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Vol 115 Number 1 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, January 4, 2019 Happy 2019 New York, TSA Workers at County Legal Pot for All! Airport Work Without Pay Government Shutdown Continues

New York State is expected to legalize marijuana this year.

By Dan Murphy justice systems: one for the wealthy and the well County Executive George Latimer visits with TSA workers at Westchester Airport. Last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered off, and one for everyone else,” he said. “Let’s a speech previewing his plans and the plans of legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana By Dan Murphy ing a paycheck during the shutdown, TSA work- the democratic majorities in the Assembly and once and for all.” As the federal government shutdown contin- ers have continued to work and serve the people of State Senate, which includes the legalization of In Westchester, several public discussion ues, one place in Westchester that should be affect- Westchester and our country by working without marijuana. “The fact is we have had two criminal Continued on Page 8 ed is the Westchester County Airport. But despite pay. the lack of federal government employees receiv- Continued on Page 9 The Difficulties in Relocating Homeless Shelters in West. Clash of the Titans for County Court Judge DiFiore & Scarpino Push Their Choice

Relocating a homeless shelter in any community is difficult.

By Dan Murphy In the northern Westchester City of Peek- Former Westchester DA and NYS Chief Court Justice Janet DiFiore and Westchester DA Anthony Scarpino. Regardless of what part of Westchester skill, residents came out to oppose the proposed County you live in, the opposition to not having relocation of the only 24-hour, 365-day homeless By Dan Murphy Court seat in Westchester began last year, with a homeless shelter or even a Family Court facil- adult shelter in the northern part of the county. As we enter 2019, we continue to be sent our source within the democratic party complain- ity can be heard in the acronym NIMBY—Not in The Jan Peek House homeless shelter is cur- information about who will become the next ing over the efforts of Denis Glazer and New York My Backyard. Continued on Page 8 County Court Judge in Westchester. With the State Court of Appeals Chief Judge Janet DiFiore election of two County Court judges to State Su- to galvanize support and twist a few arms, to win preme Court last November, two vacancies on the over Westchester democrats and hold a County County Court became effective Jan. 1. Court endorsement for their daughter Alexandra Westchester Unions Rally The battle over who will fill the County Continued on Page 8 For Construction Jobs Westchester Women Take Power, And All that Comes With it

Westchester construction unions are rallying for jobs from IDA-subsidized projects in Yonkers.

By Dan Murphy that provides owners and contractors access to the As the building and construction boom con- skilled workforce necessary for complex projects. tinues in Westchester, members of construction Construction union members living in Yonkers, NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Congresswoman Nita Lowey. unions have been rallying and protesting against and many others who seek to have a lifelong career non-union, new development and construction in the building trades, are being shut out of West- projects. In Yonkers, hundreds of union construc- chester’s billion-dollar building boom, despite the By Dan Murphy will become the first “woman in the room,” with tion workers rallied outside City Hall to protest a public’s investment in development through tax This first week of 2019 will bring with it the governor and Assembly Speaker, previously decision by the Yonkers Industrial Development breaks and the sale of public land. historic moments for two Westchester female known as “three men in a room.” Agency not to renew a requirement for new de- Last year, the Yonkers IDA passed a law re- elected officials. State Sen. Andrea Stewart- As majority leader, Stewart-Cousins will velopment jobs in the city of $5 million or more to quiring PLAs for all development projects over $5 Cousins will officially become majority leader preside over the 39 members of the Senate Dem- require a project labor agreement in publicly sub- million that accepted tax incentives or payment in of the State Senate. Stewart-Cousins will be- ocrat Conference. One of those members is State sidized development. lieu of taxes agreements. Over the past year, devel- come the first African-American female Senate Sen. Kevin Parker, who recently told a republic A PLA is a comprehensive pre-hire agreement Continued on Page 9 majority leader in New York State history, and Continued on Page 8 PAGE 2 - RyE RISING - FRIdAy, JANUARy 4, 2019 UJA Volunteers Help Iona Prep Students to Brighten the Holidays Play Collegiate Football

Left to right: Iona Prep’s Sean Fleming of Dobbs Ferry signed a letter of intent to play football at Monmouth University, and Matt Panker of Hawthorne signed to play football and baseball at Colby College. J-Teen Leadership volunteers celebrate the holidays with the residential clients of the Edenwald Center at UJA-Federation Gift of Hanukkah celebration. Maya Rose of Chappaqua, Iona Preparatory School’s Sean Fleming and and 2018 Catholic High School Football League Molly Nick of Mt. Kisco, Madeline Plank of Briarcliff Manor and Elan Roth of Thornwood. Matt Panker signed letters of intent to play col- Golden 11 Award winner. legiate football as part of National Signing Day “There’s a lot of great days to be a Gael, and on Dec. 19. This was the fi rst event at which high this is clearly one of them,” said Athletic Director school football players could commit to college Bernard Mahoney. “It takes a lot of hard work, teams, brining Iona Preparatory’s total commit- sacrifi ce and dedication to get to this point, and ments to 12 so far this year, including nine Divi- we know this is still just the start of great things sion I programs. to come for these young men.” Fleming, of Dobbs Ferry, committed to play Last year, the Gaels had a total of 31 scholar- football at Monmouth University (Division 1). athletes commit to play college sports, including Fleming is a three-year varsity starter and a mem- 17 Division I signings to schools such as Brown, ber of the 2016 AA championship team. He also MIT and Stanford. In all, 550 scholar-athletes is a 2018 Catholic High School Football League participated in at least one sport, with a 90.25 All-League and First Team LoHud all-star. overall grade-point average. Panker, of Hawthorne, committed to play To watch the live stream of the Dec. 19 cer- football and also baseball for Colby College emony, or to learn more about Iona Preparatory, (DIII). He is a 2018 Second Team LoHud all-star visit IonaPrep.org. Stepinac Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

L-R: Alana Pero of Armonk, Melissa Bahr of Chappaqua, Leslie Perelman and Jen Galeon of Scarsdale and Rikki Javitch of Harrison chaired the UJA Westchester Young Families Gift of Hanukkah Celebration.

Left to right: James Prince of Valhalla is headed to Howard University; Chris Fowx of Yonkers, Temple; Shawn Harris of Mount Vernon, SUNY Stony Brook; Dom Nicolo of Yonkers, Southern Connecticut State University; and Jonathan Mucciolo of Mahopac, Sacred Heart University.

Nine Stepinac High School student-athletes Yonkers, Southern Connecticut State University; signed letters of intent during a recent ceremony LACROSSE: Colin Sharkey of Yonkers, in the school’s gymnasium that was attended by University of Vermont; parents and coaches. SOCCER: Denzel Monexant of Yonkers, Accepting offers from colleges were: SUNY Delphi University. FOOTBALL: Chris Fowx of Yonkers, to Earlier this year, three other Stepinac base- Left to right: The Bendell Family of Ardsley - Amy, Gwenyth, Dalia and Ashley - making play at Temple University; Shawn Harris of ball players signed letters of intent. They were stuffed animals to donate to children who are residential clients of the Mann Center, a non- profi t supported by UJA. Mount Vernon, SUNY Stony Brook; Jonathan Izaiah Walker of Yonkers, Southern Connecticut Mucciolo of Mahopac, Sacred Heart University; State University; Nicholas Venuti of Yonkers, More than 200 UJA-Federation of New of Larchmont, and Abbey and Steven Moses, James Prince of Valhalla, Howard University; College of Mount St. Vincent; and Michael Bec- York Westchester volunteers from across the also of Larchmont. BASEBALL: Chris Fox of the Bronx, Do- chetti of Eastchester, Fairfi eld University. county helped brighten the holidays for local For more information on how to donate minican College; Jonathan Delango of Yonkers, For more information, visit www.Stepinac. children, teens and seniors who are residential or volunteer, visit www.ujafedny.org. College of Mount St. Vincent; Dom Nicolo of org. clients at three UJA nonprofi t partners. The celebrations were part of UJA’s Gift of Ha- nukkah initiative. More than 40 families gathered to stuff 200 bears to be donated to children in residen- Custom Cabinet Refacing tial treatment centers run by the Jewish Board. The event, chaired by Alana Pero of Armonk, Melissa Bahr of Chappaqua, Leslie Perel- man and Jen Galeon of Scarsdale and Rikki & Kitchen•Bath Remodeling Javitch of Harrison is part of UJA Westches- ter’s Young Families initiative, which brings together like-minded, philanthropic young CUSTOM WALL UNITS families who, like UJA, are devoted to help- ing people in need. LIBRARIES & MORE! Residents of Kittay House, an inde- pendent senior living facility in the Bronx, Granite • Cambria • Viatera• Caesarstone enjoyed an afternoon of Bingo, crafts and snacks. This event was chaired by Jill Gold- Over the past 22 years we have over fein, Ellie Goldenberg and Audi Schub, all residents of New Rochelle. 2,392 completely satisfied customers! “UJA’s Gift of Hanukkah program is one way that we do tikkun olam, to make the world a better place,” said Schub. “We are happy to share our excitement for and love of w ww.DreamWorkKitchens.com Hanukkah with the people who live at Kittay House.” Traditional and Teens at the Edenwald Center in Pleas- Eco-Friendly Remodeling antville were visited by volunteers, including teens from J-Teen Leadership, a program of UJA-Federation, who brought holiday cheer SHOWROOM by painting faces and nails, putting on tem- Open Mon-Fri: 9a-6p Bathrooms & Fine Cabinetry porary tattoos and serving ice cream. J-Teen Sat 10a-5p & by Appt. Leadership volunteers Bianca Benedek of 401 Ward Ave Hartsdale and Morgan Ptaszek of Scarsdale Mamaroneck NY 914-777-0437 Paul & Liz Bookbinder chaired the event with Jill and Donald Miller License: WC05441-H93 Serving Westchester • New York City • SW Connecticut FRIdAy, JANUARy 4, 2019 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 3 A Degree is Not the Auld Lang Syne, Only Path to Employment My Dear Friends By Eric W. schoen Now if you pass the Whether it be Guy oriental rug department 10 Lombardo and his Royal times, probably nine out Canadians, Ryan Seacrest of the 10 times you would or Anderson Cooper and see my mother’s friend his television partner of with nary a customer in the year, when the clock sight. But on Christmas turns midnight (or before Eve, for some reason, or after) throngs around people wanted oriental the world are singing rugs. Mind you, the rugs “Auld Lang Syne.” were often quite large and “Auld Lang Syne” is not something you could an extremely old Scottish throw on the back seat. song that was fi rst written Wanamaker’s had down in the 1700s. Robert no delivery on Christmas From left: Evelyn Snow, IBM Learning Center; Jeanne Maloney, WCC; Gary Divney, Flik; Burns is the person whose Eve, but people wanted Juana Wilson, Flik; Jim Irvine, WCC; David Baker, Flik; Thom Kleiner, Westchester-Putnam transcription got the most their rugs. They would Workforce Development Board; Bridget Gibbons, Westchester County Offi ce of Economic Development; John Walsh, Flik; Desi Colon, WCC; and students Eliane Rocha Winter, Jamaal attention, so the song is tie them to the roofs of Holmes, Yuko Kidd, Marilyn Gonzalez, Nasir Stirrup, Malcolm Myers, Amoya Hearne, Jennifer associated with him. Eric Schoen their cars (SUVs were not Guillen, Khaleel John-Watts and Kison Utsey. We join the chorus in popular back then) or have singing that precious tune either from the com- them hanging out car windows. Folks had to get The Westchester-Putnam Career Center Net- Center. fort of our home, at parties or, if we are lucky, those rugs home on Christmas Eve and the only work, led by Thom Kleiner, and the Offi ce of All 12 participants are now on their way to watching the ball drop in Times Square. But do other way to get them home would be if Santa Economic Development, under the direction of new careers at FLIK, the Rye Brook-based pro- we know what it means? One good translation of could pass by with Rudolph and the sleigh. Bridget Gibbons, are partnering with higher edu- vider of hospitality services to GE, IBM, and other the words “auld lang syne” is “times gone by.” Lots of changes are heading our way in cation and county businesses to develop ways to Westchester companies. FLIK is the leader within So (incorporating a couple of other transla- 2019. My dear friend of more than 25 years fast-track training for individuals looking for em- the Compass Group, the world’s sixth largest em- tions) when we sing this song, we are saying, Andrea Stewart-Cousins will take the reins in ployment. This creative new collaborative effort is ployer in food and support services management, “We’ll drink a cup of kindness yet for times gone Albany with Democrats in the majority in her not only helping businesses hire trained employ- for innovative cutting-edge culinary services, as by.” chamber, the New York State Senate as well as ees, but also underscores the reality that a college well. It’s hard to believe another year has gone the Assembly and in the governor’s offi ce. degree is not the only path to employment. “This new effort is a win-win,” said Kleiner. by! It seems like only yesterday that I was get- My friend Nader Sayegh will proudly take Recently, Juana Wilson and John Walsh of “Business owners can turn to us to identify candi- ting ready for gastric sleeve surgery, preparing his seat in the Assembly representing Yonkers. FLIK Hospitality Group turned to Westchester’s dates, develop a training program geared to their myself for weeks of clear bullion and Jello. As It seems like only yesterday that Nader and his Offi ce of Economic Development for help iden- requirements, and then get people on the job all my doctor said, you have to psychologically be brothers were busy helping their Uncle Gus run tifying candidates to fi ll open positions for cooks, within a matter of a few weeks. The program was prepared for this change in your life and if you Saratoga Dairy, a grocery store on Lawrence line servers and front desk personnel. Director provided at no charge to the job seekers. It is a col- are, you will be successful. It’s a year now and Street and Bruce Avenue. Actually, it was more Bridget Gibbons reached out to the Career Center laborative effort that will benefi t the businesses, of the surgeries I had in 2018, it was by far the than 50 years ago. and together they found a solution to not only fi ll the individuals, and ultimately the economic vital- easiest and most rewarding. The Sayegh brothers, now doctors, lawyers the open positions at FLIK, but to provide training ity of the county.” I guess that’s how life works. Whether it be and professionals, all worked their way through for the appropriate candidates so they were ready “We know we need to be proactive and re- stopping smoking, starting an exercise routine or college helping their relatives in their respective to go on day one. sponsive at the county level,” added Gibbons. learning a new skill, you have to be ready to do grocery stores. They weren’t rich, but they were The team joined forces with Westchester “When we were approached by FLIK, we were it to succeed. And you need a support network determined to be successful businessman, as Community College to develop a culinary train- able to organize a two-week rapid response train- of friends and family to be there for the ups and Nader is to serve our state after a distinguished ing program that provided select Career Center ing program. Thanks to our partnership with downs. career in education and law. Nader knows the is- clients with the skills they needed to fi ll the open Westchester Community College, we were able Christmas Eve Day my sister and I spend sues. It will take him no time to learn how Alba- positions at FLIK. The college hosted the 10-day to bring people in, get them interviewed, trained with the Costantini clan, a more-than-50-year ny works and how he can help his constituents. session in its campus facilities and classes were and on the job. We are looking forward to addi- tradition. Every year there is someone new at the Locally, we will see if politicians who led by Desi Colon, the school’s acting chairperson tional collaborative efforts to do more of that for table, and patriarch Chubby, who is a second fa- changed the term limit rules in the middle of the of the food service administration department. The employers in the county.” ther to me, is encouraged to knock a wall down night can prove to the electorate that “our city program also included a full day of READI, a soft- Other businesses are encouraged to contact so that there is more room at the table for the cannot exist without them.” What they did was skills job training program, conducted by LaTasha Linda McKinzie-Daugherty at 914-813-7334 or additions. Somehow everyone magically fi ts at beyond pathetic and challengers are coming out Hamlett-Carver, program specialist for the Career [email protected] to fi nd out more. the table, laden with luscious things to eat and a to give the incumbents a run for their money. I good time is had by all. hope they do! Two Christmas Eve experiences stick out in I want to thank Dan Murphy, Bayan Baker my mind: I remember being at B. Altman’s, a and all the folks at Rising Media for giving me clothing store in White Plains where the West- the opportunity each week to share my thoughts Household Materials Recovery chester Mall now sits, and the clock turned to 6 with you. The newspaper business is a rough one p.m. – store closing time. People were scurrying in the digital age, but every day Dan and com- Facility Open 5 Days a Week for those last minute gifts, and over the loud- pany take steps to make their great papers more speaker I heard: “Good evening, shoppers. It’s accessible to the public on various platforms. Beginning on Jan. 2, Westchester County’s or button cell; fl uorescent light bulbs and CFLs; 6 p.m. and Altman’s will be closing. Please take And fi nally, thank you, dear readers, for Household Material Recovery Facility, located at fi re extinguishers; barbecue propane tanks up to your purchases to the register. We will re-open at welcoming me into your homes each week to 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, will be open fi ve days 20 pounds; mercury containing devices such as 9 a.m. Dec. 26.” tell you what is on my mind. I always enjoy a week – Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. thermometers and thermostats; electronic waste Were the shoppers rushing home with their hearing from you, whether you agree or disagree to 3 p.m., accepting a wide array of household including televisions, computer monitors and treasures? I knew it would be at least an hour with me. My job is a two-way street and it is im- wastes that are not typically collected curb side. towers; expired or unwanted medications, both before everyone had picked out that last special portant that I receive your praise when you like Previously over-the-counter and prescription; personal docu- gift and paid for it at the register. But the adrena- what I say or that you gently tar and feather me H-MRF was only available for residents ments for shredding (limit of four fi le-size boxes line in the store of shoppers realizing the clos- when we disagree. three days a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and per household; and tires. ing hour was drawing nigh and Santa’s gift list We pray for those we lost this year and for Saturdays). Residents who are interested in drop- Items that will not be accepted include paint was incomplete was such a magical feeling. And those who tragically died in the fi re at the Jewish ping off materials should contact the Westchester (both latex and oil), non-rechargeable alkaline management would keep the store open to make Community Center in Yonkers in 1965. County Recycling HelpLine at 914-813-5425 to and carbon zinc batteries (they can be safely dis- sure shoppers wish lists were fi lled. In closing, I raise my glass to toast you! make an appointment. carded in the trash), motor oil, smoke detectors, My mom had a friend who worked in the “We’ll drink a cup of kindness yet for Auld Lang In addition to properly labelled household cell phones, explosives (fl ares, fi reworks, am- Oriental rug department at John Wanamaker’s at Syne!” chemicals and other special wastes found in a typ- munition), construction debris and hypodermic Cross County Shopping Center where Sears sits Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@ ical household, residents can bring documents for needles. Also, waste from businesses, schools or today. The store, similar to a Macy’s or Lord & aol.com. Follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. shredding, and expired or unwanted medications other institutions will not be accepted. Taylor’s, had clothing, electronics, jewelry and Listen to Eric Schoen and Dan Murphy on the for disposal on the fi rst Tuesday of each month. More than 8,000 households visit H-MRF more. They also had a lunch room on the third Westchester Rising Radio Show on Thursdays Generally, the following items are accepted every year to dispose of household waste. In fl oor where we would dine during shopping and from 10 to 11 a.m. on WVOX 1460 AM or down- for safe disposal or recycling at H-MRF: 2017, 8,202 households delivered more than my mother could have her favorite dish, a plate load the Simple Radio app for free from the App Properly labelled household chemicals, such 765,000 pounds of household waste to H-MRF. with four or fi ve vegetables of the day. Store. as cleaning products; most automotive fl uids (an- Materials that can be recycled, such as E-waste, tifreeze, brake fl uid and gasoline, but not motor are removed from the waste stream and pro- oil); fl ammable liquids (kerosene, butane, lighter cessed by recyclers. Other items are handled and fl uid, turpentine); metal, jewelry and furniture disposed of using the most environmentally safe polishes and waxes and wood preservatives; fer- procedures available. tilizers, pesticides, insecticides and herbicides; For more information on what you can bring and photographic and swimming pool chemicals. to H-MRF, visit environment.westchestergov. Also, batteries – only vehicle, rechargeable com/new-h-mrf or call 914-813-5425. PAGE 4 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, January 4, 2019 Hudson Chorale From Pontiac to Picasso, Welcomes New Members Clarke Auction Has It All

Hudson Chorale welcomes new members for 2019.

Sing with Westchester’s highly acclaimed American composers, 19th century iconic Euro- A 1966 Pontiac GTO. community chorus, Hudson Chorale. The group is pean composers, and Haydn’s “Creation.” welcoming new members in all voice parts for an The second half of the chorus’ 2018-19 sea- exciting concert program that will appeal to cho- son culminates May 17 and 19, with performanc- A wide-ranging auction will kick off the new within a rectangular frame over four legs of round ral singers of a wide range of musical preferences. es of Igor Stravinsky’s “Symphony of Psalms,” year at Clarke Auction Gallery on Sunday, Jan. section. Singer-friendly auditions will begin Monday, Jan. Bela Bartok’s “Four Slavic Folk Songs,” and Jo- 13 at 10 a.m., featuring a sale to whet all appe- Like the above lot, Tiffany is also highly 28 between 6 and 7 p.m., by appointment, prior hannes Brahms’ “Quartet Op. 92” and “Liebeslie- tites, featuring Oriental carpets; lighting; bronzes; desirable. A Tiffany Studios “acorn” table lamp to the first rehearsal. Rehearsals take place Mon- der Waltzes.” mid-century modern, American and continental having a 16-inch diameter ($8,000 to $12,000), day evenings from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. at the Pleas- Music Director Maestro Ira Spaulding is a furniture; sterling silver; designer jewelry and ac- 20 inches tall, will light up the sale. Tiffany is antville Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Road, choral conductor, singer and master class instruc- cessories. well-known for its floral and botanical-themed Pleasantville. To receive additional information tor whose career spans 40 years of performance in The sale runs the gamut, from a 1966 Pontiac lamps, but going back to the 1890s, its geometric and/or to schedule a time for an audition, contact more than 60 countries. He is currently professor GTO to a Pablo Picasso “Brilliant Owl” Madoura designs such as the Japonesque acorn lamps were Jeanne Wygant at [email protected] of vocal and choral music at City College of New rectangular dish from 1955, having decoration in in vogue. “Deceptively simple in appearance with or 914-478-0074. York and maintains a career abroad as a singer, engobes in black, white, blue, and 12½ by 15½ basic geometric patterns, acorn lamps have long Hudson Chorale selects its programs from teacher and conductor. inches. Both lots are estimated at $10,000 to been popular with collectors and continue to bring a wide range of choral styles, from great orato- To learn more about the chorus, including $15,000. good prices,” said Clarke. rios to gospel. As an example, recent past con- complete membership information, visit www. “This auction will feature a number of im- The Tiffany name is also well represented in certs have featured all 20th century contemporary HudsonChorale.org. portant pieces across the board from fine art the jewelry category, with a pair of Schlumberger and sterling to jewelry, Asian arts, mid-century for Tiffany 18K gold acorn form cufflinks with and decorative arts,” said owner and auctioneer pearl terminals, and a Schlumberger for Tiffany Ronan Clarke. “From great objects to great de- sapphire coil ring, also in 18K yellow gold, hav- signers – such as Tiffany, Cartier, Handel and ing sapphire cabochon terminals. Both are esti- Georg Jensen – this sale will appeal to many col- mated at $2,000 to $3,000. lecting interests.” In addition to Tiffany, this auction is loaded Fine art always performs well here, and with collectible designer names, such as Cartier. Letter to the Editor leading this auction are original paintings from Crossing the block is a Cartier 18K gold and sap- old masters to contemporary artists, as well as a phire hinged cigarette case ($3,000 to $5,000), Dear Editor: teams from across the region. If managed prop- selection of prints, multiples and works on paper. with an oval sapphire cabochon closure. Not Earlier this month, former Yorktown Super- erly, it could generate revenue for our community For collectors who are interested in Chinese Cartier, but similar, is an Italian 18K yellow gold visor and Councilmember Susan Siegel provided a in a multitude of ways. For many residents of our furniture, huanghuali furniture is highly coveted, woven case with channel set faceted sapphire clo- commentary on special projects that our town has town, the services provided by YAC, SOAC and owing to its rarity and its aesthetic appeal. This sure stamped “750” and with an Italian national been engaged in. Stephen Brown, are you listen- YYSC are a driving reason as to why they choose auction will feature a pair of huanghuali and mark of “AL,” signifying this piece was created ing? (Re: “Ex-politicians should leave gracefully,” to raise their families here. hardwood corner cabinets, Yuanjiaogui ($8,000 in Alessandria. Dec. 13, Yorktown News). The Yorktown Athletic Club is run complete- to $12,000), that have the traditional cabinet form For more information, visit www.clarkeny. As an officer for the Yorktown Athletic Club, ly by volunteers providing great opportunities to but tapering slightly at top, with a single panel set com or call 914-833-8336. I found Ms. Siegel’s characterization of the Gran- boys and girls to learn and enjoy sports such as ite Knolls Sports Complex as misleading at best. basketball, football, lacrosse, baseball, softball, Yes, our community will be spending more than golf and tennis, to name a few of our programs. $6 million on a state-of-the-art sports complex that I take great pride in the programs we offer and town hall expects to be open this spring. However, thank all of our volunteers. Ms. Siegel misleads residents by failing to clarify Ms. Siegel may not agree with the project, Weekend Events that the $6 million is not traditional tax dollars, but but she should use caution when attempting to the result of a settlement with Enbridge. disparage it. Our parents, and parents looking to At County Parks The Granite Knolls Sports Complex has the move into our community, are watching. potential to be one of the premier sports com- Jim Pugliese There are a number of events scheduled this and Sunday mornings through March. Go to pro- plexes in Westchester County that will attract VP of Operations, Yorktown Athletic Club weekend at Westchester County parks and nature jectfeederwatch.org. 914-862-5297. centers. On Sunday, Jan. 6, Lasdon Park, Arboretum On Saturday, Jan. 5, the Read Wildlife Sanc- and Veterans Memorial on Route 35 in Somers tuary at Playland Park in Rye will host a Volunteer will host a conservatory tour from 2 to 3 p.m., Work Corps Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at with Lasdon’s horticulturist describing the tropi- Upcoming Organ Concert at the sanctuary to help with invasive vine cutting, cal rainforest exhibit. The regular weekend price trail work, beach clean-up and more. Dress for is $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and the weather. For more information, call 914-967- younger. Purchase tickets at the Shop at Lasdon. Reformed Church of Bronxville 8720. 914-864-7268. Ages 7 and older are invited to create your Also on Sunday, Hilltop Hanover Farm, In the quiet of January, after the holidays, Archer’s recordings reflect her passions and own frogs, fish, flowers and other plants and ani- 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights will host a refresh your spirit with an afternoon of music by expertise. They include “A Russian Journey and mals out of paper Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Trail- Spin’n’ Knit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Calling all renowned organist Dr. Gail Archer on Sunday, The Muse’s Voice,” “Franz Liszt: A Hungarian side Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reser- spinners and knitters, beginning or experienced, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. at The Reformed Church of Rhapsody,” “Bach: The Transcendent Genius,” vation at Routes 35 and 121 South in Cross River. gather in an informal atmosphere and be part of Bronxville. A reception will follow. “An American Idyll,” “A Mystic In the Making” No experience is necessary. Pre-registration is a monthly spinning and knitting group. No fee or A prolific performer, teacher and recording and “The Orpheus of Amsterdam: Sweelinck required. 914-864-7322, registration is required for first-time attendees; artist, Archer serves as college organist at Vassar and his Pupils.” Muscoot Farm on Route 100 in Somers will the cost is $5 for each subsequent class. 914-962- College and directs the young artist organ recit- Her fall 2018 performing schedule has host a History Hike on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. 2368. als at historic Central Synagogue in New York taken her from Maine and New Hampshire to Enjoy a guided hike and learn all about the history On Monday, Jan. 7, Muscoot Farm in Somers City. She is also director of the music program the Organ Festival of Ragusa in Sicily and the of Muscoot Farm. 914-864-7282. will host a bird walk from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Bring at Barnard College, where she conducts the Bar- Orgue en Jeux la Cote Festival in Geneva, Swit- On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 5 and 6, Proj- binoculars and join Anne Swaim from the Saw nard-Columbia Chorus, and is a faculty member zerland. ect Feeder Watch will take place at the Croton Mill Audubon Society to view the many birds that of Columbia University’s Harriman Institute, For more information about the upcom- Point Nature Center at Croton-on-Hudson . From call Muscoot home. 914-864-7282. which focuses on Russian, Eurasian and East ing concert, call 914 337-6776 or visit www. 9 to 11 a.m., identify and count birds at the nature For more information about Westchester European studies. reformedchurch.org. center’s bird feeders. Beginners encouraged; all County parks and nature centers, visit parks.west- are welcome. This program takes place Saturday chestergov.com. FRIdAy, JANUARy 4, 2019 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 5 Sunday Cinema is Back Azure Stages At Th e Picture House Opens in Scarsdale

Left to right: Barry Surman, deputy director of tourism and fi lm at Westchester County Tour- ism and Film; Joe Piacentino and Robert DePalma, co-founders of Azure Stages; and Natasha “Inquiring Nuns” will kick off Picture House in Pelham’s Sunday Cinema Jan. 6. Caputo, director of tourism and fi lm at Westchester County Tourism and Film. Photo by Ricky Restiano Photography. The Picture House Regional Film Center fears and dreams of everyday Chicagoans, giv- in Pelham welcomes the New Year with the re- ing audiences and researchers insight into the Azure Stages, a professional sound stage DePalma, co-founder of Azure Stages. “Conve- turn of one if its most popular fi lm programs, political and social climate of 1960s Chicago. located at 135 Summerfi eld St., Scarsdale, cel- niently located in Westchester County, we are Sunday Cinema. Each Sunday in January, TPH The fi lm’s music is composed by Philip Glass ebrated its offi cial grand opening Dec. 6. The pleased to provide the space and tools to help our will show an important and timely, yet less cel- in his fi rst credited fi lm score. facility is utilized by clients in the fi lm, video clients create their content in the most inspiring ebrated fi lm on the big screen in the Main Hall. Hailed by critics as “immensely like- production and photography industries for com- environment possible.” The 2019 Sunday Cinema series kicks off able,” “brilliant and quirky,” and an “ode to mercials, event and modeling photography, fea- Co-founder Joe Piacentino added: “Being in with a 50th anniversary screening of the ci- the teenage science geeks on whom our future ture fi lms, special effects shots, media tours and the production industry for many years, we saw a néma vérité fi lm, “Inquiring Nuns,” on Jan. 6 depends,” and winner of the audience award more. Flexible to all projects and budgets, Azure gap in this regional market outside of New York and 20. On Jan. 13 and 27, Sunday Cinema will at Sundance and SXSW, National Geographic Stages has the ability and space to service a cli- City. The area needed a professional space for feature the award-winning documentary “Sci- Documentary Films’ “Science Fair” follows ent’s unique production requirements. video and fi lm production, so we created Azure ence Fair.” nine high school students from around the Working closely with world-class camera Stages.” Sunday Cinema is scheduled to run each globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks and, crews, photographers and editors, Azure Stages The fi lm industry is thriving and growing in month through June with each fi lm playing at of course, hormones, on their journey to com- can also offer a diverse range of production ame- Westchester, generating more than $30 million 8 p.m. in the Main Hall at the historic theater. pete at the International Science and Engineer- nities, including a large white cyclorama wall of economic impact to the county, according to “I love programming Sunday Cinema be- ing Fair. As 1,700 of the smartest, quirkiest that can be painted to suit a variety of needs, a Natasha Caputo, director of Westchester County cause it provides the opportunity to bring the teens from 78 different countries face off, only pre-lit green CYC wall, an industrial style offi ce Tourism & Film. “The opening of Azure Stages less-recognizable, yet still high-quality fi lms one will be named Best in Fair. set, full light grid, control room, editing suites, and its production facility builds visibility and I usually seek out for our screening room to The fi lm, directed by the duPont Award- a stage manager, a makeup room and kitchen. increases business to the county,” she said. the big screen in the Main Hall,” said Clayton winning and Emmy-nominated documentary Additional available services include production In addition to co-founding Azure Stages, Bushong, director of programming at The Pic- fi lmmaking team of Cristina Costantini and crews and equipment, lighting packages, craft DePalma also owns DePalma Productions, a ture House. “There are so many exceptional Darren Foster, offers a front seat to the victo- services, makeup artists, photographers, a sound leading video production company that was and engaging independent, documentary, clas- ries, defeats and motivations of an incredible booth and an assortment of backdrops. founded almost 30 years ago in Westchester. sic and foreign fi lms that often don’t get the group of young men and women who are on “At Azure Stages, our mission is to bring For additional information or to schedule a popular recognition they deserve. With Sunday a path to change their lives – and the world – your creative vision to life in a new facility tour of the studio, contact Azure Stages at 914- Cinema we can spotlight and share them with a through science. equipped for the current demands of video, fi lm 723- 1875, [email protected] or www.azur- wider audience.” Tickets to the Sunday Cinema screenings and photographic professionals,” said Robert estages.com. One of the earliest examples of Kar- are $12 for general admission, and $10 for stu- temquin co-founders Gordon Quinn and Gerald dents, seniors and members, and available at Temaner’s exploration into the world of cinéma www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box offi ce, vérité, “Inquiring Nuns” captures the attitudes, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham. Op-Ed: Th e Right to Vote: Guaranteed Only for Some MLK Day of Service Volunteer By Mark Lieberman their assigned polling place near home (not work) In our democracy, all citizens have an equal on one particular Tuesday. Not so for people in 37 right to vote. This right is guaranteed, but that other states. Opportunities in Westchester guarantee is pointless unless we have an equal Let NY Vote asks the New York Legislature to chance to use it. Many New Yorkers don’t get that pass early voting legislation that includes opening UJA-Federation of New York is offering vol- the JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, chance. a polling place in every county (many in very large unteer opportunities in Westchester County for its Scarsdale, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Early voting will give many more New York- or very populous counties) with hours during the MLK Day of Service on Jan. 21. More than 650 More than 150 volunteers of all ages will ers the opportunity to use their constitutional right. two weekends before the election and evenings a people are expected to participate in four differ- put Dr. King’s words into action when they pack Thirty-seven other states allow early voting. People week or two before the election. ent events around the county – and when more emergency kits, known as Blizzard Boxes, which can vote as much as a month before election day in Some New York counties resist this plan be- than 3,000 New Yorkers across Westchester, Long will be given to local senior centers and food pan- these 37 states. They can vote on weekend days or cause it would add to their already tight election Island and the fi ve boroughs will participate in tries to be used in the event of a winter weather in the evening, at their convenience. Lines are not budget. The governor proposed early voting and more than 20 service projects to honor the mem- emergency. Each box will be fi lled with non-per- hours long. People can vote quickly, reading and funds for it in his 2018 budget, but that proposal ory of Dr. King. ishable foods that make up a complete meal. In understanding the ballot, not waiting in line. was dropped during negotiations. We need the As- Volunteers will give back in meaningful addition to creating the boxes, children can make Our lives are subject to many time and place sembly and the Senate to pass state-funded early ways – packing meals, revitalizing community note cards to include in the boxes, which they can restrictions, but New Yorkers must show up at only voting. No more negotiating it away. spaces, engaging in social advocacy, and more. decorate. All projects require registration at www.timefor- This event takes place at Shames JCC on the good.org/mlk-day Hudson, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, from 10 In Westchester, more than 300 teens in grades a.m. to noon. eight through 12 will join together to sort and pack In honor of Dr. King’s message, 140 West- Music & Munchies in Tarrytown much needed humanitarian supplies, provided by chester Hebrew high school students will deco- Greenburgh Hebrew Center and PJ Library sing-alongs with Tkiya (the Jewish community teen-run collection drives, and prepare shipments rate and fi ll duffel bags (“sweet cases”) for local present Music and Munchies on Sunday, Jan. music initiative). to be sent directly to the victims of recent hurri- children in foster care, who are typically placed 6 at the Shames JCC on the Hudson, 371 S. All are welcome. The event is ideal for ages canes. J-Teen Leadership, a program of UJA, will in short-term housing and for whom the bright Broadway, Tarrytown, from 3 to 4 p.m. This will 0 to 6 and their families. 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Of Org. filed with Org. filed with NY Secy of filed with the Sect’y of State ZARI, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA the Sect’y of State of NY State (SSNY) on 5/16/17. of NY (SSNY) on 11/01/2018. BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT (SSNY) on 11/20/2018. Of- Office location: Westchester Office location: Westchester. OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, ARIANA ALVARADO, DIANA ALVARADO, VIC- fice location: WESTCHES- County. SSNY is designated The street address is: 32 Al- TORIA LAZO, DARIO AGUILAR, NOEMI LAZO, HENRY ALVARADO, JORGE TER. The street address is: as agent of LLC upon whom exander Avenue, Yonkers, ALVARADO, MANFREDO ALVARADO, JOSEFINA ALVARADO, VILMA AYABA- 251 Valentine Lane, Yon- process against it may be NY, 10704. SSNY has been CA, EMILIO CHALCO, JOSE AYABACA, MARIA PIZZARO, Defendants. kers, NY 10705. SSNY has served. SSNY shall mail designated as agent of the been designated as agent of process to: 1955 Central LLC upon whom process the LLC upon whom process Park Avenue, Yonkers, N.Y. against it may be served. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS; against it may be served. 10710. Purpose: any lawful SSNY shall mail process SSNY shall mail process activity. served to: John McInerney, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above ac- served to: I. Blanch, PO Box 32 Alexander Avenue, Yon- tion and serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) 656708, Fresh Meadows, #7041 12/14/18 – 01/18/19 kers, NY, 10704. Purpose: days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within NY 11365. Purpose: any law- Any lawful act. thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other ful act. manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, #7042 12/21/18 – if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) #7040 12/14/18 – 01/18/19 01/25/19 days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Westchester County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Notice of formation of Board Notice of formation of Ro- Notice of Formation of SC NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME Endeavors LLC Arts. Of manoff Elements, LLC Arts. Style and Consign LLC If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of Org. filed with the Sect’y Of Org. filed with the Sect’y Art. of Org. filed with Secy. the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure of State of NY (SSNY) on of State of NY (SSNY) on of State of NY (SSNY) on proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment 11/20/2018. Office location: 10/25/2018. Office location: 12/17/2018. Office: West- may be entered and you can lose your home. Westchester. The street ad- Westchester County. The chester County. SSNY des- Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further dress is: C. Robbins, 199 street address is: 55 Byram ignated as agent of LLC information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Mendota Avenue, Rye NY, Ridge Road, Armonk, NY upon whom process against Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure 10580. SSNY has been des- 10504. SSNY has been des- it may be served. SSNY shall action. ignated as agent of the LLC ignated as agent of the LLC mail copy of process to: LLC, YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE upon whom process against upon whom process against 37 Adelaide Street, Rye, NY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE it may be served. SSNY shall it may be served. SSNY shall 10580. Purpose: any lawful ANSWER WITH THE COURT. mail process served to: J C. mail process served to: Ro- act or activity. Robbins, 199 Mendota Av- manoff Elements, LLC, 55 This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for enue, Rye NY, 10580. Pur- Byram Ridge Road, Armonk, #7045 12/21/18 – 01/25/19 that purpose. pose: Any lawful act. NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful act. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an #7043 12/21/18 – order of Honorable Charles D. Wood, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State 01/25/19 #7044 12/21/18 – 01/11/19 of New York, signed the 21st day of November, 2018 at White Plains, New York.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: Tax I.D. No. 130.26-1-7

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City Notice is hereby given that Notice of formation of B2 of White Plains, County of Westchester and State of New York, bounded and ELEGANT LOFT INC has Properties LLC Arts. Of Org. described as follows: applied for a license, SE- filed with the Sect’y of State RIAL NUMBER 1315164, to of NY (SSNY) on 12/18/2018 BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Fisher Avenue distant One Hun- sell BEER, WINE, CIDER, Office location: Westchester dred fifty-three (153) feet measured easterly along the northerly side of Fisher LIQUOR at retail in a restau- County. The street address Avenue from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Fisher rant under the Alcoholic Bev- is: 145 Valentine St. Mount Avenue with the easterly side of Intervale Street; and RUNNING THENCE North erage Control Law at 111 E. Vernon NY 10550. SSNY has 30 Degrees 20 minutes West, One Hundred seventeen and 99/100th (117.99) SANDFORD BLVD, MOUNT been designated as agent of feet; THENCE North 59 Degrees 40 minutes East, Fifty and 5/10th (50.5) feet; VERNON, NY 10550 for on the LLC upon whom process THENCE South 30 Degrees 20 minutes East, One Hundred seventeen and premises consumption, EL- against it may be served. 99/100th (117.99) feet to the northerly side of Fisher Avenue; THENCE along the EGANT LOFT INC. SSNY shall mail process northerly side of Fisher Avenue, South 59 Degrees 40 minutes West, Fifty and served to: Brian Baldeo 145 5/10ths (50.5) feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. #3304 12/21/18 – 12/28/18 Valentine St., Mount Vernon, NY, 10550. Purpose: any Subject to easements, covenants, and restriction of record. lawful act. These premises are also known as 146 Fisher Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. #7046 01/04 – 02/08 WOODS OVIATT GILMAN LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 700 Crossroads Building 2 State Street Send your letters and opinions to us at Rochester, NY 14614 [email protected] #3302 12/21/18 – 01/11/19 FRIdAy, JANUARy 4, 2019 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 7 MGM Names New President & COO of Empire City Casino Letter to the Editor MGM Resorts International recently an- tainment leader on the East Coast and in the nounced that it has appointed Uri Clinton presi- New York City region.” Has the Blue Wave dent and chief operating offi cer of Empire City Uri joined MGM Resorts as vice presi- Casino in Yonkers. dent and deputy general counsel in 2014 and In his new role, Uri will oversee daily op- was promoted to senior vice president and legal Hit Bronxville? erations at Empire City and provide strategic counsel in 2016. During this time, he provided direction and leadership for the property. For legal advice and counseling on gaming jurisdic- By Bill gaston of registered voters, and unaffi liated/minor the past several years, Uri has managed MGM tions before transitioning to global development Can it be that blue-blooded Republican party voters at 32 percent. Resorts’ efforts to explore development oppor- in 2018. Prior to joining the company, Uri held Bronxville is turning “blue?” What has contributed to the decline of the tunities in Connecticut and New York, and he leadership roles in legal affairs with several Recent county voter registration data sug- local Republican Party? For one thing, demo- will maintain an active role in these develop- companies, including Baha Mar, Ltd.; Multi- gests that trend is rapidly taking place, aided graphics tell the story: both locally and nation- ment efforts. media Games, Inc.; and Caesars Entertainment by the advent of Trumpism within the GOP and ally, Republicans are hemorrhaging support “Uri’s proven leadership and wide range of Corporation. the disgust felt amongst women and younger among young voters and women. The GOP has skills have been instrumental in the company’s Uri holds a bachelor’s degree in political voters in particular toward the Republican become an older, predominantly male party; development efforts in New York and Connecti- science from the University of Nevada, Las Ve- Party agenda. This long-term trend has led to increasingly rural, with stagnant levels of new cut, and he will continue to build on those suc- gas; received a juris doctorate from Gonzaga a marked shift in voting behavior in favor of registrants. cesses with this new role,” said MGM Resorts University School of Law; and received a mas- Democrats at the village level. Looking at data between 2016 and 2018, President Bill Hornbuckle. “Empire City is al- ter’s degree in Management from Vanderbilt It’s a well-known fact that formerly Re- Republicans lost a net 35 voters while Demo- ready known for its world-class integrated gam- University. He will assume his new role at Em- publican (red) suburban U.S. congressional crats gained 209. (The biggest jump in new ing, racing and dining experience, and we are pire City in January, upon closing of acquisition districts have turned increasingly Democratic registrants was among unaffi liated voters.) thrilled to welcome Empire City to the MGM and completion of licensing requirements. (blue) in recent years – a trend accelerated by This year, the single-largest voting bloc of Resorts family. We look forward to further so- For more information, visit www.mgmre- the election of Donald J. Trump as president in Bronxville’s 4,434 registered voters is Demo- lidifying MGM Resorts’ presence as the enter- sorts.com. 2016. In the 2018 mid-terms, at least 40 for- cratic women (915 voters), who make up 21 merly Republican congressional seats, many of percent of all voters. By contrast, male Repub- them in suburban areas, fl ipped to Democratic licans (787) are the second largest at 18 per- candidates. cent. Women represent 54 percent of all village This trend can be seen, as well, even in voters. Bronxville, a historically solid if not at one Among younger and middle-aged voters Storytelling & Drumming time almost exclusively Republican enclave. (age 35 to 54), Democrats now slightly out- In the mid-1970s, notwithstanding the after- number Republicans; among even younger math of the Watergate scandal, which led to the (age 18 to 34) voters, Democratic margins are In Hastings-on-Hudson resignation of Richard Nixon and huge losses even stronger. for the GOP in Congress, Republicans still en- Conversely, consistent with national The First Unitarian Society of Westches- sexual violence in intertribal communities. joyed a 4-1 partisan advantage over Democrats trends, Republicans outnumber Democrats al- ter and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Held at the First Unitarian Society’s Hast- in the village. most 2 to 1 in the over-75 age demographic, of Northern Westchester jointly welcome Irene ings location, Strong Oak and her wife, Mary, That impregnable margin remained intact with a much smaller “advantage” in the 55 to “Strong Oak” Lefebvre as guest storyteller, will sing and drum about indigenous issues. through the 1980s and 1990s, and well into 74 age range. How the GOP continues to sur- drummer and teacher Jan. 6 from 12:45 to 2:15 Youth and adult participants will also be led the 2000s. Even though in presidential elec- vive as the party of older voters remains to be p.m. at 25 Old Jackson Ave., Hastings-on-Hud- in an Indigenous Solidarity Service Learning tion years there was some notable ticket split- seen. son. Group, training for individuals and organiza- ting at the top of the ticket (e.g. Hillary Clinton Meanwhile, in recent village and county Strong Oak is Mi’Kmaq, a First Nations tions so they can better act in solidarity with won Bronxville in 2016, and Barack Obama elections, Democrats have begun to break people indigenous to Canada’s Atlantic Prov- Indigenous peoples who are fi ghting to defend in 2008), elected trustees and the mayor have through. In 2017, fi rst-time candidate Ruth inces and the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec, as their territories and rights. been almost uniformly Republican. Walter garnered 47 percent of the vote against well as the northeastern region of Maine. She Visitors are welcome, and child care is pro- Fast forward to 2016, and voter data an entrenched incumbent, Gordon Burrows, in serves as circle keeper and executive director vided during this free event . For more informa- showed a narrowing of the GOP edge (39-31), a county legislator race, which includes Bronx- of the Visioning B.E.A.R. Circle Intertribal Co- tion or to RSVP for child care, contact Tracy with 30 percent unaffi liated. ville and parts of Yonkers. (Walter won nearly alition, which works to prevent domestic and Breneman at [email protected]. Two years later, that eight-point margin 60 percent of the vote in Bronxville). In 2018, has virtually disappeared. As the GOP of 2018 Natasha Nordahl came within 42 votes of win- has transformed itself into the party of Trump ning a hotly contested village justice seat, – bye-bye to the old silk stocking Republican against a village Republican, in reportedly the that was the bedrock of the Northeast GOP highest turnout ever recorded in the village. – Bronxville is rapidly changing its partisan If a blue wave has begun to reshape local stripes. and national politics, Bronxville appears to be Village fi gures from this year show Re- a case study in the reshaping of suburbia. publicans with only 35 percent of registered Bill gaston voters, Democrats almost even with 33 percent Bronxville

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been proclaimed by republicans and democrats liams, who represents the First District that in- Happy 2019 alike – including the governor as recently as two The Difficulties cludes the shelter, also supports a move to pro- Continued from Page 1 years ago, is that marijuana is a “gateway drug” Continued from Page 1 vide the homeless population with more services. that leads to the abuse of harsher drugs, which A similar problem is finding a suitable place to groups on the possibility of marijuana legalization has never been proven. In fact, marijuana is now rently located at 200 North Water St., Peekskill, move the shelter to without sparking a public in the state took place last year. Those meetings being used as an alternative and replacement for and is operated by Caring for the Hungry and outcry. came after the NYS Department of Health issued opioids and to prevent the use and abuse of heroin Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP). CHHOP has The homeless population in Westchester is a report that concluded that the benefits of taxing and fentanyl. purchased another building in Peekskill, located the responsibility of county government. County and regulating the drug outweigh any negative ef- Revenues from legal pot, estimated to be at 851 Washington St., which it wants to relocate Executive George Latimer recently commented fects, and that marijuana criminalization “has not between $248 million and $677 million in new its shelter to so that it can better provide services on the future of the drop-in shelter in Yonkers. curbed marijuana use despite the commitment of tax revenue in its first year in New York, could to the homeless. “For many years, those who are classified as significant law enforcement resources.” be used for the crumbling subways and the MTA. “The new facility is vastly superior – we’ll homeless cluster in our urban core areas,” he said The report also found that legalization would Some have criticized Cuomo for his about- have a full-size cooking kitchen, which means we in November. “Society, working through govern- let the state “better control licensing, ensure qual- face on legal pot, and have questioned his reasons will be able to cook better meals for our residents ment, provides some minimum baseline of shelter ity control and consumer protection, and set age for doing so, tying them to his possible run for as well as teach residents how to cook and other particularly on cold nights. Part of this is a legal and quantity restrictions,” as well as provide hun- president next year. For years, Cuomo rejected the types of skills that help them to move forward requirement, part of this is a moral requirement. dreds of millions in tax revenue to the state every idea of permitting medical marijuana, declaring with their lives,” said Cynthia Knox, executive Downtown Yonkers is one of those areas, and for year. as late as 2013 that its dangers overshadowed its director of CHHOP. a number of years the nonprofit Sharing Commu- New York would be the 11th state to legalize benefits. He eventually supported a limited medi- But neighbors and residents of Washington nity has provided some of those basic services, marijuana if it passes in 2019. Recreational mari- cal marijuana plan for New York in 2014, which Street packed a recent Peekskill Council meeting contracting for space with St. John’s Church. The juana is legal in Alaska, California, Colorado, remains in effect today. to express their concerns and opposition to the county Department of Social Services has con- Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Ore- In 2017, the governor said he considered plan, citing their property values and safety of tracted with outside agencies to provide services gon, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, DC. marijuana a “gateway drug,” but after receiving a young children. for the homeless. The three primary arguments that supports progressive challenge in a democratic primary for The shelter has operated on North Water “In Yonkers, our current contract with St. legalization are that the current criminal enforce- governor last year from actress Cynthia Nixon, Street for 30 years. John’s Church expires Dec. 31; the church that ment of marijuana laws unequally prosecutes who supported legalization, in 2018 Cuomo said In order to relocate the shelter, CHHOP houses this has other plans for their space. Work- persons of color, the narrative that marijuana is that the “facts have changed” around the drug and would have to make extensive repairs to gain a ing with the city, the county has not yet found a gateway drug that leads to the use and abuse of acknowledging its legalization in Massachusetts. certificate of occupancy and must also obtain a acceptable alternate space to house the homeless. opioids is fake news, and the revenues from legal Most police unions and police commission- special use permit and approval from the Peek- Additionally, advocates have requested addi- pot cold be used for a number of projects in the ers claim that legalizing pot could be a problem, skill planning and zoning board. tional space for day programs for the homeless to Empire State. and claim that the reasons persons of color are Peekskill resident Lindsey Fitzgerald has keep then gainfully engaged and off the streets, or A New York Times investigation last year arrested for pot at higher rates is because more led the effort against the shelter’s move, circulat- away from congregating in other public buildings found that the “surest way to face marijuana residents in predominantly black and Hispanic ing a petition with more than 1,000 signatures. with other functions (libraries, transit stations). charges in New York” is to be black or Latino, neighborhoods were calling to complain about “We can all find a solution,” she said. “The Jan “Since we are still without alternate space, and criminal justice reform groups and a majority marijuana. Pro-legalization groups like Marijuana Peek Shelter has been here for 30 years. There’s we are discussing an extension of the current ar- of New Yorkers do not believe that the best way Majority point to research, which found “there is a place for it in the community. We can certainly rangements for six additional months, through to use police resources, and incarcerate young no good evidence” that marijuana arrests in New find the right location for it if we work together.” June 30,” continued Latimer. “The heart of the adults, is with pot arrests. York City are associated with reductions in seri- The Washington Street location is near a bus winter is ahead and without alternate space, we Westchester County Legislator Christopher ous crime. stop and would accommodate many homeless have few options. There are voices in the com- Johnson recently penned an op-ed in Rising news- But a majority of New Yorkers favor legal- veterans. The new shelter would have 35 beds. munity that do not care whether we help the papers which read: “The continual prosecution ization and do not want their resources used to ar- Ingrid Whitman, a member of the Jan Peek homeless at all, seeing it as not their problem; of these infractions unnecessarily and unfairly rest and incarcerate anyone for pot possession or House Coalition, supports the move. “By the they believe these individuals must do more for introduces black and Hispanic individuals to the smoking in public. A Quinnipiac University poll grace of God any one of us could become home- themselves. There are other voices in the com- justice system, all the while setting different stan- in May showed that 63 percent of New Yorkers less,” she said. “We should think what’s best for munity that insist we do more for the needy. The dards for their white peers. Please note, the intent favored legalizing marijuana. the residents (of the shelter) and think about their emotion of this issue exceeds any rational discus- of this letter is not to discuss the pros and cons of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio supports humanity and dignity.” sion. The answer is in siting an appropriate facil- the potential legalization of marijuana, it is singu- legalization but said he does not want smoking in Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey and the City ity in a workable setting, and we will continue larly to implore you to cease the prosecution of public to be legal. The real question is: Once pot Council have not yet voted on the proposal be- trying to find the balance to better address the those found in possession of low-level amounts is legal in New York, who will be the first politi- cause of the many pending approvals and renova- matter.” of marijuana.” cian to smoke in public? At that point the taboo tions required for the building. The county, the church and Sharing Commu- The “fake news” about marijuana, which has over marijuana will finally come to an end. The new facility would be able to accom- nity have since agreed to a six-month extension modate the homeless adult population during to find and announce a new drop-in location for the day, instead of requiring them to leave at 6 a homeless shelter in Westchester’s largest city. a.m. – a problem and rule that affects a homeless Finally, the efforts by Latimer and West- shelter on the other end of Westchester County chester county government to find another loca- actions as ‘disappointing’ is an outrages under- in Yonkers. tion in New Rochelle for the Westchester Family Westchester Women statement, and should anger all New Yorkers, In downtown Yonkers, in the Getty Square Court continue. In a memo to the state’s Office of Continued from Page 1 especially women. part of the city and only a few blocks away from Court Administration, which will make the final “Sen. Parker is an embarrassment to the the downtown waterfront that has close to a bil- decision, and dated last October, after reviewing female staffer to “kill herself” after she high- State of New York and the citizens of this state lion dollars of new or planned redevelopment numerous properties in New Rochelle including lighted the fact on Twitter that he was illegally deserve better. Remove Sen. Parker now,” writes underway, sits the Sharing Community’s drop-in suggestions from residents, the most viable prop- parked in a bike lane and was refusing to move Tim Andrews, president of SCOPE, Inc. homeless adults shelter, located next to St. John’s erty remains at 366 Pelham Road, the site of a his car. Congresswoman Nita Lowey, the long- Episcopal Church. The exiting shelter no longer former A&P Supermarket. This property is avail- Parker apologized for his remarks and re- serving representative from Westchester in the adequately services the needs of the homeless able for construction immediately, will be com- moved them from social media. But this latest House of Representatives, was elected last week population, and homeless advocates and residents pleted in the fastest amount of time (October) incident points to what many believe is Parker’s by the Democratic Caucus to serve as chair- downtown have called for the shelter to move. and will be completed for the least amount of tax history of violence and abuse toward women. woman of the House Appropriations Committee Yonkers City Councilwoman Shanae Wil- dollars ($43.5 million estimated over 30 years). An upstate gun rights organization called in the 116th Congress. SCOPE called for Parker to resign. “This week “I am honored that my Democratic col- New York State Sen. Kevin Parker told a Re- leagues have elected me to serve as chairwoman publican female staffer to ‘kill herself.’ New of the House Appropriations Committee,” she Democrat Senate Majority Leader Andrea said. “We are ready and eager to lead the way in Clash of writes to us: “Robert Prisco, who is senior staff in Stewart-Cousins called Parker’s actions a ‘dis- meeting the great responsibilities the American the D.A.’s office, has been making the rounds and appointment.’ This is one more example of Sen. people have entrusted to Democrats – to invest Continued from Page 1 speaking with (Westchester Democratic Chair) Parker’s propensity for violence and specifically responsibly to grow the economy, create jobs, LaFayette and local chairs that he is running for violence against women. and secure our nation. DiFiore Murphy. County Court and has a consultant. “In 2008, a female Senate aide accused “I look forward to working with my col- We first ran the story in April of last year, “The word around the county office build- the senator of pushing her during an argument, leagues on the committee and in Congress to but the complaints continued and we wrote again ing and courts is that D.A. Scarpino is supporting smashing her glasses. In 2010, Sen. Parker had pass federal spending bills that provide adequate about it in October. Prisco because he wants a pro-prosecution judge. to be restrained by his colleagues during a pro- funding for health, education, child care, infra- “I wrote about this problem earlier this year, But the problem is that a long-held practice has fane tirade against Sen. Diane Savino. structure, and other investments that improve but things are heating up again,” said our county been that ADA’s must take a leave of absence to “In 2005, Sen. Parker was arrested after our communities and help New Yorkers and all democratic source. “Dennis Glazer brought his engage in political activity. punching a traffic agent over a traffic ticket Americans. I am also committed to using Con- daughter to a barbeque at Judge (Alan) Sheink- “Prisco has told some party folks that the DA he had been issued. In 2009, Sen. Parker was gress’ constitutional power of the purse to pro- man’s house on Sept. 16 and was introducing her is supporting him and letting him work through charged with felony criminal mischief for at- vide robust, effective oversight of the Trump to everyone. He’s also making phone calls again the campaign. This has raised some eyebrows tacking a New York Post photographer; the pho- administration and to reject funding that runs to local party chairs and is pressuring people. among Westchester Democrats, because this is tographer’s finger was broken in that incident. counter to the values and interests of hardwork- Surely there must be something improper about against the rules of the D.A.’s association, and it Now Sen. Parker tells a female staff member to ing families. the chief judge’s husband making phone calls to appears that both Prisco and Scarpino are flaunt- kill herself. “The immense responsibility to fund the party chairs, twisting their arms to support his ing the rules,” continued the source. “When is enough, enough? Clearly, Sen. government, keeping it open and operational, daughter for County Court Judge. “This has also created an uncomfortable Parker’s criminal history and his propensity for and to spend tax dollars wisely is particularly “There are other candidates who have been situation for some in the D.A.’s office, from the violence make him unsuitable for public office, clear given the looming Trump shutdown, which making the rounds, but he thinks he can helicop- holdovers from DiFiore, and from Scarpino, who and a blight on the New York State Senate. The will harm American families, businesses and ter her in to the front of the line. The rumors are favors Prisco. There also may be some bad blood Shooters Committee on Political Education calls communities. While Republicans have governed that she is the only assistant district attorney in the between the former DA and the current DA, or on Sen. Parker to do the right thing and resign from crisis to crisis of their own making and Manhattan D.A.’s office working part-time. The perhaps it is just that the former DA and husband immediately. failed to meet the most basic responsibilities of party folks are really upset at his heavy-handed are trying to hand their daughter a County Court “In lieu of the prospect of Sen. Parker’s re- governing, Democrats will make government manner. She is unknown and entitled. If she is judgeship. fusal to resign, we call on Majority Leader An- work for the people.” actually running, then she has to leave her job.” “The man in the middle of all of this is Chair- drea Stewart-Cousins to take appropriate action Lowey will be the first woman in history to County Court Judges David Everett and man LaFayette, who appears surprised at the pres- to remove Sen. Parker from the Senate. Major- chair the powerful House Appropriations Com- Barry Warhit won election to the State Supreme sure Glazer is putting on both him and the local ity Leader Cousins’ response to Sen. Parker’s mittee. Court. And while two vacancies now exist that party chairs; and he is also surprised that Prisco will temporarily be filled either by the Westches- is allowed to keep working if he is truly running ter Democratic Party or by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, for County Court judge. LaFayette and other West a special election will be called for November to Dems believe there is something wrong with all fill both seats. of this,” writes our Democratic source, who we As we have reported in the past, Glazer is thank for the information, which we once again telling any Westchester Democrat who will lis- confirmed with more than one local Democratic ten that if the county democrats don’t appoint his Chair. daughter, he will get the governor to do so. In ad- Another problem with the efforts of DiFiore dition to our democratic source in the party’s ju- and Glazer for their daughter is the new progres- dicial process, Rising newspapers has confirmed sive, indivisible movement within the Democratic with more than one local Democratic chair that party. “The new indivisible voters in the demo- they have been approached to consider DiFiore- cratic party don’t want anything to do with Den- Murphy for County Court judge next year. nis Glazer or Chief Judge DiFiore. Remember, “Some chairs have felt threatened by him,” Janet was a republican for a long time before she said the same Democrat and party insider. “Folks switched parties. The progressive-democrats of are mad that Dennis is telling them what to do. today don’t believe in nepotism for Judges,” said The daughter is not active politically, but Glazer one Indivisible Westchester member. has said the daughter doesn’t have to be known, There is a way for both DiFiore and Scarpino because either the party leaders give her the nom- to be happy – if the Westchester Democratic Party ination, or Janet will get the governor to appoint endorses both DiFiore-Murphy and Prisco for the her to a vacancy and then they will have no choice two vacancies on the County Court. The problem but to support her.” would be for the other interested candidates listed In addition to DiFiore-Murphy, other inter- above, and others, would be shut out and would ested democrats for County Court judge include have to challenge both in a democratic primary Noah Sorkin of Chappaqua; Amy Puerto, Judge in September. The Democratic convention in May Blackwood’s law clerk; Ossining Judge Michael will also decide who the party’s nominee is. Tawil; and ADA Robert Priscol, to name a few. And what about the republican candidates We turn our attention to one of these ru- for judge? Last November, republicans were shut mored candidates, ADA Robert Prisco, who out as democrats won all the State Supreme Court works for Westchester District Attorney Anthony seats up for election, and look to win all of the Scarpino. Our same friend in the democratic party County Court seats up this fall and in the future. FRIdAy, JANUARy 4, 2019 - RyE RISING - PAGE 9

contractors protecting city residents and helping Westchester Unions the city survive. ‘Fiber Art Journey’ Continued from Page 1 “We are concerned that Yonkers’ underground economy is thriving under this Yonkers mayor and opers have held off on applying for public support his handpicked IDA. The underground economy On View at Harrison Library through the IDA, and a number of projects have promotes wage theft, under-the-table cash pay- Harrison Council been delayed until the expiration of the PLA re- ments and other social ills. This creates millions for the Arts presents quirement, which was not renewed by the Yonkers for the developers who reap mortgage tax savings, “Fiber Art Journey” IDA. tax-free building materials, and more from the by Rosario Villavi- Mayor Mike Spano serves as IDA chairman. IDA. cencio and Martina Construction unions and building trades “Back-door deals have hurt our Yonkers mem- Brunner at the Har- members pushed Yonkers to have the PLA extend- bers, city workers, residents, the schools and the rison Public Library ed for another fi ve years. children,” continued Doyle. “We want our union from Jan. 6 to Feb. 1. “We want to work where we live,” said An- members to be able to work in their city and be Meet the artists Jan. thony Ascencao, business manager of Laborers able to protect their city with the use of legitimate 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Local 60. “Without fair labor standards in place, union contractors with proper taxes being paid to The artists de- cheaper, less skilled, and unsafe workers are the city. This building boom touted by the mayor scribed the exhibit brought in from out of state and when they leave and his IDA has failed his city and its residents.” as: “Two women’s their wages fl ow out of Yonkers. A project labor It was only one year ago that Doyle and Spano textile art and friend- agreement insures that local workers on a publicly came to an agreement on a one -PLA that included ship from the 1990s supported project receive fair wages and benefi ts negotiations and union givebacks. Now Spano is at experiencing different and support the economic growth of the city of odds with Doyle, a longtime Yonkers resident and styles and workshops Yonkers. Developers receiving tax breaks from the longtime supporter of politicians that put union that took us to Ver- IDA should support the local economy by hiring jobs at the forefront, and the construction unions. mont and the Green local workers.” At the rally outside City Hall, Doyle said: Mountain Rug Hook- Other Yonkers projects that construction “This is all-out war. He (Spano) made a mistake. ing Guild, to Pennsyl- unions point to that have been announced and/or I have worked with Yonkers mayors of both po- “House by Rosario” at Harrison Library. vania, Kentucky, Cali- have come back to life as the language appears to litical parties since the 1980s – Mayors Martinelli, fornia, Canada and, or to walk on beauty underfoot. We are thankful be about to expire include the 255-unit Kimball Zaleski, Waisiscko, Spencer and Amicone. Every lately, Yorkshire in Great Britain. to have the opportunity to show this small token Residences, which has a zoning hearing Dec. 18; one of those mayors did union work with the IDA, “We are sometimes called ‘rug-hookers’ of fi ber art.” developer Martin Ginsberg’s 600-unit project in but this mayor is different. You think that Trump is since we prepare our materials, dye them, cut The exhibit may be viewed Mondays and the Ludlow area, which was announced last fall bad, the Spanos are worse.” in strips by hand or with special cutters that are Wednesdays between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m.; Tues- but seemed to stall for several months until pick- Doyle said the Spanos chose to support “rat ‘hooked’ into a design drawn on the linen base. days, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between ing back up in September; and the redevelopment contractors” over their own union residents, voters Although hooked art is a traditional one that has 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays between 1 of Chicken Island, announced last month. and taxpayers in Yonkers. We spoke to Doyle after been with us for a few hundred years, it is also and 5 p.m. A PLA establishes the terms and conditions the rally and he said the mayor’s recent comments alive and well today. It can be sophisticated or For more information, call 914-835-0324 or for labor in advance so that contractors are able that the PLA was costing taxpayers money is not functional art to hang on a wall, place on a table, visit harrisonpl.org. to make exact bids; eliminates cost-overruns and true. project delays; ensures value, quality and cost sav- “A PLA doesn’t cost the taxpayers a dime,” ings for owners and/or taxpayers; fuels the growth said Doyle. “It costs the developer and the con- of communities; and are especially useful because tractors. We offer 20 percent off a PLA contract in wall. And although the president often fl ip-fl ops they simplify the construction process and facili- most cases, and I praised the mayor last year for TSA Workers on his promises, he was more than willing to fol- tate on-time, on-budget project completion. having the guts to do one in Yonkers. But now a lot Continued from Page 1 low through on this one. Now, thanks to some help Spano explained : “For the past year, Yon- of developers have been sitting back waiting for from his co-conspirators in the House GOP, we kers required union labor on all major develop- the PLA to expire.” “The federal government shutdown has, at are mired in a Trump shutdown just days before ment projects we assist. This experiment failed Bringourjobshome.com founder and West- present, no direct impact on county functions and Christmas. because the union leadership used it as an excuse chester resident Frank Spotorno said: “Most are operations,” said County Executive George Lat- “American voters overwhelmingly rejected to increase prices rather than promote jobs. As a not aware of what our occupational labor laws imer. “In the short term, the affected federal de- Republicans’ xenophobic fear mongering at the result, developers stayed away and the pipeline of encompass. Union members are protected by their partments do not pose an immediate threat to our ballot in November, but the GOP didn’t seem to new projects is empty. For the sake of the city’s collective bargaining agreements, while non-union day-to-day responsibilities. However, the TSA em- get the message,” continued Engel. “They’d rather future, we must allow competition to work once workers are also protected by their occupational ployees working at the county airport are doing so hold an operational government – and paychecks again – that’s how we have had nearly $3 bil- employment standard wage. voluntarily without pay. These are our neighbors for American families during the holidays – ran- lion in development and thousands of jobs in the “Unfortunately, most developers hire general and we need to be supportive of them as they work som than pass a clean CR. The wall funding Presi- past seven years, and it’s how we’ll continue to contractors who hire subcontactors that are not to continue to keep us safe. When the shutdown dent Trump and the House GOP seeks will do create jobs in the future. I look forward to con- abiding by the NYS employment occupational la- ends, they would hope to get retroactive pay.” nothing more than perpetuate a humanitarian crisis tinue working with labor as all sides must work bor laws. In many cases, these non-union contrac- Latimer visited TSA workers at the Westches- at the border, one they themselves have exacerbat- together.” tors hire non-union subcontractors to perform their ter County Airport last week. “It’s unfortunate that ed. Instead of building divisive walls, we should One of the speakers at the rally was Westches- work, and the workers on these construction jobs TSA workers are being used as political pawns,” be focused on modernizing our ports of entry and ter-Putnam Building Trades Council President Ed are not even paid a living wage. he said. “I had a chance to speak with TSA workers ensuring asylum offi cers have the tools they need. Doyle. “Our occupational labor laws are not en- at the Westchester County Airport, and they show American resources should be used to help those “The Building Trades of Westchester and Put- forced in New York State, and most of our elected great attention to detail to make sure we are safe. fl eeing violence and danger, not keep them out. I nam are asking the mayor and his Industrial Devel- offi cials either don’t know this, or turn a blind eye They work hard for us, and I want them to know urge my Republican colleagues and the president opment Agency to extend the project labor agree- to it. Many of the non-union construction sites that that Westchester County supports them. County to give up this ridiculous border wall crusade, act ment requirements on all future work,” he said. I have visited in Westchester also do not enforce government can’t do much in this situation, but we responsibly, and pass a clean funding bill imme- “Using union contractors will insure and guarantee OSHA laws to ensure safety and proper training can be supportive, along with a thank you and a diately.” that all city tax and applicable taxes are paid by the on job sites.” handshake. 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The 2018 SantaCon in New York City.

By Dan Murphy in-pants Santa, joint-smoking Santa, passed-out- As my wife, daughter and I prepared to take on-sidewalk Santa, profanity-laced pack of San- our annual trip down to New York City for the tas, and another #SantaCon or as I like to call it holidays last weekend, I realized that our visit ‘stay at home and lock the door’ day.” to Rockefeller Center and all of the sites around When some neighborhoods and bars began it would coincide with the infamous SantaCon. to keep Santa and the elves off their sidewalks, I worried that as we traveled around Manhattan SantaCon hired famed Civil Rights attorney John D. Rockefeller on one of the carriage roads he created, which will be preserved. by subway, we would be inundated with drunken Norman Siegel, who took the case and advised Santas displaying their affections and body parts the group. “I have been advising them on the Over a 40-year period, from 1910 to 1950, carriages along these roads with my own chil- and more in front of the Murphys, who are used dos and don’ts of the First Amendment,” he said. John D. Rockefeller Sr. and his son, John D. dren and grandchildren. to, and have indulged in, more than one of the “People have a right to drink alcohol. You can’t Jr., created a 65-mile carriage road over hun- “My grandfather’s desire in creating these many parades, festivals and celebrations the big drink it publicly. You can’t be rowdy. But if I dreds of acres at what is today the Rockefeller roads was that people from all walks of life city offers. have a bottle of Johnnie Walker in my briefcase, State Park Preserve in Pocantico Hills in West- would be able to receive nature’s blessings. In If SantaCon were around during my wild that is within my rights. These are public streets. chester. These pathways will now be forever this high-speed world, these carriage roads are college days, then I probably would have par- Neighborhoods can’t say to people ‘You can’t available to visitors at the preserve after the a crucial resource, offering the calm and the ticipated, so I admit to the claims you may have come on our public streets.’” New York State Historic Review Board voted beauty of nature to thousands of people. This of being a hypocrite before you read this. Today, The vast majority of New Yorkers seem to unanimously to designate the preserve and its generous and visionary action by New York the only Santa suit I put on is for the Yonkers disagree, wanting the Santas gone for good. As 65-mile carriage road network for inclusion on State Historic Review Board will ensure that PAL and its annual holiday party for people with one letter-writer wrote to the New York Times the State Register of Historic Places. these beautiful and historic roads can be pro- special needs. last year: This was a multi-year effort by the tected in perpetuity.” I drove us down to NYC and did not take “T’was the night before SantaCon/And Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve George Gumina, founder of the Friends Metro-North, which along with Long Island through the East Village/The natives were to maintain the unique beauty and character of of Rockefeller State Park Preserve, said he Railroad are the two biggest transporters of kvetching/’Bout the rape and the pillage. the 16-foot-wide, crushed-stone pathways that deeply appreciates that New York State has SantaCon-goers. Both rail lines ban alcohol on “And mom in her ‘snuggie, and I in my cap/ mark the winding carriage roads in and around recognized the historic value of the preserve their lines that day. Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap. the preserve. The network is one of only two and the 100-year-old carriage roads by plac- In Midtown Manhattan we saw very few “When out on the street there arose such a such extensive systems in the nation. ing them on the Historic Register. “They rep- SantaCon attendees. Once we got on the subway clatter/So I sprang from the bed to see what was The other, in Acadia National Park in resent not only an important part of the history and headed down to the Mid-20s on the Westside the matter. Maine and also Rockefeller-designed, already of Westchester County, but also of the Rock- we saw a throng of about 1,000 Santas stretched “When, what to my wondering eyes should has historic designation. The State Park Pre- efeller Family,” he said. “The Friends group over several bars. Most were about the business appear/But a troupe of d-bags in Santa’s red gear. serve’s network includes well-engineered was inspired by the family’s vision and we are of having fun, and a drink or a smoke, and did “Their boozing and howling, it woke the loops that traverse the property offering stun- pleased to see that vision fulfilled with this not care nor bother any pedestrian, with the main whole city/’Ho, Ho’ they guffawed and vowed ning vistas. Numerous stone bridges carry momentous action.” goal of having a good time and getting an Uber to get sh@#! them across the Pocantico River and are note- The Friends of Rockefeller State Park and going to the next pub. “For the populace, terrified, living in fear/ worthy in their own right. More than 400,000 Preserve received letters of support from After surviving SantaCon without ruining Of these Duff drinkers, soused on the sudsiest visitors from around the world walk the roads several public officials including Congress- our trip to NYC, I decided to do a little research beer. each year, joined by countless joggers and woman Nita Lowey and Westchester County and find out more. The website SantaCon.info “They now came a-knocking, no presents in equestrians. Executive George Latimer, along with organi- claims that “SantaCon NYC supports charitable hand/Just their hooting and boozing, their Pabsts “The Rockefeller Pocantico Hills Historic zations throughout Westchester County. This causes and in the past five years has raised over in their cans. District, which includes Rockefeller State designation expands opportunities for federal $400,000. A donation is requested and in return, “Now holiday spirit is one thing, I sighed/ Park Preserve and the magnificent network of and state tax credits and grants to support res- in addition to Santa’s enduring gratitude, you’ll but this yelping, these selfies, I just can’t abide. carriage roads, is truly deserving of the nomi- toration, local tourism and economic develop- receive a Super Duper Santa Badge and priority “So this I say, with a tear in my eye/Is why nation to the State and National Registers of ment initiatives. The only other carriage road entrance to Santa’s special venues.” these helpers of Santa must quietly die. Historic Places,” said State Parks Commis- system that has this status is located at Acadia SantaCon started in 1994 as a type of anti- “Now dash away, dash away, dash away all/ sioner Rose Harvey. “The nomination honors National Park in Maine. corporate event to protest the materialism of Go home to Frat Mason, don’t put up a fight. the conservation ethic and philanthropy that The Friends of Rockefeller State Park Christmas. Two years later it landed in New “And to all a merry Christmas/and a silent made the Rockefeller family among America’s Preserve, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza- York and is now celebrated in more than 100 f#@!night.” greatest benefactors of public park land.” tion established in 1996 that works with the U.S. cities and in Tokyo and London. Most cos- Bill Bob Thorton memorialized the charac- Ann Rockefeller Roberts, family member New York State Office of Parks, Recreation tumes are standard Santa suits, but other dress ter of Bad Santa, which characterizes most of the and author of Mr. Rockefeller’s Roads, added: and Historic Preservation to protect and main- as elves, reindeers, and almost every holiday SantaCon attendees, with about an even 50/50 “My grandfather John D. Rockefeller Jr. intro- tain the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. The character. split between young men and women attendees. duced me to these roads at an early age – he Friends support educational programs, major Many New Yorkers can’t stand SantaCon Yes, I survived SantaCon 2018 in New taught us to ride, and we each came to love exhibits, carriage road maintenance and habi- and all that comes with it, with one Tweet reading York City without incident. And I hope it doesn’t these roads and the out of doors through him. tat restoration. For more information, visit “So far this @santacon Saturday I’ve seen peed- come to Westchester any time soon. I have walked and ridden on horseback and in www.friendsrock.org/our-mission.

YPIE Scholars on the Path to College

YPIE Executive Director Wendy Nadel with some of thenewest YPIE scholars after their More than 180 ninth-grade students from across all eight Yonkers public high schools were induction ceremony. inducted into the YPIE Scholars program, on the path to college success.

On Dec. 13, the Yonkers Riverfront Li- six years. gether students from all eight high schools in mination of the evening was all the scholars brary auditorium was standing room only, filled As part of this program, scholars will at- Yonkers.” reciting the YPIE Commitment to Excellence with more than 180 ninth-grade students from tend the after-school YPIE College Zone for an Rose Collins-Judon, assistant superinten- oath, a set of expectations for all students in- the Yonkers Public Schools who are starting on extended learning day of rigorous college prep dent of the Yonkers Public Schools, addressed volved in the YPIE community. their path to college success as Yonkers Part- courses, and work with YPIE staff and volun- the audience, and 12th-grade YPIE scholar YPIE partners with students to ensure they ners in Education Scholars. teer mentors from around Westchester. Citlalli shared her experiences with the incom- are ready for, enroll in, and complete college These students, their parents, and mem- “Being a YPIE scholar is all about being ing scholars. “Since I am the first person in my by confronting the challenges of a low-income, bers of the YPIE community gathered for the part of a community,” said Sam Wallis, chief family to go to college, I knew it would be hard urban school district by providing families with YPIE scholars induction ceremony, with a re- program officer at Yonkers Partners in Educa- as I don’t have the same opportunities as people equitable access to the critical tools and servic- cord number of new YPIE scholars who were tion. “You are now part of something special, from wealthier areas,” she said. “My mom told es necessary for college success. It makes sure selected because of their commitment, drive a community of students who want more for me about YPIE and everything changed.” that students are lifelong learners equipped to and focus on their future. Each completed a rig- themselves, who have dreams and are willing During the ceremony, Scholars were called thrive in the future economy and empowered to orous written application and interview process to work hard to make them come true. This is to the stage by school to be officially welcomed contribute to their communities and humanity. and will commit to this program for the next one of the few places in Yonkers that brings to- into YPIE and receive their lanyards. The cul- Visit YPIE.org for more information.