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Vol 12 Number 4 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, January 23, 2015 Police Make 20 More Arrests in 2015 Election Could Change Yearlong Heroin Investigation Control of County Board

Legislator Michael Smith Legislator Bernice Spreckman

By Dan Murphy budgets with no property tax levy increase. The big election in Westchester in 2015 For Republicans, and Kaplowitz and Per- will be for the County Board of Legislators, ez, the math is easy: Hold on to all of your seats in which all 17 seats are up for grabs and the and you will have the same 9-8 coalition major- outcome will determine which party will have ity next year. a working majority, and control of the board in Democrats need to pick up one of the 2016. Republicans legislative seats, or run another Currently, Democrats hold a 10-7 ma- Democrat against Kaplowitz and Perez. Both jority on the board. However, the decision of Kaplowitz, who is chairman of the board, and Democratic Legislators Michael Kaplowitz and Perez are popular legislators and well known in Virginia Perez to form a coalition government their districts. with the seven Republican county legislators If Kaplowitz doesn’t face a serious Re- Six more arrests have been made in a yearlong investigation into the sale of heroin in north- denied Democrats their majority over the past publican challenger in the fourth district in ern Westchester, including: Artis Smythe, Alprentice Scott, Tara Roberts, Robert Sayegh, Daniel Bagot and Lenny Brothers. two years, and resulted in a consensus govern- the northern Westchester towns of Yorktown, ment that has worked with Republican County Somers and New Castle, he will win re-election Twenty people were arrested last week ing charges in either state or federal court. The Executive Rob Astorino to pass two bipartisan Continued on Page 5 on charges of selling heroin in northern West- suspects facing federal charges are accused of chester – the latest series of arrests to occur being suppliers of larger quantities of heroin under a previously undisclosed initiative to and face up to life in prison, if convicted. combat the distribution and sale of heroin in Astorino and Commissioner George the north county area. Longworth thanked the federal and local Sportsmanship Should Be Responding to a surge in heroin use and agencies for committing manpower and re- related overdose deaths in 2013, a multi-agen- sources to the initiative. They also expressed Part of High School Athletics cy task force of officers was formed in early gratitude for the prosecutorial support of the 2014 by the Department of Public Safety, sev- Westchester District Attorney’s Office and the en northern Westchester police departments U.S. Attorney’s Office. and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The “The law enforcement community re- goal of the Westchester County Northern Nar- solved to increase the already substantial cotics Initiative was to target street-level deal- resources that were being expended to com- ers, as well as their suppliers. bat the heroin trade,” said Longworth. “This “The deaths of young adults in northern multi-agency task force has quietly taken Westchester from heroin overdoses in the last scores of drug dealers off our streets along year or so were a tremendous tragedy for their with some of those who supply them.” families and their communities,” said County The task force was comprised officers Executive Robert Astorino. “These deaths from the Bedford, Buchanan, Croton-on-Hud- were a stark reminder that the fight against son, Peekskill, Yorktown, Mount Kisco and the distribution and sale of heroin is literally a Ossining Police Departments as well as mem- fight for the lives of our children.” bers of the Westchester County FBI Violent Since its formation a year ago, the task Crimes Task Force. The 125 arrests were the force has made more than 125 arrests across results of thousands of hours of investigation, northern Westchester of persons who were including intelligence gathering, surveillance, selling heroin on the street or from their undercover buys and wiretaps. homes. Most were charged with felony counts According to Longworth, heroin was be- UConn basketball star Saniya Chong is an alumnus of Ossining High School. of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled ing sold all across northern Westchester. substance with intent to sell, and third-degree “Some people may think heroin is only criminal possession of a controlled substance. an inner-city problem, but is not,” he said. By Dan Murphy ago and now attends the University of Connecti- During last week’s operation, county, lo- “Heroin is being sold on tree-lined streets. It The Ossining High School girls’ varsity bas- cut, the pre-eminent girls’ college basketball pro- cal and federal officers took an additional 20 is being used by – and sold by – young people ketball team has quickly become a dynasty – and gram. a legendary team in Westchester. Winners of two The problem that some players, parents and suspects into custody who will face drug-deal- Continued on Page 8 straight Class AA State Championships, the Os- coaches in Westchester have with Ricci and his sining Indians and Coach Dan Ricci, should be hoops program is that they simply don’t take proud of its accomplishments. their foot off the gas during games, and “run up For the past 20 years, Ricci has amassed a the scores” against their county high school op- Westchester Real Estate record of 311 wins and only 128 losses, with the ponents. help of star players like Saniya Chong, who led There are two different ways to “run up the Sales Continue to Rise the Indians to the State Championship two years Continued on Page 5 4th Quarter Shows Increases in High-End Sales Op-Ed: We’re in a War to Defend Freedom of Speech

“I’d rather die standing up than live on my knees.” Charlie Hebdo Editor Stéphane Charbonnier

Penthouses at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains have sold for $5 million and $10 million.

By Dan Murphy the real estate market in the lower Hudson region Fourth quarter real estate figures from 2014 of New York continued strong throughout 2014, show a continued strong market in Westchester including its fourth quarter. Realtors participating County, with hi-end sales leading demand. Two in the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service, Jim Maisano reports, from the Hudson Gateway Multiple List- a subsidiary of the Hudson Gateway Association ing Service and from Houlihan Lawrence, both of Realtors, reported 14,169 closed residential By County Legislator Jim Maisano Amendment absolutist as you can get and fully come to the same conclusion: The Westchester transactions during 2014 among the four coun- I just read a thoughtful post on the Ameri- support a wide interpretation of First Amend- real estate market remains strong, with suitable ties of the MLS’ core service area: Westchester, can Thinker website that sparked me to offer ment rights. I do not believe any government inventory and a stable and slow-steady increase Putnam, Rockland and Orange. This was the some observations about freedom of speech is capable of fairly regulating freedom of ex- in prices. highest number for any year since the 2008-09 and the executions in France of the Char- pression. The HGAR report states: “The recovery of Continued on Page 8 lie Hebdo journalists. I’m as close to a First Continued on Page 8 PAGE 2 - harrison RISING - Friday, January 23, 2015 CLAY Introduces New ‘TechNoBody’ Debuts Jan. 23 Golf Club Fitting System At Pelham Arts Center

A rendering of the golf club fitting system.

CLAY Health Club and Spa recently un- Known in the industry as the “bodybuild- veiled the world’s most advanced custom golf- ing golf professional,” Manavian has dedi- club-fitting technology. CLAY, a new luxury cated his life to systematically improving ath- health club, has just upped its golf game by letic performance at all levels. His expertise developing its full-swing club and body track- in utilizing cutting-edge technology, including ing system with the addition of more exotic GEARS, to assess the bio-mechanics of a golf golf shafts, sensor-fitting tools, and the latest swing differentiates him from any other pro- club heads from Nike, Cobra and TaylorMade. fessional in the field. CLAY is the world’s only health club to Manavian is an authorized instructor in house this comprehensive sports lab, which the Stack and Tilt Network and is the author now offers the most progressive golf-club- of Atomic Golf. fitting technology currently available. In addition to using its world-class swing GEARS is the full-swing club and body analysis technology to optimize a player’s cus- tracking system at CLAY used by PGA pro- tom fit, CLAY is the only facility in the world fessionals, club fitters and club manufactur- to use GEARS to measure other physical neu- ers to measure and analyze every nuance of a romuscular systems, according to Manavian. swing – from address to follow-through. Play- The sports performance expert explains The “TechNoBody” art exhibit includes this work by Victoria Vesna. ers wear a motion-capture suit, featuring more that GEARS is also used to analyze and im- than 30 sensors placed on the body and club, prove any athlete and his or her sport – like The Pelham Art Center will present “Tech- to alter the physical and intellectual worlds in sig- and eight ultra-HD cameras capture more than baseball, tennis and rowing. NoBody,” curated by Patricia Miranda, from Jan. nificant ways. Modern digital technologies extend 600 images per hit to accurately assess the “It’s like an MRI for your game,” he said. 23 through March 21. An opening reception and the borders of the body and mind, questioning biomechanics of each swing. “I can then interpret your results and we can free all-ages workshop will take place Friday, Jan. the relentless tether to the material. Closely in- CLAY is home to one of only 20 GEARS see your progress over time and measure your 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tertwined with our bodies, technology acts as our systems around the globe and was the third to improvements. We can make measureable Additionally, a panel discussion with Miran- external brain, able to recall enormous amounts of have one installed on the East Coast. changes here that can be demonstrated and da and the artists will take place Thursday, March information at a touch. “We can now custom fit golf clubs like no repeated, not just base results on ‘what feels 19 at 6 p.m., when attendees will learn more about “TechNoBody” investigates the perceptions one else on the planet,” said Michael Mana- better.’” how the artists employ a diverse range of contem- and experiences of the body in the technological vian, CLAY’s director of performance and CLAY, located at 11 Riverdale Ave., Port porary artistic tools, from cyberbodies, avatars and world, engaging scientific concepts in the ambigu- golf professional. “Through optical tracking, Chester, opened in September. For more infor- selfies to facial peel and simple paper and pencil. ous language of art. These artists examine and we can measure everything the club is do- mation about club membership and CLAY’s Pelham Art Center will present this group ex- problematize the role of the machine for both our ing, including the club head angle – down to golf performance services, visit www.inside- hibition that explores the mediated world’s impact private and public selves, deconstructing our tacit 100ths of a degree.” clay.com or call 914-937-5000. on, and relationship to, the physical body in an agreement to its terms. increasingly virtual world. The exhibition will in- Artists featured in this exhibit include Chris- clude video works, drawings and sculpture that al- topher Baker, Carla Gannis, Claudia Hart, Cynthia ternately balance and question the hope and desire Lin, Joyce Yu-Jean Lee, Laura Splan and Victoria View your favorite paper online! of the immaterial, extended, digital body against Vesna. the realities of the physical, fragile and ephemeral Admission is free and open to the public. For body. more information, visit www.pelhamartcenter. Visit RisingMediaGroup.com Technology has expanded humanity’s ability org.

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“The Movie Man” Rob Goldstone

Rob Goldstone, also known as “The Movie “The creative geniuses just aren’t there these Man,” has been a resident of Larchmont for more days,” according to Goldstone. “There is just no A rendering of LCOS’s 55 Bank St. project, looking north. than 45 years. While it would be an accurate de- comparing an artist like Samuel Goldwyn or Da- scription to say he is a fi lm buff, he is not a fan of ryl Zanuck with the fi lmmakers of today.” Westchester’s Industrial Development 16-story apartment buildings to be constructed just any fi lm; he holds to the fi rm belief that the But Goldstone is a realist and understands Agency has approved a $250 million transit-ori- on a site currently occupied by a commuter best fi lms of all time were those produced during that different generations embrace different ented development of housing, retail and park- parking lot. LCOR, Inc., acquired the site from Hollywood’s “Golden Age” – those produced be- things. “The fi lms of Hollywood’s heyday may ing planned for a site just south of the Metro- the White Plains Urban Renewal Agency. tween 1930 and 1960. ultimately be more appealing to an older audi- North train station in downtown White Plains The 760,000-square-foot complex will But Goldstone is much more than simply a ence,” he said. “But young people, if they take to proceed. The complex, to be built at 55 Bank include 449 market rental apartments, 112 af- fi lm buff. Over the past several years he has been the time and approach these fi lms with an open St., will create up to 533 new construction and fordable rental units, 6,300 square feet of retail passionately sharing his love for “classic fi lm” mind, will see the artistry and the glamour of the permanent jobs. space and a 570-space parking garage. Con- with those around him by screening fi lms and fi lms I love. And they’ll be able to learn from that “This project offers convenient, affordable struction is expected to begin in March. discussing all the things that make them great, in- experience.” housing for the county’s workforce near a tran- “You don’t get a 561-unit apartment com- cluding the books the fi lms are based on. Goldstone has been diligently working on sit hub that will get them to their place of work plex built without the collaboration of the His passion drove him to a unique concept “The Book and the Movie,” taking its title from or wherever they want to go,” said County Ex- Westchester County IDA,” said James Driscoll, for sharing and presenting the fi lms he loves, his fi lm series which he hopes to have published ecutive Robert Astorino. “This kind of private senior vice president of LCOR. “Thanks to creating “The Book and the Movie,” a monthly in the near future. While his passion lies with the investment is moving Westchester forward, and County Executive Astorino’s economic devel- fi lm series held at the Larchmont Public Library, fi lms themselves, he has done a mammoth amount was made possible by the Westchester IDA and opment team, we look forward to supporting in which he screens classic fi lms and discusses of research into the backstory of the making of the leaders at LCOR who realize the value of the continued revitalization of downtown White the fi lm and the book it is based on, in addition to each fi lm and presents a host of little-known facts Westchester.” Plains, delivering housing along with parking little-known facts about the making of each fi lm. about each fi lm in his monthly presentations. The project will be comprised of two and retail in a highly desirable transit location.” Born in New York City, Goldstone started These facts and anecdotes will appear in his going to the movies at a very young age. He book and will serve to make it unique among fi lm fondly recalls that for 15 cents he could spend books. He will also include his own personal ex- an afternoon or an evening viewing two feature periences with fi lm stars and personalities. fi lms, a serial, sports highlights and current news- “Years ago, I met Jason Robards on a drink- Th is, Too, is Paris to reels. Very often, the price of admission would ing spree in Manhattan and not long after that, I include things like free kitchen glassware, which held the door open for Helen Hayes as she was he would take home. leaving the Algonquin hotel,” he said. “I’ve been School is Open in Yonkers The fi lms Goldstone viewed as a youth so- lucky to be in the right place at the right time on a By Eric W. schoen ed 3 million people who lidifi ed in him a love for quality fi lm and fi lm- number of occasions. I’ve conversed with Sydney Je Suis Charlie! gathered on the streets of making. Pollack over lunch at Bally’s, met Gwen Verdon Another week, an- Paris. Goldstone’s love for fi lm grew from his in a fl ower nursery in West Hampton and helped other major gaffe on the No President Obama, youth into his adult years. For many years, he Lauren Bacall buy some orange juice in a local international front by the no Vice President Joe was president of his family’s $40 million manu- deli.” Obama Administration. Biden, no Secretary of facturing business. While manufacturing paid the For Goldstone, the essence of his “The Book Let’s take it a step further: State John Kerry – no John bills, his love of fi lm and his passion for sharing and the Movie” series can be illustrated best by Another major gaffe by all Boehner, Nancy Pelosi, that love is what really sustained him. His thirst one of the greatest fi lms ever made, “Gone With the players in Washington, Harry Reid nor Mitch Mc- for the fi lms he loves never has been quenched the Wind.” D.C. – Republicans and Connell. Attorney General and is evidenced by the fact that he has seen the According to Goldstone: “First, you have a Democrats included. Eric Holder was in Paris, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman classic “Cas- magnifi cent book – a classic by Margaret Mitch- When you write an appeared on the U.S. Sun- ablanca” more than 145 times. ell. Incidentally, the fact that this is the only book article for a weekly news- day talk shows live from And that’s but one fi lm of the hundreds he she ever wrote and it is one of the greatest novels paper in Yonkers or draw Paris, but did not bother has seen – many multiple times. of all time is something in and of itself. But to a cartoon for a satirical Eric W. Schoen to participate in this most It is interesting to note that Goldstone’s pas- compare the book to the classic fi lm is truly an newspaper in Paris, you important unity rally. sion for fi lm doesn’t extend far beyond the fi lms apples-to-oranges comparison. Even considering never know what the response from the public What could these leaders of our country produced in the early 1960s. There’s a reason the stellar character development throughout the will be. You hope people will learn from what – Republicans and Democrats – have been for this: The 1960s were a time of tremendous novel, it simply doesn’t compare to the impact of you put in print, or at least have their minds thinking? change within the social fabric of our nation and seeing Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh on the sil- opened to the various points of view on the Security issues? Years ago I was dining the changes the country experienced had a pro- ver screen. The fi lm makes the characters larger topics of the day. at a restaurant in New York City when Israeli found impact on fi lm and how fi lms are made. than life. The world mourns the 12 journalists who Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu “The fi lms of Hollywood’s Golden Age have “The fi lm impressions of Rhett Butler and were killed when Islamic terrorists targeted and some friends came in to dine. “Bibi” it all,” said Goldstone. “Starting with a great Scarlett O’Hara are indelible,” he continued. the offi ces of the satirical newspaper Char- might not have been the prime minister at story, these fi lms have stars and great supporting “The book cannot compete with the fabulous lie Hebdo in Paris on Jan. 7. As we observed that moment, but he clearly was a powerful casts in which many are often stars in their own cinematography of the fi lm, which is as beautiful on Wednesday, their work was not in vain. A fi gure in Israel. His security guards sat at the right. They also have great soundtracks by master today as it was when it made its theatrical debut newspaper that normally sells 60,000 copies table next to me. When I fi nished my meal I composers, such as George Gershwin, Lorenze in 1939. Add to that the beautiful costumes and had a print run of 3 million this week, trans- went up to his table, used my limited religious Hart, and many others who were equally talented, one of the most memorable soundtracks in fi lm lated into the many languages of the world. school knowledge of Hebrew and said “Sha- as well as masterful fi lm directors like Alfred history, and one of the greatest books of all-time While leaders of the world stood in sol- lom.” Hitchcock and Frank Capra. simply can’t compete with one of the greatest idarity in Paris on Sunday for a rally in the He could not have been friendlier. “These fi lms didn’t have to rely on story-less fi lms of all-time. wake of the Charlie Hebdo terror, the United One wonders who is running this coun- special effects like many of the fi lms of today,” “But the experience of the book and of the States was conspicuously absent from the try. Participating in the rally was a no-brainer. he added. movie is always best when they’re experienced front lines of a march estimated to be includ- Continued on Page 6 Goldstone said he believes that today’s fi lm together. And that’s what makes me so passionate audience suffers from a lack of quality in the fi lms about ‘The Book and the Movie.’” they see. That is not to say Goldstone believes “The Book and the Movie” series has be- there are no good fi lms being made today – just come a popular monthly event for many, to the that they are few and far between. Hollywood has point that Goldstone has been recognized for come to rely on technology and special effects in his work with letters of achievement from then- place of great acting and a great story, he said. Continued on Page 5

To join the Exchange Club of Yonkers contact Vice-President David Tubiolo at 646-596-3375 PAGE 4 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, January 23, 2015 Sen. Carlucci Announces Area Residents Educated ‘Valentine’s For Veterans’ About Mindful Parenting

Speaker Jodi Baretz of Chappaqua, left, with Event Chairperson Jen Sokol of Armonk.

State Sen. David Carlucci with last year’s Valentine’s For Veterans program participants. More than 40 guests learned about mind- told the gathering that UJA-Federation sup- ful parenting at a Jan. 7 workshop sponsored ports many programs and services that ben- As Feb. 14 approaches, State Sen. David Valentine’s Day cards and toiletries for the by UJA-Federation of New York at Congrega- efit families in New York, and in 70 countries Carlucci, in collaboration with the Rockland residents of the Montrose Veterans Association tion B’nai Yisrael of Armonk. around the world. County Veterans Service Agency, will be or- Hospital Nursing Home, to be delivered to the Chappaqua resident Jodi Baretz, a li- “There’s so much that UJA-Federation ganizing a “Valentine’s for Veterans” program. veterans Feb. 13. censed clinical social worker and certified supports in our own backyard that we may “During any holiday, it’s important that Suggested items for gift bags include health and wellness coach, shared tips and take advantage of at different times in our we remember our veterans, and work together socks, stationery, pens, pencils, playing cards, techniques to use the principles of mindful- lives, whether that’s day-school or after- to ensure our heroes are thanked for their ser- stamps, plastic picture frames, liquid soap (not ness to raise happy, resilient children. In school religious school, Jewish camping op- vice,” said Carlucci. “The Valentine’s for Vet- bar), toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, de- private practice at the Center for Health and portunities, JCC programs, mental-health erans program is a great way to bring our com- odorant, tissues, handkerchiefs, combs, brush- Healing in Mount Kisco, she has more than guidance, support for kids with special needs, munity together, while making a difference es, talcum powder and all-occasion greeting 20 years of experience providing clinical ser- and so much more,” said Sokol. “We’re proud in the lives of veterans. I’m looking forward cards. vices, psychotherapy and nutritional and ca- to provide essential children and family ser- to working with our students, volunteers and Anyone interested in making cards or reer counseling. vices through our network of beneficiary seniors to make this a successful and special donating items can call Carlucci’s office at Event Chairperson Jen Sokol of Armonk agencies and grantees.” event.” 845-623-3627. For more information, contact Carlucci will be collecting handmade Krista Gobins at 845-204-1248. Firefighter Civil Service Exam Applications Accepted Is March 28; Register Now The Westchester County Department of Kerry Oristano, commissioner of the Depart- For Seasonal Park Ranger Human Resources will be administering the ment of Human Resources. “Taking the exam county’s next firefighter civil service exam is the first step toward a very rewarding career The Westchester County Department of To qualify, applicants must be a high school March 28 at the White Plains High School, and opportunity.” Public Safety is accepting applications for sea- graduate, at least 19 years of age, a U.S. citizen, those interested in participating must register Applications for the firefighter exam must sonal park rangers to patrol county parks this a resident of Westchester County and possess by Monday, Jan. 26. be completed online at www.westchestergov. summer. Applications are due by Feb. 20 and a valid New York State driver’s license by the The test is offered by the county once ev- com/hr. Candidates may use computers avail- are available online at www.westchestergov. time of appointment. Accepted candidates must ery four years, and will not be administered able at their local library or at the Westches- com/ps. attend a three-week training program at the again until 2019. ter County One-Stop Employment Center, 120 Uniformed park rangers work under the Westchester County Police Academy. Test takers who pass the exam will be Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, to register. supervision of county police officers to main- Public Safety Commissioner George placed on a list by order of test score, which The only requirement to take the exam is a tain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in the Longworth said many police officers in West- is referenced as positions become available $100 application fee due at time of registration; county’s parks. They assist park users, provide chester, including himself, have had their first within fire departments throughout the county. there is an application fee waiver if the candi- information on rules and procedures, help in exposure to a law enforcement career by work- All local fire departments, with the exception date is unemployed and primarily responsible searches for lost children, perform basic first ing as a park ranger. of Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle and for the support of the household, or if the can- aid on occasion and make regular security “By receiving Police Academy training Mount Vernon, hire from this list. didate is currently receiving some sort of pub- checks of buildings and facilities. and working under the supervision of county “This exam offers all Westchester resi- lic assistance. A fee waiver is also available for First-time park rangers are paid $14 an police officers, park rangers get a unique view dents an excellent opportunity for a career in candidates serving active military duty. hour; salaries are higher for those who have into law enforcement and the career opportuni- public service,” said County Executive Robert All claims for application fee waivers are worked as a ranger for the county before. ties that exist,” he said. Astorino. “I encourage all those interested in subject to verification. joining the brave men and women who serve Candidates hired from the list must pos- in our local fire departments to take this exam.” sess a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years The county’s human resources depart- of age, possess a valid New York State driver’s ment has spent the last several weeks conduct- license, pass a background investigation as ing extensive outreach to publicize the exam. well as any medical and/or physical agility ex- In addition to working with several county amination that is required for the position, at Letters to the Editor departments, the office reached out to various the time of recruitment. not-for-profit organizations, local libraries, For more information, contact the Depart- Dear Editor: as far as having an impact on crime, because government agencies and community centers. ment of Human Resources at exam@westches- Recent media stories have lauded and out of 5 million stop-and-frisk searches, less “Getting the word out about the firefighter tergov.com, 914-995-2117 or www.westches- praised the New York Police Department as than 1 percent led to an arrest. However, there exam was top priority for our department,” said tergov.com/hr. being one that is full of heroes and heroines were plenty of instances of police brutality that that “keep us safe” and “put their lives on the manifested itself in those scenarios, which the line for us every day.” media ignored. Such as in the fairy tale that “Columbus Thirty years ago an Italian woman told Women’s Leadership Institute discovered America,” there are many in the me that her uncle grew up in Bensonhurst in NYPD who are not heroes by any stretch of the the 1940s and 50s. He said “the men in that imagination. community and other communities like Ben- Launch Event at Manhattanville As in a previous article, I mentioned that sonhurst would do one of two things” – join the history of the police, throughout the United La Cosa Nostra or the NYPD. The men that The Manhattanville School of Business will feature special guest speakers, networking States, toward African-Americans has been he referred to had the same racist and ignorant will celebrate the launch of its Women’s Lead- opportunities and mini roundtable discussions filled with violence and lawlessness and that mentalities, regardless of what organization ership Institute on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5:30 led by female business leaders. has been especially true of the NYPD. For they joined. to 8 p.m. in the historic Reid Castle, 2900 Pur- Refreshments will be served. generations there have been cops in New York Otis Graham, an attorney, and City Coun- chase St., Purchase. The event is free and open to the public City that have beaten, abused and been lawless cilman John Murtaugh were extremely disin- The institute, supported by PepsiCo as the with advanced registration at https://commu- in their treatment of African-Americans and genuous when they said police brutality is “a founding sponsor, will be the first of its kind nity.mville.edu/pages/launch-of-womens-lead- people of color. matter of perception.” It is reality that they, in Westchester and surrounding areas to meet ership-institute-1.29.15. Space is limited. The Knapp Commission Findings of 1970, along with the corporate media, deny. That his- the leadership and professional development For more information, call 914-323-5150 as well as the Mollen Commission findings of tory of violence and lawlessness manifested needs of women in the workplace. The launch or email [email protected]. 1993, confirmed systemic racism, brutality and itself in Ferguson, Staten Island and the shoot- violence in the NYPD. Indeed, there are liter- ing of an African-American male at the “Pink ally thousands of cops over the last 50 years Houses” in Brooklyn that was labeled by Po- who have retired with a pension and should be lice Commissioner Bratton as “a mistake.” Serving Our Country in prison, not jail. They have engaged in the That lawlessness also brought a response merciless beatings and brutality of thousands from the community with the assassination of Army Spc. Benjamin Smith, a 2014 graduate net training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle of black and Latino men, regardless of whether those two NYPD officers last month. The dif- of Manhattanville College in Purchase, has gradu- marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map they were under arrest. ference was in the eyes of many in the media, ated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military Many of these cops have come from Ben- as well as many whites, that the lives of those Columbia, S.C. justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and sonhurst, Howard Beach, Staten Island, Long two officers mattered; the aforementioned During the nine weeks of training, the sol- field training exercises. Island, Pelham Bay in the Bronx, and so forth. black males killed by police did not. dier studied the Army mission, history, tradition Smith is the son of Jennifer and Roland Smith They have been a part of families whose mem- The myth that all cops are heroes, which and core values, and physical fitness, and received of Proctor, Vt., and a 2010 graduate of Mount St. bers have been able to get jobs with very little was echoed by Congressman Eliot Engel, has instruction and practice in basic combat skills, Joseph’s Academy in Rutland, Vt. 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Clifford Jackson This police policy was a non-sequitur, Larchmont Friday, January 23, 2015 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 5 Learn the Art of Temari Tom Hutcherson Named At Bronxville Library ‘Tennis Man of the Year’ Fiber artist Anna Upston will lead the Vil- Tom Hutcherson of mine and I already devel- lage of Bronxville into a new year by introduc- Mount Vernon was named oped a love for tennis, so it ing senior residents to the joyful art of temari. USTA Eastern’s Leslie J. was a perfect fit,” he said. These stunningly beautiful spheres are relatively FitzGibbon Tennis Man “When you see the growth unknown in the U.S., although they have a rich of the Year for his excel- and development of kids history reaching back centuries in Japan. lence in the tennis commu- not just as tennis people, It is common for a Japanese mother to nity, not only as a player but as kids, it’s really re- present temari to her children at the start of the and teacher, but also as a warding.” new year to represent joy. Constructed of yarn, leader. He will receive the Through his success- thread and recycled materials, the orbs are mea- award at USTA Eastern’s ful work with kids, Hutch- sured with folded paper, marked and embroi- Tennis Conference on Sat- erson has coached two dered with cotton thread into jewel-like works urday, Jan. 31 at the Re- teams to Junior Team Ten- of art with a myriad of dynamic, eye-catching naissance Hotel in White nis Nationals, winning the patterns. Plains. championship one of those This 10-week workshop, funded by a Cre- “It’s a real honor be- times. He also plays ten- ative Aging Grant and the Friends of the Bronx- ing mentioned with some nis competitively through ville Public Library, will take place Fridays be- of the past recipients,” said USTA Leagues, noting that tween 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., beginning Jan. 23 and Hutcherson. “It’s always he played on 10 teams one ending March 27. Temari art an amazing thing when season. Participants will learn to create and embroi- These workshops have been especially de- you receive an award for “The best part about der 2 to 3 temari each. A wide variety of tech- signed by the teaching artist for adults aged 50- something you really en- Tom Hutcherson playing leagues is the com- niques, from simple wraps to complex florals, plus who are prepared to make a commitment to joy doing. It makes it very petitiveness and camarade- ensure that students can work at a comfortable participating in each class and the culminating special.” rie,” said Hutcherson. “The friendships I’ve made level whether beginner or advanced. Great at- event, an artist’s reception on April 16. Hutcherson, who recently retired from and the traveling I’ve done has been remarkable. tention is paid to color selection as a mode of Class size is limited, and interested, older working for the Eastern Section, currently works I can’t imagine my life without tennis.” expression, memory and personality. adults must complete and sign a participation as the director of tennis at the Jerry Alleyne The Eastern Tennis Conference is an annual The temari will be photographed as they are registration form, which can be requested by Foundation, which he co-founded in 1999, as he event hosted by USTA Eastern, the United States created, and the finished pieces exhibited in the contacting Joann Meehan at 914-337-7680, ext. enjoys providing children with the opportunity to Professional Tennis Association and the Profes- “Little Gallery” at the Bronxville Public Library 31. Prospective participants will be contacted play tennis. sional Tennis Registry. The three-day event fea- on April 16. once a class is formed. “Giving back to the community and working tures professional training, informative work- with young people has always been a passion of shops and award receptions.

Join Buster Olney of ESPN Bee-Line Bus Service For My Sisters’ Place Event Expanded to Meet Demands My Sisters’ Place will host “Hot Stove with gaging Men and Boys Initiative works to end Buster Olney of ESPN” at Westchester Burger domestic violence through education and pre- Service changes to 13 routes on the coun- will extend to the intersection of Main Street Company in Rye Brook on Jan. 24 from 3 to vention efforts. This program began with bring- ty’s Bee-Line bus system to meet new ridership and EJ Conroy Drive in White Plains. 5 p.m. Talk baseball during the off-season and ing preventative education experts into New demands have been implemented, announced Route 2 – Service will be provided to the have your questions answered, and discuss your Rochelle and Mount Vernon high school ath- County Executive Rob Astorino last week. This Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center in Yonkers on favorite teams and players, and your predictions letic departments to empower male athletes and add trips to meet growing demand to the Scars- morning and evening trips. for the 2015 season. coaches to play for the solution. dale train station, provide service to the Eliza- Route 4 – There will be weekday schedule Tickets can be purchased at www.mspny. “We are so excited to expand Project Team beth Seton Pediatric Center in Yonkers, and adjustments and an added southbound trip de- org/events/hotstove and include finger food and On!,” said Karen Cheeks-Lomax, CEO of MSP. improve reliability along the busiest commuter parting from Getty Square at 5:20 a.m. drinks provided by Westchester Burger Com- “Our efforts to end domestic violence in our routes. Route 5, 7, 12, 21, 28 and 60 – There will pany. community rely on the support of upstanding “More than 100,000 riders depend on the be weekday schedule adjustments. Buster Olney is a reporter for “ESPN: The men and boys who stand with us. In order to Bee-Line every day to get to work or to the train Route 8, 20 and 78 – There will be week- Magazine,” ESPN.com, and an analyst for Base- prevent domestic violence for our future gen- station on time,” said Astorino. “These improve- day, Saturday and Sunday schedule adjustments. ball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball. For- erations we must have these conversations in all ments are part of our ongoing efforts to provide Route 65 – There will be a weekday morn- merly, he covered the Yankees, Mets and New arenas. reliable service that meets the demands of our ing and evening trip added to meet later trains at York Giants for the New York Times. “We are thrilled that Buster Olney is work- ridership.” the Scarsdale train station. My Sisters’ Places’ Project Team On! En- ing with My Sisters’ Place.” Beginning Monday, March 30, service New timetables for the modified routes will changes will go into effect on the following Bee- be available in March. For current timetables, Line bus routes: visit www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus or Route 1W – There will be weekday sched- call the Bee-Line hotline at 914-813-7777 Mon- ule adjustments, and the 6 a.m. northbound trip day through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. carry various ratings indicating who the appro- Local Film priate audience is, classic films were made for Continued from Page 3 all ages to enjoy and become absorbed in,” said Goldstone. “These films are not just classics be- County Executive Andy Spano, State Sen. Suzi cause they were made so many years ago. They Op-Ed: How Can Public Oppenheimer and other prominent local officials. are classic because they exude class on every Some regular attendees of “The Book and the level. Movie” monthly series affectionately know Rob “There’s nothing you can do that’s more Education Be Improved? as “the Movie Man.” satisfying than to spend a couple of hours watch- Goldstone’s mission to share the films he ing a truly classic film,” he continued. “There’s By Peggy Godfrey ers who can help students reach satisfactory loves has multiple goals. First, he hopes those no better value either, since there is no admis- The battle to improve New York State levels of proficiency has been given as a prime who also grew up with these films will be taken sion charged. And given what it costs to go to the schools continues to surface in many ways. cause. On the other side are critics who claim back to a time when life may have been a little movies these days, what better value is there than A short time ago the pro-charter Group New York State rushed into the Common Core less complicated and that the films will bring back that?” Families for Excellent Schools said about l1 because of the federal funding given to the state. some great memories. Secondly, he hopes that in For more information about the Rob Gold- percent of students in the state attend failing Teachers, they claim, were not given the the sharing of these films a spark of interest may stone’s “The Book and the Movie” monthly pre- schools, and there is even talk of closing more proper teaching materials. While politicians be ignited in a more youthful audience. sentations, call the Larchmont Public Library at schools and converting to charter schools. have taken sides on this issue, the Stop Com- “Unlike the films of today, which have to 914-834-2281 or visit www.larchmontlibrary.org. Yonkers was one of the four largest cities mon Core Party line in the recent governor’s in New York that was named as having failing race will not be going away since it received schools. enough votes to remain on the ballot for the next However, there are opponents to this con- governor’s election. said Smith. “Emphasizing personalized atten- clusion, which include Zephyr Teachout who Parents, teachers and all residents will have 2015 Election tion to each and every student will increase suc- ran a Working Families Party primary against many opportunities in the months and years Continued from Page 1 cessful student outcomes in the form of higher Gov. Mario Cuomo and the New State Teachers ahead to express their views on how to improve graduation rates, and that can drive graduates Union public education in New York State. Reasonable and continue to serve as chairman. toward more meaningful professional careers.” While the alternative of charter schools are and logical discussion, hopefully, will lead to Perez has won re-election twice in the Prior to joining Berkeley College, Smith sought as one remedy, there have been other rea- solutions that are practical and effective. Excel- 17th district of southwest Yonkers, fending off was managing director and chief financial of- sons given for why students have had low test lence in education is a priority for our children Democratic challengers and defeating the Dem- ficer of MetLife Realty Group, a company of scores on state tests. The lack of “good” teach- and nation. ocratic Party machine in Yonkers. If Perez, who which he was a founder. That organization pro- also enjoys filmmaking and entrepreneurship, vided value-added investment management for decides to seek re-election, she will be difficult $1.5 billion of real estate. Smith is a certified Archbishop Molloy and Bishop Loughlin high to beat. public accountant and a chartered financial ana- Sportsmanship Should schools. Four seats currently held by Republicans lyst. Continued from Page 1 The fine line between playing a perfect bas- are ones that Democrats will hope to win in at The question of whether Smith will step ketball game and embarrassing your opponent is least one district: down from the board because of his new posi- score” in a game. One can be considered forgiv- a difficult one to determine, but it does exist. I – There is wide speculation that County tion is yet to be determined. If he does not run able, and that is when you take out your starters A Southern California high school basket- Legislator Bernice Spreckman will not seek re- for re-election, it would create an open seat that and back off your opponent and do not attempt to ball coach was recently suspended after accusa- election after serving the people of Westchester, Democrats could compete for – and win. Prior make the score and final victory larger. tions of mercilessly running up the score after his and Yonkers, with distinction for four decades. to Smith, the seat was held by Democrat John But when your team is winning by 50, 60 team won a game 161-2. Arroyo Valley Coach While Spreckman has yet to make an an- Nonna. and even 70 points, and you are pressing against Michael Anderson was suspended, and said he nouncement on her future plans, both parties III – Legislator Sheila Marcotte is serv- your opponent and forcing the game, and the final wasn’t trying to embarrass the opposing Bloom- are circulating names of possible successors, ing her third term and has always faced a dif- score, to be larger than it already is, you start to ington High School. with board Legislative Aide David Tubiolo on ficult Democratic challenger in the 10th district, hear complaints, which we view as legitimate. Anderson’s attempts to apologize for the in- the Republican side, and Democrats George which includes Eastchester, Tuckahoe and parts So the final score in a game may not deter- cident failed, as he showed his arrogance when he Kevgas or Euthimios Theotokatos on the Dem- of New Rochelle. mine if the other team really did run up the score. said that next time he would play only his back- ocratic side, in the 14th district, representing Narrow election victories for Marcotte in In a recent game against Panas High School up players or “I wouldn’t play the game at all.” parts of Mt. Vernon and Yonkers. 2011 and 2013, the latest to Democrat Mary Jo in the Lakeland School District in northern West- Bloomington Coach Dale Chung said, II – Legislator Michael Smith, who is serv- Jacobs, point to a renewed interest in Democrats chester, Ossining ended up winning the game by “People shouldn’t feel sorry for my team…They ing his second two-year term on the board in the in picking up this seat. But Marcotte’s recent a score of 91-25. The Indians have defeated other should feel sorry for his team, which isn’t learn- third district, representing Mt. Pleasant, North success as chairperson of the county’s Budget Westchester teams by similar margins, including ing the game the right way.” Castle and Pleasantville, was recently named Committee, and her hard work and interaction Lakeland 92-32, Horace Greeley 83-31, and Hen- Chung’s comments are similar to the senti- president of Berkeley College. in the district, make her a tough opponent. drick Hudson 96-26. ments felt about Ossining. As I was attending my “The Board of Trustees of Berkeley Col- IV – Legislator Gordon Burrows might The problem that many parents and specta- daughter’s Shrub Oak Athletic Club basketball lege has named Michael Smith as president, also face a formidable Democratic opponent tors had in the Panas-Ossining game was that Os- game recently, I was told the same by several Pa- effective July 1, 2015,” according to a press re- this year in the 15th district, representing parts sining continued to press, or play full-court de- nas girls’ hoops parents. lease from the college. “Smith currently serves of Yonkers and Bronxville. fense in a way that forces turnovers, more points High school athletics should be more about as senior vice president of finance and chief fi- Burrows has handily won re-election over and a higher final score, throughout the fourth learning to compete, and to play the game with nancial officer of BES, Inc., the corporate office the 10 years he has held the seat, and would re- quarter when the game’s outcome was already dignity. The UConn girls’ basketball team defeats of Berkeley College. Smith will succeed Dario quire a serious Democratic candidate to pres- determined. its opponents by very large margins, but doesn’t Cortes, PhD, who announced his retirement ent a challenge. While Yonkers Democrats are Ossining has to play Panas and all of its humiliate their opponents. earlier this year and has served as president seeking candidates, rumblings about a Republi- conference opponents two times each year, a fact Through conservative play-calling and since July 2008.” can stepping forward to challenge Burrows has that seems to annoy the coach, who has the team backing off at the end of the game when to out- “My plan is to build upon the tradition of yet to materialize, but would not affect the bal- playing in national tournaments in Colorado, and come is no longer in doubt, is what sportsman- Berkeley College, where students come first,” ance of power on the County Board. playing New York City powerhouse schools like ship is all about. 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TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to whether to close schools. serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after This, Too service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after ser- Delaying the opening of schools can put a vice is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New Continued from Page 3 severe hardship on the many one-parent fami- York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to lies, in which a single parent has to get to work appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in Liberal, Conservative and Moderate media and has no one to care for the child for the the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT all agree that the United States made a major hour or two of the delay. For many students of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $806,250.00 and inter- blunder not sending someone recognizable to from low-income families (more than 3/4 of est, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of WESTCHESTER on February 16, be at the front line of the march. Yonkers students qualify for free or reduced 2007, in Control No. 470240657 covering premises known as 3 Locust Lane, Mount Vernon, Terrorism is real and something all of us lunch) the only nutritious meals they get are NY 10552.The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the should be concerned with. Sadly, the world breakfast and lunch at school – another reason premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. laughs at us as instead of focusing on terror- schools should remain open if at all possible. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this ism we are consumed with the debate over Administrators, teachers and parents summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the whether the police who protect Americans are want students in school so that they can learn. court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney doing their job as they should. Days missed are hard to make up and upset or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the School is Open in Yonkers the learning process. Safety is paramount, but summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not On Jan. 11, social media in Yonkers was you can’t fault the decision makers if they stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE AN- abuzz with parents questioning why they had wait until the last minute possible to close SWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING not received a phone call from Yonkers Pub- schools. THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: Williamsville, New York: November 21, 2013 lic Schools delaying the opening of school It’s a tough call to close or delay schools By: Ashley Schaub, Esq. Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorneys for Monday morning. Icy, snowy weather was when you look out the window and there is Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01- forecast, and many parents who have children not a drop of snow or ice on the ground. Ad- 054279-F00 in private schools received calls either delay- ministrators have to play the role of God pre- #3126 01/16/15 – 02/06/15 ing the opening of their respective schools or dicting what weather conditions will be. closing school for the day. Let us not forget the role of the parent in I will get to the details regarding the deci- the equation. If a parent feels that it is too dan- sion-making process in a moment. gerous for their child to get to school, no one Reading the posts on social media made will fault them for keeping their child home. me harken back to stories my father told me Safety is the number one priority. SUPREME COURT: WESTCHESTER COUNTY. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Pltf. And my yearly reminder about snow, vs. LAWRENCE MAINIERO, et al, Defts. Index #64572/12. Pursuant to judgment of fore- about his grade school days: Dad would get closure and sale dated May 16th, 2013, I will sell at public auction in the Lobby of the up at 5:30 a.m. and walk a mile in the snow to ice and the city of Yonkers: Our forefathers Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., White Plains, NY, help his father and uncles open up their gro- allowed building of housing without suffi- on Feb. 6th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., prem. k/a 13 Baiton St. a/k/a 15 Baiton St., Yonkers, NY. cery store for business. Dad could not afford cient off-street parking and did not take into Said property lying and being in the City of Yonkers, County of Westchester and State of boots, so at 7:30 a.m. he would wrap his shoes account that many families would have more New York, being shown and designated as Lot No. 6 and part of Lot No. 5 on a certain in day-old newspapers that had not been sold than one car. Despite all of the hard work by map entitled “Map of Archer Heights on Trenchard St., 2nd Ward of Yonkers, NY” made by and make the climb up Ashburton Avenue to Yonkers Public Works crews, you will never Geo. Raynor, C.E. dated May 30, 1892 and filed in the Westchester County Clerk’s Office, School 12 so he could be at school on time, have good snow removal in Yonkers. Division of Land Records on June 19, 1892 in Vol. 12 of Maps at page 6. Approx. amt. of at 8 a.m. Yonkers is a city of hills; people are al- judgment is $282,093.84 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of When I was in grade school and schools lowed to park on the streets of Yonkers; plows filed judgment and terms of sale. JOHN N. ROMANO, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for would close for inclement weather, dad would push the snow onto the cars, the cars want to Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Ste. 28, Mineola, NY. #85282 always remind me of that story. get out and they push the snow back into the #1335 01/02 – 01/23 The person or people involved in decid- streets. It’s a vicious cycle. ing whether schools in Yonkers should be Want good snow removal in Yonkers like closed have to play the role of God, making the rest of Westchester County? Don’t allow decisions based on far-from-perfect weather cars to park on the streets of our fair city. It is forecasts. The safety of your child is para- as simple as that! Make Rising Media Group a mount in their decision making. Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@ Yonkers is a city of hills with thousands aol.com and follow him on Twitter @ericyo- of students bused to school by yellow school nkers. Catch the Westchester Rising Radio part of your advertising plan. buses and public transportation. This fact Show featuring Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen plays an important part in the decision by on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on Call today! 914-965-4000 the superintendent of schools or his deputies the A.M. dial. FRidAy, JANuARy 23, 2015 - WEsTChEsTER’s MosT iNFLuENTiAL NEWsPAPERs - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care NWH Bariatric Surgeon Presents Blood Drive is Jan. 24 White Plains Rugby Football Club and soring its drive for the third time with Suburbia New Weight-Loss Surgery Technique Suburbia Roller Derby will co-sponsor a blood Roller Derby. The work of Northern Westchester Hospital SIPS bariatric surgery as a modifi cation of an drive to benefi t White Plains Hospital on Satur- “Now is an excellent time of year to give bariatric surgeon Mitchell Roslin was recently established technique known as duodenal switch day, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hospital, blood, as supplies are low,” said Jodi Caputo- presented at Obesity Week, an international surgery, in which a portion of the stomach is 41 East Post Road; validated parking is avail- creed, head of the hospital’s Blood Donor Cen- medical meeting sponsored by the American removed and a section of the small intestine is able on Davis Avenue. ter. Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and divided. The section just underneath the divi- Donors must be at least 17 years of age and Every 3 seconds, someone needs a blood The Obesity Society recently in Boston, Mass. sion is then attached directly to the duodenum in good health. transfusion. And while about 60 percent of the There, the latest modifi cation of bariatric sur- so food can pass through it, while the original “Give Blood Play Rugby” is a tongue-in- population is eligible to donate blood, less than gical technique called SIPS was the topic of a section of intestine is reattached at a lower point cheek saying that has been joked about within 4 percent do. Therefore, at least 500 pints of podium presentation based on the work of Ros- along the intestine to allow digestive juices to the rugby community for generations. The blood must be collected every day to meet the lin, a New York bariatric surgeon, as well as Dr. enter the system. White Plains Rugby Football Club, however, needs of area patients. Daniel Cottam of Salt Lake City. However, “this technique has traditionally has put the expression to better use by sponsor- White Plains Hospital imports more than One-year weight loss and complication posed certain challenges,” said Roslin. ing semi-annual blood drives to benefi t White 20 percent of its blood supply. If donors gave rates were presented, and showed that weight According to the New York bariatric sur- Plains Hospital for the past 30 years. This year, two to four times a year, it would prevent blood loss exceeded gastric bypass and sleeve gastrec- geon, SIPS is simpler, as no intestine is removed, Iona College Rugby and Manhattanville Col- shortages. tomy with no suggestion of increased complica- and SIPS requires only a single attachment as lege Rugby will also be contributing. One pint of blood from one donor can save tion. opposed to the two attachments done in gastric This year is no exception, with the club up to three lives, and about 20 percent of recipi- The technique is based on several research bypass or classic duodenal switch procedures. beginning 2015 on a positive note by co-spon- ents are children (many are cancer patients). studies conducted by Roslin, director of bariatric The data thus far shows that by preserving three surgery at the Surgical Weight Loss Program at meters of intestine, nutrition needs are met. Northern Westchester Hospital. He has present- Patients who undergo the stomach intesti- ed and spoken internationally about improved nal pyloric-sparing surgery can achieve impres- outcomes that are associated with preserving the sive levels of weight loss that only are rivaled pyloric valve, which is located at the bottom of by duodenal switch. An initial one-year study Board of Health Seeks the stomach and controls the emptying of solid of recipients showed an average weight loss of food from the stomach. 40 percent of total body weight. (Certain criteria Stomach Intestinal Pylorus-Sparing Sur- must be met to qualify for any type of bariatric Public Health Award Nods gery, or SIPS, combines a sleeve gastrectomy surgery.) To recognize adults, teenagers and orga- nizations to join us in this work, which is so vital with a procedure that shortens the amount of In addition to his position at Northern nizations that have made outstanding contri- to the health of our community.” intestine used to absorb food. The response was Westchester Hospital, Roslin practices at Len- butions to public health in Westchester, the Last year, the fi rst youth public health ser- so overwhelmingly positive that an educational nox Hill Hospital as chief of obesity surgery. He county’s Board of Health is soliciting nominees vice award went to Rachel Cohen, a Mama- symposium at Obesity Week sponsored by Co- also serves as president of Manhattan Minimally for its annual public health service awards. The roneck teenager. She was recognized for her vidien, Inc., was oversubscribed. Invasive and Bariatric Surgery PC, and also en- deadline is Feb. 9. ongoing effort to collect, clean and donate more The expectation of the SIPS procedure is joys an international reputation as a speaker and The Distinguished Public Health Service than 300 small stuffed animals to the Mama- that it can provide weight loss that is greater lecturer on bariatric surgery procedures and is- Award is presented annually in recognition of roneck Village Police Department for offi cers than sleeve or bypass, and minimize the risk of sues. Public Health Week in April to a person or com- to give to children involved in emergencies as a micronutrient and vitamin defi ciency. Northern Westchester Hospital Surgical munity-based organization that exemplifi es a way to reduce trauma and provide comfort. “All procedures that have this level of ef- Weight Loss clinics serve patients in Mount commitment to public health and has served the Past recipients of the Distinguished Public fi cacy will require lifetime vitamin and mineral Kisco, the Westchester County area and nearby community with distinction during the past year. Health Award have included: Yonkers Healthy supplementation,” explained Roslin. “This is regions in New York and southern Connecticut. The J.R. Tesone Youth Public Health Ser- Connections for LYFE Coalition, 2014; Passage not a procedure for all patients, but may be the The clinics offered by NWH provide a variety vice Award recognizes creative contributions to to Excellence Be Fit Program at Bethel Baptist best alternative for those who have the highest of weight-loss solutions that include counseling public health in Westchester by young people Church, 2013; Westchester Cares Action Pro- BMI, are very frightened about weight regain, and information on the various types of weight- who live, work or attend school in Westchester. gram, 2012; Children’s Environmental Health and have severe metabolic syndrome.” loss surgery. The award was created in 2014 in memory of Center of the Hudson Valley, 2011; Westches- Bariatric surgery usually involves a reduc- Northern Westchester Hospital’s Surgical J.R. Tesone, a Board of Health member who had ter Jewish Community Services Young Parents tion of the size of the stomach, either function- Weight Loss division can be reached online at a lifelong commitment to Westchester children Achieve Program, 2010; African American Men ally or literally, with modifi cation of the small www.nwhsurgicalweightloss.org or by calling and who died Feb 15. of Westchester, Inc., 2009; the Rev. Hugh Far- intestine in many cases. Roslin describes the 877-677-1077. “The health department and the Board of rish and the Port Chester/Town of Rye Coun- Health rely on creative partnerships with the cil of Community Services, 2008; and the Rye public to promote public health,” said Steven YMCA Activate America Program, 2007. Nakashima, president of the board. “By shining For more information or to obtain a nomi- Town of Eastchester a spotlight on the successful efforts of our part- nation form, visit www.westchestergov.com/

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Advertise on our Seniors and Health Care Page! Call today: 914-965-4000 PAGE 8 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, January 23, 2015 Choral Society Seeks Members Obituary Notice The Westchester Choral Society is wel- The 2015 schedule includes working with coming new singers in all voice sections for the New York Theater Workshop in the New Michael J. Greco (1929 – 2015) the winter/spring season to an open rehearsal York City debut of “The Events” in February Michael J. Greco, age OFM Cap., of Brooklyn; Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Music Conser- and a May 2 performance in Irvington of mem- 85, died suddenly near his and grandchildren Johnny, vatory of Westchester, 216 Central Ave., White ory-filled Broadway show stoppers and classics winter residence in High- Michael and James Mc- Plains. of the Beatles. land Beach, Fla., on Jan. Carthy; Kaitlyn, Stephen, To line up an audition, contact Numa at For more information, visit www.west- 11, 2015. His daughter Megan and Christopher 914-285-9026. chesterchoralsociety.org. Maryann Greco Clow was Clow; Danny and Kather- at his side. ine Maydwell; and Abigail about 350 police officers since the summer in Mike moved with his and Jack Greco. Police Make the use of Narcan as part of his Safer Com- family to Pelham Manor in His sister-in-law, Continued from Page 1 munities initiative. The training will continue 1970 and became active in Cecelia Hanley Greco of until all officers in the county have received it. civic life. As a member of Stamford, Conn., also sur- who live in comfortable homes and circum- “Narcan is a life-saving drug that can re- the Village Board of Trust- vives him. stances. This is everybody’s problem and all vive overdose victims,” said Astorino. “It can ees, he served variously as In addition to Joan, of us are working together to solve it. Our buy precious time needed to get someone to fire commissioner, police a sister and four brothers work does not end today.” the hospital. By training first-responders in commissioner and deputy who survived into adult- Astorino said the county is continuing how to administer it, we know we can save mayor. The Grecos were hood predeceased Mike. to work with community coalitions, school lives that otherwise would have been lost.” parishioners at Our Lady Warm, engaging and officials and youth organizations to discour- Longworth noted that the county police of Perpetual Help church deeply religious, Mike age young people from using heroin or other have also conducted narcotics investigations where Fr. Michael Greco was admired for his ex- narcotics. He also said the county has trained beyond northern Westchester in the past year. Jr. still says Mass as a traordinary generosity visiting priest. The fam- Michael J. Greco and supported numerous ily was also active at the organizations and causes. While this has always been true to a degree, we Pelham Country Club, where Mike remained a His ultimate gift was of his body, which is be- Westchester Real are now seeing the premium at the highest levels member until his death. ing donated for medical education to the Albert Continued from Page 1 in memory. Sellers who have not renovated need Mike was born in the Bronx to Florence and Einstein College of Medicine. Interment will be to be strategic in how they present their homes. Michael Greco. He was educated at Mount Saint held at a later date. recession and 1.1 percent more than in 2013. “The second-home market is finally back. Michael Academy, Iona College and New York A Mass of Remembrance was celebrated at “The highest percentage increase – 6.3 Weekend buyers are looking for properties in Law School. After service in the U.S. Army, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, percent – was posted in Putnam County. Rock- northern Westchester towns like Bedford and Mike worked as an attorney for more than 50 557 Pelham Manor Road, Pelham on Satur- land followed at 3.4 percent, Westchester at 0.6 Pound Ridge, as well as Putnam’s Cold Spring years, primarily in New York City. Renowned day, Jan. 17. percent and Orange lost a little ground with a and Garrison, in addition to Dutchess County. for his courtroom skills, he specialized in emi- As there is no wake, the family asks that decrease of negative 0.8 percent. Westchester, “The breakout trend for 2015? Millennials nent domain law. flowers not be sent. If people would like to honor Rockland and Orange counties all edged back on will drive a new wave of home-buying in the In 1958, Mike married Joan Carroll of Phil- his memory, a burse had been established in the total sales of single-family houses with decreas- suburbs. Millennials (born between 1980 and the adelphia. In nearly 50 years before Joan’s death names of Mike and Joan Greco for the educa- es of 0.9 percent, 0.6 percent and 1.7 percent, mid/late 1990s) are already the biggest segment in 2008, they raised five children and welcomed tion of seminarians in the Capuchin Order. Make respectively. However, they counterbalanced of homebuyers. More of them have better jobs, 11 grandchildren. Mike was devoted to each one. checks payable to The Province of St. Mary, 210 those losses with gains in their respective condo- and with the U.S. economy growing at its fastest Mike is survived by his children: John West 31st St., New York, NY 10001; or donate minium and cooperative sectors. Again, Putnam pace in more than a decade, their buying power Greco (Patricia) of Arlington, Va.; Michele online at www.capuchin.org (note “in memory County stood out with an actual increase of 6.1 has the potential to create a lot more activity in Maydwell (Daniel) of Pelham; Carol Ann Mc- of Mike Greco” with the donation). percent in single-family house sales. the market.” (End of Meyers report.) Carthy (John) of Westwood, Ma.; Maryann Clow Online condolence may be posted at www. “The fourth quarter postings of 2014 were A great example of the hot million-dollar (Stephen) of Harrison; and Fr. Michael Greco, coxeandgraziano.com especially strong in comparison to the fourth real estate market in Westchester can be found quarter of 2013. There were 3,715 closings at the Ritz-Carlton in White Plains, where two among all four counties during October through recent penthouse condo sales totaled $15 million. December of 2014, an increase of 6.9 percent The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Simon Youth Foundation over the same period of 2013, and on an indi- Westchester, recently announced the sale of a vidual basis each county posted an increase. 10,700-square-foot, full floor penthouse in Tow- “The region experienced price gains over er 2 of the mixed-use development comprised of Seeks Scholarship Applicants the course of the year, mostly in the single- two 42-story residential towers and a full service family house sector. The median sale price of a Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The price for the customized For a 15th straight year, Simon Youth nationwide. single-family house in Westchester in 2014 was penthouse located on the 41st floor is $10.5 mil- Foundation, a national nonprofit that provides “Our mission is to ignite hope for a bright- $635,000, an increase of 4.1 percent over the lion. The buyers, whose names are not disclosed, educational opportunities for at-risk high er future in students, and our foundation is $610,000 posted in 2013. are a European family whose business interests school students, will award a college scholar- proud to partner with The Westchester and The “Inventory did not change much from year include real estate on an international level. ship to one student from every community that Galleria at White Plains (and Jefferson Valley to year. On Dec. 31 2013, the number of for-sale In addition to this sale, the last penthouse is home to a Simon property, including The Mall) to award scholarships that will remove properties posted in the MLS database was 8,942 in Tower 1 was also sold in the fourth quarter Westchester, The Galleria at White Plains and some of the financial obstacles that would units in all four residential categories: single- of 2014 to an American financial executive. The Jefferson Valley Mall. otherwise prevent a student from achieving family houses, condominiums, cooperatives price for the 41st floor, 5,200-square-foot, cus- Simon Youth Foundation Community the dream of a college education,” said Dr. J. and two- to four-family houses. A year later, in tomized penthouse was $5 million. Scholarships are awarded through the Simon Michael Durnil, president and CEO of Simon 2014, there were 143 fewer units, a 1.6 percent “These sales represent the largest condo- Youth Scholarships program and in partnership Youth Foundation. decrease that largely reflected the effect of the minium homes to be sold in Westchester County with local Simon properties. The application The 2015 community scholarship recipi- larger sales volumes of the past two years. and reflect the growing confidence on the part of period is currently open and ends Feb. 25. ents will be selected by International Scholar- “It appears this area’s real estate market has not only American buyers, but Europeans who Students can apply online by visiting ship and Tuition Services, Inc., a third-party stabilized onto a level track since 2013 and that clearly understand the true value of top-quality www.syf.org. administrator. Students are selected based on a there are no readily obvious derailments, such as real estate outside of Manhattan,” said Louis Any student who will be graduating in variety of criteria, including financial need, ac- sharply increasing mortgage rates ahead. (The Cappelli, managing member of Renaissance the class of 2015 and lives within 50 miles of ademic performance, leadership skills and par- year) 2014 began with average rates of around Rental Partners, LLC, sponsor of The Residences a Simon property is eligible. The program will ticipation in school and community activities. 4.7 percent on 30-year conventional loans, which at The Ritz-Carlton Westchester. “These individ- award a one-time scholarship of up to $1,500 to Those students who are the first in their family glided down to 4.0 percent in the late spring, and uals are savvy buyers who know that a compa- students who plan to enroll in an accredited col- to pursue a post-secondary education will also which have drifted around that rate point, mostly rable residence in Manhattan would be triple or lege, university, vocational or technical school. be given close consideration. downward, since then. quadruple the price.” In 2014, the Simon Youth Scholarships Scholarship recipients will be notified the “Housing here is more affordable as a result, Nancy Kennedy of Houlihan Lawrence Real program awarded $1.1 million to 243 students week of May 4. even as prices increase at reasonable rates. The Estate, exclusive selling agent for The Residenc- sales volumes are healthy and are supported by es at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, noted that an appropriate level of inventory. They justify there is a marked increase in activity from buyers a cautiously optimistic outlook for more of the who previously were focused solely on Manhat- same in 2015.” tan. Audition With Harrison Players The entire HGAR report, along with prior “There is an interesting dynamic occurring,” The Harrison Players will hold open audi- Harrison. reports dating back to 1981, are available at she said. “Luxury high-rise buyers are discover- tions for “Murder Can Be Habit Forming” by The production is looking for adult males www.hgar.com. ing Westchester and, in particular, White Plains. Billy St. John, directed by Anthony Valbiro, on and females; visit www.harrisonplayers.org for Houlihan Lawrence Managing Principal It’s like they’ve found a secret gem of walk-to Monday, Feb. 2 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Vet- character descriptions. Chris Meyers also issued his company’s fourth- convenience, fantastic views, huge floor plans erans Memorial Building, 210 Halstead Ave., For more information, call 914-630-1089. quarter report, stating: ranging from 2,500 to 10,000 square feet, and “We are happy to report that a goldilocks unbelievable value.” market – neither too hot, nor too cold – is now Visit www.houlihanlawrence.com for the plained how they misunderstood what freedom firmly in place in New York City’s northern sub- report. Op-Ed: We’re of speech is all about: Leonard Jeffries should urbs. The conditions are well balanced and solid On the other end of the Westchester real Continued from Page 1 make his speech, and I was there with my re- for both buyers and sellers to make informed de- estate market, Habitat for Humanity Westches- sponsive speech to educate the attendees that cisions as we head into a promising 2015. ter is holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. There should never be any modification to the speaker they came to hear was a proven “Westchester single-family home prices Build-A-Thon this week. “We have a dream that the First Amendment: racist and anti-Semite. are rising, and getting closer to all-time highs everyone should go to bed at night in a simple, “Congress shall make no law respecting I even appeared on the nightly television of 2007. For Q4, median prices were up about decent home,” said Jim Killoran, CEO of Habitat an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the news, which was exciting for a law student. 2 percent from a year ago. For the year, the in- for Humanity of Westchester. free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom I share this story because it’s always bet- crease was 4 percent, to $635,000. While the “This Martin Luther King Day is as impor- of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ter to have controversial and hateful statements pace of price increases slowed toward the end tant as ever, as racial tension has recently grown people peaceably to assemble, and to petition out in the marketplace of ideas. And that is ex- of the year, Westchester price levels are now in the United States,” said CEO Jim Killoran. the government for a redress of grievances.” actly why we must stand with and defend the just 7 percent below the 2007 peak of $685,000. “The entire country needs to be reminded of all We must strongly promote the quote at- Charlie Hebdo magazine and all other contro- In some communities in lower Westchester and the progress it has made since Dr. King’s speech, tributed to Voltaire: “I disapprove of what you versial publications. The brave 2012 quote of the Sound Shore, home prices have already sur- and our work will hopefully remind our commu- say, but I will defend to the death your right to Charlie Hebdo Editor Stéphane Charbonnier is passed previous highs. nity of his message.” say it.” important for the world to remember: “But I’d “For sellers who have been waiting for the Throughout the week of the 16th to the 26th, We must ensure that our society remains rather die standing up than live on my knees.” right time to put their homes on the market, 2015 the Habitat team – along with many groups of a diverse and open marketplace of ideas. Let’s If you are truly dedicated to freedom and may be that time. volunteers – will work together to make a fam- get all views out on the table and have an hon- liberty, you must feel exactly the same way. “Sales are happening faster: Average days ily’s dream of home ownership come true. Habi- est debate about the issues we face. Censoring While I personally would not engage in blas- on the market for Westchester single-family tat will build homes for veterans in Yonkers, re- or suppressing beliefs and speech only makes phemy against a religion, I would defend to the homes are the lowest since 2006. Buyers can’t habilitate Habitat’s new headquarters, help paint them more dangerous. The beauty of the free death the right for someone else to do so. be slow to pull the trigger if they want the best the New Rochelle Boys and Girls Club, paint the speech doctrine is that it’s a two-way street. Radical Islamic terrorists like Al-Qaeda properties. Properties are selling closer to asking Tuckahoe ECAP Center, rehab a church in Mount It’s not just the speaker and writer who enjoy and ISIS are pleased to announce their goal price: Sales prices in Westchester are the clos- Vernon, continue to help homes that were devas- freedom of speech – it’s also the listener and of destroying freedom and liberty around the est to ask since 2005. In lower Westchester, the tating by Hurricane Sandy in the Rockaways, as reader who have the same right to challenge globe, and last week we learned just how seri- Rivertowns and the Sound Shore, single-family well as work on a condo in Peekskill. or respond. ous they remain. We’re in a war to defend free- homes are getting closer to ask than we’ve seen Habitat for humanity is asking for volun- While I was in law school a controversial dom of speech. There is no First Amendment in more than a decade. Sellers who price right teers from all backgrounds and neighborhoods to professor came to speak at the University of in an Islamic dictatorship. The free world prop- will sell their properties quickly. help build, and would be happy to work along- Buffalo. His name was Leonard Jeffries, and erly rallied around France over the past week, “Westchester luxury surged at the end of side members of the community. Also as part of he had a long record of making hateful and rac- but we must be concerned there are too many the year: Sales of homes priced above $2 million the celebration, it is hosting a book signing Sun- ist statements. I appeared with other students nations that refuse to protect civil liberties. were up 28 percent in the fourth quarter versus a day, Jan. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 659 Main St., to protest outside the speech. I made up a flyer Our fight for real freedom and liberty can- year ago. For the entire year of 2014, that market New Rochelle, on a handsome historical look on with all of Jeffries’ hateful public statements not stop in France – we must remain vigilant was up 16 percent. Demand is growing and so “Discovering Black America” by Linda Tarrant- and tried to give it to all those entering the until every nation in the world enshrines into too is the supply of luxury homes for sale – the Reid. speech. law the civil liberties we enjoy in our great inventory of homes priced more than $2 million To volunteer, email [email protected]. I fully supported his right to speak at the country. is up 25 percent from 2013. For more information, contact Jim Killoran at event, but believed it was equally important to Jim Maisano is vice chairman of the West- “Here are some trends we see as we enter 914-403-4821. For information on upcoming meet his hateful speech with my own speech. chester County Board of Legislators, and his 2015: projects, visit www.facebook.com/HabitatforHu- A few people confronted me and asked why commentaries can be found online at the Free “Buyers are paying up for new construction. manityofWestchester. I did not support free speech. I quickly ex- voter blog, at www.freevoter.com. Friday, January 23, 2015 - harrison RISING - PAGE 9 Students Learn, Grow and Chapel School Students Get Create at CAC & JFK School Visit from Comfort Dog

Jonathan Aucapina and Taylor Martin work on a ceramic mosaic.

Eight-graders at The Chapel School enjoyed meeting Maggie the Comfort Dog.

Midterms can be a stressful time in the life and other comfort dogs. of a student, but those at The Chapel School Everyone that stopped by the library in Bronxville were able to relax and calm their could feel her calming presence. As each nerves with a recent visit from Maggie the class came into the library, they quietly sat Comfort Dog. This beautiful golden retriever down around her. “Maggie’s back!” “Oh I just is from Newtown, Conn. love her!” and “She is so sweet!” students ex- Maggie is a trained comfort dog that in- claimed as they walked into the library. teracts with people at schools, churches, di- Maggie is 3 years old and received very saster response situations and other events. rigorous training as a puppy, as comfort dogs She brings comfort and a calming influence to begin training when they are just a few weeks all those in her presence. Maggie has a busy old. Puppies are selected based on their tem- schedule, visiting hospitals, nursing homes, perament and how they interact with people, The completed ceramic mosaic outside JFK School. Sandy Hook students and other schools. She other animals and strangers. was even brought to comfort those in Boston “In a world with so much going on, it is In partnership with the John F. Kennedy art organization offering exhibitions, clay class- after the marathon bombing. great that Maggie is able to bring peace and Magnet School, Clay Art Center teaching art- es for adults and children, studio space for clay On Jan. 14, each of the classes at The calm to those she visits,” said one staffer. ists are working with 120 fifth-graders to create artists and outreach programs in the community. Chapel School went down to the library to pet “Comfort dogs were placed in some airports a unique ceramic mosaic in a program funded It is located in the heart of Port Chester at 40 Maggie and learn more about the wonderful over the holiday season. They help calm peo- by the Junior League of Westchester, New York Beech St. Gallery hours are Monday through work she does. The children watched a slide- ple down during the hectic, stressful times.” State Council on the Arts and The Harry Chapin Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appoint- show of Maggie in action, comforting those in The Chapel School is located at 172 Foundation, as part of an ongoing effort to bring ment. various situations. They then had a question- White Plains Road, Bronxville. For more in- the classroom out to the garden. For more information, contact Ariel Ed- and-answer session with her handlers. The formation, call 914-337-3202 or visit www. CAC’s professional teaching artists work wards at [email protected] or students learned about Maggie’s sister Addie thechapelschool.org. with classroom teachers to introduce the ele- 914-937-2047. ments of a successful garden from flowering trees, animals, creepy crawlers and more. Stu- dents create clay tiles that are taken back to Clay Art Center to be fired, and the mosaic will come alive in spring of 2015 when it is permanently installed on walls in the school’s courtyard. This project began in 2011 in the OASIS After School program and has evolved over the APPLY NOW years to decorate 70 percent of the courtyard’s wall and the greenhouse. “This program means a lot to us,” said CAC Executive Director Leigh Taylor Mickelson. “JFK is right in our backyard and the students CHARTER SCHOOL OF and families that attend JFK see us as a valuable community resource. We get to return the favor by beautifying their school and making clay art EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE a relevant and necessary part of their everyday lives. The mosaics have really made the court- yard a magical educational space for the entire school and future generations of students.” A PUBLIC SCHOOL WITH A PRIVATE SCHOOL SETTING Clay Art Center is a not-for-profit ceramic 260 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701 914-476-5070 Ext. 18 Visit our website at www.charterschoolofeducationalexcellence.org Designated as a REWARD SCHOOL FOR 2014 by the New York State Department of Education Proudly serving the Town & Village of Harrison, Purchase and Silver Lake

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From left are Stephen Bedosky, CPCU, vice president of the executive liability department at York International Agency, LLC; John Ravitz, executive vice president of The Business Council of Westchester; Robert Cioffi, CEO of Progressive Computing; John Vernazza, head Greg Drasler’s “Internal Combustion.” of business development at Cervalis; Spencer Barback, CPA and partner at Citrin Cooperman; and Jerry McKinstry, senior account executive and Thompson and Bender. The Castle Gallery at The College of New sion, the vicarious pleasures of “celebreality,” the Rochelle will host “Not Really: Fictive Narratives cropping and retouching of Photoshopping and the Progressive Computing, Inc., CEO Rob- Thompson and Bender and John Vernazza of in Contemporary Art,” an artistic exploration of sound alterations of auto-tuning. ert Cioffi was a panelist at the recent “When Cervalis. the illusory, fabricated and contrived nature of our The 15 artists in the exhibit on view question Disaster Strikes is Your Business Ready?” “While there are many factors involved in mediated and digitalized contemporary world. and critique through painting, sculpture, installa- breakfast hosted by The Business Council of creating a disaster recovery plan, the two most The exhibit runs from Tuesday, Jan. 27 tion, video and photography this illusion of the Westchester, which focused on crisis manage- critical components are recovery point objec- through Sunday, April 19, with an opening recep- real. Their work explores the meanings and val- ment in a digital age. The seminar was part of tive and recovery time objective,” said Cioffi. tion Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and a ues at play in the fiction and artifice of the modern the Business Council’s ongoing series to edu- He explained that RPO defines the fre- closing reception to be held Sunday, April 19 from world. cate members and the business community of quency of data backups along with the length 2 to 4 p.m. Artists in the exhibition include Mac Adams, Westchester and was sponsored by Tompkins of time each backup is retained, which needs The Castle Gallery is located on the New Ro- Alex Bag, Larissa Bates, Adam Cvijanovic, Greg Mahopac Bank. to be high if the intention is to recover data chelle campus at 29 Castle Place. Drasler, Greg Eltringham, Teun Hocks, Patrick Ja- The event, which was held at the Crown minutes after disaster strikes. A panel discussion featuring some of the cobs, Mary Reid Kelley with Patrick Kelley, Jean Plaza in White Plains, invited guests to be RTO is representative of how quickly “Not Really” artists sponsored by the art depart- Lowe, David Opdyke, Lamar Peterson, Alex Prag- a part of a discussion on how to anticipate systems can be up and running after a crisis ment in the School of Arts and Sciences will be er and Johannes VanderBeek. potential crises and what business owners arises. held Wednesday, March 11 at 6:45 p.m. in Romita For general information, tours and directions should be prepared to do if an unexpected “RPO and RTO are the main two cost- Auditorium in the Mooney Center at The College to the Castle Gallery and The College of New crisis should occur. Some discussion topics drivers when selecting a disaster recovery of New Rochelle. A free family day relating to the Rochelle, call 914-654-5423. The Castle Gallery included budgeting for the unexpected, man- solution,” said Cioffi. “Think of them as the exhibition will also be held that Sunday, from 11 is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to aging recovery plans and the importance of coverage options in an insurance policy. But a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Castle Gallery. 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 data security. keep in mind, your budget should be a func- “Not Really” is inspired by the fiction that p.m. It is closed Mondays and on major holidays. The expert panel was moderated by John tion of your risk tolerance.” encompasses contemporary experience. The in- For more information, visit www.cnr.edu/ Ravitz of The Business Council of Westches- The Business Council of Westchester formation received on a daily basis is repackaged cg. www.facebook.com/thecastlegallery or Insta- ter and consisted of Robert Cioffi of Progres- can be reached at 914-694-3919 or www. through the mediated simulations of reality televi- gram@castlegallery. sive Computing, Spencer Barback of Citrin westchesterny.org. More information about Cooperman, Stephen Bedosky of York In- Progressive Computing is available at www. ternational Agency LLC, Jerry McKinstry of progressivecomputing.com. Yonkers Store, Alumnus, Succeeds With ‘Made in USA’ Clothing Enjoy Afternoon Tea at Square House Museum The Rye Historical Society will present the early 1900s. children’s program “Welcome to Mrs. Curtis’ Tea The cost for this special program is $15 per Room” on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at child and includes tea, juice (for non-tea drink- the Square House Museum, 1 Purchase St. ers), an assortment of snacks and the painting of Did you know that in 1903, what is now the their own tea cup. Reservations are suggested, as Square House Museum was a tea room run by space is limited, by calling the Rye Historical So- a Rye resident named Mrs. Curtis? During this ciety at 914-967-7588. special program, Mrs. Curtis’ Tea Room will be The Square House Museum is open Tuesday open once again, when children ages 7 to 11 can through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday learn where tea comes from and about afternoon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call tea customs, and what life in Rye was like in the 914-967-7588 or visit www.ryehistory.org.

Defensive Driving at St. John’s St. John’s Riverside Hospital is sponsoring a The cost of the class is $35 and participants Alumnus Clothing on Main Street. Photo by Donna Davis. two-day national point- and insurance-reduction must attend both sessions to receive certification. class Wednesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 29 For more information and to register, contact from 5 to 8 p.m. at; 967 North Broadway, Yon- Frank Laudato at 914-964-4322 or flaudato@riv- By Dan Murphy the ‘Bring Our Jobs Home’ website and campaign,” Draft kers, in Room V3 0113 111.15 ersidehealth.org. While walking along Main Street in down- said Spotorno. “Many people from my hometown town Yonkers, I noticed a store with a “Made in of Yonkers told me the issue of bringing our jobs Possible YOM Rising Ad for 1/23/15 (1/16/15 Deadline) or 1/30/15 (1/23/15) edition the USA” sign. Alumnus, located at 37 Main St., home is not a local issue, and cannot be changed by sells casual clothing to its young and hip clientele. running for local office like Yonkers mayor. Send your letters and opinions to us at I visited the store with Yonkers resident and “I disagree. I think that a mayor, or City Design from copy 5 a 1/8 X 5 ¼” Ad run 1x @ $199. “Bring our Jobs Home” founder Frank Spotorno. Council member, or any resident of Yonkers, can Alumnus has all its clothing – T-shirts, sweat- and should highlight our local businesses that [email protected] shirts and sweatpants – made in a Pennsylvania are supporting efforts to employ Americans, like factory, with all cotton coming from North Caro- Alumnus,” he continued. “It also shows us that the lina. American dream of business innovation and entre- The cost of clothing at Alumnus ranges from preneurship is still alive.” $75 for high-quality sweatshirts, to $150 for a top- Spotorno’s visit to Alumnus can be seen at and-bottom matching set. The quality exceeds any www.bringourjobs.com. of their cheaper competition, and here’s the great- The owners of Alumnus are still in the pro- est part: Younger buyers are willing to spend more cess of preparing for a grand opening, in which the for Alumnus products, with sales so far exceeding city will join in celebrating, but we wanted to high- their expectations. light their quick success as another positive story “This is exactly the type of business we need for Yonkers – and proof that you can make it in the to support and promote, and that’s why I created USA and still be profitable. Thank You

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