Mt. Vernon Comptroller Walker Delivers 18 Surplus Budgets
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WESTCHESTER’S OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED NEWSPAPERS Vol 50 Number 42 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, October 18, 2013 Keep Justice Daniel Angiolillo Bramson accused of ‘Long- On the New York Supreme Court Standing Mistreatment of Veterans’ Justice Daniel Angiolillo meets with residents in Westchester. Of the 10 candidates vying for the five Kenneth Lange, a position he held until 1993. open seats in the Ninth Judicial District New Angiolillo was elected to the Westchester York State Supreme Court this coming Elec- County Court in 1993, and six years later, the tion Day, Nov. 5, there is one candidate whose voters of the Ninth Judicial District (which extensive resume, admirable personal quali- includes Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Veteran James Murphy, a member of the UVMPA, stands outside the New Rochelle Armory. Photo by Jennifer Parente. ties, and laudable achievements clearly set Dutchess and Orange counties) resoundingly him apart from the other candidates: Justice elected him as justice of the Supreme Court. By Dan Murphy have warm relations with veterans, who are ac- Daniel Angiolillo, who is seeking re-election Shortly after his election to the New York One of the key constituencies in any com- tive in the affairs of their communities and are to a second, 14-year term. Supreme Court, he was named presiding jus- munity is our veterans, who have served our usually welcomed into the decision-making Angiolillo needs no introduction to the tice of New York State’s (and the nation’s) first country, protected our freedoms, and deserve process and given a seat at the table for their people of Westchester. A resident of the coun- Integrated Domestic Violence Court. Then, our thanks and respect. Most elected officials Continued on Page 7 ty for 55 of his 61 years, he began practic- in 2006 and 2010, former New York Govs. ing law in Westchester in 1977, following his George Pataki and David Paterson appointed graduation from St. John’s University School him to serve on the Appellate Division of the of Law that same year. He became an assistant Supreme Court, and as a constitutional associ- district attorney for the county in 1979, under ate justice, respectively. Mt. Vernon Comptroller Walker legendary Westchester DA Carl Vergari, un- Angiolillo’s intelligence, integrity and til 1985 when he became principal law clerk Continued on Page 9 to Acting New York Supreme Court Justice Delivers 18 Surplus Budgets By Dan Murphy “Despite the uncertain Very few cities, towns economic climate, Mt. Ver- or villages in Westchester non continues to manage UJA-Federation of NY’s Scarsdale have elected comptrol- its finances in a fiscally lers. The City of Mt. Ver- responsible manner,” said non is one of a few local Walker, who provided a Women Kicks Off Annual Campaign municipalities that has its breakdown of the city’s residents elect the comp- revenues and expenditures troller, to oversee the city’s for the year ending Dec. revenues and expenditures. 31, 2012, as follows: Maureen Walker was Actual revenue ex- first elected comptroller ceeded the adjusted budget- in 1993, and the people of ed revenue by $2,677,473 Mt. Vernon have re-elected and actual expenditures her in 1997, 2001, 2005 came in $400,472 below and 2009. She is running revised appropriations. unopposed for a sixth term Among the revenue high- Comptroller Maureen Walker as comptroller in the Nov. lights, the city generated 5 election. favorable variances in the following areas: For the past 20 years, Walker has served Real property taxes $1,510,320, as a “watchdog” for the taxpayers of Mt. Ver- Gain on sale of properties acquired for tax- non during some difficult political and financial es $695,962 challenging times for the city. Sales taxes $506,222, For the past 18 consecutive years – during Utilities & franchise taxes $162,584, Walker’s long tenure as comptroller – the City Interest & penalties on real property taxes of Mt. Vernon has generated a budget surplus; $70,411, Speaker Jeannie Smith, center, with, from left, Scarsdale leadership Kate Eichel, Tracy Nathan- and recently, she issued a statement on the 2012 Comptroller’s fees $109,367. son, Rochelle Waldman, Stacey Weil, Vivian Sklar, Allison Friedland, Lisa Tessler and Mauri Zemachson. city budget, which generated a $2.8 million sur- Expenditures for the year were $400,472 UJA-Federation of New York’s Scarsdale Weil pointed to UJA-Federation’s network plus. Continued on Page 6 Women’s Philanthropy kicked off its 2014 Annual of agencies in New York and Israel that provide Campaign with Jeannie Smith, daughter of Irene support to survivors, enabling them to live with Gut Opdyke, who received international recogni- independence, dignity and comfort. tion for rescuing Jews during the Holocaust while The women also learned about the vital work ANDRUS Children Create Quilt working for a high-ranking German official. of UJA-Federation and the Scarsdale communi- hoe, has incorporated Opdyke’s story was played out on the ty’s involvement in making it possible. unique art classes into its Broadway stage in Irena’s “Vow,” starring Tovah “Our community is a very special one – the curriculum. Feldshuh. According to Smith, her mother’s story women who come together to support UJA-Feder- Randy Frost, a teach- highlighted how one person can truly make a dif- ation in Scarsdale are caring, philanthropic and in- ing artist from ArtsWest- ference. clusive,” said Scarsdale Divisional Chair Rochelle chester, recently volun- “Irene’s courage saved 12 lives – and allowed Waldman. “The more involved you become, the teered her time to the those individuals to go on and create families of more you’ll feel embraced and the more you’ll AELC for an eight-week their own; a new world,” said Stacey Weil, who embrace the incredible work that we together class that resulted in a chaired the event with Lisa Tessler. “For the more make possible.” large quilt pieced together than 500,000 Holocaust survivors worldwide who For more information, visit www.ujafedny. with 18 textiles, highlight- now turn to us for help, we are there, as promised.” org. ing each child’s hand print and birth date. Each child was al- lowed to develop their own textile to add to the quilt, when they put their what’s inside hand print and birth date on each individual square. Constitutional Amendments Partnership for Scout Field During the process, chil- dren were introduced to on Ballot Nov. 5 Page 4 new vocabulary that was Page 2 centered on quilting and they were exposed to dif- 42 Mentors for ferent literature during the Mortgage Sales Taxes & Judge Judy Program process. Foreclosure Filings Up Frost has been a Page 4 teacher for many years, Page 2 beginning with painting classes for children. She ANDRUS children with teaching artist Randy Frost in front of has also worked with chil- Family Justice Center Bernie Williams Honored their completed quilt. dren, adults, special-needs gets $900K Grant by WHLEA With arts education becoming a crucial populations and seniors, Page 3 Page 10 part of early childhood learning, the Andrus creating quilt projects that are tailored to their Early Learning Center at 65 Main St., Tucka- themes and programs. PAGE 2 - NORTH CASTLE RISING - FRIDAY, OctoBER 18, 2013 Healthy Halloween Treats: Six Constitutional Amendments Best & Worst Candy for Teeth on the Ballot November 5 By Dr. Kenneth Magid is far healthier and better for By Dan Murphy III – Whether to extend for of Advanced Dentistry of your teeth than other can- State Sen. George Lat- 10 years the authority of coun- Westchester dies. Avoid sticky candies imer is reminding the voters of ties, cities, towns and villages Halloween candy is and sour candies, which Westchester that there are six to exclude from their debt limits magic candy. get the sour taste from acid, ballot proposals to amend the indebtedness for the construc- Every Halloween, kids which helps dissolve teeth. New York State Constitution on tion of sewage facilities. take joy in collecting candy Go for the dark chocolate in- Election Day, Nov. 5. IV – Whether to authorize and seeing how many great stead of the sour patch kids! Latimer has sent out flyers the Legislature to settle a dis- goodies they acquired. Let Also avoid “Fruit by with a non-partisan overview pute over property ownership in your kids eat as much candy the Foot,” as it is many of each proposal. It is up to the the Town of Long Lake, Hamil- as they want on Hallow- things, but fruit isn’t one of voters to educate themselves in ton County. een night, but the next day them. It is like gluing sugar order to make an informed de- V – Whether to convey make sure it is out of the to your teeth! cision on: forest preserve land in the Town house. There are a number Remember; eat as I – Whether to allow up to of Lewis, Essex County, to Sen. George Latimer of places you can contribute much candy as you want seven casinos to be built in New NYCO Minerals, in exchange the candy to, including great Halloween night and make York. Currently, non-Native American casinos are for other land to be added to the forest preserve of unconstitutional, and this amendment would per- equal value. charities that will take it. Dr. Kenneth Magid smart decisions about the Candy is better in the kind of candy you choose. mit the Legislature to approve up to seven new VI – Whether to increase the maximum age garbage than in the mouth! Then make sure all of the candy disappears the casinos. state judges can serve to age 80, depending on their Healthy Alternatives for Trick-or-Treaters next day when the vampires are gone.