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10 Lakeside Drive 4 Clover Place 1299 Palmer Avenue ArtsFest Returns to New Rochelle and Pelham September 28th – 29th “ArtsFest” returns on Saturday and Sun- Participants in ArtsFest 2013 include the day, September 28th and 29th, from 12:30 to 5 New Rochelle Public Library, the Huguenot Chil- pm each day. reaching beyond New Rochelle’s dren’s Library, which will be sponsoring its an- borders this year to include venues in Pelham. nual LEGO ® Day, the Museum of Arts & Culture, Among the weekend’s highlights will be an an- the College of New Rochelle, Iona College Coun- tique car show, a behind-the-scenes tour of world cil on the Arts, Media Loft, the New Rochelle Art renowned pop artist Charles Fazzino’s studio, free Association, Charles Fazzino Studio/Museum Edi- performances at the PAC House Theater, and a tions, Transform Showroom and Gallery, Pelham celebration of African dance and drums at Lin- Art Center, Backstreet Gallery, New Beginnings coln Park. Performing Arts Studio, Westchester Yoga Center, Organized by the New Rochelle Council Garito Manor, Songcatchers, PAC House Theater, on the Arts, ArtsFest highlights the variety of arts Thomas Paine Cottage, New Roc Gallery/2 Di- and arts venues in New Rochelle, with art exhib- vision Street, BID Artists 81 Centre Street, High its, programs and activities that give both visitors Brook Studios, Lincoln Park Festival, Grow! Lin- and residents alike a window into the city’s rich coln Park Community Garden, Bethesda Bap- cultural and artistic diversity. Building on the suc- tist Family Center, Alvin & Friends Restaurant, cess of previous “Arts Fest” festivals, the weekend- Reverol & Co. Contemporary Art, and Recologie. long celebration will include art installations in In addition there will be performances at traditional spaces as well as downtown windows, spaces around the city. For a complete calendar of tours of artist’s studios, live music, great food, ex- venues and events visit www.newrochellearts.org. citing performances, eclectic shopping and a free 81 Center Avenue. PHOTO CREDIT: Cristina Cerone “Culture Trolley” providing “hop on – hop off” transportation to the activities taking place in public and private cultural institutions throughout the city. “New Rochelle has always embraced the arts,” says Judith Weber, President of NRCA. “and we are delighted that this year Charles Fazzino, Transform, the Business Improvement District, and the Museum of Arts & Culture have stepped up as sponsors. NRCA believes that the arts are essential to healthy communities: They bring people together and spark dialogue, which generates community spirit. And the arts can be an engine for economic growth as well.”

www.shorelinepub.com newrochellereview August 2013 • 3 Down to Earth Farmers Market at Huguenot Park Introduces Scavenger Hunt for Kids Yaaay! School is out and all kids know We know there are a lot of smart kids out range of freshly-picked tomatoes offered at Greek-style yogurt, made by a couple based in that summer days are for playing -- anytime, there who know their local foods. Also, in case the market. One of the market farmers is so Brooklyn, using only Hudson Valley dairy. The everywhere -- including at the farmers markets anybody gets stuck, the farmers and food ven- proud of his tomatoes, he named his whole name “Sohha” is an Arabic word for “health,” at Huguenot Park, in front of the New Rochelle dors will be ready to help, too -- especially with farm after them: Alex’s Tomato Farm. Well… but it could also mean “the greatest yogurt High School. Jessie’s question about traveling to the mar- actually, he named his farm in honor of his you’ve ever had in your life.” But before you father’s talent for growing tomatoes back in start shopping, visit the market manager’s tent the Ukraine, but he sure did inherit his fa- and ask for a copy of “Jessie’s Picnic Shopping ther’s farming skills! Trip” for your little shopping helpers. It will be New Rochelle’s Down to Earth Farmers fun for all, and we may learn something new Market also has delicious breads and baked about the farmers market without even trying. goods, including pies bursting with seasonal Thank you for supporting local farms and food fruits. Also, have you tried Sohha Yogurt? It’s a entrepreneurs. Cushman & Wakefield Completes Sale of Westchester Apartments Commercial real estate services firm Cush- and retail complex. man & Wakefield, Inc. has orchestrated the sale The adjacent 252-bed Sound Shore Medi- of Sound Shore Apartments, a two-building, 206- cal Center had owned the apartment towers unit high-rise complex in New Rochelle. The since their construction in the 1960s, with the seller was represented by the Cushman & Wake- complex occupied exclusively by the medi- field Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group cal center’s employees throughout that time. (CMG) team of Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Building amenities include laundry facilities, Down to Earth Markets is happy to intro- ket. (OK, that’s our only hint about what’s in Gary Gabriel, Brian Whitmer, Nicholas Karali and tenant storage and on-site, off-street parking. duce our new scavenger hunt, “Jessie’s Picnic store…) Cynthia Foster. The buyer was a private entity. “The fact that a new owner could take Shopping Trip,” where we invite kids to learn In the long summer days of August, beau- “In WestchesterCounty, the opportunity something that had an institutional history about the (edible) treasures at the farmers mar- tiful produce arrives every week to the market. to acquire a sizable apartment community—in and be able to renovate it, upgrade unit interi- ket every Friday. Jessie, a girl about 7 years old, The farmers bring fresh peaches,tomatoes, excess of 200 units—is a rarity,” said Whitmer. ors and add amenities to change the look and is gathering food at the market for a picnic berries, corn, watermelon, eggplants, lettuc- “We were confident that there would be very feel of it is what really drew interest to this of- with her family and she needs some help. This es, sweet peppers…just for starters. On Friday, strong interest in this property, and that was fering,” said Whitmer. “The buyer also saw a is where the savvy, young locavores of New Ro- August 23rd, Amy, the market manager, will indeed the case.” tremendous opportunity to purchase this prop- chelle come in! host a tomato tasting. Stop by and try the Sound Shore Apartments consists of a pair erty and make it available to the general public, of towers, one 11-story and the other 12-story as units become available, with a fresh market- at 50 and 80 Guion Place, respectively. Com- ing and repositioning plan.” bined, the towers include 95 studio, 67 one- Cushman & Wakefield’s Metropolitan bedroom, 28 two-bedroom and 16 three-bed- Area Capital Markets Group specializes exclu- room apartments, and 97 percent of those units sively in investment sales of office, industrial, have balconies, most with sweeping views of multifamily and retail properties throughout the Long Island Sound. It is within walking dis- New Jersey, New York, Fairfield County, Con- tance of the New Rochelle train station, right necticut and Pennsylvania. off Exit 16 of I-95, as well as downtown New The team has completed more than $17 Rochelle and the New Roc City entertainment billion worth of transactions since 2000.

Go New Ro Students Work with the Garden Club to Move the World continued from page 1 During the afternoon of June 27th New in Mt. Vernon. During the rest of Iona Mission: Rochelle Garden Club members Virginia Peyser Go New Ro the students also served at New Ro- and Joanne Bartoli were delighted to welcome chelle’s Adult Learning Center, Trinity-St. Paul’s ten incoming first-year students from Iona Col- Brown Bag Lunch program, and St. Joseph’s lege who volunteered to work in the Shakespeare Care Facility. They took a tour of New Rochelle Garden as part of Iona in Mission: Go New Ro and learned about its rich 325 year history. 2013. “Go New Ro” is a leadership development They met with Councilman Jared Rice to learn and civic engagement program that hopes to en- about the city’s government and his own call gage Iona’s students in the community through to civic leadership. And they learned about Ser- service, social justice initiatives, and reflection; vant Leadership from Iona College’s President, introduce students to Iona College’s core val- Dr. Joseph E. Nyre. ues and mission; cultivate bonds of friendship The collaboration between the students among classmates and upper-class students; and the Garden Club benefited the commu- help students learn about the Iona community nity as well as the students who learned a little and New Rochelle; help students learn about about gardening but were also introduced to a the concept and responsibilities associated with park where they can come to relax in beauti- citizenship; and help students explore their own ful surroundings and enjoy the magnificent gifts, talents, and personal leadership styles. The views of the Long Island Sound. In Joanne and theme of the program is “GPS: Growth, Purpose Virginia, the students also met two wonderful and Service” and hopes to help students as they Garden Club volunteers who demonstrated prepare to move the world. their own commitment to civic engagement The Shakespeare Garden students were and New Rochelle. enthusiastic workers and did a very thorough The Go New Ro students are excited to re- job of weeding and pruning the garden. While turn to New Rochelle in August to start classes half the group volunteered at the Shakespeare and continue their involvement with New Ro- Garden, the other half of the Go New Ro vol- chelle’s wonderful community partners like the unteers worked at Project Family Soup Kitchen Garden Club of New Rochelle. 4 • August 2013 newrochellereview www.newrochellereview.com Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Expands Healthy Food Choices for Seniors Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced of what they are selling at the market(s) and items more than $1.8 million to provide low-income se- that are purchased by the farmer for resale, and ex- nior New Yorkers with access to farmers’ markets changed for FMNP checks, must be locally grown. across New York. The funding will provide over Farmers may cash or deposit the FMNP checks at any 100,000 seniors with access to healthy food at 470 bank just like any other check. farmers’ markets through the Farmers’ Market Nutri- Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York tion Program (FMNP) and there are many markets State Office for the Aging said, “A healthy diet con- to choose from in Westchester County. New York sisting of New York grown fresh fruits and vegetables State operates one of the largest such programs in the is paramount to one’s health and a contributor to nation. maintaining one’s independence. The Farmers’ Mar- “The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is an ket Nutrition Program is an important ingredient to important resource that provides New Yorkers with help eligible older New Yorkers improve health out- access to fresh, locally grown produce while also sup- comes, combat obesity and provide support to local porting the local economies and agricultural sector,” farmers. Governor Cuomo said. “Through this program, we State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah are connecting more than 100,000 low-income se- M.D., M.P.H, said, “Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s niors across the state with affordable, healthy food initiative, low-income seniors across the state will options in their communities and providing a boost have greater access to New York’s farm-fresh prod- to local farmers bringing their products to market in ucts. Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to a every region of the state. I encourage all eligible New healthy diet, and this program is another important Yorkers to take advantage of this program and see under contract with the New York State Department checks from any other location. step toward creating a healthier New York.” what New York’s farmers have to offer.” of Health. In many neighborhood markets, the farm- For more information, call 1-800-554-4501. More than 100,000 booklets consisting of Eligible recipients must be age 60 or older ers who participate in the FMNP are an important A list of farmers’ markets can be found at: five $4.00 checks are being distributed, and can be and meet the income eligibility requirement. Each source of scarcely available fresh fruits and vegeta- http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AP/Community- used to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and veg- household must affirm that they are low-income bles. Participating farmers must grow at least half FarmersMarkets.asp etables from 950 farmers vending at 470 commu- based on one of the following criteria: nity farmers’ markets across the state. The program Gross monthly income at or below 185% of is administered by the New York State Department Federal Poverty Guidelines: of Agriculture and Markets, in cooperation with the • $1,772 per month for a one-person house- New York State Office for the Aging, New York State hold Department of Health Commodity Supplemental • $2,392 per month for a two-person house- Food Program, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. hold Checks can be used at participating farmers markets • $3,011 per month for a three-person house- Save Time. through November 30, 2013. hold In upstate counties, Senior Farmers’ Market Nu- Or: trition Program (FMNP) checks are issued by county- Currently receiving or eligible to receive one based offices for the aging; in New York City, checks of the following benefits: Supplemental Security Make One Call. are issued by congregate meal sites under contract Income (SSI), public assistance, or Section 8 hous- with the New York City Department for the Aging ing subsidy. 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At Westchester’s Ridge Hill, 1 Ridge Hill Road Yonkers the following are some upcoming programs: Ridge Hill Sum- mer Concert Series featuring Shower the People-James Taylor Tribute on Thursday, August 8 at 6 pm; and August 9 at 4:30- 6:30pm the Ridge Hill Farmers Market presents the “Corn King” Pono Wong- guests can enjoy free fresh local grilled corn. Visit Westchesterridgehill.com for complete details.

The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South in Cross River presents “Habitats: Dromore Road, Scarsdale will offer Yoga Flora and Fauna in Natural Settings,” an exhibition of art by members of the Guild of Natural Classes on Mondays (August 5, 12, 19 Science Illustrators’ Greater NY Chapter through September 3. For additional information, call and 26) at 6:30pm; Fridays (August 2, 9, 864-PARK or visit westchestergov.com/parks. 16, 23, and 30) at 9am; and Saturdays (August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31) at 9am. Visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org or call 723-3470 for details.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers will hold the following events: Art Exhibit in the Main House Gallery – Saturdays & Sundays, August 10 & 11, 17 & 18 and 24 & 25, noon – 4pm -- “Pastoral Images of North- ern Westchester” by artist Mary Ann Healy member of the Northern West- chester Water Color Society; August 4 from 1 to 3pm – Native American Demonstrations; August 11 from 11 to 3pm – Summer Fair; August 17 from 1 to 3pm – Mushrooms of Sum- mer; and August 25 from 1 to 3pm – Woodland Faerie Walk. Call 864- 7282 or visit westchestergov.com/ parks for more information. On September 28 at 8pm, Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla presents Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, BalletX in the Academic Arts The New Rochelle Humane Society Westchester Police Officers & NRHS Shelter Pets Calendars The Sisterhood of Congregation An- Theatre. Call 606-6567 for details. are now available at the Shelter, 70 Portman Road. Call 632-2925 for details. she Sholom, 50 North Avenue, New Rochelle presents ZUMBA fitness for women only at 10am. For schedul- ing updates, email sarahslp7@yahoo. com

AUGUST 10 At 1pm, St. Paul’s Church National His- toric Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon will hold a special talk by Professor Laura Chmielewski of SUNY Purchase entitled, “Religious Tensions in Colonial America”.

SEPTEMBER LIRIC’S Open House is taking place at Iona College on Sunday, September 8th, 2013 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Spellman Hall, 715 North Avenue. The New Rochelle Public Library, One Library Plaza presents the exhibit “Summer on the Refreshments will be served and park- Sound” also the focus of the Library’s summer reading activities, on view in the Lumen Winter ing is available in the Campus Park- The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale along with Whole Foods Market Gallery through August 30th. The exhibit features the stunning photographs of Dr. Robert Reid, ing Garage. For more information or presents a cooking demo on August 21 from 2 to 4pm – Grilled Salmon with Sweet Corn and who has captured the beauty of the present-day Glen Island Park, as well as a variety of archi- for a catalog call 633-2675 or visit our Avocado Salad. RSVP by calling 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. val photographs and postcards of John Starin’s Glen Island Resort. For additional information website at www.iona.edu/liric. call 632-8254. 6 • August 2013 newrochellereview www.newrochellereview.com Dubrovnik Premiers in Bistro Rollin Serves Up New Rochelle Serving a Community Support Taste of Croatia! this Summer For years Jerry Tomic, a native of Croatia on “Fresh food, simply prepared is the Croatian Pelham’s the Adriatic Coast and owner of Top Drawer Cus- way”, he says. At Dubrovnik many of the special- Bistro Rollin, tom Cabinetry in New Rochelle, dreamed of bring- ties of the house will be brought, in part, to the 142 Fifth Av- ing a true taste of home to Westchester. The fla- present; contemporized in delicious fashion and enue has been vorfully melded historic cuisines of Croatia, Italy beautifully plated when brought to the table. a supporter of and the European continent, served in a refined Fine starters include: Poached Shrimp, chilled local arts and atmosphere. and served with cocktail sauce; Warm Octopus Sal- culture since After months of renovating, he has pre- ad, with potatoes, extra virgin olive oil and garlic; it opened in miered Dubrovnik on Main Street, Westchester’s Steamed Mussels in a light broth; Bay Scallops on 2009. Now it’s first restaurant devoted to Croatia, a multi-level the Shell, steamed in white wine, garlic and olive giving back to 85-seat establishment with outdoor patio, state of oil; and Aged Cheese with smoked and cured meat patrons of The the art temperature controlled wine cellar, al fresco platter. Picture House rotisserie BBQ, lush herb garden and bar/lounge. Main courses will include a variety of fish, and The New Three highly qualified chefs will man the kitchen: seafood, meat and poultry options: Fresh Cod Fish York Botanical one who worked kitchens in Croatia, another who Fillet with grapes, olives, pearl onions; a Mama Garden. worked in Europe, and yet another, a C.I.A. gradu- Teresa Special of Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Fish, Enjoy a ate who worked with Mario Batali. Each will put Clams and Mussels steamed in a seasoned broth movie at the their talents together on the opening menu that over pasta; Grilled Rack of Lamb with rosemary- state-of-the- will be printed in English with Croatian dish titles. garlic sauce; Grilled Tuna over sautéed spinach art Picture Enter the restaurant and there is a bar/lounge with old fashioned rice; and Goulash of Venison House in Pel- to the right with a dozen seats, semi-divided Loin with potato dumplings. ham and then from the main 49-seat dining room. The beige Homemade desserts will include: seasonal come to dinner at Bistro Rollin with the ticket stub. Guests will receive a free ticket for their next and brown stone and wood motif is reminiscent, fruits and pasties, and a Croatian flan called Rozata. film at the Picture House. Bistro Rollin co-owner Barbara Bratone is volunteer Executive Director Tomic says, of his grandfather’s home in Croatia. Dubrovnik Restaurant, 721 Main Street, New of this beautifully restored 1920’s-era theater that was bought and completely restored by a com- Handsomely dressed tables and chairs polish the Rochelle. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, munity not-for-profit organization. It boasts a 21st century sound system and a brand new digital dining room. A ship’s wheel on the wall symbol- from11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. , from 3 pm to 9 p.m. projector. Visit www.thepicturehouse.org for screenings, film times and more information. The izes the sea. “I love the sea”, he says. “As a child I Sundays. Dinner menu appetizers, soups and salads: dining offer is good through Labor Day, September 2, 2013. had to ferry from my Island home on the Adriatic $5.75 to $15.75; main courses: $18.75 to $34.75. Thanks to a partnership with the nearby New York Botanical Garden and its new “Wild Medi- almost every day.” Lunch menu. Catering and private parties. Bar/lounge. cine” exhibit, Bistro Rollin is delighted to grow some community involvement this summer with In the rear there is an outdoor patio with a Bar menu. International wine list includes organic bot- a special offer to NYBG visitors. Garden patrons who bring their ticket stubs from the Botanical hand-crafted rotisserie BBQ just waiting to sear tles. Major credit cards. Proper casual dress. Municipal Garden will receive 20% off all their meal at Bistro Rollin that same day (discount does not ap- fish, meat and a signature specialty from home: and valet parking. Reservations accepted; suggested for ply to alcohol). Thanks to a stunning re-creation of an Italian Renaissance garden and interactive whole BBQ lamb. Grape vines hug the brick walls. larger groups. 914-637-3777. www.dubrovnikny.com stations highlighting the rejuvenating and healing powers of tea, cacao, and tropical juices, Wild Downstairs you can see neat rows of herbs grow- (Morris Gut has been tracking and writing about Medicine is a sensual exhibit on how cultures around the world rely on plants for everything from ing in season. In the center is a soothing European the food and dining scene in greater Westchester for over medicine to cosmetics. Visit www.nybg.org for details. The dining offer is good through Labor style fountain for meditation. 25 years. 914-235-6591. [email protected]) Day, September 2, 2013.

dubrovinik restaurant GRAND OPENING A Taste of Croatia! Proprietor ‘Jerry’ Tomic, his chefs and staff welcome you to their new establishment featuring the historic cuisines of Croatia presented in modern style. A delicious melding of the Adriatic, Italy and the European continent prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients. Multi-level dining rooms, cocktail lounge, seasonal outdoor patio with herb farm and free-standing rotisserie grill, grapevines hugging the brick walls, temperature controlled wine cellar. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner * Private Parties & Catering Municipal and valet parking Reservations: 914-637-3777 www.dubrovnikny.com 721 MAIN STREET, NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. La Fontanella WWW.LAFONTANELLAPELHAM.COM www.shorelinepub.com newrochellereview August 2013 • 7 Fleur-de-Lis Sculptures to Decorate Downtown as Part of New Rochelle’s 325th Anniversary Celebration

In 2000 New York City had its Cow Pa- between NRCA evance of the style and theme they propose rade, and in 2006 Larchmont followed suit, and the garden as it relates to downtown New Rochelle and with fiberglas ducks nesting all over its down- group; and a the city’s 325th anniversary. A selection panel town. Now plans are afoot for New Rochelle collaboration will determine the winning designs and no- to be visited by a swarm of Fleur-de-Lis sculp- this summer tify the artists, who will then each receive one tures -- brightly decorated, five-foot- tall fi- with the group of the 5-by-5 foot fiberglas forms to decorate. berglas sculptures that will be installed in the Groundswell Selected artists will also receive an honorari- downtown area as part of the city’s 325th an- that will result um of $300 to cover the costs of implement- niversary celebration. in a wall mural ing their designs. The works are to be com- The New Rochelle Council on the Arts, painted by local pleted in October and will be installed at sites the Downtown Business Improvement District teens. around downtown New Rochelle. Artists will and the City of New Rochelle will commission Weber says be awarded their $300 honorariums upon the 10 to 15 artists to decorate pre-fabricated fi- that artists in- completion of the selected work. berglas Fleur- de-Lis sculptures as part of the terested in the Serving on the selection panel are Judith celebration of the 325th anniversary of the Fleur-de-Lis Weber, President of the New Rochelle Coun- settling of New Rochelle by the Huguenots. project are not cil on the Arts; Theresa Kump Leghorn, Vice One artist (or artist team) will be selected for required to have President of the New Rochelle Council on the each free-standing Fleur de-Lis. Artists age 16 any prior public Arts; Billie Tucker, a member of the New Ro- and older are invited to submit their ideas by art experience: chelle Municipal Arts Commission who also September 1st; for an application form and They will be se- serves as Treasurer of the New Rochelle Coun- complete instructions visit www.newrochel- lected based on cil on the Arts; Luiz Aragon, Commissioner of learts.org. their artistic ex- Development for the City of New Rochelle; Organizers say the intent of the project cellence, innova- Ralph DiBart, Executive Director of the New is to celebrate the city’s history by showcas- tion, creativity Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement ing local talent; they hope the sculptures will and originality; District; and Ivar Hyden, City Council mem- create a dialogue between artists and the local the appropriate- ber representing the downtown district. community, enliven the downtown and de- ness of the mate- For an application form artists can visit light visitors. “We are very excited to partner rials they choose the NRCA website at www.newrochellearts,org. with the BID and the City of New Rochelle for Council on the Arts (NRCA). The program’s for an outdoor installation intended to last For questions about the competition email the Fleur-de-Lis project,” said Judith Weber, first project was “Steal Away”, an outdoor two years; and the appropriateness and rel- [email protected]. President of NRCA. “The Fleur-de-Lis shape mural by Jeff Schlanger that was installed at was chosen to represent the city’s French the Lawton Street parking lot in 2008. Other heritage, and we look forward to seeing what public art installations include banners in the themes local artists bring to their interpreta- atrium of the New Rochelle Public Library tions.” (the result of a design competition sponsored Library Board Inducts Trustees The project continues the Art in Public by NRCA); mosaic benches at the Ward Acres Spaces Program initiated by the New Rochelle Community Garden, a collaborative project and Elects Board Officers

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Fill your summer with Newly appointed president of New Rochelle Public Library, Haina Just-Michael swears in fellow Board members Bo Kemp and Quentin Jacobs. FREE and affordable* OutdOOR EvEnts Enter our weekly picnic in th *under $20 E The New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees inducted re-elected trustees Quentin Ja- pArk B AskEt giveaway cobs and Bo Kemp at its July 11th Library Board of Trustees meeting. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Kemp will Get your guide to events and giveaway details: serve five-year terms. www.artsw.org/music-in-the-air The Board also elected officers for the 2013-2014 year. Haina Just-Michael will serve as Presi- dent of the Board, Emery Schweig will serve as Vice-President, and George Walters will serve as A partnership program between Thanks to our sponsors: Secretary. ArtsWestchester and Westchester The Library Board of Trustees meets in the library’s Ossie Davis Theater on the second Thurs- County Government. day of each month at 7:30 p.m., with a public-to-be-heard session at 8:15 p.m. 8 • August 2013 newrochellereview www.newrochellereview.com Bastille Day Flag Raising American Technion Society CEO Ceremony Continues Celebration Receives Honorary Doctorate Melvyn H. Bloom, Executive Vice Presi- Center for Life Sciences and Engineering dent and Chief Executive Officer of the Most recently, a transformative gift of American Technion Society (ATS), received $133 million named the Joan and Irwin Ja- an honorary doctorate from the Technion- cobs Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute Israel Institute of Technology on June 10 in (JTCII). A dramatic collaborative project be- recognition of his commitment and vision- tween the the Technion and Cornell Uni- ary leadership. The honor was bestowed versity, the JTCII is expected to transform during the Technion International Board New York City into a leading center for in- of Governors (BOG) meeting in Haifa. Mr. novation and enterpreneurship. Bloom, is a member of Beth El Synagogue The ATS raises in two months what Center in New Rochelle. it once did in one year prior to Bloom’s The citation announcing Bloom’s tenure. Several ATS regions today annually award reads: “With admiration for your raise more than the entire organization did many achievements on behalf of the Ameri- in those years. The organization has ap- can Technion Society, the Technion and Is- peared on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s rael; in recognition of your lifetime of pas- “Philanthropy 400” every year since the sion for Israel’s people and its security; and list’s inception in 1991.

Sister City Initiative Chairman Peter Korn

continued from page 1 Initiative Chairman Peter Korn “for assum- of the Bastille” but commemorating Marquis de ing responsibility in maintaining the bonds Lafayette’s Fete de Federation of July 14, 1790, between our community and La Rochelle. We attempting to establish a constitutional mon- reflect on the founding of our City by La Ro- archy. chelle Huguenots, with shared beliefs in liberty, Accordingly, a statue advancing the cause dignity of humankind and stakes we all have in of French democracy was proposed by sculptor each other’s lives…” Auguste Bartholdi in 1865, but due to autocrat- Korn cited deep ties of “jumelage” (part- ic king Louis Napoleon, the structure could not nership) with France saying, “We celebrate be erected in France. It was suggested giving it Bastille Day because of the success our country to the American people. has had spreading democracy throughout the Money for her base was raised by Joseph world. Admiral Francois De Grasse and the Pulitzer through subscribers whose names were French Navy cornered General Charles Corn- published on the front page of his newspaper wallis at Yorktown,” Korn noted. New York World. The statue was dedicated on Discussing the connection between Bas- October 28, 1886. tille Day and the Statue of Liberty, Attorney- “It is appropriate that here in New Rochelle James S. Kaplan stated that because there were we celebrate Bastille Day, because in so doing we kings before and after the French Revolution, celebrate the concept embodied in the Statue of Modern Bastille Day was not celebrated until Liberty and our joint history of ‘Liberty Enlight- 1880, “not so much to celebrate the storming ening the World,’” Kaplan concluded. Melvn H. Bloom in appreciation for your leadership role in Bloom’s success can be traced to his the American Jewish community.” instituting a management perspective that As the professional head of the ATS focuses on major gifts and long-term stra- since 1985, Bloom has transformed a small tegic planning, which emphasizes multi- non-profit into the leading U.S. fund-rais- year fundraising campaigns rather than ing organization supporting higher edu- annual campaigns (followed by most orga- cation in Israel. The ATS has raised nearly nizations). As a result, the ATS successfully $1.9 billion since its founding in 1940, completed a $1 billion multi-year campaign with nearly $1.8 billion, or approximately in 2010 and continues to meet its current 93 percent, under his leadership. Those campaign goals, at a time when fundraising gifts have changed the landscape of the is down across much of the philanthropy Technion campus. Significant projects com- world. Just months after launching the pub- pleted during his tenure include Centers of lic phase of a new half-billion dollar cam- Excellence such as the Norman and Barbara paign, Innovation for a Better World, the Seiden/New York Metropolitan Region Cen- ATS had already raised $368.2 million (as of ter for Advanced Opto-Electronics; student May 2013), or 71 percent, toward that goal. housing in the ATS Dormitory Villages I and A leader in the Jewish community, II, the Eastern Village Dormitory Complex Bloom has been on the executive boards of and the Stanley Shalom Zielony Graduate the National Conference on Jewish Com- Student Village; the Emerson Family Life munal Service and of the Association of Jew- Sciences Building and the D. Dan and Betty ish Community Organization Personnel. He Kahn Mechanical Engineering Building; the has served as co-chair of the Advisory Com- Leaders in Science and Technlogy faculty mittee for the Fisher-Bernstein Institute recruitment program; the Irwin and Joan for Leadership Development in Jewish Phi- Jacobs Graduate School; and cutting-edge lanthropy at Brandeis University, and as a multidisciplinary centers: member of the Professional Advisory Com- • The Stephen and Nancy Grand Water mittee for the Hornstein Program in Jew- Research Institute ish Communal Service at Brandeis, where • The Russell Berrie Nanotechnology he has been a guest lecturer. He is also the Institute author of “Public Relations and Presidential • The Nancy and Stephen Grand Tech- Campaigns: A Crisis in Democracy.” nion Energy Program He was recognized with a Technion Brass model of one of three towers at entrance to La Rochelle, a gift of their Mayor • The Lorry I. Lokey Interdisciplinary honorary fellowship in 1993. Maxime Bono www.shorelinepub.com newrochellereview August 2013 • 9 It’s Great to Live in Bernard A. Krooks New Rochelle! Appointed President Elect at Arc of Westchester

Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LLM, CELA, AEP was appointed President Elect of Arc of Westchester’s Board of Directors and Officers for 2013-2014 at the organization’s Annual Meeting. The Arc of Westchester is the largest agency in Westchester County that provides services to people with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. Krooks is a founding partner of Litt- man Krooks LLP with offices in New York City, White Plains and Fishkill and is the Chair of its Elder Law and Special Needs Department. He has been included among The Best Lawyers in America® for each of the last six years. He has been selected as On Saturday, July 13, 2013 more than 100 seniors gathered to celebrate “IT’S GREAT TO LIVE a “New York Super Lawyer” since 2006. IN NEW ROCHELLE” day as part of the 325th Anniversary celebration of the city of New Rochelle. Krooks has received his AEP accreditation They danced to the music of the last 100 years provided by DJ Swing Zooti (New Rochelle’s own from the National Association of Estate Louis Bonomo) who included music associated with New Rochelle – “45 minutes for Broadway”, Planners & Councils. as well as music of their youth. They reminisced and worked to answer trivia questions contained Krooks is past president of the Special in special crossword and word find puzzles about New Rochelle. They played “What is here now? Needs Alliance and the National Academy with pictures provided by Pauline Santoro and “Where is this ?” with pictures taken of today’s of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)., He is a New Rochelle by Mary Ellen Costa. They all received “IT’S GREAT TO LIVE IN NEW ROCHELLE” sought-after expert on special needs plan- T-Shirts contributed by the Hugh A. Doyle Advisory Council which they still wear proudly around ning, estate planning and elder law matters Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. town. and has been quoted in leading publica- tions such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Forbes, among others. Gregg Mashberg to Chair ADL’s New York Region The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced the election of Gregg M. Mashberg SHALOM JEWISH as its new board chair of the New York region. A prominent litigation partner in the Man- hattan law firm of Proskauer FUNERAL HOME, INC. Rose LLP, Mashberg has been 1528 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, New York 10462 actively involved with ADL for more than 10 years. He was elected to serve a two-year term and formally assumed the 718-828-1700 position at the New York Re- George Farr/Funeral Director gional Board’s annual meeting on June 19.His term extends Services at Synagogues, Graveside or Our Chapel through 2015. “It is such an honor to Hutchinson River Parkway South to Exit 2 take over the reins as ADL’s Only 12 minutes from Westchester County New York regional chair, particularly as we continue to cele- Centrally located. Pre-Plan Arrangements. Parking Facilities. brate our centennial year,” said Mashberg. “I am very much looking forward to working with our leadership and staff in tackling critical issues of importance to communities all across New York State, including anti-Semitism, anti-bias education, immigration reform and interfaith understanding.” Gregg Mashberg Mashberg has held a series of prominent national leadership positions with ADL, including serving as a National Commissioner and as a member of the National Executive Committee. In the New York region, he served as associate chair of the regional board, as Co-chair of the N.Y. Lawyers’ Division and Chair of the International Affairs Committee. “In Gregg’s years of service to ADL, he has held key leadership positions on our Board with great distinction,” said Etzion Neuer, ADL Interim New York Regional Director. “In each of his roles, Gregg poured his heart and soul into fulfilling ADL’s critical mission and was instrumental in expanding our reach to the many communities that make up New York.” He is actively involved in city and state bar organizations and served for 10 years as a Trustee of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he was involved in a wide range of Israel advocacy initiatives. Mashberg is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and the New York University School of Law. He and his wife Amy reside in New Rochelle. They have two grown children. The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry. 10 • August 2013 newrochellereview www.newrochellereview.com Westchester County Health Department Make a Difference in the Life of a Offers Back To School Shots Child by Becoming a Parent Aide The Westchester County De- partment of Health reminds parents and guardians that backpacks and pencils aren’t all that’s needed to get kids ready for school. Now is the time to schedule an appointment with your child’s healthcare provid- er to ensure that he or she will have the immunizations he or she needs to avoid vaccine-preventable illness throughout the school year. Some vaccines are even required by New York State to start school on time. Cases of whooping cough in school aged children have been reported here in Westchester and recent national and international out- breaks of measles serve as important reminders of the need to ensure that residents are up-to-date with all rec- ommended vaccinations. The Westchester County Health Department will offer free immunizations by appointment during special back-to-school clinics for children ages twelve months through 18 years, who are uninsured or whose insurance doesn’t cover immunizations. Find out how you can help by attending the Child Abuse Prevention Center’s one-hour vol- During these clinics, facilitated enrollers will be on hand to help parents and guard- unteer orientation, scheduled at your convenience during July or August. Orientation is a prelude ians sign their children up for the health insurance they need. Families without a regular to our intensive 12-hour training which will take place in the Fall. Learn more about the Center’s doctor also will receive information about where to go for ongoing pediatric primary excellent 90% success record and volunteer opportunities for Parent Aides. English and English/ care. At these back to school clinics, the Health Department also will offer vaccines that Spanish speaking volunteers are encouraged to attend. We serve the entire Westchester County. provide protection against meningitis and HPV. This fall choose between two 12-hour training sessions: Daytime Fridays, September 13 and Appointments will be made on a first come, first served basis for vaccine sessions 20, both from 9AM-3PM or Daytime Saturdays, September 7 and 21, both from 9AM-3PM. from Tuesday, August 6 through Tuesday, September 24. To schedule an appointment, As a volunteer you can expect quality training and ongoing supervision, personal growth, call the Westchester County Department of Health immunization Action Program at 813- work experience, opportunities for new friendships and the reward of being needed and appreci- 5000. ated. Call 997-2642 today to schedule a one-hour orientation session and for more information. You can also find more information at www.westchestergov.com/health, follow on Orientation and training take place in our easy to reach White Plains office at 7 Holland Avenue. Twitter @wchealthdept or like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/wchealthdept. Our volunteers are important to us. You can make a difference!

Free Housing Counseling Helps Back-to-School Clothes for Kids Seniors Avoid Property Tax Seeking Sponsors & Volunteers

Foreclosure Back to School Clothes for By Annabel Lindau plains. When the home isn’t affordable, WRO Kids, (BTS) a grassroots organi- Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc.org helps the homeowner transition into rental zation that provides new school housing. clothes for local disadvantaged Many se- children, needs sponsors and niors have trou- volunteers. Now in it 28th ble maintaining year, BTS is poised to dress its affordable hous- 20,000th child for school suc- ing and are un- cess thanks to the generosity aware of the free of many local individuals and services available businesses. to them. This “By providing children in includes seniors need with new school clothes, who are behind we are giving them the confi- on taxes and dence to succeed academically,” don’t realize they says BTS Founder Connie Ken- could lose their nedy of New Rochelle. “The un- home in property derlying message to each child tax foreclosure. is that you matter and school Westches- matters.” ter Residential Through the support of Opportunities, the Westchester community, Inc. (WRO), a last year BTS outfitted nearly HUD-certified not-for-profit housing agency in Additionally, WRO works with seniors to 1,000 children and teens with White Plains, offers counseling to seniors. The identify tax exemptions and benefit programs new clothes and backpacks senior housing assistance program includes tax that they aren’t currently claiming or partici- filled with school supplies. The organization aims to top that this year. foreclosure counseling, helping senior home- pating in. WRO provides seniors with listings There are various ways to help BTS reach the many local children and teens whose families owners to remain in their homes and to retain of senior rental apartments with subsidized cannot afford new school clothes: their equity. rents. Also, WRO matches seniors who want * Request a profile of a child age 5 to 12 and your co-workers, friends or family can shop for Although there are government programs to supplement their income by renting out a school clothes for that child. that help with mortgage default, they don’t as- room in their home with renters who are trying * Donate so teens can shop for their own clothes at their SWAT (Shopping With A Teen) sist homeowners in property tax default. WRO to find a room to live in. Nights in August at local stores. Corporate contributions are welcome! is the only housing agency in Westchester that If you or anyone you know can benefit * Volunteer to “Shop With A Teen” at SWAT Nights. does property tax foreclosure counseling. from these programs or is having a hard time * Hold a Backpack & School Supply Drive. “Our counselors utilize all tools at their paying their property taxes or mortgage, con- To volunteer or for more information, contact Ms. Kennedy at 914-697-2792 or info@back- disposal to resolve older adults’ tax arrears,” tact Jane Lindau at (914) 428-4507 x313 or toschoolclothes.org. To learn more, go to www.backtoschoolclothes.org. Jane Lindau, Director of Senior Housing, ex- [email protected]. www.shorelinepub.com newrochellereview August 2013 • 11 Governor Cuomo Announces Increased Fines for Distracted Driving Violations Governor Andrew M. Cuomo an- • For a third or cell-phone related infractions from three nounced that new and increased fines for subsequent offense points to five points. distracted driving violations, which includes committed within 18 On July 1, 2013, the Governor signed texting-while-driving or using an electronic months, the mini- legislation that he spearheaded creating new handheld device while driving, are effective mum fine is $50 and penalties for distracted driving for young today. These new fines were passed as part of the maximum fine in- and new drivers. The new law which was ef- the 2013-14 State Budget. They are part of creases to $400. fective immediately imposes the same pen- the Governor’s continuing efforts to prevent These fines are alties on drivers with probationary and ju- distracted driving and make the state’s roads a part of the Gover- nior licenses for texting-while-driving and and highways safer for New Yorkers. nor’s ongoing efforts using a hand-held cell phone that they had “Distracted driving has become a fright- to fight distracted received for speeding and reckless driving: ening epidemic on our roadways, and fines driving - an issue that 60-day suspensions for first convictions and are an important tool to punish and prevent affects public safety revocations of 60 days (for junior licenses) or this reckless behavior,” Governor Cuomo statewide and across 6 months (for probationary licenses) for sub- said. “Combined with stronger penalties the nation. Earlier this sequent convictions within 6 months of the on your license and increased enforcement, year, Governor Cuo- time a license is restored after suspension. these increased fines will send a tough mes- mo directed the state This summer, at the Governor’s direc- sage to all drivers that distracted driving is a Department of Motor tion, the New York State Police is undertak- serious problem with serious consequences. Vehicles (DMV) to im- ing a major crackdown on distracted driving. Using a multi-pronged approach to combat plement tougher pen- The up to $1 million effort consists of signif- this dangerous habit will make drivers think alties for distracted icantly increased enforcement and patrols, twice before using their cellphones behind driving for all drivers. particularly through undercover operations the wheel. As New York’s law enforcement On June 1, 2013, DMV using unmarked State Police SUVs to catch patrols our highways and roads this summer, increased the num- irresponsible drivers. we are warning drivers: don’t text-and-drive ber of points earned For more information on the State’s or you will pay for it. • For a first offense, the minimum fine against an individual’s driving record upon cell-phone and texting laws, go to: As of now, for distracted driving viola- is $50 and maximum fine increases to $150. conviction for texting-while-driving and http://www.dmv.ny.gov/cellphone.htm. tions that occur on or after July 26, 2013, • For a second offense committed with- there are new minimum fines and higher in 18 months, the minimum fine is $50 and maximum fines: the maximum fine increases to $200. Crime of Opportunity Montefiore Approved to Bandit Sentenced in Armed Acquire Assets of Sound Shore Robbery Spree Westchester County District Attorney gloves on the driver’s side floor board as well as Janet DiFiore announced that Olivier Famby a black mask and black boots on the passenger’s Health System (DOB 08/05/92) of 62 Dewitt Place, New Ro- side floor board. Montefiore Health System and Sound physicians and employees have been phenom- chelle, was sentenced on July 23, to thirteen The officer called for backup and the de- Shore Heath System announced that Monte- enally supportive during this period, enabling us years in prison on his May 2013 guilty plea to: fendant was handcuffed without incident. fiore had received approval from the U.S. Bank- to stay true to our promise of providing patients • nine counts of Robbery in the First De- A warrant was obtained for the vehicle and ruptcy Court for the Southern District of New with uninterrupted care and services.” gree, class “B” Felonies, recovered from the vehicle were an assortment York (White Plains) for its affiliates to acquire Montefiore Health System, Inc. is the par- • one count of Assault in the Second De- of property believed to be robbery proceeds. the assets of Sound Shore Health System (SSHS). ent organization for Montefiore Medical Center, gree, a class “D” Felo- The firearm had The transaction, which is subject to regulatory Wakefield Ambulatory Care Center, University ny, been reported stolen approval, is expected to close this fall. At that Behavioral Associates and other operating enti- • one count of out of Pennsylvania in time, Montefiore will begin to provide services ties of the organization. Criminal Possession 2011. at Sound Shore and Mount Vernon Hospitals Montefiore Medical Center, as the Uni- of a Weapon in the and Schaffer Extended Care Center. Mt. Ver- versity Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Fourth Degree, a class The defendant non’s Hopfer School of Nursing is an important Medicine, is a premier academic medical cen- “A” Misdemeanor, pled guilty to strong program and Montefiore is committed to sup- ter nationally renowned for its clinical excel- • one count of arm robberies in these porting its on-going role training nurses of to- lence, scientific discovery and commitment to Criminal Possession of five lower Westchester morrow. its community. Recognized among the top hos- Stolen Property in the communities: “As a former resident of New Rochelle for pitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News 5th Degree, a class “A” • on 1/12/12 – more than 25 years, I have deep affection for & World Report, Montefiore provides compas- Misdemeanor, relating Robbery in the 1st De- this community. I know how important it is to sionate, patient- and family-centered care and to multiple armed rob- gree in Pelham, have accessible, high quality health care close to educates the healthcare professionals of tomor- beries in lower West- • on 1/17/12 – home,” said Steven M. Safyer, M.D., president row. The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore is chester County. Robbery in the 1st and CEO, Montefiore Health System. “We are consistently named in U.S. News’ “America’s On April 27, Degree in the Town of excited to be making this significant step into Best Children’s Hospitals,” and is second 2012, approximately Mamaroneck, Westchester and to strengthen our partnerships among those in the New York metro area. With 5:20 a.m., in the vi- • on 1/29/12 – with the community-based physicians to ensure four hospitals, 1,491 beds and 90,000 annual cinity of 116 Corlies Robbery in the 1st De- residents of New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and admissions, Montefiore is an integrated health Place, Pelham police gree in New Rochelle, the surrounding neighborhoods receive the ex- system seamlessly linked by advanced technol- approached an ille- two victims, ceptional care that they deserve.” ogy. State-of-the-art primary and specialty care gally parked vehicle in • on 1/31/12 – Sound Shore Health System will continue is provided through a network of more than order to write a sum- Robbery in the 1st De- normal operations until the closing. Upon com- 130 locations across the region, including the mons. gree in Pelham, pletion of the transaction, Montefiore will work largest school health program in the nation The officer no- • on 2/09/12 – Oliver Famby closely with the dedicated doctors, nurses and and a home health program. Montefiore’s part- ticed that there was Robbery in the 1st De- staff of Sound Shore and Mount Vernon Hospi- nership with Einstein advances clinical and an individual in the gree in the Village of tals and the Schaffer Extended Care Center, who translational research to accelerate the pace at front passenger seat with the seat reclined. Mamaroneck, have served their patients well over many years. which new discoveries become the treatments The officer engaged in a conversation with • on 2/09/12 – Robbery in the 1st Degree Montefiore is committed to preserving jobs and and therapies that benefit patients. The medi- the defendant at which time defendant gave in Harrison, intends to hire substantially all eligible and cal center derives its inspiration for excellence inconsistent stories as to why he was in the • on 3/28/12 – Robbery in the 1st Degree qualified staff to provide health care services. from its patients and community, and contin- area. in Pelham, “This is a significant milestone in the acqui- ues to be on the frontlines of developing inno- The officer noticed that the defendant was • on 4/09/12 – Robbery in the 1st Degree sition process as it paves the way for a stronger, vative approaches to care. For more informa- dressed in all black clothing and that he fit the in Harrison. more vibrant healthcare infrastructure in south- tion please visit www.montefiore.org and www. description of an individual wanted in the area Assistant District Attorney Jonathan ern Westchester,” said John Spicer, president montekids.org. Follow us on Twitter; like us on for a number of robberies. The officer noticed Strongin of the Superior Court Trial Division and CEO, Sound Shore Health System. “Our Facebook; view us on YouTube. in plain sight a .32 caliber handgun and black prosecuted the case. 12 • August 2013 newrochellereview www.newrochellereview.com Long-Term Care Insurance: Does it Make Sense for You? Over the years, I have written often about ance companies are investing your premium ers and policies, drawn from the American As- cies covered nursing home or institutional care the importance of planning for potential long- dollars in order to generate income to pay future sociation for Long-Term Care Insurance reports only. Today almost all policies (95%) cover term care needs in the future. According to claims, costs of administration and profits). Life and financial writers over the past few years: both nursing home and home care. But more recent statistics, more than 70% of us will expectancies continue to increase, and uncer- The average age of new LTCI policy pur- than half of the more modern policies will still need some form of long-term care and 50% of tainty about the length of a policy-holder’s life chasers is dropping. Twenty years ago it was al- be exhausted if the buyer spends four years in us will need to be in a nursing home. Those makes actuaries a little twitchy — and conser- most 70. Today it is below 60 (it was 59 in 2010- a nursing home. numbers are staggering, especially when you vative. Medical advances introduce the possibil- 2011, according to America’s Health Insurance Does all this mean that you don’t have to take into account that the annual cost of nurs- ity of cures for some of the diseases that cut life Plans, an insurance industry trade group). worry about long-term care costs unless you ing homes in the NY metropolitan area can expectancies short — and create the paradoxi- Not too surprisingly, wealthier people buy are age 59, college-educated and earning an exceed $200,000 and Medicare does not cover cal possibility of extended nursing home stays. more policies. The AHIP study reports that more income of $75,000 or more? Of course not. In long-term care. Thus, many clients consider And, surprisingly, existing policyholders are than half of policies are purchased by people fact, it may be more important that you shop long-term care insurance (LTCI) as part of their not dropping their policies at the rate predicted with incomes over $75,000 per year; more than for insurance if you are younger and more sol- overall estate planning. years ago — meaning that more claims are being three-quarters of all policies are owned by peo- idly middle-class (as judged by your income According to the American Association for made on older policies than insurance compa- ple with liquid assets of more than $100,000. and assets). You might have more to lose, and a Long-Term Care Insurance, an industry trade nies anticipated. While most insurance products There is a correlation between education harder time paying for nursing care you might group, long-term care insurance costs have ris- experience a “lapse” rate of about 5%, the figure levels and policy purchases. Nearly three-quar- end up needing. Sound complicated? It is. en significantly in the past year; in many cases, for long-term care insurance is more like 1%. In ters of LTCI buyers are college-educated. For The best way to sort things out and do what is over 20% and higher. During the same time short, the long-term care insurance industry has comparison purposes: about a quarter of all right for you is to work with a qualified LTCI period, the general cost of living increased ap- been forced to adapt by charging more for these those over age 50 have college degrees. salesperson and have your policy reviewed by a proximately 2%. polices and making significant changes to the Women and men buy long-term care in- Certified Elder Law Attorney. Of course, these numbers are generaliza- types of policies offered. surance policies at rates almost exactly equal Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., tions. The actual cost of LTCI for you may vary, That might mean that long-term care in- to their respective shares of the over-50 popu- is a founding partner of Litt- depending on such factors as your age, marital surance is more expensive, or harder to locate, lation. Married people buy policies at a slightly man Krooks LLP and has been status and the type of policy you buy. How- but it doesn’t necessarily mean that consumers higher rate than their representation in the age named a “New York Super ever, there is no doubt that the cost of LTCI has should avoid the product. As previously men- group, and divorced, separated and widowed se- Lawyer” every year since 2006 increased in the past year, continuing a trend tioned, the cost of long-term care can easily ex- niors are much less likely to purchase policies. and one of the top 25 lawyers of the past several years. By some estimates, ceed $200,000 per year. One of the significant drivers of cost of in Westchester County. He has LTCI premiums are up more than 50% over the It is, of course, impossible to predict which a particular LTCI policy: inflation protection. been honored as one of the past five years. potential buyers will need long-term care insur- About three-quarters of policies sold in recent Best Lawyers in New York and More significant, perhaps, is the problem of ance. But there are some generalizations about years include a provision for automatic in- America since 2006. A past a contracting market. Both buyers and insurance the purchasers of LTCI policies that might give creases in coverage — most of those provide for president of NAELA, SNA, a CELA, and a fellow of companies are leaving the LTCI marketplace. some guidance — if only on the theory that the about a 3%/year increase, down from the 5%/ ACTEC, Mr. Krooks may be reached at (914) 684- Historically low interest rates have the perverse marketplace is wiser than individual buyers. year that was more common twenty years ago. 2100 or (212) 490-2020, or visit the firm’s website effect of increasing insurance costs (since insur- Here are some observations about typical buy- In 1990 nearly two-thirds of LTCI poli- at www.littmankrooks.com. Casa De Campo Resort Provides a Great Caribbean Experience This past May I had the fish dishes, grilled meats, opportunity to visit the Casa fresh seafood and amaz- De Campo resort in La Ro- ing desserts. Lago Grill is mana, Santo Domingo. 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Phone: ______14 • August 2013 newrochellereview www.newrochellereview.com Schneiderman Holds Community Forum at Riverfront Library By Stephen E. Lipken

The Art Deco-styled Yonkers Riverfront Library, overlooking a picturesque train station and roman- tic Hudson River was the scene of a Community Fo- rum, held by New York State (NYS) Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman on Wednesday, July 24 with a panel featuring Executive Deputy Attorney General for Regional Affairs Marty Mack; Bureau Chiefs Terri Gerstein, Labor; Kristen Clarke, Civil Rights; Lem- uel Srolovic, Environmental Protection and Lisa Landau, Health Care. New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson (left) and Assemblyman Steven Otis Before the program, some cases which Schnei- derman’s office handled were projected on a screen, including suing HSBC Bank for foreclosure violations; NYS Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman gun show customer back- ground checks; gas station price gouging after Hurricane Sandy and $4.1 million dollars er,” Schneiderman concluded. “You are as to restore Bronx River. good as you make us. Don’t just elect of- “I found people had lost confidence in ficials and expect them to do all of the work. financial services, believing Wall Street to be Our government was designed to evolve for a ‘rigged casino.’ The second was lost con- better justice and equality.” fidence in our State Government. We have Officials attending included, Assem- to be harsh critics of fraud and waste. I also blyman Thomas Abinanti; County Execu- found that of 345,000 families facing fore- tive Robert Astorino; New Rochelle Mayor closure, more than half did not have access Noam Bramson; Commissioner, Westchester to legal counsel,” Schneiderman stated. Department of Senior Programs and Servic- Gerstein discussed exploitation of mini- es Mae Carpenter; Assemblywoman Sandra mum wage workers. Clarke addressed hate Galef; White Plains Councilman Milagros crimes, voting rights, sexual orientation and Lecuona; Chairman, Westchester Board religious rights. Srolovic cited the right to of Legislators Ken Jenkins; Yonkers City breathe clean air, working with 11 states and Council President Chuck Lesnick; Assembly- Federal Environmental Protection Agency woman Shelley Mayer; Assemblyman Steven to combat soot, fine particulate matter, trig- Otis; White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach; gering asthma, lung problems and nuclear Yonkers Councilman Mike Sabatino, Mayor waste storage. Mike Spano; Council Majority Leader Wil- Landau warned about pre-paid medical son Terrero, Yonkers and Affordable Reliable care cards carrying interest rates of 27%. Electricity Alliance (AREA) Director Richard “This is something we must do togeth- Thomas. Civil Rights Bureau Chief Kristen Clarke (left) and Environmental Protection Bureau Chief Lemuel Srolovic Greenburgh Nature Center Gears Up for the 1st Annual Golf Outing and Reception The Greenburgh Nature Center organization, lo- $400, Cost per person for reception only - $100 (GNC) is hosting its first Golf Outing & cated on parkland PLAY: Organize a foursome and enjoy Reception, and we are seeking your sup- owned by the a day of golf, on-course contests, lunch and port to help make it a huge success. We are Town of Green- an evening reception with a silent auction, raising money for our programs and ser- burgh. awards, and prizes. vice projects planned for the next twelve On Monday, SPONSOR: Support GNC by sponsoring months. September 23, lunch or dinner, a hole on the course, practice The GNC is a 33-acre woodland pre- 2013, our 1st An- green, driving range or one of several contests. serve with trails, a pond, gardens, a play- nual Golf Outing SUPPORT: Not a golfer? 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Guests to protect our legacy and to care for our 33- tions. We also have a variety of volunteer will be treated acre preserve; and to develop a dialogue of care opportunities for all ages and skill levels. to lunch on the around our interconnectedness with the eco- Our mission is to offer inspiring, hands-on en- 64,000 visitors; delivered more than 1,200 pro- course, opportunities for raffles, and participa- system. vironmental education experiences, to foster grams including school programs, public pro- tion in competitive games. The day will end Reserve Your Spot Now! Go to www.green- an appreciation of nature, and to promote sus- grams and birthday parties; and educated more with a reception at 5:30pm, which will include burghnaturecenter.org to sign up today. tainable practices. than 35,000 program participants. The GNC awarding of prizes, music, and an opportunity Sponsored in part by Fidelity Investments, Our far-reaching services touch people has been a leader in environment education to bid on Silent Auction items. Kawasaki Rail Car Inc., Houlihan Lawrence,and of all ages. In 2012, GNC received more than since 1975 and is an independent non-profit Cost per person for golf and reception - Hartsdale Rotary Club.

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NEW ROCHELLE, NY Prime location on a quiet street in the desirable and con- NEW ROCHELLE, NY Charming 3-bedroom Storybook Tudor in Larchmont Woods. venient Beechmont community. This well constructed 1970 Colonial offers a lovely This delightful home features a living room with cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace, setting and excellent floor plan with an extremely workable center hall layout, a large 2 new baths, a new washer & dryer, new gas furnace, new hot water tank, and large usable basement space, and numerous upgrades throughout. screened-in porch. Easy access to Larchmont Village and train station. MLS: 3311337 $960,000 MLS: 3317806 $635,000

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