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larchmontledger.com july 2018 vol. 14 - issue 7 issue - 14 vol. 2018 july 2 • July 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Mamaroneck-Larchmont Student Aid Fund Awards Over $370,000 in College Scholarships scholarship was made to create an MHS possible by former Class of 1967 schol- School Board Trust- arship in perpetuity. ees and colleagues Jon pointed out that who worked with Paul at least one contribu- during his five years tor was him(her)self a of service (2004-2010) recipient of a Student in Mamaroneck. The Aid Fund award 50 newly established years ago. The 2018 Gloria and Richard MHS Class of 1967 Kushel Scholarship, Scholarship was pre- set up by former SAF sented to Grace Maf- board member Gloria fucci. Kushel and her hus- In total, 60 Hommocks teacher and keynote speaker Patti Ball band Richard, was scholarships were with scholarship recipient Gloria Urritia introduced and pre- awarded. In addition Cheryl Fried with Christopher Mendoza, recipient of sented to Jared Velaz- to the ones men- co Misajel. Jon Taylor, MHS Class of 1967, presents Grace Maffucci with the 2018 the Dr. Paul R. Fried Memorial Scholarship. tioned above, schol- The third spe- Mamaroneck High School Class of 1967 Award. arships included this gift, you should be proud. cial award of the evening was a number of other On June 11, at the annual and their families and some Getting this gift made me want the Mamaroneck High School named awards estab- Mamaroneck-Larchmont Stu- of the SAF’s generous donors, to do well in school and be more Class of 1967 Scholarship, estab- lished/sponsored by dent Aid Fund (SAF) Awards who were in attendance, Hom- committed to being a giving lished in commemoration of the both individuals and Ceremony, a record number of mocks Spanish teacher Patricia member of my community. That class’s 50th reunion. Class rep- local organizations. scholarships were awarded to Ball delivered a moving keynote is one of the many reasons why I resentative Jon Taylor explained There was a celebra- Mamaroneck High School’s Class speech about the value of work- became a teacher here.” that he and his classmates felt tory reception fol- of 2018. SAF President Linnet ing hard, surrounding oneself Highlights of the evening that a class gift benefiting cur- lowing the ceremony. Tse noted that applications and with good people, and turning to included the presentation of rent and future MHS graduates The Mama- awards were up 30% over last year the community for support and several special scholarships. In would be a meaningful class roneck- Larchmont and expressed appreciation to encouragement. Señora Ball, honor of Mamaroneck’s ninth legacy, “one that recognizes the Student Aid Fund was donors for their incredible gener- the daughter of a Columbian Superintendent of Schools, Dr. good fortune of having grown up established in 1937 to osity in response to the increased immigrant and an Irish Ameri- Fried, who passed away in April, in Larchmont-Mamaroneck and help MHS graduates need. Two-year scholarships to- can father, was an MHS Class of a special Dr. Paul R. Fried Memo- of attending its excellent school afford college. For taling over $370,000 were given to ‘90 award recipient. She shared rial Scholarship was presented system.” The response to this more information, Gloria Kushel with the Gloria and Richard Kushel 15% of the graduating class. some words of wisdom with the to Christopher Mendoza by Dr. initiative was so enthusiastic visit its website: http:// Scholarship recipient Jared Velazco Misajel Addressing the students students: “As the recipient of Fried’s wife, Cheryl Fried. The that enough funds were raised www.mlsaf.org/. Board Discusses Rule Allowing Village to Accept Charitable Donations BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN million dollars, including es- timated $818,000 in annual Larchmont Mayor Lorraine insurance fees plus anticipat- Walsh announced at the Monday, ed $208,000 in General Lia- June 18 Board of Trustees Work bility; total is $1,043,622.56. Session that the first item on the Mayor for a Day, Chats- Agenda would be a discussion worth Elementary School about allowing the Village to ac- kindergarten student Blaine cept Charitable Donations for tax Westbrook opened the meet- credits. ing as Walsh administered Walsh explained that un- the Oath of office to Volun- der the new ruling, donations are teer Firefighters, Captain paid to a State-operated Charita- John Pomponio, Jr.; Lieuten- Left to right: Larchmont Fire Chief John Caparelli; Volunteer Firefighters: Lieutenant J.C. Ruggiero; Lt. Joe Clifton; ble Contribution Fund and Vil- ants Joe Clifton; Alex Gerace Captain John Pomponio Jr.; Lt. Alex Gerace; Mayor Lorraine Walsh; Mayor for a Day Blaine Westbrook; Fire Department lage documents the amount to Mayor for a Day Blaine Westbrook and J.C. Ruggiero. Liaison Trustee Peter Fanelli. give to the tax collector for credit. Then Mayor Walsh issued She stressed that a Resolu- be considered. Certificates of Achievement to drigues noticed a serious truck- tion and Local Law would have to “How do we make the af- Mamaroneck High School sopho- car head-on collision on North Photo right, left to right: be passed before June 29th. firmation that no goods and mores Connor Aylett and Charlie Street in Harrison on Tuesday Boys Doubles Tennis Cham- Participating locality may services will be provided for the Levinson, NYS Boys Double Ten- June 5th. pion Charlie Levinson; Mayor also adopt a Local Law authoriz- payment?” nis Champions. Observing that the automo- Lorraine Walsh; Doubles ing a real property tax credit up Walsh asked. “It must be a Walsh shared a letter from bile was on fire, Rodrigues used Tennis Champion Connor to 95% of the value of the contri- staff person, such as a Chief Fi- Larchmont Volunteer Ambu- a fire extinguisher from a pass- Aylett. Center: Mayor for a bution to be applied against the nancial Officer.” lance Corps (LVAC) President ing DPW truck to put it out, then Day Blaine Westbrook. real property taxes of the con- Trustee Carol Casazza Grant Nishanian and LVAC Chief used a fence post to break the car tributor; also, rulings from the Herman mentioned that Village John Pomponio III, detailing how windows and render first aid. Internal Revenue Service must expenditures will total over $1 off-duty LVAC member Paul Ro- www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • July 2018 • 3 Memorial Day Tribute at Richard M. Kemper Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Parade Contest Awards Ceremony Scholarship Presentation The Sound Shore St. Pat- lives to pre- rick’s Day Parade Committee serving Irish has announced that the 2018 culture and Scholarship winner is Julia Al- heritage in coba, a senior at Harrison High our area.” School. She has been on the Co-own- High Honor Roll all 4 years and ers Ron Duck- will be attending the School of stein and Bill Visual Arts in NYC next fall to Jablonski pre- study Illustration. Alcoba has sented the pa- been Irish dancing both com- rade commit- petitively and for charity events tee with the since middle school, and will be “Big Check” teaching Irish dance to young- to benefit the 2018 Scholarship Winner Julia Alcoba with Parade sters this summer. Parade Schol- Committee Members The parade committee of- arship Fund, Irish-American heritage and the The annual Memorial Day Haigis, Sylvie Gheewalla, Mark to students as a catalyst for the ficially presented Alcoba with which was the month of March American immigrant experi- Tribute on May 30, in honor Yukelis, and Sydney Weisstuch assignment. her scholarship on June 2nd recipients of Sedona’s “Steak ence for the entire Sound Shore of those who sacrificed their - Honorable Mention, present- The event also recog- at the Sedona Taphouse. Near- Out for Charity” fund-raiser. community, from Port Chester lives during our nation’s wars, ed their projects. nized two graduating Ma- ly $30,000 in scholarships has Over a thousand steak dinners to Pelham, will be held on St. presented by the MHS Social This year’s contest asked maroneck High School se- been awarded, a tradition that were served in March, each ben- Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March Studies Department, was students to introduce their au- niors who will be serving the began seven years ago with the efitting the Sound Shore St. Pat- 17th, marching down Mama- held in conjunction with the dience to a specific American country in the future - ROTC first Sound Shore St. Patrick’s rick’s Parade Scholarship fund. roneck Avenue through the vil- Kemper Memorial Park Pres- Woman who has served or is Midshipman Beatrice Karp Day Parade. “Our aim has al- To top off the festivities, lage of Mamaroneck to Harbor ervation Fund. The crowd of currently serving her country and Naval Academy Midship- ways been two things,” said the committee formally an- Island. Supporters agree that community members includ- in the military as a volunteer man Hannah Hanley. US Navy Chris Murphy, “To organize nounced the 2019 Sound Shore the route is the best place to ed many veterans. or on the home front. The story Commander Christian Gas- a great parade event for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade dates march this side of Dublin City. In addition to the Rich- of Anne Kathleen {Kay} Cullen, kell was present to officially Sound Shore community and with the unanimous blessing For more information on ard M. Kemper Contest the only female whose name award Beatrice with a full also provide for scholarships of the Village of Mamaroneck how you and your organization Awards Ceremony, where this is inscribed on the Kemper scholarship to University of for deserving students who Board of Trustees. The 8th an- can march in the parade, visit year’s contest winners Liana Monument, was passed along Pennsylvania. have dedicated part of their nual parade, a celebration of www.soundshoreparade.com.

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Attorney Advertising 4 • July 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Cteen Award Ceremony In White Plains, Cuomo, Latimer and Scarpino Call for New York State to Enact Red Flag Law

On June 12, Governor New York State Senate and get harm from purchasing, pos- Andrew M. Cuomo stopped in it passed this session. sessing, or attempting to pur- Westchester County as part District Attorney Scarpino chase or possess any type of of the statewide campaign to said, "We commend Governor firearm, including hand guns, Recently, a special eve- need – both locally as well as less fortunate. pass the Red Flag Gun Protec- Cuomo for joining us in calling rifles, or shotguns. ning was held honoring lo- nationally and internation- The evening began with tion Bill. The Red Flag Protec- on the legislature to enact the District Attorney Scarpi- cal teens from Larchmont ally. words by Jessie Rosenblatt, tion Bill, also known as the Ex- Extreme Risk Protection Order no added, “With ERPO as a and Mamaroneck for their In recognition of their Co-President of Cteen, a treme Risk Protection Order law immediately. The safety of legal tool to work with, we will commitment to community great work, Chabad of Larch- sophomore at Mamaroneck (ERPO) Bill was advanced by our residents is our first con- take one more step in fulfilling service. mont and Mamaroneck, who High School {MHS}, who the Governor in early June. cern. Often it is families and our mission to creating a safer CTeen boasts a mem- sponsors this program, held spoke of the great sense of Westchester District At- teachers who see the first red and healthier community.” bership of close to 50 Jewish an evening for the teens meaning and purpose she torney Anthony A. Scarpino flags that someone is in crisis This ERPO bill would teenagers who get together and their parents where the gets every week through joined the Governor and Coun- and may be a danger to others build on New York's strongest weekly during the school teens received certificates of the Cteen projects. A video ty Executive Latimer at White and themselves. Let's not wait in the nation gun laws and year to do a variety of pro- honor and awards for their was also shown recapping Plains High School where local until a tragedy happens here in prior legislative efforts, and, if grams benefiting people in devotion to helping those continued on page 13 elected officials, members of Westchester to act. New York passed, would make New York Moms Demand Action, school State needs a Red Flag law now the first in the United States staff and students showed before we lose another life." to empower its teachers and their support of the bill. Other Westchester Coun- school administrators to pre- District Attorney Scarpi- ty leaders have endorsed the vent school shootings by pur- no has been urging the Gover- bill, which would prevent indi- suing court intervention. nor and the state lawmakers to viduals determined by a court On June 13, The Red Flag push this common sense gun to have the potential to cause Gun Protection Bill passed in safety legislation through the themselves or others serious the New York State Assembly. “Real Estate Brand of the Year” Named in 2018 Harris Poll Equitrend® Study Berkshire Hathaway ception of it brand familiarity, tum in eyes of consumers. The Get out of the HomeServices New England, quality and purchasing consid- brand was also recognized New York and Westchester eration, among other qualify- for “Highest Overall Satisfac- Properties have announced ing factors. tion for Repeat Home Sellers fog of addiction that they were recognized as “I couldn’t be more proud Among National Full Service the “Real Estate Brand of the of our sales associates and staff Real Estate Firms” in J.D. Pow- Year” and the “Most Trusted who work tirelessly to adhere er’s 2017 Home Buyer/Seller Real Estate Brand”, according to our core values and vision; Satisfaction Study. and back into to results from the 30th annual to be the most highly respect- The 2018 Harris Poll Eq- Harris Poll Equitrend® Study. ed real estate firm, commit- uiTrend® study measures and More than 77,000 U.S. ted to providing exceptional compares the brand health of consumers rated 3,000 brands service,” said Candace Adams, companies. your life. in about 300 categories in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeSer- Respondents offer their online study earlier this year. vices New England, New York perceptions of brands, gauging Berkshire Hathaway HomeSer- and Westchester Properties their emotional connection to vices New England, New York CEO and President. “We are so them plus brand awareness, Experienced Substance Abuse and Westchester Properties excited to be recognized with influence and familiarity. and Addiction Therapist received the highest ranking this prestigious award.” For more information, in the Real Estate Agency cate- Berkshire Hathaway visit www.bhhsNEproperties. gory based on consumers’ per- HomeServices has momen- com. Confidential, supportive and non-judgmental environment

Scott Swanezy www.larchmontledger.com (914) 434-9945 www.outofthefog.info www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • July 2018 • 5 Long Serving Executive of LMCTV Retiring New Members Added to The CEO of LMCTV, Erik community through media Board President. “His talent Community Services Board Lewis, is retiring from the resonated deeply with me for administration kept the Westchester County Exec- Service Board members, who con- company on June 15 to pur- and is something in one way organization fiscally sound utive George Latimer announced sistently step up and give of them- sue other creative projects. or another I’ve been doing my and his vision of community the appointment of 5 new mem- selves so selflessly, ” Latimer said. Lewis began his tenure at whole life,” said Lewis. “I’ve kept us moving in the right bers of Westchester County’s Commissioner of the De- LMCTV on November 8, 1999 loved every minute of being direction. I wish him the best Community Services Board, an partment of Community Mental as Executive Director. In June at LMCTV - the people, the in his future endeavors.” advisory and planning entity re- Health Michael Orth added, “The of 2015 he began working re- challenges, the politics. It’s “He taught me a lot quired under NYS Mental Hygiene Community Services Board serves duced hours under the title wonderful to have been giv- about leadership,” said Matt Law. Community Services Board a vital role in our County, as we Chief Executive Officer, shar- en the opportunity to change Sullivan, LMCTV Chief Op- (CSB) is responsible for planning plan for the future of our programs ing executive responsibility people’s lives.” erating Officer. “Because of for Mental Health, Substance Use in Westchester. On behalf of the with his colleague Matthew Among the programs he Erik and the foundation he Disorder and Developmental and Department, I thank County Exec- Sullivan who was promoted is most proud of initiating is helped build, I am prepared Intellectual Disability Services utive Latimer for adding members to Chief Operating Officer. the creation of The Local Live to lead LMCTV in its next throughout the County to this team who bring a wealth of “It’s time to devote myself full - an LMCTV-produced local phase of development which Each county in New York knowledge and experience.” time to the ideas and projects weekly news and public af- I foresee being expansion of State is required to establish a Those new members ap- I have had on the back burn- fairs show featuring live call- social media platforms and Community Services Board, com- pointed include: Barbara Ber- Erik Lewis er,” said Lewis. in segments with local opin- becoming more visible in the promised of professionals from nstein, of South Salem - MPH, Prior to coming to ion leaders. “I patterned it school Video Clubs, a series community with the addition across the disciplines of diagnosis PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Chief LMCTV, Lewis had been a after a Thirteen Live, a Chan- of workshops offered in all of a mobile production van to and treatment, as well as family Planning Officer Mental Health documentary and public af- nel 13 public affairs show I the K-6 schools in the Mama- better serve the community.” members, advocates and people Association of Westchester; Elaine fairs producer/writer for was a producer for. I added roneck and Rye Neck School What’s next for the retir- with lived experience. The Com- Bryant, of New Rochelle - MSW, both independent documen- the live call-in component be- Districts; the Corporate Un- ing executive? “I am anxious munity Services Board plays a cen- CASC, Program Director Archway taries and broadcast entities cause I thought it a great way derwriting Program, where to rekindle the creative forces tral role in creating Westchester’s Rehabilitation Center St. Johns Riv- including WNET, Lifetime to allow the community di- local businesses have their that brought me to television County service plan each year. erside Hospital; Amy Gross, of Ma- and the Learning Channel. rect access to their leaders.” grant support for LMCTV and theater in the first place. “Meeting the needs of people maroneck - PhD and Clinical Child He began his career in the Other accomplishments acknowledged by PBS-style I’m not into bucket lists. I’m and families who are living with Psychologist with a private practice arts in 1966 as technical di- Lewis cites are: creation of acknowledgments; the Varsi- into projects. Stay tuned.” mental health, substance use or White Plains; Patricia Limpert, of rector and mask maker in the Summer Teen Filmmak- ty Sports Program, where 80 Those wishing to con- developmental and intellectual White Plains - Associates Degree, the Free Southern Theater - a ing Workshops, an affordable, varsity sports contests, rang- tact Mr. Lewis to wish him disabilities, is an essential part of Peer Advocate/Trainer NY Presby- traveling civil rights theater immersive summer camp ex- ing from football, basketball well can still reach him at 917 the role of County government. terian Hospital, NAMI Westches- group based in New Orleans. perience where young people and baseball to girls Lacrosse 572-7923 or elewis@lmctv. Westchester is fortunate to have ter; Stephanie Marquesano, of Ar- During his nearly 19 can learn filmmaking; the and field hockey, including org. The email account will such a great infrastructure of pro- dsley – J.D., Founder and President year tenure as the leader of Almost Anything Goes Vid- state championships, are re- remain active until the end of viders and community organiza- the Harris Project, and Co-chair of LMCTV, the non-profit has eofest (2001-09), where local corded and broadcast. the year. tions. I continue to be in awe of the the Westchester Co-Occurring Sys- broadened and deepened creative artists and students “We were blessed to have people, like our new Community tem of Care Committee. its service to the communi- showcase their work (soon had Erik Lewis for so long,” ty. “Our mission of building to be revived); the K-6 After- said Jeff Meighan, LMCTV Hommocks Principal Dr. Weitzman Named Administrator of the Year

Dr. Seth Weitzman, third from left, receives Administrator of the Year Award from the Westchester County School Music Association. Dr. Weitzman was joined at the ceremony by Hommocks music teachers.

Hommocks principal Dr. Seth Weitzman was named Administrator of the Year by the West- chester County School Music Association. Dr. Weitzman was nominated by Hommocks music teach- ers recognizing his support for music education over the last 17 years at the helm of Hommocks Mid- dle School. 6 • July 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS

On July 3, Harrison Recreation will On July 24, At Home on the Sound On July 7 from 5 to 7pm, the Hudson On July 14 at 8pm, Caramour pres- The Clay Art Center, 40 Beech The Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 126 sponsor Fireworks in the Harrison will feature Steve Reddicliffe, a NY River Museum, 511 Warburton ents Bernstein’s Broadway featuring Street, Port Chester will present I-70 Mamaroneck Avenue, Larchmont has Shopping Center, corner of Oakland Times journalist speaking on the Avenue, Yonkers will hold Paint Ted Sperling, Musical Director and Artists-in-Residence Duo Exhibition on exhibit artwork by Don Sexton and Halstead Avenues starting with “spirited” history of America’s Cock- Night: Watery Landscapes. Gather host in the Venetian Theater, 149 through July 14. Call 937-2047, ext. and Ira Hara through July 14. For ad- a concert at 7:45pm. Fireworks at tails. Coffee is served at 3:30pm and your friends and paint watercolor Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah. Visit 3 for more information. ditional information call 834-1117 9:30pm. (raindate, July 4). Call 835- the program begins at 4pm at Larch- landscapes with artist Ebony Bolt. caramoor.org or call 232-1252 for or visit mamaroneckartistsguild.org 0374 for details. mont Avenue Church, Russell Hall, 60 Tickets include one drink. For more details. Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont. Visit information, visit hrm.org/programs athomeonthesound.org for details. UPCOMING for sale. Call 381-7865 for weather July 11 and 18 at 1pm – Manda- Cream with Sweet Charlie’s (Au- discusses his poetry. Call 698- Sound. Paddle approximately 7 Mamaroneck Firemen’s Car- updates. la Art Workshop with Doreen gust 6), Creative Cat Castles (Au- 1250 for details. nautical miles roundtrip from nival: through July 7 at Harbor Grozinger of Room to Create; gust 13), Summer Stuff 3D Print- the New York Athletic Club, at Island Park from 7 to 11pm each The Greater Westchester Orchid July 16 at 8pm (raindate August ing (August 20 and Beer Tasting 11 Travers Island, Pelham Manor day. Society meets at the Harrison 5) – Family Event: Star Gazing at Halftime (August 27). All pro- At 6pm, meet author Amy Sis- to Sands Point, Long Island and Community Center, with Lawrence Falk of the West- grams are from 6 to 7:30pm and kind will be in the Community back. Visit ctenvironment.org Bicycle Sundays, co-spon- 216 Halstead Avenue, Harrison, chester Amateur Astronomers; patrons may register for up to Room of the Mamaroneck Pub- or savethesound.org for details. sored by Con Edison and New on the second Tuesday of each July 17 at 1pm – Rockin’ & Rollin’ three programs by calling 630- lic Library, 136 Prospect Avenue York-Presbyterian Hospital will month. Those interested with Cook Annette Zito; July 30 5888. discussing her book, “The List, Noon to 7pm, Italian Heritage be held on September 9, 16, 23 are asked to contact Cordelia Dir- at 7pm – Libraries Rock: Spoken a Week by Week Reckoning of Celebration, Kensico Dam Pla- and 30 from the Bronx River lam at 973-420-4966. Word with Marcus C. John. Call “Crazy Beautiful III,” is now on Trump’s First Year.” Call 630- za, Valhalla. Visit parks.west- Parkway at the Westchester 835-0324 or visit harrisonpl.org exhibit at Kenise Barnes Fine 5888 to RSVP. chestergov.com for details. County Center, White Plains Painting Classes led by artist Pa- to learn more. Art, 1947 Palmer Avenue, Larch- south to Scarsdale Road, Yon- tricia Miner-Sutherland are held mont through July 28. For inqui- 12 27 kers from 10am to 2pm. Call 864- at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Larchmont Public Library, 121 ries, call 834-8077 and visit kbfa. The Mamaroneck Public Li- The Mamaroneck Chamber of PARK or visit parks.westchester- Senior Center at the VFW Post, Larchmont Avenue offers the fol- com brary, 136 Prospect Avenue will Commerce will host their 3rd gov.com for more information. 1288 Boston Post Road, Larch- lowing: July 9 at 7pm and July 11 screen the movie, “Chappaquid- Annual Sunset Cruise aboard mont, every Wednesday from 1 to at 10am – Take US with You, with Every Sunday through October dick,” at 11am in the Community the Kondike IX. Board at 6:30pm The Mamaroneck Teen Library, 3pm. All media is taught, begin- Liam Hegarty; July 18 at 11am – 28, the Science Barge on Yon- Room. Call 698-1250 to learn at Harbor Island and enjoy 5 136 Prospect Avenue is looking ners and advanced painters are Frank Conversations, with Frank kers’ waterfront, 99 Dook Street, more. hours on the water viewing the for teens entering grades 7-10 in welcome. Call 834-8840 for more Connelly; July 19 at 6:30pm and Yonkers invites children 4 to Manhattan skyline and the Stat- the Fall to join the Battle of the information. July 25 at 10am – New Movie of 10 for hands on art and science 15 ue of Liberty. Call 698-4400 or Books Teen Team. For more in- the Month: Love Simon; and July workshops from 2 to 4pm. Call Noon to 7pm, Hispanic Heritage email chamber10543@opton- formation, call 630-5875 or email SAVE THE DATE: Feeding West- 20 at 2pm – Elections and Politics 375-2151 for details. Celebration at Kensico Dam line.net to learn more. [email protected] chester’s 2nd Annual Miles for in Early America with David Os- Plaza, Valhalla. Visit parks.west- Meals 5K Walk and Run, Septem- born. Visit larchmontlibrary.org The Mamaroneck Teen Library, chestergov.com for details. 29 The Harrison Recreation De- ber 23 at Pace University, Pleas- for details. 136 Prospect Avenue will hold At 4pm, Caramoor, 149 Girdle partment will hold their annual antville featuring a fun-filled the following: Mondays through 21 Ridge Road, Katonah presents Summer Concert Series every family day of activities, food, Bullseye Glass Co., 115 Hoyt Av- August 27 – Free Movies in Teen In the Jazz Lounge in the Pa- the Summer Season Finale fea- Wednesday night in West Har- vendors, raffles and more. For enue, Mamaroneck announc- Library at 4:30pm; Tuesdays vilion at Caramoor, 149 Girdle turing the Orchestra of St. Lukes rison on the Village Green and complete details, visit feedin- es a solo exhibition by Marina from July 10 through August 28 Ridge Road, Katonah a Jazz with a 3pm pre-concert conver- Thursday nights at Riis Park gwestchester.org/events Hanser, entitled, “Atmospheric – Drop-In Table Activities and Festival will be held featuring sation with Bernard Labadie, across from the Municipal Build- Abstraction,” with an artist re- Crafts at 2pm; Tuesday July 17 Dianne Reeves in the evening. principal conductor designate. ing running through August at Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 ception and gallery talk on July 7 and August 7 – Battle of the Books Visit caramoor.org for details. Visit caramoor.org for tickets. 7pm. Call 835-0374 for details. Dromore Road, Scarsdale offers from 3 to 5pm. The exhibit runs Meetings at 5pm; and Wednes- the following: July 11 from 7 to through September 22. For addi- days from July 11 through August The Mamaroneck Public Li- 1 to 5pm, Irish American Heri- At 7pm, the Town of Mama- 9pm – What’s the Buzz with Hon- tional information, call 835-3794 8 – Teens Rock Program Series brary, 135 Prospect Avenue will tage Celebration, Kensico Dam roneck Recreation Department eybees?; July 22 from 1 to 2pm – and visit bullseyeglass.com at 4:30pm. Call 630-5875 or vis- screen, “The Incomparable Plaza. Visit parks.westchester- announces its Outdoor Concerts Feeding Fun mealtime with the it mamaronecklibrary.org for Rose Hartman,” at 2pm in the gov.com for details. in the Park at Memorial Park as animals. Call 723-3470 or visit Mamaroneck Public Library is complete details. Community Room. For more in- follows: July 9 – Twist of Fate; greenburghnaturecenter.org to offering a series of programs for formation, call 698-1250. July 16 – Larger than Life: The learn more and register. their, Adult Summer Camp 2018 JULY AUGUST Ultimate Boy Band Tribute; July such as: Origami Delight (July 7 22 5 23rd – Bookends; and July 30 – Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce 9), Fashion Illustration with the At 1pm, meet Rye author Kent At 6am, join Nancy Vincent of 12:30 to 6:30pm, Heritage of In- Vinyl Countdown. Bring your Avenue will host the following: Bott Shoppe (July 16), Infused Iarocci in the Community Room SUP Westchester for the third dia Festival, Kensico Dam Pla- family, a blanket or chair. Food July 10, 17 and 31 at 11am – New Olive Oils with Chef Gerry (July of the Mamaroneck Public Li- annual Paddle Across the Sound za, Valhalla. Visit parks.west- and beverages will be available Gentle Yoga Summer Series; 23), Beach Beadz (July 30), Cool brary, 136 Prospect Avenue as he fundraiser to benefit Save the chestergov.com for details. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • July 2018 • 7 Discover the Houlihan Lawrence Difference

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(SAA-LIS) is once again making termination to make a difference pating locations, dates and times “We are now in our 26th year waves this summer in the fight in the lives of those fighting can- is as follows: and have come a long way in help- against cancer. cer,” says Sibio. “Today we have -- NYAC Travers Island, Pelham, ing to find a cure for cancer, but SAA-LIS, which last year close to 1,000 swimmers, ap- July 13 -- 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. there is still much work to be done,” raised more than $1 million for proximately 300 volunteers and (night swim and BBQ to fol- adds Sibio. “We look forward to an- cutting-edge cancer research, over 4,000 individual and corpo- low) other great swim season, knowing prevention and treatment rate donors, who are committed -- Westchester Country Club, that with every swimmer’s stroke through swimming events, will to helping eradicate all forms of Rye, July 14 -- 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 we are helping those afflicted with offer eight opportunities to swim cancer.” a.m. the disease and moving closer to and volunteer in Westchester Proceeds from the swims -- Orienta Beach Club, Mama- our ultimate goal of ridding the this season, says Chapter Presi- will support immunotherapy roneck, July 21 -- 6:15 a.m. to world of cancer.” dent Tony Sibio. The non-profit research at the Swim Across 9:30 a.m. Swim Across America, will have its first swim at the ham on July 13. The other seven then and August 4. America Laboratory at Memorial -- Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Inc. was founded in 1987 and New York Athletic Club in Pel- events are scheduled between “We started SAA-LIS more Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Club, Chappaqua, July 22 -- has raised over $70 million for pediatric oncology research at 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. cancer research and prevention Morgan Stanley Children’s Hos- -- Lakeside Field Club, North programs at the country’s fin- pital of New York-Presbyterian Salem, July 22 -- 5:00 p.m. to est hospitals and managed-care and patient services with West- 8:00 p.m. (night swim) facilities. Since Swim Across JOURNEY TO A VORTEX AT chester-based Cancer Support -- Coveleigh Club, Rye, July 23 -- America’s inception, it has grown Team. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (mem- from having a single event in The summer program will bers only) Nantucket, MA, to 15 open water CATHEDRAL ROCK, SEDONA encompass seven pool swims -- Long Island Sound Open Wa- benefit swims across the country (with the option of half-mile ter, Larchmont, July 28 -- 6 and 100 annual pool swims. and one-mile efforts) plus an a.m. to 12:00 p.m The Long Island Sound open-water swim course on -- Lake Isle Country Club, East- chapter was started in 1992 and Long Island Sound that will of- chester, August 4 -- 6:30 a.m. has grown to be the largest in the fer participants the option of to 9:30 a.m. organization, having raised over swimming 2K, 5K or 10K. The Those interested in par- $17 million since its inception open-water swim, which starts at ticipating in 2018 Swim Across and over $1 million in 2017 alone. 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Tennis Championship At the June 5 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the appointments of two administrators who will join Mamaroneck Schools beginning this summer. Claire Scordo Re- inhard will assume the role of Director of Research, Assessment & Accountability effective July 1 (replacing Mike Kollmer, who will retire at the end of this school year), and Judy Ravina will join the District as Director of Dual Language and ENL Programs be- ginning August 14th. Claire Scordo Reinhard began her career in education 16 years ago working in the class- room as a language arts teacher on Long Island. She quickly took on leadership roles and became an integral part of North Shore Middle School’s professional de- Claire Scordo velopment/training of teachers in vention services -- to incorporate data analysis around dual lan- The Mamaroneck High School Boys Tennis doubles team of soph- differentiated instructional prac- some of the knowledge she gained guage initiatives, led dual lan- omores Connor Aylett and Charlie Levinson defeated Scarsdale 2-6, 6-1, tices. From there, she moved to through her doctorate work. Dr. guage professional development 6-4 on June 2, winning the State Tennis Championship. Woodmere Middle School as En- Scordo Reinhard earned her across the district and advised on glish Chairperson, and then went Doctor of Education degree in best bilingual teaching practices. on to become Assistant Principal Instructional Leadership from St. Ravina says her passion at Roslyn Middle School, where John’s University in January, 2017. for helping emerging bilingual she has been for the past seven “Times are changing so students stems from her own Larchmont Rotary Honors years. much that it’s critical to stay cur- experiences and the challenges During her career, Dr. Scor- rent. Just because we did some- she faced as a student when she do Reinhard has consistently thing a certain way in the past came here to Westchester from Hommocks Students worked with both quantitative doesn’t mean that is what will Colombia at age eight. “I grew up work best for to- in the Bedford school system, and day’s students,” Dr. unfortunately there were no bi- Scordo Reinhard lingual programs at the time, but said. “It’s important I had a fantastic ENL teacher that to keep up with the made my transition much easier,” latest research and she said. “I learned English quick- literature to inform ly because I had a strong native our own inquiry to language foundation, which re- ultimately make de- search has shown is an import- cisions that are best ant component to acquiring a for students.” second language. I then became Dr. Scordo Re- the translator for my parents who inhard is looking for- spoke very little English.” ward to studying the In addition to overseeing curriculum from a the Dos Caminos Dual Language Grade K-12 perspec- program housed at Mamaroneck tive and seeing how Avenue School, Ravina will lead the curriculum spi- the ENL programs throughout rals from the elemen- the District. Among her respon- tary level up through sibilities will be ensuring that the the high school. “I District is compliance with what am very interested is required by law for ENL learn- Judy Ravina in following programs from early ers. “I look forward to working and qualitative data to make childhood through the entire sys- collaboratively with all stakehold- informed decisions. She has in- tem in order to determine how we ers, including staff, parents and tegrated current and relevant can create the best trajectory for students, to further advance the The Larchmont Rotary Club honored 6 students from Hommocks Middle School on May 18, all research with best practices and students as they progress through academic progress of emergent winners of an essay writing competition. This year’s theme of “Taking a Stand,” asked students to analyzed the data to make deter- all the grades,” she said. bilingual students,” Ravina said. think about ways to deal with a situation where he or she had a strongly held belief but had to work minations regarding program- Judy Ravina comes to Ma- Ravina holds certifications with others who had a different belief and had to decide what one should do. ming and curriculum. When maroneck with 14 years of teach- in Elementary Education with a Sixth grade winners were Maya Knowles and Sadie Yoder. Seventh grade winners were Katie she joins Mamaroneck in July, ing experience in the Bilingual Bilingual Extension, School Build- Loga and Nadia Suben, who were both 6th grade winners last year! Alex Nagrin and George Povemba Dr. Scordo Reinhard will expand Education field. For the past two ing, and School District Leader were the Eighth grade winners. upon her workplace-based skill- years she has served as the Dual certificates. She earned her Mas- For more than 30 years, the Larchmont Rotary has sponsored a writing contest at the Hom- set -- which includes collaborat- Language Instructional Coach for ter of Science in Education and mocks Middle School, working with the English Department to develop a relevant theme. The Ro- ing with teachers around State the White Plains School District, her Master of Arts in Education tary has celebrated the winners each year with an awards luncheon at The Larchmont Yacht Club. testing data and academic inter- where she has been involved in from Fordham University. 12 • July 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com What’s Happening at the Larchmont Public Library Passages: The Lyrical She has traveled the world surrounded Lyndhurst. His War. How it came to pass is with her camera, and shot in investigations have resulted unknown to most Americans and the Mundane a range of challenging condi- in a very detailed recreation today yet the impact it had on Photographer Hollis tions, including Bosnia, Cuba, of more than 30-estates that the world is nearly as profound Rafkin-Sax opens her latest Israel, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Cam- comprised “one of the most today as in 1906. exhibit titled PASSAGES: The bodia, Vietnam, Laos, Botswa- condensed mansion districts” Join National Park Rang- Lyrical and the Mundane, in na, South Africa, Zambia, Co- in the Hudson Valley at the er Eliza Rasmussen and learn the Oresman Gallery at the lombia, Peru, Costa Rica and turn of the last century. the history and legacy of the Larchmont Public Library on Brazil. Lacking sentiment and Treaty of Portsmouth and the July 10, and will continue to Hollis is the former Vice nostalgia, Barrett’s thorough role played by US President be on view through August Chairman of an international accumulation of visuals and Theodore Roosevelt on Friday, 30. Additionally, there will be communications firm where information on buildings, fur- July 13 at 2:00pm . a reception honoring the Ms. she specialized in crisis man- nishing plan, landscape, out- War broke out between Rafkin-Sax on Thursday, July agement. Hollis was educated er-building, and even automo- Russia and Japan in 1904. With 12, from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the at Bowdoin College, the Lon- biles and pets combined with the war still continuing in Gallery. don School of Economics, and family social history creates 1905, Roosevelt attempted to the Interna- a new form of “preservation” broker a deal between the two tional Center that is timeless and perma- powers to bring about peace. of Photogra- nent. Paul relocated from Tar- One of the end results was that phy (ICP). Her rytown to Hudson, NY, 14-years Roosevelt controversially be- Occupying nearly 1,000 acres the general public), his presen- work has been ago. When not researching came the first American to win along the Hudson River, equal tation “Rockwood Hall - Inside published in houses, he is selling them. Paul the Nobel Peace Prize. Because precision was put to the de- and Out” takes you around the journals and is a salesperson with Hunt Real of the role played by Roosevelt, sign of the estate landscape, mansion, into the main hall, exhibited in Estate handling Columbia and the United States became a gardens, out buildings and car- through many of the opulently New York. She Greene Counties. significant force in world di- riage trails. Yet by 1941 it would furnished interior rooms, and has two adult plomacy and remains the most all be gone. then guides us through the children and significant force in the World Shrouded in mystery, all expansive out-of-doors with lives with her Theodore Roosevelt to this day. The Treaty of Ports- that remains today is the foun- views of the lush gardens and husband in mouth stands today as one of dation and terraced staircases, estate buildings. and the Nobel Peace New York. history’s great peace negoti- which only adds to the allure Paul Barrett has become Prize ations which ended the Rus- and intrigue for the many that a recognized authority on On December 10, 1906, so-Japanese War and marked visit what is now “Rockwood the subject of Gilded Age es- Rock- Theodore Roosevelt became the emergence of a new era of Hall Park.” Local Historian and tate properties of Tarrytown. the first American to win a multi-track diplomacy. Hollis Rafkin-Sax wood Hall Researcher Paul Barrett will During his 20-year association Nobel Prize. Roosevelt was Eliza Rasmussen has discuss ROCKWOOD HALL on with Lyndhurst, the National Hollis Rafkin-Sax is a Inside and Out: Ex- awarded the Nobel Peace Prize been the National Park Rang- Thursday, July 26, at 7:00pm at Trust property located there, New York-based photogra- for his work surrounding the er at the Theodore Roosevelt ploring Westchester’s the Larchmont Public Library. he began to explore and re- pher whose passion is visual Treaty of Portsmouth, which Birthplace National Historic Relying on photographs and search the ruins of the numer- storytelling. Her specialty is Lost Treasure ended the Russo-Japanese Site since May 2017. images (most unavailable to ous estates that at one time partnering with humanitari- Developed by William A. an organizations to help shine Rockefeller in 1884, his estate a light on vulnerable and less “Rockwood Hall” in Mt. Pleas- Experts Gather at High School to Inspire Students visible populations and tell the ant in Westchester County, Over 60 experts in every- now,” noted junior Grayson Lip- - and always following up with day-to-day stories that need to was declared “the second most thing from science and medi- tack while her classmate, Simi a thank you note. All three em- be told. In this capacity, Hollis impressive home in Ameri- cine to law and advocacy, from Nambiar, felt completely inspired phasized the value of studying has partnered with the Anti ca.” Vanderbilt’s “Biltmore” in photography and design to about her future career. “I texted foreign languages and traveling Defamation League (ADL), the North Carolina was the first. journalism and communica- my parents afterwards to tell them as much as possible to gain a bet- Joint Distribution Commit- Rockwood Hall itself con- tions, shared their experiences I know exactly what I want to do!” ter sense of the world. And Bro tee (JDC), the American Red tained 200 rooms and no ex- and wisdom with hundreds of she enthused. “Cybersecurity!!!” reminded the students that the Cross, Women’s World Bank- pense was spared in its’ design, juniors at Mamaroneck High During a panel on The Art going would not always be easy, ing, and the Belizean Grove. construction, and furnishings. School on Friday, May 18th at of Multimedia Communication, but that the difficult times were the STEM Alliance’s 4th annual executive producer and director part of the journey. MHS Talks. Brad Garfield, cinematographer “It’s important to embrace The highlight of the after- Emily Dombroff and radio host the hard parts, because you can noon was a keynote address by Chris Bro compared notes about learn a lot from them. Career Kate Snow, an anchor on “NBC their careers and shared advice paths rarely go in a straight line,” Nightly News” and senior nation- on how to go about launching a said Bro. al correspondent for NBC, who career. All three stressed the im- These same themes came emphasized the importance of portance of having a wide breadth up at other roundtables. Em- being curious, taking risks, and NBC News Anchor Kate Snow of knowledge and not specializing ployment lawyer Rod Biermann being a lifelong learner. shares work and life experiences in one thing too soon. related how he started as an Retelling her early career with students at Mamaroneck High “Always say yes to any oppor- actor before eventually going to choice to leave a “behind the School during MHS Talks, a STEM tunity that sounds good to you, and law school. On a panel of con- scenes” job at NBC for an on- Alliance Program. Photo Credit: Jill then work as hard as you can at it,” sultants, Sheila Narayanan ex- screen job at a small local news Bock, 2018 said Garfield, a two-time Emmy plained how certain core skills station in New Mexico, Ms. Snow Award winning director. “Don’t connect her wide ranging work, reiterated, “You have to be will- their passions and career paths, hesitate, just dive in, work hard, from aircraft engineer to Mas- ing to take risks to go places with and fielded questions from the and be willing to figure things out tercard executive to digital con- your career.” students who were struck by the as you go.” sulting. Students then selected experience in different ways. Garfield also stressed the The event was funded from among 21 diverse panels “It was really comforting to importance of arriving early for and implemented by the STEM of experts in fields of interest hear that I do not need to know job interviews, making eye contact Alliance of Larchmont-Mama- to them. Each panelist shared exactly what I want to be right - and not looking at your iPhone roneck. Visit lmstemalliance.org www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • July 2018 • 13 Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #212: Aging in Place or If You’re Not Moving…Consider Improving BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. concepts go hand in hand, and of a home; designing for the Just as it gets more un- Millennial (youngster), it pays shouldn’t be as comfortable as so can be combined into one young, the old, and people with comfortable to bend over these to plan ahead, so that when it’s possible for the rest of our lives. By the time you read this article. (Which will leave me disabilities, while recognizing days, so does it get harder to see your turn to be old, (and trust month’s article, I’ll have been scrambling for a new topic next that the aesthesis of the envi- with poor lighting. Additional me, its inevitable), your home aging in place for several days. month). However, whether you ronment and its contents are ceiling lighting and task light- will be more comfortable. And In my case, the place is at my chose to age in place because equally important. Basically, ing over the countertops is usu- in the mean time, it will be eas- desk, and I’m certain that I you want to, or can’t afford designing with comfort for all, ally a relatively inexpensive way ier on your parents when they can feel the keyboard getting not to, is of no concern to me. easy maintenance and visual to make our lives a little bet- come to visit, so maybe you can further and further away as The point is you’re staying put. attractiveness. ter. Remember, every little bit get them to pay for the improve- my bone density decreases. Now, the trick is making your Open floor plans, with helps, and it all adds up. Con- ments. 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The Bath Assoc., he is also a contrib- nancial one, it brings us to our zation), have noted increased cabinets, or changing cabinets elements improve the quality of moral of this month’s article utor to eZine and Do It Yourself second phrase of the month, “if consumer interest in Universal with doors to drawers, makes it your life, they will also help you is “today is the first day of the magazine. He can be reached you can’t move…improve”. Design. This is a philosophy much easier to reach whatever to retain your independence as rest what’s left of your life”. And for questions at 914-777-0437 or Fortunately, both these that encompasses all aspects you’re reaching for. abilities recede. Even if you’re a there’s no reason that we all www.dreamworkkitchens.com. Who is Protecting Your Trust? Cteen Award Ceremony BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED in New York, but rather, that This can happen for a num- should the trust protector continued from page 4 ELDER LAW ATTORNEY the trust instrument will de- ber of reasons, including the have? Should the trust pro- the many community ser- emy Hoffner who shared fine the powers, duties and trustee’s inability or failure tector be obligated to review vice projects done this year. how Cteen helped shape his We have written often responsibilities of the trust to act. Without this pow- all actions of the trustee Then the group heard words experience as a high school about the benefits of using protector. er, it might be necessary to or should he simply be re- of inspiration from Rabbi student keeping him and his trusts in your estate plan- So, what can a trust commence a time-consum- quired to act when called Mendel Silberstein, director friends focused and involved ning. Trusts can help you protector do and why should ing and expensive court pro- upon? If the trust protector of the program, who encour- in the community. avoid probate, provide for you consider including one ceeding. The power to re- fails to act, what remedies aged the teens to keep up The teens left with a orderly and efficient man- in your trust? Let’s take a move a trustee and replace are available? their spirit and enthusiasm great feeling of accomplish- agement of your assets, and look at some scenarios. If with a new one can be espe- Under the proper cir- for volunteering during the ment and commitment to protect assets from credi- circumstances change after cially important in special cumstances, a trust protec- summer. He also addressed continue with Cteen when tors, divorced spouses, and the execution of the trust, needs trusts where the ben- tor can serve a vital role in those graduating and spoke school resumes in the fall. the catastrophic costs of the trust protector may be eficiary of the trust may not your trust and overall estate of the importance to contin- Among the programs long-term care, to name a able to make changes to the have the ability to monitor plan. The key is getting the ue their great work in college the teens did this year were: few reasons. When setting trust even if it is an irrevo- the actions of the trustee. right person to serve and as well. Prepared hundreds of sand- up a trust, there are basi- cable trust. These potential The foregoing trust clearly defining the scope of Katie Solomon, a fresh- wiches for the homeless at cally three parties involved changes often benefit the protector powers are not the powers and responsibil- man at MHS, spoke of her HOPE Community Services, in the trust document: (1) beneficiaries of the trust in required, they are simply ex- ities. experience joining Cteen Inc.; Played basketball with the person who creates the furtherance of your intent amples of the broad range of this year and highlighted her young adults from South- trust (you, otherwise known as creator of the trust. This powers you may give a trust favorite project, which was east Consortium; Baked as the “settlor”), (2), the per- power can be especially im- protector. And, that is the running a full blown carni- challah with developmen- son or entity responsible portant if there are changes real message here. You, as val for the children living at tally challenged adults from for administering the trust to the law that may cause the creator of the trust, can the Coachman Family Home- Chai House & Beach House; (the “trustee”), and (3) the some of the trust provisions decide just how much or less Shelter in White Plains. Played games and did crafts people who benefit from the to be problematic. Alterna- how little power the trust Then Andrea Danziger of with the residents of Sarah existence of the trust (the tively, it might make sense protector should have. Or, Mamaroneck, a parent of Neuman;. Created beautiful “beneficiaries”). Well, as the to change the governing law whether your trust should both past and present Cteen floral arrangements for local Eagles used to say: There’s a of the trust from one state to have a protector at all. volunteers, spoke on behalf seniors; Ran a clothing drive New Kid in Town, and he is another if the latter state’s You may name anyone Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., of all the grateful parents and for Shalom Center of Brook- called the “trust protector.” laws are more accommodat- you want as trust protector, is a founding partner of Litt- shared her own thoughts and lyn; Heard from Holocaust Trust protectors, while ing to carrying out the pur- including a friend, relative, man Krooks LLP and has been appreciation for the program. survivor Judith Altman; more common in offshore poses of the trust, includ- lawyer, accountant or other honored as one of the “Best Village of Mamaroneck Packed Passover packages trusts, are a relatively new ing reducing the amount of professional. You may also Lawyers” in America for each Mayor Tom Murphy impart- for U.S. Troops; Ran a carni- concept in trusts created in taxes imposed on the trust. give them whatever pow- of the last seven years. He is ed a few touching words and val at the Coachman Family the United States. Generally This could happen if one ers you want. However, it past President of the National handed out Certificates of Homeless Shelter; Record- speaking, a trust protector state changes is laws after is important to consider all Academy of Elder Law Attor- Merit from the Office of the ed audio books for the blind is like an enforcer, some- the signing of the trust. The issues when deciding upon neys (NAELA) and past Presi- Westchester County Exec- at Bach to Rock; and Shark one who makes sure oth- trust protector may also be the power of the trust pro- dent of the New York Chapter utive, signed by County Ex- Tank - Israel Edition! ers are doing what they are able to modify the terms of tector. For example, what of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also ecutive George Latimer. The The Cteen board mem- supposed to be doing. The trust distributions. This compensation, if any, should served as chair of the Elder teens also received a beau- bers for the year 2017-18 duties of the trust protec- could be extremely bene- the trust protector receive? Law Section of the New York tiful menorah as a token for included: Jordana Miller & tor may vary, depending on ficial if one of the benefi- Generally speaking, if you State Bar Association. He has their volunteering. Jessie Rosenblatt, Co-Presi- state law and the language ciaries of the trust is going want someone to do a good been selected as a “New York A special award went dents; Alix Master, Vice Pres- of the trust agreement. New through a divorce or a law- job, they typically expect to Super Lawyer” since 2006. to the graduating teens who ident ; Rachel Barry, Secre- York currently does not have suit. Another power that get paid. If you pay them, Mr. Krooks may be reached at were involved in C-teen tary; Jonny Reich, Treasurer; a trust protector statute. may be given to the trust how much? A percentage (914-684-2100) or by visiting throughout their four years and Board members: Andrew This does not mean that you protector is the power to re- of trust assets, an hourly the firm’s website at www.el- of high school. They were Danziger, Ari Miller, Lauren cannot use trust protectors move or replace the trustee. fee? What responsibilities derlawnewyork.com. represented by senior Jer- Raved and Rebecca Super. 14 • July 2018 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Westchester County Announces the 2018 Eco Award Winners County Executive George other organizations, three munic- here, who care about the local en- sustainability - Groundwork Hudson Valley: sining): For offering free com- Latimer and the Department of ipalities will also receive awards vironment and want to help make - Reunion Foods (Irvington): For For working to make neighbor- munity events where people Environmental Facilities have an- for posting the highest curb side it better.” a commitment to healthful food hoods more livable and sustain- work with Repair Coaches to fix nounced the winners of the first recycling rates in 2017: Town of The 2018 Eco Award Win- choices, animal welfare and envi- able through on-the-ground en- beloved but broken items ever Westchester County Eco Bedford, Town of Lewisboro and ners are as follows: ronmental sustainability vironmental projects - Hendrick Hudson Free Library: Awards. The awards recognize City of Rye. The efforts of these - Town of Bedford: For achieving - Eco Bags (Ossining): For a ded- - The Great Healthy Yard Project: For being the first library in outstanding contributions to the municipalities and others help the highest municipal curbside ication to reducing waste and a For working to improve and pro- Westchester to be certified as a County’s local environment and make Westchester County one of recycling rate in Westchester commitment to production in so- tect the quality of our drinking Green Business and establishing sustainability made by residents, the best recycling counties in New County in 2017 (35%) cially responsible environments water in order to help families itself as a leader in promoting students and schools, municipali- York State. - Town of Lewisboro: For achiev- - DeCicco & Sons (Larchmont): lead healthier lives sustainability ties, businesses and other organi- Westchester boasted a 50% ing a municipal curbside recy- For constructing and operating - Repair Café Hudson Valley (Os- zations. recycling rate in 2017, far outpac- cling rate of 33% in 2017 one of the nation’s most ener- County Executive Latimer ing the national recycling rate of - City of Rye: For achieving a mu- gy-efficient, cleanest and green- said, “The Eco Awards provide an only 34.6%. In addition, four stu- nicipal curbside recycling rate of est supermarkets Classifieds opportunity to recognize those dents from Ossining High School 30% in 2017 - Greyston Bakery (Yonkers): For individuals and institutions who will be honored with awards for - Town of Mamaroneck/Village diverting 735,000 lbs. of brownie ANTIQUES • ART • RELIABLE NANNY contribute to making Westchester receiving special recognition at the of Larchmont: For launching a waste for use as animal feed in COLLECTIBLES Pelham family has had the same a great place to live, work and visit 2018 Intel International Science voluntary food scrap recycling 2017, demonstrating a commit- Most cash paid for paintings, an- live-out reliable nanny for 10 by improving and caring for our and Engineering Fair. 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Risotti ecutive Pastry Chef Kathy Bruno, a wears handsome uniforms. of the day include: Risotto allo zaf- graduate of the Culinary Institute As implied in the name of ferano, cappesante e gamberetti, of Italy. Choices may include: Key the restaurant, the aim here is with saffron, Peconic Bay scallops Lime Cheesecake, Apple Napo- to lure your palate. The menu and shrimp. leon, Spiced Pear, Chocolate Souf- reeks with originality. Chef Beautifully plated ‘Carne’ fle, Le Sirene Tiramisu, popular Pepe’s tempting starters cur- and ‘Pesce’ specialties include: Bombolini (ricotta doughnuts), rently include: Tender Roasted Salmone alla griglia con crosta di and assorted Gelato & Sorbetti. baby octopus with leeks and pistachio, salsa allo zafferano con Le Sirene Ristorante, 1957 potato puree; Red and yellow endivia e scalogni, wild salmon Palmer Ave., Larchmont. Open for beet salad with red onions, fen- grilled and crusted with pista- lunch and dinner Tues - Sat, noon nel and orange with balsamic chio, served with saffron and fish to 3 pm. Dinner served: Tues - Sat, vinegar and extra virgin olive broth, braised endive and shallots; 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm; Sun, 4:30 pm to Roasted Halibut with Almond Crust oil; Yellowfin tuna carpaccio with Galletto arrosto con aglio limone 9 pm. Closed Mondays. Bar/lounge. The buzz has been spread- ties to their native Southern Italy The bar/lounge is to your baby greens and buffalo moz- e porri, roasted Cornish hen with Private dining room for up to 30 ing among food aficionados since for generations, having farmed right as you enter. The Bruno’s zarella; and fresh Burrata with garlic and Mayer lemon puree and guests. 3-Course Prix Fixe Lunch: its opening in July of 2015. My pal- olive trees and produced wines know their wines. Cosimo Bru- strained, roasted squash, red wine braised leeks; and Carrello d’ag- $25. Pizzas from $10. Dinner main ate keeps telling me it is a stunning in and around their hometown of no is a Certified Sommelier. The vinegar and fresh basil. nello al forno, baked rack of lamb courses: $18 to $48. Wine list. Pizza addition to the area’s restaurant Salerno. And they know how to ‘pizzaoli’ is at his wood fired pizza Signature pastas may in- with braised fennel and sunchoke served to 10 pm. Take out. Major scene. The Fratelli Bruno: Cosi- cook in the authentic Italian way: oven at the end of the bar ready to clude: Chitarrine con ragu di puree. ‘Contorni’ such as Haicorts credit cards. Proper casual dress. mo and Gerardo, and their fam- “Let natural food flavors express prepare over a dozen of his tasty vitello e piselli, homemade spa- verts, Broccoli di Rape and roasted Free street parking. Reservations ily combined their considerable themselves,” is their culinary phi- individually styled pies. ghetti with ragu of grounded veal potato are available as a supple- suggested. Phone: 914-834-8300. talents at Le Sirene Ristorante on losophy. There is a subdued sophis- and fresh peas; Pennette alla car- ment. www.lesireneristorante.com Palmer Ave. in Larchmont. And Owner Cosimo Bruno is tication about the place. Casual bonara campana, small penne Special Hint: There is a (Morris Gut has been track- now they are about to celebrate a general manager and host, but but proper. ‘Le Sirene’ is named with aged pork cheek, parmesan 3-course Prix Fixe Luncheon avail- ing and writing about the food and 3rd Anniversary with delightful, also shares kitchen duties with after the luring mythological mer- cheese, egg yolk, extra virgin and able daily for $25. Happy Hours: 5 dining scene in greater Westchester original regional Italian special- Executive Chef Alberto Pepe, maids of classical Greek literature: black pepper; and Gnocchetti con to 7 pm, Tuesday thru Thursday & for 30 years. (235-6591. E-mail: gut- ties. his nephew, who also grew up in ‘The Sirens’. Colorful modern melanzane, cipolla rossa e provola Sunday. Bar menu. [email protected]) The Bruno family are veter- Salerno. Hospitable Maitre d’ is paintings adorn the walls depict- an restaurateurs who also operate Gabriele Pepe, also a nephew. Let ing sea themes. There are pastel such venerable dining rooms as the warmth guide you to your seat hues throughout, with lovely table Spotlight Exhibition Features Artwork by San Pietro, Caravaggio and Sisti- and let the professional staff give clothed seating on two levels. A pri- na in Manhattan. They have had you a tour of the menu. vate dining room in the rear, near Don Sexton and Ira Hara The Mama- roneck Artists Guild Larchmont Resident presents a Spotlight Exhibition of works by two diverse art- Celebrates 100th Birthday ists, Don Sexton and Dr. Sheldon J. Evans, Ira Hara. The show a 65-year resident of Larch- will run from June mont, celebrated his 100th 26th to July 14th. birthday with over 150 fam- Don Sexton’s ily and friends on June 21 in “Places I Remem- American Legion Hall. ber”, consists of ink Evans is a former assis- and oil pastel works tant superintendent of the on paper. Mamaroneck Union Free Don lives in School District, and is a vet- New York City and eran of World War II, where travels widely. His he drove vehicles in the Red color-filled paint- Ball Express that supported ings capture the Gen. George S. Patton, and feelings and mem- later returned valuable art- ories of a variety of works to their rightful homes places, including in European museums. New York City, Paris, Shanghai, Tanglewood, Sydney, Prague, Tokyo, Mexico City, Hyderabad, Seoul, Though Evans lost his Westchester and his home-state of Connecticut. wife of nearly 63 years, Phyl- He has developed an unusual technique which produces extraordinarily rich and vivid hues in lis Hewson Evans, in 2012, he his paintings. Oil pastels are used to provide color. Then, water-based inks are applied to bring out was joined at his celebration the dramatic colors in the work. by his daughter and three Ira Hara presents “Spirits, Mystics and Dreams”, an exhibit highlighting gouache and mixed sons. media. Ira is a self-taught artist, born in Chicago, Illinois. He has been drawing, painting and creating three-dimensional constructions from his teenage years to the present. His art is strongly influ- enced by the forms, colors and textures found in nature and the cosmos, as well as the ethereal spir- its, myths and legends of ancient peoples that surround us. He enjoys chronicling and incorporating the humorous aspects of life into his work. These are the core components of Ira’s inspiration and vision. He is currently working in the medium of pen, ink and gouache to bring these visions to life. The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery is located at 126 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont. Call Dr. Sheldon J. Evans 914-834-1117 for more information. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. 41 WINGED FOOT DRIVE, LARCHMONT 17 WOODBINE AVENUE, LARCHMONT 57 VINE ROAD, LARCHMONT $2,650,000 | 8 Beds | 5.1 Baths $3,248,000 | 6 Beds | 5.1 Baths $1,275,000 | 3 Beds | 2.1 Baths Carola Schonander 914.484.1229 Cary Sleeper 914.582.1202 Mimi Magarelli 914.715.3511

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