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“While foreclosure filings are dropping na- “Stricter mortgage financing rules have tionally, the foreclosure actions filed in West- gone into effect which will no doubt curb fore- chester County this year rep- closures down the road,” resent a forty eight percent shared Idoni. “But it is hard increase over last year,” re- to predict the immediate ported Westchester County impact these rules will have Clerk Timothy C. Idoni who on the Westchester housing serves as Clerk of the West- market and the current fore- chester County Supreme closure burden”. Westches- Court where foreclosure ac- ter Residential Opportunities tions are heard. The Office (WRO), a non-profit housing of the Westchester County agency with offices in White Clerk reported two thousand Plains and Mount Vernon, six hundred and ninety four conducts Mortgage Default (2,694) foreclosure actions Orientation sessions most started between January 1st Wednesdays in their White and December 31st of this Plains Office. Trained coun- year, as compared with one selors are available to help at thousand eight hundred and (914) 428-4507 or by visiting thirteen (1,813) last year. www.wroinc.org. Three hundred and sixty For more information nine (369) foreclosure judg- Timothy C. Idoni on the Office of the Westches- ments have been entered in ter County Clerk, please visit 2013, in comparison to two WestchesterClerk.com or call hundred and eight (208) entered during 2012. (914)995-3081.

continued from page 1 area sports teams, such as the Rangers, Giants, Jets our mission to ... hold the hand of a child, can begin and Mets donating items. This year, a number of at a young age with small hands. Evan and Joshua’s stores are even getting involved by donating a per- energy, spirit and kindness are priceless. This cocoa centage of their weekend proceeds to the Hot Cocoa stand is a success of the heart. “ Stand. Cheryl’s Closet, Infinity and All Good Things This year’s event will be held February 8th and are on board with this generous offer. 9th from 11-5 at All Good Things, Golden Horseshoe “Now that Evan is almost 13 and Josh is 10 they Shopping Center, 1074 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale. really take this seriously. With Evan’s Bar Mitzvah To contribute, visit www.pcfweb.org/hot-cocoa- coming up in March, my wife Elisa and I suggested stand-2014/ that we not have the Cocoa Stand this year, but Evan The Pediatric Cancer Foundation has been a leader, refused. I think they both know that the money raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer for over goes to a great cause and didn’t want to stop,” said 40 years. As a non profit organization, PCF funds the vi- the boys’ father Ken. tal work of hospitals by allocating money for treatment, The Pediatric Cancer Foundation President, patient/parent care, fellowships and research equipment Cheryl Rosen, embraces this 7th Annual event and in the study of pediatric cancer. said, “Evan and Joshua Greenberg embody what To learn more about Pediatric Cancer Foundation our charity is about. These boys demonstrate that go to: www.pcfweb.org or call: 914-777-3127 www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • February 2014 • 5 Governor Cuomo launches initiative to mentor small business in New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the by Empire State Development (ESD), connects vol- sources and staffing, As part of the second stage of the program, in official launch of Business Mentor NY, the State’s unteers working in the private sector to small busi- public relations, and the spring of 2014, New York State will launch the first, large scale, hands-on mentoring program nesses and minority and women owned businesses sales and marketing Business Mentor NY website, allowing small busi- geared to help entrepreneurs and small businesses (MWBEs) to help them address specific challenges who are volunteer- nesses to register for the program online, review across New York State overcome challenges and spur and obstacles to success. The one-on-one guidance ing their time to mentor profiles and engage with mentors directly. growth. First mentioned in the Governor’s State of and counsel will complement the state’s current net- help businesses Program administrators will also be available to as- the State address, the new initiative builds on the vol- work of financial and technical assistance providers with everything sist small businesses identify suitable mentors and unteer mentoring efforts that assisted businesses in that help owners and communities realize their full from reviewing ensure program quality. In the final stage, Business the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene and economic potential. insurance policies Mentor NY will be available to small businesses Tropical Storm Lee. “Business Mentor NY is quickly proving to be a to managing cash throughout New York State. “Our Business Mentor NY initiative aims to tool of success for small businesses across New York flow. The program The Business Mentor NY initiative is just one of help small businesses turn a good idea into a sustain- State,” said Empire State Development President, is being conducted several initiatives that the state has initiated to sup- able business so that they can create new economic CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams. “Through in partnership with port entrepreneurs and jumpstart local economic opportunities in communities across the state,” Gov- this innovative, interactive program, we are harness- MicroMentor, an activity. Other efforts that aim to create a supportive ernor Cuomo said. “Business Mentor NY helps small ing the skills-based volunteerism movement and initiative of Mercy environment for businesses to thrive include a man- business owners identify and overcome challenges the very best of New York’s skilled business profes- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Corps, to leverage ufacturer’s tax credit, the lowering of the corporate so that they can continue to grow and strengthen sionals to give a boost to our entrepreneurs who are its track record of tax rate and the START-UP NY Global Immigrant local economies. When fully operational, it will facing obstacles and challenges to business growth. success nationwide, Business Support Program, an initiative that will function as one of the largest integrated networks While Business Mentor NY is already actively match- which has found that businesses that participate in provide outreach, export assistance, and mentoring in the country that will meet the needs of all busi- ing mentors to businesses today, the program is also formal mentoring programs, such as Business Men- services to first-generation American small business nesses across New York State. I applaud our volunteer looking toward the future as we work to expand the tor NY, are more likely to increase their annual rev- owners. mentors who are dedicating their time to help their network to businesses across the State.” enue, create jobs and launch successful businesses Small business or mentors interested in partici- fellow New Yorkers.” The robust and diverse mentoring network compared to business that do not participate in pating in the program should contact Amy Green- The free mentoring program, funded in part includes lawyers, accountants, business consultants, mentoring programs. stein at 212-803-3216 or [email protected]. through the United States Department of Housing successful entrepreneurs and experts in the field of and Urban Development (HUD) and administered finance, retail, communications and IT, human re- Interim president named at WCC “My husband’s bucket list included riding horses Dr. John F. M. Flynn has been selected as Westchester Community College’s Interim President. He began serving on the beach. We can’t thank you enough for helping in this role in January and will continue until a permanent successor to Dr. Joseph Hankin, the college’s longtime pres- us make this special memory.” ident who just retired, is hired. Dr. Flynn was the college’s Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs from 1983 to - Molly and Paul Sutorius, Pelham, NY at Excellence Resort & Spa 2005. He then returned to the ranks of fulltime faculty at the college. This will be the second time that Dr. Flynn in Punta Cana, celebrating Paul’s 50th birthday. has served as an Interim President of a SUNY institution. In 1992-1993, he was Interim President of Rockland Com- munity College. The new Board of Trustees members are: Robin Bik- kal, attorney., Dr. Norman Jacknis, Cisco executive, former Director of Information Technology for the County of Westchester., John Nonna, an attorney, former Westchester County Legislator, and former Mayor of Pleasantville, and Andrew J. Spano, former Westchester County Executive. Dr. John F. M. Flynn Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty enjoys brand exposure in New York’s Times Square Sotheby’s International Re- alty Affiliates LLC was featured on the ABC Supersign located in New York City’s Times Square at 44th and Broadway for the month of December. 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In addition, the firm and its clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house, which pro- Save Time. Make One Call. Have the Time of Your Life. motes real estate referral opportunities with auction house clientele. As a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate, the firm also has the unique ability to refer its real estate Vote for Bayside Travel as Best Travel Agency clientele to the auction house for jewelry, art, unique furniture and collectible appraisal services. Property in Westchester Magazine’s Best of Westchester listings from Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global Poll. Go to www.westchestermagazine.com website, as well as on the firm’s local website, juliabfee.com. 6 • February 2014 • New Rochelle Review www.harrisonherald.com February 2014 Calendar of Events

Madalyn & Nicole will perform at Alvin & Friends Iona College Council on the Arts presents “A Baker’s every Wednesday during the month of February from The OSilas Gallery, 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville Dozen: The Versatile World of Clay” at the Brother 6 to 8pm. They will also be performin at Recologie presents a new exhibition entitled, Artists in Depth: 19 Kenneth Chapman Gallery, Iona College Arts Center, Starting at 6:30pm on February 13, White Plains on Feb. 13 for a Tapas and Music themed program Retrospectives from the Davies Family Collection from 665 North Avenue, New Rochelle through February Hospital will feature Branford Marsalis and Javier called, “All Kinds of Love” from 7 to 9pm. For February 12 through April 13, with an opening reception 20. For more information, call 637-7796, or visit Colon in a major benefit concert at the Capitol The- additional information, visit facebook.com/madal- and gallery talk on February 12 at 7pm. Call 337-9300 www.iona.edu/artscouncil. atre, Port Chester. For tickets, call 681-1090. ynandnicole. or visit osilasgallery.org for complete details. UPCOMING a spouse/life partner meet on Monday afternoons from The City School District of New Rochelle will hold the 2:30 to 4pm through March 10. This grief support is spon- following Magnet Program Open Houses: March 4 at 7pm sored by Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care and is open -- Daniel Webster (Humanities-Arts, call 576-4460 for de- to all. Registration is required. For more information, con- tails) and March 6 at 6pm -- Columbus C=SMT (Science- tact Didi Marcal at 961-2818 ext 1336. All sessions will be Math-Technology, call 576-4401 for details). held in the Jansen Hospice offices in Scarsdale.

The Westchester Italian Cultural Center present the fol- The Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester will lowing programs: Impariamo Insieme - Italian Language offer the following events: February 26 – Movie and Pop- Enrichment Course for Children Ages 4 to 10. Spring Ses- corn Night, Queen of the Sun: What are the bees telling sion: Saturday, February 8 – May 3, (12 classes no class us? For complete details call Michael Bochnik at 237- April 19) 10:30am – 12:00noon; Afternoon film: Italy: 9331. Love It or Leave It, a memorable documentary about con- temporary Italy and the significant changes the country The following events will take place at the New Rochelle has faced in the last decades, Tuesday, February 11 at 2pm; Public Library, One Library Plaza, New Rochelle: African Do Sicilians Have a Sense of Humor? On Thursday, Feb- Dance Workshop (Saturdays through February 22 from ruary 13 at 6:30pm featuring Professor Gaetano Cipolla; 11am to noon) for children 7 and up; February 22 at 2pm Thursday, February 20 at 6:30pm, The History and Ori- – Performance by the Bokandeye Troupe in the Ossie Da- gins of Carnevale beginning with traditional regional des- vis Theater. Rhythms of a Faithful Journey, an exhibit of serts followed by a lecture featuring Professor Spedaliere quilts created in mixed media, will be on view through and Friday, February 21 at 6:30pm, Cooking with Puff February 28th. The exhibit is based on artist Robin Miller’s Pastry. For details call 771-8700 and visit wiccny.org. book of the same title, which she co-authored with her husband, James W, Miller, and published in April, 2013. St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Co- An additional 12 paintings from her children’s book on lumbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon presents the following Uganda, A Humble Village, will also be on display in the The New Rochelle Museum of Arts & Culture, 265 events: Feb. 12, 1pm -- Marking Lincoln’s birthday, a talk exhibit. Miller will also conduct a children’s mixed media On view February 11 – April 12, ArtsWestchester, Clove Road currently has on exhibit “Manufactured explores the April 1865 assassination of our 16th Presi- quilt workshop during February vacation week, on Febru- 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains presents the Memories,” photographs by Louis Riso through dent, including a surprising connection to St. Paul’s; Feb. ary 19th. Visit www.nrpl.org for additional information. exhibition, HAT-titude: The Milliner in Culture and 17, 1pm -- A recognition of President’s Day, author and February 14. Call 576-4657 or visit www.dbmac.org Couture with an opening reception February 9. Call historian Arthur Lefkowitz explores the leadership of for additional information. 428-4220 for details. George Washington, based on his book, “George Wash- FEBRUARY ington’s Indispensable Men: The 32 Aides-de-camp who 8 Helped Win American Independence”. There will also At 7pm, the Tai Chi School of Westchester, 101 Pondfield be living history dramatizations by General Washington Road, Bronxville will hold their 36th Annual Chinese and President Lincoln. Wed., Feb. 19, 1pm -- Acclaimed New Year Party. Call 337-3339 or visit taichischool.com organist Kathryn Jones performs on the 1830 Erben, one for details. of the nation’s oldest working pipe organs and Wed., Feb. 26, 1pm -- Learn about colonial political life and early 9 reflections of freedom of religion and the press through a At 3pm, The Symphony of Westchester will perform a full presentation exploring the controversial, famous Election symphonic concert featuring flutist Carol Wincenc in a of 1733 held at St. Paul’s. For additional information, call “Mostly Mozart” concert at Iona College, Christopher J. 667-4226 and visit nps.gov/sapa Murphy Auditorium is at 715 North Ave., New Rochelle, which also includes the annual “Composers of the Fu- On March 1, Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 North Avenue, New The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scars- ture” program and the winner of the Student Concerto Rochelle will host their 61st Annual Dinner Dance honoring Sheryl dale will offer the following programs: Nature Series Pro- Competition. New this season is on-line ticketing at the and Aaron Fleishaker for distinguished leadership and Lisa and grams for Young People (6-week classes): Children and Symphony’s website: http://www.thesymphonyofwest- parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun; Wild Robert Patchen with the President’s Ne’emanim Service Award. chester.org. Tickets can still be purchased by phone at Encounters Storytime for 3 to 5 years old from 1:30 to 654-4926. More information is available on the website RSVP to 235-2700, ext. 246 or visit bethelnr.org/dinnerdance At 9:15am on February 8, Teatown 2:30pm - Feb 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24; Yoga Classes for or by e-mailing [email protected]. Lake Reservation presents the Adults -- Classes held indoors until spring. No pre-regis- This concert series is sponsored in part by the Iona Col- tration or pre-payment required. Classes start promptly. Hudson River EagleFest at Croton lege Council on the Arts through the generosity of JoAnn Purchase discount passes at class or at the GNC. For more and Joseph M. Murphy and the Baron Lambert Fund. Point Park, (Eagle Headquarters). Ten information, call us at 723-3470 during business hours. additional eagle viewing sites will be (Class dates: Mon, 7pm Feb. 10, 17, 24 and Fri, 9am Feb 15 hosted by collaborating environmen- 14, 21, 28); Weekly Sunday Walks for all ages at 11:30am Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, tal organizations all along the Hudson on Feb. 9, 16 and 23; February Vacation Nature Camp Valhalla hosts the Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company for Grades K to 3 – Mon through Thurs, Feb 17-20 from River. The newest location is at Rock- of Siberia at 8:00 p.m. in the Academic Arts Theatre. Tick- 9:30am to 1pm; February 8 (all day) – Hudson River Ea- ets may be purchased in advance by mailing a check or wood Hall in Sleepy Hollow. Amazing glefest; February 9 from 4 to 6pm – Annual Membership paying by cash at the box office thirty minutes before the live raptor shows will be held through- Meeting; February 16 at 2pm – Maple Sugaring at Home. show begins. For online credit card purchases, visit www. out the day. Additional activities Call 723-3470 for details or visit www.greenburghnature- sunywcc.edu/smartarts and click on the “Buy Tickets” center.org. range from guided and independent link. For more information about this performance, call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 606-6262. eagle viewing, bus tours, storytelling, Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown a tent brimming with children’s pro- Heights will hold the following events: Planning Your 21 grams and activities, bird walks and Spring Vegetable Garden – Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. – At 8pm, Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands displays from 30 area organizations. noon, Barn F; Beekeeping 101 Saturday – Feb. 15, 1:30 Road, Valhalla presents a Faculty Benefit Recital in the The Art Gallery at the Rockefeller State Park Reserve, 125 Phelps p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Barn F; and Backyard Chickens 101 – Food for purchase will be provided by Academic Arts Theatre to raise funds for a music schol- Way, Plesantville presents “Forces of Nature” by Doris Shepherd Saturday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Barn F. Online registra- arship to enable a student to perform in Italy with an the Wobble Café. To purchase tickets, Wiese and Sam Mazen through March 3 with an artist’s open house tion required at HilltopHanoverFarm.org. For more infor- international group of composers. For more information visit www.teatown.org. For additional mation, go to HilltopHanoverfarm.org or call 962-2368. on February 16 from noon to 3pm. For more information, call 631- about this performance, call the Office of Cultural Affairs questions, call 762-2912 x110. at 606-6262. 1470 or visit friendsrock.com. Free afternoon group sessions for adults who have lost www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • February 2014 • 7 “Midnight Run” distributes essential Bayside Travel Annual Expo supplies Despite temperatures registering in the better place.” Looking around, he continued, teens — or, perhaps, motivated by them — two “And we’re starting that right now.” teen groups gathered together to bring food, “To give the homeless the things they clothing, blankets, and personal-care items to don’t have makes me grateful for the things I the homeless poor during a recent late night do have,” said Janelle Mroz-Gondré, 16, a stu- “Midnight Run” on January 4, in the dark dent at Yonkers High School and a leader with hours. These two diverse Westchester youth the Elm Street Youth Center’s Teen Council groups — J-Teen Leadership and the Elm Street Leadership Group. “I don’t care if it’s the cold- Youth Center — began the evening by sorting est day of the year, I’m happy to do it.” and packing these items at J-Teen Leadership/ In addition to distributing items to the UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester of- homeless poor, “Midnight Run” is dedicated to fice, 701 Westchester Avenue, White Plains. finding common ground between the housed and the homeless. Some of the Elm Street teens live in Westhab family shelters. Together, the teens learn by doing: even those who are un- derprivileged can accept the responsibility and experience the joy of giving back to those less fortunate in the community. “Our partnership really highlights why interfaith work is so important,” said Marc Hersch, 17, a student at Scarsdale High School and a chair of J-Teen Leadership. “We may Bayside Travel’s annual Expo at the Pelham Country Club attracted over 100 travel lovers come from different communities, from differ- who came out to look for their next travel adventure while enjoying delicious food and drinks ent places, and be of different races and reli- compliments of Barbara Nichuals and her staff of travel advisors. Twenty-five hotels, cruises and gions. But it doesn’t matter at all. We have so tour companies were there to share the magic of their respective properties, from popular resorts Lilah Schaeffer, 17, of Rye Brook; Tiberius Lofton, much respect for each other and share a lot of in Jamaica, to more exotic locales in Africa and Tahiti, among other exciting destinations. Raffles an Elm Street Youth Center alumnus and college values, like the value of community service.” were held and many lucky guests were delighted with free trips. student, Juliana Reiner, 14, of New Rochelle; Sophia “We’ve been working together for two Peister, 14, of New Rochelle; and Jack Shapiro, 16, years now and gotten to really know each oth- of Harrison er. I’ve found that we have a lot in common. To be able to make a difference together, as a Following a havdalah service — which in- group, is really special,” said Danielle Silver- troduced the ceremony that officially ends the man, 17, of New Rochelle High School, a chair GRAND OPENING Jewish Sabbath to their non-Jewish friends — the of J-Teen Leadership. groups packed up the vans and headed into New Once the vans were loaded with sup- York City, where some of Manhattan’s most des- plies and teens, they headed into Manhattan, titute residents were still in the streets after a bliz- where the area’s homeless were awaiting them zard that deposited eight inches of snow. on this frigid evening. In addition to blankets, During the havdalah ceremony, as the coats, socks, gloves, and toiletries, sandwich teens sang and swayed with their arms around bags with sweets, fruit, and hot chocolate were one another, Raymond Reid, site coordinator distributed at four separate designated spots. of the Elm Street Youth Center said, “We need Stories were shared, names exchanged, hands to do everything we can to make this world a shaken. Raise awareness on National Myra Celli formerly of Wear Red Day Marathon Gold City, It’s almost time to “go red” with the Amer- cardiovascular diseases. That’s more female Pelham Manor ican Heart Association to raise awareness and lives taken than from the next four causes of funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the na- death combined, including all cancers. Heart tion’s number one and four killers. Local busi- disease is the number one killer of women age nesses and organizations are being encouraged 25 and older. 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The AHA hopes that local businesses For more information or to sign up your and municipalities participate in this national company or organization, call the American 13 QUAKER RIDGE ROAD NEW ROCHELLE awareness day by turning their buildings, land- Heart Association at 845-905-2123 or visit marks & offices red. www.wearredday.org to receive your materials 914-738-6048 914-365-2703 Almost 420,000 women die annually from and red dress pins before February. 8 • February 2014 • New Rochelle Review www.newrochellereview.com Independent comedy ‘Brother’s Conservatory spreads the Keeper’ filming at The College of New love this Valentine’s Day Rochelle Wellness Center Pool The movie Community Music School to award 14 scholarships ‘Brother’s Keeper’ was filmed on location at leading up to Feb. 14 The College of New Rochelle recently, The holidays are in our rear view, taking advantage of but that hasn’t stopped the from hand- its facilities and New ing out a few more gifts this year. If you Rochelle location. An love music they may have gift for you. independent comedy For the first time in its 85 years, the about a narcissistic White Plains-based community music entrepreneur who school will be providing 14 scholarships moves in with his es- to eligible students between now and tranged sister’s family, Valentine’s Day. The organization de- the film is directed by cided the time was right to extend the Ross Katz and stars holiday cheer, and celebrate the warmth Jane Krakowski, of and love of this special holiday. Ally McBeal and 30 Music Conservatory of Westchester Rock fame, Comedy scholarships are based on financial need, Central’s Nick Kroll, and renewable through high school as well as Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale. graduation, provided students meet all Kroll plays a self-absorbed entrepreneur who suffers a breakdown on the night his new company program requirements and continue launches. He leaves Manhattan to move in with his sister (Byrne) and her husband (Cannavale), and to make good progress in their studies. becomes the nanny for their 3-year-old son. Scholarships are awarded according to The Wellness Center’s pool initially drew the production crew to The College of New Rochelle, each family’s financial circumstances. because it provided the perfect setting for a scene featuring Jane Krakowski as a swimming instructor. Families with incomes of $75,000 or less receive for-profit music school in White Plains, will kick “The College of New Rochelle has the best pool in Westchester,” said Location Manager Michael Hartel. awards from 30 to 90 percent of tuition. Families off the new year by offering free classes, work- Hartel explained,”I know because I searched pools all over Westchester before I was lucky enough with incomes between $75,000 and $125,000 shops, and performances both in its 216 Cen- to find it through a woman whose son took a lifeguarding class there. Our director and photography receive awards of up to 25 percent of tuition. tral Avenue building and at various locations director are thrilled with all the natural light and the rounded walls.” Kindergarten through high school students may throughout Westchester including: White Plains Additional scenes were filmed in the Sweeney Student Center and in the Wellness Center en- apply. (Feb 2, 9 & 23), New Rochelle (March 2), Scars- trance area. 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Love is always in fashion the history of valentines and New England Conservatory, on the big screen, even more the printed “scraps” used to the Eastman School of Music, so when watched in a timeless make them in the 19th cen- and Juilliard; and cellist Paul setting. In its new Movies at tury while you craft your own Dwyer, winner of numer- the Mansion series, Bartow-Pell memorable card. A family ous competitions, recipient Mansion Museum will present workshop suitable for all ages. of the Javits Fellowship and tales of star-crossed lovers in the Cost: $10 adults; $8 students, Presser Award, and a former mansion’s romantic double par- seniors, and members. Regis- Fulbright Fellow. Paul grew lors. Filmed in black and white, tration required: info@bpmm. up in Vienna and Munich be- the twists and turns of the plots org or 718.885.1461. fore attending Oberlin Con- are anything but. In The Heiress Perhaps you will want servatory and the University (1949, 115 minutes), a spinster to add a note inside your val- of Michigan with additional (Olivia de Havilland), turns the entine suggesting a roman- graduate studies in histori- tables on the fiancé (Montgom- tic evening at Bartow-Pell’s cal performance at The Juil- ery Clift) who rejected her years Valentine’s Day Concert on liard School. Cost: $20; $15 earlier. Directed by William Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m. for members. Registration Wyler, based on the 1880 novel Scene from the movie The Uninvited Basis, an ensemble of four Juil- requested: [email protected] or Washington Square by Henry liard-trained musicians, will 718.885.1461. James, The Heiress also stars Sir Ralph Richard- Nominated for an Academy Award for Best perform Beethoven’s String A National Historic Land- son. Playing in the parlors on February 6 at 7 Cinematography, this American supernatural trio in D Major, Op. 9, No. 2, mark located in New York City’s p.m. Cost: $10 adults; $8 seniors, students & romantic mystery was directed by Lewis Allen. and Franz Danzi’s Quartet in largest park, Bartow-Pell Man- members. Registration requested: 718.885.1461 Playing in the Parlors on February 20 at 7 p.m. C Major, Op. 40, No. 1, in the sion Museum, an 1840s Greek or [email protected]. Cost: $10 adults; $8 seniors, students & mem- double parlors on period in- Revival mansion, is the last of Despite the film title, you’re invited to bers. Registration requested, 718.885.1461 or struments. Victorian Valentine Workshop the country estates in the Pel- return on the 20th for The Uninvited (1944, 99 [email protected]. The Basis ensemble, ham Bay area. BPMM is located minutes). When a music critic (Ray Milland) Sometimes it’s not what you say but how friends who met and often at 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay and his sister (Ruth Hussey) move into Wind- you say it. Who can resist a handmade Victo- performed together while studying at Juilliard, Park, Bronx, New York. The mansion and carriage ward House, despite protests from the owner’s rian valentine, made in the style—and in the includes Clayton Zeller-Townson, a histori- house are open to the public for guided tours on granddaughter, they learn its truth and mys- very rooms—where the Bartows might have cal bassoonist trained at the Eastman School Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 4 tery. The house is haunted, revealing the rela- made similar treasures all those years ago? At of Music and Juilliard; violinist Jude Ziliak, an p.m. The gardens and grounds are open daily from tionship intricacies of both its former, and pres- the Victorian Valentine Workshop on Saturday, alumnus of the Juilliard Historical Performance 8:30 a.m. to dusk. For more information about ent, inhabitants. February 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., you’ll learn about program; violist Kyle Miller, who studied at the Bartow-Pell, visit www.bpmm.org. Roscoe’s Room at Alvin & Friends New Rochelle’s new venue for late night music and cocktails

Roscoe’s Room at Alvin & Friends made bly in the 1972 filmThe Cowboys with its debut January 24th, offering a sophisticated John Wayne) and was a frequent guest new venue for late night music and cocktails. star on TV shows including Mannix, On Friday nights, Alvin & Friends transformed All in the Family, Good Times, Sanford its rear dining room into a cozy place to hear and Son and The Cosby Show; he also live music and enjoy cocktails and a limited bar had a recurring role as Saunders on menu from 9pm to 1am. Soap. “We will continue Clayton was a to offer our regular partner in the popu- dinner menu and live lar restaurant Georgia jazz in the front din- when he met Browne ing room until 11pm in Los Angeles in 1993. on Friday nights,” ex- “We dined together and plained Clayton. “But forged a friendship that we want to use the lasted till his death,” private dining room says Clayton. After to provide something Clayton moved to the different for people east coast “Whenever he who want to enjoy live came to New York, I was music after dinner or a one of the first phone show, or a nightcap on calls he made,” recalls their way home.” Clayton. “We had a First up in Roscoe’s tradition: We’d see the Room was Grown Folks current Broadway play Friday, a coat drive and and then dine afterward dance party hosted by at Joe Allen or Jezebel. New Rochelle resident The actor and director Roscoe Lee Browne. He was a big fan of my Debbie Lorenzo. The dream to open my own evening featured old school and current R&B restaurant, and he loved the arts. So I and hip hop music, complimentary Jim Beame thought it was appropriate to call our cocktails, a cash bar and a special “midnight late night music venue Roscoe’s Room brunch” menu that featured dishes such as because this is the kind of place he’d chicken and waffles, Bananas Foster French love to be, a lively room with great toast, catfish with grits and chicken wings. The music, cocktails, and an interesting cost of admittance was a gently used coat ap- crowd of people.” Clayton says propriate for a man, woman or child. On February 7th, Blue J Jack will Michelle Sanchez Boyce, Alvin Clayton and Traceye Smith Clayton decided to name the late night bring its brand of bluesy rock to Ros- room after his good friend, the late actor and coe’s Room and on February 21st soul- its previous location on Lawton Street. Al- and Saturday, with a special late night menu director Roscoe Lee Browne, whose portrait ful singer Clarissa Sinceno will perform. vin & Friends is open Tuesdays through Sun- available on Fridays and Saturdays till mid- (painted by Clayton) hangs near the bar in Alvin & Friends – Zagat rated 26 for days for Lunch from 12 noon to 3 pm (with night. Call (914) 654-6549 for reservations. the main dining room. Known for his beauti- food, 26 for décor and 26 for service is locat- a special Gospel Brunch on Sundays) and And visit the restaurant online at their newly ful speaking voice and distinguished manner, ed at 14 Memorial Highway in New Rochelle, Dinner from 5:30 to 10 pm Tuesday through redesigned website: www.alvinandfriendsres- Browne appeared on stage and film (most nota- where it opened in May after three years in Thursday. Dinner is served till 11 pm Friday taurant.com. www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • February 2014 • 11 Astorino expands “100 Day Challenge” to house and employ homeless veterans Curtis Ross, a Navy veteran, had been tive. “Now when people ask me how my homeless for about three years, moving in day was at work, my answer is usually, and out of shelters and regrettably losing ‘Thrilling!’ Our team is inspired by our suc- touch with his family. But now, thanks to cess, but motivated to do even more.” the outreach of Westchester County’s Patri- In expanding the 100 Day Challenge, ot Housing Initiative, he again has a place Westchester is calling on more landlords to call home – and a reason to be proud. and employers to open their doors to vet- “I feel happy and fulfilled with a sense erans. The support of municipal officials is of accomplishment,” Ross said of his new also crucial. one-bedroom Verplanck apartment. “It has “Partnership is the only way this ini- helped bring me and my family together tiative succeeds,” said Vito Pinto, director again. It makes me happy to be in the po- of Westchester County Veterans Servic- sition to invite over friends, family and es. “During our first 100 Day Challenge, grandkids to a place of my own that I am leaders in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, White proud of.” Plains and New Rochelle played an impor- Thankfully, there are dozens of other tant role. Now we’d like to build our rela- success stories just like this playing out tionships in Northern Westchester, as well across Westchester. as connect with the business community Joined by veterans and more than two through our One-Stop Employment Cen- dozen community partners, County Ex- ter.” ecutive Robert P. Astorino announced that Jeff Kane, who owns the Verplanck Westchester County had surpassed an am- apartment rented by Ross, the Navy vet- bitious goal of housing 75 homeless vet- eran, said it gives him great satisfaction to erans in 100 days as part of the national know he is helping someone in need. “100,000 Homes” initiative. Westchester “I strongly believe in giving people housed 85 veterans between August and Left to right: Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Yonkers YMCA; Melissa Staats, Commissioner of Dept. of Commu- who served our country an opportunity November. nity Mental Health; Efrem Burgess, veteran; Curtis Ross, veteran; County Executive Robert P. Astorino; Karl to live comfortably and start to help them Building on this momentum, Asto- Bertrand, co-chair of Patriot Housing initiative; Kevin McGuire, Commissioner of Dept. of Social Services; Jeff readjust to life,” Kane said. “I strongly rino also announced that Westchester has Kane, landlord; Felicia Ramos, Executive Director of CVR New York; Vito Pinto, Director of Veteran Services. encourage new landlords to consider the launched a new “100 Day Challenge.” This HUD-VASH program. Go with your gut in- time, the goal is to house 75 homeless vet- stinct, then give it a chance. I’ve had tre- erans while also finding employment for ment is an essential component of reduc- teamed up with the county departments of mendous success and satisfaction in know- 45 veterans by March 31. ing homelessness, we are combining our Social Services, Community Mental Health ing my tenants really appreciate a clean “It’s an ambitious goal, but certainly efforts to put veterans into jobs as well as and Veterans Services to tackle the issue of place to live.” a worthy one,” Astorino said during a spe- homes.” veteran homelessness in a comprehensive cial recognition ceremony in the Michae- Spearheaded in partnership with the and systematic way. To learn more about the Patriot Hous- lian Office Building in White Plains. “No Westchester County Continuum of Care “In my 30 years of homeless advocacy, ing Initiative, visit www.Facebook.com/Pa- one should ever go homeless, especially Partnership for the Homeless, the Patriot I’ve never seen Westchester be so open to triotHousing, www.Twitter.com/PatriotHous- our veterans. Working hand-in-hand with Housing Initiative has brought together a dramatic, rational change,” said Karl Ber- ingW or email [email protected]. our community partners, we are striving coalition of community partners through- trand, co-chair of the Westchester County You may also contact Vito Pinto, of Veterans to make sure no veteran will be without a out Westchester. In all, nearly 60 people Continuum of Care Partnership for the Services, at [email protected] or (914) roof over his or her head. Because employ- representing various organizations have Homeless and the Patriot Housing Initia- 995-2148.

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Call 914-738-7869 to reserve your space in print and online for the March issues. www.facebook.com/ shorelinepublishing westchesterjewishlife.com wsn2day.com www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • February 2014 • 13 Should you consider a Trust for your child’s inheritance? BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY your grandchildren on your child’s death. Sad- you might even name your son trustee of his er you want to permit) will receive the remain- ly, divorce is very common: you can help keep own trust. Or make your son trustee of the ing trust’s assets. This conversation comes up a lot with the inheritance from being considered as part trust for your daughter, and make her trust- Cost? Setting up a trust for each of your our estate planning clients. “So, you’re leaving of the property to be divided if your daughter ee of his trust. Or make your daughter (you children will likely increase the cost of your your entire estate equally to your three kids,” does divorce. know, the one with her CPA who works for estate planning — but by a pretty small num- we say to our client. “Do you want to leave it Let’s consider creditors. “Our son is a doc- the bank) trustee for all the kids’ trusts. In ber, in most cases. Oh, and these principles outright or would you consider putting it in tor,” you say, “and he has plenty of money.” other words, creating a trust does not mean apply even (perhaps especially) if you are leav- a trust for them?” The two most common re- Ah, but professionals are vulnerable to future you have to incur professional trustee fees — ing your estate to grandchildren, nieces and sponses: malpractice lawsuits, and anyone can have though it might actually make sense to name nephews, or anyone other than your children. “No, my kids are all OK. They can man- even a substantial estate drained by an auto a non-family trustee. We can talk about those As you can see, there are many benefits of age money and would be insulted if their in- accident or medical crisis. Creating a trust options. using a trust in your estate planning. Keep in heritance was left in trust.” for your son can help protect the inheritance The trusts for your children will have to mind, however, that one size does not fit all “No. If they can’t manage their inheri- from lawsuits, creditors, and bankruptcy. file tax returns each year. That will in fact mean and it is important to have your documents tance then I can’t help them. I don’t want to How about taxes? If your daughter is a a small additional cost. But the total amount of tailored to meet your specific needs. try to control things after I’m gone.” successful professional, she might well have income tax paid need not increase — it should Bernard A. Krooks, Then we explain that creating a trust is a taxable estate on her death. That could be be fairly easy to assure that each trust’s income Esq., is a founding part- actually a good thing for the kids — but it’s true even though she is not particularly close is taxed to its beneficiary, rather than paying ner of Littman Krooks usually hard to convince clients. So let’s try to that figure today. If estate taxes do kick in, taxes at the (often much higher) trust rates. We LLP and has been hon- it here, and then we can just hand them this they start at a very high 40% on the federal can talk about those issues, as well. ored as one of the “Best article. level. New York currently has an estate tax What about your son’s access to the Lawyers” in America for Why consider a trust for your child’s in- on estates over $1 million. If you leave your money? Do you think he might want to use each of the last seven heritance? It may be a real benefit to them, daughter’s inheritance in trust, you can fairly his inheritance to pay off his mortgage, or to years. He is past Presi- protecting their inheritance from their credi- easily arrange to keep it out of her “estate” for allow him to put more away for retirement, dent of the National tors, spouses — even estate taxes. Let’s look at tax purposes. or to send your grandkids to college? You can Academy of Elder Law each of those concepts briefly. So there are good reasons to leave an in- give him the power to demand money from Attorneys (NAELA) and One common concern we hear: “we love heritance in trust, even though all your chil- the trust, or give the trustee direction to follow past President of the New and trust our daughter, but though we like her dren are responsible and your estate is mod- those kinds of requests. Let’s talk about how York Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served husband we wouldn’t want him to inherit our est. But aren’t there some serious downsides? much control you want to give each of your as chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York assets if something happens to our daughter.” Doesn’t it mean a lot of additional costs and children over the trust while they are alive. State Bar Association. He has been selected as a By creating a trust for your child’s inheritance, imposition of a bunch of difficult rules? Not And on their death, you can even give your “New York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks you make it easier to keep the property sepa- really. children the power to name which of their may be reached at (914) 684-2100 or by visiting rate from spouses, and more likely to pass to Depending on your family circumstances, children (or spouses, or charities, or whomev- the firm’s website at www.elderlawnewyork.com. Kitchen & Bath Insider© - Contractor Aruba one happy island BY CONNIE ROBINSON, GRAMATAN TRAVEL have kitchens and more than one bedroom and Rip-Offs bathroom if needed. For the gambler there are I have been to Aruba at least four times. BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. tractor is the key to a successful job. If you start with hotels with casinos, so there is something for ev- It is a wonderful place for vacations or honey- someone who doesn’t return calls, shows up late eryone’s taste and budget. moons. Getting there is easy. There are many air- Nobody likes to be taken advantage of. Even and has no patience for your questions before you Restaurants are abundant and offer many lines that service Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport. when times are good, who wants to throw money hire them, don’t expect much more after you’ve types of dining. You can enjoy gourmet food, From the New York area airports it away? But during a recession, when our limited given them a check. takes about four and a half hours means are being stretched to the limit, it is especial- When you’ve narrowed it down to a couple nonstop. The island is only 19.6 ly painful. Recently, in Harrison, a couple of men of choices, its time to check references. Ask the miles long and 6 miles wide. To posing as legitimate contractors were arrested. They contractor to supply you with the names of people get to your hotel you can purchase are alleged to have run a home improvement scam that they have worked for. Of course, just getting transfers from the many tour op- to the tune of a million dollars! They would prom- the names won’t help you much if you don’t call erators serving Aruba, taxis are al- ise to do work, collect a deposit, and then vanish. them. And, since you’re on the phone anyway, call ways available and are government These scammers are often referred to as “Irish the Better Business Bureau to see if there have been regulated or you can rent a car. Travelers” so I thought I would check out the history any legitimate complaints lodged against the con- Drinking water is safe. There of the term. Back in the 1600’s, after Oliver Crom- tractors. are banks and ATMs located well attacked Ireland, he left a large group of people Once you have selected a firm, insist on a writ- around the island and medical homeless. To make money they started living out of ten contract that specifies exactly what’s going to facilities are available for visitors horse-drawn carts and went house to house to offer be done at your home. If you have any doubts… who may have an emergency. In repair services. There are about 25,000 Travelers in put it in writing. The more explicit the contract and fact my friend had an emergency Ireland today, and about 10,000 in the U.S, and al- work orders are, the less chance of misunderstand- and experienced the service of a though prejudice against them has abated over the ings after the work commences. Reputable firms hospital during our stay. The ser- years, they are still widely stereotyped as ne’er-do- also use “Change Orders” for any deviations to the vice was fine. wells. As I can’t say if this is accurate or not, there original contract which require both you and the There are 96 nationalities are ways to avoid being taken advantage of when contractor to sign. Don’t be afraid of the paperwork, in Aruba. The official language is hiring a contractor. its purpose is to protect both you and the legitimate Dutch and Papiamento, a local Is it really necessary for you to become an ex- contractor. language developed by the Cre- pert in every facet of a project you’re undertaking? If you do your homework, and select a con- oles. English and Spanish is spo- Who has time for that? What you really need to do tractor who doesn’t work out of a horse-drawn cart, ken all over the island. The island is find someone that you can trust to handle your your project will be a successful one, and chances very rarely gets rain, only about project, and the best way to do that is to use a little are you won’t be ripped-off. However, even with a local and international foods and great seafood. 20 inches a year and the average temperature common sense. great contractor, don’t expect that any job will go On my last trip I went to a restaurant that had is about 82 degrees with a nice cooling breeze. Prior to calling prospective contractors, ask without some glitches. Anyone who promises a ma- dining on the beach. It is a lovely way to see the Beaches have white sand and are rated as some friends who have done similar work for referrals. If jor renovation with no problems at all is not being sun set while enjoying a cocktail or glass of wine of the best in many travel magazines. Aruba they have had a good experience, chances are you entirely honest, there are just too many variables. and a delicious meal. The restaurant is right on not only offers many water activities, but also will as well. But if they had problems with their But, when you’re dealing with a legitimate contrac- the sandy beach and when it gets dark there are historical sights and attractions including their contractor, like hidden fees and missed deadlines, tor any problems that do arise will be dealt with white twinkling lights and candles for a beauti- beautiful national park. There is deep sea fish- keep looking. Check with professional organiza- quickly and efficiently, and in the end you will be ful and romantic setting. ing, jeep tours, horseback riding and golf. 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Thank you. www.shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • February 2014 • 15 Landmark exhibition celebrates the enduring art of milliner Hats are art according to ArtsWestches- ter, which will be showing fabulous, exciting, unique headwear from February 11- April 12, 2014 during HATtitude: The Milliner in Cul- ture and Couture. The exhibition will prove what the Duchess of Cambridge and Lady Gaga already know – that hats are more than mere accessories, they’re the crowning glo- ry of any fashion statement. Over 160 hats will be featured in this exhibition that has gathered over 40 contemporary milliners, many of whom are sought after by fashioni- stas around the world. Through hats that range from playful expressions of individu- ality to symbols of propriety or sculptural masterpieces, the show highlights the hat’s function in global cultures, as well as its prominent position in 20th and 21st century couture fashion. An exciting calendar of en- gaging lectures by fashion and art historians rounds out additional, related programming. In addition, hands-on workshops led by ex- hibiting milliners will introduce the public of all ages to the art of hat making. “According to an old saying,” says Arts- Westchester CEO Janet Langsam, ‘If you want to get ahead, wear a hat.’ That’s partic- ularly true in today’s day and age as hats are becoming more like works of art and fewer people are wearing them. So to stand out in the crowd, wear a hat.” A well-designed hat is as much a state- ment about its maker as is it about its wearer. At the heart of HATtitude is the milliner and the skills and creativity of the trade. Louise Green (Los Angeles, CA) of Louise Green Mil- linery is hat-maker to the stars, designing pe- riod-influenced headwear for television and movies. Among the celebrities she dresses are the cast of Gossip Girl; Seth Rogan in his role as the Green Hornet; and Taylor Swift, who wore a Louise Green top hat in her 2013 Grammy Awards performance. Catherine Stevens of Cat Stevens Derby Couture creates like fur felt or straw - are pieces that stretch and from different global cultures will all be HATtitude: The Milliner in Culture & flamboyant, feathery fascinators and hats the possibilities of the art of millinery. Dra- on display, providing context for contempo- Couture is curated by Kathleen Reckling, guaranteed to stand out within the race- matic and fanciful sculptural pieces by mil- rary designs while examining the hat’s en- MA; Judith Schwartz, PhD; and Thomas Van- track crowd and beyond. Alongside conven- liners like Jasmin Zorlu (Brooklyn, NY) and during social significance. Buren, PhD, and is presented thanks to sup- tional hats made from traditional materials Anya Caliendo (Brooklyn, NY) turn the head The exhibition will also feature One port from the New York State Council on the of their wearer into Block, Many Milliners, a mini-exhibition Arts and the New York Council for the Hu- a pedestal. Mrs. Cali- within the larger show. The forty unique manities. Gallery Hours are Tuesday – Sat- endo apprenticed un- hats on display in this area were all formed urday, 12-5 pm. der the famous British from the same basic hat shape. The collec- The public is invited to attend an open- haute-couture mil- tion emphasizes the boundless creativity ing reception on Sunday, February 9, from liner Stephen Jones of milliners, who see endless artistic possi- 2-4:30pm. Guests are encouraged to wear their and is the only Amer- bilities in a simple form. One Block, Many most eye-catching headwear. If you don’t have ican milliner invited Milliners is organized by members of the a hat, don’t worry – fascinating pieces will be to show at Mercedes Milliners Guild, an organization of small on sale in ArtsWestchester’s Art Shop. RSVPs Benz Fashion Week in millinery business owners and milliners who for the opening reception are required. Contact New York. specialize in the design, production and pro- Lea Banks at [email protected] or Local milliners motion of handmade headwear. 914.428.4220 ext 330. are featured promi- nently, including sev- eral who create pieces for clients in commu- nities across multiple faiths. Cejunel “Sister CJ” Lewis and Carlos NY Hats of the Bronx are sought after by African American church-goers who want unique, runway- ready attire for their “Sunday Best.” Rivka Zorbaron services the Scarsdale Jewish community and Sara Khan is known for her Middle Eastern head scarf designs. 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