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4.16.20 - 5.4.20 vol. 16 vol. 5.4.20 - 4.16.20 The a concrete base with five levels of and today only fourteen have been ously ensconced in all things Me- exhibition space. The city consists re-acquired. Happily when I visited dieval. Yet, returning home with of 11 World Heritage sites. Two of I was able to marvel at parts of the my heightened awareness of The Girl in Transit: the most engaging are the Goethe reconstructed lost collection – glo- Bauhaus, I was amused, not to say House, built in the Baroque style rious masterpieces by Feininger, amazed, to notice - all around me in 1709 and surrounded with a ver- Kandinsky, and Klee, among oth- - examples of this symbolic design. Bauhaus dant garden, and the Friedrich von ers, from international collections Walls painted in bright, primary col- Schiller House, the first memori- in France, Denmark, Switzerland, ors, the mauve New York City sky- 100 Years of Delightful Design al to a poet in Germany. Wander- Austria, the US and Japan. line at dusk with its straight lines ing through its rooms, I had a real The first historical mention of slashing across the sky, the Met By Barbara Barton Sloane feeling for the everyday life of the the city of Dessau was in 1213 and it Life Building (Walter Gropius!) and Schiller family as I glimpsed a love- became an important center in 1570. the Seagram Building (Mies van der ly teapot made of local porcelain Fast forward to today: The Bauhaus Rohe). Thus, I didn’t actually leave The famous Bauhaus Art School Museum Dessau has recently been behind this fresh, forward-looking opened in Weimar, Germany in 1919; built to mark the centenary of this style at all. As I light my Marianne there students studied not only ar- epochal and enduring school of de- Brandt look-alike lamp and settle chitecture but created everything sign. Until now, it was only possible down in my Mies-inspired chair, the from buildings to art and furniture. to view the prized collection of the thought hits me: this is truly Bau- Throughout this year Germany is Bauhaus Foundation in a limited way haus in My House! celebrating its centenary, and I had but in the new Museum it is splen- the once-in-a-lifetime opportuni- didly showcased. If You Go ty recently to visit all the design’s Bauhaus Museum Weimar hotspots and explore exhibits and Gothic Grandeur weimar.de/culture/sights/muse- events marking the birthplace of Before bidding adieu to Bau- um Modernism. hausland, I made sure I traveled to Auerbach House Magdeburg to view the oldest Goth- haus-auerbach.de Form Follows Function ic cathedral in all of Germany. First Bauhaus Museum Dessau The Bauhaus (literally “Building built in 937, the current Magdeburg bauhaus-dessau.de House”) was founded by architect Cathedral was constructed over a Walter Gropius with the idea of cre- period of 300 years beginning in Barbara Barton ating a “total work of art.” This style, 1209. The Cathedral is replete with Sloane is a Pel- which includes architecture and art, both antique and modern; The ham-based Travel graphic, interior, and industrial de- Bauhaus Museum Weimar, courtesy of Sloane Travel Photography statue of the Egyptian Saint Maurice Editor/Columnist sign, would later become one of the dating back to 1250 was impressive who writes for a resting on a small stove top. Design, and I was enthralled by a large re- number of both na- most influential currents in modern radiant white plaster, grey plinths, craftsmanship and hospitality en- lief of the Ten Virgins, depicting the tional and interna- planning – very clean, simplistic and flat roofs, uniform windows, and hanced my Weimar visit with a stay importance of being spiritually pre- tional publications. ultra contemporary. Louis Sullivan, scattered throughout, relaxing at the Hotel Elephant in the heart of pared. She delights in shar- describing Bauhaus, coined the benches, sculpture and gardens, the city. The Bauhaus elements that Departing the Cathedral and ing her global travel phrase Form Follows Function – an Dammerstock works just as well to- were reflected in my room as well as ultimately Germany, I felt curi- experiences with our readers. apt description. day as it did when first conceived. well as on-site tour of the property The first city in my Bau- As sprawling as it is one feels wel- by Fritz, the hotel’s cultural expert, hausland tour was Karlsruhe. Lying comed and cozy, especially resting put the icing on top of my short day at the northern edge of the Black on a bench under towering Linden and half spent here. Forest, much of the town was built and Elm trees fronting the iconic In Jena, I lost my heart to the in a charming Neoclassical style. Goethe House. This was the writer’s charming and amusing Auerbach The Landesmuseum is a massive first-ever home as a young man and House built in 1924 by Walter Gropi- bright, canary-yellow structure that throughout his life he kept it as his us for Felix and Anna Auerbach. As is one of the most important cultur- retreat and studio. al history museums in all of Germa- I climbed a hill to its crest my first impression of the dwelling was of a ny. The works encompass pre- and Bauhaus Girls floating asymmetrical building that early history, ancient cultures, the One of the best preserved me- seemed to change and reverse itself Middle Ages, the Baroque period dieval cities in Germany, Erfurt was as I entered and moved through the and into the 21st Century. Later, first mentioned in the year 742, and rooms. Curiouser and curiouser, I I explored the ZKM Center for Art among its treasures is the Alte Syn- found nothing symmetrical inside and Media housing painting, pho- agogue, beautifully maintained and its walls which were painted with tography and sculpture as well as dating from the 11th century. A lit- 37 different gentle pastel colors film, video, dance and performance. tle known fact: in 1919 more women - eye-catching and completely en- The museum’s mission is to contin- than men applied to study at one of trancing. These myriad tones illus- ue the classical arts into the digital the first Bauhaus art schools, and trated how color relates to space age. The Daimler Collection’s “Light this city’s Angermuseum sheds light and light, and gave each room its as an Artistic Installation,” featured on four of the “Bauhaus Girls,” un- own special ambience. 50 artists and 80 works from the covering the lives of Gertrud Arndt, 1950s to the present. Marianne Brandt, Margarete Hey- Once More – With Feeling mann and Margaretha Reichardt During the Weimar Republic, Public Housing for the Ages and their work in photography, met- the Moritzburg Art Museum in Halle The next day I was excited to alwork, ceramic and textiles. tour the Dammerstock Estate, an was a significant museum of con- temporary art. When the National impressive example of new archi- UNESCO World Heritage Sites Socialists came to power in 1933, this tecture created by Walter Gropius In April of last year, the New collection was suddenly regarded as and Otto Haesler, among others. Bauhaus Museum opened in Wei- degenerate and the works were vil- Built in 1929 in just 7 months as an mar, showcasing a wide range of the ified in “Exhibitions of Shame” that affordable housing complex, it unit- world’s oldest collection of Bauhaus opened in 1937; thus 146 of these ed the aesthetic principles of air, treasures. The building features a unique works were ultimately lost light, and hygiene. Created with striking minimalist glass cube over Office of Walter Gropius, courtesy of Sloane Travel Photography

The Pelham Post • 4.16.20 - 5.4.20 • Page 2 • www.thepelhampost.com COVID-19 Pandemic Deeply Impacts Town BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN meet online with Westches- “I asked Empress Ambulance questions. The reason they everyone going to work using Councilman Tim Case ter County Executive George Service about its COVID-19 do not wear booties is that touchless thermometers. Any announced that Pelham To- Pelham Town Supervisor Latimer on Monday, Wednes- activities,” Szymanski said. they are not doing any aero- employee displaying symp- gether received a Federal Daniel McLaughlin opened day and Friday regarding the “Village of Pelham Fire sol treatments... toms is immediately sent grant, $50,000/yr. for four the Tuesday, April 7 Coun- Coronavirus. Lieutenant Robert Benkwitt “They are supposed to home and an Infection Con- years and new cooperative, cil meeting via Zoom tele- Deputy Town Supervisor asked me how they decon- wear gowns and have a bio- trol Officer follows them...” “Pelham Cares,” consisting of conference, acknowledging Rae Szymanski presented her taminate the Flycars. Emer- hazard bag in back of the Councilwoman Maura Pelham Civics, Pelham To- that the raging Coronavirus/ Flycar report with 40 calls gency Medical Technicians ambulance for dirty Personal Curtin mentioned that al- gether and Pelham Junior COVID-19 pandemic has for Village of Pelham; 41, Pel- (EMT) wipe down steering Protective Equipment. If an though the Library is closed, League bought food from deeply impacted affairs of the ham Manor; one Mutual Aid wheels and other pieces of ambulance transports a pa- e-books can be borrowed on local restaurants for first re- Town. on I-95 and two calls on the equipment that they use. tient to a hospital, the vehicle line as well as Pelham Quar- sponders. Pelham Civic Asso- Supervisor McLaugh- Hutch; 60% of calls were an- They do not wear “booties,” is washed down and cleaned antine Book Clubs for chil- ciation purchased over 1,500 lin stated that municipalities swered in six minutes or less. which was one of Benkwitt’s with a Center for Disease dren, teens and adults (pel- N-95 masks for first respond- Control (CDC)-approved hamlibrary.org). McLaughlin ers, nurses and doctors. aerosol,” Szymanski noted. added that Novel Night has Legislator Board Gives Final Approval “They take temperatures of been canceled. to Memorial Field Restoration Plan The Westchester County together to get this done. non took over maintenance Board of Legislators has cleared Along this gloomy path of the of some County roads, saving the way for the restoration of coronavirus pandemic, I’m the County approximately $6 Memorial Field in Mount Ver- proud that this partnership million in repaving costs in non to be completed. of State, County, and City that time.” On Tuesday, in a bi-par- sends a positive message of Vedat Gashi (D - New tisan 15-2 vote, the Board ap- hope and encouragement to a Castle, Somers, Yorktown), proved an amended agreement struggling community about chair of the Board’s Public between the County and Mount the future.” Works and Transportation Vernon for the restoration Legislator David Tubiolo Committee, said, “I’m proud work. The Board also approved (D-Yonkers, Mount Vernon), that we are finally pushing the Dear Pelham Parents and Community Members, a series of funding measures. chair of the Board’s Parks and Memorial Field project over Together these will allow the Recreation Committee, said, the finish line. As work pro- During this pandemic, there are so many who have done so much to save lives County to oversee construc- “I’m looking forward to the ceeds, we’ll have to provide and keep us all safe under these incredibly difficult circumstances. From police, tion in the coming months of day when we open the new diligent oversight to make firefighters and EMS personnel to the doctors, nurses and other hospital staff who a new playing field, an eight- Memorial Field and can hear sure the money is well spent, are all putting their and their families’ lives on the line, we collectively owe a tre- lane track, bleacher seating for the sounds of kids playing on construction is efficient and mendous debt of gratitude. In that vein, I am thrilled to share that beginning this nearly 4,000 spectators, ten- its field and competing on everything is properly ac- Wednesday, April 22 and continuing each night going forward, Pelham residents are nis courts, a skate park, locker its track. I know that Coun- counted for. But I know that encouraged to step outside your doorsteps at 7pm and make noise to recognize rooms, and other facilities. ty and City leadership will the County and the City are these incredible individuals who are sacrificing so much. To participate in the “Tell The work will end more look back and say that this is committed together to doing ‘Em You’re From Pelham @ 7” campaign, which is spearheaded by the Pelham Civic than a decade of woe for the the moment when the spir- this right, once and for all.” Association, all you need to do is step outdoors and bang on a pot, clang some bells, stalled project and restore it of cooperation and con- Board Chair Ben Boy- or make some noise in any way that you can. In addition to the Civics, I would also to Mount Vernon and West- cern for residents triumphed kin (D – White Plains, Scars- like to thank the leadership of our town, both villages, and houses of worship, who chester County a once-pres- over dysfunction and poli- dale, Harrison) said, “Me- will be joining in this effort in support of these community heros. While it may not tigious facility that had been tics to deliver for the people morial Field has always been seem like much, I hope that this gesture serves to encourage and lift the spirits of allowed to fall to ruin. of Mount Vernon and all of very special to the people of everyone involved in this fight. Legislator Lyndon Wil- Westchester County.” Mount Vernon and West- liams, (D-Mount Vernon), Legislator Catherine chester. I know first-hand If you have not already done so, parents should be sure to complete the ap- who led the push for a County Borgia (D -Briarcliff Manor, the excitement and camara- propriate Distance Learning survey. These surveys will help us assess how our ef- takeover of the project, said, Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hud- derie of events there since forts are going and will inform how we continue to evolve and adapt to educate “A reborn Memorial Field son, Ossining, Peekskill), my youngest daughter ran our students during this extended and unprecedented building closure. The surveys will be an emblem of pride chair of the Board’s Budget track there, and I’m looking will remain open until the end of day Wednesday and can be accessed by clicking for Mount Vernon and all of & Appropriations Commit- forward to the day when we the links below or visiting our Distance Learning webpage (https://www.pelham- Westchester County. It will tee, said, “This is the last of have restored Memorial Field schools.org/distance-learning). provide the city’s 70,000 res- the County’s Legacy Program to its former glory.” idents with a distinguished projects, which have deliv- The restoration plan Gr. K-5 Parent Survey -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez5CfN athletic and recreation- ered enormous benefits to -- which is expected to cost Mcm7nEwNlenpJNtbF6zUYv5o8kfVm52p5-yoBNVvHA/viewform al space that is desperately Westchester by preserving $29 million in all, including Gr. 6-8 Parent Survey -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2ypxy4f needed in one of the nation’s open and recreational space. around $20 million in new pRWfcM-cnRE3XtzSYkNSgTZLdHbssWu5gJuDX72A/viewform most densely populated cit- That is especially important County funding approved Gr. 9-12 Parent Survey -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm ies. And it will return to the in our most densely populat- Tuesday night -- includes nysVMV3O1WM8OT02NKWd-CFNQqS0qvdOyA4wJcwjKSQUdQ/viewform people of Westchester the ed communities like Mount an NCAA-regulation football kind of facility that will host Vernon. I’m gratified that field also suitable for soc- In closing tonight, I would like to thank the Pelham community for your con- to important local and re- we’ll be able to make sure res- cer, lacrosse, and field hock- tinued support of our schools and of one another throughout this crisis. Together, gional athletic and cultural idents of Mount Vernon have ey; a New York State Public we will get through this. events. I would like to thank the kind of space they need High School Athletic Asso- County Executive George La- and deserve. The scope of ciation-certified, eight-lane Sincerely, timer and my colleagues on this project is different than track; a skateboard park; the Board of Legislators, State other Legacy projects, but three tennis courts; a 3,900- Cheryl H. Champ Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow it’s important to remember seat grandstand; modern Superintendent of Schools as well as Mayor Shawyn Pat- that when this process first locker rooms, bathrooms and terson-Howard for working started in 2008, Mount Ver- other facilities. The Pelham Post • 4.16.20 - 5.4.20 • Page 3 • www.thepelhampost.com Pierpont Outlines Budget, Relays Status of Fairway Market

BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN NYS Assemblyman Richard been acquired by Village walk repair. “We maintain gage taxes; the Real Estate Brodsky and Detective Wil- Supermarkets, Inc., part our own sidewalks,” Pierpont market has slowed down. Pelham Manor Mayor liam Sullivan, Yonkers Police of the ShopRite Coop- remarked. “If someone trips, Resident Adam Ilkow- Jennifer Monachino Lapey Department. In addition, erative. They intend to we could be liable. One large itz questioned Budget item welcomed the community to Lapey noted the passing of keep the Fairway banner problem is healthy trees, 1620.415, $150,000 for Build- the April 13th Board of Trust- resident Tom Imperato, after and the Fairway Liquor which sometimes lift side- ing Renovations. Pierpont ees meeting, noting the ab- a long illness. He was an ac- Store will continue. This walks. The current earmark explained that this is for the sence of the Village Attorney, tive member of the Siwanoy has to be approved by just hasn’t been enough to installation of a Village Hall ele- Police, Fire Chiefs and Trust- School PTA, Board of Educa- the Courts, but should keep up with maintaining safe vator to be covered by a grant. ees spaced wide apart, “in tion and “a real ambassador be a peaceful transition,” sidewalks.” Pierpont pro- As of 4-13-20 Mayor La- order to minimize risks” from to Pelham Civics.” Pierpont stated. posed $75,000 to cover this. pey cited 55 Pelham Manor the continuing COVID-19 Regarding the status of Turning to the Pierpont pointed to residents have had or are still pandemic. Fairway Market, Village Man- 2020-2021 Tentative slightly higher sales tax rev- struggling with COVID-19. Mayor Lapey cited three ager John T. Pierpont said that Budget, Pierpont noted enue due to the County’s 1% Tentative Budget Public significant losses due to he was in close contact with that a large part con- increase but could decrease Hearing will be held open, COVID-19, including East- the Fairway Market property with four other NYC super- sists of collective bargaining in the future due to COVID-19 allowing written public com- chester Town Councilman owner representative. “The market leases and the Fair- and mentioned that $25,000 concerns; this also applies to ment until the Monday, April Glenn D. Bellitto, former Pelham Manor lease along way Distribution facility have had been earmarked for side- building permits and mort- 27th meeting.

Former Longtime Pelham Resident Limited Edition Masks Nancy Bohn Celebrates 90th Birth- Hello Pelham Family! We have exciting news to share. day in Hawaii via Zoom Given the CDC’s heightened guide- lines on wearing masks, a group of Friends and family in the Pelhams, nearby Pelham Together volunteers, led by communities and around the world celebrated our very own Melissa Ronan, have Nancy Bohn’s 90th birthday on April 13 with a made a limited edition supply of Pel- Zoom computer hookup. ham masks that are for sale to the Nancy, who now lives in Maui, Hawaii was Pelham community. a longtime resident of Pelham with her husband While we continue to make Chris and their family. They were active in Hu- masks with a filter for frontline guenot Church and founders of what is now the workers for free, we are making Pelham Interfaith Council. a batch of washable, double-lay- The Zooam party was organized by her er cotton masks available for $5/ daughters Martha-Lee, who now lives in Mis- mask. The proceeds from this effort sissippi, and Melanie, who lives in Maui. Attend- go directly to our ongoing efforts to ees included Joan Reese, Tom Buchanan, Linda serve the Pelham community at this Scopaz, John Scopaz, Sylvia Hazlehurst, Dennis time, including supplies for masks, Hazlehurst (KC, Johnnie and Nicki joined in for head coverings, shields, etc. We are quick birthday wishes behind Dennis and Syl- also thrilled to be partnering with via), Tricia Daronco, Bruce Page, Maggie Klein, Hearts and Homes for Refugees to Phil Klein, Mary Jo Finsterwalder and Dave welcome aboard women who sew Wendelin, Michael Whitney, Mercy (Mercedes) to our mask-making family. Your Cabodavilla, Dawn Wells, Paul Wells and Chris- donations will also help pay these topher Wells. A Zoom call earlier in the day included family members in Hawaii, LA, MS, women for their work. SC, VA, NY, MA and Switzerland! Others attended with unconventional drive-by birthday Here’s how it works: wishes. • Masks cost $5 each; any additional amount donated will go towards making another mask free for frontline workers. • Please email: [email protected] with your name and how many you’d like. **Note: these are being produced in limited quantity. To help as many families as possible, please purchase only for those in your household who will need them. • When you receive a confirmation that your quantity are still in stock, please make your donation here: https://bit.ly/PelTogdonate • Your masks (random assortment; sorry, we cannot offer special orders) will be left on the porch of 232 Eastland Avenue. Please pick up within a few hours. Hoping all of you and your families are safe and well.

Thank you for supporting Pelham Together! Laura Caruso Executive Director, Pelham Together

PS: Thank you to the hard working volunteers who made this effort come to life. We are forever grateful: Kristin Barsanti, Kristin Bidwell, Mary Ann Ciccotelli, Juliana and Peter DiPaola, Nora Dodge, Wendy Daugherty and Family, Darby Dunn, Jennifer Dun- bar, Pam Dupuis, Molly Girolamo, Jaye McLoughlin, Tifenn Missey-Navarro, Cece Morrell, Katharine Page, Natalie Ronan, Leah Tahbaz and Laird Tolan.

The Pelham Post • 4.16.20 - 5.4.20 • Page 4 • www.thepelhampost.com DeCicco & Sons Helps Neighborhood Restaurants & Businesses BY JOE NUNZIATA privilege of knowing a special to DeCicco & Sons and brand mantra and promise family who always seems to their family. They con- of “Quality First” by making Charles Dickens once be there to help others when tinue to be loyal and sure that their customers wrote, “It was the best of they are needed the most. It’s committed supporters have an even larger selection times, it was the worst of a supermarket you know as in every community and variety of quality foods times”. Well, no doubt, we are DeCicco & Sons. Just recent- they’re in, donating to and products to choose from! living in uncertain times. But ly, when many restaurants the school systems, Yes, we are living there is one thing that is cer- and companies throughout helping individuals through some very trying tain: the importance of help- the County saw their busi- and families in need, times. But the more we look ing those in need, and relying nesses come to a screeching supporting charitable at families like the DeCicco’s, on each other for so many halt, it was DeCicco & Sons causes that make a dif- the more we can be encour- things. – not surprisingly – doing ference in enhancing aged to stick together, and do There always seems to their part to support them. the quality of life. It’s our part in helping others in be someone in the neigh- Being a family-owned super- no wonder they have need. Then, we can all look borhood who you can turn market chain with eight loca- been presented with forward to the near future to for calmness, support, and tions throughout the Coun- prestigious awards when once again we’ll be en- encouragement… and always ty, the “neighborhood-like” ity, ready-to-serve cooked employed. The DeCicco’s are such as Persons of the Year, joying the best of times. reminding us, that by working DeCicco & Sons realized foods… but this time from also helping many other re- the Best Family-Owned Busi- DeCicco & Sons loca- together as a town, a village, that when they discontinued other local chefs and restau- tail businesses by filling their ness, and the EPA’s Platinum tions can be found in Ardsley, a neighborhood – friends and their hot and cold food bars rants, thus, supporting these shelves with other business- Green Chill Award for their Armonk, Brewster, Harrison, family alike – we can and will throughout all of their stores, restaurants who had robust es’ quality foods and prod- enhancement of eco-friend- Larchmont, Millwood, Pel- get through times like this. there was an opportunity kitchens that were not being ucts. ly technology throughout ham and Somers. You can For more than thirty years, where they could still offer used… and now can stay open Coming to the aid of their stores. All this while also visit them on deciccos. my family and I have had the their customers high qual- and keep many of their staffs those in need is nothing new DeCicco & Sons sustains its com. Pelham Creates The “Tell ‘Em You’re From Pelham @ 7” Thank You Campaign Support for “Bee Bills” Grows BY CAROLINE MICHAILOFF BY JOE NUNZIATA healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the Recently, I spoke with When long-time Pel- COVID-19 pandemic. NY State Senator Alessan- ham resident and commu- According to Da- dra Biaggi to discuss two nity leader Richard Davidi- vidian, “This is exactly bills that were presented to an realized that there were what Pelham is all about: the NY State Assembly and countless numbers of fel- showing support – loud to the NY State Senate. The low Pelham & Pelham Man- and clear - standing be- bills are known as A8704 or neighbors wanting to hind the causes that and S6763A, referred to as show their gratitude to the truly matter, as a symbol the Bee Bills. They require courageous neighbors and of total solidarity and any person including cer- frontline healthcare first- gratitude. For too long tified and licensed respon- responders of the COVID-19 we have been isolated sible pesticide applicators pandemic, but were mostly in our homes, separated and commercial pesticide applicators and operators operating in the state to contact restricted to their homes to from loved ones, friends the Division of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Markets by phone at stop the spread of this in- and neighbors. We can- least twenty-four hours in advance of extermination of honey bees to obtain assistance sidious virus, he noticed that not let this pandemic in trying to relocate nuisance honey bee colonies or hanging swarms of honey bees, in other communities through- define who we are. It’s lieu of destroying such bees. out the country had a simple, time for us to come togeth- Pelham School District… to Why are these bills important you ask? yet effective way of showing er as a community, to loudly our volunteer and charitable Honey bees are critical for farming and farming is an important business, employer, their support and letting their show our solidarity, hopeful- organizations who have mo- tax source and a source of pride in New York state. New York is a leading agricultural voices be heard. ness and gratitude to those bilized their memberships… state, worth $5.75 billion in revenue in 2017. Farming is important in many parts of the So beginning this first line responders whose and to all of our neighbors country. This simple law can have a big impact on the honey bee population. Wednesday, April 22 at 7pm, selfless courage has shown helping those in need.” Honey bees contribute to about 3/4 of the food we eat. The world’s most important and continuing every night us the true meaning of ‘love So every night at 7pm, pollinator lives in a way that finds itself at odds with man. With thousands of honey bees at 7, until the stay at home thy neighbor’. This is a loud you’ll be hearing all of Pelham living together, people who live near farms do not want honey bees to colonize where restriction is lifted, the en- THANK YOU to our brave thanking our courageous people live. tire Town of Pelham is being nurses, doctors, police and neighbors and letting them Informational links regarding A8704 and S6763 are listed below. I know my repre- asked to go out of their front firefighters… to our -super know that all of us – their fel- sentatives, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin sup- doors and participate in the markets and restaurants who low Pelham neighbors – are port the bills. Anyone who would like to show support for the bills can contact their “Tell ‘Em You’re From Pelham have stayed open and have with them too! representative, including kids. The more our leaders hear from us, they will know that we @ 7 Thank You Campaign”! deliveries throughout the For more information want to move the bills out of committee and on to the Governor’s desk. The drill is simple: Bang entire Town… to our hous- contact Rich Davidian at 914- https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s6763 the Pots! Clang the Bells! Make es of worship and clergy…to 552-0872, or richard.davidi- https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/a8704 the Noise! to say THANK YOU our local government offi- [email protected] to our first responders – our cials and their staffs…to our

The Pelham Post • 4.16.20 - 5.4.20 • Page 5 • www.thepelhampost.com Tell ‘Em You’re From Pelham @ 7 Thank You CAMPAIGN BANG THE POTS! CLANG THE BELLS! MAKE THE NOISE! CHEER THEM ON! Starting Wednesday, April 22 @ 7pm & EVERY NIGHT @ 7 Say THANK YOU to our first responders -- our healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. EVERY NIGHT @ 7PM Thank them loud & clear to let them know that ALL OF US -- their Pelham neighbors -- are with them too!

For more information, contact Rich Davidian at 914-552-0872, or email [email protected]

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The Pelham Post • 4.16.20 - 5.4.20 • Page 7 • www.thepelhampost.com Hearts and Homes for Refugees May 2 Winter Coats & Boots Drive Hearts & Homes for Ref- The bags will be taken S. Fulton Ave., Mt. Vernon. nature of this ugees is giving families an from your car by volunteers Here are the rules: drive during the opportunity to spring clean and will go immediately into • Warm winter coats and time of corona- their closets and give those storage until October. Sign- boots ONLY virus, we need CLEAN & IN GOOD CONDI- ing up in advance is a require- • Boots and coats must your help in plan- TION winter coats and boots ment so that we can schedule be in separate bags ning. If you plan a new home this fall! Better safe distancing drop of and • Must be clean and in to donate coats for us if you can hold on to provide alerts in the event of good condition and boots - either these items until the October any last minute changes. • Items must be in a now or in October 3-4 Winter Donations Drive SIGN UP SHEET: heavy duty garbage bag that - please add your for refugees. https://docs.google.com/ is tied closed, name and contact But if you cannot store spreadsheets/d/1Mt-_kHsq • Label bags with items information to the them, bring your warm win- 4fl38MfulnrW3fLvvhrhA and sizes (a mailing label or sign up sheet. ter coats and boots (no oth- HIV-hYLljykK24/edit#gid=0 masking tape would work for We will email er items please) separated Make sure to sign up for this). any changes and a in strong, sealed and labeled a few hours of volunteering if You do not have to get rain date if neces- bags to a drive-through drop you have time in your day for out of your car. Place bags sary. off in the parking lot of 640 this worthy cause! in your trunk, and volunteers VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: storage space a few feet away. teer, please add your contact South Fulton Avenue in Mt. Hearts & Homes will will take them from the trunk We are looking for volunteers Volunteers will be provided information to the sign up Vernon on Saturday, May 2 accept drop-off of coats and into the storage unit for you! to take the bagged donations masks and gloves. To learn sheet! from 10-3. boots in the parking lot at 640 Because of the special from the car trunk into the more or to offer to volun- Recommending the next PMHS Principal Consumer Alert: The Division Dear Pelham Parents and and Cultural Compe- raised in southern Westches- of Consumer Protection Community Members, tence. During his ten- ter County. I am eager to col- I am extremely pleased ure at NEST+m, which laborate with Pelham Memo- Urges New Yorkers to be to be recommending that the began in 2015, Mr. rial High School’s students, Board of Education appoint Berkowitz worked to faculty and families.” Aware of COVID-19 Scams Mark Berkowitz as the next enhance programmat- Prior to his time at Principal of Pelham Memo- ic offerings in science, NEST+m, Mr. Berkowitz Tied to Federal Economic rial High School. Mr. Ber- math and technology. served as Assistant Princi- kowitz is currently Principal This included intro- pal for the New York City Impact Payments of New Explorations into ducing multiple com- Lab School for Collaborative The New York State New York State Com- Science, Technology & Math puter science courses Studies where he also taught Division of Consumer Pro- missioner of Taxation and (NEST+m) in New York City, such as CS50 and AP for a decade. He holds a M.A. tection (DCP) is alerting Finance Michael Schmidt which serves approximate- Computer Science in Teaching of Social Studies consumers about scam- said, “Taxpayers and tax ly 1,800 gifted and talented Principles as well as from Teachers College, Co- mers taking advantage of preparers must be especial- students from across the five AP Statistics. Mr. Ber- lumbia University, a B.A. in COVID-19. Scammers are ly wary during this unprec- boroughs. A native of West- kowitz also increased Journalism and History from Mark Berkowitz sending phishing emails, edented time. Cyber thieves chester and graduate of Ma- inclusion of students with Indiana University-Bloom- texts, phone calls and social are asking taxpayers or tax maroneck High School, Mr. disabilities by initiating inte- ington and has completed of our high school while pro- media to try to steal eco- preparers to verify bank- Berkowitz will succeed Jean- grated co-teaching in grades relevant coursework at both viding a fresh perspective that nomic impact payments and ing information via a phone nine Clark, who is retiring at 6-8, while strengthening Columbia University Gradu- will help advance the District your personal information. call or link that goes to a the end of June after 16 years these practices in the high ate School of Arts & Sciences under the core tenets of our Consumers are reminded fake website, where unsus- as PMHS Principal. school. Additionally, he has and Hunter College. Strategic Plan. Furthermore, that it’s important to stay pecting victims enter their Mr. Berkowitz rose to the worked to promote diversi- In addition to the an- we believe that Mr. Berkow- vigilant and aware of un- private information. These top of an extremely diverse ty and understanding within ticipated appointment of Mr. itz’s leadership at NEST+m, solicited communications are classic phone scam and talented candidate pool, the educational setting, in- Berkowitz, we expect to ap- which Inside Schools recent- asking for your personal or and phishing scheme tac- which was evaluated through cluding helping to found a point the next principal of Si- ly ranked as the 11th most private information. tics that can be avoided by a robust screening process citywide black & latino male wanoy School in the coming sought after high school in “While much of New following a few simple tips. that included multiple in- student equity program, cre- weeks and have already be- New York City, has provided York State has been on For the most up-to-date in- terviews with myself and my ating “SOAR” Circles (Staff & gun the process of filling the him with important expe- ‘PAUSE’ in the midst of formation on the Economic cabinet, committees of ad- Students Organized Against high school’s assistant princi- rience understanding and this unprecedented public Impact Payments, and to ministrators, faculty, parents Racism), and developing a pal position. meeting high expectations of health crisis, unscrupulous support Governor Cuo- and students, support staff, whole-school summer read- Please join me in wel- students, parents, faculty and scammers have been hard mo’s awareness campaign, and a final interview with the ing program focused on coming Mr. Berkowitz to the the community at large. at work preying on unsus- the Tax Department has Board of Education. Through- cross-cultural consciousness. Pelican team! Of particular note are pecting New Yorkers,” said launched an Economic Im- out this process, Mr. Berkow- “I’m thrilled to be joining Mr. Berkowitz’s achievements Secretary of State Rossa- pact Payment information: itz repeatedly demonstrated the Pelham Public Schools Sincerely, in areas directly related to na Rosado. “I urge all New what you need to know web a broad skill set that strongly and Pelham Memorial High Cheryl H. Champ the core goals of the District’s Yorkers to be extra diligent page and is doing direct positions him to succeed in School community,” Mr. Ber- Superintendent of Schools Strategic Plan: Authentic and follow simple steps to outreach to taxpayers who carrying on the rich tradition kowitz said. “I was born and Learning, the Whole Child keep your money and per- may not automatically re- sonal identity safe.” continued on page 9

The Pelham Post • 4.16.20 - 5.4.20 • Page 8 • www.thepelhampost.com Consumer Alert: Be Aware of COVID-19 Scams continued from page 8 Westchester County Youth Bureau ceive the payments they’re formation on the Econom- bank account information, owed.” ic Impact Payments, New and you will incur fees Promotes Poetry As A Tool To Reduce Interim New York State Yorkers should visit the when the check is found to Office of Information Tech- New York State Department be insufficient. Screen Time And Increase Literacy nology Services Chief Infor- of Taxation and Finance at • Be aware that mation Officer Jeremy M. Economic Impact Payment scammers are also able to Skills Goldberg said, “Under Gov- information: what you need replicate a government ernor Cuomo’s leadership, to know or the IRS at Eco- agency’s name and phone As Westchester residents continue practicing social distancing and students participate NYS has recognized and nomic Impact Payments. number on caller ID. It’s im- in extended distance learning through our schools, the Westchester County Youth Bureau is responded to the very real Below are tips to help portant to remember that utilizing Westchester County’s first Youth Poet Laureate to uplift and inspire young people as a and emerging cyber threats keep your economic impact the IRS will never ask you way to encourage reading. impacting New Yorkers, payment and personal in- for your personal informa- Danielle Kohn, the Westchester County Youth Poet Laureate, has compiled a collection including by safeguarding formation safe from scam- tion or threaten your ben- of poems, targeting Westchester’s school districts, libraries, nonprofit organizations and social your personal information, mers: efits by phone call, email, groups. The poems can be used in virtual classroom instruction, in school district newsletters, minimizing our risk, and • Rely on trusted text or social media. posted online, or read at home. bringing you the latest best sites for information. Vis- • Hang up on illegal County Executive George Latimer said: “Writing, and poetry specifically, are tools that pro- practices in cyber hygiene. it legitimate, government robocallers. If you receive a vide welcome distractions from the day to day challenges that we are facing. Moreover, we want New Yorkers should be wary websites—for up-to-date, call about economic impact our young people to continue to strengthen their vocabularies, the reading and writing skills and of anyone who calls, texts, fact-based information payment scams, hang up. creative thinking during their time at home.” or emails them claiming about COVID-19. Visit the Don’t press any numbers. Executive Director of the Westchester County Youth Bureau Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden and to share COVID-19 infor- IRS website directly for the The recording might say Kohn, a student at Scarsdale High School have been working to establish virtual alternatives for mation from the IRS, and latest information on the that pressing a number will the County’s children now adjusting to new challenges. Kohn will read poems and post on social instead should follow the economic impact payments. let you speak to a live op- media as a part of the Youth Bureau’s continued efforts. suggested tips on our ‘Stay Remember, the government erator or remove you from Kohn said: “Poetry has been shown to reduce anxiety and can be a source of reassuring Cyber Safe’ website.” will never call to ask for their call list, but it might calm during times like this. Reading and thinking about the same poems can connect our com- On March 27, 2020, your Social Security num- lead to more robocalls, in- munity even though we are apart.” Congress passed the Coro- ber, bank account, or credit stead. Madden stated: “We are all consumed with the challenges brought on by the spread of navirus Aid, Relief, and Eco- card number. • Notify the IRS if COVD-19. Parents are jugging their professional duties and their children’s school work, while nomic Security Act (CARES • Delete emails ask- you are contacted by a po- our young people have increased screen time to remain occupied. The Westchester County Act) to help individuals that ing you for personal in- tential scammer. If you re- Youth Bureau remains committed to the promotion of literacy and imagination.” are negatively impacted by formation to receive an ceive an unsolicited email, The compilation of Poetry may be found on the Youth Bureau’s website: Westchestergov. the coronavirus epidemic. economic stimulus check. text or social media attempt com/youth-bureau An important component of Government agencies are that appears to be from the individual relief, Economic not sending unsolicited IRS or an organization asso- Impact Payments, have al- emails seeking your pri- ciated with the IRS, like the New York State Executive Order Al- ready started being issued vate information in order to Electronic Federal Tax Pay- to New Yorkers from the send you money. ment System, notify the IRS lows Westchester to Remove Proper- IRS. • Avoid clicking on at [email protected]. You don’t need to take links in unsolicited emails • Verify a charity’s ty Tax Late Fees any action to automatically and be wary of email attach- authenticity before making receive your stimulus pay- ments. See Using Caution donations. Review the Fed- On April 21, Westches- special ad valorem levies and ness community in the Coun- ment if you: with Email Attachmentsand eral Trade Commission’s ter County Executive George special assessments) due on ty, that they will have some • filed a 2018 or 2019 Avoiding Social Engineer- page on Charity Scamsfor Latimer received permission May 25 from towns and cities, well-deserved breathing tax return and are eligible; ing and Phishing Scams for more information. from Governor Andrew Cuo- as long as the municipalities room regarding their pay- or more information. • Review CISA In- mo to go forward with his waive residents’ late fees for ments of county taxes. This • received one • Don’t provide per- sights on Risk Management plan to remove late fees for the late payment of property was simply the right thing to of these benefits (unless sonal or banking informa- for COVID-19for more in- County residents and busi- taxes up to July 15, 2020. do, as businesses continue to claiming a qualifying child tion. Scammers may ask by formation. ness for the late payment of To have the fee waived, navigate through this crisis.” under age 17): phone, email, text or social With assistance from their property taxes (New the resident or business must New York State Assem- - Social Security re- media for verification of ITS, the Department of York State Executive Order certify economic hardship blyman David Buchwald said, tirement benefits and sur- personal and/or banking Health continues to maintain No. 202.22). caused by COVID-19. The “Governor Andrew Cuomo vivor benefits information saying that the up-to-date “Stay Cyber Safe” Latimer said, “I want to threshold for the certifica- and County Executive George - Social Security Dis- information is needed to re- tips and active warnings at thank Gov. Cuomo for recog- tion requires in part that a Latimer deserve great credit ability Insurance (SSDI) ceive or speed up your eco- https://coronavirus.health. nizing the need to help West- resident must have qualified for taking action to protect benefits and survivor ben- nomic impact payment. ny.gov/stay-cyber-safe. chester residents and busi- for the STAR exemption, is property taxpayers during efits • Do not agree to The New York State Di- nesses. I am concerned about not paying property taxes this pandemic. For weeks I - Supplemental Securi- sign over your econom- vision of Consumer Protec- the financial pressures that through an escrow account have been advocating to pro- ty Income (SSI) benefits ic impact payment check. tion serves to educate, assist the residents of this County and can assert that they have vide relief to taxpayers whose - Railroad Retirement Scammers may ask you to and empower the State’s con- are under. We can, we should suffered loss of substantial payments are coming due at a and survivor benefits sign over your stimulus sumers. For more consumer - and now, we are - offering employment income as a re- time when so many are strug- - Veterans Administra- payment check to them. protection information, call them some financial relief by sult of COVID-19. gling. As a tax attorney, I have tion compensation (disabil- • Be wary of bogus the DCP Helpline at 800- waiving the late Epayments Business Council of always believed in standing ity, death benefits etc.) or checks. Scammers may mail 697-1220, Monday through for the County taxes now due. Westchester Vice President up for taxpayers and this retirement benefits you a bogus check, perhaps Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or This is the right thing to do and COO John Ravitz said, Executive Order helps West- While most people will in an odd amount, then tell visit the DCP website at for our constituents.” “The Business Council of chester residents who have receive their payment auto- the taxpayer to call a num- www.dos.ny.gov/consumer- To provide assistance to Westchester applauds the lost their jobs or been forced matically, if you otherwise ber or verify information protection. The Division can the cities and towns that col- County Executive and the to shut down their business- have not filed taxes recent- online in order to cash it. also be reached via Twitter lect these taxes, the Executive Governor for adopting this es.” ly, you may need to submit a • Do not cash un- at @NYSConsumer or Face- Order allows for the County Executive Order, which will Pelham Town Super- simple Federal tax return to solicited checks. Scammers book at www.facebook.com/ Executive to accept less than send a strong message, to visor Dan McLaughlin said, get your check. For more in- use this tactic to get your nysconsumer 60% of the taxes (along with the residents and the busi- continued on page 11

The Pelham Post • 4.16.20 - 5.4.20 • Page 9 • www.thepelhampost.com Email your “Cool Beans” tips to: shorelineproduction@ gmail.com Follow “Cool Beans Pelham” online at thepelhampost.com & Cool @coolbeanspelhamny beans on Instagram Birthday Wish Comes True in Pelham BY CRISTINA CHIANESE

Like all the kids in Pel- ham, my kids are struggling with being away from their friends, missing school and activities and trying to adjust to their new normal. A week ago, when we started to think about how we could celebrate my Frozen obsessed daugh- ter’s 3rd birthday in isolation, I had posted on the Moms of Pelham Facebook page asking to connect with one of the moms of the middle schoolers that played the parts of Elsa, Ana, or Olaf. My daughter kept mother of Ana immediately replied and jumped into old’s birthday wishes come true and shine such beautiful light asking for a visit from Ana, action. She connected with “Olaf” and “Elsa’s” mom during some a tough and scary time, is something worth cele- Elsa and Olaf. My thinking was and from there magic began. They coordinated with brating and nothing. that I might be able to pay one our friends in town to join my daughter’s birthday pa- I spoke with Cindy (mom of Ana) before they came by and of these kids to get into cos- rade and surprise Mackenzie with not only a birthday asked what I could do for the kids as a thank you. She explained tume and make her a birthday greeting that made all her birthday wishes come true to me that they would get some service hours for doing this video. I thought this as magi- but an actual drive by within the birthday parade. The but would not want to accept anything beyond. We decided cal as I could make this birth- awe and excitement on everyone’s face (not just my instead to pay it forward and make a donation in honor of them day request right now. daughter!) was nothing short of pure amazement and to Hopes Services. Lo and behold, the joy. Our news feeds are filled with so many scary details about The days are long and so very confusing for Corona and also so many uplifting stories about local heroes us and our kids. We are trying to recognize holiday (doctors, nurses, police, local businesses supporting hospitals, and birthdays in as familiar a fashion as we can. The mask makers, etc. ) but in my eyes these kids are also heroes. idea that these three middle school students that At a relatively young age, they have shown such generosity and didn’t know us quickly came together to make a 3yr kindness.

From the Superintendent of Pelham Schools Pelham native Anthony Nunziata Wednesday, April 22 promises to be a busy day for the Pelham Public Schools and has all the markings of a “normal” day of business, albeit in this new virtual environment. Following the conclusion of our distance learn- ing school day, Pelham families are encouraged to join us at 4:30pm for a virtual Earth Day STEAM celebration. Releases Timely Original Song This event, which is being organized by the Pelham Science Department in collaboration with the Junior League of Pelham, will feature a variety of activities and experiments for K-5 families that can be completed in real-time Just One Prayer Away, Anthony during the event or later on at your leisure. Please visit the District website for more information and the link to Nunziata’s recent original reminds us view via Youtube Live. that, “hope and comfort can be found in A little bit later at 7pm, I encourage everyone to step outside and make some noise as we celebrate and the silence of the words we say.” thank our first responders and frontline healthcare workers as part of the “Tell ‘Em You’re From Pelham @ 7” As Anthony’s father, Joe Nunziata campaign! This campaign, which launches tomorrow night, will continue each night going forward and I know shared, “You can always here Anthony that the Pelham community will turn out to recognize these heroic individuals. saying, ‘You miss 100% of the shots you Then, at 8:15pm, the Board of Education will hold its third virtual meeting. At this meeting, the Board will never take.’” continue its discussions on the 2020-21 budget and implementation of projects in the 2018 capital improvement So during these difficult times, bond, and will also be joined by the District’s financial consultant, Rick Ganci of Capital Markets Advisors. Please please utilize the gifts that have been view the full meeting notice on the District website for more information, including how to view the meeting. given to you in order to help others.... In closing, I want to wish those who observe a peaceful Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, for the even if it is a simple as a quiet phone call to keep someone calm. Jewish people. On this day, we can all reflect not just on the tremendous pain and loss suffered because of the You have no idea how something you may think it too small might be just the right thing Holocaust, but also on everything that we have to be thankful for as we face great uncertainty during this pan- for someone else.!!! demic. Despite the difficulties we face, whether it is battling illness, economic distress, or fear of the unknown, Visit https://youtu.be/QdHIV3-1aXg or www.thepelhampost.com to listen and see this it is important to remember that we all have much to be hopeful for in our lives. Like so many tragedies that video. preceded us in history, this too shall pass. Stay safe and stay home. Sincerely, Cheryl H. Champ, Superintendent of Schools

The Pelham Post • 4.16.20 - 5.4.20 • Page 10 • www.thepelhampost.com The New York State Executive Order Allows Westchester to Remove Property Tax Late Fees continued from page 9

“We believe the authorization note that the city must guar- image, I am pleased a New to allow the waiver of penal- antee payment to the county Executive Order has been Post ties regarding the late payment whether the individual tax- signed. I would like to thank of County and Town taxes is a payer has made timely pay- County Executive George Pel h a m recognition that these are un- ment or not. It was our intent Latimer and Governor An- usual times and require unusual to waive the penalties but drew Cuomo in amending remedies where necessary. If needed the legal structure the Westchester County Tax the Town of Pelham has one or to do so. That has now been Law. This Executive Order more residents that experience provided.” applies uniformly to all res- significant hardship as a result of Westchester County idents, business owners and COVID-19 and fall under the NY Legislator Catherine Parker municipalities providing tax States definition of a hardship (District 7) said, “This solution relief during this crisis. I re- as a result of COVID-19 then we by County Executive Latimer alize going forward, we will would surely support the waiver and Governor Cuomo is going continue to face unexpect- of penalties for late payment of to help the people that lost ed challenges in Westches- County and Town taxes as out- their jobs, had to close their ter, however this is a wel- lined in the Governor’s Executive business and still provide re- come partnership between order.” lief for town governments. It County and State to serve White Plains Mayor Tom is critical to those people to all residents. Thanks again Roach said, “I have been in reg- eliminate late penalties for to all the County Legisla- ular contact with the county on being unable to pay taxes due tors, Town Supervisors the this and appreciate the work of to the COVID-19 crisis.” County Executive and the the County Executive and his Westchester County Governor for their leader- NOTICE TO OUR READERS AND BUSINESSES team to reach this resolution. Legislator Terry Clements ship as we collectively ma- Many don’t realize that although (District 11) said, “In response neuver our current and fu- The Pelham Post will be Digital-Only for the month of May, until our we collect the taxes on behalf of to New York State residents ture challenges as a result of communities are up and running again. We bringing you the latest the county they are not city tax- who find themselves in - cir COVID-19.” news daily online paper as well as pertinent COVID-19 press es. Additionally, it is important to cumstances they could never conferences and releases from State and Local government. We invite our readers to check in CLASSIFIEDS daily to our no-subscription online paper. ANTIQUES • ART • COLLECTIBLES Call or email to find out how you can place your digital ad with us. Most cash paid for paintings, antiques, furniture, silver, sculpture, jewelry, books, cam- Always available on-the-go!! eras, records, instruments, coins, watches, gold, comics, sports cards, etc. Please call Aaron at 914-235-0302. Shoreline Publishing Westchester’s Community Newspapers LITERACY SPECIALIST 914-738-7869 • shorelinepub.com Reading, Readiness, Learning to Read, & Reading Intervention, Ages 4-12. 1x/wk = 629 Fifth Avenue, Suite 213, Pelham, NY 10803 914-738-7869 $45/hr., 2x/wk = $40/hr. Email [email protected] or call 914-960-0589.

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