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What You Need to Know About Corrections Unions Push Back on Legalization of Marijuana in NY ‘False Narrative’ of HALT Act Will Any Westchester Town or City Opt Out? “Solitary Confinement Does Not Exist in New York State”

By Dan Murphy Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that legalized the recre- ational use and sale of marijuana in New York State. Calling it “a historic By Dan Murphy day” Cuomo signed the legalization bill into law on March 31, but many parts of legal pot in NY will take months and even years to complete before On April 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed The HALT Solitary Con- any bit of marijuana is legally grown and sold in our state. finement Act. into law. The legislation allegedly puts an end to the practice of solitary confinement in New York State. Immediate effects of the legalization of marijuana include: But members of the Corrections Unions in NY, including Neil Pellone, President of the Westchester Corrections Officers union, claim that the Anyone over the age of 21 can legally possess up to 3 ounces of pot in HALT Act is based on a false narrative because solitary confinement no NY starting immediately. longer exists in New York’s prisons. Smoking marijuana is now permitted anywhere in New York where “The term “solitary confinement” implies total isolation and separation smoking in permitted. But smoking cannabis, is not permitted in schools, of other individuals with limited to no human contact, further pushing the workplaces or inside a car. In New York City, it will be banned in parks, outdated misconceptions and intentional misrepresentations of Solitary beaches, boardwalks, pedestrian plazas, and playgrounds, where tobacco Confinement that are not reflective of current practices in New York State smoking is banned. Smoking is generally permitted on sidewalks in the jails and prisons. The truth is New York State utilizes Special Housing city. Units (SHUs), which were designed with the safety of all incarcerated individuals in mind. SHUs are used as a correctional tool to control dan- Delays in the sale and growing of marijuana include: gerous situations and only when incarcerated individuals commit serious infractions,” writes Pellone, in an OP-ED that can be found at Yonker- Adults will have to wait to legally grow marijuana at home. The state sTimes.com and also on page 8. must still write specific regulations for home growing, which could take A coaltion of Downstate Correction Offiders Unions have joined to between 6-18 months. The new law permits individuals to grow 6 plants speak out against HALT and the fact that State legislators failed to meet per adult member of a household, or a maximum of 12 plants per house- with their unions or visit prisons across the state. hold. The plants must stay on an owner’s or renter’s property, or indoors, “Last week’s passage of HALT is just another ill-conceived piece of and “reasonable” steps must be taken to secure the plants to prevent access legislation that received no significant input from the stakeholders it ef- by anyone 21 and under. It may take 18 months for New Yorkers to legally fects most, correction officers on the state and county levels.” grown marijuana in their homes. “The fact is, violence against staff has continued to rise despite a signifi- No one can sell marijuana legally in NY, even after the bill was signed cant reduction in the inmate population. On the state level, attacks on into law. That is because the state must establish the Office of Cannabis staff have increased almost 40 percent over the past five years while those Management, write the rules, and seek retail vendors and issue licenses. incarcerated have been reduced by almost 18,000,” said Michael Powers, At the earliest, legal sales won’t happen until April 1, 2022, and could NYS Corrections Officers and Police Benevolent Association. take another 6 months, or perhaps until 2023. “There has been no meaningful discussion on how to curb the violence So, the question becomes, while it is legal to possess and smoke mari- and protect staff, as well as those inmates who are targeted by other in- juana in New York, you can’t buy it in NY, and technically, you can’t mates. The amendments proposed to the HALT legislation simply do not legally buy it in Massachusetts and bring it back to NY, although tens of go far enough to protect staff and until that is addressed, the violence and thousands of smokers do so. That is because Federal law still makes pos- dangers inside our correctional facilities will continue.” session of marijuana a crime. continued on pg 8- ______continued on pg 7- Idoni Gets WFP Line and More Progressive Should Westchester Build Tiny Houses for the Homeless? Support Throughout Westchester

County Clerk Tim Idoni, left, and Yonkers Councilmember Shanae Williams By Dan Murphy For more than 60% of Westchester residents and voters, the most im- portant political date in the county is June 22, the date of the Democratic a petition drive calling to build Tiny Houses similar to ones built in other US Cities Primary. Several democratic primaries across the county have progressive democrats challenging incumbent democratic elected officials. By Camryn Sanchez Westchester Democrats will be voting on their candidate for County As of this week, the Tiny Houses for Yonkers Homeless petition has Clerk on June 22. Incumbent Democrat County Clerk Tim Idoni is running reached 1,700 out of 2,500 desired signatures. The Yonkers Homelessness for re-eleciton, and a 5th term. Yonkers City Councilmember Shanae Wil- Outreach Forum headed by community activist Maddie Cheatham-Walker liams is challenging Idoni for County Clerk. created the petition to indicate that a tiny house village in Yonkers is some- While some Westchester democrats challenging incumbents have been thing the community supports. able to secure support and other resources, so far, Idoni has been able to se- The purpose of the petition is solely to get permission from the city to cure the endorsement of the Working Families Party, WFP, 98% of district use a space for the tiny house village. In terms of funding, Cheatham-Walker leaders at the Westchester Democratic convention, and almost all of the says she is committed to building the house with or without city funding. democratic leaders and committees across the county. The housing insecure population in Yonkers has risen this year due to a The Working Families Party endorsed Idoni on March 15. “A New variety of factors including COVID-19 and the Special One-Time Assistance York that works for working people starts at the local level. That’s why our program known as SOTA which relocates homeless people from the five Party is thrilled to be backing over 100 candidates across the Hudson Valley boroughs of New York City into Yonkers. Region running for municipal and county office, all of whom have com- Longtime Yonkers resident John Rivera says he has observed the situa- mitted to always putting the many before the few,” said New York Working tion worsening. “I’ve been seeing a lot of fresh new faces, and when I ask the Families Party State Director Sochie Nnaemeka. “COVID-19 has made it person ‘Where you from?’ they say, ‘Oh I’m from the Bronx, I’m from Man- clearer than ever that too many New Yorkers have suffered under decades hattan.’ So I’m like ‘Bro why are you up here?’ and they said, “They sent us up here.’” continued on pg 7- continued on pg 7- ______PAGE 2 - WESTCHESTER RISING - FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021

IBM & New York State Roll Out AG James Gets Rebates For Excelsior Vaccine APP COVID Cable Sports Charges

By Dan Murphy New York State and IBM announced on March 26 the launch of Excelsior Pass-— a free, voluntary platform which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of business- es and event venues in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidelines. Similar to a mobile airline boarding pass, individuals Yankee Stadium was empty during most of 2020 during COVID will be able to either print out their pass or store it on their smartphones using the Excelsior Pass Wallet app. Each Pass will have a secure QR On March 25, New York Attorney General Letitia James today an- code, which participating businesses and venues can scan using a com- nounced that nearly 4 million cable and satellite television subscribers panion app to verify proof of COVID-19 negative test results or proof across New York state have received approximately $76 million in rebates of vaccination. An individual’s data is kept secure and confidential at all after they were charged for live sports programming last year during the times. peak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic even though As part of this initial launch, participating New Yorkers may choose all live sports events had been cancelled. In response to news reports high- to use Excelsior Pass to verify their COVID-19 vaccination or negative lighting the problem, last April, Attorney General James sent seven major test results as needed to gain entry to major stadiums and arenas, wedding cable and satellite television providers in New York letters, demanding they receptions, or catered and other events above the social gathering limit. provide financial relief to consumers by reducing or eliminating fees attrib- Interested New Yorkers can opt in to use Excelsior Pass and learn more utable to live sports programming. After discussions with the Office of the here; interested businesses can opt in and learn more here. Major ven- Attorney General (OAG), the seven companies — Altice USA, AT&T Inc., ues have already announced they will begin utilizing this technology in Charter Communications, Comcast Cable, DISH Network, RCN Corpora- the coming weeks, including Madison Square Garden in New York City tion, and Verizon Communications — committed to passing on to their cus- beginning next week and the Times Union Center in Albany. Beginning tomers rebates being sought from regional sports networks, which in turn April 2, Excelsior Pass will expand to smaller arts, entertainment and were negotiating rebates from leagues and teams that were not partaking in event venues. live sporting events. “New Yorkers have proven they can follow public health guidance “After a year where so many have suffered the devastating economic to beat back COVID, and the innovative Excelsior Pass is another tool impacts of COVID-19, my office is proud to announce approximately $76 in our new toolbox to fight the virus while allowing more sectors of the million that has been delivered directly to New Yorkers,” said Attorney economy to reopen safely and keeping personal information secure,” General James. “No one should be forced to pay for something they aren’t Governor Cuomo said. “The question of ‘public health or the economy’ receiving, especially during a pandemic that has impacted the finances of has always been a false choice — the answer must be both. As more New millions across our state. I’m glad that these seven cable and satellite com- Yorkers get vaccinated each day and as key public health metrics contin- panies are doing the right thing by delivering substantial relief to consum- ue to regularly reach their lowest rates in months, the first-in-the-nation ers. New Yorkers can trust that I will always fight to protect their wallets.” Excelsior Pass heralds the next step in our thoughtful, science-based Last March, almost overnight, live sporting events ceased to take place. reopening.” At the same time, millions of cable and satellite television consumers were New York State is the first state in the U.S. to formally launch this signed up for costly television packages that were supposed to include potentially transformational technology. Prior to its launch, two success- coverage of live sports. Despite complaints from consumers, many of these ful pilot demonstrations were held in recent weeks, along with a beta test companies continued to charge and collect high fees for live sports pro- where thousands of New Yorkers participated in a limited roll out of the gramming and refused to reduce the cost of packages that normally included technology to provide feedback on user interface and results. live sports. Steve LaFleche, General Manager, IBM Public and Federal Markets, After Attorney General James expressed her concerns to these seven said, “IBM is proud to support the State of New York with its efforts to providers, the OAG engaged in discussions with the different cable and apply innovative technologies to help residents and communities respond satellite companies in an effort to secure substantial financial relief for New to COVID-19. In choosing a flexible and accessible tool that places secu- Yorkers. The discussions revealed a complex chain of contracts between rity and privacy at its core, the state is modeling for the rest of the coun- the cable and satellite companies and various leagues, teams, and regional try how new, technology-enabled approaches can help safely reinvigorate sports networks. While any rebates provided by the leagues and teams were economies while also striving to protect public health.” supposed to eventually be passed to networks, including to regional sports Excelsior Pass is built on IBM’s Digital Health Pass solution and is networks, and then to distributors and, finally, to the public, the initial designed to enable the secure verification of health credentials such as rebates and flow-through were slow to materialize, resulting in substantial test results and vaccination records without the need to share underlying delays to consumers. medical and personal information. The technology is flexible and built to Attorney General James has now confirmed, at least, a first round of -re scale, allowing other states to join and help foster a safer, trusted transi- funds for lost live sports programming, totaling approximately $76 million tion to a post-pandemic reality. The pass can also be printed. for nearly 4 million New York subscribers at the seven cable and satellite A special emphasis has been placed on the protection of an indi- television companies. vidual’s privacy. Secure technologies, like blockchain and encryption, are The approximately $76 million in relief has already been delivered to woven throughout Excelsior Pass to help protect the data, making it veri- consumers in the form of refunds, rebates, and credits. fiable and trusted. No private health data is stored or tracked within the While Attorney General James continues to press for prompt additional apps. Excelsior Pass can be used to voluntarily show a QR code as proof relief for customers, her discussions have resulted in additional commit- of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test result via a digital smartphone ments from the companies, totaling tens of millions of dollars more in relief wallet or printed credential without sharing underlying personal health that will be delivered later this year. This matter was handled by Special details. Counsel for Economic Justice Steven Glassman. A number of labs have committed to rapid reporting of COVID test ______results to the State Department of Health’s Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), which will help ensure that Excelsior Pass users are able to receive their testing results in the required window of time before an event. Though the app is currently only available to New Yorkers, the technology can easily expand to other states and platforms. 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David O’Shaughnessy 914-636-1460 [email protected] FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021- WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS -PAGE 3 We Can All Agree on One Thing: Back to School in Yonkers Mt. Vernon is Going in the Wrong Direction If Elected Comptroller, Lawrence Will ‘Pay The Bills’ and Elsewhere

By Eric Schoen This week, parents of students in the Yonkers Public Schools will have Derickson Lawrence to decide whether they want to send their children back to the classroom to learn or continue their education from home via computer. It’s a difficult Editor’s Note: The fiscal and budgetary situation has gotten so dire in the decision for parents to make. City of Mt. Vernon that the current Comptroller was ordered by a Judge to Let’s face it. Kids learn and socialize better (however much they can pay a few of the overdue fuel bills. We can say with certainty that Derick- given restrictions) in the classroom. There is nothing like in person learn- son Lawrence, running in the democratic primary for Comptroller, would, ing and let’s face it, students miss the in person contact with their teachers if elected, pay the bills for the people and taxpayers of Mt. Vernon. and vice versa. Some kids can learn using electronic devices, but many find it difficult. It was supposed to be the wave of the future before- CO Lawrence writes, in his OP ED, “We need a new voice to change course. VID-19 hit our shores, and one thing we have learned unfortunately under As a candidate for City of Mount Vernon Comptroller, you have heard me la- circumstances beyond our control is that at all age levels from Kindergar- ment the drama – filled Board of Estimates and Control (BOE&C) meetings ten through college their are difficulties learning on a computer. for the past three months. And even though of late, the current City Comp- But wait. My friends who send their children to religious schools in troller has been MIA, the edge-of-your-seat meetings are still filled with Connecticut and some public schools in Westchester and Connecticut shockers. They never seem to disappoint. have been sending their kids for in-person learning since September. They The most recent eye-popping event from City Hall was using the Board haven’t been plagued with major Covid-19 outbreaks, and when situations of Water Supply as the source to receive federal dollars from the American did occur they were handled professionally with the goal of reopening Rescue Plan to the tune of $42.63 million dollars; as opposed to earmarking schools when the situations are remedied. They look at what is going on the funds to the Office of Comptroller. in districts in Westchester including Yonkers and think that it is criminal There are several reasons why this idea should be a non-starter. The first (their words not mine) that kids are not learning in classrooms in school is, this is a once in a three-decade funding event. The second is the financial buildings. turmoil and embarrassing legacy we have had in Mount Vernon, around our Parents are making decisions this week as things in the Covid world still unaudited money centers: IDA, Urban Renewal and the Board of Water are changing by the minute. Two announcements from the medical profes- Supply. sionals deserve particular attention. You have the Centers for Disease Con- This should have flashing yellow lights all over it. But citizens are con- trol (CDC) stating that there is no significant risk for getting Covid from stantly dragged into these starts and stops. touching surfaces or objects. This has not been their position before as Since New York State has made the allocations for each county and mu- we all wipe down every surface we are about to touch or come in contact nicipality; as well as provided broad guidelines of how those funds should be with. spent; the local focus should be on transparency and on how those funds are I don’t know about you but before I use a shopping cart in the store I going to be spent. wipe it down with particular attention to the parts I will come in contact If elected comptroller, here is how I would guide the process. It’s time with. Some people go nuts wiping down every package or envelope deliv- for us to shift gears from firefighting and finger-pointing, to tactical and ered to their house. I haven’t gotten that meshugah, but I have been careful long-term planning, especially for these newly appropriate funds. with envelopes and packages I open since the anthrax scare oh so many The City of Mount Vernon have been earmarked to receive more than its years ago. neighboring peers. That’s a good thing. For example, White Plains is getting $21.98 million, New Rochelle is getting $36.19; with the exception of Yon- continued on pg 6- continued on pg 7- ______AN ORGANIZED HOME IS A HAPPY HOME

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SHP chapter President Matt Ambrogi, Tuckahoe Eastchester Lions President David Zimmerman, New Rochelle Lions President Mary Mc- Donnell, Larchmont Mamaroneck Lion Diane Oldham On Saturday, March 27 at New Rochelle’s D’Onofrio Park, members of the Larchmont Mamaroneck, New Rochelle & Tuckahoe Eastchester Li- ons joined with other community volunteers to build kids beds for Sleep In Heavenly Peace. The construction volunteers, including local police officers and County Legislator Terry Clements, built 34 kids bunk beds. They will be combined with a mattress, sheets, pillow, comforter and blanket and delivered for free to children in homes in need in our community. The volunteers also includ- Ro, the healthcare technology company, announced it is working with ed the New Rochelle Police department, New Rochelle Pride and HOPE New York State’s Department of Health to administer COVID-19 vaccina- community. tions to eligible New Yorkers directly in their homes. The program aims Breakfast and lunch for the workers was provided by the New Rochelle to help vulnerable populations, including the elderly, disabled and home- Lions. Westchester Channel 12 was also there to cover the day’s event. bound, that face logistical challenges accessing vaccination sites. Sleep In Heavenly Peace is an international charity, founded 9 years ago Ro’s COVID-19 Vaccine Drive, a pro bono initiative, has launced in by Luke Mickelson in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Its mission is to build beds for the select zip codes in Yonkers, New York, initially focusing on seniors 65 thousands of bed-less disadvantaged children. It has built over 20,000 beds years old and older. The program is entirely free for all vaccine recipients. and has expanded to 260 local community chapters, in 4 countries. This In-home vaccination appointments can be scheduled at covidvaccinedrive. event was hosted by their Rye Chapter, headed by Matt Ambrogi. Organiz- com by eligible individuals, as well as their relatives and caregivers, when ers from SHP chapters from Idaho Falls and Syracuse NY were there to digital literacy or access is a challenge. provide their construction know how. Second doses for each recipient will be scheduled on site after the first ______shot and also administered in-home as part of the program. Saman Rah- manian, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Ro, said: “In New York alone, there are more than three million seniors who may find it difficult or Westchester County Offers Free Rabies Vaccines unsafe to leave their home and travel to a vaccination site or retail phar- for Pets April 25 macy to be vaccinated. We are proud to work with New York State’s De- partment of Health to offer Ro’s in-home care, telehealth, and pharmacy Westchester County residents can bring their dogs, cats and ferrets in for capabilities to administer vaccines to New Yorkers from the safety and free rabies vaccinations on Sunday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sta- convenience of their homes.” men Animal Hospital, 61 Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle. Appoint- New York State is supplying the Moderna vaccine to initiate the pro- ments are required. Call 914-632-1269 for more information. gram. To ensure the Vaccine Drive reaches those with limited digital access or literacy challenges, Ro and the Department of Health are working with An adult must supervise all pets. Stamen Hospital staff will come out- side to bring your pet into the animal hospital. Cats and ferrets must be in Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Yonkers Office for the Aging to engage carriers and dogs must be on a leash. Aggressive dogs must be muzzled. No relatives and caregivers who can sign up eligible vaccine recipients and examinations will be given. help coordinate in-home vaccinations on their behalf. In addition to providing this in-home service completely free to pa- Under New York State law, dogs and cats must receive their first rabies vaccine no later than four months after birth. A second rabies shot must tients, Ro is arranging free transportation for the healthcare professionals administering the vaccine in individuals’ homes. Uber is donating free rides be given within one year of the first vaccine, with additional booster shots given every one or three years after that, depending on the vaccine used. to help cover a portion of the transportation costs. Owners who fail to get their pets vaccinated and keep their vaccinations up- So far, more than 1,500 homebound seniors already have been vacci- nated! people can sign up at covidvaccinedrive.com. Ro is now following to-date may be fined up to $2,000. Rabies is a fatal disease that spreads through the bite or saliva of infect- the new age eligibility of 30+ until 4/6, then will open up to anyone 19+, ed animals. Those animals most commonly infected are raccoons, skunks, still targeting individuals who have trouble traveling to a vaccine site due bats and foxes. However, domestic animals such as cats and dogs are also at to being homebound. Throughout this, we will prioritize homebound and risk because they can easily contract rabies from wild or stray animals. vulnerable individuals through YOA’s network. If additional members in a A pet that is up-to-date with its rabies vaccinations would only need a household qualify, they can sign up together – this includes caregivers. - booster dose of vaccine within five days of the pet’s exposure to a known Currently, the Moderna vaccine is offered. Starting on April 6. the J&J vac or suspect rabid animal. Animals not up-to-date with rabies vaccinations cine will also be offered. would be quarantined or euthanized following contact with a rabid or sus- ______pect-rabid animal. A change in an animal’s behavior is often the first sign of rabies. A rabid animal may become either abnormally aggressive or unusually tame. It may lose fear of people and become docile, or become excited and irritable. Infected animals sometimes stagger, spit and froth at the mouth. Children should be discouraged from touching unfamiliar animals, and to tell an adult right away if they have been bitten or scratched by an animal. All animal bites or contact with animals suspected of having rabies must be reported to the Westchester County Health Department at (914) 813- 5000. After hours, callers should follow instructions in the recorded mes- sage for reporting public health emergencies 24 hours a day. To learn more about rabies and its prevention, visit the Health Depart- ment’s website at www.westchestergov.com/health. ______FRIDAY APRIL 9, 2021-WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PAPERS -PAGE 5 Barstool Pizza Comes to Yonkers, Worldwide Prayers Come in Will Provide Relief for Yonkers Rapper DMX

Raceway Pizza Owner Louie Petrozza, left, got a visit from Dave Portnoy and Barstool Pizza One of the shows that I have binged watched over the past year of CO- VID is Barstool Pizza, a pizza review show from Dave Portnoy, better known for his Barstool Sports company, and his sports website barstooolsports.com. As I was surfing through YouTube one night, a fell upon Portnoy’s reviews of some of New York City’s Pizza spots, and thus began my journey down the rabbit hole of hundreds of Pizza reviews from his Pizza reviews, called one bite, from all over the country. Portnoy, who sold a stake in Barstoolsports.com for $163 Million but still runs the website, also created the Barstool fund for small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus. The fund, TheBarstoolFund.com, has raised over Legendary Yonkers rapper DMX was rushed to White Plains hospital on $37 Million and has helped 332 small businesses. If you are a small busi- April 3 after suffering a heart attack. DMX, whose real name is Earl Sim- ness owner in need of help due to the impacts of COVID, you can submit mons apparently suffered a drug overdose and, surrounded by his family is in your application at: TheBarstoolFund.com/apply. One Yonkers restaurant that “grave condition” according to his longtime attorney Murray Richman. has already benefitted from TheBarstoolFund is San Martino Ristorante, on “I’m very sad about it, extremely sad. He’s like my son,” Richman said. Young Avenue. off Central Park Ave. “He’s just a tremendous person, tremendous entertainer, tremendous human But on a recent visit to Yonkers, Portnoy visited Raceway Pizza, located being. And so much to offer, so much to say. Not the run-of-the-mill rapper. on 775 Yonkers Avenue. The owner Luigi Petrozza. has been in business for A person of great depth.” 50 years. But like many small businesses, he has fallen on tough times, mak- DMX was born in Mt. Vernon and grew up in Yonkers, where he still ing it difficult for him to stay afloat. spends most of his time and in recent years has become an important part of “I lost my mom a few months ago, she was my partner here for 50 years, the Yonkers community, giving back to those who need it. I’m struggling now because we close early there is nobody around. We have Celebrities across the world made the phrase “Prayers to DMX” trend on regulars from the neighborhood for years, but because of the pandemic Twitter over the weekend. “Today is 4/3/21 – it’s only right that we celebrate nothing has been the same. I’m a big believer in Chirst and God, sometimes the talent and genius of my brother @DMX on the 4,3,2,1 song. We Love things are meant to be. We opened in 1971, since I was a kid. The past year you X get well fast,” said LL Cool J i’m behind in my rent and Con Edison, I’m trying to struggle and keep go- DMX’s 1998 debut album “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot,” made it to #1 on ing,” said Petrozza. the Billboard charts and sold more than 5 million copies. Portnoy said, “I’m glad we are here. We will help you with our fund and In 2019, DMX entered rehab and publicly discussed his struggles with help you get caught up. I’m glad we got to meet.” illegal drugs. He served 1 year in prison for income tax evasion, after he was But according to Portnoy himself, people most associate him as being the found guilty of hiding money and not paying $1.7 Million in overdue taxes guy that reviews pizza restaurants on YouTube and Twitter. “That’s probably dating back to 2000-2005. the one number one thing people know me by,” Portnoy said, adding that his Simmons has also appeared in several movies including “Romeo Must popular catchprase of the show is “one bit everyone knows the rules.” Port- Die,” and “Cradle 2 the Grave.” noy has celebrities on some of his review shows. Throughout his four decades in the media spotlight, DMX has been Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano took notice of the video and the vist, posting public about his battle with addiction , but also about his Christianity, often on Facebook, “The aftermath of the pandemic has left many brick-and-mor- saying, “Whenever I went through something, it brought me closer to God.” tar businesses across the country including here in Yonkers in need of some Two years ago, DMX spoke about his asthma and his related heart prob- much-needed support. In addition to the city’s efforts to provide relief to lems that almost cost him his life in 2018. “We all know what God is capa- small businesses, David Portnoy at Barstool Sports visited Raceway Pizza in ble of doing. We know what God is able to do. But we don’t know what he’s Yonkers and has committed to providing them with financial assistance. Your willing to do until we’re in the situation where we need him to do it!” investment in some of our city’s local businesses has not gone unnoticed, and DMX has often discussed how he feels the tug of war in his life between Yonkers, thanks you.” God an the Devil, a theme that he has written about and rapped about during Portnoy gave Raceway Pizza a “good basic football pizza, and that’s a his career. “I knew I had a problem […] My life is revitalized through my compliment. you know what you are getting.” He gave the pizza a 7.4 Rat- music,” “Without that, I don’t know how much longer I’ma make it.” ing, which is on the high end of his ratings, (nobody gets a 10). Portnoy Last year, DMX hosted a Bible study on Instagram. “God put it on my asked everyone to help this business. heart to speak …I ain’t gon’ change. I love who I am. I’m God’s child. We all We will be paying a visit to Raceway Pizza and will buy a pie to try it out are.” and to help out. Raceway Pizza is located at 775 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, DMX then quoted from Ecclesiastes (3:16): “I saw something else under 914-423-4787. the sun: In the place of judgment–wickedness was there, in the place of ______justice–wickedness was there. I said to myself, ‘God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Provided at No Cost! a time to judge every deed.’” “As long as you got God, it’s gonna be alright,” adding that he had Were You Charged a Co-Pay for Vaccination? learned the importance of serving others and giving back. “If you give just because you’re able to give, God will give back.” Westchester County has received a few reports as of April 5 of uninsured “Do the right thing, for the right reason, at the right time and that is residents being charged $20 for the COVID-19 vaccine. There should be no rewarding within itself. People think giving is an unselfish act, giving is a out of pocket cost to the individual for COVID-19 Vaccine. The COVID-19 totally selfish act, because when you give to somebody and know you gave Vaccine is provided at 100% no cost to recipients. them just what they needed, the feeling of joy that you get you can’t buy All organizations and providers participating in the CDC COVID-19 Vac- that.” cination Program must administer COVID-19 Vaccine at no out-of-pocket In recent years, DMX was seen around Yonkers, working with the Yon- cost to the recipient, may not deny anyone vaccination based on the vaccine kers PAL and other community groups to help those in need. “Do the right recipient’s coverage status or network status, may not charge an office visit thing, for the right reason, at the right time,” was one of his favorite sayings. or other fee if COVID-19 vaccination is the sole medical service provided He also spoke about the possibility of miracles, which is even more rel- may not require additional medical services to receive COVID-19 vaccina- evant in his life now. “I say miracles only happen on the platform of tragedy. tion, may seek appropriate reimbursement from a program or plan that covers If there’s not a difficult situation, if there’s not a situation where you can’t see COVID-19 Vaccine administration fees for the vaccine recipient, such as: you possibly getting through on your own then where’s the potential for the vaccine recipient’s private insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid reim- miracle?” bursement HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program for non-insured vaccine “So now I embrace difficult situations. I praise God for difficult situations recipients may not seek any reimbursement, including through balance bill- because through these situations I see what He’s willing to do for me. On a ing, from the vaccine recipient daily basis, if it gets rough I praise God; it goes wrong, I praise God; it goes Individuals aware of any potential violations of these requirements are left, I praise God. I praise God because there’s nothing that He can’t get me encouraged to report them to the Office of the Inspector General, U.S. -De through.” partment of Health and Human Services, by calling 1-800-HHS-TIPS or the ______website TIPS.HHS.GOV. ______WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS FRIDAY, APRIL 9,2021- PAGE 6

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Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent Edwin Quezada, a man I have SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK known for 20 years has laid out a pretty extensive 3 page plan that is im- COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER pressive in its depth so that parents know what to expect when they send ------X Index No. : 57529/2020 their children back to school. Parents need to go over the plan with their SABINA E. PARNAS, SUMMONS WITH NOTICE children so the kids know what to do and expect as I doubt that parents Plaintiff, Westchester County is designated will be allowed in school buildings like my mother who volunteered in the -- against -- by Plaintiff as the place of trial school office would certainly be given the circumstances. Venue is based on Plaintiff’s I did ask the Superintendent for the percentage of staff who had re- EDVARD HAKHINYAN, residence. ceived vaccination, a number that New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio Defendant. released. If I was a parent I would feel better knowing that a large percent------X age had been inoculated. The decision to get the vaccine is one the staff ACTION FOR A DIVORCE member should makes without any influence from anyone in the school TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: administration. But let’s face it, if a parent heard that 60% of staff were fully vaccinated, they would be more comfortable sending their child to YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this ac- school. tion and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served Parents and it’s easy for me to say as I had a stay at home mom need to with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on Plaintiff’s Attorneys take a very active role in their child’s return to the classroom. They must within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the read the Superintendent’s report and ask pointed questions if anything is day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this unclear. summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); Concerns they have must work up the chain of command starting with and in case of your failure to answer or appear, judgment will be taken the classroom Teacher, building Principal, Central Office Staff member against you by default for the relief demanded in the notice set forth below responsible for the particular issue, the Superintendent of Schools and then and in the complaint. the Trustees of the Board of Education. We hope that the issues can get resolved at the lower levels closer to where what is going on is happening. Dated: Hartsdale, New York You have to keep in mind that during our lifetimes we have never ex- July 22, 2020 ______perienced anything like we are going through now. Every decision is made Sabina E. Parnas, Plaintiff Pro Se with the best scientific evidence we have by the best medical professionals 68 East Hartsdale Ave., Apt. 4M in our country and abroad. The tasks at hand make for a very busy class- Hartsdale, NY 10530 room for the teacher, support staff and administration. 212-444-2820 Sadly everything being done during the pandemic is an experiment. We hope for the best and fear the worse. But as they say the only thing Defendant’s Address: 68 East Hartsdale Ave., Apt. 4M Hartsdale, NY 10530 worse than a bad decision is no decision at all. I see people in stores with- out masks properly covering their face. Over the weekend at a socially NOTICE: The object of this action is to obtain a judgment of divorce dis- distanced visit with friends we talked about how you have to find a mask solving the marriage between the parties on the grounds that are in accor- that covers your nose and your mouth completely. Not every mask works dance with Subdivision (7) of Section 170 of the Domestic Relations Law. for every kind of face. Since we will probably be masked for a while it’s not to late to find THE RELIEF SOUGHT IS a judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the a mask that works. Medical masks should be pinched at the nose to fit Plaintiff dissolving forever the marriage between the parties in this action, properly. I’m noticing people not standing in line at a 6 foot distance in the AND the following ancillary relief: That the Court grant such other and fur- grocery store and the local markets and bodegas. And counter people not ther relief as the Court may deem just and proper. The parties have divided wearing masks when they are serving food. Hand washing, remember it’s up the marital property, and no claim will be made by either party under 20 seconds under warm water. Encourage the places you do business with equitable distribution to have fresh paper towels available. Those blowing hand dryers though ______environmentally friendly are not suited to hand drying at this time. Things are opening up. Bars, bowling alleys, restaurants, movie the- aters all staying open later. But if we aren’t careful and follow the rules, their hours will be cut back again. Make sure you are getting fresh air LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE everyday. There are plenty of places to go and exercise until you are fully SUPREME COURT OF COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER inoculated and can socially head back to the gym. I know they are hard to find but get vaccinated. And don’t forget to BOARD OF MANAGERS OF PONDSIDE VILLAGE III CONDOMIN- show up for your second shot and wait 2 mores weeks for the vaccines IUM AND THE PONDSIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., on to fully kick in. Even when they kick in you have to follow all the rules. behalf of the unit owners, Plaintiff Don’t get scared at the reactions a very few people are having to the vac- cines. Most people feel tired for a day and have a sore arm. I heard some- against ROLANDO CHUMACEIRO and CECELIA CHUMACEIRO, De- thing very interesting from a doctor on television. The dose of the vaccine fendants. like most vaccines is not calibrated to your body weight. So a 200 pound person is getting the same dose as a 125 pound person. So the vaccine is On the 16th day of April, 2021 at 3:30 p.m., pursuant to a Judgment of bound to affect people in different ways. Foreclosure and Sale entered November 25, 2020, I, the undersigned Ref- I am certainly no doctor so please discuss everything including send- eree will sell at public auction in Courtroom 200 of the Westchester County ing your child back to school with yours. We are called on to make dif- Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. White Plains NY the ficult decisions that require the best medical knowledge. Thank you to all premises in the Town of Greenburgh, County of Westchester and State of the medical professionals out there that assist us in making tough deci- New York, in the Condominium known as “Pondside Village III Condomin- sions. ium” also designated as Unit 1506, together with the undivided 1.73 percent Reach Eric Schoen at [email protected]. Follow him on interest in the common elements. Twitter @ericyonkers. 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Idoni, County Clerk’s race, continued from pg 1 Recreational Marijuana, continued from pg 1- The new law also allows towns, villages, and cities the right to Opt-Out of disinvestment from the schools, hospitals, and housing that keep our com- of legalizing marijuana. If that happens, residents in that community could munities safe and healthy. We know that these are the leaders in the Hudson put the matter on a referendum ballot. Any Opt -out law must happen by Valley that will fight to change that.” the end of 2021. Idoni has also secured support in Yonkers, where Williams serves on the Revenues from legal marijuana will come from a 9% state tax, plus a City Council. Eileen O’Connor is the co-founder of Indivisible in Congres- 4% local tax. Estimates have the state collecting $350 million per year in sional District 16, and an active, respected member of democratic, progres- pot taxes. sive politics in Yonkers. “I like Shanae and have watched her speak out on Police can no longer search subjects based on the smell of marijuana. issues like housing and for supporting folks who have suffered through the Driving under the influence of marijuana is still a misdemeanor, and there pandemic. I respect that.” is no mechanism to test drivers to see if they are under the influence of “But I was surprised that she would run for County Clerk. I don’t know marijuana. Tim (Idoni) very well but I respect the work he has done in the county clerk’s Marijuana growers and sellers estimate the NY Marijuana market to be office. The outreach from his office, and the fact that he continues to digitize near $4 Billion per year, creating at least 30,000 jobs. Upstate NY farmers and improve the office, is the reason for my support. could benefit the most from legalization. “He has done a really good job there and why should we change it? Be- “This is a historic day in New York, one that rights the wrongs of the fore he took over the County Clerk’s office, it used to be a place for patron- past by putting an end to harsh prison sentences, embraces an industry that age. He doesn’t use the office for that, and the office just serves the people of will grow the Empire State’s economy, and prioritizes marginalized com- Westchester. munities so those that have suffered the most will be the first to reap the “Our group (Indivisible-CD 16) is about good government and Tim benefits,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo. Idoni is a fine example of that. It’s not a flashy job that gets a lot of atten- The bill passed by a 40-23 vote in the State Senate and a 94-56 vote in tion but he is seen as an exemplar of how to run a governmental office and the Assembly. Every republican in the state legislature voted no. One rea- his views are sought out across the state and country. It’s nothing personal son for their no vote was the belief that the new taxes will increase prices against Shana but I feel strongly that Tim should be allowed to continue,” for legal sales and keep the illegal market alive. said O’Connor. Opposition to legalization to marijuana locally in New York State has County Legislator Damon Maher, another progressive democratic leader come from Long Island. Four Long Island Mayor’s, from Rockville Centre, in the county said, “Westchester County Clerk Tim Idoni’s office is the most Freeport, Atlantic Beach, and Island Park say they will opt out. While they efficient and user-friendly that I have experienced in my 40 years as a prac- have the right to opt-out, they will not receive any tax revenue from sales ticing attorney. As a member of the County Legislature’s Budget Committee, statewide. I know that County Clerk Tim Idoni is the one department head we can count In Westchester, so far, no village, town or city government has said on every year to find more efficiencies in his operation and save taxpayers’ they will opt out. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner told us, “I don’t think money.” we will opt out, but I think we will regulate locations where it can’t be Patrick Welsh, Co-Chair Westchester -Putnam Working Families Party sold.” said, “We interviewed both candidates and I have no problem with Shanae State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, from Westches- (Williams). She is a progressive, but Tim Idoni has done a good job and his ter, said, “Today, New York stepped up and took transformative action to is a progressive. He has opened up the County Clerk’s office and made it end the prohibition of adult-use marijuana. This legislation is a momentous accessible to everyone. He has introduced multi lingual staff so that they can first step in addressing the racial disparities caused by the war on drugs that serve everyone. It’s a very diverse group in the office and there is no reason has plagued our state for too long. This effort was years in the making and to make a change. we have finally achieved what many thought was impossible, a bill that le- “In our mind, Shanae is working on the Yonkers City Council on an af- galizes marijuana while standing up for social equity, enhancing education fordable housing ordinance, which we support, increasing it to 20%. I think and protecting public safety. I applaud Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly she should continue her progressive work instead of going after a fellow Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes for their commitment and leader- progressive,” said Welsh. ship on this issue.” Gabrielle Bordwin, co-founder Rivertowns Vote, said, “Tim has a great New York State hopes on awarding 50% of new cannabis licenses to countywide profile. He has delivered on priorities important to progressives, “social equity” applicants, defined as people from “communities dispropor- including supporting the SAFE Act, and the Green Light law in Albany. Even tionately impacted by the enforcement of cannabis prohibition.” Minority prior to becoming County Clerk, Tim was the Mayor of New Rochelle and owned and women owned businesses, as well as Veterans and distressed the manager in Ardsley. He brought all of that to his race for County Clerk. farmers, will also be prioritized. It’s hard for anybody who is not as well know. Shanae’s starting point is not NY State also hopes to reinvest 40% of revenues into communities as high as Tim’s was, and she has a hard challenge to make the case against most affected by past drug enforcement. The reinvestment could come in Tim, because he is walking the walk.” the form of, public schools, public education and drug treatment, or other Democrats we spoke to in Northern Westchester say that they have yet to type of reinvestment fund. Past convictions for marijuana-related crimes see Williams campaigning in their communities, nor have they seen her peti- will be “expunged” from a person’s record. tons. At the County Democratic Convention in February, Idoni got 98% of In late 2022 or early 2023, look for cannabis lounges to pop up like the votes case, with Williams withdrawing her name before the tally began. a local pub, with happy hour smoking specials, and home delivery. New Westchester Democrats submitted over 9,000 signatures for Idoni and York’s law makes it the 15th State to fully legalize recreational marijuana. the Working Families Party submitted three times the required number to get ______Idoni on the WFP line. ______Tiny Houses, continued from pg 1- In response to this increase, Yonkers police have been evacuating OP ED Derickson Lawrence, continued from pg 3- homeless out of certain streets, but not relocating them into housing. As a result, homeless people scattered throughout Yonkers are forced to move often and not allowed to settle. kers, which is getting $89 Million and is roughly four times Mount Vernon’s “Now they don’t allow them to stay in Getty Square. The police are population. having the homeless move, and oftentimes the homeless don’t just go, Quite frankly, this is a not the time for haste. But rather a time to step and they’re willing to do it with force. And that’s a problem as well be- back and reflect on a “Do No Harm” policy. cause you’re telling people who already don’t have a place to go to go Sometimes we need to go slow to go fast! somewhere else. How does that work? How does that serve them? How Transparency is king and it will eliminate backroom dealing. Quite does that solve the problem for the long term?” Says Cheatham-Walker. simply, the BOE&C should call a public session. Some great ideas can come “They’re human beings just like we are. They are people and it is our duty from the public. here on earth to help people.” Actually, every municipality in our county should have such a meeting Rivera says he’s seen Yonkers homeless arrested for sleeping on park where the public is invited to have input into the spending of the appropria- benches, picking up sleeping homeless people off of the ground late at tions from American Rescue Plan. night and forcing them to move a block over, and recently he saw police More specifically, if funds are going to be appropriated to assist house- take a homeless man’s belongings from him and throw them into a trash holds; or, small business and not-for profits, I would a) declare the dollar can. amounts for each; b) set up the criteria for eligibility; c) be clear about the Yonkers homeless services are not sufficient to house the large home- window for submission. This way, voters have a say in how we spend the less population, and Rivera worries that incoming developments providing newly-found “mad money.” affordable housing will still be too expensive or inaccessible. The Broad- The author can be reached on https://www.dericksonforcomptroller.com/ way Terrace Apartments on N Broadway in Yonkers is full of what the city ______considers “affordable housing,” however, the building is full and time on the waitlist is on average three to four years long. Applicants to affordable JAMES HARDEE ENTERPRISES LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on housing are often required to have a sizable income, and about one year’s 02/01/2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC recent history of positive rental experience. Studio apartments considered upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to affordable can have rents as high as 1,999 dollars per month. Many housing insecure Yonkers residents receive benefits through the the LLC, 20 Bonnefoy Place Apt.3 New Rochelle, NY 10805. Purpose: Any lawful Department of Social Services “DSS,” which many landlords in Yonkers purpose. do not accept. The result is a bit of a Catch 22. Residents who need housing but make Notice of Formation of HAT Photography LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy. of too much money do not qualify for available low income housing, but State of NY (SSNY) on 3/18/2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated residents in need of housing who do not make enough money are also not as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail eligible. Additionally, Yonkers is currently lacking in all housing. The main copy of process to: 6 N. Pearl St, Unit 404-F, Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: men’s shelter in Yonkers; Broadway Manor currently has on available beds. Tiny house villages have been popping up in cities all over the United any lawful act or activity. States including Dallas and Los Angeles. They inspired Cheatham-Walker to start the petition in Yonkers, and she has solicited the services of archi- Notice of Formation of Bratdog LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/26/2021. tect Stephanie Walker. A Yonkers native, Walker says she has noticed the Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process homeless population more and more and wants to be a part of the project to against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, Shantell James, 11 give back to her community. Currently she and Cheatham-Walker are in the Lanark Road, Yonkers, NY 10705. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. process of finding a space for the tiny house village. Walker says of the tiny houses, “It starts to give people their own space rather than having them in Notice of formation of Holmes: Meetings, Marketing & Events LLC. Arts.of Org. a homeless shelter where everybody doesn’t have privacy.” filed with the SSNY on 01/13/2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated Cheatham-Walker has also started a GoFundMe to raise money for the as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall tiny house village, and believes that if we come together as a community, mail copy of process to the LLC, 505 E Lincoln Avenue, #515, Mount Vernon, NY this will be easy to achieve. She asks, “How can I as an individual sit here 10552. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. and act like I’m okay when I know that I am connected to everyone univer- sally, and I know that there are people suffering right in my face?” Notice of formation of LIB Scholastics Sources, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with ______the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/06/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom the process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 20 Water Grant Street, Apt 324, Yonkers, NY 10701. BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE

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