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december 2018 vol. 14, no. 12 newrochellereview.com New RochelleReview shorelinepub.com Giant Balloons Thrill Parade-goers at 55th Annual Thanksgiving Parade 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. 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Over 120 communal partners and sponsors were involved and more than 400 people at- tended. 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 encour- age 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.
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