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Vol 28 Number 24 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, June 15, 2018 Bill Clinton Returns to Congressman Eliot Engel: Westchester Under Scrutiny In His Own Words

‘President Trump will go down in history as one of our worst presidents.’ Rep. Eliot Engel

Rep. Eliot Engel

By Dan Murphy should Democrats vote for you? Former President Bill Clinton will be signing his new book at Barnes & Noble Scarsdale on We recently interviewed Congressman El- Answer: One word – experience. I have had June 19. iot Engel, who we now call “Westchester’s Con- a number of primaries over the years and what I gressman,” because he now represents 60 per- have found is that it is essentially a referendum By Dan Murphy the recent #MeToo movement, and the recent cent of Westchester in Washington, D.C., from on the incumbent, me, and I have won every pri- Former President and Westchester resi- exposure of powerful men in Hollywood, the 16th District. mary challenge because I run on my record. I dent Bill Clinton will be appearing at the corporate America, and elected officials who Engel spoke about his upcoming Demo- welcome the challenge, but I run on my record… Barnes & Noble in Scarsdale on Tuesday, have abused their positions and have sexually cratic primary, President Donald Trump, and the This job is a two-year contract, and after two June 19 to promote the book that he co-wrote harassed or abused women. future of the country in our wide-ranging inter- years, we ask the voters again for their vote. If with author James Patterson titled “The Presi- While not apologizing to the satisfac- view. they think I’ve done a good job, they re-elect me. dent is Missing, a Novel.” tion of some in the #MeToo movement, Clin- Question: You have two Democratic op- Q: What is your opinion of President Don- During his book tour, Clinton has come ton reiterated his acceptance of wrongdoing ponents in the upcoming primary June 26. Why Continued on Page 7 under scrutiny for his past transgressions 20 while he was the most powerful man in the years ago while in the Oval Office, based on Continued on Page 8 Op-Ed: Defining Victory You Must Be 21 to Buy For Westchester Republicans Tobacco in Westchester

No more smoking for county youth.

Westchester County Executive George Lat- teens using nicotine products, and reduce addic- Bedford resident and attorney Sarmad Khojasteh with his family. imer signed into law a bill that raises the age tion among youth. By Sarmad Khojasteh Khojasteh writes: Irving Dilliard said, for the sale of tobacco products from 18 years “Somebody today is going to find it harder Editor’s note: We continue our discussion “Historically, dissent is the way the voice of of age to 21 years of age in Westchester. The to get that tobacco product because of this law,” about the future of the GOP in Westchester with prophecy is first heard.” measure has been in the works for the past four said Latimer. “And because it’s harder for them an op-ed from Sarmad Khojasteh, who ran for Today, the Republican Party in Westchester years, and increases the age to purchase ciga- to get it now, somewhere 50 years down the road State Senate this spring. He brings a different County finds itself reeling following successive rettes, e-cigarettes and vaping products. Latimer they’ll have aged without picking up the habit. narrative to a party in desperate need of new electoral landslides – in November 2017 and believes the bill will help reduce the number of Continued on Page 8 life. Read our Jan. 19 story on Sarmad at rising- April 2018 – and on the eve of what, by all ac- mediagroup.com. Continued on Page 8 Westchester Debates Supreme NYC ID Card Doesn’t Protect Court’s Bakery Ruling Undocumented Residents

Pablo Villaviencio with his two young children, both born in the USA. Westchester chimes in on the national debate over a baker’s decision not to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple.

By Dan Murphy The owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, Jack By Frank Spotorno Hamilton military base in Brooklyn. The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision Phillips, refused their business, claiming he News of Pablo Villaviencio, and his re- Villavicencio, who had delivered to the in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop, a Colo- would not use his business to convey a mes- cent arrest by Immigration and Customs En- base before, showed his New York City iden- rado bakery which, in 2012, refused to make a sage of support for same-sex marriage, which forcement, has spread across our country. tification card to the guard as he had done sev- wedding cake for David Mullins and Charlie is at odds with his religious faith. Villaviencio, 35 and the father of two, was eral times before, but ran into problems and Craig, has Westchester talking and giving their Mullins and Craig filed a complaint with working as a pizza delivery person in Brook- was told he didn’t have proper ID. He ended opinions. Continued on Page 8 lyn when he delivered a pizza to the Fort Continued on Page 6 PaGe 2 - MOuNT VeRNON RiSiNG - FRiday, JuNe 15, 2018 Stepinac Alumni Fathers Join Legislators Cunzio & Perez Sons for Legacy Reception Go Aft er Animal Abusers

County Legislators Margaret Cuzio and Virginia Perez say “Hello” to Pebbles.

By Dan Murphy known animal abusers.” Two Westchester County legislators, both of Perez, a dog owner and fellow animal lover, whom are animal lovers, recently joined together echoed those sentiments. to try and strengthen animal abuse laws and reac- “We will make sure that all county entities, tivate the animal abuse registry. The work of Leg- from courts to the district attorney to the county islators Margaret Cunzio and Virginia Perez came police, are well coordinated and empowered to en- after an unfortunate incident of animal abuse came force this important provision,” she said. “Regard- From left are Kevin Dervin (Class of 1981) of White Plains and son, Brian; Tom Gizzo (Class to light in Westchester. less of what crime they plead guilty to, I want to see of ’75) of West Harrison and son, Dante; Brian Kehoe (Class of ’96) of Yonkers and son, “Pebbles” is the pit bull puppy who was res- mandatory inclusion on the animal abuser registry Brian; Keith Morlino (Class of ’85) of Portchester and son, Ryan; Anthony Patti (Class of ’82) cued from an abusive owner who was arrested of White Plains and son, Joseph; and Vincent Petrino (Class of 94) and son, Vincent. At right for anyone charged with animal cruelty. It has been is the Rev. Thomas Collins (Class of ’79), Stepinac president. for throwing and kicking the animal. A neigh- said that the greatness of a society can be judged on bor who witnessed and captured the video of the how they care for their most vulnerable. We have Continuing a tradition that celebrates epinac’s 68th annual commencement exercises, abuse alerted Yonkers police, prompting the arrest. the tools to help protect these animals and it is time Archbishop Stepinac High School’s strong ap- at which 200 students received their diplomas Pebbles was also accompanied by Yonkers Police to make sure this registry is being used properly.” peal across generations, the renowned, all-boys and prepared to continue on the path to post- Offi cer Neville Bennett, who adopted Pebbles last Cunzio and Perez questioned Captain Mark Catholic high school recently held a legacy re- secondary success at college and in their ca- week, to an appearance at a Westchester County Busche from the Westchester County Department ception for alumni fathers and their sons who reers. Board of Legislators committee meeting where of Public Safety about why, after six years on the were members of the Class of 2018. For more information, visit www.Stepinac. lawmakers were discussing Westchester’s Animal books, the animal abuser registry only has two The ceremony occurred on the eve of St- org. Abuser Registry. names listed as violators when a far greater number Offi cer Ernie Lungano from the SPCA of of animal abuse cases have been adjudicated in that Westchester cared for Pebbles after she was res- time, including a man who pleaded guilty to raping cued. a golden retriever and was sentenced to more than Cunzio has opened her home to foster more six years in prison back in 2013. than 250 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies waiting Busche indicated that there may be some gaps ‘World Largest Swimming for adoption over the last 15 years. She has also in the way the registry is administrated. rescued and transported 231 cats, 29 dogs, nine The Westchester County Animal Abuser Reg- rabbits and one guinea pig to “no kill” shelters in istry was created by the Board of Legislators in Lesson’ at Saxon Woods Pool that time. 2012 through the passage of a local law, and the “It is time for us to re-examine the legislation way the law is written requires a judge to place an The Westchester County Parks Depart- waterparks, pools, swim schools, YMCAs and the animal abuser registry is based on,” she said. offender on the registry; there are questions as to ment encourages parents and their children to others. The event is designed to demonstrate “The registry was intended to provide important whether that happens when an accused abuser ac- join forces with people all over the globe to vital importance of learning basic water compe- information for the pet community to ensure that cepts a plea bargain to a charge that is less severe make everyone aware of the importance of wa- tency skills, as well as encouraging the critical we know who the animal abusers are and therefore than animal cruelty. ter safety in drowning prevention during “The role of supervision by parents when their kids can avoid putting animals in harm’s way. Research County Attorney John Nonna also appeared World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” on Thurs- are around bodies of water. shows us that behaviors like animal cruelty are at the committee meeting and offered his depart- day, June 21 at noon at Saxon Woods Pool in In 2017, more than 41,000 swimmers in 27 often an indicator of sociopathic tendencies that ment’s help in amending the law to close any exist- White Plains. countries on six continents participated in “The could just as easily be directed toward children, ing loopholes. “The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson,” World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.” 10.5"the elderly, a spouse or others. It is time to give the Pebbles is one tough dog, and is slowly recu- created by the World Waterpark Association, is For more information or to register for the animal abuser registry the power it was intended perating from his injuries. Visit spca914.org or call a global event supported by aquatic facilities, event at Saxon Woods Pool, go to WLSL.org. to have in order to keep pets out of the hands of 914-941-2896 for more information. 10.25"

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Assemblywoman business entity or indi- Sandy Galef, who repre- vidual that had a con- sents the 95th Assembly tract with the state for District, has called upon more than $15,000 from her colleagues in the As- making contributions sembly and Senate to to an elected official or approve bills on govern- a candidate for such a mental ethics before the position, and also barred end of the 2018 Legisla- from making contribu- tive Session. In recent tions to any political years, there has been party in the 12 months a significant amount before or after the con- of conversation about tract is awarded. The holding elected lead- bill is modeled in part ers to a higher standard on a law in the Town at the beginning of the of Greenburgh, which year, and although some passed in 2007 and progress has been made, serves the same purpose many proposals to enact on a more local level as those standards remain the proposal before the in committees without state government. passing, said Galef. The state has seen The assembly- Assemblywoman Sandy Galef more than its fair share woman has introduced of abuses of this policy, Tuckahoe High School Valedictorian Jessica Berger and Salutatorian Vito Marcoccia. two key pieces of legislation to prevent both said the assemblywoman. In recent years, in- pay-to-play politics and conflicts of interest vestigators have uncovered various examples By Janie Rosman path. “She’s an engineer, (but) that’s not what when state elected officials are responsible for of businesses using monetary donations to While sciences are his favorite subjects, made me decide to study this,” he said. “Rather, awarding contracts and public funds to orga- curry favor with legislators on many levels of Tuckahoe High School Salutatorian Vito Mar- I like to build things. I still have to work out nizations and companies. government, including high profile corruption coccia prefers to build things. which branch of engineering and am thinking The first piece of legislation prohibits cases. “This year, in my physics class, my friend about chemical or computer.” statewide elected officials and members of the There are laws, rules and ordinances in Brian and I built the tallest tower (in our class) He’ll have the opportunity during fresh- State Legislature from steering public funds 15 states and dozens of localities – as well as just using tape and paper,” he said, indicating man year to sample every area of engineering to any organization or group with whom they, the federal government, the Municipal Secu- the height with his arm. Earlier this month, he and then decide where to concentrate his major. their family members or staff holds an offi- rities Rulemaking Board, and Securities and and THS Valedictorian Jessica Berger discussed Then again, he said, “I also like business and cial or legal position, including those that are Exchange Commission – to prevent pay-to- their high school years and future plans with may minor in that, or sports management.” taken on a volunteer basis. play politics. Galef said she hopes that pres- Rising Media. Reflecting on the recent past, Marcoccia State lawmakers have traditionally used sure will increase before the end of the session The Manhattan College Class of 2022 cited homework as a least favorite pastime. “I’m a variety of legislative tools to direct millions from constituents, good government groups, member said he got a jump start by taking ad- not a big homework person and would procras- of taxpayer dollars to nonprofit groups with and her colleagues who have signed on in sup- vanced placement chemistry and history during tinate until the night before, and then I’d stay whom they are closely affiliated. Since 2010, port of the bills resulting in New York joining his junior year at THS, and AP calculus, com- up late hours,” he said. “Homework is the same at least 10 New York lawmakers have been the growing list of states committed to ending puter science and physics during his senior year. everywhere, yet aside from that, Tuckahoe, the accused, investigated or convicted of improp- the pay-to-play practice and cleaning up situa- Berger also favored sciences like AP chem- community, is great. The teachers really do care, erly using public funds for their related orga- tions that resemble conflicts of interest. istry and AP biology, and plans to study pre- and you get that small-school feeling.” nizations. “Most of my colleagues execute the du- med. “Right now my major is biochemistry at “I agree (with Vito) about the homework, New York law interprets a situation as ties of their office honorably,” said Galef. the University of Michigan,” she said. “I chose yet now we’re on cruise control,” Berger added. having a conflict of interest only if the law- “The purpose of these bills is to eliminate it because of its medical school, and I liked the “I had friends who went to other schools like maker derives a personal benefit from the not only a potential avenue for corruption, atmosphere there.” The Ursuline School, and it seemed they didn’t transaction. And, while Article 4 § 74 of the but also the appearance of it even when none She applied to SUNY Binghamton, SUNY have as much homework.” Public Officers Law loosely provides ethical might exist. We know that a conflict of inter- Stony Brook, Northeastern University, North- Marcoccia offset the workload with partici- considerations related to conflicts-of-interest est policy is a hallmark of a good company or western University, and University of Connecti- pation on the soccer team, golf team, bowling with family members and employees stating organization with strong leadership, and rep- cut, among others, and was accepted into all. team, band, jazz band, science Olympiad and that a member may not be unduly influenced resentative democracy should not be quid pro “What I looked for was great academics and an debate team. by “kinship, rank, position or influence of any quo. Let us stop talking theoretically about awesome sports atmosphere,” she said. “We had to get dressed up and go to public party or person,” enough latitude exists to en- ethics and actually move on measures that we While her plans include studying medicine, forums,” he recalled. “It was a great experience able legal activity that resembles further po- know our constituents want. We need to en- Berger is keeping her options open. “Right now and involved research, too, which also led to litical corruption to a wary public, according act logical measures to circumvent any public I’m interested in dermatology and plastic sur- staying up late at night. Science Olympiad was to Galef. perception that Albany is a place where per- gery (as) my mom is a nurse practitioner and a club, and we designed things with a partner. Her second proposal would prevent any sonal interest transcends public interest.” was in transplant for about 20 years and in on- My friend Brian and I designed a helicopter that cology,” she said. flew and entered it into a competition.” With help from a family friend who is a They followed their own advice to under- plastic surgeon, Berger spent a day with him in graduate students. the operating room. She interned during the last “It’s important to keep your grades up, part of her senior year at New York-Presbyterian make sure you get your homework done, yet Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville doing rota- don’t lose focus and concentrate only on school tions. work,” said Marcoccia. “Keep a balance be- OUR BUS IS Marcoccia sent applications to Bingham- tween school and spending time with your ton, Stony Brook, Villanova University, Stevens friends, relaxing and having fun.” Institute of Technology and Fairfield University, Nodding in agreement about maintaining YOUR BEST BET. and chose Manhattan “because I want to study a balance, Berger added: “Get involved with engineering, and the school has a really good clubs. Something you learned in school may ap- engineering program.” Another attraction was ply to one of the clubs. 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From left are John Ravitz, BCW vice president and COO; Marsha Gordon, BCW president and CEO; Catherine Rinaldi, Metro-North president; and Richard Haggerty, Hudson Gateway As- sociation of Realtors CEO.

Improvements to the White Plains, Port Ches- ture times, installation of close-circuit television, ter and Crestwood train stations, and the Croton- enhanced WiFi service and improved public ad- Harmon railyards, among others, were outlined by dress systems. Metro-North’s new President Catherine Rinaldi Rinaldi said other planned improvements, who was the guest speaker at the recent Business while not physically in Westchester, will have a big Dobbs Ferry’s Zero Waste Program helped the Greenburgh Nature Center receive Council of Westchester’s latest Political Leader- impact on county residents, such as modernization recognition. ship Series presentation. of the Park Avenue Viaduct that caught fi re last During the program, co-sponsored by the summer, stopping traffi c in and out of Grand Cen- The Greenburgh Nature Center has been se- aging sustainable habits. GNC has also partnered Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Rin- tral Terminal. And the big news was a change to lected to receive the prestigious Charles W. Brown with the Town of Greenburgh and has introduced aldi said that 10 of 20 stations now undergoing the “Big Board” in Grand Central Terminal, which Jr. Sustainability Award for Visionary Leadership the largest residential food scrap recycling pro- improvements as part of Metro-North’s 2015-19 while iconic was not always the most effective way and Commitment to Sustainability from the Green gram in Westchester County. capital plan are in Westchester. In addition to the to communicate with commuters, she said. Business Partnership. “The nature center is thrilled and honored to major capital projects and station improvements, Rinaldi outlined $136 million in improve- GNC was the fi rst nature center to be awarded receive this recognition,” said Margaret Tjimos- the railroad has been concentrating on regular ments for Westchester, including $442 million “green business” certifi cation in 2016 for its dedi- Goldberg, executive director of the Greenburgh maintenance and repairs to enhance the safety and to replace the Croton-Harmon shops and railway cation in adhering to best sustainable practices in Nature Center. “This is a testament to our dedi- reliability of the railroad. She said Metro-North yards, and a $94 million transit-oriented develop- the workplace and the importance of reducing car- cated work in the area of sustainability.” will continue that emphasis in its 2020-24 capital ment renovation of the White Plains train station, bon footprint. The award will be presented to the Green- plan. the third most-used station behind Grand Central The nature center conducts sustainability pro- burgh Nature Center at the eighth annual Green “We will focus on how much goes to the state and Stamford. grams in schools such as the Zero Waste program, Business Partnership Awards Ceremony, which of general repair so we can use this as a platform Rinaldi said the entrances on the south end of where students are introduced to the importance of will be held Tuesday, June 12 at 5:30 p.m. at The for growth,’’ she said. the station that closed last week will reopen this “the three Rs” (reduce, reuse, recycle) in encour- Factoria at Charles Point in Peekskill. In addition to enhancements to Westchester’s fall to coincide with the start of the Hudson Link Metro-North stations, Rinaldi said the railroad bus system across the new Gov. Mario M. Cuomo was in the midst of overhauling its communica- Bridge. tions systems, which she described as “old, clunky Upgrades to train stations include Port Ches- and not very effective.” Among improvements ter, Rye, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, New Children’s Materials Fine-Free planned are new real-time electronic signage that Rochelle, Pelham, Mount Vernon East, Tarrytown can keep commuters apprised of arrival and depar- and Ossining. At Mamaroneck Library Beginning June 1, all Mamaroneck Public However, patrons should remember to be Library children’s materials will not have any considerate and return their materials as quickly Upcoming Events at SLC overdue fi nes. Staff say they want to make it easy as possible so they can be shared with other pa- for the children in the community to have access trons. There are a number of programs scheduled “Midsummer Music: Ulysses String Quartet, to all the books and other materials from the Ma- Books and materials coming from (or owned this month at Sarah Lawrence College Beethoven String Quartet in E minor, Op. 59, No. maroneck Public Library Children’s Room. by) other libraries may still accrue overdue fi nes. “Mayapple and Sarah Lawrence Summer 2” is scheduled Wednesday, June 20 at 1 p.m. at Workshop – The Art of Protest: Art and Scholar- the Marshall Field Carriage House, 20 Glen Wash- ship as Political Resistance” will begin Saturday, ington Road. June 16 at 10 a.m. at the Heimbold Visual Arts “Summer Literary Seminar Reading: Jess Center Donnelley Film Theatre, 917 Kimball Walter and Natalie Diaz” will include Walter, Hospitals Sponsor ‘STEM Ave., with a panel discussion with artists Dar Wil- author of “Beautiful Ruins,” and Diaz, author of liams, Mahogany Browne, Felix Endara and David “When my Brother was an Aztec,” sharing and dis- Birkin, and scholars Nicolaus Mills and Michelle cussing their works. It will take place Wednesday, On Screen’ at Jacob Burns Slater, who will discuss their personal practice of June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heimbold Visual Arts art activism and the possibilities and problems of Center Donnelley Film Theatre. Mount Kisco’s Northern Westchester Hospi- “Phelps is a proud sponsor of the Jacob Burns art activism as political resistance. Admission is “Summer Literary Seminar Screening: Hello tal and Sleepy Hollow’s Phelps Hospital, proud Film Center and an enthusiastic supporter of the $25 and includes lunch. I Must Be Going by Sarah Koskoff,” will be a members of Northwell Health, have become spon- work Jacob Burns does in our community,” said “Summer Literary Series Reading: Adelle screening of an award-winning fi lm with screen- sors of the Jacob Burns Film Center’s Creative Daniel Blum, president and CEO of Phelps Hospi- Waldman and Matthea Harvey” will include Wald- writer Koskoff, winner of Showtime’s Tony Cox Culture program and a new ongoing series, STEM tal. “For many years, Phelps and Jacob Burns have man, author of “The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.,” Award in screenwriting, Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 on Screen. shared common elements of mission. We both ex- and Harvey, author of “If the Tabloids Are True p.m. at the Heimbold Visual Arts Center Donnel- Creative Culture is a fellowship and residen- ist to improve the lives of the people who live in What Are You?” and “Of Lamb,” sharing and dis- ley Film Theatre. Koskoff will also discuss her fi lm cy program that fosters a diverse community for our community. We both work toward common cussing their works. It will take place Sunday, June “Hello, I Must Be Going,” which was the opening fi lmmakers in the region, across the country, and goals of creating a healthier and more culturally 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heimbold Visual Arts Center night fi lm of Sundance 2012. around the world. Donor-funded fellowships and enriched community through educational outreach Donnelley Film Theatre. “Summer Literary Seminar Reading: Téa residencies help to ensure that people from every and intellectually stimulating events.” “Summer Literary Seminar Reading: Sam Obreht and Danez Smith” will include Obreht, au- economic background have access to this mean- “We are proud and honored to have our com- Lipsyte and Jeffrey McDaniel” will include thor of “The Tiger’s Wife,” and Smith, author of ingful experience. Thanks to this new sponsorship, munity hospitals, Northern Westchester Hospital Lipsyte, author of “The Fun Parts,” and McDan- “Don’t Call Us Dead,” sharing and discussing their the JBFC is offering a Northwell Health and Well- and Phelps Hospital as partners in our effort to iel, author of “Chapel of Inadvertent Joy” and works. It is scheduled Friday, June 22 at 5 p.m. at ness Fellowship this fall, open to applicants pro- champion diverse stories and storytellers,” said “The Endarkenment,” sharing and discussing their the Heimbold Visual Arts Center Donnelley Film posing a short fi lm dealing with issues surrounding Sean Weiner, JBFC director of Creative Culture. works. It will take place Monday, June 18 at 7:30 Theatre. health and wellness. “We are especially excited to offer a fellowship to p.m. at the Heimbold Visual Arts Center Donnelley The Writing Institute’s Fifth annual Publish The Northwell Health and Wellness fellow an emerging fi lmmaker who is interested in explor- Film Theatre. and Promote Your Book Conference is a one-day will have fi ve months to produce their short fi lm in ing health and wellness.” “Summer Literary Seminar Reading: Sally conference Saturday, June 23 at 8 a.m. at the Heim- a collaborative community that meets for weekly Applications for the Northwell Health and Wen Mao and Hua Hsu” will include Has, author bold Visual Arts Center that brings together writ- seminars and critiques. In addition to a stipend, Wellness Fellowship are being accepted through of “A Floating Chinaman: Fantasy and Dailure ers, agents, editors, marketing and public relations the fellow will receive access to production equip- July 1. People interested in learning more about Across the Pacifi c,” and Mao, author of “Mad professionals designed to help you get your book ment, postproduction workspace, mentorship, and Creative Culture or applying for a fellowship Honey Symposium,” sharing and discussing their published. Attendees must register online at www. JBFC’s industry network. should visit burnsfi lmcenter.org. works. It is scheduled Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30 sarahlawrence.edu/writing-institute/conference. p.m. at the Heimbold Visual Arts Center Donnel- html. ley Film Theatre. For more information, call 914-395-2412. FRiday, JuNe 15, 2018 - WeSTCHeSTeR’S MOST iNFLueNTiaL NeWSPaPeRS - PaGe 5 Th e Not-so-Silent Epidemic Th e Lawyer’s Desk: What Does By glen Saby of new Rochelle And he was always human when he talked; In reply to the recent notable suicides, I But still he fl uttered pulses when he said, Your Auto Insurance Cover submit this noted poem. One of fi ve people suf- “Good-morning,” and he glittered when he By Marc oxman, esq. no insurance or limited in- fer from some of the various conditions coming walked. Oops, you’ve had surance. under the umbrella of mental illness, including And he was rich – yes, richer than a king – an automobile accident. Each of the above this writer. It is a disgrace these diseases of the And admirably schooled in every grace: You’re injured. Your car coverages require a fuller mind become of public concern when a nation- In fi ne, we thought that he was everything is damaged. Who do you explanation than the space al tragedy occurs or a noted personality submits To make us wish that we were in his place. turn to? here allows. If you have a to horrors the mind impounds. So on we worked, and waited for the light, If you have automo- serious injury, or an injury The human condition is very delicate, and And went without the meat, and cursed the bile insurance, notify your that may become serious, various cultures only enable this weakening of bread; agent or the company im- immediately call a lawyer the soul, mind and spirit. As one in four fami- And Richard Cory, one calm summer mediately. Take full ad- that is skilled in automobile lies may have a member with mental illness and night, vantage of your policy. Af- accident litigation. Don’t with a society basing so much on the material Went home and put a bullet through his ter all, you’ve paid for it. make any statements, writ- and outward appearances, I hope this poem will head. (End of poem) Following are some of the ten or verbal; don’t fi ll out increase the awareness of some. Richard Corey fought his battle alone. We benefi ts to which you may any forms; don’t talk to Richard Cory do not have to be alone; no man is an island be entitled: any insurance company By edwin Arlington Robinson unto themselves. Liability coverage – If representatives. Leave all Whenever Richard Cory went down town, Remember, everyone we meet is fi ghting you are sued as a result of of this in the hands of your We people on the pavement looked at him: some battle and our judgements and opinions the accident, your insur- lawyer. He was a gentleman from sole to crown, can be clouded. Never assume… Friendships, a ance company is required Marc Oxman Finally, if you were a Clean favored, and imperially slim. simple “Hello,” and a helping hand can change to provide you with legal pedestrian, or a passenger And he was always quietly arrayed, a life. representation, free of charge. In the event that in another vehicle, and have sustained serious the other party(s) prove that the accident was injuries, call your lawyer. She or he can best see your fault, your insurance company is required to it that your insurance company meets its ob- to pay any judgment or settlement up to the limits ligations to you, and that you are provided with of your coverage. maximum protection in the event that your insur- Kids & Adults Invited to Join No-fault coverage – Regardless of whether ance coverage is insuffi cient to cover your poten- the accident was your fault, your insurance com- tial losses. pany is required to pay for your medical expens- If you have a personal injury case yourself, Summer Reading Kick-Off es, and a portion of your lost earnings. The com- your lawyer will represent you on a contingency pany will provide you with a no-fault application basis. That means she or he will take a percent- Musicians on stilts, giant bubbles, games creative writing, Mexican dance, and work- in which you will list the names and addresses age (usually one-third) of your recovery, if you and crafts are all part of the fun scheduled for shops on New Rochelle’s history and natural of all your medical providers; and employment are successful. If not, the lawyer gets nothing. the New Rochelle Public Library’s Summer environment, as well as programs in the Ossie information. When you hire a lawyer, she or he will guide you Reading Kick-Off event Saturday, June 23 from Davis Theater such as live shows, science and Property damage coverage – The company through the entire legal process, including any 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Libraries Rock” is the theme animal presentations, international music and is obligated to repair your vehicle or, at their op- and all issues involving your insurance coverage. of the 2018 Summer Reading Game, and NRPL dance performances, and family fi lms. tion, pay you the market value of the vehicle. This article is written by a member of the will be celebrating “reading rock stars” to help For the full listing of events, visit nrpl.org Supplemental uninsured/underinsured cov- Oxman Law Group, PLLC (www.oxmanlaw. inspire children to soak-up a summer of reading or call 914-813-3706 for a brochure. erage – If you are seriously injured due to the com). Any comments or inquiries are welcome pleasure. Children read more when they see adults negligence of another, you are covered by the and can be directed to Marc Oxman at 914-422- The June 23 event will allow parents the around them reading, so the library is again limits of your own policy if the other party has 3900 or [email protected]. opportunity to register their children in pre- encouraging adults and teens age 16 and older kindergarten through grade fi ve for the summer to participate in the Summer Reading Bingo reading incentive game. Each child registering Game. Participants can visit the library for a will receive materials to keep track of the books Summer Reading Bingo Card or download it they read so they can win prizes throughout the from www.nrpl.org, and then spend their sum- summer and receive an invitation to the End of mer reading great books for great prizes. As Summer Reading Party. participants read through the summer, they will Father’s Day Weekend The Summer Reading Kick-off Party is complete appropriate squares. Once a vertical sponsored by the Friends of the New Rochelle or diagonal line is completed, the card can be Public Library and the New Rochelle Down- submitted for a drawing of many prizes. Or, Events in County Parks town Business Improvement District. participants can keep reading to complete all 25 Playland Park in Rye will be open from 17, Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson From July 9 to Aug. 28, a full slate of free squares, and submit the card for a grand prize. Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17. Admis- will host the Clearwater Festival from 9 a.m. summer programs for preschool and elementary Cards may be submitted in person, by mail, or sion and parking fees apply. For more infor- to 9 p.m., featuring music and an environ- school students will be offered at the main li- by posting a picture of the card on Instagram, mation, call 914-813-7010 or go to Playland- mental festival celebrating the Hudson River. brary and the Huguenot Children’s Library, in- Twitter or the library’s Facebook page, by Sept. park.org. Schedule and ticket information is available at cluding week-long workshops in architecture, 4. On Saturday, June 16, Read Wildlife clearwaterfestival.org. 914-862-5290. Sanctuary at Playland Park in Rye will host Also on Saturday and Sunday, Muscoot a volunteer corps work day from 10 a.m. to Farm in Somers will host an art exhibit from 2 p.m. Help out with invasive plant removal, noon to 4 p.m., featuring works by local art- trail maintenance, beach clean-up and more. ist Dorothy Lorenze and friends. The work Cinema Sarah Lawrence Combines 914-967-8720. will be on view in the Main House Gallery on From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Lenoir Pre- weekends in June. 914-864-7282. Liberal Arts & Filmmaking serve on Dudley Street in Yonkers will host On Sunday, June 17, Muscoot Farm will “Fairy Houses,” when participants can im- hold a farmers’ market from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 Aspiring fi lmmakers can look forward to a produced include “Disappearances” starring merse themselves in the fairy world and make p.m. Shop more than 20 vendors offering new, one-of-a-kind program now being offered Academy Award nominees Kris Kristofferson their own mini habitat using natural objects. fresh produce, cheese and a variety of local by Sarah Lawrence College. and Genevieve Bujold; “Northern Borders” Pre-registration required, at 914-968-5851. items. Vendors may visit muscootfarm.org. Cinema Sarah Lawrence, a 15-week starring Bujold and two-time Academy Award Also on Saturday, Muscoot Farm on Equipment in Action is scheduled from 1 to semester-away program, provides a rare op- nominee Bruce Dern; “Peter and John” star- Route 100 in Somers will host “Dr. McDon- 2:30 p.m. Watch live demonstrations of the portunity for young fi lmmakers from any ac- ring Golden Globe-winner Jacqueline Bisset, ald” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sign up to do some farm’s machinery in action. credited college or university to collaborate Christian Coulson (“Harry Potter: Chamber of hands-on experiments with Old McDonald’s Also on Sunday, Bicycle Sunday will with 25 fi lm professionals in the making of an Secrets”) and Diane Guerrero (“Orange is the brother. $10. Pre-registration is required at take place on the Bronx River Parkway from ambitious feature fi lm, which will be released New Black”); and “Wetware,” starring Jerry 914-864-7286. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The parkway closes to ve- nationally. The program is led by Jay Craven, O’Connell (“Stand by Me”), Cameron Scog- The Cranberry Lake Preserve on Old Or- hicular traffi c for the exclusive use of cyclists, award-winning independent fi lmmaker and gins (“Nashville”) and Morgan Wolk (“Miles chard Street in north White Plains will hold walkers, joggers and those with strollers, Sarah Lawrence faculty member, and Fred Ahead”). “Nature Yoga” from 1 to 3 p.m. Join others from the Westchester County Center to Scars- Strype, chairman of Sarah Lawrence’s robust In 2019, Cinema Sarah Lawrence will for a hike out into the preserve and an hour- dale Road, a 13.5-mile loop. Parking is at the Filmmaking and Moving Image Arts program. produce a fi lm based on Jack London’s au- long vinyasa fl ow yoga class. All levels are County Center. 914-995-4050. Cinema Sarah Lawrence is set to launch in tobiographical novel, “Martin Eden.” In this welcome; bring your own mat and water. Pre- From noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Playland the spring 2019 semester. story, a rough-hewn, poor, and unschooled registration is required. 914-428-1005. Park in Rye will host a Mamaroneck School “An education that stresses the core val- sailor, Martin Eden, unexpectedly meets Ruth Saturday at 1 p.m., the Trailside Nature of Rock Concert, with a Father’s Day Special ues of the liberal arts, with an emphasis on Morse, a magnetic young woman of means and Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in from noon to 10 p.m.; Dads ride free all day; the multi-faceted nature of important issues education. Their unconventional attraction up- Cross River will host a primitive skills work- special $15 admission for all-day rides. 914- and problems that require innovative and fl ex- ends both lives and propels timely themes of shop. Learn about primitive skills and make 813-7010. ible thinking, is more relevant than ever,” said impossible love, the confi nes of class, celebrity your own bow drill. For all ages; parents must Also on Sunday, Dean of the College Kanwal Singh. “Cinema and individualism, aspiration to the American be present. Pre-registration is required. 914- Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Sarah Lawrence is an experiential learning Dream, and the quest for a comfortable place 864-7322. Memorial on Route 35 in Somers will host program that is deeply rooted in the liberal in an inconstant world. Also on Saturday, the Marshlands Con- an early summer walking tour from 2 to 3 arts, immersing students in a process that starts Students from all accredited colleges and servancy on Route 1 (Boston Post Road) in p.m. Join Lasdon’s horticulturist to see what’s with a work of literature and moves through universities are welcome to apply to Cinema Rye will host a volunteer work project from blooming in the early summer gardens. Meet the entire arc of development that results in the Sarah Lawrence. Many kinds of students – not 1 to 3 p.m. Bring work gloves and help cre- at the Shop at Lasdon. creation of a fi lm.” just fi lm students – benefi t from the program, ate trail borders; hand tools will be provided. For more information about Westchester Cinema Sarah Lawrence begins with a as the skills developed have multiple applica- 914-835-4466. County parks and nature centers, visit parks. weeklong visit to the Sundance Film Festival tions and are chiefl y intended to foster critical On Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and westchestergov.com. in Park City, Utah. From there, students and thinking, joint decision-making, problem-solv- faculty/mentors travel to the island of Nan- ing, evidence-based inquiry, creative interpre- tucket, Mass., for seven weeks of classes, tation, contextual analysis, fair-mindedness, screenings, workshops, script critique and re- fl exibility, risk-taking in the process of creative vision, casting, sessions with visiting artists, discovery, and much more. and pre-production. Following that, students Students also acquire practical skills in the will work with an expanded group of mentors/ many specifi c jobs that are required to make Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES professionals to launch fi nal pre-production a narrative feature fi lm or television program. and production of their planned feature fi lm, These skills can help them to advance signifi - Martin Eden. cantly if they choose to pursue professional op- I’m never The program has an impressive track re- portunities in the fi eld. cord. Founded at Marlboro College, it ran To learn more about Cinema Sarah Law- for seven years, providing valuable experi- rence, visit sarahlawrence.edu/cinema or write ence to 106 students from 23 colleges and to Program Director Jay Craven at jcraven@ alone® universities around the world. Previous fi lms sarahlawrence.edu. Life Alert is always here for me. One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7.

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compromise on immigration reform, thanks NYC ID to gridlock in Washington, D.C. And two Continued from Page 1 years later, we are all watching as Villavienco is facing deportation because of the actions Notice of Formation of a Lim- Notice of Formation of a Lim- Notice Of Formation Of up “signing a waiver permitting a background of one security guard who, by no fault of his ited Liability Company (LLC): ited Liability Company (LLC): Grosbeak Guitars, LLC check,” which revealed there was an active own, was attempting to follow the law. SF HOMES LLC. Articles of DEALHOUSE NY LLC. Ar- Arts. Of Org. Filed With warrant for his deportation and prompted mil- During my campaign for Congress, there Organization were filed with ticles of Organization were The Sect’y Of State Of NY itary police to call ICE. was little open and honest discussion about the Secretary of State of filed with the Secretary of (SSNY) On 1/9/18. Office His upcoming deportation to Ecuador has immigration reform, which will take give- New York (SSNY) office on State of New York (SSNY) Location: Westchester. The been stayed by a federal judge until July 20. and-take from both sides to address. I have 5/23/2018. The County in office on 6/5/2018. The Street Address Is: 136 Hyatt This is not the way any of us want to deal not seen that type of commitment from Crow- which the Office is to be lo- County in which the Office is Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. with the issue of immigration. Villaviencio ley, who hailed the NYC ID as a “way to pro- cated: Westchester County. to be located: Westchester SSNY Has Been Designated The SSNY is designated as County. The SSNY is des- As Agent Of The LLC Upon had no criminal record and was an undocu- tect our immigrant community.” agent of the LLC upon whom ignated as agent of the LLC Whom Process Against It mented resident who was working and raising Congressman Crowley, you have done process against it may be upon whom process against May Be Served. SSNY Shall his family. His wife, Chica, is a U.S. citizen, nothing to bring about immigration reform, served. The address to it may be served. The ad- Mail Process Served To: and they have two young daughters who were and your claim that the NYC ID would pro- which the SSNY shall mail a dress to which the SSNY Henry D'Allacco, 136 born in the United States. tect undocumented residents was not true. Be- copy of any process against shall mail a copy of any pro- Hyatt Avenue, Yonkers, NY Shortly after my campaign for Congress cause of your inaction, one of your constitu- the LLC is: Larry Friedman, cess against the LLC is: Lar- 10704. Purpose: Any Lawful in New York City in 2016, I attended a pub- ents is facing deportation. 560 Fenimore Road #2, Ma- ry Friedman, 560 Fenimore Act. lic hearing presented by immigration officials I would organize a protest for Villavienco maroneck, NY 10543. Pur- Road #2, Mamaroneck, NY and Congressman Joe Crowley in Queens. outside of your home in Queens, but then I pose: any lawful activity. 10543. Purpose: any lawful #6992 06/15 – 07/20 At that meeting, representatives for Crowley remembered, you no longer live in the district. activity. (who did not attend) highlighted the protec- You live in northern Virginia. Villavienco is #6990 06/15 - 07/20 #6991 06/15 - 07/20 tions offered by a NYC ID card that would be more of a citizen of New York City than you issued to anyone regardless of their immigra- are, congressman. Shame on your lack of ac- tion status. tion. I asked what real protections would be I would also ask our elected officials in given to undocumented persons who had the New York State: If you issue driver’s licenses ID, and whether such an ID would spare them to undocumented residents, what happens from deportation. I believed that in the end, when they get pulled over and their informa- Computer Repair, upgrade the federal government and current immigra- tion is put into the system? Will they be de- and Troubleshooting tion laws would supersede NYC’s ID card, tained? Cracked Laptop Screen, which I called bogus. Let’s use the unfortunate detention of Vil- I also called for a comprehensive immi- lavienco to demand that our nation’s leaders Broken Power Jack gration law where we address, once and for sit down with each other and, once and for all, all, the more than 10 million undocumented come up with an immigration plan that ad- resident living in the U.S. by giving them a dresses the needs of all who live in our great virus Removal, Data Recovery path to a green card and some form of resi- country… and that includes you, Congress- dency that will keep those who are not crimi- man Crowley. Call James at nals and who are law-abiding and productive Frank Spotorno is a resident of Yonkers citizens protected from deportation. and owner of a small business based in As- 646-281-4475 Now, two years later, we still have no toria. FRiday, JuNe 15, 2018 - WeSTCHeSTeR’S MOST iNFLueNTiaL NeWSPaPeRS - PaGe 7 Seniors and Health Care Get on Your Yoga Mat for Th e Kennedy Legacy By Phyllis C. Murray The AFL-CIO noted another part of their Mental Health is June 20 The Kennedy brothers – John, Robert and fi ght for workers, which Ted Kennedy em- Ted – were an awesome team in American his- braced. “Like his brothers, John F. and Robert, Westchester’s popular outdoor mega-yo- “Yoga is often referred to as a physical tory. Like Martin Luther King Jr., they sought to Ted Kennedy believed that unions are key to ga event returns this June. practice, but it is just as much a practice for make America live out the true meaning of its improving the lives of working people,” said The Mental Health Association of West- the mind as it is for the body,” said Platt-Fin- creed: “liberty and justice for all.” Each mem- the union. chester has announced that Get On Your Mat ger. “In fact, the ancient traditions of yoga see ber played a part on the stage of justice’s con- The UFT also praised Ted Kennedy and For Mental Health will take place Wednesday, these two as being inextricably linked. When tinuum, and like the best track-and-fi eld event honored him with the John Dewey Award. “The June 20 under the open sky on Court Street we experience yoga we experience embodi- ever witnessed in our history, the baton was John Dewey Award, the UFT’s most prestigious in downtown White Plains. This energetic ment of all that is available to us in the present passed from brother to brother for two centu- honor, was given to Sen. Edward Kennedy for and empowering community event features moment – images, thoughts, sensations and ries. The Kennedys’ role in America’s destiny his lifetime of work as a voice for the voiceless an hour-long open level yoga class led by re- feelings – and we merge them into one unifi ed was mapped out and ran in their blood. They in the halls of power… during his nearly half a nowned teacher Sarah Platt-Finger and raises state of consciousness.” fought the good fi ght, against all odds, until century as a tireless public servant,” said Randi vital funding and awareness for mental health “The Mental Health Association of West- their untimely end. Weingarten, UFT/AFT president, in May 2009. issues and services. chester knows how important it is to take care I still can remember President Kennedy Today, the legacy of the Kennedys must Hailed as “one of the world’s most inspir- of not only one’s physical health, but men- and Attorney General Robert Kennedy’s role in continue by those who care enough about the ing mega-yoga events” by Well + Good, Get tal health, as well,” said Charlotte Ostman, the fi ght to integrate the Prince Edward County future of our country. The Kennedy legacy was On Your Mat For Mental Health kicks off at MHA’s CEO. “The practice of yoga and mind- schools in Virginia; the schools were closed for truly a legacy of love for our land and its peo- 5:30 p.m. with check-in and registration. At- fulness can be effective tools for decreasing fi ve years in the county’s attempt to preserve the ple. It must be our living legacy, as well. tendees can enjoy live music by guitar teacher, symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. doctrine of “separate” in public education. And “O, let my land be a land where Liberty musician and composer David Robles while Get On Your Mat For Mental Health is an I’ve watched Ted Kennedy’s herculean fi ght to Is crowned with no false patriotic wreath, perusing a yoga marketplace and sponsor ex- exciting community event that raises aware- advance workers’ rights and health care reform But opportunity is real, and life is free, hibitors. Attendees can strike their favorite ness and encourages open conversations about in the Senate. Equality is in the air we breathe.” yoga pose in a photo booth and take part in a mental health issues – critical steps in erasing social media awareness campaign, telling the stigma. We are incredibly grateful for the sup- world why they believe #MentalHealthMat- port of the City of White Plains in this initia- These are all issues that I am also concerned ters. tive.” Congressman Eliot about. Your issues are my issues; this relation- At 6:30 p.m., hundreds of attendees of Get On Your Mat For Mental Health is Continued from Page 1 ship between us has been a perfect fi t. You don’t all ages and levels will get on their mats for suitable for all ages and levels. The fi rst 125 get re-elected so many times if you are not doing the class led by Sarah Platt-Finger, the private registrants will receive a complimentary yoga ald Trump, and what have you done to oppose a good job. I think the people are content. yoga teacher of Deepak Chopra and co-found- tank top courtesy of White Plains Hospital. his initiatives? Q: Do you think Democrats will take back er of ISHTA Yoga with her husband, Yoga For more information and to register, visit A: President Trump will go down in his- the House this November? Master Alan Finger. www.mhawestchester.org. tory as one of our worst presidents. He has no A: I do think that we will take back the consistency, is all over the place, and practices House this year. I have been around for three fl y-by-the-seat-of-your-pants diplomacy. Now previous he goes after Canada, one of our strongest allies. “wave elections” (in 1994, 2006 and 2010), He is supposed to read the secret briefi ngs but he and you have that feeling again, this time with doesn’t. Not reading the classifi ed materials from all of the enthusiasm on the Democratic side. June is Alzheimer’s and our intelligence agencies is the wrong way to run Democrats are fed up with Trump and the way a presidency. He is the fi rst president in our his- the country is going. When the Democratic base tory never to have been elected to lower offi ce or is energized they can’t be stopped, and I see that Brain Awareness Month serve in the military. The Trump presidency can enthusiasm all the time when I’m out campaign- be summed up in three words: me, myself and I. ing and meeting voters. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness couraging the affected individual to continue I have been consistently speaking out I believe we are going to carry the House, Month, a time dedicated by the Alzheimer’s to participate in meaningful and enjoyable ac- against President Trump at every opportunity. I and the Senate will be close. I hope we can also Association each year to raising the public’s tivities and to connect, through support groups have access to a different type of briefi ng; it’s retake the Senate so that we can stop some of the awareness about Alzheimer’s and other de- and similar services, with others living with not the same as for the president, but it’s similar. judicial appointments President Trump has been mentias. dementia. I listen to them and base my opinions on them. making. He is fi lling the courts with radicals, “The facts about Alzheimer’s are star- Senior Helpers, one of the nation’s larg- The president doesn’t do that. way beyond conservatives. tling,” said Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of est home care providers, is one company fo- Q: You will have served for 30 years in the Republicans wouldn’t allow President Senior Helpers, a premier provider of in-home cused on the active management approach to House of Representatives at the end of 2018. Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Mer- senior services with offi ces in the Yonkers Alzheimer’s and other dementia caregiving. How does that experience help the residents of rick Garland, to get a hearing. They wanted the area. “More than 5.7 million people are living Another diffi cult reality of Alzheimer’s the 18th District? new president to pick. with Alzheimer’s today, and every 65 seconds and dementia, according to Ross, is that in- A: Why would Democrats want to replace Q: Wait, the Republicans claimed that his- someone new in the United States alone devel- dividuals will require increasing levels of a seasoned, experienced representative, with torically, in the last year of a president’s term, ops the disease.” supervision and personal care as the disease someone who would need on-the-job training that president does not get to nominate and place These statistics, tell only a part of the progresses. “No one should have to face Al- and have little clout? I have been named one a justice on the Supreme Court. story, he said. An Alzheimer’s or dementia di- zheimer’s alone,” he said. “But juggling the of the most effective members of Congress (by A: That part of history doesn’t exist – they agnosis impacts not only the person affected, demands of caregiving with other family, per- the Center for Effective Lawmaking). Why start made it up. And instead of Justice Garland, we but it can also create physical, emotional and sonal, and professional responsibilities is chal- over again with a freshman member? have Justice Gorsich. It’s a disgrace. There’s a fi nancial challenges for family members. A re- lenging. As the brain changes progress and Q: What are the voters telling you as you lot hanging on this election – our children’s and cent study from The Alzheimer’s Association cognitive skills decrease over the course of the campaign for re-election? grandchildren’s futures included. estimates that unpaid family caregivers pro- disease, the burden of caregiving can become A: They are very positive toward me. Peo- Q: We know you are the ranking Democrat vide 18.4 billion hours of care valued at more overwhelming. That’s when services offered ple know me and it’s important to know who on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and that if the than $232 billion each year to affected loved by companies like Senior Helpers can offer a your congressmember is. Constituent services Democrats retake the House, you would serve as ones. real and welcome benefi t to both the affected are very important to me, and the residents in our chairman. But what else would change at home “The diffi cult reality of Alzheimer’s is person and their caregivers.” district know that no problem is too big or too in the district? that, today, there are no therapies that sig- To learn more about techniques and strat- small. I also think the people in the district know A: I have served almost 30 years in Con- nifi cantly slow or halt the progress of the dis- egies to help support a loved one experiencing that regardless of who you are or who you voted gress, 20 will have been in the minority. And be- ease,” said Ross. “But studies do show that brain change, visit www.seniorhelpers.com/ for, if you have a problem, I will try to help. cause I have been in the minority, this district has active management of Alzheimer’s and other services/alzheimers to download a video or re- Voters are also talking about the direction of been disadvantaged. To have an opportunity to dementias can improve quality of life for both quest a DVD copy of Senior Helpers’ Guide to the country, and the tax scam that our president lead with our fellow Democrats in the majority an affected loved one and their family, as well Supporting Family Members with Dementia. got through Congress, which hurts most middle- in the House would mean more federal money as reduce behaviors like wandering and agita- For more information about dementia and income persons and especially those in New coming into the district and everyone would tion.” other caregiving services offered by Senior York. They are talking about health care, which benefi t. For that reason, why would you get rid “Active management” includes not only Helpers in Westchester, visit https://www.se- I believe should be a right and not a privilege. of somebody with so much seniority and experi- seeking out appropriate treatment options and niorhelpers.com or contact Joanne Taylor at They are talking about gun control and all of the ence and bring in a freshman who would have to coordinating health care services, but also en- [email protected] or 914-703-4844. shootings we see across the country. serve for another 30 years to match me? PAGE 8 - MOUNT VERNON RISING - Friday, June 15, 2018

Until recently, Republicans in Westchester Op-Ed: Defining County were able to serve honorably and, as a Students & Leaders in Continued from Page 1 result, win elections. However, the National Republican Party’s ongoing decay and the dys- counts, will be a challenging political environ- function presently devastating our national poli- Education Honored ment in November 2018. While the party faith- tics is leaving many to wonder whether they can ful are rightfully disappointed, if not altogether identify with either national political party. disillusioned, the party’s leadership cannot re- Invariably, Westchester Republicans are be- sign itself to simply incurring another round of ing forced to answer for positions taken by the electoral defeats in the fall. Instead, it is criti- National Republican Party with which we have cal that Westchester Republicans define bench- nothing to do, and which have nothing to do with marks for success beyond winning elections. the traditional Republican governing philosophy While the Party must continue to battle for which historically has been defined by, a respect electoral victories in the near term, as voters de- for regional differences, aversion to one-size- serve nothing less, the party must define its suc- fits-all public policymaking, suspicion of con- cess to include incrementally and directionally centrated power – whether power is concentrated rebranding the Westchester Republican Party. in Washington, D.C., Wall Street, K Street, or in Progress on this front would include broaden- our national political parties – and a reverence ing the party’s base of support by, among other for the principles of federalism and local control. things, running candidates that offer compelling While the blame for Washington’s woes narratives that resonate with voters across the undoubtedly can be shared by both national po- political spectrum and unshackle the party from litical parties, it would be dangerous folly for the caricature depicted by the national media or Westchester Republicans to not consider their our Democratic opponents; offering the party own national party’s role in the fiasco, and to fail as an independent-minded, policy-focused al- to meaningfully draw distinctions between our ternative to the Democratic machine by making values here in Westchester and those promoted social mobility to the centerpiece of its legisla- by the National Republican Party. tive agenda and offering concrete solutions to While some may question the merits of bat- From left are Eric Schoen, Scholarship Committee co-chairperson; Chuck Lesnick, JCY the problems facing lower- and middle-income tling for such progress while losing elections, it Advisory Committee member; Honoree Patti Robbins with her husband, Bill Robbins, and son, Benjamin Robbins; and Assistant Superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools Dr. Luis New Yorkers, not simply arguing against high is important to recall that Supreme Court Justice Rodriguez. taxes and corruption; and forcefully drawing John Marshall Harlan’s lone dissent proclaiming contrasts with the National Republican Party, if that the Constitution is “color-blind” in Plessy Three Leaders in Education in Yonkers their service to the Yonkers Public Schools. not outright rejecting the extreme positions that v. Ferguson in 1896, where the Supreme Court Public Schools and 12 high school students Educators awarded include Patricia Robbins, have plagued the party. upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation residing in Yonkers were honored at the JCY- director of the School-Based Rehab Program Such progress, even in the face of repeated law, was not vindicated for another 58 years un- Westchester Community Partners’ 20th an- of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center; Marc Pe- electoral defeats, will ensure that the Westches- til Brown v. Board of Education, which declared nual Scholarship and Leader in Education kowsky, music teacher at PEARLS Hawthorne ter Republican Party is a viable alternative to segregated schools unconstitutional. Award Reception on May 24 at Roosevelt High School; and Rabbi Rigoberto Emmanuel Vinas, Democratic machine in New York State once If the current political environment destines School. Yonkers Police Department chaplain who has the Trump-fueled “blue wave” recedes, and that our party to suffer electoral defeats in the near Students were awarded scholarships for been instrumental in the Holocaust Remem- the center of gravity for our party is Westchester term, we owe it to our democracy and the voters college and the educators were awarded for brance Program in YPS. County, not Washington, D.C. we seek to serve to pen well-reasoned, eloquent, In regards to the last point, it has become and passionate dissenting opinions in support of plain that for many in Westchester County, to- our values and governing philosophy. In doing new customers. “Increasing the tobacco age to day’s National Republican Party does not resem- so, we will ensure that, when the tides of history You Must 21 will help to prevent young people from ever ble anything close to their father’s Republican shift our hard fought campaigns will have con- Continued from Page 1 starting to smoke, while reducing tobacco-relat- Party. Too often, national Republicans appear tributed to the arc of historical change. ed illness, death and health care costs caused by to have set aside measured and thoughtful poli- Let us heed the words of former Gov. Nel- People will be living longer lives, and that’s why tobacco use,” she said. cymaking in favor of reactive and bombastic son Rockefeller, who observed that “wherever this law is important.” Scarsdale High School Senior Jack Wax- grandstanding; President Reagan’s once “Big we look upon this earth, the opportunities take County Legislator Catherine Borgia add- man added: “Because of the Tobacco 21 law, Tent” party, too willingly, has permitted itself shape within the problems.” Today, there is no ed: “I’m grateful that Westchester County has I’m looking forward to paving the way for the to be used as a vehicle by what Sen. John Mc- dispute that Westchester Republicans are facing joined other nearby counties and New York City younger generation. For the 12- and 13-year- Cain so aptly called “agents of intolerance;” a their share of problems. However, with those in increasing the age to purchase tobacco prod- olds that were thinking of starting to use e-cig- party that proudly was bound together by broad problems, an opportunity to lay claim to our ucts to 21, which will greatly diminish access arettes, this is putting up a barrier. This is our unifying principles has become no less reliant own brand of Republicanism exists; and how to these products among younger people. I also way of saying we want to protect you, and this on a coalition of disparate interests groups than Westchester Republicans approach the opportu- want thank the advocates who worked tireless- is what’s best for you.” its Democratic counterpart, and worse yet, the nity before them will determine the future of the ly alongside us for the past four years to keep Commissioner of Health Dr. Sherlita Amler National Republican Party has come to be iden- Republican Party in Westchester County. dangerous tobacco products out of the hands of said the law will save lives. “Raising the legal tified with precisely the litmus tests and rigid Any Westchester Republicans who wish to children.” age to buy tobacco and tobacco products should orthodoxy for which Republicans of a prior gen- offer their views or thoughts may email us at ris- Director of the American Lung Association discourage more young people from taking up eration derided the Democratic Party. ingmediagroup.com. of the Northeast Maureen Kenney said that al- this cancer-causing habit,” she said. most all smokers start as kids or young adults, The Westchester County Board of Legisla- which is the age group that the tobacco indus- tors passed the bill by a bipartisan vote of 16-1. The law goes into effect in 60 days after signing. would someday take over the congressional try heavily targets in order to recruit and addict Bill Clinton seat currently held by Westchester Congress- Continued from Page 1 woman Nita Lowey. Lowey, now completing her 30th year in the Trump administration has on the LGBTQ world during the 1990s. His apology is clearly the House of Representatives, is running for Westchester Debates community. As the 2018 mid-term elections enough for his supporters in Westchester, who re-election this year without any Democratic Continued from Page 1 approach, voters must choose officials who remain loyal and enthusiastic about Bill and opposition, while her fellow Democrat in the embody the progressive movement and fight Hillary Clinton. House who represents Westchester, Rep. Eliot the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which to protect all people regardless of race, gender The book-signing event June 19 is a great Engel, has two challengers. ruled against Phillips, determining that the and orientation. opportunity to meet and listen to Clinton and Lowey, who has represented different bakery had violated the couple’s rights against “The Supreme Court had the opportunity learn about his latest thriller with famed nov- parts of Westchester for the past four decades, discrimination against sexual orientation. The to reinforce the protections from discrimina- elist James Patterson, who has sold 375 mil- now represents parts of mid-Westchester and case made its way to the U.S Supreme Court, tion provided by the Constitution and opted lion books and has the most number-one sell- all of northern Westchester, and Rockland where in a 7-2 decision, the court overturned not to,” he continued. “As a candidate for the ing NY Times books of all time. County. She remains one of the county’s most the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and New York State Assembly and member of the “The dream team delivers big time… respected and popular Democrats. ruled in favor of the baker’s right not to make LGBTQ community, I will continue the fight Clinton’s insider secrets and Patterson’s sto- Lowey has also maintained a close rela- a wedding cake for a gay couple. for equality.” rytelling genius make this the political thriller tionship with the Clintons and in 2000, while Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in his Nicodemo is challenging the choice of the of the decade,” said Lee Child, author of the considering a run for U.S. Senate, stepped majority decision, that the commission’s rul- Yonkers Democratic Party in a primary in Sep- “Jack Reacher” book series. aside so that Hillary Clinton could run and ing had been affected by one member who was tember to see who the party’s nominee will be One of the real political questions mov- win, becoming one of New York’s U.S sena- hostile to religion and who had “infected” the to replace now State Sen. Shelley Mayer. Yon- ing forward about the Clintons is: What, if at tors until she ran for president, then served as commission with “religious animus.” kers Board of Education Trustee and longtime all, is the political future of Chelsea Clinton, secretary of state, and ran for president again “The neutral and respectful consider- educator and community activist Dr. Nader daughter of Bill and Hillary? The widespread in 2016, losing to President Donald Trump. ation to which Phillips was entitled was com- Sayegh won more than 90 percent of Demo- rumor for many years has been that Chelsea The question for Clinton watchers and promised here,” Kennedy wrote. “The Civil cratic support in Yonkers for the seat. Westchester politicos is: Does the recent high- Rights Commission’s treatment of his case has Sayegh clearly has the support of the es- lighting of Bill Clinton’s past have any impact some elements of a clear and impermissible tablishment segment of the Democratic Party on Chelsea? Does Chelsea want to serve in the hostility toward the sincere religious beliefs in Yonkers, while Nicodemo appears to have House with 453 other members? Or do Demo- that motivated his objection.” the support of the progressive, indivisible, crats want to move on from the Clintons and The Supreme Court’s decision has sparked “blue wave” segment of voters in Yonkers who into a more progressive direction? a debate in Yonkers, with both sides being aired recently flexed their muscles to elect Mike One Westchester Democrat told us: “This on social media. RJ Puma, owner of Anna Khader and Mayer as City Council president rumor has been around for more than five Artuso’s Pastry Shop on McLean Avenue, and state senator. years. Nita was supposed to win re-election Proudly serving the City of Mount Vernon posted: “What do you feel about the Colorado Nicodemo recently received the support and then resign, offering the seat to Chelsea decision about a bakery turning down a gay of the progressive group Run for Something so that she can get her feet wet without hav- wedding cake? You know my answer, all are (runforsomething.net), the groundbreaking ing to run. Gov. Cuomo would have to make welcome here. Love is love. My main stance, organization that recruits and supports strong an appointment, but Andrew wants to run for they should’ve just made the damn cake!” said voices in the next generation of progressive Nick Sprayregen, Publisher president and if Hillary isn’t running again, Puma, who was interviewed by FIOS News on leadership. [email protected] he would want to have the Clintons on his the topic. “It’s an honor to receive an endorsement side. What better way than appoint Chelsea to Anthony Felicissimo is a Catholic school from an organization like Run for Something,” Nita’s congressional seat? But we all thought Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief teacher, Yonkers resident and president of he said. “To have the support of other progres- this would happen in 2012, or 2014 or in 2016, [email protected] the Advocates of Life, a pro-life organization sives means so much and I look forward to rep- and it never did. But it can still happen and I based in Yonkers. He wrote, “Thank you, Su- resenting their values and beliefs. The deck is think Westchester Democrats would welcome stacked against non-establishment candidates Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief preme Court, for respecting our nation’s found- Chelsea with open arms.” ing principle of respect for religious freedom!” and I’m grateful for the backing of organiza- [email protected] We agree with our democratic friend’s as- Felicissimo, and Phillips the Baker, repre- tions like Run for Something.” sessment; Chelsea can have the congressional sent the Christian community whose religious “RFS endorses candidates on two major Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales seat if she wants it, and if and when Lowey is beliefs do not agree with many views in our criteria – heart and hustle; that’s what defines [email protected] ready to retire. The best way to get an answer progressive society of today, and their minority viability to us,” said Ross Morales Rocketto, to this question is to buy a book and ask Presi- views should be respected. RFS co-founder. “These are candidates who dent Bill Clinton at Barnes & Noble Scarsdale Gregory Baldwin, Administrative Asst. Anthony Nicodemo, a Democratic can- are going to work hard to run grassroots, com- on June 19. [email protected] didate for Assembly in Yonkers, is a teacher munity-led campaigns. We are at a critical time in Greenburgh, coach of the Saunders High in history and the momentum these candidates School basketball team in Yonkers, and one of generate will have a lasting impact for years the only openly gay coaches in New York State. to come.” “The Supreme Court ruled narrowly in fa- Amanda Litman and Rocketto launched Member of the New York Make Rising vor of a Colorado baker who refused to bake RFS last year with a simple premise: To help Press Association 914-965-4000 Media Group a a cake in celebration of a same-sex couple’s young, diverse progressives run for down-bal- Fax 914-965-2892 marriage because of a ‘religious objection,’” lot races to build a bench for the future. 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, he wrote. “This decision will have negative The Democratic nominee will face off NY 10701 part of your against Republican Joe Pinion in November. www.risingmediagroup.com ramifications for the LGBTQ community. The door has been opened wide allowing for the A third Democratic candidate has expressed advertising plan. discrimination of LGBTQ people nationwide an interest in running, but we have yet to hear under the guise of religious freedom. Our le- from him or get his name. Petitioning has be- Westchester’s Finest Call today! gal system will see a surge of similar cases. gun for statewide offices, so you can expect a Today’s decision is another example of the knock of your door from candidates sometime Weekly Newspapers 914-965-4000 far-reaching impacts the 2016 election and soon. Friday, June 15, 2018 - MOUNT VERNON RISING - PAGE 9 TSTT Recognition Brunch Independence Day Fair Honors Lois Bronz At John Jay Homestead

Dr. Bettye Perkins, TSTT founder and CEO, with honorees at this year’s recognition brunch. Enjoy July 4th at the home of a founding father at John Jay Homestead.

More than 180 distinguished guests, in- The 2018 honorees for the event included The celebratory, family-friendly Indepen- freshments. cluding local, county, state and federal offi- Pioneer Award recipient Dr. LaRuth Gray, dence Day Fair in honor of America’s found- The event offers a festive way for families cials, as well as prominent educators, support- scholar in residence at New York Univer- ing will be hosted by the Bedford-Armonk to explore the national historic landmark home ers and current and future teachers joined in sity; Visionary Award recipient Regent Judith Rotary on Wednesday, July 4 (rain or shine) of founding father and America’s first Chief the Celebration of White Plains-based Today’s Johnson of the New York Board of Regents; from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at John Jay Homestead Justice John Jay. Students Tomorrow’s Teachers’ annual recog- and Trailblazer Award recipient Dr. Letitia in northern Westchester. Admission is free for the grounds and nition brunch May 24 at the DoubleTree by Payne, a TSTT alumna and special education The fair features readings of the Dec- declaration readings (at 11:30 a.m. and 2 Hilton Hotel Tarrytown. teacher at Anne M. Dorner Middle School in laration of Independence, a petting zoo, stilt p.m.); food and most activities (11 a.m. to 4 The recognition ceremony is an oppor- Ossining. Dr. Payne, a Perkins Scholar (10- walker, log cutting, an 18th century equestri- p.m.) are available by ticket purchase. tunity for the organization to honor leaders year teacher) earned her doctorate degree in an demonstration, pony rides, crafts, historic John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is in education, dedicated teachers, and future May from Manhattanville College. house tours, hayrides, live music, discovery located at 400 Jay Street, Katonah. For more educators on their accomplishments over the In addition, six teachers were honored as centers, fishing, pet adoption, a student art information, visit www.bedfordarmonkrotary. past year. TSTT payed tribute to Lois Bronz, Perkins Scholars and presented with golden show, and food from the grill and other re- org or www.johnjayhomestead.org. the first African-American female to chair the apple awards. They joined more than 25 pre- Westchester County Board of Legislators, and viously honored Perkins Scholars who have one of the organization’s long-time supporters. reached the milestone as TSTT 10-year teach- Following the presentation, Bronz’s daughter, ers. Francine Shorts, a retired Greenburgh school TSTT graduating high school and college psychologist, announced the “TSTT Lois seniors were recognized with red and green Bronz Scholarship” that will enable a de- apple awards, respectively. serving high school student to join the TSTT “All of our honorees stand on the shoul- CGroppe program and will continue the legacy of Lois ders of Lois Bronz,” said Dr. Bettye Perkins, Glassworks Bronz, a former teacher who advocated for TSTT founder and CEO. “Thanks to our com- Art Glass • Jewelry • education and civil rights. munity of extraordinary supporters including Home Décor Sterling Roberson of the United Fed- school district and college partners, business Unique, one of a kind eration of Teachers served as master of cer- and community leaders, and friends of educa- hand crafted gifts & décor emonies. Other prominent members of the tion, we can witness student success when our v H a n d community who attended include Legislator stakeholders work collaboratively. “ c r a f t e d Alfreda Williams and New York State Regents Event sponsors included Entergy, United i n t h e H u d s o n Chancellor Betty Rosa, who both spoke about Federation of Teachers, Morgan Stanley, Col- V a l l e y the critical role TSTT plays in diversifying the gate-Palmolive, Westchester County, and The www.cgroppeglassworks.com teacher workforce. Jandon Foundation. 10.5" PAGE 10 - MOUNT VERNON RISING - Friday, June 15, 2018

welcomes Bill Clinton and Ja mes Patter son The President Is Missing

book signing Tuesday, June 19th 7pm Vernon Hills Shopping Center 680 Post Road Scarsdale (914) 472-0689 21"

A limited number of wristbands for entry will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 9am on the day of the event with purchase of The President Is Missing at Barnes & Noble Eastchester. Limit one book per customer. No personalization, photographs, memorabilia, or signing of prior titles. Bags will not be allowed in the event space. All event guidelines subject to change. Please call the store for more details.

A limited number of wristbands for entry will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 9am on the day of the event with purchase of The President Is Missing at Barnes & Noble Eastchester. Limit one book per customer. No personaliza- tion, photographs, memorabilia, or signing of prior titles. Bags will not be allowed in the event space. All event guidelines subject to change. Please call the store for more details.

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