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larchmontledger.com larchmontledger.com Visit Visit 2 • December 2015 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Carolyn Fugere and Board At Home on the Sound have Re-energized Larchmont Collaborates While Having Fun Chamber of Commerce The Larchmont Chamber ers in all different ways, like more volunteers.” of Commerce is gearing up to showing them how to spruce up A committee has formed to make the Village sparkle this hol- their windows, training them to incorporate the Chamber in 2016 iday season. Chamber President build a website or teach them to when they will elect Board mem- Carolyn Fugere says that holiday do more online.” bers. Dues will stay the same, decorations are going up to dec- As the Brokerage Manager Fugere says. She is constantly orate the business district to give of Julia B. Fee in the Village, Fuge- recruiting new businesses and Larchmont a festive feeling. re is passionate about getting the enticing them with the prospect The Chamber is sponsor- business owners involved in the of sidewalk sales and date nights ing a Shop, Sip and Stroll Night to attract customers. on December 3 to encourage res- Now in December, the idents and friends to visit local Chamber is sponsoring a Selfie merchants to shop, peruse and Contest until January 1, 2016. dine while enjoying everything They are asking residents to post that Larchmont has to offer. a selfie on the Chamber Face- “Larchmont has an in- book page or email it to them at credible reputation,” Fugere [email protected] comments. “Larchmont has and they will post it. The pho- everything here and the Cham- to with the most likes will win ber wants people to realize that a $1000 shopping credit at any fact.” Larchmont Chamber member Fugere, with a 2015 Board of business. eight volunteers including The- Fugere also reminds the resa Finck, Diane Oldham, Drew community to join in the festivi- George, Sanjiv Jaswal, Megan Carolyn Fugere ties at 3pm on December 5 for On Wednesday, Novem- koop, President of WestFair residents 60+ and adults 21+ McCarthy, Diane Schwatka and the 2nd Annual ‘Light Up Larch- ber 4th, At Home on the Sound Rides, thanked the sponsors of with vision impairment by Nancy White have re-energized Chamber. “I go to conventions mont’ at 120 Larchmont Avenue. and WestFair Rides put their the evening, Gretchen and Paul matching them with volunteer the Chamber this past year. to learn the latest technology so There will be a tree lighting in collaboration into action at Massey, and the 130 volunteers drivers to keep health care They have sponsored and that we can pass on this knowl- Constitution Park with music, a lovely fall evening, hosting and supporters present for appointments, collaborating taken part in many events in edge to the merchants. I feel we crafts for the kids and of course, jointly a Friendraising cocktail their dedication to the mis- with aging-in-place organiza- 2015 including a speed dating are on track to create a spec- Santa! After all the activities, party at the venerable Larch- sions of both organizations. tions, health care providers, networking night, a Home Im- tacular business space here. I sponsored by the Larchmont mont Yacht Club. At Home on the Sound is a municipalities and other ride provement Day, a Wine Tasting, think people are not aware of all Professional Fire Fighters and The highlight of the eve- not-for- profit membership or- programs to increase ride op- a Sip, Snack and Stroll afternoon the new businesses that will be The Larchmont Police Benevo- ning was a performance of Ir- ganization serving Larchmont tions for Westchester Elders. and a Date Night, all to showcase opening soon. lent Association, she is optimis- ving Berlin songs interspersed and Mamaroneck Elders 60+ It shares its ride management the business district and have “Working with the I Love tic that attendees in the holiday with tidbits of Berlin’s life story providing individualized ser- platform with several organi- the Chamber members mingle Larchmont group, we have be- mood, will then explore the by the “Six of Clubs”, members vices and group activities de- zations to drive down costs. with residents of the community. come a team,” she proudly men- streets in the Village to shop and of the fabled Blue Hill Troupe. signed to enhance their com- For information on services “We started with 33 mem- tions. “All of our efforts are going eat. Leslie Molinoff, Vice Pres- fort, safety and connection to of both organizations and how to bers at the beginning of 2015,” into one place, the goal is the “From a business sense, ident at Large of At Home on the community. volunteer contact At Home on the Fugere explains. “Now we have same—to make Larchmont the you have to care how the down- the Sound and Dr. Jack Adler, WestFair Rides is a not- Sound www.athomeonthesound. about 100 members and the Best. town looks. It becomes a living Chairman of WestFair Rides, for-profit organization serv- org and WestFair Rides www. numbers are growing. Date “It has been a lot of work thing. There is tremendous op- along with Dr. Catherine Wyn- ing Westchester County’s westfairrides.org Night in the fall brought many and I brought on an intern from portunity here. I think every oth- new members. We have been Iona College to help me,” she ac- er town will want to model their trying to help the business own- knowledges. “We are hoping for area after us.”

Mamaroneck Artists’ Guild 126 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538 A Gift of Art November 27 - December 24, 2015 Opening Reception Saturday, December 5, 2015 6:00 - 8:00pm 10% discount on all merchandise purchased during the reception November Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 5pm December 1 - 24 Gallery Hours: 7 days a week 12 - 5pm Please call to check for additional extended hours www.mamroneckartistsguild.org 914 834 1117 This exhibit is made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County government. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • December 2015 • 3 Mamaroneck Union Free School Board to Consider Resolution for Community Bond Vote BY DR. ROBERT I. SHAPS pressed support for the pro- bond -- of taxpayer impact of an important part of the re- SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS posed bond and agreed to put borrowing over many years. sponsibilities that come with a resolution on the agenda for Assistant Superintendent for operating the school district. As you’ll recall, we began its November 17th meeting Business Operations Meryl There comes a time, howev- speaking last spring about the that would authorize a com- Rubinstein pointed out that er, when things can no longer possibility of recommending a munity vote. due to debt being retired, the just be patched to be main- bond to improve Mamaroneck The overarching purpos- new borrowing will not in- tained… when infrastructure High School’s physical edu- es of the District’s bond rec- crease overall District debt such as plumbing and elec- cation instructional spaces/ ommendations remain from service above its current 2015- trical reaches its end-of-life locker rooms, which have not our original plan presented 16 level. and no longer functions the been renovated in memorable last month: addressing health While the proposed time- way it was intended. In their history and include infrastruc- and safety conditions relat- line for a community bond typical dedicated fashion, our ture original to the building. ing to our physical education vote would be mid-January so custodians have worked for Three sets of previous building spaces; re-purposing existing that work could be completed years repairing and providing condition surveys dating back space to enable us to deliver a during the summer of 2017, temporary fixes, but our phys- for more than a decade have required NY State curriculum the Board has made it clear ical education spaces/locker identified the locker rooms as for our growing population of that a resolution passed on rooms have reached their end. a “Priority 1” project; however, students, and providing re- Nov. 17th (or even an approved Indeed, it is time now to re- in each instance, it was decid- sources necessary to serve as bond voted on by the commu- place, not repair. ed to defer the work in lieu of the community’s designated nity in Jan.) would simply give We have created a special other academic and facilities Red Cross Shelter. However, the District the authority to section on our website under priorities. based on our work with Dis- Dr. Robert I. Shaps borrow once numerous other District, “Bond: Improving PE On November 3, after trict architects, we have sug- steps have been put in place Instructional Spaces at MHS” hearing District presentations gested a few revisions. After locker room renovations, financial implications of this (State Education Department where we will be housing on why a bond is needed, as scrutinizing each area to de- which will be considered capital project. In conjunc- approval, which takes approx- bond-related materials in the well as the scope of the work termine which components along with recommendations tion with the Board Finance imately 42 weeks; bids final- coming weeks. I hope you will that would be required, and could be removed without made by our District’s Safety Committee, the District con- ized, etc.). refer to this area on the web- listening to input from com- jeopardizing the end-prod- Committee in the upcoming sidered project costs in the As stewards of our build- site as you have questions and munity members -- many of uct, we lowered the estimated NY State mandated five-year context of possible future ings, we recognize that we will seek information. Included whom have toured the spaces cost of the project by more Building Conditions Survey. capital project needs, as well face the need for other capi- there you will also find a list- in the past couple of weeks than $2.3 million. We have We also advised the as outstanding bond debt, tal work as time progresses. ing of any additional commu- -- the Board of Education ex- removed the Hommocks pool Board on the projected overall being mindful -- as with any Maintaining our facilities is nity tours we may offer. 4 • December 2015 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Local Summit Hosts Breakfast on Drug Abuse in the Community BY NINA RECIO CUDDY but also words of caution. rare to find dividuals aged 21– 30 years. Addressing the use of an organi- In the County, heroin is Rarely a week goes by drugs in our local schools, zation that responsible for the most fatal without a story in the local or panelist Janet Buchbinder, the provides this overdoses, followed by cocaine regional press about the alarm- president of RADAR, a 501(c) particular and then alcohol. Although ing increase in the availability (3) non-profit organization, ex- service solely heroin is a bigger problem and use of drugs and controlled plained how RADAR collects for its com- “up-County” than in our com- substances across Westches- data about student drug use munity.” munity, it remains a concern ter County, particularly among and behavior by conducting Dien- for local law enforcement. young people. Two questions student surveys every two years stag ex- Also showing up on the radar, on the minds of local residents at Mamaroneck High School plained that according to Hayes, is fentan- are “what does the problem (MHS) and Hommocks Middle the Center’s yl, a powerful drug originally look like in our community?” School. RADAR has been con- focus is on intended for medical use as an and “how can we address it?” ducting surveys since 2006. prevention. anesthesia. Hayes explained With the goal of shedding According to Buchbinder, who In this regard, that drug dealers are mixing light on these concerns, the shared highlights from the there are fentanyl with heroin, which is Local Summit invited three most recent survey, the over- three areas what leads to many of the fa- professionals from the area, all trend in the Mamaroneck Left to right: Alan Dienstag, William Hayes, and Janet Buchbinder. Photo courtesy of John Gitlitz of concern: talities. According to Hayes, with extensive but different school district is an improving primary care, fentanyl is coming in from over- backgrounds on this issue, to one. 2016. binder says we need to inves- which is de- seas, particularly China, and address the community at its RADAR’s surveys, Buch- Risk factors are those that tigate what are the high-risk signed to keep a problem from arriving in the United States by October 20 breakfast discus- binder explained, are a respect- increase the likelihood a stu- transitions and changes in play developing; secondary care, very “low-tech means”, such as sion at the Nautilus Diner. The ed tool for data gathering and dent might engage in the use of for those grades and to identify which is relapse prevention, UPS, FedEx and the US mail. panel was comprised of Wil- utilize the risk and protective drugs or alcohol. An example problematic situations. and; tertiary care, which ad- In examining the num- liam Hayes, Executive Director factor model approach. The of such a risk factor is poor pa- Another area of concern, dresses the ancillary problems bers of fatal overdoses within of the Westchester Intelligence CTC (Communities that Care) rental supervision. Conversely, reported Buchbinder, is the in a family that accompany an the County in order to deter- Center of the District Attor- teen surveys that RADAR uses protective factors are elements comparative use rates of al- alcohol or drug problem. mine if there is a trend, Hayes ney’s Office; Janet Buchbinder, were generated by the Center in a student’s life that would cohol among Mamaroneck The Center works with noted that in 2013 there were President of RADAR; and Dr. for Substance Abuse Preven- buffer and/or discourage him High students. The use rate is students in the 6th through 8th 72 fatal overdoses in the County Alan Dienstag, Clinical Direc- tion in the federal government’s or her from becoming involved measured by how many times grades, providing a prevention and 52 in 2014. However, as of tor of the Community Counsel- Office of Substance Abuse and in drug or alcohol abuse. This alcohol was consumed in the curriculum in the school in- May 2015, there already were ing Center in Mamaroneck. The Mental Health Services. Bu- would include, for instance, last 30 days. The survey re- cluding “life skills training” and 26 fatal overdoses so what ap- result was a presentation that chbinder stated that the next family attachment or school sults show that the MHS rate “advocacy training,” all aimed peared to be a downward trend provided both some good news, survey would be conducted in opportunities for pro-social of alcohol use in the 10th and at increasing the “protective may not materialize. involvement. In our school 12th grades is above both the factors” and reducing the “risk All panelists reminded the district, risk factors have been County and national averages. factors,” as described by Buch- audience that everyone could Latimer and Otis Appear at Village Board Meeting diminishing over time and For example, Buchbinder told binder in her presentation. In help by properly disposing of continued from page 1 protective factors have been the audience that in 2014, the addition, individual and family unused drugs in their medicine increasing in the district. Bu- 12th grade national average use counseling is provided at the cabinets. Hayes encouraged for Clean Water Act infrastruc- Home Rule to get authority to chbinder noted that the one rate was 37.4% and the Coun- Center. community members to make ture project…” pass legislation that you nor- protective factor that has gone ty rate was 49.4%. MHS had a The Center also works the disposal of unwanted and “So we now have a $200 mally cannot,” Latimer added. down is religiosity, indicating rate of 74.5%. However, binge with parents because, in Dien- unneeded medications a part of million spending project over “We have worked on parkland, less attendance by students at drinking (defined as 5+ drinks stag’s words, “parents are at the their regular routine, advising a three year period. The first parking and taxing authority, religious services. in a row in one sitting) reduced foundation of efforts to prevent that many police stations have a $50 million applications were such as the Hotel Tax. Change However, there was also in MHS from 44.9% in 2006 to drug and alcohol use among medical return box. The Coun- due in September; $75 million in Tax Cap Legislation is nil. mixed news in the most recent 27.9% in 2014. adolescents.” Dienstag said ty also has specific days and lo- will be spent next year and an- We tried to exempt capital survey concerning alcohol use If a family is facing an al- parents need help in initiating cations for drug and medicine other $75 million the following from your taxation; we already in the schools. Buchbinder cohol or drug abuse problem, conversations with their chil- disposal. Town Supervisor year. Westchester Joint Water do that with the schools. explained to the audience that the community is fortunate to dren about drug and alcohol Nancy Seligson reminded resi- Works applied for a drinking “We rolled back the MTA alcohol remains “the top drug be able to turn to the Larch- use. “Prevention works,” insist- dents not to flush away unused water grant.” Payroll Tax for small business- of choice for local teens.” She mont-Mamaroneck Communi- ed Deinstag, and so does drug drugs as they can end up in Mayor McAndrews noted es. Steve and I support legis- reported, however, that the ty Counseling Center for help. treatment. The agenda, he ex- Long Island Sound waters. that the Village did not have lation phasing out mandated good news is that there has The Center, which was estab- plained, should be to encourage RADAR maintains a com- much luck in obtaining grants 25% Medicaid that municipal- been a steady decline in alcohol lished about 35 years ago, is a and teach parents how to have prehensive website at www.lm- “because other communities ities have to pay to the State.” use rate in 8th grade, showing a public not-for-profit organiza- these important conversations. radar.org. Information on the are more distressed.” “With Police Lieutenant Ken delay in the onset of use of alco- tion that provides services to Interestingly, the age proper disposal of drugs can be sewer lines, there are no cri- Olsen delineated a way to re- hol. This, she said, is a positive the local community without group most affected by fatal found on the County website at teria based on economic dis- port criminal/terrorist activity development because the later regard to a person’s ability to overdoses (though not neces- www.environment.westches- tress,” Otis replied. anonymously via Smart Phone, the initial use of alcohol by a pay and is subsidized by state sarily heroin) is the group of tergov.com/medications. “Here is my advice, re-ap- text VLPDTIP 847411 or the “If student, the less the likelihood and local governments as well citizens who are 51 years and This breakfast forum was ply to Environmental Facilities You See Something Say Some- of developing an abuse prob- as the school district. Accord- older. Hayes attributes part of hosted by The Larchmont-Ma- Program (EFC) and see how it thing Hotline,” 866 SAFENYS lem. ing to the Center’s Director, this problem to accidental over- maroneck Local Summit, an ‘shakes down.’ I am on the Lo- or 866-723-3697; Police 914- On the other hand, Buch- Alan Dienstag, the Center doses of prescription meds by informal community council cal Governments Committee, 834-1000. binder warned “use rates tend “focuses on the needs of ad- older people and also to the fact that seeks to make life better working with New York Con- Earlier, condolences were to go up by grade level from 6th olescents, young people and that an older body may be less for all in the tri-municipal ference of Mayors Executive expressed to Trustee John grade up to 12th.” In fact, the their families” and is set up resilient and therefore less able area. Its monthly public meet- Director Peter Baynes to strat- Komar, whose brother Peter survey showed that the alco- to “provide a resource for the to recover from an overdose. ings are held at the Nautilus egize on these issues.” David Komar passed away sud- hol use rates doubled from 8th prevention of drug and alcohol Following the 51 and older Diner in Mamaroneck at 7:45 “It falls on the Village denly in Mount Kisco at the age to 9th grade and also doubled problems in this community”. crowd, the next largest number a.m., usually on the third Tues- Board to submit any bills for of 57. from 9th to 10th grade. Buch- In Dienstag’s words, it is “very of fatal overdoses occurs in in- day of the month. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • December 2015 • 5 Mamaroneck Town Awarded Grant to Improve Water Quality continued from page 1 Readying Your Home for roneck Harbor. in environmental initiatives ment. Without this grant Mamaroneck Town Cen- and this was an opportunity money, the Town would not ter is across the Boston Post to improve water quality in have had the necessary funds Later Years Road from Harbor Island Park Mamaroneck Harbor.” Town to implement the green infra- At Home on the Sound sees that growing old- and just 800 feet from the Administrator Steve Altieri structure elements into the er brings challenges that often interfere with the West Basin of Mamaroneck added, “The time to imple- renovations. safety and comfort of living at home. To address Harbor. As such, all of the ment these green infrastruc- The Town of Mamaroneck’s the issue, the group has invited Catherine Marton stormwater runoff from the ture retrofits is during con- residents frequent the Town and David Hallerman on December 8 to show their site travels directly to the Har- struction, so this grant is very Center to apply for permits, at- home design modifications that make lives easier, bor untreated. Mamaroneck timely.” tend meetings, pay taxes, attend safer and more independent at any age. Harbor does not meet New The Town Center serves court, register for recreational The pair will survey various efficient solutions York State designated water as the community’s govern- programs and more. The Town that combine safety with aesthetics yet avoid an quality standards. Town Su- ment center and police sta- looks forward to informing res- institutional look. The team has practical ideas for pervisor, Nancy Seligson felt tion. The Town’s municipal idents about the principles and the entire house — bathrooms, kitchen, entrances, it was critical to retrofit the offices and public service de- practices of green infrastructure staircases, even outdoor spaces. Catherine Martone Town Center parking lot with partments are housed here. and explaining how this project’s is a licensed architect and certified aging-in-place green infrastructure during Portions of the facility’s infra- results will improve their qual- specialist; David Hallerman has been profession- renovation if possible. “Ma- structure are in serious disre- ity of life with a harbor they can ally involved with technology and its numerous maroneck has been a leader pair and in need of improve- more fully enjoy. applications for individuals and the home for three decades. They are partners at In Place ReDesign Architecture. The program is at 4:00, preceded by This Holiday Season refreshments at 3:00. This program is free and open to the public at Larchmont Avenue Church, Russell Hall, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont. Give the Gift of a Well-Earned Vacation

Letter to the Editor To the Larchmont/ how important it is to support lage Center (and, of course, the Mamaroneck community, our wonderful local stores and Children’s Room will remain restaurants. But keep your li- open). As members of the Board brary in mind, too. It’s a shared Learn more at www. of the Larchmont Public Li- public asset at the heart of our transformingfortomorrow.org brary, we want to be sure ev- downtown area. It’s a cultural and look for a final year-end eryone knows about the ex- hub and an educational an- fundraising appeal in the mail. citing “transformation” that chor - a community center at is about to take place at the the center of our community. Jennifer Conley library. The main building With everyone’s support, let’s Pamela Dubitsky, Chair hasn’t been renovated in more make sure this essential re- Lauren Gottfried than 20 years—since before source remains vital and rel- Maureen LeBlanc the Information Age! Librar- evant for many years to come. Barbara Liptack ies are all about information, Remember, the library John McGarr so you can imagine how nec- closes December 8th but, Iven Taub essary it is to update this im- throughout the renovation, portant community resource. our staff will continue to pro- Board of Trustees Our Children’s Library vide library services in the Vil- Larchmont Public Library was renovated in 2009, and has twice won the Best of CALL Westchester Award. It’s a beloved and bustling destina- tion for young families. Now George L. Bischof, Esq. BAYSIDE TRAVEL it’s time to revitalize the main library for everyone age 12 Wills, Trusts and Estates Vacation Specialists ~ Memory Makers and older. There will be a new Pelham Resident; Evening Housecalls technology center, a vibrant young adult space, tutoring 914-833-8880 and meeting rooms, quiet Bischof & Bischof pllc www.luxurytravelservice.com reading areas, collaborative 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 764 spaces, new bathrooms, bet- ter lighting, better flow, and New York, NY 10165 furniture and electrical up- (212) 867-9120 grades throughout. There’s been a lot of TM great conversation about [email protected] Save Time. Make One Call. Have the Time of Your Life keeping the downtown area www.bischoflegal.com of our community thriving, and progress is clearly be- Admitted in NY and CT ing made. (Thank you, Love BaysideTravelNY Larchmont!) We all recognize 6 • December 2015 • Larchmont Ledger CALENDAR OF EVENTS www.larchmontledger.com

Castle Conversations, at Manhattan- The St. Thomas Church Christmas ville College, 2900 Purchase Street, On December 10 at 5pm, Purchase Fair takes place December 5 at 168 Purchase, presents their final speak- College Camerata, under the Kenise Barnes Fine Art is presenting West Boston Post Road, Mama- er, Doris Kearns Goodwin, on Dec 2; direction of Purchase Professor a painting exhibit at the Gallery roneck. The event starts at 10am, a noted presidential historian and At 1 pm on December 5, The Cassatt “Liza Lou: ColorField and Solid Grey” Bradley Brookshire, performs at The located at 1947 Palmer Ave., with the café open for breakfast, author of six New York Times best String Quartet will perform at The is a current exhibit at The Newberger Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase Larchmont, featuring work by Brett Christmas Carols at 11am and a live sellers on America’s colorful presi- Hudson River Museum, 511 Warbur- Museum of Art, 735 Anderson Hill College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Eberhardt and Gregory Hennen. For auction at 1pm. For more informa- dents. For tickets call 323-1277 or ton Avenue, Yonkers. Call 963-4550 Road, Purchase. Call 251-6100 for Purchase. Contact 251-6110 for additional details call 834-8077. tion visit saintthomasmmrk.org. go to castleconversations.org. for details. details. information.

UPCOMING Through December 18: Harrison tory of Music and Newberger siblings. The event features lat- Baseball and Hockey will spon- The Mamaroneck Public Li- children can send their letters Museum of Art, 735 Anderson Newpoli’s Traditional Italian kes, crafts, music and lighting of sor the 4th Annual Mattress brary, 136 Prospect Avenue, to Santa. Letters should include Hill Road, Purchase present the Christmas Celebration will be the menorah. For more informa- Fundraiser Sale from 10am to Mamaroneck, presents the fol- name and home address. Letters following: December 10 at 5pm held at 8pm at Westchester Com- tion contact Jane Dubro at 967- 5pm. For additional information, lowing programs: The Library should be addressed to North Purchase Camerata in the Neu- munity College Academic Arts 4382 X 21 email [email protected] Women’s Book Club meets in the Pole and may be dropped off at berger Museum of Art; Decem- Theater, 75 Grasslands Road, Val- community room and no regis- Sollazzo Center, 270 Harrison ber 11 at 7pm Handel’s “Messiah”; halla. Call 606-6262 for details. 7 13 tration is required. The book for Avenue or The Recreation De- and December 15 at 8pm Pur- At 7pm The Osteoporosis Aware- The Saint Pio Foundation pres- December/January discussion partment at Town Hall, 1 Heine- chase New Music performed in The Harrison Players, present a ness Group will host their An- ents “White Christmas” a benefit is “World Fair” by E.L. Doctorow. man Place, or the Leo Mintzer the recital Hall at The Perform- one man show “Pressure Makes nual Holiday Party featuring concert to be held at The Emelin Additionally, on December 17, Center, 251 Underhill Avenue, ing Arts Center. To order tickets Diamonds” written, directed and speaker Karla Diamond at Burke Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck Library Crafters West Harrison mailboxes. visit www.artscenter.org. performed by Anthony J. Valbiro. Rehabilitation Hospital, Bld. #4, Mamaonreck at 4pm. For tickets, Club will meet in the community The performance takes place at 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White call 203-416-1471. room from 2-4pm. The Westchester Sandbox The- December The Veterans’ Memorial Build- Plains. For details call Susan at atre, 931c East Boston Post Road, 3 ing, 210 Halstead Avenue. Tick- 260-9339. 14 Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Mamaroneck will present the The Larchmont / Mamaroneck ets are $20 per person. There At 11:30am the Holocaust & Hu- Dromore Road, Scarsdale pres- family musical “Alice in Christ- Center for Continuing Education will be a reception following the A free information session on the man Rights Education Center ents: “Trains-Your ticket to the mas Land,” December 19, 20, 24, presents “Muses: The Goddesses show. For details call 630-1089 adoption process will be held at directors will present a power Great Outdoors.” The exhibit 26 and 27 at noon. Call 630-0804 of Inspiration” from 9:30 – 11:30 or email the harrisonplayers@ Port Chester-Rye Brook Public point presentation called “Mon- takes place 10-4:30pm, on Dec. for tickets. at the Larchmont Temple, Rm.3, yahoo.com. Library, 1 Haseco Avenue, Port uments and Memorials in Ger- 5, 6, 12 and 13. Presented by the 75 Larchmont Avenue, Larch- Chester at 6:30pm. Presented many: Creation and Controver- Yonkers Model Railroad Club The Greenwich Ballet Academy mont. The cost is $35. For addi- 6 by Forever Families through sy” at the Community Synagogue the exhibit is free for members, will perform “The Nutcracker” tional information call 698-9126 At 3pm a Holiday Concert is Adoption, the event is for anyone of Rye, 200 Forest Avenue, Rye. non-members $10, seniors $9, at The White Plains Performing or go to LMCCE.org. presented by the Westches- interested or involved with the For more information call 696- children $8. The cost includes Arts Center, 11 City Place. Perfor- ter Choral Society with Frank adoption process. No registra- 0738 or go to www.hhrecny.org. admission to all Manor House mances are Dec. 5 at 2 and 7 and The Community Resource Cen- Nemhauser, conductor, at Rye tion is necessary. For more in- exhibits. Dec. 6 at 2pm. For tickets call ter Annual Gala will take place Presbyterian Church, 882 Bos- formation or details call 939-1180 16 328-1699. at 6:30 at the Larchmont Shore ton Post Road, Rye. General ad- or email adopt@ForeverFamili- At 6:45 The Mamaroneck Public The Greater Westchester Orchid Club, 1 Oak Bluff Avenue. Hon- mission is $25, $10 for students. esThroughAdoption.org Library, 136 Prospect Avenue, Society meets at the Harrison Fordham University School of orees are Catherine and Joseph For tickets and information go to will host an Identity Theft work- Community Center, 216 Halstead Professional and Continuing Aresty and Steven Aresty. Also westcxhesterchoralsociety.org. 9 shop presented by Oscar Capel. Avenue, Harrison on the second Studies offers a two part course honored will be Ruth Spiro and The Hudson River Museum, 511 Call 315-6595 for details. Tuesday of each month at 7pm. on Landlord-Tenant Law from The Eileen Fisher Leadership In- At 1 and 3pm, The Conservatory Warburton Avenue, Yonkers Those interested are asked to 10am to 2pm on Dec. 6 and Dec. stitute. For more information or of Dance in the School of the Arts features, Arts in the Afternoon, 20 contact Cordelia Dirlam at 973- 13. The cost of the course is $100, to buy tickets go to crcny.org or at Purchase College will present “Images of A Christmas Carol” Westchester Philharmonic an- 420-4966. and it will take place at Ford- call Gail Vidales at 835-1512. performances at The Hudson at 1:30pm and holiday tours of nual Winter Pops concert takes ham’s Westchester campus. For River Museum, 511 Warburton Glenview and Nybelwyck Hall at place at 3pm in The Concert Hall Through December 3: The Holo- more information contact Sal- The League of Women Voters Avenue, Yonkers. Visit hrm.org 3 pm. The exhibits are free with at The Performing Arts Center, caust and Human Rights Educa- vador Rozenberg at sroze661@ will hold their Holiday luncheon for details or call 963-4550. museum admission. Call 963- Purchase College, 735 Anderson tion Center and Iona College will hotmail.com. at noon at The Scarsdale Con- 4550 for more information. Hill Road, Purchase. For addi- feature an exhibition commem- gregational Church, 1 Heathcote At 4 pm The Larchmont Temple, tional information call the West- orating Kristallnacht entitled, Rye Historical Society, one Pur- Road, Scarsdale. To RSVP call 75 Larchmont Avenue, Larch- 10 chester Philharmonic Box Office “One Man Who Tried to Stop the chase Street, Rye presents the Kit Rosenthal at 723-5126 mont hosts a free community From 11:30- 2:30, The Larch- at 682-3707. Holocaust”. The 22-panel exhibi- following: On Dec. 5 from 7 – 9 Chanukah concert featuring the mont/Mamaroneck Center for tion pays homage to Jan Karski’s pm the historical landmark will 5 acapella group, SIX13, along with Continuing Education holds a 21 courage during WWII. The gal- be decorated for the season and Westchester Board of Rabbis Chanukah crafts and menorah class on Knitting Christmas Tree Westchester Jewish Center at lery is located at the Iona College ready to receive guests. Cos- and the Westchester Jewish lighting at 4pm. Admission is ornaments and will focus on Palmer & Rockland Avenue in Arts Center, Brother Kenneth tumed docents will guide visitors Council present a “Night of Jew- free, donation of canned goods learning to knit a ball shaped or- Mamaroneck present “Jazz it Up Chapman Gallery, 715 North throughout the mansion; on De- ish Learning and Celebration” at is appreciated. Call 834-6120 for nament. The class takes place at A Little” featuring “Trio Shalva” Avenue, New Rochelle. Gallery cember 12 at 1pm they present a Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 details. the Larchmont Temple, Rm. 2, 75 a contemporary jazz group. For hours are Monday - Thursday, special holiday treat – a puppet North Avenue, New Rochelle at Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont. tickets call WJC office at 698- Noon - 5, Thursday evening 6:30- show called “The Steadfast Tin 6:45, $20 in advance or $25 at the At 10 am join Congregation Cost is $45 which includes a ma- 2960 or online at admin-asst@ 8 and Sunday Afternoon 2 - 5. Soldier.” Cost for this is $10 per door. Westchester Rabbis lead Emanu-El of Westchester, 2125 terials fee. For details call 698- wjcenter.org. For more information contact person and space is limited. Call two sessions of classes followed Westchester Avenue East, Rye 9126 or register at LMCCE.org. Julia Scallero at 696-0738 or js- 967-7588 for a reservation. by a kosher reception. Register for a Chanukah Celebration for [email protected] online at www.wjcouncil.org or families with young children, 6 12 Purchase College, Conserva- call 328-7001 for details. months to 2nd grade and their The Mamaroneck High School www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • December 2015 • 7 Seventh Annual Polar Plunge: “Freezin’ for a Reason” BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN the water could donate $20 and receive a sweatshirt labeled “I was Over 350 intrepid swim- too chicken to plunge” and stay mers braved the frigid waters of inside the “Chicken Coop,” a small Long Island Sound at Glen Island pen although no one was observed Park, New Rochelle on Satur- there. day, November 14 at the Seventh Regional Director NYC Spe- Annual Polar Plunge, “Freezin’ cial Olympics Bill Tawpash report- for a Reason” to raise money for ed that Westchester K of C mem- 3,500 athletes of Special Olympics ber Chris Cohen, Pelham, was the NY-Hudson Valley Region; Special top fundraising individual; top Olympics New York has 65,665 fundraising team was NYC legal athletes competing in year-round firm Norton Rose Fulbright. Olympic-style sports. Fundraising Rye High The Westchester-wide event School Crew Team, Hockey, Swim encompassed multiple schools and Dive Teams competed against including Holy Child of Rye; each other. Winning Hockey Iona Prep, New Rochelle; Mercy Team Assistant Coaches Jim Ban- College, Dobbs Ferry; Rye High non, Tom Bailey and Head Coach School; Rye Neck High School; Sar- Peter Thomas had to plunge wear- ah Lawrence College, Bronxville; ing tutus. Stepinac School, White Plains; “We exceeded expectations Sacred Heart of Yonkers; St. John and now have raised $95,000, and Paul School, Larchmont and “Kaitlin Brennan, Special Olym- Westchester/Putnam Knights of pics Associate Director of Devel- Columbus (K of C). opment exclaimed. “People from Participants raising a min- all over the County are here and imum of $125 received an official we are ready to take the Plunge at Polar Plunge sweatshirt. It costs noon.” the Plunge the first time,” George money they raise actually goes to ing in honor of the people who will been a Polar Bear Swimmer since approximately $400 to support “I am so proud to be part of Oros, Chief of Staff to County Ex- the cause rather than to overhead.” be enjoying our donations,” Micky her early 20’s. one athlete for one sports season. this. I was recruited to be on this ecutive Rob Astorino noted. “I was “This is a wonderful cause Wright, 90, New Rochelle, the old- Donations can be made online Those not brave enough to go into Committee a year ago when I did delighted to find out that a lot of the and we are very happy to be plung- est plunger stated. Ms. Wright has at www.SpecialOlympicsNY.org.

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Little Shop Of Horrors is a production of the WPPAC Conservatory Theatre which includes ac- Savings based on national customer-reported data for new policies in 2012. Actual savings vary. Discounts subject to terms, conditions and tors in 7th through 12th grades. Their program is both artistic and educational, holding students to availability. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. © 2013 Allstate Insurance Co. high standards while providing them with the tools necessary to meet those standards. 75447 8 • December 2015 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Lee H. Perlman Featured EPL/Environmental Advocates Scores Senator Latimer Highest in the Senate Speaker at Fall Breakfast for 2015 To kick off its annual Communi- One of New York State’s most acclaimed envi- campaign year, UJA-Federa- ty Services, ronmental advocacy organizations, EPL/Environ- tion of New York’s Westches- a UJA-Fed- mental Advocates, released their “Report Card” ter Business and Professional eration for all New York State Legislators in November, Division hosted speaker Lee H. beneficiary with Senator George Latimer (D-Westchester) Perlman, president of Greater agency. The earning the highest grade for the 2015 legislative New York Hospital Association center pro- session. Ventures and CFO and execu- vides wom- “It is an honor to be recognized for my com- tive vice president of GNYHA, en and girls mitment and dedication to protecting the envi- at its fall breakfast. The event, in Yonkers ronment,” Latimer said. “I believe protecting our the Division’s largest to date, with skills, environment is always the right thing to do, for to- brought 175 guests to Willow resources, day, tomorrow and for our children’s tomorrow.” Ridge Country Club in Harri- and support Senator Latimer received a grade of “81”, as son to hear from Perlman, a to help them did several of his Senate colleagues from around Larchmont resident and ded- pursue their Guest Speaker Lee Perlman of Larchmont (center) with the state. icated volunteer and philan- goals and be- (from left) Event Chairs Jason Friedland of Scarsdale and EPL/Environmental Advocates focused on thropist with strong ties to come self-suf- Bonnie Hagen of White Plains, and Division Chairs Susan legislative initiative in the 2015 session including UJA-Federation. ficient, confi- Taxin Baer of Scarsdale and Ben Blumberg of Larchmont closing hazardous waste loopholes in the law, Guests were asked to dent women. enhancing and repayment of the state’s Envi- bring new toiletries to the “The fact that my gift ness and Professional Division ronmental Protection Fund, and banning toxic breakfast for donation to fami- makes a difference in Isra- is committed to sustaining chemicals from children’s toys. Senator Latimer State Senator George Latimer lies in the Fresh Start program, el, around the world — and UJA-Federation’s network of supported those measures, and is a co-sponsor of which aims to provide those right in my own backyard — life-enriching agencies by the legislation. families with much-needed is one of the reasons I got in- bringing together like-minded “We can and must do better. I work hard in my role as an elected steward of the environment. personal items not covered volved with UJA,” said Susan individuals with shared in- We desperately need a bi-partisan commitment from Senate to move good legislation forward; with- by federal government SNAP Taxin Baer of Scarsdale, who terests, values, and purpose. out it, the ecological health of our entire state falls short,” Latimer added. benefits. Board members and co-chairs the Westchester Through its work, the Division During his time in the State Assembly and Senate, Latimer has consistently received among the guests brought these toiletries Business and Professional Di- works to help its neighbors in highest grades in this annual environmental report card. to the Mary J. Blige Center for vision with Ben Blumberg of need — in Westchester, New Women in Yonkers, which is Larchmont. York, Israel, and 70 other coun- run by Westchester Jewish The Westchester Busi- tries. Annual Menorah Workshop Attracts Kids of All Ages BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN pink wooden pushke (charity customers and we are just very box). The rabbis provided pen- thankful for our community. Show Your Shop Local Spirit The 2nd Annual Meno- nies for students to place in We want to keep providing this rah Workshop, a joint project the pushke, but also seen was for our community and chil- of Alef Bet Preschool Win a $1000 prize! in New Rochelle, Rochel Butman, Di- rector; Chabad of Larchmont-Mama- roneck, Rabbi Mendel Silberstein; Chabad of Pelham, Rabbi Levi Groner and Chabad of Scarsdale, Rabbi Av- rohom and Sara But- man was held at Home Depot, 55 Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle on Sunday, November 22, “with two shifts of children, 85 each,” according to Rabbi To enter, post your selfie on the Larchmont Chamber of Commerce Groner. Facebook page or email it to [email protected] and we will Parents and stu- post it for you. The photo with the most “likes” will win. Must be 18 or dents from Southern older to enter, contest ends 01/01/16. The prize is a $1000 shopping Westchester, River- Rabbi Mendel Silberstein’s son, Yisrael, 7 puts money in “pushke” (charity box). credit at any Larchmont Chamber Member business. dale and the Bronx enjoyed sufganiot (donuts) a large pile of donated dollar dren.” WWW.LARCHMONTCHAMBER.ORG provided by Chabad as they bills. “The hands-on menorah assembled and painted wood- “As a company with Home making is the best way for our en menorah kits furnished by Depot, we do a workshop the children to get involved in the Home Depot while Klezmer first Saturday of every month, Holiday, especially Chanu- Music played on a Milwaukee to try to make the kids as re- kah, the Holiday of Light,” Sponsored by Wireless Speaker. sourceful as possible, using Groner observed. We light A special menorah made hammers and tools…and a candle every night and in- of royal blue PVC piping, con- bonding with their parents,” crease the light to combat the structed by Home Depot em- Store Manager Tienette Cov- darkness which unfortunate- Larchmont Chamber of Commerce ployees provided a table dec- ington stated. “We started ly we are witnessing all over oration, along with a Chabad this workshop for our Jewish the world.” “Please, no photos now. You can catch me at the new DeCicco & Sons in Larchmont. Ciao, baby!” “Say, aren’t you a famous San Marzano tomato from Italy?”

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2015 Independently Owned and Operated by the Rand Family www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • December 2015 • 11 Hommocks Middle School, First Public School in NY to Launch Annual Benefit Honors Local Residents Rocket Composter continued from page 1 The Holocaust and Hu- man Rights Education Center waste back into nature’s best the Rocket in lieu of dump- “The Rocket is a great way to honored James and Pat Hou- and being good stewards of sters, also took place. reduce waste and the associ- lihan and Harris and Cookie the earth,” said Hommocks Data was collected on ated costs for the Town and Markhoff on October 22 at Principal Dr. Seth Weitzman, how much recyclables and Village Joint Garbage Com- their annual Benefit held at the who worked with the Superin- food waste were being taken mission, a co-sponsor of the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht tendent of Schools, Dr. Robert out of the waste stream. “We MSF grant. The Town has been Club. Bronxville resident James Shaps, to write a grant propos- Future Cycle helped us do a interested in promoting food Houlihan and his wife Pat (Left) al to the Mamaroneck Schools ‘before’ and ‘after’ data analy- composting for several years, were honored with the Bernard Foundation and see the project sis,” Dr. Weitzman said. “And and this is a big step forward J. Rosenshein Courage to Care through to installation and the results are quite aston- in composting and educating Award. Mr. Houlihan is the training of both students and ishing.” The initial audit day our kids about composting. We managing partner of real estate staff. was spent just counting and are very pleased to support the firm Houlihan-Parnes. Pound In the past, Hommocks weighing every bag of trash. A effort.” Ridge residents Cookie and would generate about 12 bags pile of 11 bulging bags weighing In September, the Envi- Harris Markhoff (far Right) re- of trash every day at lunch 156 lbs. was accumulated with- ronmental Protection Agency ceived the Eugene M. and Emily weighing approximately 156 in the two-hour time span of and United States Department Grant Spirit of Humanity Award. Harris Markhoff is a founding partner in the law firm of Danziger lbs, and the students were told lunch. of Agriculture announced & Markhoff LLP. At left Center, Valerie Moore O’Keeffe, Chair of the Holocaust and Human Rights to just throw everything away. After sorting, Hommocks the United States’ first-ever Education Center, and to her right is Millie Jasper, HHREC Executive Director. With the help of We Future Cy- had two bags of commingled national food waste reduc- cle, a non-profit organization recycling, one bag of milk car- tion goal of 50% by 2030. In a specializing in school lunch re- tons, 28 lbs. of excess liquid, a public service announcement MHS Students Selected for Area All-State Concert cycling and large scale sustain- whopping 77 lbs. of food waste, currently running on LMC- ability programs, Hommocks a bin of paper and only 20 lbs. TV, Town of Mamaroneck The Area All State Con- tra, Concert Band, Women’s Seamus O’Brien, Natalie Bunta, took on the task of educating of trash. That is an 86% reduc- resident and Sustainability cert was held in November at Chorus and Mixed Chorus. Lauren Emerson, Jacob Kele- 1200 middle school students tion while feeding valuable re- Action Professor Beth Rad- the SUNY Purchase Perform- These high school musicians man, Skyler Lesser-Roy, Grace on where the garbage goes sources into recycling. ow explains for homeowners ing Arts Center drew the par- were chosen to be a part of Maffucci, Victoria Revich, Re- when one casually “throws The 77 lbs. of food waste how they, too, can reduce food ticipation of the very best high these top ensembles based on becca Shinkar, Chase Thede, something away”. Students were mixed with woodchips waste and save money. “I have school musicians throughout their ratings at the NYSSMA Betsy Amaya, Patricia Ballard, learned that what they consid- and leaves and fed to the been a champion of bring- Westchester County. Being Solo Festival last spring. More Lauren Barragan, Francine ered garbage was actually fully Rocket. It takes two weeks for ing the Rocket Composter selected to perform in this than 1000 students from 60+ Erfe, Hannah George, Shira recyclable material; all they the material to move through to Hommocks and am proud concert and representing one’s school districts audition for Julie, Lucie Le Blanc, Evan Ma- needed to do was sort. the Rocket, undergoing fast of the leadership the Mama- high school at this high level is placement in the groups. caluso, Chloe Malushaga, Re- While students them- tracked decomposition thanks roneck School District has a milestone honor for any high On November 17th , at the becca Mancuso, Ian Melamed, selves will not operate this to the unique design of the taken on this critical national school musician. Thirty-four Board of Education meeting, Hector McKemey, Sam Morton, large sustainable solution (the in-vessel composter. The out- issue,” Ms. Radow said. accomplished musicians rep- the following MUFSD students Kiku Ono, Olivia Pollack, Spen- approximate size of a hot water put needs to rest for an ad- A community education resented Mamaroneck in Area were honored; Michayla Bai- cer Robinson, Atoosa Scheuer, heater, turned on its side, in ditional 4 weeks to complete day is planned for this spring, All-State Ensembles - String gel, Jared Berger, Will Fishell, Julia Shen, Alexander Sirota, someone’s home), now located the nitrifying process and can after Hommocks has had some Orchestra, Symphony Orches- Jesenia Laureano, Kyle Lefler, Hayley Weisstuch, Yi Zhao. outdoors between the Hom- then be used as rich compost experience with the Rocket mocks cafeteria and garden, in Hommocks’ own garden or and mastered the composting. Selection Committee seeks applicants to fill Mamaroneck they have been practicing the greenhouse. Community members will be prerequisite process of source The Recycling Club and invited into the school to learn School District Board of Education Vacancies separation in the cafeteria. Student Government contin- about composting; upon leav- The recycling station ue to play leadership roles in ing, they will receive a goody The Selection Committee is care deeply about the local pub- should plan to give approximate- is set up for students to first explaining the food separation bag that includes “100% Genu- looking for qualified candidates lic schools. An ideal Board mem- ly 10 hours/week overall to Board empty excess liquids into a process to fellow students. ine Hommocks Compost” and to fill anticipated 2016 term va- ber should have strong com- activities. bucket and then sort their con- To create usable compost, can be used for community cancies for the Mamaroneck munication skills and be able to If you are interested in ap- tainers into either milk car- equal parts of organic food members’ gardens. Union Free School District Board discuss, analyze and synthesize plying for the Board of Education tons or plastic commingled. waste and wood chips must be “Food waste has the of Education. As a member of information while building con- or would just like to learn more Then they sort any remaining combined with some already most negative economic val- the Board of Education, together sensus across multiple constitu- about the position, email Jamie plastics or aluminum foil also usable compost. Hommocks ue among waste stream but it with the Superintendent and Dis- encies. Experience with children Bernard or Lauren Lambert of into commingled, leaving only is using the Town’s wood chips could be a good renewable re- trict personnel, a candidate will in or just out of the Mamaroneck The Committee for the Selec- food waste and single-serve and compost, which happen source when well collected and contribute to the following key School District is a plus, but not tion of School Board Nominees paper products. The food to be conveniently located on processed,” said Gerardo Soto, responsibilities: Developing a requirement. Members of the at info@selectioncommittee. waste goes into a bucket to be the middle school property. managing director of NATH District education priorities and Board of Education are US Citi- org. The application due-date for fed to the Rocket Composter. The Town has been support- Sustainable Solutions, an or- goals and monitoring and evaluat- zens, over 18 years old, and res- the Committee’s endorsement is Paper products as well as sin- ive of this effort and views the ganic waste consultancy that is ing progress; Establishing policy; idents (must have over one year January 31, 2016. gle-serve plastic wrappers, Rocket and related lessons on the U.S. Rocket distributor. and Approving contracts, bonds in-district residency) who are More information on the chip bags, Capri Suns, and managing food waste as an A ribbon-cutting ceremo- and influencing how the commu- elected to three-year terms. Selection Committee, the ap- plastic baggies are left for the important part of the commu- ny with local dignitaries that nity’s tax dollars are spent with Board members are expect- plication process, and the ar- trash. nity’s overall sustainability ini- officially launched the Rocket the annual budget. ed to attend two Tuesday eve- ea’s school representatives to Training for custodi- tiatives. took place at Hommocks Mid- They are seeking commu- ning meetings and one Tuesday the Committee can be found at ans, who will be operating the Mamaroneck Town Su- dle School on Monday, Novem- nity minded, team players who morning meeting a month and www.selectioncommittee.org Rocket Composter by filling pervisor Nancy Seligson said, ber 23rd .

Read all of our newspapers at www.shorelinepub.com 12 • December 2015 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Where to Dine During the Holidays! The Holiday Season is here, ing area. The Cold Seafood Plat- ly ambiance keep it a treat. Be sprawling 200-seat restaurant HOLIDAYS AT THE DINER! sphere, casual yet sophisticated. so whether you’ve been naughty ter is a wonder and fine to share seated in the lovely refurbished strewn with colorful Mexican art Chef-owner and person- Proprietors Alan Nussbaum and or nice it’s time to make plans as is their decadent version of dining room, now part vintage and artifacts, multiple seating able host Dean Vivolo of Tratto- his wife Maria Rubiano are ami- with friends and family. If you Linguine Carbonara; plump ten- photo gallery, and let the friendly areas in the front, side and rear, ria Vivolo, 301 Halstead Ave., Har- able hosts who watch over this are going out, here are some fes- der Rack of Lamb served on the staff suggest such specialties as: along with a big galloping bar rison (914-835-6199), serves his sprawling 225-seat multi-fac- tive venues for every palate, each long bone; delicate Dover Sole flavorful Polenta al Gorgonzola for socializing. Personable hosts robust regional Italian cuisine eted establishment with a dili- offering a good dose of Holiday finished off in the dining room; with shrimp; fresh Spiedini ooz- and owners are brothers Edgar out of a vintage diner just across gent eye. There are private and cheer… and perhaps for dessert have the ing its cheese; Angel Hair Abissi and Hector Brambila who also from Harrison’s Metro-North semi-private party facilities for wait staff whip up warm Zabagli- Marini, thin egg noodles in a operate a Rio Bravo in Fairfield station. Sit at the counter, tuck up to 80 guests for all types of MULINO’S HOLIDAY FEST! one with fresh berries. And, oh light cream sauce with shrimp and Westport, CT. General man- into a booth, or take a table in occasions. The private banquet It is over-the-top during the that smooth Italian cheesecake. and mushrooms; Veal Chop alla ager Omar Topete and his staff the rear greenhouse and enjoy room is beautifully appointed. holidays and it begins with the Open 7 days thru the Holiday Griglia, with mushrooms and will give you a tasty tour thru the the surprising contemporary Chef Angelo Magno’s specialties bright lights and smell of chest- Fest. Bring the whole family. The roasted potatoes; or Branzino menu. An adorable guacamole and traditional flavors ema- run the gamut from hefty steaks nuts roasting at the entranceway. place sparkles! Valet parking. Mediterraneo. Michael’s son cart will come whizzing by to nating from his kitchen: tasty and chops, classic Italian dishes Take home a bag of them. The Reservations advised. Mulino’s Dean operates Trattoria Vivolo test your palate. And the menu: thin-crusted pizza; Crostino di and beautifully plated Latin fa- annual Christmas Holiday Fest of Westchester, 99 Court Street, in Harrison. Private party facil- we have come to describe it as Polenta topped with wild mush- vorites. The Technicolor Sunday at Mulino’s lasts right thru the White Plains 914-761-1818 www. ities. Open 7 days for lunch and Mexican/Tex-Mex, and it will rooms, gorgonzola and tomato Buffet Brunch is a sight to behold season and it’s a sight to behold! mulinosny.com dinner. Free parking. www.laris- surprise you. The signature tacos sauce; Grilled Rack of Lamb; and enjoy. Daily Happy Hours The fountain garden is beautiful ervarestaurant.com are overloaded and delicious! Braised Lamb Shanks; Boneless in the bar/lounge keep things as is the lavish dining room and ITALIAN CLASSICS & VINTAGE Rio offers Happy Hours Monday Rabbit; Lasagna Bolognese al buzzing. Open 7 days for lunch, bar/ lounge. General Manager PHOTO GALLERY! A TASTY MEXICAN HOLIDAY thru Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm Forno; and wonderful Spaghet- dinner and Sunday brunch. Valet Gimmy Cavagna and his staff Proprietor Michael Vivo- FIESTA! featuring half price house drinks ti a la Vongole. Good wine list. parking. Gaucho Grill, One North are keeping the premises spiffy lo and his wife Margaret of La The artsy red statue guard- and appetizers. There is a large Sparkling lights evenings. Open Broadway, White Plains 914-437- as ever: gesticulating Christmas Riserva, 2382 Boston Post Road, ing the Palmer Ave. entrance selection of Tequilas at the bar, 7 days for lunch and dinner. Free 9966 www.gauchogrillnewyork. decorations galore, holiday car- Larchmont (914-834-5584), have to the new Rio Bravo Tacos & and you can also create your own parking. www.trattoriavivolo. com olers, life size toy soldiers, the been serving ‘the Italian classics’ Tequila in Larchmont is just a Margarita. Rio Bravo Tacos & com (Morris Gut is a restaurant bursting colorful floral displays here for over 38 years and the re- hint of the south-of-the-border Tequila is located at 1879 Palmer marketing consultant and former and handsome multilevel seat- freshing atmosphere and friend- pleasures waiting inside. It is a Ave., Larchmont. Open for lunch GAUCHO CHEER! restaurant trade magazine editor. and dinner 7 days a week. Pri- Gaucho Grill is of the most He has been tracking the food and vate party facilities for up to 60 dynamic restaurants in West- dining scene in greater Westches- guests. 914-341-1546. www.rio- chester, this Argentinean/Latin/ ter for 30 years. He may be reached “Enjoy the regional cuisine of Italy bravotacosandtequila.com Italian themed venue always at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutreac- in a vintage diner atmosphere!” offers vibrant food and atmo- [email protected]) Morris Gut, Shoreline Newspapers “One of the highest rated Third Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk to restaurants in Westchester!” Zagat Restaurant Survey Ring in the Season “Robust Italian cuisine served out For the third year, the other kids like him by raising of a charming diner!” Westchester Jingle Bell 5K money during his Bar Mitzvah White Plains Examiner Run/Walk, scheduled to take project to send kids to the Ar- place on Saturday, December thritis Foundation’s summer 12, will bring runners and fam- camp for kids with JA. “My pur- Reservations: 914-835-6199 ilies together to raise funds to pose is to raise awareness that Regional Italian Cuisine www.trattoriavivolo.com benefit arthritis research. The arthritis doesn’t only affect Now Open 7 Days for Lunch & Dinner Jingle Bell Run, which features adults. Kids get arthritis too,” Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 10 pm. 301 HALSTEAD AVENUE a holiday costume contest, kids’ Heller said. zone and fun run, music and “When people think of Chef/Proprietor Dean Vivolo HARRISON (across from Metro-North) a sponsor expo, will be held arthritis, they automatically JOIN US FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Purchase College at 10 a.m. think of minor aches and pains, Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. but it is much more than that,” inside the Performing Arts said Dr. Stephen Smiles, Clin- Jared Heller, Jingle Bell Run Youth Center. ical Associate Professor and Honoree More than 1,000 people Co-Director of the Center for including competitive and rec- forward to working with the Arthritis & Autoimmunity at reational runners, walkers, Arthritis Foundation and the NYU Langone Center, and this medical and corporate teams community to host a successful year’s Jingle Bell Run Medical and families are expected to Jingle Bell Run and reach our Honoree. “Arthritis is the na- participate this year. The race, goal of raising $150,000 for ar- tion’s leading cause of disabili- which is timed by NYC Runs, thritis research.” ty. Here in New York, more than is run on a USATF-certified 5K Arthritis affects more 3.6 million people struggle with course with finisher awards in than 50 million Americans the disease.” each age bracket. or roughly one in five adults. “The Jingle Bell Run is a “The Jingle Bell Run/Walk More than 300,000 children fun and festive way to ring in started in 2013 and has grown also live with juvenile arthritis the holiday season, enjoy the significantly in just two years (JA) including 14-year-old Jared camaraderie of family, friends, -- from raising $48,000 in 2013 Heller, from Somers, this year’s and fellow runners, and sup- to raising $90,000 last year,” Jingle Bell Run Youth Honoree port an important cause,” said said Jeffrey Gelfand, Managing who was diagnosed with arthri- Dana Miele, Race Director. Director of Finance and Global tis when he was three years old. To learn more and to regis- Wealth Management at Morgan Heller first participated in the ter for the Westchester Jingle Bell Stanley, and the 2015 Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Run two years ago 5K Run/Walk, visit www.jbr.org/ Run Corporate Chair. “I look and decided he wanted to help westchester or call 212-984-8702. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • December 2015 • 13 Special Needs – Special Trusts BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED Homes, cash, stock and bonds to a first party special needs mental Security Income ben- the beneficiary cannot be giv- However, sometimes you don’t ELDER LAW ATTORNEY are all common third party trust, since the beneficiary efits. en the authority to terminate have a choice. Moreover, indi- special needs trust assets. had an absolute right to pos- it. viduals can actually have both Generally speaking, there Keep in mind that there will sess the property outright. If Are all third party trusts types of trusts. When doing are two kinds of special needs likely be tax consequences of an inheritance is left in a sup- funded with inheritances? What kinds of things may this type of planning for your trusts. Those set up to handle contributing different kinds of port trust, it may be a third Absolutely not. Many a third-party special needs family, it is imperative that money owned by the benefi- assets to a trust. It is import- party trust but not necessar- people create third party trust pay for? you work with an expert who ciary (like a personal injury ant for you to understand the ily a third party special needs trusts for their children, loved Though there may be understands all the relevant or medical malpractice settle- tax and other ramifications trust. Only if a trust contains ones, friends or family mem- limitations in Medicaid rules issues and who can properly ment, for instance) are usu- prior to transferring assets to a money from someone other bers while the person creating about what a first party special guide you. ally called first party special third party special needs trust. than the beneficiary and in- the trust is still living. This is needs trust can pay for, there Bernard A. needs trusts. Those set up by cludes language limiting its often the case when a family are almost no limitations on Krooks, Esq., is a someone other than the ben- Are all inheritances prop- use to special or supplemental wishes to engage in estate tax third-party trust distributions. founding partner eficiary, to handle money not erly viewed as third party needs will it be considered a planning and wants to make The trustee must remember of Littman Krooks belonging to the beneficiary, trusts, since they come from third party special needs trust. provisions for a child with a this, though: some distribu- LLP and has been are usually called third party someone other than the disability. By creating the trust tions may have the effect of honored as one special needs trusts. These are beneficiary? Can an inheritance which is during lifetime, other relatives reducing -- or even eliminating of the “Best Law- the kind of special needs trusts This is one of the com- not left to a third party spe- can contribute funds to it, as -- some or all of the beneficia- yers” in America for each of that a parent, grandparent or mon misconceptions for those cial needs trust be fixed? well. ry’s public benefits. Keep in the last seven years. He is past other relative sets up for a fam- not closely familiar with spe- Sometimes. Each case is mind that this may not always President of the National Acad- ily member with disabilities cial needs planning. An inher- different and must stand on its Are all third-party special be a bad result; especially if the emy of Elder Law Attorneys and these types of trusts will itance can be left outright to own facts. This is an import- needs trusts irrevocable? quality of life of the beneficiary (NAELA) and past President of be the focus of this article. someone, or in a trust for their ant question which should be No. First party special is improved. the New York Chapter of NAE- benefit. In the case of a trust, it asked of a qualified attorney. needs trusts must be irrevo- LA. Mr. Krooks has also served What kind of property can can be designated for the sup- Expect the response to be “let cable, but the same is not true Conclusion. as chair of the Elder Law Sec- go in to a third party special port and maintenance of the me ask you a few more ques- for third party special needs The take-away message: tion of the New York State Bar needs trust? beneficiary, or for their special tions.” The likelihood is high trusts. Third party special third-party special needs Association. He has been select- Any property someone and/or supplemental needs. enough, though, that the pos- needs trusts may be revocable trusts are much more flexible ed as a “New York Super Law- wants to leave or give to a per- If an inheritance is left sibility should definitely be or irrevocable. It is important and can be much more benefi- yer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may son with a disability can (and outright to a person with a dis- addressed. Failure to fix this that the beneficiary not be able cial to a person with a disabil- be reached at (914-684-2100) or usually should) be placed in a ability, it might be transferable problem could result in the to revoke the trust, but there is ity than the more-restrictive by visiting the firm’s website at third party special needs trust. to a trust -- but probably only loss of Medicaid or Supple- no reason someone who is not first party special needs trust. www.elderlawnewyork.com Kitchen & Bath Insider© - 15th Annual Holiday Gift Guide BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. Dummies, available at www. gold (at $1,072 an ounce!). It after consulting with my ac- Amazon.com ($14.73 new; can open those hard to pull off countant, by sharing all this re- League of Women I hope that you al- but only $1.63 in the pre-read aluminum lids on various cans search with my readers, these ready got your flu shots this version, has changed my life. and open jars effortlessly. 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However, kitchens.com. 14 • December 2015 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Coping with Stress Discussed at Fathers’ Classifieds ANTIQUES • ART • COLLECTIBLES Most cash paid for paintings, Forum Westchester antiques, furniture, silver, sculpture, In November, Fathers’ sensitive to changes in behav- Explaining how one can The next Fathers’ Fo- and providing real life exam- jewelry, books, cameras, records, instruments, coins, watches, gold, Forum Westchester present- ior, e.g. irritability, nervous- minimize stress at home, the rum Westchester meeting ples of the risks these technol- comics, sports cards, etc. Please ed a meeting on Coping with ness, crying or sadness. experts said to make rules. will be held on Saturday De- ogies present and strategies to call Aaron at 914-654-1683. Stress. Speakers included There is an importance Credibility is built on consis- cember 5th at Mamaroneck better protect children. Dr. Hilary Weiss Cooper and to teaching kids to cope with tently following up on your High School. The Topic will The Fathers Forum West- IN-HOME VOICE LESSONS Dr. Dan Brenner, who led stress at an early age. 20%-35% rules. There is a need to say be Internet Safety for Kids and chester Board includes Phil Piano, Harp, Songwriting, Music an informative and thought of students that enroll in col- no to children. By saying no Teens, with speaker Dennis Moran (Chairman), Billy Coo- Theory, Audition Preparation. provoking discussion on the lege in the area fail to graduate to children, we teach them to Spina, a Police Investigator per, Kevin D’Arcy, Bill Finck, Reliable, Professional Instruction for topic. As with all Fathers Fo- in five years. The principal say no to themselves. When it from the New York State Inter- Chris Harshman, Ernie Patti, All Levels and Ages! New York STA, rum meetings, they seek to not reason is not academic relat- comes to a heated situation, net Crimes Against Children Jeff Porphy, Evan Stern and AHS, MTNA, www.studioofvocalarts. com, [email protected], only educate, but also provide ed, but more often due to the discipline with a smile is im- Task Force. Discussion will Chris Verni. To learn more, 917-838-1489 strategies to help dads better students inability to manage portant. Know that you, the center on the role of digital visit www.fathersforumwest- address important issues. stress and demonstrate resil- parent, are in control. As soon technologies in children’s lives chester.com SPANISH TUTOR Discussed at the meeting ience. Developing these skills as you raise your voice, you High school students and adults. were the origins of stress as at an early age leads to higher have lost. 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A Holiday Tradition the tale in an abbreviated ver- nelly has made it his mission to market drives the economy. and developmental differences sion 127 times usually decked perform the reading in a fash- Join author Jon Birger between boys and girls. Continues with out in a frock coat and stove- ion that is as true to its writer at the Larchmont Public Li- Then there’s what to do pipe hat. Connelly, reading and as historically accurate brary on Sunday, December 6 about it, from what college to Charles Dickens the same abridged version as to the original 127 readings as at 4:00pm, and hear him read attend (any with strong sci- On Monday evening, De- Dickens, has quite a distance possible. Connelly’s reading of from his new book, DATE-ON- ences and math), to where to cember 14, at 7:00pm, a West- to go before he reaches 127 A Christmas Carol has become OMICS: How Dating Became hang out (in New York, try a chester holiday tradition will readings and while he claims one of the premier holiday tra- a Lopsided Numbers Game firemen’s bar), to where to live again take place at the Larch- to be working on it, he does ditions in Westchester Coun- (Workman, August 2015). (Colorado, San Jose, Seattle), mont Public Library as librar- perform the work decked out ty and it simply is not to be Using a combination of de- to embracing the power of the ian Frank Connelly performs in a frock coat and stovepipe missed. Best of all is the ticket mographics, game theory, and marriage ultimatum. Charles Dickens’ timeless clas- hat. Dickens read the text of A price to attend Connelly’s per- number crunching, financial Jon Birger is a contributor sic A Christmas Carol. This will Christmas Carol as his “fare- formance – FREE – which may and tech journalist Jon Birger to Fortune magazine. A former be the tenth consecutive year well reading” shortly before account for Connelly’s inability explains America’s curiously senior writer at Fortune and that Connelly has performed his death in 1870 and with his to earn a living performing the lopsided dating and marriage Money, he’s an award-winning the piece, fully decked out in Frank Connelly as Charles Dickens readings of A Christmas Carol, piece. market—and what every single, freelance journalist who has frock coat and stovepipe hat. ings of A Christmas Carol by Connelly makes it clear that college-educated, heterosexual written forTime, Barron’s, and Connelly’s reading of Dickens and later by Connel- he is bidding farewell to no It’s not that he’s just woman needs to know. Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Dickens’ most famous work ly. In 1853, A Christmas Carol one. However, Connelly does And this numbers game has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, takes the audience back to Vic- not that into you— was chosen by Dickens for his concede that he has no con- has wider implications. Birg- CNBC, National Public Radio and torian Era Britain; a time when first public reading and his trol over anyone wishing to bid it’s that there’s not er shows how this unequal Bloomberg Television. He lives there was both strong nostal- performance was an immense farewell to him. Dickens was ratio explains the college and with his family in Larchmont. gia for old Christmas tradi- enough of him success. Connelly, after per- able to generate a tidy income post-college hookup culture; Refreshments will be tions as well as an initiation The shortage of col- forming numerous unknown from A Christmas Carol while the decline in marriage rates; available at 3:30pm. Birger’s of new Christmas practices lege-educated men is not just minor authors with question- Connelly has yet to earn any- even the seemingly paradox- appearance is sponsored by that are with us today, such as a big-city phenomenon frus- able success, chose the piece thing for his annual effort. ical problem that the more the Friends of the Larchmont Christmas trees. The story is trating women in New York for his first public reading of While the characters and attractive the woman is, the Public Library. credited with being one of the and Los Angeles. Among young a Dickens work in 2005, pre- the story are indeed famil- more difficult it can be for her For more information greatest influences on Christ- college grads, there are four cisely 135 years after Dickens’ iar to all of us, it is Connelly’s to find a partner. He reaches about this or any of the other mas traditions now practiced women for every three men final performance. Connelly’s reading that keeps it fresh and back to explore the origins of programs offered at the Larch- the world over. nationwide, except in certain reading quickly became his that brings out the story’s true the college gender gap—a com- mont Public Library, visit www. There are perceived co- pockets, like Silicon Valley, biggest success. Dickens read meaning and character. Con- bination of the pill, Title IX, larchmontlibrary.org. incidences regarding the read- where a primarily male job

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