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CommunityMEMORIAL DAY Section What Have They Done to Memorial Day? By ROBERT SCOTT This year Memorial Day will be cel- ebrated on Monday, May 27. With its roots deep in the Civil War, for more than a century this solemn holiday was traditionally observed on May 30 Ever since 1971, however, in a concession to expediency and a rebuke to tradition, Congress shifted Memorial Day to the last Monday in May. Thanks to the Uniform Holidays Act, the holiday can now fall on any of the eight days between May 24 and May 31. On this coming Monday, May 27 at Arlington National Cemetery, President Obama will attend ceremonies to remember and honor the dead. Marking Memorial Day at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery in Virginia, on the evening of Saturday, May 25, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will light candles (called “luminaria”) placed at each of the more than 15,300 graves of mostly unidenti- fied Civil War soldiers. Similarly, the 3,553 graves at the Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery will be illuminated. Its origins virtually forgotten, for many Ameri- Lest We Forget cans Memorial Day is no longer a day of remem- Some 620,000 soldiers died in the Civil War, brance. Instead, it’s just another three-day weekend 60 percent of them on the Union side and 40 per- holiday--an occasion for barbecues, picnics and cent on the Confederate side, making it the bloodi- shopping mall sales. est event in U.S. history, and exceeding by more Regrettably, the number of communities that than 50 percent the military deaths in World War celebrate the holiday in the old-fashioned way with II. colorful parades grows smaller each year, especially Until the Korean War, the death toll of the among cities and larger communities. Civil War nearly equaled the total number killed Manhattan’s time-honored parade up Fifth in all previous U.S. wars. If the same percentage of Avenue and the Bronx parade on the Grand Con- Americans had died in the Vietnam War as died course are no more, although the Brooklyn and in the Civil War, four million names would be on Little Neck-Douglaston communities still host siz- the somber black wall of Vietnam Memorial in able parades on Long Island. Washington. In Westchester, the parade tradition is also By the Civil War’s end, hardly an American still strong. Parades were held last year in Ardsley, family had not been touched by its appalling death Bedford Hills, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, toll. About 6 percent of white males of military age Elmsford, Harrison, Irvington, Mount Kisco, New in the North and about 18 percent of their south- Castle, New Rochelle, Pelham, Pleasantville, Scars- ern counterparts died in the war. Virulent infectious dale, Tarrytown, White Plains, and the Crestwood diseases--typhoid fever, dysentery and pneumonia- and Ferncliff Manor sections of Yonkers. Continued on page 4 RADIO Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris Westchester On the Level is heard from Monday toFriday, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on the Internet: http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterontheLevel. Join the conversation by calling 1-347-205-9201. Page 4 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013

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not community-wide or were one-time geon in the Union Army. The following year, Congress What Have They Done to Memorial Day? events. Nearby, Elizabeth Meyer was plac- made wholesale changes in four holi- Continued from page 3 it will be kept up from year to year.” On May 26, 1966, just in time for ing flowers on the grave of her son, Pvt. days to take effect at the federal level in that year’s celebration, President Lyn- Amos Meyer, who had died on the final 1971. In addition to shifting Memorial -killed more than twice the number of Celebrated for the first time on May 30 of 1868, the date was chosen because don B. Johnson signed a presidential day of battle at Gettysburg. Emma put Day from May 30 to the last Monday battle deaths. proclamation recognizing Waterloo as a few of her flowers on Amos’s grave. in May, Washington’s Birthday was Death on such a grand scale cried it was not the anniversary of a specific battle. the birthplace of the holiday. In turn, Mrs. Meyer placed some of her moved from February 22 to the third out for meaning and emotional jus- In the summer of 1865, Henry C. flowers on Dr. Hunter’s grave. Monday in February (and celebrated as tification. Well before the Civil War Some two dozen communities have since claimed to be the birthplace Welles, a Waterloo druggist, suggested United by loss, the two women Presidents Day), and Columbus Day ended, women on both sides had be- that the Civil War dead in local ceme- agreed to meet the next year on the was changed from October 12 to the gun rituals of remembrance with pro- of the holiday. Evidence also supports the claim that Southern women were teries should be remembered by placing Fourth of July to repeat the ceremony second Monday in October. cessions to local cemeteries to decorate flowers on their graves. Nothing came and also to place flowers on undeco- Formerly called Armistice Day, the graves of Civil War veterans. Thus decorating graves of their war dead even before the end of hostilities. of this until the following spring, when rated graves. On that date, they were Veterans Day was also shifted from was born the national holiday of Deco- he brought his idea to Seneca County joined by other residents. Dr. George November 11 (the date hostilities of ration Day that would later be called How the Holiday Began clerk and former Civil War general Hall, a local clergyman, offered a prayer, World War I ended in 1918) to the Memorial Day. John B. Murray. and every grave in the cemetery was fourth Monday of October. Congress In 1866, veterans who had served On April 25, 1866, in Columbus, Mississippi, a group of women visited a Waterloo’s flags were lowered to decorated with flags and flowers. The moved this holiday back to November in the Union Army formed an organi- half-staff, and draped with evergreen custom became an annual event, soon 11 in 1978 because too many other na- zation called the Grand Army of the cemetery to place flowers on the grave of Confederate soldiers killed at the sprays and black mourning ribbons on copied by neighboring communities. tions continued to celebrate the original Republic (GAR). The following year, May 5, 1866. Local civic societies and .In the beginning, the South re- date. Gen. John A. “Black Jack” Logan was battle of Shiloh. Nearby were the graves of Union soldiers. Concerned over the residents marched to the village’s three fused to recognize the May 30 federal The late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D- elected its national commander. cemeteries, where ceremonies were holiday, and honored Confederate dead Hawaii), a Medal of Honor recipient With a membership approaching bare gravesites, the women also placed flowers on their graves. held and the graves were decorated. In on other dates, including the birthdays who lost an arm fighting in Italy during a half-million, for many years to come 1868, Waterloo joined other commu- of Gen. Robert E. Lee, January 29, and World War II, introduced a bill in the the GAR would be a major national Additional claimants include Ma- con and Columbus in Georgia, and nities in holding their Decoration Day Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Senate in 1999 to restore the Memo- political force. Its final encampment observance on May 30, as the GAR’s June 3. Michigan made Decoration rial Day holiday to its original date, was held on August 31, 1949, with six Carbondale, Illinois, where a stone in the cemetery claims that the first Dec- General Logan had urged. Day an official state holiday in 1871. May 30. His bill and subsequent bills of the 19 living Union Army veterans Despite New York’s claim, the tiny By 1890, every other northern state had introduced by him at each session of in attendance. The GAR disbanded in oration Day ceremony took place there on April 29, 1866. Carbondale was the central-Pennsylvania hamlet of Boals- done the same. Congress until his death in 2012 were 1956, after the death of Albert Wool- burg insists the custom of honoring Civ- allowed to die in committee. son, the last surviving veteran, at age wartime home of General Logan. The Holiday Today In 1966, after much research, il War dead began there in 1864, while Sadly, Memorial Day in America 107. the Civil War still raged. On a pleasant Memorial Day, the alternative is now a shadow of its former self. On May 5, 1868, General Logan the Erie Canal village of Waterloo, N.Y., was proclaimed the birthplace October Sunday that year, a teenage girl name of the holiday, was first used in Robert Scott is a semi-retired book publish- proclaimed Decoration Day as a holi- named Emma Hunter brought flowers 1882, but did not displace Decoration day and set the first official observance of Decoration Day. Supporters of its er and local historian. He lives in Croton- claim assert that earlier observances at to the Zion Lutheran Church cemetery Day until after World War II. It became on-Hudson, N.Y. for May 30, closing his General Order to place on the grave of her father, a sur- the official name of the holiday in 1967. No. 11 to the GAR “with the hope that other locations were either informal, WHAT YOUR DOCTOR WON’T (OR CAN’T) TELL YOU

called Bystolic as part of their therapy. tients, with CHF, and so patients with scribed it. This patient would later tell Who Is the Drug Dealer? Bystolic is a drug that belongs to the that disease who were prescribed that me that he paid $5 dollars for a three beta-blocker class and is a brand named drug not only paid more money for month supply of the generic medica- EVAN S. LEVINE, M.D. generic that cost pennies. Do the math drug, marketed in the US by Forest it but also may have paid the ultimate tion I prescribed. His blood pressure and you’ll realize that his lecture “scam” Laboratories, Inc. It has never received price – death. While I have no proof of remains well controlled on an inexpen- A marijuana dealer is just cost the healthcare system more FDA approval for the treatment of whether this doctor received any form sive, but just as good, generic medica- arrested for selling a than a million dollars! Who is the drug congestive heart failure. of remuneration from Forest Labs, I tion. pound of the drug to dealer here? Who will penalize the sick The two beta-blocker drugs com- can’t help be suspicious the doctor did. Many of you likely read, a few someone who gladly and the elderly more? monly used to treat CHF, and approved This year I saw a patient whose week ago, that the US government paid his fee. If that Unlike the marijuana dealer, the for that use, Carvedilol and Metoprolol cardiologist, a man well known in the sued Norvartis AG for what they be- transaction was In New York State, and doctor’s patients did not seek out the Succinate, are available as generic drugs cardiology community and a full pro- lieve were kickbacks to speakers and he was caught and convicted, he could drug prescribed to them. They didn’t and cost a fraction of what Bystolic sells fessor of medicine at a top university, attendees of Novartis functions as a face incarceration of up to 15 years and request it, and most, if they realized for. Both patients told me it was a great had retired. For the past ten years he means to push doctors to prescribe a fine of $15,000. there were alternative drugs, would not expense for them, paying an additional was treated for his hypertension with a their expensive drugs. A professor of medicine is paid be happy to pay for it. And yet, it is the $60 each month, compared to if they drug named Tarka that was marketed “The payments and lavish dinners $2,000 to hawk an expensive drug at a marijuana dealer that goes to jail and were given the appropriate beta blocker here by Sanofi-Aventis. This drug, he given to the doctors were, in reality, dinner and has an unwritten, but well the doctor who is hailed as a compas- like Carvedilol. With the click of my told me, cost him $90 in co-pay every kickbacks to the speakers and attendees known, quid pro quo arrangement with sionate caregiver. pen they received the better drug and three months (it would cost around to induce them to write prescriptions a specific pharmaceutical company to In 2012 a cardiologist practicing saved almost $700 for a year’s supply. $150 dollars every month for someone for Novartis drugs,” the government prescribe their drug as part of this well in New York was arrested for allegedly This doctor might have been ar- without insurance) or $3,600 in total said in a release. But what about the understood agreement. Some of these selling prescription drugs in exchange rested for selling prescription Oxy- over the past ten years. It’s one of the physicians? What about some of the paid speakers will prescribe a drug for his permission to “bill their insur- codone, to a willing participant, but most expensive medications marketed top doctors, the elite physicians who are that will ultimately cost the patient, or ance providers for unnecessary tests.” will receive no penalty for defrauding for hypertension. Since almost ev- professors of medicine and in charge taxpayers, as much as a few thousand Shortly after his arrest I saw two of his patients who got the wrong drug for ery good drug, used for hypertension, of teaching medical students and resi- dollars for each year, for each patient patients in my office, both with con- their heart failure; a drug that not only has a generic equivalent and costs as dents, who are just as guilty as Novartis, prescribed, when compared to its ge- gestive heart failure (CHF), who were cost his patients money but may have little as $4 a month without insurance for manipulating patients into accept- neric equivalent. A top doctor might treated by this doctor before his arrest. cost some of his patients’ lives. Bystolic (sometimes even less for those with a ing costly prescription drugs? How can therefore prescribe 1,000 patients a Both of them were prescribed a drug has not been established to help pa- prescription drug plan) I’ve never pre- drug that could have been prescribed a Continued on page 5 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013 Page 5

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Dr. Evan S. Levine is a cardiologist in New York and Who Is the Drug Dealer? a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mon- Continued from page 4 tefiore Medical Center – Albert Einstein College of Lexington Capital Medicine, and affiliated with St. Joseph’s Medical many of these physicians not be held responsible Center in Yonkers. He is also the author of the book for their duplicitous behavior, for their decisions “What Your Doctor Won’t (or Can’t) Tell You”. He Associates based on their own monetary gain at their pa- lives in Connecticut with his wife and children. tient’s expense? BUSINESS Multifamily Boo Girls to Make the Most of Online is our Specialty Purchasing by Younger Generation By RICH MONETTI Going out of business signs contin- ue to be posted across the Ameri- can landscape signifying that the economy has taken down yet an- other small shop. Katonah has not been immune to the financial crisis, and one such posting seems to indicate that another long time staple has succumbed. “Boo Girls Closing Here,” encompasses the windowpane facing Katonah Av- enue, but “here” is the operative word – given that everywhere will soon become the virtual storefront of the new www.boogirlShop.

Some of Boo Girls’ inventory of “Young With over 50 years experience, Contemporary” in the storefront that will close mid-June. Lexington Capital on, “Ms Scott explains is their lament. provides loans from But that take away isn’t only confined to the sensibilities and concerns of the older generation. $1,000,000 to $150,000,000 In turn, Ms Scott hopes she has found a 21st -at some of the lowest interest rates Century fix that helps make up for the fall of her four walls in mid-June and the three dimensional available in the marketplace. interaction that will go with it. “I’ve spoken to a web designer who is developing a program that’s 15 Year Fixed Rate Loans Available interactive so you can talk to customers online, see • them, and visually suggest clothing becoming the • 30 Year Payout individuality of the online shopper,” Ms Scott said. Interest Only Loans Available Standing before the computer screen, in the • office space to be, Ms Scott is confident current Fast Closings for Quali ed Borrowers “brick and mortar” customer service standards that • have been evolving over two decades under her watch will translate well into the virtual shopping BooGirls Partners (L-R): Sydney Schwab and culture and experience. “It’s just a new way of doing Gaynor Scott. commerce,” noted Ms Scott. LexCapAssociates.com That said, Ms Scott concedes it will be a little Proprietress Gaynor Scott will be taking the more isolating as traffic measured in cookies won’t dress selling experience digital. “I’m not going out be as compelling as the sound of the glass door of business, I’m taking advantage of a new oppor- swinging open on a Saturday. On the other hand, David Germain tunity,” she Ms Scott said. she jokes, “There won’t be as much folding.” Ms Scott refers to the sea change in the shop- Nonetheless, Ms Scott won’t be alone in this [email protected] ping experience. No longer will shopping require journey of transition. “Working the storefront with or desire a lift from mom to get a look at the lat- me for the last ten years and taking the semester 732.688.8875 est fashion. “They are all shopping online,” says Ms off before beginning grad school, Ms Scott says Scott of how the younger generation goes about of Boo Girls Store Manager Sydney Schwab, “I their business. asked her if she wanted to partner with me, and do LEXINGTON CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC. Of course, that will leave the “olders” a bit out this, so I have somebody who’s young and Internet in the cold – losing the manner they had become savvy.” 240 NORTH AVE., NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 accustomed; shopping in person for themselves as Even so, will the transition from the brick and David Germain juniors or their coming of age daughters. “How am I going to touch things, feel things and try things Continued on page 6 732.688.8875 • [email protected] Page 6 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013

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Boo Girls to Make the Most of Online Purchasing by Younger Generation it to be a comparable price. You don’t 20 years so I don’t intend to not suc- want to be seen as a discounter,” she ceed.” Continued from page 5 emphasized Ms Scott. more expensive to operate” Even so, the says. Launching in June, she’s eager to mortar world translate to the moderni- With a large and loyal client base, prices points will remain static. It will At issue is whether risk of failure double down on the double negative. ty of the virtual environment, and fully Ms Scott believes Boo Girls will ven- be around $50 for tops, $70-$80 for exists, despite preparation and experi- Look for Boo Girls partners Syd- capture the information our clients ture online to buy the products that jeans and $100 for dresses, Ms Scott ence. Ms Scott is quick to note, “Not a ney Schwab and Gaynor Scott at their need? Or will we earn annoying delete have long pleased their fashion tastes. advised. phrase I ever use. When I opened the new home at www.boogirlShop.com clicks to our already overburdened car- “I don’t have high rent in the vir- But that’s not necessarily a func- store 20 years ago my friends said to Rich Monetti has been a freelance writer pel tunnel condition? “I intend to mar- tual environment, but I have a lot more tion of the expense. “There’s a standard me, ‘you’re crazy.’ It will never make it since 2003 and lives in Westchester. ket it very specifically to my customers,” advertising so this might actually be market for the industry and you want and I’ve been through a lot for the last CALENDAR support them and keep them in busi- are honoring those from Bedford Hills News & Notes from Northern Westchester ness for another 10 years by joining who served and will show what was go- them for two days of in-store events, ing on at the home front during that By MARK JEFFERS $35,000 at their annual rummage sale, I kick off at 9am on May 27th, we’ll be special promotions, refreshments, and time, and no I was not around then… think my wife spent three days there… there waving our American flags… giveaways. There will be Live Jazz Sat- The “point” to this item, is a well Warning, warning, The Repertory Theatre Company Speaking of our veterans, how urday, June 1st on Main Street for a fun done to Greta Candreva of Katonah as sounds like the robot in will present their production of “God- about donating clothing, shoes, bed- fashion celebration. Congratulations to she won two gold medals at the North the old “Lost in Space” st spell” on Friday, May 31 at the Pound ding curtains, toys and household items you all… America Cup fencing tournament. TV series; after their Ridge Community Church. to Veterans of Westchester, call 914- Over in Katonah… Caramoor’s Join The Field Library in Peekskill 17-year nap, cicadas are Westchester County Park Passes 637-8397 to schedule a pickup, your annual Summer Festival is set for June for their new Teen Book Group, this turning up in our county this summer, nd are now available; the pass provides donation will benefit local veterans 22 with music and arts for everyone. month they will be reading “The Skin their noise may interrupt my porch admission to all county-owned parks, right here in Westchester County. More Katonah news, the Katonah I’m In” by Sharon G. Flake. Copies are napping, which is where I do most of pools and beaches, for more informa- It’s time for the annual Ossining Museum of Art has a new exhibit run- available to check out at the Circulation my research for each week’s edition of th tion call 914-864-7275. School District Art Show, including ning through June 16 , “Beyond the Desk, the group is for middle & high “News & Notes.” As Barney from CBS’s hit sitcom student’s artwork from grades K-12 in Bed: The American Quilt Evolution,” school age and be sure to come hungry Good luck to Kurt Heitman and “How I Met Your Mother” would say, the gallery at the Ossining Public Li- tracing the dynamic evolution of the for snacks & bring your friends. the Red House group as they have th this music festival is “wait for it, leg- brary through May 30 . North American quilt, whoever knew Congratulations and good luck to taken over the operation of The Para- end…ary,” as Clearwater’s 2013 Great Any chance I can find to encour- quilting could be so exciting… all the area college graduates, including mount Theater in Peekskill and are The Bedford Hills Historical my daughter, Colgate grad Kate, enjoy th Hudson River Revival returns June 15 age everyone to shop locally, I will take, planning to reopen on May 26 with and 16 at Croton Point Park. and here is a great one. Three Mount Museum will present “Bedford Hills returning home and we’re sure you’ll all a performance by the John Whelan Memorial Day is right around the Kisco boutiques have a great reason to at War: Commitment and Sacrifice, find great jobs, just keep at it. Band. corner, so get ready to salute and sup- celebrate. Yogi’s Paw, Tiger Lily and World War I and II” on Friday, June Congratulations and three cheers Mark Jeffers resides in Bedford Hills, port our veterans, the annual Bedford New York Dolls, all on Main Street 14th (Flag Day). The opening recep- to our friends at the First Presbyterian New York, with his wife Sarah, and three Hills Memorial Day Parade is set to have been in business for 10 years. Let’s tion is 6-8pm. All are welcome. They Church of Katonah, as they raised over daughters, Kate, Amanda, and Claire. CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Success through Comedy Texas Tech University earned in 1969. The family then moved to Miami, Flor- By SHERIF AWAD ida, where Ronnie was born and raised. Dr. Khalil recently returned to Egypt to Writer, director, and ac- become the President and Provost of tor; most prominently, Nile University in Egypt. I met Ronnie standup comedian, Sha- Khalil to discuss his colorful comic ca- her “Ronnie” Khalil has reer and its relationship to his Egyptian toured the world and roots. The Middle East with his comic rou- AWAD: Why did you choose tines. No matter the venue, he is featured Ronnie to become your professional in comedy shows and festivals that are name? often sold out. Khalil has also earned KHALIL: I remember when I was notice and notoriety among American a young kid everybody was either calling television shows in which he has ap- me bad names or more simply Ronnie. peared in comic sketches on “Conan That’s why the name stuck to me; since O’Brien”, ABC News and CNN, as Ronnie Khalil. I was seven. Also when I was young, I well as in Comedy Central’s online (out of 114) that were chosen to be soon wanted to be more American with that show “The Watch List”. He recently screened in Los Angeles. In addition nickname until I eventually discovered ventured into filmmaking and directed to stand-up, Khalil used to lecture in my Egyptian roots during college years. two films, the horror comedy, :You Can’t colleges throughout the United States My parents also tried to get me more ac- Family photo from Ya ibnal-Wazir. mostly with regard to speeches on suc- Kill Stephen King” and “The Meter Men”. quainted with Egypt during our annual AWAD: How did you get inter- the 1980s. Bill Cosby, Robin Williams cess and motivation. The latter premiered at the Canes Film summer visits by even enrolling me into ested in stand-up comedy and eventu- and Chevy Chase to whom I was often Both of Ronnie Khalil’s parents Festival held at Miami University where Arabic classes. I can speak Arabic now as ally art? compared. I remember that I was that were university professors. His father it earned Best Film and Best Score I was interviewed many times in Arabic- KHALIL: Well my role models kid who used to realize school projects awards. It also became one of five films Tarek Khalil received a Fulbright Schol- speaking media during my tours. were the old school of the 1970s and arship to study in the US and has his Continued on page 7 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013 Page 7

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spondent meter man whose life takes Angeles. The script is a kiddy adventure Success through Comedy an unexpected turn when he meets an story that we plan to shoot in Egypt. I enigmatic girl who never pays the meter. also have a new Arabic-language sitcom Continued from page 6 cal because it was being told at the right AWAD: How did The Meter Man show called “Ya Ibn al-Wazir (Oh Son of the Minister)” whose pilot will be in a theatrical way using giant sketches moment. Unfortunately, I was about to come to life? streaming soon this month. If it scores or presentations. I also remember doing fly back to Egypt but my last five shows KHALIL: The producer, Nick some success with the audience, it might my first standup act when I was at the and an invitation to appear on CBC’s Katzenbach, optioned a script by writer be picked up by an American network seventh grade although I stole the mate- al-bernameg with Bassem Youssef were Luke Fronefield. They approached all cancelled, probably due to some eco- me after seeing a trailer for my hor- and become a series. I wrote the show rial from another source. I did not know with Meena Dimian who is also of nomic difficulties. ror comedy film, and figured I had the any better (laugh). I was also writing sto- Egyptian descent. The pilot is directed AWAD: What do you think of right comedic sensibilities for that film. ries, novellas, comic acts and cartoons at by Amin Matlaqa, the LA-based Jorda- Egypt in the aftermath of January 25? Luke and I sat down and discussed all a young age. When I got into college, I nian filmmaker. I play the son of an ex- KHALIL: Many people feel dis- the nuances that he really wanted. As it kind of got away from it a little bit when Egyptian minister who had to flee from appointment about the outcome of the was, the script was too long for a short I pursued a business degree. And this Egypt after the fall of Mubarak regime was after I was about to have major role revolution because it has been some- film. So we slowly whittled it down until we were ready to shoot. It was a small who sends for his half brother to come in film. I was convinced at that time that what regressive. All of us dreamt of fair and live with him in LA. You can check cinema was not a way to make a living. treatment and equal rights whether it is crew and a grueling schedule but thank- fully it all worked out in the end. As for it out on “www.wazirshow.com”. After graduation, I worked in advertis- a liberal system or a more conservative Ronnie Khalil’s stage performance. ing for a couple of years until I started regime. But I think some are still afraid why The Meter Man, I think in America, Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sherif Awad is a performing standup comedy acts. Once to speak out in fear of prosecution. AWAD: It is known that you used The Meter Man is vilified and universally film / video critic and curator. He is the I started doing that, it took over my life. AWAD: Speaking of this, what to tour also to lecture about business. hated, so we really wanted to show their film editor of Egypt Today Magazine One thing led to the other and I de- do you think about Bassem Youssef ’s KHALIL: After I got my Master’s point-of-view, and how they had dreams (www.EgyptToday.com), and the artis- cided to quit my job, to move to New satiric show and about him being ap- degree in business, I started to do stand- and feelings as well. It’s a profession that tic director for both the Alexandria Film York, and become a fulltime standup prehended and out on bail although up comedy. I was trying to find a way to isn’t usually featured in films - especially Festival, in Egypt, and the Arab Rotter- comedian. New York’s rough, yet diverse he is frequently referred to as “the Jon combine the two practices by lecturing as the lead - and the story really just dam Festival, in The Netherlands. He also daily lifestyles develop one’s edginess as Stewart of Egypt” and was honored in children on the principles of business touched everyone who read it. contributes to Variety, in the United States, it brought out my voice; it was unique. Time magazine’s “Time 100” list of the through humor in what I called the Hu- SA: What can we next expect from and is the film critic of Variety Arabia AWAD: So what kind of jokes you world’s most influential people, morous Business Lecture. Ronnie Khalil? (http://varietyarabia.com/), in the United often tell onstage? KHALIL: I like what he’s doing AWAD: How did you start your KHALIL: I am right now work- Arab Emirates (UAE), the Al-Masry KHALIL: I write my own stuff; although I sometimes miss the punch- career in filmmaking? ing on a new script with my producer- Al-Youm Website (http://www.almasry- occasionally I speak about politics. lines because of my not knowing all the KHALIL: I started with a comic partner who is of Lebanese extraction. alyoum.com/en/node/198132) and The When I started out, I talked about dialects or because of my not knowing horror film called You Can’t Kill Stephen We used to work together on the Mid- Westchester Guardian (www.Westchester- myself growing up in Miami and hav- the background behind some of the King, which I wrote over a rainy week- dle-Eastern Comedy Festival in Los Guardian.com). ing Egyptian parents. For the audience, issues mentioned in the jokes. About end with a friend everything was run of the mill until I his arrest, I wasn’t surprised, but more of mine. We ended INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR OLDER ADULTS started to speak about things related to skeptical. It is contrary to what the new up getting money Egypt. Things became more difficult regime in Egypt wants us to believe. I to fund it and I after 9/11; my parents were worried commented about Youssef ’s situation eventually finished about me talking about it. However, bit in a recent article I wrote for the CNN it last year. The film by bit, many changes occurred across website. In that article, I wrote: “It is a follows the Ameri- ISABELLA American media with more informa- similar situation to what had happened can ‘slasher formula’ tion mentioned about Egypt and The to Adel Imam last year who was sen- by having a group Middle East. So right now, my job as tenced to jail for insulting Islam. 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MELINDA’S GARDEN INTERNATIONAL Garden Revival Radical Cleric Swears to ‘Pop America’s Eye’ if Moderate Morsi Threatened By MELINDA MYERS By RAYMOND IBRAHIM Spring floods, summer Then there is radical clericWagdi droughts and tempera- Ghoneim, who was sentenced to five American Middle East years under Mubarak and banished ture extremes take their analysts often claim that toll on gardens and the from Egypt for his anti-infidel hate- Egypt’s Muslim Broth- mongering—again, only reportedly to gardeners who tend erhood is a moderate them. Help your gardens recover from return under Morsi. He too is as radical organization, nothing as they come. For example, after cursing the crazy temperature and moisture like the more radical Salafis. If true, extremes that seem to occur each year. the late Coptic pope to hell and dam- what do we make of the fact that the nation during his funeral, he openly Start by assessing the current con- most intolerant, anti-American, hate- threatened Egypt’s Christian minority dition of your landscape. Remove dead filled Salafis and jihadis also happen to with genocide. Among other “pledges plants as soon as possible. They can be the greatest and staunchest support- of loyalty” to Morsi, he has incited harbor insect and disease organisms ers of Morsi? Doesn’t such unequivocal Muslims to wage jihad on and even kill that can infest your healthy plantings. support indicate shared ideologies and anyone protesting against the Muslim Consider replacing struggling plants goals? Brotherhood president, portraying such with healthy plants better suited to the Consider: A few weeks ago, while Snip ‘n Drip soaker system. Muslims as apostates who want to see space, growing conditions and land- discussing the ongoing protests against Islam wiped out of Egypt. scape design. You often achieve bet- means less water wasted to evaporation, your own rain barrel. Make sure the Egypt’s President Muhammad Mor- Salafi sheikhs Badr and Ghoneim ter results in less time by starting over wind and overhead watering. You’ll also spigot is located close to the bottom so si—himself a leader of the Brother- are in good company. Months back, rather than trying to nurse a sick plant reduce the risk of disease by keeping less water collects and stagnates. Select hood—Sheikh Abdullah Badr, an Al any number of radical clerics went out back to health. water off the plant leaves. one that has a screen over the open- Azhar trained scholar and professor of of their way to show their support for As always, select plants suited to A properly installed and man- ing to keep out debris. And look for Islamic exegesis, made the following as- Morsi—including by issuing fatwas sertion on live TV: the growing environment and that in- aged irrigation system will help save an overflow that directs the water into calling for the deaths of any and all I swear to Allah, the day those who cludes normal rainfall. Every season is water. The convenience makes it easy another barrel or away from the house. Egyptians who protest against his rule. went out [to protest], and at their head, different, but selecting plants suited to to water thoroughly, encouraging deep Add a bit of paint to turn your Thus Islam’s most radical Salafis the [Coptic] Christians—I say this at the average conditions will minimize roots, and only when needed. Turn the and jihadis see themselves as defend- rain barrel into a piece of art. Or tuck the top of my voice—the day they think the care needed and increase your odds system on early in the day while you it behind some containers, shrubs or ers of the Muslim Brotherhood, even for success. Roses, coneflowers, sedums to come near Dr. Morsi, I—we—will as Western analysts and policy makers tend to other gardening and household a decorative trellis. Just make sure it is pop their eyes out, and the eyes of all and zinnias are just a few drought tol- chores. You’ll waste less water to evapo- easy to access. insist there is a deep divide between the erant plants. Elderberry, ligularia, Sibe- those who support them, even America; “moderate” Brotherhood on the one ration and save time since the system Be sure to mulch trees and shrubs and America will burn, and all its in- rian iris and marsh marigold are a few hand, and the “radical” Salafis on the does the watering for you. with shredded bark or woodchips to habitants. Be assured, the day Dr. Morsi moisture tolerant plants. other. Capture rainwater and use it to conserve moisture, suppress weeds and is touched by any hand whichever, and Be prepared for worse case sce- water container and in-ground gardens. reduce competition from nearby grass. Yet the question remains: If Morsi connected to whomever, by Allah it will and the Brotherhood are “moderates”— nario. Install an irrigation system, such Rain barrels and cisterns have long You’ll eliminate hand trimming while be the last day for us. We will neither as the Snip-n-drip soaker system, in the been used for this purpose and are ex- protecting trunks and stems from dam- or, as U.S. Director of National Intelli- leave them, nor show them any mercy. gence James Clapper once described garden. It allows you to apply water di- periencing renewed interest. Look for aging weed whips and mowers. Badr’s “radicalism” is well docu- rectly to the soil alongside plants. This these features when buying or making Invigorate weather worn peren- them, “largely secular”—why do the mented. On various occasions he has most vile “radicals” fully support them? nials with compost and an auger bit. openly declared on live TV that he FINANCES Spread an inch of compost over the Could it be that the dividing line be- hates and is disgusted by Christians, tween them—a line which hopeful or soil surface. Then use an auger bit, of- that he will “cut the tongue” of anyone ten used for planting bulbs, and drill naïve Western policymakers are heavily who offends Islam (adding “Let the banking on—is not so stark after all, is the compost into the soil in open ar- Find Your Lost Money at whole world burn, but Islam not be not so black and white? eas throughout the garden. You’ll help mocked”), and that those Egyptians In fact, radical Salafi support for move the compost to the root zone of protesting against Morsi are “mischief “moderate” Morsi is simply a reflection Yonkers Riverfront Library the plants and aerate the soil with this makers” who should be “hung on trees” of the fact that the radicals, the Salafis one activity. (a distinct allusion to Islamic crucifixion and jihadis—as opposed to many West- A little advance planning and as prescribed in Koran 5:33). Interest- ern leaders and analysts—understand YONKERS, NY—New York preparation can reduce your workload ingly, he was recently arrested again, State has $12 billion in unclaimed and fully support the Muslim Brother- and increase your gardening enjoyment. but not for the aforementioned hate- hood president’s agenda: the establish- funds, and some of this money may Photo of Melinda Myers by and mongering and incitements to kill those belong to you. Meet with a represen- ment of full Sharia law in Egypt. courtesy of Mark Avery. against Morsi, but rather for insulting And, once empowered, Sharia tative of the New York Office of the an Egyptian actress on live TV, calling State Comptroller, who will search Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author has no black and whites—this they all her, among other things, a “whore.” know. for an account in your name. If she & columnist Melinda Myers has more At any rate, under Hosni Mubarak, finds one, she will print a form for than 30 years of horticulture experience Raymond Ibrahim’s Investigative Badr and other intolerant Islamic su- Project on Terrorism was first published you to fill out. All this takes about and has written over 20 gardening books, premacists were imprisoned. Under five minutes. including Can’t Miss Small Space Gar- on May 7, 2013. http://www.meforum. Muhammad Morsi, Badr—as well as org/3506/sheikh-abdullah-badr She will be in the Yonkers Riv- 10701. The library is handicapped dening. She hosts the nationally syndicated numerous jihadis who were on death- erfront Library on Wednesday, June accessible. Parking is available at the Melinda’s Garden Moment TV and radio row for their acts of terror—have been Raymond Ibrahim is author of the just 5, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. No ap- nearby Buena Vista Parking Garage. segments and is a columnist and contribut- freed. published book, Crucified Again: Expos- pointment is necessary. Limited metered street parking is ing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. This alone speaks volumes con- ing Islam’s New War on Christians. He is Riverfront Library is located at also available in the area. Myers web site is www.melindamyers. cerning the behind-the-scenes rela- a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz One Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY com tionship between the Brotherhood and Freedom Center and associate fellow at the jihadis. Middle East Forum. THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013 Page 9

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® sion while they themselves gleefully Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP , has The Media’s Double Standard on Privacy trample on the privacy expectations provided personal financial and tax of others, as Bloomberg’s reporters did counseling to a sophisticated client base By LARRY M. ELKIN system that allowed reporters access to closing information the public ought – and as did Eric Lipton of The New since 1986. After six years with Arthur this data, but rebuilding client trust will to know. York Times, about whom I recently Andersen, where he was a senior man- Privacy is an increasing- be a long process. Nowadays, we all understand that wrote in this space. ager for personal financial planning and ly precious commodity Though the stories above are un- our physical and digital movements are Like it or not, the government has in our era, and violating family wealth planning, he founded his connected, they mirror one another. easily observed by those with sufficient a public interest to protect, particularly it often triggers outrage. own firm in Hastings on Hudson, N.Y., The outraged journalists in the first are interest. If journalists want clandestine when it comes to thwarting terror- But who is outraged in 1992. That firm grew steadily and the ones causing outrage in the second. meetings with sources, they should do ist attacks. Anyone who thought the depends upon who is being violated, became the Palisades Hudson organiza- Reporters at The AP and else- it the way Woodward and Bernstein Feds wouldn’t be interested in where and by whom. tion, which moved to Scarsdale, N.Y., in where are incensed that the Justice did with Deep Throat: Meet at night, The AP got its information about the A couple of recent news items 2002. The firm expanded to Fort Lau- Department went fishing in the news face to face, in a dark garage. CIA’s Yemen exploit was naive in the illustrate the contrast. In the first, the derdale, Fla., in 2005 and to Atlanta agency’s phone records without noti- Journalists risk coming across as extreme. Justice Department recently informed in 2008. fying the organization or exhausting crybabies or hypocrites when they de- The Associated Press (AP) that it had other avenues first. (Holder main- mand the government give them space covertly seized records of outgoing calls tained that the Justice Department to pry into its secrets without repercus- on more than 20 telephone lines used was thorough and that the subpoenas by The AP and its reporters. Accord- were properly limited in time and ing to The AP’s coverage of the story, scope.) Federal officials have regularly the Justice Department would not say extended such niceties to journalists why it sought the records, though the since Watergate. The New York Times prevailing theory is that the seizure noted that Justice Department regula- was linked to a May 2012 story about tions call for “notice and negotiation” a CIA operation in Yemen that foiled under normal circumstances, though a terrorist plot, which included leaked a serious leak in the intelligence com- information about the CIA’s activities. munity could surely be said to fall out- Gary Pruitt, the news agency’s side that heading. president and CEO, wrote a strongly The Justice Department extends worded letter to Attorney General consideration to journalists as a cour- Eric Holder on Monday. “There can tesy, but those who bring us the news be no possible justification for such an ought to remember that they are not overbroad collection of the telephone specially protected individuals under communications of The Associated the law. They have the same rights Press and its reporters,” the wire service and responsibilities as anyone else. chief said. Other news organizations, as Assuming the Justice Department’s well as The Newspaper Association of subpoena to The AP’s phone provid- America, expressed shock and concern ers was valid, the real questions on over the incident. In a news conference the table are whether the government on Tuesday, Holder defended the Jus- treats too much information as secret tice Department’s action, though he and whether investigators can turn said he had recused himself and was too easily to subpoenas without going not personally involved. through a judge, who could protect the Meanwhile, Bloomberg recently public’s privacy and due process rights. admitted that some of its journalists Those questions are both fair. had habitually accessed information But they aren’t the questions The on their terminals about subscribers’ AP and its fellow news organizations contact information and terminal use. are raising. Instead, the organizations The Bloomberg staff could not see focus on their own feelings of viola- trades, portfolios, or clients’ messages tion in this particular case, and the po- to one another, but they could use the tential for the government to identify information they obtained to advance confidential sources through the seized stories. For example, noticing an em- records. ployee had not logged on for some Journalists and their sources ought time might prompt a reporter to seek to know by now that if they leave a information on that employee’s status trail for investigators to follow, inves- with the company. tigators will follow it if the stakes are Bloomberg apologized, and high enough. Terrorist activity is one CEO Matthew Winkler wrote that instance where the stakes that high. “the error is inexcusable” in an op-ed Unlike the reporters who concern published on Monday. Yet many of themselves, at their most noble, only Bloomberg’s clients – who pay, on av- with keeping the public informed, the erage, about $20,000 per year for use of government has multiple public inter- this database – remain angry that their ests to consider: keeping everyone safe, information was available to reporters protecting intelligence sources and feeding stories back to the mother ship. methods, respecting privacy, and dis- Bloomberg said it has deactivated the Page 10 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013

MUSIC

THE SOUNDS Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival – April 12, 2013 OFBLUE By Bob Putignano First Night of Two at Madison Square Garden, NYC

This is Clapton’s fourth edition of On a smaller side stage Sonny ing “Got My Mojo Working” with his Crossroads Fest that differs from Landreth did one solo tune (no band.) Aykroyd on vocals, fortunately it was a his first three because this is the first Then Doyle Bramhall II (not my cup of short segment. performed indoors and the first that tea) had Citizen Cope and Gary Clark Last up was the Allman Brothers offered two nights. This benefit is for Jr. join in. Band who opened with the two songs Eric’s Crossroads Center a drug treat- First time Crossroads invitee the from their debut self titled 1969 album ment facility in Antigua that Clapton jazz guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel was with the instrumental “Don’t Want You founded. solid especially when he dueled with No More” that segued into “It’s Not The main man started the pro- Alan Holdsworth. Holdsworth ex- My Cross to Bear.” Taj Mahal, Cesar ceedings with a pretty laidback half ited and Clapton joined Rosenwinkel’s Rosas and David Hidalgo entered for hour acoustic set the started as trio with band with “If I Should Lose You,” and “Statesboro Blues” and followed with Willie Weeks on bass and Steve Jor- “Way Down That Lonesome Road,” (also from the Brothers first LP) “Black dan drumming, first up was “Driftin.’ where Clapton displayed some of his Hearted Woman.” Clapton made his Throughout the set the band expanded best chops of the night, and allowed final appearance of the eve joining the as Doyle Bramhall, Andy Fairweather ample time to let Rosenwinkel chime Brothers on a pretty nice “Why Does Low, Chris Stainton, and Vince Gill in. Clapton looked happiest during Love Have To Be So Sad” from the joined the fray. The highlight for me this segment which was different (even Layla sessions. The Brothers wrapped was the mostly upbeat “Lay Down thought they mostly played blues) than up the evening with a somewhat Sally.” The set quietly concluded with a any other set of the evening. lengthy “Whipping Post” (the last tune sleepy “Wonderful Tonight.” John Mayer impressed especially on their debut album) where it was The remaining two members of during a lengthy “Queen of Califor- great to hear Derek Trucks dazzle into Booker T. & the MG’s (Booker T. nia” where Mayer exhibited one of the near stratosphere trading leads with Jones and Steve Cropper) opened with the strongest and headiest guitar solos the also crafty Warren Haynes. Note: “Time is Tight,” and “Hip Hug Her” of the night. Mayer was intense and I miss Derek’s explorations with the followed. Additional attendees includ- spacey and bordered on Jerry Garcia current Tedeschi Trucks band, and re- ed (a kind of reunited Blues Brothers) territories with his superb explorations. ally enjoyed hearing his less-traditional with Matt “Guitar” Murphy; Albert Mayer’s set ended with Keith Urban playing which is filled with far more Lee also sat in but didn’t solo. I par- covering the Beatles “Don’t Let Me creativity. ticularly enjoyed a riveting “Born Un- Down” from their “Let It Be” album. This nearly five hour show had der a Bad Sign” with Keb’ Mo’ on solid The crowd (and yours truly) got a kick minimal downtime. The main stage vocals who also traded fiery leads with out of this excellent closer that had the rotated and had the next artist’s instru- Cropper who was also very much on crowd roaring. ments and gear ready to go. The smaller his game. Their segment closed with Buddy Guy was next and he had side stages also helped to keep the a pretty hot “Green Onions,” that had the young fourteen year old guitarist music nonstop all night as well, which the crowd on its feet. This was a very Quinn Sullivan and Robert Randolph made for an extraordinary listening your own favorites) substituted into WFDU - http://wfdu.fm. 24x7 On De- solid, satisfying and entertaining set. in his band. Buddy looks marvelous experience. One complaint; over the EC’s festival lineup? I guess it’s like mand Radio: http://wfdu.streamrewind. Robert Cray’s current band was and performed well letting Sullivan last four Crossroads, Clapton uses too politics with their existing cronies. No com/show/profile/11 , WFDU’s Sounds next and they were in an upbeat mood. solo regularly as well as Randolph. many familiar faces, and it would be hard complaints, but I’m just saying… of Blue is the most pledged to program for I’ve been tough on Cray over recent Needless to say Guy went for his usual nice to see him give opportunities to Oh, a big thank you to my child- 5 consecutive years. Senior Contributing years, but he brought his “A” game to audience participation during “Some- other guitarists who deserve wider at- hood buddy Bob Ruvolo for not only Editor to: http://www.Bluesrevue.com MSG, and was later joined by the King one Else is Slippin’ In.” The crowd dug tention. Though I have to give him ku- inviting me to this outstanding show, , http://WestchesterGuardian.com, and of the Blues B.B. King who performed it, but I’d seen too much of these antics dos for inviting Kurt Rosenwinkel and but for also seating me into the first http://YonkersTribune.com. a righteous “Let the Good Times from Buddy for too many years. one or two others artists, but wouldn’t row. Wow! Roll,” followed by “Every Day I Have Oddly (on the small side stage) it be nice to have guitarists like George the Blues” with Clapton, and Jimmie Dan Aykroyd and Keb’ Mo’ did a one Benson, Larry Carlton, Pat Martino, Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue.com. Vaughan joining in. song tribute to Muddy Waters cover- Ronnie Earl, Robben Ford (and add Now celebrating 13 + years on the air at Much-Anticipated Outdoor Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced by Empire City Casino 14-Week Concert Series Kicks Off June 16th featuring Musical Legends KC & the Sunshine Band, Blues Traveler, LeAnn Rimes, Gavin DeGraw, Smokey Robinson and more!

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TECHNOLOGY: CREATIVE DISRUPTION

tion period actually doing their schoolwork. 2013 TED talk, “The surprising need ness” which brings analysis and creative Where’s The Balance? We were amazed at how frequently they for strangeness”(http://www.ted.com/ thinking. multitasked, even though they knew some- talks/maria_bezaitis_the_surpris- So, if we have all these things to By JOHN F. MCMULLEN and is destroying the middle class. one was watching. It really seems that they ing_need_for_strangeness.html), worry about – addiction, shallowness, He describes previous mass technol- could not go for 15 minutes without en- voiced concern about the willingness loneliness, conformity, etc. – how do we Most of us – at least ogy disruptions, such as the movement gaging their devices. It was kind of scary, to conform that seems prevalent online Continued on page 14 those reading this col- from horses to cars, as both eliminating actually.” – she wants us to embrace “strange- umn – recognize the jobs (blacksmiths, stable rentals, etc.) and The article goes on to detail other many benefits that the creating new ones (factory workers, auto studies which have much the same out- thirty-five year technol- mechanics, gas station owners and atten- come and show that the mutli-tasking ogy boom has brought us. We have dants). He feels that the creation end of student generally grades lower than the umble ie & more computing power in our smart- H P this equation has not been met in the one who focuses ONLY on the mate- phone than large business comput- present disruption. The public spends rial at hand. pecialty akes ers had then – the same smartphones S C massive amounts of time online with Paul is not alone in warning about take pictures, bring us music, provide our usage being recorded by Facebook, a negative impact that immersion in directions and GPS capability and …. Google, and many other large firms. the cyberworld may have on individu- Grand Opening! oh, yeah, make phone calls. We have These firms create models of our activi- als. Two highly readable books, “Ham- immediate access to people and infor- Cupcakes ty and both use it to structure their own let’s Blackberry: A Practical Philosophy For mation all over the world. Technology Seasonal Pies marketing efforts and sell it to other Building A Good Life In The Digital Age” in the fields of medicine, education, Specialty Cakes firms that aggregate the data, refine it by William Powers (Harper Collins, science, entertainment, and communi- and re-sell it. Lanier points out that we, 2010) and Nicholas Carr’s “The Shal- Special Orders cations have brought us to levels that the providers of the data, make nothing lows” What The Internet Is Doing To Our seemed like science fiction thirty-five 914.278.9252 from it while the collectors and aggre- Brains” (Norton, 2011), explore these is- years ago. gators make a good deal. He suggests a sues in depth. Open: There have, of course, been nega- return to the vision of “hypertext” pio- While differing in writing style, Mon. & Wed. 10A-5P. Closed Tues. tives and, once again, the techno- neer Ted Nelson, who foresaw a global they both see individuals swamped Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 10AM- 6PM informed readers of this column Sun. 11-3 marketplace where all participants are with information, generally unable to understand that the developments in both “buyers” and “sellers” with the sell- differentiate between reliable an unreli- this area have caused great disruption, www.humblepiespecialtycakes.com ers receiving compensation not only for able sources with limited attention span particularly in the area of employment. their products but also for any personal because of the sheer magnitude of the The problem isn’t that we haven’t known information which they choose to re- information and generally, to use Carr’s 7 B Huguenot St., New Rochelle, NY about this – we have. In 1994, Stanley lease. term, “shallower” than the generations Aronowitz and William DiFazio, (pro- All of the perceived negatives before us. Think fessors at the City University of New York mentioned so far are “macro” ones af- of that – we have Commercial • Industrial and St. John’s University, respectively), in fecting societal issues – unemployment, more informa- & Residential Services their book, “The Jobless Future: Sci-Tech decline of the middle class, etc. There tion at hand and the Dogma of Work,” warned of the are additionally those who feel that than ever before Roll-Off Containers 1-30 Yards mass unemployment that the creative our absorption with the Internet is bad and most seem Home Clean-up Containers disruption of technology would bring. for us as individuals, causing us to lose unable to cope Since then, economists and pundits, the ability to focus on complex issues, with it. such as former Secretary of Labor Turn-key Demolition Services absorb long articles or concentrate on Addition- Robert Reich (in his book, “Aftershock: books. ally, other writers The Next Economy and America’s Future” When online, it is natural to “mul- such as MIT’s DEC Licensed Transfer Station and on-going columns) have continued titask” – to be reading e-mail while we Sherry Turkle, to beat the drum for understanding of wait for a Facebook response or for an author of “Alone DEP Licensed Rail Serve the dire consequences of this disruption Excel worksheet to save. Education Together: Why Transfer & Recycling Services and the need for long range planning writer Annie Murphy Paul, author of We Expect More to deal with it – but little has happened th “The Brilliant Report,” in the May 5 From Technology and the present gridlock in Washing- Licensed Demolition Contractor issue entitled “Why learning and mul- And Less From ton shows little capability of dealing titasking don’t mix” (http://us2.cam- Each Other” (Ba- with immediate problems, never mind Locally Owned & Operated paign-archive1.com/?u=bc04df008d sic Books, 2012), long term ones. Kevin Drum, writing 4705e4e77c2eb35&id=b2fda19450 worry about Radio Dispatched about robots in a recent Mother Jones &e=c1f48ebcc6) details a study at the the paradoxical article, “Welcome, Robot Overlords. Please California State University–Domin- isolation that Fully Insured - Free Estimates Don’t Fire Us?” guez Hills and published in the May we have when (http://www.motherjones.com/ issue of Computers in Human Behavior. online – we are On Site Document Destruction media/2013/05/robots-artificial- Students were observed when suppos- all-by-ourselves intelligence-jobs-automation), agrees edly concentrating on studying or test- while connected that there will be initially great unem- Same Day Roll Off Service taking and were found to be unable to the world. ployment but optimistically feels that If You Call By Noon to not be distracted by their devices This isolation society will restructure and, that by or connections. In a 15 minute test can also lead 2040, all will be well. period, “it wasn’t long before their atten- to only “hang- Recently, virtual reality pioneer www.citycarting.net tion drifted: Students’ “on-task behavior” ing out” on line Jaron Lanier, author of “You Are Not started declining around the two-minute with those who City Carting of Westchester • Somers Sanitation A Gadget” and the recent “Who Owns mark as they began responding to arriving agree with us. B & S Carting • AAA Paper Recycling • Bria Carting • CRP Sanitation The Future,” has added a negative from texts or checking their Facebook feeds. By Intel Engineer another aspect. He feels that the In- the time the 15 minutes were up, they had Maria Bezaitis ternet explosion has fed the recession 800.872.7405 • 8 VIADUCT RD., STAMFORD, CT • 203.324.4090 spent only about 65 percent of the observa- in a March Page 14 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013

TECHNOLOGY: CREATIVE DISRUPTION Where’s The Balance? Elites Leave Gadgets Behind” (http:// saying that I believe that the Inter- It would be easy to say that I have ters and not its slaves. We also need to work bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/12/ net is the most wonderful tool since man such involvement because technology together to address the aforementioned Continued from page 13 disruptions-even-the-tech-elites- developed fire (with apologies to Pierre has been my career for over 50 years – problems of unemployment and a shrink- leave-gadgets-behind/” and a follow Teilhard de Chardin who used that image but it’s more than that; it’s excitement! ing middle class. We need to deal with deal with them while realizing all the up the next day, “How To Take A in another context). It provides us with – the opportunity to learn more at the the challenges presented by this marvelous time that, to participate in this world, Break From Your Technology” (http:// instant worldwide communication, we must be connected? Powers suggests stroke of a key. I don’t think that most evolving technology to receive maximum bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/13/ access to more educational material of us need “Time Outs”; I think that we benefit from it. that we take “Internet Sabbaths”, regular how-to-take-a-break-from-your- than ever in the history of the world, need, rather, “Intelligent Time” – time times away from connectivity; for the technology/) -- we see that even tech unparalleled opportunities for business Creative Disruption is a continuing series Powers family, it is every Saturday and people are concerned enough about commerce, and has the potential for spent in focused pursuit of something examining the impact of constantly accel- Sunday. The approach is not unique to the personal impact of technology to uniting the world as never before. I use specific online; the ability to get some- erating technology on the world around the Powers family; many individuals or want a break to recapture other as- the Internet most waking hours – my thing of value online that we could not us. These changers normally happen under families set up times or periods with no pects of life. Macintosh, PC. and Chromebook for get easily (or at all) off line.We need more our personal radar until we find that the connectivity – for some it’s weekends, A Contrarian View writing, teaching, and other traditional and more information to be productive world as we knew it is no more. for others, it’s vacations. Nick Bilton, uses; my iPhone for e-mail, texting, citizens of the 21st Century and the Inter- New York Times technology writer So, now after laying out many of apps, photography, and telephony; my net is the vehicle to obtain it – but we need Comments and questions are welcome – th the societal and individual negatives had a story on May 12 about a fam- Kindles for reading; and my iPad for all balance in our use of it; we must be its mas- [email protected] ily that goes off line, “Even The Tech about the Internet World, I close by of these tasks. EYE ON THEATRE Leigh Silverman has directed Two Out of Three competently enough, and most of the acting is fine. Thus Elsa Davis’s Re- By JOHN SIMON looks more like age four, which indeed becca is quietly appealing, but Crystal it turns out to be, turning the would-be A. Dickinson, Drea, good in the second In “The Call,” byT anya parents off. Meanwhile the lesbian cou- act, is over the top in the first. As Pe- Barfield, we have Pe- ple has interesting adventures in India, ter, Kelly AuCoin is at times a bit too ter and Annie, a sterile and a new neighbor of Peter and Annie, stodgy, but Kerry Butler is perfect as the couple desperate for the African Alemu, adds impetus to well-intentioned but ambivalent An- progeny. Friendship maybe after all adopting the four-year- nie, and Russell G. Jones gets a good with a black lesbian couple, Rebecca old. Ms. Barfield is black, and knows deal out of the sympathetic Alemu. and Drea, as well as a previous trip to whereof she speaks; in fact, the whole Bunty Berman Presents Africa by Peter, inspires them to seek to play strongly suggests autobiographical adopt an African child. The ambitious musical “Bunty origins. The play opens with dinner chez Berman Presents” by Ayub Khan Din The older lesbian, Rebecca, a re- Annie and Peter for the four of them. is a curious hybrid. Some of it is a send- fined bourgeoise (probably based on The eagerness to get a child of no more up of film-making in India’s Bolly- the author), and her lover, Drea, more than 18 months, one to forget his real wood, in what was still called Bombay. of a lusty street black, are lively charac- parents, is somewhat muted by the But some of it is a typical Bollywood Nick Choksi and Lipica Shah in the new musical comedy, “Bunty Berman ters, but so are the white couple, includ- story, with hero, villains, and lovers, Presents...” currently performing off-Broadway the Acorn Theater at Theater almost a tribute to those gaudy com- Row, 410 West 42nd Street, Clinton, (212) 239-6200, telecharge.com. Photo credit: mercial products. This, though, ends Monique Carboni. as some kind of melodrama, with an ing sentiments cheesily papered over. glorifying posters as well as out of a admittedly somewhat farcical murder Here then is the story of Bunty, giant papier-mache elephant’s behind, and suicide. There is also some honest- a dependably clichéd yet popular and much more of this sort. Through- to-goodness musical-comedy singing producer-director, whose favorite and out, there is also Nizwar, Bunty’s chief sand dancing, with modest choreogra- previously beloved leading man, Raj, scenarist, much mocked by him, but phy by Josh Prince. has grown too old and too fat. Also tartly responding with sardonic com- Added interest comes from the of his loyal Anglo secretary, Dolly, se- ments often quite funny. lead—Bunty Berman, producer, di- cretly in love with him. Of his leading The cast is good: Sorab Wadija rector, and desperate debtor—being lady, formerly Shaheena, but now the (Raj), Nick Choksi (Saheeb), Gayton played not by the original actor who glamorous and haughty Shambervi. Of Scott (Dolly), Sevan Greene (Niz- got injured, but by the playwright him- the tea-boy, a kind of gofer, Saleem, in war) and the rest. Only Lipica Shah, self who jumped in more than credit- love with his childhood playmate, but as Saheena/Shambervi, is not alluring ably. His real problem is with the book under her new name, contemned by enough. Aptly directed by its artistic and dialogue, and the songs on which her. Also of the criminal turned mil- director, Scott Elliott, this is a New he collaborated with Paul Bogaev, with lionaire, Shankar Dass, hated by Bunty, Group production, as were previous, rather monotonous music and highly but the only one who could underwrite superior efforts by Ayub Khan Din— Kelly AuCoin, Eisa Davis, Crystal A. Dickinson and Kerry Butler in the questionable lyrics. the bankrupt Bunty’s current project, “East Is East” and “Rafta, Rafta…”— Playwrights Horizons / Primary Stages co-production of Tanya Barfield’s “The Call” The latter tend to be obvious, ex- yet only if it will star his arrogant son but those weren’t musicals, happily. at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, New York, NY. Tickets: (212) tremely repetitious, with serious dif- Chandra, who does a drag nightclub I have often urged you to catch 279-4200. Photo credit: Jeremy Daniel. ficulties with rhyme and sometimes act as chanteuse Sandra De Souza, of “Encores!’ at City Center, the seven- even English. Especially annoying is whom his father, not recognizing him performance, semi-staged revivals of ing Peter, whose friend on the previous phone call that promises one of 2 ½ the often imperfect rhyming, as exem- as that and rejected, is furiously enam- musicals past, some Broadway hits, African trip contracted AIDS there. I years. But even that is eventually ac- plified by such clunkers as lingam and ored. some undeserved flops. This time we don’t wish to go into details, but must cepted owing to a cute photograph. swingin’, as well as ladder and ardor, and Also in drag comes Raj, as a blind got “On Your Toes” (1936), by Rodg- observe that the final scene is particu- However, as it turns out, the child many, many more. This sort of thing is fortune teller, unheeded by Bunty. Raj ers & Hart at their best. It starred Ray larly moving. worsened by being employed for gap- even sticks his head out of one of his Continued on page 15 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013 Page 15

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and especially Lara Teeter in subsequent revivals, Two Out of Three two of them directed by the great George Abbott. This was originally George Balanchine’s cho- Continued from page 14 reographic American breakthrough, but Warren Bolger, brilliant in the part of Junior, the ex-vaude- Carlyle’s direction and choreography here were villian and college music teacher, turned awkward, splendid too. And the score, with a handful of love-smitten partner of the great Ballet Russe superb numbers—notably “A Small Hotel” and prima ballerina Vera Baronova. “Glad to Be Unhappy,” and the two terrific comic He invites two jealousies: that of his student- ballets, “Princess Zenobia” and “Slaughter on composer Frankie Frayne, in love with him; and Tenth Avenue—could not be more enchanting. that of Vera’s lover, the tempestuous ballet dancer This summer, “Encores!” will offer three Konstantine Morosine, who hires assassins to truly shows for somewhat longer runs each, and thus shoot Junior at the end of his suicidal closing solo easier to catch. You should make every effort to in the ballet “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue,” com- see at least one. posed by a student of his. There is much satire and comedy involving John Simon has written for over 50 years on theatre, the imperious impresario Sergei Aleksandrovitch film, literature, music and fine arts for the Hudson Re- (here the amusing Walter Bobbie) and the com- view, New Leader, New Criterion, National Review, pany’s ditsy American patroness, Peggy Porterfield New York Magazine, Opera News, Weekly Standard, (the no less amusing Christine Baranski). Vera Broadway.com and Bloomberg News. Mr. Simon calls for a major ballerina, and is here embodied holds a PhD from Harvard University in Com- by the wonderful Irina Dvorovenko, who proves parative Literature and has taught at MIT, Harvard as delightful comic actress as superlative ballerina. University, Bard College and Marymount Manhat- Unfortunately, in an otherwise excellent tan College. production, Junior is played by Shonn Wiley, an To learn more, visit the JohnSimon-Uncensored.com adequate hoofer, but not the first-rate comedian- website. singer-dancer that Bolger was, as were Bobby Van PEOPLE Kiwanis Club of East Yonkers Honors Nurses Olivia Jackson and Wilber Alavanza

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Kiwanis Club of East Yonkers Honors Nurses Olivia Jackson and Wilber Alavanza no disability or diagnosis should de- birth to 21 years of age. The School prive a child of the right to learn and provides services to children from Continued from page 15 well.” birth complications, congenital heart play, the Center’s multidisciplinary staff over 50 school districts in Westchester, receiving specialized medical care at our Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Cen- disease, chronic lung disease, chromo- works collaboratively to help each child Putnam, Bronx, and Manhattan. The organizations,” said Patricia Tursi, Chief ter, founded in 1987 by the Sisters of some disorders, metabolic disorders, achieve goals, acquire new abilities, and Yonkers Campus serves the residents of Executive Officer, Elizabeth Seton Pedi- Charity of New York, provides expert respiratory disorders, muscular and enjoy the pleasures of childhood. the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, atric Center. “We see every day Wilber’s nursing and rehabilitation to some 350 neurological diseases, and immunode- The John A. Coleman School, a nationally recognized pediatric long and Olivia’s compassionate and profes- children and adolescents per year. Chil- ficiency syndromes. The majority stay a with campuses in White Plains and term care facility. Last year the Cole- sional commitment to our children and it is dren come to Elizabeth Seton Pediatric year or more, receiving comprehensive Yonkers, provides home, community man School served over 1,000 children nice to know that now the greater Yonkers Center with serious medical condi- health care, rehabilitation, and special and center based special education and and their families. community is aware of their dedication as tions such as cerebral palsy, premature education. Guided by the belief that therapeutic programs to children from VOLUNTEERS Movie Lovers Needed to Help Conquer Cancer with the JimmyFund Volunteers needed from June 7 to July 25

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G NEW YORKOVER CIVIC NMENTSection tions offered for every problem in the Governor and his aides. idea, there should plenty of blame to This Old House: Albany way Albany operates. Some solutions Reducing member items to zero, go around. Little by little this will re- are good, some are bad, some are ide- and putting all such funding in the duce the junk items. By EDWARD C. SULLIVAN ings about the suggestions below and alistic, some are conniving. Let’s take hands of the Governor, is simply a Conflict of interest rules should many others which have been offered. We a look. power shift. It is not reform. be tightened and enforced. From time to time, we re- encourage you to join the discussion on the Get rid of member items. Bad idea, Improve the member item process. Campaign contribution limits ceive articles from talented Internet and let your voice be heard. and conniving. Good idea. should be lowered. Good idea. writers which we think ----- Henry J. Stern There are projects all over the Each item should be made public When someone contributes more should be brought to our State of New York that are worthy re- from the moment of submission. than $1000 to a legislator’s campaign, readers’ attention. Albany, New York, is old. It’s dusty cipients of State funding. These proj- Each member of the Legislature he wants something back. That is the One of our most distinguished con- and moldy. The floor boards creak. The ects perform services that are off the should get the same amount in total essence of corruption. Maybe that tributors is former Assemblyman Ed- windows don’t shut right. The locks on beaten path. They are necessary to the member item funding. could be $5000 for a Governor’s race, ward C. Sullivan, who represented the the doors are broken, and scavengers diverse society we live in. Each item should have to sub- or $3000 for the Comptroller and the Upper West Side of Manhattan for 26 come in and steal what isn’t tied down. Elected representatives – Sena- mit to a thorough examination – by a Attorney General. years. Here, Mr. Sullivan discusses vari- It needs a good cleaning, with a stiff tors and Assembly Members – know committee in each house of the Leg- One could quibble about the ous reform proposals for Albany to con- broom, one made with fresh cut-twigs, these projects better than Albany islature, by the Division of the Budget numbers, but the recipient should be sider. With wit and insight, he evaluates like the ones witches use -- and some bureaucrats. And the temptation to (i.e. the Governor), and by the Comp- able to run an adequate campaign each idea and makes his recommendation. Lysol. fund politically attractive projects is no troller, before the check is written. If even if one of his supporters gets mad You may well have your own feel- There are about three or four solu- stronger for legislators than it is for the the item passes and turns out be a bad Continued on page 17 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013 Page 17

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This Old House: Albany praising and encouraging good legis- do good legislative work, they ignore lative work, and putting a harsh spot- us.” Continued from page 16 light on skullduggery. This is not an attempt to pass the and stops his contributions. That is the A lot of good things get done in buck. It’s just a reality that affects New essence of independence. Albany, but they go unreported. Oli- York politics negatively. In answer to a contributor’s ques- ver Koppel, when he was an Assembly Take away the pensions of legisla- tion “Why do you think I contributed Member, was Chair of the Commit- tors convicted of crimes. Bad idea. to your campaign?” a politician should tee on Environmental Conservation. Pension money does not belong be able to answer: “Not so you could He was Mister Environment for the to the State. It belongs to the worker, tell me what to do, but because you State of New York. Most people up- in this case the legislator. thought I would do a good job for the state knew him well. But in the city If the judge visiting a penalty people.” his work got no press, and most peo- upon a convicted legislator wants to Term limits. Bad idea. ple didn’t even know who he was. That punish him with a fine, he can do that. The people should be able to wasn’t his fault. That was the persistent But for a legislature to punish a con- choose anyone they like for office. negligence of the New York City press victed felon by making such a huge No one is suggesting term limits – newspaper and TV. fine mandatory would be an excessive for bureaucrats, for political aides, for May Newberger of Nassau use of legislative, as contrasted with lobbyists or for the press, or for any Since the Presidential term limits Like New York City’s law, it County was the leading female Mem- judicial power. other forces that might have an effect were enacted in 1951, four Presidents would put pressure on an incumbent ber of the Assembly. Her debates for The search for an automatic fix to on legislation, and who might benefit – Eisenhower, Reagan, Clinton and legislator to do a good job. If he or she women’s rights against the recalci- corruption in Albany, or in American or suffer from government action or Bush -- might have been elected to a doesn’t, a well-financed insurgent will trant Members of the Assembly, both society, is bound to come up empty. non-action. third term. Neither Eisenhower nor come after his or her seat. Democrats and Republicans, were Eternal vigilance is the price of Only those elected by the people Reagan would have run, it is certain. That would be a better method brilliant and often dispositive during our liberty, Thomas Jefferson said, and are suspect. Only the people’s chosen Maybe Clinton would have run and than term limits for removing those the 1980’s. But the New York City that goes as well for democratic gov- representatives would be automatically won, though I doubt it. Bush maybe who have stayed too long at the fair. press treated her with disdain, and few ernment, uncorrupt and serving the be put out of office, no matter what would have run, but almost surely Better press coverage by the New city people knew of her battles. people. the people want. The people’s reps will would have lost the election. So what York City press. Good idea. One Member of the Assembly, Edward C. Sullivan served in the New be perpetually naive. has this limitation on our right to Livelier press coverage, not in the who has done serious work in many York State Assembly from 1977 to 2002. I challenge the devotion to de- choose our President gained us? service of one political party, but as fields in the State Assembly, told me: Henry J. Stern is the founder and presi- mocracy of anyone who supports term Campaign finance law. Good part of the search for truth in public “The press looks upon us as either New York Civic. limits, even for executives, and certain- idea. affairs, would go a long way toward crooks or clowns. If we behave like a dent of ly for legislators. crook or a clown, they cover us. If we - RENOVATED APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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All meters at the angled spaces times when a space becomes avail- Places to Park in the Village of Bronxville on Stone Place able. If you are still interested even These spaces are a great solution after the third notification but have By Mayor MARY C. anyone to use the spaces after 3PM fee of $900. This permit allows park- for all-day visitors. yet to purchase or rent your home, MARVIN each day. ing at all of the meters mentioned Parking is prohibited on all Vil- you may still remain on the list but For residents of the Village, resi- above as well as the Avalon Lot on lage streets between the hours of will move to the end. These reserved In a new initiative, dent parking permits are available for the West Side. In an effort to pro- 3AM and 7AM and cars are tick- spaces are dedicated twenty-four some of our merchants $20 per year and entitle residents to mote green initiatives and save valu- eted accordingly. This is not only for hours a day parking spaces and cost stayed open late last park in those spaces in Village lots able parking spaces, residents driving the obvious needs of street cleaning $110 per month. Thursday to accom- designated “Residents Only” at any Vespas/motorbikes may park for free and snow removal, but also to spot The Village also has parking ar- modate Mother’s Day shoppers and time. Parkers must still feed the me- in the Avalon Lot after obtaining abandoned or suspicious cars left on rangements for merchants, both long it resulted in a busy, vibrant and prof- ters. their free permit at Village Hall. Village streets. However, overnight and short term, so that street parking itable spring evening in the Village. Bronxville residents who need to If you are not eligible for a resi- parking permits are available to resi- spaces will be free and available for As we promote shopping locally, park for the entire day (long term) in dent parking permit, you can still dents and qualifying merchants and store customer parking. If merchants many of you have cited the seemingly the Village or near the train station park at all street meters or in the pub- cost $230 per year. This permit allows or their employees park in street dearth of parking as a prime reason may obtain a resident permit at Vil- lic meter sections of the Cedar Street, a resident to park a vehicle in the Ce- parking places, they are doing their for shopping elsewhere. However, lage Hall and park at the “Resident Garden Avenue, Kraft Avenue and dar Street, Garden Avenue or Maltby business and the neighboring busi- with a little advance knowledge and Parking” meters along the railroad Lower Kensington II Lots. These parking lot between 6PM and 8AM nesses a great disservice. To alleviate guidance, whether you are a resident, tracks in the Kraft Avenue Lot or meters all vary in length of stay from every day as well as all day Sunday. this outcome, we have many parking merchant or visitor to Bronxville, on the perimeter of the second lot 90 minutes to 12 hours so read the However, if you do not use your car options for merchants and employ- there are places to park for varying on Kensington Road. These “quar- signs carefully. for commutation, this is not a good ees and urge them to call the Village lengths of time without risk of get- ters only” meters cost $0.50 per hour The longest term meters (up to solution. Parking Office at 337-6500 ext. 108 ting a ticket. Monday through Friday and $1.00 12 hours) are available at the follow- If you own a home in the Village or 337-2024 to understand the vari- Most of the parking in the Vil- per hour on Saturday and free on ing sites: that does not have a garage or drive- ety of plans available. lage metered lots do require a per- Sunday. All meters on Kensington Road way as part of the property title or you As easy reference: mit between the hours of 8AM and have plans to purchase or rent such If feeding the meter is undesir- except for the first eight spaces near- Mary C. Marvin is the mayor of the 3PM, so be diligent in reading signs. a home, you may put your name on able, residents may purchase a pre- est to 1 Pondfield Road Village of Bronxville, New York. Di- However, all of these same meters the reserved parking waiting list and paid commuter buy-out for an annual All meters on Meadow Avenue rect email to [email protected]. labeled merchant or resident allow Village staff will contact you three economic development

by years of government intrusion and best days are behind us. If we contin- New York has Fallen to the Back of the Pack strict approval processes. In Austin ue at the rate we have been going that a typical major development project very well could be the case. Texas of- By Senator GREG BALL ized Texas government works hand in been able to utilize recently passed usually takes about a year and 1/2 fers a model that can help turn things hand with entrepreneurs and innova- legislation to remove financial re- to be approved. A similar project in around. We can bring back jobs and I recently returned tors to streamline economic develop- sponsibility from the taxpayer while New York can take 10 years, or more economic activity to our state. from an Economic ment. In fact, in the 2013 Thumbtack. ensuring critical public works projects for final approvals to break ground. To my colleagues in the legisla- Development Tour com U.S. Small Business Friendliness are completed. This legislation saves Jobs, jobs, jobs. It needs to be our ture, to this good Governor and to all in Austin, Texas and Survey, Texas was rated A for overall Texas taxpayer’s significant sums of main focus right now in New York. local elected officials: As citizens of while the focus was friendliness, while New York trailed money, all while ensuring high paying Texas has created a prosperous and the Empire State, the choice is ours. on jobs and economic development, the pack with a D+ rating. jobs for Texas and completing impor- business friendly state. Businesses This is our moment, and time is of I took time most days to run the 8 In meetings with key business tant projects of concern to the public. of all sizes and types are looking to the essence. Tinkering around the miles or so around the city’s lake. and political leaders I came away New York could easily embrace employee people with varying profes- edges will only slow the blood flow, it Austin is a fit city and as I ran with three key deliverables New York P3 legislation and use it to properly sional backgrounds and experiences. will not halt the ongoing decline. To around the lake, I was repeatedly must enact to ensure we stay viable as complete the Tappan Zee Bridge Providing appropriate tax breaks and stop being ranked, year after year, as passed. The competitor in me took a state: 1) Public-private partnerships project. In one fell swoop, such an ac- job credits to employers is the first 50th in all the wrong ways, we must notice. Indeed, Texas is moving, and 2) Cutting red tape and 3) Support- tion would create more than 50,000 step that needs to be taken. This busi- immediately change our tax climate, they are moving fast, but not just on ing job creators. While New York has good paying local jobs. New York ness friendly environment is clearly redirect huge resources to critical in- the trails that wrap around their lakes. become the “exodus” state, Texas has based pension funds, endowments, reflected in their unemployment frastructure, pass innovative funding Texas is moving economically – and grown in population by 20.6%, ac- and other investment mechanisms numbers. In February of 2013, Aus- mechanisms like public private part- New York better take notice. cording to the 2012 census, which could invest right here in the Empire tin ranked as one of the best cities for nership legislation and streamline our The first thing you notice is new translates to over 1,000 new residents State. We could deliver a fully tran- employment with an unemployment planning and environmental reviews construction everywhere. And unlike every single day – we do not have sit ready bridge while ensuring good rate of 5%, compared to New York’s to help builders, developers and job in New York State, the construction is time to waste. paying jobs for New Yorkers. I urge 8.8% rate. creators do what they do best, create not exclusively public projects. There Public-private partnerships (P3) Governor Cuomo and all govern- In our most recent budget we jobs. is private investment spurring private have proved very beneficial inT exas. ment leaders to join with me in sup- were able to include tax credits for Maybe some in government like construction and development every- Austin City Hall is an example of this porting public private partnerships, businesses that employ veterans. We being lapped, I don’t. Let’s get the where. Smartly, the public sector is government innovation. The city de- alleviating tax payer liabilities and must go much further though. Mak- Empire State back on track and mov- keeping pace investing in their infra- veloped a new city hall with mixed- ensuring our economic growth, im- ing the employment of New Yorkers ing in the right direction. It’s time to structure and building new bridges, use commercial space. The project mediately. a worthwhile task is something our lead the pack, once again. roads and public works projects. benefits both the public interest and Reduced regulation and red tape state government can easily do. Texas I went in search of the key fac- Senator Greg Ball serves the consti- private business ventures while lim- is another bright spot for Texas. We rewards job creators; it is time for th tors that make Texas appealing to yuents who reside on the 40 Senate iting the financial responsibilities of have heard about it for many years New York to do the same. economic drivers and job producers District. Direct email to gball@NY- taxpayers. in New York, but great projects and New York is the Empire State from around the world. I quickly real- Senate.gov and learn more at http:// The state government has also economic opportunities are delayed with so much to offer. Many say our ball.senate.gov THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013 Page 19

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Avalon building continue to be at The Economic Burden of Downtown New Rochelle 98% occupancy and / or will there be more small or one-parent fami- By PEGGY GODFREY tax abatement for The Avalon’s ben- cost the school district more than $3 at a high rate in this area of the City, lies with children who will move into

efit. The 30-year tax abatement also million a year. The PILOT payment but there is no attempt to alter these these Avalon apartments? The con- Reaction to the news known as a PILOT (Payment in in 2012 was slated to be a bit over PILOT agreements to ask for money cern is whether such a circumstance that a Texas Limited Lieu of Taxes) is valid through 2035. $1,100. The lack of jobs created can to cover the added costs. Certainly will exacerbate the already financially partnership wanted This means the City of New Ro- be greater cause for more scrutiny at the lack of commercial or retail busi- strained school district and do so fur- to sell the Avalon 39 chelle, its schools and library garner the state level by the Office of Comp- nesses in these buildings is a reason to ther. story apartment build- Page 26 The WesTchesTer Guardian ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012 diminished tax payments until 2035. troller Thomas DiNapoli. In 2010 the review the PILOT. Council leader- The conclusion New Rochelle ing in downtown New Rochelle was taxpayers are deducingCLASSIFIED is that ADSsince LEGAL NOTICES The lack of commercial development NYS Comptroller found the cost per ship under Mayor Bramson has been Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK swift. The building had been given 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 will also diminish any taxes that were job created by New Rochelle’s IDA deflective toward remedy and passive no safeguards are built into the City SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE a 30-year tax abatement in 2005 by Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), Best Location in Yorktown Heights Council, Planning Board or IDA A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C contemplated to be collected. Fur- was one of the highest in New York in its tendency to mitigate the finan- 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. the New Rochelle City Council pre- Store $1200. Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B agreements, the Suitablehomeowners for any type of business. Contact Wilca:will 914.632.1230 FU No.: 22303 ther, The New Rochelle Industrial State, over $30,000 per job. cial burden. Bramson has not sought Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, Respondents. X sided over by present Mayor Noam HELP WANTED NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR Development Corporation tax breaks Another troublesome situation is answers as to why these downtown continue to be unfairlyA non profit Performing coerced Arts Center is seeking two jobinto positions- 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT tor of Development- FT-must have a background in development or expe- 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE Bramson and recent Westchester rience fundraising, knowledge of what development entails and experi- YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE shouldering the ence financialworking with sponsors/donors; 2) Operations burden Manager- must have a CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, AND MAY FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH will not create the jobs promised and the approval of the parking variance developments have not helped the good knowledge of computers/software/ticketing systems, duties include PERIOD. overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby County Democratic Committee UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETH- once again. staffing such as Merchandise seller, bar sales. Must be familiar with POS ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A RESPONDENT; IF fewer taxes will be paid since so few given to the Avalon East building, City’s economy. system and willing to organize concessions. Full time plus hours. Call (203) THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE designee for Westchester County 438-5795 and ask for Julie or Allison COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE NON-RESPONDENT PARENT(s) SHOULD BE SUITABLE CUSTODIANS FOR THE CHILD; IF THE CHILD IS PLACED AND businesses have moved into the still the first within the complex, when An example, at issue, is the pro- REMAINS IN FOSTER CARE FOR FIFTEEN OF THE MOST RECENT TWENTY-TWO MONTHS, THE Peggy Godfrey is a freelance writer and AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILE A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF Executive challenging incumbent THE PARENT(s) AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD FOR THE mostly vacant commercial property. it was sold to Hartz Mountain. The posed new Monroe College dormi- PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, EVEN IF THE PARENT(s) WERE NOT NAMED AS RESPONDENTS IN former educator. THE CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE PROCEEDING. Rob Astorino. Holiday Feroglio A NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CUS- What is evident is the number of City of New Rochelle has had many tory which gained approval by the TODY OF THE CHILD AND TO SEEK ENFORCEMENT OF VISITATION RIGHTS WITH THE CHILD. Fowler LP (HHF) is putting up the BY ORDER OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT(S) WHO RESIDE(S) OR IS FOUND AT [specify children whose school costs are not downtown parking problems in- Planning Board, whose member- address(es)]: 588-apartment building for sale; it Last known addresses: TIFFANY RAY: 24 Garfield Street, #3, Yonkers, NY 10701 98% covered in the PILOT. The number cluding some created by the Avalon ship were each appointed by Mayor Last known addresses: KENNETH THOMAS: 24 Garfield Street, #3, Yonkers, NY 10701 has a residential occupancy rate. An Order to Show Cause under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court building (as seeking to modify the placement for the above-named child. of children going to public school ex- buildings. With the first Bramson. Monroe officials told resi- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at Yonkers Family Court The 7,807 square feet ground floor located at 53 So. Broadway, Yonkers, New York, on the 28th day of March, 2012 at 2;15 pm in the will happen with the afternoon of said day to answer the petition and to show cause why said child should not be ceeded the number projected by the second Avalon dents the Monroe dormitories lose adjudicated to be a neglected child and why you should not be dealt with in accordance with the commercial space has an occupancy provisions of Article 10 of the Family Court Act. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that you have the right to be represented by a law- developer. Again, the New Rochelle building) the 30 year PILOT will money. An unanswered issue is if, or yer, and if the Court finds you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer rate of only 32%. This circumstance assigned by the Court. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that if you fail to appear at the time and place taxpayers continue to be burdened be transferred to the new owner. In whether tax certioraris assessment noted above, the Court will hear and determine the petition as provided by law. is a disappointment to the New Dated: January 30, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE COURT to shoulder millions of dollars of un- effect Mayor Bramson has led the valuations will be used to challenge 2 column CLERK1 columnOF THE COURT Rochelle taxpayers; the commercial realized but contemplated revenue. New Rochelle City Council and the the city after the dorms are built? 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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Deer, Warburton Bridge Construction, and Saturday Garbage Drop-off By Mayor PETER numbers over the experiment period. the commuter parking lot and from asked for a design with lighting in scale back to once a month to save SWIDERSKI These are similar to what we see in which you can see Cropsey) is in bad keeping with what we see downtown money on salary, gas, equipment lethal population control methods need of repair and faces a major con- and with fencing less institutional wear-and-tear and the cost of cart- We have several things and such a result in Hastings would struction effort that will shut all but than the chain link that was prof- ing the garbage to a disposal facility, of general interest be a major success. We continue to one south-bound lane for two years fered. When a next design is ready for (as well as lowering exhaust fumes by coming up. Deer work with New York State to get the starting this coming winter. It will Board review, we will make sure there not running a motor for four hours.) permit issued. If we get the license be a mess, I am afraid. We’ll lose is adequate public notice so you, too, We will be discussing this initiative at Dr. Rutberg presented on the we will need help from residents to upwards of forty parking spots dur- can review what is planned for this our next meeting and welcome hear- pioneering deer immunocontracep- collect all sorts of metrics, such as ing this unavoidable effort, and traffic bridge with such great views. ing from the public regarding these tion effort we hope to carry out here deer sightings, damage to the forest, patterns will be disrupted. Nobody Saturday Garbage Drop-off scaled-back hours. A reminder: all should the DEC provide approval car collisions and property damage. in the Warburton neighborhood is We are the only remaining com- bulk garbage can always be scheduled and a license. He described the previ- If you are interested in helping out, going to enjoy this. The Department munity with a Saturday morning for pickup from your home by call- ous experiments he was involved in at please feel free to reach out at my of Transportation and County Plan- garbage drop-off, down at the DPW ing 914-478-2171. You do not need Fripp Island in South Carolina, Fire email address mayor@hastingsgov. ning presented their first idea for the facility. This service, paid by overtime to drop it off. Island and the National Institute of org. design of the new bridge. With a dollars and frequently abused by Standards and Technology, a campus Peter Swiderski is the mayor of the Vil- Warburton Bridge suicide-prevention fence arching up out-of-town residents and contrac- setting in Maryland. Success rates in lage of Hastings-on-Hudson. Direct The Warburton Bridge, just ten feet and modern lighting, it ar- tors who try to sneak their garbage these different environments ranged email to him: [email protected] south of the downtown (which spans rived with a bit of a thud. The Board in, is something we are looking to from 40% to 55% drop-offs in deer CURRENT COMMENTARY positions on political issues, an activ- The Not-So-Inside Skinny On The IRS Scandal ity that is clearly protected. Former IRS Commissioner By LARRY M. ELKIN lier on wealthy donors to such groups, as June 2011 (when the IRS was also Donald Alexander stood up to Rich- whom the IRS ludicrously threatened making its gift tax threats). ard Nixon when the former president President Obama was to slap with gift taxes. The president claimed prior tried to co-opt the agency into ha- shocked – shocked! – “Once again, I will confidently ignorance at a news conference on rassing his opponents. The House of to learn from press re- predict that the Service will be forced Monday, denounced the IRS be- Representatives included the misuse ports that the Internal to back off,”I wrote last year, after havior as “outrageous” and promised of the IRS in its articles of impeach- Revenue Service has the targeted non-profits complained not to tolerate it in the future. I am ment against Nixon. been singling out his political oppo- about intrusive and irrelevant IRS not sure exactly what he meant, but But is there any personal ac- nents for special scrutiny. questioning. “But at the rate things I hope it is something different than countability for the latest IRS mal- Clearly, the top-secret Daily are going, it may not happen before when he pledged not to tolerate the feasance? Not thus far. The agency Brief that the CIA prepares for the the agency’s professional reputation use of chemical weapons in Syria or as a whole says it is “sorry” and seems leader of the free world is a major takes a significant hit, and that is not the development of nuclear arms in prepared to throw its still-uniden- waste of time. (Even Obama seems a good thing for the country.” North Korea and Iran. I don’t think not consider Republicans friendly) tified staff members in Cincinnati to think so, judging from last year’s Lo and behold, last week the U.N. Security Council resolutions and merely permitted by those who under the bus, but not a single indi- reports that he skips nearly half of his IRS belatedly acknowledged that it will work any better at the IRS. could have stopped it, frustrating po- vidual currently or formerly serving scheduled briefings.) If the president inappropriately targeted conserva- The tax agency’s contention litical activity by conservative-aligned in government has stepped forward cares to know what his own admin- tive political groups that applied for that mere low-level employees in groups was clearly its objective. to say, “It was my fault.” istration is doing, he might find it tax-exempt status, for which they are Cincinnati misinterpreted the law, Even now, the IRS tries to justify We’ll see where the buck stops, useful to read this column instead. eligible under Section 501(c)(4) of acting alone and with no political itself on grounds that political activity but one thing is certain: It doesn’t We’re here for you every weekday, the Internal Revenue Code, before motivation or direction, is absurd on by a not-for-profit is not authorized stop in Cincinnati. Mr. President. ® and during the 2012 campaign. Lois its face. The various attacks on po- as part of a “social welfare” objective. Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP , has I’m not in Washington, and I’m Lerner, the IRS official who oversees litically active 501(c)(4) groups were Yet AARP, the National Rifle As- provided personal financial and tax not in the government, yet I knew tax-exempt groups, apologized twice reported on the front pages of major sociation and MoveOn.org are all counseling to a sophisticated client base and wrote 14 months ago that the but said that the actions, while wrong, newspapers and were the subject of 501(c)(4) groups, and all are major since 1986. After six years with Arthur IRS had improperly aligned itself were not politically motivated. congressional inquiries. Though the political forces. Rightly so. Andersen, where he was a senior man- with Democrats who were desperate Things got worse for the IRS and IRS positions were obviously deeply Any discussion of social welfare ager for personal financial planning and to circumvent the Supreme Court’s the Democrats over the weekend. flawed – any tax professional, myself automatically involves policy. Policy family wealth planning, he founded his Citizens United decision. The latest Reuters obtained part of a report that included, could see that – they fit a involves politics, and politics involves own firm in Hastings on Hudson, N.Y., gambit was to challenge requests for is expected to become public soon, pattern of resistance that followed the First Amendment. Section 501(c) in 1992. That firm grew steadily and tax-exempt status by non-profit or- which indicates that, at various times, Citizens United, which the adminis- (4) itself does not proscribe political became the Palisades Hudson organiza- ganizations with conservative view- the IRS targeted certain groups based tration has bitterly opposed, from the activity by social welfare organiza- tion, which moved to Scarsdale, N.Y., in points. The IRS commissioner at on “issues” criteria, such as references president down. tions. The relevant IRS regulation 2002. The firm expanded to Fort Lau- the time, Douglas Shulman, denied to government spending or criticism Whether the policy was directed only limits activity in favor of specific derdale, Fla., in 2005 and to Atlanta any such political discrimination, but of the current administration. The from the top or initiated at the grass candidates, which is debatably valid in 2008. this was unpersuasive in light of his report also indicates that Lerner was roots (IRS employees belong to a under the First Amendment, but agency’s short-lived attack a year ear- made aware of the targeting as early Treasury employees union that does does not limit groups from taking THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013 Page 21

CAMPAIGN TRAIL

PageConservative 26 Party EndorsesThe WesTchesTer Yonkers Guardian Candidates ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012

YONKERS, NY -- Westches- ter County Conservative Com- mittee Chairman Hugh Fox, Jr. CLASSIFIED ADS LEGAL NOTICES today announced the endorsement Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK of the following candidates for of- Prime Location, Yorktown Heights COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER fice in the City ofY onkers: 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE Yonkers City Court Judge Arthur J. Doran, III 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 Candidate for Yonkers City Coun- 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. cil President Grace Borrani (pic- Store $1200. Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B tured) Suitable for any type of business. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 FU No.: 22303 th Yonkers City Council Member 6 Grace Borrani Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, District John Larkin th Respondents. X on the 16 of May by Yonkers CityHELP Borrani WANTED running for Yonkers City th NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR Yonkers City Council Member 4 Chair VincenzaA A.non Restiano. profit Performing ArtsCouncil Center isPresident. seeking two She job is positions-a strong 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT District Dennis Shepherd As for thetor candidates of Development- seeking FT-must candidate have a background with good in developmentconservative or expe- 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE re-election in therience City fundraising, of Yonkers, knowledge values of andwhat displaysdevelopment strong entails leader and- experi- YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE Westchester County Legislator ence working with sponsors/donors; 2) Operations Manager- must have a th Chairman Fox said, “The candi- ship qualities so sorely needed on CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, AND MAY FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH 14 District Bernice Spreckman good knowledge of computers/software/ticketing systems, duties include dates presented to our Executive the Yonkers City Council. A hard PERIOD. overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby Westchester County Legislator Committee have proven records worker, I expect that she will be UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETH- th staffing such as Merchandise seller, bar sales. Must be familiar with POS 15 District Gordon Burrows of working hard for their con- embraced for her business acumen ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A RESPONDENT; IF stituents and espousesystem and good willing con to- organize concessions. Full time plus hours. Call (203) THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE The candidates were recom- and her love of Yonkers”. servative ideas.”438-5795 He andalso askstated, for Julie or Allison COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE NON-RESPONDENT mended to Chairman Hugh Fox, “And, I welcome newcomer Grace PARENT(s) SHOULD BE SUITABLE CUSTODIANS FOR THE CHILD; IF THE CHILD IS PLACED AND Jr. and the Executive Committee REMAINS IN FOSTER CARE FOR FIFTEEN OF THE MOST RECENT TWENTY-TWO MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILE A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PARENT(s) AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, EVEN IF THE PARENT(s) WERE NOT NAMED AS RESPONDENTS IN THE CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE PROCEEDING. A NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CUS- TODY OF THE CHILD AND TO SEEK ENFORCEMENT OF VISITATION RIGHTS WITH THE CHILD. BY ORDER OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT(S) WHO RESIDE(S) OR IS FOUND AT [specify address(es)]: Last known addresses: TIFFANY RAY: 24 Garfield Street, #3, Yonkers, NY 10701 Last known addresses: KENNETH THOMAS: 24 Garfield Street, #3, Yonkers, NY 10701 An Order to Show Cause under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court seeking to modify the placement for the above-named child. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at Yonkers Family Court located at 53 So. Broadway, Yonkers, New York, on the 28th day of March, 2012 at 2;15 pm in the afternoon of said day to answer the petition and to show cause why said child should not be adjudicated to be a neglected child and why you should not be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Family Court Act. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that you have the right to be represented by a law- yer, and if the Court finds you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer assigned by the Court. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that if you fail to appear at the time and place noted above, the Court will hear and determine the petition as provided by law. Dated: January 30, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE COURT 2 column CLERK1 columnOF THE COURT Get Get Noticed Noticed Advertising Sales 914-562-0834 Office:914-576-1481 (10:00 AM–6:00 PM) [email protected] Legal Notices, 914-216-1674 (Cell) Legal Notices, Advertise Today Advertise Today

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OTHE P-EDHEZITORIAL Section Dr. Rev. Bostic’s Ploys Reveal His Continuing Failure and Giving Birth to His Anger, Threats, and Tragic Outcomes Sequestration Is a Culprit This Year; But Not the Only One By HEZI ARIS strengthened their effectiveness in ment, among other concerns. Remedy minds wasted in the ‘hood. The wick controlling people for his benefit ex- was expected to come from the Nep- was lit; the promise of knowledge a The telling by theY on- clusively. Most who were employed perhan Community Center. The Rev. gateway toward a better life had re- kers Tribune was suf- stayed because they had an interest in Dr. Bostic would be able to bring a vealed a promise of hope. ficient for Dr. Rev. Jim changing the future. It was an elusive sense of neighborhood cohesion and Little was known of Dr. Rev. Bos- Bostic to take notice. yearning; it would demand vigilance, the emphasis of education to those tic. He gathered too many formerly So did those living in focus, resiliency, and stamina to en- who wanted to better themselves. The incarcerated people around him. Bos- the reality of being aware, but insuf- dure circumstance, bigotry, but mostly funding to attain those goals were in tic was quick to use taxpayer funds to ficient in number to overcome those is required the patience by which edu- time set in place. From its early days create a world that served him and the who would rather delude themselves cation can be consumed… slowly. Dr. Rev. Bostic knew how to game community he was employed to serve by learning differently. The scenario The circumstances revolved about the system, and he did. For years he were forgotten. Bostic had been hired of deceit and disregard for people the lack of money, drugs, role models, employed those who offered their tal- as executive director of the Nepperhan in his employ had been learned and lack of guidance, parental involve- ents and expertise toward reviving the Community Center (NCC). The title LEGAL ADS Notice of Formation of ZANICK Five, LLC SEAVEST INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with (SSNY) on 4/8/13. Office location: West- Secretary of State of NY on 3/22/2013. NY chester Co. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) office location: WESTCHESTER County. on 2/20/13 SSNY designated as agent of allowed him freedom to do the “right Secy. of State is designated as agent LLC upon whom process against it may thing” or to deceive the taxpayer. Bos- upon whom process against the LLC be served. SSNY shall mail process to The tic chose the latter. And deceive he did. may be served. Secy. of State shall mail LLC 707 Westchester Ave White Plains, NY His tales of his subterfuge of the a copy of any process against the LLC 10604. DE address of LLC:1209 Orange ST system were many. He tested the sys- served upon him/her to DACK Consulting Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. Of Org. filed Solutions, 2 William St., Suite 202 White with DE Secy. of State, PO Box 898 Dover, tem’s professed mechanisms of scru- Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: To engage in DE 19903. Purpose: any lawful activity. tiny and found them deficient. He any lawful act or activity. learned he had the upper hand. He CORNAFEAN, LLC Articles of Org. filed MSA WHITE PLAINS ROAD LLC Articles NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/14/13. Office in clings to the conventional believing of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) Westchester Co. SSNY design. Agent of through trial and error that it will do, 3/28/13. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY LLC upon whom process may be served. not realizing that the very repetitive design. Agent of LLC upon whom process SSNY shall mail copy of process to The nature of his conduct will eventually may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of LLC 11 Cooper St. Yonkers, NY 10704. process to The LLC 2958 3rd Ave Bronx, Purpose: Any lawful activity. do him in. And it is. NY 10455. Purpose: Any lawful activity. For many years, those Bostic Notice of Formation of Taconic Global, would hire for the NCC would be Notice is Hereby Given that a license, # LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on TBA For Liquor has been applied for by 03/28/2013. Office location: Westches- employed during the same times as the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a ter Co. SSNY has been designated at those in the Yonkers Board of Edu- restaurant under the ABC Law at Steam agent upon process against it may be cation. Of late, Bostic was given the House Restaurant Lounge Inc. at 128 served. SSNY may mail process to: The Gramatan Ave MT. Vernon, NY 10550 for LLC, 3506 Katrina Dr. Yorktown, NY 10598. latest software technology so he could on premises consumption. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. stay within the parameters of afford- ability based on the funding NCC 311 COSTER STREET ASSOCIATES LLC Notice of Formation would obtain in grants, funding, and Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State Isabella’s Beauty Salon LLC Arts of Org. (SSNY) 4/19/13. Office in Westchester Co. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on donations. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom April 8, 2013. Office location: Westches- But Bostic wanted more. More process may be served. SSNY shall mail ter County, SSNY is designated as agent for himself. He wanted vacation for copy of process to Marc D. Pogostin P.C. of LLC upon whom process against it himself and a special friend; he want- 305 North Ave 1st FL New Rochelle, NY may beserved. SSNY shall mail process 10801. Purpose: Any lawful activity. to:54 Lawrence St., Yonkers, NY 10705. ed a patronage mill of “friends and Purpose: any lawful activity. family”, that is, people who do noting more than collect a paycheck. In 2008 Yonkers Tribune reported CLASSIFIED ADS he had not paid staff feigning having not received all the funding to operate. Office Space Available- Prime Retail - Of late, those stories of running out of Prime Location, Westchester County funding at the end of the school year Yorktown Heights Best Location in Yorktown and starting the year without funding 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Heights demanded those who were employed Wilca: 914.632.1230 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 to work for nothing. And so many did. Sq. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. Store $1200. They were played. They lost wages for which they deserved to be paid, but Continued on page 23 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 23, 2013 Page 23

THE HEZITORIAL

Dr. Rev. Bostic’s Ploys Reveal His Continuing Failure and Giving Birth to His Anger, Threats, and Tragic Outcomes deceit; same for scamming City Hall, the students who want to learn, and so Continued from page 22 became livid. but does not explain the rational of its reduce from $450,000 to $250,000. It many more. Dr. Rev. Boatic has not paid for no one wOULD listen; such was the His not paying every two weeks taking place. He does not explain his is the $200,000 differential that is said so long that some people are now fi- power of Rev. Dr. Jim Bostic. has caused hardship. Many people threats to staff terminations, and why to be the issue that has cast the scenario nancially destitute. Their future will Five years later, in 2013, the same live paycheck to paycheck. Missing the workers who have invested their of the past to be repeated. Bostic has be soiled by Dr. Rev. Bostic gross scenario is resurrected. Bostic has run two checks has caused problems with time and money must suffer Bostic’s not advised his Board of Directors of disregard of the people he claimed he out of money. He has threatened that landlords, paying car loans, paying for threats with no advisement when they this circumstance. No one has been no- was capable of helping through hon- anyone who does not attend work as groceries, among so much more. Even will get paid. tified. Why is he threatening his staff esty and credibility. Instead, Bostic as was initially intended, he, that is Bos- so, Rev. Dr. Bostic has not shed a tear. Yonkers Tribune have learned of with termination? Why has be not ad- brought evil to a community striving tic, advised his supervisors to mark the He does not account for missing com- the culprit of 2013. It is sequestra- mitted to not paying staff? Why has he to better themselves among those employees terminated in order that puter systems, iPad that have gone tion: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ not called upon the Albany Delegation who who intend to hold them back. they not be permitted to collect unem- missing, an unfinished basement paid sss/21stCCLC/ to assist him in this fiscal plight; they The Nepperhan Community Center ployment insurance. Bostic had turned to be refurbished, and growing mold. “Sequestration—The President have enabled him and the community must kick Dr. Rev. Jim Bostic to the his employees into slaves endentured Dr. Rev. Bostic’s supporters would was required by the Budget Control to benefit somewhat? Why is he not curb and align itself with its mission to his service with no pay. like to paint a different picture of him. Act of 2011, as amended, to issue a reachable? Why is he not communicat- statement for NCC and the people it He did not advise the NCC They do not comprehend the threats sequestration order on March 1, 2013, ing with his Board of Directors? welcomes to strive for excellence with Board of Directors. The Board knew against workers. Pure unadulterated for automatic spending cuts to Fed- Has Dr. Rev. Bostic upon learning renewed interest to pay those it em- nothing of any issues. A recent audit evil is not an easy concept. Yonkers eral Government programs for the of the Federal shortfall due to sequestra- ploys for services rendered. by the employed CPA firm found City Councilman Christopher John- remainder of the fiscal year, including tion done anything to raise more funds Will the District Attorney Ja- nothing to be concerned about; ev- son remains unaware; Yonkers City 21st Century Community Learning to fill the $200,000 shortfall? Any fund- net DiFiore Office look into Dr. Rev. erything was OK. How could that be Democratic Committee Chair Symra Centers. Therefore, available funding raising efforts? Request from City Hall, Bostic’s conduct? Is this a job for the if people have not been paid for one Brandon has no answer, yet she sits on for awards will be reduced from ap- community fundraising efforts? Any of U.S. Attorney General Eric Schnei- months’ time, two pay periods. the board. Mayor Mike Spano’s Office proximately $82 million, as stated in the no show check collectors taken off derman’s office, or U.S. Attorney When Bostic learned that the is diligently track CBGB funds the the RFP, to approximately $76.5 mil- the Bostic “payroll” to pay the workers Preet Bharara’s office? Will the New New York State Department of Labor NCC had received and who signed lion, unfortunately resulting in fewer who earn their keep? Why not? Dr. Rev. York State Department of Labor set (NYSDoL) had received complaints off on projects allegedly completed. programs being funded.” Bostic’s reduction in his pay is too little him straight before they advise him with regard to the employees being “Friends and Family” advise Bostic The sequestration funding dif- too late. He is still getting paid and the to depart? Who will end the reign of paid, and the NYSDoL would con- has advised all workers that he was ferential noted above is said to have workers get paid nothing. Dr. Rev. Bostic’s scam and deceit from duct an investigation very soon, Bostic hurt by a shortfall in funding. He will reduced Federal funding specific to Dr. Rev. Jim Bostic has learned to only admit that he is short $200,000 NCC through New York State to be scam the community with his lies and continuing unabated in Yonkers?

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