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may 2018 vol. 14, no. 5 newrochellereview.com Review shorelinepub.com 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" “She has a keen insight into the preferences that current buyers find appealing... Selling your home can be stressful, but that was not our experience with Iliana.” - R.M. LARCHMONT BROKERAGE Iliana Fleischman 1946 Palmer Avenue juliabfee.com Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 914.834.0270 917.471.0353 [email protected] Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. 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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.