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BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Along with the Kung Fu leading up to the day of the pa- Panda, Dinosaur and Thanks- rade,” New Rochelle Chamber The New Rochelle Cham- giving Turkey balloons there of Commerce Executive Direc- ber of Commerce and City of were marching bands from tor Jennifer Lanser stated. New Rochelle proudly pre- Iona and Monroe Colleges, “We help businesses sented the 55th Annual New New Rochelle High School throughout the year and run Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade, plus Boy/Girl Scouts; Meals on the Thanksgiving Parade as well led by a giant “Mighty Mouse” Wheels; My Brother’s Keeper; as the Holiday Lighting coming balloon on November 17. The Youth Bureau; New Rochelle up on December 6th which will Grand Marshall was Frank Opera; Robbie Morris Clowns include a Menorah Lighting, a Miceli, owner, Minuteman and brightly-costumed ethnic creche lighting of the Baby Je- Press. “Santa Claus” (James group, “Aquarelas” from Peru. sus, Christmas Tree Lighting O’Toole) capped the parade, “The Chamber of Com- and Kwanza ceremony.” arriving atop a City fire truck. merce plans the entire event, continued on page 5

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The 17th Annual Thanks- giving Diversity Breakfast, or- ganized by AJC Westchester/ Fairfield following 9/11, was held on Thursday, November 15 in Benziger Hall at Manhat- tanville College, Purchase. Over 120 communal partners and sponsors were involved and more than 400 people attended. Honorees included “Faith and Eggs” Cable TV Duo, Rev- erend Dr. William Crawford, Larchmont Avenue Presby- Left to right: Hebrew Institute of White Plains Rabbi Chaim terian Church (emeritus) Marder; Dr. Elena Procario-Foley, Bro. John G. Driscoll Professor, Iona College (Jewish-Catholic Studies). and Rabbi Jeffrey Sirkman, Rev. Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith introduced Keynote Speaker Reverend Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook. Larchmont Temple, so named Left to right: Akifa Samdani, Co-Leader, Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, West- because of their ecumenical chester Chapter; Annette Rotter, Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom; Dr. Mahjabeen meetings at Mamaroneck’s Hassan, American Muslim Women's Association. Cook averred. “We see that hate has replaced ‘great’ Nautilus Diner; Reverend Dr. in America. Joe Biden, the former Vice-President Franklyn Richardson, Grace marked. “If you build walls, Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith said that the soul of America is at stake. We have to Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon you are going to be penned in introduced Keynote Speaker find common ground and moral leadership,” advo- and Sisterhood of Salaam Sha- by your own perspective. “If Rev. Dr. Ambassador Suzan cating retrofitting worn bridges “so rough waters of lom, Westchester and Fairfield you can appreciate the dignity Johnson Cook, the first Afri- hate can flow away.” Counties. of difference, diversity is the can-American to hold the posi- “They have this new thing called ‘laser surgery.’ Dr. Richardson accepted only path to make the planet tion of U.S. Ambassador for In- You may just need a little light,” Cook concluded, as his Award “on behalf of our whole.” Reverend Crawford ternational Religious Freedom she burst into song, “This Little Light of Mine/I’m original land holders, our Na- noted that he and the Rabbi and first female Inspector/ Gonna Let it Shine.” tive American ‘landlords.’” have eaten breakfast together Chaplain of the New York City Formal musical presentations included “True “Reverend Crawford since 1999, talking about life, Police Department, serving for Colors,” performed by the Manhattanville Quintes- calls bread ‘pan,’ which is the their passions, struggles and 21 years. sentials Choir and “Eternal Life,” rendered by Dr. middle of the word ‘compan- handling big challenges. “I was a First Responder Frozine Reece-Smith, Bethel Baptist Church. Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook. ionship,’” Rabbi Sirkman re- Breakfast Co-Chair Rev. and on the front lines of 9/11,” 4 • December 2018 • New Rochelle Review newrochellereview.com Seven NRHS Students Join Rosemarie Siragusa Youth Service National Honor Society Award Recipients Announced Seven New Rochelle High County Executive George School students joined the Latimer, the Westchester school's chapter of the National County Youth Bureau and Youth Honor Society this week, when Board honored Councilman they were celebrated for aca- Jared Rice and Claudette Coote demic excellence, character and with the Rosemarie Siragusa civic responsibility. Memorial Youth Service Award. The new members are: The recipients were nominated Tyler Greene, Jasmine Lopez, by their peers and selected by Deontray McGill, Owen McKin- the Westchester County Youth ney, Jack Rieger, Ayda Tuku and Board for their exceptional vol- Andrea Velez-Davis. They were unteer work and passion for inducted by Interim Principal children, youth and families in Joseph Starvaggi in the Linda E. Westchester County. Kelly Theater at New Rochelle Latimer said: “We are for- High School. tunate that in Westchester, "Acceptance into the National Honor Society reflects a student's dedication to the four pillars there is a long list of residents of scholarship, leadership, service and character," said teacher Deborah Minchin, a faculty advisor who tirelessly dedicate their of the chapter. "For many students, the most valuable aspect of the National Honor Society is that time and efforts towards the it encourages and enables them to become involved in our community in ways that they otherwise betterment of our families and might not have pursued." young people. While we cannot The chapter's officers, elected by their peers in this year's opening meeting, were also installed recognize them all, we encour- Monday. They are: Jenna Landy - President; Isabella Vianna - Vice President: Membership; Jalen Mi- age local citizens to submit their randa and Doni Blakaj - Vice Presidents: Service; Edward Jones - Vice President: Communications; nominations and help us honor Sophie Goldman - Treasurer; Lily Conroy - Secretary; and Alexis Fred - Public Relations Officer. a select few who make a huge In the ceremony, candles are lit to represent the four pillars, which have characterized mem- difference.” bership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. Director of the Westches- Alisa Kesten (left) and Councilman Jared Rice Starvaggi, Interim Superintendent Dr. Magda Parvey and Board of Education member Julia ter County Youth Bureau Dr. Muggia Ochs congratulated the students. DaMia Harris-Madden said: “We expanded the Siragusa awards this year in an attempt to recognize "You bring such pride and hope to New Rochelle, our state, and nation," Ochs told them. "We are more of our local heroes. Honoring exemplars for their community service not only affirms our ap- grateful to you. You are a source of inspiration." preciation for their personal efforts, but also helps the Youth Bureau encourage civic responsibility to our young people.” Youth Board President Jan Fisher said: “I am inspired by the dedication of our honorees and by their efforts to ensure that all Westchester’s youth have opportunities to grow and thrive on their path to adulthood.” Executive Director of Volunteer NY Alisa Kesten, who nominated Jared Rice said: “Thanks to Jared’s commitment, New Rochelle became the first community in Westchester to create a My Brother’s Keeper chapter. He also spearheaded New Rochelle’s successful lobbying efforts to encourage New York State to Raise the Age of criminal accountability from 16 to 18 and played a key role in launching the Youth Police Initiative in New Rochelle, which brought 60 police officers together with 60 at-risk youth to break down barriers of distrust.” Director of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Debbie Burrell-Butler, who nominated Claudette Coote said: “Claudette has always made herself available, willing and ready to assist in whatever ca- Get out of the pacity that she is needed, she goes above and beyond her call of duty.” Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty fog of addiction in White Plains Hit and Run Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Raymond Beckley of Valhalla pleaded guilty to Tampering with and back into Physical Evidence stemming from a hit-and-run incident during which two pedestrians were seriously injured Nov. 13, 2016, in White Plains. Westchester County Court Judge Larry Schwartz presided. Beckley is a former police officer. He had resigned his position as your life. a New Rochelle Police Officer earlier on the day of the crash, and then, just hours after the crash, Nov. 14, 2016, Beckley began work as a Police Officer in the Town of New Castle. Beckley resigned from the New Castle Police Department in January 2017. Experienced Substance Abuse Beckley is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 27, 2019. Background: Around 10:30 p.m., Nov. 13, 2016, Beckley’s Ford F350 and Addiction Therapist Super Duty pickup truck struck a man and a woman who were walking along Hale Avenue in White Plains. Immediately after the collision, Beckley’s truck sped away leav- Confidential, supportive and ing the two victims in the street bleeding and suffering from serious physical injuries, including non-judgmental environment trauma to the head and broken bones. When police arrived minutes later, both victims were rushed to local hospitals. After an extensive investigation, Beckley was arrested July 5, 2018, and charged with Tamper- ing with Physical Evidence for concealing his Ford F350 Super Duty pickup truck, driving it out of New York State in late November 2016, while knowing police were actively investigating the hit-and- Scott Swanezy run and were attempting to locate his truck. (914) 434-9945 www.outofthefog.info The investigation was a collaborative effort between the White Plains Police Department and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Investigations Division Public Integrity Bureau. shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • December 2018 • 5 Giant Balloons Thrill Parade-goers at 55th Annual Thanksgiving Parade continued from page 1 Dubrovnik Hosts Holiday Lunch At the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence Pan- cake Breakfast, County Executive George Latimer said, “This is a wonderful tradition with New Rochelle’s biggest turnout event. It for Hugh A. Doyle Seniors gets you ready for the Holidays to follow. It’s always brisk and a reminder that winter is not far away.” The Pancake Breakfast was Each year Dubrovnik Res- Potatoes, Pasta with sponsored by Whitsons. taurant hosts a complimentary Seasonal Vegetables, “This is a great community tradition and I am thrilled to be holiday lunch for the Hugh A. Croatian Style Crepes with so many neighbors and friends as we celebrate the Holiday Doyle Seniors in New Rochelle with Homemade Season and celebrate New Rochelle,” Mayor Noam Bramson added. to acknowledge the elderly Jam, Poached Pear Sponsors of the Parade included Anna and Jack’s Treehouse; who may be alone during the in Plavac (Croatian Beechmont Tavern; Classic Audi; Fuller Center for Housing; Fun- holidays. Owner, Jerry Tomic Red Wine,) and Fresh Fuzion; GoodFriend Self-Storage; HomeTown Media Group; Hud- said, “I love to host a warm Seasonal Fruit. son Barter Exchange; Iona College; LJI Management Corp; New lunch for the seniors during “We are so grate- Rochelle Auto Body; New Rochelle Physical Therapy; United He- the holidays.” ful to Dubrovnik Res- brew of New Rochelle and Ward Capital Management. “We know how meaning- taurant for this spe- ful it is to be with family dur- cial gift,” said Phyllis ing the holidays and I enjoy Maucieri, the Execu- being able to share my moth- tive Director of the Correction ers’ traditions with the com- Office of the Aging. munity especially, with those “Our senior mem- In the issue of the New Rochelle Review (vol. 14, no. 11), Com- who may be without family or bers were thrilled to munity Spends an Enchanted "Evening with Alice Walker", the friends.” attend, to experience Croatian sea salts and olive oils. Westchester County Chapter of the National Alumnae Associa- This year, Dubrovnik Croatian cuisine and were tak- and owns several businesses Dubrovnik has been recognized tion of Spelman College was inadvertently missing from the list of hosted 40 senior citizens for a en by the incredible hospitality in Westchester County. The by Westchester Magazine as a supporters of the event. Alice Walker attended Spelman College. complimentary Croatian holi- the Dubrovnik staff extended name of his popular Dubrovnik “One-of-a -Kind Restaurant,” by The Chapter has shown great support for Ms. Walker and made day buffet lunch. The special to them.” The Hugh A. Doyle Restaurant originates from his the New York Times as “A Portal wonderful remarks at an afternoon reception at Alvin & Friends luncheon ran from 12:00-3:00 Senior Citizen Center serves hometown, a historic Croatian to the Old World and is a 2015 and was also present at the evening’s event. pm and included traditional approximately 75 seniors per port city and popular tourist recipient of the Restaurant Nicole M. Allen, President, Westchester NAASC shared, Croatian holiday dishes such day and up to 500 seniors per destination. Dubrovnik fea- Hunters’ “Favorite Restaurant. "The Westchester County Chapter of the National Alumnae As- as: Homemade Chicken Soup, month. tures the best of Croatian cui- “The restaurant features an sociation of Spelman College (NAASC) was honored to support Marinated Anchovies, White Dubrovnik Restaurant sine including succulent roasts open wood-fired grill set on an our community and "An Evening With Alice Walker". We listened, Cabbage Salad with Croatian was founded to offer guests a and fresh grilled fish. The fish open -air terrace facing its own learned, and truly enjoyed the events surrounding her visit to the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pol- genuine Mediterranean and are presented to customers raw vegetable garden, valet parking, area. We are proud to call Ms. Walker a Spelman Sister." pete in Light Gravy, Chicken casual ambiance with healthy, and on iced platters for selec- two private rooms and is handi- Brodet with Homemade Po- fresh coastal foods. Owner, tion tableside prior to cooking. capped accessible. To make lenta, Charcoal Grilled Bran- Zeljko (Jerry) Tomic lives in Preparations are kept simple reservations call (914) 637-3777. Statement from Mayor Bramson zino with Swiss Chard and the nearby town of Pelham and authentic with imported Regarding the Loss of Wildcliff City Manager Releases Proposed 2019 Budget BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Farmers Market coupons. Oth- er outreach projects include New Rochelle Mayor Youth Bureau, Youth Court; My Noam Bramson welcomed new Brother’s Keeper; Temporary "Our Fire Department is fully engaged in fighting the fire City Clerk, Michelle Oliveros to Assistance for Needy Families; that sadly is claiming one of the City's significant historic proper- their second Budget Meeting fundraising “Summer in the ties- one that I personally have known and loved, and I am deeply on November 20th. City”, and we are most proud of saddened by the loss. While the investigation will begin into the Parks and Recreation our North Avenue Outreach.” cause and it is too soon for next steps, we want to express our Commissioner William V. DPW Commissioner Scott gratitude to the member of the Fire, Police, Public Works and Zimmerman began, “Our pro- Pickup noted that because the Parks Departments who are each doing their part this evening grams for Special Needs popu- Chinese are no longer accept- in horrendous conditions to protect and secure the surrounding lation increased by 3%; park ing recyclables; revenue is neighborhood." and recreation programs, 5%; down 33%. GPS Systems have Summer Camp expansion, been added to street sweepers Synopsis of Wildcliff history: 24% and received a national and snowplows to better track Wildcliff was built in 1855, designed by architect Alexander grant of $40,000 to conduct storms. Heavier trucks are be- Department of Public Works Commissioner Scott Pickup Jackson Davis. This Gothic cottage was gifted to the City of New park accessibility. Our youth ing retrofitted with stainless their revenues exceed ex- Rochelle by the Julius Prince family in 1940. After having been termunicipal Agreement with and adult tennis program ex- steel bodies and sanders. penses. Aragon pointed to the utilized for city offices the building has housed a variety of not- Westchester County, accept- panded by 18%. We received City Manager Charles B. $10 million-dollar Downtown for-profit groups and functions, including Wildcliff Natural Sci- ing 2018 program funds for a $20,000 NBA Athletic Asso- Strome III pointed out that Revitalization Initiative from ence Center, East Coast Performing Arts and Wildcliff Center for Grow! Lincoln Park Commu- ciation Foundation grant for Tier 6 DPW employees must Bloomberg Philanthropies. the Arts. The interior of the building has not been used for several nity Gardening Program for ‘Project Backboard’ to reno- work until age 65 but some First Source Referral Center years; the exterior was restored with funds from the sale of adja- $7,500 plus Ordinance, Local vate Lincoln Park basketball earlier retirement disability placed 219 New Rochelleans on cent property. It was listed on the National Register of Historical Law amending Section 80A courts. Workmen’s Compensation cas- jobs; Tenant Based Rental As- Places in 2002 and is a locally designated site. designating Commissioner “We served 15,023 meals es will impact the budget. sistance housed 31 homeless. Mayor Bramson blogpost: noambramson.org/2018/11/a- of Human Resources as head as part of our Senior Nutrition Commissioner of Devel- City Council approved a terrible-loss-wildcliff-destroyed-by-fire/ contains more details of Department of Human Re- Program and distributed 900 opment Luiz Aragon averred Resolution to execute an In- on history. sources. 6 • December 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com Calendar of Events Ongoing to meet their winter team of teaching artists and learn more about their UPCOMING classes, workshops and camps on January 5 from 2 to 4pm. Online reg- The Hudson River Audubon Society will hold the following field istration is now open for the Winter 2019 semester of classes and work- trips: December 8 – Pelham Bay Park: Meet in the far left corner of the shops. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for complete details. large parking lot at 8am to search the woods for Fox Sparrows and the sound for wintering waterfowl and December 23 – Bronx-Westchester Christmas Bird Count: compile a census of birds in the area in this 90th DECEMBER years of the count. No particular meeting place. Different groups of 6 volunteers start at various locations and canvas for area birds. To join a Amy C. O’Hara, Esq. partner at Littman Krooks will present a we- group and learn more, call Michael Bochnik at 237-9331 or visit hras.org binar on Common Mistakes in Estate Planning at noon. Register Lasdon Park at littmankrooks.com or call 684-2100. Dinosaur Garden Collectibles & Artisan Boutique, Pelham Art Center’s annual artisan General Park Hours: Open 7 days – 8 – 4pm and craft show, highlights a dynamic collection of quality, affordable 8 Lasdon Park & Arboretum, 2610 NY-35, Katonah handmade items for sale, through Saturday, December 22nd with a fi- At 1pm, take a Holiday De-Stress Hike at Trailside Nature Footprints, plant specimens and life-sized replicas of a Tyran- nal sale day on Saturday December 29th, 2018. Skilled artisans will be Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 nosaurus, Velociraptor and more are just some of the features showcasing; ceramics, silver works, jewelry; glass, leather, and more. South, Cross River. Call 864-7322 for additional information. and visitors scan the “Zap Codes” placed throughout the stages Artisan Boutique will feature 25 local and national artists who represent of the garden, they are instantly transported back in time a range of traditional and modified artisan techniques, creating one-of- At 1pm, make Winter Crafts at Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old a-kind items. The Pelham Art Center members will receive a 10% dis- Orchard Street, North White Plains. Call 428-1005 to RSVP. count on all Artisan Boutique gallery sales during a special Members’ Holiday Sale, December 3-8. 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham. Visit pelhamart- 9 Reserve one of 6 center.org for details. At 1pm, Congregation Anshe Sholom, 50 North Avenue, New Ro- Special Event Boxes chelle will host a Chanukah Klezmer concert and Carnival with Holidays on the Hill Holiday Train Show from 11am to 4pm on Decem- food and candle lighting. Call 632-9220 for details. in the next issue of one or more ber 8 and 9 at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers (also December 15 and 16). Call 864-7268 for details. From 2 to 4pm, experience Christmas on the Farm at Mus- papers (Harrison Herald, coot Farm, Route 100, Somers. Call 864-7282 for details. (also New Rochelle Parks and Recreation's After School Ice Skating Program December 15 from 5 to 7pm and December 16 from 2 to 4pm) Larchmont Ledger, New Rochelle will take place over 8 Fridays for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Students will be bused to Hommocks Park Rink upon dismissal from school. For At 3pm, join the Picture House Regional Film Center for the Review, The Pelham Post & more information call 654-2087 and visit newrochelleny.com/parks Nutcracker Magical Matinee featuring the cinematic version The Bronxville Bulletin) and of the New York City Ballet’s classic production and beauti- Pelham Art Center has announced a call for entries for the 10th bien- fully costumed ballerinas from Ballet Arts will greet attend- have your event get noticed! nial Alexander Rutsch Award and Exhibition for Painting. This juried ees upon arrival as well as a live performance and photo op. competition is open to U.S.-based artists aged 19 and older. The winner Tickets for The Nutcracker Magical Matinee are priced at is awarded a $5,000 cash prize and a solo exhibition at the Art Center. $20 for general admission, $16 for members, $10 children Those interested in submitting work for the 10th Alexander Rutsch and are available at www.thepicturehouse.org or at the box Call 914-738-7869 to find out Award and Exhibition can find the prospectus and entry form at www. office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham. pelhamartcenter.org/rutsch. For questions, contact info@pelhamart- the rate and reserve your spot center.org or 914-738-2525. Deadline for entries: January 25, 2019. 15 in the next issue. Spin ‘n’ Knit from 11am to 1pm at Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Ha- Bartow Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road, Bronx will hold the fol- nover Street, Yorktown Heights. Call 962-2368 for details and visit lowing: December 7 from 5:30 to 8:30pm -- December First Friday with hilltophanoverfarm.org for additional information. Julia Blenzing and her band; December 8 from 10 to 11:30am -- Bartow’s It's that easy! Literary Elvenses; December 9 from 1 to 2pm -- Bronx Arts Ensemble Special Holiday Concert from 5 to 6pm at Muscoot Farm, Route Present Manhattan Brass Quintet Holiday Concert; December 11 & 15 100, Somers featuring the Westchester Oratorio. Call 864-7282 for from 11:30am to 1pm -- Teddy Bear Tea Party; December 15 from 7 to details. 9pm -- Candlelight Tours & Victorian Carolers; December 23 from noon DATE t0 2pm -- Cookies and Crafts. For complete details and to sign up, visit 16 bpmm.org At 3pm, Westchester Philharmonic presents Winter Pops! Fea- turing conductor Rachael Worby and special guests, Time for The Chabad of Pelham will be hosting events throughout the 8-day Fes- Three at the Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 An- tival of Lights including: December 2 at 11:30am and 1pm – Menorah derson Hill Road. For tickets, call 251-6200 or go to artscenter.org photo Making Workshop at Home Depot, 55 Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle; and December 5 from 5 to 6:30pm – Chanukah on Fifth, the Daronco Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains Town House, 20 Fifth Avenue, Pelham. For more information and to will take participants on an Animal Tracing in the Snow walk to RSVP to the December 2 event, go to www.chabadpelham.com/chanu- discover the secret lives of animals by following their tracks in the Name of Event kah or call (914) 295-2699. snow. Weather permitting. Call 428-1005 for details. Date and time of event St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. At 2pm, students from the Pelham Piano School will perform An Location Vernon will hold the following: December 8 at 1pm – Presentation Afternoon of the Classics at the Yonkers Public Library, Will Li- Description of event about the historical development of Christmas as a holiday in America brary, 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers. Admission is free of Contact information and 2pm Holiday performance featuring Alyssa Reit on harp and Peter charge. Call 337-1500 or visit ypl.org for details. Reit on French Horn; December 14 at 10am – Education forum com- memorating the 227th anniversary of the adoption of the Bill of Rights; 31 December 15 at noon – Wreaths Across America ceremony; December From 10:30am to 12:30pm, gather the kids to ring in the 22 at 2pm – Holiday Organ Concert featuring Kathryn Jones; December New Year at the 9th Annual Ring in the New Year at Noon at 26-29 from 10am to 4pm – Family Holiday Program featuring historic New Roc City featuring face painting, arts and crafts, rides, games and toys; December 29 at 1pm – Post-Holiday Winter Solstice clowns, magician, and much more. Pre-registration for the Concert. For complete details call 667-4116 or visit nps.gov/sapa 2018 Ring in the New Year at Noon! event is required. 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Real estate brokerage Hou- Cancer Society Making Strides “It’s very much a coordi- weeks leading up to the walk. The Houlihan Lawrence addi- For more information visit: lihan Lawrence raised a total of Against Breast Cancer Walk, held nated company-wide effort each Pelham office took advantage of tionally participated in Support houlihanlawrence.com/ $100,000 to support the fight October 21 at Manhattanville year,” said Liz Battista, a survivor their train station location for a Connection’s Support-A-Walk, TWITTER: @HoulihanRE against breast cancer this year College in Purchase to increase and captain of the Houlihan Law- rush-hour bake sale, which raised held at Franklin D. Roosevelt INSTA: @houlihanlawrence through its participation at local awareness about breast cancer rence corporate team. “Our office over $1,000 in a single morning. State Park, and the Miles of Hope walks from Westchester through and raise much-needed funds for teams even become competitive The Rye team took the title as the Breast Cancer Foundation Walk Dutchess counties. innovative research. More than against each other to see who can highest single-office fundraiser at James Baird State Park in The firm reprised its role 100 Houlihan Lawrence walkers raise the most.” raising over $14,000. The Green- Dutchess County. The total as the largest corporate spon- participated from throughout the She remarked that many wich office was the top Connecti- matches the combined fundrais- sor of the 25th annual American company’s offices. got creative holding events in the cut office, gathering over $8,000. ing efforts. 8 • December 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com HHREC Honors President of Iona College at Gala

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Each offi ce is independently owned and operated credit: Barry Mason) shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • December 2018 • 11 New City Clerk Appointed Songs of the Season City Manager Charles B. Strome, III announced his appointment of Michelle Oliveros to the Concert at Library position of City Clerk. She succeeds Omar Small, who resigned from the City after a fifteen year tenure to serve as village administrator in Pel- ham. “I am pleased to appoint Mi- chelle Oliveros as our new City Clerk. Her experience and dedication will be a tremendous asset to this vital office.” Oliveros joined the City of New Rochelle in 1996 as a Community Project Specialist in the New Ro- chelle Youth Bureau. Over the course of two decades with the Bureau she A program of festive holiday songs will be performed by the New Rochelle Public Library’s “Sing served in increasing capacity, as In- Your Heart Out” chorus on Sunday, December 16th, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, in the library’s Ossie Da- tergenerational Coordinator, Senior vis Theater. All ages will enjoy the blend of music celebrating Christmas, Hanukah, and other winter Youth Worker, and most recently as Michelle Oliveros observances. The “Songs of the Season” concert is a culminating event for the group of singers, ages Program Administrator where she 55 and older, who have been rehearsing under the direction of music aficionado Robert Puleo for the coordinated a variety of key programs including the Summer Employment Programs for youth ages past few months. The program includes a lively assortment of popular and traditional selections and 14-21, the Middle School Drop-in Program, and the New Rochelle Youth Council. She has used her a festive “sing-along” medley, as well as some piano and instrumental accompaniment. Spanish translation and advocacy skills to assist individuals and families of all ages, in case manage- The free concert is made possible by the Lillian Robbins-Rick Englander Memorial Fund and ment as well as intergenerational programming at the Hugh Doyle Senior Center. the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library, and is appropriate for all ages. A reception will follow Oliveros received her Bachelors of Science from St. John’s University. the concert.

New Rochelle’s Brett Morash receives Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Salve Regina’s 2018 Distinguished Graduate Participates in Highest-Ever Sale in Alumnus Award Mamaroneck School District at $16 Million Brett Morash of New Rochelle, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s a 2015 Ph.D. recipient from Salve International Realty an- Regina University who serves as the nounced that the company executive director of the Shepherd represented the buyer in Higher Education Consortium on Pov- the $16 million record sale erty (SHECP), was presented with the of 116 Premium Point in university’s Distinguished Graduate New Rochelle. The sale Alumnus Award during its recent Fall achieved the highest-ever Festival Weekend celebration. price for a property in the Morash oversees the national Mamaroneck School Dis- nonprofit that is dedicated to chang- trict encompassing Ma- ing the way poverty studies are taught maroneck, Larchmont in higher education, coupled with and parts of New Rochelle, experiential internships in poverty- and the highest for each of focused agencies across the U.S. to those towns overall. Mimi educate students for a lifetime of pro- Magarelli of the firm’s fessional and civic work diminishing Larchmont brokerage represented the buyer. poverty. Known as “All View” for its Long Island Sound views at every vantage point, extending to New Prior to joining SHECP, Morash York City, the historic property resides on a three-acre promontory within a private gated commu- New Rochelle’s Brett Morash, executive director of the Shepherd Higher was the director of operations and nity. The residence is a 23,000 square-foot estate built in 1890 for the Gilded Age banker and famed Education Consortium on Poverty, receives the Salve Regina 2018 finance at the Bob Woodruff Founda- Distinguished Graduate Alumnus Award from Dr. Jane Gerety, president yachtsman Charles Oliver Iselin, and designed by Stanford White of McKim, Mead and White—the tion (BWF), a philanthropic organiza- of Salve Regina University. Following a 20-year career in the U.S. Navy, architectural firm responsible for such iconic works as the Boston Public Library, the East and West tion dedicated to ensuring injured Morash continues to serve others as a nonprofit leader. Wings of the White House and more. The grounds were originally designed by Central Park land- veterans and their families are sup- scape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. ported by innovative programs in The property was purchased in the 1980s by the late Nigerian billionaire and former United Na- communities where they live and work. tions ambassador Antonio Deinde Fernandez, who added new wings on either side of the house, as He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, culminating with his retirement at the U.S. Naval War well as unique details throughout such as the door and window hardware displaying the diplomat’s College, where he taught operational planning focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster re- tribal crest. It was sold in 2012 to the most recent owners, who completed an extensive restoration sponse. He served on five different ships, as well as the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, on the home honoring its Beaux Arts heritage while bringing it up to date for the modern era. where he was the theater security cooperation branch chief supporting U.S. humanitarian assis- “It’s an incredible honor to have participated in this record-setting sale,” said Mimi Magarelli. tance efforts in East Africa. “This stunning and grand waterfront property feels a world apart, yet it stands just a half hour from After his retirement from the Navy, he was the vice president of veterans services at Services midtown Manhattan. The property has an important legacy, and it is exciting to see it embark on its for the UnderServed, a New York City-based nonprofit. His team concentrated on the needs of thou- next chapter.” sands of veterans living in poverty, with a focus on employment, homelessness, mental and physical The sale comes on the heels of two additional major real estate transactions in the area handled health. by Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty. Last month, the company was involved in the highest Morash wrote his Humanities dissertation on “The Rise and Fall of the Union of Islamic Courts.” waterfront sale of Larchmont and Mamaroneck since 2006 at $10.3 million, while earlier in Novem- He has also been awarded degrees from the U.S. Naval War College, Framingham State University, and ber the firm was involved in the sale of the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club, last offered at $10 the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Norwich University. million. Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty had both listings. 12 • December 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com Ninth Annual Polar Plunge (Freezin’ for a Reason) It was one of the coldest teams, have closely identi- ing of the Special Olympics by mid-November days on Long fied with and generously sup- Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister Island Sound, resulting from ported Special Olympics New of President John F. Kennedy below normal temperatures York’s cause of providing year- and Senators Robert F. Ken- and a recent record-breaking round sports training and ath- nedy and Edward M. Kennedy. snowfall, but that that did not letic competitions for children Her inspiration for estab- deter 30 Stepinac High School and adults with intellectual lishing the Special Olympics was students from braving the disabilities.” seeing little justice in the way chilly waters to support Spe- Stepinac’s participa- people with disabilities were cial Olympics New York in the tion in the 2018 Polar Plunge treated. At the opening ceremo- 9th Annual Westchester Polar helped Special Olympics New ny of the first Special Olympics Plunge (Freezin’ for a Reason) York achieve the goal of rais- in 1968, she pledged that the on November 17. ing $125,000. Currently, the new organization would offer Following a Stepinac tra- regional non-profit has 68,547 people with intellectual disabili- dition of generously support- athletes training and compet- ties everywhere “the chance to ing the non-profit, this year’s ing year-round in 22 Olympics- play, the chance to compete and group raised about $5,000 by style sports. The athletes and the chance to grow.” either taking the plunge at their families are not charged What began as one wom- Glen Island, New Rochelle or to participate. Fundraisers like an's vision evolved into Special helping to raise donations. the Polar Plunge help the non- Olympics International, a glob- Principal Paul Carty, who profit to support the $400 cost al movement that today serves again led Stepinac’s contin- of training and competition more than 4.7 million people gent, said: “From the very start for one athlete for one sports with intellectual disabilities in nine years ago when the Polar season. 170 countries. Plunge began, Stepinac’s stu- The 2018 Westchester Po- For more information New Rochelle YMCA Partners with AARP & dents, especially members of lar Plunge coincided with the on Stepinac High School visit the Crusaders varsity sports 50th anniversary of the found- www.stepinac.org. United Healthcare The New Rochelle YMCA has partnered with AARP/United Healthcare to offer a 50% discount off new senior memberships. This new program is available to new members with the qualifying A Star-Studded Birthday health plan benefit. An all-inclusive membership includes access to our fitness facilities, gym, pool, steam room, sauna and fitness classes 7 days a week. To schedule a tour of our facility and learn more about our organization. Partnering with the AARP/United Healthcare to provide services that helps our senior mem- Bash for Will & Anthony! bers maintain and improve their health and overall well-being is aligned with our Healthy Living The stars came out on mission at the YMCA. Encouraging members of our community to live their best, healthy and happi- Monday, November 26 to the est life is the core of our work at the New Rochelle YMCA. world-renowned showbiz For additional information or to learn how to get involved with the New Rochelle YMCA, con- hang, The Friars Club, for a tact 914.632.1818 or visit their website at www.nrymca.org. very special Birthday Bash for acclaimed singers, songwrit- New Rochelle Cares AIP (Aging-in-Place) ers, and entertainers Will & Anthony Nunziata of Pelham. Receives Recognition from the Mayor There were performanc- es by Grammy Award Winner Mayor Noam Bramson proclaimed Thurs- Steve Tyrell, Las Vegas star day, November 1, New Rochelle Cares AIP Ap- Karon Kate Blackwell, Soul preciation Day in New Rochelle. In honor of the Train Award winner Nicole day and New Rochelle residents aged 60 and Ernie Anastos (left) with Will & Anthony Nunziata Henry, Broadway starlet Haley Swindal, Tony Award Win- over, the organization held a reception in City ner Cady Huffman, and Comedy Central comedian Jessica Kirson. TV's Ernie Anastos was the Mas- Hall which was open to the public. The after- ter of Ceremonies and Eugene Gwozdz was at the keyboard. noon was mostly an informal social gathering Video Birthday messages were sent by Will & Anthony friends Michael Feinstein, Loni Ander- and an opportunity for New Rochelle Cares son, Judith Light, Fran Drescher, Robert Davi, Clint & Kelly Holmes, Deana Martin, Marilyn McCoo, AIP to better acquaint the community with its Billy Davis Jr. and Billy Stritch. purpose and goals. Those in attendance were Will & Anthony treated to an assortment of light refreshments thrilled the crowd who and a wonderful selection of songs by the New filled the Frank Sinatra Rochelle Library’s choir, Sing Your Heart Out, Dining Room with the conducted by Robert Puleo. Arleen Zuckerman Frankie Shahar, President; Mayor Noam Bramson; Hope spectacular singing and gave a brief explanation of what New Rochelle Miller-McRae, Secretary, Arleen Zuckerman, Treasurer comedy they are known Cares AIP offers to its members and how much for. it had accomplished in the three years since its founding. Judy Schmeidler spoke about what being To see where the a member has meant to her and Ina Aronow described how rewarding she has found her volunteer brothers will be next and experience with the group. to order digital and signed New Rochelle Cares AIP is a not-for-profit, volunteer run organization. It is dedicated to giving copies of their acclaimed New Rochelle residents 60 and over the support they need to remain in their own homes as they new album “Love Always,” age, while remaining connected to the community. The primary needs served are transportation go to www.WillandAntho- and socialization. Since its launch in November of 2015, they have provided almost 1100 rides to its ny.com. On social media, members and put on a wide variety of educational and social programs. It is their goal to provide you can find them on Face- services to at least 200 of New Rochelle’s nearly 20,000 seniors and to truly embody their motto – book, Twitter and Insta- Neighbors Helping Neighbors. gram at @willandanthony. If you or someone you know is interested in either becoming a member or a volunteer, or if you would like more information, visit their web site – www.newrochellecares.org, or contact info@ Will & Anthony with the family newrochellecares.org or 914-563-8368. shorelinepub.com New Rochelle Review • December 2018 • 13

person in recovery should estab- haunted you for a long time and friends and family to slow down, lish a regular workout routine, es- have prevented you from enjoy- share and reflect on the past year. Holiday Sobriety pecially during the holidays. Also, ing quality time with friends and Maybe it is time for you to let go exercise can help you to clear your family during the holidays, it may of the struggle and start the work mind and to escape the chaos that be nice to create new traditions. of building a new life for yourself, BY SCOTT SWANEZY you have started recovery from ad- birth. A way to make the most of the holidays may bring. Simply Now that you have decided to live a and your friends and family. diction, you do not have to decline this gift is to give back. Helping taking a walk to enjoy some holi- sober life, you will be able to spend Scott Swanezy is an addiction The holidays, also known all the offers that you are given. others during the holiday season day lights can improve your mood memorable time with your loved and substance abuse counselor in as the "Triple Crown", can be However, it is smart to choose the is an effective way to remain so- and keep you away from triggers ones. Host an alcohol-free get Westchester. He can be reached at a fun time, but avoiding sub- ones where alcohol will not be the ber as well. Your community is that can harm your recovery. together with plenty of comfort 914-434-9945 and visit outofthefog. stances can put a damper on ac- center of attention. probably looking for volunteers to If drugs or alcohol have food. The holidays are a time for info for more information. tivities. It's common for people Avoiding gatherings that help serve a meal to the hungry or to throw parties and serve alco- provide the greatest temptations to help deliver food to the home- hol or to have family gatherings will make things easier for you. bound. These activities will give that cause a great deal of stress. Realizing that a few hours of party- you purpose and will make you Staying on your path of addic- ing are not worth ruining your so- feel good about helping others. Alternatives to tion recovery at this time of year briety is vital. Make sure to arrive Lending a hand to other individu- can be a real challenge as you with a plan so that you can leave als is a way to show thanks for the navigate these situations. To get when the urge to use becomes too people who have helped you along Guardianship through this season successful- strong. You should come with a your sober journey. BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED may not need a guardianship at mom if she does have capacity is to ly without relapsing, consider trusted friend who will agree not Many recovering individuals ELDER LAW ATTORNEY all. New York law permits family create a trust to hold her assets. If the following suggestions for to drink or use as well. Make plans are too confident in their ability to members to make certain health she does this, she could appoint staying sober during the holiday ahead of time not to rely on others remain sober. However, even the Recently, your mom’s abil- care decisions for others incapa- someone as successor trustee for season. for transportation. This will keep strongest person can succumb to ity to care for herself declined and ble of making their own decisions. her in the event she loses capac- Support is crucial to a per- you from getting into uncomfort- temptation. Do not think that it is she was no longer able to live alone. The law establishes a hierarchy of ity. The successor trustee would son in recovery at any time of the able situations. possible to avoid relapsing when You and your siblings and mom all “surrogate” decision-makers for be able to step into mom’s shoes year. However, the holidays can Although the holiday season you are placing yourself in situa- agreed that it was best for her to those who have lost their capacity and manage her assets which are be extra challenging. Surround- is busy, it is not the time for you to tions where alcohol or other sub- move into an assisted living facil- to do so and did not sign advance in the trust without necessity of ing yourself with family and take a vacation from your recov- stances are easily available. If you ity. Together, you found a suitable health care directives such as a court involvement. The key here friends who love you and who are ery process. Besides surrounding are at a party or event where most facility and mom moved in. After health care proxy or living will. is to make sure all of mom’s assets willing to help you remain sober yourself with family and friends, people are getting buzzed, you will an initial adjustment period, mom The law sets out a priority listing, are actually re-titled in the name will make things easier. Don't be it is important to keep attend- likely fall victim to relapse. Al- settled in and things were going with court-appointed guardians of the trust. afraid to speak up and ask your ing regular sobriety meetings, or though it is important to socialize well. Several months later, howev- atop the list, followed by spouses If mom does have capacity, close family and friends to help maintaining contact with your during the holidays, it is vital not er, you receive a call from someone and domestic partners, children, the above steps should be taken as keep you accountable to your re- support group. Even if you are to make a habit of visiting bars or at the facility letting you know that parents, siblings and close rela- soon as possible since her condi- covery. Most importantly, do not away from home for the holidays, similar venues at this time of year. mom’s condition has deteriorated tives or friends. If mom has capac- tion could worsen at any time and isolate yourself. This may only it is possible to find and attend a Being honest with yourself about significantly and you need to apply ity, she should sign a health care she may no longer have capacity cause depression or relapse. local meeting in the area. Support your struggle with addiction is one for guardianship for mom. What proxy and/or living will. This way, to execute health care or financial There are always several groups contain people who are go- of the best ways to fight against does that mean, and what should she may select the person she de- advance directives. At that time, holiday parties you can attend ing through the same challenges. yourself. you do? Do you have any other op- sires to make medical decisions it may be necessary to commence during the holiday season, most You can work together and help Exercise is known to release tions? for her when she can no longer do a guardianship proceeding. Legal of which will offer substances that each other get through the holi- endorphins in the brain. These First and foremost, guard- so herself and not rely on the hier- capacity may be fleeting, especially you have worked hard at remov- days without relapsing. endorphins make people feel ianship is a last resort. There are archy of surrogate decision mak- for an older person in an assisted ing from your life. Even though Your recovery is like a re- happy and satisfied. This is why a generally two different types of ers in the law who may not be the living facility. Thus, time may not guardianships in New York. One people she wants in control of her be on your side. Act quickly and Seasoned Vender Steps in to Run Operations is for guardianship of an indi- health care decisions. responsibly and you may save your vidual with a developmental dis- If the purpose of the guard- family from having to go through a at Glen Island Harbour Club ability which is brought pursuant ianship is to make financial guardianship proceeding. Westchester County Ex- to Article 17A of the Surrogate’s decisions for mom, you should ecutive George Latimer and the Court Procedure Act; the other consider whether mom is able to Westchester County Board of is brought pursuant to Article 81 understand and sign a durable Legislators have approved the as- of the Mental Hygiene Law for a power of attorney. Just because signment of the remainder of the person (usually an adult) who is al- the facility has advised you that lease term of Glen Island Harbour leged to be incapacitated and is the mom’s condition has deteriorated Club to Homestyle Hospitality, type of guardianship discussed in significantly does not necessarily Inc. The Harbour Club had been this article. Although adult guard- mean that she cannot understand operated by Continental Hosts, ianships in New York are tailored and sign a durable power of attor- LTD since 1997, but Homestyle to meet the specific needs of the ney. If she can sign, then she will Hospitality, Inc. will be taking alleged incapacitated person and be able to appoint others to make over the operation of the facility are supposed to be the least re- financial decisions for her and starting Tuesday, November 20. strictive form of intervention, to handle her finances. This can Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is Latimer said: “Clients of guardianship still means court often obviate the need for court a founding partner of Littman the facility, who have had parties involvement. You will need to hire involvement and a guardianship. Krooks LLP and has been honored booked will experience a seamless transition – that was our goal. Unfortunately companies come a lawyer and it could get expen- Keep in mind, however, that there as one of the “Best Lawyers” in and go, but brides and grooms only have one shot at their special day. Our intention with this deal sive depending on your particular is no law regarding “surrogate” America for each of the last seven was to save current clients from emotional stress and economic loss and we have struck that bal- family situation. There could be decision makers for financial mat- years. He is past President of the ance.” numerous court filings and hear- ters like there is for health care de- National Academy of Elder Law Under this newly brokered deal, the current on-site manager at Glen Island will remain with ings, as well as appointment of a cisions. Even spouses do not have Attorneys (NAELA) and past Presi- Homestyle. This is the on-site employee who has direct contact with all upcoming groups that have third party to represent mom’s in- the automatic right to handle one dent of the New York Chapter of contracts with the Harbour Club. Further, under this brokered deal, the executive chef, kitchen terests. All of this could add up to another’s financial matters. Nei- NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served staff, wait staff, etc. are also staying on, making this a seamless transition to clients. significant expense and could take ther do parents have any automat- as chair of the Elder Law Section Homestyle has been a proven partner with Westchester County as the exclusive caterer for months to complete. ic right to handle a child’s finances. of the New York State Bar Associa- high-end events at the County Center including Westchester Knicks Games, New York Liberty So explore and understand Thus, if there is no durable power tion. He has been selected as a “New Games, Westchester Hall of Fame Dinner and Westchester Parks Foundation Gala. Homestyle is also the alternatives to guardianship. of attorney in existence and mom York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. the exclusive caterer for events at Dunwoodie Golf Course. Dunwoodie is home to many non-golf If the purpose of the proposed is incapacitated, a guardianship Krooks may be reached at (914-684- events such as weddings, graduations, Bar Mitzvahs. guardianship is to make health may be necessary. 2100) or by visiting the firm’s web- The assignment covers the remainder of the existing lease term through September 30, 2027. care decisions for mom, you Another planning option for site at www.elderlawnewyork.com. 14 • December 2018 • New Rochelle Reivew newrochellereview.com Iona Preparatory Lower School Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Newly-Updated Devlin Library & Center for Excellence

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