Operation Santa Claus’ Downtown BID Embraces a Yonkers Tradition the Holiday Spirit

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Vol 111 Number 49 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, December 9, 2016 ‘Operation Santa Claus’ Downtown BID Embraces A Yonkers Tradition The Holiday Spirit

From left are Mayor Mike Spano, Operation Santa Claus Honorary Chairman former Sen. Nick Santa and Mrs. Claus with a visitor to the tree lighting at Getty Square. Photo by Jennifer Sloan. Spano and Santa hugging a young visitor. Photo by Donna Davis.

By Dan Murphy zations that serve persons with developmen- Downtown Yonkers kicked off the holidays eryone a merry Christmas in the Dutch tradition. One of the great Westchester holiday tra- tal disabilities, including Ferncliff Manor, last week with a tree-lighting and a visit from On Saturday, Dec. 10, the BID will host a Winter- ditions is the annual Operation Santa Claus Richmond Community Services, Westchester Santa and Mrs. Claus, who both helped open scape holiday concert at 1 Manor House Square holiday party brunch, which raises funds to School for Special Children and the Miracle Santa’s Chalet, so young boys and girls can pay a from 4 to 6 p.m. assist children and adults with developmental League of Westchester. visit and tell Santa what they want for Christmas. There will be live music, carolers, hot choco- disabilities. This year’s brunch was held Dec. The organizations will use the funds to Mayor Mike Spano helped light the tree, joined late, holiday giveaways, characters, toys, crafts, 4 at the Fairway’s at Dunwoodie. purchase equipment and enhance programs by many other elected officials and dignitaries. and a return visit from Santa. For more informa- The tradition of Operation Santa Claus that are not otherwise funded for their residents The festivities were sponsored by the Yon- tion, visit yonkersdowntown.com. has been handed down from former State Sens. and clients who have developmental disabili- kers Downtown Waterfront Business Improve- Former Rising Development partner and Ris- John “Chippy” Flynn, Roy Lesten, and Nick ties. ment District, who hosts the event every year in ing Media Group Publisher Nick Sprayregen was Spano – who continues to serve as honorary “Once again, because of the generosity Getty Square, where the tree stands next to San- honored by BID for his years on the board and his chairman of “Operation Santa Claus,” with of so many people in Westchester, Operation ta’s Chalet. belief in downtown Yonkers. Sprayregen passed Co-Chairs Tom Meier and Ann Neville. Santa Claus will be supporting essential pro- Santa will be available to hear wish lists ev- away in July. Tim Rutledge, director of finance Last week, Operation Santa Claus award- grams that provide services to people with dis- ery weekend until the big day, from noon to 5 p.m. and acquisitions for Tuck-it-Away Self Storage ed $17,500 in grants to several area organi- Continued on Page 10 Nearby, at Philipse Manor Hall, St. Nicholas and Rising Development, Co., and a member of paid a visit to visitors young and old to wish ev- BID, attended. Federal Judge Leonard Sand; He, too, was Yonkers Yonkers PAL Alum By Eric W. Schoen There are very few names that conjure up Shines at West Point strong emotions in the City of Yonkers. One of those names, whether it was 30 years ago or today, is United States Southern District Judge Leonard Sand. Let’s just say that if Judge Sand was running for president of the United States against Hillary or Donald in Yonkers in the late 1980s or 2016, the election would be unanimous in favor of Clinton or Trump. Yes, despite folks’ strong dislike for Hillary or the Donald, I doubt Sand would get one vote in Yonkers. Sand, the federal judge that most folks in Yonkers despised or hated (to be honest, they really haven’t come up with a word in the Eng- lish language to describe Yonkersites’ feeling about him), passed away at the age of 88 earlier this week. If you speak to those who knew Judge Sand prior to his ascendancy to the bench Judge Leonard Sand and his years in private practice, they would and Harvard and the son of a textile manufac- West Point Cadet Ricardo Jiminez with Congressman Eliot Engel and Mr. and Mrs. Jiminez. Photo be shocked at the strong emotions residents turer, as soft spoken with a reputation for set- by Ed Whitman. had to this member of the Federal Judiciary. tling cases long before trial. However, on the Friends and colleagues described this boy from bench, he was the judge other judges went to Last week, Yonkers Rising highlighted the Jimenez, who is a cadet at the U.S. Military the Bronx, a graduate of New York University Continued on Page 7 75th anniversary of the Yonkers Police Athletic Academy at West Point as a result of his hard League, which has touched the lives of many work and study, but also based on the life lessons Yonkers children who have grown up to become learned at the PAL. active members of the community. Jimenez was the featured speaker at the re- The best example of the positive role the cent PAL dinner, where he thanked the organiza- Lotz Leads 4 from Yonkers PAL plays in the lives of so many is Ricardo Continued on Page 8 Into Senior Hall of Fame Realizing Why Trump Won Beyond the ‘Blue Wall’

County Executive Robert Astorino with Senior Citizen Hall of Fame honoree Jack Lotz.

Fifty-eight super senior citizens from West- stunt driver in many films, and has been a referee chester were recognized at the 34th annual Senior in professional wrestling and boxing. Citizens Hall of Fame awards luncheon Dec. 2, As a volunteer, Lotz has supported and had Bringourjobshome.com founder Frank Spotorno and this year’s top honoree was Yonkers resident leading roles with the Yonkers Central Com- and Veteran Jack Lotz. mittee of Veterans Organizations, the Korean By Dan Murphy and 8 million manufacturing jobs have been out- A lifelong Yonkers resident, Lotz is an ac- War Veterans and the New York State Korean Yonkers resident Frank Spotorno has been sourced to China and Mexico. tor and member of the Screen Actors Guild since War Veterans. Over the past four years, he has trying to get Americans to focus on the fact that Spotorno, the founder of Bringourjobshome. 1978, whose roles have included roles in “Rag- organized events for the Veterans State Nursing 25 years after the creation of the North American com, a website that highlights the issue of out- ing Bull” and “The Sopranos.” His latest role was Home and the Federal Nursing Home Building Free Trade Agreement, and other so-called “free sourcing jobs, ran for Congress this fall in the trade” agreements, 50,000 American factories Ruben in “The Hurricane Carter.” He was also a Continued on Page 7 Continued on Page 9 PAGE 2 - Yonkers Rising - Friday, December 9, 2016 Holiday Happenings at Annual Gingerbread House Hudson River Museum Competition is Dec. 10

The Glenview Mansion dressed up for the holidays. Create a gingerbread house at Philipse Manor. The Hudson River Museum will host a years. He and his wife, artist Lysiane Luong number of programs this month. Grooms, will tell visitors how the work began, Children can decorate gingerbread houses Improvement District and the Friends of Philipse A special holiday program is scheduled why it fascinates them, and its relevance to and cookies as the third annual Yonkers Down- Manor Hall. for Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 and 4 p.m., when our memories of history. town Gingerbread House Spectacular on Satur- In addition to viewing houses made by chil- Spring Training Productions will perform The Sunday Scholar Series continues Dec. day, Dec. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. inside the Philipse dren from the YMCA and YWCA, local business- a live radio theater reading of Charles Dick- 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with “The Civil War Manor Hall. Admission is free, but patrons are es will be submitting their own creations, and a ens’ “A Christmas Carol” in the Great Hall of and the American Spirit.” This will be an en- limited to one house per child, while supplies last. competition to judge the best gingerbread house Glenview, the museum’s historic house, which tertaining and illuminating hour that features Children must be accompanied by an adult in Yonkers will be conducted, in which all are al- has six period rooms decorated with holiday passages from Lincoln’s inauguration and his and children younger than 5 are encouraged to lowed to vote. splendor through Dec. 31. Curmudgeons are speeches from tours through Peekskill, Alba- decorate gingerbread cookies. The program is Winners will be announced at the end of the redeemed and goodwill restored in this retell- ny, western New York and at New York City’s presented by the Yonkers Downtown Business program. ing by four actors, a fiddler and human-pow- Cooper Union, with commentary by Harold ered sound effects. The performance lasts 55 Holzer, one of the country’s leading authori- children into custody. minutes. ties on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War On This Day Dec. 18, 1914: Socialist August Claessens As part of the “Sunday Civil War Series,” era; and award-winning actor Stephen Lang. Continued from Page 5 gave a lecture on “An Analysis of Race Prejudice” on Dec. 11 at 1 and 3 p.m., visitors can see Continuing every Wednesday through in Wiggins Hall at 24 N. Broadway. Claessens the past come to life in the original perfor- Sunday in December, at 1 and 3 p.m., visitors – was expected to be surpassed by Christmas. was one of the five Socialist assemblymen later mance of “Frederick Douglass, Freedman and may tour Glenview with a guide. See the re- Dec. 17, 1925: A large delegation of residents suspended by the New York State Legislature, on Abolitionist.” Watch as Douglass attends an stored 19th century period rooms, furniture of southeast Yonkers appeared before Bronx Bor- April 1, 1920, at the height of the first “Red Scare.” abolition meeting at the Methodist-Episcopal and paintings – decorated for the holidays – ough President Henry Bruckner to urge extension Opposition to this action was widespread, includ- Zion Church of Colored People in “The Hills.” and learn about Victorian holiday traditions. of the Grand Concourse to Yonkers. ing Gov. Al Smith and former Republican Gov., This program is part of the Sunday gallery Planetarium shows in December take Sunday, Dec. 18 Supreme Court Justice and presidential candidate stage performances with teaching artist-in- place every Saturday and Sunday and include: Dec. 18, 1905: City Judge Beall, speaking Charles Evans Hughes. residence Vienna Carroll, and Keith Johnston. “The Girl Who Walked Upside Down” at on the need for reform in treatment of delinquent For more information on the Yonkers His- Performances are 30 minutes long. 12:30 p.m.; “The Sky Tonight: Holiday Edi- children, told members of the Civic League that he torical Society, Sherwood House and upcoming “Arts in the Afternoon” will continued tion” – a live tour of the heavens with a special thought using police officers as probation workers events, visit www.facebook.com/YonkersHistori- Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Red Grooms holiday theme, at 2 p.m.; and “Habitat Earth” in juvenile cases was “harmful and frightens the calSociety or LinkedIn and Twitter @YonkersHis- has made Civil War paintings for almost 20 at 3:30 p.m. child.” He said a 6-foot-tall policeman armed with toric. For information on membership in YHS, call a club and revolver was not the right person to take 914-961-8940 or email [email protected].

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Mayor Mike Spano leads the call to “Ban the Barges” on the banks of the Hudson River in Yonkers, along with State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblymember Shelley Mayer, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow and environmental advocates. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano reconvened the t h orou g h l y.” Hudson River Waterfront Alliance at the recent City Council President Liam McLaughlin Yonkers Waterfront Esplanade to announce the added: “Th e Coast Guard knew or should have Alliance’s maritime counsel and expert fi ndings re- known about federal coastal management zone garding the proposal by the Maritime Association consistency and notifi cation requirements, and Members of the Yonkers Fire Department that appear in the Yonkers Fire Calendar 2017, with of the Port of New York/New Jersey Tug and Barge consistency with our designation as a National a young model at charity kickoff at Rory Dolan’s. Photo by John Folkerts. Committee for 43 additional barge anchorages Heritage Area and Natural Heritage River, and the along the Hudson River from Yonkers to Kingston. applicable law and rules that would have given lo- HWRA’s maritime counsel and expert con- cal oﬃ cials a say. It’s disturbing that they’ve deviat- cluded that the committee has “fallen far short of ed from the normal process, and it’s time to put the demonstrating an actual need for these anchorag- brakes on and conduct a full environmental impact es,” their locations or for any long-term anchoring study on the proposed anchorages, including the in this area. Legal counsel also concluded that the impact of doing nothing. Since they’ve not aff orded proposed rule-making requires review under the us this opportunity, we will reserve our legal rights National Environmental Policy Act, and that the and take whatever action is required to ensure this “categorical exclusion” from environmental review rule is not adopted as it has been proposed.” typically aff orded new anchorage sites is inappro- Th e Alliance’s submitted public comments priate in this case. include implications the U.S. Coast Guard should Legal counsel’s fi ndings demonstrate that this consider when evaluating the additional barges anchorage proposal would have numerous sig- proposal, which would eff ectively re-industrialize nifi cant environmental impacts that collectively the Hudson River, which is listed as an American require a full environmental review before the pro- Heritage River and designated as a National Heri- posal can proceed further. tage Area, according to the mayor’s oﬃ ce. Th e fi ndings were submitted by the HRWA to Th is includes tides and weather that will cause the U.S. Coast Guard as public comments opposing the barge anchors to constantly grind the fl oor of the proposal of the 43 new anchorage locations – the Hudson River, stirring up long-dormant PCBs; 22 of which will be located along the Westchester the transport of largely hazardous materials, in the County Hudson River waterfront. form of crude and tar sands oil, bringing the threat “Aft er spending months reviewing the pro- of catastrophic oil spills that would undermine the posal put forth by the Tug and Barge Committee, use and enjoyment of the waterfront, as well as de- it has become apparent that the U.S. Coast Guard stroy fi sh, bird and wildlife populations and eco- Attendees enjoy the calendar, and the donation to three charities that are supported by their statutory standards for establishing new anchor- systems; the barge zone eff ectively displacing recre- purchases. Photo by Roger Rojas. ages have not been satisfi ed,” said Spano. “Th e ational boating and fi shing in the anchorage areas, committee has not provided any factual basis that and drastically increasing the risk of collisions and Members of the Yonkers Fire Department ers. supports the need for an additional 43 anchorages. loss of life; recently released their 2017 Yonkers Fire Calen- Th e department hopes the calendar will raise What they have shown is a proposal with profound Also, the socio-economic impacts of the light, dar, featuring several members of Yonkers’ brav- at least $100,000 to go toward three charities: the economic, environmental and quality-of-life im- air, noise and view shed pollution that could re- est turning up the heat on each page – all for a Children of the Ronald McDonald House, Yon- pacts which require – at a minimum – a full review sult from these long-term anchorages and would good cause. kers Animal Shelter and the AFYA Foundation. under NEPA. Our Alliance is committed now more threaten the revitalization eff orts valued at more A kickoff party was held at Rory Dolan’s to If you missed the party, you can still order a than ever to make our voices heard and demand than $1 billion, which are now underway in com- show off the YFD hunks, who signed the calen- calendar for the holidays by visiting yonkerfi re- proven reasons for these anchorages and ensure munities that lie on the shores of the Hudson in dars and spoke to some excited fans and support- calendar.com. that potential environmental impacts are reviewed Continued on Page 8 PAGE 4 - YoNkERs RisiNG - FRiDAY, DEcEMbER 9, 2016 Discover a Whole World Cacace Appointed to Of Retirement Possibilities Yonkers School Board By Elias Hagos site, “my Social Security.” Create your online Social Security district manager, yonkers account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount Christopher Columbus might be one of the and then you’ll always have quick and easy ac- most famous explorers in America, as he is cred- cess to see and update your information. You ited with discovering the New World – although can use “my Social Security” to get estimates Native Americans were here long before the of your retirement, disability and survivors ben- Italian sailor. efi ts; view your earnings record; and get esti- Centuries later, there are new horizons to mates of the Social Security and Medicare taxes explore, and you can do it from the comfort of you’ve paid. your home or offi ce. With Social Security, you If you already receive Social Security ben- can discover a new world of information and efi ts, you can use your account to get an instant services at www.socialsecurity.gov. benefi t verifi cation letter, check your benefi t and For example, you can apply online for payment information, and change your address, Social Security retirement benefi ts. Not sure phone number and direct deposit information. whether you’re ready for retirement? We can If you receive Medicare, you can get a replace- help you plot your course with our online ben- ment Medicare card using “my Social Security.” efi t planners. Perhaps the most impressive of Whether you receive benefi ts, you may be these planners is the online Retirement Estima- able to apply for a replacement Social Security tor, which you can use to get quick and accurate card in certain states – all online. estimates of your retirement benefi ts based on We’ve made exploring your bright future From left are YPS Superintendent Dr. Edwin Quezada, BOE President the Rev. Steve Lopez, new different scenarios. You also can apply online secure and easy at www.socialsecurity.gov. Re- BOE trustee Kevin Cacace and Mayor Mike Spano. for disability benefi ts and even apply for help to member, we’re with you through life’s journey. Kevin Cacace is Mayor Mike Spano’s new- Prior to joining the Chamber, he worked in food pay the costs of the Medicare prescription drug Social Security online tools will help you decide est appointment to the Yonkers Board of Educa- services and contracting. program, at www.socialsecurity.gov. when to weigh anchor, and venture into the seas tion. As trustee, he will join eight other members Cacace attended State University of New One of our most powerful tools is our web- of retirement. of the board, which is the offi cial policy-making York at Delhi. body of the school district. The new appoint- “The trustees and I want to join the may- ment comes after Trustee Curtis Kendrick relo- or and thank Curtis Kendrick for his valuable cated from Yonkers and vacated his position on and thoughtful contributions as a trustee,” said Community Council Meets the board. Board of Education President the Rev. Steve “As we work toward providing our students Lopez. “We welcome Trustee Cacace and look The Fourth Precinct Community Coun- staff will be present to address matters of concern. with the best education possible, I am proud to forward to his commitment and insight in our cil will meet Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Everyone who lives or works in the area appoint Kevin Cacace to the Board of Educa- policy decisions.” Fourth Police Precinct, 53 Shonnard Place, Yon- served by the Fourth Police Precinct is invited to tion, who comes with city leadership, key busi- “Trustee Cacace’s extensive knowledge of kers. Capt. Cavorte, precinct commander, and his attend and participate. ness and management skills, and is in-step with business across our city will be invaluable to the needs and concerns of the district and sup- our work as we enrich and expand the district’s ports our schools’ goals for our students,” said career and technical education opportunities for Spano. “I also want to extend my gratitude our students,” added Dr. Edwin Quezada, su- and appreciation to Mr. Kendrick for his years perintendent of schools. “There is a lot of work Serving Our Country of service to the Board of Education and who ahead for our trustees and staff to construct sus- served our city and our students with loyalty, tainable solutions for all of our students’ success; U.S. Air Force Airman Zachari Rivera has skills. Airmen who complete basic training also professionalism and distinction.” Trustee Cacace’s expertise will be appreciated.” graduated from basic military training at Joint earn four credits toward an associate in applied A longtime business leader, Cacace cur- Upon accepting the appointment, Cacace Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, science degree through the Community College rently serves as the Yonkers Chamber of Com- stated: “With the increasing graduation rates of Texas. of the Air Force. merce president, as a board member to the Yon- our students and the recently announced plan for The airman completed an intensive eight- Rivera is the son of Robert Rivera of Yon- kers Public Schools’ Occupational Education new investment in our school facilities, it is an week program that included training in military kers and Jacqueline Valdez of Manhattan. He is Council, and is vice president of the Queen’s exciting period for the Yonkers Public Schools. I discipline and studies, Air Force core values, a 2015 graduate of Palisades Preparatory School Daughters Day Care Center, in addition to other thank Mayor Spano for giving me the opportuni- physical fi tness, and basic warfare principles and in Yonkers. community boards. As Commerce president, ty to serve as a trustee, and I promise to employ Cacace is responsible for policy making and my best efforts for our Yonkers students.” strategic planning, as well as the administration He will fulfi ll the remainder of Kendrick’s of the Chamber’s city, state and federal grants. fi ve-year term, through May 5, 2019.

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Yonkers Landmarks Preservation Board and the Landmarks Ordinance. Adoption of this progres- sive ordinance in 1991 greatly benefi ted Yonkers, ensuring the preservation and adaptive reuse of dozens of its irreplaceable historic sites, commercial buildings and private residences. The Land- marks Ordinance places Yonkers in the vanguard of municipalities capitalizing on their historic heritage in Westchester and the region. Mayor Mike Spano has been an ardent sup- porter of historic preservation in the city, both as a former Assemblyman and as the current mayor. The Yonkers Committee for Smart Devel- opment, Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and the Yonkers Historical Society, in cooperation with Spano’s offi ce, celebrate this anniversary with an exhibition comprised of nearly 50 large-scale A postcard of Getty Square and the Getty House, on the right of the picture, in the early 20th century. photographs of Yonkers landmarks. Current and past LPB members were acknowledged at the By Mary Hoar Dec. 8 reception at the Riverfront Library for the President emerita, yonkers Historical Society contributions they have made as dedicated city Monday, Dec. 12 Some of the intricate detail work at Alder volunteers over the last 25 years. Manor. Photo by Donna Davis. Dec. 12, 1906: The Yonkers Post Offi ce post- Michael Rebic, author of “Yonkers Lost and ed signs that read “Mail your Christmas presents Found,” the seminal book on Yonkers architec- Streets and residential neighborhoods.” early – Have mercy on your letter carrier.” tural history, was the special guest and honoree. The City of Yonkers is a perfect microcosm Dec. 12, 1915: Yonkers was hit with the worst To quote the New York State Offi ce of Parks, of this statement. Yonkers’ architectural and cul- snow storm since the blizzard of 1888; the city was Recreation and Historic Preservation, “Historic tural history indeed spans 400 years (Philipse cut off from all outside communications as tele- Preservation is an important economic catalyst Manor Hall is not only a local landmark, which phone and telegraph services were down, trains for New York State. The breadth and scope of his- is the oldest building in Westchester, but George were fi ve hours off schedule and trolleys were un- toric resources and historic preservation in NYS Washington even sleep there), to restored Civil able to run. The telephone pole at Kellinger Street spans more than 400 years of history, and includes War commercial buildings and fi ve historic dis- and Park Hill Avenue snapped at the base, pulling Natives Americans, founding fathers, architectur- tricts that each preserve a different epoch in Yon- down all its wires and completely blocking the al masterpieces and small-town and big-city Main kers history. street. tuesday, Dec. 13 Dec. 13, 1905: While speaking at a testimoni- al dinner at the City Club for Yonkers Mayor John Coyne, Mount Vernon Mayor Brush suggested all county municipalities be united into the “City of Letters to the Editor Polish hero General Jozef Haller Westchester” to avoid New York City’s attempts to Dear Editor: schools, enacting term limits, repealing arcane annex Yonkers or Mount Vernon. It was an enormous privilege running for rules that make is so expensive to do business Dec. 13, 1922: Alderman Heafy introduced Patrolman Stephen Rusnak discovered the State Senate in New York’s 37th District this in New York State and unfunded mandates that a resolution to the Common Council to restore fi re, turned on the alarm, then helped 32 people year. Thank you to the many readers I had the drive property taxes higher, targeted digital trolley fares to the rates before 1918. In 1918, the evacuate the 24-hour Lunch Bar, and 22 people opportunity to meet along the trail. Your will- drug education and changing state rules that Yonkers Railroad Company petitioned the council exit the Port of Missing Men, a well-known local ingness to share concerns, ideas and even dis- hurt our developmentally-disabled community for an increase, saying the war made the increase “watering hole.” agreements was invaluable. – served in some small way to elevate the dis- necessary and that it would be needed for a period Friday, Dec. 16 I did not prevail on Election Day; it was course in and about state government. Belief of only two years. Dec. 16, 1923: Polish World War I hero Gen. a tough year to run as a Republican in West- that it did makes every door knock, phone call Wednesday, Dec. 14 Józef Haller was honored by Yonkers’ offi cial vet- chester. I am enormously proud of my team’s and chilly 6 a.m. train platform visit well worth Dec. 14, 1919: The secretary of the Navy an- eran organizations and a large percentage of the campaign for a more responsive government in it. nounced that three Yonkers men were to be award- city’s Polish population; he visited Yonkers and Albany. I congratulate Sen. George Latimer on Thank you again. Best wishes for a won- ed the Navy War Cross for distinguished service other places around the country to raise funds to another successful re-election effort. derful 2017. and extraordinary heroism: Lt. Walter Glencairns, assist disabled Polish veterans of the war living It is my hope that issues raised by my Julie Killian Boatswain’s Mate Charles Schwimmer, and Sea- in the United States. The general distinguished campaign – fair funding for Westchester rye man Andrew McKinley. himself by leading his troops to break through the Dec. 14, 1918: The Radford Street fi re sta- Austro-Russian front line to Ukraine, engaging in tion became an annex of the North Pole toyshop. a fi erce battle. His troops were interned, but he es- Hidden away in the various nooks of the fi rehouse caped by faking his own death. He was best known CGroppe Glassworks out of sight of any visiting children were miniature for defending Warsaw against Bolshevik troops in- trolley cars, wooden porters, repainted bikes and vading Poland at the close of the war. Art Glass • Jewelry • Home Décor other toys. The fi remen were using their spare time Dec. 16, 1926: Fire Chief James Mulcahey Unique one of a kind hand craft ed gift s & décor to build the toys to be given to good little children announced his list of recommendations to prevent in the neighborhood. fi res during the holiday season. At the top of the thursday, Dec. 15 list was, “If Santa Claus is present at the Christmas Dec. 15, 1936: Thousands thronged Getty tree party, he should be careful his long whiskers ❖ Square to watch fi refi ghters battle a two-alarm fi re are kept clear of open lights and fi res.” H A N D C R A F T E D in the heart of the city, which threatened destruc- Saturday, Dec. 17 I N T H E tion of historic Getty House. The blaze, started by Dec. 17, 1917: The Red Cross began its most H U D S O N a grease fi re in the Getty Square Lunch Bar, ended comprehensive membership drive in Yonkers. Not www.cgroppeglassworks.com V A L L E Y up causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage, only were speakers presenting at all local theaters, including to stores and offi ces on the fi rst and sec- but volunteers were doing a house-to-house can- ond fl oors of Getty House. vas. The goal – to reach a membership of 50,000 Continued on Page 2 DONATE YOUR CAR

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TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

Legal Notices YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days NOTICE OF PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as Notice is hereby given of a public auction of real property located in Yonkers, NY at a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service 73 Vernon Avenue (6-6325-7) and 71 Vernon Avenue (6-6325-8). The lots will be of- hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against fered for sale at auction together as a single parcel. The City of Yonkers acquired the you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. properties via in rem foreclosure. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT The public auction will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: the lobby of the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY. The starting bid for the parcel will be sixty-five thousand dollars Mortgage bearing the date of February 23, 2007, executed by Eric Oji to Mortgage ($65,000.00). The high bidder will be required to make a 10% down payment imme- Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for America’s Whole- diately after the auction and provide the balance of purchase price at closing within sale Lender to secure the sum of $307,500.00, and interest, and recorded in the 45 days. Bidding is not subject to contingencies. All bidders agree to be bound by Office of the Clerk of Westchester County on April 26, 2007 in Instrument Number the Terms and Conditions of Sale. 471060204.

City of Yonkers Department of Planning & Development That Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender Duly Assigned Said Note And Mortgage To The Bank #1493 12/022016 – 12/16/2016 Of New York Mellon FKA The Bank Of New York As Trustee For Certificateholders Of CWABS Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-5 by Assignment dated May 17, 2011 and recorded on May 27, 2011 in the Office of the Clerk of Westchester County in INSTRUMENT NUMBER 511403264.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage Notice of Real Estate Auction described above. By Order of the City of Yonkers Plaintiff designates Westchester County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is Notice is hereby given of a public real estate auction of properties acquired by the the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is situated. City of Yonkers through the In Rem foreclosure process. Properties are a mix of single Section: 19 family, commercial and vacant land and may be occupied by tenants. Block: 1370 Lot: 23 The public auction will take place on Friday December 16, 2016 at 12:00 pm in the Community Room of the Yonkers Riverfront Library located at 1 Larkin Plaza, 2nd DATED: March 2, 2016 Floor, Yonkers, NY. Bidding is open to the public live and online. All sales subject to Rochester, New York seller acceptance. NOTICE Properties are sold “As Is, Where Is” and not subject to contingencies. High bidder will YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME be required to make a 10% down payment immediately after the auction, and provide the balance of purchase price at closing in 30 days. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure Auction Properties proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. 240 Oak St - 1800-001-000-00211-000-0110 Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for 44 Croton Ter - 1800-002-000-02058-000-0005 further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. 207 Ashburton Ave - 1800-002-000-02079-000-0025-26 Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure 101 Frederic St 1800-002-000-02432-000-0062-69 action. 14 Ridgeview Avenue - 3156028 YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON 18 Ridgeview Avenue - 3156030 THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FIL- 40 Alta Vista Dr - 1800-004-000-04651-000-0018 ING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. 154 Oak Street - 1800-001-000-00461-000-0072 33 Woodycrest Ave - 1800-002-000-02207-000-0023 353 Hawthorne Ave (Block 144/Lot 21) 1800-001-000-00144-000-0021 61 Palisade Ave – 1800-002-000-02027-000-0040 WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For online bidding or to see complete terms and more information: SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION WilliamsAuction.com/Yonkers or call 800.801.8003. Dean C. Williams Re Lic 32WI0834875 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Williams & Williams Re Lic 109911428 Greenburgh, County of Westchester and State of New York, and known and designated as Lot Number 109 on a certain map entitled, “Plan of Yellowstone Park at West #1490 11/18/16 - 12/09/16 White Plains, Town of Greenburgh, Westchester Co., N.Y.”, subdivided by James F. Goerke, C.E., November 1907 and filed in the Westchester County Clerk’s Office, Division of Land Records, on May 28, 1908 as Map No. 1802, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of Yosemite Avenue, distant 125 feet from the corner formed by the Northerly side of Yosemite Avenue and the Easterly AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS side of Tarrytown Road; December 2, 2016 RUNNING THENCE North 31 degrees 21 minutes 20 seconds West 100 feet to a PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Ap- Point; peals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handi- THENCE North 58 degrees 38 minutes 40 seconds East, 25 feet to a point; capped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner’s decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended: THENCE South 31 degrees 21 minutes 20 seconds East, 100 feet to a point;

NEW HEARINGS THENCE South 58 degrees 38 minutes 40 seconds West 25 feet to the point or place # 5519 – Area Variance – William Besharat, on behalf of Isaac Kairey (NSKA Realty of BEGINNING. Associates, LLC), owner, on premises known as 371 South Broadway, Block: 160, Lot: 12, Zone: SBCE #1489 11/18/2016 – 12/09/2016

# 5520 – Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Joint Properties LP, owner, on premises known as 73 North Broadway aka 3-5 Wells Avenue, Block: 2014, Lot: 39, Zone: D-MX Notice of formation of 8 COOLIDGE, LLC Arts. Of Notice of formation of Learn- ing Curve of Westchester, # 5521 – Improvement to a Non-Conforming Use – Andrew Romano, Esq., on Org. filed with the Sect’y LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with behalf of Vision Group of Westchester, owner, on premises known as 411 Prescott of State of NY (SSNY) on the Sect’y of State of NY Street, Block: 2060, Lot: 29.30, Zone: CM 09/30/2016. Office location: WESTCHESTER County. (SSNY) on 10/12/2016. Of- fice location: Westchester # 5522– Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Poplar Realty WG LLC, The street address is: 56 County. The street address owner, on premises known as 54 Poplar Street, Block: 459, Lot: 33, Zone: M Etville Ave. SSNY has been designated as agent of the is: 68 Corbalis Place Yon- kers, NY. SSNY has been JOSEPH CIANCIULLI LLC upon whom process designated as agent of the CHAIRMAN, ZBA against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process LLC upon whom process against it may be served. #1495 12/09/2016 served to: 8 COOLIDGE, LLC 56 Etville Ave, Yonkers SSNY shall mail process NY 10703. Purpose: any served to: Learning Curve lawful act. of Westchester, LLC; 68 Corbalis Place, Yonkers, NY Make Rising Media Group a part of your #6823 11/04 – 12/09 10703. Purpose: any lawful act.

advertising plan. Call today! 914-965-4000 #6830 12/02 – 01/06 FRiDAY, DEcEMbER 9, 2016 - YoNkERs RisiNG - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care Help a Caregiver NY-Presbyterian to Th is Holiday Season Host Support Groups State Sen. Andrea Stew- “That’s where we can NewYork-Presbyterian recently announced professional guidance from Judy McArdle, art-Cousins called on West- help,” said Stewart-Cous- a series of community events available to the NYP-Lawrence’s lactation counselor. Regis- chester residents to help a ins. “In cooperation with public at NYP-Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville tration is not required and meetings are free to senior caregiver this holiday two local organizations, and NYP-Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt attend and open to all, regardless of where you season. Family Services of Yonkers Manor. From a post-cancer treatment survivor- have given birth. For more information, call “Two weeks ago I co- Kinship Care Program and ship support group to a lunch-and-learn with 914-787-2141. hosted a ‘speak out’ with As- Family Ties, I have gathered an orthopedic surgeon, to several healthy eat- An after-treatment cancer survivorship semblywoman Shelley May- the names of the neediest ing classes, there is much to learn at NewYork- support group is scheduled for Dec. 13 from 5 er, focused on the hundreds caregivers and their wish Presbyterian’s campuses in Westchester. to 6 p.m., also at the Bronxville location. Learn of kinship caregivers in our lists (three items for a maxi- A breastfeeding support group is sched- about possible late effects of treatment and what area struggling with issues of mum $50).” uled for Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at by can be done to help. Meetings are free and open affordable housing,” she said. If you would like to NYP-Lawrence Hospital, 55 Palmer Ave., to all who have had a diagnosis of cancer re- “Many of these families are be an “Angel” and grant a Bronxville. This group offers a time for new gardless of where you have received treatment. headed by grandparents who, simple holiday wish for a mothers to learn from each other and receive For more information, call 914-787-5997. with few resources available, struggling grandparent, call assume responsibility for the senator’s offi ce at 914- State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins young children whose par- 963-5557. Staff will match ents are unable to care for them. While most of you with a caregiver and send you their wish list, grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Lotz Leads Also honored as Yonkers members of the their circumstances are complex, one thing is which needs to be fulfi lled by Dec. 20. Continued from Page 1 clear – many often go without the basics to make “As a donor, you will be invited to attend Westchester Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, Class things better for the children in their charge. It is the party where your gift will be presented Dec. of 2016, were Mary Hoar, Arlene Penn and Glo- 6 in Montrose. He has started a fund with the this reality that sparked the ‘Angel Project.’” 22,” said Stewart-Cousins. “Thank you for con- ria Schlacter. Yonkers Veterans Posts for needy and homeless During the holidays there are several gift- sidering the possibility of being an ‘Angel’ this The Senior Hall of Fame began in 1983 – veterans. giving organizations for children, but nothing for holiday season for someone who will always re- the 300th anniversary of Westchester County’s Lotz is founder of the Medal of Honor Cer- the caregivers. member your kindness.” founding. Its purpose is to showcase how seniors emony and has worked with members of the Yon- contributed to building the county, and more than kers Central Committee of Veterans to fi nd a site 1,100 seniors have since been inducted. to house the Yonkers Veterans Museum. His fo- To be nominated, seniors must have made cus is also on helping youth learn more about vet- signifi cant and enduring contributions to enhance erans and he has organized bus trips to Montrose the quality of life in Westchester through their Legal Notices Nursing Home and Kings Bridge Veterans Hos- professional work, volunteer achievements or pital for local middle- and high-school students. both. In addition, he was one of the organizers “It is a privilege to honor this dynamic group SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, of the Veterans March on Washington, D.C., for of Westchester residents for their service to oth- WESTCHESTER COUNTY mandatory health care for all veterans. ers and their dedication to the community at large SUMMONS AND NOTICE A man of many accomplishments, he has by inducting them into our Senior Citizens Hall Index No. 66007/16 received the Americanism Award twice in rec- of Fame,” said County Executive Robert Asto- ognition of his efforts within the veteran’s com- rino. “This longstanding Westchester tradition is BONITA WEST LLC, Plaintiff v. JULIA CANGELOSI, if living, and if she be dead, any munity. our way of recognizing and thanking seniors for and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specifi c lien upon the real property described in this action; such Lotz and his wife, Mary, have been married their time, energy and commitment to enhancing unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the more than 63 years and have fi ve children, 12 the quality of life of those around them.” following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs-at-law, next- of-kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, and any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, to the Municipal Housing Authority Board or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at- Federal Judge worked hand-in-hand with the City Council to law, next-of-kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, credi- Continued from Page 1 make sure low-income housing would not be tors, trustees, committees, lienors and assignees, all of whom and whose names, ex- built on the east side of Yonkers. Th ese were cept as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, CITY OF YONKERS, STATE FARM MUTUAL for advice and counsel. not secrets; all the politicians knew what was AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW Let’s start out with a couple of basic facts: going on was illegal and unethical, but they did YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and “JOHN DOE NO. 1” through “JOHN DOE Th e judge’s last name is Sand, not “Sands,” as what they had to do to get re-elected to oﬃ ce. NO. 10”, the last ten named defendants being persons in possession of part of prem- he was and is still called in Yonkers these many To this day, I hear stories of people who ises 10 Greenvale Avenue, Yonkers, New York, true names being unknown to plaintiff, TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to an- years aft er his landmark decision, fi nding that were required to fork over payola (defi nition: swer the complaint in the above-entitled foreclosure action, and to serve a copy of the city intentionally segregated public hous- the practice of bribing someone to use their your answer on Plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the service of this sum- ing and schools along racial lines. infl uence or position to promote a particular mons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of And, yes, Judge Sand is married to Ann product or interest) in order to obtain jobs in service where service is made in any other manner than by personal service within Sulzberger, fi rst cousin of Arthur Ochs Sul- the school district or places to live in munici- the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, zberger, former publisher of the New York pal housing. Getting into municipal housing may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. IN case of your failure to ap- Times. Many claimed that the Time’s incessant was all about who you knew rather than where pear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded coverage of the Yonkers case was because of a you were on the waiting list. in the Complaint. Westchester County is designated as the place of Trial. The basis marital connection between Sand and a mem- Judge Sand was assigned the Yonkers case of venue is the location of the subject premises. Dated: November 22, 2016. ber of the family who published the New York one year aft er he was appointed to the bench by TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of Honorable Lewis J. Lubell, a Justice of Times. If you didn’t know the connection, now President Jimmy Carter. He spent three and a the Supreme Court, dated November 16, 2016, and fi led with supporting papers in you do. half years trying to settle the case before it went the Westchester County Clerk’s Offi ce. This an action to foreclose tax liens cover- Th e Yonkers desegregation case was not to trial, with no luck. ing the property known as 10 Greenvale Avenue, Yonkers, New York and identifi ed the only lawsuit in which local governments Part of the case required busing students as Section 2, Block 2475, Lot 106 (the Tax Parcel). The relief sought is the sale of were charged with discrimination in the 1980s, from the west side of Yonkers to the east side the Tax Parcel at public auction in satisfaction of the tax liens. IN case of your failure but it by far got the most play in the press. Oth- for better educational opportunities, and bus- to appear, judgment may be taken against you in the sum of $14,017.22 being the er cases were settled during the same time, but ing east-side students to the west side of town amounts of the tax liens, together with interest, advances, costs, disbursements and the Yonkers case went to trial, and more than for talented and gift ed programs. attorney’s fees of this action, and directing the public sale of the Tax Parcel. 20 years later came to a conclusion. People moan and groan when they get SANDERS, GUTMAN& BRODIE, P.C., Jordan Brodie, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff Millions upon millions of dollars were stuck in school bus traﬃ c either before school Bonita West LLC. (718) 522-0666; [email protected] spent on legal fees that could have been used or at the end of the day, when students are #1494 12/09/16 - 12/30/16 in the classroom to bring better educational brought home, and Yonkers spends millions on opportunities to needy students. Sadly, when busing. But this is no longer done for integra- it comes to legal fees in Yonkers, no one cares tion. Seventy percent of Yonkers students live how much is or was spent; they only think of on the west side of town but only 30 percent winning their case. Most oft en they lose. of the schools in the city are in west Yonkers. Th is case brought about such strong emo- Until we build more schools in west Yonkers, tions that some Yonkers residents went up to taxpayers will continue to pay millions of dol- Judge Sand’s home in northern Westchester lars to bus students around town. and picketed his house, which is unheard of Th is is money that could be used in the for a federal case. And let’s not forget the folks classroom. who wore bumper stickers on their foreheads In an interview aft er the case ended, when protesting Sand’s decision at public meetings. asked about the constant criticism, including I had never seen that before the Yonkers case claims he was a judicial tyrant and a social and have not seen it aft er it. engineer, Sand said: “I don’t let it get under Th e Yonkers case was simple: Th e city built my skin. I have a job to do. Decent aff ordable more than 4,000 units of low-income housing housing makes it worth the eff ort.” on the west side of town and a little more than Someone I know who is from the South 200 units east of the Saw Mill River. You don’t got a job in Westchester and is currently liv- have to be a Harvard scholar to realize there is ing in Manhattan but looking to start a fam- a problem with that equation. ily was thinking about moving to Westchester. Educational opportunities for students I recommended Yonkers, and the fi rst thing like myself who lived on the west side of town she said to me was, “I am concerned about the were not as good as the educational opportuni- s c h o o l s .” ties for our peers on the east side of Yonkers. Sadly, the Yonkers desegregation case will New schools were built in east Yonkers while continue to haunt the city for many years to on the west side of town, old schools crum- come. And the name of Federal Judge Leonard bled. Some of those schools are crumbling to Sand will continue to bring out strong emo- this day. Th ey are inferior facilities with lesser- tions from current and former Yonkersites. quality educational opportunities. R.I.P., Yonkers Federal Judge Leonard In 1980, a whopping 80 percent of the Sand. He, too, was Yonkers! city’s minority population was concentrated Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. on the west side of Yonkers. com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. Appointments were made to the Board of Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show fea- Education by Yonkers mayors to disrupt the turing Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Th urs- educational process. In terms of the Municipal days at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. Housing Authority, who ran public housing in dial or on the Internet at wvox.com and click on Yonkers, it was run by a tyrant. Appointments “listen live.”

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Displaying the surgeon’s role in Colonial times is Yonkers Historical Society volunteer Jack Ciotti, a former history teacher at St. Mary’s in Yonkers, during the holiday opening of the Sherwood House. Photo by Robert Kalfus.

The Sherwood House, one of Yonkers’ old- of the 1740’s wooden beam home on Tuckahoe est locations, recently held a holiday open house, Road. Enjoy the “Grand Illumination” at Untermyer Gardens on Friday night. Photo by Jessica Norman. where visitors enjoyed hot mulled cider, cookies The Yonkers Historical Society hosted the and other refreshments while taking in the sights event. The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, a non- speeches given by Mayor Mike Spano and others. profit organization working in partnership with The event is sponsored by Tony Schwartz, Debo- the City of Yonkers, will host an opening ceremony rah Pines and the Energy Project, a Yonkers-based for its annual “Grand Holiday Illumination” at the business. Special thanks also go to Sound Associ- Pelham Larks to Walled Garden on Friday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. ates. The Walled Garden will be illuminated with The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy was festive holiday lights, highlighting the rich archi- founded in 2011 and funds six gardeners working Perform in Yonkers tectural and horticultural elements of the garden. at Untermyer Gardens. In addition to extensive Last year’s event was a tremendous success, and landscape improvements, it has completed two ma- the number of lights will be doubled this year. In jor capital projects – a mile-long deer fence in 2015 addition, holiday music in the Jewish, Christian, and the restoration of the Temple of Love in mem- Muslim and Zoroastrian traditions will be played. ory of Carol Martinelli in 2016. There has been ma- The illumination will take place every night jor media coverage of the improvements to what from Dec. 9 through Jan. 8 from dusk until 8 p.m. was called “America’s Most Spectacular Garden” in Hot chocolate will be served by various community the 1920s, including Martha Stewart Living, New groups on weekend and other evenings. York Times and the Wall Street Journal. On Dec. 9, former Mayor Angelo Martinelli It is estimated that approximately 60,000 peo- will preside over the actual illumination, with ple visited the garden this year.

nations; I won’t let you down, sir.” Yonkers PAL Jimenez has been part of the PAL since he Continued from Page 1 was 11 years old. “It all started with my brother playing for tion for helping him succeed. the PAL baseball team; my dad was coaching the “The application process definitely wasn’t team and I was keeping track of the scores on an the easiest thing I’ve ever had to do,” he said of iPad,” he said. “Over the years I got more and The Pelham Larks getting accepted into military school. “Matter of more involved with the organization. I went from fact, there were many people who knew me and helping the baseball team raise funds to helping “An Afternoon of Harmony with the Pelham Public Library, is free of charge and open to the laughed when I told them I wanted to go to West for several events – Friday night bingos, roller Larks,” an singing group featuring women who public; seating is in the 325-seat auditorium. Point. Even when I did get accepted, people still derbies, N’flvTA fights, basketball camps and Su- sing both a cappella and with piano accompa- The Pelham Larks’ repertoire ranges from questioned me, often asking how someone like per Bowl parties, amongst other events. niment in four-part harmony, will be presented traditional, swing, Americana and spirituals, to me can get into a place like that. Some just flat “I always had a great time helping out and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Yonkers Public pop artists Cindy Lauper and the Beatles. For out didn’t believe me and thought I was joking.” being able to see the great things this organiza- Library, Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave. The more information or directions, call 914-337- And then there was PAL. tion was doing for the community. It is through program, sponsored by Friends of the Yonkers 1500. “I’d like to personally thank Vic Federico, these events that the organization is able to raise the man who was instrumental in helping me get money for great causes and, most importantly, into West Point,” said Jimenez. “His dedication keep kids off the streets and out of trouble. PAL and commitment to the PAL is inspiring, and I is a place where everyone young and old can go am forever in debt to him. Next I would like to and feel safe in this ever-changing and danger- thank Chairman of the Board of Directors Angelo ous world we live in. Everyone at the PAL is so Martinelli, as well as President Howard Berman dedicated and care so much for the community. A for helping me reach out to Congressman Eliot lot of the men and woman I have met are helping Engel; thank you both for helping me get my on their own time – not for money, but just out of ANNUAL TOY name and resume out there. Also, I would like to the goodness of their hearts. The world would be thank Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, who took a better place if there were more people like that. valuable time out of her busy schedule to meet I think I can speak for everyone that the apprecia- & COAT DRIVE with me several times. Her support was a crucial tion we all have for the work you all do for us is reason for my success and her faith in me was something that can’t be put into words. motivating. “Thank you to everyone I did and didn’t “And last, but certainly not least, I would mention,” concluded Jimenez. “You all have like to thank Congressman Engel. His nomina- showed me that with hard work and dedication, Visit the main Promotions Booth tion was imperative to my application. Not ev- dreams truly can come true. Thank you for letting eryone is given a congressional nomination, and me live my dream.” the process stops many people in their tracks. Other success stories include two PAL par- to donate a new, unwrapped toy Congressman Engel had faith in me that I was ticipants who played in the minor and major worthy to be given one of his few available nomi- leagues: Norm Hutchinson was picked number or gently used coat. 25 in the major league draft by the Los Angeles Angels, and Brian Sweeney, a pitcher for the Se- attle Padres, spent four years in Japan. He bested Randy Johnson at Yankees Stadium and now is a minor league pitching coach. Thankfully accepting donations At least 20 PAL kids, male and female, be- th came Yonkers Police Officers; 13 are still active through December 15 Proudly serving the City of Yonkers today. Also, the assistant Yonkers fire chief, two firefighters and the principal of Roosevelt High School were PAL members. Past PAL honorees that were PAL kids grow- Nick Sprayregen, Publisher ing up include the late William Griffin, chairman [email protected] of Hudson Valley Bank; Howard Berman, Esq., PAL president; retired police officer Chris Pa- Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief landra, PAL sergeant-at-arms; and retired police [email protected] officer Sal Corrente, boxing coach. Yonkers Fire Department member Eric

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west and here in upstate New York. In fact, his Realizing Why comments were, ‘Some of those jobs of the past Continued from Page 1 are just not going to come back.’ I hope President Santa and His Sleigh Trump proves those comments to be false. Queens neighborhood where his elevator manu- “Job training for most Americans doesn’t facturing business is located. Running as a Re- work. It doesn’t pay the mortgage or put food on Fly into Yonkers publican in a Democratic-heavy New York City, the table. The 90 million Americans that are out Spotorno lost to Congressman Joe Crowley. of the workforce voted for jobs Nov. 8, and they While Spotorno’s message about bringing voted for Trump. Not because of racism, or be- jobs home did not resonate with NYC voters, or cause of the alt-right – they voted for jobs… We the NYC media, he takes solace in the fact that spend $20 billion on federal job retraining pro- Donald Trump was elected president. And if you grams. Let’s use some of that money to bring our ask Spotorno why Trump won, his one-word an- corporations, and jobs, back to America and put swer is: Jobs! people back to work now. “Here in New York, we live behind the “The free, positive publicity that Carrier is ‘Blue Wall’ of Democrats winning all the time getting from its decision to make (products) in and every time,” he said. “We have Wall Street, the USA is an example of what can happen with and the tourism industry in New York City, and other American companies,” continued Spotorno. the suburbs to fuel our economy and create jobs. “They can receive positive publicity if they keep But if you travel 100 miles north of New York their jobs here or resource jobs back home, but City, you have upstate towns and cities that are they can also receive negative publicity if they becoming wastelands because the factories have outsource jobs and turn their backs on their own moved out and the jobs are gone. workers. That is what bringourjobshome.com is “The states that carried Trump to the presi- all about. We want to highlight American compa- dency – Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania nies doing the right thing and encourage a ‘buy – are three states that have the same problem as American’ movement. Many companies watched upstate New York: Manufacturing jobs and facto- what happened with Carrier. Next year we will ries were outsourced and nothing came in to re- have a ‘buy American’ president.” place them. Americans voted for Trump because In 2008, after orders for new elevators came Santa is mobbed by children on his sleigh during the recent breakfast at St. Anthony’s of his message of bringing the jobs home, and to a halt, Spotorno downsized his manufacturing Church. that’s my message and something I’ve wanted business and drove across the country. He saw our country to focus on for 20 years. While I’m the empty plants and factories and towns that disappointed I didn’t win my race for Congress, had closed for business. That trip resulted in his I’m glad the issue is now front and center. We lost bringourjobshome.com movement, which helped the battle but with President Trump, we are win- Trump win the presidency. ning the war for American jobs.” “I look forward to taking that same trip Days after winning the election, President- across American in eight years and seeing those Elect Trump was on the phone with CEOs from same factories open again,” he said. Apple, Microsoft, Ford and Carrier, discussing Spotorno now plans on traveling across up- outsourcing and the possibility of bringing some state New York to meet with local offi cials, union of their jobs back to the USA. The result was leaders and residents, in the hopes of fi nding a Ford’s decision to keep its car plant in Kentucky corporation willing to come back to the USA and open, and Carrier’s decision to keep 1,100 manu- New York, and re-open the factory or manufac- facturing jobs in Indiana, instead of closing its turing plants across the north country of New plant and outsourcing all its jobs to Mexico. York. “If Hillary Clinton won the presidency and “We need a Trump in New York State to call cut the same deal to keep 1,100 American jobs, for jobs and corporations to move here,” he said. the media would be rejoicing,” said Spotorno. “One thousand jobs in upstate New York would “Trump is doing what he said he would do dur- make a huge difference to a city like Massena, on ing the campaign; he is keeping his word and the Canadian border. Twenty years ago, Massena it’s already paying off… To minimize the 1,100 had a GM plant, an Alcoa plant and a Reynolds jobs is also a mistake, because it’s actually 6,000 plant. Now, only half the Alcoa plant is left. ancillary jobs that will be created or preserved “Because of Trump, and Carrier, 1,000 because Carrier is staying. The local deli, dry families in Indiana have money to buy Christmas cleaner, hardware store, restaurants – all of those gifts, and pay their mortgage, and continue to live jobs and small businesses were saved.” the American dream. Try to put yourself in their In 2009, President Barack Obama bailed out shoes for a minute, even though we live behind Members of the The Nepera Park Grey Oaks Neighborhood Association, including City the American automobile industry at a cost of the ‘Blue Wall’ in Democratic New York,” added Council Majority Leader John Larkin, with Santa. $25 billion, saving 800,000 jobs. Spotorno, who did have one critique of Presi- “I applaud the president’s decision to save dent-Elect Trump: Visitors to the breakfast with Santa on Dec. all the kids and families. Some of the reindeer the American auto industry and the good-paying “He needs to set an example and make his 3 at St. Anthony’s Church were given a treat: Not were upset that the sled came inside without out union jobs that were preserved,” said Spotorno. ties and shirts here in America, and move them only was Santa on hand to greet everyone and them, but a good time was still had by all. “But after that, President Obama had little to say here immediately. I can fi nd him a good plant take requests for Christmas gift s, but he also Th e Nepera Park Grey Oaks Neighborhood about the loss of manufacturing jobs in the Mid- with great workers in upstate New York.” brought his sleigh inside to take pictures on with Association sponsored the event.

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From left are Henry Djonbalaj, Julia Ricciuti, Mayor Mike Spano, Santa (Stephen Madey) and Yonkers Veterans Affairs Director Lou Navarro with City Council President Liam McLaughlin. City Council President Liam McLaughlin. Photos by Donna Davis Westchester children and adults with disabili- news director and general manager at News 12 Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said the event Operation Santa ties the opportunity to play baseball as a team Westchester, where she has won two Emmys continues to be a non-political and non-parti- Continued from Page 1 member in an organized league. and many other awards and recognition for her san gathering, and an opportunity to put poli- Sharie Ypsilanti was the 2016 Parent/Ad- work. tics aside to support a worthy cause. abilities,” said Spano. “In this holiday season, vocate Award recipient. Her son Eric has been But her greatest passion is helping those Many of the families in attendance exit is so important for us to count our blessings with Ferncliff Manor for 12 years, and Ypsi- with developmental disabilities – a cause near pressed thanks for Spano’s lifetime commit- and to give back to our community. Because of lanti has been an exemplary parent and advo- and dear to her heart. Every year she attends ment to the disabled community and to help the support of many the holidays will be a little cate for all the extraordinary kids in Ferncliff’s Operation Santa Claus with her niece Tricia. secure funding through the private and public bit better for the people we serve. There was care and is known to Ferncliff students, staff, News 12 reporter Carol Wilkinson was sectors – and from generous donations from not an empty seat in the house.” families and friends as kindhearted, helpful the event emcee, and was joined by Assem- those who attended the brunch and have sup- The Miracle League of Westchester was and caring. blymember Shelley Mayer and a long list of ported this worthy cause for decades. this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Pro- Janine Rose was winner of the 2016 Com- Westchester elected officials and, of course, a Santa (Stephen Madey), as always, made vider Award. The Miracle League of Westches- munity Service Award. Rose is well known to visit from Santa Claus himself – escorted by a grand entrance from Dunwoodie Golf Course ter is a non-profit organization created to give News 12 Westchester viewers as the anchor,T:10.625” the Yonkers Police Department. on a golf cart, escorted by Yonkers’ finest.

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