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LIPKEN the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, County Executive passion – similar to what we all shared after the Robert P. Astorino will join Volunteer New York! events of September 11th. This year many of our A new time line exhibit and Robison Oil to host “9/11: Serve + Remember” at service projects will be supportive of first re- and reception called Jews in the Westchester County Cen- sponders or give families and Colonial New York, created by ter on Friday, Sept. 11, from 2 individuals a chance to take Stamford, CT resident and mu- p.m. to 6 p.m. a life-saving action. Families, seum volunteer Sara Zimmer- Special focus will be giv- individuals and business man, 22 was held at the Thomas en this year to the everyday he- groups are urged to register Paine Cottage Museum, 20 Si- roes who save lives by donating as soon as possible.” card Avenue, New Rochelle on blood, bone marrow and stem Register online at www. Sunday, August 9. cells, as well as those who vol- volunteernewyork.org/service “I have been re-enacting unteer as first responders in (early registration is encour- since I was 8 at the Paine Cottage,” their communities. aged) for opportunities that Ms. Zimmerman stated. “One “Each year I am humbled take place September 11th of the things I noticed was that by how the people of West- through September 13th in there were Jews who would stop chester County come together Westchester and Rockland. and attend our events after walk- Sara Zimmerman in front of her “Jews in Colonial New York” timeline and give back in memory of Many events are family-friend- ing home from synagogues on a September 11, 2001,” Astorino ly and all provide meaningful Saturday. York began 1654 when 23 Jews with cattle. Retaliating, Loyalist said. “This year we are paying ways to support local nonprof- “As I grew up Jewish, I was arrived in New Amsterdam from raiders burned his Bedford home. special tribute to those volun- its and causes. To sign up for interested in Jewish history and Recife, expelled when Portugal The time line culminates teers who save lives every day. the blood drive, contact Janet thought it would be interesting regained Eastern Brazil. In 1656 with financial broker Haym Solo- My deepest thanks goes out to Alisa H. Kesten Lokay at jel1@westchestergov. to provide an exhibit that those Dutch West India Company pub- mon who used his wealth to fund them, and I hope through our com or (914) 995-2127. people could relate to…Although lished a document specifying that the Continental Army, dying pen- efforts at the County Center that we will be able to David Singer, president of Robison, said, “Our I started in high school, I really Jews in New Netherland would niless in 1785. recruit even more heroes this year.” company, Robison, was built on service – service didn’t have the resources to do have the same civil and political Supported by the Huguenot Westchester County’s formal 9/11 memorial to our customers and our community. That is why anything about it until college rights as other residents. and New Rochelle Historical As- ceremony will take place Sept. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. Robison is honored to be able to support this im- when I went to the University of David Hays was the first Jew sociation, the Cottage sits on land at “The Rising” at the Kensico Dam. The public is in- portant day for families and individuals of all back- Pennsylvania. “I was part of Re- to settle in New Rochelle. During given to Paine by New York State vited to attend both events. grounds to join together and volunteer. This is an search Honors, called University the Revolutionary War, the Hays in 1784 in gratitude for his inspir- Alisa H. Kesten, executive director of Vol- important day in our community to serve and take Scholars and was provided fund- family was a combination of Loy- ing Revolutionary pamphlets. unteer New York! said, “Each year, 911 brings our action.” ing for this exhibit, giving me alists and patriots. 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An opening reception and chalk spray to create pat- for this public art project will terned mandalas of Tudor- be held on September 11, 2015 style revival architecture on from 6:30-8PM in conjunction the stone beneath the feet of with the only home we have ex- visitors. Referencing the ex- hibition opening. terior of many Pelham homes More info: pelhamartcen- and businesses, the lace-like ter.org/public_programs installation sweeps across the Pelham Art Center 155 Learn more and apply online: DeCiccoAndSons.com/job courtyard space, eventually Fifth Avenue Pelham, NY For further info, call DeCicco & Sons’ Human Resources Department in Pelham at 914-738-1377 fading from natural, open-air 10803 914-738-2525 info@pel- elements into our memories. hamartcenter.org 8 • September 2015 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com Picnic in the Park – An Evening to Reconnect Come say good-bye to followed by dancing under ance of fund- Board member Kelly Brown tural center and community summer and hello to friends the stars and an exciting ing depends and Renee Gallagher and hub and is the oldest, con- and neighbors you haven’t raffle and live auction. Bronx on grants, includes Jennifer Ander- tinuously running movie the- seen all season at The Pic- Brewery and Captain Law- member- son, Kristin Austin, Jessica ater in Westchester County. ture House’s fourth annual, rence Brewing Company are ship, and DeDomenico, Ashley Dolan, Today, after an extensive much-anticipated Picnic in once again the Picnic in the special Mary Hefner, Zoe Hen- renovation and the addition the Park event on Saturday, Park beer sponsors. events like riquez, Ashley Matts, and of state of the art technology, September 19th from 6:00 “We are thrilled that Pic- Picnic in the Janine Yorio. The Picture House shows the to 11:00 pm. This highly- nic in the Park has become a Park. All the ‘Picnic in the Park’ tick- best in new, independent and popular, casual event - which hallmark event that so many proceeds ets start at $125/person un- classic cinema and provides was sold-out last year - will from Pelham and the sur- from the til September 1st when the students of all ages with the once again take place at The rounding communities look fourth annu- base ticket price increases opportunity to learn about Picture House’s renovated, forward to as they usher in al Picnic in to $150/person. Tickets are the art, science and business historic theater, 175 Wolfs the start of the school year the Park will available to purchase at of film. In a world where you Lane in Pelham, and across and a new season,” said Laura help to fur- www.thepicturehouse.org can carry a movie screen the street in a beautifully- deBuys, Executive Director of ther The Pic- or by calling (914) 738-3161. in your pocket, The Picture designed tent. The night will The Picture House. “We’re ex- ture House’s Various sponsorship lev- House preserves the sense kick- off with cocktails, pop- tremely grateful to everyone mission and els are available and there of community, wonder and corn, and an advance screen- the Committee and all of our ensure the is still time for businesses engagement that has existed ing of Ryan Reynolds’ lat- guests for their commitment continuing and individuals to support since the formation of the est film, Mississippi Grind, to a wonderful evening sup- growth as an the event by purchasing an first theaters. The Picture which opens nationwide porting one of Westchester’s important ad in the ‘Picnic in the Park’ House is located at 175 Wolfs on September 25th. After true cultural treasures.” cultural re- virtual journal which will Lane, www.thepicturehouse. the film, guests will head to This year’s raffle and ets to Bravo’s popular show source in Southern West- be shown on-screen prior to org, info@thepicturehouse. the park directly across the live auction will include op- Watch What Happens Live, chester. the film and featured on The org, (914) 738-3161. The Pic- street where they will enjoy portunities to win compli- naming opportunities in the The 2015 Picnic in the Picture House website. ture House is a community- a gourmet picnic dinner pro- mentary family movie pass- theater, and more. While Park event committee is co- Since 1921, The Picture based, mission-driven, non- vided by Alvin & Friends, fea- es for one year (includes The 50% of Picture House op- chaired by Picture House House has served as a cul- profit 501(c)(3) organization. turing the restaurant’s signa- Picture House’s renowned erations are funded through ture fried chicken, recently popcorn!), two passes for the earned income from conces- Pelham Civic Association Gala to Honor Anthony & named “Best in Westchester” fall Picture House Film Club sions, ticket sales, tuition, by Westchester Magazine, with Marshall Fine, tick- and theater rentals, the bal- Jeanette Senerchia and Ken Shirreffs as “Persons of the Year” on October 30th “A GENUINELY HAPPY The date is Friday October ment, with a Las Vegas Night com- 30, 2015. mark it down on your ponent added on! It’s where you PERSON IS ONE WHO HAS calendar … enter it into your can play exciting games, including i-phone … put it on your refrig- blackjack, three-card poker, rou- RENDERED OTHERS HAPPY.” erator… and wear your dancing lette and craps…Dance the night shoes because the Pelham Civic away to both a DJ and a live band, Association will be hosting their The Stellar Wolfs… Participate in DAISAKU IKEDA 76th Annual Dinner Dance Gala both live & silent auctions… Win and Las Vegas Night! fabulous raffle prizes, including The place: The Fountain- a $10,000 Grand Prize… Enjoy a head, in New Rochelle. A fabu- Jeanette, Anthony & Taya Senerchia (Photo cocktail hour, three-course din- lous venue for a terrific, fun and by Deborah Karson) ner and top-shelf open bar… and exciting time that is set out to sociation, a Pelham Civics Board more!!! be Pelham’s “social highlight of the of Director, and one of the most Joe Nunziata, longtime of- year!” successful Chairmen of the Civics’ fice of the Pelham Civics, added, It’s when the Pelham Civic Needy Cases/Good “The Senerchias Association - one of Westchester Neighbor Pro- and the Shirreffs County’s most active, volunteer gram. In addition are remarkable charitable organizations, assisting to his active volun- families. They the youth, the elderly, the finan- teerism nationally are selfless, gra- cially needy and the physically and and globally, Ken cious, and always mentally challenged - will proudly has elevated our willing to roll up honor its 2015 Persons of the Year local fundraising their sleeves and Jeanette & Anthony Senerchia to a record-break- contribute when- and Kenneth Shirreffs. ing level - particu- ever and wherever Jeanette & Anthony Sener- larly through the there is someone chia have worked tirelessly to Pelham Civics’ in need. They are raise awareness of ALS and were Benefit Golf Out- Kenneth & Donna Shirreffs, and truly exemplary directly responsible for the world- ing. Ken’s exem- Jon & Shanna Shirreffs (Photo by of what the com- GAY ROSEN As Real As Real Estate Gets renowned “Ice Bucket Challenge”, plary efforts have Domenica Comfort Photographs) munity of Pelham which to date, has raised over $220 enabled these and the Pelham Licensed R.E. Associate Broker million for ALS Research. In addi- significant programs to expand Civics stand for. We are profound- ABR, CBR, CDPE, CRS, GREEN, GRI, SRES tion, they established The Antho- and help countless individuals and ly proud to present them with our ny Senerchia Jr. Charitable Foun- families in need. He is also a mem- most prestigious award.” c: 914.907.2645 • [email protected] dation - a non-profit foundation ber of the Village of Pelham Zoning For more information or to gayrosen.com dedicated to assisting underprivi- Board of Appeals. purchase tickets, contact Pelham leged families suffering from ALS. 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Now she’s got her ways wanted to sing,” said own namesake event that in- Rollins. vites people to “come hear the In addition to solo per- music play” – this time, outside formances, ideas for duets of a midtown theatre. among the acts have been “Elsie Fest” is an outdoor part of the discussions be- festival celebrating the mu- tween organizers and fans sic of both stage and screen, alike; on Twitter, “Elsie” bringing together the likes asked their followers to share of Broadway stars, YouTube their ideal song choices and sensations, and more to sing duet partners for the show, the staples that made them fa- resulting in some interesting mous – and the tunes they’ve pairings. always wanted to perform. A “I hope that some of laundry list of notable acts these ideas that the fans have are set to appear, including submitted actually happen Tony Award-winner Lea Sa- because that would be so longa (“Miss Saigon,” Disney’s great [for] this event,” said “Aladdin”) Tony Award-nom- Rollins. inee Laura Osnes (“Bonnie & In addition to the perfor- Clyde,” “Cinderella”), Aaron mances, “Elsie” boasts meet- Tveit (“Next to Normal,” USA and-greets, food trucks, and Network’s “Graceland”), Les- a beer garden/sing-along sta- lie Odom Jr. (“Hamilton,” tion from West Village piano NBC’s “Smash”), theatre bar hotspot Marie’s Crisis. group Team StarKid (“A Very The event will run from 2PM Potter Musical,” “Starship”), – 9PM with a portion of the and SiriusXM On Broadway Darren Criss proceeds going to Broadway- host Seth Rudetsky, among Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. others. perience, which is being held JBL LIVE at Pier 97 From the sounds of it, The one-day concert ex- on Sunday, September 27 at in NYC, was created maybe this time, a yearly “El- by stage and screen sie” event is gonna happen. performer Darren For more information and Criss (last seen on tickets, visit ElsieFest.com. “Glee” and on Broad- way in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”), talent manager Ricky Rollins, and Jujamcyn Theaters president Jordan Roth. Criss will also perform a set at the event. “[Darren] is an avid concertgoer, especially of the fes- tival circuit, strad- dling both worlds of rock shows and Shoreline Entertainment festivals and also Editor Alyssa Holcomb, is a having his foot in recent graduate of the Univer- the Broadway com- sity of Florida, where she ma- Leslie Odom Jr. munity,” said Roll- jored in Telecommunication ins. “I think it was just a very “It was important for us show. But at the same time Management and minored in natural thing. It was just one to try to find a venue that was in the scale of ‘festival,’ this Theatre. She is a Baltimore, of those “ta-da!” moments of close to Broadway that still is a rather small event. It fits Maryland native raised in ‘Wow, this should exist for felt like it would be a festi- 5,000 people, so we wanted Sarasota, Florida. Her pro- showtunes!’” val experience,” said Rollins. to start it small and hopefully fessional credits in entertain- During Criss’ recent “…[while] Darren was doing build out a great show that ev- ment journalism stem back to “Hedwig” run, he and Rollins ‘Hedwig’ was our first chance eryone has fun with and then high school and include The set out with the initial plans to go see the venue in action hope to scale it up in the years Independent Florida Alliga- to make “Elsie” come to life, and it was perfect. It was ex- to come.” tor (the nation’s largest stu- including touring a new out- actly what we wanted where From the beginning, “El- dent-run newspaper), College door venue at Pier 97 and ar- it felt like a festival, but it was sie” was meant to highlight Magazine, and the Sarasota ranging details with sponsors close enough to Broadway the performers and the pa- Herald-Tribune. To reach Ms. including LiveNation and to hopefully get the Broad- trons themselves rather than Holcomb, email: alyssa93@ Lea Salonga iHeartRadio. way community out to the shows as a whole. gmail.com www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • September 2015 • 13 Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #178: The Elections are Coming, the Elections are Coming! BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. tive contractors, ask people you can’t watch them debate a job at my house I’ve regret- is to protect both you and the a little extra effort in selecting who have done similar work on national television, set up a ted it. As attractive as low bids legitimate contractor. Keep them. And, just maybe, when The presidential elections for referrals. 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BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED Do they mean that they she figured out that she had “yes, I meant to sign a deed mire). It may not deal very protection to ensure that ELDER LAW ATTORNEY want to put the property in made a mistake -- she had when I did -- but things have well with the possibility that your home ends up in the joint tenancy, with the cli- meant, she said, to sign a changed and I no longer a child dies before you do hands of the people you We hear that request ent and three children as life estate deed so that her want my daughter’s name on (would you want his share want, when you want. all the time. “I want to make co-owners? Or do they mean daughter would receive the the title to my house.” to go to his wife, his kids or it easy for her when I die -- that they want to continue property easily at her death. It is not clear what had back to your other children? just put my daughter’s name to own the property them- She hadn’t meant to give her changed between Cindi and What if he remarries first? on the deed,” client after cli- selves, but have it pass au- daughter a present interest her daughter to make her What if he is in the process ent insists. When we resist, tomatically to the three sons in the home. want to change the title to of getting a divorce?). But they think we are acting too on the client’s death? Be- Cindi asked her daugh- the house. We can only re- for Cindi, who apparently much like lawyers. cause if they get us to put the ter to sign over the interest port that we see similar con- had only one child and who There are no statistics property in joint tenancy, that Cindi had inadvertently cerns raised from time to intended her daughter to out there, but we think that that is a completed gift now, given to her, but the daugh- time -- often because family receive everything outright, most of the time this ar- not a contingent gift that be- ter refused. Cindi filed a law- relationships change, or a it might well have been the rangement works out just comes completed at death. suit to compel her daughter parent decides a child’s in- easiest and best answer. fine. But most of the time If the client decides in two to return the gifted interest, heritance should be protect- What’s another choice? Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., isn’t a very comfortable years to remove one of her but the court threw out her ed from spouses, children, A trust. Trusts aren’t the an- is a founding partner of Lit- place to be. In addition, sons, or to sell the house, lawsuit. The appellate court or creditors. swer to all problems, either, tman Krooks LLP and has there will almost certainly or to leave one son’s share agreed, ruling that unless So, why not do a life es- but they can allow you to been honored as one of the always be tax considerations to his kids rather than his Cindi could show that the tate deed where you transfer maintain a certain amount “Best Lawyers” in America that need to be taken into wife -- it’s too late. The deed deed she had signed was ac- your interest in your home of control over your prop- for each of the last seven account prior to making has been done, as the saying tually invalid (e.g.: not prop- to you kids when you die, but erty. They work quite well years. He is past President of any deed transfer. We coun- appropriately suggests. Any erly signed, not notarized you reserve a legal life estate in many instances, includ- the National Academy of El- sel clients about the risks later change will require the correctly, or the product of in the property while you ing if you have more than der Law Attorneys (NAELA) of putting their children’s agreement -- and signatures duress or fraud) the lawsuit are alive? While this may one child, or a desire to and past President of the names on the title to their -- of all three sons. was properly dismissed. be an appropriate solution benefit children and others New York Chapter of NAELA. property -- any property, but In fact, there was a case Cindi’s misunderstanding of in many cases, it is not the unequally, or a child with Mr. Krooks has also served especially real estate and on point several years ago. the legal effect of the deed best way to leave property to special needs, creditors, an as chair of the Elder Law most especially the home Cindi (not her real name) is not a legitimate basis on children who cannot handle unhappy marriage or other Section of the New York State -- while the client is still asked her lawyers (not our which to invalidate the deed, money, or who receive pub- reasons not to leave prop- Bar Association. He has been alive. Let us try to explain firm) to put her daughter’s said the court. lic benefits. It can create erty to him or her outright selected as a “New York Su- ourselves, and offer up some name on her deed, and they Note that Cindi was ar- more trouble than benefit -- in all of those cases a trust per Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. alternatives. had prepared a deed trans- guing that she had signed a in larger families (eight sib- is more likely to be the right Krooks may be reached at First, what do clients ferring her beach-front deed different from the one lings owning equal interests answer for you. While trusts (914-684-2100) or by visiting mean when they say some- summer home into joint ten- she intended to sign. Her in a property can be a for- may involve a bit more le- the firm’s website at www.el- thing like “put my three ancy between her and her claim would have been even mula for gridlock that even gal work, they will give you derlawnewyork.com. sons’ names on the deed”? daughter. 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Phone: ______www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • September 2015 • 15 “Spring” awakens multiple communities with intimate Broadway revival BY ALYSSA HOLCOMB worked closely with the In addition to the members to share in that experi- theater group for some cast of “children,” which ence with us.” In 2006, Duncan Sheik and time. “I wanted to bring includes Durant’s Mori- Audiences can expect to Steven Sater’s “Spring Awaken- together a group of art- tz, the adults of the show leave the theatre not only having ing” mixed teenage curiosity with ists to tell this story in a (known simply as Adult seen a great show, but gaining an rock n’ roll to create a charged, in- new and unique way.” Men and Adult Women) experience that they can carry novative new musical about the tu- “I went through are bringing several no- with them into their daily lives. multuous nature (and concurrent the workshop and real- table names to this new “I hope that audiences leave sexual – you guessed it – awaken- ized that working with ‘Awakening.’ Academy the theater with the tools to begin ing) of adolescence. Eight Tony music was such a unique Award-winner Marlee a conversation with someone they Awards, numerous national tours challenge for me since Matlin and Emmy-award might not have been able to sev- and worldwide productions, and I am absolutely Deaf, winner Camryn Man- eral hours prior,” said Arden. “If the enamored attention of thou- with not even a hint of heim (ABC’s “The Prac- that can occur, we have done our sands of young thespians later, the residual hearing,” said tice”) will be playing the work.” show is being brought back to the actor Daniel Durant, Women, while Patrick “Spring Awakening” will Broadway stage with an all-new who plays the character Page (“Spider-Man: Turn touch audiences again at the intimacy. of Moritz. “I was never Off The Dark,” “Disney’s Brooks Atkinson Theatre with The new production from one to really show a The Hunchback of Notre previews starting on September 8 Deaf West Theatre is performed vested interest in mu- Dame”) and Russell Har- and running for a limited 18 weeks by a mix of Deaf and hearing actors sic until I realized how vard (“Tribes”) will por- through January 9, 2016. For more in both American Sign Language ASL and music could really bring cal’s notoriously high-power songs also adds its own challenges. tray the Men. information and tickets, visit and American English simultane- forth such beautiful artistry when that has ultimately left West Coast “Each time we have begun “I think that any opportunity www.springawakeningthemusi- ously. Directed by Michael Arden, executed as thoughtfully as it is in audiences (and excited East Coast work on this production, there has to bring different communities cal.com. the show is transferring to NYC this production.” fans) breathless. been a bit of a learning curve,” said together is a chance to learn and Shoreline En- this month from its acclaimed The “unique challenges” “The incorporation of the Arden. “Every person involved, on- grow together,” said Durant. “If tertainment Editor West Coast production in Califor- this production presented cre- beautiful choreography takes the stage or off, is being asked to step we tear the walls down and foster Alyssa Holcomb, is nia to share its raw, real emotions ated an opportunity to combine ASL translation to new heights outside of their normal routine. more opportunities to share space a recent graduate with a new coast of audiences. two communities and form an and it has been extremely reward- On a Broadway scale, it requires together then it can impact our of the University “When I was approached to equally representative (and mov- ing to explore the fact that human much more personnel than a future dealings with one another. of Florida, where direct something for Deaf West I ing) performance. Arden, along communication is only bound to conventional musical. There are We will never be able to hear each she majored in was inspired to look at this piece with choreographer Spencer Liff, the limits we place on it,” contin- interpreters, ASL teams, video other if we don’t create opportuni- Telecommunication Manage- because of its themes of the perils collaborated with the cast, musi- ued Durant. monitoring to dressing rooms. It’s ties to listen. As cast members, we ment and minored in Theatre. of miscommunication and mar- cians, and other creatives on sing- The heightened sense of a large show and even larger with all get to live that out each day in To reach Ms. Holcomb, email: ginalization,” said Arden, who has ing, signing, and staging the musi- preparing for a show on Broadway our particular treatment.” rehearsal, and we invite audience [email protected]
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