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New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 2 • www.newrochellereview.com Zimmermann Gives Update on Parks Voters Pass $283.9 Million New and Recreation Summer Youth Food Rochelle School Budget Distribution Program Voters passed the key positions, the cost of which BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN WestCOP and 94 Davis, the $283,930,535 City School Dis- is partially offset by retirees. It Senior Center Site. We will trict of New Rochelle school adds $2.1 million to the capital Parks and Recreation serve 11,730 breakfast meals, budget for 2020-2021 in a his- budget for various projects, in- Commissioner William V. combined with 11,370 lunch- toric election that was con- cluding work on theaters and Zimmermann gave an update es.” ducted entirely via absentee auditoriums around the Dis- on the Summer Youth Food The second discussion ballot. When overburdened trict, upgraded public address Nutrition Meal Distribution turned to feasibility of par- printers delivered ballots to systems, added security cam- Program at the June 16th New tially closing Division Street homes later than expected in eras and more. The budget also Rochelle City Council Legis- for outdoor dining, utiliz- many districts across the state, uses $1.3 million from reserves lative Meeting. ing parking spaces and lots Cuomo ordered that districts to create this budget at a 0% “On June 2, Revolution to provide additional dining continue to accept those sent increase on the tax levy. The Foods informed us that they in by mail until Tuesday, June budget was designed to absorb William V. Zimmermann space. Outdoor dining re- will not be servicing us. They quires manpower, equip- 16, 2020. an estimated $2.8 million cut in could not meet the reim- “Our Youth Nutrition ment and Police personnel, The results were an- state aid. Cuomo still has not bursement guidelines from Budget is $151,000. From willingness of Division Street nounced after a second long released state aid figures; any the State relative to each June 29th to July 10th, we restauranteurs to participate, night of ballot-canvassing that further reduction for New Ro- meal. Local restaurants did will serve Hope Community potential impact on Division was required because of thou- Dr. Laura Feijóo chelle would require cuts in the not meet mandated costs. We Service; Municipal Housing Street businesses and need sands of mailed-in ballots. On spending plan. awarded a contract to New Authority Bracey Apartments to work with the Chamber of June 18, 2020, the Board of Edu- “Thank you, New Rochelle Rochelle Cafeteria Services, and Westchester Community Commerce. cation voted to declare the results of the canvas community, for investing in our children dur- Inc. at 70 cents/$1.00, more Opportunity Program (West- It was unanimously of votes cast. ing these difficult and uncertain times,” said than what we would normally COP). agreed that the two-week The spending plan includes a $2 million Superintendent Dr. Laura Feijóo. “It is gratify- pay and will offer a daily ‘Grab “The full program goes closure of Division Street equity budget aimed at narrowing achieve- ing to see support for a budget that will add and Go’ program, combining from July to 13th to August from Westchester Place ment gaps and creates a districtwide STEAM social work and teaching positions, provide breakfast and lunch at $8.00 21st serving Flowers, City, would take place June 21 (Science Technology Engineering Art at Math) funds to narrow achievement gaps and launch per participant. D’Onofrio Parks, Five Islands, through July 5. initiative. It earmarks $1.3 million for added a districtwide STEAM initiative.”
New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 3 • www.newrochellereview.com New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 4 • www.newrochellereview.com City of New Rochelle Launches Rebound New Rochelle Program to Help Local Businesses and Residents Become New Ro Stronger As the City of New Ro- a crippling eco- significant finan- just to reopen at reduced chelle continues to reopen, nomic crisis is cial challenges capacities. Rebound New the City announced its new on the rise. Until businesses and Rochelle is a much needed program Rebound New there is a vaccine, residents are fac- and innovative example of Rochelle (Rebound NR), a we must find ways ing, and our City a public-private partner- partnership with the New to co-exist with has responded ship working together to Rochelle Chamber of Com- the coronavirus with strength and help businesses survive,” merce, New Rochelle Busi- while moving for- solidarity in cre- said Rob Hayes, President of ness Improvement District, ward thought- ative collabora- the New Rochelle Chamber the Business Council of West- fully and safely, tions to help the of Commerce and owner of chester and the private sec- particularly for our small assistance includes provid- business community and The Beechmont Tavern. tor, to help local businesses businesses, the backbone ing temporary rental assis- our residents recover. We “The Rebound New Ro- and residents impacted by of New Rochelle’s economy,” tance to those with house- created Rebound New Ro- chelle Initiative is another the pandemic succeed in the said Scott Rechler, Chair- hold incomes, prior to the chelle to extend a critical example of the innovative, new economic climate. man and CEO of RXR. COVID-19 Pandemic, of less collaborative and practical The City’s diverse busi- than 50 percent of the Area approach of the City of New ness community is com- Median Income (as deter- Rochelle to be on the cut- prised of multiple sectors mined by HUD and adjusted ting edge of service to the of industry, including retail, for family size) who have City's business community restaurants, finance, medi- been laid off or furloughed and is a model for public- cal, arts and entertainment from their job, and are un- private partnerships. The and more, that could poten- able to pay their rent as a Business Council of West- tially benefit from funding result of the ongoing pub- chester is pleased to be a and business assistance as lic health crisis. Interested partner and looks forward they navigate the impacts households can learn more to being an active partici- of the pandemic and move and apply through the Re- pant in this important pro- Jane Veron forward. bound New Rochelle portal. gram,” said Marsha Gordon, Starting today, busi- cordingly that can be used “The City of New Ro- President & CEO of the nesses interested in re- for rent, staffing, work- chelle is committed to the Business Council of West- ceiving a grant can apply ing capital or other critical economic security of our chester. Rob Hayes through the City’s new on- needs. Additionally, busi- diverse business commu- Luiz Aragon “We are excited to re- ness guidance to help drive nity and our residents who engage with New Rochelle Funding for the pro- success and manage those were and continue to be lifeline to help our com- to support their businesses gram was made possible funds efficiently will be significantly impacted by munity rebound and suc- as they re-emerge in this with the generous support available through the RXR the public health crisis. We ceed, and we are sincerely next normal. We will offer of the private sector, in- Realty Volunteer Portal and hope Rebound New Ro- grateful to all of our private customized 6-session boot cluding the City’s master through The Acceleration chelle will serve as anoth- partners who continue to camps over 10 weeks, in developer for Downtown Project (TAP). er lifeline to help advance step up at such a critical which two consultants will New Rochelle RXR Realty. Businesses and micro- our community’s recovery time,” said Luiz Aragon, City partner with each business The City is also leverag- enterprises interested in of New Rochelle Commis- owner to determine how to ing federal grant dollars the program must demon- sioner of Development. identify and address their received through the U.S. strate a financial need, be “As our Downtown immediate challenges and Dept. of Housing and Ur- willing to share financials, businesses continue on position them for growth ban Development (HUD) to be in good standing with their financial path out of and deliver a short-term bring the program total to the City and have a physical this pandemic, Rebound plan for stability and suc- over $1.8 million. location in New Rochelle. New Rochelle will be an im- cess”, said Jane Veron, CEO "By providing meaning- The City of New Rochelle portant program in aiding in of The Acceleration Project ful assistance to businesses City Manager Charles B. is also in the process of se- their recovery,“ said Marc (TAP). and individuals, we can ac- Strome, III lecting a Minority Business Jerome, Chairman of the The City is also work- celerate our local recov- Liaison to enable minor- New Rochelle Downtown ing with its private partners ery and position our entire line portal, www.ideallyne- ity business owners, who Business Improvement Dis- and the business commu- City for success in a post- wrochelle.com/rebound to may have been left out of trict (NRBID). nity to identify additional COVID environment. The determine eligibility. The the federal CARE programs, “As a business owner, I support for the program. Rebound program reflects portal is available in English to navigate the resources know New Rochelle’s small More information on overall New Rochelle's strong com- and Spanish. Applicants will available to help their busi- businesses are suffering qualifications can be found mitment to inclusive, equi- then be directed to com- ness be more successful. economic distress on two on the Ideally New Rochelle table prosperity from which plete a full application and Rebound New Rochelle Marsha Gordon fronts: first being closed website at: www.ideallyne- all of us can benefit," said upon review by a newly ap- will also provide Tenant during these past months wrochelle.com/rebound. New Rochelle Mayor Noam pointed selection commit- Based Rental Assistance in the months ahead,” said of the pandemic and sec- For more information on Bramson. tee comprised of the City (TBRA) for families who New Rochelle City Manager ond facing the added ex- the City of New Rochelle, “As the public health and business community, have been hit hard by the Charles B. Strome III penses of PPE’s and other please visit www.ideallyne- crisis begins to subside, funds will be distributed ac- COVID-19 outbreak. That “We understand the required safety equipment wrochelle.com.
New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 5 • www.newrochellereview.com Janet Langsam Honored with Americans for the Arts’ Annual Leadership Award
On June 24, Americans local community and who through government, cor- for the Arts announced that exemplifies extraordinary porate, and institutional Armonk resident, Janet T. leadership qualities, and is partnerships. During her Langsam, CEO of ArtsWest- part of a suite of leadership 29-year tenure, Langsam, chester, has been honored awards that recognize the an artist and journalist, has with the Selina Roberts Ot- achievements of individu- helped grow the organiza- tum Award at the Ameri- als and organizations com- tion to a $4.9 million agen- cans for the Arts digital An- mitted to enriching their cy and has made the arts nual Convention and Public communities through the more visible, diverse, and Art & Civic Design Confer- arts. accessible for residents. ence. This award recog- ArtsWestchester is As CEO, she advocates for nizes an individual work- an organization that fi- funding, supports local ing in arts management nancially and promotion- artists and cultural orga- who has made a meaning- ally supports all of the arts nizations, champions the ful contribution to their in Westchester County county’s arts community, A Drive In Screening Under the Stars
and reports on the eco- mented innovative and square feet. We have ral- nomic impact of the arts. transformative programs lied a staggering number Among her many achieve- to strengthen the commu- of volunteers—some 400 ments, Langsam spear- nities they serve and build individuals and partners. headed the purchase and recognition for the im- Metropolis Sunrise is fun- reimagining of an aban- portant work of the arts. damentally, an expression doned historic bank build- Their unwavering com- of community working to- ing into an arts incubator mitment to local, state, gether to bring beauty and for artists, architects, and and national support for vibrancy to their shared creative businesses. the arts is deserving of living space.” As a proponent of pub- this recognition.” Americans for the Arts lic art, Langsam recently ‘’One of the most en- is the leading nonprofit collaborated with the N.Y. dearing things about the organization for advancing Thruway Authority on ten arts is its power to bring the arts and arts education works of public art for The people together. That’s in America. With offices in Governor Mario M. Cuomo what we had in mind when Washington, D.C. and New Bridge. In her career, she we initiated a major pub- York City, it has a record of The Entergy Screen- The Secret Life of Pets 2 vehicles, and to wear a mask has fostered artist resi- lic art project that would 60 years of service. Ameri- ings Under the Stars outdoor continues the story of Max and at all times when outside their dencies in schools, hous- be sewn by many hands in cans for the Arts is dedi- movie series at Kensico Dam his pet friends, following their vehicles. No gatherings will be ing projects, mental health the community,” Langsam cated to representing and Plaza has been a staple of secret lives after their owners permitted. Exiting your vehicle facilities, and developed noted. Referring to the serving local communities Westchester’s summer fun and leave them for work or school will be permitted when using contemporary art instal- monumental work of pub- and creating opportunities entertainment scene for the each day. Wonder Park tells the restrooms; while sitting in lations in hospitals, shop- lic art called Metropolis for every American to par- past 16 years. And, this year the story of an amusement your lawn chairs which must ping centers, and housing Sunrise being assembled ticipate in and appreciate for the first time, Kensico will park where the imagination be placed up against the front developments. Langsam at the ArtsWestchester all forms of the arts. be transformed into a drive- of a wildly creative girl named or back of your vehicle; or has been named among building in White Plains, Americans for the in, presenting The Secret Life June comes alive. while sitting in the bed of your 914 INC’s Most Influential Langsam conveyed that Arts’ Annual Convention of Pets (PG, 2019) on Friday, Both movies will be tick- pickup truck. Restrooms will Women of Westchester. due to social distancing and Public Art & Civic De- July 17 and Wonder Park (PG, eted-admission events, with be serviced routinely and hand She holds a master’s de- and Covid-19, more time sign Conference bring to- 2019) on Friday, Aug. 14 allow- purchase available by online sanitizer will be available. gree from New York Uni- is needed to complete the gether arts and community ing movie-goers to enjoy these pre-sale only. Entergy Screenings Un- versity’s Graduate School public art project by artist leaders to network and dis- two animated films in a social- Tickets go on sale for The der the Stars is presented by of Public Service. Amanda Browder that will cuss strategies for build- ly-distanced way. Secret Life of Pets on Wednes- Westchester County Parks and “These tremendous be draped on top of the 9 ing stronger towns, coun- County Executive George day, June 17 online at 2 p.m. Sharc Creative with Westches- leaders have distinguished story arts building. “Col- ties, and cities through Latimer said, “With COVID-19 at wcparks.ticketleap.com/ ter Parks Foundation, and sup- themselves as passionate lectively, we have sewn the arts. What started as still a reality, our Parks De- drivein. Tickets are $20 per car port from Westchester Talk advocates for the arts and an incredible 6500 square a small group of 45 people partment is coming up with and there will be a 125-car limit Radio, 100.7 WHUD, 107.1 The arts education,” said Rob- feet of fabric, which means in 1955 has now grown to new ways for county residents due to capacity and distancing Peak, Rey Insurance, Hamle- ert L. Lynch, president and that we are 2/3 of the more than 1,000 each year to experience parks and pro- protocols. Wonder Park tickets thub. Robison, Inspiria Out- CEO of Americans for the way toward completing and continues to grow 10- grams that they’ve come to en- will go on sale at the same link door Advertising, Metro-North Arts. “They have imple- our goal of sewing 10,000 15 percent annually. joy over the years. Watching a on Monday, July 20, also start- Railroad and Westchester movie from your car will be a ing at 2 p.m.. Magazine. novelty for some and nostalgic Moviegoers will be asked The ticket link will be for others, but fun for every- to maintain a six-foot distance listed at parks.westchestergov. www.newrochellereview.com body.” from others when exiting their com.
New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 6 • www.newrochellereview.com Iona College Professor Named a 2020 Fulbright Scholar Iona College Media “But the downside with some people.” in there puts a lot of people of people who are repeatedly & Strategic Communica- a hashtag is you can very eas- It is also particularly in- on high alert. It’s like some victims of systemic injustice tion Assistant Professor Dr. ily lose control of your mes- teresting, she said, to observe people are offended simply and inequity.” Nadine Barnett Cosby ’96 sage. What does that mean? It how people have responded because the cause references Ultimately, despite the MS has been named a 2020 means anyone can post any- to the hashtag simply because a particular race of people,” downsides, Barnett Cosby be- Fulbright Scholar in the thing and use that hashtag and it mentions a particular race. she said. “We’ve seen #All- lieves the use of the hashtag Africa Regional Research now they have linked and as- Barnett Cosby went through LivesMatter come out in re- #BlackLivesMatter has been Program. In keeping with sociated themselves and their about 1,800 social media posts sponse, when most people positive for the movement and Iona’s mission of service, message with Black Lives Mat- to follow the dialogue, find- who understand the move- the cause of racial justice and her research will explore ter. So, you have people post- ing it “really astonishing” to ment, understand that no equality in America. the expectations and reali- ing really negative stuff about see how many arguments one is saying only Black lives “I think overall it’s a pro ties of mission trips to Af- killing police, and that actually were taking place not over the matter. It’s a movement based because of the visibility the rica, specifically working in has nothing to do with Black movement itself, but solely be- on the particular time in our movement has gained,” she Zambia, where she has led Lives Matter. It’s a part of what cause people did not like the history and based on par- said. “And not just Black peo- two Iona mission trips. contributes to the misconcep- hashtag. ticular events. It’s a cry for ple; many allies have joined the “I started to notice tions about the movement for “Having the word ‘Black’ justice and equity for a group movement.” there was a disparity in what the groups would think they were going to do verses what the host com- munities and the people in Dr. Nadine Barnett Cosby the communities expected tion of racial, cultural and gen- or thought of mission trips,” der representation and span she said. “I thought it would be across film, television and new interesting to look at, is there a media. She has over 20 years of disparity there? Is there some experience working in several kind of disconnect between capacities at leading outlets organizations – specifically in such as Madison Square Gar- SAVE UP TO $50 the case of my research, edu- den, Fox 5, Lifetime Television cational organizations – and Networks and Disney/ABC. how they approach mission Notably in 2018, she trips? And is that in line with published a dissertation en- how the community that is titled The Revolution Will hosting these mission trips Not Be Televised, but It Will look at it?” Be Hashtagged: The Impact As part of her research, of Social Media Activism on Fulbright will fund multiple Real World Engagement. She trips to Zambia so that Barnett presented her findings at the Cosby can interview people Association for Education in serving on mission trips, as Journalism and Mass Commu- well as those hosting the trips. nication National Convention She will also use the time to in Toronto, Canada. train people in host commu- In light of today’s global nities on how to conduct in- protests – which have been terviews and document the organized in large part around feedback, so that her work can the organization and hashtag Save $5.00 per gallon up to 10 gallons of our already continue through a different #BlackLivesMatter – it is lens while she is not physically clear her instincts were right low retail price of all premium Benjamin Moore interior in the field. on point. When asked about Although COVID-19 dis- the impact that the hashtag and exterior paint & stain during our rupted travel plans this sum- #BlackLivesMatter has had in mer, Barnett Cosby is hopeful building support for the move- July 4th sale now through July 8th 2020 she will be able to take her first ment, she said it poses “a weird SCAN COUPON trip to Zambia this winter. She Catch 22.” ultimately will have two years “There are significant STAY SAFE. STAY BUSY. to conduct her research and pros and cons related to the compile the findings, which hashtag and the use of social could be published as a book media. The pros are that you and/or in various journal ar- have this major movement ticles. Given her experience around an organization that SHOP ONLINE AND PICKUP IN-STORE in film, she also plans to docu- now everyone knows because ment the experience visually, of social media. You can easily shop.wallauer.com perhaps to produce a docu- search for information about mentary. the movement and link infor- Prior to joining Iona as an mation to the movement, just adjunct in 2011 and then going by using that hashtag. That’s full-time in 2013, Barnett Cos- huge. When else have we by enjoyed an extensive career been able to communicate on 99 years strong and family-owned, with locations in in media. A writer, producer a broad scale in that way? So Westchester, Putnam and Rockland Counties and director, her works are that’s a wonderful thing,” she heavily rooted in the explora- said. New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 7 • www.newrochellereview.com New Rochelle District Hires H.R. Director, Appoints Two Assistant Principals The New Rochelle Board New Rochelle. better reflects the student of Education has taken leaps • Christopher Francavi- population. She will also as- forward in establishing its glia, who has served as the sist in developing procedures leadership team for the com- CSDNR middle school social for hiring staff members and ing year, hiring a human re- studies chairperson for this fostering the well-being of sources executive director school year, will become an the District’s staff members. to help recruit a top quality, assistant principal at Isaac E. Ms. Jackson built a ca- diverse staff and appointing Young Middle School. reer in corporate America two administrators to assis- • Rachel Cornelius will over 13 years, rising to the tant principal positions. continue in the role of In- post of District Sales Manager The administrators and terim Assistant Principal at for a division of Abbott Labo- their positions are: New Rochelle High School. ratories. Along the way, she • Traci Jackson, a White The re-appointment creates discovered that she enjoyed Plains teacher who built a a second assistant principal the teaching and training as- career in corporate man- position at the high school for pects of her job the most, so agement and hiring before the first time. Christopher Francaviglia she made the jump to edu- answering a passion for ed- “We are building a great Rachel Cornelius cation. For the past 17 years, ucation, has been named Ex- team for the coming year,” Traci Jackson Mr. Francaviglia join the Isaac Traci Jackson who is she has been an educational ecutive Director for Human said Superintendent Dr. Lau- Young leadership team and currently a social studies leader and classroom teach- Resources, a new position ra Feijóo. “I look forward Ms. pursuing high quality, diverse Ms. Cornelius expand the teacher at Eastview Middle er in White Plains, a district in the City School District of Jackson’s contributions to candidates. I am eager to see team at the high school.” School in White Plains, will that she describes as having Mr. Francaviglia and Ms. assume her new role on July strong similarities to New Cornelius were appointed to 13. She will work directly with Rochelle. She has also served their positions by the Board Assistant Superintendent for as a union representative and last night. Their new posts Human Resources Ryan Reed as an advocate for students, Class to be Remembered begin July 1. Ms. Jackson was and will be instrumental in families and staff members. appointed previously and will the ongoing recruitment of She gravitated toward human with 2,020 Tulips begin July 13. a highly qualified staff that continued on page 11
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The Class of 2020 will be remembered every spring when tulips bloom in purple and white at the school. Tom and Ally Gallin, parents of a member of the class, are donating 2,020 of the bulbs to be planted at the school, along with an accompanying plaque that reads “Dedicated to the Class of 2020.” The flowers are expected to be planted in the fall and bloom for the first time around GAY ROSEN mid-April 2021. Ally Gallin said she was moved by the trials the class faced, unable to be together physically AS REAL AS REAL ESTATE GETS in their final months and missing events such as the prom. 914.907.2645 | [email protected] “I was looking to let people know that the students were here and they were loved,” she said. The bulbs have been ordered. Gallin, who is a board member of Volunteer New York!, said Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker the organization will help coordinate a volunteer opportunity to plant them in October. ABR, CBR, CDPE, CRS, GREEN, GRI, SRES City School District of New Rochelle leaders were happy to accept the offer. 2017 & 2018 Top 1% Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors* “What a magnificent tribute this will be to a unique class,” said Superintendent Dr. Laura Feijóo. “Every spring, a beautiful display of flowers will come to life to ensure that we never for- get this class and the challenges it faced. We are incredibly grateful to the Gallins for this gift.” “The Board of Education of the City School District of New Rochelle formally notes its Larchmont Brokerage | 1946 Palmer Avenue gratitude and appreciation for (the Gallins’) generosity, public spirit, and support of the School *Per HGMLS Sold Data, 2017 - 2018. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. juliabfee.com | 914.834.0270 District,” the Board wrote in a resolution accepting the gift on June 2.
New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 8 • www.newrochellereview.com Photos of Graduates Stretch 240 Yards Down North Avenue While the New Rochelle High School graduation was taking place Thursday in the parking lot off Clove Road, another tribute to the Class of 2020 was hard to miss. Enlarged yearbook photographs of the class members lined North Avenue, New Rochelle’s main north-south corridor, from Braemar Avene south. Extra signs with inspirational quotes and floating strings of purple and white balloons added to the festive sight. “You put something on North Avenue, everybody sees it,” said Eric Turkewitz, one of several parents of seniors who were the driv- ing force behind the initiative. Parent Lauri Pitkus led the effort; others were Denise Flood, Renee Hodys, Helder Dias and Miriam O’Malley. The project came together in about five days and the pho- tos were posted Tuesday evening. The display stretches 240 yards along North Avenue. “This was a way of giving the students something extra,” Turke- witz said. “It sort of puts a bow on top of what they were doing.” Tributes from Students, New Highlights from Pre-Recorded York Giants Portion of Graduation Celebration A portion of the New Ro- chelle High School Class of 2020 graduation celebration was pre-recorded. Watch the ceremony, with words of wisdom, praise and congrat- ulations by visiting https:// ensemble.lhric.org/hapi/ v1/contents/permalinks/ t5HZa39G/view. Some high- lights follow, but be sure to watch it all.
Valedictorian Abigail Kazakov: "It’s insane how four years of high school just flew by so fast. It serves as a re- minder to focus and put your When it became clear the New Rochelle High School Class of 2020 would not have a tradi- Valedictorian Abigail Kazakov phone down, before a mo- tional graduation, many stepped up to honor and celebrate them in different ways, including a ment has passed." end racial inequality and in- ten yet. You are able to handle group of seniors and the New York Giants. Salutatorian Stephen justice." that because of what you’ve The students, mostly from the NRHS Science Research Program, spent a month building Bartell: Addressed his class- Board of Education been through." a virtual scale model of the school in the cyberverse of the video game Minecraft to serve as a mates as, "athletes and math- President Amy Moselhi: Superintendent Dr. graduation ceremony. letes" and said the pandemic "You are the future and you Laura Feijóo: "Work hard and “It was a lot of fun, and being able to share what we did with the entire City of New Ro- underlined that, "to be a New will have the enormous bur- never miss the opportunity chelle made it very important,” said graduate Jack Schlamkowitz, who put in 40 of the more than Rochelle Huguenot is to be a den of righting the wrongs to better yourself, but have 400 hours it took problem solver." that we have seen play out a little fun while you're at it. to build the school "I never expected to sit on our national stage….Each Make room for your loved and make the vid- through my final classes of of you will be remembered ones, make a new friend, find eo. “We wanted to high school in my pajamas often times for contribu- a new passion, find a way to make it as realistic nor did I expect gym class to tions you didn't realize you serve others." as possible.” involve repeatedly walking had made: to your friends, Interim NRHS Prin- (Schlamkow- back and forth between my to your teachers, to your cipal Joseph Starvaggi: We itz is also seen in bed and my refrigerator." coaches, to your community need you, our graduates, the video playing Class President Ekemini and to your parents." our young citizens, to be the a classic rock ver- Etor: "We really are one big Board of Education change we need. We need sion of the Nation- family and I wouldn't change member Lianne Merchant: you to make sure that all al Anthem on an a thing about it. We are using "You have proven...that you people, especially those who electric guitar.) what we learned in four years have what it takes. You have been mistreated and for good and if that is proof of learned how to stare down treated with bias, are given anything, it is proof that our uncertainty. This is a new era; the respect and treatment generation will be the one to the rules haven't been writ- they deserve.
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Call 914.738.7869TheNew Bronxville Rochelle for Bulletin Review more • • July June information 2020 2020 • • Page Page 15 10 • • www.thebronxvillebulletin.com www.newrochellereview.com and to reserve your space. New Rochelle District Hires H.R. Director,Appoints Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center Two Assistant Principals continued from page 8 Memory Keepers Online Cocktail Hour: resources, and made that the istration in marketing from “We were impressed by aim of one of three district Howard University and a his demeanor and his excite- GenerationsForward Speaker Series internships she took on as Master of Professional Stud- ment about wanting to be at requirements for the certifi- ies from Manhattanville Col- Isaac and about the ways he William Zimmerman cation she was earning in the lege with certifications in wants to contribute to the The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center’s Manhattanville College Edu- elementary and special edu- learning community,” she Memory Keepers Online Cocktail Hour will feature Gen- cational Leadership Program. cation. She also holds School said. erationsForward speaker William Zimmerman on July 10 It was the combination of Building Leader/School Dis- Rachel Cornelius has at 5 p.m. her fields of experience that trict Leader certifications served as Interim Assistant William Zimmerman is the son of Polish Jews, who made her attractive to New from Manhattanville’s Edu- Principal for the past year, survived the hardships and trauma of the Nazi era. His Rochelle, Dr. Feijóo said. “Her cational Leadership Program, having served as a house prin- parents met and were married in Belgium shortly after love of students led her to and an advanced certification cipal in the school before that. the war and came to America in 1950. Through partici- change careers and become in secondary social studies “It’s exciting to be part of pating in the GenerationsForward Program, he realized a teacher and instructional from Pace University. the community that I live in,” his importance of telling his family’s story, especially to leader,” she said. “Here’s an Christopher Francaviglia she said. “I love all the oppor- those who may not have previous knowledge about the opportunity for us to get the has served as social studies tunities that are provided for Holocaust. best of both worlds.” chairperson for both IEYMS the students. I like being part As part of our mission, we have established the Ms. Jackson was drawn and Albert Leonard Middle of the school and helping it Memory Keepers Online Cocktail Hour—our stories, to New Rochelle because the School since last September. move forward to achieve the where our members will share their family’s experi- William Zimmerman administration showed genu- Starting July 1, he will serve as goals that are set forth.” ences. Each cocktail hour, a Memory Keeper will give ine devotion to creating a di- one of two IEYMS Assistant She will work alongside testimony which can be seen online from the safety and verse staff, and because the Principals along with Plinio Camille Edwards-Thomas, comfort of your own home. positive reputation Dr. Feijóo Trujillo. He replaces Interim who was recently named As- We tell our family’s story from our next generation perspective, adding new meaning to enjoys among those Ms. Jack- Assistant Principal William sistant Principal, and Steve the survivors’ powerful stories of witness. Our stories provide a thought-provoking window son has spoken to in the New Mackin. Goldberg, who will take over into the unimaginable consequences of human hate, and help individuals realize that their daily York City Education Depart- “I am happy to have the as Interim Principal in July. choices matter, that one person can make a difference, and that hope is important, regardless ment, the superintendent’s opportunity to stay in the “I’m excited about the of the circumstances. former employer. District and to continue to opportunity to work with Ms. As part of the GenerationsForward initiative of the Holocaust & Human Rights Education “From what I under- grow professionally and serve Cornelius, and that there will Center, Memory Keepers help achieve its mission to teach the lessons of the Holocaust, to pro- stood, her leadership skills the students, staff, and fami- be two assistant principals mote the right of all people to be treated with dignity and respect, and to encourage speaking are incredible,” Ms. Jackson lies of Isaac Young,” he said. at high school,” Mr. Goldberg up and acting against all forms of hate, bigotry, and prejudice. said. “She’s open to new ideas. Principal Dr. Tawanda said. “This will allow for great For Zoom long-in information, e-mail Millie Jasper at [email protected] I look forward to working in Robinson said Mr. Francavi- efficiency and personalization that type of atmosphere.” glia completes a full perma- of the administration oversee- Ms. Jackson holds a nent leadership team to guide ing the school, especially in Westchester County Parks Outdoor Bachelor of Business Admin- the school forward. this era of coronavirus.” Summer Camps Open July 6 Westchester County Parks’ in North White Plains and Lenoir Trailside Nature Museum at popular outdoor summer camps Preserve in Yonkers, camp Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in are open with modifications for groups will be smaller than in Cross River. There will be seven, operating safely under New York typical years, with eight campers five-week sessions starting July Summer Interns Available at No Cost State COVID-19 guidelines, West- per session in order to achieve 6. Prior to their session, families chester County Executive George proper social distancing. Camp will pick up a “Family Camp Box” to You Latimer announced. runs in six, five-day sessions, 9 containing materials and supplies County Executive George a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Monday, for their week of on-site activi- As more businesses reopen with budgets tighter than ever No Cost Summer Latimer said: “Because of the State’s July 6. Tuition is $350 per camper ties, Once at camp, each day will Interns might be an ideal solution. Two different New Rochelle programs have structuring of summer camps, per week. Camp will be cancelled consist of one to two hours of offered their Intern Services to the NR Chamber to share with businesses in the we are able to open some of our if heavy rain or thunderstorms self-guided activities combined City. County day camp programs. While are forecast. A make-up day will with one naturalist-led activity. The New Rochelle Summer Youth Employment Programs are scheduled to the camps have certain parameters be scheduled at the end of camp Heavy rain and thunderstorms begin on Monday, July 13th. (Mon. – Fri.) Providing Interns paid by the City of that may be a little different – we for any missed days. will cancel camp. New Rochelle in placements based on each Employer’s needs and young person’s are opening them and that is the At Marshlands Conser- The Parks Department’s academic course of study/work history. Please complete the Work Project Form important part.” vancy in Rye, which also begins Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp for more details & see the Work Project Letter or contact Sam Gomez at (914) The camps held at the na- Monday, July 6 and runs for six, for ages 10 to 17 will take place 654-2044, M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm or email [email protected] for more ture centers will operate out- five day sessions. Camp day will at the six county-owned golf details. doors only because of limited in- be split into two daily sessions: courses: Mohansic in Yorktown The Guidance Center of Westchester's Center for College and Careers (CCC) door space; therefore, the camps 9 a.m. to noon for children in Heights, Hudson Hills in Ossin- is reaching out to local businesses to build connections to funnel participants will close on inclement weather grades 1 – 3 and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ing, Maple Moor in White Plains, needing job shadowing, internship, and work experience to businesses in the days. Muscoot Farm camp will for children in grades 4 – 6. Tu- Saxon Woods in Scarsdale and community. The Federal Government provides us with funds to pay for up to 140 be held outdoors and, during in- ition is $175 per camper per Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, hours of work experience for each program participant. This allows businesses to clement weather, inside the large week. Camp will be cancelled both in Yonkers. Sessions times work closely with members of the community who are eager to learn and grow, activity building. on days with heavy or thun- and start dates vary with loca- gain an additional pair of hands that contribute to the business output, and the Muscoot’s curriculum will derstorms forecast. A weather tion; tuition is $75 per participant. potential opportunity to hire the program participant for long-term if it fits the be modified due to State and make-up day will be available at Registration will be limited to 10 business needs. For more information see TGCW Work Experience Letter or con- County Health Department the end of camp. participants per session to assure tact Maureen Higgins 914-319-9704 [email protected] guidelines. Muscoot camp regis- Age range is grades 1 – 12 at social distancing. tration is currently full and wait- the nature center camps and age To register, find camp de- listed. Tuition is $250 per camper, 4 to grade 12 at Muscoot. tails and registration at parks. per week. A new family camp con- westchestergov.com. At Cranberry Lake Preserve cept is being introduced at the
New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 11 • www.newrochellereview.com Stepinac High School Celebration of Class of 2020 with Baccalaureate Graduation Mass and Announcement of Graduation Award Winners Stepinac High School follow social distancing pro- this and other events will fol- met Loughran -- Law Honors continued its celebration of tocol and wear masks. low in future announcements. Academy, The National Honor the 2020 Class 2020 celebrated A virtual celebration of Father Collins noted, Society Certificate, Principal’s by Rev. Thomas Collins (Class the graduates was presented “Given the extraordinary Award for Academic Excel- of ’79) available for viewing on on the school website (st- challenges they faced during lence, President’s Award for www.LocalLive.com. epinac.org) on June 30th. the spring semester, it is fit- Service; Eastchester: Da- The names of the gradu- Each graduate was featured ting we recognize the Class of vid Share -- Boy Scouts of ation student award winners along with their graduation 2020 in several special ways. America-Rank of Eagle Scout; were also announced and con- awards. A highlight was pho- Like the entire Stepinac com- Larchmont: Shengrui Gan -- gratulated by Paul Carty, Prin- tos and videos of the Class munity, the graduates proved Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics cipal. of 2020’s moments from the to be a strong, resilient and Honors Society; New Rochelle: The Mass was the second school year. Valedictory and determined counter-force William Anthony Flood -- in a series of special live and salutatory addresses were in- to the pandemic.” Paul Carty President’s Award for Service; virtual events that the all-boys car parade. After arriving in graduates. Upon completion, cluded along with other spe- added, “We congratulate West Harrison: William Pat- Stepinac, honoring the school’s their cars, graduates and their the student and family mem- cial presentations. them on their achievements rick Henderson -- Economics 70th graduating class. The first parents/guardians walked a ber returned to their car and If distancing guidelines at Stepinac and wish them and Finance Honors Academy, was the presentation of per- short distance to the athletic exited the campus. To protect permit, an extended celebra- well as they follow in the Order of the Crusader, The sonalized lawn signs to each of field, decorated with a huge the health and well-being of tion of the Class of 2020 will steps of our alumni in pursu- National Honor Society Cer- the 180 graduates which fea- arch of red, white and blue the participants and the com- be held in mid-July with a ing post-secondary success tificate, Excellence in Religious tured a large year-book photo balloons. Each graduates munity, the students arrived small-scale graduation cer- at college and in their future Studies, The Mercy College of the honoree. photo was displayed on the at the campus at a designated emony for the graduates and careers.” School of Business Leadership The celebration of St- scoreboard. time based on their last time, their parents/guardians only. Local graduates receiv- Award, Frank Becerra Spirit epinac’s Class of 2020 contin- Members of the faculty rather than en masse. In addi- Social distancing rules will be ing awards this year include in Sports Award, St. Michael’s ued on June 25 with a student were on hand to cheer the tion, they were instructed to strictly enforced. Details for the following: Bronxville: Em- College Book Award.
resort’s open air La Balandra As we gazed at this sight, Restaurant. Our companion trying to believe our eyes, most days was a large green a layer of salty foam several Girl in Transit: iguana who stared intently inches thick formed on the at us until he was thrown pond and then blew across Being There: a crumb or two. An Amuse the road, as from some giant Bouche, to be sure. washing machine run amuck. The most fun way to Wild donkeys grazing Bonaire see the island is from a “tuk by the roadside, pink aviary By Barbara Barton Sloane tuk,” an open air electrical ambling through the flats, vehicle. The Bon Tuk com- Disney-colored tropical fish pany is operated by Bas van …and back at my dream re- den Hee and his partner. Bas treat, a hammock gently Calm, peaceful, laid- the Caribbean. drove us around in this cute swaying in the breeze, just back. 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The you’ll also find water that is ton Sloane is a ants, only a warm and hos- for “self-contained, under- of Dutch Caribbean-style sound: just our murmured pink? In the distance on the Pelham-based pitable people who embody water, breathing apparatus.” one and two-bedroom suites conversation and waves gen- salt flats… perfectly pink Travel Editor/ the spirit of their land – re- Who knew? Now I was good set amid lush tropical gar- tly lapping the shore. I’m told ponds. Bas explained that Columnist laxed and easy-going. Bo- to go. dens and bordered by a white that this is a favored dining the brine in this water en- who writes for naire is known for its pristine We descended to just sand beach and picturesque spot for the just-married and courages the growth of bac- a number of tropical vegetation, beaches about 20 feet and immedi- marina. On site is a world- honeymooners. I fit into nei- terium that turns the ponds both national of white-powder sand, stun- ately I was transported into class spa with pampering ther category but dining sur a vivid pink color – and the and international publica- ning coral reefs, and it is another world. All trepida- facials, wraps and massages la plage suited me to a “T.” It small crustaceans that live in tions. She delights in sharing consistently recognized as tion disappeared as I lost –particularly welcome after was also terrific to experi- the brine turn pink as well. her global travel experiences the top diving destination in myself in this underwater a day of diving or windsurf- ence inspired cuisine at the with our readers. New Rochelle Review • July 2020 • Page 12 • www.newrochellereview.com Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Latimer Introduces Members of the after the Pandemic Police Training Task Force BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, derstandable that hospitals, care that they need. Per- Westchester County licing in Westchester. One CERTIFIED ELDER LAW nursing homes and other haps New York State should Executive George Latimer important thing to be said, ATTORNEY long-term care facilities postpone the effective date previously had announced before the Executive Order have had to restrict access of the new stringent rules, or the formation of a police from the Governor, West- The “new normal” seems in order to save lives and re- maybe even repeal them be- training reform group. On chester was already moving to be on everyone’s mind. duce exposure for all parties. fore they take effect. More June 23, he gave an update forward with this taskforce What it means and how it will Given the significant con- on these changes in a future on the group’s work, intro- that was announced by the affect all of us remains to be centration of COVID-19 cas- column. duced its leadership and County Executive. Again, seen. One thing seems for es within nursing homes and Finally, I would be re- outlined how it meshes with Westchester is always ahead sure, things will not be the the inability for families to be miss if I did not give a shout new guidelines from Albany. of the curve.” same for perhaps a very long with loved ones in person, a out to all the medical per- Following the killing Following the Gover- time, if ever. This will impact radical shift in the delivery sonnel who have made huge of George Floyd in Minne- nor’s recent Executive Or- our everyday lives the way of long-term care services is sacrifices during this incred- apolis, Westchester County der, the County is now ex- few events in history have. likely on the horizon. ibly difficult time. On behalf acted quickly and pulled panding its work - and doing For now, this may lead of all of us, thank you. together a working group even more in this area. The Social distancing to more people wanting to of various stakeholders to County Executive George EO requires each local gov- In the legal world, tech- receive assistance in their review procedures and poli- Latimer ernment with a police agen- nology has had a positive ef- homes instead of moving cies at the County Police cy to perform a comprehen- fect in allowing us to reach into a long-term care facil- academy. Melvin Padilla, Jack Ale- sive review of deployments, our clients in ways we could ity such as a nursing home or Latimer said, “We many, Hon. Terry Clements, strategies, procedures and not have done so before the assisted living. But are peo- know that it is not enough Hon. Lyndon Williams, Hon. practices and develop a plan crisis. The evolution of vir- ple going to be comfortable to rally, it is not enough Colin Smith, Robert Tucker, to improve them. The plan tual meetings has allowed us allowing non-family mem- to express heartfelt an- Paul Hood, Michael Hagan, has to be completed by April to deliver services to clients bers into their homes to pro- Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., ger and frustration – and Robyn Schlesinger, Judge 1, 2021 plan and must be in remote locations or medi- vide care? New York, unlike is a founding partner of Litt- it really isn’t realistic for a Kathy Davidson. adopted by local legislative cal facility settings that would many states, has always had man Krooks LLP and has been white man to try to chan- Staff Liaisons include: body. Local governments not have been possible before an accessible home health honored as one of the “Best nel what is being felt in the Blanca Lopez – Team Lead- must submit certification to video technology became care program under Medic- Lawyers” in America for each African-American commu- er, Crystal Collins, Jason Division of Budget that plan acceptable for both the law- aid. How will this change? of the last seven years. He is nity or any community of Whitehead, Sheralyn Pulver, has been completed and ad- yer and client. This is a real Unfortunately, during the past President of the National color. What is important Perri Kadanoff. opted. The plan is to be cre- game-changer, in a positive pandemic, New York en- Academy of Elder Law Attor- for me to do, given my re- Mayo Bartlett said, ated by the Chief executive way, in the way we practice acted legislation that would neys (NAELA) and past Presi- sponsibilities, is to have an “Thank you to County Ex- of each local government law. make it much more difficult dent of the New York Chapter appropriate governmental ecutive Latimer, Deputy must convene head of their for people to access Med- of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also response so that it is not County Executive Jenkins, police agency and commu- Long-term care icaid home care services. served as chair of the Elder just about the rally of the and the Board of Legisla- nity stakeholders. It has been difficult How will this interplay with Law Section of the New York moment but it’s about what tors for having the vision Stakeholders include for families, as well as elder the new normal? This is an State Bar Association. He has can we do as a government to convene us before it was members and leadership of law attorneys, over the past opportunity for our govern- been selected as a “New York to improve.” mandating by the Governor. local police force, members few months to connect with ment to step up to the plate Super Lawyer” since 2006. The working group will This is a remarkably unique of the community, inter- clients in long-term care and help people stay in their 914-684-2100, elderlawnewy- be comprised of County and opportunity for us to work ested non-profit and faith facilities. It is certainly un- homes while receiving the ork.com. local police professionals, to make Westchester Coun- based community groups, individuals who serve on ty not just better than it is district attorney’s office, lo- Attorney General James Helps Win Supreme the Human Rights Commis- – but the best, in terms of cal public defender and local sion, on the County’s police public safety, in the world.” elected officials. Court Decision Ensuring Federal Consumer board, members of the Af- “I thank the County This plan must be of- rican-American clergy and Executive for giving the op- fered to the public for com- Protections Remain in Place justice activists, to review in portunity to serve in this ment to all citizens of the detail all of the procedures capacity, I welcome it - it is locality. The plan must also New York Attorney the states can continue to about the director’s inde- and policies that are used at very timely and very impor- contain evidence based po- General Letitia James helped benefit from powerful tools pendence, a separate ruling the County Police Academy tant. Although I have been lice strategies to include use win a major victory in the granted to both the CFPB the court issued protects to train new police recruits a Westchester resident for of force policies, procedural U.S. Supreme Court that and the states under Title years of financial and con- and to provide in-service 30 years, I spent most of justice, studies addressing preserves the Consumer Fi- X of the Dodd-Frank Act to sumer protections that have training for those that are that time working in crimi- systemic racial bias in po- nancial Protection Bureau safeguard against fraud and saved Americans hundreds already working in law en- nal justice in New York City licing, diversion programs, (CFPB) and the Dodd-Frank abusive consumer practices. of millions of dollars and forcement. and elsewhere around the restorative justice practices, Act’s important federal con- “Following the Great remedied countless abusive Members of the Task State. It will be good to community based outreach sumer protections in the Recession, the Dodd-Frank and fraudulent practices. Force include: Thomas come home and use what I and conflict resolution, case Seila Law, LLC v. Con- Act created the CFPB and The CFPB can continue to Gleason, Terrance Raynor, have learned over the years problem-oriented policies, sumer Financial Protection granted vigorous enforce- be an independent enforcer Tejash Sanchala, Rev. Do- to try to help this County hot spots policing, focused Bureau. Although the court ment powers to the states to of consumer protection and ris Dalton, Mayo Bartlett move forward,” Leroy Frazer deterrence, crime preven- held that the CFPB direc- ensure that consumers could states can continue to pur- (Co-Chair), Andre Early, Dr. added. tion through environmental tor can now be removed never again be egregiously sue remedies under federal DaMia Harris-Madden, Lila Westchester County design, violence prevention at will by the president of defrauded, deceived, or mis- law to root out fraud and Kirton, Leroy Frazer (Co- Board of Legislators Chair- and reduction interventions. the United States, it agreed led by private companies, abusive consumer practices Chair), Chris McNerney, Ken man Ben Boykin noted, Lastly, the plan must be tai- with the argument made in and with today’s Supreme in the market. Chamberlain, Martin Mc- “This is a taskforce that is lored to specific needs of a multistate amicus brief, led Court decision, that impor- Donald, Rev. 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