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We’ve had a BUSY SUMMER selling lots of Properties

264 Cliff Avenue – Pelham 45 Beech Tree Lane – Pelham Manor 144 Corlies Avenue – Pelham 120 Corona Avenue – Pelham 45 Young Avenue – Pelham 155 Monterey Avenue – Pelham

Listed and Sold by McClellan Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed and Sold by McClellan Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sotheby’s Sotheby’s 477 Manor Lane – Pelham Manor 162 Nyac Avenue – Pelham 42 Harmon Avenue – Pelham 15 Randall Place – Pelham Manor 76 Young Avenue – Pelham 425 Washington Avenue – Pelham

Listed and Sold by McClellan Listed and Sold by McClellan Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sotheby’s Sotheby’s 7 Highbrook Avenue – Pelham 261 Eastland Avenue – Pelham 587 Manor Lane – Pelham Manor 845 James Street – Pelham Manor 34 Emerson Avenue – New Rochelle 15 Lawrence Place – Pelham Manor

Listed and Sold by McClellan Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed and Sold by McClellan Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sotheby’s Sotheby’s 30 Tuckahoe Avenue – Eastchester 25 Suburban Ave – Pelham Manor 29 Chestnut Avenue – Pelham 275 Storer Avenue – New Rochelle 33 Manor House Ln – Dobbs Ferry 150 Sixth Street – Pelham

Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed and Sold by McClellan Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Sotheby’s 28 The Hamlet –Pelham Manor 113 Fourth Avenue – Pelham 15 Shady Lane – Dobbs Ferry 225 Carol Avenue – Pelham 65 Greenvale Cir – White Plains 508 Third Avenue – Pelham

Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed and Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s 441 Manor Ridge – Pelham 134 First Avenue – Pelham 48 Wash. Mews #48 – Port Chester 130 Theodore Fremd Ave #2A – Rye 622 Pelhamdale Avenue #45 42 West Pondfield Rd. #5E – Bnxvl

Listed and sold by McClellan Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed and Sold by McClellan Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Sotheby’s Sotheby’s 51 ½ Carpenter Avenue – Mt Kisco 122 Pelhamdale Ave, Unit 6 – Pelham 346 Corlies – Pelham 512 Underhill Ave – Yorktown Hgts 14 Storer – Pelham 520 River Avenue – Pelham

Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed and Sold by McClellan Listed and Sold by McClellan Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Listed by McClellan Sotheby’s Sold by McClellan Sotheby’s Sotheby’s Sotheby’s 207 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803 www.mcclellansir.com [email protected] 738-5150 www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • September 2014 • 3 Housing Action Council Launches Marketing for 51 Affordable Condos in Larchmont Housing Action Council is now accept- $155,000 to $241,200 depending on square buildings. It is within walking distance to ury housing in the Hudson Valley. Hous- ing applications for Pinebrook Condomini- footage. The development is designed to the Village’s retail center, Pinebrook Park, ing Action Council, a regional non-profit, um, a fair and affordable housing develop- reach households whose incomes are no and the Larchmont Train Station. is marketing and qualifying applicants for ment at 2101-2105 Palmer Avenue in the greater than 80% of the median income of “Pinebrook is an exciting new oppor- this development. M & T Bank is the con- Village of Larchmont. Westchester County. The median income tunity for families of modest means to be- struction lender. The County When completed, Pinebrook will pro- for a family of four is $103,700. Eligible come homeowners in a community known of Westchester and the State of New vide affordable homes for individuals and applicants are singles whose income is no for its award winning schools and proxim- York have provided financial assistance families who cannot afford housing in the greater than $58,100; 2- persons, $66,400; ity to major employment centers,” accord- to assure the affordability of these homes. private marketplace. Prices range from 3 persons, $74,700; 4 persons, $83,000; ing to Rose Noonan, Executive Director These 51 homes contribute to the 750 and 5 persons, $89,650. of Housing Action Council. Mayor Anne homes that the County must facilitate un- Condo features include spacious McAndrews expressed her excitement that der its 2009 Housing Settlement with HUD. apartment layouts (750 sq. ft to 1630 sq.ft) Pinebrook is finally happening. “ W e Applications will be accepted through Manor Board Extends Retail Zone each with a balcony in two elevator build- welcome the prospective homeowners and September 24. A lottery will be held on Sep- Moratorium ings with covered parking. Heat and air look forward to their participation in com- tember 30 to determine the order in which ...continued from page 1 conditioning are individually controlled munity activities.” applicants will be qualified. A Spring/Sum- and energy efficient. Its Tudor style ex- The developer is Wilder Balter Part- mer 2015 occupancy is planned. misleading and did not take into account those terior will complement nearby residential ners, a major builder of affordable and lux- issues regarding the community.” Resident Bob Walder also believed DGEIS had “gross inaccuracies, especially about Mon- terey Avenue, bordering the Retail District.” Trustee Neal Schwarzfeld emphasized that it was a draft and consultants who prepared the DGEIS will weigh and respond to all comments. Next, the Board authorized Project Manag- er Ronald Franco, Creative Art Design, Hacken- sack, NJ to replace the T-Mobile sign at Pelham Plaza Shopping Center. THE

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Jeff has been a relentless advocate start sales this Fall. On the Sound comprises 43 townhome-style for the people of New York, fighting for common sense condominiums situated within a private gated community. gun control and universal statewide pre-kindergarten. He Designed by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects, the homes will is committed to getting results that improve the lives of feature wood-burning fireplaces, Carrera white marble accents, everyday New Yorkers and I’m confident he will continue GE Profile stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and to be a strong partner in Albany to help move our state walk-in closets. McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty is the forward. I’m proud to endorse Jeff Klein for reelection,” exclusive sales and marketing team for On the Sound, led by Sona Davidian. said Governor Cuomo. “On the Sound satisfies a homeowners dream of brand new construction, the convenience of con- “Over the past four years, Governor Cuomo and I cre- dominium living and the charm of City Island…a unique nautical oasis in New York City,” said Jeffrey ated government that works. Together, we passed four his- Simpson, head of Greystone property development group. toric on time budgets, froze property taxes and generated Spread across five waterfront acres, On the Sound will offer a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom jobs in this state. We delivered $300 million for full day homes ranging in size from 1,407 square feet to 3,345 square feet with both private garage and driveway universal pre-kindergarten in New York City without tax- parking for each unit. The brand-new residences include in-unit laundry and either a spacious private ing residents, made our streets safer by enacting the tough- garden or elevated terrace. A public access esplanade with gazebo and park space on the waterfront is also est gun laws in the nation and protected our middle-class being constructed. senior citizens by expanding SCRIE and EPIC eligibility. On the Sound’s private community amenities include a clubhouse with elevated terrace, outdoor I’m proud to be his partner in government and honored to State Senator Jeff Klein pool, playground, and fitness center. Estimated starting prices for On the Sound units begin at $478,000. have his endorsement,” said state Senator Klein (D-Bronx/ “On the Sound represents the first large-scale new construction community to be added to City Westchester). Island in nearly three decades,” said Davidian. “We are thrilled to be involved in bringing such a gorgeous waterfront development to one of the Music Conservatory of Westchester Receives Grant for most unique and distinctive areas in the metro NYC,” she added. Children with Disabilities Dear Parents, Staff and Community Members: Music Conserva- As many of you are likely aware, the image of a swastika and the word “power” were written in newly tory of Westchester, a poured cement on the sidewalk of Siwanoy Place directly opposite Siwanoy Elementary School. not-for-profit commu- nity music school in We would like to take this opportunity to express how deeply troubled we are by this incident. The White Plains, is proud swastika is a symbol that invokes imagery of hatred and some of the darkest moments in the history to announce that it has of the human race. The fact that this type of bigotry and hatred occurred in such close proximity to received a $6,075 Qual- one of our schools is a heinous act that will not be tolerated and law enforcement will have our full ity of Life grant from cooperation during their investigation. the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The In our work with children, we soundly reject intolerance of any type. Rather, it is our responsibility to award was one of 73 build community, respect and pride, reject bigotry, as well as foster acceptance and strong values. grants totaling over Under the direction of our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Giarrizzo, each principal will address this $537,550 awarded by issue in the fall with our students and faculty so that this very painful situation can be utilized as an the Reeve Foundation opportunity to teach a valuable life lesson about the importance of acceptance. We want to ensure to nonprofit organiza- that our work building strong character can and will continue. tions nationwide The Conservatory With deep respect, will use the grant for Lisa E. Kiernan, President its Music Therapy Insti- Marianne Gilland, Vice President, tute, which reaches nearly 2,000 children and adults with disabilities each year. Specifically, the Thomas Imperato, school’s licensed therapists will utilize the power of music in working with children with disabili- Lonnie H. Phillips, ties, including those with paralysis-causing conditions, to help alleviate pain and stress, improve Peggy O’Leary communication and language development, enhance social interaction and emotional expression, Michael Recca, and accomplish growth, learning, healing and change. Madeline Smith and “We are thrilled and honored to be the recipient of a grant from the Christopher and Dana Peter Giarrizzo, Superintendent of Schools Reeve Foundation,” said Jean Newton, Executive Director. “Dana Reeve grew up in Westchester and had a close connection to our community. In fact, she attended high school in Edgemont where I live and raised my family. This grant will allow us to bring the joy of music to children Superintendent of Schools Ready to Build Upon Strong Tradition of with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disabilities starting this fall. Our programs will enrich Excellence their lives with music activities that are therapeutic, motivating and educational.” ...continued from page 1 Donna Valente, Quality of Life Grants Director, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, said, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) proj- During this past summer and through- “Giving the gift of independence for individuals living with paralysis is why the Reeve Foundation ect for the coming year. out the new school year, Pelham Social Stud- Paralysis Resource Center was created. We are honored to provide these organizations with Quality Teachers are in the process of developing ies teachers are analyzing current practice of Life grants to help make this vision come true for the paralysis community nationwide.” what are called performance-based assess- and the new Social Studies framework re- For more information visit www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-539-7309. ments (PBAs) to encourage students’ creativity, cently released by NYS Education Department. ownership, retention, and engagement. PBAs Teachers will then work throughout the year, are typically interdisciplinary, actively engage adjusting instruction of skills and content as students who must produce and present a prod- necessary, and reviewing resources. Second- uct, are graded based on a clearly defined rubric ary level “Social Studies Vertical Team skills” tied to higher order thinking skills, and are au- will continue to assist all students in develop- thentic, i.e., tied to a real life purposes. ing higher level reading, writing and thinking Students in grades 3-5 will have a new skills. math program called Math in Focus: Singapore A variety of facility projects were com- Math by Marshall Cavendish. The program em- pleted this summer to maintain and improve phasizes understanding and flexible thinking, the schools. Mr. Giarrizzo said one was based allowing students to learn how and why math on a full study of each and every tree across works. In grades K-2, the Common Core Learn- the district. A well-respected arborist evaluated ing Standards (CCLS) will be implemented us- each tree and made recommendations about ing the Eureka Math Modules: A Story of Units. trees that were diseased, in serious decline, or These Modules are model lessons aligned with in need of pruning. Unfortunately, many trees the Common Core and commissioned by NY needed to be taken down in large part because State to serve as a guide and reference to help of their proximity to where students play. teachers align their curriculum to the new “Taking down trees is an expensive option that standards. Pelham teachers who piloted the is always a last resort. However, the safety of modules were very positive about their effec- our students is our primary concern.” He add- tiveness. This alignment will also provide a ed that for every tree that is removed, we will smooth transition to Math in Focus. be replanting another in the fall. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • September 2014 • 5 Houlihan Lawrence Launches Innovative Real Estate Mobile App Searching for a home has never been easier thanks to a brand new real estate app, recently launched by Houlihan Lawrence, the leading real estate firm serv- ing New York City’s northern suburbs. Bringing cut- ting-edge technology to the fingertips of consumers and agents alike, the app is accessible on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. As the newest real estate app to hit the scene, it allows house hunters to search, share and tour homes for sale while on the go, and is available as a free download at Apple and An- droid app stores. The app features highly interactive map search functionality, GPS enabled searches, and the unique ability for users to draw customized search areas with the touch of their finger. Results yield full listing details and large photos, and allows users to save their favorite properties and receive notifications on price and status changes in real time. Saved searches are accessible on the user’s mobile device as well as Houlihan Lawrence’s website, so the user will not have to begin the process from scratch when switching between devices. “The Houlihan Lawrence mobile app will allow people to discover their dream home from the palm of their hand, creating a seamless and efficient user expe- rience,” said Anne Marie Gianutsos, Director of Digital at Houlihan Lawrence. “With interactive content and in depth information, the Houlihan Lawrence app will keep users ahead of the game. It’s also a great collabo- ration tool to increase instant sharing and communi- cation between agents and their clients.” “Our innovative real estate app is a great companion tool to our company’s intuitive new website, which launched earlier this summer to great success,” said Chris Meyers, Managing Prin- cipal of Houlihan Lawrence. “We’re continually striving to improve upon the technology and functionality of our digital offerings to remain at the forefront of our industry and serve our clients in the best way possible.”

Engel Says First ALS Registry Data Release Will Help Spur Scientific Research Congressman Eliot Engel, the lead sponsor on a bipartisan law to create an ALS Registry, recently announced that the ALS Registry released its first data report and said that he believes the data will help increase scientific research into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS is a fatal disease that destroys a person’s ability to control muscle movement. The life expectancy with a person with ALS is two to five years from the time of diagnosis, and as the disease progresses, victims lose their ability to talk, walk and even breathe. There is no cure for ALS, but this registry is a significant step to- wards better understanding the disease. “The search for a cure for ALS has eluded scientists for far too long. Thanks to the ALS Registry, scientists can now collect and analyze data directly relevant to ALS, and other related disorders. This information provides a critical, missing link for ALS research and disease management.” Congressman Eliot Engel “The ALS Registry brings new hope to thousands of patients and their families that one day ALS will no longer be a death sentence. My family was devastated by the death of my grandmother, Dora Engel, who is believed to have passed away in her 50s as a result of ALS,” said Congressman Engel.

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The Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester presents the following events: September 17 – Bird Medicine: The Sacred Power of Bierd Shamanism with author Evan Pritchard and Octo- ber 22 – Big Island Birds with Dr. Saul Scheinback. These meetings are free and open to the public. Each program begins at 7:30pm with refreshments at 7pm. For more information, call 237- 9331. Family Hawk Day will take place on October 4 at Lenoir Nature Preserve, 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers – 9am to noon: Hawk Watch on the Great Lawn and 1pm: Live Hawk Program with Jim The Pelham Art Center announces “Hexagon Communitas” as part of The Storefront On September 13 from 6 to 11pm, The Picture House will host the Third Annual Eyring, Master Falconer. For complete Project at 156 Fifth Avenue, Pelham from August 16 through September 23 with an details call 237-9331 or visit www.hras. “Picnic in the Park” fall fundraiser at The Picture House’s beautifully restored historic opening reception on September 12 from 6:30 to 8pm in conjunction with the fall org. theater (175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) and across the street in a spectacular tent. The gallery exhibition “Natural Enemies” includes a dance performance and a free hands- evening will begin with cocktails, popcorn and a movie. After the film, a gourmet on workshop. For complete details, visit pelhamartcenter.org or call 738-2525. Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers will picnic dinner will be served in the park with dancing and a live and silent auction. For hold the following events: September details visit thepicturehouse.org or call 738-3161. 13 from 10am to 3pm – Stone Wall Workshop; September 13 from 10am to 2pm – Westchester Area Basketmak- ers Guild Make-and-Take (info at wabg. wikifoundry.com); September 14 from 1 to 3pm – End of Summer Hike; Sep- tember 21 at 5pm – Harvest Dinner; September 28 from 1 to 3pm – Putting the Gardens to Bed; September 28 from 1 to 3pm – Halloween Decorations. Call 864-7282 or visit westchestergov. com/parks for complete details.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Katonah will hold the following programs: Fall Plant Sale – Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Walk- ing Tour of the Lasdon Shrub Border – Three days ahead of its theatrical debut, The Picture House (TPH) will screen the much Sunday, September 28, 2 p.m. For more anticipated and critically-acclaimed documentary Art and Craft on Tuesday, Septem- information, go to westchstergov.com/ ber 16th at 7:30 pm. After the film, Picture House critic-in-residence Marshall Fine parks or call 864-7268. On October 13 at 6:15pm, Pelham’s very own Will and Anthony Nunziata, renowned will host a discussion and Q&A with the documentary’s directors Sam Cullman and recording artists, actors and concert performers will be in concert at the Westchester Jennifer Grausman and co-director/editor Mark Becker. Tickets to the special advance The Bronxville Farmers’ Market takes Broadway Theater in Elmsford. For tickets and information, call 372-6491 and for screening of Art and Craft and post-film discussion are $12/general admission, $10/ place from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm every additional information, visit willandanthony.com. Saturday through November 22, locat- students and seniors, $6/members and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or ed at Stone Place and Paxton Ave, Rain at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham. or shine! Visit bronxvillefarmersmar- ket.com for complete details.

UPCOMING Plains Road, Bronxville will hold the Westchester Choral Society, Frank The Bronxville Adult School is plan- following programs: Good News Chris- Nemhauser Music Director, welcomes ning a trip to the 9/11 Memorial Mu- tian Coffee House -- Saturday, Sep- new singers in all voice parts especially seum on Monday, September 15. The tember 20, 2014 featuring TransJazz; male voices to its open rehearsals, Tues- day will include RT coach bus trans- New Fall 2014 Men’s Bible Breakfast days Sept. 23 and 30, 7 - 9:30 pm, at portation from Bronxville, a guided -- beginning Saturday, September 20 at the Music Conservatory of Westches- tour of the 9/11 Museum with time on 8:30 a.m (contact Deacon Chuck Hor- ter, 216 Central Ave., White Plains, for your own to explore the museum and vath for details); The Village Ladies in its Dec. 7 Holiday Concert and May 2, the outdoor 9/11 Memorial, followed Christ, Our LWML Society -- Saturday 2015 Broadway to Beatles Concert. For by lunch at a nearby restaurant. The Morning Women’s Bible Study group user-friendly auditions contact 914- day will run approximately $130. If beginning Saturday, September 20 285-9026 or [email protected]. you are interested in joining this trip, and every third Saturday of the month Website: wwwwestchesterchoralsoci- The Bronxville Chamber of Commerce continues the Bronxville Summer Concert email adultschool@bronxvilleschool. through May, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. in ety.org Series on September 18 with That Duo Show at Park Place. Show time is at 6:30 to org with your name and the number the Friendship Room (If you have any SEPTEMBER 8:30pm. Follow www.bronxvillechamber.com for updates and any weather-related of guests you would like to bring, along questions, call Sharon Peterson at 337- with any questions. This is not a res- 0207 x1007; and The Atlantic District 13 announcements. ervation or a registration; you will re- Deacon Training Center Bronxville At 1pm, St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Av- On September 20 from 10am to ceive a follow-up email within the next Campus Presents: Interpreting Scrip- few weeks with more specific details, ture on Tuesday, September 23, 30 & enue, Mt. Vernon will explore the life 3pm, the Junior League of Bronxville including information about when October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 7:00 - 9:30 and times of Mary Todd Lincoln with will hold their annual Touch-A-Truck and how to register. p.m. For more information call 914- Professor Jean H. Baker of Goucher Col- event at the Immaculate Concep- 337-0207 or www.vlc-ny.org. lege. For additional information, call tion School, 53 Winter Hill Road, Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care cur- 667-4116 or visit nps.gov/sapa. Tuckahoe. Visit jlbronxville.org for rently has openings for 11th Hour and Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst will be held on complete details. Pet Therapy Volunteers. Become part September 12, 13 and 14. For more in- 20 of the Jansen team and bring a smile formation, visit artrider.com or call 845- From 9am to 3pm, Westchester County and comfort to a hospice patient. In- 331-7900. Parks will hold the annual Saxon Woods terviews will be conducted throughout Garage Sale at Saxon Woods Pool, 1800 the month. Call 787-6158, ext. 1336 Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Park- Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains. For for more information and to schedule way will be held on September 14, 21 complete details, call 995-4481 or visit an interview. and 28 from 10am to 2pm. The course westchestergov.com/parks. runs from Westchester County Center in Village Lutheran Church, 172 White White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yon- www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • September 2014 • 7 The Picture House Presents Third The Manor Club to Sponsor an Annual “Picnic in the Park” Original Opera Performance Come say good-bye to summer and hello to An original opera, The friends and neighbors you haven’t seen all season Gentle Lark of New Rochelle: at The Picture House’s third annual Picnic in the Celebrating the Life of Ella- Park on Saturday, September 13th from 6:00 to belle Davis, will be performed 11:00 pm. This popular event takes place at The Pic- by Tutti Bravi Productions on ture House’s renovated historic theater, 175 Wolfs Saturday, September 20th at Lane in Pelham, and in a beautifully-decorated tent 7:00 pm at The Manor Club in in the park across the street. The night kicks-off Pelham. with cocktails, popcorn, and a screening of Cam- Created by the librettist eron Crowe’s 1992 romantic comedy Singles, star- Karen S. Allen of New Rochelle, ring Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott, Kyra Sedgwick, the short opera tells the story and Matt Dillon. After the film, guests will head to of Ellabelle Davis, a noted black the park for a gourmet picnic dinner provided by soprano of the ‘40s and ‘50s, Alvin & Friends. The dinner will include the restau- who was born and raised in rant’s signature fried chicken, recently named “Best New Rochelle, and in fact, was in Westchester” by Westchester Magazine. Dancing “discovered” singing while she under the stars and an exciting raffle and live auction complete the evening. worked in a local dressmaker “Picnic in the Park has become an annual reconnect-after-the-summer event for southern shop where she was earning Westchester,” said Laura deBuys, Executive Director of The Picture House. “It’s fun and casual – money to take singing lesson. and provides essential support for Picture House programs. This year we’re kicking off a terrific fall After an international opera season that includes a preview screening of the much-anticipated Art and Craft on September 16th and concert career, she died in – and the beginning of the nearly sold-out Picture House Film Club with Marshall Fine on October 1960. 1st. There are great films, live performances, and more in store this fall.” The music was composed The Picture House Regional Film Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by ticket sales, by Donna Cribari of Rye and grants, membership fees – and by special events like Picnic in the Park. Proceeds from the event the production is produced and will help further preserve the 1921 theatre and pursue The Picture House’s mission to create a directed by Billie Tucker of New shared community experience for diverse audiences through film, education programming and Rochelle. Also included in the unique cultural offerings. production are historic slides This year’s raffle and live auction will include opportunities to win complimentary family of the highlights of Ellabelle movie passes for one year (includes popcorn!), two sought-after passes for the fall series of The Davis’ life and career as well as Ellabelle Davis Picture House Film Club with Marshall Fine, a ski trip, and much more. excerpts from her recordings. The 2014 Picnic in the Park committee is co-chaired by Kelly Brown (a Picture House Board Tutti Bravi Productions, Inc. was formed to celebrate the lives and achievements of local West- member) and Renee Gallagher and includes Jennifer Anderson, Mary Hefner, Zoe Henriquez, Ash- chester residents by representing them in theatrically artistic productions. The works are created ley Matts, Jillana Valente and, Janine Yorio. Bronx Brewery and Captain Lawrence Brewing Com- and present by local artists in Westchester venues. pany are once again the ‘Picnic in the Park’ beer sponsors. Tickets for the September 20th performance are $35 for Manor Club members and $40 for ‘Picnic in the Park’ tickets start at $125/person and are available to purchase at www.thepic- non-members and can be ordered by calling 738-1528. The Manor Club is located at 1023 Espla- turehouse.org or by calling (914) 738-3161. Various sponsorship levels are available and there is nade in Pelham Manor. Desserts, coffee and tea will be served after the performance. still time for businesses and individuals to support the event by purchasing an ad in the ‘Picnic in the Park’ virtual journal which will be shown on-screen prior to the film and featured on The Pic- ture House website for a full year after the event. For more information about sponsorships please call (914) 738-3161 or email [email protected]

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9/28 CASSANDRA WILSON 9/29 DENIS O’HARE AN ILIAD 10/12 MARIINSKY ORCHESTRA 10/13 GABRIELA MONTERO, piano 10/19 MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY 10/26 SAVION GLOVER STePz 10/27 IMANI WINDS 10/29 IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 11/9 DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS 1/16 JOSHUA BELL, violin 11/22 YAMATO: DRUMMERS OF JAPAN 12/7 VIENNA BOYS’ CHOIR 12/8 CHRISTOPHER O’RILEY & MATT HAIMOVITZ 1/26 ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 2/7 GARRICK OHLSSON, piano 2/9 THE CROSSROADS PROJECT 2/15 DR. JOHN 2/22 UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE 2/23 KIM KASHKASHIAN, viola 3/2 DECODA 3/7 DERVISH: MUSIC FROM IRELAND 3/16 FLAMENCO VIVO CARLOTA SANTANA 4/5 CHANTICLEER 4/6 THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & Other Eric Carle Favourites 4/10 AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 4/12 LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO 4/13 eighth blackbird 5/3 MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S THE GERSHWINS AND ME 5/4 ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET Select Tuesdays & Saturdays HARLAN JACOBSON’S TALK CINEMA Tickets are now on sale

Major Sponsorship for the season is provided by The Vivian and Seymour Milstein Endowed Fund. The Great Orchestras & Chamber Music Series are made possible by support from the Tanaka Memorial Foundation. 914.251.6200 Special thanks to Corporate Sponsors Steinway & Sons and Pernod Ricard USA. Pictured: Savion Glover | photo © Lois Greenfi eld WWW.ARTSCENTER.ORG 8 • September 2014 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com Spotlight on Pelham Chamber What’s Happening of Commerce Members in the Chamber... If you would like to have your ad here, call 914-738-7869 for more information. Boots Filled on Fifth Local Pelham Firemen had a “Fill the Boot” Drive on Fifth Avenue in front of the Pelham Fire House recently. This was to promote ALS aware- ness and all donations went to the Anthony Sener- chia Jr. Foundation. Kids came down to meet the firemen, and gave to a worthy cause! Photo right: Sandy Waibel, President of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce, Geoffrey Mackenzie, owner of Cheese Steak Cafe and Pelham Fireman Michael Mullin .

Long Ago and Far Away

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Built in 1927, Glyndor Houses Loyola School, recently completed a six- contains Wave Hill’s contemporary art galleries and serves as an week summer internship with the United educational venue for students and visitors participating in guid- Nations. Peer served with the non-gov- ed programs. Permanent lighting will allow Wave Hill to make ernmental organization “Temple of Un- their grounds safer for evening visitors and will allow Wave Hill derstanding” and was required to com- to expand their educational programs into the evening. plete a research project based on a “UN Joined by Wave Hill Staff and Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz, Millennium Development Goals” topic. Senator Klein made the announcement at a ‘Sunset Wednesday’ Some of the choices offered to the interns event, which featured a musical performance by Los Monstri- were sex-trafficking, women’s rights, the tos, a garden walk and tour of contemporary art in the Glyndor Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and child mor- House. tality in the third world. Dylan chose to Senator Jeff Klein was quoted as saying, “Wave Hill is a great research the sustainability of fresh water place to find peace of mind in the heart of New York. With its picturesque vistas, serene grounds and around the world. world-class educational programming, Wave Hill is a destination for both local residents and visitors As part of the internship program, from across New York. That’s why I am so proud to announce this capital funding grant that will help Dylan observed a UN Security Coun- keep Wave Hill well-lit and well-maintained for many years to come.” cil meeting and a UN General Assembly Claudia Bonn, Wave Hill’s President & Executive Director said, “This support from New York State “Economic and Social Counsel” meeting. has great meaning for us at Wave Hill. As we look forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2015, On the final day of his internship he pro- this grant will enable us to better serve all our visitors and fulfill our mission of bringing everyone closer vided a PowerPoint presentation of his re- to the natural world. Our sincere gratitude goes to Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State, with search findings to the other participating special thanks to Senator Klein, for their generosity, friendship and belief in our work.” interns. Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. It celebrates the artistry of gardens and landscapes, serves as a local and tourist destination with magnificent views, and as an arts educational center where students and enthusiasts gain a connec- tion to the natural world and horticulture. Dylan Peer www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • September 2014 • 9 Come Help Sew the Fabric Installation Piece Triumvirate! at Pelham Art Center Pelham Art Center is pleased to of- formance artifacts fer the public two free Sewing Workshops from an Ideologi- led by Brooklyn fabric installation artist cal Tug of War to Amanda Browder. The collective sewing sculptural wooden project will be part of a large-scale fabric wall objects; and a installation whose giant colorful triangle Collage Formation shapes will play off the front of the Pel- with sculpture ham Art Center’s 26 ft. iconic steel arch, based on a chicken and contrasting with its solid rectangu- liver to the duality lar architecture. The public sewing work- of Martha Stewart shops are free and open to individuals of vs. Martha Rosler. all ages who will share in the construc- This group exhibi- tion of Triumvirate!, the multi-colored tion explores the site-specific fabric installation that will inherent conflicts hang on the arch of the Pelham Art Cen- in human nature ter, 155 Fifth Avenue. Children under 10 and the prevailing should be accompanied by an adult. ideologies that in- Artist Amanda Browder and the fluence and moti- Pelham Art Center are asking the public vate our existence for donations of colorful fabrics for the on an emotional installation. Donations to the “Fabric and intellectual potentially orderly and constructive,” observed Bank” can be dropped off 10am to 5pm, tive they can be in a short time. The second level. Curated by Elizabeth Saperstein. the cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from Sewing Day Workshop will focus on finishing Reason vs. Emotion. Sacrifice vs. Self-in- Today, even at the most prosaic levels, we 10am-4pm between Sept. 2 and Oct. 26. Fabric sewing and preparing the piece for installation. terest. The theme of human nature has inspired are chided to “make smart choices,” which im- donors are asked to look through their closets Triumvirate! Will be on view from Novem- countless works of art and literature through- plies choosing between right and wrong, for for non-stretchy colorful fabrics such as pat- ber 14 through January 3. For additional infor- out history. Philosophers, economists, and one set of values against another. Whether ad- terns and solids in reds, oranges, and yellows. mation, visit pelhamartcenter.org ecologists continue to develop new lines of in- dressing notions of what drives opposing val- Clothing such as colorful pants and bright col- quiry and theories to explain the subject. One ues or reflecting on an increasingly rapacious ored cotton shirts (no T-shirts, please!) are a Pelham Art Center Presents Natural En- popular theory suggests that our daily thoughts culture, the exhibit presents an opportunity to great source for the “fabric bank” as well. emies -- September 12-October 25, 2014 and actions are inextricably linked to underly- start a conversation about integrating a better During each workshop participants of all Pelham Art Center recently announced, ing impulses in human behavior that may un- understanding of human nature – our beliefs, abilities will trim and cut material into specific Natural Enemies, opening on September 12 and dermine the dominant notion of reason as the assumptions, and morality – into the way in shapes, pin pieces together to construct large running through October 25, 2014. An open- ultimate arbiter of decision-making. Another which we communicate and conduct ourselves. triangles and sew pieces together. Sewing ma- ing reception and free all ages art workshop theory challenges homo economicus – which Participating artists: Inga Dorosz, Loren Ei- chines and hand sewing tools will be provided. will be held on Friday, September 12 from 6:30 perhaps humans are not by nature cruel and ferman, Dahlia Elsayed, The Ladies’ Auxiliary, The sewing will be easy, and instruction and – 8PM with an artist and curator talk at 7PM. motivated by self-interest, but more inclined Erik Parker; Tom Sanford, Barbara Weissberger, assistance will be available. Children, who will One artist group and seven artists will exhibit a to share, give and cooperate. “Human nature and Jeremy Willis. mostly hand sew, will be amazed how produc- diverse collection of artwork ranging from per- is potentially aggressive and destructive, and Admission is free and open to the public. Detective Deere Honored for 30 Years of Service BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN arial Evaluation under Govern- Village of Pelham Mayor Tim Cassidy ment Accounting presented a “Certificate for 30 Years of Dis- Standards Board tinguished Service, Dedication and Commit- #45 (GASB/other ment” from the New York State Conference postemployment of Mayors and Municipal Officers to Police benefits (OPEB) Detective Rick Deere, witnessed by his family regarding munici- at the Tuesday, August 19 Board of Trustees pal employee pen- Regular Meeting. sions. “Rick and I have known each other since “Last year’s High School. He truly represents why we are OPEB expense so proud of the Pelham Police Force.” Mayor was $2.2 million Cassidy stressed. dollars; this year Earlier, Trustee Christopher Reim dis- it is $2.3 million. cussed the Shared Services Committee. “The New York State idea behind this is to establish the process does not permit and network capacity for communities to talk prefunding this to each other. Part of the problem in shared obligation. With services has been an idea with nowhere to go. $820,000 in con- “This will include Pelham Manor; Larch- tributions made mont; Scarsdale; New Rochelle and Mount and $1,480,000 in- Vernon. crease in net OPEB We plan to meet in late September.” obligation added Reim said. to $4,570,000 be- Department of Public Works (DPW) ginning of year Street Foreman Michael Shriman received OPEB obligation, praise from Trustee Susan Mutti and resident net OPEB obliga- John Cassone for repaving Fifth Avenue, but tion end of year is Cassone expressed disappointment that Joe $6,050,000.” Ech- Trotta Park suffered from poor maintenance. everria averred. “Three quarters of the bushes are dead. There Finally, Cas- Left to right: Mayor Tim Cassidy; Trustee Joseph Senerchia; Detective Rick Deere. are stain marks on the pavers and porous sidy mentioned granite,” Cassone noted. a Business Development meeting at Village the Chamber of Commerce will help existing town Historic District Certifications, includ- Next, Edward A. Echeverria from Dan- Hall on Monday, September 15 at 7:30pm, firms in Pelham and bring new businesses in. ing business plans,” Cassidy stated. ziger and Markhoff LLP presented an Actu- open to the public. “The Board, working with It could involve zoning changes and Down- 10 • September 2014 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com What’s happening at the Pelham Public Library Oh, the Places You’ll Go! author of “Troublesome Young Men” reveals Come Join “The Battle of the Books” The Library’s New Travel the story of how the United States forged its If you’re entering grades four through six Books and DVDs wartime alliance with Britain, from the perspec- in September, you can still join the Pelham Li- Your ticket to the tive of three Americans in London who were brary’s team for “The Battle of the Books.” The world is right down at the crucial in shaping public opinion and foreign Battle will pit the Pelham team against teams Library, especially now policy: CBS News’ Edward R. Murrow; Averell from other libraries in a quiz game centered on that there are new travel Harriman, who ran FDR’s Lend-Lease program five different books. Weekly training sessions books and DVDs available in London; and John Gilbert Winant, the U.S. will be held this fall, and the battle itself will be for borrowing. ambassador to Britain. held on Saturday, October 18. To sign up and If you want to go get the list of books, call the Library. to Brazil with Monty Py- Library Card Sign-Up Day is Coming for Kinder- thon’s Michael Palin, trav- gartners! Free Tickets to Katonah Museum of Art el with kids to Greece, or Saturday, September 27, noon to 3 p.m. -- The Library has free tickets for admission explore the many festivals Come with your kindergartner to this “rite of to this renowned Westchester art museum. of Hong Kong, you can fall”, when kindergartners are welcomed into Tickets are for use during regular museum make it happen with the Library’s new collection of DVDs. The DVDs cover a Scene from Brazil with Michael Palin wide range of locales, from Route 66 to Papua New Guinea. Their purchase Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. Sign-up is was made possible by funds from the Westches- not required to join. ter Library System. History is a major focus for this year’s book The Library’s new travel books include up- selections, which were picked by a vote by last to-date titles from the Fodor’s series. year’s Book Club members. They include two non-fiction selections and several historical fic- Save the Date: Novel Night Is Coming! tion titles. Saturday, November 15 is the date for this The book for September is: “Cutting for year’s Novel Night, the every-other-year fund- Stone” by Abraham Verghese. This work of raiser run by The Friends of the Pelham Public historical fiction follows the lives of twin boys Katonah Museum of Art Library. You can also get in touch with Elaine who are raised by a surrogate family and grow Chang at [email protected] or Sun Sun up on the grounds of a hospital in Ethiopia. the Library to receive their first library card. hours, not special events and programs. There Chung at [email protected] about A coming-of-age novel that is both epic and This fun event also features balloon sculptures are two types of tickets: one is valid for two hosting one of the dinners. intimate, it follows the boys as they grow up for these newest, youngest library members adults with unlimited children, and the other to practice medicine, one in America and the and face-painting provided by the Friends of is valid for one adult. They can be picked up at The Library’s Book Club Resumes in September: A other in Ethiopia. the Library. Parents, please be sure to bring a the circulation desk. Chance to Read, and Connect, With Other Readers October’s book will be: “Citizens of Lon- photo ID showing your Pelham address. The Town of Pelham Public Library’s Adult don: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Call the Library at 738-1234 for more infor- Book Club begins this month, meeting the first Its Darkest, Finest Hour” by Lynne Olson. The mation.

Exciting New Season Planned

Pelham Women’s Club Board of Directors 2014-2015

After adding four new members to their Board of Directors, the Pelham Women’s Club set- tled down to planning an exciting new season beginning on Thursday, September 17 at the Rich- ard J. Daronco Town House at 20 Fifth Avenue, Pelham. Many new ideas were presented and discussed by the Board. A brand new program will be presented on President’s Day in April. The Women’s Club Luncheon at the Davenport Country Club will feature the Hanamizuki Young Japanese women whose beautiful voices will be singing in English, Japanese and Italian. Many other interesting programs are being planned. Join the Women’s Club at their September meeting. Neighboring communities are invited. For further details and membership information, call Lucille at 337-5054. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • September 2014 • 11 Superintendent Giarrizzo Outlines Four Strategic Goals A.G. Williams Painting Company Celebrates Boys & for 2014-2019 Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s 75th Anniversary Milestone

A.G. Williams Painting Company recently celebrat- ed the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s 75th anniversary with a painting and pizza party for summer campers. “We strongly believe in giving back to the com- munity,” said A.G. Williams Painting Company CEO George Williams. “The Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester has done great work over the last 75 years and we wanted to show our appreciation for their ser- vice.” Left to right (Adults in the back row): Nat Mundy, Grand Prix New York; Peter Pelham-based A.G. Harckham, County Legislator and Chairman of the County Board of Legislators; Williams Painting Com- Kevin Plunkett, Deputy County Executive, Westchester County; Keith Gerety, New teachers pany was also a sponsor Gerety Building and Restoration; Liane Rigano, A.G. Williams Painting Company; and Grand Prix New York Paul Viggiano, A.G. Williams Painting Company. Front Row; Boys & Girls Club of BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN “The are instituting the concept of a in Mount Kisco hosted the Northern Westchester visiting campers and staff member. ‘flipped classroom’ in which students go home event. Pelham Union Free School District (PUF- and watch a lesson on the computer, then A group of 22 campers between the ages of eight and nine painted aprons, tiles and planting pots at SD) Superintendent Peter Giarrizzo outlined a come into the classroom and work individually GPNY’S Art Garage, a visual arts studio for children. The colorful aprons and tiles reflected the kids’ con- new strategic plan approved in June. “We spent or in teams on project-based learning, thanks gratulatory messages to the Boys & Girls Club on reaching its milestone year. the better part of last year getting feedback to two generous grants; $100,000 from New Once their artwork was complete, the kids played games at the Arcade and dined on homemade pizza from people, things that they wanted to see York State Senator Jeffrey Klein and $116,000 from GPNY’s kitchen. happen in the schools through focus groups, from Pelham Education Foundation. Soon after the event, GPNY delivered the tiles and pots and the campers gathered together to plant surveys and individual meetings. By the time “A feasibility study to explore Internation- oregano and basil for their garden. we finished, we had 3,000 people who contrib- al Baccalaureate at Middle School will focus on “This was a wonderful summer experience for our campers. The children loved exploring art and gar- uted ideas or authorship of documents,” Giar- 21st Century learning skills, working together dening,” said Barbara Cutri, director of operations, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. “The Club rizzo stated. to think, learn and problem-solve. We are in- is so appreciative of this opportunity and we look forward to more fun activities like this in the future.” “What came from that was ‘Four Pillars’ augurating the High School STEAM Program “We wanted a way to say thank you to the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester for all their that will drive the work of the District over the (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and years of service,” said GPNY vice president of Sales and Marketing Nat Mundy. “Supporting local youth and next five years (2014-2019): Mathematics), offering courses in engineering, children’s charities are an essential part of our mission, so it was a natural fit to have the kids come on over 1. 21st Century Learning Skills; design and architecture, as well as English Lan- and have a blast.” 2. Networks of support for all students; guage Arts (ELA), art, music and social studies. A.G. Williams Painting Company is located at 411 Pelham Avenue, Pelham, 800-227-1906, with offices at 3. Fostering social-emotional develop- “Regarding professional development, our 500 West Putnam Ave, Suite 400, Greenwich, CT 06830, Ph: 203-618-0058 agwilliamspainting.com/. ment of all students to promote wellness of the schools will have eight 2-hour delayed opening For more information about GPNY, visit their website at www.gpny.com. ‘whole child’; and where teachers will come in at 8am to work on 4. Building a professional culture of learn- goals aligned with our Strategic Plan and students ing, effective feedback and growth for every will report in at 10:15am,” Giarrizzo stated. employee. Giarrizzo concluded that Whitson’s has “We are expanding our language offerings, been appointed to revitalize the High School researching and recommending implemen- cafeteria’s Food Service, with “farm to table” tation of an Asian language program and are food and compostable trays. Security will distributing 500 one-to-one ‘Chrome Books’ be beefed up with $800,000 allotted for new (laptops) to 8th and 9th graders, using Google doors, keys, locks, and electronic swipes to en- Apps for education. ter the building.

The Picture House Announces Fall 2014 Education Programs The Picture House is offering an array of dynamic film education classes for the fall semester. The education program known as ‘The Company’ provides a robust curriculum with learning opportunities in acting, screenwriting, and directing customized by seasoned film industry profes- sionals and teachers to meet the needs of students from pre-K through high school. “At The Picture House, we believe in the power of movies to inspire, enrich, and change lives for the better,” said Laura deBuys, Executive Director at The Picture House. “Through our film edu- cation programs, we aim to provide people across our region with the opportunity to experience the art of cinema in a whole new way.” The Picture House fall 2014 semester’s ‘The Little Company’ offers ‘Magical Movie Makers’ and ‘Mini Movie Making and Acting’ classes for our youngest artists. These courses provide op- portunities for students to explore characters, costumes, and creative play with Picture House teaching artists leading the way. ‘The Company,’ geared toward students in grades 3 through 12, provides skills-based and process-driven, collaborative workshops in acting, improv, screenwriting, editing, directing, and much more. In addition, The Picture House offers an Evening Film Club for students in grades 9 through 12 in which they work together and alongside industry professionals to produce a short film in a 24-week filmmaking course. Also, for teens is a new offering this fall, Improv and Sketch, a class designed to guide students through an exploration of improvisation, comedy, sketch writ- ing, and performance. All sessions begin the week of Monday, October 6th and take place at The Picture House’s beautifully restored 1921 theater. Members at the Family Level and above receive a 10% discount on all education classes. Limited scholarships are available for qualified students. All classes can be viewed online and enrollment is currently open online at www.thepicturehouse.org or by calling 738-3161 or emailing [email protected]. 12 • September 2014 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com Come Enjoy Multiple ArtsFest Activities at the Pelham Art Center! Cuomo and Legislative Leaders ...continued from page 1 ists in the main gallery. ban. Each artist is invited to fill one window in Brief Jewish Community on Unity Please note that this year, the historic trol- Pelham Art Center’s Storefront Project, repre- ley will only be used to give a drive-by overview senting and considering landscape in ways that Delegation’s Visit to Israel of all that the Artsfest of Pelham and New Ro- demonstrate expansive possibilities and diverse chelle has to offer. The Trolley will only stop perspectives. Curated by ArtShape Mammoth. in one place in Pelham (in front of Pelham Art About Westchester Harp Ensemble: The Center) and one place in New Rochelle (the Westchester Harp Ensemble began in 2004 and New Rochelle Library). Since the trolley will is comprised of students who study with Lois only operate from 10AM-2PM and make only Colin. The purpose of the harp ensemble is to a few long circuits, please do not rely on the offer students performance opportunities. The trolley as a method of transportation for the Westchester Harp Ensemble has performed at entire day. the following places: Senior centers through- About Natural Enemies: September 12 – out Westchester County, NY; Westchester Chil- October 25, 2014. Opening reception: Septem- dren’s Hospitals; The Northern Westchester ber 12, 2014, 6:30-8pm with a free hands-on Center for the Arts; Sunday Service with the sculpture workshop. Artist and Curator Talk @ Children’s Choirof Briarcliff Congregational 7PM. This group exhibition explores the inher- Church; Eastchester Public Library; Irvington ent conflicts in human nature and the prevail- Public Library, Rye Public Library; Larchmont ing ideologies that influence and motivate our Public Library annual March concerts with existence on an emotional and intellectual Pam’s Piper’s; New Rochelle High School; Harts- level. Curated by Elizabeth Saperstein. dale Outdoor Concert Series; Thomas Paine About Stuffscapes: September 27 – Decem- Cottage, Colonial Fair. ber 19, 2014. Opening September 27, 2014 dur- Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Avenue Pel- ing Artsfest with a Hot Metal Pour, meet the ham, NY 10803, 914-738-2525, info@pelhamart- artists and make a metal sculpture. Stuffscapes center.org is an outdoor exhibition in the courtyard fea- These events and programs are made pos- turing the work of six sculptors, David Alban, sible, in part, by the ArtsWestchester with funds Margaret Coleman, Stephen Eakin, Liz Ensz, from Westchester County Government. Pelham Art Coral Lambert, and James Lentz. The show Center also receives funding from: New York State demonstrates commitment to material engage- Council on the Arts, A State Agency; Westchester ment while exploring a dialog of personal and Jewish Community Services; hibu; Nurses Network cultural significance of the sculptural object. of America; Town of Pelham; New Rochelle Camp- About Outside-In:September 27 – Octo- ership Fund; Bistro Rollin; Robin’s Art+Giving; Ny- ber 17, 2014: Outside-In (a companion show con; Junior League of Pelham, Prospect Hill Lunch- to Stuffscapes). Three artists’ fresh perspectives time Enrichment; Strypemonde Foundation; Mark in landscape. Outside-In features the work of Link Insurance; Broadway Electric, Owen Berkow- Phil Laughlin, Scott Robinson, and Katie Ur- itz; Members; and Annual Fund Donors.

Governor Cuomo and Senator Jeff Klein (2nd and 3rd from left) Author Porochista Khakpour to Open Governor Andrew M. Cuomo joined the in times of crisis, and I am confident that this other members of the New York State-Israel new partnership will strengthen the ties be- Concordia College’s Books & Coffee Unity Delegation to brief leaders of the na- tween New York and Israel for years to come.” tional Jewish community on the success of the In the coming weeks, Israeli and New York Series Delegation’s recent trip to Israel. While in Is- State officials will meet to explore ways to ex- rael, members of the Delegation met with Is- pand opportunities for local job seekers and raeli leaders and citizens to affirm New York’s businesses in a variety of industries including continued support of Israel during escalated tourism, technology, energy and agriculture. tensions and attacks by Hamas and other Gaza Representatives of Empire State Development, terrorist organizations. The visit took place New York State Energy Research and Develop- from August 12-14. ment Authority, the Department of Agriculture Governor Cuomo also announced that and Markets, as well as members of the Gover- New York State is launching a new initiative to nor’s administration and others, will convene pursue partnership opportunities with the Israeli with their Israeli counterparts to analyze poten- government that will drive tourism, commerce, tial agreements that may be established. and private sector investments, ultimately grow- Senate Majority Co-Leader Jeff Klein said, ing both economies. The initiative is designed “I was honored to travel to Israel as part of to strengthen the special bond between Israel the NYS Unity Delegation alongside Governor and New York, which are home to the two larg- Cuomo and my colleagues in the Legislature, est Jewish populations in the world and is part Senator Skelos and Speaker Silver. The trip was of the State’s Global NY initiative introduced in a transformative experience, which has stayed Governor Cuomo’s 2014 State of the State Ad- with me since our return. Speaking with Israeli Critically-acclaimed author Porochista Khakpour will discuss her new book The Last Illusion dress to attract international investment and leaders and citizens during our travels made on Thursday, September 18 at 7pm in the Sommer Center for Worship and the Performing Arts on jobs to New York. The Governor intends to ex- it clear that the support and special relation- the Concordia College campus. A reception with book sales and signing will follow Khakpour’s plore the possibility of hosting a joint tech sum- ship that we New Yorkers share was a source of presentation. mit to benefit New York State and Israel. strength for them. I look forward to working The Last Illusion, Khakpour’s second novel, is about a feral boy’s coming of age in New York Additionally, the State will pursue the first with the Governor and the Israeli government and is based on a legend from the medieval Persian epic Shahnameh, The Book of Kings. The story global Path Through History initiative with Is- on this new partnership to promote each re- begins with Zal’s birth in a rural Iranian village. Horrified by the pallor of his skin and hair, his de- rael, to promote historic sites and tourism in gion’s unique resources and offerings.” mented mother hides him in a bird cage for the next decade, treating him like her other pet birds. Israel and New York through a joint marketing The New York State Unity Delegation in- Freed at age ten, he is adopted by a behavioral analyst, taken to New York, and struggles to live his effort. This provides an opportunity to build cluded: Senate Majority Co-Leader Dean Skelos; life as a human. His bird-like tendencies make him an outsider and, as New York survives one po- appreciation for the rich history and culture of Senate Majority Co-Leader Jeff Klein; Assembly tential disaster, Y2K, and begins hurtling toward another, 9/11, Zal finds himself in a cast of fellow both New York State and Israel, as well as the Speaker Sheldon Silver; Mortimer B. Zucker- outsiders – a famous illusionist and a disturbed artist who both send Zal’s life spiraling into chaos. rich history we share. man, Executive Chairman of Boston Properties, Claire Messud, Author of The Woman Upstairs, proclaimed the book, “Utterly original and “New York is fortunate to have a long- Publisher of the Daily News, and Chairman compelling, Porochista Khakpour’s The Last Illusion weaves Iranian myth with very contemporary standing bond with Israel, and I am proud to and Editor-in-Chief of U.S. News and World Re- American neurosis to create a bittersweet poetry all its own. This ambitious, exciting literary ad- announce that we are working to make this port; Kenneth Cole, CEO of Kenneth Cole Pro- venture is at once grotesque, amusing, deeply sad—and wonderful, too.” partnership the strongest it has ever been,” ductions, Inc.; Neil Cole, CEO, President and Khakpour’s first book, Sons and Other Flammable Objects, was named a New York Times Edi- Governor Cuomo said. “Our state stands shoul- Chairman of the Board of Iconix Brand Group, tor’s Choice, one of the Chicago Tribune’s Fall Best, and the 2007 California Book Award winner der to shoulder with Israel, and it is more im- Inc. and Howard S. Maier, Chairman Emeritus in the First Fiction Category. Her non-fiction has appeared in Harper’s, The New York Times, the portant now than ever to make this commit- of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Cen- Los Angeles Times, Spin, Slate, and Salon, among others. Khakpour currently teaches at Columbia ment clear. From our recent Unity trip to the ter of Nassau County University’s MFA program, Fordham University, and Wesleyan University. She lives in New York launch of this new initiative, we are affirming New York is home to more than 1.7 mil- City. the deep cultural, social and economic relation- lion Jews, representing the largest Jewish com- Concordia’s Books & Coffee series is made possible through the generous support from Friends ships that connect our two regions. We are also munity outside of Israel in the world. This visit of Concordia. Register for this free program at https://author-porochista-khakpour.eventbrite. showing the world that friends stand together was Governor Cuomo’s fourth trip to Israel. com/ or contact Ellen de Saint Phalle, Director of Community Relations, at 914-337-9300, x2159. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • September 2014 • 13 The Kitchen & Bath Insider© – Can Retirement Accounts Require Their Happiness Be Found With a New Nose? Own Beneficiary Forms BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. combined wood grain fronts with almond or BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, means that account owner’s heirs will not be white painted boxes! CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY able to continue to take advantage of the tax- Have you ever looked in the mirror and Besides saving money, a partial reface also deferred or tax-free growth that makes IRAs ad- said to yourself, “I’d look so much better if I lends itself to the DIY (do-it-yourselfers). If you Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) can vantageous. just had a new nose? Or ears? Or maybe a can use a ruler and a screwdriver, you should be be passed down to the account owner’s heirs, When an IRA is first opened, the account chin?” Well, think of how your kitchen cabi- able to replace the fronts in your kitchen in a but careful attention must be made to the nam- owner is given the opportunity to name a ben- nets feel! It’s probably had the same old fronts couple of days. It’s best to get the refacing ven- ing of heirs on the IRA beneficiary form. If no eficiary, which seems like an easy matter to at- for a long, long time, and if it could look in a dor to measure the cabinets for you (even if it beneficiary is named, then the tax benefits of tend to. However, account owners sometimes mirror, you could almost hear it say, “I’d look costs a couple of extra dollars). This is money the account are cut short. make changes to an account that actually re- so much better if I just had new doors.” It’s not well spent because if a door doesn’t fit, and you IRAs are not usually covered by a last will sults in the establishment of a new account, looking for a complete face-lift, just a change in had a professional measure them, it’s their re- and testament, so the inheritance depends on and the owner may not realize that a new ben- style to make it look young again. sponsibility to replace it, not yours. who is named as the beneficiary. If the benefi- eficiary form needs to be filled out. When nam- This process is called a partial reface or “re- Although, not all refacing companies will ciary form is filled out with the name of the in- ing a primary beneficiary, one can also name dooring”. A partial reface refers to changing the sell you the materials, if you make a few local tended heir, then different rules apply depend- an alternate beneficiary, such as a grandchild. door and drawer fronts on your cabinets but calls, you’ll probably find one who will. Pur- ing on whether the beneficiary is the account This gives heirs the flexibility to disclaim the not refacing the cabinet boxes. The process is chasing refacing fronts on the internet is not owner’s spouse or not. inheritance and allow it to pass to the alternate. best suited for frameless (or European) cabinets. recommended because, in all probability, you’ll Spouses named as the beneficiary of an People inheriting an IRA also need to be If you missed The Kitchen Insider – What Type need direct contact with the vendor when ques- IRA have the option of treating the IRA as aware of the rules that apply to their situation. of Cabinets Do YOU Have?, which detailed the tions arise relating to measuring and installing. their own, either by designating themselves Moving money from one IRA to another must different types of cabinets, I’ll give you a quick (I wouldn’t advise trying to do a full reface by as the account owner or by rolling it over into be done directly as a “trustee-to-trustee” trans- refresher, now. yourself, unless you’ve had experience working their own IRA or similar plan. The advantage fer. Heirs do not have the option of taking the A frameless cabinet only has 5 sides; it with laminates and veneers. However, a partial of treating the IRA as the spouse’s own is that money out and re-depositing it in another IRA does not have a front to the cabinet box. Con- reface may be the weekend project that you’ve a younger widow or widower will not have to within 60 days without penalty, as with one’s sisting of a top and bottom, two side pieces and been looking for.) take the minimum required distributions until own IRA. And an inherited IRA must be retitled the back, the front of the cabinet is made up Isn’t it time you give your cupboards a they reach age 70 ½. to indicate that it is inherited, with the origi- of the edges of the top, bottom and two side treat? For a fraction of the cost of a new kitch- For non-spouse heirs, the advantage of be- nal owner’s name and the beneficiary’s name pieces, (usually 5/8” or 3/4” thick). The door en, a partial reface can bring happiness to your ing named on the beneficiary form is that the included. and drawer fronts for this type of cabinet cover sad, run down looking cabinets and perhaps it heirs can choose to stretch distributions across Careful attention to the beneficiary form the edges of the cabinet. And, since the fronts can brighten your life as well. their life expectancy, although they must begin can help ensure that the tax benefits of an IRA cover the edges, they don’t have to be refaced, taking distributions by the end of the year after are maximized. (saving of a great deal of labor and materials), Paul Bookbinder, they inherit. In the meantime, assets have time Bernard A. Krooks, resulting in a much more economical face-lift. M.I.D., C.R., is president to grow, tax-deferred in the case of traditional Esq., is a founding partner If you select fronts of a different color than of DreamWork Kitch- IRAs, and tax-free in the case of Roth IRAs. of Littman Krooks LLP and your cabinet, the exposed cabinet sides can be ens, Inc. located in Ma- If an estate is named as beneficiary in- has been honored as one laminated or veneered to match the new doors. maroneck, New York. A stead, then the tax benefits are limited. In the of the “Best Lawyers” in Don’t despair if you have framed cabinets, Master of Design (Pratt case of Roth IRAs, all funds must be withdrawn America for each of the last you can still do a partial reface by painting Institute), and E.P.A. within five years. This is also true of traditional seven years. He is past Presi- your cabinet boxes to match the new doors or Certified Remodeler, he IRAs, unless the former account owner had dent of the National Acad- ordering doors to match the existing cabinet. serves on the Advisory already reached age 70 1/2, in which case the emy of Elder Law Attorneys (A framed cabinet includes the sixth side to its Panel of Remodeling heir’s distribution rate is based on the age of the (NAELA) and past President box, which makes up the front of the cabinet. Magazine. A member of deceased person. of the New York Chapter of The opening for the framed cabinet is cut out of the National Kitchen & Bath Assoc., he is also a If no beneficiary form is on file, then the NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served as chair of the the sixth side (the front), creating the “frame.” contributor to Do It Yourself magazine. He can be IRA custodian’s default policy applies. Some Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Asso- There are several solid color replacement fronts reached for questions at 914-777-0437 or www. firms award the IRA to the estate, and others ciation. He has been selected as a “New York Super available and some adventurous clients have dreamworkkitchens.com. award it first to a living spouse if there is one, Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may be reached at and then to the estate. (914) 684-2100 or by visiting the firm’s website at Failing to name a beneficiary for an IRA www.elderlawnewyork.com. Back to School: Where Should We Eat? Where Can We Network? College semesters are gearing up, and pub- Ample free parking. www.trattoria632.com Tuck’d Away Bar & Grill, 90 Yonkers bie Smith, a former Xerox executive, to open lic schools will be kicking off the week of Sept. Ave., Tuckahoe 914-922-9162 their own signature Jake’s Wayback Burger (the 4th. Here are some suggestions for leisurely Ciao, 5-7 John Albanese Place, This new spot is near Concordia, Sarah original started in Newark, Del. near the Uni- price-conscious meals especially for students… Eastchester 914-779-4646 Lawrence and Iona College. Owner Michael versity of Delaware), flanked by several of the Near Concordia and Iona, Ciao prepares Cuozzo wanted to open an eatery where cus- busiest stores in Westchester: Verizon, H-Mart Trattoria 632, 632 Anderson Hill Road, good pizzas throughout the day right out of tomers could feel relaxed and comfortable, and the big Christmas Tree Shop. The way Deb- Purchase 914-481-5811 their brick oven while Zef and his friendly and where the kitchen would surprise patrons ra explains it: “It’s a busy location and one of us is always on the premises to make sure the This restaurant is just a short drive crew mark their 25th Anniversary with gener- with a reasonably priced menu of gastro-tav- from SUNY Purchase and Manhattanville. ern fare. Cuozzo, who practically grew up in original warmth, freshness and quality of Way- ous platters of Italian/American cuisine served There is a Pizza Bar manned by talented the business at the long-running Casa Rina back Burger experience is maintained.” The pizzaolo Leo Hajdari, who creates tasty pie with gusto. Be seated and have Peter, the genial in Thornwood, premiered his 50-seat dining reasonably-priced Wayback Burger menu con- you can order to eat in or take out. Enjoy a general manager suggest such open kitchen room and bar/lounge this past year and it is be- jures up tasty soda fountain memories galore, flavorful Lobster Night every Tuesday and a specialties as: Hot Antipasto for two, three or coming a popular spot for networking and in- and young customers will enjoy it. Watch all Clam Bake on Wednesday with all the trim- more, loaded with delectable fruits of the sea; dulging on Chef Ken Austria’s signature takes the prep action thru the glass counter. Specialty mings, and they really stack the platters. fresh Arugula Salad with goat cheese, mari- on comfort food. Selections include: a Slider Burgers (with 2 patties) include: Double Bacon Chef Nazareno Danielle and his team serve nated Portobello mushrooms, sprinkled with Trio, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Jake, with bacon, American cheese topped ‘the up a seasonal Italian menu loaded with fla- balsamic vinegar; house made Pappardelle with Wings in a variety of styles; BBQ Chicken Jake’s way’; Cheeesy Burger, grilled buttered vor. Also check out such house specialties fresh tomato, basil and chunks of fresh mozza- Flat Bread, Simply Salmon Salad, juicy Burg- bun and American cheese; and BBQ Crunch Burger, with bbq house made chips, American as: Roasted Beets with goat cheese mousse, rella; Salmon ala Ciao, with white wine, lemon, ers, overstuffed Wraps, and more. A bustling Sicilian pistachios and micro greens; house Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 3pm cheese and bbq sauce. 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