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Vol 110 Number 2 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, January 9, 2015 Montessori Academy Hosts Inauguration Day in Yonkers; Coaches vs. Cancer Tourney Inlaw Takes Oath as City Judge

Members of the Yonkers Montessori Academy girls’ basketball team. The Yonkers Montessori Academy high with Yonkers Montessori Academy playing in school will host a “Coaches vs. Cancer” girls’ the last game at 5 p.m. City Court Judge Evan Inlaw takes the oath of office from Justice Bruce olbert,T with the basketball showcase this Saturday beginning As a result of the game, a donation will Inlaw family looking on. Photo by Donna Davis. at 10:30 a.m., with the tip-off for the first of be given to the American Cancer Society for four games taking place at 11 a.m. $1,000, which was raised by YMA and other Yonkers City Court Judge Evan Inlaw ed to Yonkers City Court. Eight basketball teams are participating, Continued on Page 6 was sworn in before a standing-room-only au- Chuck Lesnick presided over the pro- dience of family, friends and colleagues inside gram with Mayor Mike Spano, Sen. Andrea the Yonkers City Hall ceremonial courtroom Stewart-Cousins and Yonkers City Court Yonkers PAL Holding as the first African-American Democrat elect- Continued with More Photos on Page 9 Super Bowl Raffle Yonkers Remembers Gov. Mario Cuomo

The Yonkers Police Athletic League is once party (all-you-can-eat-and-drink all day) Jan. 18. again raffling off two tickets to the Super Bowl Win a chance to see the Super Bowl live and XLIX, which will be held Feb. 1 in Glendale, help a great community organization at the same Ariz. Tickets are $100 each, with only 400 tick- time. The Super Bowl tickets were made avail- ets being issued. able by PAL board member Willie Faulkner, who The winner will receive the two Super Bowl played for the New York Giants. Former Go. Mario Cuomo advising former Yonkers Democratic Chairwoman Ann Muro on her future, with Nick DeSantis looking on. tickets, round-trip air fare, four nights in a hotel, Purchase tickets by calling the PAL at 914- car rental, transportation to and from the airport 377-7297 or by calling Vic Federico at 914-830- By Dan Murphy and interacted with Mario Cuomo, have vivid and free entree into the Yonkers PAL playoff 0811. As New York State remembers the life of memories of that time, which point to what an former Gov. Mario Cuomo, who passed away important political figure and leader he was – New Year’s Day at the age of 82, memories more than 30 years after his last year as gov- from Westchester point to his lasting legacy as ernor. New Point of View at one of the Empire State’s great leaders. Congresswoman Nita Lowey recalled her It seems that everyone who lived through years working with Mario Cuomo, dating back YOHO Artist Studios his 12 years as governor, and those who met Continued with More Photos on Page 8 Mayor Spano Reflects on Yonkers’ Success in 2014 Sets Stage for 2015 Re-Election Bid

Mayor Mike Spano recently touted continued improvements in the city.

YOHO Artist Donald Silverman By Dan Murphy in education, development and controlling taxes, In an op-ed sent to an online news forum, can also be viewed as the opening act in Spano’s YOHO Artist Studios welcomes painter tor of commercials and corporate marketing which was also linked through an email blast to city yet-to-be-announced re-election campaign: Donald Silverman, a self -proclaimed “rookie films, he is exploring his recently discovered residents, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano outlined the “Yonkers met benchmarks for success in three artist” that joined the community in early No- talent of painting still-life, landscapes and a city’s accomplishments under his leadership for key areas in 2014: Controlling the cost of govern- vember. Now retired from 32 years as a direc- Continued on Page 5 2014. The column, which points to improvements Continued on Page 5 PAGE 2 - YoNkERs RisiNG - FRidAY, JANuARY 9, 2015 Yonkers Raceway Begins Haiti Inspires Blue Door & 2015 Season on Jan. 9 Greyston Center Mural Project

The Blue Door Gallery’s exhibit on Haitian art opens Jan. 10. Defending champion and leading driver Jason Bartlett.

Yonkers Raceway will begin its 238th pro- starters (20.5 percent), more than any other gram of live harness racing Friday night, Jan. 9, local trainer. Among his record-breaking total as it rings in its new year on the historic half- earnings season was a local-leading $4.6 mil- mile oval at Empire City Casino. lion in purses. PJ Fraley (118 wins), Gilberto Leading driver Jason Bartlett will com- Garcia-Herrera (112), Rene Allard (111) and mence on defending his crown, while top train- Tracy Brainard (106) fi nished off the fi rst quin- er Ron Burke looks to make it three straight tet. conditioning titles. The post times for the upcoming season are Bartlett, 33, won his fourth Westchester as follows: driving title going away, with 485 wins from a Mondays/Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays – meet-high 2,440 wins (19.9 percent). His $7.5 fi rst post 7:10 p.m.; Tuesdays – fi rst post 1 p.m.; million in purses also led the contingent. Brian Sundays – fi rst post 11:25 a.m. (only Jan. 11). Sears (402 wins), George Brennan (401), Eric Aside from the six-card fi rst full week, Carlson (213) and Dan Dube (213) completed Yonkers will offer a fi ve-program-per-week the leading fi ve. schedule. Included in that is a proposed 31 days Burke, 45, successfully defended his Yon- (174 races) simulcast to a French-hubbed audi- kers title, sending out 144 winners from 704 ence.

New!Business Card Advertising Display your business card in each of our NINE A mural at the Greystone Childcare Center created by Blue Door. NEWSPAPERS for only $299 for twelve weeks! Blue Door Art Center is starting 2015 with of the construction will be happening simulta- “Spun in the Sand,” as it joins forces with Indy neously, as the duration of the exhibition – and Reach 150,000 readers per week! Convergence, an internationally-acclaimed arts all proceeds from these one-of-a-kind paintings organization in direct support of artists in Jac- sent here from Haiti – contributes to the prog- Great New mel, Haiti and the construction of the world’s ress of this project. Advertising fi rst “Earthship” amphitheater and community The opening reception for “Spun in the Opportunity arts center in the nearby Village of Oban. Sand” will be Saturday, Jan. 10 from 2 to 5 from Rising Media Group “Spun in the Sand: An Exhibition of Hai- p.m., sharing the date with the annual Blue Door tian Art” will be showing at Blue Door Gallery members’ juried exhibition. This event will be from Jan. 10 to Feb. 7, as a way to help the Hai- followed by a special night of Haitian drum Reserve your space today! Call Millie at 914-965-4000. tian Community, as well as bringing original and and dance, art and culture, during an open mic unique art to the community. The continuation night Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The night will feature the traditional Haitian dance company “La Troupe Zetwal” from Brooklyn, and DJ Oja Soundtwista, who will soon be in Haiti fi lming the “Build” project, and will also be turning part of the Haitian community center into a school for media arts. Celebrate the richness of Haitian culture, APPLY NOW beautiful artwork and a presentation of the Indy Convergence and Sa-k-la-ka-wel (Haitian Cre- ole for “those who are here can see”) at the com- munity arts center in Haiti. Enjoy the experience while it’s presented here in Yonkers. CHARTER SCHOOL OF Blue Door is happy to be part of this in- novative project. Its latest effort for this coming year is expanding upon a children’s arts pro- EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE gram, at its gallery, and in local organizations and schools in need of a developed on-site arts program. The goal of Blue Door Kids is to cre- ate a workshop for children and their parents A PUBLIC SCHOOL WITH A PRIVATE SCHOOL SETTING that allow the local community to feel connected to the gallery, as well as to have a reliable, fun and artistic learning experience. 260 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701 The next BDK workshop, “Earth Friendly Art,” will be held Jan. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m., and will teach children the beauty of recycling, as 914-476-5070 Ext. 18 well as turning recyclables into art work. Every- Visit our website at www.charterschoolofeducationalexcellence.org one is welcome. Blue Door completed 2014 with the grand Designated as a REWARD SCHOOL FOR 2014 by the New York State Department of Education unveiling of a mural project, which marked the completion of a collaborative effort between the Blue Door Art Center and Greyston Childcare Center. With contributions from the Greyston Foundation and the Community Development and Governance Council of Downtown Yon- kers, Blue Door was able to execute the painting of a children-inspired mural, led by local artist Emilio Barrioz, on a wall in the entrance way of the childcare center. Everyone who participated witnessed this artistic transformation of the Greyston facility We are accepting new student Estamos aceptando and the impact it had on the children. All look applications for Grades K-8 forward to a continued art program with the af- Solicitudes para los grados K-8 ter-school kids of Greyston, an example of how INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS SESIONES INFORMATIVAS art contributes to the long-term elevation of the • January 13, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. • 13 de enero a las 2:30 p.m. Yonkers community. Are you an artist who wants to show art, • February 12, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. • 12 de febrero a las 5:00 p.m. attend or teach a workshop? Want to contribute • March 19, 2015 9:30 a.m. • 19 de marzo a las 9:30 a.m. to or volunteer at the Blue Door Art Center and Gallery? Visit Blue Door Gallery in downtown 260 Warburton Avenue 260 Warburton Avenue Yonkers at 13 Riverdale Ave., between Hudson Yonkers, NY 10701 Street and Main Street, or go to www.blue- Yonkers, NY 10701 LA FECHA LIMITE PARA ENTREGAR LA doorartcenter.org. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2015 at 8:00 am SOLICITUD DEL SORTEO ES For more information, contact Blue Door EL 27 DE MARZO DE 2015 Art Center at 914-375-5100 or info@blue- LOTTERY DATE: APRIL 8, 2015 doorartcenter.org. For an application or more LA LOTERIA SE LLEVARA A CABO EL DIA 8 DE ABRIL 2015 information please call Para obtener informacion llame al View your favorite 914-476-5070 Ext. 18 914-476-5070 Ext. 18 paper online ... log on to risingmedia- “We aim to inspire, motivate and instill a love for learning in all children” group.com FRidAY, JANuARY 9, 2015 - YoNkERs RisiNG - PAGE 3 Engel Votes Against ‘Broken He, Too, Was a Promises’ in Appropriations Bill Man of Principle Congressman Eliot be at the mercy of spe- By eric W. Schoen fi nancial control boards. Engel, who represents cial interests that have the There was a time in The state had to step in be- most of Westchester means to promote their our great country, not too cause local leaders refused County in the U.S. House narrow political agenda. I long ago, when being a or were simply not capable of Representatives from have long advocated for a Democratic, Republican, of doing the jobs they were the 16th District, penned constitutional amendment Conservative or Liberal elected to do. the following email-news- that would overturn Citi- meant something. Com- In 1984 the city was at letter last month: zens United and restore pare that to today where risk of closing its schools, Dear Friends, federal limits for cam- the political spectrum when New York State was Congress recently paign contributions. The seems like nothing more forced to intervene. fi nished work for the cromnibus further erodes than a hodgepodge of mis- Mario Cuomo was 113th Congress after a the trust that the public placed ideas and expedi- also in large part respon- prolonged fi ght over the has placed in our elec- ency. sible for the removal of fi scal year 2015 appro- toral system by loosening Mario Cuomo once the tolls on the Saw Mill priations bill. There is no restrictions on campaign called politics “an ugly Eric W. Schoen and Hutchinson River such thing as a perfect bill, donations to the national business.” One need only parkways. The removal of but the so-called cromni- parties. witness the trials and tribulations of the state these nuisance tolls put smiles on the faces of bus was deeply fl awed. I Individual donors government in Albany in 2015 to realize how the residents of Westchester and made traffi c weighed the good against can now contribute up to Cuomo’s words ring true, even to this day. fl ow much more smoothly on the respective the bad, and in the end I $324,000 a year – a ten- Regardless of whether you agreed with roadways. voted against it. Rep. Eliot Engel fold increase. We need his politics, Mario Cuomo governed New York The largest expansion of the state’s prison The cromnibus sensible limits so that the State as a man of principle. He might have had system in New York State history occurred un- breaks promise after promise that we have made voices of the majority are not silenced by voices to compromise a bit to get the job done, but der Cuomo’s watch. Staying true to his prin- to the American people. It leaves taxpayers vul- of a select few. he never compromised his classic Democratic ciples, he vetoed bills that would have revived nerable to another bank bailout, guts campaign The appropriations bill also contains too principles. the death penalty as crime soared in New York, fi nance reform, reduces promised pension ben- many cuts that hurt the middle class. Pension Our country lost a great New Yorker on along with public support for capital punish- efi ts for retirees, and cuts Pell Grants for stu- benefi ts for current retirees 74 years old and New Year’s Day, with the passing of Gov. ment. He was also an unwavering protector of dents. younger will be cut – a fi rst in 40 years. We Mario Cuomo, moments after his son Andrew abortion rights. Taxpayers were badly burned by the 2008 should not balance the budget on backs retir- took the oath of offi ce for his second term fol- On a lighter note, the expansion and im- fi nancial meltdown. Gambling in the deriva- ees who have worked and contributed to their lowing in his father’s footsteps. provement of the rest areas along the New tives market was a major contributor to the retirement years, only to have their promised So much has been written over the last York State Thruway was spearheaded by Ma- crisis that wrecked the job market and drove benefi ts cut. week by those who knew him through his rio Cuomo – something to think about next the global economy to the brink of collapse. Nor should we break our promise to stu- service to our state. Praise has come from all time you are traveling and need to use the fa- Big banks invested money from government- dents by scaling back our investment in higher corners of the political spectrum, including Re- cilities or are hungry and need nourishment or insured bank accounts in risky derivatives, and education. The cromnibus cuts $303 million in publicans like former Gov. George Pataki who simply tired and have to take a break. when they could not afford to cover their bad funding for the Pell Grants, thereby raising the sparred with Cuomo in Pataki’s successful bid The law requiring New Yorkers to wear bets, we had to bail them out. cost of college for millions of students. to become governor of New York; to former seat belts while driving was passed under Ma- I voted for the Dodd-Frank Wall Street My priority is with the hard-working Sen. Al D’Amato, who got elected to offi ce rio Cuomo. From New York, seat belt laws ex- Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010 Americans and their families whose contribu- on a platform whose elements were not in the panded throughout the country. to protect us from this sort of reckless behav- tions have enabled our nation to grow and pros- Cuomo playbook. The law placing deposits on cans and bot- ior on Wall Street. One of its most important per. That is my promise to you, and one that has We have learned of so many current and tles to make the Earth a better place for all of provisions stopped banks from gambling with not been broken in the 26 years that I have had former elected offi cials, from Congresswoman us was also a Mario Cuomo initiative. depositors’ money. By rolling back that fi rewall, the privilege to serve you in the U.S. House of Nita Lowey on the national level to Attor- Mario Cuomo never became president and the cromnibus leaves taxpayers liable for anoth- Representatives. ney General Eric Schneiderman on the state turned down a seat on the United States Su- er potential bailout. Rep. Engel is serving in his 27th year, and level, to former Yonkers City Council Presi- preme Court. We will never know why; we can Additionally, our democracy should not 14th term in the House of Representatives. dent Chuck Lesnick on the local level, who only wonder what his infl uence would have got inspiration for their careers in public ser- been on the country or the court. vice from Mario Cuomo. He challenged them Mario Cuomo lived a remarkable life to make our state a better place for all of its – not just because he was fortunate to serve residents – whether they be rich or poor, white three terms as the leader of New York State. Mayor Spano Kicks Off or black or Hispanic, and whether they agreed His words stirred Americans to a degree un- with his political philosophies or did not. seen among Democrats since the days of John As a journalist, I particularly respect what F. Kennedy. Annual MLK Essay Contest Mario Cuomo did to save the New York Post. He was the son of an Italian immigrant fa- Although the newspaper was not in his ideo- ther who struggled to make ends meet, and he Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano will again American Civil Rights Movement are as power- logical corner, he saw a newsroom in uproar never forgot his background. sponsor the Martin Luther King Jr. Day essay ful today as they were in 1955-68,” said Dr. Mi- and characters who had no place being in the We can only hope and pray that current contest to celebrate the holiday and commemo- chael Yazurlo, superintendent of Yonkers Public newspaper business attempting to take owner- Gov. Andrew Cuomos continues his father dis- rate the 51st anniversary of Dr. King’s historic Schools. “As an advocate for equality, Dr. King ship of the paper, and intervened to keep the tinguished legacy. In our changing and com- March on Washington. Yonkers students will be embraced the power of words, acts of nonviolent spirit of its founder, Alexander Hamilton, alive. plex world, that is what Mario Cuomo would asked to refl ect on King’s famous words: “Life’s resistance and grassroots organization to achieve Close to home, Mario Cuomo was an im- have wanted. most persistent and urgent question is, what are incredible goals. Dr. King’s work inspires our portant part in stabilizing the fi nances of the Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@ you doing for others?” teaching and provides tangible examples for our City of Yonkers when the city was on the brink aol.com and follow him on Twitter @ericyo- “Martin Luther King was one of the great- students to apply these lessons to their own lives. of bankruptcy in the 1970s and 1980s. In order nkers. Catch the Westchester Rising Radio est activists for social change our world has ever Motivated by Dr. King’s words and work, I look to run city government, the fi nances of Yon- Show featuring Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen known,” said Spano. “I’m excited to hear how forward to reading our students’ perspectives in kers during great portions of those time periods on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the our youth plan to channel Dr. King’s legacy and their essays.” were overseen by state-sanctioned emergency A.M. dial. contribute their own ideas for social change in The Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest our world.” is open to all primary and secondary Yonkers The mayor will select one winner from the students; only one essay may be submitted per elementary, middle and high school grade levels. student. Essays should be between 250 and 500 Winning essays will be displayed at City Hall words and submitted by Jan. 20 either by email and online for Yonkers residents to read. Winners to [email protected] or by mail or in will also be asked to recite their work at the city’s person to the Mayor’s Offi ce, City Hall, second Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 5. fl oor, 40 S. Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. Celebrating our 125th Anniversary “Dr. King’s contributions in shaping the Winners will be notifi ed Jan. 27. Spanish and Arabic speaking providers are available

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His name forward to continuing to do was put into nomination and my best to represent each of seconded unanimously by all the Yonkers firefighters and in attendance at the Nov. 5 I remain mindful that I not general membership meeting. only represent individual No other members of Local members, but also their fami- 628 nominated themselves or lies and loved ones who rely anyone else to challenge Mc- upon them. The Yonkers Fire Goey. Department is a family and He will serve another Local 628 is a family of many three-year term of office com- families.” A copy of the threatening letter that was sent to Harrisburg Police mencing, from Jan. 1, 2015 to In 2012, McGoey was Department. While the Yonkers P.D. received a similar letter, it would not Yonkers Firefighters’ Union Local release the document to the media, pending an investigation. Dec. 31, 2017. 628 President Barry McGoey named one of the Top 50 Irish McGoey had also been Labor Leaders in the United By Dan Murphy said. similarly elected by acclamation in 2010 and again States by the Irish Echo newspaper, and in 2013 he A website called Pennlive.com recently post- “Although Harrisburg police are no longer in 2012. Prior to being elected president of Local was honored by the Yonkers Exchange Club for his ed the following story, titled “Threatening letter requiring officers to ride in pairs, that doesn’t 628, he served as vice president for approximate- leadership and public service. In 2014, McGoey sent to Harrisburg, Yonkers police departments: mean the heightened danger for officers has ly five years, which included two stints as acting was the honored guest at the Yonkers Police Ath- ‘Kill all cops.’” passed, Carter said. He said he’s aware of postings president. letic League’s annual luncheon and at the Aishling Pennlive.com reporter Christine Vendel on social media that reflect hate toward police and “I am extremely grateful and proud to repre- Irish Community Center’s annual dinner-dance. writes: “Harrisburg police are trying to identify the some that use emoticons, or icons of facial expres- writer of a threatening letter sent to the department sions, wearing police hats with guns pointed at the the day after Christmas that said, in part, ‘Kill all officers’ heads. cops.’ A similar letter also postmarked from Har- “‘That’s a problem,’ he said. ‘It weighs heav- Stepinac’s Winter Open risburg was sent to police in Yonkers, New York, ily on me and all police chiefs across the country, Harrisburg Police Chief Tom Carter told PennLive who are responsible for the welfare and safety Monday. of their officers. I can only imagine what (New House is Upcoming “‘Poor Scumbag Cops,’ the writer penned, York City Police) Commissioner Bill Bratton feels Archbishop Stepinac High School, one of physics lab, athletic fields equipped with state- using little punctuation and capitalizing each about his officers getting ambushed and killed.’ the nation’s top 50 Catholic high schools, will of-the-art artificial turf and the Major Bowes word. ‘Afraid To Be Alone Kill All Cops.’ “Carter said the person who sent the letter to hold its winter open house Sunday, Jan. 25 from Theater, among others. “The letter arrived at police headquarters at Harrisburg police was likely trying to feel power- 1 to 4 p.m. at 950 Mamaroneck Ave., White Visitors will also have an opportunity to 123 Walnut St., in downtown Harrisburg in a plain ful or intimidate officers. But he said his officers Plains. learn about the school’s all-digital textbook white envelope. It was addressed to ‘Harrisburg won’t be deterred. ‘We are not going to stop doing The open house will provide parents and library, which has become a model for the na- police,’ with a Liberty Bell stamp and no return our jobs, serving the public with dignity,’ he said. future high school students with information tion and the world, as well as the personalized, address. Police are treating the letter as a criminal ‘Regardless of the message they want to send us, about the school, along with its academic, sports hybrid-learning environment that includes in- act. Detectives are checking for fingerprints and we’re not going to back down.’ and extra-curricular programs. novative digital coursework and allows teachers other evidence that can be recovered from the let- “Carter said he has gladly met with leaders Visitors will be able to tour the facilities more time to provide individualized instruction. ter. of a local protest group, This Stops Today Harris- and grounds, which have undergone significant Tours and presentations are scheduled for “Carter also talked with area police chiefs, burg, which formed after recent verdicts in high- improvements. Highlights include the state-of- 1, 2 and 3 p.m. For more information, visit including leaders from Swatara Township and profile fatal police encounters. They staged a ‘die- the-art Mastronardi Technology Center, the new www.Stepinac.org. Susquehanna Township, to alert them to the possi- in’ at the state capitol and presented a list of goals ble threat that could affect their officers. ‘Regard- to city council members designed to improve po- less of the message they want to send us, we’re not lice accountability. going to back down,’ said Harrisburg police Chief “‘They’ve been great,’ Carter said. ‘I respect Tom Carter. ‘It wasn’t only about Harrisburg.’ them. It’s about saving our youth and improving Hello, Dolly! “Officers in Harrisburg haven’t been threat- diversity. We can work together to achieve shared The Yonkers Animal Shelter has many pets ened directly in recent weeks, after two New York goals.’ available for adoption. City police officers were assassinated while sitting “Yonkers Police Department Communica- Meet Dolly, a 3-year-old American Stafford- in their patrol car. That fatal ambush came amid tions Director Det. Patrick McCormack said YPD shire terrier who is cute, petite and weighs only heightened community-police tensions across the is investigating the matter and that the letter sent about 35 to 40 pounds. Dolly loves people and ev- country. Officers in Harrisburg have noticed more to the Harrisburg PD was similar, but not identical eryone loves her back. She is easy to walk and is ‘looks and smirks, but no verbal threats,’ Carter to the letter sent to the YPD.” always ready to get up and go. She likes to play and walk – and cuddle! Dolly came to the shelter as a stray last month and volunteers doubt she will be there very long. Business Council Seeking She would do well in the city or the suburbs. Dolly isn’t fond of kitties, however, she does like some dogs; calm male dogs seem to be her first choice. Hall of Fame Nominations Visit Dolly at the Yonkers Animal Shelter, The Business Council of Westchester, the The Westchester County Business Hall of at 1000 Ridge Hill Blvd., between 11 a.m. and 4 county’s premier business advocacy and member- Fame awards dinner will be held Tuesday, April p.m. weekdays and noon and 4 p.m. weekends. For ship organization, is seeking nominations for The 21 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Ro- more information, call 914-377-6730 during busi- Westchester County Business Hall of Fame. chelle. ness hours or 201-981-3215 at any time, or email Established in 2002, the Business Hall of “This is a great opportunity to recognize [email protected] Fame awards program recognizes the lifetime some of Westchester’s leading businesses,” said Bring Dolly home today. achievements of Westchester County businesses Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Busi- in five categories: small business, entrepreneurs, ness Council of Westchester. “Past nominees and corporate citizens, family-owned companies and winners represent a wide array of companies and women in business. Members of the business com- an impressive array of businesses.” Yonkers High School munity are encouraged to nominate a client, col- Categories include the Corporate Citizenship league, vendor, friend or their own business; nomi- Award, Entrepreneurial Success Award, Small nees do not have to be Business Council members. Business Success Award, Women in Business Hoops Roundup The deadline to submit nominations, which Success Award and the Family Business Success By Phil Foley Schechter in Hartsdale (boys’ varsity): can be done online, is Jan. 23. Award. Following are some recaps of boys’ and girls’ YMA lost to Solomon Schechter 51-43 in a basketball games in the Yonkers Public Schools. league game. Both teams got off to poor starts, Send us a picture the next time you are at a game! with Schechter leading at the end of the first quar- * Jan. 5 – Yonkers Montessori Academy at ter 5-4. Schechter started playing well as YMA Nursing College & Career Day continued to struggle at both ends of the court. White Plains Hospital will host its ninth from nursing students and nurses who are pas- Schechter led at half-time, 20-6, and that lead was annual Nursing College and Career Day on Jan. sionate about what they do. increased in the third quarter as Schechter led 38- 17 in the WPH Centennial Room beginning Nursing College and Career Day is coor- 16 starting the final quarter. with registration at 8:30 a.m., and will run from dinated through the Richard P. Biondi Nurse Finally, YMA woke up scoring 27 points in 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Apprentice Program at WPH, which works on the fourth quarter – but a little too late as Schech- This free event is designed to give direc- the local level to address the nationwide nurs- ter held on to win the game by eight points. The tion to high school and college-age students ing shortage. The program includes apprentice- Proudly serving the City of Yonkers leading scorer for YMA was Philip Ladson with who are interested in pursuing a career in nurs- ships, scholarships and career exploration pro- 14 points. ing, although anyone interested in a future nurs- grams. YMA heads into North Salem on Thursday ing career is welcome to attend. To attend WPH’s Nursing College and Ca- Nick Sprayregen, Publisher to play the first round of the North Salem Tourna- Attendees will have the opportunity to reer Day, register by Jan 13 by e-mailing Pro- [email protected] ment at 7 p.m. meet admissions counselors from various local gram Coordinators Annie Norris at anorris@ Philip Ladson led YMA with a 22-point ef- nursing schools, learn about financial aid and wphospital.org or Monica Purdy at mpurdy@ fort in the loss. Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief scholarship opportunities, and hear firsthand wphospital.org, or by calling 914-681-2378. * Dec. 19 – Yonkers Montessori Academy at [email protected] Lincoln High School (boys’ varsity): In the third round of the Yonkers City Tour- Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief nament, LHS defeated YMA 69-42, with YMA [email protected] dropping its third straight game. Lead scorer for Nature Centers Events YMA was Philip Ladson with 24 points. Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales * Dec. 16 – Roosevelt vs. Gorton (girls) Are January 16 to 18 [email protected] Number 8 Roosevelt defeated number 1 seed Gorton in the first round of the tourney, 60-48. On Friday, Jan. 16, a “Riverlovers’ Pot Luck at the Cranberry Lake Preserve on Old Orchard Up 20 points with 2 minutes left, the coach even Supper” and program will take place at 7 p.m. at Street in north White Plains. Meet and learn all Gregory Baldwin, Administrative Asst. swapped out starters. Lyrell Walker scored 25 Croton Point Nature Center in Croton-on-Hudson. about the animals while getting an up-close look. [email protected] points and Ashia Lee scored 12. All are welcome to attend, and view the film “The Call 914-428-1005. * Dec. 12 – Yonkers Montessori Academy at Revenge of the Electric Car.” For more informa- Additionally, a snowshoe tour of Trailside Hamilton, Elmsford (boys’ varsity): tion, visit www.Riverlovers.org or call 914-862- Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reserva- In a league game, YMA lost to Hamilton 5972. tion in Cross River will take place Sunday at 1 Member of the New York 69-47. What was a one-point game at the end of On Saturday, Jan. 17, “Battle of the Bulge” p.m. Don your snowshoes to tour the reservation Press Association the first quarter turned into a double-digit lead for will take place at a time yet to be announced, at as snow blankets the ground; weather permitting. 914-965-4000 Hamilton at half-time – a lead they never relin- Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial Call 914-864-7322. Fax 914-965-2892 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, quished. The game featured two good perimeter on Route 35 in Katonah. Author Pat Chaisson will Then from 1 to 3 p.m. at Muscoot Farm on NY 10701 shooters, as Eli Sierra led Hamilton to the win, discuss his book on this historic World War II bat- Route 100 in Somers, meet in the ice house and www.risingmediagroup.com scorching YMA for 33 points. tle. Reservations are required by calling 914-864- learn about the life’s blood of every early dairy * Dec. 10 –Roosevelt Early College High 7268 or 914-864-7269. farm, followed by a hike to the ice pond. Yonkers Rising - USPS Permit #7164 School vs. Tuckahoe (girls): On Sunday, Jan. 18, Main Street Market will Also on Sunday, a winter tree identification is published weekly by Rising Media Roosevelt defeated Tuckahoe with a final be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester program will begin at 2 p.m. at the Marshlands Group, LLC 25 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, County Center in White Plains. There will be local Conservancy in Rye. Learn how to identify trees in N.Y. 10701 score of 38-22. Lyrell Walker led with 15 points, Periodicals Postage Paid • Yonkers, N.Y. followed by Ashia Lee with 13 points and contri- foods, artisan crafts and handmade merchandise. winter by their buds. Call 914-835-4466 POSTMASTER butions by everyone on both sides of the court. Admission is free, but parking fees may apply. Call For more information on Westchester County Send address changes to: Last year the team went 0-21, so it was nice to 914-995-4050. nature centers, visit www.westchestergov.com/ Rising Media Group, LLC, Also on Sunday, at 1 p.m., meet the animals parks. 25 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 start the season 1-0. Friday, January 9, 2015 - Yonkers Rising- PAGE 5 On This Day in Chicken Island Dumper Yonkers History… Arrested: Why Did He Do It? The Yonkers Police appear in Yonkers Crimi- Department quickly con- nal Court this month. cluded its investigation “Last night’s arrest is into who dumped a pile of a message to any poten- garbage at Chicken Island, tial dumpers that there are located in the middle of consequences for your il- downtown Yonkers. legal actions and the City Numerous YPD units of Yonkers will not tolerate responded to 1 Engine it,” said Mayor Mike Spa- Place (Chicken Island) no. “Thank you to the swift on Dec. 29 for a report of investigation by the Yon- a dumping complaint, in kers Police, the county’s which arriving units lo- Solid Waste Commission cated a large amount of and the DEC for identify- compacted garbage left in ing the person who exhib- the parking lot. ited complete disregard for The New York State the residents of our city. Department of Environ- We will continue to work mental Conservation was hard each day to make sure contacted and also re- the quality of life of our Morton Downey Sr. Yonkers Police Officer James Tynan sponded to the scene. Steven Palmiotto residents is to the standard Detectives of the this city deserves.” YPD Intelligence Unit assisted the DEC, and “This should be a warning to all that if By Mary Hoar Wednesday, Jan. 14 working collaboratively they were able to iden- you dump in our city, we will thoroughly in- President, Yonkers Historical Society Jan. 14, 1864: President Abraham Lincoln tify Steven Palmiotto, 40, of Croton-on-Hudson, vestigate,” added Police Commissioner Charles Monday, Jan. 12 and Cabinet send a letter to Yonkers’ Sanitary as the suspect. He is the owner/operator of TMI Gardner. “In this case, the suspect not only faces Jan. 12, 1882: New York Telegraph was Fair to raise money for the wounded Civil War Industries (a commercial refuse collection com- criminal charges, but he also is faced with the incorporated, and a line was scheduled to be soldiers and sailors pany) located in Croton-on-Hudson. possibility of large fines and seizure of his ve- run from New York to Yonkers. Jan. 14, 1909: Opera stars Helen Darling, Investigators reviewed security cameras hicle, which we are in the process of completing Jan. 12, 1912: Former Yonkers five-term Helen Brown and G. C. del Chiaro appeared in in the area, which depicted that Palmiotto was at this time.” Assemblyman Harry Haines was elected ser- a benefit concert at Philipsburgh Hall for the driving the truck in question of dumping garbage In 2012, Spano launched a hotline for resi- geant-at-arms of the New York State Assembly. victims of an earthquake in Sicily. out of the Chicken Island parking lot at about 11 dents to report any instances of illegal dumping, Although he had been defeated for re-election Thursday, Jan. 15 p.m. Dec. 28. 914-377-DUMP (3869), with rewards of up to by Tracy Madden, Haines was so popular that Jan. 15, 1861: E. G. Otis received a patent Palmiotto was arrested Dec. 30 at 900 Saw $1,000 for information that leads to a conviction. he was selected to serve as sergeant-at-arms for his new and improved hoisting apparatus. Mill River Road, Yonkers, by DEC personnel The real question that remains is: Why for 21 terms. Jan. 15, 1923: Four Yonkers residents and YPD Intelligence Unit detectives. He was would anyone dump garbage in one of the more Jan. 12, 1929: The Rotary Club inaugurat- headed the New York-Suburban Pedigreed charged with a Class A misdemeanor of the En- obvious locations in Yonkers? The YPD is still ed “Better Understanding Week” at a gathering Bird Fanciers’ Association, the group sponsor- vironmental Conservation Law and 71-2703.2CI investigating the matter and wouldn’t comment. of more than 100 men representing Yonkers’ ing the Madison Square Garden Canary Show (Allow Release of Release of Solid Wastes to the Some believe Palmiotto was angry at another “many races and creeds and prominent in var- held at Madison Square Garden. This included Environment). He was also issued several sum- garbage carter and wanted the other carter to ied walks of life ” at the Elks Club. This meet- R. B. Hermans, J. C. Devlin, John Farrow and monses from both YPD and DEC for dumping. pick up the trash he left at Chicken Island. It ing launched Rotary’s campaign against hatred Mrs. Lester Houghtaling. Palmiotto was arraigned and is scheduled to could be a foolish and expensive decision. and prejudice. Friday, Jan. 16 Jan. 12, 1932: Radio star Morton Downey Jan. 16, 1894: The Yonkers Historical and purchased the mansion at 279 N. Broadway. Library Association adopted a resolution dis- Edward Perot Jr. formerly occupied the home. approving of the proposed plan to erect an ad- 330-unit waterfront development that will set the Jan. 12, 1942: One hundred and twenty ministration building on Manor Hall grounds. Mayor Spano standard for luxurious living in Westchester. Ridge parking meters were installed on New Main Jan. 16, 1913: Workers ended their two- Continued from Page 1 Hill and Cross County continue to expand, opening Street between Nepperhan Avenue and South week strike against the Yonkers Railway Com- new stores and restaurants that are creating hun- Broadway. Yonkers Police Department was pany. Marching from their union hall to the ment, improving the schools, and encouraging dreds of jobs in our city. And in every corner of instructed to begin issuing summonses imme- trolley barn, they passed through a cheering development to improve the tax base and provide Yonkers, new hotels, residential developments and diately. crowd of 2,000 citizens and city officials. jobs. We succeeded because we governed in a bi- small businesses are creating jobs and growing our Tuesday, Jan. 13 Jan. 16, 1930: A telephone typewriter of partisan manner – putting progress over politics. economy. Jan. 13, 1908: The Common Council was the countywide police alarm system was in- “Just three years ago when our administra- We’re proud to be a leader in sustainability. deadlocked in its attempt to select a candidate stalled at police headquarters. tion took office, the unemployment rate in Yonkers In 2014, we completed the installation of 11,300 for city clerk, with John Geary and Joseph Saturday, Jan. 17 stood at 9.1 percent, the city faced chilling bud- new LED streetlights, replacing the old, inefficient O’Brien each receiving five votes. Jan. 17, 187: Halcyon Skinner of Alexan- get deficits, our students were reeling from years lights in every neighborhood in the city – and now Jan. 13, 1912: Charles Rood of Saw Mill der Smith Carpet Mills patented the Moquette of cuts to schools, and development plans were other cities are following our lead. Yonkers also River Road claimed the distinction of becom- power loom, revolutionizing the carpet manu- stalled. The challenges we faced – and continue became the first city in New York to launch a Sty- ing the youngest grandfather in New York State facturing industry. to face – are real and complex, but the record of rofoam recycling program. And we’re continuing at the age of 35. He also was the godfather to Sunday, Jan. 18 the past years shows we continue to move Yonkers the award-winning daylighting of the Saw Mill six babies named after him. Jan. 18, 1917: Gideon H. Peck was unani- forward. We’ve closed the deficit while controlling River, building two new river parks in Downtown Jan. 13, 1929: Three Yonkers detectives mously selected for a third term as president taxes, we’ve created new local jobs, and we’ve Yonkers. and one patrolman received awards for meri- of the Yonkers Merchants Association, even ended the years of political gridlock that stalled Working with Gov. (Andrew) Cuomo and the torious service from the Police Honor Board. though he had declined the nomination. budgets and progress. State Legislature, we secured millions in new state Those honored were Detectives Patrick Chris- Jan. 18, 1927: Patrolman James Tynan As a result, Democrats and Republicans have funding for our schools and Yonkers became the topher, James Tynan and James Hollis and Pa- of the Third Precinct won a two-day vacation passed three consecutive bipartisan, balanced bud- first city in New York to consolidate services with trolman Leo Magratten. with pay as a reward for the arrest of a burglary gets, within the property tax cap and without cuts its school district. Now, instead of having duplica- Jan. 13, 1929: Corporation Counsel Harry suspect. The patrolman overheard the burglar to services. tive departments, we operate under one roof. That Laragh received a permit authorizing the City chatting about looting an apartment. Today, unemployment in Yonkers stands at 6 cuts costs, increases taxpayer oversight and frees of Yonkers to purchase New York City water For more information on the Yonkers percent, home sales and sale prices are on the rise, up resources for the classroom. We’ve begun to re- at the rate $100 per million gallons for Catskill Historical Society, Sherwood House and up- more people are shopping and supporting the local store programs – like sports and art – and thanks water. coming events, visit www.facebook.com/Yon- economy, and Yonkers is the second-fastest grow- to a new federal grant, Yonkers will expand pre- Jan. 13, 1936: Thomas Butler of the Bronx kersHistoricalSociety, or find the society on ing big city in New York. Thanks to our partners on kindergarten to a full-day program. circulated a petition in southeast Yonkers to LinkedIn and Twitter @YonkersHistoric. For the City Council, our municipal bond ratings are This investment in our youth today will pave have that section annexed to the City of New information on membership in YHS, call 914- the highest they’ve been in a generation, up from a path toward future success for years to come. York. 961-8940 or email [email protected]. near junk status only three years ago. While we’ve accomplished a lot in 2014 and Yonkers is open for business. We’re cutting the years that preceded, we still face many chal- red tape and working with our partners at the local lenges as we look ahead to 2015 and beyond. I look and state levels to bring businesses here. In 2014, forward to continuing to work together as we keep Clarinetist Daniel Spitzer to we broke ground on RiverTides, a $100 million, moving Yonkers forward,” wrote Mayor Spano. studio building, where he dedicates about five Perform at Hoff-Barthelson New Point hours every day to his work. He has received a The Hoff-Barthelson Music School will fea- bussy’s “Première Rhapsodie.” Continued from Page 1 warm welcome from the artist community and ture faculty clarinetist Daniel Spitzer on Sunday, Clarinetist Daniel Spitzer has performed with tremendous response from the public, espe- Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Greenville Community the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Or- common theme of displaying his subjects in cially during the open studio event held Nov. Church, 270 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale. He will be chestra, New York City Ballet, New Jersey Sym- the act of observing a scene. 23, where visitors were stunned to learn he has joined by fellow faculty artists and pianists Ed- phony and American Symphony Orchestra. This unique approach to point-of-view al- only been painting for a short time. mund Niemann and Tomoko Uchino. Admission to the recital is $18 general ad- lows the audience direct insight into the sub- Silverman’s studio is located at YOHO The program will include “Vibraciones del mission, $15 for seniors and free to students jects’ experience and mood, despite never be- Artist Studios, 578 Nepperhan Ave., fifth alma Op. 45” by Migel Yuste, “Sonata in B Flat younger than 18. Call 914-723-1169 for reserva- ing able to observe their facial expressions. floor, in Yonkers. For more information about Major Op. 107, No. 3” by Max Reger, and De- tions and information. After a brief search for a conveniently his work and YOHO Artist Studios, contact located space, Silverman easily settled into a George Huang at 212-317-1423, ext. 601, or routine at YOHO, Westchester’s largest artist visit www.yohoartists.com.

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County Board Meetings FURTHER OR ADDITIONAL, TAX SALE NOTICE In addition to the foregoing Tax Sale Notice and Statutes therein described, the further Board of Acquisition and Contract African-American Advisory Board or additional notice is given setting forth the lots and parcels of land, including the street Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29 at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. address thereof, on which the tax lien is to be sold together with the aggregate amount of County Executive’s Office, Conf. Room A County Executive’s Office, Conf. Room A tax lien thereon, and the assessed valuation of every said lot and parcel as described in the 148 Martine Ave., White Plains Police Board 2013 Tax Rolls as approved by the Department of Assessment and Taxation and confirmed by the City Council. Women’s Advisory Board Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner’s Conf. Room, Westchester The name set forth is that of the person, corporation or legal entity appearing on the County Executive’s Office, Conf. Room A County Police Headquarters tax rolls as the owner or occupant of the lot or parcel of land upon which the tax lien is to be Municipal Planning Federation Board 1 Saw Mill River Parkway, Hawthorne sold. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Youth Board Michaelian Office Building, fourth floor, Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. The first item is the Comptroller’s Tax Lien Number; the second is that of the person appear- Conf. Room 420 County Executive’s Office, Conf. Room A ing on the tax rolls as the owner or occupant of the property; the third is the location of the 148 Martine Ave., White Plains Transportation Board property as described on the tax rolls which includes the Section, Block and Lot Numbers as Solid Waste Commission Friday, Jan. 23 at 8:30 a.m. shown on the Official City Map; the fourth is the assessed valuation unimproved as shown Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. Department of Public Works and Transporta- on the tax rolls; the fifth is the total assessed valuation as shown on the tax rolls; the last group of figures is the total amount of the lien which is to be sold. Finance Department Conf. Room, seventh tion Offices Floor 100 E. First St., Mount Vernon John Liszewski 148 Martine Ave., White Plains Department of Senior Programs and Ser- Commissioner of Finance and Management Services Industrial Development Agency vices’ Annual Legislative Speak-Out Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. #1332 12/19/14 – 01/23/15 County Executive’s Office, Conf. Room A Westchester County Center Board of Health 198 Central Ave., White Plains Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8:30 a.m. LGBT Advisory Board 10 County Center Road, second floor, White Monday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. Plains County Executive’s Office, Conf. Room A Notice of Formation of Notice of formation of Vic- Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board Airport Advisory Board Northgate Partners LLC. Ar- kyMac Jewelry LLC Arts. Thursday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. ticles of Organization filed Of Org. filed with the Sect’y with the Secretary of State of State of NY (SSNY) on PRC Headquarters Westchester County Airport of NY (SSNY) on 10/29/14. December 12, 2014. Of- 450 Saw Mill River Parkway, Ardsley Westchester-Putnam Workforce Invest- Office location: Westchester fice location: Westchester. Soil and Water Conservation District ment Board County. SSNY designated The street address is: 421 Board Friday, Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. as agent of the LLC upon 8th Ave #21 New York, NY Friday, Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. Westchester Community College, Foundation whom process against it 10116. SSNY has been des- Michaelian Office Building, fourth floor, Board Room may be served. SSNY shall ignated as agent of the LLC Conf. Room 420 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla mail process to: Kamerman, upon whom process against Uncyk, Soniker & Klein P.C., it may be served. SSNY shall 156 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, mail process served to: Vic- New York, NY 10010. Pur- toria McAllister, 421 8th Ave AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS pose: Any lawful purpose. #21 New York, NY 10116. Purpose: any lawful act. December 31, 2014 #6603 12/19 – 01/23 #6604 01-09 – 02-13 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Ap- peals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner’s decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended:

NEW HEARINGS “Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon # 5426–Improvement to a Non-Conforming Use & Area Variance– Andrew Romano, Wireless) is proposing to locate roof-top wireless telecommunications antennas on a build- Esq., on behalf of Claire Campisi, owner, on premises know as 202 Lockwood Avenue, ing that reaches an overall height of 97 feet above ground level at 531 East Lincoln Avenue, Block: 2289, Lot: 5, Zone: T Mount Vernon, Westchester County, NY 10552.

# 5427–Area Variance– Farrauto, Berman & Slater, on behalf of Harold Weustenhofer, Public comments regarding potential effects from the site on historic properties may be owner, on premises know as 213 aka 219 Grandview Boulevard, Block: 4637, Lot: 25, Zone: submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Joseph Schuchman, E2PM, S-100 87 Hibernia Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 07866, by email to: [email protected], or phone: (973) 299-5200. Please refer to E2PM Tracking Number P-14-02-58.”

JOSEPH CIANCIULLI #3125 01/09/2015 CHAIRMAN, ZBA

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SUPREME COURT: WESTCHESTER COUNTY. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Pltf. By Phil Foley vs. LAWRENCE MAINIERO, et al, Defts. Index #64572/12. Pursuant to judgment of fore- Montessori Academy In a well played game the Gorton girls’ closure and sale dated May 16th, 2013, I will sell at public auction in the Lobby of the Continued from Page 1 team came back from a 7-point deficit at half- Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., White Plains, NY, time to defeat a tough Saunders squad 42-37. on Feb. 6th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., prem. k/a 13 Baiton St. a/k/a 15 Baiton St., Yonkers, NY. schools. This was done with a strong defense, as Gorton Said property lying and being in the City of Yonkers, County of Westchester and State of “Please come out and support a good outscored Saunders 26-14 in the second half. New York, being shown and designated as Lot No. 6 and part of Lot No. 5 on a certain cause and support our basketball program,” Gorton was led by Dreonna Battle with map entitled “Map of Archer Heights on Trenchard St., 2nd Ward of Yonkers, NY” made by said YMA girls’ basketball coach Charles 22 points and six steals, and Julia Hohn with Geo. Raynor, C.E. dated May 30, 1892 and filed in the Westchester County Clerk’s Office, Martinez. 12 points and six steals. Division of Land Records on June 19, 1892 in Vol. 12 of Maps at page 6. Approx. amt. of judgment is $282,093.84 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of Yonkers Rising has also begun to print Saunders was led by Amanda Kiriakos filed judgment and terms of sale. JOHN N. ROMANO, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for the scores and recaps from some of the Yon- with 21 points. Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Ste. 28, Mineola, NY. #85282 kers Public Schools basketball games, and we Gorton is 3-1 in league play, with its next encourage readers to send us your stories and game scheduled for Thursday against River- #1335 01/02 – 01/23 pictures from recent fall sports. side High School. This week’s recap: An additional roundup of high school Gorton Girls Top Saunders 42-37 sports is on page 4. Friday, January 9, 2015 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care Positive Economic & Dev. WP Hospital Tops Off News for Yonkers into 2015 New Cancer Care Building By Dan Murphy cost parameters of persons who qualify for Med- A positive economic outlook for the City of icaid. Yonkers, including rising real estate prices and Now the Westchester Center is proposing to $6 million in state development grants, highlight create an additional 158 units of affordable, assist- some of the good news for the city heading into ed living housing adjacent to the existing facility, 2015. providing space for an estimated 200 persons. The The City of Yonkers was a big winner in new facility will be known as The Plaza at West- New York State’s latest round of Regional Eco- chester, and will be constructed by demolishing a nomic Development Council’s competitive fund- currently empty building on the property. ing, which concluded late last year. In total, five The estimated construction cost is $24 mil- economic development projects in Yonkers will lion, with a completion target date of the first receive nearly $6 million in New York State fund- quarter of 2016. The new facility would create ing, making Yonkers the leading grant winner in 110 full-time-equivalent jobs, and YIDA is pro- the mid-Hudson region and among the top in the posing to provide a $1 million exemption in sales entire state. tax for materials used in construction, a $388,800 “Yonkers is a city on the move,” said Mayor mortgage tax exemption and temporary property Mike Spano. “Job creation, economic develop- tax abatement. ment and investment are back on track in Yon- The project must go through the city’s plan- kers, and thanks to the continued support of Gov. ning and land use process after approval. A worker signs a beam on the fourth floor of White Plains Hospital’s cancer care building. Andrew Cuomo and our state delegation, we are The Westchester Center was conceived un- continuing to move our city forward and grow our der the state’s Assisted Living Program, which is White Plains Hospital last week topped off clude a reception area, space for a café, gift shop, economy.” designed to provide an alternative to more costly the final piece of steel on a modern new cancer complementary therapies and a patient medical The 2014 REDC awards, announced by Cuo- nursing homes. In an assisted living facility, res- care building at the corner of Longview Avenue library, as well as office space for the program’s mo, will fund five economic development projects idents live in independent units, but are able to and East Post Road. rapidly expanding staff of cancer clinical special- in Yonkers, including: have meals, housekeeping and other services pro- With construction and iron workers from A.P. ists. * $2.5 million for the Saw Mill River day- vided by the facility. Construction and Local 40 Ironworks looking on, Patient volume in the hospital’s cancer pro- lighting – Building on the success of the national- “Typical assisted living facilities are often the steel beam, which was signed by hundreds of gram increased 15 percent in 2013. ly-recognized urban redevelopment project, Phase too expensive for the average person, and will hospital staff members, patients and community The construction is part of the hospital’s III of the daylighting project, which is already un- not accept Medicaid,” said YIDA President Ken leaders Dec. 17, was hoisted six stories into the most significant capital transformation project in derway, will create a new public green space in Jenkins. “This is a successful model that saves air and placed atop the new structure. its 121-year history, which includes another new, the Chicken Island area of downtown Yonkers and taxpayer dollars while providing a top-notch en- When construction is finished in fall 2015, six-story patient tower at the other end of the cam- unearth further portions of the long-buried river. vironment for the residents, including those who the 40,000-square-foot, six-story building will pus, on Davis Avenue. That structure will include * $1.5 million for the Ashburton Avenue re- rely on Medicaid for their care.” more than double the size of the hospital’s cancer five new operating suites specially designed for vitalization – This project will enhance the qual- Finally, economic data from last year points program to 70,000 square feet, and will provide minimally invasive surgery, three stories of pri- ity of life along the Ashburton Avenue corridor to a continuously growing Yonkers economy. space for the hospital’s growing number of cancer vate patient rooms, a new lobby and entranceway, by improving pedestrian and vehicular travel, and According to preliminary data released last experts, researchers and patients. Amenities in- and is also expected to be unveiled in fall 2015. making much-needed road, bridge and traffic- month by the New York State Department of La- flow improvements. bor, the October 2014 unemployment rate in the * $1 million for the SoYo Exalta mixed- City of Yonkers was 6.1 percent, down from 7.3 use development project – This $168 million, percent in October 2013. The October 2012 un- Social Security is Unflinching 550,000-square-foot, mixed-use, transit-oriented employment rate in Yonkers was 8.4 percent, 8.6 development near Metro-North Railroad’s Yon- percent in 2011, 8.9 percent in 2010, 8.8 percent kers station and adjacent to Van der Donck Park in 2009 and 6.2 percent in October 2008. In the Fight Against Fraud includes approximately 400 residential units and Data also shows Yonkers having the lowest By Julissa Javier fraud may occur, and, by monitoring cases 34,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and res- unemployment rate of New York’s so-called “Big Social Security assistant district manager, closely, we identify fraud sooner rather than taurants. 5 Cities” – in October 2014, New York City’s un- Yonkers later. We also have stiff penalties that discour- * $630,000 for the Hudson River Museum employment rate stood at 6.4 percent, 7.4 percent If you’re like most people, you protect age people from committing fraud. (two projects) – The renowned Hudson River Mu- in the City of Buffalo, 7 percent in Syracuse and what’s valuable to you. Social Security has a zero tolerance pol- seum will build a new west wing entrance with 7.4 percent in Rochester. (For more information, To protect your family financially, you icy for fraud. While we cannot prevent every direct access to Yonkers’ waterfront, expanded visit www.labor.state.ny.us/stats.) buy health and life insurance. To protect your instance of fraud any more than law enforce- gallery and storage space, and allow for a wider “Yonkers is a city on the move,” said Mayor home, you get homeowner’s insurance, a secu- ment can prevent all crime, we aggressively range of exhibitions. Spano. “The downward trend in unemployment rity alarm, or perhaps a large dog. To protect investigate and pursue prosecution of those Additionally, the City of Yonkers was award- is another sign of the positive growth of our your jewelry, you hide it in a safe place or buy who try to cheat the system. Our message to ed a $400,000 local government efficiency grant economy, and recent groundbreakings are further insurance in case you need to replace it. To those who would defraud Social Security is to support the consolidation of non-academic proof that Yonkers is quickly becoming the city in protect your money, you invest it, perhaps in clear: We will find you, we will prosecute you, back-office functions with the Yonkers Board of which to live, work and play.” a bank that offers FDIC coverage. we will seek the maximum punishment allow- Education. The consolidation, a first of its kind In more positives news, for the first quarter Social Security is much the same: We able under the law, and we will fight to restore in New York State, saw the city absorb $9.1 mil- of the city’s fiscal year 2015 (July 2014 through value the people we serve, our employees who to the American public the money you’ve sto- lion in BOE administrative functions, allowing September 2014), sales tax revenues in the City work hard to provide world-class customer len. the school district to focus more resources in the of Yonkers increased by 5 percent over the first service, and the integrity of our programs. We Social Security takes fraud seriously, and classroom, while increasing taxpayer oversight. quarter in fiscal year 2014. protect these by using many tools to identify, so should you. If you suspect someone is com- The grant will help support the implementa- Home sales and home sale prices are also on prevent and stop fraud, and we seek the maxi- mitting Social Security fraud, report it online tion of a new single-payroll and human resource the rise in Yonkers. According to data released mum punishment for those who commit it. at http://oig.ssa.gov/report or call the Social system to serve the entire city and BOE workforce by the real estate broker Houlihan Lawrence, the The tools we use help us predict where Security Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271. and use software-based solutions to track perfor- mean home sale price in Yonkers in October 2014 mance metrics. increased 12.2 percent from October 2013, while “I’m thrilled that projects I supported in the average sale price was up 4.7 percent. Through my district will be receiving highly-competitive October 2014, 469 homes have sold in Yonkers, state economic grants through the Mid-Hudson up from 464 for all of 2012, 404 in 2012, and 337 Alcoholism & Substance Regional Economic Development Council,” said in 2011. (For more information, visit www.houli- State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Democratic hanlawrence.com.) conference leader. “The state continues to make Spano also pointed to the reaffirmation of Abuse Counselor Exam significant investment in Yonkers and this year’s Yonkers’ bond ratings by Moody’s and Standard The St. John’s Riverside Hospital’s Be- fessionals in the field of chemical dependency. $6 million is proof of that. As a result, the Saw and Poor’s as a positive economic sign for the havioral Health Services Department offers a The two-semester program allows for stu- Mill River daylighting project will continue to city. And for the first time in recent memory, the 350-hour Office of Alcoholism and Substance dent admissions in the fall and spring semes- revitalize and transform downtown Yonkers, with city sold its bonds in a competitive market, driv- Abuse Services-accredited course, which trains ters, and enrollment for January classes is open. new housing opportunities, jobs and economic ing rates lower and helping the city save on refi- health care professionals to be academically Classes are held at St. John’s Riverside growth.” nancing. eligible for the New York State Credentialed Hospital, ParkCare Pavilion, 2 Park Ave., Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer added: “I “The city has a made a lot of progress over Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Yonkers. For more information or to register, am extremely pleased that the New York State the last three years, especially in light of the Board exam. contact Dr. Don Gasparini at dgasparini@riv- Regional Economic Development Council award- of Education’s budgeting error,” said Spano. “It is All faculty members are experienced pro- ersidehealth.org or 914-964-7972. ed these very significant grants to so many im- apparent that buyers recognize our strength, our portant projects in Yonkers and was glad to lend growing economy and Yonkers’ positive fiscal my voice in support of their applications. These outlook.” public investments will strengthen the economic The economic resurgence comes on the heels Health Dept. Expands revitalization of Yonkers and all of the Hudson of several positive economic development an- Valley. Thank you to Gov. (Andrew) Cuomo and nouncements in Yonkers. In October, Spano and the members and staff of the Mid-Hudson Re- Ginsburg Development broke ground on a new Clinic Hours & Services gional Economic Development Council for their 330-unit, $100 million residential development Westchester County Health Department C testing to residents born between 1945 and acknowledgement that substantial investment in known as River Tides. The luxury development, clinics will offer new, convenient hours in the 1965, because more than 75 percent of infected Yonkers will translate into jobs, increased revenue one of the largest in Yonkers in recent years, is New Year, to serve more clients at popular adults are baby boomers – as well as to those and continued growth for our region.” expected to create 300 construction jobs. times. with other risk factors. People who test positive The new state funding comes on the heels of The mayor pointed to recent hotel develop- “The new schedule is an example of how receive follow up confirmatory testing and are positive economic data released by Mayor Spa- ments as another sign of positive economic growth Westchester County government is being more connected to medical providers for treatment. no’s Office, indicating that unemployment in Yon- in Yonkers. More than 500 new or renovated hotel responsive to the needs of residents,” said The clinics also offer rapid HIV tests, and kers is at a sixth year-to-year low, home sales and rooms will soon be available to visitors and resi- County Executive Robert Astorino. tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis sale prices are on the rise, and sales tax revenues dents, including the Hyatt Place at Cross County, The health department analyzed clinic us- and trichimoniasis. are increasing, meaning more area residents are which is expected to create 100 full-time jobs; the age, tracked the time patients spend waiting and Also starting in January, the health depart- shopping and supporting Yonkers’ economy. Courtyard Marriot at Executive Boulevard, which adjusted staffing and hours to better meet the ment will extend the hours of its by-appoint- Yonkers is the second-fastest-growing “big will open near Marriott’s successful Residence needs of residents. As always, no one will be ment immunization clinics, At these clinics, city” in New York State. Inn; and the $20 million Hampton-Inn on Tucka- turned away from any health department clinics children up to age 19 who are uninsured or who In other development news, the Westches- hoe Road. for inability to pay. lack a primary care provider routinely receive ter Center for Independent and Assisted Living, In addition, the Royal Regency Hotel recent- New in 2015, uninsured residents who vaccines and through the health department’s which is a successful assisted living facility that ly completed a major multi-million renovation need a TB skin test to start a new job or en- navigators, are linked to health insurance and opened with help from the Yonkers Industrial De- project, creating one of the area’s first boutique ter college or graduate school can schedule an are referred to primary care providers. velopment Agency in 2012, would nearly double hotels. appointment at the health department clinics in Immunization clinics also offer some im- in size, according to a plan to be given initial ap- “The City Council, working across the aisle, White Plains or Yonkers. munizations for adults and college students. proval by YIDA. has been instrumental in our success in growing “We often receive calls from residents who By-appointment tuberculosis clinics also “There’s nothing like repeating a success Yonkers’ economy, attracting businesses and jobs, need the test to begin a new career or a course have new hours, based on clinic usage. In White story,” said Spano, who chairs YIDA. “The West- and establishing Yonkers as a business-friendly of study, so we are adding this service for resi- Plains, testing and treatment will be available chester Center for Independent and Assisted Liv- city,” said = Spano. “I look forward to continuing dents,” said Dr. Sherlita Amler, commissioner on the first Thursday of every month from 1 to 4 ing provides an affordable home for so many se- our partnership to further improve our economy.” of health. “By doing so, we hope to reduce bar- p.m., and on the second, third and fourth Thurs- nior citizens, yet there is still demand for more. Overall, the city has experienced a 2 percent riers to higher education and identify residents days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are glad to help it meet that demand.” increase in population growth, growing by nearly who could benefit from preventive treatment.” In Yonkers, the same services will be avail- The Westchester Center currently has a 195- 4,000 residents from the 2010 U.S. Census to July Residents can walk in with no appointment able Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unit assisted living center at 75 Stratton St. South, 2013, the latest date for which population date is for sexually-transmitted disease and HIV test- For more health information, “like” the de- which formerly housed the Jewish Guild for the available. Yonkers has also grown at a faster rate ing in Yonkers on Mondays and Fridays from 9 partment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Blind. It was Westchester’s first “upscale but af- than any other major city outside the City of New a.m. to 3 p.m., and in White Plains on Wednes- wchealthdept, follow it on Twitter @wchealth- fordable” assisted living facility, offering a full York. (For more information, visit www.census. days, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting in Decem- dept or visit www.westchestergov.com/health, range of amenities, yet also staying within the gov.) ber, the clinics began offering rapid hepatitis where the clinic schedule is posted. PAGE 8 - Yonkers RIsing - Friday, January 9, 2015 Can Can Sale Begins Westchester Welcomes At ShopRite Supermarkets Baby New Year 2015

ShopRite’s famous annual “Can Can Sale,” cluded in the Can Can Sale, as well. In fact, the now in its 44th year, began Sunday, Jan. 4 and sale proved so popular that in 2002, ShopRite will run through Saturday, Jan. 24. introduced an annual summer Can Can Sale. The sale continues to have a loyal and de- Although there are no sales figures avail- voted following among ShopRite customers able from the early days of ShopRite’s Can Can who eagerly await this annual event. Originally Sale, the company estimates it has sold more intended to focus solely on ShopRite Private La- than 3 billion cans since the sale’s introduction bel products, today, many national brands are in- in 1971. VA Info. Fair is Jan. 10 The Department of Veterans Affairs Hud- HealtheVet Internet-based service, a telehealth son Valley Health Care System will host an in- program, medical foster home, caregiver pro- formation fair Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at gram and other services to offer assistance. Florinda Miranda and Filadelpho Lopez with baby Jennifer Lopez. its community-based outpatient clinic in Pough- Veterans are asked to bring a copy of De- keepsie. fense Department Form 214, Certificate of Re- Employees from VA Hudson Valley will of- lease or Discharge from Active Duty, with them A sweet little “J Lo” was the first baby and measuring 18.25 inches long, was born to fer services like registering for VA health care, to expedite services. born in Westchester County in 2015, making Florinda Miranda and Filadelpho Lopez of taking pictures for the identification card for The clinic is located at 488 Freedom Plains her New Year’s Day appearance at 12:27 a.m. Mamaroneck. The proud parents put a crown registered veterans, blood pressure checks and Road, Poughkeepsie. For more information, call at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center. Little Jen- on their new princess and smiled happily for flu shots. In addition, representatives will be on VA Hudson Valley Outreach Coordinator Nicole nifer Lopez, weighing in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces, photographers! hand from the Women’s Veterans Program, My- Embry at 914-737-4400, ext. 3106.

Former Gov. Mario Cuomo in a thoughtful exchange with Congresswoman Nita Lowey. Mario Cuomo, right, with former Yonkers City Council President Chuck Lesnick.

York has lost one of its greatest leaders – believe in only the government we need, but ing charity,” said Muro. “Needless to say, the Yonkers Remembers one that I was proud to call a mentor and a we insist on all the government we need...a applause was nonstop.” Continued from Page 1 friend,” said Maloney. “As a 17-year-old kid, government that is characterized by fairness Westchester County Executive Rob Asto- I found myself watching the Democratic Na- and reasonableness...a government strong rino also commented on Mario Cuomo’s pass- to the 1970s when they both lived in Queens. tional Convention in July of 1984, when Ma- enough to use words like ‘love’ and ‘compas- ing. “Mario and Matilda Cuomo and their five rio Cuomo delivered his ‘Tale of Two Cities’ sion’ and smart enough to convert our noblest “I join with all New Yorkers in mourning children were our neighbors in Holliswood, speech. For kids like me, whose folks were aspirations into practical realities. the loss of former Gov. Mario Cuomo,” said Queens,” she said. “Mario’s parents, Andrea middle-class Catholics, Mario Cuomo was “My last conversation with the ‘Guv’ was Astorino. “He will forever be remembered for and Immaculata, lived around the corner. like a trumpet sounding for the values of faith, in August after the funeral of his friend and his love of our great state, his immense tal- When Mario, an attorney and law professor hard work, family and inclusion – values we counsel Fabian Palamino at the same St. Ig- ent as a gifted orator and as the proud son of who gained prominence by successfully me- believed in and depended on. natius Loyola Church where thousands will Italian immigrants. He was a man of integrity diating thorny housing disputes in Corona and “Later, as a young lawyer at Willkie Farr honor him on Tuesday, when he told me there and faith who worked every day to improve Forest Hills, first ran for lieutenant governor and Gallagher, I had the extraordinary good ought to be a word stronger than ‘friend’ to the lives of all New Yorkers. My thoughts and of New York in 1974, Steve and I promptly luck of occupying the office next to his when express his relationship with his friend, men- prayers are with the entire Cuomo family dur- jumped into his campaign. he joined the firm in 1995. He spent hours with tor and colleague whom he had just lost. This ing this difficult time.” “He lost. But Gov. Hugh Carey, recogniz- me, sitting across the desk in his corner office week, many of us wish we had that word, as Mario Cuomo’s political connections to ing Mario’s extraordinary talents, appointed or over lunch. Once, after the 1996 presiden- we feel that we have lost a great teacher and Westchester are interesting. In 1986, Cuomo him as secretary of state,” continued Lowey. tial election, he asked me what I thought of it. mentor. ran for re-election against then-Westchester “His parents famously asked: ‘Mario – you’re I said, ‘We won.’ He then asked, ‘What have “They don’t make many leaders like him County Executive Andy O’Rourke, cruising to a lawyer and a teacher…how come you took a we won?’ It’s a follow-up question I’ve never anymore,” said Lesnick. “Our heart goes out a huge 65-32 percent victory. job as a secretary?’ forgotten, and one I ask myself frequently. to his family. May his name be a blessing.” In 1994, Cuomo desired a fourth term as “My first job in public service was in 1975 “The answer, he taught me: ‘We’ve won a Former Yonkers Democratic Chairwoman governor, and once again faced off against a as an assistant to Mario Cuomo, working as a grant of time, a short opportunity to do some Ann Muro fondly recalled her two meetings Westchester opponent, State Sen. George Pa- community relations officer in the New York good,’” recalled Maloney. “That was Mario with Mario Cuomo. taki. With the death penalty as one of the key metropolitan region,” she added. “I worked Cuomo. His example and big-heartedness “As former Yonkers Democratic Party issues in the race, Cuomo lost to Pataki 49-46 closely with Mario, as he took charge of New continue to inspire me, as well as countless chairwoman, I had the opportunity to meet percent, with Pataki getting 6 percent on the York’s anti-poverty programs following their other New Yorkers.” many dignitaries and elected officials,” she Conservative Party line, and Cuomo losing devolution by the federal government through Former Yonkers City Council President said. “However, it was my meeting with Gov. Westchester County to Pataki that year. block grants to the states. He pursued housing, Chuck Lesnick also worked under former Mario Cuomo that was most memorable. “Gov. Mario Cuomo was a true states- education, health, community development Gov. Cuomo. “While attending a function at a Long Is- man,” said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. “Like and senior citizen initiatives, among others. “The Family of New York suffered a great land country club, I spoke with the governor so many New Yorkers, he came from humble “He was indefatigable and inspirational. loss on New Year’s Day with the passing of and told him I thought he was an ‘oratorical beginnings and rose to become one of the A profound thinker and eloquent speaker, (it’s) former Gov. Mario Cuomo,” he said. “He was genius…a Democratic Cicero…’ He thanked country’s greatest governors. He was a man of no wonder that he was elected lieutenant gov- a voice of compassion, reason and community me and as the conversation continued, we large intellect, deep conviction and an inspira- ernor in 1978 and then governor three times… spirit at a time when ‘greed was good’ in so spoke about the ideological differences of the tion to so many… Nobody articulated the ideals and values of many other places in this country. two major parties as well as the differences “As a young legislator in Albany, I learned public service better than Mario Cuomo. He “Serving as his regional representative that may even occur within the same party. a great deal from Mario Cuomo, and I thank aptly captured the essence of his brilliant ca- for Westchester, Rockland and Putnam was “The perception was that many Yonkers him for his service to New York. My thoughts reer: ‘You campaign in poetry, but govern in my first job out of law school in 1985 and he Democrats were more ideologically conserva- and prayers are with the entire Cuomo fam- prose.’ challenged us constantly to work harder to im- tive than Scarsdale or Greenburgh Democrats ily.” “During an event in 1984, when I was a prove the lives of the people who need gov- (a term I refer to today as ‘Republicrats’),” There was way too much speculation on New York State assistant secretary of state and ernment the most. He set a high ethical and said Muro. “I told the governor that my broth- why Mario Cuomo didn’t run for president. I Mario Cuomo was governor, Mario told me, intellectual bar. He actually listened to our er, while teaching a class at Columbia on ar- think, in his heart, he simply didn’t want to ‘Now listen to me and you’ll be OK,’” recalled thoughts and perspectives, challenged them gumentation and debating technique, referred run. Nor did he want to sit on the U.S. Su- Lowey. “I listened, I learned, and I am doing with appropriate Socratic dialogue, and em- to the governor’s style as ‘Barrister Ballistics.’ preme Court, when offered. OK. braced good ideas regardless of from where in The governor replied, ‘I like that one.’ Gov. Mario Cuomo was a New Yorker “I was honored when Gov. Cuomo spoke the hierarchy they came. “It was at the Rye Town Hilton that the through and through. This is where he loved on my behalf at a ceremony celebrating my “He recruited a loyal team of hard work- governor asked me what I thought about be- to live, loved to serve the people of New York, election to Congress in 1988. As we mourn ers, many of whom are my good friends to this ing the first woman to become chairwoman and where he died. his loss, I am confident that Mario Cuomo’s day and some of whom still work in govern- of either party in a large city like Yonkers. I Former New York City Mayor Michael legacy will continue and endure with the re- ment,” said Lesnick. “We were attracted to quickly responded, ‘What do you think of it, Bloomberg said it best: “He never swayed election of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.” government because the governor made each governor?’ He pointed his finger at me and just with the political winds – whether on the death Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney’s of us feel special and he recognized public said, ‘commendable…’ penalty or any other issue – and he earned a comments on Mario Cuomo’s passing point to service as a calling to something larger than “I also attended a program at SUNY Pur- spot alongside Theodore Roosevelt, Charles another generation of New Yorkers influenced all of us. chase when the governor was the guest speaker Evans Hughes, Al Smith and Franklin Roos- by his message. “In his 1984 speech at the Democratic for the UJA, and spoke to the audience about evelt in the pantheon of New York’s great pro- “With the passing of Mario Cuomo, New Convention in San Francisco, he stated: ‘We the Jewish community and ‘SEDACHA’ giv- gressive governors.” Friday, January 9, 2015 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 9

From left are: the Hon. Bruce Tolbert, associate justice of the Appellate Term in the Ninth and 10th Districts; the Hon. Lawrence Ecker, justice of the Supreme Court, Ninth District; the Hon. Mary Anne Scattaretico-Naber, Yonkers City Court judge and acting Westchester County Family Court judge; the Hon. Janet Malone, Westchester County Family Court judge and acting jus- tice of the Supreme Court, Ninth District; the Hon. Evan Inlaw, Yonkers City Court judge; the Hon. Arthur Doran, Yonkers City Court judge; the Hon. Mary Smith, justice of the Supreme Court, Ninth District; the Hon. Michael Martinelli, Yonkers City Court chief judge; the Hon. Thomas Daley, Yonkers City Court judge; and the Hon. Jo Ann Friia, White Plains City Court judge and president of the New York State Association of City Court Judges.

tino. Inauguration Day Inlaw’s three children – Win, Summer Continued from Page 1 and William – recited the Pledge of Alle- giance with their mother, Tanika. William Chief Judge Michael Martinelli giving re- held the Bible during the oath of office, which marks. Also in attendance were Assembly- was administered by Judge Bruce Tolbert. woman Shelly Mayer, Yonkers Deputy May- Tolbert was the last African-American ors Sue Gerry and Steve Levy, and Yonkers judge in Yonkers and was sworn in 30 years City Council Minority Leader Michael Saba- ago last week.

Open Registration Begins For Winter Rec. Programs The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation ing Center is available to all city residents. The and Conservation has opened registration for rink, located at 348 Tuckahoe Road, offers daily residents and non-residents of all ages to 2015 public skating sessions, adult and youth hockey, winter community recreation programs via the speed skating and lessons for all ages. The cen- department’s website at www.yonkersny.gov/ ter is also available to host birthday parties and parks. special events. “There’s something for everyone to do in Winter aquatic programs allow for Yonkers Yonkers during each season, including winter,” residents to swim year-round. Swim programs said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. “While it may include children, teen and adult learn-to-swim be cold outside, our Parks Department has great classes; recreational open swim; evening lap programs to keep you and your family active all swim; as well as aquatic exercise classes. season long.” Senior citizen recreation this season in- The winter line-up includes various pro- cludes access to all senior centers, and special- grams and sports for children through adults. ist programs including free recreation classes Pre-kindergarten recreation includes “Time in arts and crafts, and fitness. Programs for the with Me” classes for parents and children to people with disabilities, age 5 to senior citizen, experience together, pre-ballet for pre-kinder- include bowling, yoga, pet and music therapy, garten and “Little Learners Pre-K.” A variety and storytelling. of youth and teen recreation programs include The complete brochure may be viewed on babysitting courses, theatre for kids, baton and the City of Yonkers website at www.yonkersny. cheerleading, and several music-related pro- gov/parks. For more information, call Yonkers grams. Department of Parks, Recreation and Conserva- Judge Evan Inlaw in the Yonkers Ceremonial Courtroom at City Hall. Photos by Donna Davis. Ice skating at Yonkers’ E.J. Murray Skat- tion at 914-377-6450. Calabria Mia Ristorante Opens in Yonkers

Chef Michele Martelli in the kitchen. Photos by Donna Davis. Mayor Mike Spano, City Council President Liam McLaughlin and Assembly member Shelley Mayer join staff for the ribbon cutting at Calabria Mia Ristorante. Mayor Mike Spano, City Council Presi- Co-Owner Giuseppe Chirello came teenage boys, Martell and Alexander, who did has three children and two grandchildren. dent Liam McLaughlin and Assembly mem- to the U.S. 22 years ago from Calabria and a great job on opening night seating guests Located at 2150 Central Park Ave., at the ber Shelley Mayer celebrated the opening of hails from the province of Vibo Valentia. He and busing tables. former Reggia Morelli Restaurant, Calabria Calabria Mia Ristorante on Central Park Av- opened a barbershop on Yonkers Avenue that Co-Owner and Chef Michele Martelli Mia Ristorante is currently open for business. enue in Yonkers last week with a ribbon cut- has expanded into a unisex hair salon. hails from the province of Reggio in Calabria, Call 914-222-9555 for reservations or for ting ceremony and kickoff. Chirello is a single father raising two Italy, and came to the U.S. 20 years ago. He more information.

Send your letters and opinions to us at [email protected] PAGE 10 - Yonkers RISING - Friday, January 9, 2015 Yonkers On the Move Challenge Tops 9,000 Miles

Mayor Mike Spano congratulates the participants of the 2014 Yonkers on the Move WALK 20 Challenge for walking a combined 9,000 miles through the neighborhoods of Yonkers.

The final 2014 city-wide mileage for the is simple: The land area of Yonkers is approxi- Yonkers On the Move WALK 20 Challenge mately 20 square miles, and YOM asks those ‘The Addams Family’ Musical totaled 9,002, announced Yonkers Mayor Mike walking to complete a total of 20 miles or more Spano last week. during a challenge period, and to tell YOM He presented certificates to those who about it on the YOM Mile Card or on-line at Is Anything But Scary completed Challenge 2 and 3, during a Nov. www.walkyom.org. 18 recognition event at City Hall, which was Challenge Two also encourages individu- also attended by Yonkers Parks and Recreation als to form and compile team miles. The Yon- Commissioner Yvette Hartsfield. The total of kers Will Library “Bookmasters” team contrib- 9,002 miles greatly surpasses the 3,500 target uted 1,176 miles and topped the 2014 team list. set in April at the challenge kickoff, and the col- In Challenge Three, to keep things interest- lective 2,600 mile total of last year. ing, those doing other aerobic-friendly activi- Spano thanked and congratulated the YOM ties like running, tennis, exercise dance, etc., community-based leadership committee for can contribute their miles, as well. “getting our residents outside and exercising.” YOM also creates themed events called YOM Chairperson Brunilda Fernandez not- “Discover Your Neighborhood Walks” that ed that the mission of the Yonkers On the Move combine walking with a short tour highlighting initiative is to promote and provide resources to historic Yonkers buildings, gardens, churches encourage regular exercise using walking as the and events, such as the Yonkers Marathon. core activity. The Yonkers WALK 20 Challenge The Yonkers On the Move Committee will consists of three combined walk challenges soon be meeting to prepare for its 2015 walk from April through Nov. 1, in which everyone calendar. For updated information ,visit www. who resides, works or walks in Yonkers can walkyom.org. have some fun and take part. YOM is sponsored by Community for All The YOM initiative is intergenerational, at Ages, United Way of Westchester and Putnam, no cost and is designed to foster health and ac- Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and Community tive lifestyle goals. Planning Council Yonkers, and 55 Plus Yonkers The Yonkers WALK 20 Challenge concept Connections.

Little Radical Theatrics and Executive Direc- night.” Meanwhile, the Addams ancestors – awak- tor Fatima Viegas is presenting the Westchester ened from the dead – are unable to return to the regional premiere of the hit Broadway musical crypt until true love triumphs. “The Addams Family.” This will be the first area Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Fester, Grandma production of the brand-new version of this com- and Lurch will entertain as only the Addams Fam- mercial and critically acclaimed new musical. ily can, with their own kind of “normalcy.” When The production is led by LRT Artistic Di- these two families meet, what follows is strange rector Michael Mirra, whose previous directorial and, yes, sweet! credits include the New York regional premiere of “The Addams Family” stars John Anthony “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” and the West- Lopez as Gomez, Jennifer Silverman as Morticia, chester regional premieres of “Smile” and Andrew John Hartigan as Fester, Ashley Wool as Wednes- Lippa’s “The Wild Party.” day, Betsy Silverman-Hochhauser as Grandma, Musical direction is by Steve Loftus and cho- Drew Mollo as Lurch, Lior Shaham as Pugsley, reography is by returning LRT choreographer Ro- Justin Santore as Lucas Beineke, Christopher salie Burke. Manatakis as Mal Beineke and Stephanie Louren- The creepy and kooky Addams clan comes co as Alice Beineke. to devilishly delightful life in this production. The ensemble features Thomas Losito, Bry- Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of dark- elle Burgus, Joshua Judin, Catherine Saraceno, ness, has grown up and fallen in love with Lucas, Bobby Allan, Taylor Lane Ross, Nadav Schreiber, a young man from a respectable family and a man Jessica Schulman, Jasmin Malave and Marni her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t up- O’Shea. setting enough, Wednesday confides in her father “The Addams Family” will be presented Jan. and begs him not to tell her mother. 16 and 17 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 18 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Now, Gomez Addams must do something (snow dates are Jan. 23 and 24) at The Grinton I he’s never done before – keep a secret from his be- Will Library, 1500 Central Ave., Yonkers. loved wife, Morticia. Tickets are $20 in advance, $18 for students/ Wednesday invites Lucas and his parents for seniors/kids, and $15 for groups of 10 or more to Taste The Tradition... dinner and pleads with her family for “one normal one performance. LET US HOST YOUR NEXT SPECIAL EVENT... IN OUR PRIVATE PARTY ROOM

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