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Vol 38 Number 10 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, March 8, 2019 AOC & Ga Ga Not Proud Cuomo & Stewart-Cousins at of Westchester Roots Odds Over Amazon & More

Two photos of Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez from the 2007 Yorktown High School yearbook.

By Dan Murphy City. Her name was Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, both from Westchester County homeowners pay the Last year I wrote: My family first moved to Westchester. highest property taxes in the country and several Westchester in 1972, from the same Parkches- By Dan Murphy ing up to $150,000 per year. Westchester villages were named on Bloomberg’s ter neighborhood in the Bronx as Alexandria Gov. Andrew Cuomo is backing away from Cuomo’s comments and actions come as top 100 wealthiest communities. Clearly, for al- Ocasio-Cortez, who shocked the political world far-left progressive democrats who he says killed the state faces a $3 billion revenue shortfall in its most all of us who grew up in Westchester and last month when she defeated Congressman Joe a deal to bring an Amazon headquarters to New $178 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, still call it home, we feel proud and grateful to Crowley in a democratic primary in Queens and York City. And, in a recent speech in Mt. Kisco, which begins April 1. In the middle of all discus- reside here and raise our families. the Bronx. Both Ocasio-Cortez and I attended Cuomo, in response to the new federal tax limits sions on Amazon, tax cuts and the state budget But not all of us with Westchester roots are Yorktown High School; I graduated in 1985; she on deductions of state and local taxes, called for will be Westchester State Senator and Senate Ma- proud to call our county home. Last summer I graduated in 2007. making the property tax cap permanent, and for jority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. wrote a story about a democratic candidate who I remain in the same area of northern West- cutting state income taxes for New Yorkers earn- Continued on Page 8 had just shocked the political world in New York Continued on Page 8

Eastchester GOP Endorses Westchester Gets in Colavita for Re-Election The St. Pat’s Spirit

Eastchester Supervisor Anthony S. Colavita The sounds of the Westchester County Emerald Society Pipe Band will soon be in the air.

One of the great republican political families and the entire 2019 ticket and are fully commit- By Dan Murphy Patrick’s Day parade of them all, the New York in Westchester wants to continue its public service. ted to working with them so that the town and its It’s that time of year again, when winter is City parade, which is held March 17. In the Town of Eastchester, incumbent Supervisor two villages may continue progressing in the right ending (hopefully) and Irish-Americans and West- Along the sound shore of Westchester, the Anthony S. Colvaita was recently endorsed by the direction.” chester residents join together in the spirit of com- 2019 Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade Com- Eastchester Republican Town Committee for an- Joining Colavita on the republican ticket in munity and host Saint Patrick’s Day parades in mittee will hold its parade March 17 along Mama- other term leading the town. Eastchester will be Town Councilmen Glenn Bel- five different cities and towns in the county. roneck Avenue. This is the eighth annual Sound According to Eastchester GOP Chairman litto and Joe Dooley, Town Clerk Linda Doherty Note that most Saint Patrick’s Day parades Shore parade, and this year’s grand marshal is Louis Red, “The entire Town Committee, includ- Laird, Receiver of Taxes Rocco Cacciola and are not held on St. Patrick’s Day. That is because Christopher O’Callaghan of Rye. ing the Bronxville and Tuckahoe committees, Town Justices Janet Calano and Fred Salanitro. nobody wants to compete with the Big Daddy St. Continued on Page 7 showed enormous support for Supervisor Colavita Continued on Page 8 Happy 102nd Birthday, Engel Votes For Background Checks Alberta Tillman! in Memory of Nolan, Mackenzie

Rep. Eliot Engel, holding the photos of Michael Nolan from Yonkers and Shamoya McKenzie from Mount Vernon, who were both killed by gun violence.

Congressman Eliot Engel remembered the he is happy to see H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Back- New Rochelle’s Alberta Tillman is surrounded by the team from Dumont Center for Rehabili- tation and Nursing Care as she celebrates her 102nd birthday. shootings of two young Westchester residents ground Checks Act of 2019, pass through the whose lives were cut short by gun violence. In House. Another year, another milestone for long- Road in New Rochelle. 2015, Michael Nolan was fatally shot in Yonkers, “Today’s passage of H.R. 8 marks a signif- time New Rochelle resident Alberta Tillman, “I am surprised to see so many people and in 2016, 13-year-old Shamoya McKenzie icant shift in how the House does business un- who celebrated her 102nd birthday last month here,” said Tillman, who received a certificate was shot and killed. der new Democratic leadership,” he said. “After with friends and family at Dumont Center for of appreciation from New Rochelle Mayor Congressman Eliot Engel, a member of the years of obstinance and inaction from Republican Rehabilitation and Nursing Care on Pelham Continued on Page 8 House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, said Continued on Page 9 PAGE 2 - SOUNDVIEW RISING - Friday, March 8, 2019 Burke’s Brain Bee Another Victory for STEM Student Winners 2019 Alliance’s Robotics Team

The eighth annual Brain Bee competition, are, from left: first-place winner Lori Saxena, hosted by Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, took a sophomore at Horace Greeley High School in place on Burke’s campus in White Plains on Chappaqua; second-place winner Bianca Vama, Photo by Sara Siegel. STEM Alliance’s Roaring Robots Team Orange from Hommocks Middle Feb. 27. Ambitious high school students who a junior at Bronx High School of Science; and School with coaches Stefan Birek and Jessica Gordon. aspire to careers as brain surgeons or neurosci- third-place winner Sonia Seth, a junior at Edge- ence researchers showcased their skills at the mont High School in Scarsdale. The STEM Alliance’s Roaring Robots Team Orans, who served as role models and mentors. event, which Burke hosts as one of its initiatives From Burke’s and other regional competi- Orange, one of two middle school teams to par- The FIRST Lego League Robotics teams at to foster the next generation of neuroscientists. tions, Brain Bee culminates in an international ticipate in the Hudson Valley First Lego League the elementary and middle school level are led The winners of this year’s competition world championship. Regional Championship, took home a first-place by the STEM Alliance in partnership with the trophy for its innovative project solution. With school district. The FLL competition is an inter- overall great scores in core values and project, national robotic competition league that is de- and a solid robot performance, these veteran signed around innovation, STEM skills and ap- team members and young rookies were a force plied scenarios. Robotics and coding are just the to be reckoned with. vehicle through which FIRST teaches students Coaches Stefan Birek and Jessica Gordon, the core values of team work, student-centered KIDS both educators at Hommocks Middle School, led answers, mutual respect in the form of “gracious Team Orange and Team Black through a chal- professionalism,” and having fun. lenging season! Beyond being graded on the Robot Game The STEM Alliance also recognizes the challenge and on its commitment to the core BE work of Hommocks Roaring Robot’s Team values, the teams need to research and design an Black, and the elementary Mamaroneck Cy- innovative solution to an annual challenge. The ber Tigers, which were led by new coach Ali- STEM Alliance hosts tryouts for teams on an an- KIDS cia Ricks, Murray’s technology educator. This nual basis. The district runs a high school level young team reached new heights while compet- team, as well as an underwater robotics team. ing in the same league as its older counterparts. The STEM Alliance is dedicated to advanc- The teams are assisted by teen interns, in- ing robotics education across grade levels in Become a Foster Parent. cluding Susanna Weber and Tomas Grossmark, partnership with the Mamaroneck School Dis- There are children in our community without the help of a along with team alumni Jake Blechman and Jerry trict. caring adult. If you, or someone you know, is interested in finding out more, call 2-1-1 or visit www.uwwp.org/foster.shtml for more information. View your favorite paper online! Visit www.risingmediagroup.com T:10.5”

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All nervous Nelly or Debbi caused by the governor Downer, but it’s a very and the mayor not in- simple equation: The cluding a group of local more revenue grows, politicians in the fi rst the less we get hit with stage of planning and the tax bills. No one decision making. It’s a doubts that. dirty, rotten shame. And New York Just so you know, should have welcomed New York offered Amazon and like the Amazon $3 billion in intelligent people we incentives. The Garden are, worked with the State – New Jersey – company to deal with and Newark offered $7 potential problems. billion in incentives. Nothing was too big to Eric Schoen Whether you like it or overcome. not, in this day and age, The scary thing attracting companies with incentives is what is how many more revenue streams will be Holocaust survivor Judy Altmann will return to the JCY-Westchester Community Partners every major city does. killed off by small but vocal groups of people. Holocaust Remembrance Program. Altmann, second from the right, is pictured with Katie Is it something to be proud of? Of course Briefs Murphy, left; Yonkers City Council President Mike Khader; and Janice Lubin-Kirschner, se- not. Is it a way of doing business in 2019? Several weeks ago I wrote about every- nior director at JCY-Westchester Community. Yep! one in Yonkers, as well as New Rochelle, Do you think New York offering $3 bil- Mount Vernon and White Plains’, favorite To honor the memory of the 12 million to 1 p.m. – Alan Moskin. lion in incentives for a projected $186 billion topic: red light cameras. After my article victims of horrifi c genocide, JCY-Westches- Moskin will share how his army unit lib- in economic impact over 25 years and $14 bil- went to press, I received the following state- ter Community Partners, in partnership with erated Gunskirchen and Mauthausen camps. lion in tax payments is a big deal? You don’t ment from Mayor Mike Spano’s spokesperson Yonkers Public Schools, the Holocaust and * March 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. and noon have to be a Harvard scholar to realize that Christina Gilmartin: Human Rights Education Center, and Con- to 1 p.m. – Agnes Vertes. even half of that is a big deal. All down the “(RE: Red light camera tickets.) Actually, gregation Vayetar Yitzchok is offering a Ho- Vertes, her mother and younger sister drain because a couple of people who didn’t they get reviewed by ATS (the company that locaust remembrance program from March 11 lived with relatives in the countryside to es- get “a piece of the action” killed this most im- operates Yonkers’ red light camera program) through 15. All YPS students, as well as the cape bombings. They escaped with her father, portant deal. before they make their way to the Parking entire community, are invited to attend. but not one of those in the villages survived. But forget the numbers for a minute. Poli- Violations Bureau for a second review. Often The event features personal accounts pre- She and her sister returned to Budapest where ticians love to spout numbers without having ATS will catch if the ticket is not warranted. sented by survivors, as well as a poster display a woman promised their parents she would a clue as to what they mean. Let’s look at the The city does the fi nal review and the review- titled “Courage to Remember” by the Simon keep the girls safe. Agnes’ presentation dis- tangible things NYS and New York City will ers have a set of very specifi c instructions. Wiesenthal Center, which depicts the history, cusses how they were saved. lose without Amazon’s billions: The state law states that “a certifi cate, sworn resistance and impact of the Holocaust. * March 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. and noon Next time you get a fl at tire because you to or affi rmed by a technician employed by Last year (and every year), Holocaust sur- to 1 p.m. – Dr. Moshe Avital. hit a pothole or the roads are a mess, thank the City of Yonkers” reviews the video after vivors shared their personal stories with 2,300 Avital, at the age of 14, survived ghetto those who killed Amazon, and money that ATS. That is the process by law. middle and high school students who listened, life in Hungary and Auschwitz and, when could have been used to fi x our roads, bridges “In terms of fl ashing light, any residents asked questions, and learned fi rsthand how the freed, fought the war of liberation in the Israe- and tunnels. When the benches in your local can put in writing any complaints about the Holocaust impacted real people. This “living li army. Avital speaks half a dozen languages park need replacement and there is no money camera fl ashes and send to Anita Morck’s history lesson” is intended to promote empa- and has published 15 books – half a dozen on to do the job, think about those that killed (head of PVB) attention. It will then be sent thy and underscore the importance of having the Holocaust. Amazon. to ATS/Verra Mobility, who will go out and respect for all people. * March 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. – Judith School buildings, some more than check the location and work with the com- Students learn to apply the lessons from Altmann. 100 years old like we have in Yonkers, and plainants. the Holocaust survivors to become “upstand- In 1944, Judy Altmann was arrested and throughout the state that need replacement. “As mentioned, the process is done by ers” (those who stand up for their neighbors) sent to Auschwitz concentration camp and School buildings where when it rains outside, authorized personnel. It wouldn’t be appropri- instead of bystanders. One student who attend- on to Essen and Gelsenkirchen Labor camps. it rains inside. The money won’t be there. ate for you to sit in on it.” ed the program last year wrote: “One valuable From there she was transported to Bergen Kids without new school books or the latest Sorry, Christina, but I won’t believe it un- lesson I learned from the Holocaust is to help Belsen concentration camp. Altmann was lib- technology. All down the drain. til I see it. And the city and company who runs one another be an upstander. If you are always erated by the British Army. Will our museums be able to afford fi rst- Yonkers’ red light camera program I would silent you are accepting hate, and encouraging * March 15, from noon to 1 p.m. – Betty class, state-of-the-art exhibits? Will our zoos think would want the public to see the pro- evil. Instead, I will help and give power to the Knoop. be able to properly showcase animals for all cess, particularly after I told the story of my defenseless by standing up for them.” Knoop was born in Amsterdam, the Neth- to enjoy? Cultural institutions throughout the friend and her ticket drama. The following Holocaust survivors will erlands. She was 8 years old when the Ger- state, specifi cally in Long Island City, will Thank you to all the people who respond- speak to student groups and the community mans invaded her country. Her family was ar- they be able to afford to put on plays and mu- ed to my Facebook post and Twitter request at-large: rested and sent to camp Westerbork and on to sicals for everyone to enjoy? Might we not be to provide funds for the family of Melissa * March 11, from 10 to 11 a.m., and noon Bergen Belsen concentration camp. She was able to discover the next Lin-Manuel Miranda DeLoatch, the woman who lost her life sav- to 1 p.m. – Jose Coltof . a contemporary of Anne Frank, lived in the or Shakespeare? ing her children who were run over twice by Coltof lived with her father and mother same neighborhood and was deported to the Think your bus, train and subway fares a man upset that DeLoatch’s husband asked in the Netherlands. She and her mother went same concentration camp. are high now? Think about how much higher him not to smoke around their children. into hiding; her father was murdered at Aus- Admission to the events are free. Plan for they will be without Amazon cash. Every day Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican from chwitz. When Jose was 4 months old, her a two-hour visit to include the speaker and a we hear about bridge and tunnel tolls going Florida, reached a new Congressional low, mother gave her to strangers for safekeeping. viewing of “The Courage to Remember: The up. These are bridges and tunnels we use. threatening to reveal Trump attorney Michael She was raised by a devout Protestant family Holocaust 1933-1945” by the Simon Wiesen- Higher tuition for state and city colleges. Cohen’s extramarital affairs. If you are going who loved her dearly. Coltof’s message is one thal Center. For group reservations, contact Less fi nancial aid for students at colleges and to do it, be a man and do it one-to-one without of hope and heroism. Valerie Cursio at 914-963-5158, ext. 512, or universities. All things very possible without Tweeting. It’s time to grow up in Washington, * March 12, from 10 to 11 a.m., and noon [email protected]. new revenue streams. D.C. Sales tax increases, now close to 9 cents New York freezes while it’s 70 degrees on a dollar. Who knows how high they will in London. Me thinks we are the ones who go without additional “dinero” or “argent” or need the tea and scones and clotted cream! dollars, whatever you want to call it. The gov- Jolly Good! ernment wants us to eat healthy. Will they put Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@ taxes on healthy foods? Or sin taxes on foods aol.com. Follow him on Twitter @ericyon- bad for us to eat? kers. Listen to Eric Schoen and Dan Murphy It’s insanely expensive to operate a car in on the Westchester Rising Radio Show on New York State. Will it cost more to register Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. on WVOX 1460 your car and for registration renewals and in- AM or go to WVOX.com and click the arrow spections? How high can the tax on gasoline to listen to the live stream.

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From State Sen. Shelley Mayer As the NYS senator representing a di- Larchmont Public Library verse district stretching from Yonkers to Bed- The Friends of ford, one of the most important responsibili- the Larchmont Pub- ties of my offi ce is to assist constituents with lic Library will pres- the challenges they face. The offi ce receives a ent Celtic folk duo wide range of requests for assistance ranging Slateford Creek on from checking on a late STAR or Enhanced Sunday, March 17 at STAR rebate check, to diffi culties navigating 4 pm. Refreshments government services such as senior programs will be available be- and Medicaid. ginning at 3:30 p.m. On my team I have three full-time staff Slateford Creek members who are dedicated to responding to is the musical duo of requests, making recommendations on best Jan and Jeff Ausfahl, steps forward, and informing constituents of whose instruments the resources available. include guitar, banjo, I am pleased to welcome to my team our concertina, Irish tin newest constituent services staff member, Per- whistle, Irish bodhran la Zuniga Arellano. A resident of Port Chester, (drum), and other Ms. Zuniga is fl uent in English and Spanish. shakers and rattles. She will be connecting with and assisting the Slateford Creek’s Hispanic community throughout the 37th Sen- “Celtic Voyage” pro- ate District. Please don’t hesitate to introduce gram features tradi- yourself and say hello if you see her at local tional Irish and Scot- Sen. Shelley Mayer events. tish songs, tunes and The 37th Senate District is comprised of If you need assistance with an issue, you sea shanties. While the Villages of Bronxville, Larchmont, Har- can call my offi ce at 914-934-5250 or email Slateford Creek is just rison, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Rye Brook [email protected]. If you need someone two people, they cre- and Tuckahoe; the Towns of Bedford, East- who speaks Spanish, please ask for Ms. Perla ate lots of interesting, chester, Harrison, North Castle, Mamaroneck Zuniga Arellano, or email her at arellano@ny- worldly sounds. Slateford Creek and Rye; the Cities of Yonkers, White Plains, senate.gov. Jeff Ausfahl Rye and New Rochelle; and the unincorporated State Sen. Shelley Mayer represents the spent his childhood in Jan started her musical career as a trom- places of Katonah, Bedford Hills and Armonk. 37th State Senate District. Glasgow, Scotland, playing the snare drum in bonist before taking up the washboard in the local bagpipe band. He has a bachelor’s Cracked Walnuts. Folk instruments have al- degree in jazz guitar from Berklee College of ways fascinated her, so she has incorporated Music and a master’s in classical guitar from the Irish tin whistle, the Italian tamburello (a Montclair State University. He has toured type of tambourine), the English concertina, America, Europe and the South Pacifi c exten- and even Colombian maracas into Celtic mu- sively. sic.

Dear editor: 500 hottest years. Yes, the 2000s are the hottest This letter is in response to an op-ed sub- years if you only look back 140 years, when Maple Sugaring & More mitted by Congresswoman Nita Lowey last the earth was coming out of the “Little Ice week in support of Rep. Alexandra Ocasio Age.” But if you go back several global warm- -Cortez’ proposed Green New Deal. Rep. Low- ing/cooling cycles (1,000 years per cycle) and At County Nature Centers ey’s letter starts with, “It’s time to move past rank the warmest years over the last 12,000 On Saturday, March 9, participate in sponsored by the Friends of Read Sanctuary. questioning the existence of climate change…” years, then you can see the 2000s are not the morning farm chores from 8 to 9 a.m. at Mus- 914-967-8720. But nobody questions climate change! The cli- warmest by far. coot Farm on Route 100 in Somers. Have what In addition, the Marshlands Conservancy mate is always changing. The climate’s been You can also go back to the previous Mi- it takes to be a farmer? Help the farm staff do on Boston Post Road in Rye will host a vol- changing for over 4 billion years. The real is- lankovitch interglacial warming period, about their daily chores. Register and make payment unteer work project, inspecting Osprey Island, sue is what percentage of global warming can 130,000 years ago. The earth was about 4 de- by calling 914-864-7286. Then from noon to on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. This is great for be attributed to human activity and what part is grees warmer and the sea levels were 20 feet 3 p.m., watch how maple sap is turned into any type of service credit hours. Bring work driven by the cycles of nature. higher. sugar at the farm. For more information, call glove; all hand tools will be provided. 914- I agree with the many tens of thousands of Let me put it this way: Go to the beach at 914-864-7282. 835-4466. scientists who think it more likely that global high tide and proclaim that the water’s never Also on Saturday, the Lenoir Preserve On Sunday, March 10, Muscoot Farm in warming is primarily driven by nature. Note been so far up the beach. But if you’re only on Dudley Street in Yonkers will host “Maple Somers will host “Sugarin’ Off” from 1 to 3 that the current global temperature is within looking back 6 hours, when it was low tide, Sugaring: Sap to Syrup” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the last day of sugaring at Muscoot, the natural variability of global temperature, what does that prove? You have to go back p.m. Educators will demonstrate both tradi- enjoy the maple festival as you watch the sug- which has occurred for the last 12,000 years. several high-tide/low-tide cycles (12-hour tional and modern methods of making maple aring process, taste some maple treats and hear The subsequent three paragraphs were a cycles) and compare the high tide against past syrup. Taste testers are welcome to try samples entertainment. 914-864-7282. mixture of political, sociological and econom- high tides. The same applies for comparing the and, if the weather allows, guests can try sugar From 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Lasdon Park, ic gibberish. Next, Rep. Lowey claims, “We hottest years on record. snow. 914-968-5851. Arboretum and Veterans Memorial on Route are seeing the consequences of inadequate Rep. Lowey was still not as bad as the From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, the Trail- 35 in Somers, participate in “Get Growing action: more frequent billion-dollar disaster “Children of the Corn” who invaded the of- side Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge with Houseplant Propagation.” Indoor plants events…” Actually the weather has been no fi ces of Senators Feinstein and Mcconnell. Reservation at Routes 35 and 121 South in have already started active growth in response more extreme now than in the past. But the di- They claimed we have to do something now Cross River will host a “Sugaring Off Party to increasing daylight. Explore a variety of saster events are now more expensive simply or the world ends in 12 years. Little do they and FriendRaiser.” Enjoy winter’s sweet re- propagation techniques that will help you to because there are more people, more property, know that predictions we have to act now or wards at this annual celebration that offers increase your houseplant collection. 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I can’t wait to see the great things Applications are being accepted for New Seasonal employment opportunities in- qualifi ed to be our next town supervisor, thanks he has in store for our town. Rochelle Parks and Recreation summer job po- clude camp counselors, instructors, coaches, to nearly a decade of experience working in Get ready, Yorktown, the future is here, sitions. Lifeguards, camp counselors, park man- park managers, park attendants, lifeguards, and state and county government. Already he’s laid and it is spelled S-L-A-T-E-R. agers and attendants are just some of the oppor- marina attendants. Pay ranges from $12 to $25 out some great ideas for Yorktown that will Martin McGannon tunities to be fi lled. per hour. improve government and get our town moving Yorktown New Rochelle residency is required, except Applications are available at City Hall from for the aquatics positions, as noted. Parks and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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Andrea Stewart-Cousins regarding and Hastings-on-Hudson in your district, quickly Leader and Michael Romita for Town Board – Pennsylvania and recipient of JD and MBA de- the need for the state to fund veterans’ property approved the exemption while nearby Ardsley, has been endorsed by the Harrison Democratic grees from the University of Chicago, he also tax exemption to achieve 100 percent coverage Dobbs Ferry and Irvington districts did not. Else- Committee, according to Frank Corvino, com- volunteers at the Harrison Food Pantry. for qualified veterans throughout the state. It’s where in the state, about 40 percent of school mittee chairman. Lauren Leader is co-founder and CEO of an initiative that the Ardsley American Legion districts signed on. The amended measure would With deep local roots and backgrounds in All In Together, a nonpartisan non-profit that 458 Post has championed for more than three assure that 100 percent of the qualified vets will business, law and public policy, the Moving trains women in civics and civic leadership. She years. benefit. Harrison Forward team represents a refreshing is a sought-after adviser to major corporations on Dear Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins: By acting quickly, you will honor all vets – change from Harrison’s entrenched leadership, issues ranging from diversity to corporate social Following up on the Jan. 31 Journal News including your late father who was a member of said Corvino. They bring diverse experience to responsibility. Author of “Crossing the Thinnest article by Joseph Spector, “Six Questions with the greatest generation. At the opening session of the tasks of government and a willingness to Line,” she frequently appears as a commentator Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cous- the new legislative year Jan. 9, you proudly cited work with other government officials in a non- on MSNBC and other media outlets. She has two ins,” New York State’s military veterans call for your father as one the “giants” in her young life partisan way to make the smart decisions that daughters, and her oldest attends Harrison public your attention – and action – regarding one of who inspired you, stating: Harrison deserves. schools. She was a 2018 presidential leadership the questions: How have you been able to move ‘My father was a World War II hero who “They are determined to listen and respond scholar and is a graduate of Barnard College. quickly on bills that languished for years? Now served in a segregated Army… won medals for to the concerns of frustrated residents, stand Michael Romita is a partner at Mercury that you are in a stronger position as Senate ma- his country and his valor and then came back against scandal and corruption, and deliver mu- Strategies, a public policy firm, and Ranger As- jority leader, we are counting on you to quickly home and was denied so many things, even the nicipal services as efficiently as possible,” said set Management, a real-estate investment firm. secure passage of a bill that has languished in the GI Bill, because of the color of his skin.’ Corvino. He previously ran Harrison-based and family- Senate for more than three years. Sadly, because of a terribly flawed legisla- The Moving Harrison Forward team will owned Castle Oil Corp. as executive vice presi- The measure would have the state fund the tive act and subsequent inaction to remedy it, run on the Democratic line and will also seek dent of strategy and operations. After law school, veterans’ property tax exemption, assuring that many veterans in the state have been denied the third-party endorsements. In a joint statement, he served as an environmental litigator at the U.S. all qualified veterans – not just some – enjoy the property tax exemption because of decisions of Gordon, Leader and Romita said: “Harrison is Department of Justice. He recently co-chaired same recognition and bit of relief on their prop- their school boards. It’s truly in your hands to our home and we cherish its longstanding history the county executive’s Transition Committee on erty taxes, regardless of where they live. Ards- right this wrong so that these will no longer be and traditions. The town faces many challeng- Economic Development and enjoys strong ties to ley American Legion Post 458 had lobbied hard left out, as your father was decades ago. And es, from our high tax burden to neighborhood the local business community. He holds degrees with legislators to pass the new law. with the approach of the 75th anniversary of D- revitalization, to the safety of our children. We from Tufts University, Michigan Law School The new law would end the unfairness of Day, what better and more meaningful way is believe these issues should be faced with integ- and the London School of Economics. the original measure enacted more than five there for New York State to celebrate this histor- rity and transparency by leaders who respect the As acting commissioner of the Westches- years ago, when the exemption was left in the ic milestone than doing right by all its veterans? views and input of town residents.” ter County Solid Waste Commission, Patricia hands of school boards to approve. The result Frank Pagani Corvino added: “We are fortunate to have O’Callaghan leads efforts to eliminate the in- was that about 50 percent of the school districts Ardsley American Legion Post such highly-qualified people willing to serve in fluence of organized crime in the garbage and our local government. Most importantly, they are recycling industry. She served in the Westches- committed to restoring respectful and responsive ter County Attorney’s Office for 11 years, most town leadership.” recently as deputy county attorney in its Family First Measles Case The committee also endorsed Patri- Court Bureau. As a consultant, she helped the cia O’Callaghan for town justice. “Tricia Department of Social Services establish a child O’Callaghan has had a long and distinguished fatality review team and advocated for child wel- Reported in Westchester legal career,” said Covino. “We are proud to pro- fare and safety. She holds a BA in government pose her as the first woman ever to serve as a from Sweet Briar College, an MS in criminal Make Sure You & Children are Vaccinated justice in the Harrison Town Court.” justice from Long Island University and a JD Jacqueline Greer received the committee’s from Pace University School of Law. Last week, the Westchester County Health 2018. New York City has 73 reported cases. endorsement for re-election as town clerk. “Jack- Jackie Greer is currently the town clerk of Department was notified that a Monroe College Many of the cases have affected the Orthodox ie Greer has proven to be an excellent clerk over Harrison. With more than 37 years of adminis- student was diagnosed with measles. The stu- Jewish community in Spring Valley, Monsey the years and justly deserves all the praise she trative experience in corporations and organi- dent, who is a resident of New York City, had and New Square. receives from residents,” said Covino. “We are zations, she is a lifelong Harrison resident who traveled to the college’s New Rochelle campus. New York State Health Commissioner pleased to support her re-election.” attended the Harrison public schools and the The health department is now working closely Howard Zucker warned of the potential dan- Frank Gordon, who had a 25-year career in Simmons Business School. She has a daughter with Monroe College to help notify those who gers anti-vaccination communities could bring. accounting, law and finance, currently serves on who also attended Harrison public schools. She may have been exposed, and render treatment. “We now face a renewed threat from a woe- the Harrison Town Board full time. He applies is the current president of the Westchester/Put- Anyone who believes they may have been ex- fully familiar adversary,” he wrote in a USA the same principles of customer service that he nam Town/City Clerks Association. posed should contact their health care provider. Today opinion piece about measles. “Across MMR vaccine, which covers measles, New York State, the vaccination rate for two mumps and rubella, is available by appoint- doses of the MMR vaccine among children is ment for adults and children who are uninsured 96 percent. or underinsured, and for college students at “When people who refuse immunization Op-Ed: When Trump Channels county clinics in White Plains and Yonkers. cluster geographically, communities become Call 914-995-5800 for an appointment. extremely vulnerable despite an overall high Measles has an incubation period of 10 to rate of vaccination. And because measles re- Bernie Sanders, Patients Lose 14 days. mains endemic in certain parts of the world, Rockland County has been experiencing a global travelers can expose those who are un- By Sally C. Pipes tremely high. Investors are only willing to fund Measles outbreak of 137 cases since October vaccinated here at home.” President Donald Trump and Vermont Sen. this risky research because they might profit if a Bernie Sanders don’t agree on much, but they drug is successful. both believe in price controls. Both men recently Price controls prevent drug companies from introduced separate proposals to impose price even having a chance to profit, thus destroy- controls on prescription drugs. Their plans are ing the incentive to invest. According to a 2018 New Trade Deal Will Create deeply misguided; both proposals would discour- analysis, lifting price controls in the world’s 34 age drug research and reduce access to medicines. countries in the Organization for Economic Co- The Trump administration’s proposed rule operation and Development would boost phar- American Energy Jobs would change the way Medicare pays for most maceutical revenues up to 30 percent, resulting in By Andrew Langer Mexico’s demand for natural gas is expected to cancer drugs and other medicines administered in 13 additional drugs launched each year by 2030. The Trump administration recently finalized increase another 27 percent compared to 2016 a health care facility. Currently, doctors buy these It’s deeply unfair that the United States, with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a levels. drugs up front and Medicare reimburses them for its relatively free market for drugs, is forced to wide-ranging trade deal to replace NAFTA. The This cross-border energy trade fuels job the cost, which is pegged to the medicines’ aver- fund roughly half the world’s total pharmaceuti- new pact is such a huge win for American work- creation. The oil and gas industry supports more age sales price. cal research and development. But the solution ers and companies that even Senate Minority than 10 million American workers, whose com- The administration wants to instead peg to foreign freeloading isn’t to copy other nations’ Leader Chuck Schumer, one of Trump’s fiercest bined wages total $714 billion. payments to the artificially low prices paid in price controls and stifle innovation here at home. critics, gushed “the president deserves praise.” Throwing out NAFTA with no replacement 14 foreign countries that embrace price controls. Rather, the solution is stronger trade policies that It’s easy to see why both parties are excited would have jeopardized these jobs, hurting blue- The administration claims this change would encourage other nations to value innovation. about the USMCA. It preserves the best parts of collar workers across the nation. Oklahoma, save taxpayers $17 billion over five years. Lives depend on continued research invest- NAFTA and creates new export opportunities for Pennsylvania and Louisiana are three of the top Sanders’ bill goes even further. Instead of ment. In addition to improving health outcomes, American firms. In particular, the pact will fuel five states with the largest concentration of gas capping prices only in the Medicare program, it such policies could actually lower health spend- America’s ongoing energy renaissance. Con- and oil jobs. And additional energy investment, would extend the arrangement to all U.S. phar- ing. The number of Alzheimer’s patients is fore- gress should waste no time in ratifying the deal. particularly in shale fracking, could bring more maceutical sales. His bill would require drug cast to more than double by 2050. Finding a ther- USMCA builds on everything its predeces- than 100,000 permanent jobs to Ohio, West Vir- companies to charge no more than the median apy to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by just five sor, the North American Free Trade Agreement, ginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. price paid in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ger- years could save the United States $218 billion got right. The new agreement keeps provisions USMCA also preserves “investor-state dis- many, France and Japan. If companies refuse to annually by 2050. that secured international American energy in- pute settlements” for five industries, including comply, the government could invalidate compa- Such a therapy will never be developed if vestments and allows raw and refined products oil and gas. Essentially, these settlements allow nies’ patents and allow competitors to produce the Trump White House or a future Democratic to cross borders tax-free. That means energy re- U.S. companies operating abroad to petition cheaper, copycat medicines. administration imposes price controls. sources can continue to flow seamlessly between neutral international arbiters, rather than biased Artificially capping drug prices would dis- Sally C. Pipes is president, CEO, and Thom- the United States and its neighbors. local judges, for redress if foreign governments courage research. Developing a new drug is an as W. Smith fellow in health care policy at the America’s energy firms depend on buyers infringe on their rights. extremely risky endeavor, typically taking up to Pacific Research Institute. Follow her on Twitter in Canada and Mexico for a significant chunk Without ISDS, U.S. companies like Chev- 15 years and $2.6 billion. The failure rate is ex- @sallypipes. of their revenue. From 2010 to 2017, U.S. crude ron and ExxonMobil could be kicked out of oil exports more than doubled. Canada received Mexico with minimal legal recourse, just as they 58 percent of those exports in 2016. And Mex- were in 1938 when Mexico nationalized its oil ico, the number one importer of U.S. gasoline, industry. Over the past few months, many politi- received over half of U.S. gasoline exports in cal analysts feared that incoming Mexican Presi- 2017. dent-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador would U.S. energy exports are poised to increase. try to appropriate American firms’ investments. According to the International Energy Agency, Thanks to the new trade deal, American U.S. natural gas production will increase by al- companies – and their workers – can rest easy. most 60 percent by 2050. And after 2020, that American energy exports propel job growth production is expected to outpace domestic con- and strengthen our economy. It’s time for both sumption, meaning we’ll have plenty of natural parties to join together and ratify the USMCA. gas to export. Andrew Langer is president of the Institute Much of it will go to Mexico. By 2031, for Liberty.

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New York, Kings County In the Family Court Case Number A-17431/16 Summons by Publication

Fliengguhl Zamael Bey, formerly known as Egbert Augustus Burnett, the biologi- cal father of the child whose first name is RAI’MAIY, born on April 23, 2009, is hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption of this child has been filed in Kings County Family Court, Case Number A-17431/16. If you desire to contest the adoption of RAI’MAIY, you must come to the Family Court of the State of New York, County of Kings, located at 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Adoption Unit, 22nd Floor, on April 11, 2019 at 9 AM in the morning.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that your failure to appear may constitute a denial of your interest in the child, which may result, without further notice to you, in the adoption or other disposition of custody of the child.

#3312 03/08/19 - 03/29/19 FRIDAy, MARch 8, 2019 - WESTchESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 7 Get Your Social Security Medicare for All Could Benefi ts Statement Mean Pizza for None By elias Hagos If you don’t have access to a printer, you can By Sally C. Pipes the black market to get their French fry fi x? Social Security District manager, yonkers save the document on your computer or laptop, It sounds ridiculous, but look at what’s hap- Here in the United States, Obamacare has al- Tax season is approaching and Social Secu- or even email it. If you don’t have a “my Social pening in the United Kingdom, where the govern- ready begun making demands of us in exchange for rity has made replacing your annual benefi t state- Security” account, creating one is easy to do and ment runs the health system… state-sponsored health insurance. The law ordered ment even easier. The benefi t statement is also usually takes less than 10 minutes. To combat the country’s obesity epidemic, insurers to help obese people lose weight. Most known as SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S. Now you If you receive benefi ts or have Medicare, offi cials proposed limiting the number of calories health plans must provide screening and counsel- can get a copy of your 1099 anytime and any- your “my Social Security” account is also the best permitted in thousands of foods. A single-serving ing for obesity at no extra charge to patients. where you want, using our online services. way to get your benefi t verifi cation letter, check pizza would be allowed a maximum of 928 calo- In addition, Obamacare mandated that chain A Social Security 1099 is a tax form Social your benefi t and payment information, change ries; a savory pie, no more than 695. restaurants, grocery stores, movie theaters, amuse- Security mails each year in January to people your address and phone number, change your Invasive measures like these might sound ment parks and vending machines include calorie who receive Social Security benefi ts. It shows the direct deposit information, request a replacement like the stuff of a totalitarian dystopia, but when counts on their menu items. The thinking was that total amount of benefi ts you received from Social Medicare card, or report your wages if you work the government foots the bill for our medical ex- this would encourage – or embarrass people into Security in the previous year, so you know how and receive Social Security disability insurance penses, it has a fi nancial incentive to micromanage cutting their caloric intake. much Social Security income to report to the IRS or Supplemental Security Income benefi ts. our health. If Democrats succeed in establishing a The government spent a substantial amount on your tax return. If you’re a noncitizen who lives outside of single-payer system here, Uncle Sam could have a of time and public money fi guring out how to de- If you live in the United States and you need the United States and you received or repaid So- plausible case for dictating our diets, too. fi ne terms like “menu,” “menu board,” “restaurant a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, go on- cial Security benefi ts last year, we will send you British offi cials face a constant challenge: food” and “restaurant-type food.” The rule was line and request an instant, printable replacement form SSA-1042S in the mail. The forms SSA- How to keep a lid on medical spending when pa- delayed multiple times over four years as offi cials form through your personal “my Social Security” 1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people tients have no incentive to moderate their use of tried to determine how to implement it without account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. who receive Supplemental Security Income. “free” health care services. bankrupting businesses. A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is With a personal “my Social Security” ac- One way to reduce public health care spend- All that effort was likely wasted. According to available for the previous tax year after Feb. 1. count, you can do much of your business with ing is to change consumers’ behaviors. Under so- a wealth of academic research, displaying calorie If you already have a “my Social Security” us online, on your time – like get a copy of your cialized medicine, what foods we eat, how much counts doesn’t prompt people to change their diets. account, you can log in to your online account SSA-1099 form. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov to we exercise, how we commute, and virtually all “Medicare for All’s” price tag would eclipse to view and print your SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S. fi nd out more. other private decisions become matters of public $3 trillion a year. Even doubling the Treasury’s concern. tax take would be insuffi cient to cover that tab. So McLoughlin. This parade has quickly become a In April, the government implemented a tax if Democrats take over the country’s health care Westchester Gets popular parade for many pipe bands and catholic on high-sugar drinks. Offi cials are considering system by implementing Medicare for All, with Continued from Page 1 schools in the Westchester-Bronx area. other intrusive measures – like banning the sale of its outright ban on private coverage, they’ll have Grand Marshal Pat Murtagh has been the sweets at the checkout counter, nixing junk food 3 trillion reasons to do all they can to curb health O’Callaghan is the former chairman of the “voice of Eastchester Irish,” providing commen- advertisements on television, preventing people spending. Board of the Business Council of Westchester tary during parades and other events since joining younger than 18 from buying energy drinks, and Great Britain has responded to this cost co- County, which represents more than 1,200-mem- more than 25 years ago. taxing milkshakes and sugary iced coffees. nundrum by trying to tell people what they can and ber businesses in Westchester and New York State. The parade starts at 3 p.m. from the Immacu- This is likely just the start. As public health can’t eat. For the sake of our pizza – and our pri- He is also the former chairman of the Westches- late Conception School and proceeds north on minister Steve Brine declared, the state is “willing vacy – we mustn’t bring socialized medicine here. ter Economic Development Business Coalition. Main Street. At the White Plains Road intersec- to do whatever it takes to keep children healthy and Sally C. Pipes is president, CEO, and Thomas O’Callaghan is on the Board of Governors of the tion, it continues north on White Plains Road to well in this country.” W. Smith fellow in health care policy at the Pacifi c Westchester Country Club in Rye, and has served Lake Isle Country Club. Visit eastchesterirish.org Whatever it takes? Are mandatory daily ex- Research Institute. Her latest book is “The False on the Boards of the National Association of In- for more information. ercise programs and cameras that monitor what Promise of Single-Payer Health Care” (Encounter dustrial and Offi ce Parks, the Food Bank of West- In White Plains, the 22nd annual St. Patrick’s people eat that far off? Will people have to turn to 2018). Follow her on Twitter @sallypipes. chester (now Feeding Westchester), The American Day will also be held March 9. The White Plains Red Cross and Greenwich Hospital. parade has also grown quickly over the years and Additionally, O’Callaghan has served as last year had fi ve divisions, with more than 26 president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of musical performances, fi ve fl oats, and 90 groups Westchester and is also a member of the Real Es- participating. This year the parade is expected to Take Care of Your tate Finance Association. be even larger with new participants. “My mom and dad, Tony and Mary El, both Of course, the celebration continues in White grew up in Mamaroneck,” said O’Callaghan. “My Plains after the parade with the cultural tour that Brain Th is New Year brothers and I are blessed to be Irish-American provides an opportunity to visit many White With people worldwide getting their New Mind Your Meds – Medication can affect ev- and live and raise our families in the Sound Shore Plains venues for as much corned beef and cab- Year’s resolutions ready, the Alzheimer’s Founda- eryone differently, especially as you age. When region. It is an honor, and I’m extremely humbled, bage as you can eat, other food and drink, and lots tion of America is encouraging individuals to take getting a new medication or something you haven’t to have been invited to be the grand marshal of the of Irish music and dance. 10 steps to promote good brain health and healthy taken in a while (whether over-the-counter or pre- St. Patrick’s Day Sound Shore Parade. It would This year’s parade grand marshal is Jim aging in 2019. scription), talk to your doctor or local pharmacist. be great if we can have the entire region join us to Scully, a partner of Scully Construction. Scully AFA urges people to take the following 10 Stop Smoking and Limit Alcohol – Smoking celebrate each other.” has served in leadership positions of his alma ma- steps for healthy aging: can increase the risk of serious illnesses, while too For more information on how you and your ter as a member of the Stepinac Board of Trustees Eat Well – Adopt a low-fat diet high of fruits much alcohol can affect memory, impair judgment organization can march in the parade, visit www. and the Stepinac Board Foundation. Two years and veggies, like strawberries, blueberries and and present safety issues. soundshoreparade.com. ago, the trustees honored Scully Construction with broccoli. Take daily vitamins. Limit intake of red Stay Connected – Social interaction and The 30th annual Peekskill St. Patrick’s Day the prestigious Partners in Education Award. Visit meats, fried and processed foods, salt and sugar. maintaining an active social life are very important Parade will be held this Saturday, March 8, start- Whiteplainssaintpatricksday.com for more infor- In general, foods that are “heart heathy” are also for brain health, cognitive stimulation and mood. ing at 3 p.m. Congratulations to 2019 Grand Mar- mation. “brain healthy.” Invite friends and family over for a meal, board shals Siobhan and Dan Dennehy, and Aides Sunny The oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Pa- Stay Active – Physical activity increases games, or just to hang out. Engaging in your com- Rae Cover, Mary Pat Driscoll, Tim Warn and Jim rade in Westchester is in Yonkers. This year will blood fl ow to the brain and can also help improve munity and participating in group activities is also Witt. mark the 64th annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Parade mood and overall well-being. Brisk walking ben- benefi cial. Founded in 1990, the Peekskill St. Patrick’s on McLean Avenue, which will take place Satur- efi ts brain health, while aerobics can boost your Know Your Blood Pressure – Blood pressure Committee promotes Irish-American cultural and day, March 24. This parade marks the sixth march- heart rate, and weight training builds strength and can impact your cognitive functioning. Visit your educational activities. It has established the Dr. ing since the merger of the Yonkers St. Patrick’s fl exibility. physician regularly to check your blood pressure John McGurty Sr. collection of published historic Day Parade with the McLean Avenue Merchant’s Learn New Things – Challenge your brain by and make sure it is in normal range. material at the Field Library in Peekskill. Association St. Patrick’s Day Parade. starting a new hobby like playing tennis, learning See Your Doctor – Maintain checkups. Health One unique event from the Peekskill St. Caitriona Clarke, chairperson of the Board of to speak a foreign language, trying a cooking class, screenings are key to managing chronic illnesses, Pat’s parade is that the night prior to the parade, a Directors of the Aisling Irish Community Center, or something you haven’t done before. Even some- such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obe- grand marshals’ pub tour is held where the grand and McLean Avenue business owner, will lead the thing as simple as brushing your teeth with your sity, all of which can impact brain health. Speak marshal and aides are welcomed into local pubs 2019 parade. non-dominant hand stimulates the brain by forcing with your physician about any concerns or ques- and restaurants by pipers. Visit the Peekskill St. The 2019 aides to the grand marshal are it to think outside of its normal routine. tions you have about your health. Patrick’s Day Committee on Facebook for more Bridgette (Murray) Arpa, Edward Corbett, Arthur Get Enough Sleep – Getting consistent sleep Get a Memory Screening – Our brains need information. Doran III, Michael Flynn, Sean Fogarty, Catherine every night is key; at least seven to nine hours is regular checkups, just as other parts of our bodies On Sunday, March 10, the 15th annual East- (O’Connell) Hopkins, Margaret Kelly and Robert ideal. Having a good sleep environment is also do. A memory screening is a quick, easy, non-inva- chester St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held along Stauf. helpful. Insomnia or sleep apnea can have serious sive exam for our brains. Talk to your doctor about White Plains Road starting at 3 p.m. This year’s Visit yonkersstpatricksparade.org for more physical effects and negatively affect memory and getting a screening as part of your annual wellness grand marshal is Pat Murtagh, and this year’s hon- information. Enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day parades thinking. exam or call AFA at 866-232-8484. orees are Tom Beirne, Gary McCloskey and Gerry Westchester! PAGE 8 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, March 8, 2019

And Alexandria went by ‘Sandy’ at her affluent its exit from NY, Stewart-Cousins issued a terse AOC & Ga Ga high school. Cuomo & Stewart letter to Cuomo that read, “Through comments Continued from Page 1 “The classmate told The Gateway pundit he/ Continued from Page 1 you have made to others in public meetings and she does not like ‘Sandy’s’ politics and does not interviews… it is clear that you do not intend to chester and southern Putnam County that I grew want to live under communist-socialist rule. He/ Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de confirm my appointment of Senator Gianaris,” up in. I wanted to stay here; I’m proud of the roots she also says Bernie Sanders is passing on the Blasio led an effort to print a full-page ad in the making clear the lack of interaction between the that my family and I have made here, and I want- socialist torch to ‘Sandy,’” writes the Gateway NY Times, signed by a wide array of New York- two. ed my daughter to try and have the same growing Pundit. ers, urging Amazon to reconsider its decision not “Because of your inaction, the Senate’s up experience and education that I had. Clearly, the only way this will go away is if to build a new headquarters here. duly-elected Democratic majority is not being After her high school graduation, Ocasio- AOC comes clean and embraces her Westchester The ad reads: “Dear Mr. Bezos: New York- represented on this critical body. It is critically Cortez attended Boston University and worked roots. ers do not want to give up on the 25,000 perma- important that we not let personal grievances or for Sen. Ted Kennedy before returning to New Lady Gaga is another celebrity with West- nent jobs, 11,000 union construction and mainte- external arguments affect the day-to-day opera- York to work and help her family maintain its chester roots… well maybe. nance jobs, and $28 billion in new tax revenues tions of government.” Yorktown home after the death of her father in I have asked this question again and again that Amazon was prepared to bring to our state. A Stewart-Cousins’ Communications Direc- 2008. over the years in Yonkers Rising, and always get clear majority of New Yorkers support this proj- tor Mike Murphy added, “The governor should Previously, Ocasio-Cortez’s bio stated, “She a few responses back: Is Lady Gaga, formerly ect and were disappointed by your decision not spend less time with baseless attacks and at- ended up attending public school 40 minutes known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanottal, to proceed. We understand that becoming home tempts to divide Democrats and more time fixing north in Yorktown, and much of her life was de- who last month won the Oscar Award for best to the world’s industry leader in e-commerce, lo- his flawed economic development process.” fined by the 40-minute commute between school song in a movie and performed the song “Shad- gistics and web services would be a tremendous A few days later, Stewart-Cousins clarified and her family in the Bronx.” But Ocasio-Cortez ow” with actor Bradley Cooper during the awards boost for our state’s technology industry, which her position on Amazon, stating: “I have always didn’t commute to school in Yorktown, she lived ceremony, from Yonkers? is our fastest growing generator of new jobs. As been clear that I support job creation and was there with her mother in a house purchased for Gaga’s emergence on the big screen – and representatives of a wide range of government, disappointed with Amazon’s decision and hoped $150,000 in 1992. I did enjoy the movie – made me wonder, again: business, labor and community interests, we urge they would reconsider. I have also repeatedly in- The Washington Post recently opined about Are her Yonkers roots just urban legend, or the you to reconsider, so that we can move forward dicated my willingness to work with Amazon in Ocasio-Cortez and her unwillingness to acknowl- truth? together. the best interests of our state and affected com- edge or be proud of her Westchester upbringing If it were up to Lady Gaga, all references to “We know the public debate that followed munities. It is clear that this process exposed seri- and education until she was confronted with it. her alleged Yonkers roots would be erased from the announcement of the Long Island City proj- ous flaws in our economic development programs “In fact, there is another way this story could the history books. The controversy began on The ect was rough and not very welcoming. Opinions that need to be reformed for future projects.” have been told: Ocasio-Cortez’s family did ev- Tonight Show in 2010 when Jay Leno asked:” are strong in New York – sometimes strident. Most New York unions supported the Ama- erything ‘right’ in the way we traditionally think “Now, what is the worst rumor about you? And We consider it part of the New York charm! But zon deal after the governor, Amazon executive they should do it in the United States. Yet they there are – that you read so far – and there’s a lot when we commit to a project as important as this, and union leaders sat down last month. “Amazon still almost financially cratered when they- en of them.” we figure out how to get it done in a way that and the governor and everybody agreed yester- countered a bad patch. That’s not uncommon in Gaga responded: “That I’m from Yonkers. works for everyone. Governor Cuomo will take day on a way to move forward,” said Stuart Ap- a country with an inadequate safety net, where I love the Bronx, but I’m just not from Yonkers. personal responsibility for the project’s state ap- pelbaum of the retail union that was part of the 40 percent of the population says they could not And you know, on Wikipedia you can, you can proval and Mayor de Blasio will work together meeting. “Shame on them. The arrogance of say- come up with $400 in an emergency,” writes He- change what it says. I seem to be unable to change with the governor to manage the community de- ing ,‘Do it my way or not at all.’” laine Olen. that it says Yonkers.” velopment process, including the workforce de- Construction workers and the building and Because of the hard work of her parents and But a quick look at Wikipedia today and velopment, public education and infrastructure trades unions were also in favor of the project. De family, Ocasio-Cortez was able to live the Ameri- any mention of Yonkers and Lady Gaga has been investments that are necessary to ensure that the Blasio said, “You’re going to see union jobs in can dream. That is the experience that most of wiped out. “Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta Amazon campus will be a tremendous benefit to construction (and) building services.” The mas- us had growing up in Yorktown, and most of us was born March 28, 1986 at Lenox Hill Hospital residents and small businesses in the surrounding sive construction and development that was to be freely admit it. in Manhattan, New York City, to a Catholic fam- communities. done in Long Island City was going to be done Like many families who moved to Westches- ily. She has Italian ancestry as well as French-Ca- “New York attracts the best, most diverse with New York union labor, with thousands of its ter, her family pooled its resources and was able nadian roots. Brought up in the Upper West Side talent from across the globe. We are a dynamic members living here in Westchester. to come up with a down payment for the home of Manhattan,” writes Wikipedia. new center of the country’s most inclusive tech Gary Labarbera, president of the Building with the help of family. My grandparents helped In a September interview with Vogue maga- economy. We all hope you reconsider and join and Construction Trades Council, said: “We look my mom and dad come up with the $6,000 down zine, the magazine reports: “When it came to us in building the exciting future of New York.” forward to working closely with Amazon and the payment for our Ridge Street, Yorktown home some of her endless press coverage, Gaga was (End of ad, which was signed by more than 70 community to ensure that the project includes in 1972. The price was $32,000. My old home is asked to name one thing she’s read about herself unions, business leaders, elected officials and good middle-class construction jobs with benefits now up for sale for $475,000. that made her laugh. ‘That I’m from Yonkers, and community groups and was paid for by the Part- and high-quality permanent jobs.” Eventually, Ocasio-Cortez’s home was sold not Manhattan,’ said Gaga.” nership for New York City.) Another powerful Albany persona who in 2016 for $355,000 But other websites say she was born in Yon- Some of the blame for Amazon’s departure doesn’t usually comment, but did so on the Ama- After her primary victory on June 26, 2018, kers, and some of our Yonkers readers have sent was placed by the media, and the governor’s zon collapse, is New York State Budget Direc- Ocasio-Cortez told Stephen Colbert that President us notes saying to check out St. Ann’s Church- office, on Stewart-Cousins and her decision to tor Robert Mujica. “In my 23 years in the State Donald Trump “doesn’t know how to deal with a School as a possible locale for her as a young appoint State Sen. Michael Gianaris to a state Capitol, three as budget director, Amazon was girl from the Bronx.” student. agency with oversight over the tax breaks and the single greatest economic development oppor- After being confronted with her Yorktown Other readers emailed us saying they were incentives that would have gone to Amazon. Gia- tunity we have had,” he said. “While Amazon is history, Ocasio-Cortez responded: “A major part quite sure she attended school in Manhattan. “I naris, who represents the Queens district where not a unionized workforce, Amazon had agreed of my story, and what I’ve shared with my neigh- know a woman who worked (might still) at the Amazon wanted to go, was vociferously against to union construction and service worker jobs bors throughout this campaign, is that I grew up Manhattan school and knew of the alums. If you the $3 billion in incentives offered to Amazon. It that would have provided 11,000 union positions. between two worlds. At a young age, my en- do a web search of the Convent school, you’ll find was reported that naming Gianaris, a bitter Ama- “Amazon called the Senate leader and asked tire extended family (aunts, grandparents, etc.) notable alums listed. Guess her family has money. zon foe, to the obscure board was the final straw if she would appoint an alternative appointee chipped in on a down payment for a small home Perhaps construction? Never heard about her go- that killed the Amazon deal. who would support the project. The Senate would in Yorktown so I could go to public school there. ing to SH in Yonkers; wishful thinking by some- An angry Cuomo blamed the State Senate not commit to an alternative appointee support- My mom was as a house cleaner for other people one who did go to the Y school, perhaps.” for killing the deal, calling it “the greatest tragedy ing Amazon. That was the death knell. in the town, so we could get by. The Convent of Sacred Heart School, lo- I have seen since I’ve been in politics,” and sug- “Furthermore, opposing Amazon was not “Your attempt to strip me of my family, my cated on East 91st in Manhattan, is an exclusive, gesting the State Senate Democrats “pay a price” even good politics, as the politicians have learned story, my home, and my identity is exemplary of all girls Catholic school where Lady Gaga was a at the ballot box and lose their big majority. since Amazon pulled out. They are now desper- how scared you are of the power of all four of confirmed student. But that doesn’t end the argu- “That is exactly right,” he said. “And that is ately and incredibly trying to explain their ac- those things. It was clear to her, even then, that ment that she lived in Yonkers – she could have the fear. This was a mistake. Many of them are tions. They cannot. Make no mistake, at the end the ZIP code a child was born in determined much commuted to school every day, and could have new to government and they are making a transi- of the day we lost $27 billion, 25,000 to 40,000 of their destiny. The 40-minute drive represented attended another Catholic school in Yonkers be- tion from understanding politics to government.” jobs and a blow to our reputation of being ‘open a vastly different quality of available schooling, fore Sacred Heart. But that does dispel one rumor: “The State Senate made a terrible blunder for business.’ The union that opposed the proj- economic opportunity and health outcomes.” That she attended Sacred Heart School in Yon- – everyone, including their members, knows ect gained nothing and cost other union members You don’t have to be embarrassed because kers, which is not true according, to our friends it – and 75 percent of New Yorkers affirmed it; 11,000 good, high-paying jobs. Nothing was your family worked their rear ends off to give you at that school. the governor will take over the process and can gained and much was lost. This should never a better life. (End of last year’s story.) Other comments online add to the urban comfortably assure Amazon the approval will get happen again.” The story about AOC and her Yorktown legend of Gaga and Yonkers. “She’s from Yon- done,” said a spokesperson for Cuomo. Next week: Cuomo calls for property tax roots continues, with Conservative websites using kers. Born and raised. Maybe if she didn’t take Days after Amazon made its decision, and cap permanency and middle-class tax cuts. it as a means to portray her as being disingenu- on the persona of her dead friend from Yonkers, ous. Even the liberal website Vox.com picked up she wouldn’t feel the need to deny it,” posted one a story from the Conservative Gateway Pundit commenter, apparently with some knowledge or a Alberta Tillman and it has been an honor and (thegatewaypundit.com) about AOC and printed a vivid imagination. Happy 102nd privilege to meet her, not only because she is couple of photos from the Yorktown High School The Yonkers Daily Voice wrote in 2014, Continued from Page 1 102, but because she is a wonderful woman Class of 2007 yearbook. “Happy Birthday to Yonkers’ Stefani Joanne An- from Pyramid Temple 45,” said Fuller. “Sev- According to the Gateway Pundit: “This gelina Germanotta, who owns a house in Yonkers, Noam Bramson’s office. “This makes me eral other daughters here today are also meet- week an ‘anonymous classmate’ reached out to turns 28 on Friday.” feel so good. I feel good because my friends ing her for the first time and we’re in awe of her The Gateway Pundit and sent us several photos of And last year, The Yonkers Voice filmed an are with me. I appreciate seeing all my good spirit and energy. She is alert and has a great Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from high school. The appearance with Gaga in NYC and as she drove friends.” sense of humor.” classmate went to and graduated from Yorktown away asked her to say “hello” to Yonkers and the Born the youngest of seven children in One reason for Tillman’s unmatched spirit High School in Westchester County, New York. Yonkers Voice and she gladly did so, without any Lynchburg, Va., Tillman came to New York in and energy is the time she has spent working Ocasio-Cortez graduated in 2007 with honors. negativity toward the city. her 20s and settled in New Rochelle with her with Dumont Director of Rehabilitation Ai- Yorktown Heights is a middle- to upper-middle- There is also a YouTube video that shows late husband, Robert Tillman. She worked as a leen Tubale and her staff. “We take her through class community located in northern Westchester workers driving by Lady Gaga’s old house in housekeeper most of her life and enjoys cook- various activities and strength exercises,” said County. Yonkers, but it is not clear where exactly they are. ing, especially traditional Southern soul food. Tubale. “She is doing very well, and, to be hon- “The education we received at Yorktown Property records could help solve this riddle. Although the Tillmans had no children, Alberta est, when I first met her I thought she was 80. I was excellent, we had many well-funded after- Many from Yonkers are upset that Lady has many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and had no idea she was 102 when I met her.” school programs, very good cafeteria food, ac- Gaga dissed their city. “Hey, Lady Gaga, we don’t nephews and even a few great-grand-nieces For Tillman and her family, Dumont has cess to Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES for want you. We got Mary J. Blige, Steven Tyler, and nephews. been the perfect fit. trade school. Lacrosse was our biggest sport. We DMX, and did I mention Ella Fitzgerald?” said “She is such a family-oriented woman and “She came here for therapy and when I were terrible at football, decent at soccer. one online poster. one of the best cooks in the world,” said Clau- saw how well they treated her and worked with “The average home in Yorktown goes for Another commented: “Yonkers has had a dia Ruff, Tillman’s great niece. “Every Sunday her, I realized she had to stay here,” said Ruff. $477,000 – it’s a very nice area. There was a lot of top-notch entertainment residents. Art Car- we would go to her house for dinner and enjoy “She has a tiny bit of dementia and stays up very large theater, dance and band department. ney, Sid Caesar, drummer Gene Krupa, actor Jon the most amazing collard greens, potato salad, nights and nobody I know can stay up all night, You were considered poor if your parents made Voight and his hit songwriter brother Chip Tay- you name it. She took care of all of her nieces so we felt Dumont was the best place for her. I $50,000 a year each. lor.” and grand-nieces.” love Dumont.” “Everyone drove a car when they got their Taylor wrote a song titled “Yonkers,” and Also on hand at the Jan. 31 celebration was Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and license, including Sandy. that’s where we will leave this story – unless any Kivu Fuller, the daughter ruler at Elks Empire Nursing Care is located at 676 Pelham Road, “Some students received a BMW, Range of our readers can help us finally solve this puzzle. Lodge Pyramid Temple 45. New Rochelle. For more information, call 914- Rover, or a similar brand when they turned 16. Email me at [email protected]. “This is my first time meeting daughter 632-9600.

re-election contests. Two years ago, he defeated County Legislator Sheila Marcotte lost her re-elec- ting costs while maintaining services. Towns that Eastchester GOP democrat Mike Denning by a 55 to 45 percent vote tion bid to democrat Damon Maher two years ago. have financial problems get to keep their aid! So if Continued from Page 1 in the closest election between a democratic chal- One issue that Colavita has spoken out on you consolidate positions and departments, share lenger and a republican incumbent in Eastchester over the years is the state imposing unfunded man- services, joint purchase, never exceed the tax cap, Colavita thanked the committee for its nomi- in decades. dates on local governments. Recently, Colavita reduce your full-time staff by 25 percent, secure a nation and endorsement and pledged to keep de- The post of Eastchester supervisor has re- spoke at a New York State budget hearing against Triple AAA Moody’s rating and appear in the top livering excellent services and to keep spending mained in republican hands for more than a gen- funding cuts to municipalities in Gov. Andrew 10 percent on the NYS comptroller’s list of the and taxes in check, citing the tax increase for next eration, including former republican Eastchester Cuomo’s proposed budget. best fiscally managed towns, you get no aid. East- year at less than 1 percent. Colavita also indicated Supervisors Jim Cavanaugh, and Anthony J. Co- “Wake up people! I attended the NYS bud- chester residents pay a hell of a lot more to Albany that his experience will be utilized for the complex lavita, the father of the current supervisor, serving get hearing in Greenburgh sponsored by the NYS then we get back. challenges that lie ahead for the Town of Eastches- from 1970-81. senators in our region to protest against the gover- “It took me 10 years to get White Plains Road ter and its two villages. Denning, who has quietly challenged Co- nor’s budget, which cuts $181,000 of funding for paved and part of it we paved! The loss of that aid Colavita is seeking an eighth, two-year term lavita more than once, received his best result in Eastchester,” wrote Colavita on Facebook. “The amount translates to a little above a 1 percent tax as supervisor. His years managing the Town of 2017, the year of the blue wave of democratic, recent legislation and executive orders passed in increase right off the bat, before putting a pencil Eastchester have been about delivering services to progressive enthusiasm in Westchester. Other re- Albany need to be paid for and therefore towns like to paper for our next budget. We have also spent the people of Eastchester, Bronxville and Tucka- publicans in Eastchester and Bronxville survived ours – which have strong financial health – are los- hundreds of thousands of dollars on unfunded state hoe efficiently and effectively, and without public- the blue wave in ’17 in addition to Colavita. Re- ing our funding. mandates from Albany. Wake up people! Con- ity or fanfare, or any controversy. publican County Legislator Gordon Burrows won “We have made tough decisions and taken our tact your state reps and let them know enough is Over the years, Colavita has easily won his re-election by a similar result, 54 to 46 percent, but lumps when making cuts in our spending and cut- enough.” FRIDAy, MARch 8, 2019 - SOUNDVIEW RISING - PAGE 9 Harrison Library Celebrates SLC Hosts Water Academy Women’s History Month For High School Students

Attendees of Sarah Lawrence College’s Center for the Urban River at Beczak Winter Water Academy. Sarah Lawrence College’s Center for the joyed the program. “I learned a lot about the Urban River at Beczak hosted 20 Yonkers High Hudson River and about the different fi sh and School students – 10 from Lincoln High School animals,” he said. “We talked a lot about ecol- Author Linda Cardillo and 10 from Saunders Trades and Technical ogy.” High School – at its new Winter Water Academy CURB is currently gearing up for its fi fth In honor of Women’s History Month, the Logan. “Botanic Garden,” a funny, poignant over the mid-winter break. year of citizen science monitoring of sewage Harrison Public Library will be hosting sever- drama, is about widow Kate Goodman who is The three-day intensive training program pollution in the Saw Mill and Hudson rivers. al special events, including an open mic night desperate to get out of a fi rst date. She turns included hands-on lessons about the Hudson Ten students from the water academy will join with moderator Marcus John, a meet-the-author to the one person who can help – her deceased River estuary, water chemistry, food webs, fi sh CURB this summer as paid interns to assist with event with award-winning writer Linda Cardi- husband, Jake. “Botanic Garden” is an inven- identifi cation, interpreting graphs, and water the water collection and lab work. This newly llo, and “Botanic Garden” by M&M Produc- tively constructed portrait of an imperfect mar- quality and pollution – particularly fecal con- created “Blue Team” internship program will tions. riage between people who always loved each tamination and combined sewer overfl ows. As also give students the opportunity to create an On Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m., the Har- other, even when they didn’t get along. part of the program, students also collected their education and outreach campaign aimed at curb- rison Public Library is partnering with Wel- Scenes shift between the present and own samples from the Hudson River in Yonkers ing pollution in their community. lington’s Grill, 110 Halstead Ave., for a special scenes from their marriage – scenes that will and tested it in the lab for Enterococcus, a fecal The two-year program is funded by a open mic night in honor of National Women’s ring familiar to anyone married a long time. It indicator bacteria. $100,000 grant from New York State Depart- History Month. The theme is poetry that refl ects is a fresh, engaging portrait of the intricacies Lincoln High School student Marla Wilson ment of Environmental Conservation’s Offi ce on women as artists, composers, writers, role of a long-term relationship. Unique and heart- participated in the program. “I wanted to learn of Environmental Justice. Sarah Lawrence Col- models and leaders in the community. This pro- warming, this play will charm the audience as how to protect my environment and help ecosys- lege’s Center for the Urban River is located on gram is free and open to the public. it touches them, identifying with the story about tems that are suffering,” she said. Alexander Street in Yonkers. Sign-up begins at 6:45 p.m., and the fi rst 15 the trials and joys of long-term relationships, Saunders Trades and Technical High For more information, visit www.sarahlaw- spots are guaranteed. loss and renewal. School student John Lang said he also en- rence.edu. On March 20 at 7 p.m., Linda Cardillo will The highly acclaimed production was di- be discussing her latest book, “Love that Moves rected by Academy Award winner Olympia Du- the Sun,” an historical novel based on the pro- kakis found relationship between the poet Vittoria On March 25 at 7 p.m., the library will Colonna and the artist Michelangelo Buonar- celebrate the 80th anniversary of the amazing roti. There will be a Q&A session following her “Wizard of Oz” movie with an entertaining talk talk and books will be available for purchase on the world of the Oz presented by Joan Monk. and signing. Registration is recommended. On March 24, at 2 p.m., M&M productions For more information about events at Har- will present “Botanic Garden,” a play by Todd rison Public Library, visit www.harrisonpl.org.

the NRA. We work for the American people, and Engel Votes today House Democrats have made that clear. Continued from Page 1 “Gun violence has torn our nation apart for far too long,” concluded Engel. “The price Amer- leaders, our legislative body has fi nally passed a ican families have paid for Congress’ inaction is major piece of meaningful gun violence preven- immeasurable. We have a moral obligation to act, tion legislation to help curtail our nation’s gun and H.R. 8 is exactly the type of legislation we violence epidemic. And it is just the start for us. needed. I hope we can soon follow suit by passing “It’s nice to be able to move the ball forward a new assault weapons ban.” on gun safety without having to take over the Engel said his vote in support of the legisla- House fl oor in protest, as we were forced to do tion was in honor of Michael Nolan from Yonkers three years ago while in the minority,” continued and Shamoya McKenzie from Mount Vernon, Engel. “H.R. 8 is a bipartisan, commonsense bill who were killed by gun violence. He tweeted: that will require a background check for every “Today we passed historic legislation to gun sale or transfer, with only very explicit ex- require universal background checks. I cast my ceptions. It’s supported by a wide range of gun vote for #HR8 in honor of 2 of my constituents: safety and law enforcement groups, and has long Shamoya McKenzie & Michael Nolan, 2 promis- been championed by the medical and educational ing young lives cut tragically short by #GunVio- communities. lence. We honor them & the memories of thou- “More than 90 percent of the American sands more.” people support background checks, in addition to Engel and Democrats in Washington are un- 90 percent of gun-owning households. The only able to pass gun law legislation because of op- people who don’t want this are the right wing position from Republicans in the U.S. Senate and extremists in the NRA, who held a stranglehold President Donald Trump. New York State recently on the House by way of their surrogates in the passed a package of bills to reduce gun violence, GOP leadership. But Congress doesn’t work for promote gun safety, and keep fi rearms from fall- ing into the wrong hands, including a bill by As- semblymember Amy Paulin to increase the time interval before a fi rearm, shotgun or rifl e may be sold to an individual whose background check requires additional investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Under current law, about 10 percent of the background checks for gun purchases utilizing the National Instant Criminal Background Check Proudly serving the Village of Larchmont, System do not come back as either “proceed” or Town of Mamaroneck & City of New Rochelle “deny.” They come back designated as “delayed,” and the case is referred to an FBI examiner for ad- ditional investigation to determine if the buyer is Dr. Fadi Sayegh Daniel J. Murphy, one of nine categories of a prohibited purchaser. Publisher & Editor in Chief However, after three business days, if the back- ground check still has not come back with a clear [email protected] Fadi Sayegh, M.D. is pleased to join “proceed” or “deny” designation, the buyer can be provided the fi rearm at the dealer’s discretion. Saint Josephʼs Medical Practice, P.C. Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief Paulin’s bill would increase the time interval [email protected] before the dealer has the discretion to hand over located in Rye at 33 Cedar Street, the fi rearm to 30 calendar days so that the FBI has suffi cient time to complete its investigation. providing patient care related to all aspects Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales “Most background checks come back quickly and of family and primary care medicine. [email protected] cleanly from NICS,” said Paulin. “My bill will not hinder a law-abiding citizen’s ability to pur- chase of a gun. But I’ve talked to the FBI and on legal notice inquiries to too many of these cases, they just need more time. Dr. Sayegh is a board certifi ed family [email protected] Giving law enforcement time to do its job to keep guns out of the wrong hands ought to be an issue physician and he joined Saint Joseph’s we can all be united around.” The Gifford Law Center to Prevent Gun Medical Practice, P.C. in 2018. Dr. Sayegh Violence has nicknamed this issue with the back- Member of the New York ground checks system the “Charleston loophole.” offers same day sick visit appointments and Press Association Dylann Roof, the confessed shooter at Emanuel 914-965-4000 Fax 914-965-2892 African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charles- extended hours – to serve the entire family. 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, ton, received a “delayed” designation on the NY 10701 background check when he purchased the weapon www.risingmediagroup.com that he would later use in that tragedy “Despite all our progress, it is still simply too Appointments are available by calling easy for guns to fall into the wrong hands,” said Send Us Your Letters! 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Norman Rockwell’s “Astronauts in Art” will be one of many discussions about the moon landing at the Hudson River Museum. The Hudson River Museum continues its is designed to celebrate Yonkers, family, life and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the landing unity. Each participant is encouraged to create on the moon with its featured exhibition, “The art, write a message, or share positive words on Mamaroneck residents Evan and Joshua Greenberg, right, have raised thousands of dollars Color of the Moon: Lunar Painting in American a 10-inch square canvas swatch. These swatches through their annual hot cocoa sales. Art,” through May 12. This stunning exhibition will be joined together to create the largest piece is devoted to the allure of the moon for Ameri- of art in Yonkers history. By Dan Murphy This year is the 13th year of Evan and can painters from the early 1820s through the The program will be followed by a tour of In 2007, two young Westchester brothers, Joshua’s Hot Cocoa Stand. They have raised late 1960s. “Art & Identity: Highlights from the Collections Evan and Joshua Greenberg, began a tradition more than $40,000 in total for multiple chari- On Saturday, March 9, from 7 to 10 p.m., of the Hudson River Museum and Art Bridges.” of selling hot chocolate to help raise money for ties, including Oxfam, the local food pantry, and HRM after Dark presents an intergalactic party On Saturday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m., enjoy the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The first year, for the past 10 out of 12 years, Pediatric Cancer celebrating “The Color of the Moon” with a DJ “NASA, Artists, and the Moon” as Marc Taylor, the hot cocoa stand was erected outside of the Foundation. and dancing, gallery tours, cosmic travel in the manager of planetarium and science programs family’s garage in Mamaroneck. “Evan and Joshua Greenberg embody planetarium, and more. Tickets are $25, or $20 discusses select works of art in “The Color of the Evan and Joshua’s Hot Cocoa Stand was what our charity is about,” said Pediatric Can- for members, and include one free drink. This Moon” from a scientific perspective, focusing on created when Evan was 5 and Joshua was 3. cer Foundation President Bonnie Shyer. “These event is geared toward 21- to 39-year-olds, but their connections to NASA’s art programs. Evan had an idea to give hot cocoa to people boys demonstrate that our mission, ‘Coming To- all ages are welcome. Also on Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m., enjoy who were cold. Evan told his parents about his gether for a Cure,’ can begin at a young age with On Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m., HRM pres- a “A Doll’s House.” In celebration of Women’s idea and they decided that instead of looking small hands. Evan and Joshua’s energy, spirit ents “Sunday Scholars: Norman Rockwell – To History Month, the museum is collaborating with for people who were cold, they would collect and kindness are priceless. This cocoa stand is a the Moon and Back.” Stephanie Haboush Plun- the Sarah Lawrence College theatre department money by selling hot cocoa and would give the success of the heart.” kett, deputy director and chief curator of the to present a costumed reading of Henrik Ibsen’s money to people in need. This year’s event will take place March 9 Norman Rockwell Museum, explores the evo- classic, in partnership with the Cooperstown For the first four years, the stand was run from noon to 6 p.m. and March 10 from noon lution of Rockwell’s career with a focus on his Graduate Program. Step into the 1870s for an out of their garage. In the fifth year, the stand to 5 p.m. at the Westchester Mall. Stop by for work on the civil rights movement and the race adaptation of “A Doll’s House,” brought to life moved to a local ice cream store and expanded some hot cocoa, baked goods, and raffles with to space, portraying the moon landing before and in an exciting theatrical event in the museum’s to include raffle prizes from local vendors, and sports memorabilia and tickets from the Mets, after it occurred. Gilded Age home, Glenview. RSVP is required, because Evan and Josh are avid Mets fan, they Yankees, Knicks, Giants, Jets, Rays and more. On Wednesday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m., the as seating is limited. also raffle sports memorabilia. For the 12th year, Help continue a wonderful Westchester tra- Yes Yonkers! Community Quilt Project hosts a For more information about upcoming the stand moved to the Westchester Mall after dition and enjoy a great cup of hot chocolate T:10.5for pop-up in creation station at the Hudson River Mu- events at the Hudson River Museum, visit HRM. the ice cream store closed. a good cause. seum. This all-inclusive community art project org.

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