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Vol 36 Number 4 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, January 27, 2017 Disco Fever Returns Astorino Raises $1M; To Westchester Has $2.5M on Hand Democrats Prepare Attack

France Joli with Lou Gigante Jr. Paul Schaefer with Joey Reda County Executive Rob Astorino is well-financed and ready for another re-election campaign in 2017. By Dan Murphy Paul Schaefer. The legendary night clubs of the 1970s and The idea came about from a few guys in East- By Dan Murphy donations we have received from people who the sound of disco music returned to Westchester chester who wanted to hold a disco dance party. Westchester County Executive Robert As- continue to believe in our message of smart, ef- last Saturday as Mulino’s at Lake Isle Country Eastchester Town Attorney Lou Reda was part of torino raised more than $1 million over the last fective government,” said Astorino. “We have Club in Eastchester hosted its first Disco Night. the group who first spoke to Johnny Rocks, who six months and has $2.5 million on hand for his worked hard to deliver results for people without The event sold out, as more than 600 enjoyed the used to DJ on WKTU 103.5 FM radio and now upcoming re-election to a third term this Novem- raising taxes, and they are clearly responding by songs of their youth from legendary DJ Johnny lives in Tuckahoe. Next up was Mulino’s owner ber. The Friends of Astorino received 1,178 do- contributing to our cause. This is a team effort Rocks, and live performances from disco legend Louis Gigante, who also liked the idea. nations in various amounts – even as little as $2 and I couldn’t do it without such steadfast, loyal – with an average donation of $125. supporters.” France Joli, and David Letterman Music Director Continued on Page 6 “I’m enormously grateful for all of the Continued on Page 8 Hey Reggie, Leave a Project Veritas Stops Plan to Job for Somebody Else! Disrupt Trump Inauguration By Dan Murphy Rod Stewart sang, “Some guys have all the luck, some guys get all the breaks.” The same can be said for Westchester Democratic Chair- man Reginald LaFayette. Reggie, as he is better known, has served for more than 30 years in Mt. Vernon and West- chester politically-appointed positions. For the past 17 years, he has served as the Democratic commissioner at the Westchester County Board of Elections. This is one of the most sought-after “political” positons in the county, and Reggie has sat in that position since 1999, collecting a $155,245 salary, benefits – and very light work- load. Most public servants or political hacks, whichever you prefer to call them, have been happy to wait until retirement and step down from the BOE and collect their healthy pension. But not Reggie, he wants more and always has Westchester Democrats have had enough Project Veritas caught protesters on camera discussing the use of acid to disrupt President wanted more. The next step for LaFayette, we of losing lately and want to move the county Donald Trump’s inaugural address. chairman from the Board of Elections to hear, is to be appointed the Westchester Coun- commissioner of jurors. By Dan Murphy ers of the DisruptJ20 movement and various ty commissioner of jurors, a great title but one Project Veritas, a conservative investiga- affiliated fringe groups actively plotting crimi- with no real responsibilities or duties other than The Westchester County Jury Board, an tive media outlet headquartered in Westches- nal activities to disrupt President-Elect Donald to welcome residents who come in for jury duty obscure panel for most Westchester residents, ter, uncovered a plan by radicals to disrupt the Trump’s inauguration. and keep watch over the staff at the County meets every year to review the commissioner inauguration of President Donald Trump. Proj- Project Veritas journalists were invited Courthouse – who do the real work every day. of jurors and their numbers on jurors and trials. ect Veritas, and its founder James O’Keefe, un- via Facebook to several DisruptJ20 meetings Fran Tursi was the long-serving commis- In 2010, the Jury Board, consisting of County veiled their latest undercover operation before throughout Washington, and one in Brooklyn. sioner of jurors before her retirement in 2010 Executive Robert Astorino, Chief Judge Alan the inauguration and helped expose a danger- DJ20 organizer Legba Carrefour, on Jan. 8 at after 35 years in the county courthouse. Susan Scheinkman of the Ninth Judicial District, and ous plan to release a noxious gas into the ven- a DJ20 Spokes Council meeting, reportedly Newman Loehr replaced Tursi and recently re- Chief County Court Judge Barbara Zambelli tilation system of Washington, D.C., subway expressed plans to block all major points of in- tired after more than 25 years. Public records met and accepted Tursi’s retirement, and ap- trains, resulting in the operations being signifi- gress to the District of Columbia by highway, show that Loehr’s salary was $160,000 per year. Continued on Page 8 cantly scaled down. bridge and Metro Rail. In a conversation be- Veritas’ undercover videos revealed lead- Continued on Page 8 WWII Vet. is 96 Years Young Gun Shows & Circus And Still Working Hard ‘Taboo’ at County Center

From left are Marian and Dominick DiBari, County Executive Robert Astorino, and County Legislators Margaret Cunzio and Francis Corcoran. The Hanneford Circus returns to the County Center next month. Will it be the last time? Westchester County Executive Robert As- taste samplings or sitting at a table supporting torino joined representatives of ShopRite Super- veterans of Westchester County. By Dan Murphy County Executive Andrew Spano in the wake of markets, Inc., to officially designated Jan. 17 as “We are thrilled that Dominick DiBari Last weekend, the people of Westchester the mass shooting at Columbine High School in Dominick DiBari Day to honor the 96-year-old has received this well-deserved recognition,” County – through its county government and Colorado. Astorino also banned them temporar- World War II veteran, resident of Briarcliff Man- said Tom Urtz, vice president of operations for the county-owned Westchester County Center – ily in 2012 after the massacre at Sandy Hook or and employee of ShopRite of Bedford Hills. ShopRite Supermarkets. “Having associates like hosted a gun show. The two-day event went on Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., when DiBari has been with ShopRite for the past Dominick work for ShopRite is what sets us without incident and returned to the county cen- 20 young children and six staff members were six years, and always greets customers with his apart. and we feel blessed to have him as a part ter in White Plains for the first time in five years. killed. charm and warm smile, whether he is offering of our team.” In 1999, gun shows were banned by former Continued on Page 8 PAGE 2 - SOUNDVIEW RISING - Friday, January 27, 2017 Tarrytown Man is New Examine Power of Language Legoland Master Builder In Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’

Ben Zimmer, right, will discuss the phenomena of language and the success of Lin-Manuel Miranda, left, in “Hamilton.” “Hamilton” is the most coveted Broadway for best musical theater album, and the cast show right now, and tickets have been sold out performed at the White House for an educa- months in advance. The musical – created and tion initiative. With an album that has reached composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda – features gold status, a mixtape set for release later this a multiracial cast rapping and singing the story year, and a recently released behind-the-scenes of Alexander Hamilton, a founding father and book, “Hamilton” is everywhere – even if you Tarrytown resident Anthony Maddaloni is the king of Legoland and waiting for you at Ridge America’s first secretary of the treasury. aren’t one of the lucky ones able to secure (or Hill. It took six years for the musical to come afford) the exclusive tickets. together, but since it has, there is no stopping Ben Zimmer is executive editor of Vo- It’s a dream of many to get paid to play, special effects graduate program. it now. cabulary.com and the Visual Thesaurus, two and it’s a dream come true for one Tarrytown “I’ve been playing with Lego bricks for al- The Friends of the Larchmont Public Li- websites for language lovers. He has written jobseeker. most as long as I can remember,” said Maddalo- brary present Ben Zimmer in an engaging pro- the “Word on the Street” column for The Wall Anthony Maddaloni is the new master ni. “I used to create stories and adventures in my gram about the language and its power in the Street Journal since June 2013. Previously, model builder at Legoland Discovery Center living room using my knights and pirates sets. “Hamilton” Broadway musical, Sunday, Jan. he was the language columnist for the Bos- Westchester at Ridge Hill in Yonkers. Madd- As I got a little older, I realized I could bring the 29 at 4 p.m. in the Larchmont Village Center, ton Globe and the New York Times Magazine aloni previously owned and operated Practically mini figures to life using stop-motion animation located directly behind the library. There will (succeeding William Safire). He serves as Alive, a special effects, makeup, prosthetics and with our family camcorder. Art should inspire be a reception with refreshments beginning at chairman of the New Words Committee of the props company in Queens. His artistic back- art and Lego is a great way to express that fan- 3:30 p.m. American Dialect Society, and oversees the ground and career in practical effects, combined dom. That passion for building and creating sto- Regardless of whether you have seen the society’s selection of Word of the Year. with a passion for the Lego brand and work- ries with Lego hasn’t stopped and now I’m very musical, you’ll come away with a better un- For more information about Ben Zimmer, ing with children, vaulted him to the top of the excited to have such an innovative and unique derstanding of the role language plays in our visit benzimmer.com. For more information bricks competition. job where I can share my love for creating with lives. about the Friends of the Larchmont Public Li- The master model builder recruitment pro- kids and Lego fans of all ages.” “Hamilton” has won a Grammy Award brary, visit, friendsoflarchmontlibrary.org. cess involved multiple stages. As part of the Legoland Discovery Center Westchester interview process, candidates shared their port- stimulates young minds to imagine, discover folios and professional experience, as well as and create. Ideal for children age 3 to 10 years, images of past Lego builds. Those moving on the attraction offers a wide range of educational to the final brick factor competition were faced and interactive elements. Visitors can see New CGroppe Glassworks with three themed creation build challenges, York’s top landmarks made out of Lego bricks, each 30 minutes long. Maddaloni combined his learn secrets from the master model builder, ex- Art Glass • Jewelry • Home Décor background in prop and special effects creation perience the attraction’s indoor soft play area, Unique one of a kind hand crafted gifts & décor with a passion for building with Lego bricks to score big on two Lego rides, and enjoy a 4D beat out other highly-qualified candidates. Lego movie. v H a n d “Anthony has all the qualities we look for Legoland Discovery Center Westchester is c r a f t e d in a master model builder,” said Chris Mines, located at 39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers, and can be i n t h e Legoland Discovery Center Westchester’s gen- reached at 866-243-0770 or www.legolanddis- H u d s o n eral manager. “He brings his own unique creativ- coverycenter.com/westchester. For the latest V a l l e y ity and passion to the job and blends in perfectly news and updates, follow @LDCWestchester [email protected] www.cgroppeglassworks.com with Legoland Discovery Center Westchester’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. family, and its standards for the highest quality service of fun, play and education.” A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- versity, Maddaloni majored in filmmaking and minored in studio arts. 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Actress Meryl Streep criticizes President Donald Trump at the recent Golden Globes Awards ceremony. By john verni over at Sony, who send racists jokes behind ev- “Arrogance: an insulting way of thinking eryone’s back. By eric W. Schoen announcement may not be signifi cant for you or behaving that comes from believing you are So when Meryl said “violence incites vio- I posted a simple but powerful cartoon on and me, but it is for many people in this country. better, smarter, or more important than other lence,” it’s a lesson we all must heed; but when Facebook last week; two stick fi gures, a man Out-of-control drug prices are an area people.” Webster’s dictionary she gave an ovation to Roman Polanski, respect and a woman. The caption read, “This is Bob. Trump has promised to focus on. And he will Meryl Streep gave a performance, telling his art and not just his deed. He voted for Trump. This is Bob’s friend Sally. have to rely on Democrats to do this. An exam- all of us what we should think; but it wasn’t her And when Madonna says “blow up the Sally voted for Clinton. Bob and Sally are still ple: A friend uses a nasal spray for seasonal aller- words that annoyed us, it was the arrogance that White House,” that’s not part of Hollywood’s friends because Bob and Sally are adults. Be like gies dispensed by prescription. The little bottle made the big stink. deal; she was not inciting violence, just chalk it Bob and Sally.” with enough for a month costs more than $240. Hollywood actors feel they are special, and off to a bit too much zeal. Maybe it’s time we all start acting like Recently, a generic version has come out. The that we all must be put in our place; as they des- Please believe they have all the answers, adults? generic is $220. perately try to convince us, that they’re not just please believe their intentions are pure; and in By the time you pick up this newspaper, Fortunately, his insurance pays for it, but, a pretty face. a deeply divided nation, Hollywood is not the our country will have gone through the seamless prey tell me, what is in that bottle that could cost They disparage our lowly existence, as we problem, they’re a part of the cure. transition of power we go through every four or $240? Or $220? work day jobs that make the world run; but their So sit in the dark and watch them, they are eight years. Donald Trump will have been sworn I’ll give you another example: Orthodics. opinions are much more important, because certainly better than you; and despite their per- in as the 45th president of these United States The doctor says my friend needs them. His in- their lives are exciting and fun. sonal failings, just do as they say, and not as they with a simple oath of offi ce as per Article II, Sec- surance will cover the orthodics if they are pre- They act out lives of consequence and do. tion 1, of the United States Constitution. scribed and purchased through a doctor to the glamor, bringing exceptional lives to the screen; Yes, Meryl, we know mocking the disabled “Before he enter on the execution of his of- tune of $300-plus. He can go to a private ortho- and in telling these stories are paid handsome, in is not something a good person should do; but fi ce, he shall take the following oath or affi rma- tist and get pretty much the same thing for $65 amounts that are often obscene. forgive us if we have a hard time, with morality tion: ‘I do solemnly swear (or affi rm) that I will to $70, but insurance won’t pay a dime. Is some- It’s the exceptional lives that are important, lessons from your friends and from you. faithfully execute the Offi ce of President of the thing wrong with this medical picture? I think so. the rest of us average and plain; and if we can’t Author’s note: This piece is about arro- United States, and will to the best of my ability Sadly, the economic recovery our country is just all see it their way, well… it must be that gance, condescension and hypocrisy. In no way preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of going through did nothing for the middle class. we’re all insane. do I condone the actions of anybody mocking the the United States.’” These are the people who spoke in November, They live on the coasts in their bubbles, the disabled. I denounce those actions in the stron- Whether you voted for Trump or any of his electing President Trump. With the announced rest of the country are moaks; and you must not gest terms, as we all should. This is about an opponents, whether you are a Democrat, Repub- and unannounced job creation, Trump is listen- be on their high level, if you don’t understand actress that famously stood at the 2003 Academy lican, Conservative or Socialist, you should be ing to those who voted for him. Trying to do all their jokes. Awards and gave a standing ovation to direc- celebrating that our country transitions power so the job he was elected to do and ignoring those And when they are not being pampered for tor Roman Polanski, who had to fl ee the country seamlessly. It doesn’t happen everywhere in the spreading tall tales to stir up a public already acting, they all feel the need for a cause; for they because he (allegedly) brutally raped a 13-year- world. We should take great pride that we as a on edge do to threats of terrorism. And some of need to prove they are worth it, for all the money girl after feeding her drugs and alcohol. The people live in a true democracy that works. these tales are truly disgusting. and all the applause. rape (allegedly) occurred at Jack Nicholson’s Does that mean you should not protest if Do most folks care if the inaugural facili- Let’s take Leo, one of their fi nest, whose house, where Anjelica Huston was present. If you believe Trump’s values are not yours? Defi - ties are less glamorous this year? They want a sincerity is as good as it gets; who collects envi- you are going to use the occasion of your receiv- nitely not. Thousands will protest in and around president who will hit the ground running, doing ronmental awards for his efforts, and burns fos- ing an acting award as a chance for moralizing Washington, D.C. Close to 100 groups have things to make their lives better. sil fuels in his jets. to the country, you need to be consistent. Oth- requested permits to assemble in our nation’s The most intelligent thing I heard from an And take lessons from them on gun vio- erwise, it is just another act and the American capital and many more at locations throughout elected offi cial in the weeks leading up toIn- lence, from actors Damon, Affl eck and Cruise; people are smart enough to see through it. the country. The First Amendment gives you the auguration Day? New York City Mayor Bill de that make millions from “shoot-em-up pic- John Verni is the host of “Stuck in the Mid- right to peacefully assemble. That is not the case Blasio said it best; his way to deal with Trump tures,” but it has nothing to do with the news. dle” on WVOX, which discusses politics from in every country in the world. is fi xing the problems that plague New York And Hollywood loves to fi ght racism, on a moderate perspective. He is an attorney and Trump was elected president fair and square. City. If our local and state leaders did their jobs, this they’re on the attack; except the executives lives on the Sound Shore in Mamaroneck. Is there proof that voting machines anywhere in Trump would have a lot less to do! the country were compromised? I haven’t seen The next four years will be quite interesting. it. Hacking of computer systems is going to take We have never had a president who governed by place when our leaders don’t practice what they tweet. I expect the president-elect who has no preach and have passwords easy to guess that love for the press will continue to use Twitter they freely give out to those unknown to them and other unconventional means to communi- who ask. A 10-year-old knows this. cate. While I don’t believe he should throw the Senators and congressmen and women we press out of their quarters at the White House, I elect should be part of the inauguration celebra- agree he has to fi nd a bigger space to accommo- tion. Again, whether your values are the same as date press conferences. You’ve see on television the man being sworn in, it is a sacred process how crowded the press is in the room where the they should be celebrating, not trashing. president interacts with them. I love my friend, Greenburgh Town Super- More room will give him more space and visor Paul Feiner. Every town, village and city maybe, once in a while, invite a journalist like should have a Paul Feiner. His ideas, although yours truly. It’s nice to dream. often off the wall, are at the very least refresh- The moral of the story unveiling in Wash- ing and show some thinking. Paul proposed an ington, D.C.? Celebrate Democracy. Don’t sit “Almost President Museum.” Knowing Paul, he back for four years. You’ve got to be in it to win. will set up a corner in Greenburgh Town Hall or Make your voice heard, otherwise, don’t com- possibly a museum that travels with him in his plain. mobile offi ce (aka car). God bless our president. God Bless the As for me, I think it’s unnecessary. American people. God Bless America! Are things that bad under President-Elect Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@ Trump when, even before he has taken offi ce, aol.com and follow him on Twitter @ericyon- companies have announced major investment in kers. Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show the United States and jobs for American work- featuring Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on ers? General Motors investing billions of dol- Thursdays at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. lars to produce cars in this country; Walmart dial or on the Internet at wvox.com and click on announcing new stores and new jobs. Walmart’s “listen live.” PAGE 4 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, January 27, 2017 Sports, Snowflakes and From the Mayor & Town Hall Wildflowers in Westchester A number of programs are scheduled the On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28 and 29, weekend of Jan. 27 to 29 at Westchester County Croton Point Nature Center in Croton-on-Hudson parks and recreation centers. will host Project Feeder Watch from 9 to 11 a.m. The Westchester Knicks will play the Rap- Learn to identify and count birds at the feeders tors on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Westchester with members of Saw Mill River Audubon. Go to County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains. sawmillriveraudubon.org or call 914-862-5297. Go to countycenter.biz for tickets, information On Sunday at Muscoot Farm on Route 100 and a full home-game schedule. in Somers, learn how the identify trees without On Saturday, Jan. 28 at Trailside Nature Mu- their leaves during a hike through the farm, from seum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 10 a.m. to noon. 914-864-7282. 35 and 121 South, Cross River, explore the deli- Also on Sunday, at Lenoir Preserve on Dud- cate structure of snowflakes and their formations ley Street in Yonkers, “Invasive Wreaths” will at 1 p.m. For more information, call 914-864- take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Recycle some of the 7322. invasive vines at the preserve into a decorative Also on Saturday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the wreath for your home. Pre-registration is re- Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Playland quired at 914-968-5851. Park in Rye, enjoy the beauty of wildflowers dur- Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Me- ing winter by learning to identify them by their morial on Route 35 in Somers will host “House- skeletons. 914-967-8720. plant Propagation” from 2 to 3 p.m. Explore the The Marshlands Conservancy on Route 1 different ways you can increase your houseplant Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, right, with Chief John Masciola, First Assistant Chief Nick Bareto (Boston Post Road) in Rye will host a volunteer collection at a low cost. Pre-registration is re- and Second Assistant Chief Vincent Straface. work project from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring work gloves quired at 914-864-7268. By Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont against the Harlem Wizards. It was a sold-out and help paint the inside of the visitors’ center. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Marshlands Recently I had the pleasure of attending event and all proceeds will benefit enrichment Materials and tools will be provided. 914-835- Conservancy will host “Make ‘n’ Take Dream Westchester County Association’s annual break- programs for the entire district. 4466. Catchers.” Help funnel in good dreams and fil- fast, where Westchester County Executive Rob I would like to take this opportunity to The Westchester Knicks will play the Grand ter out the bad ones by making a dream catcher Astorino delivered his State of the County ad- thank the highway department for doing a won- Rapids Drive on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the West- out of beads and natural objects. One per person. dress. In discussing his vision for 2017, he high- derful job clearing our streets of leaf piles and chester County Center. Go to countycenter.biz 914-835-4466. lighted several economic developments for the brush. The highway crews have cleared the ma- for tickets, information and a full home-game For more information, visit parks.westches- year ahead. jority of our municipal roadways, in record time, schedule. tergov.com. A range of public and private projects in- and I would like to commend them for their hard clude expenditures for Kensico Dam Plaza, work. They are currently in the final phase and Westchester County Airport and a $300 million our roads should be completely cleared before investment for improving county parks, road- long. Panel to Discuss Hate ways, bridges, buildings and technology. Asto- Now that winter is upon us, I would like to rino also included that the county will benefit remind residents that as snowstorms approach, from the expansion of the regional Wegman’s please remember to put cars into driveways to Crimes Against Muslims supermarket, which is slated to be developed in help with street plowing efforts. Although we The Westchester Coalition against Islamo- plain hate crimes law in New York State, discuss Harrison in the near future. have not yet issued a snow emergency, six inch- phobia will present a panel discussion titled how the District Attorney’s Office and law en- It was a highly informative event, giving lo- es or more will allow for a snow emergency to “Hate Crimes against Muslims: Prevention forcement enforce these laws, and outline what cal officials an opportunity to hear about what’s be issued. Any snow emergency status will be and Remedies” on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. at to do if someone feels that he or she has been the in store for the upcoming year. listed on our town scroll. In addition, please be Ethical Culture Society of Westchester, 7 Saxon victim of a bias crime. A question-and-answer It was an honor to be at the recent installa- mindful that when clearing driveways and walk- Wood Road, White Plains. session will follow. tion of new officers for the Harrison Fire Depart- ways, shovelers must refrain from depositing Calls for banning immigration and estab- Panelists will include Afaf Nasher, execu- ment. Congratulations to the following newly- snow into the streets. lishing a registry of Muslims during the presi- tive director of the Council on American-Islam- elected department representatives: Chief John In closing, please make note of the follow- dential campaign and its aftermath have been ic Relations-N.Y.; Heidi Mason, Westchester Masciola Jr., First Assistant Chief Nick Bareto, ing public health reminder: In an effort to be accompanied by an alarming surge in verbal and County assistant district attorney and chief of the Second Assistant Chief Vincent Straface, Cap- courteous, dog walkers should carry disposable physical Islamophobic assaults. Panelists will Bias Unit; and William Hayes, executive direc- tain John Masciola Sr., First Lt. Justin Renda, waste bags and clean up after their pets. Used describe specific ways that Muslims as individu- tor of the Westchester Intelligence Center, Office President Vito Faja Jr., Secretary Ralph Stra- dog waste bags should not be left in neighbors’ als and in communities can deter aggression, ex- of the District Attorney-Westchester County. face, Treasurer John Szolnoki, Financial Sec- trash cans or recycling bins and should not be retary Jerry Terranova, and Board of Wardens thrown into the storm drains on our streets and representatives Joe Hinchey, Henry Mohr, Mark roadways. Proper disposal of dog waste is a Scocchera, Dave Cox and Matt Russo. must and every dog owner should participate. Congratulations also to the Harrison Cen- The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is Friday, tral School District’s Elementary Enrichment Jan. 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at 273 Kitchen Zone Change for Senior Committee for its recent fundraiser. It was won- located at 273 Halstead Ave., Harrison. I look derful to see the entire community turn out as forward to meeting with residents and talking Housing Causes Controversy the district’s faculty/staff played basketball about issues facing our community. By Peggy Godfrey pending on the makeup of the City Council, get The senior housing overlay zoning change them approved. at 11 Mill Road in New Rochelle’s northern sec- “Despite minimum bulk requirements, a de- tion has generated great controversy. The New veloper wishing to build more on less can apply Purchase College Presents Rochelle City Council held a public hearing Jan. to the City Council for variances and, depend- 10, when several residents expressed opposition ing on the makeup of the City Council, get them to the change. In particular, Laraine Karl criti- approved,” said Joyce Furfero, chairwoman of Poet Claudia Rankine cized the mayor and City Council for accepting the New Rochelle Confederation of Neighbor- a positive referral on this zoning plan from the hood Associations. “In fact, it will take the vote SUNY-Purchase College will feature best- “I was thrilled to learn this fall that Clau- Planning Board, without seeking resident input. of only three City Council members outside of selling poet Claudia Rankine unveiling her new dia Rankine had received a MacArthur ‘genius Because the mayor appoints all Planning the affected district and the mayor to override Racial Imaginary Institute on Thursday, Feb. 2 grant’—it’s hard to imagine anyone more de- Board members, this process eliminates resi- the vote of the council member who represents a at 4:30 p.m. in the Humanities Lecture Hall at serving,” said Anthony Domestico, assistant dents’ input until a public hearing is held. Resi- district in which such a proposal is being made. Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road. The professor of literature at Purchase. “I’m equally dents said they feel alienated, and that their ob- This result is not right.” event, which is complimentary and open to the thrilled to learn how she will be using her funds. jections are not being considered. What was most noteworthy about the City public, is part of the Durst Distinguished Lec- The Racial Imaginary Institute will do important At the public hearing, residents noted that Council vote Jan. 17 was that it was opposed by ture Series that brings preeminent writers to the work, and we at Purchase are eager to hear what the mental care facility proposed under this new three councilmen who represent districts that Westchester community. this work might look like.” senior overlay zone would include 64 rooms for are nowhere near this property. District 1 Coun- Rankine was recently named a fellow of the The author of five collections of poetry, dementia patients and be located at a busy in- cilman Lou Trangucci, District 2 Councilman John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Rankine is the Frederick Iseman professor of tersection near the entrance to the Hutchinson Al Tarantino, and District 4 Councilman Ivar and recipient of the prestigious MacArthur “ge- poetry at Yale University. Her most recent book, River Parkway. City regulations only require Hyden voted against the zoning change. The nius grant.” She is Purchase College’s 2016-17 “Citizen: An American Lyric” (2014), won, notification of neighbors within 250 feet of the three councilpeople closest to it voted for it, and Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished chairper- among other awards, the National Book Crit- site, which many people living close to the site Mayor Noam Bramson, who lives nearer to the son in literature. ics Circle Award in Poetry, the PEN Open Book is inadequate. proposed mental care facility, broke the tie with In this presentation, Rankine will discuss Award, the NAACP Image Award and the LA The developer, ND Acquisitions, appeared a “yes” vote. the impetus behind and the ideas surround- Times Book Award for poetry. before City Council members Dec. 13 to request ND Acquisitions has reportedly completed ing the Racial Imaginary Institute, a space and For more information, visit www.purchase. the zoning change. The new senior citizen zon- an Environmental Assessment Form, however, framework she has created in collaboration with edu or call 914-251-6550. ing overlays all residential properties – includ- the library does not have a copy of it. With the Beth Loffreda and Casey Llewellyn. The Durst Distinguished Lecture Series and ing single-family homes – and, although the zoning change approved, the developer’s next The Racial Imaginary Institute is dedicated the Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair zoning has certain minimum bulk requirements step is to present the site plan to the Planning to fostering art and writing that investigates, in Literature are funded by the Roy and Shirley (a minimum of 5 acres, a maximum three-story Board for approval. Joyce Furfero, chairwoman questions and re-invents the racial imaginaries Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature Endow- buildings, and a maximum 40 units per acre), of the New Rochelle Confederation of Neigh- of the current moment. The name “racial imagi- ment. The mission of the Durst programs is to a developer wishing to build more on less can borhood Associations, said she plans to discuss nary” is meant to capture the enduring paradoxi- infuse the experience and intellect of leading apply to the City Council for variances and, de- this issue at the organization’s next meeting. cal truth of race – it is an invented concept that writers into the Purchase community, while pro- nevertheless operates with extraordinary force viding diverse opportunities for these writers to in our daily lives. interact with students and influence campus life. DONATE YOUR CAR

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A resident of Greenwich, Conn., he entered the Curtis Institute of Music in 2010 and studies with distinguished orchestral conductor Otto-Werner Mueller. All students Kensho Watanabe at the Curtis Institute are recipients of merit-based, full-tuition scholar- ore Fellowship, and the Alumni Association Prize ships, and Watanabe is the Thomas D. Watkins from the Yale School of Music. He performed in Fellow. Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall as one of the Born in Japan, Watanabe started playing the winners of the Japanese American Association of violin at the age of 2, studying with Hachiro Hi- New York’s Young Artists’ Competition in 2006. rose. He moved to the United States in 1992 and He has also performed as a soloist with the Yale at the age of 9 was accepted into the pre-college Symphony Orchestra, Berkeley College Orches- division of the Julliard School to study with Lou- tra and the Connecticut Valley Chamber Orches- ise Behrend and Ann Setzer. He has since earned tra. a bachelor of science degree in biology and a An active chamber musician, Watanabe has master of music in violin performance from the performed on both violin and viola, most notably Yale School of Music, where he studied with with violinist Ulf Hoelscher and violinist Peter Syoko Aki. Sowlik, as well as on National Public Radio’s Prior to joining the Philadelphia Orchestra, “From the Top” and WQXR’s McGraw-Hill Watanabe served as assistant conductor of the Young Artist Showcase. Yale Symphony Orchestra from 2006 through The Friends of the Larchmont Public Li- 2009, under Toshiyuki Shimada, leading the YSO brary are interested residents who contribute to in concerts at Woolsey Hall and Battell Chapel. the Library in important ways. Government fund- He also served as music director of Yale’s Berke- ing alone cannot fi nance all the cultural events ley College Orchestra from 2006 through 2009, that the community currently enjoys, and the in addition to being a staff conductor for the Friends – an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profi t Greenwood Music Camp in Cummington, Mass. organization – provides the money needed for Hudson Chorale, the area’s largest mixed- executed properly. Watanabe is the winner of numerous compe- additional programs. For more information about voice chorus, will begin its 2016-17 season Russian-born, and one of the U.S.’ most titions and awards including the recent William the organization and additional programs offered, with a concert program to be performed both famous immigrants, Igor Stravinsky is often Waite Concerto Competition, the Irving S. Gilm- visit www.friendsofl archmontlibrary.org. Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29 argued to be the most important and infl uen- at 3 p.m. at Queen of the Apostles Chapel at tial composer of the 20th century. His “Ave Maryknoll, 55 Ryder Road, Ossining. Aptly Maria” (1934) is a perfect example of neo- titled “Variations on a Text,” the program ex- classicism in its simplicity: only 35 measures Enjoy Winter Sports In plores how the same sacred verses were inter- in length, devoid of dynamic markings, totally preted musically by composers from different homophonic, and closes with a single Amen. eras (spanning the Renaissance to the pres- Benjamin Britten, considered the most Westchester County Parks ent), cultures and countries. important composer to come along in England Westchester County Executive Robert Asto- Route 35, Somers (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. only); Mo- This is Hudson Chorale’s second season since Henry Purcell more than 200 years ear- rino recently announced that, weather permitting, hansic Golf Course, Baldwin Road off Taconic under the direction of Ira Spaulding, music di- lier, composed two “Te Deum,” one of which residents can enjoy ice-skating, cross-country Parkway, Yorktown Heights; Ward Pound Ridge rector/conductor. will be featured – the “Festival Te Deum” skiing, ice fi shing and sledding at many county Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross “I love to program concerts such as this (1944). Using an English text, it is marked park locations. River; Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard one,” she said. “Why? Because I love both by constantly changing rhythms, dramatic “Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside Street off Route 22, north White Plains; Maple uniformity and individuality. When you hear dynamic contrasts, a peaceful conclusion and this winter,” he said. “Our parks are open every Moor Golf Course, North Street, White Plains; the same text (uniformity) set by multiple a demanding organ accompaniment that will day of the year, so get out your skates, skis and Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1, Rye; The composers in different styles (individuality), masterfully be handled by Baranowski. sleds and get some great exercise to ward off the trails at Merestead, Byram Lake Road, Mount you can’t help but marvel at the differences Italian Renaissance composer Giovanni winter blues.” Kisco; Saxon Woods Park, Mamaroneck Av- they have brought out of the same words. Pierluigi da Palestrina, a master of polyphony, For all locations listed below, participants enue, White Plains; Saxon Woods Golf Course, These are also the reasons I love choral mu- is well known for his setting of the text “Sicut must bring their own equipment; no rentals are Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale; Dunwoodie Golf sic – each individual voice contributing in its Cervus” (1584). This short motet is techni- available. All sports are permitted seven days a Course, Wasylenko Lane off Yonkers Avenue, own way, yet singing uniformly within sec- cally perfect with a changing musical theme week during daylight hours only, and admission Yonkers; Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street off tions.” for each section of text. Like as the “Hart De- and parking are free unless otherwise noted. North Broadway, Yonkers; Sprain Lake Golf Spaulding has a 36-year career of per- sireth the Waterbrooks” (1971), the English When weather permits, ice-skating is al- Course, Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers; Tibbetts forming, conducting and teaching conducting translation of the same text set by Palestrina, lowed at the following locations. Ice is checked Brook Park, Midland Avenue, Yonkers; and The master classes in more than 60 countries all was beautifully crafted as an anthem by the daily – look for a “Skating Today” sign, which in- North and South County Trailways, Yonkers to over the world, and currently holds the posi- English composer Herbert Howells. dicates safe conditions for that day: Blue Moun- Baldwin Place. tion of professor of vocal and choral music at Following the concert, the audience is tain Reservation, Welcher Avenue, Peekskill; Weather permitting, sledding is allowed at City College of New York. Hudson Chorale invited to an informal reception to meet and Wampus Pond, Route 128, Armonk; Mountain Croton Gorge, Lasdon Park (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. said it is pleased to be the benefi ciary of his chat with the conductor, accompanist and Lakes Park, Hawley Road, North Salem; Will- only), Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers, Ward experience and artistic vision. chorus members while enjoying refreshments, son’s Woods Park, East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Pound Ridge Reservation and Dunwoodie, The “Ave Maria” (1572) by Tomás Luis a long-standing Hudson Chorale tradition. Vernon; and Tibbetts Brook Park, Midland Av- Sprain Lake, Saxon Woods, Mohansic and Maple de Victoria, Spain’s most famous 16th century Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the enue, Yonkers. Moor golf courses. composer, is a gem of simplicity and an ex- door, or $10 for students. Tickets can be pur- When snow cover permits, cross-country Ice fi shing is available at Blue Mountain ample of one of several composers who set chased at www.HudsonChorale.org or by skiing is allowed at the following locations: Blue Reservation, Mountain Lakes Park in North Sa- that text to music more than once. Also Span- calling 1-800-838-3006. Handicap parking is Mountain Reservation, Welcher Avenue, Peek- lem, Wampus Pond in Armonk, Tibbetts Brook ish and from the Basque region, Javier Busto available at the venue. skill; Croton Gorge, Route 129; Croton Point Park in Yonkers and Willson’s Woods Park in wrote a version of the “Ave Maria” (1949) For additional chorus or event informa- Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson; Mount Vernon. that is also simply structured, yet demands tion, visit the chorus website or call 914-462- Kitchawan Preserve, Route 134, Yorktown; Las- For directions and contact information for great emotionality and technical skills to be 3212. don Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, the parks, visit westchestergov.com/parks.

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#6843 01/27 - 03/03 Notice of Formation of For- Notice of formation of Bar- tune Cookie Capital LLC. klee Media LLC Arts. Of Org. Arts. of Org. filed with NY filed with the Sect’y of State Dept. of State on 12/13/16. of NY (SSNY) on January 3, lems and the success goes to show that people Office location: Westches- 2017. Office location: West- Disco Fever ter County. NY Sec. of State chester. The street address still love the music and are looking for some- designated agent of the LLC is: 134 Third Avenue, Pel- Continued from Page 1 where to go and something to do.” upon whom process against ham, NY 10803. SSNY has The large dance floor was packed as the it may be served, and shall been designated as agent of The next piece of the puzzle was to find a night kicked off at 9 p.m. and continued until mail process to 140 Osborn the LLC upon whom process headliner, and France Joli, known for her 70s 2 a.m. Paul Schaefer got involved through his Rd, Harrison, NY 10528, the against it may be served. hits including “Come to Me,” agreed to perform. friendship with Gigante, and was an added at- principal business location. SSNY shall mail process WCBS FM 101 Radio personality Joe Causi was traction, singing a couple of songs and sticking Purpose: any lawful activity. served to: Philip Kim, 134 the evening’s emcee, as Mulino’s turned its ball- around to greet fans. Third Avenue, Pelham, NY room into a Studio 54-like dancehall with an ice Schaefer, who lives in Westchester, will be #6840 01/20 – 02/24 10803. Purpose: any lawful sculpture of John Travolta, photos from the 70s’ going on tour in the spring. act. disco scene, and television screens playing the Co-owner Louis Gigante Jr. called the night #6841 01/27 – 03/03 movie “Saturday Night Fever.” “a perfect storm of the right venue, the right per- “With everyone on board, the hope was that formers and DJ, and the right location.” for the first time a couple-hundred people would “We wanted to bring back this era to the show up, but we ended up having to turn people town and we had some turnout,” he said. “This is away after we sold out,” said Reda. “The last the first of many big events to come to Mulino’s two days we had people calling and clamoring Lake Isle, and this night put us on the map.” to come.” Eastchester Supervisor Tony Colavita was Make Rising Media Group a part of your “Everyone our age is looking for a night also in the house, enjoying the music and meet- out to bring you back to the time when there was ing some old friends. A similar event is planned advertising plan. Call today! 914-965-4000 good music and dance, and all of our friends from for the near future. Visit Mulino’s at Lake Isle on Eastchester and all over came out and had a great Facebook, or Mulinosgroup.com for more infor- night,” he continued. “There weren’t any prob- mation. Friday, January 27, 2017 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care Lifting Up West. Receives Methodist Home Provides Anonymous $19K Donation Living Options for Seniors The Methodist Home for Nursing and Re- the participants took a tour of the Methodist habilitation held a community “lunch and learn” Home and learned about the programs and ser- event titled “Senior Living Options” on Jan. 19. vices it provides to short-term rehabilitation and Richard Russo, certified senior advisor with Care long-term care patients. Patrol; Fareeda Rahim, life guidance director at Founded in 1850, Methodist Home for the Atria Riverdale; and Jenny Pourakis, LCSW, Nursing and Rehabilitation is a non-sectarian, homecare consultant with Caring People, deliv- non-for profit residence in Riverdale. It cov- ered an informative presentation about differ- ers a broad range of services including stroke ent living alternatives that seniors have, such as rehabilitation; orthopedic, pulmonary, cardiac staying at home with home care services or mov- and trach care; wound care; bladder training; ing to various types of residential communities. and outpatient rehabilitation. Its reputable home The panelists explained the differences be- is highly rated by CMS and staffed by trained, tween independent living, assisted living, mem- professional clinicians. The rooms are private ory care, CCRC, short-term rehabilitation and and the physicians are affiliated with New York- long-term care, as well as the benefits associated Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and Montefiore with each option. Medical Center. The presentation was followed by a ques- For more information and to schedule a tour tion-and-answer session during which partici- of the home, contact the Admissions Department pants had the opportunity to clarify their con- at 718-732-7100, or visit www.methodisthome. cerns. Immediately following the presentation, org. Berkeley College students recently volunteered with Lifting Up Westchester at a men’s shelter to serve dinner.

An anonymous donor has provided $19,000 Care Services, which is operated by LUW, said to Lifting Up Westchester to help fund its free all graduates are offered employment at Neigh- home health aide training classes offered by the bors. She added that those who decline have no agency at the White Plains Education and Train- trouble finding jobs at one of the county’s 70- Letters to the Editor ing Center. The grant was received through the plus other home care agencies. Dear Editor: (Barack) Obama’s “DAPA Program,” to end Westchester Community Foundation. Lifting Up “There is a severe shortage of certified On the train ride home after last Satur- the detention of immigrant families, to extend Westchester has been offering free home health HHAs in Westchester… in fact, throughout the day’s fabulous Women’s March in New York compassion to those coming to our borders as aide training since 2009, and last year, through a country,” said Djata. “Our population is aging City, the words on everyone’s lips were, “We refugees, and to grant more family Visas. partnership with the City of White Plains, class- and baby boomers don’t want to go into nursing have to keep this momentum going.” For We must acknowledge that Americans es were moved to the newly-opened WPETC at homes. They are determined to age in place and many months, President (Donald) Trump has know little about our complex immigration 303 Quarropas St. that means the need for home care services is promised that the deportation of millions of laws. The nation’s conscience was hardly rip- Students receive free training and books going to be huge. It’s wonderful that this gener- immigrants will be at the top of his agenda. pled when the Obama administration deported for the three-week, New-York-State-licensed ous donation will enable so many to take part in To protest this outrage and to keep the resis- 3 million people last year. Now we are saddled course, which combines classroom and hands- learning the applicable and critical skills to help tance momentum going, Concerned Families with a government that claims that it will de- on training with rigorous clinical practice. After meet that need.” of Westchester invites everyone to join us for port 11 million people. This should be unac- successful completion of the program, newly Five training classes will be offered at the a rally Saturday, Jan. 28, with the theme “Stop ceptable to anyone who believes that our coun- certified HHAs are qualified to perform health- WPETC in 2017. Interested students can get Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda.” We will try should follow the rule of law and extend a related tasks such as monitoring a client’s tem- more information and apply for classes online at meet at the Hastings VFW Plaza (Warburton hand to those seeking our help in time of need. perature, pulse and blood pressure, as well as www.cityofwhiteplains.com/WPETC. and Spring Street) at noon. Please join us Saturday at noon in Hast- assistance with everyday tasks such as dressing, Neighbors Home Care Services, a licensed The goal of our rally is to send a message ings to keep the momentum from last week’s feeding, walking and personal hygiene. home care services agency, has been providing that the residents of the Rivertowns will do demonstrations strong, and to start by organiz- Many of the students are low-income wom- compassionate care to the elderly and disabled what we need to do – and ask our public offi- ing to defend and support our immigrant sisters en and men from minority backgrounds with residents of Westchester County since 1983. cials to do what they need to do – to protect im- and brothers. limited education and job prospects, and HHA The agency currently provides care to approxi- migrant workers, to stop deportation of young Frank Brodhead certification provides them with opportunities mately 400 homebound seniors and disabled in- people who have gained protections under Hastings-on-Hudson for sustainable careers in one of the fastest- dividuals annually with comprehensive services growing industries in the nation. For some, it is ranging from cleaning, shopping and personal a stepping stone to a higher level of training in care to more complex monitoring of medical Dear Editor: liberal hunting policies, they are responsible for the nursing field. conditions. It also provides post-surgery and Al- (Regarding the article “Hunter Ticketed for the senseless deaths of countless animals. Isis Djata, director of Neighbors Home zheimer care. Baiting Deer in North Salem,” on Jan. 20): Basically, the NYSDEC lets you get away Kudos to the officers who caught the hunter with murder from dawn to dusk if you wear the baiting deer in North Salem. Baiting is illegal proper tag. If they were truly committed to con- and especially heinous. serving and protecting the environment as their Tax Preparation But before we give the New York State De- name and this article imply, and they had some partment of Environmental Conservation a big compassion to boot, wildlife would be given a pat on the back, we should point out their hypoc- 24/7 reprieve. Period. Assistance Available risy. With their cruel culls carried out under the Rebecca Sunshine euphemism of wildlife management and their Hartsdale The Westchester-Putnam Workforce De- for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 velopment Board will host an IRS-endorsed years of age and older, specializing in pensions “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” program and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. kickoff Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at 120 The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax Bloomingdale Road, White Plains. counseling are often retired individuals associ- Town of Eastchester The kickoff is an effort to launch an edu- ated with non-profit organizations that receive cational campaign to increase awareness to eli- grants from the IRS. gible Westchester and Putnam County residents VITA aims to help working families take Senior Programs & Services about tax preparation assistance programs and advantage of all tax credits for which they are The Center at Lake Isle 9:30 a.m. Intermediate line dancing possible qualifications to receive one or more eligible, including earned income tax credits, Monday, Jan. 30 10:30 a.m. Drawing, games and cards federal tax credits designed to help low-income child tax credits and education credits. This not 9:30 a.m. Line dancing with Theresa 10:30 a.m. Council meeting taxpayers. only assists the individual family, but also in- 10:30 a.m. Drawing, games and cards 12:30 p.m. Open council meeting The VITA program offers free tax help to creases tax dollars in the county, according to 1 p.m. Canasta Club 1 p.m. Knitting with Paula people who generally make $54,000 or less, the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Develop- 1 p.m. Bridge/cards/Mahjong/board games 1 p.m. Mahjong / Pokeno / cards / board persons with disabilities, and limited-English- ment Board. 1 p.m. Crafts with Julie games speaking taxpayers who need assistance in It is estimated that about 80 percent of re- Tuesday, Jan. 31 1 p.m. Canasta Club preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified funds are then spent locally, which generates lo- 8:30 a.m. Low-impact exercise with Grace Friday, Feb. 3 volunteers provide free basic income tax return cal sales, wages and jobs, ultimately boosting 9:30 a.m. Muscle toning with Patricia 8:30 a.m. Exercise video preparation with electronic filing to qualified the local economy. 10:30 a.m. Drawing, games and cards 9:30 a.m. Strength and balance with Sonya individuals. For more information, visit www.west- 1 p.m. Bridge/cards/Mahjong/board games 10:30 a.m. Drawing, games and cards In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling chesterputnamonestop.com or call 914-995- Wednesday, Feb. 1 12:15 p.m. Bingo and treats – bring a friend for the Elderly program offers free tax help 3910. 9:30 a.m. Tap dancing with Paula 1 p.m. Chair yoga with Peggy 10:30 a.m. Drawing, games and cards 1 p.m. “See It – Draw It” with Stephanie 12:30 p.m. Energizing exercise with Evey The Center at Lake Isle is located at 660 1 p.m. Mahjong/Bridge/cards/board games White Plains Road, Eastchester. For more infor- Westchester Delegation to Thursday, Feb. 2 mation or transportation, call 914-337-0390. Host Budget Forum Feb. 3 Legislators Invite School, Municipal and timony to the public forum. Mayer to Head Task Community Leaders, and the members of the Written testimony is also being accepted Public to Comment on the Governor’s Proposed and may be emailed as an attachment in any 2017-18 New York State Executive Budget common format to [email protected], or Force on Women’s Issues The Westchester Delegation of the State faxed to Otis’ office at 914-939-7167. Assemblymember Shelley Mayer announced that New York’s women still face obstacles in the Legislature invites members of the public, com- “The budget should provide for investments last week that Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has workplace, at home, in access to health care and as munity leaders, municipal and school officials that bolster our economy and meet the needs of appointed her to serve as chairperson of the As- seniors. With this appointment, I will have the op- to share their views on the governor’s proposed all New Yorkers,” said State Sen. Andrea Stew- sembly Legislative Task Force on Women’s Issues. portunity, with my colleagues in the Assembly, to 2017-18 budget at a public forum Friday, Feb. 3 art-Cousins, the Senate Democratic Leader. “We In this new role, Mayer will examine and seek to listen, learn and act on behalf of all of New York’s from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greenburgh Public need to hear your voices loud and clear so we can address a range of economic, health and legal is- women.” Library. 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford. fight for the resources that will help Westchester sues affecting women in her district and through- Mayer was elected to the NYS Assembly in Persons who wish to testify should contact prosper and thrive.” out New York State. March 2012, in a special election, and was re-elect- Debra Lagapa at Assemblyman Steve Otis’ of- “Your input on key budget issues is criti- “I am deeply appreciative that Assembly ed last November to her third term. Since 2013, fice as soon as possible, but no later than the cal,” added Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, chair- Speaker Heastie appointed me to serve as chair- she has served as chairperson of the Assembly’s close of business Wednesday, Feb. 1. Lagapa can man of the Westchester Assembly Delegation. person of the Assembly Legislative Task Force on Education Committee’s Subcommittee on Students be reached at 914-939-7028 or lagapad@nyas- “We urge you to make your voices heard and Women’s Issues,” she said. “Thirty-five years ago, I with Special Needs – a position she will be stepping sembly.gov. Those testifying should limit their help us to advocate effectively for the needs and joined the New York State Attorney General’s Of- down from. presentations to 5 minutes to allow for as many concerns of Westchester residents in this year’s fice as an advocate for women and families, and “I was honored to work with parents, teachers, participants as possible. Bring copies of your tes- budget process.” I have continued my career advocating to ensure advocates and school administrators to help New women have full opportunities to succeed and to York better serve the needs of New York’s students thrive to their fullest potential. Since I was elected with special needs,” she said. “Together we were to the New York State Assembly, I am proud to able to increase funding for the schools serving have continued to press these issues on behalf of New York’s most vulnerable children. In addition, Osteoporosis Support my Yonkers’ constituents. we increased attention to and alternatives for the An Osteoporosis Awareness Group will rosis. There is no charge to attend. “From fighting to increase the minimum limited diploma options for many special needs meet Monday, Feb. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Burke Additional meetings will be held the first wage, increasing funding for the Yonkers Public students in the traditional public schools.” Rehabilitation Hospital on Mamaroneck Av- Mondays of even-numbered months – May 1, Schools, pressing for quality child care and after- Mayer will continue to serve as a member of enue in White Plains. The featured speaker will June 5, Oct. 2 and Dec. 4 (no meeting in Au- school programs and ensuring women’s health is the Assembly Education Committee, and intends be nutritionist Patricia Coar, MPTH, RD, VDN, gust). For more information, call Susan at 914- fully protected, I am proud of what the Assembly to remain involved in issues affecting students with who will discuss proper nutrition for Osteopo- 260-9339. has accomplished,” continued Mayer. “Yet I know special needs. PAGE 8 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, January 27, 2017 Social Security Workshop The John C. Hart Memorial Library will puzzle for single, married, divorced and wid- Letters to the Editor present “Social Security and the New Retire- owed individuals. It will be led by Paul Petrone, ment Reality Educational Workshop” on Thurs- CFP, CPA, Social Security and retirement in- day, Feb. 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1130 E. Main St., come specialist. Paying Homage Shrub Oak. Registration is required by calling 914- This program will cover Social Security 245-5262, ext. 227, or at www.jchart@wlsmail. To Neil Millman claiming and solving the retirement income org. Dear Editor: in the 1950s. Today I am taking the opportunity to pay Neil and Margarita and their circle of “The proliferation of guns in our communi- homage to a man that not only “talks the talk,” volunteers helped bring light and hope to the Gun Shows ties is a public health crisis and prohibiting the but more importantly, “walks the walk.” Neil people in Medellin and helped support the very Continued from Page 1 sale of guns on county property is a good first Millman is the epitome of someone who is in poor, where some of the people living in pov- step in stemming this horrific tide,” said County touch with his faith and is the real meaning of erty where in their own moral and humani- Astorino authorized the gun and knife show Legislator and Majority Leader Catherine Bor- mother Theresa and Jesus of Nazareth. tarian way were trying to mentor others even to return Jan. 21 and 22, and a record number of gia. “I encourage all Westchester County resi- Neil is of the Mormon faith, “the Church though they had very little themselves. In the attendees paid $13 apiece to view the tables of dents to make their voice heard and call for an of Jesus Christ of latter day saints,” and has community of La Questa in Mexico, Neil and guns, ammunition, books and memorabilia. override vote of this veto.” lived a majority of his adult life in Provo, Utah. Marguerite saw firsthand the poor and the level Democrats on the County Board of Legisla- “County resources should not be used to Now, those reading this need to understand of hunger, domestic violence and degradation tors passed legislation days before the gun show promote violent weapons, plain and simple,” that the author of this piece is a staunch atheist, they suffered. They treated these people like to prohibit guns shows on county property by a added Legislator Jenkins, who is the author and so this testimonial to Neil should not be taken they were members of their own family, which 9-8 margin along party lines. Republicans on the sponsor of the ban every term since 2010. “The lightly. certainly made a difference in the lives of the County Board proposed passing strict guidelines County Center is the home of a local basket- Neil Millman grew up in Carson City, people in that community, as many there said on gun shows, based on New York State Attor- ball team, many of our children have graduated Nev., raised by the late Henry Millman and his so personally to Neil and Margarita. ney General Eric Schneiderman’s limits. in that building, each weekend it is filled with wife, Eleanor. They set a foundation of giving They brought dresses that a woman from The argument against allowing gun shows county residents excited to learn about whatever to others that has inspired Neil to do more than Provo, Utah, had made for the young girls liv- at the County Center is that it is an inappropriate new exhibit is in town. To profit from this is just 20,000 hours of humanitarian work around the ing in poverty in La Questa. That gift will be use of a public facility. not the business Westchester residents want to be world. Most human beings regardless of their something these young 8- and 10-years-old “As I have been saying since I first intro- in.” faith do not have that track record. living in abject poverty will never forget. duced this measure in 2010, the use of county- Jenkins is a candidate for county executive Neil has been in touch with humanity, the More often than not in this society, we de- owned facilities to host shows which promote this year. ecosystem and everything that embodies life grade, vilify and demonize those that are poor, weapons, as well as other various symbols of BOL Chairman Michael Kaplowitz added: since he was very young. He has been running indigent and suffering. Neil and Margarita violence and hatred, is not what we as a county “The preference to not use the County Center to with this conduit to life ever since. His desire Millman show compassion and love on a level should be doing,” said Legislator Ken Jenkins. sell guns was expressed by a majority of the leg- to help his fellow man is something that he has that millions of others should emulate. Neil has “It was moving to witness the support this islators and thousands of Westchester residents been doing for many years. He recently was been in Lisbon, Portugal, and saw the poverty measure has, from the petition with more than who signed a petition opposing the gun show. involved in the Tijuana project in Mexico in and hopelessness many experience there every 5,000 signatures to countless number of messag- There are countless alternative venues in West- November 2015, where students at Utah State day. Showing through his acts of kindness – es my colleagues and I received since the Janu- chester County to hold a sale such as this and University and Bringham Young University whether it was feeding the hungry or helping ary gun and knife show was announced,” added ignoring the will of the majority of residents and brought hundreds of blankets and quilts to local social service groups administer help to Legislator Catherine Parker. legislators speaks to the political nature of this people living in poverty who were in need. the poor – that their lives matter. He continues “We must take a stand against the prolifera- decision.” He has been involved in projects like to do this where ever he goes. tion of guns in our community,” said Legislator The gun show last weekend may be the last this invariably throughout Europe and South I feel fortunate enough to have met Neil Lyndon Williams. “These guns are not manufac- one of its kind in Westchester and at the West- America and Mexico. Neil constantly says his Millman and this testimonial to him should not tured in our city. They are often purchased out- chester County Center. The other “taboo” at the work is “a message and a work of love;” he and be paid once he is no longer with us. Hopefully of-state at gun shops and gun shows with weak County Center may be the circus. The Royal his wife Margarita have demonstrated that time he has many, many years left on this planet gun control laws and procedures. Westchester Hanneford Circus is coming back next month, and time again. doing “Gods work.” This “piece is a way of County should not be in the business of aiding and has appeared at the County Center for 42 In Colombia, in the City of Medellin, they paying homage to a man who should receive and abetting the peddling of dangerous weap- years. have worked with countless homeless people these accolades now, and hopefully this letter ons.” The traditional three-ring circus features and people living in poverty to find food and will be an inspiration for others to follow in County Executive Robert Astorino vetoed old-time, all-time family favorites with three clothing. What they also found was the fact his footsteps. the legislation passed by the BOL. An override rings of action on and above the floor, plus ti- that in that city, as well as others, the poor Henry and Eleanor Millman did a great of Astorino’s veto did not come, and the gun gers and elephants. The Royal Hanneford Circus support each other even with the plethora of job in raising someone who, unlike most peo- show went on as scheduled. traces its roots back to 1690 England. There have circumstances that makes their survival many ple, truly embodies the meaning of “humani- “There is no basis in law or fact to ban gun been Hannefords performing in the circus ever times dubious at best. They saw drug addicts tarian work.” As the late, great James Baldwin shows at the Westchester County Center,” said since. This year the seventh generation of the selling whatever clothing they had to get that said: “It is very expensive to be poor.” Neil Astorino in his veto message. “Statements that Hanneford family in America that will be per- next fix, living in squalor and conditions that Millman helps pick up the tab for that every gun shows promote mass shootings cannot be forming, according to a press release highlight- Dr. King and Che Guevera would describe day of his life. supported by any objective criteria or evidence ing the nine shows that will be performed over as “outrageous,” and who also witnessed this Clifford Jackson and unfairly demean law-abiding citizens exer- three days, on President’s Day weekend – Feb. poverty with his many travels in Latin America Larchmont cising their First and Second Amendment rights 18 to 20 – at the County Center. guaranteed to them by the U.S. Constitution. The The famed Ringling Brothers Circus an- act adopted by the Board of Legislators puts the nounced this month that it will be closing down have lost the county executive’s seat two times, county at risk of lawsuits challenging the con- operations after 100 years of entertainment. High Hey Reggie and we have a majority on the County Board but stitutionality of legislation passed by your board operating costs, a decline in ticket sales, and pro- Continued from Page 1 have lost control,” said one county Democrat. under the First and Second Amendments and tests by animal rights groups led to the decision. “Where is the chairman of our party to heal the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution.” Will the Royal Hanneford Circus be able proved the appointment of Loehr. wounds and bring us together?” County Democrats jumped on Astorino’s to continue, and will it be permitted to perform Both Tursi and Loehr had decades of expe- LaFayette has also burned a lot of bridges veto and will certainly try to use it this fall as at the County Center after 2017? Get your tick- rience in the courthouse. LaFayette has no expe- during his time as county leader and Board of another wedge issue to try and win seats on the ets for next month’s performance if you want to rience in the courthouse. He served for 15 years Elections commissioner, including what some County Board and in the County Executive’s Of- bring your children to a circus in Westchester – as Mt. Vernon city clerk before becoming a BOE call his “bias rulings” on petitions that come be- fice against Astorino. just to be sure. commissioner. fore the BOE for a decision. Democrats in Mt. The 2017 version of the Westchester Coun- Vernon and Yonkers are ready to call LaFayette ty Jury Board that will appoint the next commis- out for his unethical actions and inappropriate track record developing solutions that can pro- sioner of jurors would be Astorino and Scheink- comments against them. Astorino Raises vide real relief to taxpayers, and not just sound- man, but also Judge Barry Warhit. We will report on Reggie’s antics in West- Continued from Page 1 bites against a former gubernatorial rival.” Speculation on why LaFayette would want chester over the past 20 years, including the The other Democrat prominently mentioned to leave, or why Democrats would want to move perks, the cars, the jobs for family members and Astorino reported his contributions in the as an opponent to Astorino is Yonkers Mayor him out of the Board of Elections and out as the disappearance of petitions, and his bias deci- first salvo of the upcoming race for county exec- Mike Spano, who has $210,000 in his mayoral county Democratic chairman are based on his sions that have many Democrats in Westches- utive, as one of his Democratic opponents criti- campaign account – which he could easily trans- poor record of leading Westchester Democrats ter agreeing that it is time for LaFayette to step cized his lack of focus on Westchester and anti- fer to a county executive account. over the past decade. down as a county leader and BOE commissioner Astorino groups lined up to attempt to defeat the “Mayor Spano has said the decision to run “Under Reggie’s leadership, Democrats – but not to become commissioner of jurors. Republican re-elected two times in Democratic- is one that needs to be right for his family and heavy Westchester. needs to be weighed with the good work that is County Legislator Ken Jenkins, the only an- happening in Yonkers right now, along with the nounced Democratic candidate for county execu- love he has for his job as mayor,” said Christina Project Veritas “arrestable actions.” Many volunteers and or- tive, said Astorino’s recent comments show his Gilmartin, Spano’s spokesperson. ganizers expressed their willingness to be ar- focus is not on the best interests of Westchester Gilmartin’s statement alludes to the fact that Continued from Page 1 rested; an implicit admission of criminal com- nor on developing solutions to address Westches- Spano is still weighing the county-wide race, pliance. ter’s property taxes. despite the fact that Spano supporters have been tween he and another organizer, he allegedly Peaceful protest is protected under the “Instead of complaining about the challenge telling everyone off the record that he is running, explained a plan to chain trains at Metro Cen- First Amendment of the United States Consti- by Gov. (Andrew) Cuomo, at the mid-Hudson and that Cuomo is said to be wooing Spano to ter, Gallery Place and L’Enfant Plaza. tution; coordinated blockades and shut-downs State of the State for county executives and su- run against Astorino. “So we figured out this, the trains pull up, of entire cities by violent means are not. More pervisors around New York State to identify and Astorino is also clearly interested in running one person is going to lock one end of a chain than 200 people were arrested for protests that present to voters collaboration and consideration again for governor against Cuomo in 2018. Jen- to an edge, and on the other end of the chain erupted at Trump’s inauguration, with dem- opportunities, Astorino would have served his kins’ comments about Astorino not being inter- the end of the car… done. It takes 15 seconds onstrators vandalizing buildings and clashing constituents much better by taking up the chal- ested in Westchester County government alludes and everyone can leave and literally it can’t with D.C. police. lenge on behalf of Westchester taxpayers to de- to the fact that Astorino has his eye on another go anywhere at that point, it’s anchored,” ex- The explanation given by DisruptJ20 pro- velop creative ways to work with municipalities statewide race in two years. First, Astorino must plained Carrefour. “If I were to hit Metro Cen- testors after getting caught on video was the to reduce the burden of property taxes,” said Jen- run and win a re-election victory in Westchester, ter, Gallery Place and L’Enfant Plaza, they are same, non-sensical response given by others kins. before he runs again for governor. all close enough to walk to and that’s every caught red-handed on video by Project Veritas Cuomo blamed Astorino for not being will- Jenkins’ comments about property taxes single line in the city.” – they claim they were joking. ing to consolidate different levels of government puts him in agreement with Astorino that West- In addition to blockades, the DJ20 orga- But D.C. police didn’t think it was a joke. as a way to reduce the property tax burden. As- chester voters are most concerned about property nizers allegedly encouraged protestors to set One of the protestors arrested was 34-year-old torino has pointed out that he has no control over taxes and living in the county with the highest up donation tables for the homeless at strate- Scott Charney, who was one of three men re- any government budget except for Westchester property taxes in the nation. Astorino will run gic locations in order to help block the traffic. portedly caught on camera discussing plans to County. The county portion of a Westchester on his record of controlling spending in county “So, we want to encourage you all to give to set off fire alarms and spray Butyric acid – an homeowner’s property bill is between 20 and 25 government and delivering seven straight county the poor and the homeless. Go right down to ingredient commonly used in stink bombs – at percent, while the majority of the 48 Westches- budgets with a 0 percent tax levy increase. Second and D, help us to block the… vehicle the National Press Club, where the party for ter school districts vote to adopt school budgets, Democrats across the county are preparing traffic and the pedestrian traffic flowing in the Trump supporters was held during inaugura- and account for roughly 60 percent of the current for another opportunity to defeat Astorino and inauguration. And set up tables, food, give out tion week. property tax burden. stop his future political ambitions this November. whatever right there, there Second and D a Carney was arrested and charged with In 2009, Jenkins sponsored the Westchester A Facebook group called “The People against block from either direction and help to block conspiracy to commit an assault. Collaborative Assessment Commission, a coali- Rob Astorino” are attempting to link Astorino to traffic,” added Eric Sheptock, a DisruptJ20 or- In addition to DisruptJ20, the D.C. Anti- tion established by resolution of the Westches- President Donald Trump. The page states: ganizer. fascist Coalition was also exposed by Veritas. ter County Board of Legislators. It prepared the “Horrified by the crass and brutal inaugura- On Jan. 15 at a DJ20 Action Training Steven Nelson of U.S. News and World Report, report that identifies the problem of outdated tion speech today? Worried about the future for Camp, Smash Racism Co-Founder Mike Isaa- wrote: “An activist coalition has dramatically assessment methods and the lack of resources minorities, women and the LGTBQ community cson allegedly classified all Trump supporters scaled back plans to block the flow of traffic dedicated to the property assessment system in under President Trump? Outraged at those who as “Nazis.” When asked what to do when con- into the nation’s capital on Friday, a key orga- Westchester County. The commission presented supported him? You’re not alone! Here in West- fronted with a Nazi that was loudly shouting nizer says, following the release of undercover its report on findings in 2011. chester, we rejected Trump 65-35. And we’re his beliefs, Isaacson reportedly insisted that his videos produced by a conservative group.” “Real leadership doesn’t point fingers; real rejecting the Trump-Astorino machine. Stop the volunteers punch him in the throat. Editor’s note: One of the reason we high- leadership identifies issues and develops solu- hate, folks. Tell your friends. Spread the word. It DisruptJ20 is a coalition of multiple leftist light the work of Project Veritas is because we tions and that’s what my administration will do,” starts here. Let’s send Trump’s buddy packing!” organizations including Industrial Workers of seldom see their investigative journalism prop- said Jenkins, who has $107,000 in his campaign The question that will be answered Nov. 7 the World, the Metropolitan Anarchist Coordi- erly reported in the major media. In our view, account. “The Westchester Collaborative Assess- will be if the voters of Westchester will cast their nating Council, Refuse Fascism, Smash Rac- they provide a service and their information ment Commission shows what’s necessary for votes for county executive based on Astorino’s ism DC, and the D.C. Anti-Fascist Coalition. should be read and analyzed for everyone to the county to do help save money for all of our record on spending and taxes, or if they vote for At multiple meetings, organizers explic- make their own determinations. Visit Proejct- ailing municipalities and their residents. I have a a Democrat based on other national issues. itly differentiated “permitted actions” and Vertias.com for more information. FRIDAy, JANUARy 27, 2017 - SOUNDVIEW RISING - PAGE 9 Neighbors Honor MLK Legacy Peekskill Presbyterian By Giving Back to Community Awarded Landmarks Grant The New York Land- marks Conservancy, a private non-profi t organization, has announced Sacred Sites Grants totaling $260,000 awarded to historic religious properties throughout New York State including $25,000 to Peekskill Presbyterian Church to help fund steeple restoration. “Maintaining these re- markable buildings for their congregations, social service and cultural programs, and history is one of the most im- portant things we do,” said Peg Breen, president of the New York Landmarks Conservancy. “Religious structures really do anchor their communities.” The $25,000 Sacred Sites Challenge Grant awarded to Peekskill Presbyterian Church will help fund the planned $110,000 restoration of the steeple and spire. Constructed in 1846 on a prominent rise, Peekskill Presbyterian Church Westchester children learn the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a day of service. is a handsome Greek Revival Volunteer New York! hosted its seventh tinue to work with these nonprofi ts throughout wood frame meeting house, annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of the year, or that once inspired, they use our free featuring a pedimented front The Peekskill Presbyterian Church. Service community-wide event, providing more volunteer placement services.” façade, punctuated by a central than 380 volunteers with meaningful local op- Volunteer New York! maintains a search- bell tower with an octagonal program called Fit Club. A book club meets in portunities to give back throughout the MLK able index of more than 500 active volunteer cupola and pedimented entrance vestibule. the church library, and dancers from Disciples Day holiday weekend in tribute to the legacy of opportunities that support local nonprofi ts The fi rst sanctuary on the present site was of God use the church for rehearsal space. In ad- Dr. King. throughout the Hudson Valley, at www.vol- constructed in 1799, establishing the church as dition, there is a monthly community breakfast The MLK Day of Service, which is orga- unteernewyork.org. It also provides access to one of the oldest congregations in the City of and a weekly community dinner. nized nationally by the Corporation for Nation- free volunteer placement consulting by phone Peekskill. The current sanctuary building was The church also houses a thrift shop in the al and Community Service, is a day meant to at 914-948-4452, email at volunteer@volun- enlarged to the rear, in 1858, 1884 and 1964. Fowler House. Combined, these activities reach empower individuals, strengthen communities, teernewyork.org, or in-person by appointment. The sanctuary interior retains many of its origi- about 1,250 people a year. bridge barriers, create solutions to social prob- This year’s MLK Day nonprofi t partners nal furnishings and fi ttings. The New York Landmarks Conservancy lems and move the nation closer to King’s vision included: the Andrus Children’s Center, Child The mid-19th century Fowler House just has led the effort to preserve and protect New of a beloved community. Advocacy Center of Putnam County, Com- west of the sanctuary building provides church York City’s architectural legacy for more than “For the seventh year, I’m thrilled that so munity Service Associates, Family Services offi ce space. 40 years. Since its founding, the conservancy many families and individuals chose to come to- of Westchester’s The Sharing Shelf, Furniture The congregation shares space with Puerta has loaned and granted more than $50 million, gether, inspired by a message of hope and equal- Sharehouse, Green Chimneys, the Humane So- del Cielo, a Latino congregation. For the past 30 which has leveraged more than $1 billion in ity, to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin ciety of Westchester, Junior League of Central years, a Head Start program has rented space in 1,550 restoration projects throughout New York, Luther King Jr.,” said Volunteer New York! Ex- Westchester, Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose the education wing. Also, there are AA and NA revitalizing communities, providing economic ecutive Director Alisa Kesten. Center, Meals on Wheels Programs and Servic- meetings weekly, a coffeehouse concert series stimulus and supporting local jobs. For more in- This year, more than 22 nonprofi ts partici- es of Rockland, the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food known as “Thirsty,” and an evening exercise formation, visit www.nylandmarks.org. pated and created a variety of volunteer projects Pantry, My Second Home of Family Services as a way for neighbors to give back and address of Westchester, My Sisters’ Place NY, Paws different types of community needs. Crossed, the Ronald McDonald House of the “While the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Greater Hudson Valley, Somers Manor Nursing of Service allows for all types of volunteers to Home, The Hudson Valley Singers, The Nyack Yonkers PAL to Host unite over a common and shared cause, it’s also Center, the Westchester Community Opportu- a chance to introduce new volunteers to the non- nity Program, Westchester Jewish Community Golden Gloves Tournament profi ts in our community,” said Tony Fasciano, Services’ Kids Kloset, Westchester-Rockland Volunteer New York! director of communica- Project Linus, and Worldwide Community First tions. “Our hope is that these volunteers con- Responder.

More Th an 275 Volunteers Join MLK Day of Service

Th e Yonkers Police Athletic League will Admission to the tournament is is $25 and host a preliminary round of the New York Daily refreshments will be served. News-Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament on Th e bouts will include the super-weight Friday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Walshin Center novice division, and rumor has it there is a Yon- on North Broadway. kers heavyweight as part of the bill!

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AARP Tax Aide Program Friday Volunteers of all ages came together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. recently. Posters and cards accompanied the food packages that were donated to the food 11:00AM to 2:00PM pantry run by the Bronx Jewish Community Council, a UJA partner agency. February 3,10,17, 24, More than 275 Westchester community relations for the Jewish Board’s Westchester members of all ages recently came together Campus. “It was inspiring to watch everyone March 3,10,17, 24, 31 & April 7 to make sandwiches and soup starters for the come together to make an impact, and by doing hungry, create inspirational posters, knit and so, honor the legacy of Dr. King.” crochet “sanctuary” blankets, and paint picnic “Only through our actions, through work- tables on a day of service in honor of Martin ing together, can we continue the work of Dr. Luther King Jr. King,” added Amy Gutenplan, chairwoman After completing the volunteer projects of UJA-Federation’s Westchester Community and sealing up the food packages for clients of and Volunteer Services. “Dr. King famously UJA-Federation of New York’s partner agency said, ‘Anyone can be great. Because anyone the Bronx Jewish Community Council, the can serve.’ By taking time out of our day to group was treated to a poetry slam. The po- help each other, to empathize with each other, etry performers were clients of the Sally and we honor his legacy by getting involved.” Anthony Mann Center, a residential treatment This event was one of 35 in the greater facility for youth with psychiatric conditions New York area that marked the launch of run by another UJA benefi ciary agency, The UJA-Federation’s Time for Good, New York’s Jewish Board. go-to place for Jewish volunteerism. To kick Sponsored by UJA-Federation, the event off Time for Good, UJA organized a two-day No Appointment Necessary -First Come, took place Jan. 16 at the Mann Center in Haw- volunteer mobilization Jan. 15 and 16, where thorne. Volunteers included baby boomers nearly 2,300 volunteers came together at eight First Served from the ENGAGE Jewish Service Corps, as agencies across New York City, Long Island well as young clients from the Mann Center, and Westchester to give back and do good. who despite their often traumatic histories, In addition to the event at the Mann Cen- 71 Columbus Avenue show extreme strength in their commitment to ter, 215 Westchester Jewish teens in Scarsdale Tuckahoe, NY 10707 their treatment and to bettering their lives and sorted and packed items organized by teen col- their future. lection ambassadors. Boxed supplies will be www.tuckahoelibrary.org “It was truly meaningful to be part of UJA- air shipped to Syrian refugees by the AFYA 914-961-2121 Federation’s Time for Good launch event,” said Foundation in partnership with the U.S. De- Karen Ecker Greenbarg, manager of volunteer partment of Defense. PAGE 10 - SOUNDVIEW RISING - Friday, January 27, 2017 Irvington Athletes Raise Donations Delivered to Funds for Important Causes Paws & Play Pet Resort

Members of the Irvington High School girls’ basketball team.

The Irvington High School girls’ varsity The following day, Irvington High School basketball team has once again demonstrated its hosted its annual Autism Classic Tournament, Paws and Play’s owner Matt Sellechia and mascot Pawley deliver donations to Pet Rescue. strength on and off the court by raising money a four-game showcase of some of the top girls’ for two important causes. basketball teams in the Hudson Valley, and During a Jan. 13 league game against Hast- raised more than $2,000 for programs that di- Throughout the month of December, a portion of the proceeds from those photos ings High School, the girls raised more than rectly benefit people with autism. Paws and Play Pet Resort and Training Cen- contributed to our donations to Pet Rescue.” $1,800 in memory of Shamoya McKenzie, a tal- “I am so proud of my team and classmates ter collected donations for Pet Rescue from Beth McCabe, spokesperson for Pet Res- ented Mount Vernon basketball player who died for how hard we worked to raise the amount of its clients at its 72 Marbledale Road location cue, added: “I want to thank Paws and Play on New Year’s Eve. McKenzie, who was a pas- money that we did,” said Lindsay Halpin, the in Tuckahoe. Paws and Play clients gave gen- and their clients so much for their generous senger in the backseat of her family car, was re- team’s senior captain. “It really shows how much erous monetary donations and contributed donation of toys and other much-needed turning home from practice when she was struck our community cares about others and how we a wide range of supplies from Pet Rescue’s items. Thank you for thinking of our pets. by a stray bullet. would do anything to help families in need.” “wish list.” This will help them stay content until they “The Irvington girls donated the money di- The Bulldogs now hold a 12-1 record and On Jan. 17, the results of the campaign find their forever home.” rectly to the young girl’s family to help cover are aiming for their third straight Section 1 Class were presented to Pet Rescue at its Harrison Paws and Play Pet Resort and Train- the costs of her funeral,” said coach Gina Ma- B championship title and their seventh in eight location. The donations were delivered by ing Center is a luxury pet resort and training her. “They were heartbroken when they learned years. Paws and Play’s owner Matt Sellechia and center located in Tuckahoe. For more infor- about McKenzie’s death and, like many other “The Autism Classic is one of the highlights their 6½-foot-tall mascot Pawley. Each year mation, call 914-337-2948 or visit www. teams, wanted to show their support. The out- of the year in Section 1 girls’ basketball,” said Paws and Play organizes activities and col- pawsandplaypetresort.com. pouring from the students and our entire school Maher. “Every year we fill our gym with fans lects donations for local not-for-profit animal Pet Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal community, as well as from those who attended from all over, and their generosity for such a spe- care organizations. rescue organization founded in 1982 and lo- the game against Hastings, was overwhelming.” cial cause is moving.” “Our lobby quickly filled up with every- cated in Harrison. Its mission is to aid home- thing from treats, food and toys,” said Paws less, abandoned and neglected cats and dogs, and Play owner Matt Sellechia. “The gen- to nurture them in the foster care of volun- erosity of our clients was amazing, which teers, to provide veterinary care and socializa- shouldn’t be a surprise as they are all dog lov- tion, and to place them in permanent loving Police K-9 Named ers who care about the treatment of the ani- and responsible homes. mals. For the holidays, we took photos of our For more information, call 914- 835- Employee of the Month client’s dogs with Mrs. Claus and her elves, 3332, email at [email protected], or who were visiting from the North Pole, and visit www.ny-petrescue.org.

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Yonkers Police Commissioner Gardner congratulates Cali on starting her career off on the right paw. Yonkers Police Department’s K-9 Cali was a suicidal male into a heavily wooded area. Cali recently awarded the city’s Employee of the was credited by Spano and Police Commissioner Month award by Mayor Mike Spano at City Hall. Charles Gardner for saving the distraught man’s Cali and her partner, Police Officer Robert life. Ascolillo, were still in basic training a few weeks Cali is the department’s one and only blood- back when they performed a successful track of hound. She is almost 2 years old.