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Over 3,000 enthusiastic citizens filed down North Ave- nue at the Seventh Annual New Rochelle Street Fair on Sunday, September 8th, with multiple vendors, food, art, jewelry, toys and crafts. There were several educational booths ranging from gun control, charity, col- Archery Shoot, left to right: Xavier Linda Tarrant-Reid, founder of grow! leges, a special garden, and a Gallardo, 5; Dave Zucker Lincoln Park Garden Conservancy, display raising donations of right gives seed plant to child to food. There was even a chance grow vegetable. to throw balls to dunk a Police Officer, funding the Police Be- nevolent Association. Apostle O'Dell Lyerly Foun- Sponsors included City dation, Inc., (Socks for the of New Rochelle Corporation Homeless), left to right: Mitsey for Local Development (pre- Constantine; Mark Lyerly, Chair; Carol Ann Richards; senting sponsor); Empire City Tarrant-Reid noted, “We are out the growing season.” the NYS Charities Bureau,” Abyssinia Campbell. Casino; Suez Water NY; New located on the campus of the Another exhibitor, Shelli Chair Mark Lyerly remarked. Rochelle Radiology; Monte- former Lincoln Elementary Katz, Moms Demand Action “We provide new foot socks Additional photos can be seen fiore New Rochelle; Ridgewood School. This is a Legacy Gar- for Gun Sense in America said, to homeless shelters in New at newrochellereview.com Savings Bank; The Rockwell; den because we tell the story of “We are part of the Moms De- Rochelle, White Plains and News 12 Westchester and AJ’s the Lincoln School Desegrega- mand Action Westchester lo- Yonkers. We also serve home- Burgers. tion Case of 1961. We decided cal group. MDA is a grass-roots bound seniors in the local area Partners were Depart- to put in a Community Garden non-partisan organization by delivering cooked rotis- ment of Parks and Recreation; to tell the story. The Garden fighting for public safety mea- serie chickens and nutritional New Rochelle Chamber of has grown to 10,000 square sures that protect people from shakes.” food, drink and games—while to the organizers, volunteers, Commerce; BID and Volunteer feet with 60 raised beds. Our gun violence.” “This year’s Street Fair also introducing residents to and sponsors who made the New York! gardeners are giving a portion “Apostle O’Dell Lyerly was an enormous success, dozens of community and civic Street Fair possible and, as al- Exhibitor grow! Lincoln of their harvest to 5 soup kitch- Foundation (AOLF), Inc. is a bringing together thousands organizations,” Mayor Noam ways, grateful to live in such a Park Administrator Linda ens and food pantries through- public charity registered with of neighbors for a day of fun, Bramson stated. “I am grateful wonderful city.”

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New Rochelle Review • October 2019 • Page 3 • www.newrochellereview.com New Rochelle Man Charged with Stealing OPERATION RED SMILEY Beginning in May 2018, New Rochelle Police been charged during this investigation. The senior Football League Money Detectives in the Special Investigations Unit became members of the Brickle family are Jeffrey Brickle, Sr. Defendant: Lawrence Alston (DOB 09/19/68) aware that heroin stamped with a Red Smiley face aka “Pops,” and Althea Cutler. These two suspects had Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Lawrence Alston of symbol was prevalent in New Rochelle and initiated numerous customers in New Rochelle and arranged New Rochelle was arraigned yesterday in New Rochelle City Court for stealing money from a bank an investigation. 27 suspects were arrested today. for other family members to also distribute contra- account of the New Rochelle Tackle Football League while he was president. More than two kilos of heroin were seized along with band. Jeffrey Brickle aka “Gunnar” is the grandson of Specifically, he is charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. He is sched- marijuana and firearms. 49 defendants in total have Jeffrey Brickle, Sr. and also is charged in this case. uled to appear in court Sept. 26, 2019. been arrested due to this investigation. One suspect is On September 10, 2019 five additional search Background: The felony complaint alleges, Lawrence Alston helped himself to more than still at large. warrants were executed in Yonkers, the Bronx, Mt $20,000 from the Key Bank account of the New Rochelle Tackle Football League between Jan. 23, In February 2019, New Rochelle Police Detec- Vernon, New Rochelle and Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. 2019 and June 13, 2019. The money was taken for his personal use. Key Bank notified the League tives and Investigators from the Westchester County A total of 49 individuals have been either arrested and when funds were overdrawn. District Attorney’s Office were able to identify two key charged prior to today, or are being charged today, The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Gwendolyn Galef, Chief of the In- suspects: Jeffrey Brickle of this city and Rafael Rivera with various charges in regard to this investigation. vestigations Division Economic Crimes Bureau. Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Marcus of the of the Bronx. Rivera was suspected of supplying the One suspect is still being sought. The charges range Westchester County District Attorney’s New Rochelle Branch assisted. heroin, and was also under investigation by the Drug from misdemeanor drug possession to Criminal Sale Enforcement Administration. He faces State charges of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a class as well as Federal charges for Drug Conspiracy and A felony, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Local Lawmakers and Gun Violence Prevention Sales. Second Degree (loaded firearm), a class C felony. The arrest of Rafael Rivera resulted in the The New Rochelle Police Department would like Advocates Sign Woodstock Stage Panel in identification of Kevin Lynch of Mount Vernon, who to thank its law enforcement partners for their assis- is suspected of dealing cocaine and other assorted tance in this investigation, specifically the Westches- Support of Common-Sense Gun Laws contraband throughout Westchester County. Detec- ter County District Attorney’s Office, Westchester tives quickly identified the members of his operation. County Department of Public Safety, Mount Vernon On July 24, 2019 New Rochelle Police Detectives and Police Department, Yonkers Police Department, New members of the Pelham Police Department executed York City Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, three search warrants in New Rochelle and Pelham. Pelham Police Department and the Pocono Mountain This led to the arrest of seven individuals and the re- Regional Police Department. covery of Heroin, cash and drug paraphernalia. For a complete list of suspects who have been Several members of the Brickle family have charged, visit newrochellereview.com Yonkers Police arrest woman for drugs, endangering welfare of six-month-old twins On Friday, September 13th, 2019, they were found to be in good health and at approximately 2:10 PM, members of turned over to Child Protective Services Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America along with State, County, and local Hudson the Yonkers Police Department were in for case management. Valley lawmakers gathered in White Plains to sign a panel from the original 1969 Woodstock stage. the area of 1 Mill Street when they were The female is identified as Jessica The signing is in support of federal common-sense gun reforms, including background checks on all approached by a concerned witness REYES, a 30-year-old resident of Sickles gun sales and red flag laws. who alerted them to an unconscious Avenue in New Rochelle. REYES was Senator David Carlucci said: “We sent the message to Washington that Hudson Valley lawmak- female slumped over a baby stroller. booked on charges including Endanger- ers at every level of government will not tolerate the carnage of another mass shooting or gun vio- The officers approached the female ing the Welfare of a Child and Criminal lence in our country. By signing the Woodstock stage panel, we stood in unity and in support of a and observed her to be slumped over Possession of a Controlled Substance 7’, country focused on its best days ahead, without deadly gun violence. I thank advocates, Moms De- a double carriage that was occupied by both Class A Misdemeanors in the New mand Action and Peace of Stage for their tremendous activism for safer communities.” two infants; officers further observed York State Penal Law. REYES was ar- Steve Gold, Co-founder of Peace of Stage said: “Woodstock was all about music, peace and a a burnt cigar in the female’s right hand raigned in Yonkers Criminal Court on huge instant community of people caring for each other. The original stage panel symbolizes that later alleged to be comprised of phencyclidine (PCP) September 14th, 2019 and is currently in-custody at unity and social activism.” and synthetic marijuana (K2). Officers took posses- the Westchester County Jail; she is due back in court Volunteers with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America from Westchester and Rock- sion of the narcotic and attempted to rouse the female on September 19th, 2019. The case is being prosecuted land Counties showed their support by signing the panel, which will be delivered by Gold to Senate to consciousness; after several attempts the female by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Washington, D.C. awakened and upon seeing the police stated, “Don’t NOTE: Booking charges are merely accusations Naomi Marrow, Westchester Local Group Legislative Lead, Moms Demand Action for Gun take my children, I only took a few pulls.” – she was ar- and the defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless Sense in America said: "We are in a rolling national nightmare of escalating gun violence and Moms rested at scene without incident. and until proven guilty in a court of law; police photo- Demand Action is pressing the Senate to immediately pass background checks on all gun purchases The infants, six-month-old twin daughters of the graphs are released according to Department policy and a comprehensive Red Flag law. We should not live in fear of gun violence and must raise our female, were taken to a local area hospital for evalua- for specific law enforcement purposes. voices to enact sensible laws to protect Americans now." tion with the assistance of the Youth Services Division; More than 20 Hudson Valley lawmakers attended the signing, including New York State Senate Majority Leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Westchester County Executive, George Latimer. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Woodstock inspired thousands to try and Man Charged with Making a Terrorist Threat create change, and I am happy to stand together with my colleagues in government in support of At 2:34 p.m. on September 27, New Rochelle Police Of- common-sense gun legislation. Far too many lives have been lost due to senseless gun violence, and ficers responded to the New Rochelle Train Station, on a it is time we all band together to demand action.” report of a Male attempting to detonate a backpack that he Other lawmakers who signed the panel, included: Senator Shelley Mayer, Senator Pete Harck- was wearing. Responding Officers observed a Male/White ham, Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, Assemblyman David Buchwald, seated on an outside bench, wearing a nylon pouch with Assemblyman Steve Otis, Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, Westchester County Legislators Benjamin wires protruding from the pouch and several cigarette Boykin, Nancy Barr, Catherine Borgia, and MaryJane Shimsky, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, lighters attached. Officers approached the Male, who stood Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers City Council Member Michael Sabatino, Pound Ridge Town up, extended his right arm and activated a small flashlight, Supervisor Kevin Hansan, Mamaroneck Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson, Village of Mamaroneck turning it on and off several times. The Male, identified as Mayor Thomas Murphy, and Village of Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell. Thomas J Skoupa, aged 54, was taken into custody without further incident. The device was removed from his body and discovered to be a radio/Walkman wrapped in electrical tape connected with wires, and inoper- www.newrochellereview.com able. The suspect was charged with Making a Terroristic Threat, a Class D Felony. The next court appearance will take place on September 30.

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ciale on Saturdays from featuring Keynote Speaker Become dessert masters an early morning Bird place at Davenport Park in UPCOMING 10:30am to noon (October Joan Lunden and honor- will creating sweet treats. Walk with Anne Swaim, New Rochelle. The 104th Annual Open 5 and 19); Sing Your Heart ing Taryn Tanzer, the For further information, president of the Saw Mill Juried Exhibition of the Out! Workshops – for Murphy Family, Malcolm visit wiccny.org or call Audubon Society. Call 864- 21 New Rochelle Art As- singers ages 55 and older H. Lazarus and Michael R. 771-8700. 7283 for complete details. Beginning at 6pm, the sociation will be held at on Saturdays (October 12 Rozen. RSVP to uhgc.org League of Women Voters the New Rochelle Public through December 21) 6 8 of New Rochelle will hold Library, One Library Plaza from 10am to noon (reg- SAVE THE DATE: New Ro- St. Luke’s Lutheran At 7pm, the Picture House a Candidates Forum for through Sunday, October ister by calling 813-3706). chelle Thanksgiving Day Church will celebrate Regional Film Center, 175 Mayor, the two of six City 20th. The exhibit will fea- For more information and Parade – November 23 it’s 150th Anniversary Wolfs Lane, Pelham will Council seats which are ture original works in oil/ to register, email Barbara during the 10am Worship hold a free screening of, “il contested and for the acrylic, watercolor, mixed Davis at [email protected] Fall Leaf Collection begins Service and Celebration Signor Jackson,” followed County Board of Legisla- media, pastel, graphics, or call 632-8254. through the end of Decem- Mass, followed by a gala by a Wine and Cheese tors District 10 in the City sculpture, fine crafts and ber. luncheon event at Sergio’s Reception and Q&A with Council Auditorium at photography. A minimum SAVE THE DATE: Novem- Ristorante in Pelham from the award-winning film- City Hall. Email lwvnewro- of $2,500 in cash awards ber 9 at 8pm – Symphony noon to 4pm. Tickets for maker Anton Evangelista [email protected] with plus additional art-related of Westchester’s 23rd OCTOBER the event will are $60 per and subject of the film, questions. material awards will be Concert Season opens 5 person. For more infor- Edward Jackson. Tickets presented at a free public with Pianist Alon Gold- From 10am to 2pm, join mation contact St. Luke’s to the special screening 24 reception in conjunction stein at Iona College with the Hudson River Audu- Church at 632-2116 or and reception are free and From 6 to 8pm, the docu- with Arts Fest, on Sat- an all-Beethoven program. bon Society on the Great email [email protected]. are available at thepicture- mentary, “Resilience,” will urday, October 5th from All concerts are at Iona’s Lawn of Lenoir Preserve, house.org. be screened in the Ossie 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm, in the Christopher J. Murphy 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers From 6:30am to 3pm, Davis Theater at the New library’s lobby. The event Auditorium, 715 North to search for broad-wing challenge yourself as you 10 Rochelle Public Library, will also feature live music Avenue, New Rochelle. For hawks and enjoy a live run the 2019 Westchester At 6pm, there will be 1 Library Plaza. After the by the Rocky Middleton tickets visit thesymphon- hawk demonstration at Medical Center Healing a Hispanic Heritage film, City School District Trio, and refreshments yofwestchester.org or call 1pm. Call 968-5851 for Half and 10k along the Month Musical Tribute at of New Rochelle’s Medical will be served. 654-4926. details. Bronx River Parkway. New Rochelle City Hall, Director, Dr. Brooke Bal- Registration and fees can presented by NR Youth chan, will help facilitate The following will be held SAVE THE DATE: Novem- At 12:30pm, the Westches- be found at genesisadven- Bureau. a discussion. Register at at the New Rochelle Public ber 6 from 6 to 9:30pm, ter Italian Cultural Center, tures.com conversations.westches- Library, One Library United Hebrew’s 100th An- One Generoso Pope Place, 19 terlibraries.org Plaza: October 16: Becom- niversary Gala Celebration Tuckahoe will offer Kids 7 At 11am, Anna & Jack's ing, by Michelle Obama; Cooking Class Italian From 7:30am to 9am, Tree House 3rd Annual Needlework Workshops Desserts class presented come to Muscoot Farm, Trunk or Treat will take – led by Rosalie Holling- by Chef Tara Ciannella. Route 100, Somers for sworth and Minnie Spe-

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New Rochelle Review • October 2019 • Page 11 • www.newrochellereview.com ArtsFest 2019 Set for October 4th – 6th 10th Annual Weekend Festival Celebrates the Arts in New Rochelle and Pelham This year marks the 10th “It’s amazing to me org. “Designing, printing and ArtsFest highlights the variety annual “ArtsFest,” a weekend- that this will be our tenth mailing the calendar, plus the of arts and arts venues in New long celebration of the arts in annual ArtsFest!” said cost of renting the trollies and Rochelle and Pelham, with art New Rochelle and Pelham or- NRCA President Theresa other equipment really adds exhibits, programs and family- ganized by the New Rochelle Kump Leghorn. “We start- up, so we’re very grateful to the friendly activities at nearly 40 Council on the Arts, and NRCA ed out in 2009 with 14 ven- generous sponsors who make venues that give both visitors has plenty of exciting surprises ues, and this year we will ArtsFest possible,” added Leg- and residents alike a window in store, including the unveil- have 45 representing the horn. ArtsFest sponsors so far into the city’s rich cultural and ing of a street art mural project work of hundreds of visual include Gwendolen Appleyard artistic diversity. The celebra- that will bring an international artists and performers.” Trust, Charles Fazzino, Arts- tion will include live music, group of street artists to the The ArtsFest steering com- Westchester, Alvin & Friends great food, exciting perfor- Queen City to create murals mittee includes Leghorn Restaurant, Thornton Donovan mances, and eclectic shopping. celebrating New Rochelle. and NRCA Board members School, Gallery Roc, and AJ’s Visit the NRCA website at ArtsFest 2019 will kick off Margaret Chadwick, Jus- Burgers. www.newrochellearts.org or on Friday, October 4th with an tin Christopher, Michael Organized by the New email info@newrochellearts. Arts in Oktoberfest Gallery Hop tions studio, where visitors can exhibits at the Rotunda Gallery Dandry, Monica Deane, Selena Rochelle Council on the Arts, org for more information. will let participants sample lo- meet the artist and dabble in in- and the New Rochelle Public Evans, Charles Fazzino, Beth cal craft beers and ciders at a teractive arts projects – as well Library, pop-up art exhibits at Feldman, Lynn Honeysett, and variety of arts venues before as a visit from ArtsWestches- local restaurants, interactive Melisa Panszi Riebe along with ending up at ArtsFest Com- ter’s ArtsMobile, a Classic Car activities at the Pelham Arts Barbara Davis, Dave Fabris, edy Night, which will feature Show, a performance by Ajkun Center all weekend, an expand- Candice Sanchez McFarlane, 5 comedians and a DJ. Then Ballet, a spoken word event cu- ed Artisans’ Crafts Market, a Julie Maner, Michelle Mar- ArtsFest will continue all week- rated by READ650, an ArtsFest workshop for young artists terre, Charlotte Mouquin, Scott end with a full calendar of art Dance Festival featuring per- on how to market themselves Seaboldt and Victoria Rolett. events and activities, from be- formances by four companies (which will include free pho- An official ArtsFest cal- hind-the-scenes tours of work- and an ArtsFest Acoustic Music tographs they can use in their endar will be mailed to city ing artists’studios -- including Festival featuring an eclectic portfolios) and a free trolley residents and available at ven- world renowned 3-D artist group of local musicians. providing transportation be- ues as well as online at NRCA’s Charles Fazzino’s Museum Edi- Also on the menu are art tween major points both days. website www.newrochellearts.

New Rochelle Review • October 2019 • Page 12 • www.newrochellereview.com Mayor Noam Bramson Endorses Old Man Take a Look at My Life Pete Buttigieg Along with Over 50 Mayors BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, the greatest threat to the nest Care at home or in assisted living CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY egg of seniors is not the estate is also very expensive. Mayor Noam Bramson Along with this announce- (Houston, TX), Rob Moon (Palm tax, but rather the cost of long- Medicare coverage of long- joined more than 50 mayors from ment, Pete for America is launch- Springs, CA), John D’Amico (West Those of you who are in term care. The federal estate tax term care is extremely limited across the country to proudly ing a “Mayors for Pete” program. Hollywood, CA), Luke Bronin my generation and enjoy rock- will affect well less than 1% of all and subject to significant restric- endorse Pete Buttigieg for Presi- This program will comprise of a (Hartford, CT), Liz Alpert (Sara- n-roll music might remember Americans. However, the possi- tions. Thus, if one of us or a loved dent of the United States. The an- growing network of mayors and sota, FL), Michelle De La Isla (To- the song written by Neil Young bility of losing our entire life sav- one gets sick and requires long- nouncement was made in an op- former mayors who will actively peka, KS), Jim Gray (Lexington, titled “Old Man.” Neil wrote the ings to the cost of long-term care term care we must either pay ed penned for USA Today. engage their communities in sup- KY), Patrick Wojahn (College Park, song when he was 24 years old could affect each one of us. One out-of-pocket or rely on Medic- “Mayor Pete is a genera- port of Pete’s White House bid. MD), John Cranley (Cincinnati, and the song is about life’s simi- consequence of our increased aid. Medicaid is a jointly-funded tional talent, who will bring to the The mayors endorsing Pete OH), Ian Baltutis (Burlington, NC), larities between Neil and the old longevity is that we are more sus- federal and state program that Presidency a perspective, skill set, come from urban cities, heartland John Hamilton (Bloomington, IN), man (someone who was about ceptible to chronic illnesses dur- pays for nursing home care for and temperament that are ide- regions, and coastal communities. Jacob Day (Salsbury, MD), Zach 70 years old). Well, how quickly ing our lifetimes. seniors. However, unlike Medi- ally matched to the challenges and The mayors and former mayors Vruwink (Wisconsin Rapids, WI), time flies. Life expectancies In fact, over two-thirds of care, there are strict income and opportunities of our times,” said endorsing Pete Buttigieg include: Matt Shorraw (Monessen, PA), today are much greater than Americans 65 years of age and asset guidelines which must be Bramson. “Mayors see firsthand Steve Adler (Austin, TX), Nan Brea Clark (Norman, OK), Gabriel they were even a few decades over will eventually require some met in order to become eligible the ground-level impact of policy- Whaley (Dayton, OH), Christo- Quinto (El Cerrito, CA), Joe Signo- ago. While this may seem like form of long-term care. This care for benefits. making on lives and communities, pher Cabaldon (West Sacramento, rello (Roselle Park, NJ), John Ha- good news to many of us, it may can be nursing home care, assist- One way to minimize the and we’re the best judges of fellow CA), Justin Flippen (Wilton Man- rabedian (Sierra Madre, CA), Mark actually create some additional ed living care, or in-home care. burden of paying out-of-pocket mayors; the widespread admira- ors, FL), Christine Hunchsofsky Kleinschmidt (Chapel Hill, NC), “headaches” if we don’t plan Whatever the setting, the care is to purchase long-term care in- tion Pete has earned among city (Parkland, FL), Dean Trantalis (Ft. Layla Walz (Wells, NV). For see the properly for our golden years. is extremely expensive and can surance. Here are a few thoughts leaders across the country is a tes- Lauderdale, FL), Betsy Hodges entire list, visit newrochellreview. In the current economic deplete a family’s hard-earned to consider when reviewing long- tament to his exceptional abilities." (Minneapolis, MN), Annise Parker com climate and the increased volatil- savings. In the New York met- term care insurance options: BUSINESS CARDS ity on Wall Street, many are con- ropolitan area, long-term care cerned that they will outlive their costs in a nursing home can ex- Finish reading this column at $84. per issue. Prepaid only. Just mail us your Business Card and Full Payment and we’ll take retirement nest egg. However, care of the rest. Mail to: Shoreline Publishing, 629 Fifth Ave., Suite 213, Pelham, N.Y. 10803 ceed $15,000-$20,000 a month. newrochellereview.com CLASSIFIEDS ANTIQUES • ART • COLLECTIBLES Most cash paid for paintings, antiques, furniture, silver, sculpture, jewelry, books, cameras, records, instruments, coins, watches, gold, comics, sports cards, etc. Please call Aaron at 914-235-0302.

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New Rochelle Review • October 2019 • Page 13 • www.newrochellereview.com Amy’s Greenhouse Holds Annual City Council Passes Extensive Legislation 9/11 Observance BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Despite a relatively short Henry Barnard Early Child- Tuesday, September 17th Regu- hood Center kept alive its tradition lar Legislative Meeting, (RLM), of observing 9/11 this week with its the New Rochelle City Council annual ceremony at Amy’s Green- passed extensive legislation with house, which honors a former teach- Consent Agenda, Resolutions, er’s daughter who was lost in the Ordinances and “For Introduc- 2001 attacks. tion Only: Proposed Revised Or- “Amy’s spirit – who she was, dinance, Proposed Initiation of who she will remain – is alive and Proceedings.” well in this setting,” Geraldine Davie Noting that extensions for said of her daughter, Amy O’Doherty, approved site plans tie up square who perished when the airplanes footage and residential units un- struck the Twin Towers. Davie was der the Theoretical Development a Barnard pre-kindergarten teacher Scenario (TDS) which may other- at the time. wise be utilized by other potential Left to right: Councilmen Albert Tarantino; Ivar Hyden; Commissioner of Parks Davie was addressing the gath- projects within the Downtown and Recreation William V. Zimmermann. ering of staff members, friends, New Overlay Zone (DOZ), it was rec- Rochelle firefighters and others at the greenhouse and its patio. Interim Superintendent Dr. Magda ommended that the site plan ex- ergy between new development Assessment Review, expiring on Parvey praised Davie and the Barnard staff for creating the greenhouse in O’Doherty’s memory. tension fee be reassessed rather and investment in downtown and September 30, 2024. “Here at Amy’s Greenhouse, the staff of Barnard realized an idea from Ms. Davie to emerge from than a flat fee. business community. With “For Introduction tragedy – a day that shook our nation to its core and a personal tragedy that struck so close to home “Therefore, Development Council then voted to accept Only: Proposed Revised Ordi- – and to create in its aftermath a place that celebrates life,” Dr. Parvey said. Staff recommends that City Coun- an $804,350 grant from New York nance, Proposed Initiation of State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and Barnard Principal cil consider amending 133-123 Site Department of Conservation’s Cli- Proceedings,” the Eminent Do- Dr. Nicolas Cracco also spoke. Plan Extension Fee of the Code of mate Smart Communities grant main Procedure Law (EDPL) was Bramson called the greenhouse “a wonderful example of what can be accomplished when we New Rochelle from $500 to $1.00 program to be used for complete exercised to direct Public Hear- work together – of taking from a dark experience a commitment to bringing joy into the lives of chil- per above-grade square foot of a streets improvement on North ings (Monday, October 7th) on site dren who will grow up understanding that even though there are dark elements in this world, it is project, excluding parking.” Avenue. Total cost of the proj- acquisition related to Webster Av- still also filled with love and support, and that all of us working together have the capacity to make Next, City Council adopted ect is $1,608,700 through a 50% enue (Jarson Triangle) and 21 Sec- it so.” a Resolution authorizing the City match from the City ($804,350). ond Avenue in connection with Current and former Barnard students started the ceremony by leading the gathering in the Manager to enter into an agree- Resolutions included an expansion and improvement of Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Cracco then recruited several students to help unveil several new spon- ment with Accel7 to permit the approval between the City and the Beechwood Avenue Public sored bricks in the greenhouse’s patio. occupation of City-owned spaces Police Association (PBA), from Works Facility, plus acquiring Dr. Cracco announced that two teachers, Trish Flanagan and Tara Knebel, were named “Amy’s for the purpose of operating a January 1, 2020 to December 31, property on 813 Main Street in Greenhouse butterflies”, the name given to all who help with Amy’s Greenhouse. turn-key downtown business ac- 2026 and re-appointment of Ed- connection with traffic-related Flanagan, addressing the gathering, pointed to the window of the class where she was teaching celerator program, creating a syn- ward D. Loughman III to Board of improvements. when the attacks occurred. She talked about the greenhouse as a source of joy for students, and said she looked forward to the year’s activities with students. Tasting cider fresh-pressed from apples, decorating pumpkins and witnessing amaryllis flowers bloom in “a shocking display of floral beau- The Flower Bar Hosts First ty that you never expect,” she said, “will create a meaningful, positive wealth of memories in their young hearts.” Annual Holiday Celebration From 9am-5pm, on November 9, bring your holiday spirit to The Flower Bar’s first annual Holiday Open House at 11 Addison Street, Larchmont, as the Westchester County Executive George store will be adorned with the latest holiday themes to inspire the festive spirit throughout your home. All linens and table accessories provided by Please B Latimer Statement on Hate Words and Seated. The event will show participants how to turn a table from ordinary to Symbols Found at Scarsdale High School extraordinary with the latest holiday styles and trends in tablescape designs. “On the eve of high holy days in the Jewish faith, A Wintergreen Bar will allow attendees to customize their wreaths and gar- I am outraged and sickened that hate symbols and lands and schedule installation. Larchmont, Mamaroneck and New Rochelle words have been discovered scrawl at Scarsdale High specialty ornaments will be available and can be personalized on site. A live School for the second time this month. Hateful acts tree decorating demonstration given by New York City high end interior stylist, – of any kind- will not be tolerated and those who Frank New, will teach how to properly showcase those treasured ornaments commit them will be found. The Westchester Coun- while adding a new hip modern flare to your holiday tree. Enjoy tasty treats and ty Human Rights Commission is prepared to work non-alcoholic seasonal libations by Sugar & Salt at The Flower Bar. For more information call 834-4900. with the school. Here in Westchester County we are Additionally, on Wednesday, October 23, The Flower Bar is joining dozens of floral industry businesses na- proud of our diversity and will continue to teach and tionwide to surprise an unsuspecting passersby in Larchmont, Rye and Scarsdale with two free flower bouquets practice tolerance and acceptance. I want the people each — one to keep and one to give to a friend, family member, colleague, or even a stranger. The random-acts-of- of Scarsdale, and this entire County, to know I will kindness effort — called Petal It Forward and organized by the Society of American Florists (SAF), of which The always stand with them.” Flower Bar is a member — is designed to help people start their day with more smiles and less stress. The effort Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed the Hate illustrates research from the University of North Florida (UNF) that shows living with flowers reduces stress. Crimes Task Force of the State Police to assist Scars- “We know from personal experience that one gets as much joy giving flowers as receiving a bouquet of dale police and school officials with their investiga- flowers,” said Nancy White, owner of The Flower Bar. “Through the positive effects of flowers, we hope to make tion. someone’s day brighter, and provide a much-needed moment of calm amidst the hectic pace of life,” she added. In a recent statement, Cuomo said, “New York White, along with members of The Flower Bar team, will be located in Larchmont (between Chatsworth maintains an absolute zero tolerance for anti-Semi- and East Avenues), Rye (between Purchase and Elm Streets) and Scarsdale (Christie Place between East Park- tism and bigotry of any kind.” He added in a posted way and Chase Road) at 11am, noon and 1pm respectively where they will be giving out petit bouquets to more statement that those responsible would be held ac- than 30 residents. White also asks that after residents receive their flowers, join The Flower Bar in this feel-good countable. campaign by gifting your extra rose and sharing your happiness on social media using #petalitforward and #the- Westchester County Executive George Latimer flowerbar.

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