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JOHN F. McMULLEN It Gets Confusing Assessing Somers Page 3 SHERIF AWAD Between Italy and NYSEG and Egypt Page 4 in Wake of Sandy DERICKSON K. LAWRENCE Sitting on Bankruptcy Row Page 6

JOHN SIMON From Great to Ghastly Page 13

BARBARA BARTON SLOANE “Sound of Music” Returns to Salzburg Page 15 Mayor MARY C. MARVIN Somers Town Supervisor Mary Beth Murphy Coping with the Tax Cap By RICH MONETTI, Page 17 Page 16

FAULT LINESLINES Hon. ED KOCH NYT Editorial on Immigration Reform a Disgrace A Real Victory for Page 18 HEZI ARIS Palestinians and Israelis Justice, Yes; By Dr. NASEER ALOMARI, Page 10 Deterrence, Not Likely Page 19 Page 26 The WesTchesTer Guardian ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012

CLASSIFIED ADS LEGAL NOTICES Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Prime Location, Yorktown Heights COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), Best Location in Yorktown Heights A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800Page and26 450 Sq. Ft. The WesTchesTer Guardian ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012 Store $1200. Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B Suitable for any type of business. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 FU No.: 22303 Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, Respondents. X HELP WANTED NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. 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CCALENDARommunitySection holiday gift, I’ve had my share of pencil by Dale Williams at the Arthur Berger holders made by my darling kids…the Gallery at Manahattanville College in News & Notes from Northern Westchester th folks at the Westmoreland Sanctuary Purchase through December 7 . By MARK JEFFERS York State School Music Association will be presenting “The Nutcracker,” are inviting everyone to join them as Last weekend everyone was All-State Ensembles. NYSSMA’s performed by the Purchase Dance they create decorative sand candles on encouraged to shop locally on Shop Black Friday, st Saturday, December 1 at 11:00am. Small Business Saturday and I must CyberMonday and 77th Annual Winter Conference will Company and Children from the You will make a mold out of sand to say, even I had a great time strolling midnight madness have be held Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 at community on December 7- 9. create a unique candle design. You can along the local avenues. I encourage come and gone with the Rochester Convention Center in Nobody likes a bake sale more add items from nature such as shells everyone to avoid the mayhem of the some great deals and buys to start the Rochester. than me…so I’m sure to stop by the th and beach glass, pour in the wax, and Mall and support our local villages holiday season, I think my family spent How about a little “bah hum bug,” 7 Annual Bake Sale to Benefit St. wait for it to cool, call 914-666-8448 and shop keepers this holiday season. our budget all ready, but the best deal then you won’t want to miss storyteller Jude Children’s Research Hospital at for details. You might not get the biggest bargain, around is still this week’s edition of Joanathan Kruk’s as he performs his the Veteran’s Building in Harrison on nd For those still recovering from but you will find unique items while “News and Notes.” adaptation of the Charles Dickens December 2 . Hurricane Sandy, there is a Disaster getting into the spirit of the season Share the warmth this holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” at the The Croton Caring Committee Recovery Center set up at the as you bump into old friends and season at the Community Center Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow is looking for food and funding dona- Westchester County Center in White remember the reasons you moved here of Northern Westchester, they are December 1, 8, 15 and 22nd. tions to help them provide holiday Plains. in the first place… seeking donations of new warm sleep- The Lionheart Gallery presents a meals and charitable services to local Habitat for Humanity has set up a With the Yonkers Nathan’s store wear, robes, socks and slippers for new exhibition “Matters of the Heart,” families in need. Relief Fund for victims of Sandy; they being demolished and Hostess going children, ages infant through 18 years. showcasing paintings and prints by The Support Connection and are looking for used car as donations. out of business, our garage is now Please bring the donations unwrapped artist Claudia Mengel through January. the Barbara E. Giordano Foundation The Salvation Army of White stocked with Twinkies, Ho Hos, hot to the Community Center. Donations You can help children’s chari- is holding their fundraiser to support th Plains has depleted its food supplies dogs and Wonder Bread, sure hope it may be brought Tuesday – Friday, ties in Westchester and the Hudson women’s wellness on November 30 at due to their relief efforts; they are doesn’t snow soon; no room to put our 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Saturday Valley when you purchase the HOPE the Travelers Rest in Ossining. looking for additional dry and canned cars until we eat our way out…see you 10:00am to 1:00pm. For Youth Foundation’s 2013 Hudson Looking for a good gift at a great goods. Drop-offs are accepted week- next week. Three Fox Lane High School Valley Weather Calendar. Calendars price then check out the daily book days, call 914-949-2908 to help. musicians, seniors Leigh Tooker, are on sale now for $8 at locations sale at the Bedford Hills Free Library, Mark Jeffers resides in Bedford Hills, Since I can’t draw a straight line, Ursula Seymour and Jakob Ebers throughout the Hudson Valley. donations are also being accepted; call New York, with his wife Sarah, and three it’s always fun to mention those who were selected to participate in the New The Purchase College School 914-666-6472 for more information. daughters, Kate, Amanda, and Claire. of the Arts Conservatory of Dance Who doesn’t love a home made can, check out Paintings and Drawings CREATIVE DISRUPTION

McKinsey & Company March 2012 It Gets Confusing 236 page study, “Internet Matters: By JOHN F. McMULLEN Essays in Digital Transformation” doom. Your article seems to kick a major (http://www.mckinsey.com/~/ Whitney Ann’s Essentials portion of the population under the bus Recently, an old high media/McKinsey/dotcom/ 37 Main St., Yonkers • 914.226.8249 school friend, John because they aren’t technical or intelligent Insights%20and%20pubs/ Coffey, sent me a note, enough. Don’t worry about them too MGI/Research/Technology%20 Accessorize your look! opining that I was too much, they will survive just fine as they and%20Innovation/Essays%20 negative in my view always have.” in%20digital%20transformation/ that technological innovation would While I disagree with John MGI_Internet_matters_essays_ lead to a permanent class of unem- because never before have we had in_digital_transformation.ashx), ployables. John wrote, in part, “In 1915, the technological tools to replace seems to bear out, in part, Coffey’s 40% of the US population was engaged humans with more efficient tech- optimism. in farming. In 1965, it was close to 4% nology (or much cheaper offshore labor) The report states, “The Internet and today it is about 2%. It probably was making it the first time that it has is a powerful catalyst for job creation. just as difficult to imagine what would been to companies’ advantage to cut Some jobs have been destroyed by the be done with all of those farmers in 1915 personnel costs while expanding emergence of the Internet. However, business in a recession recovery, as it is to look at today’s economy and see Continued on page 4 RADIO Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris

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through foresight or retraining. (www.coursera.org), TED-ED practice. It’s about putting in the time A ¼ had more than $30,000 It Gets Confusing While this sounds as though it (ed.ted.com/), and iTunes to learn processes. .04 had made more than Continued from page 3 might be easily accomplished through University (http://www.apple. “There’s going to be a lot of work in $1,000,000 some government program or other, com/apps/itunes-u/) -- including the future for those who can write code. If Even with the disparate income a detailed analysis of the French it is not. We must first develop a Ted Talks on iTunes (https:// you can also conceive and compose intri- figures, the number of App developers economy showed that while the national understanding that job skills, itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ cate algorithms, all the better – you may is expected to grow 28% by 2020 (from Internet has destroyed 500,000 jobs no matter how in demand today, are tedtalks-video/id160892972). just be able to take over the world. That is, its 2010 figure of 521,000). over the past 15 years, it has created not permanent guarantees of employ- Even if one is committed to if a bot doesn’t do it first.” The Streitfeld article also goes into 1.2 million others, a net addition of ment. We must have long ago moved constant preparation for the “next A lot of developers took note of some individual cases of developers 700,000 jobs or 2.4 jobs created for into a world where education must be jobs,” it is difficult to predict what these both Nichols’ success and the analysis who have been successful and others every job destroyed. This conclusion is a life-long commitment yet it is not next jobs will be. of such as Steiner and jumped on the who have not but push on. supported by McKinsey’s global SME recognized as such by vast segments of With the arrival of the iPhone, app bandwagon. An insightful analysis So it’s safe to say that the future of survey, which found 2.6 jobs were the population. It is possible that, if the followed by Android devices, and of the job growth and success rates of employment both in the technology created for every one destroyed.” need for such ongoing education and the iPad, the hot job became “App” app developments was provided by area and as a result of technology inno- Remembering Alan Kay’s famous constant adaptability is ingrained from development, particularly after it was David Streitfeld in his November vation is anyone’s guess – and there are adage, “We can’t predict the future but we grammar school, those made unem- publicized that Ethan Nicholas earned 18, 2012 New York Times article, many informed guesses with different can help create it,” it is clear that neither ployable by technology will be limited over one million dollars in 2009 for his “As Boom Lures App Creators, Tough conclusions. It’s obvious that the winds McKinsey, Coffey, nor I may have the to a few generations. artillery game, “iShoot”. Christopher Part Is Making a Living” (http:// of change blow across all of us. All we complete answer to the impact of tech- Another requirement for such an Steiner, in his 2012 book, Automate www.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/ can do is work hard, educate ourselves nological innovation on employment education thrust is to provide education This is How Algorithms Came To Rule business/as-boom-lures-app- constantly, and adapt, adapt, adapt! but, if we assume that McKinsey’s as needed to promote competive- Our World,” is referring to both “bots” creators-tough-part-is-making- Creative Disruption is a well-researched report makes sense, ness – this would require varied types and “apps” (now quasi-interchangeable a-living.html). While mentioning continuing series examining the it is clear that it is dealing with gross of education: Degree Programs; Basic terms) when he wrote, “There will the success of Nichols and the even impact of constantly accelerating tech- figures rather than dealing with the Skill Programs; Individual Courses, be two large growth engines in the much greater success of the devel- nology on the world around us. These actual individuals being displaced. We both on-line and resident; in short, economy of the next fifty years: health opers of Instagram who sold the app changes normally happen under our had long been in an expansion mode whatever is required for specific situ- care and tech. The former is a result of to Facebook in April for one billion personal radar until we find that the with technology jobs until major ations. One program that seems to a system built on a shaky foundation dollars, Streitfeld relates the findings world as we knew it is no more. companies such as IBM began off- already encompass a wide spectrum and an aging U.S. population. But tech of a survey taken by a game developer, shoring programming jobs. During of offerings is the Software Institute offers the opportunity for anybody Streaming Color Studios, in 2011. John F. McMullen has been involved the expansion period, many jobs were at Touro College (http://soft- from any background to attain skills Although the 262 developers of apps in technology for over 40 years and has eliminated but the growth of tech- wareinstitute.touro.edu/), which that will keep them employed in good for the Apple platform is not a scien- written about it for major publica- nology jobs balanced in gross numbers includes both Masters programs, and economies and bad ones. For a select tifically valid study, it does point to the tions. He may be found on Facebook the eliminated jobs. However, during “Job-Ready Skills.” There are now few willing to ignore risks and carve wide disparity of income among the and his current non-technical writing, a the recession, the layoffs outpaced also many, many on-line consortiums their own path, technical skills and the developers. novel, “The Inwood Book” and “New & creation and, until the present, that provide individual courses, both ability to devise innovative algorithms The survey states that: Collected Poems by johnmac the bard” are continue to do so. credit and non-credit, from such can open the door to entrepreneur- A ¼ of the respondents had made available on Amazon. He is a professor The problem, even when unem- colleges and universities as MIT, ship and creativity. The door is open less that $200 in “lifetime revenue” at Purchase College and has previously ployment is decreasing is, then, how Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Duke, for anybody willing to walk through from Apple (Apple takes 30% of revenue taught at Monroe College, Marist College, to transition to a period when those Michigan, etc. These include Khan it. Being a technical whiz isn’t about of the items sold through the App Store, the and the New School for Social Research. displaced by technological innovation Academy (www.khanacademy. scoring well on the math and science only way to sell iPhone and iPad apps; the are able to continue in the workplace org/), edX (www.edx.org), Cousera sections of standardized tests. It’s about developer gets 70%) CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

testimony proves the nurturing role architecture, he recounts his longing Abou El-Nasr, Dr. Madkour Thabet Between Italy and Egypt of the Italian community, especially for the study of filmmaking at the and even Youssef Chahine who used from the early1930s until Italy immer- Egyptian High Institute. “Our class to come and attend the Institute. By SHERIF AWAD sion and involvement in World War of 1994 included Ahmed Rashwan, I directed many shorts and clips II would open the history books to he Hala Gala, Saad Hindawy, and Nasser while studying and my graduation Italians comprise telling of its demise. Abdel-Rahman. All of them became project was called Kasr Men Ten, the oldest European Director Sherif Fathy Salama’s established filmmakers. I can say our Mansion made out of Mud, where community in Egypt life’s story began with the love of class was the luckiest because we were I depicted Kasr Village in Wahat and the most integrated cinema, which brought him to the tutored by greats like Dr. Hesham el-Dakhla. It is an Islamic village built within Egyptian society. shores of Italy. “In the Cairo of the Continued on page 5 Mosques such as Omar Makram in 1970s and 1980s, going to cinema Cairo, and Mursi Abou-Al-Abbas in with the whole family was a weekly Alexandria, were designed by Italian Director Sherif Fathy Salem. habit. But it had a certain discipline. architect Mario Rossi who lived, even- Mizrahi was born in Alexandria It was similar to attending the Opera tually came to die and be buried in House in tuxedos and fur. I have seen Cairo; The Italian school Don Bosco rising to become one of the greatest pioneering filmmakers in Egyptian many films, Egyptian and interna- played a historic role in the formation tional, but my early influences came of skilled Egyptian craftsmen; The cinema. A new documentary directed by the Egyptian Sherif Fathy Salama from the films by the great Egyptian Alexandrian cinematographer and Director Youssef Chahine’s, most of all filmmaker Alevise Orfanelli worked and written by the Italian Ramona Di Marco retells the stories of these his series of personal autobiographies in Egyptian cinema from the 1920s like Hadouta Masreya, An Egyptian until the 1960s and passed his craft to Italians of Egypt, and many others who live to this day. Some of them Story, and Eskendria Leih? Alexandria, many skilled generations of Egyptian Why?”. cinematographers. Italian Jew Togo returned to Italy while others continue to reside in Egypt. Their respective After finishing his studies in Franco Greco in Alexandria today THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012 Page 5

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE Between Italy and Egypt Continued from page 4 on Roman ruins. The documentary brought me my first award from Ismailia Festival it was thereafter screened in international festivals, namely in Tunis and Munich”, he advised. Sherif Salem recites Chadi Abdel Salam and Dr. Madkour Thabet as the directors who had a lasting influ- ence on his style, specifically when he Alevise Orfanelli, Black Shirt left with Egyptian star Shukri Sarhan. heritage of the Andalusia region, in The Italians of Egypt. “Actually Ramona Spain. Moreover, many historians is my wife. After we got married, she attempted to bury and excise that started to collaborate with me on chapter from history books. But for my films as a writer and researcher”, Italian historian Michele Amari, who explains Salem. “Our first collabora- wrote a huge three-part encyclopedia tion was a documentary Clandestini about the Muslim heritage in Sicily, we about illegal immigration from the would have been denied those histor- Arab countries of the Mediterranean The Italians of Egypt poster. ical details. My film was dedicated to Sea to Italy. I thought Ramona was the apply for a teaching job because the of the Arab in Spain because their his name”. best researcher for the topic because films were the work of a professional. architecture in Italy, which was fatimi, Alongside Sherif Salem, the name she studied, then practiced law in the At that point, I realized that it is not was less impressive than the ravishing of Ramona Di Marco is credited on Continued on page 6 Rare photo of Mario Rossi. enough to learn and or be taught but what matters is that the relation- conceived of documentary concepts. ship with others should be built on Commercial • Industrial “While we were students at the reciprocity and exchange of informa- & Residential Services Egyptian institutes, Dr. Thabet invited tion”, explained Sherif Salem who us to see an advertising documentary was driven by this revelation to direct Roll-Off Containers 1-30 Yards he helmed about Shell Company. I his first documentary about Italian was astonished by the accessibility Orientalists (a term that has long ago Home Clean-up Containers of the information in watching such been eclipsed by the term Middle specialized documentaries. Thabet’s East). “It was called Orient Passion in Turn-key Demolition Services style taught me how to create a docu- which I tracked down the history of mentary that was both enjoyable and Orientalism in Egypt. For instance, informative. Abdel Salam who is I discovered there was an Italian- DEC Licensed Transfer Station mostly known for “The Mummy” was born professor who was teaching the Arabic language at Cairo University a very sensitive artist whose documen- DEP Licensed Rail Serve taries also showed me how to be both to the likes of great Egyptian novelist poetic and touching”, he noted. Taha Hussein. While researching Transfer & Recycling Services Working in the regional office this documentary, I fell upon lots of of Arab Radio Television (ART), information that connected East and Licensed Demolition Contractor in Rome, the Italian capital, was West along the shipping lanes of the not among Sherif Salem’s plans. Mediterranean Sea, which is the source “Coincidentally, 1994, which was the and imprint of the beginning of civili- Locally Owned & Operated year of my graduation, was the worst zation and the evolution of mankind Radio Dispatched year in Egyptian film production; a to the present. The monuments by decline to the number of narrative Muslims in Sicily became the topic films produced saw only nineteen of my follow-up documentary, The Fully Insured - Free Estimates produced. I was an assistant director. Traces of the Sicilian Muslims that shed It was difficult to find work among light on the period between the years On Site Document Destruction the small number of films in the 1000 and 1200, which also reveals how making. Then I got an offer to work as Muslims brought many social habits, anchorman with ART; first in Egypt, culture and practice in agriculture Same Day Roll Off Service then it Rome. That’s how my relation- to Sicilians,” he says. The screenings If You Call By Noon ship with Italy begun. of those documentaries about the My work on the screen prevented historical connections between Egypt me from directing films for ten years and Italy gained a lot of interest and www.citycarting.net until I resigned from ART 2005 to applause. 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Between Italy and Egypt The premise of Italians of Egypt contributed by bringing to us many collaboration that we hear about all collaboration has certain limits.” was also initiated by Ramona Di articles that helped us to track down the time through many organizations Continued from page 5 Marco when she met an old Italian lady Italians in Cairo and Alexandria. One in Europe but without real outcome. Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sherif Awad is a speaking about her childhood memo- important article was written by the late Salem notes: “In filmmaking, many film / video critic and curator. He is the film Italian government. In that documen- editor of Egypt Today Magazine (www. tary, we showed many moving stories ries of growing up in Egypt. “That historian Younan Labib Younan who organizations offer workshops and encounter drove Ramona to research brought the facts about how Italians of training courses for up and coming EgyptToday.com), and the artistic director including one about an underage for both the Alexandria Film Festival, in Egyptian adolescent who took the boat the stories of Italians in contemporary Egypt who suffered during the World filmmakers but rarely do we hear that Egypt. When she brought me the War II. One great example of Italians such organizations go on and launch Egypt, and the Arab Rotterdam Festival, to Italy but was caught and placed in a in The Netherlands. He also contributes juvenile home. Because he was igno- first results, I was ashamed because, of Egypt who is still living and contrib- a financing program for those trainees although I studied architecture, I did uting to society is Franco Greco who or of a distribution system to support to Variety, in the United States, and is rant of the Italian law that would have the film critic of Variety Arabia (http:// afforded an underage teen like him not know that the Italian architect was born in Alexandria then moved to finished films in finding exhibi- Mario Rossi was behind the construc- Italy in his youth but decided to come tion. So the outcome of such entities varietyarabia.com/), in the United Arab education and residency, he escaped Emirates (UAE), the Al-Masry Al-Youm from the juvenile home because he tion of Egypt’s most famous mosques back upon his retirement in order to is quite vague. If we look to the big like Omar Makram and Mursi Abou- start an intercultural organization in his picture, I guess people fall victim to Website (http://www.almasryalyoum. thought it was some kind of jail. Two com/en/node/198132) and The Westchester years later, after he became aware of Al-Abbas. My friend Abdel-Menem city of birth”. political games. The word collaboration Saiid, a researcher in Dar Al-Kutub, Finally, I asked Sherif Salem only signifies economic collaboration Guardian (www.WestchesterGuardian. the law, he let himself be apprehended com). again. He grew up to be a legal resident”. The Egyptian Book Archives, also about the Mediterranean culture and and nothing more. Even economic ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Significant Zoning Changes Needed for Iona’s New Dormitory Proposal By PEGGY GODFREY North Avenue. figure of 260 units. The Community a seven story building would be much parking spaces per dwelling unit. For Iona College has Iona College has proposed a seven Planning Committee countered with higher and create a strong contrast this building, underground parking asked the New story dormitory building at an undis- the suggestion for a second possible to buildings in the area. Parking for was a suggested option. Rochelle City closed location on North Avenue. building of five stories to be situated the proposed seven story building This press conference was held Council to change That building is expected to house 260 on a nearby side street. Both buildings was questioned; Eleanor Sharpe, on the afternoon before Thanksgiving the zoning in place so students over a ground floor designed would need zoning changes. New Rochelle’s Planning Director, with only a day’s notice. Mayor Noam they can build a new dormitory. The for commercial use. When the Iona There is speculation that this answered that the proposal would not Bramson insisted this renegotia- Community Planning Committee requested proposals for residential halls second building is to be located on match the current codes and these tion process was no longer “us versus had been formed thereafter to deter- on North Avenue, only one developer Fifth Avenue near the North Avenue requirements would be determined them”. He believes the “mission” was mine how Iona’s housing needs responded. The developer’s name has gasoline service station despite the fact by zoning changes. She noted college accomplished. might be met. Even so, from the very not been disclosed. that the area was rezoned exclusively for students do not have as many cars Community Planning Committee beginning of the process, committee Explanation and determina- residential purposes in 2008. District as may other designated adults. She participant and Councilman Jared Rice members were expected to not report tion over how and why the RFP Councilman James Stowe Councilman continued there is “a lot of history” believes progress had been made but on the meetings held. So it was no (Request for Proposal) morphed from is of the mind that the area must be a here and this proposal is going past suggested the City Council may make surprise to hear at the November 21, its original 180 units sought to 260 “buffer zone” to North Avenue. that history. In March 2010 the City minor changes. He also noted the 2012 Press Conference that Iona units was raised but left unanswered. The present zoning code permits of New Rochelle had a North Avenue second dormitory was not part of the College President Joseph E. Nyre said A deflected response advised that the only three stories and a floor area ratio Corridor Rezoning District. In a Final proposal. original RFP for 180 units was found (FAR) of two is allowed. Since floor Environmental Impact Statement he could not give many details on the Peggy Godfrey is a freelance writer, a proposed seven story dormitory on not feasible by the developer and that area ratio describes the intensity of (FEIS), prepared by AKRF, Inc., they had insinuated the superseding the site being developed, the FAR for parking requirements were set at 1.5 community activist, and former educator. ECONOMICS The New York Post recently reported Companies go bankrupt all the terminate contracts; even stiff their Sitting on Bankruptcy Row that some of New York’s biggest time – but what happens when a city creditors; and liquidate. Chapter 9, cities —Rochester, Syracuse, and I wants to throw in the towel? First, in which is reserved for municipalities By DERICKSON urgency to address the fiscal cliff and was shocked by this one: Yonkers in states where it’s allowed, that state’s and other taxing authorities (e.g., K. LAWRENCE our national debt. Below the radar, Westchester County — are “close maternal instinct typically kicks in counties; cities; towns; villages; school to bankruptcy’’ and other cities with intervention options. Second, districts; and utilities) allows a city Fitch Ratings said however, and just as compelling if not like Albany and Buffalo are not far depending on the specifics of the the same set of options, but does not that there would be more painful to communities across behind. Many of those cities and local case, the state appoints a group of provide for liquidation of assets. “no fiscal honeymoon” the country, is our local debt. But municipalities have received millions financially savvy individuals (financial Growing Cases for President Barack absent a concerted effort to publicly acknowledge the issue, with a sense of dollars from the State’s “Aid and control board) and determines the Obama, warning early Wednesday, New York has had a long history of urgency, many of our municipali- Incentives for Municipalities” over range or oversight or advisory powers November 7, that the U.S. probably of saving its municipalities from bank- ties will continue to inch closer to the the past few years to get through the to be awarded to get them back would lose its AAA credit rating if ruptcy. Whether it was New York abyss of Chapter 9 bankruptcy. recession. Imagine the fiscal impact on track. Should intervention fail, the White House and Congress don’t City in1975 or Yonkers in 1984, it has Still reeling from the Great when instead of the dollars from the and that municipality meets certain address looming tax increases and rallied with financial crisis intervention Recession, many states, cities, and “Recovery Act”, New York and other federal standards then it can pursue spending cuts ‐‐the fiscal cliff‐‐ and teams to make the difference. local municipalities in the Northeast states in the region, get a fraction of relief from its creditors ‐ a painful the fast‐approaching debt ceiling. Currently, the State has three region have been quietly struggling federal aid, in 2013 and 2014, as a process for everyone. For additional Those deadlines coupled with penal- active control boards: Erie County; with ongoing structural imbalances. result of an austerity plan designed to context, Chapter 11 companies ties exacted by the stock market Nassau County and the City of Take New York, for example. stem the national debt. get to renegotiate deals; downsize; will bring a much-needed sense of Continued on page 7 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012 Page 7

ECONOMICS Sitting on Bankruptcy Row Continued from page 6 Time is Running Out! Open Enrollment Ends December 7 Troy. And according to the NY Post, Rockland County and the City of New Medicare plans for 2013! Yonkers are close, but neither has initiated legislation for the State’s consideration. The magnitude and depth of the problem are daunting. The Office of the New York State Comptroller published a report in August of 2012, citing that “more than 100 local governments do not have enough cash on hand to pay even 75 percent of current liabilities; and as many as 27 of them appear to have spent more than what they had in their rainy‐day More choices funds (reserves).” Accordingly, despite For 2013, here are highlights of our in-network(2) benefits compared to Original Medicare. the State’s best efforts, a couple of Fidelis Medicare Fidelis Medicare Original *Fidelis Medicare $0 those municipalities may fall through Benefit Advantage without Advantage Flex Medicare(3) Premium (HMO) the cracks. In those cases all bets are Rx (HMO-POS) (HMO-POS) off. A federal judge brings all the Monthly Plan $99.90 $0 $43.20 $0 parties together where a decision on Premium (1) concessions must be reached. Sacred Flex Benefit None None $500 per year $120 per year cows like payroll for fire departments, Over-the-Counter Items None None $20 per month Included in flex benefit police departments, health benefits, et (OTC) debit card al; everything gets put on the chop- Part B Deductible $140 None None None ping block. PCP Copay 20% $5 $0 $5 And there are examples where Specialist Copay 20% $15 $0 $15 it could get worse. The City of San Outpatient Surgery in a 20% $285 $285 $285 Hospital Bernardino, in California, which filed for Chapter 9 municipal bank- Outpatient Surgery in an 20% $285 $285 $285 Ambulatory Surgical ruptcy protection in August of 2012, Center is setting a dangerous precedent by Lab Tests 0% - 20% 0%-20% 0% 0%-20% falling behind on $5.2 million in X-Rays 20% $10 $10 $10 pension payments – a frequently Preventive Services $0 $0 $0 $0 cited reason for the need for protec- MRIs, CT Scans, PET 20% 20% 20% 20% tion. More plausible, though, it’s the Scans twin challenges of shrinking revenue Inpatient Copay $1,156 $285 per day for $285 per day for $285 per day for days sources (state aid and property tax days 1-5, days 1-5, 1-5, bases) on one hand, and runaway per admission per admission per admission labor, pension, and education costs on Part D Prescription Drug No No Yes, with $0 Yes, with $0 deductible the other, that are crippling cities and Coverage deductible for municipalities. preferred generics Shared Services Preventive Dental None None Yes Yes After a bruising national elec- tion and with the economy front and center, some may argue if our leaders at the federal level are finally prepared to make the painful cuts, then that mandate should also apply at the local level. Frankly there is merit to that argument, perhaps in a shared‐ sacrifice / shared –services model, Call 1-800-860-8707 (TTY: 1-800-558-1125) especially as a condition for receiving Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm from October 1-February 14; Monday-Friday, 8 am-8 pm from February 15-September 30 scarce and dwindling state aid. Despite past failures and deceptively Enroll anytime at www.fideliscare.org H3328 FC 12145.R1 CMS Accepted small gains, it’s a unique opportunity for counties, cities, local municipali- The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. 1You must continue ties and school districts to collaborate, 2 3 with a sense of urgency, in a regional to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Out-of-network services may require more out-of-pocket expense than in-network services. Benefit restrictions apply. These are 2012 amounts and may change for 2013. *Fidelis Medicare $0 Premium (HMO) is not available in Orange, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester counties. fashion to reduce cost. Further, it Fidelis Care is a health plan with a Medicare contract Continued on page 8 Page 8 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012

Economy The Shopping Economy Sitting on Bankruptcy Row Westchester’s Quiet Black Friday Indicates Consumer’s Lack of Confidence Continued from page 7 By NANCY KING Thanksgiving hoping that there would are holding onto what little cash they we limp along this holiday shop- signals proactive fiscal discipline in be an early rush. Wal-Mart in White have. Of course it’s difficult to shop ping season however, remember that tough times. But in today’s political With the clock ticking toward the United Plains offered an 8PM sale, a 10 PM ‘till you drop when the media barrages leading indicators of economic health climate of divided government, it will sale and an 11PM sale; all three sales us nightly with the threat of falling off don’t always count local businesses take courage and strong leadership. States falling off the fiscal cliff, economists, were lackluster and the crowds just that intangible fiscal cliff. when they are tallying up the spending Slippery Slope retailers and municipal- weren’t there. 5AM saw a modest line Westchester County, the highest receipts. outside the store and by 10AM there taxed and wealthiest of counties is The Saturday after Black Friday Unlike the federal govern- ities were hoping that a robust Black Friday would indicate that Americans were no crowds to be seen…anywhere hoping that Black Friday and the has come to be known as Small ment, which has a range of creative in the store. Those that were shopping subsequent shopping season picks up Business Saturday. It is a day that local measures at its disposal to stoke the weren’t worried about the country running out of money. Unfortunately, were buying essentials like socks, and some steam. Hard hit by Superstorm merchants hope will help carry them national economy –e.g., quantita- undergarments and a few cheap toys. Sandy, the county has not been defini- into a strong fourth quarter and ease tive easing and raising its own debt by mid-morning on Friday, shopping malls and stores across Westchester Most of them looked as if they were tive over whether it was running on a the pain of the expected yearly retail ceiling‐‐ municipalities have to shopping with their teeth clenched; no positive or negative basis with regard to slumber in January. Unfortunately, the live within their means. They can’t County were reporting smaller crowds than in previous years and the shop- joy there. It really makes one wonder sales tax revenue. United States Commerce Department spend what they don’t have. The if the holiday shopping budget went Retail spending has always been doesn’t keep track of small business Fitch Ratings warning, while timely, pers themselves were reporting that the discounts on the goods they were toward a purchase of a generator for the barometer of the health of our when it is monitoring the spending is notably symbolic and is probably the next big storm. Happy holidays, country. It was the first sector that habits of Americans. That fact in itself more about grabbing headlines. Its shopping for just weren’t deep enough. This spells bad news for those you’re getting a generator! showed recovery after the great reces- is shameful since it is on the backs of competitor Standard & Poor’s made Where did Black Friday go? sion and has shown a slow but steady small business that our economy was history, as the U.S. approached its municipalities in the county who rely on those final high numbers Here in the northeast, families are recovery since those dark financial born. Nonetheless, the holiday shop- last debt ceiling in August of 2011, still dealing with the aftermath of days of 2009. If the retail sector is any ping season is here. Regardless of by downgrading the U.S. debt to to boost their last quarter sales tax receipts. In previous years, the lines of Superstorm Sandy. It’s hard to feel indication of where we are headed as whether you support big business or AA+. festive and shop when the check from country, then we are more than likely in shop local, your BIG government is However, the recent spate of hopeful consumers hoping to score an amazing bargain would begin lining FEMA may not cover the financial worse shape than any of our leaders are counting on you to lend them some warnings and downgrades of the extent of damage. It’s also hard to feel telling us, an assertion expressed very needed holiday cheer. debt of counties, cities and local up and camping out a day before the big event. This year there weren’t the festive when there is seemingly no job loudly over the last month by NYS municipalities in the region, means security in anyone’s foreseeable future. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoloi. Nancy King is a freelance investigative that they are running out of time to crowds that once participated in the reporter; a resident of White Plains, New super bowl of shopping. Of course, Most Americans feel as if they can be Americans here in Westchester sure fix their so called structural imbal- downsized at a moment’s notice and weren’t shopping with gusto. As York. ances. Yonkers’ residents in general the big box retailers actually opened on and its elected officials in particular, probably shudder at the prospect CURRENT COMMENTARY of another state‐ imposed financial everything related to the drilling So, instead of using gas from the control board there – a move that process, including the potential public Marcellus Shale, the edge of which may supersede the authority of the An Unlikely Energy Potentate health hazards of hydrofracking, is no more than a few hundred miles elected leaders. Those ramifications By LARRY M. ELKIN the governor made the surprising from Ticonderoga, International Paper and other unknowns are typical a plan to run that mill on natural gas announcement that the results were will get its gas from wells in Alberta, concerns that all elected officials A new energy power instead of oil. This makes a lot of sense. inconclusive. Regulators headed back Canada, more than 2,000 miles away. must grapple with when sitting on has emerged in a New York, after all, has large reserves to square one, and the end date for the The paper manufacturer has struck bankruptcy row, unless it’s a calcu- remote, mountainous of natural gas that could be used to run review process slipped years into the a deal with Vermont Gas, a subsid- lated move to exact concessions. In region along an inter- the plant for less money and with less future. iary of Quebec-based Gaz Métro, to either case, Chapter 9 bankruptcy national frontier. The pollution. As I wrote at the time, the move extend the Vermont Gas distribution becomes the sad day of reckoning residents of this region, which has But International Paper will not allowed Cuomo to appease environ- system beneath Lake Champlain to where we as tax payers all lose. an active separatist movement, now be using New York gas. Earlier this mentalists by blocking fracking in the New York, where the IP mill could tap control the flow of fuel into a neigh- fall, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo The writer is a resident of Mount Empire State for years, if not forever, it. The agreement, however, requires boring jurisdiction, where political effectively blocked his state’s access to Vernon, and is a member of the without requiring him to take a posi- approval after environmental reviews turmoil has halted the extraction of its portion of the estimated 489 tril- Westchester County Charter Revision tion against drilling that could alienate in New York and Vermont. natural resources. lion cubic feet of natural gas located Commission. landowners who want to cash in on Vermont residents may be skep- We are talking about Vermont in the Marcellus Shale formation, gas reserves. It was the same strategy tical. Unlike New York, Vermont does and New York. which stretches from Ohio and West President Obama used last year to not have any of its own natural gas International Paper, which Virginia northeast into southern head off any decision on the Keystone resources to develop. The pipelines employs around 600 workers at a mill New York. Following a wide-ranging, XL oil pipeline. run by Vermont Gas reach only a in Ticonderoga, N.Y., has announced nearly-four-year study of practically small portion of the state. In the rest of Vermont, residents cook and often Before speaking to the police... call heat their homes with bottled propane George Weinbaum that is delivered to each household ATTORNEY AT LAW by truck. While Vermont Gas is also FREE CONSULTATION: seeking to expand its network to serve Criminal, Medicaid, Medicare a few additional areas in Vermont, the Fraud, White-Collar Crime & Health Care Prosecutions. T. 914.948.0044 spur beneath Lake Champlain would F. 914.686.4873 simply enable a Canadian company 175 MAIN ST., SUITE 711-7 • WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601 Continued on page 9 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012 Page 9

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An Unlikely Energy Potentate recently sighted Champ. I came back is a gopher? the environmental crowd has become will have its moment as the region’s convinced they were more interested Maybe Champ will make it into convinced that anything related to unlikely energy potentate. New Continued from page 8 in spotting tourists.) the environmental review, maybe he the burning hydrocarbons is bad, and Yorkers just have to hope that to deliver Canadian gas to New This has not stopped those in won’t. I think it’s entirely possible that some may resort to seeing a log as Vermonters have never heard the York, to support jobs and commerce the region from embracing their local a few researchers think the sightings a monster to garner support. These expression “fuhgeddaboudit.” in New York. This is not likely to be monster. Champ is the mascot of are signs of an as-of-yet-undiscovered “sightings” may not be enough to stop greeted enthusiastically in the Green the minor league baseball team, the species living in the lake. But either the project, but they could keep it tied Mountain State. Vermont Lake Monsters, and his way, Champ may be an apt symbol for up in regulatory review. Then there’s a monster to be alleged image graces many signs in the concerns environmental activists It’s possible that, even if New York ® Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP , has considered. the region. Champ’s reticence may will inevitably raise. was extracting natural gas from the provided personal financial and tax Lake Champlain is the reputed pose serious problems for the envi- Natural gas pipelines are quite Marcellus Shale, International Paper counseling to a sophisticated client base home of Champ, or the Lake ronmental review boards charged safe, and the rare but spectacular acci- would find it more cost-effective to since 1986. After six years with Arthur Champlain Monster. First “sighted” with looking at the consequences of dents do damage when they happen tap into the nearby Canadian network Andersen, where he was a senior manager in 1883, Champ is, unfortunately, as the pipeline. Without knowing more in populated areas, not beneath bodies than to create new infrastructure for personal financial planning and family elusive as the better-known Loch about the monster’s physiology, how of water. In the unlikely event of a to pump New York gas northward wealth planning, he founded his own firm Ness Monster. Despite more than will regulators determine whether the leak beneath the lake, any escaped to Ticonderoga. But using its own in Hastings on Hudson, N.Y., in 1992. 300 sightings, there is still no proof pipeline might disrupt his habitat? gas would, at most, simply bubble up reserves would at least give New York That firm grew steadily and became the of the monster’s existence. (I was once True, the proposed pipeline would run through the water and escape into the control over its own economic devel- Palisades Hudson organization, which sent by a feature-hungry editor to visit beneath the lake bed, not on top of it. atmosphere. There is no danger of the opment, rather leaving it reliant on the moved to Scarsdale, N.Y., in 2002. The towns on the New York side of the But who’s to say a shy monster in an sort of pollution that could be caused whims of its neighbor. firm expanded to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., lake where residents claimed to have inland sea does not like to pretend he by a rupture in an oil pipeline. But For now, however, Montpelier in 2005 and to Atlanta in 2008. HEALTH Burke Medical Research Institute Director Dr. Ratan to Speak on Keeping the Brain Young

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Rajiv R. Young.” Dr. Ratan and Dr. Morrison and memory loss, among others. (877) 926-8300 or go to http://bit.ly/ Ratan, M.D., Ph.D., executive director will discuss memory changes as Staying Sharp will be held from Westchesterbrain. of the Burke Medical Research the brain ages, Alzheimer’s disease, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is Institute, will be sharing his expertise successful aging and keeping the brain Little Theatre, Westchester County a private, not-for-profit, acute reha- on the aging brain and how to keep it healthy. Center at 198 Central Ave. in White bilitation hospital. Founded in 1915, healthy during a free panel discussion “As an institution dedicated to Plains. The event is free and open to it is the only hospital in Westchester on Dec. 1 at the Little Theatre at the solving the problems brought on by the public, however, space is limited County dedicated solely to rehabilita- Westchester County Center in White neurological disability, Burke recog- and pre-registration is required. For tion medicine. Plains. nizes the need to not only treat those more information or to register, call Dr. Ratan, who is also associate who have had a disabling injury or dean and professor of Neurology illness but to also help reduce the and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell risks for neurological impairments Medical College, will partner with for those who are healthy,” Dr. Ratan John H. Morrison, Ph.D., dean of noted. “This event allows us to do just brain’s aging process and impart guid- the Graduate School of Biological that by conversing with the commu- ance for leading a brain healthy life. Sciences at Mount Sinai School of nity, addressing their concerns and Attendees will also have the oppor- Medicine, for “Staying Sharp: Ask the educating them on brain health issues.” tunity to ask neuroscience experts

Experts about Keeping Your Brain This event will help demystify the questions they have about the brain

HOUSE OF WORSHIP Bishop Moore’s Elevation Is Bittersweet By NICOLE A. BARRETT host of family, friends, and parishio- The term bittersweet is at worst a cliché ners. They took the stage to sing, dance, and at best an oxymoron, but there are reflect and offer words of admiration few more fitting words to describe and encouragement. Elected as the 99th Bishop in the emotion at the farewell service for newly elected bishop Reverend Dr. W. the Line of Succession and Presiding Darin Moore; former pastor of Greater Prelate of the Western Episcopal Centennial AME Zion Church Inc. District of the African Methodist The Mount Vernon Highs School Episcopal Zion Church; Reverend Bishop Moore the nineteen years auditorium where he once crossed the Moore leaves the congregation that he was, ‘the second part of a journey” that stage to accept his diploma was over- not only pastored for nineteen years, started from his birth. Co flowing with well-wishers that ranged but the church community where he It’s easy to see why there would from elected officials to clergy and a grew up, joined the ministry, started be mixed emotions. In nineteen years and raised his family. According to Continued on page 10 Page 10 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012

HOUSE OF WORSHIP Bishop Moore’s Elevation Is Bittersweet Continued from page 9 has provided affordable options for of leadership through his dynamic first time home buyers and extensive preaching, teaching and caring community renovations. He plans demeanor Bishop Moore grew the to take this community-mindedness Greater Centennial congregation with him to the west coast. The from 600 members to over 5000 Bishop believes that many see ‘the who attend one of the church’s three church’ as irrelevant and it is impor- Sunday services at 7AM, 9:30AM and tant to move beyond the physical Moore could be seen wiping tears is leaving, could not be more proud 12 Noon. A Facebook post by Krista family.” The Reverend has been an building as he often says, “Our from his eyes at several points in and ecstatic about where he is going. Mann makes clear the sentiments of integral part of the Mount Vernon outreach determines our up-reach.” the service as many in the audience Bittersweet indeed. community serving as school board What he will most at Greater did also. Ebonie Johnson Cooper many church members, “GCC has Nicole Barrett is a freelance, Stony Brook president, President of the United Centennial he says is, “…the tweeted, “I’m happy @wdarinmoore like 3000-5000 people and yet I was University alum (BA/MA), a resident Black Clergy and President of the dynamic worship that happens has been elected Bishop but he’s the blessed to still have an intimate shep- of Mount Vernon, currently serving as Greater Centennial Community at all three services.” He says he’ll only Pastor I’ve ever known” Greater herd/flock relationship. Wishing Education Coordinator for The Boys Club him the best and the whole Moore Development Corporation; that make it a point to check out the Centennial while sad Bishop Moore livestream when he can. Reverend of New York in East Harlem. FAULT LINES seemingly principled statements about and death, one is accused of sympa- A Real Victory for Palestinians and Israelis standing by one’s rights and defending thizing with the other side. one’s territory mask an intention to oblit- The Arab-Israeli conflict is a By Dr. NASEER because the latest round of bombings, the conflict. erate the other side and destroy them. repetition of a long, unpalatable argu- ALOMARI shelling, and destruction are seeds for Lessons learned from present The world has gotten used to all ment that leads to more death and the word games employed by the two destruction. The Arab-Israeli conflict The latest Gaza conflict further future violence. conflicts will be used to improve the sides to win the argument for more is lacking creative statesmen who has been hailed as The Arab Israeli conflict is fueled response to the next conflict in the death and destruction including the offer a new narrative by which both a victory by many by the deadly notion that violence and form of more deadly weapons and attempt the corrupt and question Palestinians and Israelis are winners. Palestinians and Israelis. death are not the ultimate loss. The better intelligence and fine-tuning of the world’s intolerance for death and Arabs and Israelis deserve a real victory The most eager to label the senseless radical mindset which exists in both future political action. destruction. Both sides try to manip- for change. death and destruction as victory are the Israeli and Palestinian societies The Arab-Israeli conflict has ulate the world’s basic rejection of politicians who seem to survive on does not view death of innocent people become a turnoff to the world because Dr. Naseer Alomari is a political analyst violence as a means to achieve political a political narrative that depicts the as a failure. In fact, politicians in both death and violence do not lead the whose linguistic capacity and familiarity goals and both sides resent the world’s other side as a deranged murderer. sides have learned to utilize the death warring parties to ask exit questions. with different peoples in the Islamic unwillingness to view the violence as More thoughtful Israelis and of innocent people as a variable in the The only difference between the last world, from Morocco to Indonesia, justifiable morally or politically. Palestinians are skeptical about the political equation. round of violence and the current one coupled with his role as a principal in Both sides wish to alter the view of claims of victory from their respec- Pulling out bodies of children is the use of new weapons,both real Yonkers and an American educational the so-called international community tive governments. The senseless death from the rubble is not viewed as the and political. background makes him the perfect trans- to accept the case against the other. If of people is viewed by many rational ultimate failure by either the victims or The whole Arab-Israeli conflict lator of events and sensibilities beyond the one chooses to maintain one’s moral Palestinians and Israelis as a failure perpetrators; no condolences offered or is founded on deadly narratives that “Fault Lines” on the ground. accepted between by the two sides of will only lead to further violence. The sanity and refuse to condone violence MOVIE REVIEW Ed Koch Movie Reviews By Edward I. Koch

“Skyfall” (+) enormous support and create very in Scotland, is a darker story involving directed by Sam Peckinpah, and one A delightful film that’s well-worth interesting roles. Eve (Naomie Harris) Silva ( Javier Bardem), a rogue MI6, of the bloodiest films I have ever seen. seeing. has shot to save him during the train now a terrorist seeking revenge against The director of “Skyfall,” Sam Mendes, The first half of the movie is chase but thinks she has killed him; M and MI6 for having given him up does a great job creating his own about James Bond (Daniel Craig), Severine (Berenice Lim Marlohe) to the enemy. He plays the role inti- version with more explosions and less sexy women, great chase scenes on works for the other side but sleeps with mating that he is homosexual and blood. top of a train, beautiful locations, e.g., him; Q (Ben Whishaw) is a computer would like to have sex with Bond All in all, it’s a great romp and fun Shanghai, London, Turkey, and M genius who helps Bond locate a - groping him - before killing him. to watch how one man, James Bond, the head of the M16 ( Judi Dench), a terrorist; and, Gareth Mallory (Ralph His blond fright wig makes him look can survive anything. constant figure in Bond’s life. Fiennes) who will be the next M. like the Joker. This part of the picture Continued on page 11 Bond’s MI6 colleagues give him The second half, which takes place is a version of “Straw Dogs,” a movie THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012 Page 11

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Continued from page 10 free the slaves throughout the Union. the slaves if the war dragged on. If magnificent job. “Lincoln” (+) Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation the Confederates were contemplating Daniel Day-Lewis does a only freed slaves in the southern states suing for peace, as some had heard, marvelous job of portraying Lincoln I wanted to see this film when participating in the Civil War. they would not in some cases willingly the man and the president. Sally it first opened but evening weekend This script makes it clear that end slavery. Field plays Mary Todd Lincoln and performances were always sold out. Lincoln concluded the Civil War was Lincoln was asked to advise conveys her fragility. Tommy Lee Fortunately, it opened at a few more being fought primarily on the issue of whether or not peace negotiations Jones portrays the Republican Party theaters, and I was able to see it this slavery. I recall that early on in the war were taking place. His answer was not abolitionist, Thaddeus Stevens, with past weekend. It is a treat. Lincoln made it clear that preserva- truthful but was technically correct and great distinction including his wig. There is definitely room for many tion of the Union was paramount for accomplished his goal of getting the Stevens’s enormous involvement was more movies about Abraham Lincoln him. Ultimately the issue of conscience 13th Amendment passed. probably caused in part by a surprising whom, I think, most historians believe prevailed, and he recognized that If I had any criticism of the disclosure which I will not reveal in was our greatest president. This picture ending slavery was the most important picture, it would be that it did not this review. covers a brief period: his second term issue. include a few meetings with Frederick All other cast members added to beginning with his Second Inaugural It is subtly raised in the film that Douglass, the great black emancipator the gravity of the movie. They include Address delivered about one month in order to get the 13th Amendment who undoubtedly convinced Lincoln Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Robert before the end of the Civil War and his passed, Lincoln not only needed the to end slavery. Lincoln), Gulliver McGrath (Tad assassination. support of his own party but two votes The film was directed by Steven Lincoln), James Spader (W.N. Bilbo), The theme, constantly discussed from the Democrats: an amendment Spielberg. Tony Kushner wrote the Hal Holbrook (Preston Blair), Tim by Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) and requiring a two-thirds affirmative screenplay based in part on Doris Blake Nelson (Richard Schell), John his Secretary of State, William Seward vote in both the Senate and House Kearns Goodwin’s book, “Team Hawkes (Robert Latham), Stephen (David Strathairn), is the passing of of Representatives. Many members of of Rivals: The Political Genius Henderson (William Slade) and the 13th Amendment which would the House were willing to emancipate of Abraham Lincoln.” He did a Gloria Reuben (Elizabeth Keckley).

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MUSIC THE SOUNDS Rolling Stones OFBLUE “Under Review 1975-1983 By Bob Putignano The Ronnie WoodY ears Pt. 1” The Stones’ first major transi- There are lengthy discus- on the Tom Snyder show (except band was no longer tion took place when Brian Jones sions about Keith Richards’ drug it’s Dan Aykroyd playing Snyder.) groundbreaking passed and Mick Taylor skillfully decline, his inability to function I also enjoyed (and forgot) about and more aged, and took place and added instru- with the band, and his partial how the Stones signed Peter Tosh suddenly morphs mental fire (and Blues) to the cleanup. Sugar Blue talks about to their record label, and includes into a touring rock band. Unfortunately Taylor split how he became a member of the the SNL segment where Jagger and roll greatest the band and along came Ronnie Stones his first audition that lasted enters and enthusiastically joins hits band. Wood. several hours, and Blue’s bluesman Tosh’ “Don’t Look Back” perfor- The extras This Ronnie Wood Years contributions to the band. Blue mance. There’s also a too-short include Sugar DVD is a amalgamation of album also cites Wood’s vitality that he “Rock Me Baby” with Richards Blue’s Discovering reviews, concert performance, brought to the band. A good deal jamming with Woods’s New of the Blues critics comments (the always of time is spent about Jagger’s Barbarians. The journalist’s all through the Stones, insightful Anthony DeCurtis, the move to New York City and how line-up to voice their disdain for and the contribu- snobbish Robert Cristgau, Barney the Big Apple’s influenced Mick’s the “Emotional Rescue” album, tor’s bio’s. Blue Hoskyns, Nigel Williamson, songwriting specifically on “Some and make downward compari- talks about his Paul Gambaccini, narrator Girls” where DeCurtis smartly sons to the previous “Some and his mom’s Thomas Arnold, Mark Paytrees, opines that “Some Girls” was Girls.” Which takes us to the ’81 jazz roots, his love and others,) musicians chime in “Jagger’s album,” that also had the chatter of the near demise of the of Chicago Blues a significant addition to the band. (Billy Preston, Sugar Blue, Keith disco vibe, remember “Miss You?” band, and the legendary Jagger- and recounts hearing the Stones Long story short, this DVD is Richards and Ronnie Wood,) and And the “Miss You” comparisons Richards feuding, but it’s not over perform “Little Red Rooster.” an excellent compilation about of course there’s a welcomed dose to the Bee-Gees “Saturday Night as the Stones recover with “Tattoo This so called special feature a band that was obviously going of hearsay and gossip. Though I Fever,” (shockingly) the bass-lines You,” with their rebound smash cannot be more than ninety through transitions, some of didn’t care for Cristgau’s negative are remarkably similar, yet it’s hit “Start Me Up,” later used for a seconds long…. The bios called which were very successful, other comments about Harvey Mandel noted that the Stones perfectly Microsoft Windows ad campaign. biogs here are nice to have as a periods were not. I enjoyed just being considered a potential melded rock, rhythm and blues But even with the success of one or two time review. Lastly the about every aspect about this film replacement for Mick Taylor, even into disco. Yet “Some Girls” “Tattoo You” the critics weren’t beyond DVD portion is an adver- and found that it moved along though (other critics) praised also borrowed from the punk enthusiastic about the supporting tisement for other Stones related swiftly, never bored me, and held Mandel for his memorable guitar scene, specifically the rawness of Stones tour, and DeCurtis tells us DVD’s, yawn. So the extras aren’t my attention in detail throughout. work on “Hot Stuff ” from their “Respectable,” and “Shattered,” how this ’81-’82 worldwide romp very extraordinary. Is it worthwhile to purchase? I often overlooked “Black and Blue” which are partially performed live was their last tour for nearly seven Even though this is supposed would have enjoyed a few more recording. In fact there’s a lot of here. There’s a great segment from or eight years thereafter. Like to be “The Ronnie Wood Years” live performances, but for the debate about the merits of “Black Saturday Night Live that’s not so “Emotional Rescue” the 1983 DVD, this documentary is majority; I wholeheartedly agree. and Blue” here, especially with the much about the Stones perfor- “Undercover” is also torn apart by more about the entire Rolling Bob Putignano www. addition of Preston, and of course mance and more about Jagger the journalist’s and was considered Stones 1975-1983 era than SoundsofBlue.com Wood. playing himself being interviewed a critical failure, showed how the Woodie himself, though he was

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an organization is repre- advocated a culture of peace, Transportation of the NYC Police “2012 Mayor of the Year” sentative of the New rule of law and interna- Department; Yvette Tay-Taylor, York City Asian tional peace. It has been Assistant Field Office Director, Asian American Council Names Mayor Ernest D, Davis American commu- proactive in matters US Customs Immigration MOUNT VERNON, NY -- and we have in fact ventured on nity including many relating to public safety as Enforcement, Department of Earlier this month, Mayor Ernest business and cultural exchange of its diversity well as social and cultural Homeland Security; Heidi D. Davis was recently presented initiatives,” said Mayor Davis. networks. initiatives and has formed Nassaucer, Chief of Passenger with the 2012 Mayor of the Year On October 26, 2012, Michael The Asian working relationships with Operation, JFK International award by the Asian American S. Limb, Executive Chairman American Council private and public Airport, US Customs Border Council of New York City. Thereby, of the Asian American Council was founded in 1984 agencies. Protection, Department of Mayor Davis joins a prestigious presented Mayor Davis with by Michael S. This year’sHomeland Security; Richie Jan, group of public servants and busi- the award and was accompa- Limb to improve honorees included President, RCJ Construction ness people, nied by Congressman Gregory the quality of Chagares S. Services Corp as well as various “Over the years Mount Vernon Meeks and Queens County DA, life for Asian Americans living Lopresto, Supervising Judge of City of New York Police has built a great working relation- Richard A. Brown. The Asian in New York. Throughout its 28 the Civil Court of the City of Department personnel. ship with the Asian community American Council of New York is years of existence the Council has New York; James Tuller, Chief of THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012 Page 13

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Turning to some high school cross country team state champion- Sports Scene action, on the gridiron, after a ship title. Hurricane Sandy related layoff, In volleyball; Haldane, making By MARK JEFFERS Iona Prep looked sharp as they beat its third straight state final appearance Welcome to the Xaverian 41-20 in the CHSFL AAA was swept by Section 6’s Ellicottville state finals edition of Division quarterfinals. Senior wide 25-23, 26-24 and 25-12. “Sports Scene,” where receiver Chris Cooper caught eight Turning to the boys’ soccer state we take a look at the passes and scored four touchdowns final, Port Chester came up one goal great sports action to lead the Gaels. In a heart breaker, short losing in the Class A title game here in Westchester Stepinac lost 22 to 20 in overtime to 2-1 to Jericho. County… host St. Joseph in another quarterfinal. In diving action, Ursluline senior Congratulations to Albino Danny Hoffer threw for 101 yards and Elena Poppas finished ninth at the Guimaraes from Mamaroneck as he a touchdown for Stepinac. state swimming and diving champi- place blue ribbon in walk-trot-cantor Crowell and bad golfer Mark Jeffers as has been inducted into the U.S. Soccer In the Senior Bowl, it was the onships held at Ithaca College. to help Sarah Lawrence College’s we host a 2-hour “Clubhouse” holiday Federation Hall of Fame. Section 1 South All-Stars coming Here’s a look at what happening equestrian team finish third at the special live from Grand Prix NY on Bronxville Lacrosse standout Jack back to defeat the North squad 20 to 9. on the local college circuit, the Iona Stevens Institute of Technology Duck Wednesday December 5th from In field hockey; power- men’s cross country team finished Country Show. 6-8pm on AM1490 WGCH. Please Grass has decided to play his lax for th John Hopkins next year. house Lakeland defeated Pittsford 29 at the NCAA Division I More Sarah Lawrence news, bring a donation for the Community Three cheers or maybe make Sutherland 6-0 to take their fourth Championships at the University of volleyball players Kitty O’Sullivan, Center of Northern Westchester’s that golf claps…to the organizers straight Class B State Championship. Louisville, Mitch Goose was the Gaels Molly Busk and Zoe Spanbroek were Food Pantry; there will be drink of the sixth Annual GOLFFORE Junior Gab Celentano scored twice for top finisher, placing 23rd. named to the Hudson Valley Women’s specials at Fuel, great local sport guests, who raised over $65,000 to help the the Hornets. Lakeland is now second On the hoops side the Gaels are Athletic Conference all-conference trivia contests and fun for all. area’s homeless at their recent tourna- on the New York state all-time list looking strong with a thumping of team. The NHL season may be in ment at Hudson Hills Golf Course in for field hockey titles behind eight- Wake Forest 94-68, Sean Armand Pace safety David Lopez and jeopardy, but the Westchester hockey Ossining. time winner Marathon. Rye Country scored 28 points for the winners. linebackers Gerald Ford and Vincent season is ready to go, some great area Illinois red-shirt freshman and Day School beat Holy Child in the Purchase’s men’s basketball team beat Romano were selected for the National action to catch, so head on out to your th Fox Lane graduate Steven Rodrigues NYSAIS field hockey state title game St. Joseph 83-74 in overtime to win the Bowl to be played on December 9 . favorite team’s rink and cheer them won six consecutive matches in the 7-1, Emily Duarte score four goals for Regis College Tip-Off Tournament; Cornell’s Stephen Reisert of on…see you next time. the winners. Andre Nixon scored 19 points to lead Chappaqua was named soccer consolation round to finish third in Mark Jeffers resides in Bedford Hills, the 141-pound weight class at the Racing over to cross county results, Purchase. co-player of the week in the Ivy Kaitlin Ryan helped the Bronxville Junior captain Scheherazade League. New York, with his wife Sarah, and three Lindenwood University Wrestling daughters, Kate, Amanda, and Claire. Tournament. Broncos to their fifth straight girls Al-Salamin from Yonkers took a first Please join PGA Pro Brian EYE ON THEATRE

perfect gift to go on even longer than To be sure this was nothing Old Man (as dad was known) and From Great to Ghastly its ample duration. short of a Red Ryder carbine-action, Mother, who was certain that Ralphie An ingenious adaptation of a 200-bullet gun with a compass and (as Jean is called here) would “shoot his By JOHN SIMON elders in the cold even indoors. Not 1983 movie, it is based on the radio timepiece in its stock, which to him eye out” with it. host Jean Shepherd’s reminiscences was as magic a weapon as Siegfried’s As Joseph Robinette’s charming Christmas shows so “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” about age nine or ten, and his longing Notung and King Arthur’s Excalibur. book has it, and Dan L,auria as the tend to cater Here parents may well surpass their for the Christmas present of a BB gun, Those swords had to be extracted adult Shepherd delightfully narrates it, predominantly to the brood in enjoyment. Too big for under inducing desperate maneuvers vis-à- merely from a tree trunk or a stone, Ralphie’s task was formidable indeed. pre-razor and pre- a Christmas tree and longer than many vis teacher and parents. whereas this, much harder, from The lipstick age, leaving another show, one would want this Continued on page 14

John Bolton with the company. Bobby Steggert as Jordy Jr., Natalie Cortez as Juana, and the cast of “Giant”. Page 14 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012

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From Great to Ghastly Randy. As The Old Man, John Bolton somehow uninvolving direction comes is exquisitely obsessive, and dances to La Chiusa’s rescue. Continued from page 13 with a rubberiness not seen since Ray There are casting problems as well. Fabulous, too, his fantasies, slyly Bolger’s heyday. Erin Dilly, as belea- Whatever you may have thought of the choreographed by Warren Carlyle, guered Mother, exudes sweet, much movie’s Rock Hudson, Liz Taylor and wherein, with Red Ryder, he disarms too unappreciated solicitude, and James Dean, the surely no less talented and puts to flight assorted villains of Caroline O’Connor is a gloriously Brian D’Arcy James, Kate Baldwin every stripe, including one comic-book comic-bookish schoolmarm. and PJ Griffith end up less appropriate. heavy who assaults Ralphie’s English The numerous children are all It is not a matter of performance so teacher, Miss Shields, a funny figure impeccable, but special mention must much as of stature and looks, but it just obsessed with grammar, spelling and go to nine-year-old Luke Spring, doesn’t click. Supporting players like proper margins. whose tap dancing can compete with Michele Pawk and John Dossett fare I cannot begin to relate—nor that of the most adept adults. A word better, but the gifted Bobby Steggert should I—the problems Ralphie has of praise, too, for two impressive dogs scarcely registers. with class bullies, or his even younger trained by William Berloni, who did Is it all a little too operatic or a bit brother, Randy, with eating his dinner. as well by the canine complement of insufficiently epic (hard to compress P.J. Griffith as Jett and Mackenzie Mauzy as Lil Luz. But The Old Man, too, has his prob- “Annie.” Something for everyone is an the intended vastness of Texas into a lems. He has been fervently solving overworked, highly suspect phrase; but stage image), I cannot quite say. But “Murder Ballad,” whose pretentious- Theatre Club fell for this rubbish, and crossword puzzles in a contest prom- here, by golly, it applies.’’ shortfall there surely was. ness (sung through, if you please!) the Times bestowed a glowing review! ising large awards, and has at last made “A Christmas Story, The Musical” Even less can be said for is matched only by its ineptitude. Some wonders never cease; others it. Feverishly tearing open a big prize is being performed at the Lunt “Scandalous,” the musical about Aimee Purportedly about a very New York should never begin. package, he extracts a garish lamp in Fontanne Theater, located at 205 West Semple McPherson, superstar evange- love triangle, it is so clumsy as not even “Giant” is being performed at the the shape of a black-stockinged, high- 46th Street, between Broadway and 8th list who built an enormous temple and to make clear who gets murdered. Joseph Papp Public Theater / Newman heeled female leg, which he reveres Avenue, New York, NY 10036. enticed a large, international following. Julia Jordan’s concept, book and Theater, located at 425 Lafayette and Mother abhors. Book, lyrics and additional music are additional lyrics, like Juliana Nash’s Street, New York, NY 10003. Theatre image of “A Christmas Story, This produces, among other by Kathie Lee Gifford, music by David music and lyrics, are consistently pedes- The Musical” have been released by Keith Production shot of “Giant” by and courtesy things, a fantasy ballet, in which adults Pomeranz and David Friedman, with trian. Trip Cullman’s staging converts Sherman & Associates are by and courtesy of Photojournalist Joan Marcus. and children both sport replicas of this direction by David Armstrong. the whole theater into a nightclub, of Photojournalist Carol Rosegg. lamp in adult or kiddy size. To watch a I don’t know whether three Davids which (more so than Dough Varone’s The musical “Giant,” based on John Simon has written for over 50 years chorus line in which human and lamp are too much, or one Kathie Lee not humdrum choreography) is interesting Edna Ferber’s novel and the popular on theatre, film, literature, music and fine legs high-kick in unison is an experi- enough, but the score is consistently for a while, but does not overcome movie it inspired, is a worthy but arts for the Hudson Review, New Leader, ence not soon to be forgotten. Much mediocre and the fascinating story too the prevailing arbitrariness. Why, for woeful miss. Michael John La Chiusa New Criterion, National Review, New else happens, on fantasy scenery by conventionally told. instance, is this scene played on top of is one of our best composer-lyricists, York Magazine, Opera News, Weekly Walt Spangler, in killer costumes by There are solid performances from a billiard table, or that one amid the but here only a couple of the jazzier Standard, Broadway.com and Bloomberg Elizabeth Hope Clancy, and rainbow George Hearn and Edward Watts audience? numbers make the grade. It may be News. Mr. Simon holds a PhD from lighting by Howell Binkley. (two apiece), as well as Candy Buckley In the cast, John Ellison Conlee that the original four-hour version was Harvard University in Comparative The enchanting, properly pastiche as Aimee’s stern mother. In the lead, is a believable older husband to the more compelling than the final, three- Literature and has taught at MIT, songs are by Benj Pasek and Justin the indefatigable Carolee Carmello sexy Karen Olivo, and Will Swenson and-a-quarter one, but here neither Harvard University, Bard College and Paul, and the consistently clever direc- is simply superb—onstage for all but a virile young lover—but Rebecca Sybille Pearson’s book, nor Allen Marymount Manhattan College. tion by John Rando. Johnny Rabe is a few minutes—but the whole thing Naomi Jones an indifferent narrator— Moyer’s simple yet grandiose scenery, the adorably single-minded Ralphie, reeks of cliché. all equally undone by the material. And To learn more, visit the JohnSimon- nor yet Michael Greif ’s decent but and Zac Ballard the no less lovable Last and least, a chamber musical, to think that he estimable Manhattan Uncensored.com Seniors New Rochelle Senior Center Luncheon Held in Honor of Veterans By PEGGY GODFREY outstanding contribution veterans duty during wartime. He distributed and guide us and glorify thy great biggest storm in the Pacific. Ships State Senator Andrea have made to the nation. She added a pension benefits flier and expressly and holy name...to help us to prac- were blown onto the shore. Five Stewart-Cousins she has been on a committee for cautioned that some organizations tice the spirit of good comradeship men were caught in a cave which greeted the group veterans in the past. Her father and may charge fees on investments both in our own country and in turned out to be a burial place for celebrating Veterans brother are veterans. She followed that may not be suitable or may be the world at large.” He called for dead bodies. He added he was “glad Day at the Hugh R. by distributing certificates of appre- unlawful. The toll free number for a moment of silence for “all of our to be back home.” Afterward he Doyle Senior Center on November ciation to all the assembled veterans. information to check on such finan- departed comrades, those missing sang Lucky Old Sun to the group. 9, 2012. A luncheon was held for all The Doyle Center Choir, led cial information is 1-800-827-1000. in action, and those still prisoners of The luncheon was a fitting senior age veterans who had served in by Dennis Adinolfi, sang many Bill Moye, Chaplin for the war.” tribute to the veterans who have the U.S. Armed Forces. Organized patriotic songs including America New Rochelle American Legion The Doyle Center Staff served honorably protected the freedoms of by Deborah McLeroy, the Doyle the Beautiful, Battle Hymn of the Post 8, and past Commander of the the veterans present by the staff of the democracy we enjoy. Republic, Army, Navy and Marine Westchester County Chapter of the Doyle Center. Among the veterans Center’s Program Specialist, the Peggy Godfrey is a freelance writer, hymns, Taps, and Let There Be Peace Veterans of Foreign Wars, asked at the luncheon was Michael Figuera agenda consisted of a few speeches, a a community activist, and former on Earth. Al Ramsey, Director of the crowd to “bow” their heads to who said he was lucky to be there blessing and appropriate songs. educator. Senator Stewart-Cousins told Veteran Services for Yonkers, advised gave thanks to “the Lord of Hosts that day after having served in the the group she was “happy to see all the veterans of their pension benefits, and God of Peace,” whose blessings military. Onnie Jones participated in of them celebrating,” and praised the especially if they served on active “guide us during our deliberations l945 in Okinawa where he was in the THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012 Page 15

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE Bringing It All Back Home The “Sound of Music” Returns to Salzburg By BARBARA whom were Salzburgers, elicited not BARTON SLOANE the slightest bit of discomfort. Instead, The “Sound of Music” they were completely engrossed in gave us some glorious the show and wildly enthusiastic songs over half a with their applause after each Rogers century ago and “My and Hammerstein II song. The most Favorite Things” remains, today, my poignant moment in a show that favorite from that show; Coltrane’s was chock full of them was the finale rendition of it is exceptional. Now, – the showstopper - when, during a one of the world’s best-loved musi- standing ovation Count Georg von cals has been staged – for the very first Trapp (played by Uwe Kroger) asked time - in Salzburg, Austria. Andreas us to sing “Climb Every Mountain” and Gergen, the show’s Musical Director “Edelweiss” while an electronic libretto has successfully brought to life a living system translated the German words piece of history. Why has it taken so into English. We stood and sang the long to come home? songs with great feeling. The mood Well, for one thing, through the was one of recognition, acknowledg- years, the people of this city have had ment and yes, acceptance of the play misgivings about the show. Some and what it portrayed. Leaving the theatre, I couldn’t help humming some that brilliant score. I doubt if I was alone. City of Song The Schloss Fuschl Resort is the castle idyllically situated on the banks of Lake Fuschl. Salzburg is one of the most To Know If You Go: impossibly beautiful spots on earth Where to Stay and its citizens are accustomed to continually hearing tourists exclaim Hotel Bergland “It must be wonderful to live in such a www.berglandhotel.at lovely city!” It is, after all, a UNESCO- designated World Heritage site, the The Big Splurge Schloss Fuschl home of Mozart’s birthplace and the www.schlossfuschlsalzburg@ renowned Salzburg Festival that will luxurycollection.com be held in 2013 on May 17-20. Its Goldener Hirsch Hotel Old Town is one of the best preserved www.goldenerhirsch.com city centers in Europe, surrounded on the south by the Alps and on Where to Eat the north by rolling plains (think House where Mozart was born. M32 of the grand opening scene in the www.m32.at film). Baroque towers and churches abound and narrow alley-ways offer Blaue Gans www.blauegans.at have considered it not the “real thing,” old-world restaurants and charming The Alps are the natural border separating Austria from Switzerland. somewhat syrupy, even kitsch. More shops for browsing. well as a rendition of “A Little Night world-famous over the years and importantly, perhaps, the story touches What to Do What would this City of Song Music.” Properly transported back today is recognized as the number on Austria’s Nazi past. The country Panorama Museum be today without several “Sound in time, a saunter through Mozart one hideaway resort in Austria. has traditionally claimed that it was www.salzburgmuseum.at of Music” tours where you visit the Square on the way to my hotel was We dined one evening at its the first victim of Nazi Germany; original film locations, including the a nice finishing touch to the evening. Restaurant Jagdhof with traditional “The Sound of Music” however, in recent times, Austria has www.salzburger-landestheater.at Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron hunting architecture and typical acknowledged responsibility for crimes One of the Best Palace and the Nonnberg Convent. Austrian specialties, including savory Mozart Dinner Theater of the Third Reich. Co-director of the After seeing the stage production, During my Salzburg visit, I had fish from the hotel’s very own fishery. www.stpeter-stiftskeller.at/en/ musical, Christian Struppeck, explains I found the tour amusing and fun. the great good luck to one day enter The mood was one of sophisticated mozart-dinner that some people still find the issue One evening we dined in a candle-lit the enchanting world of Schloss grandeur, enhanced by music from “Sound of Music” Tour uncomfortable. Salzburgers prefer baroque hall, St. Peter Stiftskeller, for Fuschl, the renowned hotel property the great American songbook and www.panoramatours.com to think of their town as the City of a Mozart Dinner Concert performed situated just one Mozart serenade rendered delightfully by pianist Tim Mozart. by accomplished opera singers in from the city (9 miles). This legendary Hubler. With a luxe spa, inspired Travel Editor Barbara Barton Sloane Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu period costumes, while enjoying a fairytale chateau, named by Conde dining, and a world-famous collection is constantly globe hopping to share her th Nast Traveler as one of the 25 best unique experiences with our readers; I attended a production of this superb dinner inspired by 18 century of “Old Master” paintings, my stay at resorts in Europe, was built in 1450 from the exotic to the sublime. As Beauty musical in Salzburg several months recipes. The Amadeus Consort this dream property will forever be as a hunting lodge. Used as a summer / Fashion Editor she keeps us informed on ago, and I’m delighted to report that performed arias, duets and overtures etched in my memory. residence for the Archbishops the capricious and engaging fashion and the entire audience, more than half of from “Don Giovanni,” “The Marriage of Figaro,” and “The Magic Flute,” as of Salzburg, the castle became beauty scene. Page 16 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012

GOVERNMENT MAYOR Marvin’s COLUMN GOVERNMENT Section to the amount of garbage or recycla- Some communities are also contracting for the service. Increasing Coping with the Tax Cap bles they generate. increasing the staff in their tax assess- the local share from 1% to 3% would Using the same theory, commu- ment offices to vigorously review all provide a major revenue source to By MARY C. MARVIN pension obligation alone has risen nities have set up special districts for existing and new exemption applica- decrease the burden on property sewer and water line repair and tax tions submitted by residents. Village Administ- from $17,103 in 2001 to $1,057,015 taxpayers. all those benefitting from the water Other jurisdictions have also rator Porr and I in 2012, or an approximately 6,000% If you include the cable franchise conduit service, regardless of whether asked tax exempt entities to enter recently attended an increase in just a decade. revenues with the gross receipt taxes they are property taxpayers. There is into PILOT agreements (Payments educational sympo- In essence, our obligations to the collected from water, electric, phone a fundamental premise of fairness In Lieu Of Taxes) to cover the cost sium with colleagues State are escalating at an unsustainable and natural gas, the Village currently in these iterations in that all of those of services such as fire and police from throughout the pace, so alternative revenue sources takes in $332,998. A 2% increase who receive the benefit, be it garbage protection that are rendered to their state, entitled “Coping with the Tax must be found or fundamental services would provide tens of thousands of pick-up or water and sewage services institutions. Syracuse University Cap.” and personnel will have to be cut. dollars in new revenue that would contribute towards its usage. These entered into a novel agreement with After one year, the 2% tax cap has To that end, the discussion focused bring relief to the local Village prop- separate taxing units have the added the City of Syracuse, offering free turned out to be a brilliant political on sharing knowledge about revenue erty tax. benefit of moving the costs of these technological support in exchange for maneuver but quite disingenuous generating ideas that are currently being I believe the most positive aspect projects out from under the tax cap as the many city services they receive. when it ultimately comes to roost at implemented throughout the state. of the Tax Cap is that it has resulted they are not counted toward the 2%. In Finally, communities are banding the local level. Much of the new revenue in taxpayers taking notice of how their all of these special assessment districts, together to urge the State Legislature The cap allows our Governor to thinking revolves around the concept money is spent, and it allows local fees must closely approximate cost and to increase the gross receipts tax enhance his exposure on the national of “benefit based financing”, a governments to shine a light on the cannot be used as an ancillary revenue revenue communities receive from stage; the legislators who voted for it monetary obligation imposed on unsustainable financial obligations generator. the current rate of 1% of the gross appear fiscally conservative while at those directly benefitting from the sent to us by the State, from those very These kinds of districts are operating income of regulated power the same time, being able to turn a deaf improvement or service versus revenue same folks who voted for a ceiling on particularly necessary because the utilities and telephone utilities to 3%. ear to real pension reform or curbing generated by a property tax levy, which expenses. improvement of municipal infra- In addition, elected officials are advo- the agendas of special interests. is imposed for the support of govern- Because of the ever increasing structure is not exempt from the cap, cating to add cell phone companies, As illustration, at the same time ment without regard to any particular State mandates, Bronxville is going to even done through a property tax levy, which are currently exempt in this our Bronxville government was to be benefit received by the taxpayer. have to look at any and all creative ways even though capital improvements are taxing structure, as well as entities such “responsible” and adhere to the 2% cap Some of the incarnations of this to increase revenue so as to provide the exempt from the cap when applied at as Cablevision which now offer phone on increased spending, we received new funding approach include: services residents expect and desire. school districts. In a state such as ours, services along with their television and a bill for unfunded mandates from Special districts for sanitation with one of the most aged infrastruc- computer packages. Mary C. Marvin is the mayor of the the State equating to an approxi- services, whereby everyone who avails tures, the State now has given every The additional income would be Village of Bronxville, New York. If you mately 5.5% Village property tax themselves of the service in a commu- community a powerful disincentive to in the form of a user tax placed on the have a suggestion or comment, consider increase. Hence the true hypocrisy. nity, whether it be a school, hospital or undertake capital improvements. utility bill and received only by those directing your perspective by directing To put in real numbers, the Village’s any tax-exempt entity, pays according email to [email protected]. LEGISLATION

attrition. Authority. We have a responsibility My “Thruway Authority Accountability Act” BUILDING ON A GOOD to find solutions, fix the problems IDEA and make this broken arm of govern- By BRIAN M. KOLB business.” Merge the Thruway Authority Merging the Thruway Authority ment work. The Thruway Authority with the State DOT is not a risky Accountability Act would correct The past several TIME TO HIT “RESET with the State Department of idea. In fact, in December of 2011, the chronic problems, restore the months have demon- BUTTON” ON THRUWAY Transportation (DOT); the Spending And Government Authority’s lost credibility and ensure strated a very serious AUTHORITY Create a new Thruway Authority Efficiency (SAGE) Commission a rational Thruway toll plan that disconnect between The problems at the Thruway Board whose members must have appointed by Governor Cuomo better protects small businesses and the State Thruway Authority have become so severe, the transportation expertise; approved a proposal to share service taxpayers. Authority and the New Yorkers it lack of accountability so systemic, the Make the State DOT and leadership teams between the What do you think? I want to is supposed to serve. As evidence, fiscal irresponsibility so breathtaking, Commissioner Chair of the Thruway State DOT and a new Thruway/ hear from YOU! Send me your feed- consider the Thruway Authority’s we need to hit the “reset button” Authority Board; Bridge Authority. However, the cost back, suggestions and ideas regarding recently proposed 45 percent toll hike and start fresh. In response to the Require a comprehensive forensic savings merger proposed by SAGE this or any other issue facing New on trucks, one of the largest toll hikes continued lack of accountability at audit of Thruway Authority finances failed to make it into the Commission’s York State. You can always contact ever proposed. If enacted, it would the Thruway Authority, I introduced every three years – and release the January 2012 recommendations. The my district office at (315) 781-2030, be the fifth toll hike since 2004 – as legislation – the “Thruway Authority audit’s findings to the public; legislation I introduced would correct e-mail me at [email protected]. a frame of reference, for the first 50 Accountability Act” – designed to Require any proposed Thruway that mistake. ny.us, find me on Facebook or follow years of the Thruway, there were only fix these problems and make the toll hikes – and the reason for the WE NEED REAL me on Twitter. four toll increases! Thruway Authority work. requested increases – be clearly iden- SOLUTIONS TO FIX A Bottom line? The Thruway My legislation would restore tified in the State DOT’s budget; and Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua) BROKEN THRUWAY Authority isn’t working for motor- accountability, increase efficiency Save money by consolidating is the Assembly Minority Leader. AUTHORITY ists, trucking companies or the new and save taxpayer dollars by making the Thruway Authority’s overlapping I believe it’s not enough to simply model of New York being “open for six structural reforms and statutory functions within the State DOT and changes to the Thruway Authority: streamlining the Authority through throw rocks and criticize the Thruway THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012 Page 17

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to the State A Cup of Joe with Judy, Steve and George Senate for the 37th S.D., Saturday, December 8th is the date Otis and Senator-elect George Mamaroneck succeeding for the next opportunity for Sound Latimer in two (2) locations: No appointment is required; retiring Shore residents to meet with their 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. literature will be available on state Senator Suzi local officials in an informal setting RYE - Ruby’s Oyster Bar and and county programs and services. Oppenheimer. over a cup of coffee. Residents are Bistro, 45 Purchase St., Rye Free coffee will be provided. All three legis- invited to stop by for coffee and 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Otis, former Rye City Mayor, lators represent, among conversation on state and county MAMARONECK/ was elected to the State Assembly other areas, the communities of issues with County Legislator Judy LARCHMONT - The Nautilus for the 91st A.D. on Election Day; Rye, Mamaroneck and Larchmont. Myers, Assemblyman-elect Steve Diner, 1240 W. Boston Post Rd., Assemblyman Latimer was elected For more information, call 777-3832 or 995-2802. GOVERNMENT Town Supervisor Murphy Assesses Somers and NYSEG in Wake of Sandy By RICH MONETTI “They are NYSEG’s lines,” says since Irene. “They are using a five year Sandy. “Trees and root systems here are Last year Hurricane Murphy and town workers do not have plan so basically 20% of the town was more capable of withstanding a west- Irene left 85% of the authority or expertise to operate cut this year,” she says. erly storm,” she relayed from various Somers in the darkness, around them without supervision. The 10% increase in outage news sources, and the result was seen in the cold, anxious, and Nonetheless, through continued does seem to negate the arithmetic. in a vast abundance of completely exhausted for up to eight agitation from the town, Somers has Supervisor Murphy attributed this uprooted trees. days. Not to be outdone, Superstorm gotten some action out of NYSEG to the unusual, easterly direction of Continued on page 18 Sandy scorned 95% of the town of its utility for a hellish eleven days for the least fortunate. So with Mother Nature getting angrier, the numbers imply the government leaders we entrust to rise to these challenges have not kept pace Electric & Gas) to improve response with a wrath that doesn’t seem to be and preparation. going away. No matter, as these storms In the center of both the storm descend, the winds whipping about and the efforts to get her town back make the trees above seem like the online, Somers Town Supervisor Mary expanse of numbers on a roulette Beth Murphy discussed the obvious wheel, which of course laughs at you numerical and natural discrepancies, at every turn. On the other hand, the the town’s role between and during house or the town is supposed to be on the storms and its ongoing relation- your side so why are the odds not cut ship with NYSEG (New York State or trimmed in your favor beforehand. APPOINTMENT Mayor Ernest Davis Appoints Sam Zherka First Liaison to the Mount Vernon Board of Police Affairs

By HEZI ARIS of appointing members of the MOUNT VERNON, Civilian Advisory Board for Police THE ROMA BUILDING Affairs in the near future and will NY -- Sam Zherka, 2022 Saw Mill River Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY publisher of The advise when same is constituted Westchester Guardian was officially for your attendance at their first Office & Store Space for Rent appointed the First Liaison to the meeting for introduction and charge Mount Vernon Civilian Advisory of purpose. Prime Yorktown Location Zherka thanked Mayor Davis Board of Police Affairs as of October Office Space 965 sq ft.: Rent $ 1650/mo. 16, 2012 by Mount Veron mayor for the appointment stating he… Ernest Davis. Mr Zherka said, “ “looks forward to working together Store Karl Ehmers: 1100 sq ft- $3100/mo. … I’m actually looking forward to with the police and the Mayo in Store in back: 1300 sq ft. $2650/mo. helping out”. the promotion of effective policing Mayor Davis advise, “You for the betterment of the City of should note that I am in the process Mount Vernon. 914.632.1230 Page 18 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012

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Town Supervisor Murphy Assesses Somers and NYSEG in Wake of Sandy spirit. Feeding and housing residents himself would be familiar enough in need, she said, “We ran the shelter with today’s technology to ascend the Continued from page 17 so as soon as it’s over, work can begin,” respectively with full tanks of gas. The 24/7 – with all volunteers.” poles with NYSEG workers. “I think That said, whole sections of town she says. town also implemented a code red Short of encapsulating each of it’s time to take his system to the next roadways were cut off. “This is a severe That, of course, would include system after Irene so residents could Somers’ nine substations in fortresses level,” she says. safety issue when fire trucks and emer- Somers crews but they weren’t the stay up to date on cell phones. “We and encasing transformers in cement, Saying it is a start, hopefully those gency vehicles cannot get from one only ones left on standby, waiting for encourage anybody who’s not signed weather patterns suggest outages with the proper tools are listening or part of town to the other,” she says. NYSEG. Receiving thousands of calls up for it to go to our website Somersny. will continue to be frequent affairs. we’ll be spending a lot more time in In this she expressed signifi- at Somers Town Hall, she says, “you com and do so,” she said. “Climate change is with us,” she says. the dark. feel like a NYSEG calling center.” The emergency shelter – set up “Anybody who wasn’t convinced cant dissatisfaction with NYSEG’s Rich Monetti lives in Somers. He’s been For its part, Somers had the and planned after Irene – operated before is certainly convinced now.” approach. “I don’t think that they gear a freelance writer covering Westchester highway, police and fire departments with indifference to all the chaos above We should be so lucky, and given up enough in advance of the storm. County since 2003. Peruse his work at on full alert and ready to go, each and compliant to this community’s that, is it any wonder Thomas Edison They need to be here before the storm, http://rmonetti.blogspot.com/ THE ALBANY CORRESPONDENT more than 500 votes. Klein told Paterson that the IDC Control of Senate Chamber Up to Abseentee Ballots Should Tkaczyk ultimately win, would be a “permanent” third confer- Democrats would have a numerical ence in chamber and pointed to the By CARLOS GONZALEZ Judge Guy Tomlinson of registered Democratic voters returned majority of 33 in the Senate. success of the past two years under a ALBANY, NY – The Montgomery County ordered earlier 1,469 ballots, while Republicans Democrats in the chamber would Republican majority. counting of absentee this week for counting begin on returned 948. need a unified house in order to regain Without committing support to ballots resumed in Monday in Ulster County. Conservative Party voters returned control. either conference, Klein said that his Montgomery County Ulster County is were Senate 60 and enrolled Independence Party On former Governor David conference could work in a coalition to and nearby counties in Democrats are expected to do members account for 141 of the Paterson’s radio show, Sen. Jeff Klein, get things done. a senate race that’s still especially well. It’s part of the old ballots. leader of the Independent Democratic “If we’re able to promote progres- too-close-to-call. Congressional district for outgoing Of those with no party enroll- Conference, a renegade conference of sive Democratic values, that’s what Democrat Cecilia Tkaczyk Rep. Maurice Hinchey represented in ment (small “i” independents), 916 four who severed ties with mainstream governing is all about,” Klein said. the House. ballots were sent back to the Board of party leadership in the Senate, pitched remain competitive with Republican Carlos Gonzalez pens The Albany George Amedore in the 46th Senate As of Tuesday, the absentee Elections in Ulster. the idea of a coalition government in ballot count in Ulster County shows To date, Amedore has a lead of the Senate. Correspondent column. Direct comments District, but trails her opponent. and inquiry to [email protected].

OP ED KOCH EDCOMMENTARYSection The New York Times Editorial of November 18th On Immigration Reform Is A Disgrace By ED KOCH alarmists and the closet racists.” It the amnesty ultimately provided the those it refers to as “minor offenders” when it was employed and won’t solve I have never read a more contrasts them with those “behind youngsters covered by the proposed should be welcomed to stay, the it now. Millions of people from around biased editorial than The reform - student activists, business Dream Act. Supporting such a broad “minor offenders” language generally the world want to live in the U.S. and New York Times edito- groups, farmers, labor unions, Catholic amnesty is a good example of Senator referring to those who have committed do not want to wait in line, as they rial of November 18th, bishops, evangelical churches, African- Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s comment misdemeanors where the crime is must and do for every other country, entitled, “New Hope on Americans, civil-liberties organizations “defining deviancy down,” meaning if subject to up to a maximum one-year including Mexico. Providing a blanket Immigration.” It advocates, as it has for and regular American citizens who you can’t control illegality, accept it and prison sentence. The Times states that amnesty now simply encourages others years, providing amnesty for the esti- support legalization.” I believe a majority make it legal. “[t]here is enforcement work to be to enter illegally and wait for the next mated 11 million illegal immigrants of Americans oppose the amnesty legis- The Times in its full-throated call for done like finding more effective ways amnesty. now residing within the borders of the lation. Because of their opposition, the amnesty and a change in immigration to stifle illegal employment, but any I repeat, I have never seen a more United States. proposal has been defeated several times policy denounce opponents by stating strategy that fixates on deportation and intolerant editorial in language and tone The Times in its editorials rarely in Congress. they “despise illegals.” Untrue. The the border is foolish and ineffective.” appear in The New York Times. The Times refers to “illegal” immigrants. It generally Many of those opposed to an opponents believe the U.S. should Ridiculous. editorial board should apologize for its refers to them simply as immigrants, amnesty providing a path to citizen- enforce its immigration policy and not The Times objects to President outrageous description of opponents making no distinction between the ship for 11 million illegal immigrants, allow the law to be ignored and violated Obama’s successful efforts to find and of amnesty and allow a debate to ensue legal and the illegal; sometimes, it refers support a compassionate response with impunity. Many of us believe deport those who have committed presenting the arguments fairly on both to them as “undocumented,” and its such as the “Dream Act.” That act, that our current policy of permitting crimes, other than the crime of illegal sides. The Times editorial can be seen at: newest description is “unauthorized.” which President Obama implemented 750,000 aliens and 250,000 refugees to entry, resulting in 400,000 deportations http://www.nytimes. In its editorial, The Times libels by executive order, allows youngsters enter each year, all of whom are eligible annually. It opposes the federal com/2012/11/18/opinion/sunday/ those Americans who believe that the brought here by their parents illegally for U.S. citizenship, should be amended government through Homeland new-hope-on-immigration. U.S. should not have open borders. to remain here, receive a green card to expand the number and allow more Security using “state and local police html?smid=pl-share permitting them to work, and exempts of those waiting in line for their turn to officers” to help the feds in enforcing the No country in the world has an open- The Honorable Edward Irving Koch door policy. The Times editorial refers them from deportation pending passage come in. The Times apparently believes law. President Obama’s policy has been by the Congress of the Dream Act. no one should have to wait, and the to secure the borders before providing served as a member of Congress from New to the opponents of open borders and York State from 1969 through 1977, and amnesty as, “The hardliners against Many would support keeping families walls should come tumbling down. amnesty legislation. Amnesty legislation th together and include the parents in The Times even believes that did not solve the problem in the 1980s New York City as its 105 Mayor from reform -- including the white-culture 1978 to 1989. THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012 Page 19

THE HEZITORIAL US vs. Sandy Annabi & Zehy Jereis – Justice, Yes; Deterrence, Not Likely By HEZI ARIS with Ms Annabi as far back as the advise if Yonkers is deterred to serve NEW YORK, NY Summer of 2001 when he first noticed anyone or anything other than their -- The Honorable her wearing a blue dress. He was constituents or their conscience. Colleen McMahon of smitten. Judge McMahon described Deterence will take place when the Federal District his conduct that of a “sugar daddy” to former Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone Court on November which Ms Annabi bristled when refer- paysthe $389,000 personal debt owed 20, 2012, in Manhattan presided over ring to the Judge’s previous description Yonkers from which the 2011 City an emotional sentencing attended by of him out of the jury’s hearing private Council exonerated him. Deterence family, friends, among interested parties comment. Nonetheless, she permitted will take place when the Yonkers in the corruption charges alleged by the him to buy her homes, pay for a co-op, parking Authority pays the $50,000 United States against former Yonkers lease a Mercedes-Benz, pay off her for which they personally encumbered City Councilwoman Sandy Annabi student loans, pay utility bills and cable themselves instead of hoping the City and former Yonkers City Republican bills, and jewelry. To this day, Mr Jereis of Yonkers will pay for it. Deterrence Chairman Zehy Jereis . She was attests to his affording her gifts from will take place when the 31 people who sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for his heart, totally removed from any were afforded jobs by the last adminis- was to dispense justice and infuse not match the lust for greater severity her “Faustian bargain with Jereis, and political motivation. tration are let go. Deterrence will take deterrence. by the government prosecutors. he was sentenced to 4 years imprison- Corrupt payments, extortion and place when the Gasboy dispenser is Judge McMahon upheld the Ms Annabi’s first legal counsel ment for being found guilty of plying two conspiracy counts embellished the shut down. Deterrence will take place law, staying within the parameters was William Aronwald, Esq., who her with gifts the government asserts is alleged severity of the crimes ascribed when the Milios are jailed on bribery defined in case law and precedence. poorly advised her to maintain her valued at over $200,000 over an almost to the defendants. charges. Deterrence will take place Her sentencing process was fair, exact, silence throughout the trial. Only 6 years time frame the government Before her sentencing, Judge when developers pay their real estate buttressed by palatable explanation yesterday did she speak through sobs suggested were intended to extract McMahon asked for final summation tax arrears, their HUD 108 loans, and and thought. Judge McMahon was of anguish, self-realization, and self a vote of support for the Ridge Hill from government prosecutors Jason are made to abide by the contracts they exact in cutting through the drama, doubt. She said, “I see the errors of my Development Project (Developer: Halperin and Perry Carbone. signed. Deterence will take place when the make believe, self-delusion, tricks, ways. I wish I was not so trusting or Forest City Ratner {FCR}) and Ms Annabi stood to serve at Yonkers recognizes a sheriff has arrived scams, deceit and omissions. She took naïve… I was starving for attention… the School 6 Development Project minimum 14 years and Mr Jereis at in town. It’s time for Inspector General a scalpel to the case and sliced and someone to take care of me and give (Developer: Milio Management least 11 years. Kitley Covill to take on more issues of diced the relevant from the inconse- me guidance. Now,” she said, “I trust Corp.). The government had asked for concern. quential. She maintain her focus on no one!” [Editor’s Note: Ms Annabi was even greater prison time and restitu- Both defendants have promised the arguments made before her in her Judge McMahon said, “There is initially against both projects. She tion. Judge McMahon deciphered the to appeal the sentencing within the court and would not be dragged out of no exception to corruption for a hard- switched from being against the Ridge issues, used the algorithms that would 10-days time limit. They must each those scenarios by attempted deflec- knock life. The sad thing is, there is Hill Development Project to being for serve up the common denominator of respectively present themselves before tion by the prosecution and she said so much in your record that is inspiring.” it. She had worked out an agreement years to be served if they conformed the jail facility for the time advised by loudly and clearly. Justice was leveled. Time will with FCR for the benefit ofY onkers to federal jurisdiction. In some cases, 2:00 p.m., March 4, 2013. Was justice served? I tend to the tune of almost $10 million. The Judge McMahon advised that the issue to believe it was just and fair and money has yet to be accounted for by was a New York State Tax concern and lenient to both parties as far as Judge the Yonkers Department of Finance). not a Federal Tax concern. Judge McMahon’s responsibility McMahon is concerned though it did CLASSIFIED ADS Mr. Jereis divulged his infatuation Office Space Available- Prime Retail - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Prime Location, Yorktown Westchester County Heights Best Location in Yorktown particularly if my critic is cowardly You see, old girl, I go to the 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Heights enough to call me a name while Lower East Side among the poor Wilca: 914.632.1230 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 standing in the dark of anonymity. In regularly in the light and in the Sq. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ireland that is not done, except when dark. I was born there, as was my Ft. Store $1200. one lacks class. It smacks of a hit and father and grandmother. My great run. It smacks of the running figure of grandfather arrived there from a sneak. Ireland alone at the age of twelve My cowardly critic asks, in what LEGAL ADS long, long before the Civil War. Anonymity Smacks of seems to be cranky, speinsterly prose, Going to the Lower East Side Michael Hill Media LLC arts filed 7/20/2012. Off. Loc.: Westchester Hit and Run “should we have driven to public Cnty. SSNY designated agency LLC whom process may be served. housing in the lower east side of among the poor “in the dark”, Taking advantage of the privilege of SSNY shall mail process to c/o The LLC, 160 Underhill Ave. #2, West Manhattan in the dark” to help those dear lady, is what we Reynolds giving back in kind to the anony- Harrison, NY 10604. Purpose: All legal activities. suffering the storm.Y es, old girl, you do wherever we find poor people mous “Guest” who on November should have gone to the Lower East who cannot be reached by people 18th referred to me as a “grumpy old Side “in the dark” and in particular like you, bent as you are over the man”, I point to the irony…, that in our Notice of Formation to Tompkins Square Park where you village library I have long been known writing of anonymous letters criti- will find emplaced in the ground, by Xquisite Coffee Plantation LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on as a Brad Pitt look-alike. Of course, cizing people like me. citizens other than myself, a pentagon 6/11/2012. Off. Loc.:Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of that is not true, yet it is true that I am Harry Reynolds that reads, LLC whom process may be served SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The known after forty years in this village Scarsdale, NY “Harry J. Reynolds, LLC, 12 Steven Dr., Unit 10, Ossining, NY 10562.Purpose: all lawful ac- as someone with whom one should B. 1928 tivities. Lastest date LLC to dissolve: No specific date. not entangle in an exchange of wit, NYC Rebel” Page 20 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, november 29, 2012

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