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WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 03 know Creatingin the Winter Warmth

ast winter was one of the coldest and yesterday, my neighbor on the cul-de-sac invites snowiest on record. It was also the my kids and I over for a playdate. The kids get L winter that I was on an endless pursuit busy to work on crafts and us moms get busy for a warm winter coat as I was house training imbibing a nice glass of wine while the snow a new puppy and seemed to be outdoors for picks up. That morning while I was on my “bread an ungodly amount of time. As I am of short and milk” run before the snowy Armageddon hit stature and particularly picky us, I asked her if she needed any groceries too. about my sartorial choices, I finally If there’s anything I learned after living here for found my coat at the end of the seven years is that we have to help each other season and instead looked for out if we are going to survive the long winter. other ways to warm my heart and soul during that relentless winter. And help we do…just perusing through Face- book last night there were several messages As I look out my window while about the MetroNorth schedules and which writing this column, snow has blanketed my roads/highways to avoid (practically all!). After backyard and beautiful icicles are forming spending admittedly too much time on social on my pine trees. It is the first snowfall of the media, I put my Iphone down and curled up with season and my kids couldn’t be happier. Me? a good book. As a source said in Anna Young’s Not so much…I have to wrap up this edition article about local book clubs – “There’s nothing and was hoping to finalize it instead of having a like having a cup of tea with your book with the dreaded snow day. fireplace going. It’s perfect.” I couldn’t agree more. It’s the best antidote to a cold winter night. But as I’m leafing through the pages herein, I come across Dan Levitz’s beautiful essay Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, on how winters actually help with community and family bonding. And I wholeheartedly agree. With an unanticipated early dismissal

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WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 07 A Local Winter Wonderland Thanks to Westchester Land Trust

In 2009, through a partnership with Town of North Castle and the Village of Mount Kisco, Westchester Land Trust preserved a nearly 30 acre parcel next to Byram Hill Lake in Armonk. The stunning lake is used by recreational fishermen and boaters (Note: permits are required) during warmer months but during the winter it makes a magnificent backdrop for photographs. The preservation protects the drinking water supply for local residents. The conservation easement also protects significant wildlife habitat including forests and wetlands.

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Hour Children works to nurture relationships between incarcerated mothers and their children with the belief that a Children in strong family connection maximizes a child’s stability and a woman’s chances of success upon reentry. The organization’s mission immediately resonated with Read, who acknowledges that it doesn’t always elicit that reaction, saying, “It’s a population their Hour that people don’t want to think about. They assume the prisoners did something bad and should be there. But, in truth, having met these women, many are lovely. They are human beings who often feel terrible about their actions. With a twist of fate, of Need anyone could be in their position. I believe in second chances.” BY SHAUNA LEVY Describing herself as someone who “likes to get in the thick of things,” Read makes n oftentimes overlooked portion of the population exists mere miles away good on those words by regularly opening from the borders of Armonk. The Bedford Hills Correctional Facility is a the doors of her home to the children of maximum security prison that houses approximately 1,000 adult females. women within the confines of Bedford AArmonk resident Joscelyn Read is working alongside organizations such Correctional. “I can’t imagine anything more as Hour Children to enhance the quality of life for the mothers within these walls difficult than having a parent in prison. For and the children they’ve left beyond the bars. the past year and a half, I host two sisters four times a year for three to four nights while they visit their mom in prison from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” she explains. “It’s the only way for them to keep the connection with their mother alive. Beyond that, I get the opportunity to be a positive influence in their lives and it gives their guardian, in this case the maternal grandmother, a break during which they know the children are in a safe place.” The Innocence of Children

Of her role, Read says, “The biggest question I get is whether I feel nervous about having these kids in my house. People would be surprised that despite the stark socioeconomic differences, these girls are just like every other kid. They love playing with Legos, watching Nickelodeon and going to the movies. They’re innocents. What sets them apart is their strength. To travel by van six hours or more to see your mom while staying at a stranger’s home is PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSCELYN READ the definition of bravery.”

WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 11 The sisters aren’t the only children bene- fitting from the experience. “My children, ages seven and eight, see the girls as friends and love when they visit,” Read says. “They’ve also learned that there are children who don’t have the material possessions and support system that they have. This past summer, we even picked the girls up for their visit early so that they could join us at Hershey Park. We are teaching that kindness is not the exception –it’s the expectation.”

Though the Read family strives to fill these visits with fun and laughter, the true purpose is never far from the peripheral. “There’s excitement to see their mother, but also a sadness as reality hits that they haven’t seen her in three to four months. They cry thinking about continuing this pattern for another four years as she serves her sentence. The last day is always the most emotional. They want to keep seeing their mom and they like staying at my house where they not only have their own beds, but their own rooms as well–luxuries they don’t have at home,” Read states. “The biggest question I get is whether I feel nervous Paying It Forward about having these kids in my house. People would

The statistics for the children of Hour Child- be surprised that despite the stark socioeconomic ren are grim. Read reports that children differences, these girls are just like every other kid. whose mothers are in prison have a much lower college rate versus those whose They love playing with Legos, watching Nickelodeon fathers are in prison. She hopes to crack a and going to the movies. They’re innocents. What dent in that rate, saying, “These girls have sets them apart is their strength. To travel by van six to go to college. I love to mentor because I know firsthand how strong an impact it hours or more to see your mom while staying at a can have on a child’s future. Growing up, stranger’s home is the definition of bravery.” I was a little sister in the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. My mom wasn’t stable - Joscelyn Read and my “big sister” was so important. We would do little activities like make dinner or go bowling. Just having someone show interest in my life was huge and formative. I will absolutely stay in touch with these girls beyond their time in the program. I will be there to make sure they keep their lives on track. I’m paying it forward.”

To find out more about the organization, visit www.hourchildren.org.

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That experience makes me feel hopeful that we truly do have the potential to be the “one” generation of which Kweku Mandela speaks. Just look around. My generation is overwhelmingly dedicated to social justice, committed to finding issues we care about, learning the facts, and making our voices heard. Whether it is by posting on social media, walking out of school, or marching through the streets of our nation’s capital, my generation shows up and takes a stand Nelson Mandela, Kweku Mandela, Chelsea Clinton, and Bill Clinton. against injustice. We are committed to PHOTO BY KWEKU MANDELA shaping the world into a better place, and I am immensely proud of that. Working with Represent this summer highlighted to me how powerful young people can be when Represent Global: they find a passion, create a vision, and fight to make it a reality. And now more than ever, with this experience to guide me, Nelson Mandela’s Hope I feel empowered to do just that. Even though it has been five years since Nelson Mandela’s death, his influence on to Inspire a Generation our planet has not waned. We remember him as an anti-apartheid activist who stood BY JULIA BIALEK educate, and inspire youth all over the up against inequality; we remember him world to become changemakers, leaders, as South Africa’s first black president, n a world with over seven billion people, and social activists through making committed to strengthening the definition it is easy to feel insignificant, like our humanitarian issues (like opioid addiction of freedom; but most importantly, we Ipersonal footprints could not possibly be and human trafficking) relevant and remember Nelson Mandela for what he powerful enough to leave a lasting imprint. accessible to my generation. The idea for taught us about fighting for our beliefs, and But Nelson Mandela is one of the notable Represent was conceived out of the desire we use his life as a source of inspiration. individuals whose life has shattered this to transform Nelson Mandela’s legacy into Each day, if we can overcome apathy and notion. By fighting against injustice and an inspiration, a catalyst for change. Kweku find something to fight for, if we can raise advocating for human rights, freedom, Mandela explains, “My Grandfather did our voices and make ourselves heard, if and equality, Nelson Mandela proved not want his legacy to be represented by we can summon the courage to be the that one person does have the power to an airport, a school, or a simple physical change, we can use Nelson Mandela’s make a significant impact on our world. manifestation. Instead, he wanted his legacy as a source of strength. Because And with the fifth anniversary of his death actions to act as a model for the next the most important thing I took away from on December 5th, it is important that we generation to use as a means to make my experience this summer with Represent not only draw inspiration from Nelson humanity more just and equitable for all. He Global is the understanding that we all Mandela’s life, but also draw inspiration believed that all it takes is one generation have the power to make a difference. And from the legacy he left behind. –one generation to end poverty, one if we can transform that understanding into generation to end discrimination, and one action, we can all live by Nelson Mandela’s Over this past summer, I had the privilege generation to push the spirit of mankind. legacy, and perhaps even create our own. of being a Youth Fellow for Represent Represent’s purpose is to make sure this is Global, a new global foundation and that generation.” Inside Press intern Julia Bialek is a social empowerment platform. Founded senior at Horace Greeley High School by Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Kweku Based on my experience this summer, where she is also the Managing Editor Mandela, Represent aims to activate, that goal seems more feasible than ever. of the Greeley Tribune. 14 | INSIDE ARMONK | WINTER 2018/2019 Become a Soundview Student Low Student-Teacher Ratio, Engaging Classes, Nurturing Environment

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“If you ask me,” Fanelli professes, “the most important education you can give your child is a performing arts education because it teaches them so much about who they are as people and gives them such great confidence. If they can stand up in front of 400 people and do a show, then they certainly can do a book report or run for class president…they can do pretty much anything they want. We are teaching life skills.”

The theatre has ushered in its second year of children’s theatre programming with a collection of fall children’s workshops presented by the Town of New Castle, Standing Ovation Studios, and Soup’s On Entertainment. Most recently this November, Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez (Carousel, Wicked, Godspell, Grease) and Broadway star Derek Klena (Anastasia, Wicked, Bridges of Madison County) led a workshop about musical theatre technique and audition prepara- tion. The session ended with the students ChappPAC Destined To Be performing on stage for parents and friends and a “talkback session” with the actors about their own Broadway experiences. A Center For the Arts and Earlier this fall, Broadway actors and former cast members of Wicked, Arielle Jacobs and Alicia Albright, led a children’s Wicked Family Entertainment workshop which also culminated in an on- stage performance and an informative Q & A session with the actors.

The season kicked off with a free musi- BY ELLA ILAN When the town asked experienced theatre cal theatre workshop open house where professional and educator John Fanelli’s students learned to perform songs and ucked away beyond the opinion about saving the theatre, he said, dances from Peter Pan and Hamilton. construction crews and “You don’t find 425 seat theatres in your Three additional free workshops are heavy equipment that have backyard every day. You couldn’t build this. planned for the new year to help get people been plowing away for the It would cost way too much money. It’s like in the door and get them excited about the last two years at Chappaqua a beautiful country playhouse and it’s pretty programs offered. Crossing lies the recently awesome that it’s still here.” transformed Chappaqua Performing Arts As part of these workshops, students are TCenter (ChappPAC). Once named the After issuing a request for proposal for a split up according to age and then further Wallace Auditorium and used primarily for theatre manager, the town chose Fanelli divided into three small groups that rotate Readers Digest meetings and conferences, as the theatre manager. Scott Campbell of among a musical director, choreographer, the intimate playhouse has been reincar- Soup’s On Entertainment was also chosen and acting teacher. Students are then able nated as a performing arts center, cultural as a promoter. Fanelli was well acquainted to focus on all three disciplines. destination and mecca for educational with the facility and well aware of its children’s theatre. potential as he had already been renting it Bringing theatre education to our youngest for productions of his own Armonk-based citizens, ChappPAC also hosts Drama Bee, Initially slated for demolition when Summit educational children’s theatre company, an educational weekly theatre program Development and Greenfield Partners de- Lighthouse Youth Theatre and Standing for preschoolers, in partnership with New signed Chappaqua Crossing’s retail and re- Ovations Studio, where he serves as artistic Castle Recreation. “My goal is to educate sidential community, the small theatre was director. His responsibilities at ChappPAC kids and teach them things about them- saved through negotiations with Deputy include managing bookings, rentals of the selves using musical theatre,” says Fanelli. Town Supervisor Lisa Katz and the help of space, volunteers, vendors and maintai- “When a parent calls and asks me how the New Castle Arts and Culture Commit- ning the integrity of the structure. Clearly to get their child on Broadway, I always tee. Summit Greenfield offered to donate the right man for the job, Fanelli, whose tell them to call someone else because the theatre to the Town of New Castle for passion is educational theatre, has been that’s not my goal. I think the way to get to one dollar. directing, teaching and creating programs Broadway is to go to college and then be 18 | INSIDE ARMONK | WINTER 2018/2019 a professional and go as an adult. Being a minent speakers along the lines of the offe- near future. Additional plans for the theatre child actor on Broadway doesn’t necessarily rings at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, to include adding a box office and a conces- translate to becoming a professional actor.” use the theatre as a developmental space sion stand. Organizers hope to hire and for prospective Broadway shows, and to train workers with special needs to work at While many of the children’s programs host art exhibits. the concession stand. have been made possible through a gene- rous private grant, the reinvention of this Gregson, who also serves as Chair of With various improvements yet to be made, hidden gem has been facilitated through Westchester Women at UJA-Federation exciting ideas yet to bear fruit, and despite a combined effort of the town, dedicated of New York, has helped secure a grant the surrounding construction, the theatre theatre professionals like Fanelli and pri- from UJA to produce three Jewish-related has been open for business and success- vate citizens. programs at the theatre, which will likely be fully putting on programming. presented in the spring. Deputy Town Supervisor Katz spearheaded Recent performances in November have the acquisition of this theatre for the town. The leaders behind this theatre are also run the gamut from family fun with Tim “Personally, making this theatre a reality open to suggestions. Their goal is to provide Kubart and the Space Cadets, an indie has been very fulfilling for me. It’s really just programming that the community craves. pop dance party for all ages, to fodder for an exciting opportunity for the town to be As they move forward, they will continually adult audiences like folk/rock singer-son- able to utilize it and do something incre- assess what is successful and optimize gwriter and former Chappaqua resident dible for not just Dar Williams. On our residents, but December 1st, come- all of the surroun- dians and co-hosts of ding communities the popular parenting as well,” she says. podcast What Fresh “The goal is to Hell: Laughing in the eventually make it a Face of Motherhood preeminent desti- performed. nation for theatre, dance, music “The funny thing is that and visual arts in nobody really knew Northern Westches- this place was sitting ter,” she adds. here for 30 years,” remarks Fanelli. "I A foundation com- hope that we can esta- prised of volunteers, blish ourselves as the The Friends of number one place for Chappaqua Perfor- family entertainment ming Arts Center, and for educational has been formed theatre programming to provide funding in the area. If you want for capital improve- to go see a great show ments, programmi- for the whole family, ng, special projects (L-R): At a ChappPac celebration following its opening: Jonathan Leibner, David Restivo, Chappaqua Perfor- and sponsorship Jeff Kuduk, Michele Gregson, Scott Campbell, Lisa Katz and John Fanelli. ming Arts Center is opportunities to sup- your place,” he says. port ChappPAC. At the time of writing this programming to bring in audiences. article, the group was seeking and awaiting Besides producing shows, maintaining the RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: 501(c)(3) status so they can begin fundrai- space is also at the top of the agenda for sing. Michele Gregson and Tracy Stein, the town and the volunteers. Luckily the An interactive screening of the Christmas Chairs of the Friends group, have been building was in good shape and already film Elf will take place on Saturday, De- instrumental in engaging volunteers and beautifully laid out as a theater when the cember 8. potential donors, developing marketing town acquired it. Fanelli put in new LED strategies, and planning for the theatre’s lighting, upgraded the lighting board and Junie B. Jones will be performed by Theatreworks USA on Saturday, February 9. future as a premier performing arts center. the acoustic equipment, and renovated the stage. With the help of the Friends On March 9, the Chappaqua Orchestra will “We have a great model in the Jacob group, he hopes to continue improving the perform an interactive, inclusive family Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, a highly space. “Within three years it will be just concert spotlighting the special needs com- regarded cinematic destination, where the like the Ridgefield Playhouse. That’s the munity playing with the orchestra. surrounding merchants have benefited. We goal,” he says, referring to the 500-seat hope to do the same here where you can venue in Connecticut. For program information, visit www.chappa- see a show, make an evening out of it, and quapac.org. For fundraising inquires, email the Friends of Chappaqua Performing Arts go to one of our local restaurants down- As the front of the building is in need of Center at [email protected]. town,” suggests Gregson. repairs, Gregson hopes to undertake a fundraising initiative where donors can Some of the exciting ideas that Gregson purchase bricks engraved with their names Ella Ilan is a resident of Pleasantville says have been discussed for the theatre on them to adorn the building. She also an- and an avid theater lover. are to organize a lecture series with pro- ticipates planning a fundraising gala in the WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 19 14 Resident Veterans Honored at the Bristal

ristal Assisted Living at Armonk, an assisted and independent living Bcommunity, celebrated Veterans Day honoring a group of 14 residents who served in the military. State, county and town officials joined the Honoring veterans at the Bristal (L-R) North Castle Supervisor ceremony, commending the veterans for their courage and service. Michael Schiliro; State Assemblyman David Buchwald; North Castle Councilwoman Barbara DiGiacinto; North Castle North Castle Town Supervisor Michael Schiliro, on behalf of the North Councilman Jose Berra; North Castle Councilman Steve Castle town board stated: “Your bravery is like that recently witnessed D’Angelo;The Bristal at Armonk Executive Director Samantha by first responders going into the wildfires of California. It’s no different Krieger; County Legislator Margaret Cunzio; and U.S. Navy Veteran Stephen Smith representing the Byram Veterans than what all of you did for all of us so many years ago, and we just can’t Association. thank you enough.”

State Assemblyman David Buchwald noted, “Your service is inspiring to the entire community. This day is about each of you and the men and women you served with. I wouldn’t miss this opportunity for anything.”

County Legislator Margaret Cunzio presented an American flag that had been flown in a search and rescue helicopter. It was given to her by a cousin, a Major in the Air Force who had recently returned from service in Afghanistan. A second cousin, she also noted proudly, is a lieutenant colonel who served five tours of duty.

“He (the Major) was in Syria last year, and had just returned home to his nine month old baby girl and three- year- old son. There’s a video of him coming home and his son saying: “That’s my daddy. My daddy’s home. My daddy’s safe.”

“I am honored and proud to display this flag,” she said. – Grace Bennett

HONOREES Veteran’s Name War Fought & Years Service Allan Newark WW2 - 14 months Air Force Allen Dahle 20 years Army Curtis Schwartz 4 Years Air Force Frank Grieco 1 year Marines Harold Mercer WW2 Army Herbert Berman 2 years Army James McGovern Korean War 1950-54 Marines Kurt Jacobson WW2 1943-1946 Army Mathew McConnell 2 years Marines Melvin Schneider 2 years Navy Peter Hahn 3 1/2 years Air Force Sam Galowitz RESERVE Army Stanley Fleischman Korean War Air Force William Magrino Korean War, 1952-54 Army

Veterans from the community who attended the program included: Stephen Smith (Navy), Victor Gordon (Army); Len Valure (Marines) and Bill Hume (Air Force).

PHOTOS BY GRACE BENNETT

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WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 21 happenings Feeding Westchester Celebrates 30th Anniversary & Launches Mobile Food Pantry in Partnership with Pace University This Fall

BY STACEY PFEFFER Tyler Kalahar, program coordinator at Pace’s Center for Community Action and t’s been a busy fall for the Elmsford- Research in the Dyson College of Arts and based nonprofit Feeding Westchester Sciences, said the new mobile food pantry I(formerly known as the Food Bank for was in keeping with Pace University ‘s Beau Widener Executive Chef at Crabtree Westchester). The non-profit just celebrated position as a leader in economic mobility in Kittle House Restaurant and Inn and staff 30 years with their fundraiser “An Evening higher education. delight fundraiser attendees with their in Good Taste” this past October. The event delicacies at “An Evening In Good Taste” featured cocktails and cuisine from more “Addressing hunger with the mobile food PHOTO BY STACEY PFEFFER than 30 Westchester-based chefs including pantry program is simply another way to local favorite Beau Widener, the Executive give students, particularly our first generation Chef at Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant and students from low-income families, the and Inn. resources they need to succeed in college,” said Kalahar. This fall also saw the introduction of a new The Power Mobile Food Pantry in partnership with Pace The mobile pantry visited the Pace campus University. Pace President Marvin Krislov on Halloween and November 27th. The attended the first mobile food pantry event next visit is scheduled for December 13th of Feeding on September 27 and spoke with student from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The program hopes volunteers who participated by passing out to provide nourishing, stigma-free food in a Westchester produce to students and local residents. location that is accessible to both students and the wider Westchester community. Noelani Rivera, a first-year student at Pace 1 in 5 Westchester residents do not said, “It was a really great experience to be The mobile food pantry is located at Pace know where their next meal is from. able to help others, especially people so University, 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, closely tied to our community.” entrance 3, North Hall parking lot. Feeding Westchester provided:

• 8.4 million lbs of food = 7 million meals

• 2.2 million lbs of food provided to nearly 200,000 people through mobile food programs

• Distributed over 432,000 lbs of food to over 3,000 seniors through their Senior Grocery Program

• Grew local produce at 13 farm sites through their Food Growing Program

• Partnered with more than 290 agencies (L-R): Cornell Craig (Assistant Dean and Director, Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs across Westchester to feed the hungry at Pace), Zikomo Barr (Coordinator, Leadership Programs at Pace), Olivia Wint (Pace student volunteer), Natalie Holguin (Pace student volunteer), Marvin Krislov (Pace President), Tyler Kalahar (Program Coordinator, Center for Community Action and Research at Pace), Nicole Dobson (Feeding Westchester), Noelani Rivera (Pace student volunteer) PHOTO COURTESY OF FEEDING WESTCHESTER Source: Feeding Westchester 2017 Annual Report

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WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 23 Mitchell Wm. Ostrove, the CEO of The Ostrove Group, a comprehensive planning organization for businesses, families and high net worth individuals. Additionally Valerie O’Keeffe received a special award recognizing her years of volunteer work as a former chairperson at the HHREC.

Elisha Wiesel currently serves as the Chief Information Officer at Goldman Sachs and occasionally speaks about human rights issues and his upbringing. Wiesel described his father as a “relentless optimist” despite all he experienced as a Holocaust survivor. He questioned the audience and asked what his father would think of this country today and lamented the state of extremism on both the left and alt-right and how these HHREC Keynote Speaker Elisha Wiesel PHOTO COURTESY OF HHREC perspectives contribute to anti-Semitism. Less than 48 hours later on Saturday morning October 27th, 11 Jews at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, PA, were In The Aftermath murdered by an anti-Semitic gunman and several others were injured including first responders during the massacre. It was of the Tree of Life one of the deadliest attacks on Ameri- can Jewry in recent decades. To think that this event took place during services Synagogue Shooting: when joyous life cycle events such as Bar Mitzvahs and baby namings were taking My Perspective on Elisha Wiesel’s Speech at the place in the synagogue should make eve- Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center ryone of us shudder, no matter what faith Annual Benefit and a Community-wide one practices. Interfaith Candelight Vigil at Temple Beth El When this magazine’s publisher Grace Bennett asked if I would cover the HHREC BY STACEY PFEFFER speaker at the Holocaust & Human Rights event this year, I unequivocally said yes. Education Center’s (HHREC’s) annual Bennett is deeply involved with the organi- n Thursday evening October 25th, benefit. It was a packed house of more zation. As many of our readers know, her Elisha Wiesel, the only child of the than 250 attendees including 16 Holocaust father is a Holocaust survivor and she is Odeceased Nobel Prize winning survivors and one liberator. Honorees for passionate about Holocaust education. author, humanitarian and Holocaust the evening included Joseph E. Nyre, educator Elie Wiesel was the keynote Ph.D., the President of Iona College and I have been fortunate enough to cover the HHREC and attend their Human Rights Institute event in which local high students are encouraged to become “ups- tanders” when they see hate or bigotry. From time to time, Grace and I have discussed whether or not our magazine is too saturated with Holocaust news. As a third-generation survivor of the Holocaust (my maternal grandparents were survivors), I am admittedly biased when it comes to Holocaust news as well. I always believe we should cover topics about the Holo- caust so that future generations can learn the lessons that history has taught us.

Little did I know when I covered October's HHREC event that the tragedy in Pitts- burgh would unfold in less than two days. I know that anti-Semitism is on the rise (L to R): Elisha Wiesel, HHREC Executive Director Millie Jasper (the Anti-Defamation League reported the and HHREC Chairman Joseph Kaidanow largest single-year increase–a 57 percent PHOTO COURTESY OF HHREC increase) in anti-Semitic incidents last 24 | INSIDE ARMONK | WINTER 2018/2019 year) and that xenophobia is plaguing this Wiesel described his father as “patriotic grown up in Pittsburgh not that far from a nation but I didn’t realize that these feelings and someone who loved this country dee- Tree of Life synagogue. of hate could actually propel someone to ply.” When Elisha was a liberal arts student commit such a heinous crime on American in college he recalls there was a large Admittedly I was a bit wary of attending soil in the year 2018. debate underway about burning the Ame- the service with my ten-year-old son but I rican flag. His father told him, “If you knew am not one to shy away from tough topics Perhaps I was in denial. One of the orga- what the flag meant to me when we saw with my kids especially as they relate to nizations that the murderer vilified in his it when we were liberated by the US army, anti-Semitism and/or the Holocaust. My hateful rhetoric on www.gab.com was the you would never burn it.” Wiesel said he five-year old daughter knows who Hitler Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), an believes that his father would want to talk is and that he hated Jews. I don’t go into organization that assists refugees of all to President Trump about “how we treat vivid details yet but I use it as a discussion faiths and backgrounds. My grandparents people coming to our shores because it is point with my kids to talk about bigotry. I and mother came to America in 1950 with something he felt so personally as a benefi- see the world through a Jewish lens as a the help of HIAS who was resettling Holo- ciary. My father could never forgive FDR for third-generation survivor so I see it as my caust survivors from the deportation (DP) closing the doors to Jews in the 1930s and obligation to start telling my children about camps in Germany. To be honest, I had he would very much take up this issue with their family’s legacy in basic terms they can never really given much thought about our President if he met him today.” understand. how crucial this organization was and still is for so many refugees seeking a new life Within five days of hearing Wiesel speak, I Wiesel concluded his HHREC speech with in America. found myself in the crowded pews at a question he posed to the audience. “My

Interfaith candlelight vigil at Temple Beth El PHOTO COURTESY OF TEMPLE BETH EL

Wiesel also participated in a Q&A session Temple Beth El in Chappaqua with my ten- father lived with despair and managed following his speech at the HHREC event year-old son for an interfaith candlelight vigil to see the light. What of us who live in and one audience member asked him what for the victims of the Tree of Life shooting. the light like few generations ever have he thought his father would say if he had In attendance were: Reverend Martha in this country in this time of plenty? Can the opportunity to meet the President today. Jacobs, First Congregational Church of we squint in the light and can we see the Wiesel first asked “Do you think my father Chappaqua; Reverend Tenku Ruff, Soto darkness among us? Can we see the could have gotten a word in?” resulting in Zen Buddhist Association; Friar Hugh saddest among us and once we see that several laughs from the audience. He then Burns, Holy Innocents Catholic Church; darkness, can we look past it and see the continued to tell a story about his father who Reverend Merle McJunkin, Antioch Baptist good in everyone’s soul to champion them was hit by a taxi in New York City during the Church; Reverend Alan Dennis, Saint Mary in their time of need?” 1950s while on a journalist visa and was the Virgin Episcopal Church; Kristina Szi- forced to wear a full body cast for several binga, Chappaqua Friends Society; Dilkash I’d like to say that we are living in the light, months. When he nervously went to the Ashraf, Upper Westchester Muslim Society; as Wiesel suggests. My grandmother’s Customs Office to renew his expired visa, and Robert Greenstein, Town Supervisor favorite saying was “this too shall pass” the officer said to him “You know you can of New Castle. The service led by Temple whenever I encountered a difficult circums- become a citizen.” Wiesel paused and as- Beth El’s Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe included tance. Now I’m not so sure. ked the audience, “Imagine that.” Growing communal singing led by Cantor Elizabeth up he said his father would always get misty Sternlieb and a speech from Rabbi Maura Stacey Pfeffer is the editor of both eyed whenever they landed at JFK and were Linzer, who has strong ties to the Squirrel Inside Chappaqua and Inside Armonk welcomed by US Customs. Hill tightknit Jewish community having magazines. WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 25 A New Home, Bet Torah Rallies A New Life Armando entered the United States from Mexico over 30 years ago at the age of 18, crossing without inspection, to escape dan- gerous circumstances and gang violence To Bring Home and seek a better, safer life, according to Rabbi Brusso. With little Immigration and Naturalization Service interior enforcement at that time, he was permitted to apply for and receive a social security One of Its Own number. Armando was hired as a custodian by Bet Torah, where he worked for over two decades, becoming more than a valued employee; he was a member of the synagogue family, knowing almost every member--certainly every child--by name.

Armando had also married an American citizen and had two sons, creating a life in the New York suburbs, reporting to work--sometimes seemingly seven days a week - and dutifully paying taxes and social security. In other words, a model “citizen” and role model for not only his own sons, but for the young children of Bet Torah whose paths he crossed daily.

In February 2018, Armando was celebrating with family at a Westchester restaurant when a fight broke out nearby and the police called. Likely because of his ethnicity, he was arrested along with others; Arman- do was quickly exonerated and released, but the arrest record was forwarded to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), which identified him as a fugitive for not appearing at an immigration hearing Local residents rally for Armando over 25 years ago. Armando was detained PHOTOS BY JOANNA SEGAL without notice and promptly dropped over the Mexican border without identification, money or a cell phone, despite a superse- ding stay of deportation. He made his way BY DEBRA HAND and Armando Jr. He is husband to Silvia. to family in Mexico City, but once there re- He is a member of our synagogue family. ceived threatening phone calls from groups He is a human being with hopes, dreams, responsible for murdering family members or over 20 years, a smiling face, a loves and a track record of gentleness and long ago. helping hand, a high-five for presch- kindness. What he isn't is an ‘alien.’” Foolers. Kind, sweet, friendly, and unassuming. And then, simply for being in On the evening of October 16, in advance A Roller Coaster the wrong place at the wrong time, he was of his final asylum hearing, the Bet Torah of Emotion gone. and local communities gathered on the synagogue steps in Mount Kisco to rally in The Bet Torah staff and congregation qui- On November 16, the Bet Torah community support of Armando, suddenly deported ckly sprung into action to facilitate Arman- received the heartbreaking and devasta- earlier this year following a mistaken arrest. do’s return. Qualified immigration counsel ting news that their longtime and beloved Preschoolers to retirees, as well as local was retained, a GoFundMe has raised custodian Armando Rojas lost his final clergy, community leaders, and Arman- over $40,000 to date, and his wife, sons appeal for asylum with his case returned do’s sons Armando Jr. (26) and Ulises and new grandson were assured that they to the Department of Homeland Security (15), spoke of Armando’s contributions, would be supported throughout the efforts “for removal of the alien.” As Rabbi Aaron presence and being part of the Bet Torah to have Armando granted asylum on the Brusso stated in his email to the congre- family, which sang, with love, “Bring Arman- basis of “credible fear” upon deportation gation, “Armando Rojas is father of Ulises do Home.” and brought home.

26 | INSIDE ARMONK | WINTER 2018/2019 In June, Rabbi Brusso, together with communally to express its loss, much as it Armando Jr. and congregants Linda does to celebrate happy events and mourn Dishner and Mike Kraus, flew to Mexico sad ones. “When Ulises said ‘I didn’t realize and escorted Armando to the U.S. border how many people loved my dad,’ it made it to request asylum; a video (see link below) all worth it,” he said. of the walk to the checkpoint, along with interviews of Armando, his son and the rabbi, was shared widely on social media and A Lesson in via Rabbi Brusso’s moving article in The Compassion Forward. Armando was accepted into ICE custody after a second attempt, first placed “Bring Armando Home” also became a in detention in Arizona and then moved to teaching opportunity for Bet Torah child- an Albany County Prison wing for asylum ren, many too young to understand issues seekers. surrounding legal citizenship and immigration but able to develop compassion for Local residents rally for Armando In early October, in discussions with someone they know. An email to the syna- Armando’s attorney, the hearing officer see- gogue nursery and religious school com- med to indicate that Armando had a strong munities, shared on Facebook, reminded “credible fear” claim for asylum, even under them that “we are here for each other no recently narrowed definitions promulgated matter what we are going through.” Rabbi by the U.S. Attorney General’s office, Brusso addressed children directly at the because of “participation of government rally, gently urging them not to be scared actors - in the form of local law enforce- that their own parents would be taken ment--with gang violence,” according to away, but suggesting that “this imaginary Rabbi Brusso; Armando had told ICE that fear teaches you to be sensitive to the real local authorities allowed gangs to freely fears faced by others” and this “moral fear” function. However, his claim for asylum was teaches you how to be compassionate. rejected without explanation, with one re- maining appeal before an immigration judge “I wanted to create a moral space that before re-deportation. doesn’t exist elsewhere,” Rabbi Brusso explained, “to take it out of the political and Rabbi Brusso leads rally make it focus on the personal.” He added Community Efforts that houses of worship are really the last places where people with diverse points Strived to “Bring of view, outside of their social media echo Armando Home” chambers, can gather and come together for a larger purpose without using the lan- After consultation with Armando’s atto- guage built for argumentation often used in rney and family, the decision was made public discourse. to further publicize his plight to appeal to someone in the administration (beyond the Rabbi Brusso is unsure of what the next many local and state politicians already steps may be, but spoke for all present on involved) who might be able to help. October 16: “Some of us are lucky enough Congregants and members of the wider to be born into wonderful homes, others community were urged to write directly to have to search for them. Armando went and petition the immigration judges, and al- on a journey to find his home. He found it most 250 people attended the evening rally, here. And he is a blessing to his wife and 6-year old Bet Torah congregant Zachary covered by numerous New York area media his sons and to our entire community. We Reiner at the 10/16 rally outlets alerted to the event by congregants ask one thing: bring Armando home so that with public relations backgrounds and he can continue be a blessing to all of us contacts. again. Let’s bring Armando home.”

Rabbi Brusso described the effort as a Watch Armando’s story and re-entry to way to “come together to create a positive the U.S. seeking asylum: https://vimeo. space, for positive, constructive actions com/280783020 around these issues without the rhetoric of ‘you’re wrong and I’m right,’” he added. Debra Hand is a longtime Inside “We can talk about the issues, and our Chappaqua editor and contributor and values, from there. It’s important to show a proud member of the Bet Torah com- people that there’s a caring, nurturing munity since 1998. Her daughters, now place as real as the destructive place.” He 22 and 19, have known Armando their said the rally offered an opportunity for the entire lives. congregation and others to come together

WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 27 happenings Byram Hills High School Senior Wins Prestigious Rising Scientist Award on the Use of Avatars for Helping Teens with Autism

yram Hills High School senior Ellen future of mental health and neuroscience,” subjects viewed videos of human faces and BAmico was honored by the Child Mind said Dr. Harold Koplewicz, president of computerized avatars. Institute and the City University of New York the institute. “At such a young age, these with a 2018 Rising Scientist Award. impressive students already have the “Avatars are used a lot in research and motivation and the promise to make strides treatment for people with autism spectrum Ellen was one of five high school students towards changing the way we look at and disorder, but no one so far has tested to in the New York metro area to win the treat mental health disorders.” see if avatars are similar enough to hu- award, which is presented to students who mans,” she said. Ellen received the award and a $2,000 scholarship at the On the Shoulders of The research found that “they are similar to Giants Scientific Symposium this past humans and they’re a useful tool in October, the institute’s annual celebration of cosimulating real-world interactions for scientific achievement in child and adoles- people with autism spectrum disorder,” cent psychiatry, psychology and develop- she said. “A real-world interaction can be mental neuroscience. a source of anxiety, but replacing it on the computer in a virtual way, it’s less an- Through the Byram Hills Dr. Robert Pavlica xiety-inducing, and they can practice.” Authentic Science Research Program, Ellen conducted research aimed at improving “Hopefully other researchers can use my the ability of people with autism spectrum study to back up or support their use of Byram Hills High School senior Ellen Amico disorder to recognize emotions. She tested avatars in treatments they may create for was one of five New York-area students to whether computerized avatars are an effec- people with autism spectrum disorder,” win a Rising Scientist Award. tive teaching tool in emotion recognition. she said.

“It felt good to be recognized for my work,” In addition to recognizing the winners for “demonstrated extraordinary promise in re- Ellen said. “Working with people with autism their scientific contributions, the award also search in the fields of child and adolescent was a great experience, and I loved it.” honors students for their leadership and mental health or pediatric neuroscience.” extracurricular involvement. The award is As part of her research, Ellen worked with given by the institute and the Advanced “Each recipient of the Rising Scientist Award a mentor at Vanderbilt University, studying Science Research Center at the Graduate shows drive, commitment and vision for the teenagers with and without autism. The Center of the City University of New York.

Byram Hills wenty-two Byram Hills High School seniors were honored for their academic Tachievement as they were inducted into the Cum Laude Society during a High School ceremony this past October. In congratulating the newest members of Cum Laude, Principal Christopher Walsh noted that the requirement for being inducted into the Byram Hills chapter Inducts 22 is straightforward: It’s the students who comprise the top 10 percent of the class, based on their weighted GPAs.

Seniors into “Fairly simple mathematics, but their paths are anything but simple,” he said. “Behind each GPA, there are stories of perseverance, struggle, growth and en- lightenment, late-night studying, weekends spent with schoolwork, extra time with Cum Laude teachers after school and many other sacrifices that helped them get here.” Society

28 | INSIDE ARMONK | WINTER 2018/2019 yram Hills High School is celebrating two student-athletes who have committed to Byram Hills Bplaying at a Division I university next year. At a signing ceremony at the high school on Wednesday, right-handed pitcher Carson Celebrates Frye signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Georgetown. Byram Hills also honored Griffen Rakower, a goalie who has made a verbal commitment to play lacrosse Two Athletes at Princeton.

“The Byram Hills Athletic Program is extremely proud of the accomplishments of Carson Committed Frye and Griffen Rakower,” said Rob Castagna, director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health at Byram Hills. “These two hard-working student-athletes continue to better to Playing themselves and everyone around them with their phenomenal work ethic and relentless competitiveness. We congratulate them as they make commitments to bring their talents at Division I to the Division I collegiate level.” Carson and Griffen have established themselves as among the best in Section 1 for their sport.

Universities Last season, Carson posted a 4-1 record on the mound in five starts. He led the Bobcats with a .73 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 38 innings. In a major highlight, Carson threw a no-hitter against the rival Rye Garnets.

As a junior, Griffen had a 62.7 save percentage and finished the season with 132 saves. He held his opponents to under 10 goals in 14 out of 16 games. He earned an All-Section honor, a year after being an All- League player in his sophomore year.

Carson, who plans to study business, credits a mix of athletics and academics at Byram Hills with helping him reach the next level. “The academic environment that we have here is very competitive and everyone always strives to do very well in the classroom,” Carson said. “I tried to focus on my grades in the classroom first.”

“I knew that my talents on the baseball field, I was pretty Byram Hills High School good and I could go places, but without combining my skills on the field with my work celebrated two star athletes ethic in the classroom, I definitely would not be here,” he added. taking their talents to Division I universities next year. At a signing ceremony Wednesday at Griffen also cited athletics and the academic excellence at Byram Hills. Byram Hills, Carson Frye, signed a National Letter of Intent to play “I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of the Byram Hills varsity lacrosse for the past baseball at Georgetown. Griffen four years,” Griffen said. “I think the friendships I’ve made and the coaches I’ve been in Rakower has made a verbal contact with have really helped me sculpt my game on the field. I think Byram Hills is a commitment to play lacrosse at great place to learn, to make relationships with teachers.” Princeton.

Inducted into the Cum Laude Society (L-R front row): Samantha Abbruzzese, Ellen Amico, Abigail Binder, Alan Chang, Zachary Cogan, Rahul Gupta, Tyler Harp, Isabelle Ilan, Elyse Kanner, Emma Lucchino, David McDaniels, (L-R back row): Sydney Nepo, Pietro Perez, Brent Perlman, Lindsey Perlman, Griffen Rakower, Jonah Schwam, Hayley Siegle, Dylan Starker, Nicole Tissot, Zachary Tuzzo and Spencer Weinhoff.

WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 29 While the entire group will meet once a year to discuss their experiences and reading choices, she added that the club Residents Find was less about books and more about meeting other people in the community and making new friends. Women like me Friendship and with new children that really don’t know anyone just want to get to know other people, she said.

Intellectual “I think a lot of people use social media to connect but it’s a digital connection, it’s not a person-to-person meeting and I Stimulation at think people are missing that,” Feher said. “I think this is a way for people to get to know others and feel more connected to the community. People in the community Local Book Clubs and so many women are so hungry for it.”

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BY ANNA YOUNG club have equal ambition and wine. But women aren’t the only one’s hungry “People are looking for intellectual for engaging conversation. For Armonk hen Chappaqua resident stimulation, but also social connection resident Daniel Vock, it was his passion Kate Feher moved into the and book clubs have a good balance of for history and topical news that served as area four months ago she both,” she said. “Reading is good down the catalyst to launch his Current Affairs quickly missed the bonds time and if you have a book club forcing Book Club five years ago at the North Wshe had made back home. you to take some down time hopefully it Castle Library. helps people take time for themselves.” As a first-time mom adjusting to her new life After attending a similar book club in in Chappaqua, Feher said she struggled to On Nov. 1, Feher kicked off the first mee- Greenwich, Conn., Vock approached library meet people and make friends. Her longing ting of the Chappaqua Moms Book Club, officials with the idea of starting his own for friendship led her on a search to joining a group comprised of roughly 75 women club in Armonk. Since then, he has colla- a group she had never been apart of before; from Chappaqua, Bedford, Briarcliff, Pound borated with North Castle Library employee a book club. But for Feher, her search for a Ridge and other neighboring towns. Mary Johnson to obtain non-fiction reading friendly neighborhood book club turned into With 75 a large number for a communi- material either listed on The New York a grand effort to start her own group. ty book club, Feher said the club will be Times bestseller list or suggested by the broken down into five separate groups who groups five core members. “I posted on the Chappaqua Moms Face- will meet once a month at a place of their book page if anyone was part of a book choosing and control their reading choices. With the group meeting on the second club that needed new members. I thought While each group will run autonomously, Tuesday of each month, excluding August, I’d be meeting 10 to 12 ladies when I made suggestions will be made by Feher based Vock said their 90-minute discussion will that post,” Feher said. “I got over 100 on a survey she issued to members prior to revolve around the book, and what’s hap- responses and realized there was a clear the November meeting. pening in the news, which Vock said always and untasked need and excitement around results in a lively discussion. joining a book club.” Suggested books include, Little Fires Eve- rywhere by Celeste Ng, The Incendiaries “We learn from reading the book and we As Feher began organizing her newest by R.O. Kwon, The Power by Naomi Ai- learn from each other,” Vock said. “If you venture, she said it was imperative the derman, and Less by Andrew Sean Greer. don’t learn from history, history will repeat 30 | INSIDE ARMONK | WINTER 2018/2019 itself again. And that’s what we feel we’re because they allow the reader to reflect be chosen. The rest is based on reviews, seeing now, and we learn from debating.” on their experience with the book, while Greenwald said. Along with reading books, Vock said they also giving room to reexamine the book will occasionally invite the books author or with the roughly three-hour discussion that “It’s very democratic,” she said. “Some- other historical authors and specialists to erupts during their monthly meetings. body inevitably is always organized with join the book club in their discussions. questions from a book club guide, but “The women in the book club are not par- someone will start talking about how they But while most book clubs are comprised ticularly shy about sharing their opinions,” felt about a book and then everyone conti- primarily of women, Vock said his group, Blum said. “It’s really an opportunity to get nues to chime in.” comprised of all men, struggles to attract together with semi-likeminded people who female membership. With energetic discus- enjoy a glass of wine, who like to read and While most book clubs choose their selec- sions and debate a core value of the club, hopefully have something interesting to tion based on the book, Book Club Armonk he added he also wishes residents who are contribute, book related or not.” centers their choice on the author. in support of President Donald Trump would join the group to enable a more well-rounded The need for stimulating conversation, “We choose an author, so you can read debate. “We’re missing that component to friendship and community is exactly why whatever book you want by the author and the club because we can’t build on those Armonk resident Anita Luden Greenwald then compare notes and look at similar opinions,” Vock said. started Book Club Armonk three years ago. writing styles,” Greenwald said. “It’s really

Book lovers meet monthly at the North Castle Library as part of PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE FEHER the Current Affairs book club. PHOTO BY GRACE BENNETT

Despite the occasional controversial topics While her kids were growing up, Greenwald an interesting way to do a book club. Eve- up for discussion, Vock said his group of said she was part of an Armonk-based rybody was willing to try this, and through “fair-minded” men gives senior citizens, like book club for 16 years until it eventually our Facebook page we poll to see who the himself, the opportunity to get together and disbanded due to residents retiring or mo- author will be.” talk about the many national and interna- ving out of the area. Some time later when tional issues facing them. He joked it also her kids were all grown up and out of the Since she pioneered the group, Greenwald gives his wife a break from his political gab. house, Greenwald said she was in search said it’s something she looks forward “The men that are in this group I consider for a new group of people who shared her to every month, adding that the group as brilliant and well-informed people who desire for camaraderie and had a commit- encourages people to talk about more than have led a full life, have seen a lot of things ment to the community. gossip but share in intellectual discussion and have a lot to contribute,” Vock said. and get to know each other on an intimate “We want to learn and exchange ideas When a search on the Armonk Moms and personal level. When you run into other rather than impose points of view.” Facebook forum led her to a thread about members in town, it’s so nice, she said. reading and book suggestions, she de- But as an avid reader, she said there’s Chappaqua resident Holly Blum, who has cided to launch the Armonk Book Club. nothing better than getting lost in a book. been a member of Words with Wine Book “I got this resounding yes from people “Books take you on a voyage to other Club since 2013, agreed that book clubs I didn’t know to join this book club,” locations, other cultures and other time provide a night out and enlist members Greenwald said. “I reserved a table at periods,” she said. “There’s nothing like from all different backgrounds, education Beehive Restaurant and we all came with having a cup of tea with your book with the and upbringing to contribute and provide a books we wanted to read. We had 12 to 15 fireplace going. It’s perfect.” more dynamic dialog. people come and it was incredible.” Book Club Armonk is comprised of 12 Anna Young is an avid journalist who “I’ve met a lot of great people through the Armonk residents who meet monthly at has been reporting on an array of local book club,” Blum said. “What I really like a members’ home for snacks, wine and stories in Westchester and Putnam about it is that it brings together a lot of conversation. With books chosen a year counties for two years. Her favorite different women who I would not have had in advance, the group will provide sug- books are Carrie, P.S. I Love You and the opportunity to know of otherwise.” gestions on reading material, and the Gone Girl. Blum said she appreciates her book club books that share an overlap will ultimately WINTER 2018/2019 | INSIDE ARMONK | 31 etcetera

which seemed exceedingly rare and elusive. The thought of sled-riding, pick-up snow Snow Days Bring football and a variety of potential misadven- tures all while not having to go to school made these days unbearably wonderful. Now, cynical and grizzled from life, I dread Winter Warmth and snow days like a looming medical proce- dure. There's some kind of lesson here but I'm too engaged in my irritation to pursue it.

Community Bonding The comments and likes came quickly from friends, people I barely knew in high school and random acquaintances. The overwhel- BY DANIEL LEVITZ ming theme was that I should stop being a snow-grinch and embrace s my feet came out from the situation and the serendipitous under me and I started to opportunity of an unplanned day fall backwards on the front with my family. stoop of my house the first So I did. thing I noticed was that time had started moving very Laurie, Bella and I bundled up and Aslowly. My next thought was that this headed up the cul-de-sac to see was not a good situation as I saw what was happening. It wasn’t cra- my unlaced sneakered feet elevate zy cold out nor windy so the little above the rest of me and found neighborhood hike would be not myself twisting slightly as my skull a frozen bummer. The fluffy snow approached the waiting hard-brick was accumulating on massive top step. I didn’t feel panicked but pine trees and looked absolutely was aware that there was something beautiful. Like a work of art. If you ridiculous about braining myself stood still you could hear the snow first thing in the morning while still coming down relentless but gentle. in a bathrobe. Astoundingly, my body landed across the steps, as it I did avoid one persnickety would turn out, relatively unharmed. neighbor but after that it was like My head was the last body part to we walked on to the set of “It’s A land and with acute clarity I felt it Wonderful Life” (the happy part) connect with the rock-hard surface and I was Jimmy Stewart reveling about as gently as imaginable. As in the beauty of what’s all around Ashton Samkoff with a snow-day smile. PHOTO BY LISA SAMKOFF I lay there doing a toes to forehead me but often unappreciated. There assessment of any physical damage are kids sled-riding. The smell of a one thought crept through–I should burning fire-place and smoke rising have used more salt! phone to ring at that same ungodly hour. from an old stone chimney. We’re hugging At best a two hour delay. Many of these neighbors and sincerely wondering why we There are a myriad of realities to living in the calls result in full, no school, snow days. haven’t seen each other for months. I joined snow-belt that is Westchester County north Which translates to no school for Bella a group pushing out a rear-wheel drive car of 287. Better have all-wheel drive. A ge- and a day of professional productivity and stuck in the snow with gloved high-fives all nerator? Not a bad idea. Plow guy seems otherwise being abruptly obliterated by a around once the tires found firm footing. expensive and wakes your neighbors at robo-call. 3 a.m. as they’ve communicated through As we looped back to our yellow house strongly worded notes taped to your door? One morning early last winter the phone I couldn’t help but think of the contrast It’s still better than you shoveling the large rang early and my wife dutifully answered it. of how I felt before the walk and after. wet snow-filled driveway and unwittingly I could tell by her expression that this was Through the simple act of a winter stroll I flirting with your first heart-attack. May it not going to be a two-hour delay. Outside remembered the feeling of community that only be mild. the snow was steadily wafting downward something like a snow day elicits. And, the and absolutely sticking. Ugh. I can’t recall winters here while challenging are most The other big figurative snow-balls to specifically what I wouldn’t be accom- definitely communally persevered. It’s a contend with are the incessant snow days. plishing that day but I do remember being long haul from start to finish but we all go In the past when the phone rang at 5 a.m. irritated that the heaven’s and Board of through it and come out the other side it was usually serious business. A health Education were annihilating my day. ready for a beautiful spring. scare or worse. Fortunately, those shock-in- Like any modern middle-aged man of ducing calls were exceedingly rare. Howe- responsibility I took my concerns to social Dan Levitz is an art dealer, Chappaqua ver, present day, anytime there is a hint of media. The Facebook post went like this: dad and frequent essayist for Inside snow in the forecast you can expect the Like most kids I used to long for snow days Press publications. 32 | INSIDE ARMONK | WINTER 2018/2019 AMY SINGER moving westchester

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