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Vol. V No. XXXV Thursday, September 15, 2011 Westchester’s Most Influential Weekly

A Living Memorial at Ground Zero Page 4

Is America Khalid Abdalla: A Scotsman in Hollywood Page 8

Awake? Johnny Winter Page 13

Follies Forever Page 14

Tarrytown Board Cover-up Page 18

Schneiderman Balks at Banks Page 19

By HENRY J. STERN, Page 25 What Your Doctor Won’t (or Can’t) Tell You Page 26.

westchesterguardian.com Page 2 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Of Significance CommunitySection Community Section...... 2 Books...... 2 BOOKS Calendar...... 4 Commemoration...... 4 The Retired (Try To) Strike Back—Chapter 19 – Revealed Crime...... 7 Cultural perspective...... 8 By ALLAN LUKS Education...... 9 Working part-time for more these three years, your personal concerns. Actors Humor...... 11 than three years, the four couples coming out as their real selves is a dramatic way to are ready to complete their educa- end a movie.” Ed Koch Movie Reviews...... 13 tional movie, The Retired Person’s Kenny stands and applauds, “Wonderful, idea, Music Review...... 13 Dating Film. They just need to Bob. I’d love to explain I was a long-time amateur People...... 14 agree on the film’s last scene. actor and a high school teacher. I’ll mention that Eye onTheatre...... 14 Bob, the director, argues for each of them to making this movie, learning how the retired want to “personally reveal” themselves in this scene, having be honest in their last relationships, has gotten me to Volunteerism...... 15 previously acted as the film’s different characters. think about exploring politics. And all this at close to Government Section...... 16 They are in the second-floor, windowless catering age seventy.” Election Law...... 16 room of a small diner in New York City, their usual, But Bob shakes his head, as he opens one of the Economic Development...... 17 inexpensive meeting place. In addition to the coffee half-dozen pockets on his creased workman’s shirt and and sticky pastries on the table, they have a large party pulls out a small piece of crumpled paper with notes Investigation...... 18 cake with chocolate swirled words: It’s A Wrap. on it. “No, I want revealing close-ups, Kenny. You’ve Albany Correspondent...... 19 “I’ll shoot each of you in close-up,” Bob continues, told us you developed a liver problem during these Government...... 20 “and I’ll use a timer so I’ll be in the final scene too. years, and you don’t know what might happen. You Speak about who you are, how you’ve changed in OpEd Section...... 21 Continued on page 3 Trend Alert...... 23 RADIO Letter to the Editor...... 24 Weir Only Human...... 24 Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris New York Civic...... 25 BlogTalkRadio’s Westchester On The Level with On Thursday, September 15th, Legal Notices...... 26 co-hosts Richard Narog and Hezi Aris is heard from Michael Edelman will share his Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. analysis of the post Primary Day On Monday, September 12th, Walter Rivera, results from 10 am to 12 Noon. 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BOOKS The Retired (Try To) Strike Back—Chapter 19 – Revealed When was the last time Continued from page 2 encouraged him to do to gain experience to and Roz have said your school retirement eventually direct full-length movies. Just like accounts are worth a lot less, and you both are you once dreamed of doing. And now we help you dealt with worried. In this last scene, I want you all to his family financially. Should all that be in my reveal worries that’ll be shared by our audiences. interview in the final scene?” That’ll make our film more real for them—“ Bob pauses. “However you feel. I know I Lexington Capital Associates? “I’m your wife,” Joan interrupts, “and I’m need to make a truly honest film.” surprised, like everyone else, with your idea. “I’m sorry, but will this very personal It’s asking too much.” ending attract attention to you as the director, Unlike her husband, Joan is dressed neatly. and finally get you—not Kenny, whom you’re She often explains that she was on the “client always teasing—maybe a call from an agent?” side,” in advertising, needing to convince Joan’s left hand wipes quickly at both corporate clients to agree on a commercial eyes, and she looks at her husband. “Please, her agency had proposed, while Bob worked let’s do the close-ups by discussing how the on the creative side and was always accusing film’s affected us. Not our personal worries. her group of giving in to client requests for I’ll talk about wanting to meet with some changes. of my old advertising colleagues—the few Their husband-wife challenge has left the still working—to discuss using older persons others quiet. much more in commercials because the public “At first, our film was just about dating recognizes their honesty.” advice for older people living alone,” says Joan looks around the table. “I’m trying Bob, looking at Joan. “But as we kept chal- to be truthful. Now I’m thinking, since we’re lenging each other about our characters, and all very much involved in this movie’s success, interviewing other retired, we realized, what? are we afraid that if we reveal all our personal That the retired not only want their new rela- problems, this might cause audiences to tionships to be honest, but to get everything believe that our theme of leadership is ridicu- right, they have less inhibitions, are more lous when we have so many concerns at our open to ideas. So we put in the film that the age? Is that possible--?” newly retired should recognize that they have “Look, stop,” says Bob. “We’ll follow Joan’s these qualities and use them to become public advice for the last scene. But keep remembering leaders, even enter politics. the film’s discussion about the potential retired “Now, the crucial final scene. The wrap. seniors offer with their honesty. We need that to Kenny’s saying he might run for office—that’s come across. As long as you can be completely not dramatic, that’s in the film. But speaking candid with what you say about yourself.” about his family’s funds, his liver condition. The stuff that talks to us when we get up in Allan Luks is a ›nationally recognized social the morning. That’s connecting with our works leader and advocate for volunteerism. He audience.” is the former head of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Joan shakes her head, “Our group knows, New York and is currently a visiting professor so would you want me to mention that I had at Fordham University, where he teaches several breast cancer during these three years? They courses in nonprofit leadership. You can learn more don’t know that my son, your stepson, lost about Allan Luks at http://allanluks.com. his job doing TV commercials, which you

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CALENDAR COMMEMORATION Yonkers On the Move A Living Memorial at Ground Zero Join Yonkers on the Move on Sunday, September 18, 2011, to walk from GuildCare at 4 Executive Plaza (Behind Constructive; World Landmark Applebee’s) to the Tompkins Avenue Yonkers marathon By BOB K. BOGEN cheering station at the border of Hastings-on-Hudson. The Yonkers Marathon is a certified financial services for Wall Street, on the other course that is controlled and monitored like the NYC marathon and like its New York City side of Downtown. neighbor draws some world class runners. The Yonkers Marathon is the second oldest in the It is understood that among the many world and began in 1907. In all the millions of words deeply moved grieving survivor families there The Yonkers on the Move event to support the runners, from teens to people over 80, is spent on the historic catastrophe at the World were even those who simply insisted that the a free event and starts at 7:30am. From 7:30am to 11:30am there will be Pre-walk stretching Trade Center on 9/11 2001, exactly ten years site be a graveyard, perhaps with a single solid activities, a presentation on eating healthy on a budget brought to you by ShopRite dietician ago, almost nothing has dealt with or responds gravestone, even if not 1776 feet high. But our Jessica Altland, how to walk demonstrations, and how to select footwear, and more. Pedometers to action that would truly reflect a construc- serious purpose here is to search for some truly for the first 20 participants; light refreshments, raffles, and health information.All ages invited. tive response and use this horrific symbol of appropriate activities that can somehow act Remember it only takes one step at a time to start walking today for better health tomorrow! global terrorism to build a world less apt to as an antidote to the most dramatic terrorist Visit www.walkyom.org or send direct e-mail to [email protected]. end in more and even greater such catastro- act in history against the so-far still surviving phes. Hardly a word on uses that could deal most powerful nation in the world. Perhaps with the reduction of terrorism. And surely our creative and vigorous response to this none of us can sit back while any significant grotesque challenge may contribute to our A Challah Baking Workshop in Time for Rosh Ha’Shana opportunity exists to restrain the likely move- recovery and continued role as a global leader. ment toward availability and use of weapons of It may be necessary to overcome the any “Loaves of Love – Make one and Share one” mass destruction including nuclear and other additional overhang of the 9-11 catastrophe weapons that threaten both any community created by the plan to build a very large, most and any peoples. impressive Islamic Center and Mosque barely In the face of such mind-numbing horror, two blocks away. As few seem to remember even at the remove of these ten years since the the building on its site was close enough to be destruction of the workplace of 50,000, there very substantially damaged by a major portion is the temptation to resort to sour humor as of one of the airliners that caused the destruc- an act of denial and defense against serious tion of the World Trade Center, barely a block dealing with such grotesque challenge. Surely away from the building where I worked for some wag has thrown up his hands out of five years before my agency moved into the impotence, suggested to hell with it and upper floors of the Trade Center.The gener- offered that the central tower be utilized by ally very sensitive Muslim leader proposing that leading international corporation, Target, the Trade Center area Islamic Center recog- with a large logo to match.An alternate light nized and stated after the so-called Park 51 view might have suggested constructing the project was seriously undertaken that if he landmark tower at the suggested symbolic had recognized in the beginning how deeply 1776 feet down, rather than up, for safety’s disturbing the location would be, he would th sake, of course. Or as the dean of 20 Century not have accepted his young and ambitious urban theory, and my own graduate school real estate entrepreneur’s site selection, he mentor, Lewis Mumford, actually suggested would have gone elsewhere for it. From my when it was first proposed, that the original years living in largely Muslim nations, both Trade Center site would be better devoted to for the United States Government as well use as an apple orchard. as for the United Nations Development Mumford was aware that the site was at As part of their ongoing effort to offer As its title indicates, the evening will Program in Karachi, Pakistan, it seems clear that time, now of course somewhat enhanced, that hundreds of millions of Muslims, will Jewish women a taste of their heritage, “The be dedicated to the tradition and mystical but then was a poor commercial neighbor- Jewish Women’s Circle” has announced aspects of the “Challah” bread. Ideas, as well see such an impressive structure as a direct hood. At the time I worked two blocks away in parallel to victory towers in various Muslim plans for a Challah Baking Workshop. The as recipes, will be exchanged. Every partici- charge of long-range planning for the regional Woman’s Circle is a unique women’s league, pant will have the opportunity to bake their capitols. In almost any other site, even with planning agency, which later moved into the other religious organization actually within an geared to address issues pertaining to local own Challah as well as share a Challah with Trade Center top floors. We watched the Jewish women. Our programs are educa- others. All women and their teenage daugh- exact Ground Zero building, most thoughtful amazing quarry sized excavation for the Trade Americans would have little objection. Some tional as well as social. The group is treated ters are invited to participate in this exciting Center foundation and the predecessor of the to an array of workshops and projects, adding workshop. in Muslim lands would actually be surprised at produce markets at the Bronx Hunts Point such an action, not imaginable to be permitted meaning and excitement to the many holi- “Baking Challah is an age old tradi- Market. And all I got was one Macintosh days and rituals. tion practiced by women all the way back in their own nation, and perhaps even as a sign apple tree from the old market, still surviving of weakness, rather than as a sign of generosity The meeting of the Women’s Circle will to the Matriarch Sarah,” says Mrs. Hinda in my back yard, and some great lunches th and strength in a largely democratic nation. be held on Wednesday, September 20 , at Silverman, Director of the Jewish Women’s with my staff members at the huge Bazzini 7:30 PM. The event will be held at Chabad Circle. “It is so beautiful to learn the deeper As for terrorism generally we first call on importer dark tavern. Mumford’s early assess- our leaders, and leadership around the world, of the Rivertowns, 303 Broadway, Dobbs meaning of this custom and connect to ment was later confirmed by the decades it Ferry, New York. Cost: $18. For further generations of women.” to build an adequate program rapidly to elimi- took to rent all that costly high elevator space, nate the widespread grinding poverty information call 914-693-6100, or visit much of it without rent for years. Not truly as www.chabadrt.org. a World Trade Center, but for miscellaneous Continued on page 5 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 5

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Boroughs to discuss positive responses to United Nations Representative of Architects- A Living Memorial at Ground Zero rebuild at the World Trade Center Site. Many Designers-Planners for Social Responsibility. Continued from page 4 together including those now alienated and in of the thousands of participants, meeting This was the 9/11 Project Group with that feeds desperate acts of terrorism. It is also conflict.A s reported in these columns in recent in 9/11 project groups around town and international participation and we proposed clear that grotesquely misled religious leaders weeks, over the last year or so a great numbers together at the Javits Center, favored some sort development of a Communication Center lead much terrorism. Second, we therefore of terrorist acts against a UN member, Israel, of a ‘living memorial’ rather than a simple for Civil Society as a significant part of World urge that every possible effort be directed to by a non-member area, Gaza Territories, focus of the losses of 9-11. That would be a Trade Center rebuilding.Our suggestions for encourage leaders in all religions to expose have continued with explicit violent threats major, positive focus on a combination of space this center included a number of potential the criminal and morally corrupt character of with dishonest promises and claims of non- and programs that use the growing energy elements such as these: such perversions of religious teachings in the violent humanitarian actions in their hoax of and creativity of civil society organizations or 1) Office Space for many of the foun- bible, Koran and other religious texts, and that a so-called peaceful flotilla.I n the days before CSOs, [also commonly or earlier referred to as dations and other civil society organizations they act to end all teaching of the young to this vicious hoax became quite clear in major Non-Governmental Organizations or simply [CSO/NGOs] that have now and/or are hate those in other groups. Third, we point media around the world, this column reported as NGOs].The site should surely include looking for office and meeting spaces in out that all nations that suffer or may suffer in detail. Yet many of our good peace loving a major, positive focus on a cultural-educa- Manhattan. terrorism must make terrorism ‘unprofitable’. friends were misled into traveling into planned tional-research activity dealing with terrorism 2) Conference Center with meeting Not only must world courts, and truly multi- violence and now have to publicly apologize. restraint and prevention in terms of reducing rooms, auditorium, teleconferencing facilities, lateral world police be utilized to raise the The same well-known terrorists now want terrorism causes: economic, religious, and to accommodate local, national, and interna- expectation of restraint for all involved, but no the UN to award all kinds of membership political. This would could well be centered tional conferences relating to regarding civil nation must make concessions, compromises and observer rights and privileges while they around a graduate academic-research center society issues and activities. or give other rewards to terrorists, or to the are involved in acts of war and other viola- for global efforts affiliated with major univer- 3) State of the Art Communications causes for which they seek gains. Terrorism tions of international law. And they even want sities and providing for related CSO / NGO facilities that would be available to the CSO’s can no longer be seen as teenage excess, stunts apologies and reimbursement for the planned participation as well as communications housed in the Center as well as to others. These on streets in Belfast or Jerusalem. The World consequences of the violence they themselves facilities, which might include commercial communications facilities would include: Trade Center atrocity should signal the begin- carefully organized! I believe the Israelis call communications that might help cover costs. · Radio Production and Broadcast facili- ning of the end of such madness. that chutzpa. One major program formulation ties/studios. Broadcast facilities had always On the question of current terrorism Shortly after 9-11 the most respected combining these elements came out of one been a major Trade Center function along tactics: In the next few weeks a new chal- and wide-gage civic organization in the city, 9/11 Project Group discussion that I led in with the Empire State Building due to their lenge is expected to generate new conflict the Municipal Arts Society, organized and our offices across from the UN as the Board height for transmission effectiveness. and terrorism. Most thoughtful people look directed a major 9/11 project with dozens Chair of the Communications Coordination Continued on page 6 forward to a world with all nations meeting of community group forums over all the Committee for the United Nations and as WALTER RIVERA “A Record of Integrity” Walter will restore integrity to the Greenburgh Town Court and just completed a 2 year term on the Greenburgh Board of Ethics. He will clean up the scandal of 80,000 lost tickets that has already cost the Town of Greenburgh millions of dollars, according to some estimates. Walter was appointed by Former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye to the Chief Judge’s Task Force on the Profession and Ethics Institute Sub-committee. He has earned a reputation for open, honest leadership.

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workers in the CSOs, Research Institute, and governmental and business interests be recog- A Living Memorial at Ground Zero Foundation offices. nized as crucial to our common future. Continued from page 5 gathering space furnished with seating, tables · Daycare center and, perhaps, public New York City is already the home for · Film and Video Production facilities and incorporating public exhibits. school for the children of workers as well as the United Nations and other governmental and screening rooms Retail establishments might include: for other workers in Lower Manhattan. institutions; as well as Wall Street and other · Television Broadcast facilities / studios · Bookstore: books, materials and publi- These facilities could attract organiza- business organizations; it can now also prop- · Teleconferencing facilities cations from the CSOs, Foundations, and the tions now scattered all over the city and erly house the ‘third leg of the stool”-the civil · Computer / Internet Web site develop- Research Institute beyond, including related foundation offices society sector. If realized, as a single building ment facilities and assistance · Artisan and Craft work shops: selling with all needed and useful facilities as well as or as a major portion of a new Ground · Printing and publication equipment the products from diverse peoples of the world services for employees, students, visitors from Zero structure, this Center could become and services. · Products produced by activities of the over t he nation and the world. Ground Zero and internationally recognized icon of non- 4) A university-based research consor- CSOs and Foundation supported enterprises. could become a national and an international governmental and educational efforts for tium, a “think-tank” or institute that would Cultural facilities might include: icon for constructive visions and programs to a secure and prosperous new century, and bring together scholars, speakers, and students · Theaters for showing films produced reduce the likelihood for more terrorism that perhaps even to be repeated in some form in to study causes of war and terrorism and at the Communication Center as well as films brought down the Trade Center. It would other cities around the world.” develop programs for promotion of peace from throughout the world. supplement the functions provided for nations Bob K. Bogen: BA Antioch College; MCP and greater global understanding as well as · Public Exhibition space(s) featuring at the United Nations facilities that now are University of Pennsylvania; served as Long- programs for lower education levesl. displays of work being done by or related to only served awkwardly and par for NGOs and Range Planning Director for the New York 5) Hotel for visitors to the CSO’s the activities of the institute, conference center CSOs. Metropolitan Regional Planning Commission, offices; for Conference Center attendees; for or other organizations housed in the building. If we are to have a 21st Century that can the Fellows at the Institute, for visitors to the · Art Galleries representing graphic, which ended in the South Tower of the World conceivably become prosperous, just and safe Trade Center; Planning Director for the New WTC Memorial and for other visitors to plastic, and other arts from around the world. for all, we must truly face up to the threats Lower Manhattan. 6) An Interfaith · A theater / performance space England Regional Commission; Comprehensive as well as the opportunities that an increas- Planning Director or for the United Nations Center representing the many religions of the that would feature music and dance from ingly globalized world presents. A peaceful world might be housed on the top floors of throughout the world. Development Program in Pakistan; Board world requires the vitality of international Chairman of the Communications Committee the building. · A meditation or contemplation room, collaboration across all three sectors of local 7) Restaurants, retail and cultural similar to the meditation room at the United for the United Nations; Principal Representative and global society: Government, business, and of Architects/ Designers/ Planners for Social establishments that reflect the international Nations. civil society. The tragedy of 9/11 underscored character of the building tenants and visi- · Lecture Halls for visiting scholars, Responsibility to the United Nations; and Chair the inadequacy of government and business of the Quaker Regional Committee for Peace and tors and that would serve the office workers authors, civil society leaders, public officials sectors alone to resolve the critical problems and other workers in Lower Manhattan as and others. Social Order for eight Friends congregations in the facing all peoples including terrorism and New York Metropolitan Region. well as visitors to the Twin Towers memo- 8) Related off-site development: other violence. It is imperative that support for rial. Included could be a large public indoor · Housing development affordable to the a strong civil society that serves as a balance to

zero site for the 10th anniversary ceremony. arrogance with which the power brokers now Adding fuel to the firestorm that he created view the opinions of the citizenry. What 9/11’s Aftermath Uncovered with those decisions, he also voiced opposi- While the marking of the decade since By FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. tion to continuing the traditional reading of the original assault is now over, battles over the names in future commemorations, and the yet unfinished memorial museum, and From Niagara Falls to the Suffolk shore, “Ground Zero” mosque represent far more to the city’s financing of the memorial light on the development of the proposed mosque New Yorkers paused last Sunday to remember than disputes about a single site. They are, beams, traditions which have become widely within the Ground Zero area heatedly the tragic events of 9/11. While buildings in essence, part of a growing gap between endorsed by most who live in the region. continue. may be rebuilt, the rift in our culture exposed the nation’s current political and cultural Numerous polls indicate that City Hall As Americans watched the wreckage of in the aftermath of this devastating attack on elites and a substantial majority of everyday and average New Yorkers remain far apart the WTC in shock and despair, an iconic the American homeland remains unresolved. Americans. on these topics. A disagreement between photo of firefighters raising the American The dissent on a number of issues, The most recent skirmish in this true a mayor and his constituency isn’t unusual; flag with the collapsed façade of the Twin including the format of the memorial cultural clash began with NYC’s Mayor the level of his disdain for popular opinion Towers ironwork in the background was museum, the agenda for the commemora- Michael Bloomberg’s elimination of both is. This was an unnecessary fight on the widely published. It was truly the “Iwo Jima” tive ceremony, and the placement of the clergy and first responders from the ground Mayor’s part. However, it is symbolic of the moment of the 21st century. It was this image that many believed would serve as the inspiration for a statue that would be the centerpiece of the museum. It stood for courage, fortitude and resolve— values which seem to be unwelcome in this era of intellectual pacifism. Not only is this particular icon missing from plans for the institution, but so too is any truly signifi- cant recognition of the sacrifice of heroes in uniform who braved near certain death to do their duty. The neutral design of the memorial museum, which features two holes in the Continued on page 7 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 7

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Rather than recognize the bruised feelings of attack concrete and steel. They attacked What 9/11’s Aftermath Uncovered those devastated by the attack and encourage Americans because of our belief in freedom, Continued from page 6 stunning rejection of the American spirit. a reasonable compromise to move the project and the courage with which we have always ground into which artificial waterfalls flow, is Contrary to what many expected, there out of the area, numerous elected officials guarded that belief. devoid of the patriotic symbols and respect for were, fortunately, no widespread 9/11 reper- and cultural leaders supported the site and Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr. is the president of the courage that have been the hallmark of our cussions against Muslim-Americans. The unnecessarily escalated the argument into a Community Action Civic Association, Inc. culture since the founding of the Republic. uproar over the “Ground Zero” mosque was quasi-constitutional battle. The failure to emphasize the heroism of prompted by its location, and indeed by its Replacements for the demolished build- the firefighters, police, EMS and others is a naming after a Moslem military victory. ings are being rebuilt. But the terrorists didn’t CRIME SENTENCING Laguerre Payen Sentneced to 25 Years for Plotting to Bomb Riverdale Synagogues and Shoot Down U.S. Military Planes Preet Bharara, the United States jury of one count of conspiracy to use weapons Cromitie, David Williams, and Onta Attorney for the Southern District of New of mass destruction within the United States, Williams, were sentenced to York, announced that Laguerre Payen was three counts of attempting to use weapons of 25 years in prison on June 29, 2011. sentenced Wednesday, September 7, 2011, to mass destruction within the United States, Mr. Bharara praised the FBI’s New York 25 years in prison for plotting to bomb syna- one count of conspiracy to acquire and use Joint Terrorism Task Force -- which principally gogues in the Riverdale section of The Bronx, anti-aircraft missiles, one count of attempting consists of agents of the FBI and detectives New York, and to use Stinger surface-to-air to acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles, and of the New York City Police Department -- guided missiles to shoot down military planes one count of conspiracy to kill officers and the New York State Police, and the U.S. Air located at the New York Air National Guard employees of the United States. Cromitie and Force Office of SpecialI nvestigations for their Base at Stewart Airport in Newburgh, New David Williams were also found guilty by a extraordinary work in the investigation of this York. Payen was convicted along with his jury of one count of attempting to kill offi- case. He also thanked the National Security three co-defendants James Cromitie, David cers and employees of the United States. In Division of the U.S. Department of Justice for Williams, and Onta Williams in October Preet Bharara addition to the prison term, Judge McMahon its assistance in the case. 2010 after a two-month jury trial. United informant to supply surface-to-air guided sentenced, Payen, 29, of Newburgh, New This case is being handled by the Office’s States District Judge Colleen McMahon, missiles and explosives for the planned opera- York, to five years of supervised release and Terrorism and International Narcotics presided over the trial and imposed today’s tions. The informant responded that he could ordered him to pay a $700 special assessment Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David sentence. provide Cromitie with C-4 plastic explosives. fee. Raskin, Jason P.W. Halperin, and Adam Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara After Cromitie, Payen, David Williams, Hickey are in charge of the prosecution. said: “Laguerre Payen was a willing partici- and Onta Williams selected the synagogues pant in a plot to use bombs and missiles to they intended to target and conducted surveil- target New York synagogues and U.S. military lance of military planes at the Air National planes. Although these weapons were fake, the Guard Base, Cromitie, Payen, and David defendant believed they were real, and today’s Williams drove with the informant toward sentence underscores the gravity of these Stamford, Connecticut, to obtain what the crimes.” defendants believed would be a surface-to-air According to the evidence presented at guided missile system and three improvised trial and other documents and proceedings in explosive devices (“IEDs”) containing C-4 this case: plastic explosive material. The informant In June 2008, an informant working provided the defendants with a Stinger with the FBI was approached by Cromitie, surface-to-air guided missile provided by in Newburgh, New York. Cromitie explained the FBI that was not capable of being fired, to the informant that his parents had lived telling the defendants that he had obtained in Afghanistan and that he was upset about it from Jaish-e-Mohammed. The informant the war there. Cromitie expressed interest in also provided three IEDs that each contained returning to Afghanistan and said that if he over 30 pounds of inert C-4 plastic explo- were to die a martyr, he would go to “paradise.” sives, again telling the defendants that he had He also expressed an interest in doing “some- obtained them from Jaish-e-Mohammed. thing to America.” Cromitie, Payen, and David Williams trans- The following month, Cromitie and the ported these weapons back to Newburgh on informant discussed Jaish-e Mohammed, a May 6, 2009. Pakistan-based designated foreign terrorist Two days later, Cromitie, Payen, David organization, with which the informant Williams, and Onta Williams met to inspect claimed to be involved. Cromitie stated that the “missile system” and the “explosive devices” he would be interested in joining the organi- and to further discuss the logistics of the zation to “do jihad.” operation. On May 13, 2009, they returned to During further meetings with the infor- Stamford, Connecticut, and picked up another mant, Cromitie, Payen, David Williams, and Stinger missile. Law enforcement officers Onta Williams discussed their desire to attack arrested the four men on May 20, 2009, right certain targets in New York, including syna- after they planted the IEDs outside of two gogues in The Bronx and military aircraft synagogues in Riverdale. located at the Air National Guard Base in Payen, Cromitie, David Williams, and Newburgh, New York. Cromitie asked the Onta Williams were each found guilty by a Page 8 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE Khalid Abdalla: A Scotsman in Hollywood By SHERIF AWAD Khalid Abdalla was the Egyptian co-star of the widely acclaimed films United 93 and The Kite Runner. Last year, he delivered another noted performance oppo- site Matt Damon in Green Zone. Vying for an international career, he went back home last year to wrap his first role in an Egyptian to do the casting for a terrorist role in a new improvised with the actors only knowing what production, In the Last Days of the City which film about September Eleven. At first, I said their characters are going through, according he also co-produced. It is a story of a young Shokran, Salam Alekoum, I don’t want to go to the turn of the events on the plane. We filmmaker who is struggling for inspiration near this one. But my agent urged me to go kept on repeating for several takes until he until he becomes part of the new Egyptian and meet the filmmaker who would direct was satisfied. After we wrapped the principal revolution. He was also given an early the picture only to find out that he was the photography, I was also involved in the trans- honorary award in the Cairo Festival 2010 as acclaimed British director Paul Greengrass. I lation of the Arabic dialogue during the film an Egyptian artist who excelled worldwide. remembered how I admired his documentary editing process.” Khalid Abdalla’s international career Bloody Sunday (2002) about the massacre of began in England. In 1979, his Egyptian becoming the youngest director to get a five Irish civil activists by British troops in 1972. In parents moved to Europe in order to complete star review in the famous “Edfringe” journal the audition, I didn’t rehearse or read any lines their PhD studies. One year later, Khalid when he was only seventeen. at all but I indulged with Greengrass in long was born in Glasgow, Scotland. And when Abdalla went on to study English discussions. I started to tell him about one of he turned four, the family settled down in Literature in Cambridge University where my favorite films,The Battle of Algiers in which Wimbledon, London, England. Except he formed his own theatrical troupe which Italian filmmaker Gillo Pontecorvo correctly for his appearances in some children plays he named Ecko, which became the vehicle retraced the Algerian struggle against the at the age of five, the young Khalid never through which he starred in and also directed French occupation in the 1950s. Greengrass had the ambition to venture into acting. But several plays; he would go on to win several then asked me what manner would best to ten years later, his English teacher noted his awards in student festivals. After graduation, exemplify the most accurate depiction of 9/11 talents and urged him to take the leading Abdalla settled down in London for a year responsibly which was a major surprise to me Khalid Abdalla went to promote the film role in a school play he was coincidentally and half where he appeared in several theat- because he didn’t want to go the stereotypical worldwide. The first stop was the Cannes also directing. During that same timeframe, rical plays with the Riverside Studio. He then “unfair” Hollywood style in depicting such Festival 2006. But he got very emotional and he was influenced by another drama teacher, went to Paris where he joined École Philippe incidents. I consequently told him that if the even cried during the press conference that Philip Swan, the director of the KCS Theatre Gaulier, an infamous acting school where film went onto this direction I wouldn’t be followed the screening. “The entire eight Company, who used to take his students to Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter part.” months before the Cannes Festival were too the Edinburgh Festival that featured theatre, and even Sacha Baron Cohen (a.k.a Borat) Greengrass usually injects documentary intense for me because we were finishing the music, dance and opera. Getting to know where once students. When he returned to style camera work even in his feature films, film while meeting the real-life families of the those two mentors was the turning point in London, Abdalla was amazed to get his first notably the two Bourne films he also directed airplane’s victims. When one journalist asked Khalid’s life. He not only started to experience film casting call for a Hollywood film: Paul for Matt Damon. Concurring, Abadallah said, me about my responsibility and my feelings the pleasure of performing in front of a live Greengrass’ United 93. It was for the role of “United 93 was a very unorthodox shoot. After toward acting in the film, all my emotional audience, but he also started to direct plays, Ziad Jarrah, one of the 9/11 hijackers who setting up the hijacking scenes, Greengrass charges crystallized within that one moment faced resistance by the passengers before kept the camera rolling on average for 25 and I gave it voice. I must add that the cast and the plane crashed near Pennsylvania. minutes to 90 minutes for each take. 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CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE Khalid Abdalla: A Scotsman in Hollywood like to do in a whole week. He was only in his twenties when he directed actors Dustin Continued from page 8 Farsi, the language spoken Hoffman, Johnny Depp, and Halle Berry. But “While I was in the States promoting United in Iran; the difference, I think his most important creative decision 93, I was coincidently asked to meet the between Dari and Farsi is was to make the dialogue in The Kite Runner producers of The Kite Runner, who were analogous to the difference realistically bilingual, Dari in the Afghan wondering if I speak Farsi (Persian), which I between British English scenes and English in the American scenes. did not. I went to buy the book and after I read and American English.] I For me the kite represents childhood inno- it, I knew that I should play the role of Amir ate everything I had never cence, dreams of a better world, friendship because I saw him as a huge challenge for any eaten and I went to every and freedom.” actor. The story was also beautifully told, and place referenced in the Abdalla was always connected to his it was the first Hollywood film about this part book. I then travelled back Life in the Emerald City, that takes place in the origins. Since he was two, he used to visit Egypt of the world, a human story that had no rela- to Kashgar, west of China, where we shot the first three months of theA merican invasion of two times a year. He even wrote a few pieces tion to the surrounding war or violence. For Afghan scenes. This location was not hazard- Baghdad, its aftermath, and the consequences in the Al-Ahram weekly newspaper. He also the lines I had to deliver in Persian, I learned to ously chosen since it was a four hours drive upon the Arab world. “I played Freddy, a used to travel about Egypt and the Middle perform them phonetically. After I landed the to Afghanistan, with similar people, homes young Iraqi man who helps the American East during the gap year in England, which is role, I had to wait for a month and half until and landscapes. As for the rest of the film, soldier, Miller, played by Matt Damon, to a resting period between school and university. the filmmakers found a kid in Afghanistan it was impossible to entirely shoot it in the uncover the faulty intelligence about the His next dream is to direct his own films. who looks like me to play Amir in his child- real set pieces of the story since Afghanistan Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq.” hood. As for my research, upon reaching lacks the infrastructures to maintain a big Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sherif Awad is a film/video Having a background in theatrical direc- critic and curator. He is the film editor of Egypt Afghanistan, I immersed myself in their Hollywood production with more than 250 tion, Abdalla noted the differences between society and among its people. I completely crew members.” Today Magazine, and the artistic director for both the techniques of Greengrass and Foster on the Alexandria Film Festival, in Egypt, and the banished my English, and I had Dari lessons Afterwards, Khalid reunited with location: “With Marc [Foster], the shooting five hours a day only to note that 40% of its Greengrass in Green Zone which was filmed Arab Rotterdam Festival, in The Netherlands. He process was very traditional with no excite- also contributes to Variety, in the United States, vocabulary resembles Arabic. [Editor’s Note: in both Spain and Morocco. It is an adapta- ment because he liked to come well prepared Dari is the lingua franca of Kabul and is widely tion of Washington Post journalist Rajiv and Variety Arabia, in the United Arab Emirates on set. The average take was 2-3 minutes long (UAE). spoken at the University. Dari is in actuality Chandrasekaran’s Iraq war chronicle, Imperial and he already had a vision of what he would EDUCATION someone who lived through a crisis like that, functions and something that doesn’t,” says st it helps draw a more powerful conclusion,” Ms. Lee. 21 Century School Technology says Mr. Patrick. Regardless, the most important tool is By RICH MONETTI Still, low points of classroom lessons still their own intellect but today’s Physics will probably never leave but smart boards and Chemistry students don’t have to waste It’s 1979 and your science technology but having state of the art tech- enliven the learning and relegate blackboards as much brain power with devices like graph project on the solar system is nology that supports the curriculum.” to ancient history. A wall sized computer, paper, rulers and erasers. LoggerPro and due. You get some string, a Encompassed is bringing students into the multidimensional layers of learning that Probeware precisely measure vital data - thus shoebox and start crumbling the 21st century as responsible digital citi- displace the blackboard does the same to the saving effort for the actual science. “What together aluminum foil. The planets now zens. “We have a digital society and we want chalk. Putting participation in the hands of we’re really interested in is analyzing the dangling from your display, you color the to ensure that our students are informed anyone with a finger, says Ms. Lee, I“ t’s not information,” says Mr. Patrick. background and copy down what you can and can work effectively within it,” says Ms. meant for teachers to be using, it’s meant for In addition, authenticity rules because from The World Book Encyclopedia. You Lee. So if they are going to video confer- students to be using,” as doing drives home you can arrive at the right answer. “So at the got a decent grade, but you definitely didn’t ence with a Rwandan genocide survivor, it knowing. end of it,” says Mr. Patrick, “you don’t have become an astronaut and just viewing some- requires a lot more responsibility than we had Nonetheless, understanding can still take to say, ‘Oh, it’s supposed to work that way.’” thing like Star Wars leaves you confused. in trying to stay awake for the weekly slide more than a single look. The smart board Instead it just works and with technology Your 6th grader is a very different story. projection snooze. The tech tools and real life creates an electronic record of the entire like “Garage Band” so does turning a student Her PowerPoint driven starship visits expert is a key motivator in preparation for lesson, says Ms. Lee, and that can be accessed into a one-man rock band. With prerecorded all the planets, a solar powered Lego robot these in-depth interactions. “It gives them at any time. instrumentals, and working almost like a performs tasks on a simulated moon and another level of inspiration,” says Ms. Lee. As are video games, but they too have word processor, says Mr. White, “You can a real astronaut fields questions in a video At Fox Lane, Drew Patrick, Assistant a place and inquiries into what makes that create music without playing an instrument.” conferenced Q&A. Aeronautics are out, but Superintendent for Curriculum and DS work are inevitable. Robotic classes give In addition, the software has the effect she already has a science fiction franchise in Instruction, can definitely concur for Bedford. students their first look at programming and of blurring the line between school and after mind that may someday rival the works of Mr. “The authentic nature of the learning experi- what makes the worldwide web and such go school. “You want to extend the school day Lucas. As it turns out, this type of learning, ence is motivating,” he says. So for instance, round. as much as possible,” he says, as kids take it which obviously would have seemed more if video viewing a live autopsy doesn’t qualify, Additionally, solar powered cars home and often seek out band mates. like science fiction than science to us, is the then CSI must give way to campy reruns of constructed at John Jay Middle School, the AutoCAD architectural software is more norm today, and this generation of students Jack Klugman in Quincy. intelligent machines patched together from difficult to obtain but that’s not keeping will greet their futures warp speeds ahead us. But even if our Indiana Jones can hold his donated computers in Somers and the First students from putting the curriculum to use. At John Jay Middle School, District own against their Nat ional Treasure, being Lego League competition at Fox Lane Ms. Lee reports that architecture students are Director of Technology Carol Ann Lee first an actual historian pales in comparison to teaches them how each part and person must already finding jobs. credits Katonah-Lewisboro’s past as students textbook history. “If you don’t have access function within the technological whole. In Somers, students brush up on move forward. With the groundwork laid in to primary sources, the credibility of your “We look at skills like troubleshooting and AutoCAD even after buses depart for home. a progressive, inquiry-based curriculum long conclusions are in jeopardy, but if you can analyzing and conferring in order to figure Mr. White sees a future where the driver’s ago, she says, “The focus is not really on the teach about genocide and actually access the difference between something that Continued on page 10 Page 10 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

EDUCATION 21st Century School Technology Continued from page 9 power at the high school,” says Mr. White. seat can be right at home. “What we’re All told, the business of teaching and looking to do is to create an environment learning has obviously changed. “We’re where kids will be able to use AutoCAD not shifting from having to know things to only in school but at any computer,” he says. having to know how to know things,” says But for all the technical sophistica- Mr. Patrick. Meaning that teachers are tion, students learn that sustainability has to creating situations around a series of skills in accompany them forward. “The district has which students must determine the best way a very significant sustainability project,” says to go out and get the answers. Ms. Lee, and when solar powered cars and Mr. White at Somers High School robots function, they see that technology is agrees. “We need to prepare them for their part of the solution. world and not ours because our time has In Somers, they have really outdone passed,” he concludes. themselves in this regard through the efforts Rich Monetti lives in Somers. He’s been a free- of Earth Science teacher Brian Hujick. lance writer in Westchester since 2003 and works Instrumental in establishing a solar panel part time in the after school program at Mt. array, the school’s carbon footprint has Kisco Childcare. You can find more of his work at shrunk. “We plugged it directly into our www.happystories.info. Will Iona’s New Dormitory Proposal Impact Negatively on the Neighborhood? By PEGGY GODFREY Iona College has a report that everyone on the committee must new plan designating its agree to, including that there is a need for “Mission and Goals.” But it additional student housing and members also describes in great detail of the committee must proceed from this how a committee will be premise. Included is a statement that the composed of Iona and New Rochelle officials, participants must, “Refrain from public and neighborhood members. A time frame comment regarding proposals under review with a series of steps is suggested starting until the planning process is finished with the with September 22, 2011 for appointment of exception of any agreed upon public state- the committee, to May 15, 2012, for adop- ment or presentation.” tion of the report that will be formulated. The committee membership is also The report begins with a “Preamble” specified. There will be twelve voting which stresses the need for a “stronger rela- members: the New Rochelle City Manager tionship” between Iona and the City of and Commissioner of Development, New Rochelle. The non-binding agreement five Iona representatives selected by the would result in “mutually beneficial action.” President of the College, and five members Meeting “Iona’s current and future housing of the neighborhood selected by the City needs within walking distance of Iona’s Manager “in consultation with the President central campus” is listed prominently in the and Committee.” Two City Council “Mission and Goals” of the report. Before members from Districts 3 and 5 will be anything else is completed, the Dormitory non-voting members. While consensus of Authority, or required state building codes for the Committee is sought, the final decision the next two school years must be approved would be approved by two-thirds of the by the City Council of New Rochelle (after voting members. Councilman Jared Rice, D, a Public Hearing on September 14, 2011.) District 3 and candidate this year, said “I look Presently, the City of New Rochelle zoning forward to sitting down and talking with Iona codes allow only 698 students to be housed College about different ways to strengthen on the Mayflower School site and Iona the North Avenue Corridor.” Ilyse Spertus, already has about 800 students in the dorms candidate for Republican Council District 5, there now. Iona will withdraw the present said, “I support the collaborative relationship application until the end of the 2012 school recently forged between Iona’s new President year after the City approves an increase in the and our City Government. If elected, I occupancy limits. would work to achieve a balance where the Special “ground rules” are given in the Continued on page 11 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 11

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Will Iona’s New Dormitory Proposal Impact IAA gave me a road map on getting into a Negatively on the Neighborhood? nursing school and nishing my degree Continued from page 10 the right way to go, but that including the successfully. ey helped me realize my College was able to thrive, but the interests neighborhood association under the restric- of residents in my district were, first and fore- tions in the proposed plan seems to be more dream to become a Registered Nurse. most, advanced and protected.” condescending than anything else.” - Rebecca B The staff from the City of New Rochelle Another person living near the College, will assume responsibility for the committee Suzanne Nolan, said, “Based on the precon- meeting and for obtaining input from the ditions listed in the City/Iona document, it Become a residents. At least one general meeting must seems that the purpose of this exercise is to be held. Consulting services will be funded make the community feel involved and have with up to $50,000. their hand in a process that only Iona will REGISTERED NURSE Iona had withdrawn a proposal for an benefit from. The document states outright additional ten story dorm on the Mayflower that Iona will withdraw their dorm proposal School site because the present dorms had only until June 2012, conveniently after the IAA has helped over 1,500 STUDENTS more students than the area presently City will increase occupancy limits in the allowed in the City’s zoning for that parcel. zone the dorms (both existing and proposed) FAST TRACK their R.N. education Infosession Councilman Lou Trangucci (R), and a are located in. Iona will have neatly tied up Thursday 9/8 • Daemen College General • Application admission candidate for District 1, told The Westchester the on-campus overcrowding issue in time Visit us anytime for their re-submittal, while playing the Education courses that assistance to NO WAITLIST Guardian that when he asked the Fire from 9am to 7pm. Commissioner and Building Official at the community like a bunch of fools.” transfer to a nursing school nursing schools Please RSVP @ last Council meeting about whether the One neighborhood association • Day, evening, or weekend • TEAS/NLN Nursing School [email protected] present number of students in the dormitories President, McCaffrey, President of the classes for working students Entrance Test Prep at the Mayflower site met safety require- Mount Joy Neighborhood Association took ments of state building and fire codes, he was a thoughtful and cooperative view of the aware that the present zoning only allowed process. He said, “Due to vacations and such, Call 888.465.2500 698 students on the whole Mayflower site. I am still receiving feedback from the asso- 1032 6th Ave. (bw 38th & 39th St.) 4th Fl, NYC | www.iaaprograms.com Residents also had comments. Warren ciation members. We remain guarded about Gross said, “my general feeling is that this the process going forward. While it creates a agreement essentially provides little empow- possibility for opportunity and change, these erment for the neighborhood as there is no changes can be seen as both positives and limited ‘give’ on the location based on the so negatives. One person’s benefit is another called walking distance caveat which elimi- person’s misfortune. We need to insure a nates many potential site areas in the City balance. There is still a need to review some of such as one in a more credible commercial the information in the planning proposal. A or commercial /’ residential zone as well full review of the current Zoning Agreement as contains a clause that either the major should be done. Making sure everything parties can opt out of the arrangement as is understood and in compliance for the they choose. It does little for the hopes of the West Campus (Block1556 LOT 158). This neighborhood with these restrictions unless should be done for the main campus as well. Iona agrees to build within the parameters of Move forward with a clean slate and accurate their own university conclave. Otherwise, it information.” seems to be simply an exercise in form and Peggy Godfrey is a freelance writer, and former not substance. My problem is that it the City educator. has the power to employ what it feels to be HUMOR The Anatomy of Humor: Doctor Jokes By THE WESTCHESTER JOKESTER We now tackle that genre of showing his work, “I have good news and jokes devoted to the faults and bad news,” the gallery owner said. “A fellow foibles of professionals. Here came in this morning and asked if your work are some classics poking fun at is the kind that would increase in value after the medical and dental professions (and their the artist’s death. I told him it would, and he patients): bought all fifteen paintings. The bad news is A man consults a therapist and says, that he’s your doctor.” “Doc, I’m suicidal, what should I do?” The A woman goes into a dentist’s office and doctor replies, “You’d better pay in advance. says, “I think I’d just as soon have a baby as An artist got a call from the gallery Continued on page 12 Page 12 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

HUMOR The Anatomy of Humor: Doctor Jokes Continued from page 11 Patient: “But Doctor, I am 65!” Doctor: “See? have a root canal procedure.” The dentist What did I tell you?” says, “Make up your mind. I have to adjust the Patient: “I have this terrible problem, chair.” Doctor. I think I’m a dog. I walk around on Psychoanalysis is easier for a man, because all fours, I keep barking in the middle of the when it’s time to go back to childhood, he’s night, and I eat dog food.” Psychiatrist: “Very already there. interesting. Lie down on the couch, please.” My doctor tried kidnapping for a while, Patient: “Sorry, I’m not allowed on the couch.” but nobody could read the ransom notes. Patient: “How much to have this tooth When the x-ray specialist married one of filled?” Dentist: “$90.” Patient: “$90 for just his patients, everybody wondered what he saw a few minutes work?” Dentist: “I can work in her. slower if you like.” Never go to a doctor whose office plants Patient: “Doctor, you’ve got to help me. have died. Some mornings I wake up and think I’m This doctor calls up the patient and says, Donald Duck, other mornings I think I’m “I’ve got some good news and some bad news Mickey Mouse.” Doctor: “Hmmm, and for you.” The patient says, “What’s the good how long have you been having these Disney news, doc?” And the doctor says, “They’re spells?” going to name a disease after you.” Doctor: “What’s wrong with your A man accidentally cut off all his fingers brother?” Boy: “He thinks he’s a chicken.” with a power saw. When he got to the hospital, Doctor: “Really? How long has he thought the surgeon said, “Thank goodness for micro- this?” Boy: “Three years.” Doctor: “Three surgery. Give me the fingers and I’ll reattach years!” Boy: “We would have brought him in them. The man said, “Sorry, Doc, I wasn’t able sooner, but we needed the eggs.” to pick them up.” Patient: “Something’s wrong! I’m A man walks into a psychiatrist’s office shrinking!” Doctor: “Take it easy, sir. You’ll just with a cucumber up his nose, a carrot in his have to be a little patient.” left ear, and a banana in his right ear. He says, Patient: “I was depressed, Doctor, so I tried “What’s the matter with me?” The psychia- to kill myself by taking a thousand aspirins.” trist says, “You’re not eating properly.” Doctor: “What happened?” Patient: “Well, Wife: “How did it go at the doctor’s office after the first two,I felt better.” today, honey?” Husband: “The doctor told me Patient: “I don’t know what’s wrong with I have to take medication every day for the rest me, Doctor, but I hurt all over. If I touch my of my life.” Wife: “What’s so terrible about shoulder here, it hurts, and if I touch my leg that?” Husband: “He only gave me four pills.” here, it hurts, and if I touch my head here, it Doctor: “Nurse, how is that little girl doing hurts, and if I touch my foot here, it hurts.” who swallowed ten quarters last night?” Nurse: Doctor: “That’s simple. I believe you’ve broken “No change yet. “ your finger.” Patient: “Nurse, I keep seeing spots in front Patient: “Doctor, am I going to be okay of my eyes.” Nurse: “Have you ever seen a after the operation?” Doctor: “There’s nothing doctor?” Patient: “No, just spots.” to worry about. The procedure is quite routine Doctor: “Sir, I’d give you maybe three and not at all complicated.” Patient: “Good. minutes to live.” Patient” “Isn’t there anything I hope you remember that when you’re you can do for me?” Doctor: “Well, I could preparing the bill.” boil you an egg.” Patient: “Doctor, I think I’m suffering from Woman: “Doctor, for the last eight memory loss.” Doctor: “Have you ever had it months, my husband has thought that he’s before?” a lawnmower.” Doctor: “That’s terrible, why Visitor: I’m here to see a friend who was didn’t you bring him in sooner?” Woman: admitted to the hospital this morning. He “Because the neighbor just returned him this was run over by a steamroller.” Nurse: “He’s in morning.” Rooms 103, 104, 105, 106, 107.” Patient: “Say, Doctor, what was wrong Patient: “Doctor, you told me I have a with that nun who just came running out of month to live, and then you sent me a bill for your office? She looked terribly pale.”D octor: a thousand dollars. I can’t possibly pay that by “Well, I examined her, and told her she was the end of the month.” Doctor: “Okay, you pregnant.” Patient: “Is she?” Doctor: “No, but have six months to live.” it sure cured her hiccups!” Patient: “Doctor, am I going to die?” Patient: “Doctor, you’ve got to help me. I Doctor: That’s the last thing you’re going to can’t stop thinking I’m a goat.” Doctor: “I see. do.” And how long have you had this problem?” The Westchester Jokester mines his voluminous Patient: “Ever since I was a kid.” collection of humor each week in the pages of The Doctor: “All things considered, you are in Westchester Guardian. perfect health. You’ll live to be at least 65.” The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 13

MOVIE REVIEW Ed Koch Movie Reviews By Edward I. Koch

Movie Review: “The Debt” (-) Vogel, now a practicing gynecologist in East While the script might be modeled on This film is not as good as it could have Berlin, requires the agents to get him to Israel a true story (there was no announcement been. to stand trial. that it was), it simply didn’t ring true. Also, In 1965, three members of the Israeli The effort to get him to West Berlin I find that when English-speaking actors intelligence agency Mossad seek to through the Berlin subway system fails, and try to convey they are foreigners by using capture a Nazi war criminal, Vogel (Jesper they hold him prisoner while planning a new bad English accents, it never works. More Christensen), known as the Surgeon of escape. That plan fails, and they enter into important, the story didn’t hold together and Birkenau. The agents are David (Sam a cover-up which unravels years later. In the acting was not particularly good. All in Worthington), Rachel (Jessica Chastain), 1997 when they try to complete the task, the all, I found the film wanting. Those missing and Stefan (Marton Csokas). The capture of elderly agents are played by Ciaran Hinds, it will have suffered no loss. Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkinson. Movie Review: The leading character is a 23-year-old Aibileen (Viola Davis) and Minny (Octavia unmarried white woman, Skeeter (Emma Spencer), both of whom are magnificent “The Help” (+) Stone), who, for that culture, is on her way to actors. A delightful and beautifully-acted film becoming an old maid. Skeeter wants to be The racial tensions, and even worse the about the impact of Jim Crow and segregation a writer and gets a job at a local paper. There psychic pain imposed by white women on on both blacks and whites in the old south is tension between Skeeter and her mother, their black maids, will bring tears to your eyes. before the civil rights legislation proposed by Charlotte (Allison Janney), because the maid In the early ’60s, the nation was convulsed President Jack Kennedy and enacted under who raised Skeeter, Constantine (Cicely with the civil rights movement led by Dr. President Lyndon Johnson. Tyson), is not there when she returns home Martin Luther King, Jr., now Congressman The scene is Jackson, Mississippi, in from college. The reason for her absence John Lewis, and so many others who fought the early ’60s. We are introduced to a host when ultimately revealed in a flashback is the pretense of equality in segregation that of white women living a life of ease, and to quite moving. applied to everyday living in the south. We a number of black maids subject to constant Skeeter decides to interview maids in later found, as the civil rights movement racial discrimination, including comments Jackson and write a book about their experi- moved north, that although separate bath- by their white employers and being barred ences and the indignities they have suffered. rooms and water fountains were from using the bathrooms of the families who Most are initially afraid to participate, but employ them. two are finally persuaded to be interviewed:

MUSIC THE SOUNDS Johnny Winter “Live OFBLUE at Rockpalast” MVD By Bob Putignano Visual Full-Tilt Winter

The DVD Live at Rockpalast was interviews, no bonus footage, nor are there some James Brown-like stops and stutters. recorded during the spring of 1979 and any special effects options, just raw and for Eventually they blast off and take it on out features guitarist/vocalist Johnny Winter, the most part powerful performances. one more time. who also plays bass with Jon Paris’ bass, Right from the start the band rolls Other highpoints include Willie vocals, guitar, and harp, and the sparsely through a high spirited “Hideaway” that Brown’s “Mississippi Blues.” Winter steps clad Bobby Torello on drums. The turns into an extended jam. Then Winter up to the microphone saying, “If it wasn’t for concert was captured for Germany’s popular and Paris trade off riffs with each taking short blues, there would be no rock ‘n’ roll.” Then Rockpalast TV show. The video quality is solos in jazz fashion at breakneck speeds he instrumentally introduces an electric solo odd with decent close-ups, but blurry on the before they take it on out for the conclu- which Paris makes into a duo by playing more faraway settings. The audio is good, sion. “Messin’ With the Kid” also turns into harp. Finally, the entire band chimes in and but not spectacular. The DVD runs for a torrid jam where Johnny enjoys toying with the band rolls. “Suzie Q” starts slowly and ninety minutes and includes ten tunes, no the crowd as the band gets a little funky with Continued on page 14 Page 14 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

MUSIC Music Review: Johnny Winter “Live at Rockpalast” This DVD is a nice flashback of what about seven inches, has head and arm move- Winter and his trio were up to in 1979. ment, and when the button is depressed yells Continued from page 13 guitar as Paris leans back to pluck Johnny’s Throughout the evening, it was special to “Rock ‘n’ Roll!” But I thought it would have simmers before Winter shifts into overdrive, bass. It’s bizarre, but they pull it off to the watch Johnny speak to the crowd about the been more appropriate had there’d been an they slow it back down again, and the song delight of the cheering crowd. Next up there’s merits of blues music too. All in all, this is additional option to say “Play the Blues,” meanders a bit and drags on a little too long. a medley of older blues tunes that is too a very worthwhile addition to your DVD too. More details can be found at: www. It’s interesting to see Paris take over the lengthy. The finale brings us back to rock ‘n’ collection. I certainly enjoyed it and suspect GuitarGods.com vocals and switch to lead guitar while Johnny roll with a rollicking rendition of the Stones’ you will too. plays bass on two songs, “I’m Ready” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” which isn’t as good as Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue.com Note: Included with my copy of this is a contributing editor to BluesWax. “Rockabilly Boogie,” where it’s mostly rock the version on Winter’s Johnny Winter And DVD was a limited edition (1,500) figurine ‘n’ roll. There’s also a wild segment where Live. It’s a bit short, yet it serves as a fitting of Johnny Winter that supposedly will be Johnny stands behind Paris playing Paris’ closing to the this fine set of music. first in a series.I t’s made of poly resin, stands PEOPLE mother’s place, and the guilt from a sense of come and see me for a few hours. I would be that my father died in Korea, before it hits betraying both of them by loving or prefer- filled with joy and love when she hugged and me I don’t have to lie anymore. As the years Sadness As Normal ring the other. And even at that age I feared kissed me. I still remember the smell of zinc went on the lies grew bigger and so did my By BOB MARRONE that if I loved my foster mother too much, oxide on her clothing left by her work at a collaboration with them. my real mom would never come back for me. dentist’s office.I loved her visits, but they also Before we move on I must add that this Perpetual sadness in the In general, the sadness came for me from filled me with more guilt. Here I was giving focus on “sadness,” as ever present as it was, soul of a small child is a simple all the usual places you might expect: Anger all my love to the woman that saw me a few did not prevent many wonderful moments I thing. For me, it was a matter at my mother for leaving me; a sense of being hours a week and ignoring the woman who had in my foster home. Indeed, as you will of fact; a sense of self that I trapped and helpless to do anything about it; took care of me all week, fed me, put me to see in later chapters, the sadness attendant to carried all the time, and I had neither the fear and guilt so harsh that I was certain I had bed and loved me like her own son. When leaving Mary Forte’s hearth would, arguably, insight nor contradictory comparisons neces- done something terrible and, thus, deserved my real mother would leave, I would cry all be worse. But the subtle, insidious effects sary to question its immutable presence in the humiliation and abandonment I felt (it is afternoon. of anger and sadness are essential to under- my life. So constant, even normal, was this interesting, even looking back, how one can A major toxic component of my early standing what comes later, especially during condition, that the feelings of self-loathing feel so much guilt and shame without any years was lying. Both parents felt it neces- my teenage and early adult years. and lack of self worth I experienced seemed knowledge of what constitutes such a sense sary to insist that I, unlike every other kid, Life went on like this for seven years. completely appropriate. to begin with. I was certain of my guilt but had two equal mommies, and that I should Over that time I became deeply attached to So ever present were these feelings that knew not of my crime). not question it. They also insisted that my my foster family and leaned to accept them they became the relevant baseline state of my Feeding the fear and shame was my real mother was always on airplanes flying to as my own. Indeed, by the time I left, I didn’t mood and did not rule out joy or preempt the foster mother’s practice of issuing severe this place and that. I was told never to ques- doubt they were mine. Over the years, there feelings of love and warmth one gets from spankings. I am sure they came to no great tion, never to act or appear sad, and to not were a number of incidents… most good, sharing in a family situation. In fact, like the consequences later in my life, yet to this ask why the other children were allowed at some bad, two tragic. person who is in pain or going through some day I still remember screaming “please stop, my mother’s house and I was not. Because of The first tragic event involved being left kind of grief experience, love, attention and it hurts, it burns,” words I have not since my unusual circumstances I became subject, alone with the young teenage orphans across care have an even greater impact. In some uttered or written until this very moment. even privy to… if you will… the paradox the street at grandma’s house. No one was ways love and pain become interconnected The spankings were easy to get over and this that has bedeviled woman for ages: I was home. What happened next changed my life and confusing. When I was four years old my woman loved me as much as any mother expected to always smile, avoid conflict and forever. go along to get along. My feelings and needs heart ached because my mother left men for could. The worse pain, though, came from Listen to Bob Marrone every weekday from were secondary. Adding to my dilemma was others…or so that is what I believed…I felt the sense of being abandoned and left to be 6:00-8:30 am on the Good Morning Westchester the sense that to step out of line would lead bitter sweet mixture of guilt, shame and even where I did not belong and now submitted to with Bob Marrone on WVOX-1460 AM to still some worse kind of abandonment. joy. The shame came from the feeling that I the will of others, helpless. radio. deserved to be abandoned; the joy from the The best and saddest days were Fridays. So they lied, and I swore to it. You know it’s fact that I loved my foster mother in my real That was the day my real mother would funny, to this day I will still start to blurt out EYE ON THEATRE it, it addresses the deepest aspects of our but there is always more to say about a show so, sublimely, with either faithful recreations existence, is comic and tragic, and speaks to that gets better with every seeing, no matter of their original numbers, or what may years Follies Forever everyone. how often you have experienced it. I foolishly of living may have added to them. By John Simon It also has, on top of a terrific story, or underestimated it the first time round, but At the same time, it is chiefly the story stories, the most humanly close to perfect have been penitent ever since, for even in an of four couples. Two chums, Ben and Buddy, “Oklahoma,” Carousel,” lyrics and music, and not a laggard moment imperfect mounting such as this—good but are dating two girls from the show, Phyllis “South Pacific,” “Guys and in its two and a quarter hour duration. What not great—it shines, seduces, and knocks you and Sally. Dolls,’ “Pal Joey,” “Street is so astonishing about it is that terrific song out. We see their romantic beginnings. Scene,” and a few others follows terrific song without let-up, and that By now you must know that it takes place Although Sally and Ben secretly love each are great musicals, but Stephen Sondheim the songs perfectly fit the actions, situations, in the Weisman (read Ziegfeld) Theater other, they marry Buddy and Phyllis, respec- and James Goldman’s “Follies” is greater mindsets of the characters, for whom we feel about to be demolished in 1971, where tively. Ben has a great political career, Buddy than all of them. It somehow covers larger intensely throughout. Dimitri Weisman has convoked for the last is a traveling salesman. Both marriages are, more important territory than any of the I have written here about the current time the great 1941 cast for a farewell party for different reasons, basically unhappy. others, there is no melodrama or villain in production when it opened in Washington, at which they can strut their stuff. They do Continued on page 15 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 15

EYE ON THEATRE Follies Forever wonderfully energetic sung, danced,, comic and stormy performance.. Ben, the most problematic figure, is superbly sung by Ron Raines, sardonic, still debonair, but also heartbreaking. And then there is the Phyllis of Jan Maxwell, one of our finest singing and dancing, but above all incomparably acting, actresses. She is, quite simply, spellbinding in everything she does, but, I am sad to say., after a perfect performance in Washington, she is here somewhat over the top, especially in her big dramatic number—aria, really—in which she sarcastically threatens to leave Ben, Yet in her final number, a comic fantasy routine with a bunch of adoring males, she sings and dances herself fully into our forgiving hearts. There are fine supporting performances from quite a few others, notably of Elaine Page and Terri White, both extremely well sung, and by Jayne Houdyshell, who, however, does not look right for a former Weisman Girl. Rosalind Elias, except for some high notes, was also in good voice. Ensemble numbers worked flawlessly. Derek McLane’s sets, Gregg Barnes’s costumes (gloriously exaggerated for the showgirls that haunt the action) and Natasha Katz’s lighting Continued from page 14 could not be better. Warren Carlyle’s choreography Now the four meet again, and strange things hits all the high spots gleefully, and conductor happen. The intertwining stories of young lovers James Moore gets exemplary playing from the and middle-aged spouses comment tellingly on orchestra. Only Eric Schaeffer’s direction does each other as do some of the sidesteps that some of not quite do all it could, but neither does it make them took and may even take again. serious mistakes. But let me comment only on the brilliant Do not end up kicking yourselves for missing ending. The spouses, having erred again, are never- this one. theless reconciled, and return, uneasily, to their John Simon has written for over 50 years on theatre, respective homes. It is a sweet, melancholy, uncer- film, literature, music and fine arts for the Hudson tain ending and is unaccompanied by singing. Review, New Leader, New Criterion, National But it’s not over yet. We get a brief reprise of the Review,New York Magazine, Opera News, Weekly young couples in their opening number, “Waiting Standard, Broadway.com and Bloomberg News. He for the Girls Upstairs,” repeating a moment from reviews books for the New York Times Book Review their happy courtship. But since we know what andWashington Post. He has written profiles for Vogue, it all led to, and what further sadness may still be Town and Country, Departures and Connoisseur in store, it is an incomparably wistful, unhappy- and produced 17 books of collected writings. Mr. happy ending, a smile through tears that are not Simon holds a PhD from Harvard University in tears of joy. Comparative Literature and has taught at MIT, We have here four fine performances from Harvard University, Bard College and Marymount the four principals. The eternally young and Manhattan College. enchanting Bernadette Peters brings out all the conflicting feelings of Sally, compelling our To learn more, visit the JohnSimon-Uncensored.com sorrowful empathy. Danny Burstein’s Buddy website. is both rascally and enormously likable in a

VOLUNTEERISM Adult Volunteers for 32nd Annual Wheelchair Games WHITE PLAINS, NY – The Burke in a variety of track, field and table tennis events. Rehabilitation Hospital is asking community Known for therapeutic benefits, wheelchair sports members to assist with its 32nd Wheelchair Games also helps build strength, coordination, endurance on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9 a.m. and self-confidence. to 5 p.m. The event is held annually on Burke’s Over the years, many adults in the community campus, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, in White have offered to volunteer the day of the games in Plains, NY. The volunteer supported sports capacities such as athlete registration, competition permits disabled persons to compete Continued on page 16 Page 16 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

VOLUNTEERISM Adult Volunteers for 32nd Annual Wheelchair Games Continued from page 15 slalom events, track and field events, table tennis tournament, traffic control and clean up. Adult volunteers are imperative to the success of the Wheelchair Games. Burke employees also donate their time and talents to the event. According to Sandra Alexandrou, Program Director for Burke’s Spinal Cord Injury program and volunteer coordinator for the Games, “With the terrible storm we the community to lend a helping hand to recently experienced and its related damage ensure the event is a success and each athlete and subsequent power outages, many people has the opportunity to compete and enjoy who ordinarily would volunteer for the the day,” she added. For more information Wheelchair games have not signed up this about how you can volunteer for this year’s year. We are far behind in the numbers of Wheelchair Games, please contact Sandra confirmed volunteers for this year’s games,” Alexandrou, PT at (914) 597-2581 or direct she said. email to [email protected]. “The Wheelchair Games are a large Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is a undertaking, and staffed entirely by volun- private, not-for-profit, acute rehabilitation teers. Therefore, there is a need for those in hospital. GovernmentSection ELECTION LAW Westchester Tax Payers Will Save Over $150,000 a Year with Change to NYS Election Law By SHEILA MARCOTTE Times are definitely tough, costs are up, census Westchester County, had 533,186 revenues are down and Westchester County such voters. is no exception. It is during these chal- My proposal is to refine and enhance lenging times that we should demand more the current law by allowing The Board of and better results from our elected officials. Elections to set up an email registry that resi- During my first term in the Westchester dents could opt into, if they so desired. Those County Legislature I have been doing just residents who do not have the capability that and I am proposing to our New York of receiving email, or without access to the State legislative leaders a change in the Internet, simply would continue to receive New York State Election Law that, if rati- the post cards with no action required on fied, could save county taxpayers in excess of their part. $150,000 a year and possibly millions more A few statistics to consider when exam- to taxpayers statewide. ining the proposal: according to Internet The existing rule, New York State World Statistics, 81% of all New Yorkers Election Law, SS 4 -117, requires that have access to the Internet and that number between the dates of August 1 and August continues to grow each year. Even if only 5 each year all county Boards of Election in 20% of the population decide to “opt” in it New York State, send a postcard, via first- would result in a savings to the county budget class mail at local taxpayer expense, to each of over $30,000 a year, not to mention all of active voter in the county confirming their the paper that would be conserved. address, requesting a correction if necessary We have to continue to search for savings and informing them of upcoming elec- within the county and look in some of the tions and where they may vote. This classic most unexpected places. This state law, along “unfunded mandate” costs 29 cents for each with many others, has been on the books registered and active voter. As of the 2010 Continued on page 17 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 17

ELECTION LAW GOVERNMENT Continued from page 16 Westchester Tax Payers Will Save Over $150,000 Federal Government Should Offer to Buy Out Flooded Property Owners a Year with Change to By PAUL FEINER NYS Election Law Some businesses/home- recommenda- owners who live/work near tions that could the Saw Mill River Parkway help reduce the for decades. It is incumbent upon us to take and Bronx River Parkway have degree of flooding advantage of modern technology and utilize suffered numerous floods this past year. I by taking some it whenever and wherever we can to produce stopped by at some property owners who live actions steps on administrative efficiencies and deliver savings off of the Bronx River Parkway this morning our own. But to citizen-taxpayers. It is my hope that this and they asked if they could be bought out. I the flooding resolution will gain bi-partisan support and received similar calls from property owners in problems off be immediately sent to the leaders of the N Elmsford yesterday. I will be reaching out the Bronx River New York State Assembly and Senate for to our Congressional representatives and will and Saw Mill consideration. ask if that option could be explored. River Parkway This resolution was signed by all of We can’t depend on one option AND require partner- the members of the Westchester County we don’t want to only point fingers at other ships between Minority Caucus and submitted at the levels of government. The town has invited the federal/state/ Board of Legislators meeting in June. It was consultants to look at the problem and to county/local assigned to the Committee on Government help us come up with small initiative/action governments and significant dollars –money is doing on the Bronx River Parkway is Efficiency andR eform where it was received steps that the town can take to help reduce that the town does not have on our own. contributing to the severe flooding this year. and filed inA ugust; it is my hope that it will flooding in these two sections of town. We Some residents who reside off of Old Kensico Last nights rain storm caused significant make its way to the committee agenda very property damages. shortly. hope to approve the contract with one of Road mentioned that they never experienced the consultants within the next few weeks— the severe flooding they are living with in Paul Feiner is the Greenburgh Town Supervisor› Westchester County Board Legislator Sheila hopefully sooner rather than later. And, also previous years. A few people wondered if the Marcotte, represents the 10th District comprised would like to implement some affordable roadwork on 287 and the work the county GovernmentSection of the communities of Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and New Rochelle ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ARE YOUR NATURAL GAS AND Playland - a Pin Oak, a Time to Pass, and ELECTRICITY COSTS Future Development OUT OF CONTROL? By NANCY KING With Labor Day gone Olde Mill (which now has a new name) had Join over 1 million people who have and the summer months some unruly teenagers running up and down already a memory, it seemed a its ramps making plans for getting out of the made the switch to Just Energy! fitting time to say good-bye to a couple of old boat as it wound along its course. Obviously this friends of mine. After enduring countless legis- group of young teens knew nothing about the lative sessions concerning the fate of Playland, I young child who died on this ride a few years just had to see it for myself. After all, it wouldn’t ago after becoming frightened on it and left the Get a Fixed Rate Plan from be summer without a soft ice cream, followed confines of the boat to find his mom only to fall by a leisurely walk along the famed boardwalk, into the water and drown after being run over while the laughter from Kiddyland wafted by one of those boats on the conveyor belt. through the night air. OK, enough of the delu- Moving south in the park, we happened on sions of old age; I went to Playland over the a pizza kiosk that would sell you a whole pie for Labor Day weekend and came away more than $25.00. Say what???? Of course there was a brisk a little bit jaded. line there because when you looked around, Just to get into the park as a spectator, for other than a BK outpost, there really wasn’t free (thanks Ken) you’ve got to show picture any other option. I thought that if I were still a Green Energy Solutions ID and get a little bracelet with a bar code on young parent, my children would have starved it. From there you get scanned in and you get before they got a $25.00 cheese pie. Kiddyland into the Midway. What once was a glorious was also creepy. The rides themselves aren’t lit CALL NOW to Lock entrance to the park has now been reduced and the only lights you get are from a few not to a few games where for two dollars you get so well placed ground lights. The rides them- in your Rate a single ball to throw at an object. No one selves were cute and of course there were a few was playing but I imagine that few played all kids posing for pictures with the park’s mascot, summer long for that price. There were a few a dragon (as in dragon coaster). The dragon was concession stands where the staff was sort of so short that 877-371-5398 milling around doing nothing and of course the Continued on page 18 Page 18 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Playland - a Pin Oak, a Time to Pass, and Future Development were hastily printed up signs And so like my fifty year old Pin Oak throughout the park, advising that became weak and unstable, so it is with Continued from page 17 time, it was safe, bright and magical. What patrons that they would not be Playland Park. They both provided safe enjoy- my husband actually said….nope; I’ll leave we observed was a park that has fallen on permitted on any rides if they were wearing ment to countless people over the years but that one up to the readers to decide who he hard times. The upkeep was minimal, the restrictive head garb. And despite the fracas at this juncture in time, they’ve both become thought might be in the dragon costume. staff appeared disinterested at all times and over Muslim women wearing their hijab head- liabilities. Saying “Goodbye!” to an old friend Continuing on our walk we checked out the crowds were at times questionable at best. wear, there were plenty of Muslim families in is never easy and admittedly, saying “Goodbye” the game room where the only fun game was Although I was only barked at and panhan- the park the night we visited though most of to Playland makes those of us who grew up the one where you can pick up a toy with a claw, dled once during the evening, it has become a them were pushing strollers instead of riding in Westchester sad. But in the end, all good for which I have the formula to where you will place that I would no longer take my children. on rides. In retrospect, and based on my visit things must pass. Although I originally ques- always get a toy and amaze your friends. You It is also way overpriced for what it offers to to Playland, there is a lack of not only training tioned the County Executive’s plan to do away could also try your hand at picking up an iPod those who are choosing to ride. Thirty dollars but enthusiasm among the staff. Sure, its hard with Playland, it seems to me to be the only from five years ago, if you so desired. Making per person to ride during your visit to the park to coax any sort of emotion from a teenager prudent decision the County can make. If the a right to the rides that were along the water is a lot of money especially in today’s economy. but someone from HR (human resources) economy was flush then perhaps it could hold was also a disappointment. Too few rides and If you were a parent, who were to only ride on should have sat those children down and told onto this landmark but even the most senti- an even fewer number of folks cuing up to ride one or two rides, that is some expensive riding. them that there were probably a whole lot of mental saps like me knows in my heart when them. But we foraged on until we came to the Six dollars for a cup of soft ice cream and unemployed adults who would have loved to it is time to say,”Goodbye!” Now is that time. stage. A group of about eight young people $25.00 for a pizza is also not budget friendly, have had their summer job. On the other hand, the demise of Playland sang about summer at Playland while chan- whether you are a resident of Westchester or Sadly enough by the end of the evening Park has been in the works for years. Playland neling their inner Gleek; cute but not enough not. The Park Rangers who we all heard so it became apparent, it was time to say, park is no longer on an evolutionary track to entertain but is on track to be demolished to to make me want to sit and watch. By the time much about last week were barely out of high “Goodbye!” to Playland. Not only is it old, cajole developers to develop the property for we made our way to the Dragon Coaster, we school and would be ill fit to quell a fracas at but it only takes one visit to see that it likely waterfront residences and businesses. “Hello!” both looked at each other and stated that it school much less an amusement park brawl. isn’t making any money; I have friends and was time for this place to go. Never once did I see anyone who would pass colleagues who believe that Playland is indeed Nancy King is a resident of Greenburgh, New Gone was the park that was one of the as an administrator on rounds nor did I see a making a profit and that the profit is allegedly York. first places that you were allowed to go when single employee sweeping up. being funneled through the nonprofit, Friends you were in the 7th grade by yourself. At that What we did see all over the park of the Westchester County Parks. INVESTIGATION Tarrytown Board Releases Independent Examiners Report After Telling Villages Residents to Go Scratch By NANCY KING I cover a lot of naughty but forwarded it to a whole lot of people who Administrator Michael Blau? After all he is the family was “appalled and outraged that he got politicians and elected offi- shouldn’t have read your email. At the very least Chief Operating Officer of the Village and its his (Weaver) job back. Is he even qualified cials for The Westchester you should be found guilty of “lack of email true that we’ve seen reports altered, amended, for his job?” Peter Lombardi, DPW worker, Guardian but the behavior of etiquette.” But at any rate, the meeting on and disappear under his watch. also lamented that Weaver got the wish he the Tarrytown Village Mayor Wednesday made me cringe. Other commentators included relatives of wished for the day after the two men he was and the collective Board of Trustees made me Mayor Drew Fixell opened the meeting John Kelly who voiced their frustration at how supposed to be supervising died. With sadness, get on my knees and thank a greater deity that I by making a statement that the Village Board they’ve been kept in the dark concerning the Lombardi recalled how Weaver told his men at didn’t live or work in that village. One year and would be making a decision on Thursday. He investigation and DPW worker Peter Lombardi the DPW garage that he didn’t want to hear a day after marking the first anniversary of the further stated that once the Village Board addressed the board reminding them that there anymore about John and Anthony. deaths of John Kelly and Anthony Ruggerio, rendered its decision, there would be no further was indeed an old policy on the books but that This is far from over, however. Village both employees of the Village of Tarrytown, comment from the Village Board. From there, no employees had ever received any confined activist John Stiloski was already planning I saw the worst lying and cover-up job that I it all went down hill. space training. Former Tarrytown Fire Chief ahead to the next board meeting on September have ever seen a group of elected officials try to John Stiloski, a local businessman and Patrick Derivan implored the Village Board to 19th. With both families looking on, Stiloski execute. After delaying the board meeting by friend of the deceased men John addressed the tell the truth concerning the accident and lack told Clarice Pollak, former Village Trustee one day in order to not convene on the actual board and asked serious and hard questions. of policy, but he too ended up being on the who was a supporter of Mr. Weaver, who anniversary of the deaths of two men who were Mr. Stiloski who is spearheading a citizens’ receiving line of Trustee Zollo’s vitriol telling was keeping him on speaker phone when the merely trying to perform a job, Wednesday’s, group demanding answers concerning the him not to accuse the board of only being decision was being read, that they would be September 7, 2011, meeting gave us a glimpse deadly accident had recently drafted a letter and concerned about liability. Derivan, one of the back every two weeks until the village accepts of just how raw emotions are on both sides. a petition imploring the state to investigate not most eloquent speakers of the evening was responsibility for the deaths of John Kelly and Last week we reported to you that a not so only the deaths, of the two men but the village’s told to “stand down” by Trustee Basher when it Anthony Ruggerio. But like all corrupt admin- independent hearing officer who has had a long confined space policy and whether or not village became apparent that no one on the board had istrations, whether they be in Washington, history with embattled Village Administrator administrator Michael Blau tried to cover up any interest in hearing public comments. D.C., or in the Village of Tarrytown, the Michael Blau, pretty much exonerated DPW the facts concerning policy on confined space. On the night of September 8th, after a brief winner was Scott Weaver, and the losers are Foreman Scott Weaver from any responsibility After an ugly shouting match between Stiloski executive session, the board rendered their deci- the village residents who will ultimately pay for relating to the deaths of Kelly and Ruggerio. and Village Trustee Doug Zollo, Mayor Drew sion. All charges against DPW worker Scott the sweetheart retirement deal that is sure to be By early Tuesday morning, The Westchester Fixell reluctantly admitted that the letter and Weaver were dismissed and he could return offered Scott Weaver. Guardian received a copy of an email in which petition was now in the hands of the State to work, if he wished. The blame for the acci- Nancy King is a resident of Greenburgh, New York. suspended DPW Supervisor Scott Weaver Attorney General, the Westchester County dent that day was clearly pointed back at the proclaimed in capital letters that he was DA, the State Police, and the Westchester deceased men. found, “NOT GUILTY.” “Wow, nice going County Police. The question remains just who Maureen Kelly Chebetar, sister of John Weaver, your friend Bill D.” not only replied are these agencies investigating? Is it Village Kelly told The Westchester Guardian that the The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 19

THE ALBANY CORRESPONDENT Mount Vernon Police Officer Minorities, Veterans and Women Are Encouraged To Apply Schneiderman Balks at Banks EARN UP TO $80,000 PER YEAR Date of Written Examination SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011 By Carlos Gonzalez Last Date for Filing ApplicationFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 New York state’s attorney housing market to begin to recover, and BENEFITS including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick and personal leave, 12 paid general, Eric Schneiderman, gets our economy moving again,” said holidays. Schneiderman in a press release. made national news REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be at least 20 and have not reached their 35th birthday by regarding his opposition to a “Our ongoing investigation into the date of exam. Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma, US Citizenship, and nationwide $20 billion foreclosure settle- housing crisis cannot be shut down to Valid NYS Driver’s License. ment involving some of the largest banks accommodate efforts to settle quickly and over questionable foreclosure practices and give banks and others broad immunity RESIDENCY: Candidates must be legal residents of Westchester, Nassau, Putnam, Rockland, Orange or 5 Boroughs for at least 3 months immediately preceding date of written exam and mortgage abuses. from further legal action.” continuously until date of appointment. Preference in appointment will be given to successful Last Oct. 13, the attorneys general As a result of Schneiderman’s holdout, candidates who have been legal residents of the City of Mount Vernon for at least 3 months from all 50 states announced that they on Aug. 24 it was reported that he was immediately preceding the date of the written exam. A CANDIDATE’S RESIDENCY WILL BE IN- would join forces to investigate the bank “removed from a leadership role in nego- VESTIGATED AND VERIFIED BEFORE APPOINTMENT. tiating a nationwide foreclosure settlement foreclosure practices after there were HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be obtained at Civil Service, Room 14, Mount Vernon City Hall, several reports of faulty documents being with U.S. banks.” between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or at http://cmvny.com/job-postings/; used in the seizure of homes. Thirteen of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, or at Mount Vernon Police Headquarters, 2 Roosevelt Square North, Mount Vernon, NY. Veter- the attorneys general serve on an executive who is heading the executive committee, an’s Credits should be claimed at the time of filing application by presenting Military Separation committee, working with the Department accused Schneiderman of “actively working Papers (DD-214) ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE IN PER- of Justice and various other federal agen- to undermine the very same multistate SON OR BY MAIL NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M., SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 WITH A NON-REFUNDABLE cies to negotiate a settlement with the five group that it had spent the previous nine APPLICATION FEE ($25.00 FOR RESIDENTS | $75.00 FOR NON-RESIDENTS) largest mortgage servicers in the United months working very closely with.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: States: Bank of America, JP Morgan For disclosure purposes, I have enough 914-481-2677 OR 914-665-2357 Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Ally experience seeing first-hand the housing E-MAIL: [email protected] Financial. crisis when the “bubble” was in infancy. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer Shaun Donovan, the secretary of Personally, I pulled away from the industry This is for informational purposes only housing and urban development, and and career in 2007 deciding to shut down other members of the Obama administra- a family-owned title insurance company tion pressured Schneiderman to go along that branched into many offices. It was with and support the settlement. Under very difficult explaining to employees the such pressure, the Obama administration need for them to find work elsewhere. appears ready to forgive this trillion-dollar They didn’t understand why. Friends in the crime wave for the trifling sum of $20 industry thought I was nuts believing the billion to be dispersed to wronged home- housing bubble was all a theory. owners by the banks themselves. Regardless, I jumped off a runaway The scheme is basically a recipe for train taking on immediate injury and more failure we’ve seen under the Obama loss compared to being embroiled and administration. Worse, the banks would suffering the consequences of a national also receive full immunity from prosecu- train wreck. I wanted no part of it. I didn’t tion for their crimes. expect a bailout, never took a handout. Many of those crimes took place in My friends and colleagues who stayed in Schneiderman’s jurisdiction, and he’s the industry lost everything, even their having none of it. That’s good news for dignity. And there was nothing they could him, good news for New York, and partic- do. They didn’t control lending decisions. ularly good news for the nation. They didn’t develop policy. They simply Schneiderman has held his ground, and followed orders...by the banks, and put throughout the negotiations maintained themselves at-risk for them. the belief that the proposed $20 billion, You see, there is no question that the which would mostly be designated to pay major banks contributed to the economic for loan modifications instead of going and housing crisis that Americans are now directly to Americans who were harmed enduring. Many of these banks have been by the banks’ practices, was not enough accused of forging signatures, using fabri- money. Also, if the banks and executive cated or improperly altered documents committee reached an agreement, it would and “robo-signing,” in which individuals prevent any further litigation or investiga- who work for the bank sign thousands of tions against the large banks. mortgage assignments at a time without “Let me tell you directly: I am deeply reading or scrutinizing the information. committed to pursuing a full investiga- In many cases, large banks sold mort- tion into the misconduct that led to the gages to Fannie Mae, where they were collapse of America’s housing market, repackaged and sold again to investors. and to seeking a resolution that gives This greed allowed unqualified borrowers homeowners meaningful relief, allows the Continued on page 20 Page 20 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

THE ALBANY CORRESPONDENT Schneiderman Balks at Banks people who were deceived federal agencies, must continue to ques- will be successful in his fight, but if his by the banks? They were tion and investigate the banks’ unreliable efforts represent a newly-committed train Continued from page 19 left with their houses in and sleazy modes of operation. If not, step built with the values and hopes of the to get loans and purchase homes they could foreclosure! aside so we can put in an administration American people, I’m willing to stay on it not come close to affording. That’s why in this day and age, it is that will. even if this one crashes. How have the banks been punished? courageous for any elected official to go To allow a settlement to be reached Mr. Attorney General, good job! They haven’t been. They received an against the large Wall Street banks that that hinders future investigations into large estimated $1.2 trillion in loans from the have been victimizing Americans for years. banks’ foreclosure and mortgage practices Federal Reserve. And what about the The Justice Department, along with other is criminal. I don’t know if Schneiderman GOVERNMENT Lowey Calls for National Infrastructure Bank to Create Jobs, Improve Communities TARRYTOWN, NY -- job creation. A National and construction of water “The Westchester County Association Congresswoman Nita Lowey Infrastructure Bank would systems, roads, energy grids, commends Congresswoman Lowey for (D-Westchester/Rockland) was joined provide a stable and secure broadband communications, her leadership in creating a National Wednesday, September 7, 2011, by source of funding for infra- and other critical infrastruc- Infrastructure Bank,” said William Mooney, Westchester County municipal, business, and structure improvements in ture assets. Every $1 billion President of the Westchester County labor leaders in highlighting the benefits of the lower Hudson Valley and of infrastructure investment Association. “As we’ve identified in our federal infrastructure investment and calling nationwide, and it must be creates at least 30,000 jobs and economic development initiative The for the creation of a National Infrastructure part of the federal recovery generates more than $6 billion Blueprint for Westchester, the region’s econ- Bank to finance job-creating projects that plan.” of economic activity. omy--and our ability to attract and retain improve local communities. The Full Water Supply Lowey supports legis- business here--is dependent on a functional “Investing in roads, bridges, and public Project, part of a joint effort to lation introduced by infrastructure system. A more modern infrastructure is critical for areas like the construct and consolidate fresh Congresswoman Rosa infrastructure will help Westchester and the New York metropolitan area, with aging water supply for the Villages of DeLauro (D-CT), the region meet future energy, technology, trans- transportation networks and civic facilities,” Briarcliff Manor, Tarrytown, National Infrastructure Bank portation, and telecommunications needs, said Lowey. “It is also one of the fastest and and Sleepy Hollow, received Development Act (H.R. 402) and bring needed jobs to the region.” most direct ways government can facilitate $18.9 million from the federal that would kick-start this “A National Infrastructure Bank will Recovery Act. The project since its incep- endeavor by investing $5 billion each year for provide millions of dollars of private capital tion has generated over 66,000 work hours, the next 5 years. to improve the nation’s infrastructure while leading to more than 131 full-time equiva- “This was a shovel-ready project that creating thousands of immediate jobs that Coins & Currency, lent positions, according to New York State. addressed a serious infrastructure need facing will help lift the economy and improve busi- A National Infrastructure Bank would local communities. The project created jobs ness conditions,” said Ross Pepe, President 2 column Gold & Silver Wanted provide loans,1 column loan guarantees, bonds, and directly and indirectly by using American- of the Construction Industry Council even startup capital to finance rehabilitation made products,” said Briarcliff Manor of Westchester and Hudson Valley, Inc. Village Manager Phil Zegarelli. “Congress should take action now.” Experienced collector and part- time dealer will identify your holdings, explain how to de- termine value, and make you a Get Get Noticedstrong offer or sell for you on FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center at consignment. Noticed References available. Westchester County Center in White Plains WHITE PLAINS, gov. For those with speech or NY -- FEMA has opened a hearing disabilities, use the Disaster Recovery Center at the TTY number at 800-462-7585. Westchester County Center in FEMA strongly advises people White Plains, for individuals, to register in advance of visiting households and businesses to get the disaster center. help filing for Hurricane Irene In addition to state and disaster aid. federal partners at the center, staff Legal Notices, The Disaster Recovery from the county Department of Advertise Today Center will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Social Services will be on hand to help resi- Legal Notices, Advertise Today seven days a week until further notice. dents. There will also be representatives from 914-562-0834 (Parking fees have been waived.) the Small Business Administration, who can 914-649-3317 [email protected] The first step is to register: by calling explain the low-interest loan packages avail- FEMA’s registration number 1-800-621- able to individuals, nonprofits and businesses [email protected] 3362; or on line at www.disasterassistance. of any size. The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 21 OpEdSection The Dominionist Manifesto WOW! By MATT BARBER There has been great left-wing gaggle of tattooed, body-pierced Home Security System! gnashing of teeth in “progres- pot-brownie pies in pajamas, no different sive” circles of late over than 9/11-truthers, global-warmers or $850 Value! ONLY $ 99! “Christian Dominionist Holocaust-deniers. Theology.” Oh, you may suppose these liberal Call Now and Help Protect Your Family! MSNBC’s Rachel Dominioners – daring beyond measure – are Maddow has warned that much of the simply a batty band of anti-Christian bigots Republican presidential field embraces this and Daily-Kos-, MSNBC-types looking to 1-877-687-0703 startling, seditious sect of extreme funda- smear Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann and At no cost to you for parts and activation with only a $99 installation fee and the purchase of mentalism. 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I can no Christian Plot for Domination?” longer remain silent while my Christian Package Author Michelle Goldberg warns that Dominionist brethren, numbering in the tens- Mrs. Bachmann and Mr. Perry are deeply of-millions, deny our very existence. $649.00 entrenched in a “little-known movement What exactly is Dominionism? of radical Christians” who are preparing Heard of the Illuminati? Skull and Bones “an army of God” to “commandeer civilian Society? Two night stay on any government.” Pansies. September weekend But it gets worse. It’s much bigger than Well, Dominionism is kind of like that all that. except, whereas those pseudo-“subversive” Complete three-course Kyle Mantyla with the atheist group societies are merely “super-secret” – Christian dinner for 2 “People for the American Way” has been Dominionism is level-nine “super-duper- warning for months now that this organized secret,” sealed in blood with the whole “hope Champagne & chocolate craze of underground Christians plan “to take to die,” “thousand needles” thing to emphasize covered strawberries dominion over, literally, seven specific facets we mean business! of modern life in order to wrest control away Dominionism’s ultimate goal? Christian Picnic lunch for 2 from Satan and his demonic spirits so that New World Order or bust, baby! Vineyard tour & tasting Christians can put them to use in bringing I’ll get to the manifesto part, but first, about God’s kingdom on Earth.” some housekeeping: Liberal Dominioners Breakfast each day Now, you may laugh. You may think these – though remarkably accurate in spite of so anti-Christian “Dominioners” like Maddow, very little “actual information” – are way off Goldberg and Mantyla – these fearless on one thing. They think Dominionism was Call for more information progressives risking all to sound the alarm on launched decades ago by the likes of Jerry and reservations the rising threat of Christian Dominionism – Falwell, Pat Robertson and James Dobson. are just a bunch of liberal, tinfoil hat-wearing Wrong. (800) 222-2909 kooks. Continued on page 22 Lakeville, Connecticut www.interlakeninn.com You might believe they’re merely a Page 22 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

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the “7 Mountains of Influence” wherein to deliberately defy the ACLU, leaving of Supremacy”; and, “32 Molehills of Utter The Dominionist Manifesto Dominionist Theologians encourage our potluck dinners to grow cold while we Despotism.” Continued from page 21 Dominionism Theology was, in point of Christians – Christians! – to positively influ- impetuously wander off church grounds to Moreover… crud, my word count’s fact, the supernaturally-breathed, prophet- ence our culture by getting involved in (1) do it. going over. Um – the manifesto, right. Well, ically-inspired vision of Big Chimney Arts and Entertainment; (2) Business; (3) I know, right? here it is basically: “Do unto others as you West Virginia’s very own Floyd “Snorty” Education; (4) Family; (5) Government; (6) But it doesn’t end there. Liberal would have them do unto you…” or be Flubinowitz. (Snorty’s Taxidermy, LLC, Media; and (7) Religion. Dominioners – vigilant as they are – don’t summarily waterboarded. corner of 9th and Vine behind the Piggly No, seriously; we intend to “go and make know the half of it. They’ll be horrified to Matt Barber is an attorney concentrating in Wiggly.) disciples of all nations, baptizing them in learn that there are actually “8 Mountains of constitutional law. He serves as Vice President All hail Snorty! the name of the Father and of the Son and influence” (Snorty kept one to himself in case of Liberty Counsel Action. (This information is Central to Dominionist Theology are of the Holy Spirit,” and we’re scheming the other 7 were discovered); “6 Pyramids provided for identification purposes only.)

too fast, regulate it. And if it doesn’t produce more than $200,000 per year (“millionaires A Presidential Malpractice Complaint at all, subsidize it.” and billionaires”). This is not the manner of a Even worse, two years after canceling leader. It is the manner of a bully. By LARRY M. ELKIN the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste reposi- I’ll give him a pass on foreign policy, Bloomberg columnist presidential responsibility. tory, Obama has yet to suggest what we including the conflicts in Iraq and Jonathan Alter recently Count 2: The president is under- should do with the tons of radioactive mate- Afghanistan, the Guantanamo facility, the challenged his readers to, mining the banking industry just as it was rial accumulating at sites around the country, failure to stand up to Iran’s regime after its specifically and rationally, recovering from the housing-induced some of which are near densely populated sham 2009 election or to moderate Chinese “identify where [President] credit crisis that triggered the recession. areas. All the ingredients are present for a trade and human rights policies. This is not Obama has been a poor decision-maker.” Obama inherited a controversial but effective disaster, but the administration is content to because Obama’s policies are beyond criti- Or, as the column’s title put it, “You Think program that stabilized the financial industry play the odds by betting that nothing will go cism, but because these are issues that have Obama’s Been a Bad President? Prove It.” at a time, in late 2008, when nobody knew wrong until Obama is out of office. bedeviled multiple presidents and which My view, which I believe is based on which institutions were solvent. One of the Count 4: The president has failed to have no easy solutions. specific and rational reasons, is that if there administration’s economic successes was that push for a rational and humane immigra- Still, in the end, Obama is a failed presi- were such a thing as presidential malpractice, it allowed the program to continue. In fact, tion policy. The current administration dent. It ought not to be a surprise. This was Obama would find himself the target of a the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) has, thankfully, avoided mass roundups of a man with no track record as an executive or lawsuit. So I am going to accept Alter’s chal- even produced a net profit for the Treasury. illegal immigrants, which sunder families as a legislator, who was elected on the basis of lenge, right here. Let’s call it my malpractice So what did Obama’s administration do once and produce heart-rending scenes on televi- a vacuous slogan of “hope” and “change,” who complaint against the president. the banks were back on their feet? sion news. It also opposes some of the worst has no leadership skills and who is demon- Count 1: The president has no coherent Just before Labor Day, it sued 17 of state-level anti-immigrant legislation. But strably in policy water far over his head. plan to address the housing market, which them for over $120 billion. the president has not pushed for legislation So maybe what we have is as much a case is at the root of our economic problems. The administration is keen to blame the that would create a legal avenue for foreigners of voter malpractice as presidential malprac- Nearly three years into this administration, banks for creating mortgage securities that who want to work here and for employers tice. In that case I’ll accept liability while there is no policy in place to get people out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were panting who have work that American citizens pleading mitigating circumstances. I became of houses they can’t afford and to get those to buy during the housing boom, even after are demonstrably uninterested in doing an unenthusiastic Obama voter in 2008 after homes into the hands of people who can, the GSEs had been warned by their regula- waiting to be done. Obama only sporadically Sen. John McCain responded irrationally to initially, afford to buy them at their current tors that they did not know how to manage mentions the DREAM Act, which would the financial crisis. Now that Obama must values and who would then either spend the attendant risks. Banks, along with the at least alleviate suffering for foreign-born run on, or from, his own record, I won’t make money on improvements and furnishings, or GSEs and many others, believed the myth youth, even without addressing their parents’ that mistake again, for specific and rational would lease the properties to people (maybe that housing prices could never go down; needs. reasons. Neither will many other people. even the current occupants) who can pay the thus, any loan backed by a house was safe. Count 5: Leaders set goals; Obama rent. Instead, the administration has tried to This belief was folly, but the banks were no picks targets. The president operates in a keep as many people as possible in homes more responsible for it than anyone else. rhetorical zero-sum world in which some- where they aren’t paying the mortgage – Count 3: The president has no energy one’s gain always must always be someone homes that they are destined to eventually policy except whatever is politically expe- else’s loss. It is the rhetoric of the community Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®, president lose, giving them no incentive to maintain or dient. Is the Obama administration for or organizer seeking to unite a defined group of of Palisades Hudson Financial Group a fee- improve the properties. against developing oil? Or developing natural people against a perceived common oppo- only financial planning firm headquartered in Housing cannot get better until the gas resources? Under what circumstances? nent. It might work in an apartment building Scarsdale, NY. The firm offers estate planning, market finds its bottom, or what economists Nobody knows. The administration to organize tenants against an absentee land- insurance consulting, trust planning, cross-border call the market-clearing price. This admin- treats all energy questions on an ad hoc basis, lord, but at the presidential level, it puts the planning, business valuation, family office and istration has done everything possible to depending on the politics of the moment. It president at odds with the centers of influ- business management, executive financial plan- delay that eventuality. has been consistent only in advocating lavish ence whose trust and support he needs to ning, and tax services. Its sister firm, Palisades Further, the Obama administration federal funding for nonconventional energy make things better for everyone. The presi- Hudson Asset Management, is an indepen- inherited Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in sources, which can neither meet demand nor dent seems perplexed as to why business dent investment advisor with about $950 receivership, and still has no plan at all for how compete economically in the market. John lacks confidence to invest and expand, even million under management. Branch offices are to move forward in financing the housing Rowe, head of the Exelon utility company, though he has spent much of his term alter- in Atlanta and Ft. Lauderdale. Website:www. industry. The government’s handling, or lack paraphrased an old industry truism about nately attacking bankers (“fat cats”), investors palisadeshudson.com. of handling, of these government-sponsored the country’s energy policy at a conference (“speculators”), energy companies, insurance enterprises represents a total abdication of in March: “If it produces, tax it. If it produces companies, and any business owner earning The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 23

Trend Alert Trends Journal Alert: Labor Day Market Bloodbath – Gold Tops $1,900 By Gerald Celente KINGSTON, NY -- As the existing losses in their balance sheets. Americans celebrates Labor Despite years of promises to remedy the Day (the worker’s holiday sovereign debt problems by the European for workers lucky enough Central Bank and the International to have jobs), the financial Monetary Fund, it is becoming obvious they news from across the pond is anything but will not be able to do so. celebratory. Yesterday, the equity market Is that why, as ECB data reveals, meltdown – that saw US stocks logging their European banks have been withdrawing worst August in 10 years – hit Europe even their cash from the European banking harder and sank major Asian indices to yearly system and transferring it to the US … as lows. indicated in data released by the US Federal Yesterday’s sell-off, which began with YOU READY?”) Do you know where your money is? Reserve on Friday? the Asian markets falling some 2.5 percent Trend-conscious Trends Journal And if you want it, will you be able to get it? Take action as appropriate. With gold followed by a 5 percent drop in European subscribers around the globe take note: The European, American, Chinese … it doesn’t closing today above $1,900 an ounce, my markets, is setting off frantic alarm signals. world markets are in meltdown, and nothing, matter. The banks are taking a battering. Just forecast for “Gold $2,000,” once roundly Just two of the 45 markets tracked by but NOTHING, that “policy makers” make today, The Royal Bank of Scotland fell 12.3 ridiculed, is now, for all intents and purposes, Standard & Poor’s Indices rose during up will reverse it. percent, Deutsche Bank 8.9 percent, and realized. American subscribers, who may well Société Générale 8.6 percent. In the last six August, and September has begun on an Gerald Celente is theTrends Journal publisher. be tuned out of the news and in a holiday months, major US and European banks have ominous note. Direct email to Zeke West, Media Relations, mode yesterday, could find – if Europe is a lost about half of their value. The summer collapse I predicted is [email protected] , or call 845 harbinger of what to expect tomorrow – the Fears are mounting that some European underway, and there is much worse to 331.3500, ext. 1, for further information. come. (See Trend Alert®, 13 June 2011, day after tomorrow bringing panic to the banks would not be able to meet their debt “COLLAPSE: IT’S COMING! ARE Street. obligations if they were forced to recognize Page 24 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

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frivolous spending on Shotspotter that ground for all that is disheveled, dysfunctional decisiveness require to move a corporation or has not saved one life or lead to one and disorderly in our society. It is a shared country forward. arrest yet costs the city approximately malady; the press, the commentator, even the More important, a seminal work 300 thousand a year to operate. man on the street has become infected with has already been produced, distributed in • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing an inability to overcome the seduction of form December 2010 and contains the breadth, the closing of senior programs within over the more lasting relationship found in depth and scope required to get this great our city. substance. You simply cannot escape it; all nation moving again. It requires contex- • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing you can do is count casualties on unemploy- tual thinking, staged planning, sacrifice, and Questioning the Underlying the lack of economic development in ment lines, crime statistics, and the collateral national will. It strongly infers that it cannot Rationale of Recent Political our city. damage caused by families who see loved ones succeed in a business-as-usual business climate. • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing surrender to despair, disillusionment and even It understands and respects multiple context Endorsements the lack of investment to families in self-destruction. and variables such as global economics, over The recent endorsement of Clinton need in our city. Let me give a simple, single example of consumption, disparity among the various Young for re-election of Mayor of the City • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing what all this means in simpler, less ornate economic strata, social forces, cultural deter- Mt. Vernon by certain Black Clergy brings a city’s mission that has never been language. Recently we are about to hear our minants, and political horseplay. It covers tax into question their motives clearly defined. President present a speech on the economy reform, entitlement programs, discretionary The current city administration has failed In closing, endorsement of Clinton before a joint session of Congress. This spending, health policy reform, government to rally the community to work on improving Young by the Black Clergy is an endorsement follows months of affable, shirt-sleeved care- mandates, process management, and so much the central issues promoting healthy families of the causes of why Mt. Vernon is nicknamed fully orchestrated rap in front of town hall more. and a productive city: “Murderville,” a description even Clinton folks on many of the points he will invari- Yet, it has been largely ignored and I will • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing Young has used. ably cover in his formal discourse. He is not wager most of the readership of this fine paper the unqualified commissioners When voters are deceived about the actual alone. A less eloquent Mitt Romney recently don’t know what it is. However, the politicians and appointees that run our city policies a candidate plans to enact, democracy came up with 59 or so “ideas” to move the do and they will cherry-pick from the ideas government. is undermined just as surely as if they are phys- American economy forward and others from and if they are true to form, likely screw these • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing ically prevented from casting their ballot. the GOP side have offered up their versions of up by applying a formalistic approach to a the high rate of recidivism amongst There have been no true changes in policy “Eco-cleansing” designed to bring us back to substantial area of analysis. our young men and women since no from our Mayors office with respect to educa- our rightful place at the front of the line. OK, end of suspense. It s the National productive ex- offender programs exist tion, crime, high incarceration and economic Here is the problem and the source of my Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and to assist them. development in the city. The city adminis- discontent. It is business as usual or rather, poli- Reform chaired by ex-Senators Simpson • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing tration has been AWOL on solutions to our tics as usual, tainted once against by the broad (GOP) and Bowles (Dem). It is an incredible a continued closed door policy of our most pressing problems and now we are left to brush of ideology and Jerry-rigged to serve as piece of work and I only wish it were adopted, city government. fight its ineffectiveness. many “masters” as possible. The truth is that or at least debated openly in Congress. Hell, I • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing Damon K. Jones we have lost all semblance of critical thinking would almost settle for an in-depth summary the over 30 Homicides in the last four Mt. Vernon, NY and became a nation governed or influenced in the press or elsewhere. Look it up and you years. Westchester Blacks in Law Enforcement by people who have spent their lives in poli- will see we have a path, albeit darkly, during • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing tics or, God Help Us, in the legal profession. these dire times. deafening silence on the growing crim- Politics – The New American Large businesses, global businesses are rarely Warren Gross inal youth gang problem in our city. Tragedy run by lawyers as their thinking patterns are New Rochelle, NY • Endorsing Clinton Young is endorsing Politics has truly become the breeding antithetical to the contextual discipline and WEIR ONLY HUMAN like Congresswoman Maxine Waters, telling his incompetence, but no one could say it was Tea Party members to go to Hell, and her because of his color. How Much White Guilt Can We Afford? colleague, Andre Carson, saying the Tea Party I don’t doubt that white guilt (a foolish By BOB WEIR would like to see blacks hanging from trees, concept kept alive by liberal ideologues) played We often hear that the history, that America had risen above its racist it’s obvious how desperate the Democratic a role in securing Obama’s first term in that presidential campaign of 2012 past and was about to put it in the rearview Party is to win next year. This is what happens swanky residence on Pennsylvania Avenue. will be the most important in mirror forever. In order for that to happen, a when a significant barrier is broken. Blacks are Nevertheless, it’s time for them to take the a generation (or more). The large percentage of white voters in the General fearful that the first of their race to reach the position that they’ve been there and done that, same has been said of many Election would have to pull the lever for Oval Office will be ignominiously rejected so why not get serious this time and disre- other campaigns and such references can be Senator Obama. When they did, and he was after one term, leaving behind a reputation as gard skin pigment? I find it interesting that embraced by both sides of the political spec- elected by a decisive margin, blacks and many an incompetent. Since every other president many white Republicans have been rooting trum. When Barack Obama ran in the 2008 whites rejoiced together. Even some who has been a white male, there was never a ques- for Herman Cain this time around. I’ll admit primaries against Hillary Clinton, polls indi- had voted for McCain felt comforted by the tion about their skin color being culpable for that he has business experience and is not a cated that even most black voters didn’t have thought that a milestone had been achieved in their failings. But, how would it look if the Washington insider, but, I don’t think that’s the audacity to hope that the country was race relations. first black to lead the nation gets pummeled what’s motivating his fans to rally around him. ready to elect the first African-American as Three years later it seems more like a mill- at the polls and is replaced by another white Instead, I think it’s their way of once again their Chief Executive. That’s probably because stone. Without getting into the political battles male? Would people conclude that blacks trying to prove that they’re not bigots. Some they didn’t feel that white voters would be of either party or the usual vitriolic competi- are not smart enough, hardworking enough, are saying, “I’d like to hear what the Democrats magnanimous enough to vote without racial tion that accompanies all these campaigns, patriotic enough, etc. to be entrusted with would say if Cain went up against Obama,” bias. However, once that major hurdle had it’s increasingly more evident that the issue such a grave responsibility in the future? They adding, “They wouldn’t have the excuse that been achieved and Obama was the nominee, of race will loom menacingly over the shouldn’t. In 1980, when Jimmy Carter was it’s about race.” On the contrary, blacks began to believe, for the first time in our contest next year. With black demagogues booted out by Ronald Reagan, many blamed Continued on page 25 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 25

WEIR ONLY HUMAN How Much White Guilt Can We Afford? are numerous and legendary. The best Cain New York Police Dept. (NYPD), ten of which can expect is a nod for the number 2 spot on were performed in plainclothes undercover Continued from page 24 I must confess that I don’t think Cain has the the ticket. Meanwhile, it’s time to get serious assignments. Bob began a writing career about if Cain were to be the GOP nominee, it experience to lead the greatest nation on earth about who will lead us after next year. The 12 years ago and had his first book published in would be a total capitulation to the “white by virtue of the fact that he resurrected a chain weeding out process is underway. Pay atten- 1999. Bob went on to write and publish a total guilt” theory. Cain is very likeable, but so is of pizza restaurants. tion and make your choice wisely. Given that of seven novels, “Murder in Black and White,” Obama! Cain’s most laudable traits seem to be Neither Lee Iacocca (former Ford the current administration is methodically “City to Die For,” “Powers that Be,” “Ruthie’s that he’s not a professional politician and he’s President and CEO of Chrysler Corp.) wrapping its tentacles around large segments Kids,” “Deadly to Love,” “Short Stories of Life a successful corporate executive. Well, I didn’t nor Jack Welch (former CEO of General of the free market system, it may be the last and Death,” and “Out of Sight.” He also became think Obama was experienced enough to be Electric) were serious contenders for the top time you get one. a syndicated columnist under the title “Weir Only president with only 2 years as a US Senator, so office on the Potomac, and their successes Bob Weir is a veteran of 20 years with the Human.” NEW YORK CIVIC

Is America Awake? Ten Years Later, They Still Want to Kill Us All. Do We Know It? lay, murdered 13 American soldiers on a mili- tary base in Texas, tiptoed around the issue of why Major Nidal Malik Hasan acted the way By HENRY J. STERN lesser scale than 9/11, but may still inflict clumsiness of the plotter. Others were stopped he did. And army psychiatrists approved his substantial damage and attract world atten- by the excellent work of our intelligence performance despite hearing his tirades about The tenth anniversary of 9/11 tion. Unfortunately, to many people in other community. Whatever the case, it is conceiv- infidels. has created a media stir of consid- countries, an attack on the United States able that some day our lucky streak will come Another fact that has remained below the erable magnitude. The tenth would be a cause for rejoicing. to an end. radar screen is that “according to the Bipartisan anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, Police Commissioner Kelly tells us that Meanwhile, the American people have Policy Center, in 2009 at least 43 American 1951, caused relatively little stir. But by then, in the last ten years, thirteen credible plots to differing levels of awareness as to threat of citizens or residents aligned with Sunni mili- we had won World War II. attack New York City have been foiled. In an terror. Our government seems reluctant tant groups or their ideology were charged or Anxiety has been augmented by the article yesterday from The Daily Beast, John to think of this ongoing danger as directly convicted of terrorism crimes in the United authorities reporting a “credible threat” of Avlon reports that nationwide 45 jihadist related to a radical branch of Islam, which it States or elsewhere, the highest number in any another terrorist attack on the date of the terrorist plots have been thwarted since 9/11. clearly is. The army report on the Fort Hood year since 9/11.” One incident in 2009, hardly catastrophe in 1991. By the time you read Some, like the shoe bomber and the under- massacre, where an Islamist army major, who remembered today, occurred this, another attack may or may not have wear bomber, failed only because of the had made no secret of where his sympathies occurred. If it did, it most likely was on a far Continued on page 26 Page 26 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

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do so. Far beyond shouting ‘fire’ in crowded The struggle for freedom and democracy, ethnicity or ideology. The Son of Sam obeyed Is America Awake theaters, there are ideologues who would values we take for granted, can be a lonely his dog and killed retail, but that was 35 years Continued from page 25 set fires in crowded theatres, or buses, or effort. Another human impulse is submission, ago, before the AK-47. in Little Rock, Arkansas when a Muslim subways if they could. Just this Tuesday, Agron the desire to be guided by someone else and It makes good sense, however, to look convert, Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, Hasbajrami, an Albanian citizen who had freed from personal responsibility. We saw for violence in or near places where it has the former Carlos Bledsoe, shot at soldiers been living legally in Brooklyn since 2008, that in Jonestown, Guyana in 1978, and in occurred, and among people who have repeat- waiting in line outside a military recruiting was arrested and indicted by a grand jury on Germany in the 1930’s. Circumstances do not edly committed violent aggressive. And it office, killing one soldier and injuring another. charges that he provided material support require everyone to feel that way, just enough is important that the entire society be made Many similar incidents have not been widely to terrorists and had been planning to join party members to control the government, the aware of what is going on. The jihadists state reported; they have become too common to a radical Islamic group in Pakistan. He had army and the police who rule the country. their goals openly, as Adolf Hitler did in Mein attract great notice unless there are a number purchased a one-way ticket to Istanbul. With the proliferation of weapons of Kampf, published in two volumes in 1925 of fatalities. The struggle against Islamic terrorism is mass destruction, the world has become and 1926. He followed his course unimpeded The departure of American-born Muslim one that will continue well into the future. It more dangerous. The ability of individual for thirteen years, while civilized Westerners, youths from Minnesota to join the jihad in has by no means ended with the death of non-state actors to do enormous damage has exemplified by British Prime Minister Neville Somalia, although not a crime, is cause for Osama bin Laden. it is different from our increased substantially and will continue to do Chamberlain, averted their gaze and swal- concern. Some of these young men were killed previous wars in that it is not fought by national so. Technology has brought a dazzling parade lowed Hitler’s lies. on the battlefield, one was slain when he tried armies over defined territories, and concluded of inventions in recent years, especially in On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, it is as to return to the United States. with the victory of one side and the surrender communications. The dark side is the ability important to look to the future as it is to honor A web of organizations in the United of the other. The enemy here is a malignant of bad men to do evil, and we are not worried the heroes and recall the past. Our efforts States have defended radical terrorists on First ideology which believes, as a matter of faith, at this time about the world being ruled by should be devoted to seeing that no such Amendment grounds as exercising their reli- that non-believers must become subservient mutant robots. tragedy occurs again, and that the people of gious freedom. The First Amendment to the to one particular theology, and that all who do The survival of representative govern- the United States and other nations be roused Constitution of the United States is as follows: not should be required to pay tribute, or be put ments is complicated by the fact that many from their self-centered stupor, and begin to “Congress shall make no law respecting to death.. law-abiding people are unable or unwilling take actions to protect themselves before it an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the That may sound ridiculous to you, but to identify and confront the enemy, despite is too late. At this point in world history, it free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom if millions of people believe it and thousands repeated incidents of violence, like the appears highly unlikely; at least to us that time of speech, or of the press; or the right of the act on it, the matter is quite serious. And there mass killings in peaceful Norway, of all is on our side. people peaceably to assemble, and to petition may be billions of people who, even if they places. Sure the attackers can be called crazy, Henry J. Stern writes as StarQuest. Direct email the Government for a redress of grievances.” do not necessarily believe it and are highly but their insanity sometimes takes the form to him at mailto:[email protected]. There is nothing in the First Amendment unlikely to act on it, would not be enormously of murdering others on behalf of particular Peruse Mr. Stern’s writing at New York Civic. protecting bomb makers, or people who upset if that ideology prevailed and Earth causes. The Norway nut hated Muslims, and commit acts of violence or exhort others to became a theocracy. his act shows that violence is not confined by

line; someone else with wonderful credentials, and probably much more empathy for the What Your Doctor Won’t (or Can’t) Tell You sick, will eagerly fill their spot.I nstead, Sloan- LEGAL NOTICES Sloan-Kettering Asks for Donations and Pays Its CEO $4.4 Million! Kettering is sending young kids out to beg for money, for the sick and needy, or for the fat ALL THROUGH THE TOWN, LLC Articles of Org. filed By DR. EVAN LEVINE and wealthy. NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/19/2011. Office in West- chester Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom Sloan-Kettering is solic- of us are struggling in the current recession, If just the top ten paying administrators process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of iting money to help cure their doctors and administrators are taking and doctors at Sloan, no one knows much process to The LLC 10 Union Ave, Ste 5 Lynbrook, NY cancer, or so the young lady home millions of dollars! The president and about the others whose salaries could also 11563. Purpose: Any lawful activity. told me this week when I walked into Stop- CEO of Sloan-Kettering, Harold Varmus, be in the millions since non-profits are only N-Shop to purchase some groceries. In the took home over $4.4 million in 2009 - that’s required to list the top five doctor’s and top five NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Evofit LLC. administrator’s salaries, reduced their salary Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of front of the store there was a young woman a heck of a lot of money for a not-for-profit State of NY (SSNY) on 07/05/2011. Office location: asking my friend and I (he had just helped me anything and a heck of a lot of raffle sales. If to a measly million a year there would be an Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as open my pool and save some much needed we include the other top earners then it would additional $10,000,000 dollars to treat cancer. agent upon whom process against it may be served. money) to purchase some raffle tickets; each come to roughly, give or take a million raffle It appears to me that the only ones who The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall can fix this debacle are people like you, and mail a copy of any process against the LLC served cost a dollar and we were told that the money tickets, about 21,000,000 in salary for 2009. upon him is Albert Maldonado, 280 Collins Ave would go to Sloan-Kettering to help the indi- In comparison, the much-maligned me, and Ted. If we all stop giving to not-for- Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose of LLC: To engage gent and unfortunate children with cancer and former president of NPR, Vivian Schiller, profits that overcompensate their executive in any lawful act or activity. for research that might cure cancer one day. earned about $560,000 dollars in 2010. Yet, staff then we could force them to reduce the My friend, Ted, purchased five and I, not to Ms. Schiller and her NPR colleagues, took a salaries of these execs and spend more of their Z METRO POLLIS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. disappoint my friend who seemed delighted lot of heat for their salaries. I haven’t heard resources on patient care. of State (SSNY) 8/24/2011. Office in Westchester Co. As I finished writing this articleI realized SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may with the idea that he was helping some ill a whisper about the salary of Harold Varmus, be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The person, purchased one. have you? And at the same time The American that Dr Varmus no longer works for this non- LLC P.O. Box 376 Great Neck, NY 11021. Purpose: Any What Ted did not know, and I did not have Red Cross, with an annual income of $3.3 profit institute. H is new boss, Barack Obama, lawful activity.. the heart to tell him, is that just a day before, billion, or 50% more total revenue than Sloan appointed him the director of the National and while eating lunch I had opened an e-mail Kettering paid its CEO $550,000 dollars and Cancer Institute during the summer of 2010. 229 Bedford-Banksville, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY sent to me from a friend that highlighted the only $3.7 million for its entire board. Dr Evan Levine is the author of “What Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/28/11. Office in Westchester Your Doctor Won’t (or Can’t) Tell You” and a Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process highest five salaries of both administrators and Frankly, I think the execs at Sloan- may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to physicians at Sloan-Kettering. As I read this, Kettering are undeserving, overcompensated practicing cardiologist in Westchester and The The LLC 229 Bedford-Banksville Road Bedford, NY mindful that my salary and most other decent gluttons and that someone should demand Bronx. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of 10506. Purpose: Any lawful activity. physicians have plummeted in the past few their salaries be lowered out of the strato- Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. years, I lost my appetite. sphere. If the execs are not happy with Levine can be reached at 914-237-1332 or While Sloan-Kettering is begging all of just making a million of so dollars they are mailto:[email protected]. us to give our precious dollars, and while most certainly welcome to join the unemployment The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011 Page 27

LEGAL NOTICES CLASSIFIED ADS SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 4189-10 Date of Filing: July 13, 2010 Office Space Available- SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF Westchester Prime Location, Yorktown Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2003 Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust Mortgage Loan Asset- Heights Backed Certificates, Series 2003-WMC1, 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Jai- Plaintiff, me: 914.632.1230 -against- Deer Mngmnt seeks Lead Applica- EILEEN MYERS A/K/A EILEEN MEYERS A/K/A EILEEN LIERMAN; CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.; DELIA LOPEZ, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, hus- bands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said DELIA LOPEZ, by purchase, tion Developer in Larchmont, NY inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, to support analysis, design, impl & all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; ERIC M. FAYER; JEMAB FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP A/K/A JEMAE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; LEHRMAN, KRONIC AND LEHRMAN, LLP; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; PETERBUILT ELECTRIC, INC.; SAIDEL AND SAIDEL, P.C. C/O TRAUB LIEBERMAN, STRAUSS AND SHREWSBERR; TONY testing of new & existing bus sys- FELICIO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, tems & serve as lead programmer other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. for custom app dev related areas TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: incl software coding, database de- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appear- ance on the Plaintiff’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within sign, & report writing. Resumes to the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against Deer Management Co LLC., ATTN: you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE JAmbrosino, 1865 Palmer Avenue, YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME Larchmont, NY 10538, Ref. job code: 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 proceeding against you and filing LAD-029. No calls/emails/faxes the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on EOE. how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. Prime Retail - Westchester YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. County YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Best Location in Yorktown Heights TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Orazio R. Bellantoni of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on January 25, 2011, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Westchester, State of New York. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by EILEEN MYERS A/K/A EILEEN MEYERS A/K/A EILEEN LIERMAN to Mortgage Electronic Store $1200. Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for WMC Mortgage Corporation in the principal amount of $138,400.00, which mortgage was recorded in Westchester County, State of New York, on Suitable for any type of business. December 26, 2002, as Control No. 423430737. Said mortgage was thereafter assigned to the Plaintiff by assignment of mortgage recorded October 8, 2009 as Control No. 49266057. Contact Jaime: 914.632.1230 Said premises being known as and by 1430 MAIN ST, PEEKSKILL, NY 10566. Date: April 22, 2010 Batavia, New York Laura Strauss, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER Batavia, NY 14020 In the Matters of Nathan F. Thompson (d.o.b November 13, 2010), Docket No.: NN- 15705-10/11A 585.815.0288 A Child Under 21 Years of Age FU No.: 123385 Adjudicated to be Neglected by ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE INQUEST NOTICE ARCADIA AVC, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of Antoinette Thompson, (Child Neglect Case) TRE FIGLI LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/9/2011. Office in Westchester Co. Respondent. State (SSNY) 8/30/2011. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process The LLC 1422 Arlington St Mamaroneck, NY 10543 to C/O Patricia G. Micek, Esq. 2180 Boston Post FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE Purpose: Any lawful activity. Registered Agent: CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, AND MAY FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH PERIOD. Rd. Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: Any lawful Paul Williams 1422 Arlington St Mamaroneck, NY activity. UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE NON-RESPONDENT 10543 PARENT(s) SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A RESPONDENT; IF THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM PUBLIC ADJUSTER DAILY LLC Articles of Org. HIS/HER HOME, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE NON-RESPONDENT PARENT(s) filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/21/2011. Office INNOVATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT LLC Articles SHOULD BE SUITABLE CUSTODIANS FOR THE CHILD; IF THE CHILD IS PLACED AND REMAINS IN FOSTER CARE FOR FIFTEEN OF in Westchester Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/5/2011. Of- THE MOST RECENT TWENTY-TWO MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILE A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PA- upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall fice in Westchester Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC RENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PARENT(s) AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES mail copy of process C/O United States Corpora- upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall OF ADOPTION, EVEN IF THE PARENT(s) WERE NOT NAMED AS RESPONDENTS IN THE CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE PROCEEDING. tion Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave. Ste. 202 Brooklyn, mail copy of process to The LLC 36 Dalewood Dr A NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CUSTODY OF THE CHILD AND TO SEEK NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Registered Hartsdale, NY 10530 Purpose: Any lawful activity ENFORCEMENT OF VISITATION RIGHTS WITH THE CHILD. Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. BY ORDER OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 7014 13th Ave. Ste. 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 Notice of Formation Go Sweat, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 8/5/2011. Off. Loc.: Westchester TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT(S) WHO RESIDE(S) OR IS FOUND AT [specify address(es)]: JSM VENTURES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom pro- Last known address: Antoinette Thompson of State (SSNY) 7/27/2011. Office in Westchester cess may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Sharing Community 1 Hudson Street Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom pro- c/o The LLC, P.O. Box 305, Lincolndale, NY 10540. Yonkers, NY 10701 cess may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of pro- Purpose: all lawful activities. cess to Joanna S. Moran 709 Warburton Ave. #8B The petition under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court alleging that the above-named children are Yonkers, NY 10701. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Shibumi Capital, LLC Authority filed with Secy. neglected children. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/4/11. Office location: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at Yonkers Family Court located at 53 So. Broadway, Yonkers, New Westchester Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on York, on the 23rd of September, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the forenoon of said day to answer the petition and to show cause why said 7/15/11 SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon child should not be adjudicated to be a neglected child and why you should not be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of whom process against it may be served. SSNY Article 10 of the Family Court Act. shall mail process to The LLC 4 Castle Walk Scars- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that you have the right to be represented by a lawyer, and if the Court finds you are unable to pay dale, NY 10583. DE address of LLC: 16192 Coastal for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer assigned by the Court. HWY Lewes, DE 19958. Arts. Of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, PO Box 898 Dover, DE 19903. Pur- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that if you fail to appear at the time and place noted above, the Court will hear and determine the pose: Any lawful activity. petition as provided by law. Dated: July 28, 2011 BY ORDER OF THE COURT ______/s/ ______CLERK OF THE COURT Page 28 The Westchester Guardian THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

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