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Santa’s Back in Westchester Westchester Hates the New Federal Tax Plan

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and all of Santa’s helpers are making their way into Westchester for the holiday season. Santa was spotted at the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers last Opposition to the Trump tax cut plan from Westchester comes from residents, homeowners, weekend for the annual holiday parade. Send your pictures with Santa to risingmediagroup@ progressives and Republicans. gmail.com. There is one thing that most every West- bodies will meet and come up with a compromise chester elected official, Republican and Demo- bill that can reach President Donald Trump’s crat alike, can agree on: The proposed federal tax desk by year’s end. reform plan, also called the Trump tax plan, is The problem for the Trump tax cut for many Food Bank Hosts a disaster for Westchester taxpayers and home- New Yorkers is that the Republican majorities in owners and could leave to a tax revolt or a de- Congress have removed the deduction of state cline in the local real estate market. and local taxes from the Federal Tax Code. This Community Scoop-a-Thon Currently, both the House of Representa- hurts states with high property taxes and high tives and the U.S. Senate have passed tax cut state taxes, with New York and California the bills, but both are different. The leaders of both Continued on Page 8 Give the Taxpayers a Holiday Gift… Stop Wasting $$$

Harrison Hurricanes celebrate winning Food Bank for Westchester’s #GivingTuesday Com- munity Scoop-a-Thon. Ten community groups from Westchester and will go toward the organization’s Senior Gro- County faced off in a spirited battle at Food Bank cery Program, which distributes fresh foods to for Westchester on Nov. 28 for the first #Giv- senior centers and programs where seniors con- ingTuesday Community Scoop-a-Thon, when the gregate. groups were challenged to repack the most food Food Bank for Westchester is the leading into deliverable packages in 45 minutes. A com- hunger-relief organization in the county. This munity group called the “Harrison Hurricanes” event was part of their #GivingTuesday campaign, won the competition by packing 2,548 pounds of a global movement where individuals, communi- Are New Yorkers’ hard-earned taxpayer dollars being thrown out the window? apples. ty groups and corporations open their hearts and A total of 19,980 pounds of apples and pears wallets on a national day devoted to giving back. By Dan Murphy State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on the were packed into deliverable bags from all teams To learn more, visit foodbankforwestchester.org. This holiday season, as all of us spend or E-Z Pass toll system. hard-earned dollars on loved ones, we identify DiNapoli found that cashless tolls at our three examples of wasteful spending by our state bridges and tunnels have lost $11.3 mil- government on the state and federal level. The lion in unpaid tolls over the past five years be- Thousands of Dollars Stolen first involves a recent report from New York Continued on Page 9 From Westchester Nonprofit County Budget Battle Yorktown Love in Action Needs Your Help Did Astorino Leave a Hole or Did Latimer Promise Too Much? By Dan Murphy “The current administration didn’t priori- As County Executive Robert Astorino at- tize needed repairs to our roads, didn’t prioritize tempts to negotiate his eighth and final Westchester funding vital social programs like those aimed to County budget with the County Board of Legisla- combat domestic violence and child abuse, and tors before leaving office, the “blame game” of fin- has used years of accounting gimmicks to support ger pointing has begun between Democrats on the a budget ideology at the expense of taxpayers,” County Board, Astorino, and County Executive- said Majority Leader Catherine Borgia. “This year, Elect George Latimer. there are no more rabbits to pull out of the hat – Astorino has proposed a budget for 2018 that this Legislature must roll up our sleeves and get to does not raise the county tax levy for an eighth work for the people who sent us here.” consecutive year, but relies on a new contract to Borgia’s statement is not completely accurate. operate the Westchester County airport that would Astorino has proposed a way to balance the budget generate $30 million immediately. While Asto- without any county property tax increases by ap- rino’s $1.825 billion budget plan may still have the proving a new vendor to operate the county airport. same coalition of Republicans and Democrats on “A large portion of this enormous gap is due the County Board reviewing it, because of Asto- to the Astorino administration’s insistence of bal- rino’s election loss, there is no longer the political ancing this budget on the backs of Westchester’s will to pass a final county budget with a 0 percent workers,” said Majority Whip Alfreda Williams. tax increase. “It’s likely that any contract settlements with our For seven of the nine Democrats on the Coun- unions will include retroactive back pay. The pro- By Dan Murphy as well as making it impossible for us to help the ty Board, Latimer’s election signals an opportunity posed 2018 budget, as it stands, makes no attempt Here’s a sad story that our readers can help families that were relying on this support,” said to increase county spending to make up for what to allocate funds for this huge necessary expense.” turn into a good one… founder Donna Simone. “Please help us recover they call the priorities missed under eight years of The largest county union, CSEA, has been On Nov. 29, two hooded robbers entered from this horrible crime. We need an immediate Astorino. without a contract for seven years. The county Yorktown Love in Action, a nonprofit thrift store influx of money to recover and get back on our After a thorough review of the Astorino ad- CSEA and Astorino have disagreed on whether that raises funds and donations for people who feet so we can get back to helping the families ministration’s proposed 2018 operating budget, CSEA members should pay a portion of their health need help. The thieves got away with thousands who need us during this difficult time of the year. Westchester Democrats have discovered a poten- insurance costs, like every other county union has of dollars earmarked to support the organization Thank you for donating and please share. Togeth- tial budget gap in the range of roughly $120 mil- agreed to as part of a new contract. and the families they lend a helping hand to. er we can recover and be there for those in need.” lion to $155 million. A gap of this size will take “County policy states that our budget must “This robbery left us crippled and unable to So far, the response has been good, with just time to fix – with the fiscal impact being an Asto- maintain a fund balance of not less than 6 percent pay rent, insurance, utilities, or fuel for the truck, Continued on Page 9 rino tax increase of nearly 30 percent. Continued on Page 8 PaGe 2 - eaSTcHeSTeR RiSiNG - FRiDay, DeceMbeR 8, 2017 Old Stone Mill Under ‘A Christmas Carol’ New Management Comes to Life in Larchmont

Florio’s Restaurant at the Olde Stone Mill – a new name but same great experience.

By Ann Muro It was then at Vivolo’s Restaurant that he became The beautiful Olde Stone Mill Restaurant at a maître D. the Yonkers/Tuckahoe border is now under new Rugova then went to Westchester, to the management. Florio Rugova has taken the reins at well-known La Sala in Larchmont for eight years, the popular restaurant, which will now be known and for seven years at La Fontanella’s in Pelham. Charles Dickens, aka Frank Connelly, will read and perform “A Christmas Carol” on Monday, Dec. 11. as Florio’s Restaurant at the Olde Stone Mill. When he returned to Manhattan, it was at the Em- There will be a new chef, new menu, new pire Steakhouse on 50th Street. maître D, and traditional fi ne dining with table Rugova said he enjoys his role as a consul- On Monday evening, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., acclaim. Connelly, a somewhat enigmatic char- side service. tant for the culinary programs at the Truman High a holiday tradition will again take place at the acter, has been in the employ of the Larchmont Rugova, who attended the Culinary Institute School in Co-op City, as well as at the Charter Larchmont Public Library when Librarian Frank Public Library for many years and appears to of America, began his 30-year restaurant career as School in the Bronx. Connelly channels Charles Dickens reading the have channeled a number of questionable char- a bus boy at Gino’s Restaurant in the Bronx. His He now has accepted the invitation to be timeless classic “A Christmas Carol.” This will acters best left unnamed before fi nding his con- restaurant career then took him to Manhattan as the general manager at the Olde Stone Mill, and be the 12th consecutive year Connelly has per- nection with Dickens and later, Poe. a waiter at Giambelli’s Restaurant, followed by a brings with him years of experience in the restau- formed the piece, fully decked out in frock coat Connelly’s reading of Dickens’ most fa- role as captain at the famous Bruno’s Restaurant. rant business. and stovepipe hat. mous work takes the listener back to Victorian- Charles Dickens (Feb. 7, 1812 – June 9, era Britain, a time when there was both strong 1870) was born in Portsmouth, England, and nostalgia for old Christmas traditions, as well was catapulted to fame with the publication of as an initiation of new Christmas practices that “The Pickwick Papers” in 1836. By the end of are with us today – such as Christmas trees. The 5 Wits Voted a Top his life, he had penned some of the most beloved story is credited with being one of the greatest novels the world has ever known, including infl uences on Christmas traditions now prac- “David Copperfi eld,” “Bleak House,” “Oliver ticed the world over. Escape Room by USA Today Twist,” “A Tale of Two Cities” and “Great Ex- While the characters and the story are in- pectations.” deed familiar to all of us, it is Connelly’s reading Five Wits has been voted one of the top fi ve 5 Wits West Nyack in Palisades Center. A sixth His novella “A Christmas Carol” was writ- that keeps it fresh and that brings out the story’s escape rooms in the United States, according to a location will be opening this fall in Plymouth ten in 1843 and became an instant bestseller and true meaning and character. Connelly has made reader survey conducted by USA Today. A panel Meeting, Penn. its characters – Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, it his mission to perform the reading in a fashion of experts, along with 10Best editors, together Adventurers in West Nyack can team up Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of that is as true to its writer and as historically ac- picked the initial 20 nominees, and winners were with a smart princess to catch a dragon in Dra- Christmas Past, Present and Future – became curate to the original 127 readings as possible. determined by popular vote. Five Wits fi nished in go’s Castle, outwit an ancient Pharaoh in Tomb, household names. Of course, they are all just as His reading of “A Christmas Carol” has become fourth place, beating out escape rooms all across and go head-to-head with an artifi cial intelligence familiar to us today. one of the premier holiday traditions in West- the nation. program in Deep Space. Those in the know will recall that Connelly chester County and it simply is not to be missed. Five Wits offers live-action adventures that Five Wits West Nyack is a family-friendly recently performed readings of the works of Ed- Best of all, Connelly’s performance is free and immerse players in the experience with high- venue for adults, college students, and children gar Allan Poe at the very same library, to great he promises not to accept tips. quality special effects and compelling storytell- ages 7 and older. It is available for corporate ing. Each adventure has multiple endings depend- team-building exercises, fi eld trips, birthday par- ing on team performance, resulting in a unique ties, and other private events. For more infor- experience each time an adventure is played. mation, visit www.5-wits.com or call 855-955- The company has fi ve locations, including WITS.

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As the holiday season is ate your patience as we con- Veterans’ Service Records upon us, I hope you all had a tinue to clear our roadways. The Westchester County Veterans wishing to par- restful and joy-fi lled holiday I would like to take this Clerk’s Offi ce salutes every ticipate should bring in their weekend. time to recognize the Inter- branch of the United States original discharge papers The Harrison Girl faith Congregational Lay- armed forces who work daily where they will be scanned Scouts had a busy season, as men’s Committee of Har- to protect the American citi- and given a liber number. the troops donated 13 baby rison, which is an interfaith zens, and reminds veterans Veterans will be provided baskets to two local hospitals fellowship of lay representa- of one small but invaluable with an information card to commemorate the Oct. 31 tives from local congrega- service the offi ce offers vet- certifying their DD-214 is birthday of Juliette Low, Girl tions. Every year, the com- erans. on fi le. The original DD-214 Scouts USA founder. The mittee extends a town-wide “My offi ce can main- will be given back to the baskets contained essential invitation to an important tain and preserve offi cial veteran before he/she leaves items and were topped off celebration. This year, St. documents and records for the offi ce. The copy is sealed with a “future Girl Scout” Anthony’s of West Harrison Westchester County veter- to protect and preserve the bib. The Scouts also as- hosted an assembly that un- ans and as we honor them privacy of all veterans and sembled and donated 26 derscores the theme “Diver- on Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, secured. If a copy is needed, Thanksgiving baskets, con- sity of Faiths.” It was a won- we’d like to remind veterans the veteran, an immediate taining items for a traditional derful event and provided an and their families that mili- County Clerk Tim Idoni family member, a represen- Thanksgiving feast, to the Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont opportunity for all attendees tary discharge papers, also tative of their estate, and in Harrison Food Panty. to recognize the richness and known as the DD-214, the most important docu- certain instances a public offi cial, can request a In Harrison, leaf collection runs through De- value in each other’s beliefs. ment certifying their service to our country, can certifi ed copy, free of charge. cember. Our Department of Public Works’ entire Several years ago the Holiday Project was be safeguarded in our legal department,” said The process to fi le takes only a few min- full-time highway staff and seasonal temporary created in an effort to spread holiday cheer to County Clerk Tim Idoni. utes; call 914-995-3070 for more information or employees perform this municipal service. The families in need right here in Harrison. Cur- Our veterans and their families can never visit the County Clerk’s Offi ce at 110 Dr. Martin work detail is divided into several routes; leaf rently, those in need encompass more than 300 be fully repaid for their incredible sacrifi ce, but Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, between 8 crews remain on their route for the entire season, individuals ranging in age from infant to the el- the County Clerk’s Offi ce will help them offi - a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, exclud- giving each resident numerous opportunities to derly. Through the generosity of merchants, and cially log copies of their DD-214 military dis- ing legal holidays. Information is also available take their leaves to the curb for removal. Town with monies collected, each sponsored family charge papers, free of charge. at www.westchesterclerk.com. personnel make every effort to remove the leaf receives a “holiday in a basket” that includes a piles as quickly as possible. Crews usually take grocery gift card, clothing, a toy for each child, seven to 10 working days to complete one entire and a small gift for the parents. route before beginning again. If you are interested in sponsoring one or Our Department of Public Works is not able more families, send a check payable to “The Best-Selling Writers to Lead to indicate exactly when crews will be in a spe- Holiday Project” for $150 per family, to The cifi c neighborhood or on a particular street, as Holiday Project, P.O Box 47, Harrison, NY those work details are contingent on the day-to- 10528. This is the perfect time of year to help Discussion About Booze day progress of our highway department during our neighbors feel the joy of this year’s holiday the leaf removal season. That being said, all leaf season. If you would like to get involved in this New York Times Editor and Larchmont to a collection of recipes from bartenders from piles must be curbside by Dec. 15, the fi rst day year’s efforts, email theharrisonholidaypro- resident Steve Reddicliffe, author of the best- everywhere, especially New York City – includ- of this year’s last leaf collection cycle. I appreci- [email protected]. selling book “The Essential New York Times ing classics like the martini, the old-fashioned, Book of Cocktails” (Cider Mill Press, October the Manhattan, the French 75, the negroni, as 2015), will lead a discussion and reading about well as favorites from the new generation of cocktails Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. in the Larch- elixirs borne of the craft-distilling boom. mont Village Center located directly behind the Simonson’s latest book is a concise history Larchmont Public Library, 121 Larchmont Ave. of the best classic cocktails and a curated col- Learn New Rochelle’s Refreshments will be available at 3:30 p.m., lection of the best three-ingredient cocktails of and cocktails will be served at the conclusion of the modern era. Organized by style of drink and Role in WWI the program. variations, the book features 75 recipes for cock- Reddicliffe will be joined on the panel by tails both classic (Japanese cocktail, the bee’s “New Rochelle’s Part in the Great War,” a effort; and New Rochelle provided signifi cant aid Robert Simonson, author of the just published knees, Harvey Wallbanger) and contemporary free digital slide program, will be presented by to its war-torn sister city, La Rochelle, France. “3 Ingredient Cocktails: An Opinionated Guide (remember the alimony, Little Italy, La Perla), city historian Barbara Davis on Sunday, Dec. 10 The presentation will mark the 100th an- to the Most Enduring Drinks in the Cocktail in addition to fun narrative asides and beautiful at 2 p.m. in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New niversary of a dramatic circumstance that took Canon” (Ten Speed Press, September 2017) and full-color photography. Rochelle Public Library. place in New Rochelle eight months after Amer- “A Proper Drink” (Ten Speed Press, September, Simonson’s “A Proper Drink” is the fi rst New Rochelle played a unique role in World ica entered into WWI, during the week of Dec. 2016). book to tell the full, unfl inching story of the con- War I, due to the fact that the largest recruiting de- 10, 1917. The event followed on the heels of New Don’t miss this unusual opportunity to sam- temporary craft cocktail revival. An award-win- pot east of the Mississippi was located at Fort Slo- Rochelle’s highly-publicized fall from grace, yet ple the best writing about mixed drinks, bar cul- ning writer, Simonson interviewed more than cum, on New Rochelle’s Davids Island; a large would conclude with country-wide fame and ture, and the food that goes best with your spirits. 200 key players from around the world, and the number of local and notable illustrators were en- praise, as a well as a newly-defi ned sense of com- The program is made possible by the result is a rollicking (if slightly tipsy) story of the gaged in creating propaganda posters for the war munity. Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. characters – bars, bartenders, patrons and vision- The cocktail hour is once again one of aries – who in the last 25 years have changed the America’s most popular pastimes and one of our course of modern drink-making. The book also favorite ways to entertain. In “The Essential New features a curated list of about 40 cocktails – 25 York Times Book of Cocktails,” Reddicliffe, modern classics plus an additional 15 to 20 re- Rye Storytellers Guild the “Quiet Drink” columnist for The New York discovered classics and classic contenders – to Times, brings his signature voice and expertise emerge from the movement. The Rye Storytellers Guild, founded fairy tales, and some share personal stories. in 1987 by Neva Winter, librarian at Milton They have a theme every month that is com- School, and Judy Greenfi eld, children’s librar- pletely optional. And, of course, listeners are ian at The Rye Free Reading Room, is a group always welcome. Beginning storytellers are in- of adults who love to tell stories. It meets the vited to practice telling their stories in front of a fi rst Tuesday of the month (unless it’s a holi- welcoming and appreciative audience. day or close to a holiday) from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The next meeting will take place Tuesday, at The Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. The theme will be “Winter Won- Post Road. derland.” For more information, contact Angela Some participants tell traditional folk and at [email protected].

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Send your letters and opinions to us at [email protected] Friday, December 8, 2017 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 5 Op-Ed: Repeal of Media Assemblymember Mayer Cross-Ownership Ban a Threat Running for State Senate Assemblymember of the Senate Democratic By Derickson Lawrence In Westchester County, Shelley Mayer recently de- mainline conference, led The FCC’s upcom- for example, the Journal clared her candidacy for the by my friend Sen. Andrea ing decision of Dec. 14 News online and print 37th State Senate seat, being Stewart-Cousins, who will on reversing “net neutral- outlets have to work vacated by George Latimer continue the fight for these ity” has sparked serious harder now than, say, five following his election to and other critical Democratic concerns and has gained years ago, to get exclusive Westchester County execu- values. a ton of media attention local stories. But the larg- tive. Mayer’s announcement “I am a lifelong West- on yet another reversal er community benefits comes on the heels of over- chester resident and my hus- of the Obama administra- from diverse perspectives whelming victories for Dem- band, Lee, and I raised our tion’s signature achieve- on the same story from ocrats across Westchester, children here – first in White ments. What’s not getting the County Press, Black setting up potentially heated Plains and then back in my enough attention, howev- Westchester, Yonkers Tri- races for control of the New childhood home in Yonkers. er, is the Federal Commu- bune and Rising Media, York State Senate in 2018. I have worked in the private nication Commission’s to name a few. On the “I am excited to an- sector and in public service, decision of Nov. 16 that cable front, FiOS 1 News nounce my candidacy for the first as an assistant -attor has flown under the radar. and News 12 complement 37th State Senate District,” ney general, then counsel to It is equally as harmful each other in local and re- she said. “It has been an the New York State Senate to us locally, because it gional reporting. Assemblymember Shelley Mayer Derickson Lawrence honor to serve in the Assem- Democrats, and currently, allows a single company Quite frankly, in the bly for the last five years and as the assemblymember for to own newspaper, televi- age of Fake news, it’s I look forward to bringing that experience to the the 90th Assembly District. I have been a Demo- sion and radio stations in the same town. hard to imagine a Rupert Murdock, FOX News, State Senate. The values that make our state and crat for my entire life, a loyal Democratic district Known as a media cross-ownership ban, New York Post, top-down, one-size-fits-all, polit- nation strong – fairness, inclusion, and opportunity leader for many years, and have a strong record the Republican-led FCC eliminated the restric- ically conservative brand of news in Westchester for all – are under attack and we need leaders ready of supporting positive, progressive initiatives and tions – voted along party lines – thus reversing – or in any other county – without a court fight. and willing to stand up and fight back. This is no candidates. a decades-old rule aimed at preventing any indi- But with deep pockets and this FCC rule-change, time to equivocate; this is our time to lead. “The Republicans have long coveted this seat vidual or company from having too much power the scenario of “abridgment of free speech” pro- “Local and state politics carry more weight and will spare no expense in trying to win it back over local coverage. In addition, as part of the tected by the First Amendment is now probable. than ever before, especially in the New York State so they can continue to advance their regressive vote, the agency also increased the number of The politically conservative Koch brothers $3 Senate,” she continued. “We need a strong Demo- agenda in Albany,” concluded Mayer. “We cannot television stations a company could own in a lo- billion merger deal involving Time Inc., (publish- cratic majority in the Senate to deliver on the poli- let that happen. I know our cities, towns, and vil- cal market. er of Fortune, Time, Sports Illustrated and People cies we care about – quality public education, cre- lages do better when everyone has a seat at the ta- To put this repeal in context, the ban was Magazine) and Meredith Corporation (publisher ating and retaining good-paying local jobs, quality ble; when everyone’s voice is heard. I look forward first put in place in the 1970s to ensure that a di- of Better Homes and Garden, Family Circle, All health care, fighting climate change, and holding to being the voice for the diverse communities of versity of voices and opinions could be heard on Recipes) announced Nov. 26 – 10 days after the the line on middle class taxes. I pledge to be a part the 37th district in the New York State Senate.” the air or in print. FCC decision – is just the start. The intended consequence was working, or The writer, a Mount Vernon resident, is a maybe working too well. 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Donate your car to Wheels NewYorkLandandLakes.com process against it may be the LLC upon whom process SSNY shall mail process to For Wishes, benefiting Make -A -Wish. We Buying Diamonds, gold, silver, served. SSNY shall mail pro- against it may be served. The LLC, PO Box 8188, Pel- cess served to Jose Gavidia SSNY shall mail process ham, NY 10803. Purpose: offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax antique and modern jewelry, better Asencios, 103 Nelson Av- served to: Gabriela Ganoza- any lawful activity. deductible. Call 315 -400 -0797 Today! furs, U.S. and foreign coins, paintings, bronzes, enue, Harrison, NY, 10528. Duron, 1335 Bolton Rd., Pel- AIRLINE CAREERS Start Here – complete estates. Highest prices paid. Call 914 Purpose: Any lawful act. ham, NY 10803. Purpose: #6933 11/03 – 12/06 Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. -260 -8783 for appointment.. any lawful act. #6931 11/03 - 12/06 #6932 11/03 – 12/06 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Notice of formation of AV Notice of formation of EJK Notice of formation of West- Mortgaged Premises: ONYX LLC Arts. Of Org. filed Holdings LLC Arts. Of Org. chester Aces Baseball LLC 608 MALLARD WAY with the Sect’y of State of filed with the Sect’y of State Arts. Of Org. filed with the PEEKSKILL, NY 10566 NY (SSNY) on 09/20/2017. of NY (SSNY) on 10/31/17. Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) Section: 23.19 Office location: Westches- Office location: Westchester on 10/26/17. Office location: Block: 2 ter. The street address is: County. SSNY has been des- Westchester County. The Lot: 1 47 N CHATSWORTH AVE ignated as agent of the LLC street address is: 170 Mount INDEX NO. 52648/2017 LARCHMONT, NY 10538. upon whom process against Tom Road, Pelham, NY CIT BANK, N.A., SSNY has been designated it may be served. SSNY 10803. SSNY has been des- Plaintiff, as agent of the LLC upon shall mail process served ignated as agent of the LLC whom process against it may to: EJK Holdings LLC: c/o upon whom process against Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER as the place of trial situs of the real prop- be served. SSNY shall mail Walsh & Amicucci LLP, 1133 it may be served. SSNY shall erty process served to: VIKTO- Westchester Avenue, White mail process served to: Mi- vs. RIA GYALUS, 620 STUART Plains, NY 10604. Purpose: chael J Skrapits, 170 Mount PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRA- AVE 2FL. MAMARONECK, any lawful act. Tom Road, Pelham, NY TOR OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL PALACE A/K/A CAROL A. MAYO; MARY NY 10543. Purpose: any 10803. Purpose: any lawful BLACKLADDER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL lawful act. #6935 11/10 – 12/15 act. A. MAYO; STEVEN GERLICK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; PAUL GERLICK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE #6934 11/10 - 12/15 #6936 11/17 - 12/22 ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; KENNETH GERLICK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBU- TEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; GARY GERLICK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; BARBARA OLSZEWSKI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; MICHELE CRETE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; Notice of formation of Invisi- Notice of formation of WKLT Notice of formation of KAH- PATRICIA KEITH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL hound LLC Arts. Of Org. filed LLC Org. filed with the Sect’y LO KHAN LLC Arts. Of Org. A. MAYO; DOROTHY MARSHALL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ES- with the Sect’y of State of of State of NY (SSNY) on filed with the Sect’y of State TATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; FRANK KORCHMA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE NY (SSNY) on November 9, 9/5/17. Office location: of NY (SSNY) on 5/31/2017. OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; DIANNE PICCERELLI, AS HEIR AND 2017. Office location: West- Westchester County. The Office location: Westchester. DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. MAYO; any and all persons un- chester County. SSNY has street address is: 23 Law- The street address is: 33 known to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general been designated as agent rence Ave, White Plains, NY Parkway East. SSNY has or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown of the 10603. SSNY has been des- been designated as agent of persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the LLC upon whom process ignated as agent of the LLC the LLC upon whom process following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, against it may be served. upon whom process against against it may be served. next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, credi- SSNY shall mail process it may be served. SSNY SSNY shall mail process tors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all served to: Invisihound LLC: shall mail process served to: served to: Kahlo Khan LLC, persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through c/o Walsh & Amicucci LLP, Wayne D. Thomas, 23 Law- 33 Parkway East, Yonkers or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, 1133 Westchester Ave., rence Ave, White Plains, NY NY 10701. Purpose: any widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devi- Suite S-321, White Plains, 10603. Purpose: any lawful lawful act. sees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom NY 10604. Purpose: any act. and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF lawful act. #6940 12/01 – 01/05 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT #6938 12/01 - 01/05 OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MORTGAGE #6937 11/17 - 12/22 ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ‘’JOHN DOE #1’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE #12,’’ the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, oc- cupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Notice of formation of ONE- Notice of Formation of BK7 Defendants. WAY DESIGNS, LLC Arts. Group LLC. Art of Org. filed Of Org. filed with the Sect’y with Secy. of State of NY To the above-named Defendants of State of NY (SSNY) on (SSNY) on 9/26/2017. Office: 10/25/2017. Office loca- Westchester County. SSNY YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to tion: Westchester. The designated as agent of LLC serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, street address is: 249 Gal- upon whom process against to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the lagher Street, Buchanan, NY it may be served. SSNY shall service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after 10511. SSNY has been des- mail copy of process to: Bri- the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within ignated as agent of the LLC an Smith, 65 McKinley Ave. the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party upon whom process against Apt. C1-2, White Plains, NY defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not it may be served. SSNY 10606. Purpose: any lawful expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure shall mail process served to: act or activity. to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief ONEWAY DESIGNS, 249 demanded in the complaint. Gallagher Street, Buchanan, #6941 12/08 – 01/12 NY 10511. Purpose: any law- NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT ful act.

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the #6941 12/08 - 01/12 sum of $487,500.00 and interest, recorded on April 17, 2008, at Instrument num- ber 481000140, of the Public Records of WESTCHESTER County, New York, covering premises known as 608 MALLARD WAY, PEEKSKILL, NY 10566. TOWN OF EASTCHESTER The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described LEGAL NOTICE above. WESTCHESTER County is designated as the place of trial because the real PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be received at the Office of the property affected by this action is located in said county. Town Clerk, Town of Eastchester, 40 Mill Road, Eastchester, New York 10709 until 11:00 o’clock a.m., TUESDAY, NOTICE DECEMBER 19, 2017 for uniform clothing supplies, in accordance with specifica- tions, which specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk. Said YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME bids will be publicly opened and read at said time and place.

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure pro- ceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may BY THE ORDER OF THE SUPERVISOR AND be entered and you can lose your home. THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF EASTCHESTER, NEW YORK Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further LINDA LAIRD information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. TOWN CLERK

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE AT- TORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: August 23, 2017 Westbury, New York RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff

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Bess C., Francine S. and Connie V., residents of the Phoenix Memory Care Neighborhood at L-R: Sloan Saverine, trust offi cer and vice president at Key Private Bank; Mary Spengler, MS, Willow Towers Assisted Living, enjoy the newly renovated program room with Director Alice chief executive offi cer at HOW; Holly Benedict, director of public affairs and development at Feintuch. HOW; Joseph Markey, president of the Hudson Valley Metro/New York market at KeyBank.

As Westchester’s aging population contin- dents of the Phoenix memory care unit at Wil- Hospice of Westchester has received a end of life, and HOW makes this possible for ues to grow, United Hebrew of New Rochelle low Towers are at different stages of impairment. $10,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation Westchester County residents. continues to invest in its senior care facilities in Reconfi guring the space to allow for more indi- to support home care services. The KeyBank Foundation is a non-profi t order to meet the wide-ranging needs of today’s vidualized programming for its 30 memory care “The KeyBank Foundation has been charitable organization funded by KeyCorp. seniors. For some, those needs include advanced residents was a main goal of the renovations, ac- a steadfast supporter of our organization Through its civic programs, corporate contri- health care services and specialized program- cording to the project architect, John Baumgar- throughout the years, and we are grateful for butions and volunteerism, the foundation sup- ming. For others, who remain active and vibrant ten. The hair salon and a waiting room were re- their generosity,” said Mary Spengler, chief ports organizations that make an impact in the well past age 100, their needs are met by gracious moved to expand activity space. executive offi cer. “This grant will help us con- communities served by KeyBank. living spaces with best-in-class amenities. “By moving some service areas, we were tinue to provide quality and compassionate “At KeyBank, serving our community is With that in mind, United Hebrew recently able to create a new program room adjacent to the services to those in our care in the comfort of at the core of what we do,” said KeyBank Mar- completed a top-to-bottom renovation of its Wil- existing program space, separated by beautiful their own homes.” ket President Joseph Markey. “We are proud to low Towers Assisted Living Facility, located at French pocket doors,” said Baumgarten, whose Research has shown that the majority of support the mission of Hospice of Westchester, 355 Pelham Road, United Hebrew’s campus of fi rm, JWB Architecture, specializes in health Americans would prefer to be at home at the and the care and quality services they provide.” comprehensive care. care, long-term care and senior living community The makeover includes a new beauty salon, design. “The result is a large, sunny and inviting an enhanced nursing care station, a new private area that can accommodate large gatherings or be room for the social gatherings, fresh paint and divided for separate activities.” carpeting, new LED light fi xtures throughout The unit’s specially trained staff now has the building, and expanded program space in its ample space to plan activities tailored for differ- Phoenix Memory Care Neighborhood. ent levels of memory care, noted O’Brien. “That Burke Launches Outpatient “We’re always looking at how we can en- means our residents with moderate memory loss hance our environment to best serve our residents may be engaged in a more dynamic program such across our entire campus of care,” said Rita Mab- as art or music therapy, while those with more Physician Practice li, president and CEO of United Hebrew of New advanced dementia may be enjoying an activity Rochelle. “These renovations offer new spaces geared toward reminiscing and having a pleasant Burke Rehabilitation Hospital has conditions that do not need to be treated in a for our assisted living residents to receive care, time,” she said. launched a new outpatient physician practice hospital. feel pampered, and spend time with their friends, The memory care neighborhood also fea- on its White Plains campus at 785 Mama- “Burke’s renowned outpatient physicians which improves their overall quality of life.” tures a light and soothing color palette, non-slip roneck Ave., providing expanded services and can work in coordination with Burke’s inpatient “Our residents are already enjoying the new fl oor fi nishes for mobility aids such as walkers offering the same qualifi ed, compassionate care and outpatient treatment teams or a patient’s spaces,” added Nora O’Brien. “We’ve not only and wheelchairs, and LED lighting that is indi- Burke is known for. Patients will now be able current physician to develop an individual- made our community more beautiful, but en- rect and diffuse to reduce glare for diminished to schedule appointments with board-certifi ed ized treatment plan to optimize recovery in the hanced our environment to better serve our resi- eyesight, noted Baumgarten. Burke/Montefi ore doctors for a variety of med- shortest time period possible,” said Menkes. dents with the most challenging needs.” For more information, call 914-636-6565 or ical conditions requiring physical rehabilitation These physicians have expertise in a wide Dementia is a progressive disease, and resi- visit www.willowtowers.com. in an outpatient setting. variety of specialties, including pain injec- “Burke is responding to the growing need tions, EMG and other diagnostic testing, gen- for outpatient services by offering patients eral physiatry, interventional spine treatments, comprehensive medical evaluations and treat- neuro-rehabilitation, oncological rehabilita- ment with the same level of patient-centered tion, orthopedic rehabilitation, prosthetics, and Town of Eastchester care that Burke has been providing for over a orthotics and sports rehabilitation. 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To 10:30 a.m. Drawing, games and cards 1 p.m. Mahjong/Bridge/cards/board games putations, musculoskeletal disorders, chronic learn more, visit www.burke.org/physician- 10:30 a.m. Strength and balance with So- Thursday, Dec. 14 pain, dementia, arthritis, and other debilitating practice. nya 9:30 a.m. Intermediate line dancing 12:15 p.m. Crafts with Julie 10:30 a.m. Drawing, games and cards 12:30 p.m. Tai Chi with Angela 12:15 p.m. “Fall Prevention” with Angela 1 p.m. Canasta Club 1 p.m. Knitting with Paula 1 p.m. Bridge/cards/Mahjong/board games 1 p.m. Mahjong/Pokeno/cards/games Tuesday, Dec. 12 1 p.m. Canasta Club 8:30 a.m. Low-impact exercise with Grace Friday, Dec. 15 10:30 a.m. Blood pressure screening with Senior center closed for a trip to Wayside Barbara O’Hagen Cottage for the holidays, and lunch; reserva- 10:30 a.m. Muscle toning with Maryann tions required. 10:30 a.m. Drawing, games and cards The Center at Lake Isle is located at 660 12:15 p.m. Bingo and treats White Plains Road, Eastchester. 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Letter to the Editor Dear editor: ecutive sessions to cover up the true feelings of What makes the proposal to change Main various council member, particularly if they fear and Huguenot Streets in New Rochelle to two- a backlash if the traffi c worsens (which many way streets so elusive? Residents have been told residents feel is inevitable.) this change would be made, but very little dis- Secrecy and unanimous decisions by the cussion has occurred – before or after the change City Council can only create a lack of trust in was suggested. our government’s decisions. Why can’t there be How will the new residents in the Loew’s an open, democratic discussion about this pro- building currently under construction and the car- jected traffi c change? People who drive these ousel parking in the proposed apartment building two streets certainly have an honest opinion on across the street from this building get onto Hu- this change. guenot Street without causing major traffi c jams Why has the council continued to ignore from the cars exiting there? These two new apart- the reality that people that drive these two streets ments will create traffi c jams on Huguenot Street. know that two-way traffi c will not work in Main If two-way traffi c is approved, entering or exiting and Huguenot Streets? cars will create major traffi c jams. Joseph De Rosa Have the City Council and mayor used ex- New Rochelle

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The next monthly service of prayer for heal- At Bronxville Church A “Round-the-Table Carol Sing” is sched- ing will be held Saturday, Dec. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The Reformed Church of Bronxville will prano Jennifer Ribeiro, mezzo-soprano Nani uled Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:45 a.m., led by the This service is an opportunity to pray for per- host its annual free “Messiah-Sing” accom- Fueting, tenor Errin Brooks and baritone Kyle Village Lutheran Church Choirs with brass, sonal needs and concerns and to receive anoint- panied by professional soloists and chamber Oliver. Join in singing Handel’s great “Orato- strings and handbells ing with oil. orchestra, conducted by Dr. Sándor Szabó, on rio” and be a part of this family tradition of fel- An Advent midweek service is scheduled The Village Lutheran Church is located at Saturday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m., at 180 Pondfield lowship and music. Scores will be provided. A Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., featuring lessons 172 White Plains Road, Bronxville. For more Road. reception will follow. and carols led by the Chapel School Choirs. information, call 914-337-0207 or visit www. The nationally acclaimed soloists are so- For more information, call 914 337-6776. A German Christmas service of lessons and vlc-ny.org.

wouldn’t spur growth enough to offset the loss Westchester Hates in revenue. Continued from Page 1 Westchester’s two longest-serving members Holiday Events at of Congress strongly oppose the Trump tax cut. two states where middle-class residents will feel “Someone near and dear to me once said John Jay Homestead the pain the most. the Republican Party is the party of rich men and A simple and easy way to deduce how bad women, and the Democratic Party is the party of Celebrate the holiday season at John Jay and 5 for children. Reservations are required for the Trump tax cut will impact Westchester is to working men and women,” said Rep Eliot Engel. Homestead with a guided tour of John Jay’s his- timed tours at www.johnjayhomestead.org. consider that residents in the county that pays the “Nothing proves that more than this tax bill scam toric Bedford House, focusing on the holiday The museum gift shop will be open es- highest taxes in the nation –Westchester – will today… The tax bill the GOP just passed, with- traditions and decorations of the 1820s. pecially for the holiday season. Browse an no longer be able to deduct their property taxes out a single Democratic vote, is one of the worst Holiday tours are offered Thursdays, Fri- expanded selection of merchandise, includ- from their federal income taxes. bills I have ever seen brought to the floor of the days and Saturdays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. throughout ing many gift items featuring images of John Congress has proposed to replace the state House. It raises taxes on millions of middle-class the month of December. Admission is $10 for Jay’s Historic Bedford House, the farm, and the and local deduction with a doubling of the stan- families, eliminates key deductions for state and adults, $7 for seniors and students with ID, and newly installed historic wallpaper found in John dard deduction from $12,700 to $24,000. That local income and sales tax, and adds trillions to free for children 12 and younger and members Jay’s Office. Books for history lovers, John Jay will help many Americans, who live in mid- the debt. All this to give tax cuts to America’s of Friends of John Jay Homestead. Tickets are Homestead Christmas ornaments, 18th and 19th dle-America who earn between $50,000 and wealthiest families and corporations. sold out of the glass porch in the main house, to century toys and games, note cards, and house- $75,000. “New York already sends more money to the left of the front porch. wares are also available. The Holiday Gift Shop Tax rates for individuals will also decline Washington than it gets back,” he continued. Special candlelight tours will be avail- is also open Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and slightly. The Senate plan calls for rates to de- “Residents in New York rely heavily on state able Dec. 20, 21 and 22. Experience John Jay’s during evening candlelight tours Dec. 20, 21 and cline by 2 to 3 percent in each of the seven tax and local income and sales tax deductions to historic Bedford House as it takes on the glow 22. brackets, which range for married couples filing level the playing field and provide extra tax re- of candlelight to celebrate the holiday season. John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is jointly from $0 to $19.049, where the 10 percent lief. These deductions don’t just help the wealthy These unique guided tours focus on holiday tra- one of the six state historic sites and 12 parks rate stays the same, to $120,00 to $38,000, where – they allow folks in the middle class to reduce ditions and decorations of the 1820s. Tours are administered by the New York State Office of the 25 percent is down from 28 percent. their tax burden, own homes, and increase their offered at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. Admission Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation- Homeowners, and the future of the West- purchasing power. But, if this tax plan becomes is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, students, and Taconic Region. For more information, visit chester real estate market, are of most concern law, those deductions would either be eliminated members of Friends of John Jay Homestead; www.johnjayhomestead.org. here in our county. If you already own a home in completely or heavily reduced, and New Yorkers Westchester, then you will still be allowed to de- would be devastated.” duct your mortgage interest on your federal tax Congresswoman Nita Lowey added: “Dem- saying “reliance on the airport transaction, espe- forms. For many Westchester homeowners, that ocrats are ready and willing to work together to County Budget cially when it lacks approval by the BOL and the number alone is between $15,000 and $20,000 provide tax relief for the middle class, but we Continued from Page 1 Federal Aviation Administration, is not a sound per year. can’t do that by squeezing New York families budget practice.” The property tax exemption is expected residing in some of the highest cost-of-living of net operating expenditures,” said Legislator Ben Lawrence Fasnacht, a CBAC member, ex- to be capped at $10,000 per year, which is not areas in the nation. A vote for this tax scam is a Boykin, vice chairwoman of the Committee on pressed the committee’s concerns with the lack enough to cover the cost of property taxes for vote to increase taxes on middle-class New York Budget and Appropriations. “This proposed budget of funding for coming union contract settlements, many homeowners, a large number of whom pay families.” puts us at 7.85 percent – which is just too close for saying: “Of concern is a lack of funding for con- more than $20,000 per year in property taxes. Lowey explained that in New York, 35 per- comfort. This is exactly why the state comptroller tracts for unions, particularly CSEA. There is no “When you add the mortgage interest and cent of taxpayers deduct an average of more than ranked us 53 out of 57 when it comes to fiscally money for current 2018 year and nothing for ret- the property taxes for most Westchester homes, $22,000 every year. In her 17th Congressional stressed counties.” roactive payments, which could be tens of millions that number is closer to $40,000 per year than District, 45 percent takes an average state and “Before we even account for the cuts to need- of dollars. We have identified this for three years… the $24,000 standard deduction that Congress is local tax deduction of more than $26,000. Next ed staff or funding for community-based organiza- and when this settlement may come it can again trying to push people into,” said financial analyst year, 9 percent of middle-class filers – those tions that make up for the vital services that county have a negative impact on the fund balance.” Larry Fine. “And when you add the elimination earning between $49,000 and $86,000 – would departments once did, this budget begins with a If Democratic county legislators want to fund of the personal exemption, most Westchester pay more in taxes under the GOP plan. $30 million hole due to the inclusion of an irre- a CSEA contract for the 4,000 members of the residents will be paying more in income taxes.” Local opponents to the tax plan joined Low- sponsible airport deal that voters have rejected and, county workforce without asking for givebacks, Both Congressional tax plans eliminate per- ey at a recent press conference and sounded an under the best situation, is impossible to have fully and they decide not to change the operator of the sonal exemptions. Taxpayers can currently sub- alarming warning. approved in time for inclusion,” added Legislator county airport, a $70 million budget hole would tract $4,050 from their income for each person “The tax reform proposal currently in the Catherine Parker. “(It was) the same deal we put a materialize, and that’s without addressing other claimed on the tax return; so for a husband and House and Senate would decrease home values, bipartisan stop to when it was only $15 million of concerns by Democrats including new hiring and wife, that’s an extra $8,100 in deductions that increase property and income taxes, and put fictional revenue.” capital spending. will be eliminated. home ownership out of reach for many Ameri- Parker’s analysis of the recent Westchester A $70 million budget gap would require a 13 The fear from the real estate industry, here cans in New York and the rest of the country,” election, in which three Republican county leg- percent county property tax increase, something in Westchester and across the country, is that as said Dorothy Botsoe, president of the Hudson islators lost, is also debatable. While Republican not even the most progressive members of the fewer Americans take the mortgage and lessened Gateway Association of REALTORS. “If these Legislators David Gelfarb, Sheila Marcotte and BOL, nor County Executive-Elect Latimer, want property tax deductions, fewer Americans will tax proposals are enacted, people would not Francis Corcoran all lost Nov. 7, most believe to approve. However, some have wondered public- buy new homes, which could lead to lower hous- itemize on their taxes and not take advantage they lost because of backlash to President Donald ly if Latimer has promised more that he can deliver ing prices. of the deductions that homeownership offers. Trump and not as a result of any specific county is- on during the campaign. Corporate tax rates would decline from 35 This plan would also blow a hole in state and lo- sue, including the airport privatization plan, which Phil Reisman, the apolitical voice of West- to 20 percent under both Senate and House tax cal budgets and force a fiscal crisis on the State Gelfarb opposed. chester journalism, said on his WVOX radio show bills, which many supporters of bringing Ameri- of New York. We urge New Yorkers to oppose “The nearly $155 million budget hole is evi- last week that Latimer’s challenge is try and bal- can jobs home from outsourcing overseas see as this.” dent when considering the many unfunded vital ance the wants of those who elected him with the a positive because of the trillions of dollars in “The proposed changes to the federal tax programs and services in the proposed budget, as ability of the Westchester homeowners to pay. corporate American profits sitting overseas wait- code are a direct attack on local public educa- well as the speculative revenue projections,” said The battle over the county budget may last ing to come back to the USA. The hope is that tion funding,” added Frank Schnecker, Ossining Legislator Lyndon Williams. “The elimination of through the holiday and into the New Year. As- under a reduced corporate rate, these corpora- Board of Education member and vice president programs and services like parks curators and child torino is expected to veto any spending increases tions will bring those profits home and invest and of the Westchester Putnam School Boards Asso- care funding diminishes the quality of life for fam- proposed by BOL Democrats, and there doesn’t hire American workers with the profits. ciation. “If New Yorkers are no longer able to ilies in Westchester County. Westchester families appear to be enough votes to override Astorino un- The question that the tax cut plans asks is: fully deduct their state and local taxes from their rely on these vital programs and it’s the county’s til the new BOL is sworn in Jan 1. What is considered middle class? In Westches- IRS federal filings, it will leave a huge hole in responsibility to provide them.” A new BOL, with County Executive Latimer, ter, for a family with both spouses working and their wallets. The Westchester Putnam School “We have a massive backlog of capital proj- could adopt a late county budget in late January owning a home, middle class could be an income Boards Association is concerned about the im- ects in our county – our roads and bridges are or early February. Now the question becomes not between $100,000 and $150,000 per year. pact this will have on our taxpayers, and on the crumbling,” added Legislator MaryJane Shimsky. if there is a county property tax increase, but how The problem that many different groups ability of our school districts to raise the revenue “This is, in part, due to the reckless depletion of much it will be. have with the tax plan is that it doesn’t provide a needed to support an appropriate, well-rounded our Department of Public Works – a depletion that Three credit agencies recently gave Westches- tax cut for lower-middle-class taxpayers. Under education for every student… especially given continues under this budget with cuts to 12 engi- ter County a AAA and Aa1 rating in the final days the Trump tax plan, families with many children our regional reliance on local property tax. Un- neer positions. This is just blatant irresponsible of Astorino’s term. “Three independent groups would pay higher taxes despite the increased der the proposed reduction in deductibility, there government at its worst.” have looked at the county’s finances and have re- standard deductions. For example, a married will be undue pressure to cut school district ex- The Westchester County Citizens’ Budget Ad- affirmed that we are on solid fiscal footing because couple with two children making $56,000 a year penditures, and this will ultimately starve our visory Committee agreed with Democrats on the of our responsible fiscal management,” said As- would pay $68 more a year. schools of needed resources.” County Board that “the budget is not balanced and torino. “Westchester County remains the highest Both tax plans would also increase the defi- It is also interesting to note that Republi- the proposed 2018 operating expenses are not fully rated county in New York State for good reason, cit by almost $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. can County Executive Robert Astorino and the funded,” according to Co-Chairman John McGarr. and that enables us to save money for taxpayers.” The Joint Committee on Taxation reported that progressive Westchester organization WESPAC He commented on the CBAC’s findings on While S&P said there was a 30 percent chance the bill would add $1 trillion even after including both oppose the Trump tax cuts, with WESPAC the Astorino administration’s proposed airport of a negative outlook, the county’s bond rating did the tax plan’s impact on economic growth, and it rallying in White Plains against it last week. deal, which the Board of Legislators has yet to see, not get lowered. Friday, December 8, 2017 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 9 School Bus Assoc. Supports Murphy: Internet Presence Bus Lane for Cuomo Bridge Can Mean Big Business The New York School Bus Contractors panies who transport approximately 1.3 million Association submitted recommendations to the children, or nearly 60 percent of the children NYS Department of Transportation asking that who ride a yellow school bus each day, and is school buses be included as an eligible vehicle committed to improving the driving conditions for the dedicated bus lane being considered for on New York’s roads. A letter from the associa- the newly constructed Gov. Mario M. Cuomo tion expressing its support for the dedicated bus Bridge. lane, along with the inclusion of school buses, The DOT is currently gauging public inter- has been submitted to DOT Region 8 Director est and potential concerns regarding a proposal Todd Westhuis. to dedicate a fifth, outer lane, for use only by “Our members have decades of experience transit buses and emergency vehicles. A recent and knowledge, and we stand ready to assist the study by the DOT determined that this dedicated Department of Transportation and the state of lane, in addition to the four lanes open to general New York with industry-specific data or techni- traffic, would be safest for buses and help reduce cal assistance as they consider the dedicated bus commuter travel time. lane on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge,” said “Our number one priority is the safety of Allen. “We are optimistic that student safety will the children who ride our school buses and we be strongly considered, and school buses will be believe wholeheartedly that a dedicated bus lane included in their final recommendations should on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge – which the lane come to fruition.” includes transit, coach and school buses – is a The New York School Bus Contractors As- smart policy that will improve safety and driving sociation is an organization representing more efficiency,” said New York School Bus Contrac- than 100 school transportation companies, also From left are WHUD D.J. Kacey Morabito-Grean, State Sen. Terrence Murphy, and Carley Gra- tors Association President Bree Allen. “Allow- known as school bus contractors. The industry ham Garcia, head of external affairs at Google New York. ing school buses to travel in a less congested, transports more than half of all the children who bus-only-lane will be safer for our passengers ride a school bus to and from school each day. and help reduce congestion on the bridge during The association’s primary mission is to promote Four out of every five consumers use search nal affairs at Google New York. “Small business- the busiest times of the day.” safe, reliable and cost-effective student transpor- engines to find information about local business. es are the cornerstone of many communities and The New York School Bus Contractors As- tation services for New York’s school children. Surprisingly, while 74 percent of small business we are proud to work alongside Sen. Murphy to sociation represents nearly 100 member com- For more information, visit www.nysbca.com. owners in New York agree that an online presence ensure small business owners in his district have is important, only 48 percent are actually visible the tools they need to grow their online presence.” on the Internet. Frank Vasquez, properties manager for the As a small business owner, State Sen. Ter- Peekskill Central Market Dramatic Hall, added: rence Murphy is aware that having a presence on “We were very excited when Google chose our Adult & Children’s Events the internet is crucial to any organization’s suc- location for their workshop. It gave us an oppor- cess. To help convey this message, he appeared as tunity to show the community that this space can the guest speaker at the New York Get Your Busi- be used for a variety of events. Of course, having At Tuckahoe Library ness Online program sponsored by Google. The dignitaries like Sen. Murphy stop by helps en- event, held Nov. 28 at the refurbished Peekskill hance our image as one of Peekskill’s top cultural Tuckahoe Public Library is offering a num- at 11:30 a.m. Join Miss Elaine and her guitar for Central Market Dramatic Hall, attracted owners destinations.” ber of adult programs and events this month. some of your favorite songs. and stakeholders representing 50 local businesses. With a history that dates back to 1838, The Cooking with Anette Zito is scheduled A cookie decorating program for kids age “More than 90 percent of all businesses in Dramatic Hall serves as a space to host weddings, Monday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Local Chef Zito 4 to 10 is scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. New York have less than 500 employees,” said private parties, plays, live music performances will show participants how to make homemade A kids’ book club for grades four and five Murphy. “You are the backbone of the state. I am and other events. gnocchi in a vodka sauce and anisette cookies only is scheduled Friday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m., to proud to partner with Google to help small busi- Last year, Google helped provide $3.27 bil- for dessert. discuss “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” nesses get vital information that will increase lion of economic activity for more than 119,000 Reiki workshop is scheduled Tuesday, Dec. Kids age 4 to 10 are invited to create with their visibility. Getting more local small busi- New York businesses, website publishers and 12 at noon. Librarian and Reiki practitioner Lin- “Legos at the Library” on Friday, Dec. 22 at 4 nesses online will help fuel the local economy and non-profits. Google also provided $72.1 mil- da Ahern will lead this meditation session. p.m. create new jobs. When you are successful, we are lion of free advertising to New York non-profits Movie matinee showings take place A storytime for babies up to 2 years takes all successful.” through the Google Ad Grants program in 2016. Wednesdays, Dec. 13, 20 and 27 at 1 p.m. place Thursdays at 11 a.m., and a storytime for “We are honored to host Sen. Murphy at our Established in 2011, Get Your Business On- One-on-one computer classes will take kids age 2 to 5 years takes place Fridays at 11 Get Your Business Online workshop in Peek- line has helped more than 325,000 small busi- place Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. These 30-min- a.m. Note that there will be no storytime Dec. skill,” said Carley Graham Garcia, head of exter- nesses get online in all 50 states. ute sessions are by appointment only. 21, 22 and 29. An adult coloring program is scheduled Kids age 4 to 10 are invited to watch “The Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. Spend some time Polar Express” on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 3 p.m. destressing and enjoying the art of coloring. All A special holiday storytime for kids up to materials will be provided. 8 years is scheduled Thursday, Dec. 28 at 11 Tuckahoe Public Library is also offering a a.m. Enjoy holiday stories and songs with Miss Op-Ed: Remembering Bernice By Ann Muro number of children’s programs and events this Elaine, Miss Gail, and special guest Mayor Eck- Narog on Cablevision. Well, I then sent Bernice to I was saddened, as were so many others, by month. lond. a special hair and makeup salon. When I went to the passing of Bernice Spreckman. A sing-along with Miss Elaine for children Registration is requested for all programs, watch the debate, I asked Janine Rose about what My friendship with Bernice goes back many up to 6 years old is scheduled Monday, Dec. 11 at 914-961-2121 or www.tuckahoelibrary.org. Bernice and I called “the makeover.” She replied, years, to when I was chairperson of the Yonkers “Ann, it looks great – you worry too much.” I per- Democratic Party and when Bernice decided to sonally thought it came out okay. run for county legislator. There were others seek- Bernice won the election and at her victory ing the endorsement, but we went with Bernice. party, she thanked me and the party. She gave She was a Democrat at that time; many may not be a special thank-you for the money we gave her. ‘Singalongs With Santa’ aware of the fact that she had been a Republican, Little did I know what was about to happen; I re- and before that, a Democrat. ceived a call that Bernice had changed her party At Port Chester Library One incident comes to mind when she called back to Republican. I called her and asked her me and asked me for $10,000 for her campaign. I what the heck was going on. I reminded her of all Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their gram is being sponsored by Chloe’s Kids. had already helped her, but agreed to hold a spe- we had done for her and how much she thanked grownups are invited to join Chloe and Santa No pre-registration is required. For more cial fundraiser. The party was able to raise money us. She said it was Nicky Spano who asked her with music, singing, dancing and photos with information, call the Children’s Room at 914- in those days, and at our Yonkers city dinner, we to change. Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Port 939-6710, ext. 108. had 300 to 400 people in attendance. This was the fourth time that she was of a Chester-Rye Brook Public Library. This pro- I remember one dinner in particular that we different party – that is, Democrat, Republican, held on Halloween. Bernice and I sang a song that Democrat and Republican. I wrote that started out with “We witches are Dem- Well, Cablevision could not wait to get me on ocrats… We love to sing in our big black hats.” this one. They found me and said, “Ann, what do I decided to have a special get-together just you think about your candidate becoming Repub- Rockin’ Chanukah at for Bernice. I called 20 men (party supporters) and lican?” I quickly responded, “I heard she did not invited them to attend a dinner with Bernice at Lu- like the way her makeover came out, but don’t you ciano’s at $500 per person. They all attended, and think it is a little drastic to change parties over it?” Scarsdale Synagogue I gave her $10,000. They laughed, I laughed, and we walked “Eight Nights a Week” featuring two cover The dance floor will be open if you’re in Shortly thereafter, Bernice informed me she away. bands will take place Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 the mood or you can simply sit back and kibbitz had a debate scheduled with Republican Richard God bless you, Bernice. We all will miss you! p.m. at Scarsdale Synagogue, 2 Ogden Road. with your friends and family. The first band, “The New Originals,” plays Doors will open at 8 p.m. and music will a mix of music including everything from Tom run until around midnight. Rabbi Brown will Petty to Pink Floyd. Following the first band be conducting a Havdalah service and candle Today, 94 percent of drivers use E-Z Pass, will be a five guy Beatles band that covers lighting to begin the festivities. Give the but DiNapoli still found $11.3 million in tolls everything Beatles from “All My Lovin’” to The cost for the evening is $36 per person Continued from Page 1 that were either written off ($5.4 million in on- “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” To compli- in advance, or $40 at the door; pay by cash, the-go tolls) or uncollected ($2.3 million in on- ment the music, we will be serving cheese and check or credit card. For more information, cause the Metropolitan Transportation Author- the-go tolls and $3.6 million in deferred tolls). crackers, latkes, donuts, beer, wine and vodka email [email protected], call 914-725- ity, and E-Z Pass, cannot locate drivers who And the MTA billed out more than $72 drinks. 5175 or visit www.sstte.org. bought prepaid, on-the-go E-Z Pass tags, and million in the fees of $50 and more for viola- continued to use them after the dollar amount tors who never received their violations within expired. 30 days to pay them on time. Some violators in Action is to help members of the Westchester Meanwhile, the honest, law-abiding driv- paid the fee and the fine, including this re- Thousands of and Putnam communities who need temporary as- ers are getting violations for their tolls with ex- porter. Others did not pay the fee and the fine, Continued from Page 1 sistance due to unforeseen life events, such as loss orbitant fees of $100 more than the $5 toll. If and the fee was waived or payment was never of job, natural disasters, sickness, and death of a an unpaid toll is not paid within 30 days, then a enforced. less than $2,000 in donations coming in from family member. The organization provides cloth- fine of $50 to $100 is added to the original toll. The MTA also has the authority through Facebook, in the mail, and on PayPal. ing, household needs, food and furniture to help But some drivers claim they are not getting the the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles to sus- One supporter wrote on social media: individuals get back on their feet.” notices in time to pay the toll without paying pend the registration of those driving through “Whenever I’m in my hometown, you’ll see me Donations of clothing, household goods, the fine. bridges without paying, but do so very infre- doing some volunteer work at Yorktown Love in furniture and other items, including food, can Assemblyman Tom Abinanti is trying to quently. Even after four years of cashless tolls Action. This nonprofit helps local families strug- be made at the Yorktown location; call 914-490- do something about this by speaking out. on the Henry Hudson Bridge, DiNapoli found gling to get by, but to me, it’s more than just a 3966 before making a drop-off. “The operation doesn’t seem to be work- that the system has no mechanism to alert of- nonprofit – they are family to me. Last night, Simone was born and raised in Yorktown ing right because people aren’t receiving no- ficials that a vehicle crossing its facility is on while most of us were turning in or rolling over Heights, and founded and formed YLIA in Au- tices,” he said. “And I want to know what the a toll violator list and should be pursued – de- in our warm beds, a couple of Grinches broke in gust 2011. For as long as she can remember, Sim- impact of cashless tolls is and understand the spite the fact that open road tolling has existed and stole all the cash. I’m not getting into specif- one said she has been volunteering and helping flow of money. It seems like we’ve given a pri- at HHB for more than four years. ics, but it was enough to cripple the organization, people. “It is always a little easier getting through vate contractor an incentive to gouge our citi- For those of us who play by the rules and as well as make it impossible for them to support those difficult times when there’s someone walk- zens. They’ve started a landslide that’s crush- pay our fines and fees, this is an outrage and the families that were relying on their support. ing through them with you,” she said. ing law-abiding citizens who want to pay their the reason most taxpayers believe a large por- Donna, the founder, and all the volunteers who It is Simone’s dream to see the whole com- tolls.” tion or our tax dollars are wasted, like Leon- put in countless hours to help these families, have munity reaching out to one another – caring, giv- Abinanti also recently spoke out against ardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” had their world torn apart. Please join me in help- ing and loving each other – and said she lives by the renaming of the Tappan Zee Bridge to the we are throwing money out the window. ing this registered 501(c)3 nonprofit recover from the truth “love your neighbor.” Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, saying it will Next week we will highlight the use of our this awful crime.” If you have the capacity this holiday season, cost millions to replace signage and mapping. taxpayer dollars to pay for settlements from Residents can mail a tax-deductible donation try to help others, or help organizations like YLIA According to DiNapoli’s report, the Henry elected officials who have sexually harassed to: 1736 Front St., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; do so. Hudson Bridge, which connects Westchester staff members or other government employees. or donate via Paypal by emailing donate@york- We also hope the Yorktown police catch the and the Bronx to the west side drive in Manhat- If you know of any examples of wasteful gov- townloveinaction.com. Grinches who robbed this organization that as- tan, first created cashless tolls, and dismantled ernment spending, email them to us for print, The purpose and mission of Yorktown Love sists local families that have fallen on hard times. all toll booths. at [email protected]. PaGe 10 - eaSTcHeSTeR RiSiNG - FRiDay, DeceMbeR 8, 2017 Westchester Winter Wonderland Kwanzaa Celebration And other Weekend Events At Slater Center

Celebrate Kwanzaa on Dec. 27 in White Plains.

A Kwanzaa celebration will be held light candles, and think about particular values Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Thomas that make meaningful community. This year Sponsor representatives of Westchester’s Winter Wonderland, and 4-year-old Sophia Pinto, a former patient at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, join County Executive Robert Astorino to H. Slater Center, 2 Fisher Court, White Plains. the center will celebrate the second Kwanzaa light a 40-feet tree during opening night festivities. The program includes traditional drumming principle, Kujichagulia (self-determination) – by Kofi , Sankofa Dance and Drum Ensemble, “to defi ne ourselves, name ourselves, create Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is tak- Route 35 and 121 South in Cross River will and performances by White Plains Youth Bu- for ourselves and speak for ourselves.” ing place through Dec. 31 at Kensico Dam host “Help Our Bluebirds” from 10 a.m. to 2 reau dancers, the White Plains Steppers and Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Mau- Plaza, One Bronx Parkway, Valhalla. It is p.m. Help clean out and repair the boxes to get more. A free cultural potluck dinner will be lana Karenga, a college professor, author and open Thursday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m., them ready for spring nesting. Gloves will be provided by ShopRite following the entertain- scholar-activist who stresses the indispensable and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., provided. 914-864-7322. ment. need to preserve, continually revitalize and and includes entertainment, the “Santa Expe- Make winter wildfl ower arrangements Kwanzaa, an African-American festival promote African-American culture. Its origins rience,” unlimited skating, rides, a dazzling Saturday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Read Wildlife meaningful for people of all faiths, is celebrated are in the fi rst harvest celebrations of Africa, light show, vendors, food and more. Admis- Sanctuary at Playland Park in Rye. Bring your by family and friends who gather to share food, from which it takes its name. sion is $15 per person for age 4 and older. own vase and make a beautiful winter bouquet Westchester’s Winter Wonderland opened using dried plants and natural objects from the for its fourth season Nov. 24, when Westches- sanctuary. 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From left are North Castle Councilwoman Barbara DiGiacinto; 100-year-old May Stein, and Pace University recently won the 14th an- ship that is the hallmark of the Pace path. The son Norman Stein; Samantha Krieger, executive director at The Bristal at Armonk; and Dean nual national College Federal Reserve Chal- team members are exemplary students and their Brown, director of business development for The Bristal Assisted Living Communities. lenge, marking the third time in four years that drive and determination has paid off with this Pace has won the prestigious competition that great victory.” The Bristal Assisted Living at Armonk, an Westchester community in White Plains, which is tests students’ understanding of the U.S. econo- All seven members of this year’s team assisted and independent living community, re- located on North Street just minutes from down- my, monetary policymaking, and the role of the are economics/business economics students in cently celebrated resident May Stein’s 100th town White Plains. The Engel Burman Group Federal Reserve System. Pace’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. birthday. has been managing exceptional assisted living The finals were held in Washington, D.C., They include Klejdja Qosjdja, Marina Testani, Born Oct. 21, 1917, Stein lived in Brooklyn residences for more than 15 years and currently as the capstone to five district competitions held Salil Ahuja, Carly Aznavorian, Scarlett Bekus, prior to coming to The Bristal, and worked as a operates 11 assisted living communities on Long around the country. Undergraduate teams from Aleksandra Bruno and Argenys Morban. Pro- third-grade teacher. She has two children, four Island. The Bristal also has a community located across the country first competed in their local fessors Greg Colman and Mark Weinstock grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. reserve bank districts, and top teams moved on served as the team’s advisors. The Economics The Bristal at Armonk is the second assisted For more information about The Bristal at Ar- to the finals. Last month, Pace University won Department, guided by Joseph Morreale and living community in Westchester for The Engel monk, call 914-432-8200 or visit www.thebristal. New York’s regional competition. Pace faced Deputy Chair Anna Shostya, also provided sup- Burman Group. The company opened its first com. competition from Harvard University, Princ- port to the team throughout their journey to the eton University, the University of Virginia-Old finals. Dominion, and University of Wisconsin-White- Participating teams analyze economic and water. financial conditions and formulate a monetary “I am deeply proud of the Pace Universi- policy recommendation, modeled on the work ty team,” said Pace President Marvin Krislov. of the Federal Open Market Committee. Teams Holiday Donation Drives “This team’s dedication and success, as well as competing in the finals gave presentations and that of their professors, is a great example of the answered questions for a panel of senior Fed- & DIY Volunteer Projects experiential learning and meaningful mentor- eral Reserve officials. A number of do-it-yourself holiday proj- Corps. ects are taking place across the region. Consider A diaper drive for the Westchester County contributing to one or more of the following: Diaper Bank is taking place with Junior League “Stuff a Stocking 2017” with Family-to- of Central Westchester Send photos of your recent event, Family ends Dec. 15. Spread joy and donate socks with the Ais- Make “healing heart” cards for hospice ling Irish Community Center fundraiser or celebration to us at families with United Hospice of Rockland be- Donate coats for teens and kids with An- fore Dec. 15. drus Children’s Center Donate food and write holiday cards for Donate “care” to troops serving overseas [email protected] those in need with Volunteer Hunger Relief with United for the Troops T:10.625”

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