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larchmontledger.com august 2017 vol. 13 - issue 8 issue - 13 vol. 2017 august 2 • August 2017 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Student Bikes Across Country for Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship This summer, Larch- ed activities mont resident and Endeavor and therapies Therapeutic Horsemanship in an inclusive volunteer, Emily Nadler, is and welcom- bike riding across the coun- ing environ- try to raise funding for En- ment. The deavor’s programs. The fif- organization, teen-year-old, Mamaroneck characterized High School {MHS} student, by a philoso- embarked on her six-week phy of inclu- trip on June 26. She will ride sion and with over 3,200 miles through a very com- the southern route of the mitted and U.S., making her way from highly skilled Charleston, South Carolina to Emily Nadler, far right, leads “Harrison Ford” at the 2016 staff, is proud Santa Monica, California, av- Endeavor Horse Show. Photo © Bill Black of its ability to eraging 85 miles per day with offer person- 11 other teenagers, five girls, Temple. alized service seven boys and two group On June 27, the group began their trip at the Atlantic Ocean in Charleston, South Carolina. Emily is the sixth person “We are so grateful to and believes in the healing po- leaders. from the left. Emily for honoring Endeavor tential of the horse. The teen tour group ris- in this amazing adventure,” They offer year round es at 4:30 am in order to start police cars and firetrucks. horses into the joy of watch- cided to combine her enjoy- notes Emily Wygod Bushnell, therapeutic riding and ground their journey at sunrise to Since learning to ride ing children grow and gain ment of biking and horses Executive Director of Endeav- programs to individuals with beat the heat of the sun. They a bike in the parking lot skills through equine thera- and has raised over $8,000 or. “She is an amazing vol- physical, cognitive, emotional are staying in churches, com- of Murray Avenue School, py,” she said about her time through her online cam- unteer and all of our partici- and social needs; at risk group munity centers and camp- Larchmont, when she was at the organization. paign {by mid –July} by bike pants and horses really shine homes and day programs; sites. Nadler writes her Moth- young, Nadler has been a “There is nothing more riding for Endeavor. She is when she works with them.” and any family members of a er, Joanna Nadler, that she is horseback rider since the age fulfilling than seeing a kid still accepting donations at Endeavor Therapeutic qualified participant. New rid- touched by the hospitality of six. She began volunteer- feel on top of the world while https:www.gofundme.com/ Horsemanship was founded ers are scheduled for a brief and civic pride the group re- ing at Endeavor over a year riding a horse, watching them tgje3-ride-for-recovery. in 2014 and is based in Bed- private riding session and an ceives. “It’s pretty cool being ago. “I have experienced the learn and grow in between During the school year, ford. They are a non-profit evaluation interview to deter- nomadic and staying in each strength, passion and com- lessons, and seeing the smile Nadler writes for the MHS 501(c)(3) organization with mine the appropriate class, place for only one night.” mitment necessary to work on their face when they give Globe newspaper and studies a mission to empower indi- equine partner and instruc- In Union, Mississippi, with horses, and volunteer- their horse a pat at the end of Violin at Larchmont Academy viduals with a broad range of tor. Helmets must be worn. the riders were welcomed ing at Endeavor has allowed a lesson.” of Music. The Nadler family special needs by providing the Participants must be 4 years and escorted into town with me to translate my love for The eleventh grader de- are members of Larchmont highest quality equine-assist- old or more to enroll.

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Left to right: Son, Matt Kaplan; father, LYC Commodore Andrew Kaplan Paddling a Viper 640 to dock www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • August 2017 • 3 New Police Sergeant Sworn In and Motorcycle Patrols Re-Instituted at Board Meeting BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN time was addressed; LPD “To go out Captain Antonino Rigano for a Request for After calling the Mon- promised to talk to parents Proposal (RFP) day, July 17 Larchmont Board about this situation. makes no sense of Trustees meeting to order, Larchmont Committee nor raising Mayor Lorraine Walsh ad- on the Environment Chair parking fees,” ministered the Oath of Office Kristin Anderson presented Walsh said. “We to Larchmont Police Depart- a flyer written in English and should figure ment (LPD) Sergeant Jona- Spanish plus a door hanger, out whether than Dispenza and issued reminding residents that to sell permits a Commendation to Police the Gas-Powered Leaf Blow- or use me- Officer Scott Schnall upon er ban is in effect from June tered spaces… completing his Police Motor- 1 until September 30 plus The lease is 8 cycle Operator Course. outlining hazards of particu- months away. According to LPD Web- late matter stirred up by the Should we have site (www.larchmontpolice. blowers. a six-month org), Motorcycle Patrols be- Earlier, the Board ap- lease with op- gan in 1910 but were aban- proved the appointments of tion to renew?” doned in 1955. In spring Sokol Malushaga to Chair, M a y o r 2017, motorcycles were re-in- Board of Architectural Re- Walsh also not- stituted with the purchase view (BAR), replacing Marcus ed that there is of a Harley-Davidson Elec- Holtby, a 12-year BAR mem- one vacancy on tra Glide Police Motorcycle ber and Chair for the past BAR; you must with Schnall, a veteran LPD three years; Justin Samson, Front row, left to right: Natalie Dispenza; Addison Dispenza; Elianna Dispenza. be a Village Police Officer Scott Schnall displays Commendation member assigned to Motor Member, Traffic Commis- Second row, left to right: Jessica Dispenza; LPD Sargeant Jonathan Dispenza. resident with received upon completing his Police Motorcycle Operator Patrol. sion and Michael Donnelly Architecture, Course. Walsh then announced to the Historic Preservation City Planning the appointment of Lau- ments. Also, an agreement Although the “Skull Pa- Task Force. or Land Development experi- one interested can contact the ren Brown to the Police De- was reached with the Town/ trol” (getting kids to wear bi- At the Work Session, ence. There is another vacan- Deputy Village Clerk, Brian partment, becoming their Village of Harrison Police cycle helmets) is successful, the Board reviewed renewing cy on the Traffic Commission, Rilley at villageclerk@villageo- 3rd Policewoman, pending Department for LPD use of the issue of some bikers’ tex- leases for taxi parking at the open to Village residents. Any- flarchmont.org. completion of her require- their Pistol Range. ting and riding at the same Train Station. 4 • August 2017 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Friends of Larchmont Parks Host Event Rain Barrels Are Now Available The Town of Mamaroneck and its environmental committee, the Sustainability Collaborative, have announced that rain barrels are again available. The first and second orders have almost sold out and now, more barrels have arrived. The rain barrels are being offered at a discounted price to Larchmont/ Mamaroneck residents to encourage residents to conserve water resources as well as to help protect LI Sound water quality. This program is an important step toward protecting clean water in the community. “The Town of Mamaroneck is committed to protecting our water quality and managing the damaging effects of storm water runoff,” says Mamaroneck Town Supervisor, Nancy Seligson. “From the initial sales of 100 barrels, we’re capturing over 5,000 gallons of water that could potentially have flooded or polluted our community. We are thrilled that our environmental committee, the Sustainability Collaborative, worked with the Town to start this initiative and that residents are enthusiastically supporting it.” The rain barrel captures rainwater from roof- Left to right: Laura Rosenthal, Kara Nuti, Racheal Combe, Rivi Oren, Larchmont Mayor Lorraine Walsh, Assemblyman tops by connecting to a home’s downspout. This Steve Otis, Lexie Pitney water would typically be sent down the storm drain carrying potential contaminants and contributing to On June 22, Friends of Larchmont Parks, a recently formed non -profit group, held a welcom- potential flooding. The cumulative effect of rain barrels implemented throughout a geographic area ing event in Constitution Park, next to Village Hall. Mayor Lorraine Walsh and Friends of Larchmont can have a significant impact on storm water management and water quality. Water collected in the Parks President Laura Rosenthal welcomed residents as they arrived. “It is wonderful to see all rain barrels can be used to irrigate gardens and lawns, and can also be used to wash cars and pets. these young families getting involved and enthusiastic about this initiative,” said Walsh. To reserve directly, use the program’s website and pay for and pick up at the Town’s Recycling The group is hoping to raise $400,000 to implement the plans drawn up by landscape architect Center at 40 Maxwell Avenue (checks only at this location). The regular retail price is $149.00, but Rivi Oren which include grading along the front entrance to make the park accessible for seniors, through this promotion, they are only $60 to residents of the Town of Mamaroneck and Villages of strollers and young children. A performance patio for concerts and an area for sculptures are also Larchmont and Mamaroneck. (For others, they are available at the still-reduced price of $75.) For envisioned. more information on the Mamaroneck rain barrel program or to order a rain barrel, visit: http:// “Constitution Park, which has been overlooked for too long, is perfectly situated to be a hub for www.rainbarrelprogram.org/Mamaroneck or call the Town Supervisor’s office at 914.381.7805. community events and interaction,” said Walsh. “I am very glad that Friends of Larchmont Parks has been formed to help the Village realize the Park’s potential with an innovative design by Rivi Oren.” New AP Named at Chatsworth New Larchmont Lions Street Signs Avenue School At the July 5 Board of Educa- the Math Coach po- tion meeting, the Board approved sition at the school the appointment of Sandra Zadri- since 2010. She ma -- effective immediately -- as coached teachers, Assistant Principal (AP) of Chats- modeled lessons, de- worth Avenue School. Zadrima veloped assessments will replace Emily Macias-Capel- and wrote curricu- lan, who is moving on to serve as lum maps to support AP at Hommocks Middle School. the implementation Zadrima comes to Mama- of the Common Core roneck from her current position Learning Standards. as AP at Joseph Rodman Drake Zadrima began her School (PS 48) in the Bronx, where career as a classroom she has supervised a diverse staff, teacher at the school, been the Instructional Math Lead teaching subjects for and been trained in the Yale Cen- grades 3-5. ter for Emotional Intelligence Chatsworth Av- (RULER) approach, spearheading enue School Principal a committee focused on the social Katie Andersen added, and emotional needs of students. “During the Search In addition to receiving a Masters Sandra Zadrima Committee’s interview in School Building Leadership, ing strong relationships with our process, Ms. Zadrima stood out Zadrima earned a Masters spe- students, their families and the as a candidate with strong lead- cializing in Literacy and was the community as a whole. I will, in ership skills, as well as classroom recipient of the LUTE award for conjunction with the rest of the experience. Her philosophies The Larchmont Lions started their Centennial year off with new Lions Centennial signs. Now her thesis focused on reading administrative and educational and strategies for building a in place, the street signs welcome arrivals to the village on the Post Road and Palmer Avenue. They comprehension and fluency. staff, continue to build a nurtur- warm and positive school cul- announce the Lions new mission and motto “Where There’s a Need, There’s a Lion”. “I am excited to join the ing school environment condu- ture, centered around students’ The International Lions, the largest service organization in the world with a record over 1.4 mil- Mamaroneck school district and cive to learning and growing,” social-emotional needs and their lion members, celebrates its Centennial Year through June 2018. The Lions have established for its appreciate the opportunity to be Zadrima said. availability for learning, align members a 4 point Centennial Service Challenge – Engaging our Youth, Sharing the Vision, Relieving a part of such a wonderful com- Prior to being named AP directly with the mission of our the Hunger and Protecting our Environment. The Lions also work closely with the United Nations on munity. I look forward to foster- at PS 48 in 2015, Zadrima held school and our district.” 50/50 by 2030 – equal rights for women and the current refuge crisis. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • August 2017 • 5 Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Makes Impactful Grants The Mamaroneck Drone Project and The Murray The Foundation Schools Foundation thanks the Meadow. congratulates all the community for its generous With new tools, equip- teachers and staff support of teachers and staff. ment and components, the who have worked Donations and participation in MHS robotics students com- throughout the year their events allow the Founda- peted at the First Tech Chal- to put their grants tion to make impactful grants lenge (Velocity Vortex) and in into action - to nur- that benefit thousands of stu- the MATE competition. In the ture students’ curi- dents in all six schools. MATE regionals they came in osity, inspire their creativity and enable them to solve prob- lems and explore new endeavors.

grades who learned about the ating and building their very George L. Bischof, Esq. engineer design process in own drones from pieces rather Wills, Trusts and Estates technology classes taught by than a kit,” Nobles said. Pelham Resident; Evening Housecalls Ron Nobles and Grace Brew. The Murray Meadow is an Students worked in groups to outdoor learning space with problem solve, brainstorm, several components, includ- Bischof & Bischof llp design and test their personal ing a pollinator garden, migra- drones. They learned about tory bird habitat, theater-like 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1703 soldering, circuitry, 3-D print- seating, compost area and New York, New York 10017 The Foundation award- 3rd overall and were awarded ing and the nuances of con- greenhouse extension. The ed $232,000 in grants for best newcomer team. trolling the drones in flight Murray Meadow will provide (212) 867-9120 the 2016-17 year. Some of the The Hommocks drone and landing. “This is a one of a a cross-curricular learning grants went to the MHS Robot- project included Hommocks kind curriculum in New York experience for students in all [email protected] ics students, the Hommocks students in 6th, 7th and 8th State, where students are cre- grades, and will be used for science exploration (life cycles, www.bischoflegal.com bird studies, etc.), geography, Hommocks Middle School Principal writing and music presenta- Admitted in NY and CT tions and health and wellness Dr. Seth Weitzman to Retire June, 2018 initiatives. Dr. Seth Weitzman, Principal of Hommocks Mid- dle School since July 2001, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2018. Dr. Weitzman explained that he tendered his retirement at the earliest point so the school district can launch a search to find an outstanding principal to lead Hommocks Middle School beyond its 50th anniversary mark when school re- opens in September, 2018. “Throughout his tenure in Mamaroneck, Dr. Weitz- man has embraced the core values of middle school education and supported the Dr. Seth Weitzman learning needs of young ado- Throughout all of his President of the Westchester lescents,” said Superintendent efforts, Dr. Weitzman has and Putnam County Middle of Schools Dr. Shaps. worked towards narrowing the School Principals Associa- Among other things, Dr. achievement gap. He has held tion and recipient of the New Weitzman initiated the team regular meetings with groups York State Middle School As- model at Hommocks, support- of students from low income sociation’s “Middle Level Ed- ing 1,200 young adolescents in families, known as Weitzman’s ucator of the Year” award and small learning communities, Wizards, and helped build a “Administrator of the Year” and the eighth grade over- vibrant advocacy organization in 2016 from Southern West- night field trip to Washington, called Padres Unidos for Lati- chester BOCES school librar- DC. In the last two years, he no parents. One of his favorite ians. successfully integrated into events annually is Real Work/ A resident of Larchmont, the middle school curricu- School Work (also initiated by Dr. Weitzman stated in his re- lum student-centered inquiry Dr. Weitzman), where he in- tirement letter, “It has been a projects that replace tradi- vites community residents to genuine privilege to serve the tional final exams and offer share their career paths with children and families of this a culminating experience Hommocks Middle School stu- amazing Larchmont-Mama- for sixth, seventh and eighth dents. roneck community these many grade students. Dr. Weitzman is a Past years.” 6 • August 2017 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS

On August 4-6 and 11-13 at 8pm, On August 4, Denise Simon, author From August 29 to September 29, ArtsWestchester presents JazzFest At 7pm, Hudson River Museum, On August 3, from 5 to 8pm, Kurt Coble will install his award of “Parenting in the Spotlight: How the Harrison Council for the Arts from September 13-17 from noon 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, Westchester County Clerk Tim Idoni’s winning robotic orchestra, the to raise a child star without screwing presents “Faces of Cuba” by Susan to 5:30pm, the White Plains Jazz presents free star shows called The Community Outreach staff will be P.A.M. Band, at Mamaroneck Artists them up,” will be at Westchester Lawi in the Halperin Building, Harri- and Food Festival will take place Sky Tonight on Fridays and Saturdays processing passport applications Guild,126 Larchmont Avenue, Larch- Broadway Theatre, 1 Broadway son Public Library, 2 Bruce Avenue, outdoors along Mamaroneck Avenue, now through September 2. While at the West Harrison Village Green, mont, and present robotic music Plaza, Elmsford, before the evening Harrison. A meet the artist reception White Plains. The event includes there, also get information on the Lake Street. For details, call 995- events open to the public. Visit show and during intermission of will be held on September 9 from established jazz and Latin jazz mu- Great American Eclipse August 21. 3082. pamband.com or call 914.834.1117 Annie (6-9:30pm), signing books 2-4pm. For details, call the Library sicians, emerging artists, and tasty Eclipse glasses are available in the for tickets and updates. and answering questions for parents at 835.0324. dining for all. For more information Museum Shop. Learn more at hrm. of budding stars. Call 592.2222 for and to purchase tickets visit artsw. org/starshows. further information. org/jazzfest.

UPCOMING EVENTS across from the Municipal August 24, 6:30-8pm, the student’s name, parent name, 12 19 The Greater Westchester Building, and Wednesday Summer Reading Challenge phone number, email, and From 10am -2pm, the 4th From 2-4pm, teens can en- Orchid Society meets at the nights in West Harrison on Finale open to all ages. Meet grade in school to mamk- Annual Access to Care joy Xbox games on the big Harrison Community Center, the Village Green. For a full on the Library Front Lawn. [email protected]. Health Fair will take place screen at the Mamaroneck 216 Halstead Avenue, Harri- schedule, call the Recreation Call 834.2281 for further de- at Sheldrake Place in Mama- Public Library, 136 Prospect son, on the second Tuesday of Hot Line at 670.3039. tails on all these events. On September 9, The Food roneck and at the Open Door Avenue. For details, call the each month. Those interested Bank for Westchester will Family Medical Center, 689 Library at 835.0324. are asked to contact Cordelia At 4:30pm in the Teen Li- At 6:45pm, Hadassah West- host their first Hunger Ac- Mamaroneck Avenue, Ma- Dirlam at 973.420.4966. brary of Mamaroneck Public chester will host a Jewish tion Month Miles for Meals maroneck, with free health At 8pm, the Hudson River Library, 136 Prospect Avenue, Film Festival at the Harrison 5K at Pace University. Sign- screenings, blood pressure Museum, 511 Warburton Av- The Bullseye Glass Compa- Teen Movies will be screened: Public Library, 2 Bruce Ave- up before August 21 and pay checks, vision tests, HIV enue, Yonkers, will screen ny, 115 Hoyt Avenue, Mama- August 7 Interstellar, August nue, Harrison, on August 7: no sign-up fee. testing, breast screenings the hilarious Shakespear- roneck, presents a new ex- 14 Spare Parts, and on August To Take a Wife, August 14: For questions, call Madeline and more. For details call ean comedy, Love’s Labour’s hibit by Matthew Day Perez 21 and 28 viewers choose the 7 Days, and August 21: Gett: Sulla at 418.5204 or write 502-1416. Lost, in the Amphitheater. called Fractured through movie at the discretion of the The Trial of Viviane Amsa- Madeline.Sulla@FoodBank- Admission and parking are October 21, with an Artist Re- Teen Librarian on duty. Call lem. For more information ForWestchester.org 18 free. Visit hrm.org/amphi- ception and Gallery Talk on 698.1250. call 937.3151 or visit hadas- The final 7pm concert at The theater. August 19 from 5-7pm. Call sah.org/westchester. The Harrison Players Com- Bronx Botanical Garden, 835.3794 for details. Events at the Larchmont Pub- munity Theatre Group will 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 20 lic Library, 121 Larchmont Sponsored by Westchester hold open auditions for The will feature pianist Damien At 1pm, Greenburgh Nature Jazz with a View: 34 Free Hud- Avenue, Larchmont, include: County Parks, various cul- Man Who Came to Dinner Sneed joined by trumpeter Center, 99 Dromore Road, son River Concerts have been August 9, 10-11:30am, lecture tural heritage festivals will on September 7 from 7:30- Keyon Harrold, and other Scarsdale, presents an in- announced now through Au- and discussion by Professor be held at county parks: 10pm and September 10 from special guests in Songs of formative program that al- gust 25 in Westchester. The Edward T. O’Donnell on the Heritage of India, August 6, 2-5pm, at the Veterans’ Me- Protest and Reconciliation. lows visitors to get up-close concert series is presented turning points in American 12:30-6:30pm, Kensico Dam morial Building, 210 Halstead CHIHULY viewing continues and hands-on with some of by New York-Presbyterian in History; and then at 2:30pm Plaza, Valhalla; Ecuadorian, Avenue, Harrison. Visit har- from 8:30-10:30pm. For tick- the Center’s live animals. conjunction with Jazz Forum Robert Goldstone presents August 13, 10am-7pm, Croton risonplayers.org for details ets, visit nybg.org/visit/ad- For more information, visit Arts. Visit jazzforumarts.org a discussion of filmmak- Point Park; and the Annual and character descriptions. mission or call 718.817.8700. greenburghnaturecenter.org for complete details and pro- er Frank Capra; August 11, WestchesterJewish Music or call 723.3470. files of all the artists. Shows 2-3:30pm, National Parks and Arts Festival, August 20, AUGUST At 7:30pm, LMCTV and the are from 6:30-8pm. Service Ranger Jennifer noon-6pm, Kensico Dam Pla- 5 Village of Mamaroneck Rec- 27 Ladd discusses the history za, Valhalla. Call 864-PARK From 2-3pm, the Mama- reation Department will At 1pm, Greenburgh Nature Kenise Barnes Fine Art, 1947 of dueling and its role in 18th for details. roneck Public Library, 136 present Pan at Stephen E. Center, 99 Dromore Road, Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, century American society; Prospect Avenue, will host a Johnston Beach in Mama- Scarsdale, hosts a fun and will host a new exhibit cele- August 17, 3pm, a Library Mamaroneck Public Library, Public Reception and Award roneck’s Harbor Island Park nature-themed story time in- brating The Summer of Love. staff member teaches how 136 Prospect Avenue, pres- Ceremony in the Warner Gal- along Mamaroneck Ave- cluding a live animal and ac- The show continues through to make moisture lotions for ents mock exams for 7-12 lery for the 6th Annual Teen nue and Boston Post Road. tivity. For more information, September 1. Call 834.8077 to general use; August 24, 10- graders in the Community Art Exhibit. Contact Ellen at Admission is free and all visit greenburghnaturecen- learn more. 11:30am, lectures about the Room, August 26 at 10:30am 630.5875 for details. are welcomed for a fami- ter.org or call 723.3470. 1917 Votes for Women: The for practice SAT exams, and ly-friendly movie night. For A Summer Concert Series will 19th Amendment, followed September 30 at 10:30am for information, call 777.7784 be held in Harrison at 7pm on by 1919: Strikes and Bombs; Practice ACT exams. To reg- ext. 0. Thursday nights at Riis Park ister, call 630.5875 or send www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • August 2017 • 7 St. John’s Church Makes 11th Service Trip to Nicaragua with Bridges to Community BY LINNET TSE experience never gets old.” John’s team to build the house. This year marks the elev- They remain astonished by The experience was eye-open- enth time that members of St. what a bit of hard work can ac- ing and life-changing for all in- John’s Church in Larchmont, complish in just four days - the volved. The Nicaraguans were have journeyed to Nicaragua construction of a water-proof incredibly grateful that the vol- with Ossining-based Bridges cement block house that will unteers would take time from to Community (BTC) to build forever change a family’s life. their lives to travel to a poor, houses. BTC, a non-for-profit And, they are drawn back to rural area of Nicaragua to help community development and Nicaragua time and time again them. In turn, the volunteers service learning organization by the strong relationships were moved by the friendli- that promotes cross-cultural they form with the beneficiary ness of the local people and partnerships and sustainable families, the community mem- the joy of the children, despite community development, is bers, the local masons, and the their poor living conditions Nicaraguan BTC staff. and meager prospects. The Volunteers also gained group spent first-hand insight into the an intense struggles and challenges that four days Nicaraguans face. For first “Bayside Travel’s expertise is a welcome relief in an building a time participant Abby Bennitt, unbounded internet world of too many choices. house in the a junior at Mamaroneck High Their knowledge base and desire to get to know very poor School, “one of the main things community of that really hit home was the what their client likes makes for a perfect vacation.” San Joaquin, importance, but luxury, that -Bruce D., New Rochelle which is lo- education is. Something that cated about is very accessible here is nearly 45 minutes impossible for them. The com- southeast of munity we were working in Managua, the didn’t have a high school, and capital of Nic- the added expenses of going celebrating 25 years of service aragua. The to school in Nicaragua made trips. Bridges began its work in community of San Joaquin is it hard for many kids to get Nicaragua in 1993 with a goal rated one of the most economi- education beyond elementary of combatting the entrenched cally disadvantaged communi- school.” poverty in that country. Over ties in the region. Most of the College sophomore and the years, Bridges has devel- homes there are “built” with third-time volunteer Axel oped a sustainable and replica- scavenged material – scraps of Steinmetz maintains that he ble community development corrugated metal, sticks, plas- gets much more out of the ex- program focused on four key tic sheeting, and cardboard perience than he contributes, areas: housing, health, educa- – which provide little protec- and that keeps him going back tion and economic develop- tion from the elements or from year after year. ment. disease. 2017 trip participants in- Eleven people participat- This year’s beneficiary cluded: Abby Bennitt, Pete Ben- ed in the St. John’s Family and family consisted of a mother, nitt, Tim Bennitt, Freya Cant - Friends trip at the end of June. her husband and their two well, William Generett, Megan Six of the eleven volunteers young daughters, ages 4 and McCarthy, Riley McCarthy, have made the trip multiple 9. 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Save Time. Make One Call. Have the Time of Your Life. ™ 8 • August 2017 • Larchmont Ledger www.shorelinepub.com Seth Rosen of Larchmont to Become Chair of Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Cooking for Syria Supports David Roberts is stepping down as chair of the Re- constructionist Rabbinical College and Jewish Recon- Refugees structionist Communities’ board of governors after holding the position for the past 11 years. In September, he will assume the role of chair emeritus. Roberts is being hailed as a transformational leader in the Reconstruc- tionist movement, working in close partnership with RRC/JRC President Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D. Vice chair Seth Rosen, elected by the board at its June 11 meeting to succeed Roberts, will officially become chair at the October board meeting. Rosen, a resident of Larchmont, of counsel at the law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton, and former president of Bet Am Shalom Synagogue in White Plains, has pre- viously served on the board of JRF. He is the first chair of the combined Reconstructionist organization to rise from the board of the JRF. Rosen sees his role, in part, as helping the organization maintain its focus on train- ing entrepreneurial clergy, strengthening communities, developing creative new opportunities for Jewish experience and amplifying the movement’s progressive voice in the public sphere. “This role is a great challenge and opportunity,” said RRC/JRC President Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Rosen. “When I retired from the practice of law, I hoped Ph.D. and Seth Rosen to find meaningful work and push myself in new ways. I believe in this movement. It is so vital that we have a vibrant progressive religious voice in the public square.” Rosen praised Roberts’ leadership and guidance, calling him a transformational figure in the movement’s history. “His tenure completely transformed the spirit and day-to-day work of the movement. That’s a record of achievement not many people can point to.” Herb Leventer Reconstructionist Judaism energizes Jewish living and learning to transform themselves, their communities and the world. They proclaim a radical and refreshing theological vision that inspires The local grass-roots hu- raiser, Neighbors for people of all backgrounds to fight for justice. The movement teaches that Judaism is the continu- manitarian group Neighbors Refugees have recently ously evolving civilization of the Jewish people, encompassing culture, art, music, food, belief, ritual for Refugees continues to fo- organized a few other and everyday living. They recognize G-d’s presence in all of creation. cus on refugee resettlement. successful events. “Wel- They have already resettled coming Refugees. What one refugee from Pakistan in You Can Do” took place at Westchester Jewish Center (WJC) Early Childhood the Mamaroneck area and are Westchester Jewish Cen- actively working to advocate ter in Mamaroneck on Center Preschool for refugees in Syria. June 11th. More than 200 Westchester Jew - In June, Herb Leventer, people came out to hear ish Centers’ {WJC} Reg- a Larchmont resident, philos- the featured speaker, gio-inspired Early Child- ophy professor and amateur inspiring journalist Jodi hood Center (ECC) offers cook, held a fundraiser at his Kantor from The New a range of programs for home on behalf of Neighbors York Times. The event al- preschoolers ages 2-5 and for Refugees to commemorate lowed the community to a co-teach model pre-kin- #WorldRefugeeDay. He was participate in the work of dergarten. The nursery inspired by last year’s month- welcoming refugees on a school supports children’s long campaign in November by real, actionable level by physical, social-emotional Israeli-born Yotam Ottoleng- presenting the work of and cognitive growth – all hi and other celebrity chefs authentically Syrian dishes – local organizations that work in the context of a caring in England to “cook for Syria” mezzes, dips, soups, entrees to change the lives of refugees environment. Nurturing –holding supper clubs, char- and desserts – that not only who are here and those in ref- relationships, working ity bakes, cooking demos and created an interesting cultur- ugee camps. They also hosted cooperatively and family restaurant dinners of Syrian al and culinary experience for another lunchtime fundrais- involvement lay the foun- food, with a share of proceeds his friends and social activists er in Larchmont Manor that dation of the curriculum. going to help Syrian refugees. from the community who at- raised a significant amount of Children learn, experience It was the perfect summer eve- tended but also raised nearly money to support their efforts. and grow while connecting ning, and more than 45 people $4,000 for a cause he consid- Neighbors for Refugees is with WJC Kids! gathered for a night of Syrian ers so important. also collecting goods that will Guided by the Reggio food, all prepared by Leventer “I love to cook, I love to be shipped to refugees directly approach which originated in Italy and adapted widely in the United States, the ECC views children and his wife, Dvora Rabino. entertain, I was curious to in camps surrounding Syria, as capable individuals and natural investigators. 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P.E.O. Jean Bruce Scholarship Awarded by Larchmont Chapter AJ

This spring, Rye Neck High School Senior Lisa Bianco was awarded the $2000 Jean Bruce Scholar- ship by Larchmont Chap- ter AJ of the international P.E.O. (Philanthropic Ed- ucational Organization }, one of the 80 P.E.O. Chap- ters in New York State. Jean L-R Shannon Powell, Teresa Hsiao, Sally Willert (Invitational Committee) Bruce, a former member of Chapter AJ, provided funds fly, breast and backstroke. event. The large enthusiastic in her will for this schol- Afterwards, the rink became turnout demonstrated the arship. P.E.O. prides itself an impromptu game area as Mamaroneck Swim Club spir- on offering women oppor- teammates played with beach it and winning attitude.” tunities to pursue further balls donated by Gelb Ortho- The team, comprised education through scholar- dontics. of girls and boys aged 6-17 ships, grants, low-interest Elsewhere in the rink years has had a series of loans and through atten- arena, parents had a chance winning seasons and is a 4x dance at Cottey College, to catch-up with one an- Division Champion. It went which is solely owned and other and enjoyed BBQ pre- undefeated in the 2016 sea- supported by P.E.O. The or- pared by the Zehe Family, son and in the same year its ganization has been quietly owners of Apiary in Larch- head coach, Kat Stuttle, was supporting girls and wom- left to right: Ann Hitchings, member of P.E.O. Chapter AJ Larchmont; Lisa Bianco, Scholarship recipient; Rye Neck mont and an MSC family. named Westchester County en to achieve their educa- High School Guidance Counselor, Leslie Kane Larchmont’s James Lambert Swim Conference’s “Coach tional potential since the was DJ and filled the rink of the Year.” mid Eighteen Hundreds. in leadership, extracurricular high school years. Chapter ommended to Chapter AJ with summer sounds, which The success of the team Bianco will be attend- activities, community service, AJ sponsored winning candi- by their counselors for this got kids dancing. KiKi’s Na- has helped swell its ranks to ing SUNY Geneseo this fall, academics and demonstrated dates in 2009, 2012 and 2015. highly competitive schol- tion and Swim ‘n Surf set-up over 120 members and it has hoping to study Interna- a potential for future success. In 2012, seven New York State arship by October 15, 2017. pop-up shops, selling the had a waiting list the past two tional Economics. Chapter On a national level, P.E.O. graduating seniors became Any interested seniors seasons’ latest swimwear years. Several team mem- AJ is thrilled that it can as- will be awarding $2500 STAR STAR scholars. should contact their high and gear. bers have gone on to medal sist her with her education- scholarships to young women Chapter AJ is very inter- school counselors as soon Jen Pollak, Aquatics Di- at County and Conference al costs. Bianco was award- who are high school seniors ested in sponsoring another as possible to get their ap- rector for the Town of Mama- Championships over this ed this scholarship because and who have demonstrated STAR scholar. To be consid- plications in by the dead- roneck Recreation Depart- time. she exhibited excellence the same excellence in their ered, candidates must be rec- line. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • August 2017 • 11 Featured Speakers Discuss Legislation to Protect Student Records from Tampering Passes Both Houses Beethoven and Trump In the last days of the state legisla- Home on the Sound’s afternoon on Au- tive session, both the state Senate and gust 6 will end with the strains of Beethoven’s Assembly passed legislation that will pro- incomparable Fifth Symphony, one of the best vide greatly enhanced protections for stu- known compositions in classical music. At dents’ records and data that is maintained the organization’s bi-monthly gathering, its by their colleges and universities in New featured speaker Edward Pressman will help York State. listeners understand what makes Beethoven’s The legislation, A.2093-B (Assm. Pau- music so passionate and unique as well as lin) and S. 5273-A (Sen. Gallivan) updates why it is one of the most popular of all classi- the standards and definition of college cal symphonies. Pressman will explain how records that must be protected from tam- its forceful, four-note, da-da-da-DUM theme pering or alteration under New York’s is more complex and multi-layered than it student information privacy laws. Sena- seems. tor George Latimer (D-Westchester) is a Pressman, a retired paper industry exec- co-sponsor of the bill. utive has returned to music, his first love, to “It is hard to believe that a law passed enjoy a second career teaching adult educa- in 1980 is now archaic. But with the tion at Westchester Community College. He is amount of information collected about a graduate of Columbia University with a ma- students, and the various ways that infor- jor in American history and minors in music, mation could be misused or altered, it is political science and sociology. imperative that we update the laws that Impeachment? Resignation? Indict- protect them,” Senator Latimer said. ment? Stephen Rolandi will make predic- The legislation recognizes that all tions on Tuesday, August 22, for Home on Edward Pressman educational records should be protected the Sound’s bi-monthly event. Rolandi, a spe- from tampering or alteration – including cialist in political science, who has clarified academic, school medical, special edu- several issues for the organization’s senior audience this year, had a distinguished career in public cation, athletic records and more. In the State Senator George Latimer service with the City of New York and NY State. A centrist/moderate Republican, he served in the more than 35 years since the records pro- administrations of NYC Mayors Michael Bloomberg and tection laws were added, technological Rudy Giuliani and Governors David Paterson and An- advancement has allowed for a massive increase in the information that is electronically drew Cuomo. maintained. Rolandi now teaches public policy, management “Students are going to school to attain the best possible future. We need to protect and finance at Pace University and the John Jay College them from hackers and misappropriation of their education records, so they can fulfill of Criminal Justice. He holds a Bachelor’s in political their aspirations,” Latimer said. science and history from NYU and a Master’s in Public Beginning with the 2016 state legislative session, Senator Latimer and Assembly Mem- Administration from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate ber Paulin introduced legislation that would have specifically protected student athletic School of Public Service. records from misuse and tampering. The goals of that legislation have been incorporated These programs are free and open to the entire into this legislation, which now awaits action by the Governor. community at Larchmont Avenue Church, Russell Hall, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont. Refreshments are served at 3:30, program begins at 4:00 pm. Visit AtH- Stephen Rolandi omeontheSound.org for more information. New Staff Added at Westchester Children’s Association throughout the White Plains Westchester Children’s community. Association (WCA) has added Westchester Children’s new staff members. Association is one of several Jordana Lorenzo, a res- nonprofit organizations that ident of Mamaroneck, has participate with the Blumen- joined WCA as Program and thal Internship program. Policy Associate. Lorenzo, These internships are avail- a Florida native, graduated able to students who wish to from Florida State Universi- work with nonprofit agencies, ty with a Bachelor of Social many of which work on social Work. She received her mas- justice and/or human service ter’s degree in social work issues. Agencies are primarily from Fordham University. located in Westchester Coun- Prior to joining WCA, she ty with a few in New York City. worked as a Program Manag- The Blumenthal Family works er with Sponsors for Educa- Lauren Woods to ensure that each opportuni- tional Opportunities, located Jordana Lorenzo ty is paid. in New York City, where she For more information provided individual academ- Lauren Woods has joined School of Industrial and La- at Cornell participating in high school, she was a Trans- about Westchester Chil- ic, career, and psychosocial WCA as the group’s 2017 Blu- bor Relations. She graduat- track and field and as a re- port Volunteer with White dren’s Association visit www. support for a cohort of 150 menthal. Woods is currently ed from White Plains High porter with the Cornell Dai- Plains hospital and many oth- wca4kids.org. college students. attending Cornell University, School in 2015. She is active ly-Sun News. While still in er community service events Place your ad in this paper or in one of other papers. Visit shorelinepub.com today and target your market with us! 12 • August 2017 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Lions Club at Yankee Stadium Stepinac High School Inducts Academically High Achieving Students into Honors Academy

Larchmont Lions President, Phil Oldham and Boy Scouts Scout Reach leader, Joann Concepcion. Both flank Janine Labusch, from Loyens Loeff, Germany. The Larchmont and Mamaroneck Lions hosted 30 area Boy Scouts and parents to a Yankee Game at Yankee Stadium. The July 25th Game featured the Yankees in a 4 to 3 win over the Cincinna- ti Reds. Beyond the win, all got to see a rare ball moving a Yankee into scoring position... and an even rarer triple play against the Yanks. The Lions also hosted a visitor from Germany to a baseball game. The Larchmont & Mamaroneck Lions are part of the International Lions Clubs; the largest service organization in the world, currently celebrating its 100th Anniversary. White Plains Hospital and Scarsdale Medical Group Finalize Partnership

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Archbishop Stepinac development of skills that the Carty said that the Hon- High School has inducted 34 honors students will need to ors Academy is the latest initia- academically high achieving become globally competitive at tive that has earned Stepinac students from throughout the college level and beyond.” as a leader in curriculum in- Westchester and the Bronx Vice Principal for Curric- novation. “It follows on the into the Honors Academy, the ulum and Academic Studies, heels of the ground-breaking first-of-its-kind, three-yearFrank Portanova, noted that personalized blended learning personalized learning pro- Stepinac’s Honors Academy platform including the first-of- gram in the region. better prepares students for it-kind all digital text book li- (L-R) Susan Fox, President & CEO, White Plains Hospital and Dr. Kenneth Croen, Managing Starting in September, their chosen college major as brary that has been recognized Partner, Scarsdale Medical Group, finalize the partnership between their two organizations. the group of sophomore-year the curriculum framework by educators across the nation students will pursue advanced design is based on undergrad- and around the world,” he ex- Scarsdale Medical Group (SMG) and White Plains Hospital (WPH) have made their partnership studies in either engineering, uate core courses in the cho- plained. official as of July 1, 2017. health and science, economics sen concentrations. “Students There are 34 Honors Founded in 1957, Scarsdale Medical Group is a long-standing and highly respected medical and finance or law. will develop and use complex Academy members who will practice in Westchester with offices in Scarsdale, Harrison and Eastchester and nearly 50 primary Stepinac’s Honors Acad- algorithms to explore the ma- start their first year of ad- care and specialty physicians. The group sees more than 200,000 patient visits a year and has earned emy was launched a year ago jor theories and principles as- vanced studies in the 2017-2018 a well-established reputation for providing high-quality, individualized care. with 44 students who in Sep- sociated with each discipline,” school year. Local students The partnership will provide a seamless coordination of care between the practicing phy- tember will begin their second adding: “A primary goal is to include : Francisco Ferrisi of sicians of Scarsdale Medical Group and the advanced services available at White Plains Hospital, year of intensive exploration in empower students to see the Larchmont, will study Law; aligning the group’s clinical and administrative operations including billing and scheduling, elec- their chosen disciplines. relationship between their Mychal Riccio of Harrison, will tronic medical records (EMR), and laboratory testing. To qualify for acceptance academy studies and their ap- study Engineering. “This partnership will enhance our ability to offer our patients access to a wider range of clin- into the Honors Academy, stu- plication to the real world.” The Honors Academy in- ical services and resources,” said Kenneth Croen, MD, Managing Partner, Scarsdale Medical Group. dents in their freshmen year need The program will culmi- augural group of 44 members “By aligning our efforts with the #1 hospital in Westchester, we hope to enrich the healthcare expe- a cumulative average of 90% or nate in the senior year with an who will continue in their sec- rience for our patients.” higher and are required to apply internship and a final capstone ond year of advanced studies White Plains Hospital has been a leader in providing advanced care to the Westchester Com- with the knowledge and support research project and presenta- in the 2017-2018 school year munity for more than a century. In recent years, the Hospital has been undergoing a major campus of their parents. Each student is tion that will be judged by a include local student Aiden transformation and geographic expansion, with nearly two dozen physician offices across the coun- assigned a faculty mentor. panel of faculty members and Flood of New Rochelle study- ty and additional sites planned. Paul Carty, Principal, outside professionals in the ing Engineering . “Both Scarsdale Medical Group and White Plains Hospital have strong roots in the community said: “Our Honors Academy fields that correlate with the For more information, vis- and reputations for excellence,” said Larchmont resident Susan Fox, the Hospital’s President and is designed to help foster the respective academy. it www.Stepinac.org. CEO. “By joining together, we will be able to better provide patients with seamless access to our growing network of services, right here in Westchester.” www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • August 2017 • 13 Will Drafting 101 BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED specific bequests have been The will left a gift of wanted to leave to Herb. This It clearly indicated her inten- Make sure you work with an ELDER LAW ATTORNEY satisfied. $50,000 to Susan’s favorite was the home where she and tion that the rest of her estate experienced estate planning Here’s what a typical re- charity. It then provided that her brother grew up. should go to him. The fact that attorney. We all know how import- siduary clause looks like: All a portion should be held in a When Susan’s parents she referred only to “monies” ant it is for each of us to have the rest, residue and remain- trust to help Herb cover the died, they had left the family was just a slip of language, a Last Will and Testament. A der of my estate, both real and costs of managing the house home to her and her brother. and should not be used to de- primary reason is that upon personal, I give, devise, and they had owned together, with She still had a half-interest feat her obvious intentions. death your property is dis- bequeath to my husband, John the remainder going to Herb in the property, though her Besides, argued Herb, the law tributed according to your Doe, if he survives me. The outright. A number of small- brother lived there. Two years disapproves of intestacy. If it wishes. Without a will, you precise language of your resid- er bequests (from $2,000 to after Susan’s death, her broth- is possible to read the will as would die intestate and the uary clause is not usually the $15,000) were made to several er also died. Now the issue was including all of her assets, that state would determine who important concern. Instead, individuals and charities. what to do with her half of the helps defeat intestacy and that gets your property. But what it is usually enough to just in- Susan’s will had a residu- house. should be the probate court’s Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is a else should a will accomplish? clude a provision, in language ary clause which provided that Susan’s family argued goal. founding partner of Littman Kro- First, it should name the ex- clear enough to dispose of any after all specific bequests were that she had made no provi- Ultimately, the court oks LLP and has been honored as ecutor. This is the person(s) remaining property in the es- satisfied “any monies remain- sion for disposition of real agreed with Susan’s family, one of the “Best Lawyers” in Amer- or entity that will manage the tate. ing in my estate” should be giv- property. Her residuary clause and found that she had died ica for each of the last seven years. estate. Second, the will should Sometimes, though, the en to Herb. Unfortunately, this addressed only “monies”, and partially intestate. The family He is past President of the National clearly identify who, if anyone language ends up being un- created a problem with her so (they argued) she had died home would go to her brother’s Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to receive specific bequests. clear. That was what happened estate. Even though her inten- partially intestate. In other estate — and ultimately to his (NAELA) and past President of the Specific bequests are usually a in a recent case involving an in- tions were purportedly clear words, her will was simply si- family. The use of “monies” in New York Chapter of NAELA. Mr. particular item, certain dollar adequate residuary clause. (at least to most non-lawyers) lent as to what should happen her residuary clause could not Krooks has also served as chair of amounts or percentages that Susan had lived with her that Herb receive the remain- to the house, and it therefore be construed to include a be- the Elder Law Section of the New go to a particular person. Fi- life partner Herb for many der of her estate (after specific went to her next of kin. It was quest of real estate, reasoned York State Bar Association. He has nally, the will should include a years, but they were not mar- bequests), the legalese did not as if she had no will at all — at the court. Susan’s family end- been selected as a “New York Super residuary clause which states ried. Herb helped her write a conform to this intent. The least as to the family home. ed up with the family home, Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks who gets whatever property will, using a sample form that a issue was whether the term Herb, however, argued not Herb. may be reached at (914-684-2100) is in the estate that has not friend had downloaded for him “monies” included her inter- that her residuary clause Moral of the story: draft- or by visiting the firm’s website at yet been distributed after the off the internet. est in the family home that she should be read more broadly. ing wills properly is not easy. www.elderlawnewyork.com. Astorino Seeks Senior Hall of Fame Nominations Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino is looking for a senior who is making a positive differ- ence in Westchester County through his or her professional life, volunteer work or both. 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Astorino outstanding leader or advocate; Have professional and back into achievements that reflect innovative solutions to fulfill unmet community needs (if nomination is based on paid professional work); and Past Hall of Fame inductees are not eligible (see list of former inductees at westchestergov.com/seniors). All nominations will be reviewed by a judging committee of past Senior Hall of Fame hon- your life. orees, members from DSPS’s Aging Network, the county’s Senior Council and the Older Americans Act Advisory Council. DSPS Commissioner Mae Carpenter said that the Seniors Hall of Fame is an important tradition because the senior community has helped Westchester to become known for its quality Experienced Substance Abuse of life. “Today’s older generation molded a way of life that reflects the caring and generosity of its and Addiction Therapist people,” she said. 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Filling for Canneloni Ripieni

Veal Chopped Meat Fresh Spinach Parmigiano Rigiano Little Tomato Sauce Heavy Cream Salt and Pepper to taste

Cook the veal until done fat is rendered. Add the fresh spinach BY CLAUDIA LUTZKY your dressing or have a side of and cook down. Finish with a crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, Villaggio Trattoria in with olive oil and balsamic vin- little tomato sauce and heavy Pelham has a beautiful new egar. façade – with the same won- Appetizers are the deca- cream, blend to your taste. derful food and people inside. dent part of the meal – they all Off the heat add the parmigiano Joe and Franco have been run- sound so good, it’s impossible ning the place since 1988 – first to resist. The Hot Antipasto regiano and the salt and pepper. as a pizza parlor and then add- gives you a little taste of many ed the restaurant next door in of the house specialties includ- 1991. Later came the cozy bar ing clams, stuffed eggplant, Stuff into your favorite pasta and in 1914. Each and every incar- shrimp and mushrooms. nation making it more a part of Guests keep coming back for bake in the oven until cooked the fabric of the neighborhood the Fried Calamari because through. than before. People are very it is one of those dishes you particular about their pizza crave, days after the meal. The and in Pelham, Villaggio is the best strategy is to get a couple “only” slice for some residents. different plates to share at the The lunch is as much or table. billowy perfection, sweet, but as little as you like. Choose While the entrees range not too sweet. They also make from a large variety of Panin- the entire Italian Restaurant a mean Cappuccino. is: Grilled Chicken, Sausage gamut, the fish seems excep- Franco and Joe have long & Broccoli Rabe, Mozzarella tionally fresh and the chef been supporters of the town’s and Prosciutto, or Breaded cooks each dish to perfection events. Every high school and Veal Cutlet with Roasted Pep- – never overdone or dry. Veal middle school student and pers. Naturally all the house and chicken are prepared teacher has eaten lunch there pastas are available: Linguine many different ways, and the many times. It’s one of the alla Vongole, Fettuccini Alfre- variety of pastas is astounding. places kids go to when they do, Farfallette with Shrimp, Pasta Fresca like the Cannelo- come home after graduation. Fusilli Bolognese, Spaghetti ni (made fresh) with a filling The chef has graciously shared Carbonara and the perfect La- of veal, meat and spinach is a the recipe for the filling of the sagna al Forno. You can always stellar choice. The meal pairs Canneloni. He suggests you fall back on the standards like perfectly with many of the buy a store-bought shell, they Veal Scallopine or Veal Cutlet well-priced wines. In the rear have so many good ones at the Parmigiana. Lunch prices are of the dining room, there is market, dry and fresh. The a huge bargain. a large walk-in Wine Chiller restaurant is closed for vaca- Dinner starts with a tray stocked with a red, white and tion the first week of August, of fresh Focaccia slices paired rosé wines both vintage and and opens again on Monday, with a wonderful trio of olive table varieties. August 7. oil and olive dips. The flavors No matter how full you are so well matched, you’ll get, do not miss the house Can- Villaggio Trattoria find yourself going back for noli. As a last resort, take it 229 Wolfs Lane, Pelham more. Entrees are served with home. It has a super light and 914-738-4701 a lovely house salad. Choose crunchy shell and the filling is [email protected] 1000 Seahaven, Mamaroneck 806 The Crescent, Mamaroneck $2,350,000 | 6 BEd | 6 Bath $1,895,000 | 3 BEd | 3 Bath dIana schwatka 914.450.2295 r. JanEt dEmasI 914.552.2750 rOna calOgErO 914.806.0213

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