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Advertising Supplement to The Pennysaver by The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce December 4, 2015 Business Hall of Fame Annual Dinner 2015 Hundreds of well wishers and elect- past twenty years. The Chamber ed officials gathered November 12th decided to dedicate its Board of at Empire City at Yonkers Raceway Directors Room to Angelo and he to celebrate the 122nd Annual was presented with the official Business Hall of Fame Dinner. In plaque commemorating this very 2001, the Yonkers Chamber of special event. The Chamber of Commerce created a Business Hall Commerce, located at 55 Main of Fame, to recognize Yonkers busi- Street, 2nd floor, invites you to nesses and to thank them for their come see our Business Hall of years of service to our City and for Fame, prominently displayed in the being such an important presence in Angelo R. Martinelli Board of our community. This year, the Directors Room. Rest assured, this Yonkers Chamber of Commerce was not a retirement dinner, because chose to honor just one individual, Angelo remains at our helm for our own Chairman of the Board, many more years to come. Angelo Martinelli, to thank him for Celebrating with this years Honoree Angelo Martinelli (center) with his six sons Congratulations Angelo...and thank his leadership and service for the (L-R) Paul, Michael, Richard, Ralph, Robert and Thomas. you! WIB Committee Charitable Work Applauded. ty, and recovering from fires, Chamber of Commerce is grateful to floods, or other disasters. Since the following organizations and 2007, Furniture Sharehouse has col- businesses that joined forces for this lected and distributed over 45,000 worthy cause: the Yonkers Public items of furniture to more than Schools, the Yonkers City Court, St. 8,500 people to help them turn their John’s Riverside Hospital, Yonkers empty apartments into homes and Federation of Teachers, Empress rebuild their lives. Ambulance, Yonkers City Hall, On November 10, 2015, the ladies of Sterling National Bank and individ- the committee “Stuffed a Bus” with ual Chamber members, who con- hundreds of pajamas and books for tributed to the success of this event. WIB Committee members and friends help “Stuff the Bus” with pajamas & books. children of need which were collect- Thousands of the children served WIB Committee - Continued on Page 2 The Women in Business Committee Yonkers Raceway for allowing us to ed throughout the city. The Yonkers for the Yonkers Chamber of use their parking lot to park the Commerce spearheaded two most truck and collect donations, and the worthy causes for our Chamber and students from Lincoln High School our City. They conducted a Academy of Finance for volunteer- Furniture Drive on Saturday, ing at the drive. Donated furniture is October 24 at Empire Casino to stored at the Furniture Sharehouse’s benefit the Furniture Sharehouse, warehouse at the Westchester Westchester’s Furniture Bank. County Airport, and distributed Caring citizens donated gently-used directly to families and individuals furniture and helped fill the new 18 in need, including those leaving foot Furniture Sharehouse truck. homeless shelters, escaping domes- Special thanks to Empire City at tic violence, struggling with pover- WIB Committee members and Lincoln H.S. Volunteers in front of Furniture Sharehouse Van December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:42 PM Page 2

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Our Business Hall of Fame 2001: 2007: 2012: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Yonkers Raceway Stew Leonard's Loria Corporation Liberty Lines Saw Mill Auto Wreckers, Inc. Ralph “RJ” Puma Martin Walshin, Inc. Westchester Community College, Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center Angelo R. Martinelli Futurama Home Furniture WESTMED Medical Group Yonkers Extension Site Chairman Regency Extended Care Center 2002: 2013: Thomas McSpedon Flynn Memorial Home 2008: Community Planning Council of Park Hill Optical, Inc. Treasurer Farrauto & Berman Yonkers Tacos el Poblano Struever Fidelco & Cappelli, LLC SUMA Yonkers Federal Credit Howard Berman Sound Associates Homes for America Holding, Inc. Union Counsel Graphite Metallizing Corp. 2003: The Polish Center Westchester Office World Robert Galterio Agar Truck Sales Empress Ambulance 2009: Chairman Emeritus 2014: Family Service Society Paul Cocozza. PFC Abstract Westchester School for Special Kevin T. Cacace Yonkers Contracting Corporation Peter Smith Children President Schools of the Sacred Heart HD Real Estate 2004: Cross County Shopping Center Beck Chevrolet Yonkers Municipal Housing Authority John Acciavatti Hon. Michael Spano 2010: Gus Nathan Curto’s Appliances Greg Arcaro Saint Joseph’s Seminary and Allan Eisenkraft John Chiappetta College 2015: 2005: Mahopac National Bank Angelo R. Martinelli Ronald Corti Joseph Cianciulli Royden A. Letsen, Esq. Patrick Daugherty St. John's Riverside Hospital Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz & Mike Grenadier St. Joseph's Medical Center Curto, LLP Richard Komosinski Brian Harrington 2006: 2011: Caryn Helfer American Sugar Refining, Inc. The Westchester Bank Moira Kiernan Alfred Weissman Real Estate News 12 Westchester Joseph Marra Hudson Valley Bank Richmond Children’s Services D.C. Ranieri Insurance Thomas McSpedon Kawasaki Rail Car Michael Minerva

Carmine Mollica WIB Committee - Continued from Page 1 Anthony Mormile Come to Windy Farms Nursery live in orphanages, group homes for the best selection of live trees and holiday wreaths at unbeatable prices and shelters and are shuffled often Patricia Mulqueen between temporary living facilities. Premium Fraser Firs 5’ – 14’ Paul Ranieri Many of them have been abused or Custom Wreaths 10” – 3’ Ronald Rienas abandoned, and have never enjoyed Poinsettias - Table Top Trees - White Pine Roping the simple comfort of having a Alexander Sajdak Pine Cones - Fire Wood mother or father tuck them in at Fred Salvino WINDY FARM GARDEN CENTER bedtime and read to them. Since 2001, the Pajama Program has pro- John Saraceno vided more than 1 MILLION new Joseph Shuldiner 330 McLean Avenue, pajamas and new books to children Peter Smith Yonkers in need nationwide! 914 969-6459 The Yonkers Chamber of Stephen Szulhan 718 543-0912 Commerce thanks the Women in Wilson A. Terrero Fax: (914) 966-1468 Business Committee for taking the initiative to help our kids in need. John Tolomer * Open Monday thru Saturday, Mario Trombetta 8 am-6 pm, Sundays 9am-5pm The Yonkers Progress is Vincent Volino All major credit cards accepted produced by the Yonkers Eben Walker Chamber of Commerce. Bernice White-Gaynor * Delivery available To advertise, contact Jeanne Martinelli, Editor,at Visit our website at [email protected] www.windyfarm.net Layout and Design - Tri-State Media December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:42 PM Page 3

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nized this year for their profes- by all. A special thank you goes sional accomplishments and serv- to our Board of Directors mem- ice to our community at our 23rd ber John Acciaveti of Yonkers Annual “Women of Excellence” From the Desk of Contracting Corp, for chairing Luncheon, hosted by our dynam- The holiday season always brings was some of our best yet. We ic Women in Business this event. to mind the spiritJeanne of giving and I Martinellistrive to produce a newspaper Committee and we thank our Our beautiful new website is am proud to say that the Yonkers that is informative, fun and has a Corporate Sponsor, Cross County up and running Chamber of Commerce not only strong pulse on what is going on Shopping Center, for their gen- (www.yonkerschamber.com) gives during the holiday season, in our beautiful city and we were erosity and support. Special and we invite you to send us but gives generously throughout pleased to distribute it to your thanks go to Chairwoman, Moira your news so we can post your the year. The Yonkers Chamber door in the Penny Saver. The Kiernan of Sterling National of Commerce is grateful to the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce Bank, and Luncheon Co-Chairs story. Just email to me at: Women in Business Committee is the voice of business in Anita Morck (Yonkers Parking jmartinel- who sponsors many worthwhile Yonkers, and the Progress is our Violations Bureau) and Connie [email protected]. causes throughout the year: the voice. Each year, the Chamber Liardi (Sterling National Bank) Accompanying photos always Pajama Program, Westchester produces three editions of the and the entire WIB Committee welcomed. Food Bank, and their newest Progress: Women in Business in for the successful event. In addi- I am happy to report that the project for the Furniture March, Best of Yonkers/Back to tion, $1000 scholarships were Sharehouse. School in September, and our awarded to 3 outstanding High Chamber Membership is growing Other initiatives the Chamber Business Hall of Fame/Holiday School Seniors from the Yonkers and that we welcomed many new supported throughout the year are issue in December. Please con- Public Schools. Next year’s members this year. Please con- JCY Reading Buddy’s Program, a tact the Chamber office if you luncheon is set for Wednesday, tact me at the Chamber Offices if th “Wish List” drive at Elizabeth would like to advertise. March 30 at the Fairways at you would like to become a Seton Pediatrics, Westchester Remember, the Penny Saver Dunwoodie. Nomination forms member and join the hundreds of Creative Arts Therapy, and help- reaches 45,000 Yonkers homes for next year’s honorees have ing our Yonkers Public High and the newspaper remains in our been distributed, and we ask you businesses that are making a dif- School students find jobs and website archives. to complete the form, and nomi- ference here in our City. internships. We are also happy to The end of the year is a time to nate a woman you think deserves From all your friends at the provide e-mail blasts and look back on the previous year recognition. Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, announcements on our website to and look forward to the next. Our 29th Annual Chamber we wish you all a Merry our Chamber members who are With that in mind, I want to Golf Classic was held this year at Christmas, Happy Holidays and hosting special events that benefit share some of last year’s high- the beautiful Pelham Country our community. lights, as well as a sneak preview Club. The weather was perfect Best Wishes for a Happy, We hope you agree that our for the coming year. Four out- and a great day of golf and deli- Healthy and Prosperous New work on “The Progress” in 2015 standing individuals were recog- cious buffet supper were enjoyed Year.

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Yonkers Progress December 4, 2015 5 A Message from Our Mayor It’s All Happening in the that’s currently underway in loft-style apartments perfect for the businesses – big and small – Hippest Town Yonkers. At Ridge Hill, construc- Millennials. Up the river in a that make up our thriving busi- tion of i.FLY, soon to be the development aptly called River ness community. This Holiday With activities in every corner region’s only indoor skydiving Tides, Ginsburg Development Season, I want to say thank you. of the City, the Holiday Season is facility, is moving at a dizzying Corp. is currently building 330 Wishing you a Merry a great time of year to explore all pace. Ridge Hill also welcomed luxury rentals, one of the largest Christmas and Happy New Year, that Yonkers, voted the Lower The Container Store, Starbucks, residential developments in Hudson Valley’s Hippest Town, Angelo’s and several other new Yonkers in recent history. MIKE SPANO has to offer. On November 20, stores and restaurants this year. Earlier this fall we launched Mayor Cross County Shopping Center Cross County Shopping Center, Round 2 of the City’s successful kicked off the season with the first mall in Westchester, is Generation Yonkers marketing Westchester’s only winter fire- buzzing with new excitement campaign which is positioning works display. Just up I-87, after multi-million dollar Yonkers as the next urban fron- Ridge Hill’s Adventure to Santa upgrades saw the addition of the tier and a happening place to by DREAMWORKS provides Hyatt Place Hotel, Olive Garden, live, work and play. With TV and visitors with a fun-filled, Shrek- LongHorn Steakhouse and more. radio ads across the region, and-friends flight to the North Across town on the waterfront, Generation Yonkers tells the sto- Pole. Let’s not forget about our more than 1,700 residential units ries of the business owners and very own ice rink, Murray’s on are coming online, helping to entrepreneurs who are making it Tucakahoe Road, where you can transforms the river’s edge and in Yonkers. Check out the ads at play hockey, take lessons or just the communities surrounding the www.generationyonkers.com. skate. Yonkers and Greystone Metro With $1 billion of private Speaking of Cross County and North stations. Construction of investment in Yonkers, there’s a Ridge Hill, both shopping desti- the UNO Micro Units develop- lot happening in our City and we nations have played a big part in ment is underway in the former owe a great deal of credit to the Mayor Spano (l) with Martin Ginsburg the $1 billion building boom Otis Elevator Complex – 100 Chamber of Commerce and all December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:42 PM Page 6

6 December 4, 2015 Yonkers Progress New Member Profile: AFYA Foundation What We Do The Afya Foundation, www.afyafoundation.org is a non-profit medical supply recovery organization (MSRO) located in Yonkers, New York. We collect no-longer-needed and still-usable medical and humanitarian supplies form hospitals, nursing homes, corporations and individuals, and ship them in sea cargo containers to our well-established on-the-ground partners in Haiti, African and Caribbean nations. We Have Three Major Goals 1. To improve quality and access to healthcare services in the developing world; 2. To provide a simple mechanism for US based healthcare institutions and professionals to contribute to both global health and increased access; 3. To reduce the environmental impact in our own country, by diverting “waste” from landfills and incineration, to the most underserved people in other countries who are in need of these items. When shopping on Amazon, please log in via https://smile.amazon.com and Afya benefits! Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Afya (after you select us). AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know with the added benefit of supporting charitable organizations.

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Yonkers Progress December 4, 2015 7 Meet Our Honoree: Angelo Martinelli, Chairman of the Board This year the Yonkers Chamber of Municipal Housing Tenants Council; Man Queen’s Daughters Day Care Center and a Media, Inc., that publishes four magazines: Commerce chose to honor Angelo of the Year B’nai B’rith Humanitarian, Paul member of the Untermyer Gardens Delaware Today, Mainline Today, Hudson Martinelli, and to thank him for his 20 Harris Fellow, Yonkers YMCA’s Man of the Conservancy. His generous contribution is Valley and Westchester Magazine. From years of service as our “Chairman of the Year, and the American Diabetes responsible for the restoration of the Temple 1990 until May, 2012 he served as a director Board.” Association Father of the Year to name a of Love in the Gardens, in memory of his of Hudson Valley Bank. In January 1984, Angelo R. Martinelli was born in the few. Angelo served for many years on the beloved Carol. Mercy College conferred upon him an Bronx, grew up in Mt. Vernon and is a Board of St. Joseph’s Medical Center and Angelo Martinelli was the owner and Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. He graduate from A.B. Davis HS. Angelo was Chairman of the Advisory Board of St. Chairman of Gazette Press, Inc., the oldest is a Third Degree Member of the Knights of served in the US Army and was Honorably Patrick’s Home for the Aged and Infirm. Mr. printing firm in Westchester County. He is Columbus – Cardinal Hayes Council and a Discharged in 1946 with the rank of Martinelli is also the Board Chairman of the currently Chairman of the Board for Today member of the Association of Master Sergeant. Upon returning home he worked Knights of The Sovereign Military Order of in the family business, The Yonkers Daily Malta. Times and in 1948 he bought Gazette In August, 2015, HBO aired the minis- Press. Angelo married the love of his life, eries, Show Me a Hero, produced by David Carol Madatto, on June 26, 1949. They Simon, about the City of Yonkers desegrega- resided in Mt. Vernon until 1960 when they tion battle in the 1980’s Angelo was delight- bought their first home in Yonkers, a house ed that he was portrayed by actor Jim he still lives in. Belushi. They now share a close relation- In 1974, Angelo was elected Mayor of the ship! City of Yonkers. He served six terms from Angelo and his wife Carol were married 1974-1979 and from 1982-1987 earning him for 65 years when Carol passed away on a reputation as an effective and forceful November 19, 2014. They have six sons, advocate of municipal government interests. Michael, Paul, Robert, Richard, Thomas and Early in his first term, Angelo helped to Ralph, five daughters-in-law Jeanne, Lori, reactivate the Yonkers Police Athletic Alice, Beth Ann and Kathy and 12 grand- League. He and Sen. John Flynn formed a children - Jeanette, Lyda Jo (married to new Board of Directors to raise the needed Andreas), Michael, Jr. (married to Jeanna), funds. Today the PAL is a vibrant organiza- Chris (married to Tami), Nick (married to tion with Angelo as Chairman since 1991. Bari), Richard, Jr., Rose, Christen, Jack, For his community involvement, Angelo Sean, Mackenzie and David and five great has received recognition from numerous grandchildren Stefano, Nicholas, Jr., Maci organizations including: Friends of Lin, Lucas and Ryan Paul, Max Michael Education award from the Yonkers Angelo Martinelli is presented with plaque renaming the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce with 1 more on the way! Angelo is an active Federation of Teachers; Man of the Year Board of Directors Room in his honor. (L to R) Executive Committee Menbers Howard parishioner of St. Eugene’s Church, JCC of Yonkers; Public Service Award, Berman, Eben Walker and Chamber President Kevin Cacace. Yonkers. December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:42 PM Page 8

8 December 4, 2015 Yonkers Progress New Member Profile: Uno Pizzeria & Grill Uno Pizzeria & Grill located at their deep dish pizza dough fresh UNO in Yonkers has its own private 2650 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, every morning. room that can accommodate up to NY offers a complete casual dining Uno is proud to support the local 60 people and features all brand menu, including seafood, burgers communities it serves with our new A/V equipment. and steaks, pasta dishes, appetizers hugely Dough Rai$ers program. To Be sure to sign up for our and desserts, as well as its signature date, we’ve donated more than $4 Insider’s Club. Get the latest UNO Chicago Original Deep Dish Pizza™ million to deserving organizations! news, invites and exclusive savings and all-natural crust flatbread pizzas. Host a lunch, dinner or both at your sent to your inbox, starting with a The Uno® story begins in Chicago local Uno and earn up to 20% of free welcome gift. Are you at least in 1943 when Ike Sewell developed sales generated from guests who eat 55 years young? Join our Double deep dish pizza. Today, Uno® still at Uno to support the cause. Nickel Club and get 25% off your draws its identity and inspiration Looking to host your next holi- meal every Wednesday. Plus, kids eat from the artisan heritage of the orig- day or office party, birthday party, free every Tuesday with the purchase inal. Each restaurant still makes school event, or retirement party? of each adult entrée purchased. New Member Profile: Petro Commercial Services If you are not familiar with Petro, for all commercial energy services; ice technicians average 20+ years work for you. We are 100 year old we have over 100 years experience pro- provide customized solutions to suit industry experience. Petro provides company with the experience you need viding total energy services and solu- your particular needs and partner with competitive fuel pricing and cost effec- that always has your back. tions to multi-family, industrial, mixed- you to manage all of your state or local tive energy solutions. Visit our website at: use and residential properties. Petro is energy regulation compliance issues. Examples of our service and experi- www.petrocommercial.com one of the largest heating oil providers Because we have been doing this so ence are:Hurricane Sandy – provided Contact Yalitsa Ramirez, O:718-628-3380; C:917-560-9044 in the country and is part of Star Gas long; our experience, customer service fuel for NYSE generators to quickly [email protected] Partners, L.P., a NYSE-listed company and the highest levels of quality control get back up and running, Supplied (SGU ticker). and readily available resources enable diesel fuel for all Ground Zero equip- At Petro Commercial Services, we us to support all of your energy needs ment after 9/11, Delivered fuel are your TOTAL commercial energy better than any other company. Petro throughout recent major winter storms, solutions and services provider. We Commercial Services provides you we never ran out of fuel. perform comprehensive building audits with 5-star 24/7/365 service. Our serv- Petro Commercial Services is here to

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Enjoying golf at the beautiful Pelham Country Club are (l-r) Steve Troccoli, Rod Hitting the links are (l-r) Richard Martinelli, Ralph Martinelli, Michael Calarco, Michael Martinelli and Greg Arcaro Martinelli, Jr., and Walter Rechter

Team Yonkers Contracting at the Annual Golf Outing Enjoying early morning coffee at the September breakfast are (l-r) Kevin Cacace, Paul Ryan and Councilman Mike Breen

Peter Smith (center) with Moira Kiernan (l) and Alberta D’Aloia-Wort at Juan Gonzalez President of “Train with Juan” with Chamber Marketing September Networking Breakfast. Director Jeanne Martinelli, a devoted client of Juan’s.

Chamber president Kevin Cacace thanks staff of Regency Extended Care, St. John’s Riverside Hospital sponsored our October Breakfast which featured sponsors of the September breakfast with Yonkers Police Commissioner Charles the mayoral debate. Pictured are (l-r) Kevin Cacace, Republican candidate Bill Gardener, keynote speaker Nuckel, Mayor Mike Spano and Angelo Martinelli December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:42 PM Page 11

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Enjoying early-bird coffee at the October Breakfast are (l-r) Kevin Cacace, John Rubbo, President of Yonkers Brewery and Louis Navarro, Commissioner Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, Judith Schwartstein (Sarah Lawrence of Veteran’s Affairs at October Networking Breakfast College) and Moira Kiernan (Sterling National Bank)

John Tolomer, President of Westchester Bank, is surrounded by staff members Celebrating being voted “Best Beauty Salon” is owner Franco Osso of Hair as they celebrate being named “Best Bank”, 2015. Dimensions with some staff members

Chamber president Kevin Cacace(c) congratulates Ron and Joe Masciandaro Enjoying each other’s company at November breakfast (l-r) Holly Malekian for “Best Live Music” at the Pizza Palace. (Groundwork Hudson), Susan Thaler (Yonkers Public Library) and Sandy Albanese (Aflac)

County Executive Rob Astorino (l), keynote speaker at the November networking Costco Wholesale Store, sponsors of the November Networking breakfast, generous- breakfast with Joel Brandstrom, Costco Store Manager, Chamber Chairman of the ly give each attendee a pumpkin pie. Showing us their pies are Ed Falcone, Mario Board Angelo Martinelli and Chamber President Kevin Cacace. Trombetta, Susan Thaler and Greg Arcaro December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:42 PM Page 12

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New Member Profile: Empire Strategic Planning The newest member of the Chamber Battery Park City Authority and former public safety unions, including both of Commerce is Empire Strategic Supervisor of Eastchester, who also County and Yonkers police. Other ESP Planning, a boutique government rela- now lives in Yonkers. Maureen Kronau, clients include small and mid-sized tions firm headed by former Senator the fourth member of the team with long health care providers, developers, and Nick Spano. staff experience in the State Legislature, trade associations. Although the firm maintains an Albany is based in Albany. “Our job is to be the eyes and ears of office just steps from the State Capitol, ESP represents a range of clients, our clients, alerting them to legislation its roots are firmly in Yonkers. Nick large and small. They include the that could affect their interests,” Spano is a lifelong Yonkers resident as Montefiore Health System , the Greater explained Senator Spano, adding, “The is his brother John Spano, a former New York Hospital Association, Empire other part of our mission is to be effec- Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Casino, the National Wine Retailers tive advocates for our clients at both the General Services who is part of the Association, and the New York State state and municipal level. If they have ESP team. They are joined by Jim Messenger and Courier Association . an issue with lawmakers or the bureau- Cavanaugh, a former president of the The firm also represents a number of cracy we are there to guide them to the Nick Spano - President New Member Profile: Noodles and Company Noodles & Company, serving The company recently announced children under the age of 10 the together. classic noodle and pasta dishes from the complete removal of all artificial option to choose their entrée, two Regular restaurant hours will be around the world, has opened its colors, flavors, preservatives and sides and a drink, all for the price of Sunday through Thursday, 11:00am first location in Yonkers, at the sweeteners from its core menu, $5.00. to 10:00pm, Friday through Cross County Shopping Center. including noodles, sauces, soups, Noodles & Company also recent- Saturday, 11:00am to 11:00pm. To Noodles & Company has more than condiments, bread and dressings, ly introduced a new catering pro- place a take out order, please call 470 restaurant locations across the but excluding beverages, cookies gram that will be available at this the restaurant directly, download the United States and delivers its glob- and rice crispies. Favorites include new location. Noodles Catering Noodles & Company App or order ally inspired, cooked-to-order menu the sweet and spicy Japanese Pan includes the company’s NoodlesBar online at noodles.com/orderonline. in a real bowl, delivered to the table Noodles, zesty Pesto Cavatappi and offering, serving buffet style meals with a smile. Its menu consists of the popular Wisconsin Mac & for 20 or more people comprised of more than 25 fresh, customizable Cheese. main entrées, sides and desserts, as dishes that are prepared quickly The company will also be open- well as A La Carte individual pans with quality ingredients including ing with their newest items for that serve up to 10 people each and cage free eggs, naturally raised future foodies: Kids Meals. The are great for adding variety to larger antibiotic free pork and organic tofu. new, customizable Kids Meal gives spreads or feeding a small get

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Member Profile: Grand West Associates Grand West Associates has been in business for in providing expert advice on any home improve- 33 years servicing the Yonkers community. Grand ment project by working with an experienced pro- West Associates is a family owned business with fessionals like Carpenters, Architects, Electricians, Bruce K. Lord, Real Estate Broker and his lovely and Plumbers. We are licensed and insured and wife Sheryl Lord, Insurance Broker and Agent. can provide great references on project we have Together they provide Real Estate and Insurance completed with distinction. services. We would be happy to give you a Free Our newest division is in Home Improvement – Estimate. We are certified minority-owned busi- specializing in Carpentry, new windows, painting, ness and we have renovated several properties in ceramic work, power washing, masonry, plumbing, Yonkers. installation of fences, and demolition. We believe Give us a try !! Call Bruce at (914) 320-4108 Bruce K. Lord - Real Estate Broker New Member Profile: Link NY Realty Link NY Realty is not part of the old guard of New to offer services at a price point other firms cannot match. York real estate agencies. We are a new, modern agency Yonkers native Franklin Pimentel is Link NY founded and operated by licensed representatives with Realty’s top producing agent in lower Westchester. decades of experience. We utilize all modern tools Having a very impressive resume as a former Financial available – especially online – to link the right proper- Advisor with JP Morgan Chase combined with exten- ty with its new inhabitants. sive experience in all facets of the real estate industry In the current economic climate, finding a competitive including financing, commercial, residential and broker isn’t just fashionable – it’s critical. We under- investments, he is able to offer top notch consulting, stand that whether you’re buying, selling, or leasing: service and attention to every client regardless of size every dollar counts. Banks and asset management or commission. firms nationwide trust Link NY Realty to provide Whether it’s to answer a simple question or show a Broker Price Opinions on their behalf. This is a great property, Franklin and our entire team are exceptional- indication of our reputation in the market, but – more ly available and ready to work around your busy importantly – this gives us the ability to evaluate our schedule. Please visit our website at clients’ property before it hits the market. For buyers www.linknyrealty.com. Franklin Pimentel and sellers, our refunded commission structure allows us Special Holiday Gifts Needed

The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center is a specialty nursing facility for medically fragile children with complex clinical conditions and disabilities. This year the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce would like to collect holiday gifts for these most-deserving children and young adults.

Holiday Wish List 2015: ***All toys, clothes and donations must be new due to heightened infection control precautions.

Additionally, we cannot accept any plush toys*** For Babies and Infants: For Toddlers +: For School Age + Teens Mobiles - Clothes Sesame Street songs on CD’s Backpacks - Baby dolls (realistic) Lamaze company infant toys Sesame Street DVD’s Children’s Books and CD’s Mozart Music Cube Children’s Musical CD’s Gift Cards (All Variety) Boppy Pillows - Boppy Pillow covers Pop up - Cause and Effect Toys Scrapbooking Supplies Bumboo Chairs Phonics Radios Clothes - All Sizes Leap Start See and Say’s (comfortable, loose fitting - no Turtlenecks) Leap Frog Products Winter Coats - All Sizes

** Additionally we always need new clothes, winter coats of all sizes, socks of all sizes. All donations can be dropped at the Chamber office, 55 Main Street. Thank you. Your kindness to this most worthy cause, is greatly appreciated. December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:43 PM Page 16

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Send Us Your News!! The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that we have launched our new website (www.yonkerschamber.com) and we invite you all to send us any news, specials, promotions, milestones, etc. from your business that you would like for us to post.

Photos always welcomed!

Just email the information to Jeanne Martinelli at [email protected].

Find us on Facebook and Twitter, too

Yonkers Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events January 12, 2016 Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP. February 2016 Cocktail Networking Reception at Curto’s Appliances (details to follow) March 15, 2016 Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Saint Joseph’s Medical Center March 30, 2016 Women of Excellence Luncheon Fairways at Dunwoodie December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:43 PM Page 17

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Yonkers Chamber of Commerce staff members are well represented at the Councilman Michael Sabatino (l) and City Council President Liam McLaughlin 2015 Annual Dinner. (r) congratulate Angelo Martinelli and present him with Proclamations

Angelo Martinelli is surrounded by his friends and well wishers from Many family members gathered to celebrate with our honoree (l-r) son Paul, Empress Ambulance. niece Barbara with boyfriend Tasos, sons Robert and Michael.

Michael Carbillano with son Dillon, Eben Walker and Steve Szulhan enjoy Macerich/Cross County Shopping Center staffenjoy the evening festivities at cocktail hour at the Annual Dinner held at Empire City the Annual Dinner.

Yonkers contracting President Carl Petrillo with Beth Ann and Rose Enjoying the festivities at the Annual dinner are (l-r) James Veneruso, Angelo Martinelli Martinelli, Chris Palandra and Vic Federico December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:43 PM Page 18

18 December 4, 2015 Yonkers Progress Kids and Cops The Yonkers Police Athletic League (PAL) is based on the belief that interaction with the youth of today develops stronger relationships and fosters positive attitudes towards good citizenship. The PAL serves as an important link between youngsters, police and community volunteers, which offers opportunities to create positive relationships through athletic and cultural activities. These activities help to build individual self-esteem through team play and hard work. This is why the PAL goes much deeper than sports, but more importantly, helps to build the youth of our community into well adjusted, responsible young adults. Programs include Boxing, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Karate and flag Football. In addition, trips are taken to Playland, NY Mets and Yankees games and to St. John’s University Basketball Games. Each year the PAL hosts annual events including a Special Needs Holiday Party, Easter Egg Hunt, Golden Gloves Boxing, Suburbia Roller Derby, Poster Contest and Annual Luncheon to name a few. Their message is based on the following principles: to guide youngsters toward responsible and mature citizenship, to promote a drug-free alternative for the youth in our City, to provide a common platform of growth for our police officers and youngsters with citizens and to foster the American principle of good will, friendship and sportsmanship. Contributions to this worthwhile cause are greatly appreciated. The Police Athletic League of Yonkers is located at 127 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. December Progress 2015:December 2009 Progress.qxd 11/18/2015 12:43 PM Page 19

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Call for Nominations… 24th Anniversary Gala Yonkers Women of Excellence Awards In Celebration of Women’s History Month Winners to be honored at a Special Awards Luncheon March 30, 2016 And Featured in a Special Women of Excellence Supplement In our Newspaper, the Yonkers Progress Yonkers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business CATEGORIES Business Professional* This award is presented to a woman who has not only proven herself in business, but has encouraged other women to successfully reach their goals. Entrepreneurial* This award is presented to an entrepreneurial woman who has successfully achieved her business goals. Above & Beyond This award is presented to the woman whose community involvement has enriched the lives of many and has contributed to the betterment of the city. Thomas J. Caramadre, Jr. Humanitarian Award This award is presented to an individual who has spearheaded an initiative, project or program that has benefited both the business community and the community as a whole. (This award has been established in memory of the late Thomas J. Caramadre, Jr., the former President of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce.) Official rules & entry form available on our website: www.yonkerschamber.com

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