and Miriam Westchester Jewish Council on Arond, President of Miriam Arond Consulting, Thursday, May 5. LLC, New Rochelle at United Nations Interna- At the solemn event, there Photo by Will Landin tional Summit Against BDS. appeared to be a growing theme tell us of loving, old hands turn- cared lovingly for them. We have of optimism and survival, with a ing their rollers from column given them a loving home…”” procession of Holocaust-Rescued to column to find the Portion of Paul Warhit, President of Torahs, Westchester Day School the Week; loving young hands, Westchester Jewish Council con- PCRA’s Spring Season Choir, conducted by Sandy squeezing them tightly through cluded, “The annual Westchester Shmeuly and Remembrance a frenetic Simhat Torah dance... Yom HaShoah commemoration Speaker Stanley Berger, who sur- trembling hands, trying to trans- allowed us to take time out of our vived the Holocaust by going into port these scrolls to places of busy schedules and commemo- hiding with a Polish Catholic fam- safe hiding…cruel, rough hands, rate the atrocities of the Shoah ily, then coming to America by throwing them into dark, cold and man’s inhumanities toward way of Canada in 1951. Berger was warehouses. They would tell man. It also tells us that people are joined by sons Brian, Danny and us of no hands at all, waiting for resilient and fight to survive and grandson Dylan Berger. months and years in silence with- persevere. This annual gather- Commenting on the Torah out the human contact a Torah ing reminded us that the Jewish Scrolls in his Invocation, Bet Am needs and craves… People continue to survive and Shalom Synagogue Rabbi Lester “These scrolls have kept contribute to societies throughout Bronstein said, “If these scrolls their promise and have come the world in an effort to make the could speak to us, what would home. We have kept our promise world a more peaceful, humane they tell us today? They would to them and to those who once place to live.”

Club Gold, 2nd overall and US Rowing Youth Nationals qualifier: Mens V 8+

PCRA’s youth racing team Charles Lazaroni (Fordham), Club Silver, Womens made great strides through- Chris Dowicz (Regis), Miles LWT 2X: Mariah Geary (Ursu- out the spring season. Three Cornman (Pelham Memorial line), Julia Bausano (Ursuline) medals at Mercer Sprints mo- HS), Nick Roll (Pelham Memo- Club Bronze: Womens JV tivated the athletes to make rial HS), Will Goetz, (Bronx 4X: Sophie Maltby (Horrace a strong showing at Long Is- Science), Liam Morrissy Mann), Greta Manekar (Fu- land Rowing Championships, (Fordham). sion), Melanie Holmes (Scars- which they did. PCRA coaches Club Gold, 2nd overall dale HS), Caitlin Moynihan launched 28 boats,13 of whom and US Rowing Youth Nation- (Ursuline) brought home medals! als qualifier: Mens LWT 4+ -- PCRA currently draws Turning their eyes and Anna Kiernan (Mamaroneck students from more than 31 training toward N.Y. States, HS), Andrew Selius (Mama- area high schools and towns. (a US Rowing Youth Nation- roneck HS) , Ed McGaley (Ma- PCRA rows out of Westches- als qualifier) the team had maroneck HS) Harrison Tsa- ter County’s Glen Island Park impressive results in the first varis, (Pelham Memorial HS), on the 1964 Olympic Trial day of time trials. 18 of the Davis Owen (Mamaroneck Course that they share with boats launched made an A fi- HS). the New York Athletic Club. nal and 5 made a Petite final. Club Gold, 2nd overall, PCRA offers a complete spec- Unfortunately, strong winds Men’s JV 4X: Robby Schetlick trum of programming from halted racing on Sunday be- (Bronxville HS), Will Fishell Learn To Row, Novice, Junior fore most of the boats raced (Mamaroneck HS), Kyle Tim- and Varsity competitive teams in their finals, denying many mermans (Pelham Memorial for teens, to their enthusiastic Pelham Manor, NY of the boats a chance to medal HS), Matias Facciuto (Pelham Master’s Programs for rowing Minutes to Broadway! Custom built stone estate, within walking distance to the Pelham Train Station. Enter from in head to head racing. Top Memorial HS) adults. PCRA is a not-for-prof- the private circular driveway, to almost one and a half acres. Inside you will find magnificent detail, a grand two finishes in time trials still Club Silver, Mens JV 8+: it 501©(3) corporation dedi- resulted in medals for many Zoe Gierlinger (New Rochelle cated to sharing the benefits story entry, solid cherry, oak and walnut trim throughout. Five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, guest quarters, beautiful of PCRA’s boats, two winning HS), Jake DiPaola (Pelham of rowing with athletes of all leaded windows, and French doors that lead to private patios, and a beautiful heated swimming pool. This gated club gold and qualifying for Memorial HS), Jack Tunguz ages and abilities. PCRA en- home was designed in 1926 by Lewis Bowman, and awaits a new owner! Brochures are available, call for details or US Rowing Youth Nationals. (Mamaroneck HS), Peter courages the pursuit of excel- New York State Champi- Hofstedt (Mamaroneck HS), lence—fitness, discipline and an appointment. onship Medaling boats: Zachery Owen (Mamaroneck teamwork—through commu- Club Gold, 2nd overall HS), Owen Swanson (Pelham nity youth and adult rowing. and US Rowing Youth Nation- Memorial HS), Lars Jack- For more information, go to als qualifier: Mens V 8+ -- Lilly son (Pelham Memorial HS), pelhamrowing.com. Millete (Ursuline), Parker George Milette (Fordham), View more photos at the- 914.738.1133 www.pelhamNY.com Cornman (Pelham Memorial Matt Rubbo (Pelham Memo- pelhampost.com HS), Seamus Hall (Fordham), rial HS) www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • June 2016 • 11 Summer Reading Kick-Off Event at the Library Adults are invited to join in Summer Reading Game Fun The New Rochelle Public Library’s Sum- Why should the kids have website (www.nrpl.org) begin- by mail, by posting a picture of mer Reading Kick-off Party, designed to raise the all the fun? Each year the New ning Saturday June 25th. As the card on Instagram, twitter, level of children’s enthusiasm for a summer of Rochelle Public Library’s Sum- participants read through the or the library’s facebook page, reading pleasure, will be held on Saturday, June mer Reading Game for chil- summer, they can complete by September 6, 2016. 25th, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. State Fair! is dren inspires hundreds of chil- appropriate squares on the To help readers get start- the theme of the event, which will feature a live dren to enjoy reading books all card, such as “A Book Turned ed, the librarians have created performance by the internationally acclaimed summer along. This year, the into a Movie,” “A Book by a Lo- lists of books in various catego- “Bash the Trash” duo. Building, performing and library is offering adults the cal Author,” “A Prize Winner.” ries. The lists are posted on the educating with musical instruments made from opportunity to also gain new Once a vertical or diago- website at nrpl.org/adults/srg, recycled and reused materials since 1992, “Bash perspectives while soaking up nal line is completed, the card and hard copies are available the Trash” entertains with messages about Sci- new titles, by playing a grown- can be submitted for a draw- in the library’s community re- ence, Sound, and Sustainability. The perfor- up version of the Summer ing of many prizes. Or, par- lations office. Readers looking mance will take place at 11:30 am on Library Reading Game. Adults and ticipants can keep reading to for suggestions can also access Green, where the Grand Market will also be tak- young adults ages 16 and older complete all 25 squares, and Novelist, a wonderful database ing place, or the library’s Ossie Davis Theater in are invited to pick up or down- submit the card for a grand that can create suggested lists, the event of inclement weather. Children can load a Summer Reading Bingo prize. The prize will include for any kind of book described also experience a variety of craft projects and Card, and spend their summer totes filled with new releases, by the user. games inspired by the 2016 “Reading Road Trip” Summer Reading Game. An added bonus for the reading great books for great “food for thought” baskets, For more information, whole family, the New Rochelle BID will offer old-fashioned Country Line Dancing in the park at 1:00 prizes. New Rochelle history baskets, call the library’s community pm. Instructor Adam Cherkow will lead the festive activity. The cards will be available and electronic devices. Cards relations office at (914) 632- In the library’s lobby, parents will have an opportunity to register their children in pre-K at the library or on the library’s may be submitted in person, 8254. through Grade 5 for the “Reading Road Trip” summer reading incentive game. Each child register- ing will receive materials to keep track of the books they read so that they can win prizes throughout the summer and receive an invitation to the End of Summer Reading Party. The Summer Reading Kick-off Party is sponsored by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library and the New Rochelle Bernard A. Krooks Named Advocate of the Year by Arc of Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). From July 5th - August 20th, a full slate of free summer programs for preschool and elementary Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development school students will be offered at the main library and the Huguenot Children’s Library, including Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., of Littman Krooks LLP has been nature, crafts, calligraphy, chess, visits from live animals, international music and dance perfor- named 2016 Advocate of the Year by Arc of Westchester’s Chil- mances, and family films. For the full listing, visit nrpl.org or call (914) 813-3706 for a brochure. dren’s School for Early Development. He will be honored at their annual Golfing for Kids benefit event on June 7, 2016 at Hamp- shire Country Club in Mamaroneck. Weekend Valet Parking Returns to the Downtown Krooks is a founding partner of the law firm Littman Krooks The City of New Rochelle has recently reactivated valet parking services in the downtown area. This LLP and Chair of its Elder Law and Special Needs Department. He white-glove valet service allows downtown restaurant patrons to drop off their cars at the Library South is the President of the Board of Directors of the Arc of Westches- parking lot and pay a flat $5 fee to park until midnight, eliminating the need to circle for a space or worry ter, the largest agency in Westchester County serving people with about expired meters. The City of New Rochelle is working jointly with the New Rochelle Downtown Busi- intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. ness Improvement District to provide this service. Krooks also has served as a board member of the Hudson Valley With the New Rochelle BID ‘Dine Downtown’ Restaurant District growing in popularity, Ralph Di- Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and is a current member Bart, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement District noted, “We welcome the City’s of the Board of Directors of the Caregiver Insights Foundation, a Attended Parking program, which will increase public access to convenient and safe parking near many non-profit dedicated to assisting individuals and their families of our most popular restaurants during the busy summer weekends. Diners will now be assured not only with end-of-life issues. great food, but an easy trip to downtown.” The Children’s School for Early Development at Arc of West- “In New Rochelle we want to be sure that we not only provide great dining options, but a first class din- chester provides early intervention and preschool services for children with autism and other ing experience, with white-glove parking services as part of that experience,” said Development Commis- developmental disabilities that enable them to learn and develop to their potential. Each year, sioner Luiz Aragon. “This is just another component of our multi-faceted approach to building the econo- Golfing for Kids raises funds to bridge the gap between what it costs to keep the school’s pro- my in our downtown, and one more way of showing that ‘Ideal Dining’ is part of what our City has to offer.” grams exceptional and what is covered by government funding. To learn more, visit arcwest- Valet parking services will be overseen by LAZ parking, and will be available in the Library South Park- chester.org/GolfingForKids2016 ing lot between Lawton Avenue and Memorial Highway, from 4 pm to 12 am, Friday and Saturday, through Littman Krooks LLP offices are located at 399 Knollwood Road, White Plains and 655 Labor Day weekend (September 3). The cost will be $5, from arrival until midnight. Third Avenue, NYC. Visit the firm’s website at www.littmankrooks.com For questions regarding the Valet program, email Jaime Martinez, Parking and Public Properties Manager for the City of New Rochelle at [email protected].

The New Rochelle Review is growing and we are looking for local outside advertising salespeople for the New Rochelle, Scarsdale, White Plains areas. If you are interested in making extra income and have ad sales experience, email your resume to: [email protected] 12 • June 2016 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com Special Needs Trusts: What happens when all parties Girl in Transit: Wyoming – Where Rugged do not see eye to eye? Meets Refined BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED ELDER trust. Trustees of a special needs and reasonable people can differ BY BARBARA BARTON SLOANE black splotch with jutting white cated in a secluded valley, the vibe LAW ATTORNEY trust are required to consider the regarding the appropriateness of a spikes that our guide swore was a here is casual and the amenities needs of the trust beneficiary first trust distribution. Thus, the need Why oh why Wyoming? Be- moose. There were two bald ea- rival any luxe resort on the planet. The world of special needs — not the needs or desires of fam- for a clearly-defined dispute reso- cause! From Jackson Hole in the gles swooping low over the water There’s a heated infinity pool, a trusts is divided in two: first party ily members. lution process in the trust. West to Buffalo in the Northeast and hawks and herons were our sigh-inducing Asian spa, and a special needs trusts and third One of the challenges to a It can be a challenge to fig- and everything in between, this is constant companions as they flew restaurant that produces standout party special needs trusts. Within trustee of a special needs trust is ure out how best to manage and a most beautiful land of stagger- alongside our raft. fare. In my mystical, Zen-inspired each category, there are several dif- to maximize the benefits to the spend special needs trust funds ing natural beauty, offer- ferent variations, including pooled beneficiary while minimizing any for a trust beneficiary with consid- ing an authentic Western trusts, which are managed by a reduction of Medicaid, Supple- erable medical and social needs. experience. From its two non-profit organization. Regard- mental Security Income or other A good working relationship be- national parks, Yellow- less of the type of special needs programs providing assistance or tween trustee and family mem- stone and Grand Teton, trust; they all have one thing in care to the beneficiary. The trust- bers is critical. to rodeos, river rafting, common: they provide a source of ee also has to keep administrative resorts, ranches, scenic funds to pay for items and services costs, accounting requirements woodlands and a wonder- that improve the quality of life of a and tax considerations in mind. land of wildlife, Wyoming person with special needs. The trustee is a fiduciary and is nature experienced up All trusts, including special could be held responsible in the close and very personal. needs trusts, must have a trustee. event things are not handled prop- I visited Wyoming The choice of who to select as erly. Courts are starting to hold for the first time last year trustee is made by the person cre- trustees of special needs trusts to and was delighted to find ating the trust. In a special needs a higher standard. that the town of Jackson trust situation, the selection of To avoid unnecessary is the gateway to nearby the proper trustee is often the key expense and litigation, it is im- Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is a Grand Teton National to the success of the entire plan. portant that the trust contain a founding partner of Littman Krooks Park, Yellowstone Nation- The role of trustee can be served mechanism for resolving disputes LLP and has been honored as one al Park and the National by a family member or by a bank between the trustee and the fam- of the “Best Lawyers” in America Elk Refuge. Often described as Not yet having my fill of wild- room, I lit a fire, opened the drapes or trust company or other pro- ily members of the beneficiary. for each of the last seven years. He the “Crown Jewel” of the Rockies, life, I visited the National Museum and languished in the bathtub fessional trustee. Many people Often, the beneficiary is not able is past President of the National downtown Jackson is dotted with of Wildlife Art, an imaginatively while gazing at the sky and the who set up special needs trusts to speak for himself and the fam- Academy of Elder Law Attorneys upscale cafes, shops and art galler- designed sandstone bldg overlook- Tetons beyond. name professional trustees. Fam- ily members serve the role of en- (NAELA) and past President of the ies and enjoys the glitz and glam- ing the National Elk Refuge with a Spring Creek Ranch is ut- ily members are often unfamiliar suring the trustee is doing its job. New York Chapter of NAELA. Mr. our that wealthy travelers and 5000 piece collection of animal art terly secluded yet totally accessible with the applicable trust, tax and However, in the world of govern- Krooks may be reached at (914-684- West Coast expats have brought ranging from the fantastical to the with unmatched views, luxury ac- government benefit laws that may ment benefits and special needs 2100) or by visiting the firm’s web- to this former cattle ranching utterly realistic and including sev- commodations and a quiet west- impact the administration of the trusts, there are many gray areas site at www.elderlawnewyork.com. community. But, glitz aside, I vis- eral etchings by Picasso. There’s ern elegance situated just five ited Jackson Hole’s Old West Days also a Children’s Discovery Gallery, miles from the Town Square on a Buying Products from a Country You can Trust weekend celebration and the free to kids, and judging from the 1,000 acre wildlife refuge. I dined event put me smack in the heart of squeals of delight emanating from at their award-winning Granary the old romantic west. BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. talking about saving money. the lights and see them glow! But the room, it’s safe to say the kids Restaurant in a unique, cliff-side In Jackson, besides Old West But if you are concerned hey, they’re cheap! Consider in- were having a blast. setting facing the Tetons. So mes- Days, there’s a lot more hootin’ Forget about sleeper cells about avoiding the perils of haz- stead quartz composite counter- At A-Ok Corral, no gunfights merized was I by the awe-inspiring and hollerin’ to be done. For an and the dangerous “lone wolves”. ardous material exposure when tops which are certified by various here but cowboy fun? Yes, lots. views, I almost forgot to order din- authentic chuck wagon supper What’s really going to do us in is eating, buying toys, homes or environmental organizations as From the back of my chestnut ner but glad I didn’t. It was won- and western show, visit the Bar J the dreaded imports that are slow- remodeling you must use your to their lack of harmful emissions colored mare (promised to be slow derful. Chuck wagon. Originally a work- ly killing us, just as sure as a direct common sense (see K&B Insider or buy granite that has acceptable and steady) I had a panoramic view Common to Jackson, the ing cattle ranch, the atmosphere attack on our homeland. They’re #123, Common Sense, Priceless!). radon emissions. of the heart-stopping Gros Ventre Buteo jamaicensis, Red Tailed here is of a time gone by on and of putting arsenic in our orange juice, The best way to begin is by reading Now, I’m not saying that ev- Wilderness and Teton mountain Hawk, is easily identified by its cattle drives of the 1800s. After a lead in our kid’s toys, and there’s labels, assuming you still can read erything made in America is great, range, the fields ablaze with pink, mannerisms. They usually leave hard day in the saddle, there was even sulfur in our sheetrock. God after exposure to all those noxious in fact some of our stuff could stand yellow and purple wildflowers. All their perch with slow, distinct always an evening of tall tales and only knows what’s in the cabinets. fumes. If not, have your BFF (Best a little room for improvement, but of the horses at A-Ok Corral are wing beats. A shrill, rasping cry is music at the chuck wagon. This U.S. health regulators have re- Friend Forever) read the label for at least there are some government well-mannered and mountain- often heard as they fly off to search tradition continues at the Bar-J. A cently reported that certain types you. If the product does not have standards to adhere to. wise and there’s a horse here for all their prey. No shrill cry for me, just rib-stickin’ old style western meal of laminate flooring imported by a label, ask the proprietor for a riding abilities. After all, they even a melancholy sigh as I slowly and is followed by songs and stories Lumber Liquidators was found Material Data Safety Sheet, which found one for me. sadly leave my perch here in magi- performed by the Bar-J Wran- to have a greater risk of causing lists the properties (both harmful There are a host of world- cal, wondrous Wyoming. glers. I found myself caught up in cancer, or other health problems, and inert) of the product. class, luxury resorts here, and I If You Go: jacksonholecham- cheery chuck wagon revelry, sing- than previously believed. They In the remodeling indus- was lucky enough to visit a few of ber.com. Photo courtesy of Sloane ing along to “Tumblin’ Tumble- said that “people who purchased try, most cabinet and countertop them. At Amangani, (“peaceful Travel Pho- weed” and other western golden the China-made flooring are about manufacturers have been making home”), eastern serenity meets togra- phy oldies. three times more likely to get a concerted effort to clean up their Old West Americana meets inter- Another day, I took a scenic cancer than it had calculated ear- act. Now you can purchase Ameri- Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., C.R., national glamour. The property float down the Snake River with lier this month.” And yet we keep can made cabinets that have little is president of DreamWork Kitch- clings to the crest of east Gros Ven- Sands Wild Water River Trips, a importing products and produce or no harmful ingredients, such ens, Inc. located in Mamaroneck, tre Butte, some 7,000 feet above must-do. Although this company from countries that do not regu- as volatile organic compounds, at New York. A Master of Design (Pratt sea level, high above Jackson. offers wild white water rafting, I late their manufacturing. very competitive prices; although Institute), and E.P.A. Certified Re- Towering floor to ceiling columns opted for a slow, leisurely raft float, So really, what’s the big deal? they will never be as inexpensive modeler, he serves on the Advisory of Oklahoma sandstone, walks my chance to sit back and let my- Where’s the harm in a little arse- as cabinets made in countries Panel of Remodeling Magazine. A in pacific redwoods and chairs of self be enthralled by spectacular nic, or lead, or hydrogen sulfide where the average hourly wage is member of the National Kitchen & rattan and woven cowhide, Aman- Barbara Barton Sloane is a views of the majestic Teton Moun- gas, when you can save a couple of less than a (US) dollar. Bath Assoc., he is also a contributor gani has its roots the American Pelham-based Travel Editor/Col- tains surrounding me. Although bucks? Haven’t you heard? We’re Some of these same coun- to Do It Yourself magazine. He can West, in the cattle ranches that umnist who writes for a number the Snake is a very fast-moving still recovering from the reces- tries sell granite counters with be reached for questions at 914-777- wind through the valley below and of both national and international river, on my float I spotted a red fox sion. 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The event Police Officer Emily Hirshowitz, Sergeant Joseph Salerno, Police Officer David honored department members for their outstanding contribu- McCullough (2), Detective Thomas Raptis, Police Officer Jason Redner, Police Unit Citation tions as well as the memory of those officers who sacrificed their Officer Timothy Childs, Police Officer Lane Schlesinger Lieutenant Brian Fagan, Detective Yadilene Machado, Detective Sean Kane, lives in the service to the City. This year’s keynote speaker was Detective Vincent Marion, Detective Dwayne Jones Commendation Award New York City Detective Steve McDonald. In 1986, Detective Steve Lieutenant J. Collins Coyne, Police Officer Paul D’Erasmo, Lieutenant Brian Fa- McDonald was shot in the line of duty by a teenage gunman and Civilian Employee of the Year gan (2), Police Officer Jose Diaz, Lieutenant Edward Hayes (2), Police Officer became paralyzed from the neck down. Today, he is a renowned Community Service Officer William Berry Edison Gramajo, Detective Michael Bota, Police Officer Christopher Guglielmo, speaker regarding gun violence and the power of forgiveness. Detective Vincent Marion, Police Officer Daniel Maldonado, Detective Glen “This is a special day of the year when the police and commu- Police Officer of the Year Spinner, Police Officer Jason Redner, Detective Kevin Waldron, Police Officer nity get together to remember our fallen heroes and honor those Police Officer Christopher Guglielmo Marc Weinerman (2) officers who served the community in an exemplary fashion,” said

New Rochelle Police Commissioner Patrick Carroll. Police Commissioner’s Award Class C Citation Police Officer of the Year was presented to Police Officer Police Officer Melissa Diniz, Police Officer Juan Torres, Police Officer Richard Lieutenant Neil Reynolds, Police Officer Paul D’Erasmo. Sergeant Adam Christopher Guglielmo and Community Service Officer William Marchetti, Police Officer Michael Vaccaro Castiglia, Police Officer Christopher Guglielmo, Sergeant Richard Gargan, Berry was named Civilian Employee of the Year. Nearly 100 mem- Police Officer Vincent Marco, Sergeant Justin Wilson, Police Officer Matthew bers of the department were recognized for their heroic accom- Photo can be viewed at newrochellereview.com Rice, Detective Timothy Adrian, Police Officer Jason Redner, Detective Dario plishments and for the extraordinary work they do for our com- Navarrete, Police Officer Juan Torres, Detective Joseph Savoca, Police Officer munity. Marc Weinerman, Police Officer Raymond Beckley, Police Officer Giselle City Manager Chuck B. Strome presented an award to three Wilson, Police Officer Stephen Correale elementary students for their Police Memorial Essays. First place winner, Stephen Philippeav from Trinity Elementary school read his winning piece. ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS Police Memorial Essay Award Stephen Philippeav, Trinity Elementary School, 1st Place Justin Friedberg, Davis Elementary School, 2nd Place RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE BRAND NEW Natalie M. Chang, Ward Elementary School, 3rd Place PELHAM BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2016-17 Arthur Luce Klein Award Detective Christopher Greco 2016-17 PELHAM BUSINESS DIRECTORY Eugene Frank Problem Solving Award ACCOUNTANT - AIR CONDITIONING Police Officer Christopher Guglielmo

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Ingredients Salad 6 ounces mixed greens (arugula, mescal)

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