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Vol 14 Number 48 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, December 1, 2017 Winter Wonderland Returns Astorino’s Last Budget To Kensico Dam Plaza In Latimer’s First Year

County Executive-Elect George Latimer with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and BCW President Marsha Gordon.

Join a cast of holiday characters at Westchester’s Winter Wonderland at Kensico Dam Park. By Dan Murphy vices, and maintains the safety net for the coun- Outgoing County Executive Robert Asto- ty’s neediest residents. Westchester’s Winter Wonderland has re- his sleigh. rino presented his final proposed county budget, “This is a budget that protects taxpayers, turned to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, a West- “I want to thank our parks department, the which for the eighth straight year does not raise preserves essential services and promotes eco- chester County park, for its fourth season. The Parks Foundation and all of the generous sponsors the county’s property tax levy. The proposed nomic growth,” said Astorino. “It maintains the festive celebration this year includes new acts who make this great celebration possible,” said $1.825 billion budget plan increases spending focus of all of our other budgets, which is to run under a circus tent, an additional toboggan ride, County Executive Robert Astorino, who helped by less than 1 percent, without increasing county county government smartly and efficiently while and a special light feature spotlighting Santa on Continued on Page 9 property taxes and while preserving essential ser- Continued on Page 7

‘Christmas Carol’ Comes Who Will Replace Latimer To Life in Sleepy Hollow In the State Senate?

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Assemblymember Shelley Mayer are the current two front- Jonathan Kruk as Charles Dickens runners to replace State Sen. George Latimer.

Celebrate the spirit of the season with dra- Performances take place Saturdays and By Dan Murphy room meeting (no more smoke-filled rooms) to matic performances of Dickens’s “Christmas Sundays, Dec. 9 and 10 and 16 and 17, at 3:30, State Sen. George Latimer’s election Nov. 7 pick their respective candidates, with an election Carol” at the historic Old Dutch Church in 4:45 and 6 p.m. to be the next Westchester County executive means to take place depending on a decision by Gov. An- Sleepy Hollow on select weekends in Decem- Capacity is limited for “Christmas Carol” his Senate seat, in the 37th District that runs from drew Cuomo to call for a special election. ber. Complete with musical accompaniment, and tickets should be purchased in advance at Yonkers to Bedford, will become vacant Jan. 1. It Right now, three Democrats have expressed master storyteller Jonathan Kruk brings to www.hudsonvalley.org or by calling 914-366- is interesting to note that there appears to be no an interest in Latimer’s seat: Yonkers Mayor Mike life the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge; the 6900. Online ticket prices are $25 for adults and “handpicked” Democrat to take Latimer’s place. Spano, Yonkers Assemblymember Shelley Mayer, ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future; $20 for children younger than 18. Members of The leaders of the Democratic and Republi- and teacher and progressive Kat Brezler. and Tiny Tim in this Historic Hudson Valley Historic Hudson Valley receive a $5 per ticket can parties will meet at a mini convention or back- Continued on Page 9 production. Continued on Page 6 Give Back This 100,000 New Yorkers Oppose Holiday Season Mario Cuomo Bridge Petition Created by Westchester Resident

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano with rapper DMX handing out turkeys with the Yonkers Police Anger over naming the former Tappan Zee Bridge after Gov. Mario Cuomo hasn’t let up. Athletic League for Thanksgiving.

In Westchester, the holiday season is a time our readers to send us an email or letter, and tell By Dan Murphy this move now has more than 100,000 signatures. to give back to others – if you have the ability us about someone in the county who may have In today’s apathetic society where about 20 Also this may at first seem like a harmless to do so. Pictured above is rapper DMX, who to- fallen on tough times or who deserves a visit from percent of New Yorkers get out and vote, the re- action with no financial impact, a recent comment gether with the Yonkers Police Athletic League, Santa. cent success in a petition opposing the naming of from Westchester Assemblyman Tom Abinanti handed out 120 turkeys for Thanksgiving. Your letter will be printed if chosen, but the the new Tappan Zee Bridge to the Mario Cuomo points out that the renaming of the bridge, and the Every year, Rising Media Group likes to sur- names of all involved will be protected. Send Bridge comes as a surprise. Gov. Andrew Cuomo costs to replace the signs, will run in the millions prise one or more of our readers with a gift card your ideas to risingmediagroup.com within the pushed through the renaming of the bridge for his of dollars. “I praise Gov. Mario Cuomo as a fine to help make the holidays a little brighter. We ask next two weeks. father over the summer, and the petition against Continued on Page 9 PaGe 2 - WeSTcHeSTeR RiSiNG - FRiDay, DeceMbeR 1, 2017 Westchester Women Westchester Celebrates Spend Day of Learning Th e Holiday Season Victorian Splendor Comes to Glenview for the Holidays

Glenview Mansion and the Hudson River Museum are ready for your holiday visit.

From left are Jill Miller of Larchmont, Roberta Bar-Levav of Yorktown Heights, Michele Greg- Glenview, the Hudson River Museum’s his- a soup tureen. New Damask slipcovers are being son of Chappaqua, Vivian Sklar of Scarsdale, and Laura Kleinhandler of Rye Brook. toric home, has been decorated for the holidays fabricated for the dining room chairs. with a Victorian splendor and a tree in every room, Completing the holiday party atmosphere, a UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester Chappaqua, chairperson of Westchester Women. combined with a Victorian-themed dining scene display of cigars and brandy will be in the library. Women spent Nov. 15 exploring pressing topics “That’s what UJA Women is all about. Harness- created by interior designer Debra Blair. Blair is a trustee of the Hudson River Mu- and becoming motivated to make a difference at ing our power, our knowledge, our perspectives, This season, the six period rooms of Glen- seum and founder and principal of Debra Blair a Day of Learning and Inspiration at Westchester and our kindness – to change millions of lives view – the museum’s Gilded Age home on the Na- Design, which provides a full range of design Reform Temple in Scarsdale. each year.” tional Register of Historic Places – will be decked services for both residential and commercial cli- UJA-Federation of New York’s philanthro- “A huge piece of what I want you to leave out for the holidays in full Victorian splendor ents, including the executive offi ces of Donaldson, py educates and motivates women to take action the day with is an understanding of how you can through Dec. 31. The library, parlor, Great Hall, Lufkin and Jenrette; the Adelson Galleries; and and make a difference. get involved and change your piece of the world,” sitting room, dining room and the billiard room the new Members Reading Room at the New York Expert speakers explored topics including said Jill Miller of Larchmont, who served as will be decorated with garland, baubles, and trees Society Library. Blair has been invited to partici- religious pluralism in Israel, such as the Women event chairperson along with Roberta Bar-Levav in every room. Each room is defi ned by a specifi c pate in numerous charitable events and designer of the Wall and the conversion crisis, how to be of Yorktown Heights, Vivian Sklar of Scarsdale, color scheme – the parlor, for example, is char- show houses, including the Kips Bay Designer’s an effective advocate for issues of concern, and and Laura Kleinhandler of Rye Brook. acterized by teal, royal blue and chartreuse hues Show House in New York in 2002 and 2005. professional coaching to help participants make Funds raised at the event go to UJA-Fed- that play off the stuffed peacock that sits by the In addition to these festive decorations, Dar- powerful, positive changes in work, life, and the eration, which supports a network of more than mantlepiece. ren Scala, owner of D. Thomas Fine Miniatures, world. 80 core partners and hundreds of other nonprofi t Conceived by designer Bob Pesce, the ar- has partnered with local professional artists to cre- “UJA has provided me with a wonderful op- organizations, large and small. These nonprof- rangements use a combination of traditional Vic- ate miniature holiday decor in Nybelwyck Hall, a portunity to make a difference and connect with its provide food for the hungry, shelter for the torian elements such as kissing balls, wreaths, and 24-room dollhouse located in the Billiard Room of other women who want to do the same, women homeless, independence for the elderly, jobs for period toys from the collection, along with designs Glenview. His arrangement includes a Della Rob- who fi nd meaning in giving back to their com- the unemployed, as well as stimulating educa- that boast a contemporary fl air, such as a rainbow- bia-inspired wreath, garland, and topiaries created munity, women who are energized by change tion programs for people in New York, in Israel, colored tree in the Great Hall. by Scala with Sharon Harbison and Donald Mor- and by each other,” said Michele Gregson of and in nearly 70 countries. New this year, the dining room in Glenview cone, which surround the front door. There is also will be decorated with a traditional Victorian a holiday feast underway in the kitchen and dining Christmas table setting designed by interior de- room with a cheese board by Sharon Harbison, signer Debra Blair, whose display highlights the and holiday desserts – plum pudding by The Petite View your favorite paper online! Visit elaborate meals of the Gilded Age, and the din- Provision Co., pumpkin pie by Sara Smilnak, and ing room table will be set for a large holiday gath- three gingerbread houses by May Burnett. ering. A seven-course meal – from appetizers to Other upcoming Hudson River Museum pro- www.risingmediagroup.com fruit, nuts and cheese – will be accompanied by grams include: appropriate period utensils, large candlesticks, and Continued on Page 10

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BCW President Marsha Gordon, Hillary Clinton, and Tony Justic, chairman of the BCW Photo by Robert Kalfus. (L-R) Chuck Lesnick, Riverside Memorial Chapel Senior Vice Board of Directors. President David Alpert and Yonkers Rising columnist Eric Schoen, at the funeral of longtime Yonkers resident Bernice Spreckman at Riverside Memorial Chapel Mt. Vernon. A record 900 people packed the Hilton crisis, the failure of Congress to renew the Chil- Westchester in Rye Brook recently to hear former dren’s Health Insurance Program, and Russia’s By Eric Schoen I had to stop, pause, and think about what had First Lady, Secretary of State and the nation’s threat to our national security. She stressed that I lost a friend on Thanksgiving Day. We happened. I called my sister to tell her the sad first major party female presidential candidate it was important for us to unite as citizens to im- all lost a friend on Thanksgiving Day. Bernice news. I shed some tears and then I thought, Hillary Rodham Clinton speak at The Business prove our nation. Spreckman, who served Yonkers as Second Bernice would not want me to cry. Council of Westchester’s annual fall dinner. “I come to you tonight with great hopes and Ward councilmember, vice mayor and council- “I knew Bernice for 40 years. We met Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The confidence that America’s best days are ahead of member-at-large before a distinguished career in 1978 when the Jewish Council of Yonkers Business of Council of Westchester, presented us,” said Clinton. “We have to work together to on the Westchester County Board of Legisla- sponsored a Tay Sachs screening campaign. Clinton with the Westchester Global Leadership make it happen.” tors left to join her husband, Harry, and her dear Tay Sachs is a genetic disease that affects Laureate Award. Clinton praised BCW members for their in- mother, Molly, in heaven. mostly Jewish adults and must be screened for Clinton, whose new book “What Hap- volvement in local affairs, particularly jobs cre- I had the honor of speaking at the memo- before marriage. pened” about the 2016 presidential elections, ation and its focus on economic development in rial service for Bernice on Monday, attended by “We clicked very quickly. When she first said that despite her loss, she feels it is important our region’s cities. family and friends, as well as politicians from ran for public office she ran against Pete Man- for her to remain involved. Gordon described Clinton’s attendance at Yonkers, Westchester, New York State and the cusi. Pete Mancusi worked for my dad in his “People often ask me, since the election, the annual dinner as a “personal highlight of my U.S. Congress, and Westchester seniors she grocery store when he was a kid. When dad how I am,” said Clinton, of Chappaqua. “And I long career.” She praised Clinton for her leader- worked so hard for for so many years. I’d like heard I was supporting Bernice, he said to me, say, as a person, I’m good. But as an American, ship and ability to accomplish so much for our to share my remarks with you and offer some ‘What are you doing, working against the kid I’m concerned.” country and community. concluding thoughts. who worked for me in my grocery store on She spoke about her support for quality can- “You have served as a role model for me To set the stage, I spoke after Yonkers City Warburton Avenue?’ didates, especially women who remain under- and I am sure for so many other women lead- Council President Liam McLaughlin, who told “Where do I begin in discussing my love represented in Washington, and said she would ers in this room tonight,” she said. “You have a story about his mother calling Bernice on a affair with the work of Bernice Spreckman? continue to advocate for women, working fami- shown over and over that you consistently move snowy day to complain that her street had not The time a friend told me of her mom who lies and small businesses. forward with courage and fortitude to get the job been plowed. Shortly thereafter, the plow came was suffering from dementia. Bernice got my Of particular concern to her is the opioid done.” to do its job, with Bernice sitting next to the friends mom involved with activities at the Se- driver in the vehicle. nior Center, making her feel special and pro- “Friends, Liam gave me the perfect open- longing her life. ing for my words today. What he said is true. “The time Bernice, at a public meeting, You see in Yonkers, we used to have politicians in a good way totally embarrassed my sister. A Send your story ideas, photos, ride the snow plows to make sure the streets particular county executive – I am not going to were clean. mention any names, Kevin (referring to Kevin “Please forgive me if I am a bit emotional Plunkett, deputy county executive representing announcements and upcoming events to today. I am Eric Schoen, fourth generation of County Executive Robert Astorino, who was my family to live in Yonkers and as someone not in attendance) attempted to cut my sister’s once said, ‘despite that you don’t talk funny.’ Express Bus from Central Avenue in Yonkers us at dmurphy@rising mediagroup.com “When I heard that Bernice passed away, Continued on Page 7

BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN 11141711045_MNR_HolidayInbound_Rising_Pub_P001.pgs 11.20.2017 14:28 PaGe 4 - WeSTcHeSTeR’S MOST iNFLUeNTiaL NeWSPaPeRS - FRiDay, DeceMbeR 1, 2017 Weekend Events Eastchester Resident Helps At County Parks Find Relative in Puerto Rico

A number of events are scheduled the week- Nov. 29. 914-428-1005. end of Dec. 1 to 4 at Westchester County parks Also on Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m., the and nature center. Marshlands Conservancy on Route 1 (Boston Through Sunday, Dec. 3, an artisan faire Post Road) in Rye will host a volunteer work will take place at Muscoot Farm on Route 100 project. Bring work gloves and help with a main- in Somers. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, and tenance project; hand tools will be provided. noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Shop hand- 914-835-4466. made gifts by local craftsmen, including baskets, Make decorations at the Trailside Nature linens, ornaments, wall hangings, soap, pottery Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation on and more. For more information, call 914-864- Route 35 and 121 South in Cross River from 1 7282. to 3 p.m. Saturday. This program is designed for Westchester’s Winter Wonderland will take kids to gather and use materials from the natu- place from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, ral world to create beautiful decorations. Hot and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Kensico Dam Plaza, chocolate and craft materials will be provided. One Bronx Parkway, Valhalla. Entertainment in- 914-864-7322. cludes the “Santa Experience,” unlimited skat- On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3, Las- ing, rides, a dazzling light show, vendors, food don Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial on and more. Admission is $15 per person for ages Route 35 in Somers will open its Holidays on the 4 and older. Go to WWinterWonderland.com for Hill train show between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. For a full schedule. 914-231-4033. admission fees and additional dates, visit Las- Maureen Casey, Father Tull, and his sister Sonia Tull at Fr. Tull’s church in Puerto Rico On Saturday, Dec. 2, ages 8 and older are donPark.org. 914-864-7268. invited to hike through the outback at Muscoot On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Marshlands Conser- Farm. In addition, visitors can help make Victo- vancy will host a closing reception for its pho- Eastchester Senior Programs employee Mau- borhood alone. In addition, he said “the church’s rian decorations for the holiday program at the tography exhibit from 2 to 4 p.m. Stop by to pick reen Casey really cares about the residents who door was blown off and a steel door on the ceiling farm from 1 to 3 p.m. 914-864-7282. up your purchases and exhibits. Refreshments come to the Garth Road Senior Center. After Hur- roof was sucked out.” Fr. Tull compared his over- A Volunteer Work Corps Day is scheduled courtesy of the Friends of Marshlands. 914-835- ricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rice, she all Hurricane Maria experience to the movie “The Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Read Wildlife 4466. showed that care and concern and jumped into ac- Day After Tomorrow.” Sanctuary at Playland Park in Rye. Bring work On Monday, Dec. 4, the Westchester Knicks tion. Furthermore, he said this devastating hurri- gloves and help out with invasive vine removal, will play the Main Red Claws at 7 p.m. at the Sonia Tull, a regular at the center, was upset cane brought the people of Puerto Rico together. trial maintenance, beach clean-up and more. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., about not being able to reach her brother, Fr. Terry “People were able to forgive each other and come 914-967-8720. White Plains. For tickets and information, visit Tull, who was living in Puerto Rico. Maureen of- together as one community on the countryside, From 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Cranberry WestchesterKnicks.com or call 914-559-6889. fered to help Sonia locate him after seeing her so where they have never spoken to each other be- Lake Preserve on Old Orchard Street in north For more information about Westchester worried each day. She searched the internet for fore,” he said. White Plains, make nature dream catchers from County parks and nature centers, visit parks. helpful phone numbers, websites and social media He also said the people were left bewildered, natural materials. Registration is required by westchestergov.com. to fi nd him and was able to search the Red Cross but want to go to church now. Most of the dis- Safe and Well page, but Fr. Tull wasn’t registered tressed people Fr, Tull helped said that although there. they have lost material things, “they are happy be- She found him on Facebook and sent him a cause they have their health, family, faith in God private message, but did not receive any response. and their community.” Mamaroneck’s FIRST Robotics Maureen gave Sonia and her daughter many phone The Garth Road seniors enjoyed Fr, Tull’s numbers listed online for people to call to locate visit, with more than 50 seniors in anticipation of Expands to Elementary their loved ones, but all lines were tied up for his visit and the annual Halloween party. He was weeks. Sonia was worried sick about his safety pleased with the warm welcome and the seniors’ while Maureen tried to keep her optimistic that he personal donations of $312 to help with some “Mission models,” “de-bugging” and Elementary coaching intern Eliza Grace Cattau was probably okay in a shelter and out helping oth- repairs to his church. Attached with all the dona- “point strategy” are now common vocabulary (Class of 2018) was herself a highly successful ers. It turns out that Fr. Tull was out helping oth- tions, they fi lled out a pumpkin card with their best for the cohort of students who make up our competitive robotics team member when she ers and doing a documentary with reporters from wishes and inspirational thoughts for Fr. Tull and district’s fi rst competitive elementary robotics was younger. She knows fi rsthand that robot- Germany on the destruction in different areas in the people of Puerto Rico. team – the Mamaroneck Cyber Tigers. Stu- ics is about guiding students to be problem- the mountains. It was wonderful for all seeing Fr. Tull re- dents from all four elementary schools meet solvers. Fr. Tull made it to New York for a few days of united with his sister after such a worrisome two twice a week to strategize, brainstorm, build “The FLL judges look for original student- rest and was extremely tired. On Oct. 27, Fr. Tull weeks for Sonia, not knowing about his safety and program with the goal of winning an award led work,” said Cattau. “At a year-end compe- from the San Antonio De Padua Parish in Guaya- and whereabouts. He explained how he was able at their fi rst robotics competition in January. tition, the team gives presentations to judges ma, Puerto Rico, was welcomed as a guest speaker to eventually contact her after a few weeks, and Eight weeks into their season, these on how they developed solutions and worked at the Garth Road Center to discuss the devastation received information of a small area where there fourth- and fi fth-graders are fully engaged – through challenges. As coaches, our role is to to Puerto Rico, what he encountered from Hurri- was a signal to make phone calls. He drove an hour strategizing and coding their robots while re- mentor students and facilitate problem-solving cane Maria, and the damages to his church. During north on a ramp highway to this location and was searching and designing an innovative solution without doing any of the work for them.” his presentation, he referred to his scary experience successful in fi nally getting through to his sister. for this year’s project challenge to improve With an extreme demand for profession- during Hurricane Maria as “feeling like you were Maureen said: “It was wonderful to see them how humans use water. als with critical thinking and technology skills, in a high-powered vacuum cleaner.” His church reunited after seeing Sonia try desperately to get With more than 20 students interested in the STEM Alliance and the school district are also experienced two tornadoes with 185-mile-an- information pertaining to his safety in Puerto Rico just 12 spots, the students had to compete to working together to extend robotics and tech- hour winds. during the weeks after hurricane Maria destroyed earn a place on the team by attending informa- nology education all the way down to kinder- Eighty homes were lost in his Parish neigh- Puerto Rico.” tional sessions and a tryout process in Septem- garten with the goal of preparing kids to be ber, which consisted of engineering, creative successful in these high-growth job areas. This and collaborative challenges that were scored combined effort started more than four years on rubrics and qualitative assessments. ago when MHS computer science teacher Ji- “A successful team needs members who gar Jadav approached STEM Alliance leaders New Rochelle’s Projected can both collaborate and be specialists in de- about growing a pipeline of students interested sign, building, coding and innovative project in robotics and computer science. development,” said MAS technology teacher As STEM Alliance vice president and 2018 City Budget and robotics coach David Targa. FIRST Coach Jill Bock explained: “The Tami Moskowitz’s fourth-grade daughter FIRST league fi ts with our vision of creat- By Peggy Godfrey tunities for city residents. Environmental Pro- Hanna was thrilled to make the team and has ing a network of STEM learning opportuni- The New Rochelle proposed 2018 city bud- tection Agency mandates to eliminate sewage been fully engaged since day one. “This club ties for Mamaroneck students. The robotics get has a real estate tax increase of 2.04 percent, discharges as well as the composting Payment is a great outlet for Hanna to do what she loves league provides an infrastructure for kids to which complies with the state-mandated prop- In Lieu Of Taxes program are also listed. Expan- with other kids, rather than at home on her advance their skills from year to year, just like erty tax cap legislation. sion of the softball leagues and summer camp own,” said Moskowitz. “The team members any sports team league. As funding allows, Highlights of the proposed budget include programs are sought. have similar interests and she looks forward to we hope to add more teams and engage even increases caused by higher health care costs for Among the major capital plan projects are working together at each of the meetings.” younger children.” employees, the restoration of three public safety the street surfacing program and two traffi c sig- The elementary team joins two other Ma- All three teams are seeking fi nancial positions that had been previously eliminated, nals, at Wilmot and Kings Highway. Other items maroneck robotics teams that compete in a support in the form of program sponsors and and increased overtime for fi refi ghters. This in- listed are street light restoration, sanitary sewer worldwide robotics league known as FIRST boosters. A generous grant from Black and terim overtime is being used until more informa- improvements, and fi re apparatus and equip- Robotics. Started by legendary inventor Dean Veatch was instrumental in providing the seed tion is available from a study of fi re services that ment. Kamen, FIRST Robotics brings the rigor of money for equipment needed to launch the el- will reportedly be completed soon on the im- This budget “refl ects funding” from the competitive sports to the fi eld of robotics and ementary team. Now, with teams working at pacts of proposed development on fi re services. overtime tax increase initiated in 2017 that funds coding. “We are the only sport where everyone three grade levels, new supplies and fi nancial The economic agenda of the city includes the capital program, but a request has been made on the team can turn pro,” said Kamen. support are needed on a regular basis. the continuation of the downtown development to “exempt costs of capital expenditures” from In Mamaroneck, the MHS team is led by Visit the www.lmstemalliance.org/robot- plan, implementing of a building code review the tax cap legislation, according to the spend- the school district while the elementary and ics-k-12.html to learn how you can support the process, and the creation of employment oppor- ing plan. Hommocks teams were launched and are man- program. aged by the STEM Alliance of Larchmont- In January, the students will head to their Mamaroneck. fi rst competition. Following FIRST’s core val- The STEM Alliance also employs student ues, they will work to win but they will also interns as team mentors who serve a critical work to have fun. Stay tuned for updates about near-peer leadership role on the coaching staff. results from all three teams in the new year. Friday, December 1, 2017 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 5 Katonah Museum Director Girl Scout Earns Silver Assumes New Role Award for Art Project Katonah Museum of Art Executive Director Fourteen-year-old Julia Lucarelli was Darsie Alexander will step down from her role to awarded the Silver Award – the highest honor assume the position of chief curator at the Jew- a Girl Scout cadette can earn – Nov. 18 for her ish Museum in New York starting in the spring “Peace, Love and Positivity” project dedicated of 2018, announced Board of Trustees President to creating uplifting messages for participants Deborah Mullin. of the Crossover Yoga Project. The inspiring During her tenure, Alexander focused on messages come hand-drawn on brightly colored advancing the artistic program with new artists’ cards covered in flowers, hearts and rainbows, commissions and exhibitions ranging from the created on Julia’s free time and with her fellow popular “The Nest” (2016) to the current pairing cadettes during their Briarcliff Manor Girl Scout of Nick Cave and Arman in “Object Out Loud: Troop 2005 weekly meetings. Arman and Nick Cave” (through Jan. 7). While The cards read: “Make today so great that at the museum, she continued to build upon local yesterday gets jealous;” “BeYOUtiful;” and partnerships and provide accessible programs for “Never Give Up.” the community, a hallmark of the recently-com- “The goal is to make them smile,” said Lu- pleted strategic plan “The Forward Edge.” carelli. A salon-styled series on museum leadership, Crossover Yoga Project is a nonprofit -or public interviews with major figures in the art ganization that brings a trauma-informed yoga, Darsie Alexander and design worlds, and international trips grew mindful and art therapy curriculum to teenage Julia Lucarelli the visibility and popularity of KMA programs. Darsie’s infectious enthusiasm, and wish her well girls who have been abused, sexually trafficked, “The Katonah Museum of Art is a better on her career journey.” or in and out of the juvenile justice system posters and writing “notes of positivity.” Then institution in every way thanks to Darsie’s lead- Alexander came to KMA from the Walker throughout their lives. The organization teaches she recruited other scouts and friends to join in. ership for the past three and a half years,” said Art Center, where she organized the nationally- them how to care for themselves, to cope and She received further inspiration when she suf- Mullin. “Our audience has benefited from -Dar touring exhibition International Pop. A search for recover from traumatic experiences, and inspire fered a fracture that kept her from her ballet sie’s creative curatorial sensibility, and the mu- her replacement will begin immediately. others. Since its inception two years ago, CYP practice for eight weeks. From there, the notes seum itself operates more smoothly, effectively, For more information, contact Deputy Di- has reached more than 1,800 girls. grew into the Silver Award project, which result- and purposefully than ever before. We will miss rector Jennifer Berry at 914-232-9555, ext. 2971. Lucarelli first learned about CYP when it ed in dozens of cards and posters for CYP girls. was a recipient of Briarcliff’s Girl Scout troops’ “She imagined how these other girls felt, annual gift drive and wrap last year, and CYP knowing her life was interrupted for a short time founder Elisha Simpson visited the troops to but many of them had lived through much worse Vacancy on New Rochelle thank them. She told them about the girls who and, in some cases, for most of their lives,” said would receive the presents – teenagers with Lucarelli’s troop leader and mom, Tippy Lu- traumatic pasts who show up to their yoga mats carelli. Library Board of Trustees every week; some sit there with hoods pulled up “It is just incredible to see someone so tight over their heads, others try out the stretches young recognize how a small thing like this can Damon Maher resigned from the New Ro- and listen to the message, and a few stay quiet brighten up someone else’s entire day, or week, chelle Public Library Board of Trustees during in the back but leave the most renewed, having without ever meeting each other,” said Simp- its Nov. 9 meeting, after being elected county heard the messages to never let their pasts define son. Because the girls of CYP are survivors of legislator for District 10 in the Nov. 7 election. them. traumas, their identities are kept confidential to The board is now seeking applications Simpson explained to the young Girl protect them. from residents interested in serving the remain- Scouts the challenges her yogis have faced, the “I’m very proud. It has taught me not to der of Maher’s term, which will end June 30. odds they’ve overcome, and how they ended up take what we have for granted and to try our best New Rochelle residents interested in being participating in CYP, which is through various to teach that to our kids,” said Tippy Lucarelli. considered for the temporary position should channels created to support at-risk teens. Julia will continue her work with sixth- and submit resumes or biographical statements to “It really spoke to me because the girls are seventh-graders so they can continue inspiring the Board of Trustees Nominating Committee, around my age and I just never knew how under- CYP participants with their positive cards and NRPL, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY privileged my peers could be,” said Lucarelli. artwork. 10801, before Dec. 15. The board will review “It really made me realize how fortunate I am CYP will be offering training to yoga teach- the submissions and expects to fill the appoint- and want to share some type of positivity with ers who have completed their 200-hour teacher ment at the Jan. 11 meeting. people who didn’t have that in their lives.” training Jan. 5 to 8 at Happy Buddha Yoga, 2 N. The annual library election in May will Lucarelli saved some of her birthday gift Church St., Goshen. For more information, visit include the election of three trustee positions money to buy supplies and started creating small crossoveryogaproject.org or call 914-219-4010. – two for the regularly-scheduled election of a trustee for a five-year term, as Maher’s and County Legislator-Elect Damon Maher Quentin Jacob’s terms will terminate June 30; the third position will be to complete the The two candidates who receive the most last year of Haina Just-Michael’s former seat. votes will serve the five-year terms. 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He said the “American idea of racial prog- Writing one of my favorites, “Go Tell It ress is how fast I become white.” This state- On the Mountain,” “Giovanni’s Room” and ment sums up for me and many others that “Notes of a Native Son,” these books were white America has been committing a crime written during the 1950s about the black expe- since its inception in denying the humanity of rience in America, along with other great writ- African-Americans and only accepting them ers of that time such as Richard Wright and by their shedding of their racial identity in or- Ralph Ellison. He articulated that “American der to be more like those who have had a tradi- history is synonymous with black history and tion of disdain for it. This continues today. that history is not a pretty one.” Like Malcolm He met with Robert F. Kennedy in May X he wrote and said that blacks were defined as 1963, along with others to try to discuss the a cipher in America throughout its history and problem of “race” in this country. Kennedy that what we see on television and in cinema could not understand what Baldwin and others everyday reinforces that state of “nothingness” were saying about how criminal America was as far as the character and the being of black and the meeting ended without any resolve. people in this country. RFK did come away with an understanding He said when he watched movies back in from Baldwin that he would come to realize the 1940s of Gary Cooper fighting the Indians, later. Baldwin was also homosexual and he he realized that he and black people “were the liberated the thinking of black Americans and Indians, and that everyone watching including those who were gay by affirming the human- the people being assailed and dehumanized as ity of each with his words that were spoken far as the indigenous people and the people publicly, as well as his writings and everyday they represent were conditioned and trained to actions. hate the Indians and in essence to hate them- James Baldwin is as much a hero to the hu- selves.” man right movement as Malcolm X, Dr. King, He said America daily destroys the sense Medgar Evers and others. He confronted white of self politically, economically and socially. 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Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER as the place of trial situs of the real prop- Notice of formation of Gavid- Notice of formation of GA- Notice of formation of Mo- erty ia Electric LLC Arts. Of Org. BRIELA GANOZA-DURON, gul Rudolpha Development vs. filed with the Sec’t of Stae of LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRA- NY (SSNY) on 10/18/2017. the Sect’y of State of NY the Sect’y of State of NY TOR OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL PALACE A/K/A CAROL A. MAYO; MARY Office location: Westchester (SSNY) on August 9, 2017. (SSNY) on 10/27/2017. Of- BLACKLADDER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL County. The street address Office location: Westchester fice location: Westchester A. MAYO; STEVEN GERLICK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE is 103 Nelson Avenue, Har- County. The street address County. SSNY has been OF CAROL A. MAYO; PAUL GERLICK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE rison, NY, 10528. SSNY has is: 1335 BOLTON RD., PEL- designated as agent of the ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; KENNETH GERLICK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBU- been designated as agent HAM, NY 10803. SSNY has LLC upon whom process TEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; GARY GERLICK, AS HEIR AND of the LLC upon whom been designated as agent of against it may be served. DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; BARBARA OLSZEWSKI, process against it may be the LLC upon whom process SSNY shall mail process to AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; MICHELE served. SSNY shall mail pro- against it may be served. The LLC, PO Box 8188, Pel- CRETE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; cess served to Jose Gavidia SSNY shall mail process ham, NY 10803. Purpose: PATRICIA KEITH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL Asencios, 103 Nelson Av- served to: Gabriela Ganoza- any lawful activity. A. MAYO; DOROTHY MARSHALL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ES- enue, Harrison, NY, 10528. Duron, 1335 Bolton Rd., Pel- TATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; FRANK KORCHMA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE Purpose: Any lawful act. ham, NY 10803. Purpose: #6933 11/03 – 12/06 OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; DIANNE PICCERELLI, AS HEIR AND any lawful act. DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; any and all persons un- #6931 11/03 - 12/06 known to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general #6932 11/03 – 12/06 or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, credi- tors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all Notice of formation of AV Notice of formation of EJK Notice of formation of West- persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through ONYX LLC Arts. Of Org. filed Holdings LLC Arts. Of Org. chester Aces Baseball LLC or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, with the Sect’y of State of filed with the Sect’y of State Arts. Of Org. filed with the widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devi- NY (SSNY) on 09/20/2017. of NY (SSNY) on 10/31/17. Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) sees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom Office location: Westches- Office location: Westchester on 10/26/17. Office location: and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF ter. The street address is: County. SSNY has been des- Westchester County. The HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT 47 N CHATSWORTH AVE ignated as agent of the LLC street address is: 170 Mount OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MORTGAGE LARCHMONT, NY 10538. upon whom process against Tom Road, Pelham, NY ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SSNY has been designated it may be served. SSNY 10803. SSNY has been des- ‘’JOHN DOE #1’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE #12,’’ the last twelve names being fictitious as agent of the LLC upon shall mail process served ignated as agent of the LLC and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, oc- whom process against it may to: EJK Holdings LLC: c/o upon whom process against cupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien be served. SSNY shall mail Walsh & Amicucci LLP, 1133 it may be served. SSNY shall upon the premises, described in the complaint, process served to: VIKTO- Westchester Avenue, White mail process served to: Mi- Defendants. RIA GYALUS, 620 STUART Plains, NY 10604. Purpose: chael J Skrapits, 170 Mount AVE 2FL. MAMARONECK, any lawful act. Tom Road, Pelham, NY To the above-named Defendants NY 10543. Purpose: any 10803. Purpose: any lawful lawful act. #6935 11/10 – 12/15 act. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, #6934 11/10 - 12/15 #6936 11/17 - 12/22 to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure Notice of formation of Invisi- Notice of formation of WKLT Notice of formation of KAH- to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief hound LLC Arts. Of Org. filed LLC Org. filed with the Sect’y LO KHAN LLC Arts. Of Org. demanded in the complaint. with the Sect’y of State of of State of NY (SSNY) on filed with the Sect’y of State NY (SSNY) on November 9, 9/5/17. Office location: of NY (SSNY) on 5/31/2017. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT 2017. Office location: West- Westchester County. The Office location: Westchester. chester County. SSNY has street address is: 23 Law- The street address is: 33 THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the been designated as agent rence Ave, White Plains, NY Parkway East. SSNY has sum of $487,500.00 and interest, recorded on April 17, 2008, at Instrument num- of the 10603. SSNY has been des- been designated as agent of ber 481000140, of the Public Records of WESTCHESTER County, New York, LLC upon whom process ignated as agent of the LLC the LLC upon whom process covering premises known as 608 MALLARD WAY, PEEKSKILL, NY 10566. against it may be served. upon whom process against against it may be served. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the SSNY shall mail process it may be served. SSNY SSNY shall mail process premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described served to: Invisihound LLC: shall mail process served to: served to: Kahlo Khan LLC, above. c/o Walsh & Amicucci LLP, Wayne D. Thomas, 23 Law- 33 Parkway East, Yonkers WESTCHESTER County is designated as the place of trial because the real 1133 Westchester Ave., rence Ave, White Plains, NY NY 10701. Purpose: any property affected by this action is located in said county. Suite S-321, White Plains, 10603. Purpose: any lawful lawful act. NY 10604. Purpose: any act. NOTICE lawful act. #6940 12/01 – 01/05 #6938 12/01 - 01/05 YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME #6937 11/17 - 12/22

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Upon receiving this ap- ditions such as emphysema, pulmonary fi bro- proval, Montefi ore has already performed its sis, cystic fi brosis and rheumatologic diseases fi rst two lung transplants. (which affect your joints and muscles). The program is unique as it’s the only one “We’re grateful to be able to expand lung in New York to offer bloodless lung transplants transplant services locally by better utilizing and heart-lung transplants. 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Scheinin monary patients are cared for in our area.” fi liate agency of ArchCare, offers comprehen- est news, visit www.esslawfi rm.com. was also the recipient of the prestigious 2015 Montefi ore’s lung transplant program will Kathleen J. Sazama Award from the Society be available to both children and adult patients. for the Advancement of Blood Management Appointments are available and can be sched- for outstanding leadership in advancing patient uled by calling 718-920-LUNG (5864). “As my friend Assemblywoman Shel- Bernice Spreckman… ley Mayer reminded me, if you were a Jewish Continued from Page 3 elected offi cial and she liked you, she would lected Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation to take you under her wings. That is a true bless- Astorino’s Last operate Westchester Airport as part of a $1.1 bil- into Manhattan. ing. Continued from Page 1 lion public-private partnership dedicated to im- “Bernice went to a public meeting at the “Bernice taught us a lesson that politi- proving this vital county asset without expanding Will Library, where the issue was being dis- cians from Yonkers to Westchester to Albany to keeping Westchester affordable.” its footprint. cussed, and said, ‘I don’t know much about the Washington need to learn: It’s people, not poli- Once again, Astorino has kept the tax levy Macquarie was the unanimous choice of a issue but if Carrie Schoen, who told me about tics. Our elected offi cials need to work together fl at at $548 million, marking the eighth budget bipartisan task force made up of members of the the bus problem, thinks it is important than it to solve the problems of our county and stop where he has lowered or not increased taxes. Astorino administration and the Board of Legis- must be – and we have to deal with it.’ Bus ser- the partisan bickering. The savings to taxpayers has been substantial. If lators to manage, operate, maintain and improve vice was continued. Cut drastically, but contin- “So, don’t shed any tears. Want to honor the county had raised the tax levy just 2 percent, the airport in accordance with an FAA program ued. Bernice? Go to the Claremont Diner, sit down, the level allowable under the state’s tax cap, the that would allow the county for the fi rst time to “After Harry’s passing, my sister and I relax, and have a good meal. cumulative cost to Westchester taxpayers since use revenues generated at the airport to help pay went to Bernice’s apartment to pay our re- “Bernice, we love you; we will miss you. Astorino took offi ce would be $522 million, or for police, parks, roads, day care and other ser- spects. Finding the apartment was no easy task. Thank you for all you did for Yonkers, West- $1,700 for the median homeowner. vices. Carrie and I planned on spending less than a chester, and our state. Bernice, you are a spe- “I made a promise to protect taxpayers, and I Macquarie’s winning proposal – selected half-hour, as she could not get to the funeral cial person and I will miss you. Thank you for have kept it,” said Astorino. “In doing so, much- over two other companies – will net the county earlier in the day. We stayed for over an hour, being my friend.” needed money has stayed in the pockets of indi- $1.145 billion over the course of a 40-year lease; as they call it, ‘shooting the shit.’ During the service, Mayor Mike Spano re- viduals, families and, in particular, seniors across a $595 million fi nancial offer accompanied by “We talked about the former elected of- minded us of the time when he was in the state Westchester.” $550 in capital funds to maintain and improve fi cial who went to Bernice for money for a Assembly and Bernice brought busloads of se- Westchester’s tax levy went up 60 percent in the airport’s infrastructure. The lease is “as-is/ charity he was involved with. They had gone niors to Albany to fi ght for prescription drug the eight years prior to Astorino becoming county no expansion,” which means the airport’s exist- to breakfast at the Claremont Diner on Yon- coverage. She is, in large part, responsible for executive in 2010. Highlights of Astorino’s bud- ing terminal footprint will not expand, there can kers Avenue and the former elected offi cial the passage of bills making it easier and cheap- get plan include: be no expansion of runways, the number of gates had a hard time reaching in his pocket to pay er for seniors to obtain the prescription drugs Spending for the Department of Social Ser- remains at six, and the cap of 240 passengers per for breakfast. Friends, we are not talking about they so desperately need. vices, which administers the county’s safety net half hour stays in place. a $50 or $100 power breakfast at the Plaza A fi ghter. A winner. Unsinkable… Bernice programs, is proposed to increase by $8.5 million Under the terms of the lease, the county will in New York City. We are talking about a $5 Spreckman, she, too, was Yonkers! to $598 million. receive just over $300 million upfront, which in- breakfast at the Claremont Diner on Yonkers Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@ Funding for day care would increase by $2 cludes lease payments, money transferred to the Avenue in Yonkers. aol.com and follow him on Twitter @ericyon- million to $37 million, while the number of low- general fund from county money locked at the “We talked about Democrats, Republi- kers. Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show income day care slots would also increase slight- airport, and various reimbursements. In accor- cans, and everyone else. If she didn’t like you, featuring Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on ly, to 2,766 from 2,758. dance with governmental accounting standards, it didn’t matter. My sister said we sounded like Thursdays at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the Funding to non-profi ts and libraries will the county will be able to use $30 million the fi rst a bunch of little old ladies. A.M. dial or on the internet at wvox.com. be held steady at current levels. Transportation year. In future years, the county will receive $6.5 is also being protected. All of the Bee-Line Bus million annually from the lease. System’s current routes will remain intact as a re- In addition, the county will also be reim- sult of more than $26 million in subsidies from bursed $10 million for police costs at the airport, the county budget. and those reimbursements will increase 2.5 per- Fees for golf at county parks are set to in- cent a year over the term of the lease and a total crease $1 on weekdays and $2 on weekends; and of $674 million. tuition at Westchester Community College will Astorino uses the $30 million from the new not increase for the fi fth consecutive year, thanks airport deal to balance his budget, and provide an in part to the county’s $30 million sponsor contri- eighth and fi nal proposed no tax increase. In one bution, which is a $65,000 increase. of his fi nal interviews before leaving offi ce, on With headcount essentially fl at at 4,200, the the Fred Dicker radio show broadcast in West- biggest single expense in the budget is employee chester on 1460 AM WVOX, Astorino said the compensation, which comes to $635 million, or $30 million “was a gift” that both the new county about 35 percent of county spending. The aver- executive and the Board of Legislators should age salary of a county worker is $80,000, com- take advantage of. Approval of the lease requires pared to about $70,000 for private sector work- 12 votes from the Board of Legislators. ers. Total compensation for county workers The “issue” with Astorino’s proposed bud- jumps to $140,000, when another 75 percent is get is that it is a lame duck budget, because Asto- added to pay for health care, pensions and other rino lost his re-election bid to State Senator and fringe benefi ts. now County Executive-Elect George Latimer. Since coming into offi ce, Astorino has During the campaign, Latimer opposed the air- worked to control the cost of fringe benefi ts by port deal, and called on more review and public negotiating contracts that require employees to input before moving forward. pay a portion of their health insurance. Seven of With his election, Latimer’s requests will the county’s eight unions currently contribute to likely be met by the BOL. The outgoing county their health care, saving taxpayers about $5 mil- board will take one fi nal vote on the budget, before lion a year. The county’s largest union, the Civil a new board – with a majority of 12 Democrats Service Employees Association, is the one hold- ready to retake control of the board for 2018-19. out. For the past four years, the BOL has been led by a The county would not have to borrow to bipartisan coalition of eight Republicans and two pay for Tax Certioraris, and would only borrow Democrats. On Nov. 7, three Republican county $4 million to pay for pensions through the state- legislators – David Gelfarb, Sheila Marcotte and approved “pension smoothing” plan. Sales tax Francis Corcoran – lost their re-election bids, thus revenues for the county are estimated at $545 for ending the coalition board that has supported and 2018. approved Astorino’s budgets. One of the biggest costs, and unfunded If the two Democratic legislators who were mandates in the proposed county budget, is the members of the bipartisan coaltion, Michael county contribution to Medicaid, estimated to be Kaplowitz and Virginia Perez, now caucus with $210 million in 2018. their fellow Democrats, then Astorino’s proposed The most interesting and controversial part budget is dead on arrival and Democrats can pass of Astorino’s budget plan is the prospect of add- a budget of their own by a 9-8 majority. However, ing $30 million in revenue to the 2018 budget Astorino could veto a Democratic county board by hiring a new company to operate the county budget, leaving a compromise necessary before airport. a budget can be passed and signed by the end of Last week, Astorino announced he has se- the year. PAGE 8 - WESTCHESTER rising - Friday, December 1, 2017 Weichert, Realtors Hosts Make Your Own Lotion 39th Annual Toy Drive

Donate a toy for someone to have under the tree this holiday season.

Weichert Family of Companies has an- warming to see all of the donated gifts, know- nounced the start of the 39th annual Weichert ing they will help to brighten the holidays for so Toy Drive. Members of the community are invit- many people.” ed to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the com- Weichert employees at the company’s cor- pany’s sales offices through Friday, Dec. 15. The porate headquarters, as well as in other compa- toys will be delivered throughout the holidays in ny locations throughout the United States, will conjunction with local charities that assist finan- also participate in the yearly community service A holiday lotion making class for ages 12 lotion scents. Work in groups to mix and cre- cially and physically disadvantaged children. event. To date, the annual toy drive has yielded and older is scheduled Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 ate lotions to take home and use or give as “As part of our holiday tradition for 39 hundreds of thousands of items for underprivi- p.m. at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Library. gifts. years, we invite the public to join Weichert’s ef- leged children in the communities Weichert Use natural alternatives to commercial Space is limited and pre-registration is re- forts to bring holiday cheer to families and chil- serves. Last year, more than 13,500 new toys products, such as coconut and essential oils, quired in person at the Children’s Room desk, dren who are less fortunate,” said Jim Weichert, were distributed to charitable and service organi- along with a simple recipe to make different or by calling 914-939-6710, ext.108. president, chairman and CEO of Weichert, Real- zations for families and children in need. tors. “At Weichert, we feel it’s important to give To make a donation, visit any Weichert, Re- back to the communities in which we live and altors sales office; to find your local office, go to work. Each year during our toy drive, it’s heart- www.weichert.com/offices. Families Invited to Holidays on the Hill Shop Local & Save in Children of all ages are invited to visit San- mas town, skyscrapers and winter scenes. A fully ta’s workshop, view a huge holiday train layout, decorated poinsettia tree will be a focal point of stroll through a “tropical Christmas,” and more the main house, and there will be displays of Ru- Eastchester, Tuckahoe during Holidays on the Hill on weekends in De- dolph, Charlie Brown and the Grinch. cember at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans The Lasdon Conservatory will be open with This holiday season, the Eastchester and Music Center, Epstein’s, Fluff and Puff, Ham- Memorial in Somers. the debut of “Tropical Christmas Treasures,” high- Tuckahoe public libraries invite you to support ilton Cleaners, ILoveKickboxing Eastchester, “The Lasdon annual holiday event is a favor- lighting tropical plants used during the holidays. small local businesses. The shop local initiative Kawer’s Tuckahoe Paint and Glass, Kennedy ite for many families in Westchester this season,” In addition to the holiday hours, the conservatory began Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Show Canine Center, Mickey Spillane’s, Mode de said Westchester County Executive Robert Astori- will be open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 your library card at select businesses in East- Vie, Nutmeg Bakery, Pane and Gelato, Pi- no. “The event showcases a seasonally decorated p.m. Admission is $5 adults, and $3 for children chester and Tuckahoe during the holiday season not’s Pallette, Robert’s Flowers, Steve Sohn’s model train, holiday music, and a visit from Santa 12 and younger. and receive a variety of discounts at the time of KravMaga Training Center, Spice Village, The and his entire North Pole workshop.” The Garden Shop will be open for business, purchase. Temperance Center, Teresa’s Bakery and Café, Lasdon Holidays on the Hill is scheduled for selling vintage ornaments, poinsettias and other Look for the “shop local” decal to see who Tuckahoe Florist, Value Drugs (Eastchester lo- Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 2 and 3, 9 and 10, holiday plants, wreaths, stocking stuffers and is participating. cation), and Wild Orchid of Westchester. and 16 and 17, as well as Saturday, Dec. 30, from gifts, including local artists’ work. There will be Participants include Adriana Spa and Stop by the library for a complete list of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and two outside fire pits, holiday music, and the Fork Timeless Beauty, Cornell’s True Value Hard- vendors and discounts, or to get your library $5 for children age 12 and younger, and net pro- in the Road Food Truck parked in the Conserva- ware, Dynamic Personal Training, Eastchester card if you do not already have one. ceeds benefit the programs at Lasdon. tory Plaza and selling hot food, hot chocolate and Inside the main house, Santa’s workshop will munchies. be nestled amid a wintry landscape of snow and The Veterans Museum will be open during pine trees. Bring a camera and take a photo with the show dates. An exhibition titled “The War to Santa and your family. He will make appearances End All Wars” will be on display, marking the Local Man Building between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. throughout the 100th anniversary of American involvement in event to hear the wishes of children, young and World War I. For the holiday, there will be a spe- old. cial exhibit on the 1914 World War I Christmas Bridges of Warmth While in the main house, be sure to see the truce. grand model train display, composed of Lionel Holidays on the Hill is sponsored by West- Fordham Prep senior Anthony McGrath in need. and similar O scale trains – steam and diesel – chester County Parks, the Friends of Lasdon Park started an emergency blanket drive for the home- The need to help the homeless and hungry traveling through a miniature holiday landscape and Arboretum, and co-sponsored by Aquascapes less in New York City and partnered with the Ais- is greater than ever. Homelessness in NYC has representing the Metro-North Harlem line from East and Prospero Nursery. ling Irish Community Center’s Homeless Feeding reached the highest levels since the Great Depres- Grand Central Terminal to Katonah. Along the For more information, go to lasdonpark.org Program. sion of the 1930s. In September 2017, there were way, the trains pass famous landmarks, a Christ- or call 914-864-7268. McGrath is a regular volunteer at Aisling 62,351 homeless people, including 23,445 chil- Irish Center and saw firsthand the need to take ac- dren, sleeping in shelters throughout the city. tion. The response to his appeal has been an over- Homelessness in Ireland is on the rise, as whelming success, with more than 3,000 Mylar well. The most recent figures show a record total Space Thermal Blankets donated by kindhearted of 8,374 people homeless in Ireland. Nationally, people. These blankets will provide warmth and there are now 5,250 adults and 3,124 children ‘Singalongs With Santa’ a bit of happiness to hundreds of homeless people homeless, meaning that 37 percent of those liv- who sleep on the streets of NYC each night. ing in emergency accommodation are children. The response prompted Aisling Irish Com- The total number of people homeless rose by 25 At Port Chester Library munity Center to help Ireland’s homeless by percent from September 2016 to September 2017. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their gram is being sponsored by Chloe’s Kids. sharing some blankets, and continuing our link Founded in 1996, Aisling Irish Community grownups are invited to join Chloe and Santa No pre-registration is required. For more between America and Ireland. We reached out to Center is a community respite and resource center, with music, singing, dancing and photos with information, call the Children’s Room at 914- Columb Fogarty, founder of Bridges of Hope in and the main provider of services for the elderly Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Port 939-6710, ext. 108. Dublin, an outreach volunteer group that helps the Irish and Irish-American population living in the Chester-Rye Brook Public Library. This pro- homeless and those with addiction issues in inner- Yonkers/Woodlawn enclave. The senior program city Dublin. includes a free lunch every Tuesday (provided by Bridges of Hope accepted a consignment of local restaurants and caterers) and activities such the thermal blankets to alleviate the harsh, and as a reading group, card playing, board games, sometimes life threatening conditions for Ireland’s chair yoga, arts and crafts, Sunday afternoon Rockin’ Chanukah at homeless throughout Ireland’s bitter cold winter movie screenings, and ore. Other services for the months. Aisling Irish Community Center cher- elderly include outreach for homebound seniors, ishes its heritage and welcomes the opportunity professional counseling and assistance with qual- Scarsdale Synagogue to lend a hand both here and abroad. McGrath’s ity homecare. “Eight Nights a Week” featuring two cover The dance floor will be open if you’re in thoughtful resolve to help homeless people in For information, email orla@aislingcenter. bands will take place Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 the mood or you can simply sit back and kibbitz New York has resulted in a bridge of kindness be- org, call 914-237-5121, or visit www.aislingcen- p.m. at Scarsdale Synagogue, 2 Ogden Road. with your friends and family. tween New York and Ireland to help those most ter.org. The first band, “The New Originals,” plays Doors will open at 8 p.m. and music will a mix of music including everything from Tom run until around midnight. Rabbi Brown will Petty to Pink Floyd. Following the first band be conducting a Havdalah service and candle will be a five guy Beatles band that covers lighting to begin the festivities. County’s Holiday Toy everything Beatles from “All My Lovin’” to The cost for the evening is $36 per person “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” To compli- in advance, or $40 at the door; pay by cash, & Gift Drive Underway ment the music, we will be serving cheese and check or credit card. For more information, crackers, latkes, donuts, beer, wine and vodka email [email protected], call 914-725- In the hopes that every child can feel the Rico Hurricane Relief effort. The drive is once drinks. 5175 or visit www.sstte.org. joy of opening a special gift this holiday sea- again being run by the Westchester County De- son, County Executive Robert Astorino re- partment of Social Services. cently announced that the Westchester County Contact Bryan Paler of DSS at bqpp@ Holiday Toy and Gift Drive will be collecting westchestergov.com or 914-995-5671 to give new, unwrapped gifts and donations through a gift card, cash or check, and to receive a re- Chicago’s ‘Tidings of Tap’ Dec. 14. Monetary donations are welcome in ceipt for your donation. the form of gift cards, cash, or checks made Collection bins will be located on the first out to the Westchester Child Welfare Holiday floor of the Westchester County Office Build- Is December 3 Fund. ing, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains, as well A performance of Chicago Tap Theatre’s by mailing with a check to the Box Office, or at “Together we can help brighten a child’s as the DSS Central Office, 112 E. Post Road, “Tidings of Tap!” is scheduled Sunday, Dec. 3 the Box Office 30 minutes before the scheduled holiday,” said Astorino. “As always, I am so White Plains; the Mount Vernon District Of- at 3 p.m. in the Academic Arts Theatre on the performance time. For online credit card pur- thankful to all who are able to give.” fice, 100 E. First St.; the Peekskill District Of- Valhalla campus at Westchester Community chases, visit www.sunywcc.edu/smartarts and The toy and gift drive will benefit babies fice, 750 Washington St.; the White Plains Dis- College. click on the “Buy Tickets” link. through teens living in foster care or residen- trict Office, 85 Court St.; the Yonkers District Tickets are $24 for general admission, $22 For more information about this perfor- tial centers in Westchester. In addition, toys Office, 131 Warburton Ave.; and the Training for seniors, and $18 for children younger than mance or other upcoming events, call the Office will also be collected to conclude the Puerto Center, 10 County Center Road, White Plains. 13. Tickets can either be purchased in advance of Cultural Affairs at 914-606-6262. Friday, December 1, 2017 - WESTCHESTER rising - PAGE 9

pense. 100,000 New “The name Tappan Zee has no politics asso- Continued from Page 1 ciated with it, and it properly recognizes the true Santa’s Back in Westchester founders of this land. Plus, it sounds cool to say, governor and an admirable leader, known for his ‘I’m taking the Tappan Zee.’ It does not sound fondness for Queens and knowledge of the law,” cool to say, ‘I’m taking the Cuomo.’ Come on he said. “We should name a law related facility in people! Queens for him. “Most importantly, we should not recognize “I spoke against the bridge naming. I am the contributions of one in history by destroying disappointed in the outcome. At a minimum we a memorial to another,” continued Mann. “Out should restore ‘Tappan Zee’ to the name of the of curiosity, why didn’t the taxpayers have a di- bridge, as Mario did when he named the original rect vote, since we are the ones who ultimately bridge ‘Malcom Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge,’ so paid for it, and will continue to do so through toll we don’t have to replace millions of dollars of taxes? That is our bridge; America’s bridge; New maps and signs nationwide,” continued Abinanti. York’s bridge. Andrew Cuomo said it was “personally hurt- “We want our bridge’s name back. We are ful” that the petition was circulating and blamed furious that the state Legislature voted to rename it on a statewide conservative group called “Re- our bridge the Cuomo Bridge in the dead of night claim NY.” The organization (reclaimny.org), without any input from the public. In 2008, the which received some free publicity when Cuomo famous and historic Triborough Bridge was re- named it, has strongly opposed the renaming but named the RFK. Now the famous and historic said it was not involved in the petition drive, Tappan Zee is the Cuomo. What’s next? The which was created by Westchester resident Mon- GW? The Golden Gate? The Grand Canyon? Pol- roe Mann and can be found at change.org. iticians should not be able to do this unilaterally. “The Robert Mercers of the world, the haters Why aren’t these national landmarks? of the world – there’s enough of that,” concluded “The original bridge was called the Gov. Cuomo. “There’s too much of the hate. It’s going Malcolm Wilson-Tappan Zee Bridge, known to destroy us.” Mercer is a wealthy conservative commonly as the Tappan Zee. So why can’t the New Yorker who has helped fund reclaimny.org. new one be called the Governors Cuomo/Wilson- Reclaim NY did conduct a poll on the renam- Tappan Zee Bridge? In this way, we recognize ing, which found that 69 percent of New Yorkers Cuomo while not destroying the bridge’s true opposed the renaming. “Like his claims about namesake. At best, it should just be the Tappan New York’s booming economy, just because the Zee Bridge,” concluded Mann at change.org. governor says something over and over again Mann is correct; the Tappan Zee Bridge was doesn’t make it true,” said the organization. “We renamed the Gov. Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee commend the initiative of the individual behind Bridge, but was always referred to as the Tap- Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and all of Santa’s helpers are making their way into Westchester for the holiday season. Santa was spotted at the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers last this petition. People are sick of backroom deals in pan Zee Bridge. Family members of former Gov. weekend for the annual holiday parade. Send your pictures with Santa to risingmediagroup@ the middle of night. It’s time for the governor to Malcolm Wilson, who hailed from Yonkers, are gmail.com. accept reality, Hudson Valley residents are tired also opposed to the renaming. “Katharine Wilson of Albany’s games, whether it’s about a bridge Conroy, the daughter of Gov. Wilson, said her fa- name, tolls, taxes or conspiracy theories.” ther was enormously proud of it and excited,” by Mann and his petition claims historical rea- having his name added to the bridge in 1994. Gov. 70-foot-by-90-foot ice rink, aka “RangersTown,” sons for renaming the bridge. “While Mr. Cuomo Wilson died in 2000. Winter Wonderland which is the same size as the rink at Rockefeller may be deserving of something named after him, The popular petition now stands at 102,179 Continued from Page 1 Center in New York City. it should not be at the expense of history, and the and counting. However, it would take an action Other features at Westchester’s Winter Won- original settlers of our land – the Tappan Indians by state government to rename the bridge again, light this year’s 36-foot Christmas tree for open- derland include four nights of character appear- and the Dutch. And certainly not at taxpayer’ ex- which still remains unlikely. ing night Nov 24. “Westchester’s Winter Wonder- ances including Pet Patrol, Star Wars, princesses land has grown into a highly anticipated holiday and Minions; a holiday movie night Wednesday, tradition for all Westchester residents and visitors Dec. 27; and rides such as the Wonderland Ex- said he is not interested in running, leaving two alike.” press, Winter Hay Ride and the Holly Jolly Cater- Who Will prominent Yonkers Democrats the big names so The 2017 Winter Wonderland event will pillar, plus a new toboggan ride. Continued from Page 1 far for a State Senate seat that is not traditionally once again feature an exciting lineup of entertain- General admission for Westchester’s Winter a “Yonkers seat.” Latimer and State Sen. Andrea ment as part of the Winter Wonderland Holiday Wonderland is $15 per person, with those age 3 The two Democrats who will influence who Stewart-Cousins have represented the east and Circus, which takes place under a double-poled and younger admitted free for unlimited access to the Democratic candidate will be for Latimer’s west sides of Yonkers in the Senate since 2012. yellow-and-red-striped circus tent that is the only amusement rides, ice skating and rentals, as well Senate seat are Cuomo and Latimer himself. Lat- The other question asked by many Westches- one of its kind in the area. Circus performers as visits with Santa Claus. imer’s endorsement, if he chooses to make one, ter Democrats is the future of the State Senate In- this year include Wesley Williams, aka “the One Westchester’s Winter Wonderland will run would make a difference with the Democratic Par- dependent Democratic Conference and whether Wheel Wonder” who was a finalist on “America’s through Sunday, Dec. 31. Hours are Fridays and ty leaders in southern Westchester and the Sound Latimer’s replacement would join with the IDC, a Got Talent;” quick change artist Igor and Tatiana; Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. and Thursdays and Shore. Cuomo’s intervention, if he decides to get breakaway group of eight State Senate Democrats George Aristov Acrobatic Rola Bola, who has Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 31. Begin- involved and make a preference, would also hold who have joined with State Senate Republicans to performed at NBA halftime shows; and The Com- ning Monday, Dec. 18, the event will also be open wide sway with local Democratic chairpersons. form a majority. edy Magic of Doc Swan. weekdays from 5 to 9 p.m. Mayer has already begun speaking to local Mayer is touting her record of supporting pro- As featured last year, guests may again enjoy For more information or to purchase tickets, Democratic Party leaders and members in an ef- gressive Democrats and progressive Democratic ice skating on the New York Rangers-sponsored visit www.wwinterwonderland.com. fort to win their support. One Democrat told us that values and causes, and would caucus with the Sen- Mayer “appears to be the preferred candidate early ate Democrats, led by Stewart-Cousins. Who a in the process. Shelley is also very close to George “Sen. Spano” would caucus with (not Nick Spano, (Latimer).” but Mike Spano) remains unknown. While Spano Spano has also publicly expressed an inter- has publicly said he would caucus with Stewart- est, but he would also have to win the support of Cousins and the Democrats, others believe a Sen. party leaders from outside Yonkers in order to get Spano would be very interested in joining the IDC. the Democratic designation. And some Democrats Brezler, a second-grade teacher in the New wonder if Spano can get that support. “Mike will York City School District who lives in White probably split the Yonkers Democratic Party sup- Plains, is running as the unofficial “indivisible” port with Shelley and will then have to win New Democrat in the race. Rochelle, Rye and Harrison Democrats over to his “For too long, New York has been represented cause,” said one Democrat. “I’m not sure he can do by the monied elite – that’s why I’ve pledged to that without the support of someone big.” not take fossil fuel donations,” she said. “What Al- Latimer’s 37th Senate District was redrawn bany insiders don’t want you to know is that the five years ago in an attempt to help a Republican maximum contribution in this race is $11,000 and candidate win. Latimer won three elections in the that most donations come from big lobbyists in district, and kept the seat in Democratic hands. Pri- fossil fuel interests. Since so much of a candidate’s or to Latimer, State Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer held time is spent fundraising, the high dollar contribu- the seat for 27 years. tors ensure inequity of access for residents in the Latimer and Oppenheimer hail from the 37th District and across New York to candidates. Sound Shore, yet no prominent Sound Shore Dem- If elected, campaign finance reform will be one of ocrat has stepped forward to seek the Democratic my top priorities. Westchester needs a future to be- nod. New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson has lieve in, one that is transparent and inclusive. To- gether, we can make that vision a reality. “Teaching has always been my passion, but I can no longer watch as Albany and D.C. politicians slash our education budgets and write policies di- vorced from the reality of what the real practice in education is. I want to highlight the issue of im- plicit bias both in testing and in teacher ratings and make sure that public schools receive the funding that is crucial to educating the future of our com- Proudly serving the City of White Plains munity.” and Westchester County While Brezler has the support of New Ro- chelle City Councilman Jared Rice, it may be dif- ficult for her to win a mini-convention of party Nick Sprayregen, Publisher leaders over Mayer and Spano. [email protected] Westchester Republicans have yet to an- nounce any possible candidates. Former West- Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief chester District Attorney candidate Dan Schorr has been named by the media as a possible Republican [email protected] Senate candidate, and other Republicans and for- mer elected officials are said to be interested in the Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief race. Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian was the [email protected] last Republican to run against Latimer for this seat in 2016. Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales Republicans are split on whether this seat can [email protected] be won. “This was a Republican Senate district carved into Westchester and a Republican can win Gregory Baldwin, Administrative Asst. this seat,” said one county Republican. “Latimer was a tough candidate to beat; it will be hard for [email protected] Democrats to find another Latimer to run in this district and win.” Other Republicans disagree. “This past elec- tion, where Astorino and three Republican county Member of the New York legislators all lost, is less than a month old,” said Press Association 914-965-4000 another Westchester Republican. “It’s hard for Fax 914-965-2892 Republicans to get excited about this race because come try your luck this holiday season 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, of the Trump impact on Republicans in Westches- NY 10701 www.risingmediagroup.com ter.” The timetable for a Latimer replacement in the Senate is: 1.) 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New York City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” comes to the Pelham Picture House.

Join the Picture House Regional Film Cen- Culkin as the nutcracker prince. Kevin Kline ter on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. for “The Nut- narrates the story. cracker Magical Matinee,” an annual holiday The matinee event will open with a live tradition for families and kids of all ages. The performance by youth members of Ballet Arts’ cinematic version of New York City Ballet’s dance program featuring excerpts from “The Landscape by Ann Post. classic production brings George Balanchine’s Nutcracker, Act II.” Dancers in costumes will choreography to the big screen. greet movie-goers and will be available for pho- “The Nutcracker” will be presented in to opportunities during intermission. The Larchmont Public Library’s Oresman still-life. Consequently, the subject of the paint- the Main Hall at a special film event trimmed The Picture House is once again presenting Gallery presents “Art in December,” a new ex- ings is drawn or painted from a multitude of art- with beautifully costumed ballerinas from Bal- this event to give young audiences an authentic hibit of paintings by the Artists of The Reilly ist perspectives, in a diversity of media, with a let Arts greeting attendees upon arrival, a live (yet more forgiving), formal theater experience, League, opening Saturday, Dec. 2 and remain- variety of objectives. The singular vision of the dance performance, and photo opportunities. close to home and at affordable ticket prices. ing on display through Friday, Dec. 29. The ex- artist is always present. A holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker” is This film version of “The Nutcracker” is the hibit is free and open to everyone during normal In “Art in December,” the artists have the beloved tale of a young girl whose dreams same production performed by New York City library hours. sometimes included groupings of paintings transport her to a fantasy land of mice kings and Ballet each December at Lincoln Center. The artists will host a reception in the gal- with the same subject, indicating the pieces fairytale sweets that come to life. The film fea- Tickets for “The Nutcracker Magical Mati- lery Thursday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. The re- were done at the same time at the league’s tures a legendary all-star cast from New York nee” are $20 for general admission, $16 for ception is also free and everyone is welcome. White Plains studio. When the artists do this, City Ballet, including Darci Kistler and Damian members, and $10 children and available at “Art in December” brings together an un- variations in the artist’s vision are easy to see. In Woetzel as the sugarplum fairy and her cavalier, www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box office, usual amalgam of artists from all over West- other instances, only one painting of a subject with a cameo appearance by a young McCauley 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham. chester County with distinct personal visions in is shown and identifying marks of an artist are this new exhibit. Many of the exhibited works more subtle. have never been on public view. The Reilly When artists work together at The Reilly and 4 p.m. Spring Training Productions performs League draws on the uniqueness of the league’s League, they become part of a larger collabora- Westchester Celebrates a live radio theater reading of this classic in the individual member artists. tion. Identifying and working together as artists Continued from Page 2 Great Hall of Glenview. Curmudgeons redeemed At the league’s studio in White Plains, art- makes each artist’s work stronger, more focused and goodwill restored in this retelling by four ac- ists work together mornings, afternoons and and enjoyable for the artists themselves as well A History of Miniatures is scheduled Sat- tors, a fiddler, and human-powered sound effects. evenings to draw or paint from a live model or as for viewers of the paintings. urday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Darren Scala, owner of The performance lasts 55 minutes. D. Thomas Fine Miniatures in Cold Spring, will A holiday planetarium show is scheduled outline the history of miniatures and demonstrate Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 31. how the fixation on these tiny treasures has tran- A special holiday-themed edition of “The Sky To- scended time. Following the presentation, Scala night” in the planetarium covers end-of-the-year send us your holiday will take the group on a private tour of Nybelwyck astronomical events like the winter solstice, the Hall, Mark O’Banks’ extraordinary dollhouse that lore of the holidays, and something special to look is decked out in small scale for the holidays. for at midnight on New Year’s Eve. announcements and events to A live reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christ- The Hudson River Museum is open Wednes- mas Carol” is scheduled Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 day to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. T:10.625” [email protected]

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