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Nasreen Ahmed, New NewRochelle HS, "Untitled." RochelleArtists of Tomorrow Featured at Pelham Art Center High School Art Salon become sad in the end.” Commenting on her graphite on paper rendition, Leaving it Behind, with a figure walking away from a knight in shining armor, NRHS pupil Annie Hessel noted that the armor represents a metaphor for emotional walls. “He is looking at the suit of armor and thinking, ‘Should I be wearing it?’” “One of my favorite parts of this evening was speaking to the students and having them talk to me about Photo left: Eduardo Lopez, New Rochelle HS, "Aztec their work and explain what the ma- Aliens??" Photo above: Annie Hessel, New Rochelle HS, graphite on paper, "Leaving it Behind." terials were and BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN their ideas behind it,” new PAC Execu- A Special Reception was held photography and an incredible vari- tive Director Char- at the Pelham Art Center (PAC) on ety of mediums, such as sculptures, lotte Mouquin stat- Thursday, April 12, featuring inno- ceramics, mixed media, watercolors, ed. “It is so exciting vative artwork in multiple media of scratch board, collage, oil and acrylic for me to see young High School students from Bronx- paintings; a fantastic array of art- people interested in ville High School; Dobbs Ferry HS; work.” the arts…who might Fordham Preparatory School; Mama- Describing her marker and ink want to come back to roneck HS; Mount Vernon HS; New picture Melancholy featuring a prom- PAC in their future Rochelle HS (NRHS); Pelham Memo- inent skeleton, PHMS student Zoe once they are in col- rial High School (PMHS) and Scars- Casey said that it was a prompt that lege and beyond.” dale High School. she had initially in art class. “They “There is a total of 122 students, wanted us to do ‘Inside and Outside.’ Additional art- which is pretty impressive,” PAC Gal- I kind of loved a surreal concept so I work can be viewd at lery Manager Anki King noted. “The thought, ‘What if I did the literal in- newrochellereview. most outstanding thing about the side of a person and also the inside of com show is the quality of the work. A their mind? Coming out of that skel- Julia Alvarado, New Rochelle HS, displays, lot of it is beautifully framed, plus eton are bittersweet memories that "Mutant Venus Hand Trap." Oriana Reyes, New Rochelle HS, graphite on paper, "Su Xiao Xiao"

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The City of New Rochelle and Iona College BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN announced today a comprehensive agreement that, when fully executed, will allow for the in- The iDEKO Productions ward expansion of two campus buildings while Core Team presented a Re- addressing neighborhood concerns regarding quest for Proposal (RFP) for the campus perimeter, and resolving recent le- Strategic Guidance for Spe- gal disputes. cial Events Management at Collaborative work between the New Ro- the April 17, New Rochelle chelle City Council, City staff, and Iona College City Council Regular Legisla- has created a framework to advance the review tive Meeting (RLM). “We all of additions to Hagan and Spellman Halls, cur- want strong, attractive events rently being reviewed before the Planning that showcase our City well,” Mayor Noam Bramson Board. The agreement includes: Director of Marketing and • An expedited Environmental Review pro- Communications Kathy Gilwit cess for Hagan and Spellman Halls. The Planning Board will consider studying the environmental noted. “We really want a team impacts of the additions to Hagan and Spellman Halls outside of the current GEIS (Generic Environ- that will…recommend ways to The iDEKO Productions Core Team, left to right: Evan Korn, CEO, Managing mental Impact Statement); complying with all environmental laws and studying all environmental expand, market and add more Partner; Cristin D. Burtis, Partner; David J. Knee, Director Business impacts. events.” Development/Venue Consulting. • GEIS process. All other potential projects on the campus will be reviewed during the GEIS CEO/Managing Partner/ process, including any potential development along the perimeter of the campus. Co-Founder Evan Korn and a partnership connecting New sponsorship procedures; All • Recognition of Iona’s longstanding efforts to improve surrounding residential neighborhoods Partner/Co-Founder Cristin D. Rochelle to the larger metro- permit-driven revenue mark- and commercial corridors. Burtis started iDEKO in 2013, politan area. ers (including film); and Ana- • Requirement of a Special Permit for future lot mergers. after working with events Anticipated services for lyze City event locations and • The College will discontinue pending litigation against the City and release the City and its of- management in the Giuliani New Rochelle include: City’s identify underutilized and po- ficials, acting within their official capacity, from state and federal constitutional, Religious Land Use and Bloomberg NYC adminis- current permitting processes tential spaces. and Institutional Persons Act (RLUIPA), and related claims. trations. (including events, film, park The iDEKO RFP was ap- The College has also committed to the continued engagement of a “Town-Gown” committee iDEKO Director of Busi- and building permits); City’s proved. composed of representatives from the City, Iona College and the New Rochelle community to facili- ness Development/Venue Con- current events schedule with a Discussion items includ- tate ongoing discussion of shared interests for the community, the College and the City. sulting David J. Knee pointed deeper analysis of three events ed a $1 million-dollar grant “The City wants Iona to be a thriving college that grows in a fashion consistent with our com- out that they want to make the for process and recommen- from the New York State Re- munity’s planning principles and that continues to maintain a mutually respectful and supportive City more attractive to ven- dations; Event advertising, store New York Communities continued on page 11 dors and producers as well as promotions, marketing and continued on page 4 4 • May 2018 • New Rochelle Review newrochellereview.com My Brother’s Keeper New Rochelle Launches 2nd Community Reads Program with Theme of “Finding a Home in America” My Brother’s Keeper New Rochelle (MBKNe- in conservative Lewiston came via soccer, a game History at the College of New Rochelle. wRo) is pleased to announce the next theme in the children played extremely well and one their “We are so excited about reading books cen- its Community Reads program: “Finding a Home parents -- and eventually the entire community tered on the important theme of welcoming new- in America.” Every year, about one million people -- embraced. When Lewiston High School’s wise comers into our country,” notes New Rochelle move to America to find a new home. They come longtime soccer coach Mike McGraw welcomes Principal Reggie Richardson, co-chair of MBKNe- from Mexico and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia, the Somali students on to his team, he manages to wRo. “Amy Bass is so talented and has been a real from all corners of the globe. Many of them find bring compassion and glory to both the team and friend to the school district so we are confident our different ways to be accepted in America and pros- the town. kick-off presentation about her book “One Goal” is per. Students and community members are in- going to be exceptional,” adds Principal Richard- Working in collaboration with the New Ro- vited to attend the kick-off presentation at 2 pm on son. chelle Public Library and the City School District, April 23rd for the talk on the new book “One Goal” The kick-off event will take place in the Linda MBKNewRo is kicking-off this round of its Com- by Dr. Amy Bass, who is a New Rochelle resident, Kelly Theater in the new wing of New Rochelle munity Reads program with a presentation by Director of the Honors Program and a Professor of continued on page 12 Dr. Amy Bass, author of the new book “One Goal: A Coach, a Team and the Game that Brought a Di- non-white population surged more than 800 per- Bramson Commends Student Civics Day vided Town Together.” The book tells a compelling cent. The city of 36,000 had become home to ap- sports story while also providing an important les- proximately 7,000 immigrants – a demographic Participants, NHRS Wrestler Jake Logan son on the power of acceptance and perseverance. shift not matched by any other town of its size in Lewiston, Maine was an overwhelmingly white modern U.S. history. For years, Lewiston and its BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN B. Strome III replied that it is difficult to enforce community when in 2001, thousands of Somali ref- newest residents faced chronic racial tension. since Police cannot ticket underage youth. ugees began arriving. Within a decade, the town’s Acceptance for many of the Somali refugees Mayor Noam Bramson opened the Tuesday, A proposed Dog Parker Service was out- April 10 New Rochelle City Council City of the lined by Chelsea Brownridge, CEO and Founder, iDEKO Productions Special Events Management Team Visits City Whole (COW) meeting by expressing his thanks www.dogparker.com, along with Co-Founder to Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle students Randy Ramusack, providing lockable, well ven- Council RLM for their participation in the 89th Annual Civics tilated dog houses on City streets at 30 cents a continued from page 3 Day in which they played the role of various City minute, accessible by phone or apps, allowing Initiative to repair the Armory. City Manager Charles B. Strome III said that the money would mostly Officials and drafted legislation. owners running errands to keep track of their be used for stabilization of the roof. “One of the reasons why it is so expensive to replace the roof is The participants’ first recommendation pets. the asbestos,” Commissioner of Development Luiz Aragon commented. was to institute programs to reduce youth vio- Brownridge averred that the doghouses Councilman Louis Trangucci inquired about the policy of refunding unused Parking Permit lence “which our Task Force is working on right would be a boon to businesses, enabling pet time, especially for citizens leaving the area. Aragon replied that pro-rated refunds can be given now,” according to Bramson; secondly, repairing owners to shop at their establishments. She for: loss of employment, documented by the employer; extended maternity leave; extended sickness, the ramp to the Mascaro Boys Clubhouse and maintained that canines rarely “poop” in their both documented by a physician; and death of permit holder. third, fixing potholes, specifically on Union -Av environments and houses are cleaned regularly. Regarding transferring permits, people can change the license plate number on a Regular Per- enue. The insured structures will be free to merchants mit; with Senior Permits, only to another eligible senior. Bramson then proceeded to the Regular and City, since they are privately sponsored. Agenda, beginning with a Commendation to Brownridge added that they will not be placed New Rochelle High School wrestler Jake Logan outside banks and insurance companies; power for capturing the New York State Championship for heating and air will be provided by mer- Title at 182 pounds with a record of 41 wins and chants. no losses. During Citizens to be Heard, resident Next, Bramson discussed restricting bi- James O’Toole observed that street lights are out cycles, roller blades and skate boarding inside at Huguenot Street and North Avenue; LeCount municipal parking facilities unless traveling Place/Anderson Street with a missing Walk/ to designated bike racks. Councilman Albert Wait pedestrian sign; middle section of City Hall Tarantino decried bicycles riding on sidewalks, parking lot, portions of Library Lot plus Centre endangering pedestrians. City Manager Charles Avenue/Huguenot Street. Exhibitors Wanted for Sixth Annual 2018 New Rochelle Street Fair Calling all restaurants, vendors, artists and crafters! The Sixth Annual New Rochelle Street Fair returns to Downtown on Sunday, September 9 from 11AM to 5PM. This ever-popular event is presented by the City of New Rochelle in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, BID, Council on the Arts and Volunteer New York! The New Rochelle Street Fair Committee is offering an Early Bird Special with 2017 rates to all vendors (out of town and New Rochelle-based). The deadline for Early Bird pricing is June 29th. The deadline for regular registration is August 1st. Interested exhibitors are encouraged to register early since booths are on a first-acceptance basis. “Our annual fair draws thousands to our revitalized downtown,” said Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bill Zimmermann. “It remains the perfect venue for vendors and businesses throughout the metropolitan area to showcase their talent, designs and services to thousands of residents and visitors.” Since its inception in 2013, the New Rochelle Street Fair has grown to become one of the largest downtown events in the Lower Hudson Valley, transforming Main Street into a fun-filled festival with artists, artisans, crafters, entertainment and an international assortment of food. To register for the fair, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at info@newrochelleny.com or download and mail in an application from the City’s website: www.newrochelleny. com/streetfair. shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • May 2018 • 5 New Anchor and Correspondent Kate Snow The First Professional Sports Team Calls New to Speak at Iona Commencement Rochelle Home NBC News anchor and correspondent Kate The New York Empire is a professional ulti- Snow will be the keynote speaker at Iona College’s mate disc team that is part of the AUDL, Ameri- graduate commencement ceremony at 3:30 p.m., can Ultimate Disc League. If you don’t know Saturday, May 19, 2018, in the Hulu Theater at much about the sport, it rolls the best of many Madison Square Garden. sports into one, it is team focused and it is great Snow is the anchor of “NBC Nightly News” on exercise. Sundays and an award-winning senior national Since inception, the Empire has played correspondent for NBC News. Her reporting ap- most of its home games at Randall’s Island. This pears across all NBC News and MSNBC platforms, year they chose a new home field of Joseph A including “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt,” Fosina Field at Flowers Park in New Rochelle “TODAY,” “Dateline NBC,” and NBC’s Sunday maga- and they couldn’t be more excited. With I-95, the zine show, “Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly.” From “Hutch” and Metro North’s ease of access, New 2015-2017, Snow also anchored a weekday news Rochelle is a perfect place as it not only has many program on MSNBC, which featured newsmakers schools but it also has a great restaurant and bar and fast-paced political coverage. scene. “As this is first professional team to make Snow's career has embodied Iona College's their home in New Rochelle, we are thrilled to motto, "Fight the Good Fight," and her reporting welcome them to our community!” said Jennifer has provided insight, made significant impact, and Lanser, Executive Director of the New Rochelle brought needed attention to issues in our country. Kate Snow Chamber of Commerce. Her pursuit of knowledge and truth and devotion “The goal of The New York Empire is to provide a fun, entertaining, family-friendly experience that to integrity, diversity, and freedom of inquiry align with the College’s values. Snow will address the is also affordable,” says Robert Spaeth of the Empire. It is important to the team that they bring aware- graduate student body this May. ness of the ultimate disc sport to the community and its surrounding areas. It is a sport that can easily be “It’s an honor to welcome Kate Snow as Iona’s commencement speaker," said Iona College Presi- played by many with only a disc, a field and some friends. dent Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D. "With her commitment to reporting the truth and her compassion for Throughout the season the Empire hopes to engage the community, especially the youth, by holding the people she reports on, Kate is an example of the type of ethical leader our Iona graduates strive clinics to learn the sport. In addition, the Empire hopes to involve the community in game day experi- to become.” ences by inviting people to sing the national anthem and in many other ways that get the crowd excited. Snow will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the commence- The “Spirit” of the game is what makes the sport so special! They invite you to come on out and enjoy the ment ceremony. game as tickets are very affordable at only $10 per person. The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting at the start of their first home game to kick off the season on April 14th. The next game takes place on May 5 at 7pm playing the DC team. If interested in attending the game or volunteering with various game day activities or being in- Latimer Proclaims, volved in the game day experience, send an email to [email protected] . Sponsorships are available. Visit their website at www.theaudl.com “State of Our County is William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Moving Forward” International Realty Opens First of Its Kind On April 16, Westchester importance of ‘building bridg- Training Center County Executive George Lat- es’ – a theme of the address. William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty an- imer delivered his first State “Right now in this Coun- nounced a new facility devoted exclusively to elite real estate training, com- of the County address to a ca- try we are divided, but here in bining state-of-the-art technology with client-based hospitality education. pacity crowd in the Legislative Westchester County we are Known as The Imagine Lab, the unique 3,000 square-foot training site is the Chambers of the Board of Leg- committed to building bridg- first of its kind among all real estate firms in the market areas the company islators in White Plains. es. Bridges between people, serves. The lab recently opened in the Harbor Point area of Stamford, Conn. “What I am here to deliver cultures, political parties, dif- Camie Tobias will be one of the first agents to complete the program and will tonight is news that it is a new ferent ages, time and beliefs,” work out of the firm’s Larchmont office once she graduates. day in Westchester County. A Latimer stressed. The Imagine Lab’s primary purpose is to help real estate agents be- day of new opportunity, a day “What my administration come exceptional professionals in the industry by learning the critical fun- of new ideas and approaches is here to do, is create a West- damentals of the business in a revolutionary new way. Designed by Beth and a day of new growth,” Lat- chester we all have a stake in. Krupa, a three-time nationally awarded interior designer, the lab is crafted imer said. “And friends - the That promise is that whenever as an “office of the future” according to Chief Innovation Officer Lance Pend- State of our County is moving your County government is leton, presenting a home-like atmosphere with dynamic communal envi- forward.” considering a major project in ronments for creativity, focus and connection. The address included County Executive George Latimer your backyard, you will have Spearheaded by Pendleton, the program is a comprehensive and intensive 90-day immersion, with real various announcements and chester’s finances. Latimer, input and all residents are estate training courses available both onsite and remotely. Classes were developed to ensure an in-depth under- initiatives that Latimer and whose first budget will not be welcome to become part of the standing of real estate sales skills, marketing, social media, customer service and sales psychology for new to his team are eager to get to voted on until November of process. We call it the Good business sales professionals. Agents work from the center while covering their respective communities for the work on, including: West- 2018 said: “…to move the State Neighbor Policy.” duration of the program. chester County’s joining of of our County forward to- County Executive George The Imagine Lab will host nationally renowned speakers and experts as part of the program, providing the Paris Climate Agreement: gether – we must understand Latimer took office in Janu- students with the opportunity to learn from and network with top experts and trendsetters in the industry. a commitment to get to work where our fiscal house stands. ary 2018 as the ninth County Through partnerships with smart home companies like Nest, Sonos, Amazon and more, agents will also have on rebuilding the County’s in- And much to my disappoint- Executive. Using inclusion access to learning new technologies to better meet their clients’ needs. Additionally, The Imagine Lab will offer frastructure; the opening of a ment – the numbers right now and openness as a foreground, education on interior design, home valuations and green home technology, and will even hold seminars open to female veterans clinic at West- do not look pretty. Our Coun- Latimer is fighting to make the public to educate members of the community on trends in real estate. chester Medical Center; and ty’s finances have fallen victim Westchester a destination for “I would say it’s been an amazing experience so far,” Tobais said. “It was the stepping stone I needed to start Westchester County’s efforts to ‘sweep it under the rug’ eco- all people to live, work and my career in real estate. The Imagine Lab has given me the confidence to serve my clients to the best of my ability, to craft a shared services plan nomics for too long.” enjoy. “It is our goal,” Latimer and has also provided me with the knowledge of the industry’s cutting edge technological advancements.” that will provide real relief to In the address, Latimer stressed, “to make a Westches- “We are currently at a crossroads in the real estate industry, where agent and client needs have shifted,” Westchester taxpayers. also individually recognized ter County Government that is Pendleton said. “Our new facility offers a place where clients and agents alike can imagine what real estate should Latimer also made note all 16 members of the Board of a partner to every municipality be, taking it far beyond the traditional models. Our goals with this innovative project are to service our sales pro- of the current status of West- Legislators, highlighting the in Westchester.” fessionals and the community to educate them and empower them to make better real estate decisions.” 6 • May 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com events in 12 18

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7 New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce White Plains Hospital Center 1st Annual Golf Outing Answer to Cancer 5K Race, 2K Stroll & Block Party May 20 -- All day event May 20 from 8:30am to 1pm Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course, Bronx Court St., White Plains (between Main St. & Martine Ave.) Lunch, golf cart, tee time, and dinner Awards, tributes, entertainment, food, music and more! Visit newrochellechamber.org to register and learn more. Tickets, call 681-1040 or go to 501auctions.com/answertocancer

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The City of New Rochelle Office for the Aging honored ninety senior citizens at the annual Senior Citizen Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, held April 3 at the Hugh A. Doyle Senior As Real As Real Estate Gets Center. The event coincided with Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service. Mayor Noam GAY ROSEN Bramson handed out letters of appreciation and New Rochelle pins to the recipients. Licensed R.E. Associate Broker “It is a true pleasure to honor dozens of New Rochelle’s outstanding volunteers, and to recognize the vital role of volunteerism in strengthening our entire city” said, Mayor Noam ABR, CBR, CDPE, CRS, GREEN, GRI, SRES Bramson. c: 914.907.2645 • [email protected] Office for the Aging Executive Director Phillis Maucieri added, “We are thankful for all of our Senior Citizen volunteers who contribute so much to our community”. gayrosen.com The honorees have volunteered with a number of local programs including the Foster Grandparent Program, Hugh Doyle Senior Center, Meals on Wheels of New Rochelle, Montefiore Larchmont Brokerage • 1946 Palmer Avenue New Rochelle Hospital Volunteer Program, and Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Each offi ce is independently owned and operated Westchester of Volunteer New York! shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • May 2018 • 9 Dining Out Suggestions for Mother’s Day!

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. *HGAR MLS, JAN 2016 - DEC 2017. shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • May 2018 • 11 It Was a “Starry, Starry Night” for the BE A GOOD COOKIE Lacrosse Tournament New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Benefits Pediatric Cancer Research On April 4, 2018 the New Rochelle Sam Rosenberg and Evan Phillips, Chamber of Commerce both 14 and freshmen at New Rochelle had a "starry, starry High School, organized and hosted the night" at its Annual third annual BE A GOOD COOKIE La- Dinner Dance where crosse Tournament on April 15. This year three hometown heroes the two raised more than $12,000, bring- were honored at the ing the three-year total to $37,500 in sup- beautifully renovated port of children’s cancer research. VIP Country Club and “We originally founded the tourna- where one of the honor- ment as a bar mitzvah project, but de- ees will be awarded as a cided to keep it going because of how good later date. County Exec- it makes us feel to give back,” said Rosen- utive, George Latimer, berg. “Our goal before we graduate high State Assemblyman, Pictured left to right: Daniel Bonnet, Hon. George Latimer, Frank Bombace, Cooper school is to raise $100,000, because that’s Steve Otis, City Council- Colwell, Jennifer Lanser, Rob Hayes, President of the New Rochelle Chamber of how much money it takes to start a new Commerce. Photo credit: Susan Nagib man, Ivar Hyden, City clinical trial.” Manager, Chuck Strome “We knew we wanted to do some- and New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce President, Rob Hayes, all attended to show their support thing that would have a positive impact of the honorees. on kids,” continued Phillips. “With can- At this “American Pie” themed event, Cooper Colwell received the Distinguished Community cer being the number one cause of death Service Award for his longtime commitment to the New Rochelle community. Jennifer Lanser, Ex- by disease of children in the U.S., Cookies ecutive Director said, “Cooper has been serving on the New Rochelle Board of Directors for more for Kids' Cancer was a great fit for what we than 25 years giving his undying support to us and to various other organizations throughout New hope to achieve.” Rochelle during his lengthy career and it was time he was recognized for his service.” Colwell is The Sports Underdome in Mount Sam Rosenberg and Evan Phillips currently the President of H.E. Colwell and Sons, which is one of New Rochelle's original businesses Vernon was filled with hundreds of fami- and was founded by Colwell’s great grandfather in the late 1800’s. Upon accepting his award, Cooper lies as 12 teams of 5th – 8th grade boys said, “If my involvement over the years has resulted in a benefit to others, no matter how small, it has from lower Westchester and Greenwich competed in brackets named for cookie favorites – sugar been worth the investment of time and, for that, I am truly the lucky one.” Cooper also reminisced and chocolate chip. A 6th grade team from Pelham, won the Sugar Cookie bracket. Larchmont/Ma- about New Rochelle’s rich past and painted a vivid picture of the Queen City from years ago. He also maroneck Youth Lacrosse 7/8 team won the Chocolate Chip Cookie bracket. recognized the date of the 50th anniversary of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s passing. Later that All proceeds from the Be A Good Cookie Tournament will go to COOKIES FOR KIDS' CAN- evening, he attributed his success to his lovely wife of 40 years, Nancy Colwell. CER, a national 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to raising funds and awareness for research into less Also honored this year was Daniel Bonnet of The Center for College & Careers at The Guidance toxic, more effective treatments for childhood cancer, the leading disease killing children in the Center of Westchester. This Center headed by Daniel Bonnet has a satellite office at New Rochelle United States. To join the fight and make a donation, visit cookiesforkidscancer.org/fundraiser/ High School and helps hundreds of local high school aged children in Westchester get on the right stickittocancer path with their careers, many of them being employed right here in New Rochelle. During his acceptance speech he encouraged the attendees to make a difference in the life of our youth. Amy Gelles, Executive Director of The Guidance Center of Westchester said, “we are so happy to have Daniel as part of our organization.” The third honoree of the night was Frank Bombace of New Rochelle Auto / Body, celebrating OUTDOOR CRAFTS FESTIVAL their 36th year in business on 43 Potter Ave in New Rochelle. A local businessman, Mr. Bombace, has 33RD ANNUAL OUTDOOR CRAFTS FESTIVAL OF THE BRUCE MUSEUM most recently made his mark by assisting with the past few Thanksgiving Parades in New Rochelle by donating supplies, resources, staff and acting as an ambassador to local businesses to assist in sponsoring the parade and its recent addition of balloons. He said, “being involved in the community is very rewarding and I’m glad that I’m a part of the Chamber of Commerce.” One of the originally expected honorees, the famous Don McLean, singer/ songwriter of the May 19 – 20, 2018 top hit songs “American Pie” and “Vincent” was unable to attend the rescheduled event due to a launch of his new album “Botanical Gardens” and his concert tour. He did issue a statement that 10 am to 5 pm concluded with, “The friends I had in New Rochelle, I still have today. The world I grew up in I only have in my memories, but they remain vivid, and as an older man, I now realize just how lucky I was Fine contemporary, to have grown up there with so much close at hand. To [New Rochelle]; I think of you quite often!” handmade crafts, Mr. McLean is expected to return to New Rochelle in the summer to rededicate his structure at the demonstrations, Walk of Fame in Ruby Dee Park. Event sponsors included Eifert, French & Ketchum, Riverside Memorial Chapel, the Beech- children’s craft activities, mont Tavern, The New Rochelle Auto / Body and The Guidance Center of Westchester. To find out and delicious food. about the rededication at Ruby Dee Park and all the upcoming events of the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce follow them at @newrochamber on social media or call (914) 632-5700. Admission $10 (includes Museum entry) Iona, New Rochelle Reach Agreement for the Expansion of Hagan Museum members and and Spellman Halls children under 5 free continued from page 3 $1 off with this ad, limit 1 per person relationship with its neighbors," said Noam Bramson, mayor of New Rochelle. "Through this com- I–95, Exit 3, or prehensive agreement, the City, the College, and nearby residents have an opportunity to accom- Metro North RR, Greenwich Station plish these important goals together." “We are pleased to have reached this agreement to move forward with the expansion of Spell- 203 869 0376 | www.brucemuseum.org man and Hagan Halls and offer outstanding learning environments for our students," added Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D., president of Iona College. Seeking input from our neighbors and the community has always been important to the College. We remain committed to being good neighbors to our good neighbors.” “With this framework in place, the City of New Rochelle and Iona College can continue to move BRUCE MUSEUM Greenwich, Connecticut forward productively. I appreciate the resolve and diligence of all who worked to achieve this agreement," said Charles B. Strome III, city manager of New Rochelle. 12 • May 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com My Brother’s Keeper New Rochelle Launches 2nd Community Reads Frank Valencia Indicted on Weapon and continued from page 4 High School. Parking is avail- wood Rochelle became the first com- Assault Charges able in the tennis courts lot on • For pre-K through first- munity in Westchester County Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Frank Valencia of New Ro- the corner of North Avenue and grade students: “I'm New Here” and one of the first in the state chelle has been indicted by the Westchester County Grand Jury on the following charges: Criminal Possession Braemar. by Anne Sibley O'Brian to accept President Obama’s of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C felony and Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony There are two other dis- MBKNewRo is working My Brother’s Keeper Challenge. These charges stem from an incident Sept. 11, 2017. The indictment alleges, Valencia fired a weapon mul- cussions set for "One Goal," first with the New Rochelle Public Six additional communities tiple times at a vehicle occupied by several people. No one was injured. a My Brother’s Keeper New Ro- Library and the City School in Westchester and another The defendant was arraigned today before Westchester County Court Judge Anne E. Minihan. ADA Na- chelle Facebook Live discussion District to plan events and 250 cities and towns across dine Nagler, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Career Criminal Bureau is prosecuting the case. on Tuesday, May 15th at 6:30 pm programs around these titles the country have joined the Valencia is also charged with the following felonies related to the shooting of a Yonkers Police Officer and a Brown Bag Book discus- as well so please check the My My Brother’s Keeper initiative, Sept. 25, 2017: four counts of Attempted Aggravated Murder, a class A felony; four counts of Attempted Murder sion at the New Rochelle Public Brother’s Keeper New Rochelle which is designed to help all stu- in the First Degree, a class A felony; one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class Library on Wednesday, May Facebook page and website for dents flourish, particularly boys C felony and one count of Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony. 30th at noon. updates. Copies of all the books and young men of color. Valencia’s alleged accomplice in the Sept. 25, 2017, shooting, Jerry Reyes (DOB 11/11/95), is charged with In addition to “One Goal: in the “New Rochelle: All on the My Brother’s Keeper New one count of one Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C felony. A Coach, a Team, and the Game Same Page” Community Reads Rochelle is a unique partner- Indictments allege, Valencia was involved in the shooting of a Yonkers Police Officer. Around 8 p.m., That Brought a Divided Town program are available at the New ship between the City of New two police officers responded to reports of a suspicious parked car at Marshall Road and Ridge Drive in the Together,” for high school stu- Rochelle Public Library. Rochelle and the School District Park Hill section of Yonkers. As officers exited their patrol car and approached the vehicle occupied Valencia dents and adults, MBKNewRo “We hope the entire New and is supported by more than and Reyes, Valencia opened fire and one of the responding officers was struck in the jaw by a bullet. Backup has selected four additional Rochelle community – includ- 120 community partners and arrived and while officers returned fire, the injured police officer was carried to a waiting ambulance and books for different ages around ing schools, houses of worship 100 volunteers. MBKNewRo has rushed to a nearby trauma center. The officer was released from the hospital two days later. the theme of “Finding a Home in and our non-profit partners -- launched or implemented more Valencia was injured in the shootout with police and taken to Westchester Medical Center where he was America:” will join us and read and discuss than two dozen events, pro- arraigned on charges of Attempted Murder. Reyes was arrested at the scene. • For middle-school stu- these books with friends and grams and activities to help stu- A loaded Glock 40 caliber semi-automatic handgun, a high-capacity magazine and numerous bullets dents: “Outcasts United: An neighbors,” adds Councilman dents make progress in all six of were later recovered in the car occupied by the defendants at the Yonkers location where the shootout oc- American, a Refugee Team, and Jared Rice, co-chair of MBKNe- the Milestones outlined in this curred. One Woman's Quest to Make a wRo. “We can all learn from each cradle-to-career initiative. Deputy District Attorney Perry Perrone, Chief of the Homicide Bureau, and ADA Nadine Nagler, Deputy Difference” by Warren St. John other when we discuss topics of To learn more about MB- Bureau Chief of the Career Criminal Bureau are prosecuting the cases. • For fourth- and fifth- importance to our community.” KNewRo, please visit its website graders: “Save Me a Seat” by If you have suggestions for at mbknewro.com or check out Former Bookkeeper Charged with Grand Larceny Sarah Weeks events or have questions about the the organization’s posts on Face- • For second- and third- Community Reads program, send book, Twitter and Instagram. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced graders: “My Two Blankets” by a note to [email protected]. To volunteer or donate, please Patricia Hunt, of New Rochelle (DOB 11/20/1947), was arraigned Thursday in Irena Kobald and Freya Black- On April 29th, 2015, New write to [email protected] Mount Vernon City Court in front of Judge Nichelle Johnson on one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a felony. The felony complaint alleges Hunt, a former bookkeeper for Artisan Res- toration Co., Inc. and E. Gargiulo Interior & Exterior Restoration Co., Inc., 149 East Kingsbridge Road, Mount Vernon, did steal in excess of $300,000 by writing checks on the business and personal accounts of Enrico Gargiulo to “cash” and deposited the money into her accounts or cashed checks without permission or authority to do so. The company restores churches and other buildings with a focus on architectural millwork, stained and leaded glass, painting and marble. The thefts took place over the course of six years, beginning Jan. 14, 2011, to Patricia Hunt Aug. 14, 2017. Hunt was fired by the company in the summer 2017 after 20 years of employment there. After her arraignment, Hunt was released on her own recognizance. Her next court appearance is scheduled for May 2, 2018. If convicted, she he faces up to 15 years in state prison. NRPD makes arrests in Million Dollar Jewelry Get out of the Store Burglary During the early morning hours of April 5, 2018, members of the New Ro- chelle Police Department, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Investigators fog of addiction Office, the Bergen County, N.J. Prosecutor’s Office and the Port Chester Police De- partment executed search warrants at various locations in Brooklyn and Manhat- tan, related to the February 2, 2018, burglary of the New Rochelle Coin, Stamp and and back into Jewelers located at 20 ½ Division St. During the search several items of evidentiary value were located, and two males were taken into custody. Both of these individuals were subsequently charged with the commission of the burglary. These arrests are the culmination your life. of an extensive, month’s long investigation into this and similar burglaries in other Kevin A. Lyde communities believed to have been committed by these individuals. The profes- sionalism and cooperation among the above mentioned department’s led to the successful conclusion of this case. Experienced Substance Abuse Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. commended all the agencies for this outcome. “These arrests are the culmination of an im- and Addiction Therapist portant multijurisdictional effort involving our criminal investigators, the New Rochelle Police Department, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Port Confidential, supportive and Chester Police Department. We want to thank all of our partners for this seamless non-judgmental environment collaboration to bring this two-state burglary spree to an end.” Arrested and charged with Grand Larceny 1st Degree, a Class B Felony, and Burglary 3rd Degree, a Class D Felony was: Kevin A. Lyde, age 55, of 2065 Rockaway Blvd. Apt 4F, Brooklyn and Kevin Young, age 55, of 1430 Bergen St. Apt 9H, Brooklyn. Both parties have been booked and are being held pending arraignment. Kevin Young Scott Swanezy The New Rochelle burglary investigation remains open as a third suspect has not yet been located. Questions regarding similar burglaries occurring in Bergen County N.J., and Port Chester (914) 434-9945 www.outofthefog.info should be directed to those jurisdictions. shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • May 2018 • 13 Bruce Museum’s 33rd Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival The Bruce Museum’s 33rd Mass. provocative exhibition Hot Art purchase. Admission to the Out- Annual Outdoor Craft Festival The Bruce Mu- in a Cold War: Intersections of door Crafts Festival is $10, free will take place on Saturday and seum’s Outdoor Crafts Art and Science in the Soviet to members and children less Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2018, Festival also features Era. than five. Admission includes from 10 am to 5 pm, rain or an array of cuisine on- The Festival is held on all Festival activities plus entry shine. More than 70 juried ex- site, including Booth- Museum grounds at 1 Museum to the Bruce Museum, which is hibitors, many new to the show, bay Lobster Truck, the Drive in Greenwich, Connecti- open to the public during Festi- will share their unique talents classic American fare cut. All works are available for val hours. and crafts in wood, wearable of Wendy’s Weenies, and decorative fiber, metal- and Thai Taste. Lend- work, leather, paper arts, glass, ing ambience to the Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #210: ceramics, jewelry and more festival with perfor- Carved pottery, by Linda Spelko at this nationally recognized Walnut Arm Chair, by Dylan Bartlett mances, both days, will Another Mysterious Disappearance event held on the grounds of the be Ed Wright, on guitar play- entrance. Bruce Museum in downtown being collected. You’re not just ing updated acoustic classics Hands-on craft activities in the Kitchen Triangle! Greenwich. buying a hand-crafted artwork, and contemporary originals, for all ages are available at no ad- “We scout talent nation- you’re taking home a memory, and Annalisa Ewald, a classi- ditional charge in the Museum’s BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, have a valid point regarding the wide to bring the very best to too.” cal guitarist whose repertoire Education Workshop, and the M.I.D., C.R. size of new kitchens, which have our Museum,” says Sue Brown Among the dozens of fea- includes baroque as well as the Museum’s galleries will be open. grown over the years. Gordon, Festival organizer. “As tured artists are metal sculptor standards. Current exhibitions include Thankfully, the Kitchen Tri- In bigger kitchens you fre- a result, we are honored to have Domenico Belli of North Salem, Artists’ demonstrations Patriotic Persuasion: Ameri- angle is not the hazard that the quently are blessed with multiple many of the top award-winning N.Y.; Dylan Bartlett, who crafts are another festival favorite, can Posters of the First World Bermuda Triangle is thought to cooking areas, additional prepa- craft artists from throughout wood furniture at his Weston, and this year the potters from War; In Time We Shall Know be, and headlines like this one are ration areas and a several areas the country with us for the Conn., studio; jeweler Tiara Round Trip Clayworks in New Ourselves: Photographs by Ray- few and far between. However, of storage space. Does this mean weekend. The opportunity to Kim based in Edison, N.J., and Britain, CT, are bringing along a mond Smith, and Wild Bees: a movement has arisen to make we should abandon the triangle? meet many of the artists who Juliet Bacchas and Linda Spel- pottery wheel to throw ceramic Photographs of Paula Sharp and the “Kitchen Triangle” itself Not at all. We just use multiples actually created the work adds ko, makers of carved pottery at forms at their booth located on Ross Eatman. The weekend also disappear, doing away with the of them, keeping in mind that a meaningful layer to the art Juliet Rose Pottery in Monson, the steps in front of the museum features the final two days of the traditional design tool that has you want to avoid crossing the guided us for so many years. In kitchen with hot pots and pans, my profession, I find myself torn making sure that the sink isn’t as my hero, Raymond Lowey said, too far from the cooktop and that The New Tax Law: What Does it Mean for You? “never leave well enough alone.” you have decent storage near your BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, taxpayers pay at least a minimum especially here in Westchester you own appreciated assets at the So which is it? Is the Kitchen Tri- refrigerator(s). CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY amount of tax. It applies only to County. Our state income taxes time of your death, your heirs will angle dead like these upstarts are If more than one chef will those with income above certain and real estate taxes are already be able to sell them for their date- claiming or has it moved to a new be involved in the preparation of A couple of months ago, I thresholds. The AMT has been among the highest in the country. of-death values and not pay any virtual reality? meals, then we need to utilize one wrote about changes made by the modified so that it should affect At least, previously, we were able capital gains taxes. Developed in the 1940’s the triangle for each person. If they new tax laws and how they affect fewer people going forward. to get some benefit by deducting The foregoing is merely an kitchen work triangle addressed overlap, the two triangles will seniors and those with disabilities. The standard deduction those taxes on our federal tax re- overview of some of the provisions the efficiency of the relationship create a STAR! (You can try this at Since the changes are the most has been increased to $24,000 for turn. Now, payment of those taxes in the new tax law. There is much of three areas of your kitchen; home with pen or pencil). In fact, significant changes to the tax laws married taxpayers filing a joint will over very little, or no, benefit more included in this massive the cooking area, the preparation I think I will give a lecture and call since 1986, I thought it would be return. Thus, most taxpayers will to us. This may be the straw that piece of legislation. Now would be area and the food storage area. this concept the STAR kitchen de- helpful to explain a few other pro- no longer itemize their deduc- “breaks the camel’s back” and a good time for you to meet with The cooking area refers to the sign zones. visions in the law. Basically, corpo- tions since there will be no benefit leads to many New Yorkers mov- your advisors to see what changes, cooktop, oven and/or range; the As usual, most design rate and individual tax rates were to doing so unless the total of all ing to states that do not have in- if any, you should be implement- preparation area included the comes down to common sense. lowered, but many deductions your deductions exceeds $24,000 come tax or such high property ing to make sure that the new law sink, and the storage area, where Once your designer has created were eliminated that will result in ($12,000 for single individuals). taxes. is working for you (and not against the refrigerator and dry storage a plan, review it carefully and some New Yorkers paying more There is concern that this could af- Moving on to estate taxes. you). are located. The plan was based make sure that the basics of the taxes under the new tax law than fect the amount of charitable con- The federal estate tax exemp- on one person cooking in a 1940’s original triangle have been ad- under the old law. tributions that people make. For tion has been doubled to about sized kitchen. Since then the size hered to where possible and that Here’s a summary of some of example, someone whose aggre- $11,200,000 million per person, or of kitchens has increased dra- nothing seems “out of whack!” If the most important changes that gate deductions is below the stan- $22,400,000 per couple. The New matically and, today, more people the fridge is 25 feet away from the affect individual taxpayers: dard deduction amount, would get York state estate tax exemption is are helping prepare meals. sink, you’re going to be miserable, Marginal income tax rates no income tax benefit from mak- currently $5,250,000. Thus, it is If you struggled with 9th no matter how pretty the kitchen have been lowered. The highest ing a charitable contribution. This possible to owe New York estate grade geometry, this magical looks. federal marginal income tax rate is might make the person re-think tax but not owe any federal estate shape is the line connecting the now 37%, as opposed to 39.6% un- whether to make the contribution. tax when you die if the value of stove, (cooking area), fridge (stor- der prior law. The 37% rate kicks in One strategy might be to bunch your estate exceeds the New York age area), and sink (prep area), for single individuals with income your contributions into one year exemption amount but is less than Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is with each of these areas creating above $500,000 and for mar- to increase the likelihood that they the federal exemption amount. a founding partner of Littman one of the points of the triangle. ried couples with income above would be deductible. 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NRCA, Ward Acres Community Douglas Elliman Honors Top Garden Announce Public Art RFP Agents in Westchester The New Rochelle Council on the Arts, in collaboration with the Ward Acres Community Gardens Arts Committee and the New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation, has announced an RFP for the creation of a new public art installation to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the garden. The RFP asks for artists to submit their proposals for a sculpture or 3-D art work that will serve as a focal point within the perennial garden at the WACG entrance. “The idea behind this project is to celebrate the success of the community garden,” says Maggie McGovern, one of the WACG founders. In addition to McGovern the WACG steering committee includes Joe Rogot and Stephanie Tomei. The selected artist will receive $1,000 for creation and installation of the piece, plus a $1,000 stipend. Work in any medium will be considered, with preference for aluminum or tin (traditional 10th anniversary materials), and the medium must be weather resistant and designed to last in a permanent outdoor site. Submissions will be accepted through June 1, 2018, with the work expected to be installed by October 1st. Complete details are available on line at newrochellearts.org. Nestled in a meadow of Ward Acres (the entrance is near the intersection of Quaker Ridge and Broad- field Roads), the Ward Acres Community Garden was created in 2009 with the idea of “Building Community from the Ground Up.” “Happily, our garden reflects the richly diverse community that makes up the City of New Rochelle,” says Stephanie Tomei. “Our gardeners are a mosaic of the ages and people from the Queen City of the Sound.” In 2011, the WACG worked with NRCA on another piece of public art, a mosaic seating area titled “The Meeting Place,” that was created by children from the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle working under the The Berkowitz Marrone Team direction of ceramic artist Judith Weber. “We are delighted to be working again with the Ward Acres Commu- nity Garden,” says Theresa Kump Leghorn, President of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts. She explains On Wednesday, March 28th, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the fourth largest residential real es- that the New Rochelle Council on the Arts has a commitment to sponsoring public art and creating collabora- tate company nationwide, hosted the firm’s world-class agents and employees from New York City, tions with other city organizations to create projects which enhance its mission. “The NRCA has been a leader Westchester and Connecticut at its annual awards celebration – The Ellies. in creating public art for New Rochelle, from one of the first mural installations downtown – Steal Away by Jeff The Top 5 Teams by Transactions in Westchester were led by The Berkowitz Marrone Team Schlanger, which was unveiled at 41 Lawton Street in 2008 -- to the Fleur-de-Lys project in 2014,” she adds. and also included The Oliveira Team (#2), The Debellis Team (#3), The Strong Oestreich Team (#4), “NRCA believes public art is important because it enhances quality of life and brings art into the every day and The Herman Team (#5). experience of the entire community, while demonstrating civic pride and defining a positive sense of identity.” The Top 5 Individuals by Transactions in Westchester were led by Margaret Harrington and also For more information please contact the New Rochelle Council on the Arts at [email protected]. included Glorianne Mattesi (#2), Vincent Vetrano (#3), Eileen McGrath (#4) and Nino Gjeloshaj (#5). 5 SHINNECOCK WAY, NEW ROCHELLE $2,150,000 | 4 Beds | 4.1 Baths The Rosenblum Team 914.629.3725

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