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-- Six Decades Decades Six -- Hilda Green Demsky Demsky Green Hilda 2 • September 2014 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com IDA Support for $90 Million in Local Housing Projects County Executive Robert P. Astorino an- Kathleen Rubin, vice president of nounced that Westchester’s Industrial Devel- Wilder Balter Partners, Inc. “We are opment Agency (IDA) has approved a series looking forward to partnering with of financing and incentives that will enable the IDA in the future on other up- three major economic development projects coming projects. to move forward: a senior affordable hous- The 75 senior affordable hous- ing complex in the Village of Mamaroneck; a ing units are located at 235-237 professional housing complex in the Village Halstead Avenue, across from the of Elmsford; and a senior affordable housing Metro North train station in Ma- complex in the City of New Rochelle. With maroneck, and will be outfitted a total of $90 million in private investment, with new windows, kitchens, baths, the projects will create 232 jobs. The transac- flooring and air conditioning. The tion fees paid to the IDA on the projects will work will also include conversion of generate more than $330,000 which will be the existing boiler, upgrades to the used to support small businesses and stimu- common areas and the feasibility of late job creation. solar panel installation will be ex- “Whether you are a professional, young plored. Renovations are expected to family or a senior, we are committed to pro- begin in December and to be com- viding convenient, modern and environmen- pleted by November 2015. tally safe housing for our residents,” said As- A new market rate rental com- torino. “These 367 new and newly renovated plex to be built at 290 East Main homes help to fulfill our commitment thanks Street in Elmsford, proposed by lo- to the great relationship between Westches- cally-based SME Development Part- ter’s IDA and these business leaders.” ners, LLC, is a $26.9 million proj- The purchase and renovation of the ect, which will receive $899,000 County Executive Robert Astorino Mamaroneck Towers, proposed by Elms- in tax incentives through the IDA ford-based Wilder Balter Partners, Inc is a ($650,000 in sales tax exemption, $249,000 can provide much needed rental housing for Westchester residents and make them more $15.8 million project, which will receive in mortgage recording tax exemption). The the county’s professional workforce.” environmentally friendly too,” said John $13.7 million in financing and tax incentives project will create 123 jobs and increase the The 81-units will be located just off Madeo, executive vice president of Mount- through the IDA ($13.5 million in tax-ex- property tax revenue nearly fourfold (from I-287 nearby downtown White Plains, and is co. “County Executive Astorino and the IDA empt bond financing, $90,000 in sales tax $130,000 to $425,000). The land has been expected to attract professional tenants look- helped move this project forward so these exemption, $177,580 in mortgage recording vacant since 2007. ing for convenient, modern housing. The buildings can now be maintained as a qual- tax exemption). The project will create 31 “The support from County Executive development will include the following ame- ity affordable housing resource for years to jobs. Astorino’s economic development team will nities: a fitness center; a community room come.” “This is the first time we have worked help me accelerate this project and get shov- with a bar, television lounge, billiards table Mountco will hire minority and women with the county’s IDA and we are very im- els in the ground this fall,” said Steven Eick- and private meeting areas; a rooftop terrace contractors from the local community who pressed with the responsiveness and willing- elbeck, principal of SME Development, LLC. with landscaped lounging and dining areas; have been recruited through Grace Baptist ness to support this important project,” said “The sooner we get started, the sooner we and ground-level landscaped outdoor seating Church in Mount Vernon and the City of areas with fire pits. New Rochelle. In addition, local youth will The IDA board provided preliminary ap- be hired for the project through the New proval for the project contingent upon con- Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority’s NY tinued discussions regarding the addition of Youth Work Construction Training Program. Kitchens•Baths•Wall Units affordable housing units and pro-rating the The IDA is a public benefit corporation tax benefit to exclude the retail portion of created in 1976 for promoting and encour- the property. aging economic development in the county And now, CLOSETS too! The purchase and renovation of Wash- primarily through assisting in the creation or ington House in New Rochelle, proposed by retention of jobs. Mountco Construction and Development The IDA is also empowered to issue - FREE - Corporation, is a $47.4 million project, taxable and tax-exempt bonds for organiza- Consultation which will receive $23.6 million in financing tions meeting federal and state guidelines. at our showroom and tax incentives through the IDA ($23 mil- There is no financial risk to the county or lion in tax-exempt bond financing, $383,500 to county taxpayers. The obligation for re- in sales tax exemption, $299,000 in mort- paying the debt rests solely with the orga- gage recording tax exemption). This project nizations. will create 78 jobs. The 211 senior housing Any corporation or small company look- units are located at 60 Union Avenue. The ing to access the low-cost and tax-exempt Kitchen-Insider.blogspot.com rehabilitation will begin in October and take project financing made available through about a year to complete. the IDA should contact Jim Coleman, execu- “This $47.4 million renovation project tive director of the IDA, at (914) 995-2963 or will modernize the homes of hundreds of [email protected].

Closets • Home Offices $9.5 Million Dollars in Renovations, New Program Innovations for Home Entertainment Units Schools ...continued from page 1 Remodeling & Custom Refacing broader context of the world. General Education students. © As seen in Consumer Reports “At High School level, we are expand- “This is the second year of expanding our ing our Science, Technology, Engineering and Dual Language Education program for Kinder- Math (STEM) program. We are getting a Phys- garten and first grade, housed at Mamaroneck ical Computing Course with Raspberry Pie Mi- Avenue School but open to all elementary stu- cro-Processing to expand physical computing dents. SHOWROOM solutions. It is a 50-50 Dual Language Class, where Mon-Fri • 9a-6p “We are expanding our robotics course, students spend half the time learning in Span- Sat • 10a-5p with regional competitions at Pace Universi- ish, the other half English, to create bi-lingual And by apointment. ty. We are adding Advanced Placement (AP) students with bi-cultural awareness. Bathrooms & Fine Cabinetry 401 Ward Ave. English Composition for Juniors and Seniors “All four elementary schools continue to Mamaroneck with longer blocks of time to organize different use technology to support learning, one-to-one Licenses: types of learning. using iPads and computer technology. This West: WC05441-H93 Paul & Liz Bookbinder NYC: 1250632 • CT: 554525 914-777-0437www.DreamWorkKitchens.com “Integrated Co-Teaching classes enable year we are expanding the program to eighth, Special Education and Regular Teachers to de- ninth and tenth grades, leveraging technology liver instruction throughout the District. This to improve teaching and learning, supporting Visit with us and get a FREE Remodeling Idea CD! strengthens learning of Special Education and educational goals,” Shaps concluded. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • September 2014 • 3 Petitioners Drop Transportation Lawsuit Against Mamaroneck School District BY MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT the District’s policy change from taking should be in front of him rather than the may select either a Metro North or a Bee effect for the 2014-2015 school year. The Commissioner of Education. Line Bus pass, depending on which form of Last spring, a group of Mamaroneck District moved to dismiss the lawsuit, ar- In early August, the District learned transportation best suits their needs. The parents filed a legal petition challenging guing, among other things, that the law- that the petitioners have withdrawn their policy change does not apply to students the Mamaroneck School District’s trans- suit should have been brought before the petition. While petitioners may attempt to who receive transportation because of their portation policy change, which shifted New York State Commissioner of Education institute a new proceeding at a later date, special needs. the transportation of some high school and not the New York State Supreme Court. we are hopeful that the Court’s decision in The savings from this revised policy students attending nonpublic schools (The Commissioner has upheld the use of this case will dissuade further litigation. -- which will accrue every year -- were es- from yellow buses to public transporta- public transportation for students attend- Our recent policy change impacts timated last winter to be approximately tion. As part of their lawsuit, the petition- ing nonpublic schools in numerous cases 48 of the approximately 142 high school $98,000 for the 2014-2015 school year. ers demanded a judicial stay to prevent over more than 40 years.) students who applied for transportation The District will provide the School Board Justice Warhit in June denied the pe- services to nonpublic schools. Families and the community with an updated esti- titioners’ application for a stay, determin- were recently notified as to whether they mate of the savings in the fall. Even with ing, among other things, that “Petitioners will be offered yellow bus transportation, the revised policy, the District continues The Center for Continuing ... had not demonstrated a likelihood of suc- public transportation, or a “vacant seat” to provide a greater level of transporta- ...continued from page 1 cess on the merits [or] a risk of irreparable on a yellow bus already taking other stu- tion service than State law mandates. The tion. On the lighter side are classes like the NYC injury or harm ….” During the hearing, dents to their school. The students who Board of Education has been studying the Pizza Tour, Poker for Beginners, and The Art of the the Court also expressed several doubts have been assigned to public transporta- issue of transportation for the past several Cocktail. Ever popular courses in photography, about the lawsuit, including whether it tion have been offered transit passes. They years. foreign languages and film will also be offered. “The Center’s goal is to offer opportuni- ties to bring the members of our community together over similar interests,” said Hamer. “The great thing about continuing education is that there’s no homework and no grades. You’ll learn something, meet new people and have fun.” To enroll in classes or purchase tickets to the evening with Mr. Geithner, visit LMCEE. org. larchmont LEDGER

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Fee Sotheby’s International Realty an- The sequence of sidewalks and curbs to be replaced is controlled by the scheduled re-paving nounced that award-winning agent Marianne Troiano of Chatsworth Avenue from North Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue this Fall. Simply put, those curbs Walsh has joined the company and will be based in the have to go in first. ( Con Edison is sharing in the cost of the re-paving.) firm’s Larchmont brokerage. Here is the sequence for this Fall: Chatsworth from North to Vanderburgh; Chatsworth from Walsh’s achievements over the course of her two- train stairs to Franklin; Palmer from Chatsworth to Depot Way; Palmer from Chatsworth to East year real estate career include transacting over 10 mil- Avenue. lion in sales and winning the Rookie of the Year and If this segment is completed by the first week of November, then Palmer from East Avenue to Silver Awards with her prior firm. Previously, she worked West Avenue; If not, then Palmer Avenue from Chatsworth to Franklin will be the last area com- on multi-billion-dollar transactions at one of the world’s pleted in 2014. Tree removal work began on August 28 on Palmer Avenue and will continued on largest law firms in Manhattan. Chatsworth Avenue August 29. “Smart, personable and market savvy, Marianne “Thank you to all for your patience and cooperation. We know you will be delighted with the joins us in Larchmont after quickly making a name for final outcome when the work is completed. If you have any questions or concerns while the work herself in the real estate business, and I couldn’t be hap- is in progress, please e-mail them to [email protected],” notes Anne McAndrews, pier to have her,” said Carolyn Fugere, manager of Julia Mayor, Village of Larchmont. B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty’s Larchmont bro- kerage. “She uses the finance background and negotiat- ing skills she acquired during her successful legal career Housing Action Council Launches Marketing for 51 to attain the best value for her clients, guiding them by offering insightful advice and knowledge. She will make Affordable Condos in Larchmont a great addition to our team.” Housing Action Council is now accepting families of modest means to become homeown- Walsh resides with her family in Larchmont, where applications for Pinebrook Condominium, a fair ers in a community known for its award winning she is actively involved in the local community. She spends her free time volunteering at the Junior League and affordable housing development at 2101-2105 schools and proximity to major employment cen- Marianne Troiano Palmer Avenue in the Village of Larchmont. ters,” according to Rose Noonan, Executive Di- of Westchester on the Sound, Mamaroneck Elementary When completed, Pinebrook will provide af- rector of Housing Action Council. Mayor Anne School’s PTAs and her children’s nursery school pro- fordable homes for individuals and families who McAndrews expressed her excitement that Pine- grams. cannot afford housing in the private marketplace. brook is finally happening. “We welcome the Walsh can be reached by phone at (917) 670-0234 or via email at marianne.walsh@juliabfee. Prices range from $155,000 to $241,200 depending prospective homeowners and look forward to their com. on square footage. The development is designed participation in community activities.” to reach households whose incomes are no great- The developer is Wilder Balter Partners, a er than 80% of the median income of Westchester major builder of affordable and luxury housing in Jo-Anne Sinnott Becomes Operations Manager County. The median income for a family of four the Hudson Valley. Housing Action Council, a re- Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty announced that is $103,700. Eligible applicants are singles whose gional non-profit, is marketing and qualifying ap- Jo-Anne Sinnott has joined the company’s Larchmont broker- income is no greater than $58,100; 2- persons, plicants for this development. M & T Bank is the age as Operations Manager. In her new position, Sinnott will $66,400; 3 persons, $74,700; 4 persons, $83,000; construction lender. The County of Westchester be responsible for overseeing all of the administrative and mar- and 5 persons, $89,650. and the State of New York have provided financial keting operations, as well as assisting with training and agent Condo features include spacious apartment assistance to assure the affordability of these homes. support as needed. layouts (750 sq. ft to 1630 sq.ft) each with a balco- These 51 homes contribute to the 750 homes that Sinnott comes to the Larchmont office as a licensed Real ny in two elevator buildings with covered parking. the County must facilitate under its 2009 Housing Estate Associate Broker in New York with over a decade of real Heat and air conditioning are individually con- Settlement with HUD. estate and management experience. She most recently served trolled and energy efficient. Its Tudor style exterior Applications will be accepted through Sep- as an Executive Vice President for Coldwell Banker Bellmarc will complement nearby residential buildings. It is tember 24. A lottery will be held on September Group out of Manhattan where she directed all corporate com- within walking distance to the Village’s retail center, 30 to determine the order in which applicants will munications, advertising, media relations, marketing materials, Pinebrook Park, and the Larchmont Train Station. be qualified. A Spring/Summer 2015 occupancy is agent recruitment and training. Sinnott successfully support- “Pinebrook is an exciting new opportunity for planned. ed their team in increasing their sales force and retention rate, expanding the firm’s training curriculum and broadening their exposure. Cuomo Signs Legislation Expanding those Responsible “Jo-Anne’s many years of experience and strong set of skills in the industry are quite clear,” said Carolyn Fugere, Man- for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse ager of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty’s Larchmont Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently from reports that are proven unfounded. brokerage. “We are a superior company with superior agents Jo-Anne Sinnott signed legislation to better protect children by Senator Andrew Lanza said, “When a providing superior service. With Jo-Anne’s added support and adding school coaches to the the field of profes- coach witnesses child abuse the crime should expertise, we expect to take ‘superior’ to an even higher level.” sionals required to report suspected abuse to au- always be reported directly to law enforcement “I am thrilled to be a part of this highly respected company, and look forward to dedicating thorities. This bill, (S.4751B/ A.421C) will also authorities. Our law enforcement profession- my past experience, enthusiasm and proficiency to the team,” said Sinnott. require coaches who currently hold or apply for als have the authority, expertise, and resourc- In addition to her real estate expertise, Sinnott is a skilled copywriter and editor, and a Larch- a temporary coaching es to investigate and mont native. license or professional prosecute criminal ac- Jo-Anne Sinnott can be reached via phone at 914.833.5935 or via email at Joanne.Sinnott@ coaching certificate to tivity and the sooner juliabfee.com. complete two hours of they know about al- training regarding the legations of abuse the identification and re- sooner justice can be Visions 2014 porting of child abuse done. With this type See a multitude of visions realized and maltreatment. of crime, delay can and brought to life in “Visions 2014”, “This legislation is mean more victims.” an exhibition of two- and three-dimen- another step forward in Assembly Mem- sional fine art works at the Mamaroneck New York’s fight against ber Amy Paulin said, Artists Guild (MAG) Gallery, 126 Larch- child abuse,” Governor “Coaches are in a mont Avenue, Larchmont. Works in a di- Cuomo said. “With the unique position of verse array of media, including oil, acryl- proper training, and the trust with their players, ics, photography, mixed media, paper, clear mandate to report and this law will ensure sculpture, fiber and jewelry, created by suspected instances of that if a child confides MAG members will be on exhibit from abuse, school coaches in their coach or the Wednesday, October 1, 2014 through will play a crucial role in coach observes signs of Saturday, October 11, 2014. keeping our children safe abuse, they will report Cash prizes will be awarded for Best and out of harm’s way.” it to the authorities. in Show as well as in other artistic disci- The law had previ- This will help protect plines. Juror for the selection of awards is ously been unclear on children from abuse.” Suzanne Ashley from the Katonah Muse- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo whether individuals in The commissioner um Art Association. All work is for sale. these positions must re- of education will pre- Established in 1953 by seven local artists, the Mamaroneck Artists Guild is the oldest artist port suspected cases of abuse. This legislation scribe regulations for this new training. Docu- cooperative maintaining its own gallery in Westchester County. clarifies that coaches who are paid employees of mentation of the completed coursework will be A reception where the public can meet the artists and award-winners will be held on Friday, a school district have a duty to report suspected required to obtain and hold a temporary coach- October 2, 2014, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 12 noon abuse. As with all mandated reporters, coaches ing license or professional coaching certificate, to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 834-1117. will be protected from civil liability resulting effective July 1, 2015. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • September 2014 • 5 Legislators Want Stricter Review Process and Risk Assessments for Gas Pipeline

The Westches- Anything less simply increases the chanc- immediate notifications of unplanned blow- ter County Board of es of a catastrophe and long-term health risks.” downs are given to municipal and County of- Legislators (BOL) an- A chief concern for the BOL members is ficials, and that health impact assessments for nounced passage of that the significant risks inherent in the pro- these incidents are made as well. a resolution calling posed gas pipeline aren’t covered in the usual Susan Van Dolsen, co-founder of Stop for a stricter review state and federal review processes for projects the Algonquin Pipeline Expansion (SAPE) and process and full risk as such. co-chair of Westchester for Change, said, “We assessments in re- “This particular project definitely calls for thank our pro-active Westchester legislators for gard to the proposed a more stringent review,” said Legislator Pete protecting us by passing this resolution calling expansion of the Al- Harckham (D-North Salem). “There will need for the imperative measures of a risk assess- gonquin natural gas to be independent assessments and monitor- ment, baseline air testing, SEQR, and a Health pipeline through the ing completed before permitting takes place, Impact Assessment to ensure health and safety county by Houston, all of which should be funded by Spectra, and for Westchester residents.” Texas-based Spectra then continuous monitoring of air, water and Suzannah Glidden, SAPE co-founder and Gas Corporation. land around the pipeline after its built.” board director of Community Watersheds The major construc- Harckham remarked that his BOL col- Clean Water Coalition, stated, “We count on tion project would leagues worry about blowdowns, when the gas our Westchester legislators’ strenuous advoca- replace existing sec- is removed from the pipeline at various stations cy and follow through to make sure all resolu- tion of the existing for maintenance. One such station is to be sit- tion measures are executed before permits are 26-inch diameter uated in Peekskill, where the equipment for a issued on Spectra Energy’s ill-conceived and pipe for pressur- Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) launching and unacceptably dangerous proposed high-pres- ized gas with new staging area, will be adjacent to a school and sure, forty-two-inch diameter Algonquin nat- 42-inch pipe from playground. In the resolution, the BOL asks for ural gas pipeline right next to Indian Point.” Rockland County to Massachusetts Westchester Legislator Catherine Parker speaking at press conference joined by via Northern West- (L-R) MaryJane Shimsky, Peter Harckham and Chairman Michael Kaplowitz (Photo chester and Putnam County. credit: Westchester County Board of Legislators / Matthew Richter) Included in the project would be a tunnel built for the pipe- problems have been associated with emissions line beneath the Hudson River and expansion from compressor stations, which push the of compressor stations situated in Stony Point pressurized natural gas through the pipeline. and Southeast, plus metering and regulating These emissions typically include a number of stations along the way. toxic chemicals and compounds that result in The approved resolution from the BOL, ground level ozone and degraded air quality. which was approved in a vote of 15 to 1 at “We’re asking all Federal and State agen- its regular meeting held August 4, focuses cies involved with this process to make the primarily on two specific risks regarding the health and safety of residents, workers and proposed pipeline: 1) its location in highly all other stakeholders their top priority,” said populated areas in Westchester, where poten- BOL Majority Leader Catherine Borgia (D-Os- tial accidents and regular emissions could be sining). “We agree that meeting our region’s harmful to the populace, and 2) proximity to energy needs is a priority for further economic the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant and two development, but the review, permitting, and geological faults. approval process must be stringent to ensure “Our first concern must be for the pro- environmental and safety concerns are ad- tection of our residents and the environ- dressed and needed mitigation plans are in ment,” said BOL Chairman Michael Kaplowitz place.” Have a great school year! (D-Somers). “This resolution embodies im- Added Legislator Catherine Parker portant safety and environmental standards (D-Rye), chair of the BOL Environment & En- that must be upheld before permission is ergy Committee, where the resolution was first granted to construct the pipeline.” passed by BOL members, “No one should sign Don’t forget to plan family vacations In its resolution, the BOL notes that the off on this project until we know for sure that resource report submitted by Spectra Energy air quality for Westchester residents will not Partners does not reflect aggregate and cu- be affected, and that every conceivable safety for school breaks! mulative emissions from compressor stations, measure and emergency contingency plan is in metering stations and pipelines in the pro- place. The bar for this project has to be at the posed expansion project. A number of health highest level imaginable. 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The Village of Mamaroneck Recreation The Westchester County Mobile Shred- Department will hold the following der will be in the Larchmont Train Park- events: September 13 at 5pm through ing Lot #1 from 10am to 1pm. For more Sunday, September 14 until 11am – 11th information, visit westchestergov.com. Annual Family Campout (co-sponsored by TD Bank) at Harbor Island Park, Pavil- From 9am to 3pm, Westchester County ion Field. Call 777-7763 for details. Parks will hold the annual Saxon Woods Garage Sale at Saxon Woods Pool, 1800 This Fall LMC-TV is offering many classes Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains. For in Photoshop, Animation and Editing as complete details, call 995-4481 or visit a partner with The Center for Continu- westchestergov.com/parks. ing Education. Classes will be held at 145 Library Lane, Mamaroneck. Visit www. 21 lmcce.org for information. The FARE Walk for Food Allergy in West- chester will take place in Glen Island On September 18 at 6:30pm, The Volunteer drivers are needed by At Home Park, Pelham Road, New Rochelle with on the Sound, the aging-in-place orga- registration at 1pm and the walk starting At noon on October 9, the Cancer Holocaust and Human Rights Education nization serving older adults in Mama- at 2pm. Visit foodallergywalk.org/west- On September 15, The Center for Con- Support Team will host the 16th Annual Center will honor Richard Gere and John tinuing Education will present Timothy Gayle K. Lee Women’s Health Awareness roneck and Larchmont. The drivers take chester2014 for details. M. Tolomer at their annual benefit taking senior citizens to local appointments, on Geithner, former Secretary of the Trea- Luncheon at Westchester Country Club place at The Mamaroneck Beach and errands or shopping. For information, 22 sury speaking at 7pm at Mamaroneck in Rye with Stephanie Blank, MD as fea- Yacht Club, 555 South Broadway Avenue, call 899-3150 or visit athomeonthe- ACG New York will hold their 10th An- High School, McLain Auditorium. Call tured speaker. Call 777-2777 for tickets. Mamaroneck. For information, call 696- sound.org. nual Golf and Tennis Outing at Old Oaks 698-9126 for tickets. 0738. Country Club, 3100 Purchase Street, Pur- A support group for people who are deal- chase from 11:30am to 8pm. Email Sarah ing with retirement, aging, handling free with questions at [email protected] or UPCOMING time, family relationships, health and call 212-489-8700. Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst will be held on other issues will meet bi-monthly on September 12, 13 and 14. For more in- Mondays from 1 to 2:30pm at the Ma- 23 formation, visit artrider.com or call 845- maroneck Town Center, 740 Boston Post At 6:30pm, Huck-Scarry, son of legendary 331-7900. Road. Call 834-7174 for details. author Richard Scarry will appear at The Voracious Reader, 1997 Palmer Avenue, The Sheldrake Environmental Center The Greater Westchester Orchid Society Larchmont. RSVP to 630-4581. will begin teaching the Volunteer Envi- meets at the Harrison Community Cen- ronmental Education program this fall, ter, 216 Halstead Avenue, Harrison on the 26 beginning on October 16. Those who are second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. From 2 to 7pm, The American Red Cross interested can email mdavis@sheldrake- Those interested are asked to contact Cor- will host a Blood Drive at Mamaroneck center.org. delia Dirlam at 973-420-4966. EMS, 220 North Barry Extension. Call At 5:30pm, Kids Xpress will hold their annual Touch the Sky reception on October 800-733-2767 to make an appointment. 28 at 42 The Restaurant in White Plains. For more information email gaby@thomp- Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Park- SEPTEMBER son-bender.com or visit kidsxpress.net. way will be held on September 14, 21 13 27 and 28 from 10am to 2pm. The course The Town of Mamaroneck will hold a Big Truck Day will be featured in back of runs from Westchester County Center in clean-up of the Premium Marsh Area. the Larchmont Library starting at 10am White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yon- For questions, call the Town Supervisor until 3pm on Larchmont Avenue. The kers. For a complete list of rules and regu- at 381-7805 or email supervisor@town- Westchester County Mobile Passport lations visit parks.westchestergov.com or ofmamaroneck.org. Office will also be available. Public Safe- call 995-4050. ty Day in Larchmont will be observed 15 in Constitution Park. Call 834-1919 for The Larchmont Public Library in con- From 10:30am to 5pm, The Mamaroneck details. junction with WEBS is offering an 8-week Public Library, 136 Prospect Avenue, career counseling seminar this fall called hosts an AARP Driver Safety Course de- OCTOBER “Managing Your Career in Changing signed for drivers 50 and older. Registra- 1 Times.” Register by calling 674-3612. For tion required by calling 630-5887. The William Raveis Annual Breast Can- more information, call 834-2281 or visit cer Fundraiser will take place from 6 to larchmontlibrary.org. 16 8pm at the American Yacht Club, 500 At 7:45am, The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye featuring a silent The White Plains Performing Arts Center, Local Summit will host their first fall auction, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. All City Center, White Plains will feature the meeting at The Nautilus Diner in Ma- proceeds to benefit Memorial Sloan Ket- New York Regional Premiere of Dogfight, maroneck. Visit localsummitlm.org for tering Cancer Center. Tickets may be pur- September 19-21 presented by the Harri- details. chased at 78 Purchase Street, Rye or at the son Summer Theater. Call 328-1600 for door. Call 967-1333 for details. tickets. At 7:30pm, the Mamaroneck Union Free School District will hold their Board 2 On September 15 from 10:30am to 5pm, Meeting, discussion topics include BOE At 11am, The Pediatric Cancer Founda- the Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 Study Session, and MHS District Goals in tion will host their 44th Annual Lun- Westchester Community College presents Wassa Pan Afrika Dance Ensemble in “Afrika Prospect Avenue hosts an AARP Driver the MHS Library classroom. Visit mamk- cheon at The Trump National Golf Club, Wonba!” on September 20 at 8pm in the Academic Arts Theatre on the Valhalla cam- Safety Course designed for drivers 50 and schools.org for information. 339 Pine Road, Briarcliff Manor featuring pus, 75 Grasslands Road. For tickets visit sunywcc.edu or call 606-6262. older. Registration required by calling a Fashion Presentation by Intermix. RSVP 630-5887. 18 to 777-3127. The White Plains Performing Arts Cen- Westchester Sandbox Theatre, 931c E ter will host a Golf Outing at Knollwood 4 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck presents Country Club starting at 9:30am with The next Circles of Peace Event is sched- The Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 Prospect Ave- Jason Summers in concert on September breakfast. To attend, call Kathleen at 328- uled featuring a bonfire, drum dance and nue has announced that “I Am Malala” will be the 13 at 8pm and Dan Ferrante in concert 1600. healing ceremony. Visit circlesofpeace- book discussed for “One Book, One Mamaroneck” on September 14 at 3pm. For tickets and now.org for details. on October 15 at 2pm. They invite all book clubs information, call 914-630-0804 or visit 20 to join the event. For more information, contact wstshows.com. The Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 5 698-1250. Prospect Avenue will offer a Free Kaplan The Westchester American Heart Asso- The Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 SAT/ACT Practice Test at 10am. Call 630- ciation will host the 2014 Heart Walk at Prospect Avenue holds a Crafters Club 5875 for details. Kensico Dam in Valhalla. To sign up, call every month in the Community Room 640-3274 or visit westchesterheartwalk. on September 18 and October 16 from 2 The Larchmont Committee on the Arts org. to 4pm and Paws a While to read with will host the Fine Arts Festival in Consti- CGC/TDI therapy dogs will be held on tution Park on Larchmont Avenue from 1 www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • September 2014 • 7 Young Actress Shares Her Get Spooked with Family Fun at Journey from Larchmont to The New York Botanical Garden America’s Stages The Haunted Pump- kin Garden at The New York Botanical Garden is sure to thrill and chill vis- itors from Saturday, Sep- tember 20 through Hal- loween, Friday, October 31. Experience the spooky fun of the season with a garden full of large and interesting pumpkins and gourds. Halloween activ- ities take place each day in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, with additional weekend pro- gramming. On October 18 and 19, Master Carver Ray Villafane and his team will sculpt the giant and Gabra Zackman unusual pumpkins into unearthly creatures. Gabra Zackman, an actress raised in Larch- The Haunted Pump- mont, is star of the show at the Woman’s Club kin Garden in the Ever- of Larchmont’s first gathering of the season Fri- ett Children’s Adventure day, September 19. Garden is open all day for Zackman, who, in addition to performing exploration, with guid- in theatres around the country – including the ed activities from 1:30 to Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival – and on 5:30 p.m. on weekdays television and in movies, has also earned an and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. award-winning reputation as the recorder of on weekends. Each day, children can play Halloween parades that travel throughout ly the coolest animals around. Learn why these more than 200 audiobooks. inside a “gourd-geous” Pumpkin House; the Children’s Adventure Garden. “creepy” animals aren’t so scary after all. Partic- The actress will perform from favorite go on a scavenger hunt for fall fruits; look The following weekend programming ipants will meet critters from around the world Shakespeare scenes while sharing with the au- for wiggly worms under a rotting log; put will also take place in the Everett Chil- and some local to the Botanical Garden and the dience her adventures in the world of the arts. on their own performance in the Pumpkin dren’s Adventure Garden: Bronx during these live animal presentations The program, open to the public, takes Puppet Theater; read spooky stories; and Creepy Creatures of Halloween -- Saturdays while discovering the unique adaptations that place at the Larchmont Avenue Presbyterian watch pumpkin seeds sprout in their very and Sundays, 12 & 2 p.m. help them survive in their habitats. Church, 60 Forest Park Ave., Larchmont at own germination chamber. On weekends, Slithery snakes and scaly reptiles—some of For more information, visit nybg.org or 1:30pm. For further information, contact Mar- children can read spooky stories and enjoy the animals that make one scream—are actual- call 718-817-8700. garet Shultz at 834.7218.

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age of 12 in two years. 75447 8 • September 2014 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Plans for New and Continuing Initiatives for the Mamaroneck Union Free School District Revealed BY SUPERINTENDENT DR. ROBERT I. SHAPS, related with active participation will also explore the benefits of longer learning SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS and valued feedback by stake- blocks as we roll-out changes to the high school holders, we will continue to use schedule. I am pleased to say that we made great a variety of resources to seek At the same time we are building on the strides on many fronts in preparation for the opinions from students, staff, initial success of several multi-year initiatives. start of another school year. Most visible is the parents, and community mem- In September we will welcome a new cohort of soon-to-be completed capital work at Chats- bers on how we can improve dual language kindergarten students joining worth, MAS, and MHS. Students and staff will our public system. On this note, their 1st grade counterparts at Mamaroneck certainly appreciate new plumbing and electri- during the fall we will report on Avenue School as we expand this innovative cal systems that underscore our commitment the findings of our high school district-wide program. Similarly, building on to optimize the learning environment. On student engagement and com- last year’s initial effort to redefine teaching and a similar note, our effort to redesign the Dis- munity engagement surveys. learning using technological tools, we are ex- trict IT Server/Technology Room will support Several exciting initiatives tending the 1-to-1 computing initiative using the use of technology as a critical resource for slated for the upcoming school iPads to include 10th grade students. As part teaching and learning. Continuing our efforts year are aligned with our em- of the 5th grade Capstone Project all grade 5 to improve school safety, we are installing new phasis on authentic and deep classrooms will be equipped with wireless tech- security cameras at MHS and swipe card door learning. We are introducing nology to support student use of Chromebooks systems at all schools to further limit access full-day kindergarten, leverag- as they engage in research and strengthen their before and after school. Under the category of ing this transition to deliver a computer skills. Across the district, we will con- small improvements, I hope the new District developmentally appropriate tinue helping students internalize a “growth website design will make it easier to access in- full-day kindergarten program mindset” and expand our effort to promote formation and learn what is happening in our marked by inquiry, discovery, Superintendent Robert Shaps mindfulness and inner resilience as we seek to schools. and smooth pacing across the strengthen the social/emotional well-being of From a strategic perspective, the sum- academic day. Kindergarten teachers will use relevant topics in the subject areas of math and students and staff. mer months are critical to ensure a successful professional time during the school year to science (6th grade) and English and social stud- I expect the 2014-2015 school year to school year as the Board of Education and ad- develop and deliver an engaging first-year pro- ies (7th grade) respectively. The experience will be filled with wonderfully rich, relevant, and ministration focus on identifying “big picture” gram that will build a strong foundation for be designed to promote inquiry, deep under- rigorous experiences for children as a result goals for our school system and plan for new future learning. Our 5th grade students will standing, and presentation skills that will serve of hard work, preparation, and commitment and continuing initiatives. Our primary focus participate in a Capstone project experience students in future academic and professional by administrators, teachers, and staff and of is to create the conditions that support student that builds on our existing inquiry unit. The endeavors. At MHS we are expanding STEM course the students themselves. Thank you for engagement and achievement, promote a posi- Capstone project will provide students with (science, technology, engineering, and mathe- your continued support of the Mamaroneck tive school climate, prepare students for college the opportunity to investigate important ques- matics) course options introducing Advanced Union Free School District. I am grateful and and careers, keep the District on sound finan- tions, explore a topic in-depth, and share their Placement Computer Science, physical com- honored to have the opportunity to serve this cial footing, and engage the full community learning using a variety of modalities. Similarly, puting, and orienting the robotics class to af- community, the Board of Education, and the in the daily life of schools. 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BY NANCY NALVEN in each episode, accompanying co-star Bob Fuhr, who has been working under “Waiter, there’s a fly in my soup!!” the name Banjo Bob since he was a teen- “Shhh….be quiet, or everyone will want one.” ager. The two began performing togeth- So begins the taping of “Still Trying,” the er in the early 1970’s, as part of the band lively musical sketch comedy program that “Your Father’s Mustache.” airs weekly on LMC-TV, Larchmont and Ma- The duo’s musical repertoire spans maroneck’s community public access channel. the 1920’s through 1950’s, and is punc- The half-hour show stars veteran comedy mu- tuated by celebrity impersonations, sic team Crazy Henry and Banjo Bob, musical clever skits in the Vaudeville tradition, partners since 1978. ambitious banjo solos and charming On a hot and muggy afternoon in late medleys. Think Elvis, Jimmy Durante July, great things are happening at little Stu- and Donald Duck performing the theme dio 2 on Library Lane in Mamaroneck. Dena song to 1960’s sitcom “Mister Ed,” a Schumacher, LMC-TV studio production man- grab bag of tunes from “The Wizard of ager, simultaneously directs the taping of “Still Oz,” a string of silly songs of the “Mares Trying” Episode #171 from the control room, Eat Oats” ilk, and you’ll get a good idea while coaching middle and high school work- of the lighthearted and eclectic offerings shop participants on the subtleties of camera that comprise each 28-minute program. angle and microphone efficiency. “It is the At each three hour taping session, first show I think of when I have to train new Crazy Henry and Banjo Bob shoot a volunteers,” reflected Ms. Schumacher, “be- total of two programs, assisted by the cause I know they will have a great time and production team at LMC-TV. Their im- want to come back.” provisational, unstructured style creates The duo’s zany spontaneity is infectious an easygoing air on the set. “Bob and I on the set, evidenced by the raucous laughter never rehearse, and neither of us knows coming from the control room, three camera what songs the other guy is going to operators and small studio audience. “Doing do,” remarked Newberger, yet they have our show at LMC is always interesting and fun,” an uncanny ability to finish each other’s reflected Henry Newberger, creator and co-host jokes and pick up the thread of a musi- of the program, now in its sixth year of pro- cal theme. “Still Trying’s” first co-host, duction. Newberger’s stage name came about Bruce McNichols, passed away in 2012. Banjo Bob and Crazy Henry in 1969, when “two different nightclub own- Banjo Bob, who had frequented the pro- ers billed me as Crazy Henry because I would gram as musical guest, joined Crazy Henry as studio without them coming in once a month, at 9:30 pm, on Cablevision channel 75 and FiOS occasionally play the piano with my nose.” co-star later that year. or our community station without their music channel 36. Check your local listings. More info In addition to keyboard (sometimes with his “Still Trying” promises a weekly dose of and jokes,” concluded Ms. Schumacher. on the musical duo can be found at www.banjobo- nose), Mr. Newberger plays a mean trombone good ‘ol nostalgic fun. “I couldn’t imagine the “Still Trying” airs on LMC-TV, Tuesday nights bandcrazyhenry.com

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JCCH-Ad_10x6_v3.indd 1 8/26/14 11:24 PM 10 • September 2014 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Non-Partisan NY League of Conservation Hilda Green Demsky – Six Decades of Voters Endorses George Latimer Painting: A Retrospective One of New York’s leading environmental ad- Hilda Green Demsky, a vocacy organizations has endorsed George Latim- Fulbright Fellow, recipient of er for State Senate, citing his bipartisan leadership the National Endowment for on key environmental issues. Latimer was the the Arts grant and winner of lead sponsor on bills to establish a statewide solar the Andy Warhol Visual Arts incentive program and reform the state’s Brown- Residency, has had an exten- field Cleanup Program and co-sponsors over 35 sive, multi-faceted career focus- other bills that have been highlighted by various ing on the ebb and flow of her environmental activists. Included among those life. From the Pennsylvania coal cosponsored bills are measures to make coastal mines of her youth, to pollut- communities more storm resilient and The Child ed waterways, to the cosmos, to Safe Products Act that would firmly regulate the the parks of New York and New use of toxic chemicals in children’s products. England (Artist-in-Residence at ”From protecting our drinking water to help- Acadia National Park), Demsky ing build a more sustainable economy, George La- shares the highlights of her timer has been an environmental champion for career as a fine artist in a 60- the people of Westchester County,” said Nanette year retrospective exhibition at Bourne, Chair of the New York League of Con- the Mamaroneck Artists Guild servation Voters’ Westchester Chapter. “Because Gallery from October 21 to of his impressive record of accomplishment and November 15, 2014. An artists his plan for an even greener, stronger Westchester, Reception will take place Satur- we are proud to endorse George Latimer for State day, October 25 from 3:00 to Senate.” 5:00 p.m. Senator George Latimer stated, “Environ- After graduating from mental issues in the Senate have not had their Carnegie Mellon University in proper focus despite clear bipartisan support for 1958 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art & Design, Demsky began paintings of the Alvin many of the key concepts. Working with NYLCV Ailey American Dance Company, which were exhibited at City Center Gallery and Lincoln Center. has always been about putting partisanship aside Travel has been a big influence in her outpouring of canvases, as she received numerous and getting results and I look forward to continu- George Latimer art residencies, awards and fellowships from all over the world creating landscape, abstract and ing that kind of relationship as we fight for a more environmental paintings. Her outer space artworks were inspired by an invitation to witness a environmentally friendly and sustainable New York.” launch at the NASA Space Center in Florida after receiving the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship. Her In 2012, Latimer was included in NYLCV’s “Six Pack for the Environment” initiative, which exhibition at the National Gallery of Costa Rica reflected her love of painting “en plein air” on supported 6 candidates across both major political parties running for the State Senate who were canvas and Mylar. committed to pursuing environmental priorities from clean energy and environmental funding, A resident of Larchmont, Demsky has been a member of the Mamaroneck Artists Guild for to transportation and sustainable growth. 42 years and is a member of the Katonah Museum Art Association, the Pen & Brush, and National “I’m grateful for the support of one of the most well-known, non-partisan advocacy organi- Association of Women’s Artists. The book, Hilda Green Demsky: The Flow of the Artist’s Life and Work, zations in the entire State. Our natural environment is critical to protect for our children and our containing her biography and more than 100 color photographs of her paintings, will accompany children’s children. I have always believed that we ought to avoid playing partisan politics with this exhibition. things like the quality of air and drinking water, how we cleanup brownfield sites and protect our For more information contact: MAG Gallery Director, 126 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont at communities from storms and flooding” Latimer concluded. Tel: 914 834-1117 Gallery Hours: Tues. through Sat. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment

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On Friday, September 12 from 5 to 10pm, at DeCicco’s in Armonk, get ready to partic- ipate in a beer tasting of epic proportions as they proudly welcome Patrick Rue and 20 of his award winning beers from “The Bruery” - the nationally acclaimed California brewery. In 2008 after graduating Law School, Patrick Rue set out to redefine what “beer” is by opening his dream “The Bruery.” His calling was to create beers with character and depth. Patrick explained, “I’d like to be the cause for many to experience a new side of beer—a paradigm shift that makes someone realize that beer is so much more complex, interesting and enjoyable than what they had previously believed.” It was back in 2008 when Joe and Chris DeCicco had the pleasure of meeting this budding brewer that they instantly fell in love with the beers he was producing. Since their first encounter with Patrick, the DeCicco’s have been one of his biggest advocates on the East Coast selling his wide variety of beers. It has been six years in the making, but on Friday September 12th Owner & Brewmaster Patrick Rue - otherwise known as “the mad genius” by his peers - will be on hand to present and discuss 20 of his amazing beers. Many of the beers being poured this night have present these exciting beer events throughout never been available outside of California. There the entire year, and are very appreciative for will be flights, glasses, and growlers-to-go with The Bruery to be our guests“. The event will take a variety of great foods! “Our mission is to pro- place upstairs at the Armonk store - 17 Maple vide our customers with unique beer and food Avenue, Armonk. For more information, call experiences not found anywhere else, as we wel- 914-499-1100. come Patrick and his extraordinary selection of DeCicco & Sons are second-generation su- beers,” explains Chris DeCicco, one of DeCicco permarkets with five stores located in Armonk, & Sons owners. “Our beer and food events are Brewster, Ardsley, Harrison and Pelham. Visit a personal passion for the entire DeCicco fam- DeCiccoAndSons.com, and follow on Twitter: ily and team. Our family is extremely proud to @DECICCOSBEER! 3-Course Luncheon Specials $12.95 Sunday Brunch $17.95 Bernard A. Krooks Named to Best Lawyers in America® for 2014

Best Lawyers in America® has once again select- ed Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LLM, CELA, AEP® to be included in its definitive guide to legal excel- lence in the U.S. in the field of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Krooks has been recognized for this honor. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. Krooks is a founding partner of Littman Kro- oks LLP, with offices in New York City, White Plains and Fishkill and is the Chair of its Elder Law and Special Needs Department. He is a nationally prom- inent expert in all aspects of elder law, estate plan- ning and special needs planning. Krooks was recently recognized as an entrant into the Estate Planning Hall of Fame® by the Na- tional Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) and is the recipient of an Accredited Estate Planner® (Distinguished) Nominee designation for 2014. He has been named Vice Chair of the Elder Law Committee of the American College of Trust Come in for our Fall Menu! and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Additionally, Trusts & Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LLM, CELA, AEP Estates magazine recently appointed him Chair of the Elder Care Committee of their Editorial Advisory Board. This committee was created to address the increased importance of elder care issues in the practice of estate planning professionals. Kro- oks is Co-Chair of the Long Term Care, Medicaid, and Special Needs Trusts Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the American Bar Association. Krooks was also named President of the Board of Directors of The Arc of Westchester, the larg- est agency in Westchester County serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. He is Past President of the Special Needs Alliance, Past President of the National larchmontledger.com Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and Past President of the New York Chapter of NAELA. He has served as Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Asso- ciation. He has also been recognized as a “New York Super Lawyer” since 2006. 12 • September 2014 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com What’s Happening at Larchmont Library! creative hands-on exploration. The museum is weekends. Using a live model, some sessions focus up an entry form at the library. The registration Young Scientists Explore committed to broadening knowledge of the arts, on long poses while others focus on quick gestures. period will close on Saturday, October 4th. Reg- the environment, multiculturalism, and the local Artists are free to work in the medium and style of istration is not available before September 5th. the Mysteries of DNA and global communities in an educational and rec- their choice. Easels, stools and chairs are provided The Annual Scarecrow Festival is a unique reational atmosphere. Since 2010, the “Museum by the Reilly League. Instruction from a classically event in which participants purchase a metal In August, a roomful of young scientists de- Without Walls” program has reached over 11,000 trained painter is available on Saturday mornings. frame on which to create their scarecrow. In scended on the Larchmont Public Library to partic- children in over 40 community centers and schools. All are welcome at the league. There are no addition to the nominal registration fee of $10, ipate in the library’s “DNA DETECTIVES” program, For more information about the Westchester entrance requirements. So whether you are a pro- the scarecrow frame costs $20. Once each par- held as a part of the “Library Lab” series hosted in Children’s Museum and the “Museum Without Walls” fessional artist who wants to refine your skills, a ticipant has their frame, the real fun begins… conjunction with the Westchester County Chil- educational program, visit www.discoverwcm.org. Sunday painter, or an art major who went AWOL DECORATING! The Friends of the Larchmont dren’s Museum’s “Museum Without Walls” initia- after college, you will find the league a pleasant Public Library have set aside two days to pick up tive. The program was part of a six-week series of and professional setting. the frame and decorate; Saturday, October 11, “A Reilly Retrospective” For more information about The Reilly from 10:00am to 2:00pm, to come to the library The Larchmont Public Library’s Oresman League of Artists, visit http://reillyleague.com or to pick up the frame and begin the decoration Gallery presents “A REILLY RETROSPECTIVE”, call 914-791-2160. process, and Friday, October 17, from 7:00pm to a new exhibit of paintings by the Artists of The 9:00pm. There will be materials and craft sup- Reilly League. The exhibit will open in the Ores- plies available for those participating to use. The man Gallery on Tuesday, September 2, and will re- SAT or ACT: How to Know completed scarecrows will be displayed on the main on display through Monday, September 29. front lawn of the library where they will be dis- The exhibit is free and open to everyone during Which College Entrance played from Saturday, October 18 through Satur- normal library hours. The artists will host a recep- day, October 25. tion on Saturday, September 6, from 2:30pm to Exam is Right for You For information about The Friends of the 4:00pm. The reception is also free and everyone The process of choosing your preferred col- Larchmont Public Library, including informa- is welcome. lege or university and then applying to them has tion about other programs scheduled this fall, “A Reilly Retrospective” brings together an become almost as daunting as studying at the col- visit: http://friendsoflarchmontlibrary.org unusual amalgam of artists from all over West- lege/university level. Add the confusion over which chester County with distinct personal visions in entrance exam to take and you can easily find your- this new exhibit. Many of the exhibited works self in one of the most stressful and challenging A Touch of Sinatra have never been on public view. The Reilly League situations there is for someone who’s just about to Frank Sinatra may well be the greatest draws on the uniqueness of the League’s individu- complete high school. What is the real truth about singer of the twentieth century and on Sunday, al member artists. At the League’s studio in White college entrance exams? Do colleges and universi- September 21, at 4:00pm, you’ll think you’re Plains, artists work together mornings, afternoons ties show a preference for one test over the other? If listening to the legendary “Chairman of the and evenings to draw or paint from a live model so, how do you find out which they prefer? Do you Board” live and in person when the Friends or still life. Consequently, the subject of the paint- have to report ALL of your SAT scores? What’s the of the Larchmont Public Library present A ings is drawn or painted from a multitude of artist difference in the layout of the two tests? Can you TOUCH OF SINATRA, featuring Donnie Farra- perspectives, in a diversity of media, with a variety take both tests and if so, how do you ro and narrated by Joe Gilli- DNA Detectives - Stuti Schoetz and Marca McClenon of objectives. The singular vision of the artist is al- schedule them? gan. The program is free and with Students ways present. Parents, if you have a child in will be held in the Larchmont In “A Reilly Retrospective” the artists have the 10th to 12th grade, you won’t Village Center located direct- science-based programming for children ages 8 to sometimes included groupings of paintings with want to miss this important pro- ly behind the library at 121 11 that served to demonstrate core scientific prin- the same subject, indicating the pieces were done gram. And if YOU are in the 10th Larchmont Avenue. ciples through hands-on experiments. The exper- at the same time at the League’s White Plains stu- to 12th grade, this program is of A TOUCH OF SINATRA is iments ranged from unraveling the mysteries of dio. When the artists do this, variations in the art- tremendous importance. If you’re a musical show about the life DNA to building model solar cars. Each program ist’s vision are easy to see. In other instances, only undecided about which test to take, and music of Frank Sinatra, was designed to help shape children’s knowledge, one painting of a subject is shown and identifying Theresa Michna, a local educator narrated by Joe Gilligan and their world view, and ultimately, our future. marks of an artist are more subtle. who has coached hundreds of stu- performed by Donnie Farraro. Harmon McAllister and Stuti Schoetz, instruc- When artists work together at The Reilly dents on the SAT and ACT exams, The program is focused on the tors from the Westchester County Children’s Muse- League, they become part of a larger collaboration. will discuss the exams in detail on story of the life of Frank Sina- um, led the program walking children through all Monday evening, September 15, at tra from his birth in Hoboken, of the science governing how data is extracted from 7:00pm. Michna will address your New Jersey, to his death at tiny samples of DNA to decipher a scientific mys- questions and provide advice on the age of 82 in Los Angeles tery. McAllister and Schoetz also led programs deal- which is the best exam for you to in 1998, and the songs that ing with a variety of science including “The Wright take. This session will take place in made him one of the most Stuff” which dealt with the science of flight, “Earth the Larchmont Village Center located directly be- renowned singers of the twentieth century. Be- Rocks” which focused on the study of volcanic ac- hind the Larchmont Public Library. tween the songs, the program is peppered with tivity, “Sharks”, where young scientists studied one Theresa Michna, who teaches on the faculty funny stories and jokes that together with the of the most fearsome predators on Earth and then of an International School in Tarrytown, where music, make you feel as though you’re in the tasted some cooked Maki shark steak, and “We Have she specializes in SAT I (Math, Verbal, Writing) presence of the musical legend himself. Liftoff”, which dealt with the science of rocketry. and Advanced Writing for Graduate students, has Frank Sinatra got his first break as a The Larchmont Public Library made a com- developed short-cuts and strategies to cut through singer in 1935 when his mother persuaded mitment to engage children through STEM (sci- study time. She combines an intensive knowledge a local singing group known as “The Three ence, technology, engineering and math) programs of the SAT testing method, with a razor-sharp abil- Flashes” to let Frank join the group. They by encouraging children to read books over the ity to focus on each student’s true strengths. Her then became known as “The Hoboken Four”. summer in the categories of Science, Technology, program places great value on having parental The group made an appearance on the Major Engineering and Math as well as Art. Children were support for success. Thus, she gives timely feed- Bowes Amateur Hour television show (a sort incentivized to read in these categories by being back to both parents and students. Students bene- of early “American Idol” type of program), awarded prizes for the number of hours spent read- fit because they are able to practice more efficient where they won first prize. In the 1940’ and ing. “It’s never too early to get children interested skills, while discarding old habits. And parents, 50’s Sinatra went on to sing for a number of in science, technology and the other categories similarly, are given critical updates on achieve- big bands, including those led by Harry James represented in STEM”, said Rebecca Teglas, Head ments or specific areas of challenge. There is no and Tommy Dorsey. Of course the rest is his- of Children’s Services. “There are marvelous books registration required to attend the informative ses- tory as Sinatra went on to rack up a massive available in all age groups that make science, tech- Portrait of Emily by Greta Corens sion led by Theresa Michna, but space is limited so catalog of hit songs as a solo performer, many nology, engineering and math fun. Exposing chil- plan to arrive early. of which have become standards, including dren at an early age to how much fun STEM can be Identifying and working together as artists makes iconic songs such as “Love and Marriage” and may provide the foundation necessary for them to each artist’s work stronger, more focused and en- “New York, New York”. Frank Sinatra is re- pursue a career in a STEM related field.” joyable for the artists themselves as well as for 4th Annual Larchmont membered as one of the greatest singers and The Westchester Children’s Museum is now viewers of the paintings. performers of all time. open and offers exhibits that are designed to en- The Reilly League of Artists is a not-for-profit Scarecrow Festival Joe Gilligan is a former singer and found- courage imagination, play, and interactive learning. arts organization created by Frank Reilly, a teacher Registration opens on Friday, September er of the oldies group Reminisce. Reminisce Exhibit design professionals created a unique learn- from the Arts Student League in New York City. 5th for the Fourth Annual Larchmont Scarecrow warmed the hearts of many, singing nostalgic ing space, one that reflects the particular interests Ever since the league was founded in the mid- Festival sponsored by the Friends of the Larch- songs of the past. Gilligan is the creative writer of children and the community. According to the 1970s, the studio has been a vibrant center for mont Public Library. To participate in this year’s for the A TOUCH OF SINATRA show and has Museum’s website, it is a vibrant, interactive learn- those interested in working from life, whether a festival, registration must be completed between researched and incorporated unknown facts of ing space providing children, families and school live model or still life. Friday, September 5th and Saturday, October Sinatra’s life into the show. groups the opportunity to nurture curiosity, en- The Reilly League offers several sessions a 4th. Registration can be done online at www. For more information about A TOUCH OF hance knowledge and ignite imagination through week, including during the day, evenings, and larchmontscarecrowfestival.org or by picking SINATRA, visit www.atouchofsinatra.com www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • September 2014 • 13 The Kitchen & Bath Insider© – Can Retirement Accounts Require Their Happiness Be Found With a New Own Beneficiary Forms BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED ELDER LAW means that account owner’s heirs will not Nose? ATTORNEY be able to continue to take advantage of the BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. tax-deferred or tax-free growth that makes IRAs available and some adventurous clients have Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) can advantageous. Have you ever looked in the mirror and combined wood grain fronts with almond or be passed down to the account owner’s heirs, When an IRA is first opened, the account said to yourself, “I’d look so much better if I white painted boxes! but careful attention must be made to the nam- owner is given the opportunity to name a ben- just had a new nose? Or ears? Or maybe a Besides saving money, a partial reface also ing of heirs on the IRA beneficiary form. If no eficiary, which seems like an easy matter to at- chin?” Well, think of how your kitchen cabi- lends itself to the DIY (do-it-yourselfers). If you beneficiary is named, then the tax benefits of tend to. However, account owners sometimes nets feel! It’s probably had the same old fronts can use a ruler and a screwdriver, you should be the account are cut short. make changes to an account that actually re- for a long, long time, and if it could look in a able to replace the fronts in your kitchen in a IRAs are not usually covered by a last will sults in the establishment of a new account, mirror, you could almost hear it say, “I’d look couple of days. It’s best to get the refacing ven- and testament, so the inheritance depends on and the owner may not realize that a new ben- so much better if I just had new doors.” It’s not dor to measure the cabinets for you (even if it who is named as the beneficiary. If the benefi- eficiary form needs to be filled out. When nam- looking for a complete face-lift, just a change in costs a couple of extra dollars). This is money ciary form is filled out with the name of the in- ing a primary beneficiary, one can also name style to make it look young again. well spent because if a door doesn’t fit, and you tended heir, then different rules apply depend- an alternate beneficiary, such as a grandchild. This process is called a partial reface or had a professional measure them, it’s their re- ing on whether the beneficiary is the account This gives heirs the flexibility to disclaim the “re-dooring”. A partial reface refers to changing sponsibility to replace it, not yours. owner’s spouse or not. inheritance and allow it to pass to the alternate. the door and drawer fronts on your cabinets Although, not all refacing companies will Spouses named as the beneficiary of an People inheriting an IRA also need to be but not refacing the cabinet boxes. The pro- sell you the materials, if you make a few local IRA have the option of treating the IRA as their aware of the rules that apply to their situation. cess is best suited for frameless (or European) calls, you’ll probably find one who will. Pur- own, either by designating themselves as the Moving money from one IRA to another must cabinets. If you missed The Kitchen Insider – chasing refacing fronts on the internet is not account owner or by rolling it over into their be done directly as a “trustee-to-trustee” trans- What Type of Cabinets Do YOU Have?, which recommended because, in all probability, you’ll own IRA or similar plan. The advantage of fer. Heirs do not have the option of taking the detailed the different types of cabinets, I’ll give need direct contact with the vendor when ques- treating the IRA as the spouse’s own is that a money out and re-depositing it in another IRA you a quick refresher, now. tions arise relating to measuring and installing. younger widow or widower will not have to within 60 days without penalty, as with one’s A frameless cabinet only has 5 sides; it (I wouldn’t advise trying to do a full reface by take the minimum required distributions until own IRA. And an inherited IRA must be retitled does not have a front to the cabinet box. Con- yourself, unless you’ve had experience working they reach age 70 ½. to indicate that it is inherited, with the origi- sisting of a top and bottom, two side pieces and with laminates and veneers. However, a partial For non-spouse heirs, the advantage of be- nal owner’s name and the beneficiary’s name the back, the front of the cabinet is made up reface may be the weekend project that you’ve ing named on the beneficiary form is that the included. of the edges of the top, bottom and two side been looking for.) heirs can choose to stretch distributions across Careful attention to the beneficiary form pieces, (usually 5/8” or 3/4” thick). The door Isn’t it time you give your cupboards a their life expectancy, although they must begin can help ensure that the tax benefits of an IRA and drawer fronts for this type of cabinet cover treat? For a fraction of the cost of a new kitch- taking distributions by the end of the year after are maximized. the edges of the cabinet. And, since the fronts en, a partial reface can bring happiness to your they inherit. In the meantime, assets have time Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., cover the edges, they don’t have to be refaced, sad, run down looking cabinets and perhaps it to grow, tax-deferred in the case of traditional is a founding partner of Lit- (saving of a great deal of labor and materials), can brighten your life as well. IRAs, and tax-free in the case of Roth IRAs. tman Krooks LLP and has resulting in a much more economical face-lift. If an estate is named as beneficiary in- been honored as one of the If you select fronts of a different color than Paul Bookbinder, stead, then the tax benefits are limited. In the “Best Lawyers” in Ameri- your cabinet, the exposed cabinet sides can be M.I.D., C.R., is president of case of Roth IRAs, all funds must be withdrawn ca for each of the last seven laminated or veneered to match the new doors. DreamWork Kitchens, Inc. within five years. This is also true of tradition- years. He is past President Don’t despair if you have framed cabinets, located in Mamaroneck, New al IRAs, unless the former account owner had of the National Academy of you can still do a partial reface by painting York. A Master of Design already reached age 70 1/2, in which case the Elder Law Attorneys (NAE- your cabinet boxes to match the new doors or (Pratt Institute), and E.P.A. heir’s distribution rate is based on the age of LA) and past President of the ordering doors to match the existing cabinet. Certified Remodeler, he serves the deceased person. New York Chapter of NAELA. (A framed cabinet includes the sixth side to its on the Advisory Panel of Re- If no beneficiary form is on file, then the Mr. Krooks has also served as chair of the Elder Law box, which makes up the front of the cabinet. modeling Magazine. A member of the National IRA custodian’s default policy applies. Some Section of the New York State Bar Association. He The opening for the framed cabinet is cut out of Kitchen & Bath Assoc., he is also a contributor firms award the IRA to the estate, and others has been selected as a “New York Super Lawyer” the sixth side (the front), creating the “frame.” to Do It Yourself magazine. He can be reached for award it first to a living spouse if there is one, since 2006. Mr. Krooks may be reached at (914) There are several solid color replacement fronts questions at 914-777-0437 or www.dreamwork- and then to the estate. 684-2100 or by visiting the firm’s website at www. kitchens.com. Failing to name a beneficiary for an IRA elderlawnewyork.com.

Travel ‒ Experience the Canadian Rockies I was fortunate to experience a wonder- of green. We were sorry to say goodbye ful trip to the Canadian Rockies recently. The to the friendly and knowledgeable Rocky first stop was in the word class city of Van- Mountaineer hosts. Complimentary trans- couver, with an overnight stay at the lovely fers took us from the train to the Fairmont Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The afternoon Banff Springs Hotel. Banff boasts a 4-passen- was available for exploring historic Gastown ger gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur -- Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood and just Mountain where they sell t-shirts that say, a 10-minute walk from the hotel. “I made it to the Top.” The views are spec- Grand Victorian buildings house the tacular! distinctive shopping, award-winning restau- The trip ended at the historic Fairmont rants and bars, cafes and clubs that make Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta. The out- for a complete Vancouver experience. The door scene from this majestic hotel includes wholly steam powered clock on the corner a panorama with a blue lake and sky and of Cambie and Water street is worth a photo snow covered mountaintops glistening in stop. the background. Heritage and hiking tours The next morning took us to the Rocky are available. One can even take the resident Mountaineer station in Vancouver for a dog for a walk. lovely welcome aboard the Gold Leaf Service The Canadian landscape with its multi- coach. The Gold Leaf Service provides pan- colored lakes, dense mountains, small towns oramic views from your seat in the upper lev- and rural villages left many lasting impres- el of a custom designed bi-level dome coach. sions. This fantastic trip has now joined my With a welcome aboard toast, the Rocky top 10 travel favorites. Mountaineer departs for a truly breathtak- Article written by Diana ing ride through the Canadian wilderness McConnell, Larchmont Travel as it travels onto Kamloops for an overnight Office. stop. A wonderful gourmet breakfast and Barbara Nichuals is the lunch were served in the lower level dining President of Bayside Travel in The Rocky Mountaineer area where we broke bread with some of our Bronxville, Eastchester Travel traveling companions. There were plentiful our luggage waiting in our room. There were wonderful meals created by Michelin-trained and Earlfield Travel in Larch- complimentary snacks and beverages (both restaurants close by where those still hungry chefs awaited us. There were Bighorn Sheep mont. Licensed travel insur- alcoholic and non-alcoholic) as stories of the could stop. A 2-minute walk took us to the and elk to be seen. A bald eagle soared over- ance agent. 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Big TVs, lounge chairs Here are some suggestions for leisurely price-con- Free parking. www.lombardospizza.com regional Italian cuisine out of a vintage diner just and occasional live entertainment. Check ahead. scious meals especially for students… across from Harrison’s Metro-North station. The Open 7 days. www.tuckedaway90.com Trattoria 632, 632 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase semi-private rear greenhouse holds up to 50 guests. Lombardo’s, 1203 Mamaroneck Ave., White 914-481-5811 Sit at the counter, tuck into a booth, or take a table Jake’s Wayback Burger, 357 N. Central Ave., Plains 914-615-9090 This restaurant is just a short drive from SUNY in the greenhouse and enjoy the surprising contem- Hartsdale 914-437-8588 A short sprint from Stepinac High, Mercy Purchase and Manhattanville. There is a Pizza Bar porary and traditional flavors emanating from his What student doesn’t like a burger and a College, Berkley and the College of Westchester, manned by talented pizzaolo Leo Hajdari, who kitchen: good crusty pizzas are served all day; fresh shake? Three years ago, Debra DeCrescenzo, a grad- partners Mario Lombardo and James Romanelli creates tasty pies you can order to eat in or take spring salads; Crostino di Polenta, topped with wild uate of the original New York Restaurant School in of Lombardo’s have been doing a bustling busi- out. Enjoy a flavorful Lobster Night every Tues- mushrooms, gorgonzola and tomato sauce; Lasa- Manhattan, partnered with Debbie Smith, a former ness since their opening last summer. There are a day and a Clam Bake on Wednesday with all the gna Bolognese al Forno; Osso Buco, tender braised Xerox executive, to open their own signature Jake’s variety of specialty pizzas as well as Panini sand- trimmings, and they really stack the platters. Chef veal shank; occasional Roasted Porchetta; and Wayback Burger (the original started in Newark, wiches, calzones and rolls served throughout the Nazareno Danielle and his team serve up a sea- warm fresh Zabaglione with fresh fruit for dessert. Del. near the University of Delaware), flanked by day. They also started a Happy Hour that is just as sonal Italian menu loaded with flavor. Also check If the name Vivolo sounds familiar, Dean’s dad Mi- several of the busiest stores in Westchester: Verizon, easy on your wallet as the rest of their reasonably out such house specialties as: Roasted Beets with chael Vivolo is owner of the venerable La Riserva in H-Mart and the big Christmas Tree Shop. The way priced Italian-American menu. Mondays thru Fri- goat cheese mousse, Sicilian pistachios and micro Larchmont. The restaurant takes on a special glit- Debra explains it: “It’s a busy location and one of us days from 3 pm to 6 pm the house offers half-price greens; house made Chittara pasta with veal polpet- ter evenings. Seasonal outdoor seating weekends. is always on the premises to make sure the original appetizers, including their popular pizzette, and tine and shaved ricotta salata; Squid Ink Pasta with Good wine list. Open 7 days. Free parking. www. warmth, freshness and quality of Wayback Burger specially priced beverages and cocktails at the bar shrimp, bay scallops, chillies and arugula; classic trattoriavivolo.com experience is maintained.” The reasonably-priced only. 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