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Operation Santa Claus’ Some Local Budgets Stay a Westchester Tradition Below Tax Cap, Some Exceed WESTCHESTER’S OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED NEWSPAPERS Vol 53 Number 49 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, December 9, 2016 ‘Operation Santa Claus’ Some Local Budgets Stay A Westchester Tradition Below Tax Cap, Some Exceed From left are Mayor Mike Spano, Operation Santa Claus Honorary Chairman former Sen. Nick Spano and Santa hugging a young visitor. Eastchester Supervisor Anthony Colavita, right, and Yorktown Supervisor Michael Grace have consistently kept their budgets under the state-mandated property tax cap. By Dan Murphy ganizations that serve persons with develop- By Dan Murphy will raise their cap for most towns and cities to One of the great Westchester holiday tradi- mental disabilities, including Ferncliff Manor, Many local Town and City governments in around 2.5 percent. The City of New Rochelle tions is the annual Operation Santa Claus holi- Richmond Community Services, Westchester Westchester are coming up with their spending and the City of Rye are two examples of gov- day party brunch, which raises funds to assist School for Special Children and The Miracle plans for 2017. Some are trying to work within ernments with proposed budgets that far exceed children and adults with developmental disabil- League of Westchester. the state-imposed property tax cap, which this their tax caps for 2017. ities. This year’s brunch was held Dec. 4 at the The organizations will use the funds to pur- year is less than 1 percent. New Rochelle’s $202 million proposed Fairway’s at Dunwoodie. chase equipment and enhance programs that are The complicated property tax cap formula budget for 2017 calls for a 6.72 percent prop- The tradition of Operation Santa Claus has not otherwise funded for their residents and cli- also allows local governments exemptions that been handed down from former State Senators ents who have developmental disabilities. Continued on Page 9 John “Chippy” Flynn, Roy Lesten, and Nick “Operation Santa Claus is a Yonkers tradi- Spano – who continues to serve as “Operation tion that began more than 20 years ago, and re- Santa Claus” chairman despite the fact that he ally shows the generosity of our residents and has been out of office for 10 years. businesses to those who could use some extra Hallelujah! Bharara to Stay Last week, “Operation Santa Claus” help,” said Honorary Chairman Spano, who is awarded $17,500 in grants to several area or- Continued on Page 7 U.S. Attorney for Westchester Charles Dickens Makes the Rounds in Westchester U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara will keep his position under President Donald Trump. By Dan Murphy had allegedly asked Bharara whether he would Last week, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara be prepared to stay on as the United States at- Storyteller Jonathan Kruk gets into holiday spirit. Photo by Tom Nycz. walked into Trump Tower in Manhattan to meet torney “to do the work as we have done it, in- with President-Elect Donald Trump. After the dependently, without fear or favor for the last meeting, Bharara met with reporters and said seven years,” said Bharara. “I agreed to stay on. that he had accepted Trump’s offer to stay on as Bharara reportedly had the same conver- U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New sation with Sen. Jeff Sessions, who is Trump’s York. choice to serve as attorney general. Bharara was appointed in 2009 by Presi- Prior to his appointment as U.S. attorney, dent Barack Obama, and usually U.S. attorneys Bharara served as chief counsel to U.S. Sen. serve and depart at the pleasure of the presi- Charles Schumer of New York. Schumer stated dent that appointed them. Trump, however, Continued on Page 6 Realizing Why Trump Won Beyond the ‘Blue Wall’ Frank Connelly as Charles Dickens at the Larchmont Library. Charles Dickens (Feb. 7, 1812 – June 9, Church of the Tarrytowns. Performances take 1870) was born in Portsmouth, England, and place Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 10 and 11, was catapulted to fame with the publication of and 17 and 18 at 4, 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. “The Pickwick Papers” in 1836. By the end of his Capacity is limited, and tickets should be life, he had penned some of the most beloved purchased in advance at www.hudsonvalley.org novels the world has ever known, including “Da- or by calling 914-366-6900. Ticket prices are $25 vid Copperfield,” “Bleak House,” “Oliver Twist,” for adults and $20 for children younger than 18. “A Tale of Two Cities” and “Great Expectations.” Historic Hudson Valley recommends the event His novella “A Christmas Carol” was written in for ages 10 and older. Members of Historic Hud- 1843 and became an instant best seller and its son Valley receive a $5 per-ticket discount. characters Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Ja- Historic Hudson Valley adds to the season- cob Marley, Tiny Tim and the Ghosts of Christ- al festivities with its holiday gift shop at Phil- mas Past, Present and Future became household ipsburg Manor. Shop local and support educa- names instantly recognizable even today. tional programs by checking off your gift list at Bringourjobshome.com founder Frank Spotorno The ghost of Dickens lives on in Westches- the store, which is stocked with Hudson Valley- ter, with two upcoming performances of “A inspired and holiday-themed merchandise. Lo- By Dan Murphy and 8 million manufacturing jobs have been out- Christmas Carol.” cally made honey, books about the Hudson Val- Yonkers resident Frank Spotorno has been sourced to China and Mexico. Complete with musical accompaniment, ley, winter solstice-scented candles and regional trying to get Americans to focus on the fact that Spotorno, the founder of Bringourjobshome. master storyteller Jonathan Kruk brings to life artists’ wares are just some of the locally-created 25 years after the creation of the North American com, a website that highlights the issue of out- the classic Dickens story in this Historic Hud- gift ideas filling the shelves. Free Trade Agreement, and other so-called “free sourcing jobs, ran for Congress this fall in the trade” agreements, 50,000 American factories son Valley production at the historic Reformed Continued on Page 8 Continued on Page 9 PAGE 2 - NORTH CASTLE RISING - FridaY, DECEMBER 9, 2016 Help a Caregiver The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy and the City of Yonkers Present This Holiday Season Grand Holiday Illumination State Sen. Andrea “That’s where we can Stewart-Cousins called on help,” said Stewart-Cous- Untermyer Park & Gardens Westchester residents to ins. “In cooperation with help a senior caregiver this two local organizations, 945 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY holiday season. Family Services of Yon- “Two weeks ago I co- kers Kinship Care Program Opening Ceremony hosted a ‘speak out’ with and Family Ties, I have December 9 at 6:00 pm Assemblywoman Shelley gathered the names of the Open Nightly From Dusk to 8pm December 10 - January 8 Mayer, focused on the hun- neediest caregivers and dreds of kinship caregivers their wish lists (three items (closed in icy weather) in our area struggling with for a maximum $50).” issues of affordable hous- If you would like to Come see the Walled Garden fully illuminated! ing,” she said. “Many of be an “Angel” and grant Join us for beautiful music these families are headed by a simple holiday wish for grandparents who, with few a struggling grandparent, resources available, assume call the senator’s office at State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins responsibility for young 914-963-5557. Staff will children whose parents are unable to care for match you with a caregiver and send you their them. While most of their circumstances are wish list, which needs to be fulfilled by Dec. complex, one thing is clear – many often go 20. without the basics to make things better for the “As a donor, you will be invited to attend children in their charge. It is this reality that the party where your gift will be presented Dec. sparked the ‘Angel Project.’” 22,” said Stewart-Cousins. “Thank you for con- During the holidays there are several gift- sidering the possibility of being an ‘Angel’ this giving organizations for children, but nothing holiday season for someone who will always for the caregivers. remember your kindness.” A ‘Most Wonderful Time’ At Mt. Vernon High School Sponsored by Tony Schwartz, Deborah Pines and the Energy Project Special Thanks to Sound Associates Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Hamilton will present the second annual “Most Wonderful Time” holiday con- The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, a will preside over the actual illumination, with cert for the community Saturday, Dec. 10 at non-profit organization working in partnership speeches given by Mayor Mike Spano and oth- 7 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School. Doors with the City of Yonkers, will host an opening ers. The event is sponsored by Tony Schwartz, open at 6:30 p.m. ceremony for its annual “Grand Holiday Illumi- Deborah Pines and the Energy Project, a Yon- Actress and dancer Jasmine Guy from nation” at the Walled Garden on Friday, Dec. 9 kers-based business. Special thanks also go to the popular NBC sitcom “A Different World” at 6 p.m. Sound Associates. will perform, along with The Jenkins Brothers, The Walled Garden will be illuminated with The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy was Classical Vocalist Derek Lee Ragin and Leah festive holiday lights, highlighting the rich archi- founded in 2011 and funds six gardeners work- Joy. tectural and horticultural elements of the gar- ing at Untermyer Gardens. In addition to exten- There is no admission charge, but do- den. Last year’s event was a tremendous success, sive landscape improvements, it has completed nations of canned goods, clothing and un- and the number of lights will be doubled this two major capital projects – a mile-long deer wrapped toys will be accepted at the door.
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