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Vol 25 Number 16 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, April 17, 2015 Happy 103rd Birthday to County Board Races Provide Teresa Mautone Tortora Political Intrigue in Westchester

Bernice Spreckman Sheila Marcotte

Teresa Mautone Tortora celebrates her 103rd birthday. By Dan Murphy What do New Rochelle Mayor Noam Rising Newspapers wishes 103-year-old sons for her longevity, genetics apart, since she Bramson, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Eastches- Teresa Mautone Tortora a happy birthday! lived a normal life; certainly it helped a bit not ter Supervisor Anthony Colavita and Harrison A lifelong resident of Westchester, and to be a drinker or a smoker. Supervisor Ron Belmont all have in common? Yonkers, Teresa remains forever young with a Teresa said she believes that American They are all popular incumbent leaders of captivating smile and a cheerful attitude. Fam- ingenuity in improving products is what made their communities with upcoming elections this ily and friends of Teresa celebrated her birthday our country competitive – and that is the direc- fall. They all also have no formidable or an- at Rory Dolan’s on McLean Avenue in Yonkers. tion we have to take again, since relying on nounced candidate, and while there’s still time Teresa has loved music and the opera China for just about everything is destroying for opponents to arise, the political clock is tick- since she was a little girl. She worked at Far- the texture of this country. ing. and, a bomb-sights factory in Mount Vernon, To all of our Rising readers, if you have The biggest political issue facing West- during WWII and went back to her job during a family member or friend in Westchester who chester voters this fall may be who will hold a the Korean War – a “Rosy the Riveter” of her has celebrated their 100th birthday, email us majority of seats on the County Board of Leg- own. at [email protected] and we will islators. All 17 seats on the county board are up She confesses that there are no good rea- highlight the special day. for election this fall, and the several competitive races may determine who controls the board for another two years. Currently, a bi-partisan coalition of seven Local Mt. Kilimanjaro Republicans and two Democrats hold a 9-8 ma- Peter Harckham jority, and its coalition government, led by Chair- Climber Reaches Summit man Michael Kaplowitz, has effectively worked “The focus of my time on the county board with County Executive Rob Astorino on two has always been the same year after year, to make budgets with no property tax levy increase, and sure that county government operates within our to “tone down” the political rhetoric and try to means while continuing to provide essential ser- work together. vices and fostering economic growth,” she said. Three Republican legislators, Sheila Mar- “My mantra has been no tax increases because cotte, Bernice Spreckman and Gordon Burrows, we simply can’t afford it. By focusing on county and two Democrats on the county board, Virginia issues, we have done it and will continue to do so. Perez and Peter Harckham, make up the five I’ll run on my record.” races that county Democrats and Republicans be- Marcotte’s challenger this year will be Dem- lieve are winnable. ocrat Haina Just-Michael, president of the New Legislator Marcotte, who represents East- Rochelle Library Board, and Rising Newspapers chester, Tuckahoe and parts of New Rochelle will highlight her candidacy once she announces. in the 10th District, sits in the most competitive This county board race could determine the next county board seat, based on the demographics of majority on the BOL. having a Republican stronghold in Eastchester Other interesting county board races this fall and Tuckahoe, and a Democratic edge in New include: Rochelle – both in her district. Legislator Spreckman, who is the longest Marcotte, has narrowly won re-election serving current member on the board, was first three times and has used her five years on the elected in 1995 to the 14th District, which in- county board to serve as a fiscal watchdog for the cludes parts of Yonkers and Mt. Vernon. Spreck- taxpayers in her district. “I have every intention man, who will be 80 years old when she is re- Kurt Kannemeyer, left, at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania flying the St. Chris flag. of going out to the residents and asking them to elected, has served as a tireless advocate for After a strenuous seven-day climb and Kannemeyer left the United States last rehire me for another term,” said Marcotte, who seniors and is popular in her district. with overwhelming support from individuals week to travel to Africa and embark on the has not formally announced her re-election plans, Earlier this year, rumors circulated that and groups throughout Westchester County, journey that raised awareness and funds for to date. Continued on Page 10 Ossining resident and St. Christopher’s, Inc. an independent living services center for St. Development Director Kurt Kannemeyer has Christopher’s children with developmental dis- reached the top of the 19,500-foot Mt. Kiliman- abilities at its Valhalla campus in the REACH jaro in Tanzania – one of the tallest mountains program. Op-Ed: Bring Our Police & in the world. Continued on Page 9 Communities Closer Together By Frank Spotorno News Anchor Lou Young As all Americans watch with sadness at the recent events in North Charleston, Ferguson and Staten Island, we should understand and realize Emcees Spelling Bee that our police officers and the people in the com- munities they serve need to come closer together. When I was young, we use to have Police Athletic League picnics and barbeques, and oc- casions where we can interact with our police- men and women, and learn that the police officer is our friend. In my hometown Yonkers, Mayor Mike Spano has created a “Stop and Shake” initiative, which encourages this type of positive interaction, and the Yonkers PAL does a great job with their programs and services. But due to budget cuts, these types of pro- grams are too few in our nation. What we need is a national day of celebra- tion for our first responders in communities across the country, and a true celebration of the Frank Spotorno overwhelming number of good police officers and the diverse communities they serve – which loss of millions of manufacturing American jobs makes our country great. over three decades of outsourcing by American We are no longer investing in the poverty- corporations and from free trade agreements stricken communities that now see a rash of po- that have allowed these jobs to leave our shores. Last year’s winning spelling bee team, from left, the Rev. Dorothy Green, Barbara Grae and lice shootings, and the real underlying cause for A lack of jobs in many communities has led to Margaret Winestock, with CBS 2 News’ Lou Young who served as emcee for the night. the troubles in many of our cities, towns and vil- crime and despair. The Friends of the Larchmont Public Li- a place dedicated to the accumulation and or- lages exist in the high rates of poverty and unem- Congress is to blame for our loss of jobs and brary have announced that Lou Young, Larch- ganization of knowledge in an age that seems ployment. With 42 percent of Americans living for our national struggle to bring the police and mont resident and CBS-TV Channel 2 News to balance on the brink of information chaos,” in poverty, something must be done to address the community together. By not properly fund- personality, will serve as master of ceremonies she said. the hopes and dreams of those who cannot find a ing our nation’s inner cities and small communi- for its upcoming third annual Larchmont Spell- Ellie Fredston, an organizer of the Spell- job and who now occupy the new soup kitchens ties, the resulting poverty and decay has resulted ing Bee for adults and teens. ing Bee and a Friends board member, added: of America in the form of an EBT card to pay for in police officers choosing to live outside the “It’s especially exciting to participate in an “Having Lou as master of ceremonies will give their groceries. communities they serve. event that focuses our attention on the library, Continued on Page 9 And the underlying cause of poverty is the Continued on Page 12 PAGE 2 - MOUNT VERNON RISING - Friday, April 17, 2015 Lou Gehrig & Marty Appel Burdick & Gordon Elected Become Larchmont Luminaries Co-Chairmen of Sustainable West.

Chris Burdick and Mike Gordon Chris Burdick, supervisor of the Town of More recently, Gordon has been an architect Bedford, and Mike Gordon, CEO and co-founder of new financing solutions for the energy efficiency of Joule Assets, Inc., have been elected co-chair- marketplace, coining the term “Energy Reduction men of the Board of Directors of Sustainable Assets.” He has also served as counsel to U.S. and Westchester, Inc., the recently-formed consortium European governmental bodies and regulators, in- of municipalities organized to work together to- cluding FERC and the European Commission. He ward a more sustainable future for Westchester holds a master’s degree in public administration Lou Gehrig during his farewell address at Yankees Stadium. County. from Harvard’s Kennedy School, a master’s in The election was held at a meeting of the business administration from the Wharton School board at the White Plains Library on March 31. at the University of Pennsylvania, and bachelor’s The Larchmont Historical Society will He lived with his wife, Eleanor, in the Before becoming supervisor in 2014, Burdick degree from SUNY Binghamton. induct two former residents as “Larchmont Stonecrest Apartments at 21 Chatsworth Ave., served six years on the Bedford Town Board, after Gordon is a resident of South Salem. Luminaries” on Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 p.m. Larchmont, from 1934 to 1940. nine years as a commissioner of Bedford’s Wet- Other officers elected include Co-Vice Chair- at the Village Center, located behind the li- Appel, who lived in Larchmont for 20 lands Control Commission, eight of which was as persons Nancy Seligson, supervisor of the Town brary, at 121 Larchmont Ave. years, is considered the leading authority on chairman. A lifelong environmental advocate, he of Mamaroneck, and Mike Spano, mayor of the Hall of Fame first baseman Lou Gehrig the New York Yankees. His 20 books include began his career as a legislative aide to U.S. Rep. City of Yonkers; Co-Secretaries Dan Chorost of and best-selling author and publicist Marty “Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees Andrew Maguire, a member of the Health and En- Rye, a partner at Sive, Paget and Riesel, and Peter Appel will be the honorees. Appel will speak From Before the Babe to After the Boss,” and vironment Subcommittee of the Commerce Com- McCartt , chairman of the Eastchester Environ- about his tenure with the New York Yankees, the children’s version, “Pinstripe Pride.” As mittee, which led to strengthening amendments to mental Committee and formerly chairman of the as well as his friendship with Gehrig’s widow, the Yankees public relations director, he knew the 1977 Clean Air Act. Advisory Board of the Southern Westchester En- Eleanor. and worked with Gehrig’s widow and would Burdick has extensive experience in title in- ergy Action Coalition; and Treasurer Herb Oringel The program is free and open to the pub- always call her the morning after “Pride of the surance and real estate, most recently for Stewart of Somers, one of the founders of the Northern lic. Yankees” was on television, to tease her about Title. He holds a doctorate of law from Seton Hall Westchester Energy Action Consortium and Sus- Past Larchmont Luminaries have been how good she looked in it. (Actress Teresa University, a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins tainable Westchester. actor John Barrymore, Academy Award-win- Wright played Eleanor in the film.) School of Advanced International Studies, and a Other members of the board include Noam ning film editor Andrew Mondshein, actor The Larchmont Historical Society was bachelor’s degree in economics and history from Bramson, mayor of the City of New Rochelle; and film producer Mary Pickford, Academy founded in 1980 and chartered in 1981 as a University of California at Berkeley. He resides in Sara Goddard, founding chairwoman of the Rye Award-winning film producer Leslie -Mond not-for-profit educational corporation by the Bedford. Sustainability Committee; Camilo Patrignani, shein, New York Times theater critic Walter New York State Board of Regents to discover, In his role with Sustainable Westchester, Gor- CEO of Greenwood Energy; Tom Roach, mayor Kerr, playwright and author David Carlyon, preserve and disseminate information con- don has been instrumental in fostering progres- of the City of White Plains; and Laura Rossi of author and playwright Jean Kerr, and Tony cerning the natural, social and civic history of sive opportunities for municipalities, such as the Katonah, senior program officer at the Westches- Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning theatrical Larchmont, and to promote the preservation recently approved Community Choice Aggrega- ter Community Foundation. producer Barbara Whitman. of local historical sites and structures. The so- tion program and an emerging “resilience through “We have an amazing board that is working Gehrig (1903-41) played baseball for ciety maintains an archive in the Mamaroneck micro-grids” program. He pioneered the Collec- beautifully together,” said Burdick. “Our charge is the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1939. Town Center, publishes a newsletter, offers tive Buying market, setting up the nation’s first to provide value to county municipalities by creat- Known as the “Iron Horse,” he played in programs, conducts tours for school children heating oil and prescription drug buying groups, ing savings for members and members’ taxpayers 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood and adults, and offers outreach lectures to oth- and the demand response market, paying consum- through shared services, by growing the region’s for 65 years. In 1939, he was diagnosed with er community groups. ers scores of millions of dollars annually for their green economy, and by reducing greenhouse gas amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, now commonly For more information, visit www.larch- energy efficiency, through ConsumerPowerline emissions. We have hit the ground running.” called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. monthistory.org. (later CPower, the nation’s first service company For more information, go to www.sustaina- in the industry). blewestchester.org.

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Vernon Rising SIZE: Half Page 10.625 x 10.5 INSERTION DATE: 4/17/15 ART RELEASE DATE: 4/13/15 FRIdAy, APRIl 17, 2015 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFlUENTIAl NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 3 Croton-Harmon Assistant Library System & Local Teen Principal Recognized Earn Public Health Awards Michael Plotkin, as- undoubtedly helped fuel sistant principal at Pierre this highly successful pro- Van Cortlandt Middle gram,” said Carrie Beja, School in the Croton-Har- school counselor at Pierre mon Union Free School Van Cortlandt Middle District, has been selected School. “By also under- as a “2015 New York State standing that no child can Assistant Principal of the ever learn unless they feel Year” by the School Ad- safe – physically, socially ministrators Association and emotionally – he has of NYS and the National created an environment Association of Elemen- where all students can tary School Principals. fl ourish and take risks.” This program pro- Plotkin is known as motes educational excel- a committed and compas- lence for pre-kindergarten sionate leader within his through eighth grade school. schooling and calls atten- “Pierre Van Cort- tion to the fundamental Michael Plotkin landt Middle School is importance of the assis- truly a different place to- County Executive Rob Astorino; youth winner Sarah Ilany; Dr. Sherlita Amler, commissioner tant principal. day because of the tireless and ongoing work of of health; and R. Steven Nakashima, president of the Westchester County Board of Health. Plotkin has served as an educator since 1993 Michael Plotkin,” said Principal Barbara Ulm. Th e Westchester County Board of Health young people with type one diabetes and to and has been in his current position at Pierre Van “Thanks to the leadership of Michael Plotkin, presented its annual Public Health Awards last create a virtual community,” added Astorino. Cortlandt Middle School since 2007. Recogniz- the school is a safe and welcoming place where week to the Westchester Library System and “I can’t wait to see what you’ll do next.” ing the unique social needs of middle-school stu- students grow and thrive.” Armonk teen Sarah Ilany at the Greenburgh Terry Kirchner, executive director of the dents, during his fi rst year, Plotkin established a Superintendent of Schools Edward Public Library in Elmsford. Westchester Library System, accepted the 2015 successful three-pronged approach to changing Fuhrman added: “Michael represents the best in Th e awards are granted to individuals Distinguished Public Health Service Award the culture of the school. He implemented the our profession. He is a true educational leader or organizations that have made outstanding on behalf of the Westchester Library System, Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, positive who always keeps what’s best for children at the contributions to public health in the county which was recognized for its health literacy behavior intervention supports, and a middle center of his work. Michael is a compassionate and are presented in recognition of National initiatives for older adults. Th ese initiatives in- school advisory program, for which he wrote the leader, a great teammate, and a consummate pro- Public Health Week, which highlights the ac- clude helping seniors and their caregivers sort curriculum. fessional.” complishments of the public health commu- through the maze of benefi ts and government “His innate understanding of the students’ Plotkin will be honored for his accomplish- nity. programs available to them, via a group of 80 need for belonging and emotional closeness with ments at an awards ceremony May 8 at the Des- County Executive Robert Astorino volunteers who deliver engaging presentations both their peers and the adults around them has mond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany. kicked-off the program and presented both to community groups and provide counseling winners with proclamations to mark the occa- at 10 local libraries. sion. He was joined by Health Commissioner Th e Westchester Library System also of- Dr. Sherlita Amler and Board of Health Presi- fers a free, eight-week seminar that helps adults Rotary Wine Tasting dent R. Steven Nakashima, who presented the 50 and older fi nd a job, advance their careers Distinguished Public Health Service Award or change career paths, as well as assistance in and the J.R. Tesone Youth Public Health Ser- planning for the future. For those at leisure, Raises Funds for Library vice Award on behalf of the Board of Health. the library system provides seniors with struc- The Harrison-Mamaroneck Rotary in- $60 at the door. “I’d like to congratulate the Westchester tured art programs, which off er participants a vites the public to join the club for a wine tast- Checks should be made out to Harrison- Library System and Sarah Ilany for their out- creative outlet and cognitive stimulation. ing Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mamaroneck Rotary and mailed to Harrison- standing eff orts,” said Astorino. “I also want to “Th e health department is fortunate to Mamaroneck Public Library, in the community Mamaroneck Rotary, PO Box 273, Mama- recognize the public health professionals at the have people like Sarah, Terry and the volun- room on the lower level. The event is sponsored roneck, NY 10543-0273. county health department, as well as members teers at Westchester Library System working by the Harrison Wine Vault, and 50 percent of Attendees must be 21 years of age or older of the Westchester County Board of Health. alongside us to promote public health in our the proceeds will benefi t the library. to participate. Th anks to them, I know the health of West- communities,” said Dr. Amler. “We are espe- There will be raffl e prizes and auction RSVP to Sarah Canzone at 914-381-6700, chester residents is in good hands.” cially grateful to the Westchester Library Sys- items, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The ext. 350, or email Sarah at scanzone@judicial- Ilany, a 13-year-old from Armonk, was tem, and to this library, for partnering with us cost of attendance is $55 per person prepaid, or title.com. presented with the 2015 JR Tesone Youth Pub- by hosting our health navigators. Since Octo- lic Health Service Award for her advocacy and ber 2013, 10 libraries have provided space each fundraising on behalf of young people with week where our navigators can meet with resi- type one diabetes. Last February, she created dents. During our most recent enrollment pe- an Instagram account called “Blood Sugar riod, from last October through February, our Cookies,” where she shares photos with short navigators helped 458 individuals and families captions that other teenagers can relate to apply for, and enroll in, health insurance cov- about funny, awkward and frustrating aspects erage.” of managing their type one diabetes. Health department outreach activities this Her account already has more than 2,000 month include: promotion of National Infant followers. Immunization Week to health care providers “Th at alone would have been enough to and residents from April 18 to 25; an Ebola impress us,” said Nakashima. “But not only presentation to Hudson Valley Hospital staff is Sarah an advocate, she is also a fundraiser. on April 20; a nutrition, tobacco-use preven- Last fall, Sarah and her friend, Niki Giaccio, a tion and hand hygiene presentation to second classmate at H.C. Crittenden Middle School graders at Cornell Academy in Yonkers on in Armonk, recruited 15 friends and family April 22; a “Mercury in Schools” safety webi- members to join their Blood Sugar Cookies nar off ered to all public and private schools on team for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund April 21; and tobacco-use prevention presen- Walk in Westchester. Together, they raised tations to fourth- through eighth-graders at more than $6,000. Th ey also held a bake sale Immaculate Heart of Mary School Health Fair in downtown Armonk, which raised aware- in Scarsdale on April 30. ness about type one diabetes, and yielded more For more information about public health, than $500 for the cause.” visit the Westchester County Department of “Sarah, you have already proved yourself Health website at www.westchestergov.com/ ‘Westchester Smart’ by using the power of so- health, “like” the department on Facebook, or cial media and Instagram to reach out to other “follow” it on Twitter @wchealthdept.

To join the Exchange Club of Yonkers contact Vice-President David Tubiolo at 646-596-3375 PAGE 4 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFlUENTIAl NEWSPAPERS - FRIdAy, APRIl 17, 2015 Residents Help CAC Conference Celebrates Create a ‘Unity Mosaic’ Th e Key Role of Fathers This spring, Clay Art Center offers free, Free workshops will be held May 9, 16 intergenerational clay workshops to residents and 30, and June 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the of the Purdy Avenue, Traverse Avenue and We- Traverse Community Room. ber Drive housing sites. In partnership with the “I’m very pleased to be partnering with Port Chester Housing Authority, CAC invites Clay Art Center to provide the PCHA com- residents to creatively express themselves with munity with this innovative and exciting op- the help of professional teaching artists. portunity, which will allow our tenants to par- During these free workshops adults, ticipate in a fun, artistic and creative activity, teens, seniors and children create unique clay while at the same time, contributing to the tiles celebrating unity, family, community and betterment of their community, enhancing the home. Residents carve, stamp and glaze 6-by- beauty of their buildings and hopefully, feel- 6-inch tiles with images of family members, ing an increased sense of pride from their ef- spring fl owers and their homes. The tiles will forts in their community,” said Port Chester be installed in a ceramic mosaic beautifying Housing Authority Executive Director Robert the Purdy Street building in 2015. Vyskocil. Sandbox Th eater Presents ‘Seussical Th e Musical’ County Executive Rob Astorino with former New York Knick Alan Houston. The Westchester Sandbox Theatre will grade fi ve, this musical combines all the stories Westchester County Executive Robert Asto- father continues to increase at a disturbing rate,” hold auditions for its Young People’s Theater of Dr. Seuss into one fun, crazy adventure. Per- rino was joined by more than 400 people at the said Astorino. production of “Seussical The Musical!” Sun- formances will run June 12 to 28. County Center last week to participate in an all- “Th e studies show that children in father- day, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Tues- A participation fee of $425 is required, and day fatherhood conference fi lled with speeches, absent homes are four times more likely to be day, April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., at 931 E. Boston all who audition will be cast in the show. For presentations, panels and workshops. living in poverty, more likely to underperform in Post Road, Mamaroneck. more information, call 914-630-0804 or visit Also in attendance were Rockland County school, suff er child abuse, get involved in drugs, Open to performers in kindergarten through www.wstshows.com. Executive Ed Day; State Sen. Andrea Stewart- get in trouble with the law, get pregnant, and the Cousins; White Plains Mayor Tom Roach; former list sadly goes on and on. We have to reverse the New York Knicks legend Allan Houston; Joyce trend and our initiative seeks to do just that.” Th omas from the U.S. Department of Health and Among the 19 workshops at the conference Human Service; Th abiti Boone, president of the were those dealing with high-confl ict resolution Papermaking for Children Obama White House Champion for Fatherhood; in custody situations, fathers and daughters, pre- The Rye Historical Society and Square per child and includes all supplies. Reserva- Tony Porter, co-founder of A Call to Men; and paring fathers for re-entry and family re-engage- House Museum will present a special chil- tions are suggested and can be made by 914- hundreds of fathers, non-profi ts and service pro- ment, unemployment challenges and eff ective dren’s program all about paper Saturday, April 967-7588. viders took part in the conference. communications for successful co-parenting. 25 at 1 Purchase St., Rye. The Square House Museum is open Tues- Astorino explained that his initiative is de- Astorino said the conference was just the From 1 to 2:30 p.m., children ages 7 to 11 day through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and signed to celebrate the role of the father, provide fi rst step of many more to come. will learn about the history of paper and how Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more in- key tools and support, and help those in at-risk “Two years ago, we started our Safer Com- to create their own using newspapers and other formation, call 914-967-7588 or visit www. situations navigate and overcome potential bar- munities Initiative to look at the all the underly- paper scraps. The cost for the program is $15 ryehistory.org. riers they may have to becoming eff ectively in- ing causes of violence in society,” he said. “Since volved dads. then, we have addressed school absenteeism, “Unfortunately, over the course of the past mental health issues and drug abuse. But nothing 40 or 50 years in this country, the critically im- may be more important than what we launched portant role of the father in the family has been today, providing fathers and service providers Hip-Hop Comes to Mt. Vernon degraded in popular media and in society, and key tools and support to help men become great Church and hip-hop – two things people he simply love making art, but he also believes the statistics of children of all races growing up dads to their children. It not only can be done, it usually don’t associate with each other – will in the power of art to inspire, heal and em- without the loving and nurturing support of a must be done.” be coming together Sunday evening, April 19 power. His music is jazz-inspired, soul-infused at 5 p.m. in a concert sponsored by First United and gospel-informed hip-hop. A national artist, Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. The “Hip- JP has shared the stage with performers like Hop Comes to Church!” concert will feature Vashawn Mitchell and Lupe Fiasco. Westchester Choral Society musical artist JP, singer Franceska Marie and Freewill donations are requested for this the Spirit Dance Center. event, which is expected to begin at 5 p.m. and Rodney “JP” Reynolds hails from Mt. end at 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church Performance is May 2 Vernon by way of Cleveland, Ohio. When his is located at 227 E. Lincoln Ave., Mt. Vernon “Red Hot and Cool,” a musical tribute for The performance will be conducted by Frank family moved to New York in 1996, he became (parking lot off Summit Avenue). fans of all ages of enduring Broadway hits to en- Nemhauser, with David Baranowski as accompa- immersed in the hip-hop culture that pervaded For more information, email umc1mv@ dearing Beatles classics, will be performed by the nist. A reception and silent auction will follow. the environment around him. verizon.net or call 914-668-3334. Westchester Choral Society on Saturday, May 2 Tickets are $25 for adults or $10 for stu- Music is JP’s primary focus; not only does at 4 p.m. at Irvington High School, 40 N. Broad- dents, and available at the door or at www.west- way (Route 9). chesterchoralsociety.org. Bite into ‘A Taste Children’s Events in Tuckahoe Of Harrison’ on May 3 Listen to a reading of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lo- the Friends of the Tuckahoe Library. The fourth annual “A Taste of Harrison” will made a $20 donation to the Friends of the Har- rax” and meet a special guest Saturday, April 18 The Tuckahoe Library will also hold a Lego take place Sunday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 rison Public Library, or $10 for children younger at 10:30 a.m. at the Tuckahoe Library, 71 Co- play day Tuesday, April 21 beginning at 4 p.m., p.m. at than 12 and free for those 5 and younger. The day lumbus Ave. for kids age 5 to 10. Registration is required. The Friends of the Harrison Public Library is of the event, the cost is $25 for adults and $15 for The program is open to kids age 3 to 7, and For more information, call 914-961-2121 sponsoring this event to benefi t the library. New children. refreshments will be served. It is sponsored by or visit www.tuckahoelibrary.org. this year, all Harrison businesses are invited to Participants will be identifi ed with a special participate – see what the various establishments wristband. To order wristbands or for more in- have to offer. formation, call Albina at 914-835-4575, Angela Supervisor/Mayor Ron Belmont and the Har- t 914-835-2429 or Connie at 914-315-1922. Par- rison Chamber of Commerce have given their seal ticipating establishments will be identifi ed with a DONATE YOUR CAR of approval, and the fi nal list of participating res- balloon. taurants and other businesses will be forthcoming. 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Novello left behind some of the most beautiful, melodic songs in the English lan- guage written during the 20th century; Coward Three Purchase College students were Steven Brown (arts management and wrote quirky songs with witty and often poi- among a select group of students to receive history) is active on campus as both a resi- gnant lyrics, as well as some standards. the 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Student Ex- dent assistance and an intern in the Offices of Singer, pianist and lecturer Jennings will cellence, when State University of New York Community Engagement and International be joined by soprano Geraldine McMillian for Chancellor Nancy Zimpher presented awards Programs and Services. A winner of the presti- Noel Coward an afternoon of gorgeous live music, most of to a total of 256 students across the university gious Gilman Scholarship Award for his study pursue a career as a minister, and is also a guest which all audience members will probably rec- system April 2 at the Empire State Plaza. abroad trip to Hungary, he has also studied in lecturer at local colleges and adult education ognize and certainly enjoy. Purchase seniors Steven Brown, Anna Spain and represented Purchase at the TECH- programs on classical music. Jennings received an undergraduate de- Krol and Tyler Madell each received the presti- NOS International Week in Japan. The public is encouraged to arrive early, gree in music history with piano and voice mi- gious award, which was created in 1997 to rec- As a volunteer for Project Focus, Brown as seating is on a first-come, first-served ba- nors from the University of Maryland, and a ognize students who have best demonstrated, mentored homeless and low-income children sis to the 138-seat capacity of the Ossie Davis master’s of music from Manhattan School of and have been recognized for, the integration in Mount Vernon. He is an Educational Op- Theater. The program is made possible by the Music in vocal performance. He sang profes- of academic excellence with accomplishments portunity Program student and has mentored Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library. A sionally in the opera before retiring in 1998 to in the areas of leadership, athletics, community incoming EOP freshman. He was also recently donation of $2 is suggested at the door. service, creative and performing arts, campus named the Jandon Outstanding Student in involvement or career achievement. Arts Management. “It is my highest honor to recognize the Anna Krol (Latin American studies and achievements of SUNY students who have sociology) won the Outstanding Junior in So- Summer Art Classes for Kids excelled not only academically, but as leaders ciology Award, as well as three consecutive on their campuses and in their communities,” Scholar Athlete Awards. She is captain of the said Zimpher. “Students receiving this award Purchase swim team, volunteers regularly at And Young Adults at WCC are to be commended for their excellence as Hospice of Westchester, and served as public The Center for the Digital Arts in Peekskill Scratch software; and using recyclable materi- role models, artists, scholar athletes and civic relations and co-events representative for the is offering an array of “STEAM” courses for als to make art and then generate songs about volunteers. Their leadership can serve as an in- LGBTQU. In June, she will enter the Ameri- children and young adults this summer. The sustainability and raising consciousness about spiration to all SUNY students and a tremen- Corps City Year program in Sacramento. Westchester Community College Art and Sci- the natural world and climate. dous point of pride for the entire SUNY family. Tyler Madell (environmental studies and ence Precollege Institute classes for those ages The Art and Science Precollege Institute Congratulations to all of the students receiving political science) spent 10 weeks in Costa Rica 7 to 17 are focused on merging the worlds of classes are designed to spark the imagination the 2015 award.” as a tropical ecology field research assistant to science, technology, engineering, mathemat- and cultivate critical thinking skills that will Each year, SUNY campus presidents es- Susan Letcher, assistant professor of environ- ics and arts in order to provide young people serve students well as they move forward in tablish a selection committee that reviews mental studies, and had his senior thesis re- with 21st century literacy and problem-solving this millennium. They will be taught how to the accomplishments of exemplary students. search accepted for presentation at a national skills. work collaboratively, express themselves and Nominees are forwarded to the chancellor’s conference. He was named the Outstanding The courses range from $211 to $268 and innovate by combining manual and digital office for a second round of review. Finalists Junior in both environmental studies and po- are intended to encourage students to have skills to actualize a takeaway portfolio project. are then recommended to the chancellor to litical science. fun while honing their observational skills Sessions run in two-week intervals from become recipients of the award. Each recipient Since 2013, he has been director of the and merging the worlds of STEM and art, by July 6 to 30. Details and course descriptions receives a framed certificate and medallion, campus Broken Spikes Bike Shop run by the painting and drawing (BioArt class); learn- are available at www.sunywcc.edu/peekskill which is traditionally worn at commencement. Purchase Student Government Association. ing to code and control robots while utilizing and www.sunywcc.edu/peekskillyouth. Agreement With EPA TSTT to Host Recognition Saves County $95 Million Westchester County has reached an agree- the initial cost of the final leg of compliance Breakfast in Tarrytown ment with the Environmental Protection Agen- was estimated at $105 million – the price tag Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teach- Hosted by News 12 anchor Brysen Van cy on a plan that will bring water supplies serv- for a large pumping station and three-mile ers will announce the expansion of its “male Eck, the recognition breakfast will recognize ing Mount Vernon, Scarsdale, White Plains pipeline. Astorino directed the county’s De- teacher of color” initiative into Westchester trailblazing individuals and organizations that and Yonkers into federal compliance and at the partment of Environmental Facilities to look County at its annual recognition breakfast, supported TSTT in the early days of its launch, same time reduce project costs by about $95 for a less expensive alternative, and the answer scheduled for April 29 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. such as Francie Heller, the organization’s first million with the customers in those areas ben- turned out to be building two small prefabricat- at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown. The funder; the Ossining Union Free School Dis- efitting from the savings, according to County ed UV treatment systems adjacent to existing breakfast celebrates an important milestone trict, the organization’s first partnering school; Executive Robert Astorino. water lines in White Plains, at a cost of about for the organization – 20 years of providing and TSTT’s Perkins Scholars, 10-year accom- At issue was the cost and speed of meet- $10 million. a pipeline of mentorship and financial support plished teachers. ing an EPA timetable for enhancing treatment The new plan also has the support of White to culturally diverse and economically chal- The event will also feature a “Diversity of the water delivered to County Water District Plains Mayor Tom Roach. lenged students to become teachers and lead- in Education Leadership” forum prior to the One customers. No notice of violation with re- “Since becoming mayor, I have been push- ers in their communities. awards ceremony, which will highlight a na- gard to water safety was served on the district ing for a resolution of this outstanding issue,” Under this year’s recognition breakfast tionally-recognized panel, including Dr. Pedro by either New York State or the federal EPA. said Roach. “I am pleased the city’s participa- theme, “Strengthening the Vision – Diversity Noguera, who will discuss policies and best Water District One has about 300,000 cus- tion has enabled an engineering solution to the in Education,” TSTT strives to increase its practices surrounding diversity in education. tomers in the four communities; two-thirds of issue, which saves money and can be achieved mission to diversify the teaching profession “Thanks to our community of extraordi- the district is already fully compliant with the more quickly than the prior proposal.” and close the achievement gap, particularly nary supporters, including leaders in the busi- EPA’s enhanced water standards. But a 2012 Under the terms of the proposed consent amongst young African-American male stu- ness, education, non-profit and government deadline was missed for bringing the entire dis- decree between the county and the EPA, the dents of color, a group that faces a myriad of sectors, as well as individuals, TSTT has be- trict into compliance with regulations that call federal agency has approved the less-expensive challenges, including low high school gradu- come a viable national model to develop to- for treating water with ultra-violet light, which alternative for bringing the district into compli- ation rates and high unemployment – factors morrow’s highly effective teachers,” said Dr. is designed to treat any cryptosporidium that ance. However, the agency is still imposing a thought to be partially responsible for high Bettye H. Perkins, who founded the TSTT may be present. $1.1 million fine for the missed deadline. The rates of incarceration. organization as a 501©3 non-profit back in Cryptosporidium is a naturally-occurring agreement now goes to the Board of Legisla- TSTT seeks to recruit a cohort of 50 mi- 1994. microscopic organism that can be harmful to tors for approval. nority male students throughout Westchester TSTT is currently mentoring and train- people, causing diarrhea and other gastro-intes- “This was a case of necessity being the County, particularly African-American and ing 600 culturally diverse and economically tinal disorders; however illnesses attributed to mother of invention,” said Astorino. “We had Hispanic males, to consider teaching as a pro- challenged students in 38 high schools and 96 this organism in drinking water is rare. to find a better solution and we did, which will fession. TSTT currently works with the Bronx colleges; nearly 24 percent are male. TSTT The deadline became problematic because save about $95 million.” Academy for Heath Careers, the Eagle Acad- alumni include more than 100 teachers who emy for Young Men and the Leadership Acad- are now working as educators and leaders in emy for Young Men in Rochester City. their communities. Native Plant Sale April 25 Edible native plants will be featured among Native Woody of the Year, common elderberry the hundreds of perennials, shrubs and trees (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis), is a decidu- available at the Native Plant Center’s 16th an- ous shrub whose flowers and berries can be LGBT Community Services nual native plant sale Saturday, April 25 from 10 cooked into fritters and jams. The flowers of a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westchester Community Col- the Native Perennial of the Year, Canada violet lege in Valhalla. Admission is free. (Viola canadensis), make a fresh garnish or can Offered in Peekskill Plants that are edible by humans are func- be candied to decorate a cake. Hudson River HealthCare, a nonprofit, tion strengthens our commitment to providing tional but also bring beauty to the garden and In addition to edible plants, the sale will of- federally-qualified health center offering a quality health care and support for members feed wildlife and pollinators, too. fer enduring garden favorites like phlox (Phlox range of medical services for underserved of the LGBT community of all ages.” Native food plants available at the sale will spp.) and coralbells (Heuchera spp.), as well as communities throughout the Hudson Valley “The LOFT has been working with HRH- include well-known fruits such as blueberries species beloved by songbirds, hummingbirds, and Long Island, has announced a partner- Care for many years on issues surrounding (Vaccinium spp.), strawberries (Fragaria virgin- butterflies and bees, such as chokeberry (Pho- ship with The LOFT: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual the MSM community,” added Scott Havelka, iana) and cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon), tinia spp.), beebalm (Monarda spp.), milkweed and Transgender Community Services Center director of programs and services at The as well as lesser-known treats such as pawpaw (Asclepias spp.) and hyssop (Agastache spp.). and Westchester Jewish Community Services’ LOFT. “This new collaboration in Peekskill (Asimina triloba), Jerusalem artichoke (Helian- Native plant specialists will be on hand Center Lane LGBTQ Youth Center to offer will broaden the services to the entire LGBT thus tuberosus), prickly pear (Opuntia humifu- throughout the sale to answer questions and as- monthly support groups for LGBT youth, community and demonstrate the many possi- sa), ramps (Allium trococcum) and ostrich fern sist gardeners in choosing great options for their adults and seniors beginning April 8. bilities when LGBT service providers partner (Matteuccia struthiopteris). sites. The HRHCare Health Center at Peekskill with health care providers.” “Food is the entry into gardening for many The sale opens to the public at 10 a.m.; Na- will host these monthly group meetings, fa- Santo Barbagiovanni, program director people,” said Carol Capobianco, director of the tive Plant Center members may enter at 9:30 cilitated by The LOFT and Center Lane, giv- of Center Lane, said: “WJCS Center Lane is Native Plant Center. “In fact, more than one- a.m. ing HRHCare patients and other community thrilled to work with The LOFT and HRHCare third of all U.S. households garden for food. But The sale is located at Westchester Com- members who are identified or allied with the to continue the expansion of Center Lane’s none of the most popular foods that are grown munity College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla. LGBT community a chance to discuss impor- services to northern Westchester, allowing in the U.S. are native species. We aim to change Sale attendees should enter the East Grasslands tant LGBT health issues, as well as support more LGBTQ youth to access the continuum that by encouraging people to incorporate ed- Entrance and park in Lot 1. each other through group discussion and shar- of services and programs.” ible native plants into their landscapes. Many of Volunteers are needed to prepare for the ing. All group meetings will take place in the these species are also beautiful, so they can be sale and to assist on sale day itself. Those in- “HRHCare is thrilled to continue our rela- Founders Room on the second floor of the planted beyond the borders of the typical veg- terested, or those seeking further information tionship with The LOFT and welcome WJCS HRHCare Health Center at Peekskill, 1037 etable garden.” about the sale, should visit nativeplantcenter. Center Lane as a partner,” said President and Main St. For more information, visit www. 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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals Name of LLC: Parker Enter- Notice of formation of Livid Notice of formation of The of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the Ceremonial prises Holdings, LLC. Date Software LLC. Articles of Haute Spot LLC., filed with Courtroom, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications of filing of Articles of Orga- Organization filed with the the Sect’y of State of NY for Appeals from the Building Commissioner’s decisions and applications for Variances un- nization with the NY Dept of Secretary of State of New (SSNY) on December 31, der the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended: State: March 26, 2015. Office York (SSNY) 3/6/15. Office 2014. Office location: West- of LLC: Westchester County. location: Westchester Coun- chester County. The street NEW HEARINGS The NY Secretary of State ty. SSNY shall mail copy of address is: 10 Alexander Av- # 5435 – Area Variance – Cuddy & Feder LLP, on behalf of New Cingular Wireless PCS, has been designated as the process to 52 Yonkers Ter enue, Harrison, NY 10528. LLC (AT&T), lessee, on premises know as 9 Glover Avenue, Block: 6240, Lot: 16, Zone: T agent upon whom process apt. 3G, Yonkers, NY 10704. SSNY has been designated may be served. NYSS may Purpose: Any lawful activity. as agent of the LLC upon # 5436 - Area Variance – Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Jeff Mitrione, owner, on prem- mail a copy of any process to whom process against it ises know as 866 Midland Avenue, Block: 5066, Lot: 7, Zone: B the LLC at: 26 Ridge Street, #6615 04/03 – 05/08 may be served. SSNY shall Katonah. Purpose of LLC: mail process served to: Jheri # 5437 – Area Variance – James G. Dibbini, Esq., on behalf of Rajeev Nair, owner, on Any lawful purpose permit- Ciaccio, Owner, The Haute premises know as 14 Edgewood Avenue, Block: 6386, Lot: 3, Zone: MG ted for LLCs under NY Lim- Spot LLC, 10 Alexander Av- ited Liability Company Act. enue, Harrison, NY 10528. # 5438 – Improvement to a Non-Conforming Use – Edward O’Connor, P.E., on behalf of Purpose: any lawful act. NYC DEP, owner, on premises know as 741 Palmer Road, Block: 5638, Lot: 58.64, Zone: #6614 04/03- 05/08 MG #6616 04/17 – 05/22

# 5439 – Area Variance – James G. Dibbini, Esq., on behalf of 70 Jackson Street LLC, owner, on premises know as 70 Jackson Street, Block: 186, Lot: 132, Zone: A

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JOSEPH CIANCIULLI Call today! 914-965-4000 CHAIRMAN, ZBA Friday, April 17, 2015 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care Anthony Enea a Fellow Free Personal Loss and Of NY Bar Foundation Life Transition Workshops Enea, Scanlan and Foundation is an outstand- Local resident Robin ting older. 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He was recognized for the spirit of caring and The workshops, which some. his distinguished achieve- sharing by demonstrating will be held Thursday, April “After experiencing a ment, dedication to the le- their belief that the practice 23 at both 10 a.m. and 7:30 guided mediation session, gal profession, service to of law is a helping profes- p.m., and run approximately my clients come out feeling the public and commitment sion. one hour, will offer partici- as though they have a cleared to the organized bar. Enea is president of pants engaging conversation mind, relaxed body and have Enea has spent three the Westchester County about the different types of learned a valuable tool for decades protecting the Bar Foundation, a past loss in everyday life, as well everyday living,” said Gens- Anthony Enea rights of seniors, the dis- president of the Westches- as tools for dealing with burg. abled and their families. Named Westchester ter County Bar Association, and a past chairman those losses. Robin Gensberg Guests who attend ei- County’s “leading elder care attorney” at the of the New York State Bar Association’s elder Gensburg, a resident of ther of the two free work- Above the Bar Awards, his practice areas in- law section. Larchmont and mom of two children, specializes shops can enjoy coffee, bakery treats or a relaxing clude elder law; Medicaid planning and appli- Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP, is lo- in the Grief Recovery Method, which includes glass of wine available at Swirl Coffee and Tea cations; special needs planning; wills, trusts and cated at 245 Main St., White Plains, with addi- learning to express grief in individual ways; pre- Room, 1301 North Ave. (directly behind Quaker estates; guardianships; and estate litigation. tional offices in Somers. Enea can be reached at paring for loss including life transitions; learning Ridge Shopping Center). “Selection as a fellow of the New York Bar 914-948-1500 or [email protected]. the tools; and steps to process grief and address- For more information, email Robin at rdgens- ing different type of losses, such as relationships, [email protected] or call 914-450-8877 or visit death and children gaining independence and get- www.griefrecoverywithrobin.com. ‘Take Charge of Your Health’ With WP Hospital Purchase College Honors Technical White Plains Hospital is presenting a new show 60 Minutes; “Vitamin D and Colorectal series of community education events titled Cancer” – what is the link between higher levels Theatre Legend Gene O’Donovan “Take Charge of Your Health.” Two events are of Vitamin D and colorectal cancer prevention? One of Broadway’s most respected and Fisher, Susan Hilferty, Don Holder, Natasha planned this month in Scarsdale and Pelham, “Sorting through the Headlines” will take successful theatre technicians will take cen- Katz, William Ivy Long, Anna Louizos, Brian with additional topics and locations to be an- place Wednesday, April 22 at the Scarsdale Pub- ter stage Monday, April 20 as the Broadway MacDevitt, Jo Mielziner, Tharon Musser, Mar- nounced in the near future. lic Library, 54 Olmstead Road, from 1 to 2 p.m. Technical Theatre History Project at Purchase tin Pakledinaz, Kenneth Posner, Ann Roth, “Sorting Through the Headlines: Learning Reservations are encouraged by calling Kel- College honors Gene O’Donovan. Selected to Robin Wagner and Tony Walton. the Facts about Cancer” will take place April lie King at 914-681-1119 or emailing kking@ receive the fourth annual “Backstage Legends “Gene O’Donovan is one of the reasons 22 at the Scarsdale Public Library, and “Breast wphospital.org. and Masters Award,” he joins previous honor- this award and event were created – so that we Cancer Risk Reduction and Updated Approach “Breast Cancer Risk Reduction and Updat- ees Artie Siccardi (2012), Arnold Abramson could recognize and honor the individuals who for Breast Cancer Screening” will take place ed Approach for Breast Cancer Screening” will (2013) and Fred Gallo (2014). have had such enormous impact on Broadway April 23 at Pelham Public Library. feature Dr. Sara Sadan, chief of oncology and The event will take place at 7 p.m. in the and are typically not given the kind of formal “Sorting through the Headlines: Learning hematology and director of breast and women’s Performing Arts Center at 735 Anderson Hill recognition for their work they deserve,” said the Facts about Cancer” will allow attendees to medical oncology at White Plains Hospital; and Road, Purchase. Dan Hanessian, associate professor at Pur- sit down for an open discussion with Dr. Joshua Dr. Pamela Weber, director pf White Plains Im- Among the world’s most distinguished chase, who launched the Broadway Technical Raff, a board-certified hematologist/oncologist aging at New Rochelle. theatre technicians, O’Donovan has been a Theatre History Project in 2011. “Gene is a and leader of the gastrointestinal cancer pro- The two will discuss the following how leader on Broadway for more than 40 years. true master who has been making Broadway gram at White Plains Hospital. This educational to reduce your risk of breast cancer; the latest His technical expertise has directly enhanced better for many years. There are others who event will help participants learn the truth be- screening technology for breast cancer, includ- a host of legendary Broadway productions, have had remarkable careers in this industry, hind recent headlines in the news. ing 3D mammography and 3D ultrasound; and including “The Wiz,” “42nd Street,” “Joseph but you would be hard pressed to find someone Topics to be covered include: how the “An- an updated approach to breast cancer screening. and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” else with Gene’s range, depth, and legacy.” gelina Jolie Effect” is influencing women fight- “Breast Cancer Risk Reduction and Updat- “Cats,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Who’s Hanessian trains up-and-coming technical ing breast and ovarian cancer – but is it right for ed Approach for Breast Cancer Screening” will Tommy,” “Master Class,” “Titanic,” “Spama- directors and production managers in the de- everyone?; “Using Poliovirus to Kill Cancer” be held Thursday, April 23 from 7:30 to 8:30 lot,” “Frost Nixon,” “The Book Of Mormon,” sign/technology program of the Conservatory – learning more about a clinical trial that uses p.m. at Pelham Public Library, 530 Colonial “Matilda,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” and of Theatre Arts at Purchase. poliovirus to treat a form of brain cancer (glio- Ave. Reservations are encouraged by calling “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- Presented by the Broadway Technical blastoma), as recently seen on the television Denise Kinsella at 914-684-8100. time.” Theatre History Project, the Backstage Leg- O’Donovan has collaborated with a ends and Masters event is webcast live and “who’s who” of designers, including Santo Lo- archived for future viewing. Town of Eastchester quasto, John Lee Beatty, Bob Crowley, Jules The event is free and open to the public. Senior Programs & Services The Center at Lake Isle 9:30 a.m. Intermediate line dancing with Monday, April 20 Theresa 9:30 a.m. line dancing with Theresa 10 a.m. Yiddish class 12:15 p.m. Bingo bash 12:30 p.m. “Exercise Your Brain” with 1 p.m. Exercise with Linda Zeiss Maryellen Tuesday, April 21 12:30 p.m. Mahjong/Pokeno/Bridge/cards 8:30 a.m. Exercise with Grace Friday, April 24 10 a.m. Exercise with Patricia 8:30 a.m. Exercise video 12:30 p.m. “Strategies for Solving Cross- 9:30 a.m. Exercise with Sonya word Puzzles” with Ed Stein 10:30 a.m. Current events with Maryann 12:30 p.m. Bridge/cards/Mahjong 10:30 a.m. Book review with Tracey Wednesday, April 22 12:30 p.m. Bridge/cards/Mahjong 9:30 a.m. Tap dancing with Paula 12:45 p.m. Yoga with Susan 9:30 a.m. Drawing class with Stephanie The center at Lake Isle is located at 660 12:30 p.m. Exercise with Evey White Plains Road, Eastchester. For more 12:30 p.m. Mahjong/Bridge/cards information or transportation, call 914-337- Thursday, April 23 0390. PAGE 8 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, April 17, 2015 The Global Corner: It’s Not Ossining Announces Easy…U.S.-Cuba Relations New Village Manager By ET Theotokatos locked out of the previous six summits, which This new monthly column will discuss top- are sponsored by the Organization of Ameri- ics that are occurring abroad that can potentially can States, which expelled Cuba in 1962. At the influence our lives here at home. The author, a previous summit in Colombia in 2012, Latin student of international relations, thought there American countries threatened to boycott the might be an interest from his fellow Yonkerites next summit if Cuba was excluded. for someone to dig a little deeper into topics that Can this year’s conference push two ad- have foreign policy implications on the U.S. As versaries closer together and finally afford the this is a developing section, we would love to United States and Cuba with an opportunity to hear readers’ thoughts, comments and sugges- relax tensions? This summit comes just months tions in order to make this a more informative after Washington and Havana decided to at- and enjoyable part of the Yonkers Rising. Feel tempt to normalize relations after five decades free to email theglobalcorneryonkers@gmail. of hostilities. com. In a historic address from the White House Over the course of the last few months the on Dec. 17, 2014, Obama stated: “In the most attention of the international community has significant changes in our policy in more than been primarily focused on events stemming 50 years, we will end an outdated approach from the Middle East, which have caused glob- that, for decades, has failed to advance our in- al reverberations. This includes the rise of ISIS, terests, and instead we will begin to normalize a new king in Saudi Arabia, sectarian conflict relations between our two countries. Through between Sunnis and Shias in Yemen, parlia- these changes, we intend to create more oppor- From left are Ossining Village Trustee John Codman III, Trustee Robert Daraio, incoming mentary elections in Israel, and most recently tunities for the American and Cuban people, Village Manager Abraham Zambrano, Mayor Victoria Gearity, Trustee Manuel Quezada and Trustee Omar Herrera. the Iranian nuclear talks. and begin a new chapter among the nations of The latter and most pressing matter could the Americas.” The Village of Ossining announced last for this board. But no single decision will have possibly lead to a framework for a peace agree- When he came into office, Obama prom- week the appointment of Abraham Zambrano as great an impact on our local government as ment, which stops the proliferation of nuclear ised to re-examine U.S. policy toward Cuba. He as village manager. the selection of Abe Zambrano to be our next weapons in this region and fosters better rela- started by lifting restrictions for Cuban-Amer- Zambrano, who will assume the role village manager. Abe is the perfect fit for the tions between the United States and Iran. It is icas to travel and send remittances to their Wednesday, May 27, will take over for Richard Village of Ossining. We have great confidence difficult to understate the importance of this families in Cuba. Moving forward, he said he Leins, who served the village for more than a in his success, and know that he will serve Os- potential deal for world peace and the foreign wants to begin discussions to re-establish dip- decade and retired after a six-year tenure in the sining with integrity and dedication.” policy legacy of President Barack Obama. lomatic relations, re-establish an embassy in position. Currently vice president of the Westchester While the world waits to see if this frame- Havanna, review Cuba’s designation as a state Nestled along the Hudson River, Ossin- County Municipal Administrators Association, work can lead to a comprehensive agreement sponsor of terrorism, and take steps to increase ing is a culturally diverse, affordable place to Zambrano is a member of various other local, by the June 30 deadline, another international travel, commerce and the flow of information live, rich in both history and natural beauty. Ap- state and national professional organizations, summit is fast approaching that can potentially to and from Cuba. proximately 25,600 people reside in the three including the International City/County Man- set the stage for a strategic shift in relations be- However, Washington and Havana have and one half square miles of this historic vil- agers Association, New York State Managers tween the U.S. and another long-standing ad- different political objectives that may hamper lage, which boasts extensive shopping, dining Association, Government Financial Officers versary – Cuba. the normalization process, argues Carla Anne and recreational programs; an award-winning Association, NYS Government Financial Of- On April 10 and 11, the Seventh Summit Robbins, adjunct senior fellow at the Council school system; excellent municipal services; ficers Association, and the Westchester County of the Americans is being held in Panama City, on Foreign Relations. She notes that conflict- and easy-access-to mass transit. Municipal Clerks and Financial Officers Asso- Panama. The theme of the summit is “Prosper- ing goals, tactical focus and trade are three As the chief executive and administrative ciation. ity with Equity: The Challenge of Cooperation key areas that might impact the way forward officer, Zambrano will be responsible for the He sits on the Board of Directors of the in the Americas.” Leaders from North, Central for U.S.-Cuba relations. Meanwhile, the U.S. daily operations of the village and village de- Energy Improvement Corporation and serves and South America will come together to ex- Congress is unlikely to lift the trade embargo partments, including oversight of 171 full-time as the comptroller of Sustainable Westchester. amine issues such as security, energy, health, anytime soon. employees. He was formerly the village man- Zambrano is a member of the Buchanan-Cor- education, migration flows, democratic gover- In his speech in December, Obama stat- ager of the Village of Croton on Hudson, a posi- tlandt-Croton-on-Hudson 9-11 Remembrance nance and citizen participation. ed that Cubans have a saying about daily life: tion he held since January 2008. Memorial Foundation, the Mid-Hudson Am- Although this event has been held every “No es facil,” meaning “it’s not easy.” Although Prior to being appointed village manager, bulance District and the Town of Cortlandt’s three years since 1994, this will be the first year hopeful, normalizing relations between the Zambrano served as Croton’s village treasur- Roundabout District Task Force. Cuba has been invited to attend. Cuba has been U.S. and Cuba will not be easy, either. er/deputy manager, and has also worked for He received a bachelor’s of science degree the villages of Briarcliff Manor, Ossining and in accounting from Herbert H. Lehman College Sleepy Hollow. He is fluent in Spanish. and a master’s degree in public administration “We look forward to Abe’s leadership in from Pace University. He and his wife, Patricia, furthering our goals of improving communi- have two sons and three granddaughters. Adoption Information Session cation, government efficiency and a vibrant Ossining Village and Town Hall is located economy,” said Victoria Gearity, mayor of the at 16 Croton Ave., Ossining. The Village Man- The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library in or involved with the adoption process, includ- Village of Ossining. “The first three months of ager’s Office can be reached at 914-941-3554 or will host an information session, “Adoption: Ev- ing professionals, community members, expect- 2015 have been very productive and exciting at www.villageofossining.org. erything You Need to Know,” on Monday, April ant parents, adoptive or prospective adoptive par- 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at One Haseco Ave., Port ents, and adoptees. Learn about the domestic and Chester. international adoption process and meet the staff This free event is open to anyone interested of Forever Families Through Adoption. Religious Forum is April 30 Interfaith Congregational Laymen’s Com- “How Do We Deal With This World Today – mittee of Harrison will present a panel discus- Looking for Hope” will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are sion with members of the religious community welcome, and refreshments will be served. Learn English as a 2nd Language Thursday, April 30 at the West Harrison Senior For more information, call Lola Geiger at Center (Leo Mintzer Center), 251 Underhill Ave. 914-939-7066. The Westchester Community College Eng- grammar, speaking and listening skills necessary lish Language Institute will host an English as for daily living, employment and post-secondary a second language course for beginners next education. Classes are free and books are re- month at Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, quired. 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester. Registration sessions are Saturday, May 2 Hope’s Door to Host Participants can begin the process of learn- from 9:30 a.m. to noon; or Wednesday, May 6 ing and actively practicing basic vocabulary, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Spring Gala in Westchester Hope’s Door, a nonprofit based in Pleas- extraordinary strength, courage and resiliency of antville that seeks to end domestic violence and those we serve,” said CarlLa Horton, executive to empower victims to achieve safety, indepen- director of Hope’s Door. “I have also witnessed dence and healing from the trauma of abuse, the extraordinary generosity of those who share is celebrating 35 years of service to victims of in our mission and support our work in count- domestic violence and their families throughout less ways. In the years to come – and until we Westchester County. end domestic violence – we will need your help Hope’s Door’s Friends Committee is host- to keep our doors and hearts open to those who ing the 35th annual spring gala Friday, April 24 yearn for safety, independence and healing from at The Apawamis Club in Rye. Ingrid Connolly the trauma of abuse.” of Waccabuc will be honored for her dedication The gala will feature a cocktail hour, live to Hope’s Door’s mission for 22 years; Scott and silent auction, “Fund-a-Need” and dinner McGee, anchor of News 12 Westchester, will be and dancing. The goal is to fundraise for the the emcee and the Joe D’Elia Band will be the many services Hope’s Door provides to the vic- evening’s entertainment. tims of abuse, their families – and also the com- “I’m very excited to be a part of this wor- munity. thy cause,” said McGee. “It was one of the first For more information, to purchase tickets events I did when I moved here and I’m honored or to make a donation to this anniversary gala, they keep asking me back. I can’t wait to see visit HopesDoorNY.org/Events/35th-Annual- what they do to up the ante this year.” Spring-Gala/ or contact Lindsay Amoroso, “I’ve been with the organization for 18 development associate, at 914-747-0828, ext. years, and I have seen countless examples of the 1009. The Picture House Presents Future Filmmakers Festival To highlight the diverse creative talent minutes and must be rated PG. of Westchester teens, the Matthew S. Hisiger This year the Future Filmmaker’s Festi- Film Foundation, The Picture House Region- val will coincide with the “New York Inter- al Film Center and Westchester County will national Children’s Film Festival: Westches- be presenting the 2015 Future Filmmaker’s ter,” which is having its debut at The Picture Film Festival on Sunday, April 26 from 2:30 House. The festival runs from Friday, April 17 to 5:30 p.m. at The Picture House in Pelham. through Sunday, April 26. Drawing students from across the county, “We are so excited to once again be the Future Filmmaker’s Festival spotlights partnering with The Picture House and West- short films from narrative, documentary, com- chester County,” said Dale Hisiger, execu- edy, drama and musical categories, wholly tive director of the Matthew S. Hisiger Film created and produced by Westchester County Foundation and former board member of The high school students. The festival culminates Picture House. “This festival has become a with an awards ceremony when the “Chester” memorable and valued experience for all of Send photos of your recent event, – Westchester’s Oscar award – will be award- us.” ed to the top three film submissions. Tickets will be available at www.thepic- fundraiser or celebration to us at Festival submission guidelines require turehouse.org and at The Picture House box that students attend either an accredited office on the day of the event; the costis [email protected] Westchester County high school or bona fide $7 for adults, $3 for students, and children county film program. Films cannot exceed 10 younger than 5 admitted free. Friday, April 17, 2015 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 9 Legal Notices From the Mayor and Town Hall As I open this column, I ters of safety and social re- hope everyone had a healthy sponsibility, and Magee was and happy Easter and Pass- honored for her representa- over and enjoyed time with tion of more than 600,000 family and friends. As I public school education pro- SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK share these thoughts, the sun fessionals. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER is shining and we are out of It was a privilege to at- 30 degree temperature read- tend the awards celebration PETITION & NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE ings. I hope the harsh weath- and I enjoyed learning about er is finally behind us. all the honorees and their in- X------X It’s been a challenging credible contributions to our In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens by Proceeding in Rem Pursuant to Ar- winter but I expect spring state and local communities. ticle Eleven of the Real Property Tax Law by the Town of North Castle Index No. 2730/13 cleanup to proceed on sched- The annual appeal for X------X ule. the Eugene J. Feeley Harri- Be sure to mark your son High School Student Aid The above-captioned proceeding is hereby commenced to enforce the payment of de- calendars for Westchester Fund has been mailed to the linquent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against County’s mobile shredder. community. For more than certain property. The parcels to which this proceeding applies are identified on Schedule This year, the shredder will 65 years, “The Feeley Fund” A of this Petition, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof. This document serves be in Harrison on Saturday, Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont has assisted select Harrison both as a Petition of Foreclosure and a Notice of Foreclosure for purposes of this proceed- April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 High School graduates in at- ing. p.m. in the MTA lot at the corner of Harrison Av- tending college. Since 1947, more than 1,000 enue and Halstead Avenue. Harrison residents students have received loans or grants in sup- Effect of filing: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property may bring up to four file-size (10-by-12-by-15- port of their post high school education and described in such petition are hereby notified that the filing of this petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption inch) boxes of confidential personal papers for training. above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in shredding. Remove all binder clips and covers. The Feeley Fund is asking our community rem. Papers from businesses, institutions or to share its confidence in the future of our Har- commercial enterprises are not acceptable and rison youth. To respond to the request, send con- Nature of proceeding: Such proceeding is brought against the real property only and is will be rejected, as will any junk mail, maga- tributions to The Feeley Fund, 255 Union Ave., to foreclose the tax liens described in such petition. No personal judgment will be entered zines and newspapers. Harrison, NY 10528. For additional informa- herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof. I would like to take this opportunity to tion, call Lola Geiger at 914-939-7066. commend Manhattanville College and its ex- Currently, Harrison Town Hall is the new Persons affected: This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming ceptional lecture series. I was honored to attend location for the library’s Brown Bag Cinema. to have an interest in the real property described in this petition. Such persons are hereby the recent lecture featuring Arianna Huffington, Library staff will be presenting “Wild” starring notified further that a duplicate of such petition has been filed in the office of the Enforcing Officer of the Tax District and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the founder of the Huntington Post. I look forward Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon on date specified below as the last day for redemption. to attending the remaining lectures and encour- April 17 at noon. On May 15 at noon, “Still Al- age all residents to attend this unique and highly ice” starring Academy Award winner Julianne Right of redemption: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such informative cultural program in our community. Moore will be featured. real property and the legal right thereto may, on or before said date, redeem the same by Congratulations to former resident Kath- The program is free and all are welcome. paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties leen Bonistall, founder and vice chairwoman of For more information, call 914-948-2092 or and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed PEACE OUTside Campus, and resident Karen visit www.harrisonpl.org. to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to: Ms. Patricia A. Magee, president of New York State United The next “Lunch with the Mayor” is Friday, Colombo, Receiver of Taxes, Town of North Castle, l7 Bedford Road, Armonk, New York Teachers. Both were recently recognized as April 17 and I will be at Great Wall, 25 Taylor l0504. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such 2015 Women’s History Honorees by the Greater Square, West Harrison. I will be at this location real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby New York Chamber of Commerce. from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and look forward to satisfied of record. Bonistall was honored for her work in edu- meeting with residents and talking about issues Last day for redemption: The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as the 30th day of cating high school and college students on mat- facing our community. June, 2015.

Service of answer: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in this petition may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the date MOUNT VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY above mentioned as the last day for redemption. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Failure to redeem or answer: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday June 2, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described A.M. and 9:00 P.M., a special district meeting of the Mount Vernon City School District will in such petition and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default. be held to take votes on the following issues:

Dated: March 11, 2015 PROPOSITION #1 - Shall the sum of $4,415,250.00 be raised by annual levy of a tax upon Enforcing Officer: the taxable real property within the Mount Vernon City School District for the purpose of ______funding the operating budget of the Mount Vernon Public Library? Patricia A. Colombo and Receiver of Taxes The election of one Trustee, at large, for a five-year term.

State of New York NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that votes on the above issues will be taken on Tuesday, June (County of Westchester ) SS.: 2, 2015 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Mount Vernon Public Library, located at 28 South 1st Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York; I, Patricia A. Colombo, being duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Enforcing Officer for the Town of North Castle. I have read this Petition which I have signed and I am familiar with NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet on May 19, 2015 its contents. The contents of this Petition are true to the best of my knowledge, based upon from 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the Mount Vernon Public Library, located at 28 South 1st the records of the Tax Receiver. I do not know of any errors or omissions in this Petition. Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, for the purpose of preparing a register of the said quali- fied voters of the school district for the special district meeting, at which time any person ______shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that at such Patricia A. Colombo meeting of the Board of Registration he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Receiver of Taxes Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said special district meeting. Sworn before me this Additionally, any person otherwise entitled to vote at said special district meeting may regis- 11th day of March, 2015. ter at the Office of the District Clerk of the Mount Vernon City School District on any school day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. through May 26, 2015. The register of ______the qualified voters of said School District shall be used by said Board of Registration as the Notary Public basis for said special district meeting to be held on June 2, 2015. In addition, any person otherwise qualified to vote who is registered with the Board of Elections of Westchester Attorneys for Tax District: County under the provisions of the Election Law, shall be entitled to vote at said special dis- trict meeting without further registration. Immediately upon its completion, said register will Stephens, Baroni, Reilly & Lewis, LLP be filed in the Mount Vernon Public Library and will be open for inspection by any qualified Attorneys for Town of North Castle voter of the District no later than May 26, 2015 to the day of the vote June 2, 2015, on any l75 Main Street, Suite 800 business day between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. White Plains, New York l060l NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the (9l4) 761-0300 Mount Vernon Public Library during normal operating hours. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received by the Library no later than seven (7) days before the vote, May 26, 2015. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received by the Library no later than 5:00 P.M. on June SCHEDULE A 1, 2015.Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Library not later than 5:00 P.M. on June 2, 2015. A list of all persons whom absentee ballots shall have been issued Parcel I.D. Name Property Address will be available in the Library on each of the five days prior to the day of the vote and on June 2, 2015, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. except Saturdays and Sun- 95.01-2-36 Marsella 9 Finch Lane days. Only qualified voters who are duly registered will be permitted to vote. 100.04-3-33 Sands of Time Wrights Mill/Hillview 101.02-4-29 White 41 Windmill Road Carolyn Karwoski 108.01-2-10 Tringali 6 Cliff Place Library Director 108.03-3-33 Porterfield 68 N. Greenwich Road MOUNT VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY 108.03-3-54 Gentile 9 Barnard Road 108.03-3-67 Andreozzi 12 Byram Brook Place #3140 04/17, 05/01, 05/15 and 05/29 108.04-1-32 Porterfield 66 N. Greenwich Road 113.02-1-4 Frankel 2 Whippoorwill Road 122.12-5-54 J&J Spot Holding 848 N. Broadway 122.12-5-62 J&J Spot Holding 850 N. Broadway 122.12-5-74 Hylenski 23 Kensico Knoll Place 122.16-1-22 LS Associates, Inc. 144 Virginia Road 1980s and early 1990s, when the apartheid re- 122.16-1-29 Ivezaj 37 Virginia Road Local Mt. gime that segregated blacks and whites, rich 122.16-2-51 Scrofani 45 McDougal Drive Continued from Page 1 and poor, was only beginning to be dismantled. 123.01-1-9 Rocky Ledge Swim 1402 Old Orchard St His mother and father raised Kannemeyer and 123.05-1-29 DiPrinzio 10 William Street The climb also honored Kannemeyer’s his three sisters in a tiny cottage. Despite an 123.05-1-30 DiPrinzio 6 William Street mother, Gladys, who passed away last year af- educational system lacking resources and mo- ter a long battle with breast cancer. rale, he was accepted to the University of Port “All of us here at St. Christopher’s are Elizabeth and studied for a law degree. thrilled that Kurt reached the top of Mt. Kili- Since its inception in 1881, St. Christo- #3141 04/17/2015 manjaro,” said Dr. Robert Maher, CEO. “Kurt pher’s has helped teens with emotional, be- was determined, set his heart on a goal and havioral and learning disabilities by providing achieved it. He is a wonderful role model for a residential program encompassing compre- our children and is proof that you can do any- hensive therapeutic, social and family services thing you set your mind to do. Kurt is a great coordinated with special education schooling. mentor and has made a difference in our com- Kannemeyer will speak about his Mt. found at friendsoflarchmontpubliclibrary.org. munity with his strong perseverance. Hard Kilimanjaro climb during the annual Super- News Anchor The Spelling Bee will be held Sunday, work pays off and dreams do become a reality!” hero Gala hosted by St. Christopher’s, Inc., on Continued from Page 1 April 19 at 4 p.m. in the Social Hall at Larch- On April 1, Kannemeyer set out for his Thursday, April 30 at Tappan Hill Mansion in mont Temple. Complimentary refreshments climb to the summit of the highest mountain in Tarrytown. Tickets are $250 per person and the bee an extra bit of excitement, and we’re will be available at 3:30 p.m. Africa. In an environment where children are sponsorship packages are available for the fun- thrilled to have him.” There is free admission for spectators. faced with their own “mountains” on a daily draiser event. She also said there’s still time for spellers The 2015 Larchmont Spelling Bee is spon- basis, he has become a shining example of a For ticket or sponsorship information, call to sign up their teams. Complete information re- sored by Houlihan Lawrence and Ray Catena role model. 914-693-3030, ext. 2313, or email kjohnson@ garding team entry forms, fees and rules can be Lexus of Larchmont. A South African native, Kannemeyer grew sc1881.org. For more information, visit http:// up in a ghetto outside of Port Elizabeth in the stchristophersinc.org. PAGE 10 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, April 17, 2015 This, Too, is Signs, Pork, Legal Notices Papers, Miss Sabol & West. SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER By Eric W. Schoen ery dollar to make it go I ate too much during farther (yes, additional Date Filed: 5/16/13 the holidays. Chances are, monies were allocated for Index No. 57869/2013 you did too. New York State libraries) Plaintiffs Address: 1 Banting My friends and fam- and, yes, those nasty big Irvine, CA 92618 ily are such good cooks… and little potholes. We are Action To Foreclose Mortgage On Property Situated In WESTCHESTER County Passover Seders Friday told there is no “pork” in and Saturday with brisket, the budget – but there it is OneWest Bank, FSB, Plaintiffs chicken and matzah ball for all to see. -against- soup; a sumptuous Easter Maybe we can come feast on Sunday with la- up with a better (Kosher) Maxine Stewart-Ivanhoe a/k/a Maxine Stewart a/k/a M. Stewart-Ivanhoe as Co-Administra- sagna, meatballs and deli- name than “pork” to label trix of the Estate of Mavis Stewart-deceased, Sandra Stewart a/k/a Sandra B. Stewart as cious Italian cuisine. these allocations. Sadly, Co-Administratrix of the Estate of Mavis Stewart-deceased, Michael Stewart as heir at law, And now the pre- the more things change next of kin and distributee of the Estate of Mavis Stewart-deceased, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, LR Credit LLC, FIA Card Services NA, Midland Funding LLC, summer diet begins! To Eric W. Schoen the more they stay the Gemini Capital Group, LLC, Second Round LP, New York State Department of Taxation and borrow a little from the same! Finance- Tax Compliance Division-C.0,- ATC, Internal Revenue Service- United States of Passover Seder, “Why should this year be dif- New at the Journal News America ferent than any other year?” I read four newspapers a day: the New “JOHN DOE”, “RICHARD ROW, “JANE DOE”, “CORA COE”, “DICK MOE” and “RUBY I hope your “cup runneth over” during the York Times, Daily News, New York Post and POE”, the six defendants last named in quotation marks being intended to designate ten- holidays and that you took time to relax and the Journal News. And of course, I read Yon- ants or occupants in possession of the herein described premises or portions thereof, if any break bread or matzah with friends and loved kers Rising every Thursday the minute it hits there be, said names being fictitious, their true name being unknown to plaintiff, ones. Passover and Easter are perfect times to the newsstand! As a newspaper addict I want Defendants. reflect on how fortunate we are to have plenty all to see all of these publications succeed. on our dinner plates and, of course, remember With so many sources of news and infor- there are so many less fortunate then we are. mation coming our way via the Internet, peo- TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS: Now onto the issues of the day… ple are not reading newspapers like they used YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, and to serve a Trucks, ‘You Don’t Belong on the Parkway’ to. But in my heart, I still want to see newspa- copy of your answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a No- So we read of the latest attempt to prevent pers succeed, even though I read them on my tice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of trucks from entering Westchester parkways iPad versus hard copy, which used to litter my the Summons exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of and getting stuck under low bridges tying up apartment. service where traffic for hours; misplaced truckers in Har- The reason newspapers like Yonkers Ris- service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. In case of rison and White Plains are being greeted by ing are successful is that they bring you news your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief large electronic billboards telling them to pull about your neighbors and friends and things demanded in this Complaint. over and wait for police. that are happening close to home: local obitu- Construction of the over-height vehicle aries, what the mayor and City Council are up TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Charles D. Wood, a Justice of the Supreme detection system, which has been in the works to, and events that you might want to attend Court, Westchester County, dated Jan. 20, 2015 and filed with the complaint and other since the middle of last year, was recently com- around the corner from where you live. papers in the Westchester County Clerk’s Office. The object of the action is to foreclose a pleted, according to an announcement from The kinds of local, close-to-home news mortgage recorded in said Clerk’s Office on July 18, 2008 in Control #481920444 covering Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The new system works the Journal News once provided readers is not prem. k/a 330 South Fifth Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY a/k/a Section 169.30, Block 3083, by using infrared to detect over-height vehicles found in the Herald – oops, I mean Journal Lot 10. as they enter all four ramps to the Hutch from News – anymore: local obituaries (the prices Westchester Avenue in Harrison, and on the for paid obituaries are astronomical); baseball, NOTICE southbound entrance from Mamaroneck Ave- little league and bowling scores of your neigh- YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME nue in White Plains. The system alerts the State bors and their children; honors received by If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the an- Department of Transportation, which in turn students in school and at the Boy Scouts and swer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceed- will alert Westchester County Police. Girl Scouts. All are nowhere to be found in the ing against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be en- tered and you can lose your home. Words painted in big letters on the road Journal News. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further infor- alerting truckers they shouldn’t be there; sig- People buy the Journal News for local mation on how to answer the summons and protect your property. nage in bold neon lights – prey tell, what will news not available in any other publication. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. they think of next? Every addition helps a If they want national news, they buy another YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY little, but nothing seems to solve the problem. Gannett product, “USA Today.” So it is with FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE How about we open a competition and al- great interest that I read Sunday the Journal COURT. low motorists to come up with solutions to this News will introduce “Exchange,” a new inter- thorny problem? My solution alerts truckers active section in the print edition. “Exchange” Dated: Carle Place, New York before they enter the road or entrance ramp: will feature four to six pages of thoughtful edi- May 14, 2013 A good, solid height bar that a truck would hit torial content ranging from longer perspective Robert C. Sambursky, Esq. Stein, Wiener & Roth, L.L.P and serve as a wake-up call to the driver telling pieces to smaller bits of opinion on topics im- Attorneys for Plaintiff him or her they do not belong on the roadway. portant to our community. Staff-written work One Old Country Road, Suite 113 Send me your ideas and I promise I will for- and columns by community contributors will Carle Place, New York 11514 ward them to the powers that be! also be featured. (516)-7424212 Pork Sounds nice, but if Mom was alive, she 61546/INDY-FF #85816 As you and I travel over pothole-filled wouldn’t buy it. The first question we asked roadways and crumbling bridges, the New mom when the paper boy delivered the Her- #3137 04/03/15 – 04/24/15 York State Legislature adopted the 2015-16 ald after school at 3:30 p.m. was, “Who died?” budget. It’s always fun to look at the “pork” Then we wanted to know about events around or special allocations in the budget for groups town and honors given to people we knew. large and small – and some that are not even in Bowling scores and achievements on the base- existence anymore! ball field came next. The $142 billion spending plan includes When the Journal News goes back to its $125,000 in appropriations for the Christmas roots, the paper will once again be successful. Tree Farmers Association of New York. Cor- Until then, all you need to know is right here in nell University got (no tears, please) $12,000 Rising Newspapers. for onion research and $200,000 for (no belch- Yonkers Briefs ing) beer-making research. A total of $12,000 Last week, Yonkers lost one of those was allocated (no stinging allowed) for honey unique individuals who make our city the spe- bee research; $150,000 was given to the Maple cial place it is: “Miss Sabol,” aka Florence Ann Producers Association (better pancake syr- Sabol, a lifelong Yonkers resident, died Sunday, up?); and $115,000 for the Berry Growers As- March 29. She was 84. sociation (love my strawberries and blueber- She graduated Gorton High School, Con- ries on my morning cereal). cordia College and Hunter College and taught A total of $2,500 goes to the Whale and at Public School 23 in Yonkers for more than Dolphin Action League; $5,000 for Out of the 43 years, retiring in 1996. She taught thou- Pits, a group that aids stray dogs of that breed; sands of Yonkers children how to read, and of- $1,100 for the Mill River Rod and Gun Club; ten invited students to her home. Her students $5,000 for the Sports Fishing Alliance (better were her family. worms?); $1 million allocated to the Wine and Many tributes to Miss Sabol can be found Grape Foundation; and the state’s Wine Coun- online, but someone who taught students in cil gets $50,000 to promote wine tourism in Yonkers for more than 43 years and touched New York State. so many lives deserves special recognition in Even the defunct group ACORN (out of this newspaper. business for five years) got $24,000 in the bud- Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. get this year! com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. These allocations are peanuts (I don’t Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show fea- think peanuts are grown in New York) in a turing Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Thurs- $142 billion budget, but that’s not the point. days at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. Overcrowded schools, libraries stretching ev- dial.

can, ever since police found cocaine in a car he County Board was in, in upstate New York in 2010. But Bur- Continued from Page 1 rows has fought off challengers and represents in the 15th District, which includes Republican-rich Spreckman would retire and not run for another Bronxville and East Yonkers. Burrows has served term, and Republicans and Democrats began to on the county board since 2005. explore candidates with an interest in running. Legislator Perez, one of the two Democrats But after consultation with county Republicans that make up the coalition majority on the county and her family, Spreckman has decided to run board, has represented the southwest portion of again, with Democrats likely to file a challenger. Yonkers since 2011. She has defeated the Demo- Legislator Harckham is retiring from the cratic Party-chosen nominees for county board county board and will not run for re-election, on two occasions, and we hear she will have creating the one vacancy on the board this fall. another Democratic opponent to face off again Democrats and Republicans will have candidates this year. Perez’ maverick and outsider bonafides for the 2nd District, which includes Somers, Bed- will only increase if she wins another re-election ford, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Lewisboro and completely on her own. Pound Ridge. Harckham was elected in 2007 and Along with Marcotte, Perez is one of the View your favorite was named the majority leader for the Board of hardest working – and appealable – campaigners. Legislators in 2010. Legislator Michael Smith, who represents “As I consider what is best for my family the 3rd District, including North Castle, Pleas- and me looking out over the next two years, I antville and Mt. Pleasant, is completing his sec- paper online! Visit have concluded that the best course of action is ond two-year term. Smith was recently appointed to not seek a fifth term as your county legislator,” president of Berkeley College, but his new posi- he said. “I have loved this job like no other I’ve tion will not prohibit him from continuing to run had, but it is time to move in a new direction for and serve on the county board. www.risingmediagroup.com my family and career.” If we missed a competitive race in your County Democrats have been hoping to re- community, let us know at risingmediagroup@ take the seat of Legislator Burrows, a Republi- gmail.com. FRIdAy, APRIl 17, 2015 - MOUNT VERNON RISING - PAGE 11 Park Friends Recognize Leaders for Advocacy

From left are Mark Tulis, chairman of the board of Westchester Medical Center; Michael Israel, president and CEO of WMC; Joe Stout, executive director of the Friends of Westchester Coun- ty Parks; Dr. Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester; Maria Bronzi, chairwoman of the BCW’s Rising Stars Alumni Group; David Kiyak and JJ Jameson of REI’s Outdoor Programs Group; Joanne Fernandez, chairperson of the Friends’ board; Robert DelTorto of Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy and WCC’s Native Plant Center; and Christine La Porta, director of operations for the Friends.

Friends of Westchester County Parks hon- it is critical to provide ongoing support for Westchester Medical Center, which re- Best Volunteer Friend Award” recipient. He ored several individuals during its annual Best maintenance, civic improvement and access to ceived the “2015 Best Friend Award,” was rec- was recognized for his many years of service to Friends Awards reception at the Glen Island nature. ognized for its outstanding commitment to the Westchester County Parks, and his unwavering Harbour Club in New Rochelle on April 8. With “We celebrated the achievements of our Westchester County park system, in particular dedication to invasive vine cutting, which helps the theme “Celebrate a Year of Growth with ‘Friends’ of Westchester County Parks and we its generous support of the fi rst Westchester’s to free native trees and increase the health and Friends,” this year’s honorees were Westchester saluted deserving honorees who have contrib- Winter Wonderland. sustainability of growth. Medical Center, Business Council of Westches- uted to keeping our county parks green and This year’s “2015 Best Green Friend Lastly, The Business Council of Westches- ter’s Rising Stars, Robert DelTorto and REI. growing,” said Joanne Fernandez, chairperson Award” was presented to REI, which provides ter’s Rising Stars received the “2015 Best Busi- As the largest and most active organiza- of the Friends of Westchester County Parks. quality outdoor gear and clothing for its grow- ness Friend Award” for its relationship with tion advocating for the county park system, it is “We also had the opportunity to celebrate all of ing partnership with Friends and the Depart- Friends and encouragement of parks and open the mission of Friends of Westchester County the wonderful programs we have been able to ment of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, as space as a key reason for businesses and profes- Parks to encourage continued investment in fund in order to keep our 50 county parks grow- well as its commitment to stewardship, fi tness, sionals to reside in Westchester County. Westchester County’s 18,000 acres of parks, ing and beautiful, including Bicycle Sundays, outdoor recreation for people of all ages, and For more information about Friends of trails and open spaces. Since its inception in Pitch in for Parks and Winter Wonderland, to ongoing support of conservation efforts. Westchester County Parks, visit www.friend- 1977, Friends has held close to the notion that name a few.” Robert DelTorto was honored as the “2015 sofwestchesterparks.com.

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The Charter School of Educational Excellence is an independently run public school in Yonkers that creates a challenging learning environment with high expectations for every child with an Join us for emphasis on English-language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Proceeds from this event will fund Bits and Bytes computers, iPads, and provide the Technology Fundraiser to benefit ou deserve special treatment, and we tools for 21st century learning. Charter School of Educational Excellence Yknow it. From the warm welcome of our concierge to the server who presents you Board Chairman & Founder gourmet creations at every meal, you’ll find Eduardo LaGuerre Thursday, April 23, 2015 living here is more like a luxurious stay in a 6 pm to 9 pm Founder & Secretary high-rise hotel. Enjoy the personalized comforts Nadine Burns-Lyons Hosted by of our caring staff, on hand 24 hours a day to cater to your every need. We’re all about helping Founder & Trustee 42 the Restaurant Sobeida Cruz Ritz Carlton, White Plains, NY you live your life to the fullest — with clubs, classes and cultural outings all for the taking. Trustees Kindly RSVP by April 16, 2015 Jim Killoran • Carlos Medina Personalized comforts for one and only you Diana Rosario-Garcia • Licensed nurses on staff, 24/7 Dr. James Stenerson • James Siegel p j • New in-house physical therapy department H _ • Nationally-acclaimed Memory Care program Principal Cindy V. Lopez • Personalized medication and housekeeping Cocktails Hors d’oeuvres Music Silent Auction assistance Formerly known as Classic Residence by Hyatt Assistant Principal For Info: [email protected] or 914-747-0519 • Transportation to doctor’s appointments, Jessica Jacaruso shopping, cultural events Charter School of Educational Excellence 260 Warburton Avenue • Yonkers, NY 10701 Main Number: 914-476-5070 537 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705 • (914) 709-1234 charterschoolofeducationalexcellence.org www.fivestarpremier-yonkers.com

For Info: [email protected] or 914-747-0519 Bits and Bytes Name:______RSVP by April 16, 2015 Address:______n Terabyte Sponsor $1000 ______6 tickets, signage at an event technology station Phone:______n Gigabyte Sponsor $500 Email: ______4 tickets, signage at an event technology station Payment information: n Megabyte Sponsor $250 n Enclosed is my check in the amount of $______2 Tickets, acknowledgement on sponsor signage Please make checks payable to: CSEE Please charge $______to my n Visa n Mastercard n Individual ticket(s) $100 each ______no. of tickets Credit Card Number______Exp. Date ______n I can not attend, but would like to fund a ______digital wish with a tax-deductible donation $______Signature Mail to: Charter School of Educational Excellence • 260 Warburton Avenue • Yonkers, NY 10701 PAGE 12 - MOUNT VERNON RISING - Friday, April 17, 2015 CAC Spring Fest & Super The Westchester to Seconds Sale Coming Up Undergo Major Renovation

Spring fun at Clay Art Center.

Clay Art Center will hold its annual Spring Port Chester Hall will be sampling a variety of Fest and Super Seconds Sale on Saturday, May beers from noon to 7 p.m. 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Clay “I got all my holiday shopping done su- artists from all over the tri-state area have do- per early at this super sale,” said one person nated artwork and one-of-a-kind pieces for this at least year’s Spring Fest. “I can’t believe I annual fundraising and community event. found such a beautiful piece at this price,” said The Westchester will undergo a facelift. Admission and activities are free. another. Family activities will include face paint- “What’s better than free beer and messy Simon officials were joined last week by The Westchester to maintain its pre-eminence ing, tile painting and hands-on-clay opportuni- clay activities and live music?” asked a third. White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, mall re- as a regional shopping destination.” ties. All will have the opportunity to throw a Clay Art Center welcomes the Village tailers and other dignitaries in a “tile breaking” Highlights of the renovation include new, pot on the potter’s wheel and participate in a of Port Chester, The Peak 107.1, TD Bank, ceremony at the property to officially mark the more spacious soft seating areas and compli- large-scale collaborative sculpture. Whole Foods and Port Chester Hall as spon- impending start of a major renovation. mentary charging stations; modernized el- Adding to the festivities, an eclectic mix sors for this year’s Spring Fest. Construction is expected to begin in May evators; a new guest services booth; upgraded of live music and cultural performances will CAC is located at 40 Beech St., Port Ches- and is slated for completion in the first quarter men’s and women’s restroom facilities; new be featured throughout the day. A selection of ter. For more information, go to www.clayart- of 2016. While the project will touch a signifi- flooring featuring natural stone tile on retail food, drink and snacks will be available, and center.org. cant portion of the interior and exterior of the levels one and two and new carpeting on level property, all work will be performed to mini- three; contemporary updates of key mall en- mize interference or customer inconvenience trances, new and improved interior and exterior during the mall’s regular operating hours. signage and a fresh array of landscaping ele- “After many months of planning, we are ments throughout the center; an upgraded valet pleased to unveil the details of this project to entrance with an enhanced valet booth and a Bicycle Sundays & Golf our fashion-forward shoppers and retailers,” new stamped concrete driveway; and new holi- said Simon Northeast Regional Vice President day décor. Robert Guerra. “The Westchester already serves The Westchester is also one of the first In Westchester are Back as one of the region’s premier destinations for malls to offer Simon Rewards, a loyalty pro- shopping, dining and entertainment. These en- gram that rewards members for visiting the cen- hancements will create a more contemporary ter, shopping, dining and sharing with friends. look for the center along with additional up- Members enjoy complimentary parking and grades and amenities that will better fulfill the other perks and privileges, as well as the oppor- needs of our customers and visitors.” tunity to win instant prizes. The free program “I am pleased to be here to help kick off engages consumers through a dedicated Simon this renovation project at The Westchester,” Rewards app, as well as kiosks that are located said Roach. “White Plains has always been a near Simon Guest Services on retail level one major shopping hub for the tri-state area. As we and two, between Michael Kors and Coach. continue to enhance White Plains’ reputation as For more information and to sign up for Si- home to world class shopping, it is great to see mon Rewards visit simonrewards.com or www. the investment that Simon will be putting into simon.com, or facebook.com/TheWestchester. Alamo Presents ‘ROAR’ing Event

Bobby Jones at Winged Foot Golf Club in 1929 after winning the U.S. Open.

By Dan Murphy The warm weather brings out bicyclists Spring has finally arrived in Westchester, around the county, and the upcoming Bicycle and the start of the golf season and the upcom- Sundays, along the Bronx River Parkway from ing Bicycle Sundays in the county signal out- the County Center in White Plains south to door fun for all. Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, will return for an- other year. Thanks to sponsorship from Con Edison and Friends of Westchester County Parks, Bi- cycle Sundays will continue again for the 41st anniversary year. Dates include May 3, 10, 17 and 31; June 7, 14, 21 and 28; and September 13, 20 and 27. On these Sundays, cyclists can ride from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proudly serving the City of Mount Vernon Admission is free and parking is $7. For more information, visit www.westchestergov. A scene from the movie “ROAR.” com/parks or call county parks office at 914- 864-PARK Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will present visit, a long-brewing battle for dominance be- With the seven county golf courses now the shocking, lion-filled “ROAR” on Friday, tween two lions erupts and threatens their very Nick Sprayregen, Publisher open, and with some of the most prestigious April 24 at 22548 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. lives. [email protected] country clubs calling Westchester home, this “ROAR” follows wildlife preservationist Rescued from obscurity by Drafthouse reporter will begin a recurring column on golf- Hank (“The Exorcist” producer Noel Marshall Films, the story of this 1984 production is in his sole and career-derailing turn as an actor one of the most terrifying and dangerous ever Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief ing in Westchester. and director), who lives harmoniously along- committed to celluloid: over 70 bloody attacks [email protected] I ask that you help me in this effort by sub- mitting your thoughts on your local golf course side a menagerie of untamed animals, includ- documented, including the scalping of future or club. Ask us out to your course or club and ing cheetahs, elephants, lions and tigers, on a “Speed” director Jan de Bont (requiring 220 Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief we can feature it in Rising. preservation in the African plains. When his stitches) and a mauling of Griffith so bad she [email protected] Email your thoughts and photos (hole in wife and children arrive (real-life wife Tippi required reconstructive facial surgery. one photos welcome!) to risingmediagroup@ Hedren from “The Birds” and step-daughter For more information, call 914-226-3082 Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales gmail.com. Melanie Griffith from “Working Girl”) for a or visit www.drafthouse.com/yonkers. [email protected]

can taxpayers foot the bill. Increasing funding to Remember, while our police and first re- Gregory Baldwin, Administrative Asst. Op-Ed: welfare and food stamps isn’t the answer. The sponders must be held accountable for their ac- [email protected] Continued from Page 1 answer is to encourage American corporations to tions, so should our elected officials in Washing- bring our jobs home. ton. We need congress to set aside it squabbles If our leaders in Washington can’t sit down Just like our police and first responders and rebuild our communities with jobs and re- and work out a “grand bargain” that raises the need to reach out more to the people they serve, spect for young adults and our first responders. Member of the New York minimum wage, taxes billionaire hedge fund our leaders in Washington need to sit down and We can’t allow a large portion of Americans to Press Association owners at the same tax rate all of us pay, and work out a way to stand up for the American who be fearful of those sworn to protect them. 914-965-4000 Fax 914-965-2892 stops giving tax breaks to corporations that move hasn’t seen any of the economic recovery since Let us vow to find a way to bring our police 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, jobs overseas, then they haven’t done their job. 2008. and community together, and lets also find a way NY 10701 Congress also needs to take a serious look In the movie “Mr. Smith Goes to Washing- to make sure every American has what I had – a www.risingmediagroup.com at our defense budget and our funding of over- ton,” Jimmy Stewart (Smith) tried to fight for chance at a job and the American dream. seas nations that are no longer an ally of the U.S. a bill that would have funded the Boy Rangers Join me in this effort by visiting www.brin- Those dollars need to be used here at home to program so that any child, regardless of gender gourjobshome.com, and help us find someone Westchester’s Finest invest to repair the fears a growing majority of or race, can enjoy a summer camp every year. who will go to Washington and fight for us. our people have with law enforcement. The bill went down with 96 senators opposed. Frank Spotorno is a small businessman and Weekly Newspapers If a family lives on a minimum wage sal- That movie was in 1939, but do we see the an American manufacturer of elevator cabs. He ary, they are living in poverty, and the Ameri- same story playing in Washington today? is the founder of Bringourjobshome.com.