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Cool down and support a great cause Aug. 7 at Yonkers Raceway.

Mayor Mike Spano and City Council Presi- Quinn, diagnosed with ALS and one of the dent Liam McLaughlin last week announced that co-founders of the global phenomena Ice Bucket the City of Yonkers, along with Yonkers native Pat Challenge, will lead hundreds of participants in Quinn, will host the second annual ALS Ice Buck- a simultaneous ice bucket challenge to re-ignite et Challenge on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. trackside the viral social media movement throughout the From left are Police Officer Anthony Campanile, Yonkers City Council President Liam at Empire City Casino. The free festivities will run month of August to benefit ALS research. McLaughlin, Mayor Mike Spano, and Police Officers Vincent Romano and Megan Breen. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include music and “Pat Quinn’s fight and determination to com- family-friendly entertainment, highlighted by the bat this horrible disease has been nothing short of Yonkers officials say they are tired of officially unveiled the new “Respect Yonkers” ice bucket challenge at 1 p.m. Continued on Page 7 seeing litter on city streets and are now tak- advertising campaign that includes shrink- ing action with the launch of a new anti-litter wrapped garbage receptacles and bus shelters initiative. using catchy marketing phrases and buzz- Last week, City Council President Liam words that discourage littering. Win Luxury Seats at Yankee McLaughlin, Mayor Mike Spano and others Continued on Page 6 Stadium with YPIE Raffle what’s inside

Dominican President On This Day in Visits Yonkers Yonkers History Page 5 Virginia PerezPage 2 Continued from Page 1 Nolan Softball This, Too, is Yonkers Tournament Page 3 Page 10

$9M Secured to Remediate Mayor Mike Spano and two Yonkers students help promote the YPIE Yankees raffle. Odors at Treatment Plant Ever dreamed of strolling through Yankee The odds are great to win, as only 300 tick- Stadium with 15 of your closest friends, enjoy- ets will be sold! The prize includes Luxury Suite ing VIP treatment every step of the way? Want to No. 26 for 16 people (right behind first base), do so while knowing you’ve contributed to the three VIP parking passes, and food and non- success of thousands of low-income students? alcoholic beverages. Now is your chance to win a luxury suite To purchase raffle tickets, email raffle@ for the big Yankee vs. Toronto Blue Jays game ypie.org or call 914-377-4882. Tickets can be Monday Sept. 5 (Labor Day) at 1 p.m. Raffle purchased until the drawing Thursday, Aug. 25 ticket are $100 each, and all proceeds go to Yon- at 5 p.m. Ticket-holders need not be present to kers Partners in Education. win. Bernie Williams Rocks Downtown Yonkers Attendees at last week’s County Legislator Virginia Perez has been working to secure funds to control odors from the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Plant. Free Friday Night Jazz, Blues and More concert series on the downtown Waterfront received One of the major complaints we hear from existing odor conditions at the plant,” said Perez. a special treat when Yankees all- South Yonkers residents again and again over the “They found that various upgrades were needed star and jazz great Bernie Wil- years is the stench coming from the Yonkers Joint to the code, equipment, procedure, ventilation and liams joined his friend, featured Treatment Plant located off Fernbrook Street in ductworks. Additionally, they found that there is a musician Grammy-nominee Gil the Ludlow section of South Yonkers. need for a replacement of duct insulation and unit Parris, on stage. It was an amaz- The Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment heaters and an improvement for the order control ing evening of great music on Plant provides primary and secondary treatment within the plant. With this bond act, the plant will the shores of the magnificent of wastewater generated from portions of south- be functioning with a reliable and efficient heat- Hudson River at sunset. ern and western Westchester County. The plant ing, ventilating and air-conditioning system. Now celebrating its 10th also maintains several odor-control systems. “The design of the project is currently being year, the Free Friday Night Jazz, Certain areas within the YJWWTP with completed and is expected to be finished by the Blues and More series is better odor-causing potential are controlled using mist end of the second quarter of 2016,” she contin- than ever, featuring top talent. scrubber systems. These processes consist of a ued. “Construction is estimated to take 15 months The series, which began in June, dewatering facility, a primary thickener and de- and will begin after construction contracts are has more great music to come, watering facility, a South Yonkers screen house, complete. I congratulated the board on keeping to such as “The Voice” runner-up and the aeration grit chambers and primary set- their promise to help the Yonkers Joint Treatment Nicholas David on Aug. 19; the tling tanks. These systems are primarily designed Plan. I spent a great deal of time working on this JT Project, currently number one to control hydrogen sulfide, but haven’t been do- and am happy to see it finally come to fruition. It on Billboard’s list of top jazz ing the job of controlling odors coming from the is extremely important that our county continues songs, Aug. 26; and the ever- facility. to care for and improve important pieces of infra- popular Dan Martin Quintet this Former Yankee great Bernie Williams performs on the Thanks to County Legislator Virginia Perez, structure such as the YJTP.” Yonkers pier during the Downtown BID summer Friday who represents the Ludlow neighborhood in the BOL Chairman Mike Kaplowitz spoke of the week, July 29. Night Jazz Series. Photo by Mike Ivory. There will also be a special 17th district, the BOL has adopted a $9.15 million importance of the plant and the duty of the board tribute to Yonkers native Ella Awards, six American League pennants, the 1996 bond to finance a capital project to replace and to make sure the plant stays up to date. Fitzgerald by Jazzmeia Horn on Aug. 12. American League Championship Series MVP upgrade the HVAC and odor control equipment “I am happy to see that the board can come Bernie Williams, the surprise visitor Friday Award, and the 1998 American League batting in the Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant. The new together to invest in projects that keep our county night, is a 16-year veteran of the New York Yan- title. He is a four-time World Series champion design, which incorporates “LEED” recommen- clean and running,” said Kaplowitz, a longtime kees, having had a career that began at age 17 in and a five-time all-star. dations to reduce energy and maintenance costs, proponent of upgrading the plant. “I made a prom- 1991. Williams has more post-season runs batted Throughout Williams’ years with the Yan- will address odor concerns from the plant. ise to the people of Yonkers that the board would in to his credit than any other player in major- kees, his guitar would often be his companion. “The Department of Environmental Facili- look into this matter. I am glad that we were able league history, and has earned four Gold Glove Continued on Page 7 ties performed a comprehensive review of the to deliver on our promises.” PaGe 2 - yoNkeRs RisiNG - FRiday, July 29, 2016 Dominican President Visits Th e Clearwater Yonkers City Hall Returns to Yonkers

Mayor-Elect Kelvin Cruz, from La Vega, Dominican Republic, visits Yonkers City Hall and Deputy Mayor Sue Gerry, with dignitaries.

Yonkers Brewing Co. co-owner Nick Califano greets guests aboard The Clearwater. Photo by Fleurette Joseph Earns Donna Davis.

e tall ship e Clearwater, a 106-foot goods from upstate, which were delivered Mayor’s Award replica of the wooden cargo sloops that sailed downriver to New York City. e nished the Hudson in the 1800s, has returned to sail manufactured goods were then delivered back the Hudson River – and visit Yonkers. e en- upstream. Today, Clearwater cargo consists of vironmental/educational traveling vessel, a er a school children and other passengers who join winter and spring renovation, returned to Yon- the award-winning “Sailing Classroom” educa- kers riverfront last week to take the sta and tion programs, environmental advocacy, and friends of Yonkers Brewing Co. on a 3-hour sail. celebration through music. On board, there was the opportunity to Launched in 1969 by Pete Seeger and spend time making new friends, getting hands- friends, the traditions of the Clearwater – dat- on experience with hoisting the magni cent ing back 47 years, including a moment of si- sails of the sloop, and there were even some ex- lence and re ection, and a sing-along – still amples of native Hudson River marine life on remain today. board to see and feel up close. Captain Aleythea e $850,000 renovation of the Clearwater Dolstad, Caitlin Zinsley, the onboard educator is complete, but fundraising e orts to pay the and their team of crew and volunteers provided nal portion of the bill will be happening this a wealth of information to the many rst-timers fall. For more information on how you, or your aboard student group, can plan a day on e Clearwa- Two hundred years ago, sloop cargo was ter, or to support e Clearwater, visit www. mostly comprised of farm and agricultural clearwater.org.

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Mark Fraszka, owner of Marks Auto Repair. County Board of Legislator candidate David Tubiolo with Donna Nolan at the Michael Nolan By Eric Schoen Marks Auto Repair Shop at 20 Larkin Plaza. Softball Tournament. Photo by Donna Davis. The little things we need in our neighbor- Why did he choose Larkin Plaza? Location, hood: A good pharmacy, shoe repair shop/cobbler, location, location… It was right by the Yonkers By Dan Murphy convenience store/bodega/711, dry cleaner/clothes train station, on all bus routes, and a cab stand The special election to re- mender, coffee shop, a bakery for crumb buns or a was a block away. Later on during his tenure, New place County Legislator Bernice Napoleon cake…and a good mechanic to fix your York State Department of Motor Vehicles opened Spreckman has begun to heat up, car in case it breaks down or in this heat and the air across the street. What better location for an auto- with both candidates and leaders conditioning stops working. motive repair shop? from both parties in county gov- We lost Harry’s Shoe Repair Shop in Getty In 2001, the Yonkers Board of Education and ernment taking notice, investing Square recently. And this weekend, one of the best Yonkers Public Library opened in the neighbor- their time and raising money to mechanics in Yonkers, Mark Fraszka, will retire hood, as well as thousands of units of housing, reach voters in the 14th district, after more than 30 years serving Yonkers motor- providing Mark with a steady stream of customers. which includes parts of Yonkers ists. What will we do Monday when the check en- He never advertised and all his business came via and a piece of Mt. Vernon before gine light goes on? word of mouth. election day, Aug. 9. It’s hard to find a good mechanic. Having The auto repair business is not easy. People Peters recently received your car serviced at the dealership and you might expect you to be there at 7:30 in the morning to the endorsement of county as well open your wallet or pocketbook and watch drop off their cars and at 6 at night to pick them Democrats, including Board the money fly away. As Mark once told me, if your up. So for six days a week, 51 weeks a year for of Legislators Minority Leader car has a recall, let the dealer fix it. When the deal- 33 years (more than 10,000 working days), Mark Catherine Borgia, County Clerk er tells you they are doing a 1,000-point inspec- repaired the cars of Yonkersites and those who Tim Idoni, and Legislators Ken tion, get the list from the dealer of what he or she learned of the good work he did from friends and Jenkins, Catherine Parker and claims is wrong and bring it to him. He will tell relatives. Alfreda Williams. The press what has to be done and the price will be a fraction Together with a thriving business he raised a conference held in White Plains of what the dealer would charge. beautiful family. He married his wife, Tsipi Rosen- with all five Democrats solidi- Born in Łodź, Poland, on March 10, 1952, bach Fraszka, on June 10, 1983. Mark and his wife fied their support to Peters. Mark attended high school and college in Poland have two sons, Daniel and David, both Yonkers BOL candidate Christine Peters with State Sen. “We are thrilled to endorse George Latimer. and enlisted in the Polish Air Force, In Poland, police officers. Christine in this race,” said Bor- he was a supervisor in a tech factory. He came to So what is the secret to Mark’s success? Hon- gia. “She’s a hard worker, had place and her progressive ideals will be a benefit America on Sept. 1, 1979 by himself with $100 in esty, integrity, and taking good care of people – tremendous life experiences and is very devoted to the people of Mt. Vernon and Yonkers. We are his pocket, his good looks, and knowledge of Pol- all lessons his father taught him. If he says a car to her community. She is working very hard and going to get it done and elect Christine on Aug. ish, German, Russian and Ukrainian languages. He will be ready at a specific time, he makes sure it getting out and meeting and talking to voters. 9, even if it’s in the middle of summer.” became a United States citizen in 1988. is ready. He also stays on top of the changes in the Christine will fight for the voters in the district County Democrats have objected to the spe- Mark was very handy and his first job in this automotive industry by constantly reading all the and would be a welcome addition to the West- cial election date of Aug. 9, citing the $100,000 country was as an auto mechanic in New Jersey. car-related literature that is out there. chester County Board.” cost of a special election, preferring the Sept. Repairing automobiles was his calling – the only Changes in the automotive world Mark has Jenkins added: “Christine did an outstand- 13th date of state primaries. job he has ever had in this country. He came to noticed in more than 30 years in the business in- ing job when she ran last year. She has a full un- “Republicans on the County Board of Leg- Yonkers, repaired taxis on Herriott Street for sev- clude more electronics and more computerization derstanding of the issues. I’m looking forward to islators lead the effort to hold the special election eral years, and then in the summer of 1983, opened Continued on Page 8 working with her because her heart is in the right Continued on Page 7

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The bank is not responsible for typographical errors. © New York Commercial Bank- Member FDIC PAGE 4 - Yonkers rising - Friday, July 29, 2016 AT&T Foundation Contributes Aisling Irish Community To College Prep Program Center Marks 20 Years This year marks the 20th anniversary of Aisling Center is one of the largest Irish im- the Aisling Irish Community Center and the migrant resource centers in the tristate area and 13th year of the annual dinner-dance fundraiser, the main provider of services for the elderly Irish which is expected to draw 300 guests from the and Irish-American communities of Yonkers and tristate area Friday, Sept. 30 from 7 to 11 p.m., Woodlawn. Its educational, cultural and welfare to the Lake Isle Country Club, 660 White Plains programs/services benefit more than 900 people Road, Eastchester. each week with particular emphasis on the more This year, three outstanding honorees who vulnerable population, such as the homeless, have made significant contributions to the Irish with a weekly feeding program in the city. American community through their vision, dedi- Its senior program includes weekly activi- cation and philanthropy, and who lead by exam- ties and a free lunch every Tuesday. ple in making a difference, will be recognized: Other programs include free professional Office of the Consulate General in New York, counseling services and crisis intervention for Hilary Beirne and Kerri Ann O’Connor. adults, children/teenagers and the elderly; legal The Consulate promotes and protects Irish and immigration referrals; assistance with em- interests through its work with the Irish commu- ployment and accommodation; classes in Irish nity in the region, promoting Irish economic in- language, music and dance; karate for kids; act- terest, supporting the strong partnership between ing classes; yoga classes for children, teenagers, the U.S. and Ireland, and providing a range of adults and seniors; Boot Camp; a Moms and key consular services Tots group; art classes; and a weekly AA meet- Beirne is a teacher at Eastchester High ing. School and has been featured a number of times For more information about the Aisling in “Who’s Who Among American Teachers.” Center, visit www.aislingcenter.org. She is well known and respected within the Irish- Several sponsorship levels with commensu- American community of the tristate area for his rate benefits are available for the dinner-dance, work on behalf of the New York City St. Pat- and include an ad in the commemorative journal Wendy Nadel, YPIE executive director; and Ed Bergstraesser, AT&T director of external rick’s Day Parade for the past 29 years. that is distributed to all attendees. Further, spon- affairs. O’Connor works and volunteers in her sors who commit early will be acknowledged in home parish of Saint Barnabas. She earned her pre-event media. To ensure that your firm’s name More than 60 students were greeted RE- thousands of Yonkers students. bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University and is listed as a sponsor on the formal invitation, a CENTLY by Ed Bergstraesser, AT&T’s Di- Students present are participants in YPIE’s her master’s degree from Mercy College, after commitment is required by Aug. 5. Journal ads rector of External Affairs, as he presented a six-week Summer College Prep Academy, a which she served as a New York City school are due Friday, Sept. 9. $35,000 check to Yonkers Partners in Educa- program for high school seniors that focuses on teacher. She is involved in Gaelic Football, For more information, contact Sharon Re- tion. The generous grant reflects a two-year all aspects of the college application process in- where she has sat on the board of Gaelic4Girls gan Masciovecchio at [email protected] commitment by the AT&T Foundation to sup- cluding SAT/ACT prep classes, college essay- and St. Brigid’s LGF&CC. or 914-237-5121. port YPIE’s work to increase the number of writing, and developing college lists. Students Yonkers students who complete a post-second- will end the summer program with a completed ary program. common application and college essay, as well Bergstraesser described AT&T’s steadfast as a thoughtful college list. support of YPIE as a result of the company’s The program takes place at the new YPIE Independent Living Program commitment to advancing education, strength- College Zone, a free-standing center focused ening communities and improving lives. on providing academic support, enrichment “AT&T has a long history of investing in services and sparking students’ interests in the At Yonkers Library projects that create learning opportunities, pro- world. Learn about strategies for living with dis- Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the board room mote academic and economic achievement, and Yonkers Partners in Education’s mission abilities and learn about minority outreach by on the fourth floor. The program is free, but reg- this is exactly what is happening at the YPIE is to increase the number of Yonkers Public attending an upcoming informational session istration is required by calling 914-375-7966, as Summer College Prep Academy,” he said. School students who complete a post-second- at the Yonkers Riverfront Library. A film on seating is limited. “YPIE is blessed by wonderful supporters ary program that prepares them for a success- disabilities will be shown, and representatives The Riverfront Library, located at One like the AT&T foundation and we are so grateful career. It partners with the Yonkers Public from the Westchester Independent Living Cen- Larkin Center, is accessible to people with dis- ful for their continued generosity,” ADDED School District, business and philanthropic ter will describe the center’s efforts to help at- abilities. Parking is available at sidewalk meters YPIE Executive Director Wendy Nadel. communities and higher education institutions tendees gain access to resources and participate and for a fee in the nearby Buena Vista and War- Following the check presentation, students and relies on detailed data to drive decisions in the community. burton parking garages. For more information, were addressed by Westchester County Legis- and programs. For more information, visit This program will be offered Tuesday, contact Mary Robison at 914-375-7966. lator Virginia Perez, who has also been a strong www.ypie.org or follow YPIE on Facebook supporter and advocate of YPIE’s work with and Twitter. Jackson Needs a Home Irish Heritage to be Feted at Ridge Road Park County Executive Robert Astorino invites Gillespie and Gerard Irish Band, a bagpipe band everyone to experience a day-long salute to the performance and the Deirdre O’Mara School of traditions of Ireland at the annual Irish Heritage Irish Dancers. There will also be many ven- Day on Sunday, July 31 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at dors on site where festival-goers can shop for Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale. This year’s heri- arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. Chil- tage day will be dedicated to commemorating dren may also enjoy games and other activities the centennial anniversary remembrance of the planned for them. 1916 Easter Uprising. Admission is $5 per adult, with children The event is part of a series of cultural younger than 14 admitted free. Parking is free, heritage festivals held in the parks on weekends and seating is informal, so bring blankets or during the summer. chairs for seating on the lawn. The festival will “If everyone’s got a little Irish in them, be held rain or shine. No coolers will be al- then the perfect place to celebrate is at this an- lowed. nual Irish Heritage Day where you will be im- The event is sponsored by Westchester mersed in the music, dance and art of the Irish County Parks and the American-Irish Associa- culture,” said Astorino. tion of Westchester County. For more informa- Mass begins at 1 p.m. on the stage. Enter- tion, call 914-439-5773 or 914-969-7247, or go tainment includes the Tara Gold Band, Susan to www.aiawestchester.com. Consider adopting Jackson today.

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The “new” City of Keansburg, ca. 1932. It was launched in 1926, the only steamboat built for the Keansburg Steamboat Company. In addition to being a “party boat,” it ferried people from New York City to Keansburg, N.J.

By Mary Hoar President emeritus, Yonkers Historical Society Monday, Aug. 1 Aug. 1,1918: A new class in nursing was in- augurated at St. John’s Hospital, under the auspic- es of the Woman’s Institute. The class specifi cally was designed to prepare nurses for war work. August 1, 1918: City offi cial were notifi ed that Army surgeons rejected 50 Yonkers men at various camps around the country, declaring them “Macbeth,” performed by an all-female cast from the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. unfi t for the National Army. All men had been ap- proved as physically fi t by Draft Board physicians in Yonkers. Tuesday, Aug. 2 Aug. 2, 1917: The Charity Organization kicked off its campaign to ease suffering among the needy during the heat wave. They collected funds to purchase ice, spouting the catchy slogan “Ice for the poor during the hot spell.” This society still exists under the name of Family Service Society of Yonkers. Aug. 2, 1917: Swimming lessons for chil- St. Denis Church shortly before it closed its doors for the last time in 2015. dren who attended the Glen Park playground were given by Miss McVicar; they were taught at conduct of the strikers, saying they had “behaved Campbell’s bathing beach at the foot of Ludlow well.” Street. Aug. 5, 1936: Twenty thousand residents Aug. 2, 1940: Several thousand people at- lined the streets of the business section of Yon- tended the dedication of the new seaplane land- kers to watch a Herald Statesman-sponsored dem- ing fl oat at Sunset Park; they witnessed what was onstration of the driverless vehicle called “Magic described as the forging of another link in a chain Car” weave in and out of the heavy traffi c in Getty of seaplane bases connecting Long Island Sound Square. Captain John Lynch actually manipulated and Canada. the vehicle from a control car 50 feet behind it, Wednesday, Aug. 3 using “telegraphic instruments.” Aug. 3, 1922: After numerous complaints Saturday, Aug. 6 of overcrowding and unsanitary conditions were Aug. 6, 1916: President of the Third Avenue fi led with the city, Third Ward Alderman John Railroad Company Frederick Whitridge issued Davis brought John Pignatore, inspector of the a statement from Scotland declaring, “I never Bureau of Immigration in the Department of La- made any agreement to arbitrate differences with employees of the fi rm.” Chairman Strauss of the bor, to inspect three houses on Warburton Avenue Create a plant pal at the Hudson River Museum. and found very poor conditions. A hearing was Public Service Commission immediately wired scheduled before the State Industrial Commission back that Whitridge had done exactly that in in New York City. Representatives of the Yonkers 1913, with the records of the commission prov- The Hudson River Amphitheater’s sum- land. Told from the witches’ perspective, Mac- Corporation Counsel and the Health Commis- ing he made the commitment. Settlement was an- mer 2016 season includes free shows Friday beth gets a new life in this all-female produc- sioners planned to attend. nounced the next day. and Saturday nights through Aug. 20 at 8 tion by Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Aug. 3, 1929: Just as the steamer City of Ke- Aug. 6, 1927: For the fi rst time in Yon- p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. Free parking is Friday, Aug. 12, Cocomama will present ansburg was about to sail on a Yonkers athletic kers history, radio station WMCA did a remote available at JFK Marina and Trevor Park, off a virtual United Nations of women perform- association excursion with 3,000 people on board, broadcast from the fair city. Staff announcer Sid- Warburton Avenue and JFK Memorial Drive – ing lively sounds on drums, brass and strings, prohibition agents seized 50 half-barrels of sus- ney Flamm began promptly at 8 p.m. from the one block north of the museum, which is open drawn from the music of Cuba, Brazil and the pected beer and arrested two concessionaires. Waltham Radio Store. Carried by both WMCA for free admission Friday and Saturday nights Americas. Thursday, Aug. 4 and WOKO of Peekskill, the show featured mu- from 5 to 8 p.m., with a free planetarium show Then on Saturday, Aug. 13, watch “Inside Aug. 4, 1931: Two New York City young- sic by Harry Eaton’s seven-piece orchestra and at 7 p.m. each Friday and Saturday through Out,” rated PG (95 minutes). After Riley is up- sters, with only one bathing suit between them, a short talk by Emma Sackett, Miss Yonkers of Sept. 4. rooted from her midwest life, she and her emo- decided to swim in the cooling waters of the 1927. The program was transmitted from Yonkers Drama, fi lm and music programs have tions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness Grassy Sprain Reservoir anyway. Unfortunately to the studios of WMCA in the Hotel McAlpin, been organized by the Hudson River Museum – must cope with a new city, house and school. for them, Patrolman Edward Kristan and reservoir then through a wire under the Hudson to Hoboken in association with the Hudson Valley Shake- On Friday, Aug. 19, Yonkers residents caretaker George Maudlin spotted them… and the and through a third wire to Peekskill. speare Festival, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will showcase their talents with Yonkers musi- good offi cer arrested them. Sunday, Aug. 7 and Purpl. cian Marcus John as emcee. Aug. 4, 1943: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dziuban Aug. 7, 1923: On his 43rd anniversary as a On Friday, Aug. 5 in the amphitheater, Then on Saturday, Aug. 20, “So Please of Riverdale Avenue received a dispatch from the Yonkers police offi ce, Patrolman Henry Cooley Syrian vocalist Gaida and her world-class You” will be presented. In a new interpreta- fi ghting front that their son, Major Stanley Dzi- not only disarmed a man who tried to attack him, band will perform their upbeat and soulful tion of “As You Like It,” this family-friendly uban, was highly praised for his outstanding ser- but also arrested him. melodies featuring the ecstatic belly dancing comedy created by Hudson Valley Shake- vice in operation in the AEF campaign in Italy. Aug 7, 1924: One hundred small children group Cleopatra. speare Festival shows seven actors, equipped Dziuban was the number one cadet in his West went to City Hall to ask Mayor Wiesendanger for On Saturday, Aug. 6, “Macbeth” will be with trunks of props and costumes, who show- Point graduating Class of 1939. playground facilities or a park on Clinton Street presented. Three witches convince a general case a mosaic of Shakespearean history and Friday, Aug. 5 after a child was struck and killed by a truck there. that he is destined to become King of Scot- language. Aug. 5, 1916: The Rev. Richard Ormond For more information on the Yonkers His- Hughes, pastor of St. Denis Church, issued strong torical Society, Sherwood House and upcoming support of the striking trolley men from his pulpit. events, visit www.facebook.com/YonkersHistori- He stated, “Eighteen dollars a week in not a living calSociety, or LinkedIn and Twitter @YonkersH- wage… No man should be forced to work more istoric. 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The street address is: Drive, Yonkers, NY 10705. as agent upon whom pro- SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER 52 WEBSTER AVENUE, SSNY has been designated cess against the LLC may UNIT 42, New Rochelle, NY as agent of the LLC upon be served. SSNY shall mail Index No.: 58027/2014 10801. SSNY has been des- whom process against it may process to The LLC, C/O ignated as agent of the LLC be served. SSNY shall mail Nasser Rachid, 413B South U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET upon whom process against process served to: Diana Broadway Yonkers, NY SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES it may be served. SSNY Scott-Sho, 18 Sunnyside 10705.General Purposes. 2006-W1, shall mail process served to: Drive, Yonkers, NY 10705. Plaintiff, LOVETTE APPLETON, 52 Purpose: any lawful act. #6787 07/15 - 08/19 Against WEBSTER AVENUE, UNIT ERIK A RODRIGUEZ, 42, New Rochelle NY 10801. #6786 07/01 - 08/05 Defendant(s). Purpose: any lawful act. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Westchester County #6785 07/01 - 08/05 Clerk’s Office on 5/26/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Westchester County Courthouse Lobby, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601 on 8/24/2016 at 9:30 am, premises known as 74 Orchard Street, Yonkers, NY 10703, and described as follows: Notice of formation of Fero- Notice of Formation of O.H. GOALNATE LLC, Articles ny’s Deli LLC. Arts. Of Org. 1 Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. of Org. filed N.Y. Sec. of ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon filed with the Sect’y of State filed with NY Dept. of State State (SSNY) 29th day of erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Yonkers, County of Westchester and State of of NY (SSNY) on 03/29/16. on 6/10/16. Office location: January, 2016. Office in New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Westchester County Treasurer as Section Office location: Westches- Westchester County. NY Westchester Co. at 1 Odell 2, Block 2175 and Lot 2. ter. The street address is: Sec. of State designated Plaza, Yonkers, New York, 241 Welcher Ave Peekskill, agent of the LLC upon whom 10701. SSNY desig. Agt. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $585,367.97 plus interest and NY 10566. SSNY has been process against it may be Upon whom process may be costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclo- designated as agent of the served, and shall mail pro- served. SSNY shall mail copy sure and Sale; Index # 58027/2014. LLC upon whom process cess to 1 Kimball Ave, Yon- of process to 1 Odell Plaza, against it may be served. kers, NY 10704. Purpose: Yonkers, New York, 10701. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a SSNY shall mail process any lawful activity. Reg. Agt. Upon whom pro- return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mort- served to: Douglas Ferony, cess may be served: Spiegel gagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 241 Welcher Ave Peekskill, #6789 07/15 - 08/19 & Utrera, P.A., P.C. 1 Maiden NY 10566. Purpose: any Lane, NYC, 10038. 1-800- James J. Veneruso, Esq., Referee. lawful act. 576-1100. Purpose: any law- Leopold & Associates, PLLC, ful purpose. 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, #6788 07/15 - 08/19 Armonk, NY 10504 #6793 07/22 - 08/26 Dated: 6/13/2016 GNS

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Notice of Formation of O.H. Notice of Formation of O.H. Notice of Formation of O.H. 3 Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. 4 Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. 2 Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State filed with NY Dept. of State filed with NY Dept. of State on 6/10/16. Office location: on 6/10/16. Office location: on 6/10/16. Office location: Westchester County. NY Westchester County. NY Westchester County. NY Sec. of State designated Sec. of State designated Sec. of State designated Notice of formation of PEN- Notice of formation of Notice of formation of K.O. agent of the LLC upon whom agent of the LLC upon whom agent of the LLC upon whom SIONERS VENTURES, AVILOH CONSULTING SO- ARTS LLC Arts. Of Org. filed process against it may be process against it may be process against it may be LLC; Arts. Of Org. filed with LUTIONS Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY served, and shall mail pro- served, and shall mail pro- served, and shall mail pro- the Sect’y of State of NY with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on JUNE 1ST, 2016. cess to 1 Kimball Ave, Yon- cess to 1 Kimball Ave, Yon- cess to 1 Kimball Ave, Yon- (SSNY) on JUNE 13, 2016. (SSNY) on June 1 st , 2016. Office location: WESTCHES- kers, NY 10704. Purpose: kers, NY 10704. Purpose: kers, NY 10704. Purpose: Office location: Westchester Office location: Westchester TER. The street address is: any lawful activity. any lawful activity. any lawful activity. County. The street address County. The street address 1853 CENTRAL PARK AVE- is: 48 WINANS DRIVE, is: 1767 Central Park Av- NUE, APT 8D, YONERS NY #6791 07/15 - 08/19 #6792 07/15 - 08/19 #6790 07/15 - 08/19 YONKERS, NY 10701. enue, Suite 326. SSNY has 10710. SSNY has been des- SSNY has been designated been designated as agent of ignated as agent of the LLC as agent of the LLC upon the LLC upon whom process upon whom process against whom process against it against it may be served. it may be served. SSNY may be served. SSNY shall SSNY shall mail process shall mail process served mail process served to: served to: The LLC, 1767 to: GUN ORACHANTARA, VERA HUBIAK, 48 WINANS Central Park Avenue, Suite 1853 CENTRAL PARK AVE- Respect Yonkers DRIVE,YONKERS, NY 326, Yonkers, NY 10710. NUE, APT 8D, YONERS NY Continued from Page 1 10701. Purpose: any lawful Purpose: any lawful act. 10710. Purpose: any lawful act. act. “We are encouraging our residents, busi- #6795 07/29 - 09/02 nesses, and particularly our young people to #6794 07/22 – 08/26 #6797 07/29 - 09/02 help keep our city clean,” said McLaughlin. Proudly serving the City of Yonkers “Litter is a problem that we have to battle on a daily basis. However, with the public’s help, we can win this battle.” Nick Sprayregen, Publisher “With so many beautiful neighborhoods [email protected] and vibrant business districts throughout Yon- kers, we need to respect how they look as we Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief attract more residents and visitors to our city,” [email protected] added Spano. “This campaign speaks to our younger generation specifically who needs to Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief be reminded to give respect and take pride in their community. By making good choices, [email protected] Your Homeownership Partner we all can make Yonkers a cleaner place to live, work and play.” Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales The campaign is geared toward shift- [email protected] ing individual perceptions of littering and includes a multitude of soon-to-be-released Gregory Baldwin, Administrative Asst. initiatives by various city agencies designed [email protected] to decrease littering. The City Council also passed a new law in June that raised the fine for littering from a class III offense to a class II offense. With these newly adorned bus shelters Member of the New York and garbage receptacles, people are sure to Press Association The State of New York Mortgage Agency offers: feel more proud to be from Yonkers. This 914-965-4000 • Competitive, fixed-rate mortgages for first-time homebuyers Fax 914-965-2892 pride will increase as littering decreases, and • Downpayment assistance available up to $15,000 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, residents “Respect Yonkers.” • Special program for veterans, active-duty military, NY 10701 National Guard and reservists www.risingmediagroup.com We applaud Mayor Spano for coming forward with the Respect Yonkers campaign. • Funds available for renovation Yonkers Rising has several instances where Yonkers Rising - USPS Permit #7164 1-800-382-HOME(4663) is published weekly by Rising Media we see the City of Yonkers and its people www.sonyma.org Group, LLC 25 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, shortchanged or disrespected, not by its lead- N.Y. 10701 ers, but by those outside the city. Periodicals Postage Paid • Yonkers, N.Y. Look for stories in the weeks to come POSTMASTER Send address changes to: about respecting Yonkers, and email us at ris- Rising Media Group, LLC, [email protected] if you have an 25 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 idea for a story. FRiday, July 29, 2016 - yoNkeRs RisiNG - PaGe 7 Seniors and Health Care WESTMED Welcomes Cerebral Palsy of West. Oncologist & Pediatrician Debuts Sensory Room

Dr. Lauren Carton Dr. Jarett Feldman

Two physicians recently joined WESTMED and medical oncology at Memorial Sloan Ket- A visitor in the Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s new sensory room. Medical Group, a multi-specialty medical group, tering Cancer Center. He is affi liated with White Cerebral Palsy of Westchester recently an- optical, acoustic and tactile stimuli help hyper- based in Purchase. Plains Hospital and Greenwich Hospital. nounced the recent completion of its sensory active individuals concentrate and focus better. Dr. Jarett Feldman of Elmsford, who is board Dr. Lauren Carton of West Harrison is a room at its main location in Rye Brook. The sensory room was brought together by certifi ed in medical oncology, hematology and board-certifi ed pediatrician who completed her The sensory room is a separate, controlled a partnership with Enabling Devices, which is internal medicine, joined WESTMED’s offi ce at residency in pediatrics at New York-Presbyterian space that provides a responsive and predict- a company dedicated to developing affordable 3030 Westchester Ave. on June 1. After receiv- Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She re- able environment. It was created to improve the learning and assistive devices to help people ing his bachelor of science degree from Carnegie ceived her medical degree from Cornell University development of thought, intelligence and social of all ages with disabling conditions. With the Mellon University with honors, he worked at the Medical College, and her undergraduate degree skills while providing a relaxing space of secu- help of its occupational and physical therapy National Cancer Institute in a research program to from Princeton University. rity and calmness. For people with profound or staff, Enabling Devices designed the layout of develop cancer vaccines. She is a fellow of the American Academy of multiple disabilities, this room is a way to kick- the room and installed all of the pieces. Feldman went on to receive his medical de- Pediatrics and a diplomate of the American Board start sensory engagement and motivate people For more than 65 years, Cerebral Palsy gree from the George Washington University of Pediatrics. Carton is affi liated with Greenwich to want to engage in sensory experiences. of Westchester has been the leading non-profi t School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He com- Hospital and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. For The success of the space depends on how organization in Westchester County, providing pleted his internship and residency at the New the past 20 years, she has practiced at Pediatric As- it’s used with the profound knowledge of each essential services to children and adults with all York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical sociates in Rye Brook. Her new WESTMED loca- of the individual’s needs and desires. Adults developmental disabilities, including autism, Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology tion is 644 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Conn. and children have the opportunity to explore neurological impairments, intellectual disabili- freely while having fun. ties, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. It has always Time spent in a sensory room has been been our purpose to help people realize their shown to increase concentration, focus atten- goals, build brighter futures and lead more in- tion, improve alertness, awaken memories, and dependent lives as members of their commu- Support Local Breast improve mobilization, creativity, social rela- nity. tions and communications, and general aware- For more information, visit cpwestchester. Cancer Awareness Eﬀ orts ness of the surrounding world. The varied org. The American Cancer Society will host a provide community members the opportunity free Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in- to learn how to get involved in the Westchester formational breakfast Thursday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 walk slated for Sunday, Oct. 16 at Manhattan- Kinship Support Group Meets p.m. at Westchester Marriott Hotel, 670 White ville College in Purchase. Plains Road, Tarrytown, to share details about “As we join with others in the Making The Kinship Support Program, a division the Yonkers-based support group for years, but the latest developments regarding breast cancer Strides walk, we celebrate breast cancer survi- of Family Service Society of Yonkers, provides now the program announces the creation of a and details about its upcoming walk in West- vors, pay tribute to loved ones lost, and raise assistance for the increasing number of grand- new support group based in New Rochelle. chester this fall. With advanced registration, the funds to move us one step closer to a world free parents raising grandchildren in Westchester The fi rst meeting will be Thursday, Aug. event is free and open to the public. from the pain and suffering caused by breast County. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Doyle Senior Center in Register by calling Jodie Raff or Sarah cancer,” said Jodie Raff, community manager New Rochelle caregivers have been part of Yonkers. Burke at 914-397-881, or emailing Westchester- at the American Cancer Society. “From research [email protected]. to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treat- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a ment to recovery, we provide support to every- alyst in making this happen. We live by the man- noncompetitive, inspirational event that raises one impacted by breast cancer.” Ice Bucket tra, ‘Every August Until a Cure.’ Please join me awareness and funds to end breast cancer and For additional details, to form a team, reg- Continued from Page 1 Aug. 7 at Empire City Casino to kick off the ALS provide hope to ensure that no one faces breast ister to walk or to learn about volunteer efforts, Ice Bucket Challenge in Yonkers. Not only will it cancer alone. Last year, nearly 19,000 walkers visit makingstrideswalk.org/westchester or call inspirational,” said Spano. “With Pat as our fear- be fun, you will be a part of something special.” united in Westchester and helped to raise more the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227- less leader, the City of Yonkers hopes to recharge “We are excited and proud to be again be the than $1 million. The upcoming kickoff will 2345. the energy we feel as part of the Ice Bucket Chal- host site of such an important effort,” added Tim lenge. We encourage any and all to join us Aug. Rooney, president and CEO of Empire City Ca- 7 so we can continue to make strides in fi nding a sino at Yonkers Raceway. “ALS is a devastating is running in. The Yonkers and Westchester GOP cure to ALS.” illness, and continuing to raise awareness and re- Peters & has been, and is ready for, this special election. “Yonkers is proud to once again host the ALS search funds is vital.” Continued from Page 3 Democrats are also working to compete for ice bucket challenge,” added McLaughlin. “Pat Those interested in participating in the Aug. this seat on the County Board, with the outcome Quinn, the Quinn family and our friends at Empire 7 event are urged to register at www.YonkersNY. in the dead of summer in order to suppress voter possibly determining which party will control City Casino have done so much to make this event gov. The event is free and open to all ages; no do- turnout,” said Peters. “This decision will cost Westchester when all 17 seats are up for election a success, which will set the bar for raising aware- nation is required to participate. taxpayers $100,000. This election is meant to fi ll next year. ness about ALS nationwide. Pat has courageously Proceeds from the event will be donated to the seat vacated by Bernice Spreckman, who an- Tubiolo also recently received the endorse- and selfl essly turned his battle with ALS into one “Quinn for the Win,” which benefi ts Quinn’s care, nounced her retirement last month.” ment of Spreckman, for whom he spent more of the largest movements this world has ever seen. as well as not-for-profi t ALS research organiza- Peters, who has also been endorsed by lo- than fi ve years working for as her chief staffer. We are proud to join him in that effort.” tions. cal unions (the Westchester/Putnam Central “I spent three decades in public service. The Aug. 7 event will take place at Empire “Special thanks to our partners at Empire Labor Body AFL-CIO, the Lathers, IAFF Lo- How did I get elected time and again?” Spreck- City Casino on the trackside apron. City Casino and Home Depot for committing to cal 628, 1199 SEIU, TWU Local 100, CWA and man asked. “By putting people fi rst. With all This is the second year Empire City Casino the cause and once again being good neighbors the Northeast Regional Carpenters), is running a those years of experience I know a good pub- has supported the Ice Bucket Challenge, providing to Yonkers,” said Spano. “We are proud that our strong social media campaign. Her various cam- lic servant when I see one and that’s why I’m the event venue, manpower, hundreds of gallons of Yonkers community is joining forces to support paign appearances in the district show that she is endorsing David Tubiolo to replace me on the water, and 2,000 pounds of ice to make the event a Pat Quinn and others fi ght ALS.” mounting a serious campaign. County Board of Legislators. I know we can reality. Participants will receive a bucket, donated Quinn, 33, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Tubiolo is running a more traditional cam- trust David to work toward making Westchester by Home Depot, fi lled with ice water and join Pat lateral sclerosis, often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s paign, and is using his unique ability to try and a more affordable place to continue to live - not Quinn in simultaneously dumping the buckets of Disease,” a progressive neurodegenerative disease campaign everywhere and anywhere he can fi nd just for us, but for all of our families.” ice water over their heads. that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal a possible voter. His experience over the past “I’ve learned from Bernice fi rst hand what it “I’m beyond grateful for the continued sup- cord, in March 2013. few years representing Spreckman has turned means to put people before politics, to make the port from Mayor Mike Spano, City Council Presi- For more information, visit www. into an invaluable asset. necessary decisions for the betterment of West- dent Liam McLaughlin, and the entire City of Yon- Quinn4theWin.com and www.Facebook.com/ His friendships with community and civic chester County,” said Tubiolo. “I’m honored to kers,” said Quinn. “I’m extremely proud to know QuinnForTheWin. Pre-registration is available at organizations are turning into supporters, volun- accept Bernice’s endorsement and continue her ‘Quinn for the Win’ and Yonkers were a major cat- www.YonkersNY.gov. teers and contributors to his fi rst run for offi ce. legacy. I will continue to be a strong voice for the Tubiolo’s Republican connections (his father people of Yonkers and Mt. Vernon in making our is the Yonkers GOP chairman, and County Ex- community cleaner, safer, more affordable and Toni Braxton, and has been a guest on NBC’s ecutive Robert Astorino came into the district more attractive to businesses.” ‘Bernie Williams The “Today Show,” CBS, BET’s “Studio Jams,” to endorse the candidate and attended a sold-out Before she spent 23 years as county leg- Continued from Page 1 the YES Network, the Food Network, and on the fundraiser earlier this month) are also paying islator, Spreckman served on the Yonkers City national DVD release “Masters of the Strato- dividends. Council as an at-large council member and as In 2003, Williams released his fi rst album, caster.” Reverend Guitars even teamed up with Tubiolo has also volunteered in many cam- councilperson for the Second Ward. She estab- “The Journey Within,” reaching number three Parris to design a signature guitar, which won paigns, and those local and county elected of- lished a national profi le as an advocate for senior on Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart. His sec- an award from Guitar Player Magazine, dubbed fi cials are more than willing to help his run. A citizens and was nicknamed “the unsinkable” ond album, “Moving Forward,” featured guest “One of the Coolest Artist Signature Guitars of healthy amount of campaign cash has come into Bernice Spreckman. Rising newspapers has appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Secada, All-Time.” Tubiolo’s account, which will enable him to try stressed the importance of this race for weeks. Dave Koz, and an all-star cast of renowned studio Yonkers is fast becoming the place to be and and get out the Republican vote in the district. Now, both candidates and both parties are in- musicians. It debuted as Billboard’s number-two be seen, especially in the arts. Having a jazz great The three Yonkers City Council members, vested in the race and ready for the contest. The contemporary jazz album and was nominated for and baseball legend the likes of Bernie Williams and Council President Liam McLaughlin, all election is Aug. 9. Prove the pundits wrong and a Latin Grammy Award for best instrumental al- wanting to be a part of the downtown scene is a live and represent the same district that Tubiolo get out and vote! bum in 2009. spectacular example of just how far Yonkers has He also had two consecutive Billboard come. number-one singles, “Go For It” and “Ritmo de Each year, thousands of people attend the Otono,” and even co-authored a book in 2011, music series. It’s one of the most anticipated “Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Mu- local events of the summer and always draws a sic and Athletic Performance.” great crowd. Make a plan to stop by every Fri- Advertise on our Seniors Gil Parris, a friend of Williams and the day evening, rain or shine, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. night’s scheduled musician, is a Grammy-nom- through the end of August, at the Yonkers down- inated guitar virtuoso known for his special town waterfront amphitheater, 71 Water Grant St. and Health Care Page! blend of blues, jazz and rock. He has released You never know what surprises might be in store! six solo albums and has made several national The series boasts free admission thanks to television appearances. Gil has toured both as a the generous support of the Yonkers Downtown solo artist and sideman with major artists such as Business Improvement District, the City of Yon- Call today: 914-965-4000 Dr. John, Blood Sweat and Tears, Diane Schuur, kers, Domino Sugar and Guitar Center. Visit Yon- David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell and kersDowntown.com for all the details. 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Can State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, right, take out Sen. Latimer with Donald Trump at the top of the ticket?

By Dan Murphy can ride on. As Republicans across the country gathered Latimer is already in campaign mode and Some of the works of art at Unbound Art Gallery at 66 Main St. in Cleveland for the GOP convention last week, ready for another fight, and while he will raise Republican State Senate Majority Leader John enough funds to mount a reply to what is expected Flanagan from Long Island vowed to back the to be Killian’s well-financed campaign, Latimer “standard bearer for the party” GOP presidential can live off the land, and attend every meeting nominee Donald Trump, and also committed to and out-campaign his opponents better than any keeping the New York State Senate in Republican elected official we know. control Nov. 8. Killian is running as an outsider on a plat- “There’s a lot of speculation about party form that includes enacting term limits, providing unity, but we are unified. Donald Trump is the tax reform and mandate relief, improving public standard bearer for the party. Plain and NY sim- schools, promoting substance abuse prevention ple,” Flanagan told reporters in Cleveland at a and helping small businesses. convention breakfast for the New York GOP last “It’s clear that the same old three men in a week. “We have to stop apologizing, we have to room culture is alive and well in Albany,” she said. stop dancing around, we have to stand up and be “Legislators were left out of discussions, voted on counted. I’m proud to be affiliated with everybody bills they couldn’t possibly have read or under- in the room.” stood, and legislation was rammed through in the He also highlighted two key State Senate early morning hours. There may be new leader- races this fall that may determine the outcome of ship, but it sure looks like the same old Albany, which party will control the Senate in Albany for which is a classic example of why so many tax- the next two years. payers have lost faith in their leaders.” The former Senate seat of disgraced Republi- But Flanagan isn’t backing Killian for any can Majority Leader Dean Skelos, also from Long of the reforms she is proposing. The Killian cam- Island, pits Republican Chris McGrath against paign will also have to deal with Trump at the Democrat Todd Kaminsky, who won the special top of the ticket, which still has many Republi- election earlier this year and is now Sen. Kamin- cans – including one of Killian’s consultants Bill sky. Flanagan said he thinks a massive get-out- O’Reilly – opposed to Trump. the-vote effort on Long Island will help Republi- Campaign disclosure reports filed in July In Cleveland, Ohio, 2,472 Republican del- in front of it. Another Marcin is Szprengiel, who cans take back that seat. show Latimer with $242,000, including $161,000 egates chanted “U.S.A.” Indifferent to the heat of provides a unique perspective on beauty, deriving Here in Westchester, Flanagan vowed that in recent donations. Killian, filing her first report, July in Yonkers, 247 visitors crowded the opening from the decaying architecture and life of Com- State Sen. George Latimer “would be going down” raised $103,000 but spent $73,000 in the same pe- of the Summer Show at the Urban Studio+ Un- munist Eastern Europe. His five small pieces are in what Flanagan described as a “swing district.” riod, leaving $30,000. bound Contemporary Art Gallery. basically etched burning on burned wood. Latimer has served the past four years in the 37th Flanagan did not mention his one Republican This is the youngest of the five art venues Alexandra Momin combines various medi- District, which runs from East Yonkers up through colleague in the State Senate from Albany in his in Yonkers – she is not even 1 year young, since ums, painting, film and photography to create sug- Eastchester and parts of New Rochelle, up north predictions: State Sen. Terrence Murphy, whose opening in October 2015. The venues include the gestive images of environments that point to a new through the Sound Shore and to North Castle. opponent this year will be former Pound Ridge Hudson River Museum, Blue Door, Riverfront reality. She offers a photo composite using ultra- Four years ago he defeated Bob Cohen, and Councilwoman Alison Boak. Public Library and YOHO Open Studios, and are violet ink on aluminum. George Gutierrez, with a two years ago he defeated Joe Dillon by 10 points. Boak raised $76,000 but spent $23,000, leav- complemented by three framing shops in Yonkers, studio at YOHO, in the Carpet Mills Arts District, The district was created (or gerrymandered) by ing $52,000 on hand. Murphy has $279,000 on which makes one framer for 70,000 citizens. paints canvases interspersed with newspaper ar- state Republicans four years ago with the help of hand after raising $137,000 in the first six months But let us go back to US+U contemporary art ticles and sheets of music – quite a metamorphosis Westchester Republicans, to make it a winnable of the year. Senate republicans jumped on the fi- gallery, which is a non-profit, member-supported, from a Pulitzer prize-winning photo journalist. district for a Republican candidate. Latimer has nancial reports and attempted to continue to link artist-run location with a structure similar to that Omer Abramson uses a mixture of medi- stymied their attempts on two occasions and looks Boak to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. of a co-op. Why is US+U important? Because it is ums, incorporating acrylics, watercolors, pencils to do it again this year, against Rye City Council- “The July filing demonstrates Ali Boak’s out positioned in one of the hottest and fastest grow- and photography. David Boyajian is the sculptor/ woman Julie Killian. of touch, scandal plagued candidacy is already ing art scenes in the tristate area. The launch of welder who helped executed the new gallery sig- While Flanagan calls Latimer’s district a dead on arrival in the hearts, minds and wallets of US+U was favored by a Community Development nage. His torso with seeds in the center of the gal- swing district, Republicans haven’t been able to Hudson Valley voters,” said Scott Reif, a spokes- Block Grant, which partially funded the gallery. lery suggests a guitar with fruits emerging, or even swing it their way, and face a difficult challenge person for the Senate Republican Campaign Com- Richard Pitts, current president, is a New Jer- the feminine torso shape inviting to play. Beverly again this year. Can Donald Trump defeat or get mittee. “Maybe Mayor de Blasio should have sey-born contemporary sculptor, printmaker and Karnell from Abington, Penn., is also a fashion close to defeating Hillary Clinton in Westchester? picked his candidate more carefully.” painter who has exhibited since 1974 in New York stylist, a couture clothing designer who, as an art- The last two presidential races in Westchester have Boak’s filing also shows payments to Red State, as well as nationally and internationally. ist painter, develops an opportunity for the viewer been 61 percent to 39 percent for President Barack Horse LLC, a consulting firm that has been sub- Roddy Wildeman, also N.J.-born, is a multi- to have a dialogue with a piece. Obama vs. Mitt Romney and John McCain. poenaed by federal and city prosecutors in the on- media artist and currently the director of US+U. Patricia Myers carries a message of peace and Latimer’s district does include Republican going criminal investigation into de Blasio’s cam- He owns Torche’ Galerie in Belmar and is widely beauty in her work. Regina Ruff uses various an- strongholds in East Yonkers and Eastchester and paign finance operation. She previously declined known for “composite memory artwork.” Wilde- tics such as illusion, hard-edged shapes, and also to some extent in North Castle, but winning as a to comment on her relationship with Red Horse man salvages wood and other debris to re-purpose reveals the process, defacing the painting. In other Republican in Westchester during a presidential when the subpoenas were issued in May, accord- and recycles to the utmost. words, the viewer is never fully allowed to relax year is a tough prospect. Flanagan said he thinks ing to a release from Senate Republicans. Melissa Starke, the current curator and co- into contemplation. Britta Siddell from Auckland, he can sell Trump to Long Island… good luck. While Murphy’s 40th Senate District extends director, works at FIT as a department coordina- New Zealand, provides a conscious focus on for- I’ve been wrong too many times with Trump’s fu- from northern Westchester into the Republican- tor and a pre-college instructor. She has exhibited mal elements. To be respected and appreciated are ture prospects and I’ll take the bait again. I can’t rich counties of Putnam and Dutchess, the fact that her paintings and sculptures in New York’s vari- her traditional craftsmanship techniques. Personal see Westchester voting for Trump in higher num- they continue to blast away at Boak could mean ous venues, and has facilitated public art installa- narrative subjects can be contemporary even to- bers than with Romney and McCain. Hillary wins they are concerned about the race and the presi- tions and exhibitions during Art Basel Miami for day. and has coattails, which Sen. Latimer and others dential implications. the past 10 years. Starke was the curator that put Donald Silverman, with a studio at YOHO, together the Inaugural Yonkers Arts Weekend Ex- had an important television background before be- hibition. coming a painter that offers a mixture of fiction large track of land upstate where he, at his leisure, The gallery has a high caliber of artists, art, poetry and memoir like an online magazine. Mark Fraszka can drive a tractor and enjoy the freedom of acres which allows the creation of exhibitions to be the Chris St. Lawrence is a creative thinker and a con- Continued from Page 3 of open space. quality of something you would see in Chelsea. stant innovator. He has a unique perspective desir- One final tidbit about Mark: If you have ever It is positioned to be an important part of the de- ing to manipulate the environment via time and – some good for the consumer and some not so been to his shop, you would have noticed license velopment of the community, as Yonkers continue space and technique. His photographic styles are good. The only way he stays on top of it is reading plates from every state in the country. You would to move forward with revitalization. The Summer in a constant flux because of his frequent experi- anything and everything he can. Those that don’t expect to see that at an auto repair shop, but he Show is a selection of 70 artworks by 38 artists mentations. do that will not succeed in the auto repair business. did it for an important reason. While doing auto from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Arle’ Sklar Weinstein is a fiber artist from I asked Mark about Yonkers. As a member mechanic work in New Jersey, the walls of the even New Zealand. Hastings-on-Hudson, and in this show her work is of the downtown business community, he has ob- garage he worked in and its’ bathroom were filled US+U is a clear example of the “art of our undecided whether to climb to the ceiling or come served a lot and contributed to downtown develop- with pictures, some classy and some not so classy. time.” down to Earth. Kate Winn from Maine offers land- ment for more than three decades. To quote Mark, When he opened his shop in Yonkers, he wanted Picasso opened the door for many develop- scapes that are as detailed as portraits. “change in Yonkers is slow but great.” Nothing is no part of what graced the walls of his workplace ments in the plastic arts, such as assemblage and A new photographic work to note here is by done with speed, but when it happens it makes for in New Jersey, and decided to line the walls of his “found” art. Robert Rauschenberg was one of the Paco Vazquez, with the live color of weeds against a better city. Mark has great hope for the future of shop with license plates. first to drift away from pure abstract expression- a golden sky before nightfall. Lee Romero is a full- Yonkers. Customers would come from out of state ism. He combined pure, fluid brushwork in pig- time painter working in his YOHO studio. He was Mark’s business is the last one in the plaza to the motor vehicle office across from his shop, ments with foreign materials like old mattresses, awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news when to close, making way for a massive housing and change plates to New York plates, and in exchange wireless sets, photographic images and stuffed he was a staff member at the New York Times for retail complex bordered by Warburton Avenue and for work on their cars would give him plates from animals attached to the canvas. At this point and the series on “Race in America.” His studio is one Larkin Plaza. Out of respect to his longtime cus- the states they had come from. His customers philosophically, Shakespeare would ask, “With of the most interesting artist studios to visit in the tomers, he gave them several months’ notice prior knew he wanted license plates and wherever they this rage shall beauty hold a plea?” Yonkers area. His work is rich in color, is as varied to closing, while all the buildings surrounding his were – garage sales, basements, etc. – they would The diverse array of voices at this art gal- as the history of art, and certainly can be enjoyed were being knocked down. When he vacates this pick up plates for him. (He is saving this collection lery, while empirical and intuitive, gives viewers a and appreciated even by the non-educated in fine weekend, his shop will probably promptly face the for his grandchildren.) palpable sense of what was distilled by the artists. arts. Michael Cuomo, also with a studio at YOHO, wrecking ball. Mark Fraszka, mechanic extraordinaire. Good The new attraction is the brand new gallery sig- is an interdisciplinary artist with a concentration So what will Mark Fraszka do when he clos- businessman. Honest guy. Part of what makes Yon- nage, which was designed by Marcin Wlodarczyk. on assemblage. He uses found objects and creates es the door to his shop? Like many people who kers Yonkers. He will be missed! It is a three-layer aluminum relief and was execut- sculpture assemblages. worked long hours for many years, he will catch He, too, is Yonkers! ed with the help of sculptor David Boyajian. US+U asks the participating artists to sit one up on lost time. Maybe he’ll visit the seven won- Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. The gallery signage has three planes: the let- day a month in the gallery during the exhibition ders of the world – Niagara Falls is so close, but com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. ters, the foreground and the background. To be time for a unique experience when visiting, to he has never seen it on the U.S. nor Canadian side. Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show featur- noted is the word “gallery” that sticks out and have the opportunity to meet the artist and dia- He never rode the Made of the Mist and had water ing Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Thursdays at projects its shadow on the background. Wlodar- logue with him/her. splashed all over him from the cascading falls. 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. dial or on the cyk’s artwork in the gallery is a mixed-media can- The Summer Show and is scheduled to re- Mark said he hopes to buy a house with a Internet atwvox.com and click on “listen live. vas partially covered by a thin wood screen placed main open through Sept. 10. FRiday, July 29, 2016 - yoNkeRs RisiNG - PaGe 9 Westchester Has a Shake Shack! Yonkers Says Farewell To ‘Goodwill Ambassador’

Friends and family gather to celebrate the retirement, and community service of Perstine Wesley, with wife, Maude, former Mayor Phil Amicone, former YPD Commissioner Ed Hart- nett, State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins and City Councilman Christopher Johnson. Photo Yonkers Deputy Mayor Sue Gerry, Council President Liam McLaughlin and Deputy County by Donna Davis. Attorney Kevin Plunkett, with others, help celebrate the opening of Shake Shack at Cross County Shopping Center. Friends and well-wishers of Perstine Wesley community 5K walk/run – which was created with It’s offi cial: Westchester has a Shake As part of Shake Shack’s mission to joined him for a retirement and celebration dinner former Mayor Phil Amicone and former Police Shack, located in Yonkers at the Cross County “Stand For Something Good,” Shake Shack at the Riverview earlier this month, organized by Commissioner Ed Hartnett, both of whom showed Shopping Center. will donate 5 percent of sales from the Cross Wesley and Friends associates. up for Wesley’s retirement party – Wesley has al- Shake Shack set up shop last week, with County Crunch concrete to Yonkers Partners Wesley became a co-owner of Harry’s Shoe ways been a part of the good things happening in its critically acclaimed, modern day “road- in Education, a nonprofi t that works to increase Repair in 1962 with his best friend Harry Ward. downtown Yonkers. side” burger stand known for its 100 percent the number of Yonkers Public School students When Ward passed away in 1965, Wesley became The non-profi t bearing his name, “Wesley and all-natural angus beef burgers and fl at-top Vi- who complete a post-secondary program that sole proprietor for the past 50 years. Friends,” has worked to collect food through its enna beef dogs (no added hormones and no prepares them for a successful career. Wesley has been a man with deep devotion to own pantry for seniors, and sponsors a coat drive antibiotics), 100 percent all-natural cage-free Guests can quench their thirst with a se- his community, and his motto to other businesses working with the Yonkers Fire Department – all for chicken (no antibiotics), spun-fresh frozen lection of local craft beer from Yonkers Brew- is: “If you are going to do business in this com- those who need it most. custard, crinkle cut fries, craft beer and wine, ing Company, Bronx Pale Ale, Broken Bow munity, then it is your obligation to put something State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Coun- and more. Brewery and Southern Tier Brewing Compa- back into it by helping wherever there is a need.” cilman Christopher Johnson were among the many A fun and lively community gathering ny, in addition to the Shake Shack-exclusive Whether it be collecting food for the needy dignitaries and Yonkers residents who joined Per- place with widespread appeal, Shake Shack ShackMeister Ale from Brooklyn Brewery. during the holidays or helping the success of the stine and his wife, Maude, to say “thanks for a job has earned a cult-like following around the Wine lovers can sip on Shack Red and Shack Yonkers YWCA Celebrity Chefs fundraiser, or the well done serving your community.” world. White wine from Frog’s Leap Winery. The Cross County Shake Shack menu In keeping with Shake Shack’s commit- will feature two location-specifi c frozen cus- ment to thoughtful, well-crafted and respon- tard concretes: The Great White Way (va- sible design, the Cross County Shake Shack’s CGroppe Glassworks nilla custard, marshmallow sauce and crispy tabletops are made from reclaimed bowling Art Glass • Jewelry • Home Décor crunchies) and Cross County Crunch (vanilla alley lanes by CounterEvolution and chairs Unique one of a kind hand cra ed gi s & décor custard, salted caramel sauce, Mast Brothers are designed by Uhuru using sustainable ma- Shake Shack dark chocolate chunks, choco- terials. Booths are crafted by Staach using late toffee and malt powder). The location will lumber certifi ed by the Forestry Stewardship ❖ H A N D also be spinning up a Shake Shack classic, the Council. C R A F T E D I N T H E Shack Attack (chocolate custard, fudge sauce, The Yonkers location also features a spa- H U D S O N chocolate truffl e cookie dough and Mast cious outdoor patio with picnic tables. V A L L E Y Brothers Shake Shack dark chocolate chunks, For more information visit, www.cross- [email protected] topped with chocolate sprinkles). countycenter.com. www.cgroppeglassworks.com

View your favorite paper online! Visit www.risingmediagroup.com PAGE 10 - Yonkers RISING - Friday, July 29, 2016 Inaugural Memorial Softball Tourney Honors Michael Nolan

Co-Ed softball team winner, The Tools.

Jimmy Nolan with the winning men’s softball team, The Nolan Clippers.

From left are DJ Lenny Santowasso, Dr. Ammir Rabadi, Ray Ortiz, James Nolan and Iliana Ortiz. Photo by Lenny Santowasso. Friends and family of Michael Nolan way in which Michael died. honored his memory and enjoy a day of soft- Jim and Donna Nolan thanked everyone ball and fun July 23 on Cook Field, with the for coming and vowed to continue to remem- proceeds going to the Michael Nolan Memo- ber their son in this type of positive manner. rial Fund, which will give college scholar- Sponsors for the day were: Dr. Ammir ships to Saunders High School students. Rabadi-Family Medicine, Henry Djonbalaj The first softball tournament in memory Realty, Polo Collision Inc., and Woodlawn of Nolan, a star pitcher from Saunders who Electrical Supply. The Oakland A’s provided was drafted by the Oakland A’s, and who was commemorative T-shirts for sale. shot and killed last September, was a great Elected officials who stopped by in- success. It was attended by more than 200 cluded Assemblymember Shelley Mayer and From left are Jimmy Nolan, Council President Liam McLaughlin, Donna Nolan and Steve people, including several softball teams, and Council President Liam McLaughlin. Sansone. included games, music and food for families. In addition to the teams, there were fami- Nolan’s brother Jimmy said the day was ly-friendly bouncy castles, face-painting, and bittersweet because of the memories it con- a dunking tank and wading pool for the tod- jured up, the way it highlights the fact that dlers. Lenny Santowasso was the DJ and em- his brother isn’t here to enjoy the day, and the cee for the event.

Jim and Donna Nolan with John Rubbo, center.

Photos by Donna Davis

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