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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Angelo R. Martinelli Past Women of Excellence Award Recipients Chairman 1993 2005 Gladys Baerga Viruet, Monica Getz, Joan Dupay, Sandra Miller, Paul Ranieri Vera DeMarco, Elaine Sheila Morris Carmen Gomez Goldberg, James Campbell Gina Bongiorno, John Gilligan Vice Chairman 2006 1994 Nancy Woodruff Ment, Betty Heiman, Joyce Hernandez, Dee Barbato, Lee Douglas, Mary E. Hotte (posthumously) Thomas McSpedon Beverly Levine, Halo Yaccino, Ann Muro 2007 1995 Treasurer Lois Epstein Herzberg, Maxine Helman, Cheryl Brannan, Mary Mancuso Logan, Kathleen Dirschel, Rev. Luther Evans Howard Berman Lucy Benedetto, Sr. Mary Linehan Counsel 1996 2008 Susan Cohen, R.N., Jacqueline Winslow Miller, Ellen Lynch, Marla Hurban, Robert Galterio Dr. Joan O’Gorman, Mary Ann Monachelli Bernice Cook, Richard Fitzgerald

Chairman Emeritus 1997 2009 Susan Gunser, Iris Walshin, Dr. Gladys Pack, Wilda Ronald Corti Helen Henkel, Elaine David, Mejias, Pastor Rosalind Fields Lynn Nelson, William B.J. Harrington Patrick Daugherty 1998 2010 Brian Harrington Mary Gaines, Joyce Fortunato, Vanessa Osso, Barbara Berrios, Jane McAffe, Edith Klein, Janice Lubin Kirschner Peter Smith Pat & Larry McCrudden 1999 Eben Walker Hon. Cecile Singer, Dr. Sarala Devi, 2011 Liz Pollack, Diana Costabile, Bernice Spreckman, Kevin T. Cacace Sister Mary Linehan, Hon. Doris Friedman Genevieve Piturro President 2000 Danielle DeMatteis, Patricia Sadler, 2012 Alberta D’Aloia Wort, Alfred Weissman Kay Scott, Eileen Mannion Collum, Emily Ellis, John Acciavatti Maryann Cariello 2001 2013 Orlando Alves Patricia Daye, Marilyn Caselli, Ann Kachmar, Margaret Assante, Ann Chianese, Arline Frey, Martin Walshin Deborah Dimiceli, Melvina Carter Greg Arcaro 2002 2014 Michael Carbillano Elizabeth McFadden, Wanda London, Piedad Abreau, James J. Landy, Joan Magoolaghan, Lenore Minerva, Murray Gunner Shawyn Patterson Howard Joseph Cooke 2015 2003 Henry Djonbalaj Christine Gaudio, Joy Lawrence, Mora Kiernan, Pat Puleo, Dr. Suzanne Greenidge, Kathleen Ryan, Rev. Burtner Ulrich Orla Kelleher Edward Falcone 2016 Moira Kiernan 2004 Christina Gilmartin, Pat Tursi, Janine Rose, Angela Stanley, Beth Fitzgerald, Linda Bohan Joseph Marra Ellen Story, Greg duSablon Michael Minerva Carmine Mollica Medicaid…”It is not” what is used to be!!” Working? Going to School? Anthony Mormile Send Us Your No Health Care Benefits? Liz Pollack News!! You May be Eligible for Medicaid!! Ronald Rienas Our website If you are a Westchester County resident, and in need of Health Alexander Sajdak (www.yonkerschamber.com) is anxious to hear from you, Insurance, the staff at the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce (YCC) Fred Salvino can help you through this process. so we invite you all to send us John Saraceno The rules have changed and you may be Medicaid eligible.If any news, specials, Medicaid is not an option, we can work with you to secure Nader Sayegh promotions, milestones, etc. reasonably priced health care insurance. Judith Schwartzstein from your business that you Call to make an appointment: Joseph Shuldiner would like for us to post. Phone #: (914) 963-0332 Lisa Summa-Guarino Photos always welcomed! nd Stephen Szulhan Just email the information to Location: 55 Main Street, 2 floor, Yonkers, NY 10701 Jeanne Martinelli at Wilson A. Terrero Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm jmartinelli@ Mario Trombetta yonkerschamber.com. Please bring your user name and password for your Vincent Volino Find us on Facebook and ww.nystateofhealth.ny.gov account if you have one. Bernice White-Gaynor Twitter, too Bilingual Staff Available to Assist 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 3

Yonkers Progress March 22, 2017 3 3From the Desk of Jeanne Martinelli Exciting things are happening at winners Susan Sacco, Josyane like to be a part of the dynamic the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce Colwell, Carol Daly and Hope Women in Business Committee. We that I am happy to share with you. Hollinsworth Coaxum, who are will meet again in early September. As you can see from this beautiful prominently featured in this issue This year the Chamber of publication of The Yonkers of The Progress. This year we look Commerce will be holding its Progress, we are hard at work to forward to welcoming back past Annual Golf Outing at the beautiful keep you informed of the latest honorees for a “parade of excel- Saint Andrew’s Golf Club in news from our members and the lence procession” to kick-off the Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, on Yonkers Business Community. Our event at the beautiful Castle Thursday, May 18. Invitations via Chamber is the voice of business in Royale. We are happy to welcome regular mail, and electronically on Yonkers and The Yonkers Progress back Cablevision’s News 12 our website, www.yonkerschamber.com is our voice. In addition to our Director and past honoree, Janine will be available soon. newspaper, we have a very active Rose as our Mistress of Ceremonies. I am happy to report that we Progress. Here is your chance to and user friendly website: Also recognized at the luncheon have welcomed many new busi- let us know who you think is the www.yonkerschamber.com, featuring are three very qualified and talented nesses, both large and small, into Best in Yonkers! upcoming events, member news high school students from the our Chamber, and we continue to and lots of photos. Please email Yonkers Public Schools who will actively recruit new ones. New The Yonkers Progress is your news to us, and we will be be rewarded with a $1,000 scholar- members are featured in our news- produced by the Yonkers happy to post for you. ship. Winners must meet high paper, The Progress, which is dis- Chamber of Commerce. This year our Women in Business scholastic criteria and community tributed by the Penny Saver to Committee is proud to celebrate 25 and volunteer involvement. We 45,000 homes and families and our Editor years of excellence at our Annual congratulate them and wish them website. I invite you all to get Jeanne Martinelli Luncheon sponsored by Cross the best of luck in all their future involved with the Yonkers Chamber Layout and Design County Shopping Center, recogniz- endeavors. The Chamber thanks 5- of Commerce. Tri-State Media ing four outstanding women who Star Premier Residences for contin- Ballots for “Yonkers Best” will exemplify excellence and service to uing their generosity by donating be distributed soon and all winners Honoree Photos by our community. We congratulate one of the scholarships this year! will be featured in the September Ricky Restiano all of this year’s most deserving Please contact me if you would “Back to School” Edition of the Park Place Studio Customer Care Is Our Top Priority Too!

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Yonkers Progress March 22, 2017 5 Saluting excellence here in Yonkers months of pre-event preparation that She sits on the Untermyer Gardens Child (Formerly the Child Abuse go into making this luncheon a huge Conservancy Board with me where I Prevention Center of Westchester), success. One of the most difficult witnessed her work first hand. I was Catholic Daughters of the Americas jobs of the committee is selecting the proud when she catered the reopen- (St Eugene Chapter), the St Eugene honorees for each of the categories. ing ceremony at the Temple of Love Home School Association and the Dozens of nominations flood into the at Untermyer which was in memory Child Abuse Prevention Center, to Chamber offices each year, and of my wife, Carol. I am proud to call name a few. In addition, I have had believe me, it is not an easy decision her my friend and am happy to con- the privilege to serve with Carol on to make! gratulate her on this outstanding the Yonkers PAL Board and the This year the Business recognition. Exchange Club. I can personally Professional Award goes to Susan This year the Above and Beyond vouch for her humanitarian work in Sacco, VP and Managing Director Award goes to Hope Hollinsworth our community. The Yonkers for Sterling National Bank (formerly Coaxum, a Gold Star Mother, author Chamber of Commerce is very proud Hudson Valley Bank) on McLean and community activist. She found- to honor her and thank her for all her Avenue. Sue is very deserving of this ed Hope, Healing and Growth, Inc., good work. award having served in so many dedicated to the empowerment of On behalf of the Board of community endeavors. Her profes- women. Hope shows that she goes Directors, I extend heartfelt congrat- sionalism has been a hallmark of her “above and beyond” in all aspects of ulations to our honorees and ask all By Angelo R. Martinelli business activities. We applaud her her life. She is a great choice for this of you to join me and all the mem- Chairman, Yonkers Chamber of for her hard work and dedication. most deserving recognition and we bers of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce She is truly a “Business professional” congratulate her on all her accom- Commerce in saluting the Class of and we thank her for serving our City plishments. 2017!! I also extend a special thank Each year the Women in Business so well. Congratulations Susan. We are proud to present the you to our own Moira Kiernan who Committee organizes an event that is The Yonkers Chamber of Thomas J. Caramadre Humanitarian has successfully chaired the Women nothing short of spectacular. The Commerce is proud to honor my Award this year to Carol Daly, Esq. in Business Committee of the Women of Excellence Luncheon good friend, Josyane Colwell, owner who has served tirelessly for many Yonkers Chamber of Commerce for began 25 years ago as a way to honor and Executive Chef of Le Moulin causes and organizations including many years and who continues to outstanding individuals in our com- Event Planning and Catering with the the Building Hope for Yonkers serve us so well. munity, and it continues to be the Entrepreneurial Award. Josie has Animal Shelter, Untermeyer shining star of Chamber events. catered so many events in our city. Performing Arts Council, April’s I am always impressed by the 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 6

6 March 22, 2017 Yonkers Progress Yonkers Chamber welcomes newest members H Mart Companies, Inc.* Astoria Bank* CC Solutions, LLC* Yonkers City Post 1789 Central Park Avenue 560 Warburton Avenue 75 Grand View Blvd. 1666 Veterans of Foreign War Yonkers, NY 10710 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 Yonkers, NY 10710 574 Yonkers Avenue Phone: (914) 500-6550 Phone: (914) 478-3232 Phone: (917) 677-1854 Yonkers, NY 10704 Fax: 1-814-500-6551 Fax: (914) 478-1539 Fax: (914) 779-1166 (914) 375-1499 www.hmart.com www.astoriabank.com Email: Valerie.colville@cc-solu- Email: Email: [email protected] Email: mskourakis@ tions.net [email protected] Samq Kim, Executive Director astoriabank.com Valerie Colville, Principal Jim McGovern, Commander Supermarket Marie-ilena Skourakis, Branch Business Consultants John Palmeri, Quarter Master Manager Veterans Service Organization The Bail King NY Miranda Toma, Universal banker Berdon, LLP* 15 Palisade Avenue Bank 360 Madison Avenue Vista Yacht Cruises* Suite #3 New York, NY 10017 Lincoln Harbor Marina Yonkers, NY 10701 Golden Age Home Care Phone: (212) 331-7597 1500 Harbor Blvd Phone: (914) 227-0711 140 Casals Place # 30L www.berdonllp.com Weehawken, NJ 07086 Fax: (844) 362-2245 Bronx, NY 10475 Email: manger- Phone: (845) 304-3260 Email: [email protected] Phone: (917) 557-3360 [email protected] www.vistayachtcruises.com Christopher Daroja Fax: (347) 449-5983 Michael J. Angerhauser, Principal Email: [email protected] Bail Bonds www.goldenhomecare.net Accountants Dinner Cruises Email: [email protected] Marian Howell, CEO * Denotes new member article submitted Home Care Agency Services

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Sterling National Bank congratulates the honorees “Our Own” Business Professional - Susan Sacco Sterling National Bank Entrepreneur - Josyane Colwell - Le Moulin Eatery & Wine Bar Above and Beyond - Hope Hollinsworth Coaxum Gold Star Mothers Thomas J. Caramadre Humanitarian Award Carol Daly, Esq. Corporation Council - City of Yonkers

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25th Annual Yonkers “Women of Excellence” Women of Excellence 2017 Honorees Business Professional: Susan Sacco ent this award to Susan Sacco, a throughout Yonkers at the Bank Association and is active in the lifelong Yonkers resident, who of New York, Chase, and Pajama Program, an organization attended Sacred Heart Hudson Valley Bank and is cur- connecting Yonkers to children Elementary School, Commerce rently a Vice President and in need. High School and has an Managing Director for the Despite her numerous accom- advanced degree from the McLean Avenue financial center plishments and achievements, American Institute of Banking. of Sterling National Bank. The proud daughter of the late Susan has been recently promot- Susan remains most proud of the James Barnett and Dorothy ed to a Sterling National Bank love and support she receives Eichel, who were both born and Team as Associate Managing from her family, which include raised in Yonkers, Susan’s Director. We congratulate her her husband, William, and their Yonkers legacy began in 1902 and wish her the best of luck as daughters, Danielle (married to when her grandparents settled in she begins this new position on Steven Scavone), Katelyn (mar- Yonkers and continues to the March 27. The Business Professional ried to Brendan Mulroy) and present with her family members Susan also serves her commu- Brittany Sacco, currently resid- Award is presented each year to being parishioners of Sacred nity as a member of the Women ing in Colorado, and her two a woman who has not only Heart Church for four genera- in Business Committee of the proven herself in business, but tions. Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, granddaughters, Ava and Emily has encouraged others to suc- Susan has a 46 year career in the Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Scavone. The Yonkers Chamber cessfully reach their goals. This banking, starting with the Parade Committee, the Police of Commerce congratulates year, the Yonkers Chamber of County Trust Company in 1971. Athletic League, is a member of Susan on this most deserving Commerce is delighted to pres- She continued her career the McLean Avenue Merchants recognition.

Above and Beyond: Hope Hollinsworth Coaxum afterwards graduating with an MBA ous Gold Star Mother and Veteran are living with the impact, effect and with a concentration in Marketing. events to encourage and bring aware- aftermath of having endured this life She gradually turned to her passion, ness to her military family. She changing experience, while providing writing, which was exposed after the established the Valentine’s Day Card workshops and panel discussion, death of her son, KIA in Iraq on Care campaign along with the studying grief counseling and creat- September 9th, 2007. Yonkers Public Schools where over ing collaborative partnerships with Through her writing endeavors she 5000 cards were created and shipped organizations to assist families who created a publishing company appro- overseas. She also organized an require resources and special servic- priately named HHC Publications annual event, Courtney’s Care Drive es. LLC, where she published other with the City of Yonkers, while authors’ novels and five of her own. working with senior groups in dis- Hope Hollinsworth Coaxum works In addition, Hope has written, pro- tributing care packages to Veterans for the City of Yonkers in the duced and directed several stage and troops serving abroad. She as Mayor’s Office of Constituent plays significant to social causes well serves on several community Services, where she is dedicated and She has been influential is sharing boards within Yonkers and available in addressing the needs of This year the Yonkers Chamber of messages of hope and positivity Westchester County. the residents and in applying her Commerce is delighted to present the through various media avenues and In 2011, she founded Hope, advocacy work through the various Above and Beyond Award to Hope has been published in several written Healing and Growth Inc., an organi- programs offered. Hope says “It is publications. As part of her passion zation dedicated to promoting the Hollinsworth Coaxum, an Author, the effort, quality and time that we for writing, she formed writing work- empowerment of women. The group Playwright, President of the Gold put forth which will make the differ- shops for women’s shelters and com- caters to several community endeav- Star Mothers of Yonkers, ence in a person’s life, whether it be munity agencies that support children ors, including Health and Financial Entrepreneur and Community one, or many”, her goal is to affect as and families offering prevention, awareness, round table discussions many people as possible in deliver- Advocate living and working in the self-awareness, diversity, self-esteem, and provides scholarships to young city of Yonkers. She is the proud education and research programs in women striving to elevate their edu- ing the Gift that God has given her wife of Antonio Coaxum and mother achieving healthy, stable lives. cation. In 2016 Hope co-founded and in providing her namesake, of Nicole D. Coaxum and Courtney As President of the Gold Star TheMothers2016, an assemblage of HOPE. The Chamber applauds her A. Hollinsworth. At Pace University Mothers of Yonkers in Westchester mothers who have lost a child due to tireless work and contributions to so she studied Business Administration; County she has spearheaded numer- various circumstances, mothers who many in need. 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 11

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25th Annual Yonkers “Women of Excellence” Women of Excellence 2016 Honorees Thomas J. Caramadre, Jr. Humanitarian Award: Carol Daly The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce County Penitentiary. Aquehung Women’s Democratic Club, is proud to present this year’s Thomas J. Her professional career included the vice president of the Yonkers Exchange Caramadre Humanitarian Award to practice of law privately, then with her Club, Board member and volunteer Carol Daly, a Yonkers native and the husband for several years at his firm, with Building Hope for Yonkers Animal daughter of the late Peter J. McEwen, and as a Hearing Examiner. She now Shelter, Board member of the Yonkers attorney, and the late Florence serves as Associate Corporation Untermeyer Performing Arts Council, Kertin McEwen.Carol is a person who Counsel for the City of Yonkers. Secretary to April’s Child (Formerly the has demonstrated a passion to “do She is a member of the American Irish Child Abuse Prevention Center of more” for the residents of Yonkers Association of Westchester and current- Westchester) ,a founding member of throughout her personal and profession- ly serves as Chairwoman and is a past Catholic Daughters of the Americas (St al life. She is an active participant in President. She is also a member of the Eugene Chapter) and a past president of numerous community initiatives, all Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians the St Eugene Home School geared toward improving the quality of (Yonkers Division 19). She is the treas- Association. life for all residents in Yonkers. urer of The Yonkers Lawyers She has been particularly gratified to Daly, Judge of the Yonkers City Court Carol attended Fordham University in Association and is a past president. She give her time and effort to the Child with whom she has two daughters, the Bronx, graduated from Marymount is a board member at the Yonkers PAL, Abuse Prevention Center, a non- profit Mary, who is married to Asst. District College, Tarrytown with a BS degree a member of the New York Law School organization which assist at-risk fami- Attorney Michael Ashraf and Dr. and received her JD degree from New Alumni Association and Co-Ward lies through parental training and other Margaret Daly, who is a resident at York Law School. While attending law Leader of the 11th Ward Democratic forms of family assistance. She was also Lenox Hill Hospital. The Yonkers school, she worked as an intern for the Party. pleased to partake in the efforts of Chamber of Commerce congratulates Legal Aid Society of Westchester which She is a member of the New York Building Hope to provide improved Carol, and thanks her for her tireless affords legal representation to indigent State Bar Association, Westchester conditions for abandoned pets and other efforts. She is a true humanitarian and criminal defendants. She also taught County Women’s Bar Association, The endangered animals in the area. most deserving of this recognition. women inmates at the Westchester Yonkers Historical Society, the She is married to Hon. Thomas R.

Entrepreneurial Award: Josyane Colwell This year the Yonkers Chamber of and entertainment. distinctive corporate events for clients Commerce is proud to present the Josyane has long been a champion of such as Bunge. Her food was recently Entrepreneurial Award to Josyane the Yonkers waterfront and was featured at the groundbreaking of the Colwell, Owner and Executive Chef of involved in early networking events on new Ginsburg development River Le Moulin Event Planning and the Yonkers Pier in the early days of Tides and the planned building on the Catering and the recently opened Le the Downtown/Waterfront Business Yonkers waterfront just north of Moulin Eatery and Wine Bar located Improvement District. She was perhaps Alexander Street. She brings her on our beautiful Yonkers waterfront. the first chef to bring an elevated cui- unique cuisine and unparalleled presen- Josyane created Le Moulin over 35 sine to the waterfront seeing the poten- tations to large events at country clubs years ago, bringing her southern tial for fine dining in the downtown as and society weddings as well as inti- French sensibilities and palate to her early as 1999. She catered the inaugu- mate dinner celebrations served in a first business location in Irvington, NY. ration party for the newly elected client’s home. She was featured on the Then married to a commercial produc- Mayor of Yonkers John Spencer on the cover of Westchester Magazine in 2006 er, Josy found herself hosting dinner Yonkers Pier, as well as, the ribbon as one of the top chefs in Westchester parties not only for herself but her cutting for Collins Enterprise as they County. friends and what had begun as a hobby began development on the waterfront To Josyane, cooking is part of giving, blossomed into a business. Le Moulin in the early 2000s. Zuppa, X2O and it comes from the heart, and it’s much is one of the few sole proprietorship the Dolphin would later establish white more than a job. Food is nature, it made a fortune selling African- off-site caterers owned and operated by linen restaurants there. While Josy should be healthy and organic, and American particular hair products; a woman in lower Westchester and she remained in her café on Main Street in along with imagination, creativity and Lyndhurst, the Untermyer Gardens is basically self-taught, drawing on her Irvington for over 25 years, in 2014, beauty, it should be shared - this is the Conservancy (on whose board she sits), love of food and fine presentation from she took the opportunity to open Le soul of Le Moulin Catering and Eatery. Friends of Philipse Manor Hall, and her French roots. Josyane’s business Moulin, her French eatery and wine Despite her grueling work schedule, Groundwork Hudson Valley along with continued to evolve and she not only bar, on the Yonkers waterfront at One Josy has always found a way to sup- many others. It is for this spirit, that cooked and catered in various chal- Pierpointe Street. port local non-profit organizations such the Women in Business Committee rec- lenging off-site venues, she honed her Josyane built up her business over as the United Negro College Fund with ognizes Josyane Colwell, and congratu- skills in the complicated logistics of the years primarily by doing high-end large events at the home of Madame lates and thanks her for her entrepre- event planning, from consulting on off-site catering for such elite clients as C.J. Walker, America’s first million- neurial skills and dedication to serving venues, to staffing, wine lists, décor Vera Wang and G100 as well as doing airess, the daughter of slaves who others. 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 12

12 March 22, 2017 Yonkers Progress Member profile: Westchester County Solid Waste Commission which requires comprehensive back- The Bill of Rights includes the following: Customer; Threatens or attempts to Facts ground checks of all applicants for a All contracts MUST be in writing. intimidate a Customer or a prospective About The solid waste hauler’s license, as part of a Bill of Rights must be incorporated in Customer; Retaliates against a major effort by Westchester County to the contract. Customer or prospective Customer that Westchester reduce the influence of organized crime 2 year limit on contract terms. has made a complaint to the County in this industry. The Commission Prohibition of “automatic renewal” pro- Westchester County Solid Waste Solid Waste requires that all private carters have a visions. Commission Discourages a Customer Commission county license to operate. Prohibition of “liquidated damages.” or prospective Customer from contact- Customer Bill of Rights Mandatory notice of rate increase with ing the Solid Waste Commission. All private haulers are required to fur- right to terminate. If you have a complaint about your The Solid Waste Commission was cre- nish all customers with the “Customer Complaints carting service, your carting contract, ated to serve as a watchdog to improve Bill of Rights.” Any contract not con- All customers have the right to file or anything else concerning the carting consumers’ rights, lower costs, and fos- taining such language may be consid- complaints in the event their Service industry in Westchester County, includ- ter fairness, honesty and competition in ered null and void. Customers who Provider: ing recycling issues and illegal dump- the garbage and recycling industry. believe that a hauler has violated any Fails to provide the services as agreed ing, you can call the Solid Waste The commission operates under the provision of this law should contact the under the Service Contract, Commission directly at (914) 995- Westchester County Solid Waste and Solid Waste Commission. These rights Makes a false or misleading statement 6820. All calls are kept confidential. Recyclables Collection Licensing Law, cannot be waived by agreement. to the Customer or a prospective Member profile: Create with Susan “I am always creating, it’s my pas- to get each person’s imagination flow- Here are some of the projects Susan Email: [email protected] sion!” says Susan Spillo the owner of ing. Beginners as well as advanced offers: 44 Lakeview Ave., Hartsdale, NY Create with Susan LLC. “Whenever I students enjoy designing and producing Batiking-ancient art of dying cloth 10530. Phone: 914-772-2273 am creating I am in another world that original works. using wax and ink for wall hangings is a happy place”. She has always A recent article in the Journal News and other things, Terrarium Making, loved crafting and being involved with discussed research indicating that mak- Jewelry Making, Silk Scarf Color various forms of art. ing crafts helps to keep a person’s mind Design, Chrystal Chandelier and Bead She has taken many classes, under sharp, maybe even more than reading a Window Hanger, YoYo Sewing many different instructors, and is self- book. Creations, Throw Pillow Decorating/ taught in many areas of crafting. Susan has worked with groups of all Creating, Glass Painting, Stain Glass Her business Create with Susan LLC ages from children to patients in assist- Window Pieces, Clay Creations – is about “fun craft classes” where you ed living facilities. 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Yonkers Progress March 22, 2017 13 New Member profile: CC Solutions New Member profile: H Mart We are H Mart, short for “Han Ah mitment to support non-profit organiza- Reum,” which just happens to mean “One tions, various scholarship funds and youth Arm Full of Groceries.” We’re an Asian- development programs. We also support inspired supermarket started in 1982 in big and small organizations throughout the Queens, New York. country with continuing efforts to reach out Despite our small beginnings, we have to local communities with a substantial grown because of our continuous commit- number of grants that are directed to local ment to the freshest ingredients in all our communities across the country. offerings-while never forgetting that value Hmart cares for and takes great pride in is just as important. We hope our culture giving back to our neighbors, friends, and brings you new inspiration and we look local communities. forward to seeing you soon. We look forward to our Grand Opening Hmart is committed to giving back to our at our new Yonkers location at High Ridge communities. We have a longstanding com- Plaza on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers. New Member profile: Berdon LLP Berdon LLP is ranked among the nation’s and more, to advise you on operational and top CPA and advisory firms. Offering a business issues as well as financial issues comprehensive array of accounting, tax, to help you stay abreast on the latest indus- financial, and management advisory servic- try trends and policy updates. Additionally, es, Berdon provides individuals, privately our consulting professionals provide the held organizations and multinational corpo- highest level of service in the areas of rations with technical expertise and indus- transactions/mergers and acquisitions, liti- try specific insight to help overcome chal- gation support, valuations, and forensic lenges and succeed. The Firm’s service accounting. approach focuses on developing strategies Berdon’s mission to Listen, Solve, Do and techniques to help clients minimize provides its clients with the peace of mind taxes, maximize profits, grow their busi- that their professionals adhere to the high- nesses, and prepare for a financially secure est service standards and deliver technical future. excellence in a culture that fosters team- Among the several defining factors that work and innovation. These principles have separate Berdon from its peer firms is that been the cornerstone of Berdon since 1917 the majority of Berdon’s tax partners, in and have made Berdon the firm of choice addition to being CPAs, also hold the J.D. for individuals and businesses in the New and LL.M. degrees. This advanced educa- York Metro area and throughout the United tion and knowledge of tax law allows us to States. bring a perspective to our clients that few For more information and to learn how accountants can provide. Likewise, our Berdon can help you achieve your goals audit professionals look beyond the num- and objectives, please visit: bers at your processes, procedures, policies,

SUMMER @ Westchester Community College 31st Annual Chamber Golf Outing Yonkers Extension Center located at Cross County Shopping Center Thursday, May 18 Saint Andrew’s Golf Club 10 Old Jackson Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Registration and BBQ Lunch, 10:30-12 Shotgun: 12:15 Snacks and beverages (including beer) at Halfway House, Beverage Stations throughout the course. 2 hour open bar with buffet dinner and awards reception Explore your interests, challenge your mind, get ahead in your studies, or get a head start during FEES our two summer sessions CORPORATE GOLF PACKAGE: Includes Golf and Gala fees for four players as well as an Advertising Golf Hole sign. No matter your reasons, spend your summer at Westchester Price: $1,600 Community College, the best vallue in Westchester County! GOLF: Includes lunch, greens fees, cart, gratuities, and Gala Supper for one individual. Price: $375 First 5-Week Session: May 22 – June 21 NON-GOLFER: Includes lunch, use of tennis courts, paddle Second 5-Week Session: June 26 – July 26 courts, Olympic-size pool, fitness center and Gala Supper for one individual. Price: $200 Registration is open now! GALA SUPPER: Admission to the awards dinner held shortly after the outing. Price: $150 GOLF HOLE ADVERTISEMENT: A great opportunity for those unable to participate in the event. Price: $300 Contact us: (914) 606-7100 “50/50” TICKET: A chance to win up to $5,000 cash. Price: $25 [email protected] or Five (5) Tickets for $100 www.sunywcc.edu/crosscounty RSVP to: [email protected] or 914-963-0332 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 14

14 March 22, 2017 Yonkers Progress Member profile: Phoenix for Life Diane Pratt has re-invented herself as a loss and experiencing her own painful grief, what the grief process entails and Transition, Loss and Grief Coach. She grief journey, she was inspired to sup- why we do not feel comfortable talking created Phoenix4Life coaching LLC port others through their painful grief about death and dying. and supports individuals, families, cou- process and all it entails. Diane discovered coaching in her 20s ples to find their new purpose in life Transition and grief can be one of the and has applied coaching techniques in with joy and celebration as they travel most painful and misunderstood life and navigate through their transition changing events we experience in our her personal and professional life. She and grief journey. life time. Diane provides a safe space is a Certified Professional and Spiritual After experiencing her husbands pass- and compassionate support to share Coach, End of Life Doula, and Reiki ing unexpectedly, Diane was heartbro- your loss. You will come to understand Practitioner. Diane is the Vice President ken for her loss, felt extremely lonely, that your loved ones will always be for the NAPW Westchester Chapter and lost and didn’t know how long she with you in thought and spirit. That you the Educational Coordinator for the would feel this way. The expectation of too are allowed to continue with your “The Achievers Network” BNI Chapter others was for her to go back to her nor- life to experience joy, love, and laugh- in Yonkers, NY. mal routine within a few weeks, disre- ter. You can connect with Diane on garding this major life changing event. Diane has given several interactive edu- At the recommendation of a friend, cational workshops at the Yonkers LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ Diane sought support, which aided her Grinton I. Will and Riverfront Library diane-pratt, via email - in moving forward and continuing to to support attendees and openly discuss [email protected] exceed in her career. Through her own the different types of grief, 5 stages of or Phone: 914-589-8877

Nader J. Sayegh, Esq. Palisade Avenue Realty Inc. 10 Palisade Avenue, Yonkers 10701 914-423-0800 Sayeghlaw@aol,com Yonkers Public Library congratulates the Women of Excellence Honorees for 2017!

The staff and management of RORY DOLAN’S Restaurant, Bar and Caterers 890 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY www.rorydolans.com Eileen’s Country Kitchen 914-776-2946 F 914-776-6538 And The Heritage Bar and Restaurant

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Yonkers Progress March 22, 2017 15 Member profile: Science Barge The Science Barge will celebrate change. its ninth year on the Yonkers’ The Barge greenhouse uses a vari- waterfront with its season opening ety of innovative systems to grow on April 29, 2017 from 12 pm – 4 an abundance of fresh produce pm. This joyous rite of spring entirely off the grid. All of the brings together elected officials, energy needed to power the Barge civic groups, and residents from is generated by solar panels, wind throughout the region for a full turbines, and biofuels, while the day of family fun. This event is hydroponic greenhouse is irrigated FREE and open to all ages! solely by captured rainwater. The The Science Barge is a fully sus- Science Barge attracts approxi- tainable urban farm and environ- mately 4,500 weekend visitors mental education center on the every year from the New York Hudson River. Winner of the metropolitan area and all over the Omega Institute’s prestigious world. Each year, the Science November. “Leadership in Sustainable Barge is a specific destination for The Science Barge is funded by Education” award in 2014, the visitors from at least different 15 grants from the Apple Hill Fund, Science Barge offers one of the countries. Cabbage Hill Farm Foundation, region’s most dynamic and immer- Tours of the hydroponic green- City of Yonkers, Con Edison, sive STEM educational experi- house, climate change exhibits, Croton Energy, Domino Sugar, ences. Each year, Science Barge and activities for children are Green Mountain Energy, Hitachi educators teach thousands of stu- available every weekend, Noon-6 America, Hudson River located at 99 Dock Street, just dents about urban agriculture and pm, from mid-April to November. Foundation, and the National north of the Yonkers Pier. For renewable energy – plus curricu- Art & Science Sundays, for chil- Oceanic and Atmospheric more information, contact lum-based programs on biodiversi- dren ages 4-10, offer planting and Administration (NOAA). Groundwork at 914-375-2151 or ty, botany, carbon footprint, scien- science activities, crafts, crabbing, The Science Barge, a project of visit our website at ground- tific method, and, now, climate and more from 2-4 pm, July to Groundwork Hudson Valley, is workhv.org. 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 16

16 March 22, 2017 Yonkers Progress New Member profile: Astoria Bank Astoria Bank is a full-service community their everyday banking and financial needs. bank that has been making a difference in She also meets with area businesses to get the financial lives of its customers and the to know their unique needs and recommend neighborhoods it serves since it was estab- financial solutions to help them succeed. In lished more than 125 years ago. With its addition to her own extensive knowledge, headquarters located in New York, Astoria Marie has direct access to a team of sea- Bank has 88 branch locations throughout soned business banking specialists, finan- the greater New York metropolitan area as cial consultants and commercial and resi- well as a convenient network of ATMs, dential mortgage specialists. online and mobile banking channels. She looks forward to meeting new people Marie-ilena Skourakis is the new branch and sharing her passion for making a dif- manager of Astoria Bank in Hastings on ference in the community. Hudson. Since joining the Bank in October 2016, Marie has gotten to know and work with many local business owners, professionals, and residents of Westchester County. She has 14 years of retail banking experience, including two years as a licensed mortgage banker, and most recently as manager of People’s United Bank in Scarsdale. Marie, who was born and raised in Yonkers, is passionate about helping customers reach their financial goals. Whether helping customers to build their business, purchase a home, send children to college or plan for retirement, she is committed to I TRAIN WITH JUAN building lasting banking relationships. If you want to get fit...You gotta JUAN it! In her role as Branch Manager/Vice (914) 473-3026 President, Branch Banking Division, she Marie-Ilena Skourakis and her team consult with customers on Hastings Branch Manager, Astoria Bank 76 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 [email protected] 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 17

Yonkers Progress March 22, 2017 17

Committed to Excellence in Education

YONKERS FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Yonkers Teachers Congratulate the 2017

Yonkers Chamber Women of Excellence

Carol Daly, Esq. Corporation Council, City of Yonkers Josyane Colwell, Le Moulin, Eatery and Wine Bar Susan Sacco, Sterling National Bank Hope Hollinsworth Coaxum, Gold Star Mothers

Scholarship Winners Jerusalem Estifanos, Lincoln High School Maria Jose Guzman, Lincoln High School Jennifer Niola, Saunders Trade and Technical High School

Patricia Puleo, President Yonkers Federation of Teachers 35 East Grassy Sprain Road Yonkers, New York 10710 (914) 793-0200 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 18

18 March 22, 2017 Yonkers Progress Chamber Networking Events

The Knife and Fork Award was presented to December Breakfast sponsor Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz and Curto Networking at the December Breakfast at the Fairways at Dunwoodie are (L-R) Ezra Ebanks, Ed O’Donnell Law Firm: (L-R) Steve Accinelli, Chamber Pres Kevin Cacace, James Veneruso, Chamber Vice-Chair Paul and Sandy Albanese. Ranieri, Keynote Speaker DA Anthony Scarpino and Steven Schwartz.

Attending the December Breakfast are (L-R) Michael Martinelli, Chief Judge Yonkers City Court, Henry All smiles at the December Breakfast are Valerie Colville of C&C Solutions and Juan Gonzalez, President of Djonbalaj, President of HD Realty, and Chamber President Kevin Cacace. I Train with Juan.

(L-R) Chamber President Kevin Cacace presents the Knife and Fork award to Yonkers Brewing Company Fr. Matthew Janeczko (c) Associate Pastor Sacred Heart Church is joined by Chamber members Lisa Team Jackie Rubbo, Nick Califano and John Rubbo, with Keynote Speaker Chris Dessi at January Breakfast. Summa-Guarino of Westchester Bank, and Moira Kiernan, Sterling National Bank at January Breakfast.

Enjoying early-bird networking at Yonkers Brewing Company are attorneys (L-R) Stephen Veneruso, Steve The Yonkers Public Library is well represented at the January Breakfast by Deputy Director Susan Thaler (L) Accinelli and Howard Berman. and Shauna Porteus, the new Community Services Librarian. 0317 Women of Excellence Progress:March 2010 Women of Excellence Progress.qxd 3/13/2017 2:57 PM Page 19

Yonkers Progress March 22, 2017 19 Chamber Networking Events

Paul Ranieri, Vice Chairman of Chamber Board of Directors, presents the Knife and Fork Award to Enjoying Breakfast at the Hampton Inns and Suites are (L-R) Ralph Newman of Dott Communications and Westchester Bank President John Tolomer, with Bank officials Lisa Summa-Guarino and Stephanie Weston. Bob Walters of the Yonkers Science Barge at the February Networking Breakfast.

Early bird networkers at the February Breakfast sponsored by the Westchester Bank are (L-R) Vinnie Restiano Networking at the February Breakfast are (L-R) Irene Amato (ASAP Mortgage) and Astoria Bank officials (Yonkers Chamber of Commerce), Doug Crossett (All Safe Fire) and Janice Lubin-Kirshner (JCCY) Miranda Toma and Marie Ilena Skourakis.

Donning their smocks at WIB Paint Night are (L-R) Melvina Carter, Lourdes Santacruz and Anita Morck. Having fun at Paint Night are (L-R) Judge Maryann Scattaretico-Naber, Claudia Cacace and Doreen Tiedeman.

Mother and daughter artists Beverly Merrigan and Moira Kiernanat Paint Night, sponsored by the Women in Group Photo of all the new artists at WIB Paint Night at Dunwoodie to raise money for the Virginia Eyler Business Committee. Scholarship Fund.