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Vol 111 Number 42 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, October 20, 2017 Boxing Legend & Paddling City Council President Pioneer Join Hall of Fame Race Heats Up Firefighters Split Endorsement

From left are Assemblymember Shelley Mayer, new Hall of Famers Nancy Kalafus and Sal Cor- rente, Olympian Sean Knight, and Vincent “Zip” Green. Photo by Ed Whitman. Mike Khader City Council President Liam McLaughlin Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, in collabora- ing or deceased – who have gained prominence tion with the Department of Parks, Recreation or make substantial contribution to sports in and Conservation, recently inducted boxing the City of Yonkers. By Dan Murphy between incumbent Council President Liam legend Salvatore Corrente and paddling pio- The ceremony took place Oct. 14 at the With three weeks to go before Election McLaughlin and his Democratic opponent, neer Nancy Kalafus to the Yonkers Sports Hall Yonkers Sports Hall of Fame at the parks de- Day on Nov. 7, the race for Yonkers City Coun- Mike Khader. of Fame, which recognizes outstanding profes- partment. cil president blew up last week, with several First came news of an endorsement from sionals and amateurs in the field of sports – liv- events, accusations, and disclosures released Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 9 John Rubbo for Charter School Test Scores 4th Council District Exceed YPS Results, Again Student Makeup in Both Examined

% of students who passed Common Core Tests in 2016-17 School Year CSEE Scores YPS Scores Grade 3 ELA: 65% 36% Grade 8 ELA: 67% 35% Grade 3 Math: 75% 40% City Council candidate John Rubbo with wife, Dawn, and sons Dominic and John. Grade 7 Math: 65% 20% By Dan Murphy seeking to replace Shepherd. One of the three important City Council Rubbo was born and raised in the City of races Nov. 7 is in the Fourth District of east Yon- Yonkers. He said he is running for City Council By Dan Murphy wide, based on comparative data for students in kers. Councilman Dennis Shepherd is term-lim- because he wants to give his two young children Test scores on state standardized testing grades three through eight who took the Eng- ited from running again after serving eight years, the same opportunities and experiences he had. for the Charter School of Educational Excel- lish language arts and math exams. leaving an open seat. Republican John Rubbo and With Yonkers’ proximity to New York City, Rubbo lence in Yonkers exceeded the same test scores Over a three-year period, covering the Democrat Maeve Scott are the two candidates Continued on Page 7 for students in the Yonkers Public Schools, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, and for students in New York City and state- Continued on Page 8 Maeve Scott For City Council Latimer Pledges to Raise Taxes But Won’t Pay His Own County Exec’s Race All About Taxes

Maeve Scott, center, with her family, Shannon, Dave, Courtney and Davey, with dog Teddy. Maeve Scott is running to bring represen- she said. “We have a councilman who many From left are Business Council of Westchester President and CEO Marsha Gordon; State tation to the Fourth District and to use her cor- don’t know who he is, and there are areas in the Sen. and Democratic candidate George Latimer; moderator Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion; Republican Westchester County Executive Robert Asto- porate experience to solve the budget problems district that have been neglected” (referring to rino; and BCW Board Chairman Anthony Justic. in the city. Scott is a first-time candidate who Councilman Dennis Shepherd, who is term- is retired from her 34-year career in corpo- limited at the end of the year). By Dan Murphy Westchester, the debate was moderated by na- rate America, including at AIG, and wants to “I’m meeting with voters, who want some- Republican incumbent Robert Astorino and tionally respected pollster and political expert use her free time, and experience, on the City one who is engaged and response, and I want Democratic challenger State Sen. George Lat- Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist Institute for Council. to bring that type of representation back to the imer faced off Oct. 10 in the first head-to-head Public Opinion. “I’m running because I feel that the Fourth district. My financial background, and the fact debate in the race for Westchester County Ex- While the debate focused on many issues, ecutive. Presented by the Business Council of District hasn’t been adequately represented,” Continued on Page 7 Continued on Page 8 PAGE 2 - Yonkers Rising - Friday, October 20, 2017 Yonkers Football Playoffs Artists’ Works Brighten Start This Weekend Downtown Yonkers

The YMS football team, with 17 seniors.

By Phil Foley total of 12 sacks on the day. The works of artists Amanda Ioco (below) and Jorge Valdes were recently showcased in The Yonkers Montessori Academy and Riv- Saunders lost to undefeated Port Washing- Yonkers. erside High School highlighted Yonkers football ton 42-20 in Hudson League action. Franklin action last weekend with victories. Boateng earned Player of the Week honors for The YMA Eagles defeated Croton-Harmon one awesome performance for the Blue Devils. 30-14, which brought the team’s record to 3-4 in He returned a kickoff 90 yards and returned a Section One action, narrowly missing the play- punt for 78 yards. On defense, Franklin had 10 offs. The game played at YMA last Saturday tackles and five passes defended. was dedicated to senior Yemisi Oyelakin, who Coach Ronga also praised the game Jerry missed all of the 2017 season with a torn ACL. McNair had. He rushed for 155 yards and one Last year, Yemisi had a monster junior year, ac- touchdown. After the game, Ronga said: “Port counting for 93 tackles. Washington was a very good team and they are Coach Elie Moise said she was proud of the undefeated for a reason. Saunders played very team’s total effort. YMA scored 22 unanswered hard and tough while outscoring Port Washing- points to notch the victory. It had a strong run- ton in the second half of the game.” ning game, amassing 206 yards on 25 carries In other action, Lincoln lost to Beacon 28- and two touchdowns. The highlight of the game 8. came when down by a score of 16-14, and quar- This week starts the first round of the Hud- terback Jason Garcia tossed a 90-yard TD pass son League playoffs. Saunders is at Gorton at to senior Anthony Burgos. 1:30 p.m. (Gorton’s homecoming game), and Riverside coach Michael Zoda said his Riverside plays Port Washington at Pelham’s squad defeated Roosevelt 24-8. Calil Dixon Glover Field at noon. rushed for 164 yards and two TDs. Quarterback Pal Prep will play Pelham at 10 a.m. at Earnest Rice threw for 116 yards and one TD Saunders Field, Lincoln will play at Peekskill pass. Zoda noted that his team held Roosevelt at 1:30 p.m., and Nanuet will play at YMA at to a negative 101 yards. His defense also had a 1:30 p.m. The works of Cuban American artist Jorge Ioco has spent the past six months creating Valdez were recently featured at Yonkers Public work in a variety of mediums, including painting, Library, Grinton Will Branch. mixed-media drawings, and assemblage sculpture. Valdez also worked with young artists at the The show also included the actual objects she Riverfront Library to help them create their own works from giving the audience a look into the art- View your favorite paper online! mosaic masterpieces, all in celebration of National ist’s mind and process. Hispanic Heritage Month. “I wish to explore the connections we have to Artist Amanda Ioco’s works were recently the objects we keep versus what we throw away,” Visit RisingMediaGroup.com featured at the Urban Studio Unbound Gallery at she said. “I have found that some of my most beau- 66 Main St. tiful collected items are often deemed disposable.” MEDICARE ADVANTAGE HEALTH PLAN SEMINARS If you are Medicare and/or Medicare and Medicaid Eligible Join us for formal presentations with our licensed Senior Benefits Advisors to learn more about choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

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By Eric Schoen said they would support the I’ll keep it simple. Ev- elimination of the surcharge; eryone hates the Yonkers Red Merante said he would not Light Camera Program. Folks support the elimination of the despise the cockamamie “pub- surcharge. lic safety fee” of $15, voted on In the Fourth District, in the darkness of the night, Scott said she would support making your red light ticket the elimination of the sur- $65, not $50. When I write charge, and Rubbo said he about it, the letters and emails would not. Again, no word start flowing. from Issac. We have elections for In the City Council presi- three Yonkers City Council dent race, both McLaughlin seats next month: Anthony and Khader said they would Merante, Anthony Pagano support elimination of the $15 and Matthew Orefice in the fee. (McLaughlin voted against Sixth District; John Rubbo and the public safety fee in June, Maeve Scott in the Fourth Dis- Eric W. Schoen when the Yonkers City Council trict; Corazon Pineda Issac in the Second District adopted the 2017-18 budget.) NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in Yonkers, highlighted school buses going through is pretty much running without opposition; and So, folks, with the elections taking place next red lights, with Congressman Eliot Engel and State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins. incumbent Liam McLaughlin and Michael Khader month, both resolutions have a good chance of pas- are running for City Council President. sage. So, I thought I would prepare the resolutions New York State Attorney General Eric and remain a school bus driver. Red light cam- So I asked the candidates running for City so that Jan. 1, day one of their terms, those elected Schneiderman’s recent investigation by his office eras are intended to capture offenses not wit- Council and City Council president two simple would have the resolutions ready to act on. into school bus safety identified nearly 1,500 red nessed by a police officer; since it’s often too hard questions: If you are elected, will you support Resolution Number One: light camera violations by school bus companies to prove who was driving the vehicle, the owner legislation requiring the city to post signs at the WHEREAS, Yonkers has a Red Light Camera in Westchester and Suffolk counties – highlight- of the vehicle is assessed the fine from a red light approach to intersections with red light cameras Program at intersections throughout the city, and; ing a serious gap in state laws that are meant to camera violation. alerting motorists to their existence? WHEREAS, signs at the approach to intersec- ensure the safety of more than 2.3 million New If a school bus driver got three red light And, if you are elected, for the 2018-19 bud- tions with red light cameras alerting motorists to York children who ride school buses every day. tickets from a police officer within an 18-month get, will you support the elimination of the pub- their existence have proven to be just as effective Several violations were found in Yonkers, period, they would get nine points on their lic safety fee of $15 added onto red light camera in stopping drivers from running red lights as the one of which was highlighted at a recent press driver’s license and be disqualified from driving tickets, added by the Yonkers City Council in the cameras themselves; conference. a school bus for a year. However, with red light 2017-18 budget for the administration of the tick- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that “Every morning, more than 2 million New camera violations, school bus companies and not eting program? the Yonkers City Council requests the mayor and York children are put on school buses by fami- the drivers receive the violations, with no penalty I told the candidates upfront that I wanted city administration within 30 days of the passage lies that trust they’ll be safe,” said Schneiderman. or knowledge who the driver is. “yes” or “no” answers. And I got them. of this resolution to post signs at the approach to “Unfortunately, New York law has a safety loop- This loophole means it is unlikely that driv- In terms of question one, all of the candidates intersections with red light cameras alerting mo- hole big enough to drive a school bus through. ers or bus companies face any real repercussions apart from Issac, who did not respond to my re- torists to their existence. (Note that signs at the Bus companies can rack up red light camera for running red lights – as companies can shield quests, said they would support legislation requir- gateways to Yonkers are not sufficient. These signs violations – yet have no legal obligation to re- themselves and their drivers from liability by not ing the city to post signs at the approach to inter- must be at the approach to intersections with red port them to the state, or even use them as part reporting red light violations to the Department sections with red light cameras, alerting motorists light cameras.) of their evaluation of drivers. It’s time for ac- of Motor Vehicles. to their existence. These signs have proven to be Resolution Number Two: tion to protect our kids by requiring bus com- As part of this investigation, Schneider- as effective as the red light cameras themselves in WHEREAS, for the 2017-18 budget, the Yon- panies to report red light violations to the state man subpoenaed nine school bus companies in reducing cars going through red lights. kers City Council adopted a $15 public safety fee and the school districts they serve, and to use Suffolk County and six bus companies in West- Go right over the border to Mount Vernon and for the administration of the Red Light Camera those violations in driver evaluations. We must chester County. In 2016, the six Westchester you have these signs. Want a bigger city? Hop over Program, and; crack down on the problem now, before it turns companies amassed 296 red light tickets, with 20 to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, which WHEREAS, this City Council feels that this tragic.” drivers who were repeat offenders. has these signs right as you enter the city over the fee is an added burden on already overtaxed Yon- The Attorney General’s Office collected and “As a father, I wanted to know when I sent Ben Franklin Bridge on Vine Street. Nothing com- kers residents and those who visit our city; analyzed data from 15 randomly selected school my children off to school in the morning, they plicated here. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that bus companies operating in Westchester and were safe and secure on the bus,” said Congress- For the second question, I didn’t get all “yes” this City Council permanently eliminates the $15 Suffolk counties. The investigation found that in man Eliot Engel. “We can never be too careful answers. In the darkness of the budget night, the public safety fee in the 2018-19 budget. Westchester County, in 2016 alone, the sampling when it comes to our children’s safety, but the City Council in June passed a $15 public safety fee See how easy this process can be. Don’t wor- of school bus companies subpoenaed by the at- attorney general’s investigation into school bus to pay for costs of the administration of the Red ry – we will stay in top of this. torney general received almost 300 red light driving records indicates additional steps need Light Camera Program. Don’t want costs for the Briefs camera ticket violations. to be taken at the state level to ensure that safety. administration of the program? Get rid of the pro- There was an article in the Journal News Under existing law, a bus driver can receive I applaud his efforts to require the consideration gram. It’s that simple. about ways to improve the football program in the an infinite number of red light camera tickets Continued on Page T:10.625”8 In the Sixth District, Orefice and Pagano both Continued on Page 8

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Municipal Housing Authority Seeks Local Contractors Assemblymember Shelley Mayer, at a roundtable discussion on affordability of child care, Dozens of local contractors gathered at the Joseph Shuldiner, executive director of will host another meeting Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Riverfront Library. Riverfront Library in Yonkers recently to hear the Municipal Housing Authority for the City about potential work on nearly 20 housing sites of Yonkers, said the contractors hoped to start In an ongoing effort to address the child care “Reliable, quality, affordable child care is throughout Yonkers that will soon be renovated renovations on the first property in January, and crisis in New York State, Assemblymember Ellen one of the most pressing issues facing New York as part of the largest public housing rehab in re- that subsequent properties would follow as ap- Jaffee, chairwoman of the Assembly Committee families today,” said Mayer. “As the chair of the cent history. provals and financing for the work fell into place. on Children and Families; and Assemblymem- Assembly Task Force on Women’s Issues, I have General contractors who will be perform- “We are very excited about the start of what ber Shelley Mayer, chairwoman of the Assembly fought and will continue to fight to expand ac- ing the work on 1,700 units across the city ex- has been a more than five-year process to get all Task Force on Women’s Issues, co-organized two cess, improve quality, expand caregivers’ access plained what projects would be undertaken and the funding and approvals in place,” Shuldiner roundtable discussions – one in New York City to professional development, and help providers how local businesses could participate in provid- told contractors. “We are particularly grateful to and another in Albany – to investigate child care maintain a quality workforce in the face of low ing supplies or work. State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assem- quality, affordability and accessibility, as well as wages. “We are here today because of our commit- blywoman Shelley Mayer for the tremendous as- the impact of child care access on family stabil- “There is more we can and must do to learn ment to women and minority-owned businesses sistance they have given to us as we have worked ity, the labor force, and the economy. about the challenges and successes our local and local businesses who we would like to see toward renovating these units, and we hope you The roundtable discussions Sept. 25 and 27 child care providers, parents and advocates are participate in this rehabilitation project,’’ said can be a part of this long-awaited renovation of followed a May 23 joint public hearing in Al- facing,” she continued. We must use their knowl- Mayor Mike Spano. “Not only is this renovation our city’s public housing.” bany, held by Jaffee and State Sen. Tony Avella, edge and experiences to inform our work. As we an economic boon to our city, but it is a promise Contractors and material suppliers inter- chairman of the Senate Committee on Children move toward the start of the legislative session, I kept to our public housing residents to provide ested in bidding on the projects can learn more and Families, to discuss child care issues – in look forward to working with my colleagues to them with quality, safe and affordable homes.’’ about it by visiting www.mhacy.org. particular the lack of funding, accessibility and secure increased funding and develop creative quality. paths to increase access to professional develop- Two-thirds of all families in New York State ment.” are headed by parents in the workforce and most The response from advocates and stake- work full-time by the time their children are age holders to both the public hearing and the recent Upcoming Events at 3. Although research suggests that safe, reliable, roundtables underscores the critical importance high-quality child care promotes positive child of maintaining an ongoing dialogue in commu- development and is critical to a family’s ability nities throughout the state. Sarah Lawrence College to maintain employment and remain self-suffi- Mayer will be holding a roundtable discus- A screening of the film “Where to Invade A lecture by Stephen Ruszczyk titled “Nav- cient, many working families across the state are sion Thursday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at River- Next” by Michael Moore will take place Nov. 2 at igating the Maze of Immigrant Illegality: Un- unable to secure such care. front Library in Yonkers. 5 p.m. in the Heimbold Visual Arts Center Don- documented Youths Growing Up in Precarious nelly Film Theatre at SLC, 917 Kimball Ave., Contexts” is scheduled Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in Sci- Bronxville. The Academy Award-winning direc- ence Center 103 at SLC, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville. tor and creator of “Fahrenheit 9/11” and “Bowl- Based in life-course ethnography, Ruszczyk will ing for Columbine” confronts the most pressing follow the biographical narratives of four un- issues facing America today and finds solutions documented youths in New York City as they Book Sale, Candidate Forum in the most unlikely places. For more informa- move from high school toward their mid-20s. tion on this free event, call 914-395-2412 or visit Free. 914-395-2412 or www.sarahlawrence.edu. www.sarahlawrence.edu. A lecture by Jeremy Suri Lecture titled “The & Live Music at Library Kathleen Hill will host a craft talk, “Making Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of a Book from the Pieces,” on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. America’s Highest Office,” is scheduled Dec. 1 at The Friends of the Yonkers Public Library The Virgil Scott Orchestra will present “Big at the Slonim House Living Room at SLC, 911 12:30 p.m. at Heimbold Visual Arts Center 208, is sponsoring a number of special events next Band Sunday” on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Grinton Kimball Ave., Bronxville. Hill, who teaches at SLC, 917 Kimball Ave., Bronxville. This lecture month. Will Library. Admission is free, no tickets are Sarah Lawrence, has published two novels and is based on Professor Suri’s recently released Thousands of used and gently-used books required, and seating will be in the 325-seat au- recently a memoir, “She Read to us in the Late book, “The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and on a variety of topics will be for sale at the ditorium at the library. The 18-piece orchestra Afternoons, a Life in Novels.” Free. 914-395- Fall of America’s Highest Office.” Free. 914-395- Friends of the Yonkers Public Library fall used features music from Broadway to the classics. 2412 or www.sarahlawrence.edu. 2412 or www.sarahlawrence.edu. book sale Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 In addition, a special tribute to Duke Ellington p.m. at the Yonkers Public Library, Grinton featuring Bobby LaVell will be presented. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave. Books will Come to the “Cabaret,” a musical featuring be priced at 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for singer and dancer Randy Accardi, on Sunday, hardcovers, with sections of specially priced Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Grinton Will Library. books, CDs, and DVDs. Admission is free of charge, no tickets are re- Friends of Yonkers Public Library will quired, and seating is in the 325-seat auditori- also sponsor a meet-the-candidates reception um at the library. Be prepared to be dazzled by featuring candidates for county and local of- Accardi’s charm and dynamic energy – singing, fices Sunday, Nov. 5 from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the dancing, and twirling his baton. He will per- Grinton Will Library. The purpose of this event form hits of the 40s through the 80s, as well as is for members of the public to remind elected jazz standards, dance tunes, Broadway, cabaret officials representing Yonkers how important and adult contemporary tunes. the library is to them and their families. Light For more information about these and snacks will be served, and candidates will infor- other events at the Yonkers Public Library, visit mally mingle with the public. YPL.org or call 914-337-1500.

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The aircraft crashed in southwest Poland after two of its engines and the left wing were reportedly damaged by German anti-aircraft fire, and German fighters. The pilot and several crew- members parachuted out, but only the pilot and co-pilot survived. The other eight crewmembers were not recovered following the crash. Betchley was declared “missing in action” as First Lt. George Betchley of Yonkers of March 22, 1945, but his status was later amend- ed to “killed in action.” In 1948, the American Graves Registration the Iowa Ambassadors of Music Choir singing the Command recovered a set of remains from the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” for the airman. cemetery at Janówek that they were not able to Cupp, who was returning from Germany, identify, and interred them at the United States had spent the previous two weeks touring con- Military Cemetery Neuville-en-Condroz, in Bel- centration camps, American cemeteries, and gium, where they laid for nearly 70 years. other World War II monuments, putting the loss In April 1948, an AGRC team investigated a of these heroes fresh in her mind. She wasn’t sup- Charles Frederickson watches workers fit his car with a wooden bumper after donating his crash site associated with Betchley’s aircraft. Local posed to be on that flight, she said, but a twist of metal one to the Yonkers Citizens Drive for Scrap Salvage. authorities took the team to the crash site where fate led them to flying home later than scheduled. equipment was found in the wreckage, which had “We landed in Atlanta to change planes, and By Mary Hoar up at the Recreation Pier for a Navy Day cel- serial numbers correlating with weapons used on they made an announcement over the intercom President Emerita, Yonkers ebration. Guests on the USS Flusser were mayor the B-17G Flying Fortress. that the remains of a World War II hero were on Historical Society and Mrs. Walter Thussig, Leslie Sutherland, Dr. After a thorough historical and scientific board,” said Cupp. “As this was happening, all Monday, Oct. 23 Nathan Warren, Charles Wallace, Gerald Nolan analysis, it was determined that X-7547 could these teenagers started singing. I had no idea it Oct. 23, 1916: Allen Benson of 1 Arthur St., and Frank Devlin. Lt. Commander and Mrs. likely be identified. After receiving approval, on would go viral.” the Socialist candidate for president, discovered McElduff hosted the officials. July 7, 2016, Unknown X-7547 was disinterred This summer, his name made news as he he could not vote in the election. Out of Yon- Oct. 26, 1923: Count Albert Apponyi, from Neuville and sent to the DPAA laboratory was identified as the serviceman who had been kers campaigning, he had not registered to vote. speaker of the House of Representatives of the for analysis. honored just a year earlier by the Iowa choir and Oct. 23, 1937: The 175-foot Nodine Hill Hungarian Parliament, spoke as the first of a To identify Betchley’s remains, scientists Cupp, of Johnson City, Tenn. Water Tower collapsed like “house of blocks,” series of Yonkers Lecture League talks given in from DPAA and the Armed Forces Medical Ex- “I was contacted by his niece who lives in causing thousands of dollars in damage to Philipsburgh Hall. His topic was “Conditions in aminer System used mitochondrial (mtDNA) and New York,” said Cupp. “It melted my heart.” Cupp, homes, cars and property in the neighborhood. Central Europe Today and Their Bearing Upon Y-chromosome (Y-STR) DNA analysis, which who was invited to attend Betchley’s funeral in A wall of water slammed the area, filling streets European Reconstruction.” The count was the matched his family, as well as dental and anthro- Clearwater, Fla., spoke through tears this week- with knee-deep water, steel, bricks and mud. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Untermyer of pological analysis – which matched his records, end. “I am very honored and I’m so proud of our A year earlier, the Common Council had ap- Greystone on North Broadway. and historical evidence. fallen hero and the sacrifices he made to ensure proved demolition of the tower and replacing Friday, Oct. 27 In 2016, unbeknownst to Betchley’s fam- our freedom,” she said. it using Public Works Administration funds; Oct. 27, 1908: William Howard Taft, the ily and the rest of the world, he became part of To watch the video, visit www.youtube.com/ Washington red tape had held up final approval Republican nominee for president, was the a viral video phenomenon. On July 7, 2016, after watch?v=aMrpGL0QjBk. of the project. principal speaker at a rally at Blaney’s Theater. thorough historical and scientific analysis, the De- Of the 16 million Americans who served in Tuesday, Oct. 24 Introduced by Congressman John Andrus, fense POW/MIA Accounting Agency disinterred World War II, more than 400,000 died during the Oct. 24, 1942: Yonkers held a citywide thousands heard him present his platform. the unknown remains from the Neuville cemetery war. Currently there are 72, 990 service members scrap collection for homes and businesses. For- Oct. 27, 1917: Mrs. William Ives, leader and sent the remains to their laboratory in Hawaii still unaccounted for from World War II; approxi- ty Army trucks, driven by soldiers and manned of the Yonkers Suffrage Party, led more than for analysis. mately 26,000 are assessed as possibly-recover- by patriotic Yonkers men, picked up scrap metal 100 Yonkers women to Yonkers City Hall to While remains are frequently returned to the able. For additional information on the Defense left in front of homes, apartments and business- visit Mayor Lennon; the group then went on to United States for analysis, Diane Hollifield Cupp Department’s mission to account for Americans es starting at 9 a.m. Boy Scout buglers sounded march in the New York City suffrage parade. filmed not only the remains of the still-unknown who went missing while serving our country, visit the call dubbed the “Scraps” as the trucks drove Saturday, Oct. 28 service member’s return to the mainland, but also the DPAA website at www.dpaa.mil. through the streets. There also was free removal Oct. 28, 1923: The Park Hill Residents As- of auto bumpers at Larkin Plaza from 10 a.m. sociation sent a “communication” to Public to 10 p.m. Wooden bumpers were installed in Safety Commissioner Tobin requesting protec- place of the donated metal ones. tion for their section on Halloween night, list- Oct. 24, 1952: James Beamish of Yonkers, ing several incidents and disturbances by Hal- president of the Westchester CIO Council, loween fun-makers the year before. OUR BUS IS made the first donation of money from West- Oct. 28, 1937: The fourth annual Nation- chester unions to the John Acropolis Founda- al Salon of Photography, held by the Yonkers tion. The foundation was a living memorial to Camera Club at the Yonkers Museum of Sci- YOUR BEST BET. Mr. Acropolis, president of both Local 456 and ence and Arts in Trevor Park, drew entries from the Westchester Federation of Labor, who had every section of the United States. Almost 400 been murdered in his home on Warburton Av- prints were sent for consideration. enue. Rewards of $37,000 had been posted for Sunday, Oct. 29 information leading to the arrest and convic- Oct. 29, 1911: The Otis Elevator Company $40 BONUS PACKAGE VALUE! tion of his slayers. Local 456 posted $25,000 was awarded the contract to build and install 28 and the County of Westchester posted $5,000 elevators in the soon-to-be-constructed Wool- $15 Meal/Retail Coupon of the total. His killer was never identified, worth Building in New York City. The building remaining one of Yonkers’ most puzzling un- officially opened April 24, 1913, with President One $10 Bet Coupon & One $15 Free Bet solved mysteries. Woodrow Wilson turning on the building’s Wednesday, Oct. 25 lights from Washington, D.C., by pushing a Oct. 25, 1908: Democratic presidential button. candidate William Jennings Bryan spoke before Oct. 29, 1931: Plans to erect a memo- a capacity-filled Blaney Theater on Warburton rial to the young men of Mclean Heights and Avenue. Blaney’s was, at one time, also was Wakefield Park who fought in the world war Why Drive? known as the Warburton Theater. were adopted by the Common Council. The Oct. 25, 1910: Dr. R. R. Reeder, superin- memorial was placed in Frederick Stilwell Park For Information Call: tendent of the New York Orphan Asylum at on McLean Avenue and unveiled on Armistice Hastings, addressed the students at the Yon- Day. kers Training School for Teachers. His top was For more information on the Yonkers His- DATTCO “Motives in Education.” Classes for the training torical Society, Sherwood House and upcoming school were held in School Eighteen on Park events, visit www.facebook.com/YonkersHis- 1.800. 229.4879 Hill Avenue. toricalSociety or LinkedIn and Twitter @Yon- Thursday, Oct. 26 kersHistoric. For information on membership Oct. 26, 1923: City officials were guests of in YHS, call 914-961-8940 or email yhsociety@ the officers of two United States destroyers tied aol.com. Visit www.dattco.com Legal Notices for service and pickup Notice of formation of Denby Notice of formation of Pilgrim Realty LLC. Arts. Of Org. Laundry LLC Arts. Of Org. locations. filed with the Sect’y of State filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on August 4, of NY (SSNY) on 10/4/17. 2017. Office location: West- Office location: Westchester chester. The street address County. 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Purpose: your hotel rates. any lawful act. #6926 10/13 - 11/17 PAGE 6 - Yonkers Rising - Friday, October 20, 2017 Latimer TV Ads Legal Notices “Fake News?” Notice of formation of EG Notice of formation of BK Notice of Formation of Pa- Internet Ventures LLC Arts. Soul Food & Catering, LLC maro Home Inspections By Dan Murphy won’t see through it. This is a complete and ut- Of Org. filed with the Sect’y Arts. Of Org. filed with the LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Democratic candidate for County Execu- ter fabrication. It’s disgraceful,” said Astorino of State of NY (SSNY) on Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) tive George Latimer is running TV ads which spokesman Bill O’Reilly. 08/15/2017. Office loca- on 6/27/2017. Office loca- on 5/30/2017. Office: West- claim that County Executive Rob Astorino is We request that the Latimer campaign tion: Westchester County. tion: Westchester County. chester County. SSNY des- “under three federal investigations.” The tv come up with any proof or knowledge regard- The street address is: 508 The street address is: 1131B ignated as agent of LLC ad, paid for by Latimer for County Executive, ing this claim. We have also heard from our McLean Ave, Apt. # 1, Yon- Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, upon whom process against points to published reports, none of which readers, who have received a “push poll” from kers, NY, 10705. SSNY has NY, 10704. SSNY has been it may be served. SSNY shall claim that Astorino is personally under inves- Latimer supporters asking the same question been designated as agent of designated as agent of the mail copy of process to: Pab- tigation. about Astorino. the LLC upon whom process LLC upon whom process lo M. Rodriguez, 3 Sadore against it may be served. against it may be served. Lane. Apt. 2S, Yonkers, NY Unless the Latimer campaign knows oth- Latimer is using the same campaign tactics SSNY shall mail process SSNY shall mail process 10710. Purpose: any lawful erwise, their TV ad against Astorino is disin- that he has spoken out about in the past. Lat- served to: United States served to: BK Soul Food & act or activity. genuous at the least, and “fake news” at its imer is also trying to change the conversation Corporation Agents INC, Catering, 1131B Yonkers Av- worst. The Astorino campaign was quick to re- over his tax problems which include not paying 7014 13th Avenue, Suite enue, Yonkers, NY, 10704. #6819 09/22-10/27 fute the ad, and any accusations that Astorino, taxes on a Rye property formerly owned by his 202, Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose: any lawful act. whose 8 years in office as County Executive mother in law. Purpose: any lawful act. have been free of scandal, is under any probe. The allegations against Latimer are true, #6916 09/15 – 10/20 “George Latimer is a habitual liar. He lit- based on tax records and lack of payments #6915 09/15 - 10/20 erally makes things up about his opponents and made in Rye. Latimer’s accusations against then runs ads on them hoping that the public Astorino have no proof, and are baseless.

Notice of formation of YON- Notice of formation of YON- Notice of formation of ELAT- KERS CHICKEN, LLC Arts. KERS MEATS, LLC Arts. ED SOUNDS AND ENTER- of Org. filed with the Sect’y. of Org. filed with the Sect’y. TAINMENT LLC Arts. Of per day in elementary schools for breakfast of State of NY (SSNY) on of State of NY (SSNY) on Org. filed with the Sect’y of City Council and lunch, and $4.50 per day in the secondary 8/30/17. Office location: 8/30/17. Office location: State of NY (SSNY) on SEP- Continued from Page 1 schools for both meals. Westchester County. The Westchester County. The TEMBER 14 2017. Office street address is Highridge street address is Highridge location: WESTCHESTER Superintendent Dr. Edwin Quezada con- Plz., 1789 Central Park Ave., Plz., 1789 Central Park Ave., County. The street address the Yonkers Firefighters Union Local 628. That firmed that the district is pursuing all options Yonkers, NY 10701. SSNY Yonkers, NY 10701. SSNY is: 790 Kimball Avenue 2D endorsement was made outside of the old fire- moving forward to get parents to fill out ap- has been designated as has been designated as Yonkers NY 10704. SSNY house and headquarters on Palisades Avenue plications and pay their required share. “If you agent of the LLC upon whom agent of the LLC upon whom has been designated as downtown. That firehouse, number one, was are not eligible (for free lunch) you have to pay process against it may be process against it may be agent of the LLC upon whom condemned and deemed unsafe, and a new fire- your financial obligation,” he said. “It’s $20 per served. SSNY shall mail served. SSNY shall mail process against it may be house has been designed and planned for one week – there is no reason why you shouldn’t be process served to Ashish process served to Ashish served. SSNY shall mail block away. able to pay the $20.” Parikh, 100 Menlo Park Mall, Parikh, 100 Menlo Park Mall, process served to: Elated The timeline for the new firehouse is not At that meeting, McLaughlin said: “This Edison, NJ 08837. Purpose: Edison, NJ 08837. Purpose: Sounds and Entertainment quick enough for some firefighters, including is not the school district’s fault, it’s the parents Any lawful act. Any lawful act. LLC, 790 Kimball Avenue 2D Yonkers NY 10704. Purpose: Local 628 President Barry McGoey, who en- that are doing it to their children. Parents won’t #6922 09/29 - 11/03 #6923 09/29 – 11/03 any lawful act. dorsed Khader. take care of their own children. Nobody wants “We greatly appreciate Mike Khader’s kids to go hungry, but the parents need to be #6924 10/06 – 11/10 support for this project,” said McGoey. “It held accountable. Do we need to bring a small comes at a time when our city government has claims action and haul them into court? Let’s been slow to respond, and Mike is proving that think outside the box for answers.” he is a man of action, who will stand up for the The “Khader for Council President” cam- CITY OF YONKERS community and our firefighters. This fire sta- paign and Montalto sent out a release attack- Notice of Public Auction of Real Estate tion will have a vital place in southwest Yon- ing McLaughlin for trying to recoup almost $1 kers for years to come and we want to see it million in reduced lunch fees that parents owed Notice is hereby given of the public auction of the properties listed below, which start serving these neighborhoods.” YPS. are located in Yonkers, NY, by the City of Yonkers. . Khader welcomed the endorsement, say- “At the same City Council Commit- ing: “I stand with our firefighters and pledge to tee meeting, current Council President Liam The public auction will take place on Friday November 3, 2017, beginning at 9:30 be a leader that serves them. We need a City McLaughlin, suggested that denying lunch to am in the Yonkers Riverfront Library, Community Room AB, located at One Lar- Council president who makes it a priority to get these students or taking their parents to small kin Center, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY. . this project completed – it’s literally a matter of claims court may be a useful tool to get their life and death. It’s a matter of life and death for parents to fill out the forms and pay,” said The auction will be conducted in accordance with, and all bidders agree to be bound to, the terms and conditions of the auction and sale. the people who live here in southwest Yonkers, Khader’s campaign. “While he did express as well as our firefighters who protect them. being uncomfortable with that tactic, it was The Properties As City Council president, Liam McLaughlin irresponsible and callous to suggest it could is failing to lead on the issues that truly mat- be effective or even worthy of discussion. It Section Block Lot Street Address ter and directly impact the lives and safety of should be common sense that a child’s hunger taxpayers. The job of the council president is to should never be used as a bargaining chip. The 1 455 31 107 Ash St work inside City Hall as the people’s advocate, Office of City Council President is serious and 1 455 33 105 Ash St and Liam just isn’t getting the job done. Our demands its occupant be professional and pro- 1 477 38 173 Linden Street first responders and the hardworking families vide compassionate leadership for all Yonkers 1 477 40 177 Linden Street they protect deserve better.” citizens. Liam McLaughlin has failed to meet 2 2022 1 60 Ashburton 2 2078 24 132 High St One day later, McLaughlin received the the requirements of his office. 2 2078 25 134 High St endorsement of the Uniformed Fire Officers “While there is a financial cost of provid- 2 2079 55 46 Vineyard Ave Association, which represents the 133 lieuten- ing these lunches, we also must acknowledge 2 2079 56 48 Vineyard Ave ants, captains, assistant and deputy chiefs of the the health, well-being, and educational con- 2 2079 57 2 Myrtle St Yonkers Fire Department. sequences of not giving these children a meal “Liam McLaughlin has shown that he is they need. Why should our schools knowingly willing and able to balance a fiscally conser- let children go hungry? That is never the answer 2 2174 115.116 97 Orchard St vative legislative agenda with strong support and should never be part of the discussion.” 2 2174 117 95 Orchard St for public safety, and therefore the Yonkers “I’m not suggesting there is a simple so- 2 2174 126 141 High St Uniformed Fire Officers Association is proud lution to this problem,” said Khader. “Words, 2 2174 127.128 137 High St to stand with our council president today,” said especially from elected officials, have conse- 2 2207 17 45 Woodycrest Ave 2 2207 18 43 Woodycrest Ave John Flynn, president of the Yonkers UFOA. quences. As City Council president, I would 2 2207 19 41 Woodycrest Ave “Council President McLaughlin has served as never consider, let alone say something out 2 2207 20 39 Woodycrest Ave a mediator and has been a voice of reason who loud, that could jeopardize the health and wel- 2 2207 21 37 Woodycrest Ave has assisted us with resolving some of our is- fare of any of our children.” 2 2207 22 35 Woodycrest Ave sues, and has helped to move us on a path that Finally, over the last week, published re- 2 2207 23 33 Woodycrest Ave we hope will eventually result in the resolution ports have highlighted recent financial prob- 2 2207 24 31 Woodycrest Ave of our remaining disputes with the City of Yon- lems of Khader. Brian Herrod of the Yonkers 2 2207 25 29 Woodycrest Ave kers administration. newswire published three items concerning 2 2207 26 27 Woodycrest Ave “Liam McLaughlin is well versed in the Khader’s personal and business finances, and 2 2207 27 25 Woodycrest Ave difficulties and intricacies inherent in the fis- his fiduciary role as an attorney. 2 2207 28 23 Woodycrest Ave 2 2207 29 21 Woodycrest Ave cal realities facing our city,” continued Flynn. Public records show the New York State 2 2207 30 19 Woodycrest Ave “While Council President McLaughlin may not Department of Taxation and Finance issued 2 2207 31 17 Woodycrest Ave always agree with each of the concerns of the two tax warrants after Khader failed to remit 2 2207 32 15 Woodycrest Ave Yonkers Fire Officers, he has always been will- workers’ compensation taxes for his employ- 2 2207 33 13 Woodycrest Ave ing to listen, and to advocate on our behalf as ees. He was found guilty by default judgement we participate in ongoing dialogue and negotia- and ordered to pay his back taxes with interest, tions designed to seek collaborative solutions penalties and fees. 3 3079 40 91 Hillside Ave and to capitalize on opportunities that will best Khader was also accused of being in 3 3079 41 89 Hillside Ave serve our members, as well as the residents and derogation of his fiduciary responsibilities 3 3079 38.39 93 Hillside Ave businesses of our great city.” and obligations as an escrow agent in a law- 3 3145 98 16 Monroe St McLaughlin said he is grateful for the suit concerning a real estate transaction. Judge 3 3145 99 18 Monroe St 3 3145 100 20 Monroe St backing. Nicholas Collabella ruled that Khader had to

“Yonkers’ bravest put their lives for us on release $6,000 in escrow funds. And last year, the line every day, so as public servants, elected Khader was sued by American Express for a officials, as citizens and neighbors, we need to lack of payment in the amount of $55,795 for 5 5660 12 17 Beall Circle be there for them,” he said. “I’d like to thank his Amex bill. 5 5069 32 11 Smart Ave the Yonkers UFOA for its service and for lead- There has been no comment from the 5 5069 33 9 Smart Ave ership in running the Yonkers Fire Department. Khader campaign on the reported financial 5 5069 34 29 Byron Pl I am honored to have their support and pledge woes, but Republicans and McLaughlin sup- 5 5069 35 27 Byron Pl to continue working with them to protect their porters claim it’s fair game to discuss Khader’s members and the people of the City of Yon- public documents about his past. The following property will also be offered for sale at the public auction on behalf of the Yonkers Community Development Agency: kers.” County executive candidate George Lat- 23 Water Grant St, Unit 1L, Yonkers, NY (SBL: 2-2600-412) Days later, the new campaign manager imer has also come under scrutiny for owing for the “Khader for City Council President” $46,000 in property taxes on a home owned by For further information about the auction, including online bidding and the terms campaign, Joe Montalto, sent out an email his deceased mother in law. and conditions, please that brought up a City Council meeting held in “Mike Khader says he wants the city to January to discuss the Yonkers Public Schools’ spend more of your tax dollars, but he couldn’t Visit WilliamsAuction.com/Yonkers or call 800.801.8003. free lunch program. pay his own American Express credit card bill,” Dean C. Williams Re Lic 32WI0834875 Yonkers Rising reported on the meeting a McLaughlin supporter wrote on social media. Williams & Williams Re Lic 109911428 and wrote, in January, that the free and reduced “Amex took him to court seeking $55,000 in school breakfast and lunch program in the Yon- unpaid credit card bills. How can we trust Mike #1559 10/06/17 – 10/27/17 kers Public Schools was running a deficit of Khader to manage the budget when he can’t over $800,000, primarily because of parents even manage his own? Yonkers taxpayers can’t not filling out the application for free and re- trust Mike Khader with another credit card.” duced breakfast and lunch, and because some The final debate between McLaughlin and Make Rising Media Group a parents were not paying the $20 per week for Khader will take place Monday, Oct. 23 at 8:15 their child to eat 10 meals per week in a Yon- p.m. at Sarah Lawrence College, at the Reising- kers school. er Auditorium, sponsored by the East Yonkers part of your advertising plan. Students of parents that are not eligible Neighborhood Associations and co-sponsored for the free breakfast and lunch program, paid by the League of Women Voters of the River- Call today! 914-965-4000 for by the federal government, have to pay $3 towns. Friday, October 20, 2017 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care Engel: Cutting Off ACA Community Events at Payments is ‘Outrageous’ NewYork-Presbyterian Congressman Eliot Engel, a top member funding for the cost-sharing reduction payments A series of community events at NewYork- will administer the flu vaccinations. No appoint- of the House Energy and Commerce Commit- and remove any ambiguity on this issue. But, Presbyterian are available to the public through- ment is necessary. For more information, call 914- tee, recently commented on President Donald instead, the president chose to put millions of out the month of October. From cooking classes 787-6060. Trump’s continued actions to undermine the Af- Americans’ health care at risk.” such as baking healthy cakes and pies, to a “physi- * A childbirth class is scheduled Saturday, fordable Care Act. According to Engel, the president signed an cian in the kitchen” class on cancer survivor cook- Oct. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the lobby “The president’s decision to cut off cost- executive order that could bring back the “junk’ ing, to a lecture on the ABCs of the ageing brain, conference room at NewYork-Presbyterian Law- sharing reduction payments is his most outra- insurance policies that, before the ACA, “offered there are events offered throughout NewYork- rence Hospital, 55 Palmer Ave., Bronxville. These geous act of sabotage against our health care little value for your money and punished sick Presbyterian’s campuses in Westchester. classes provide participants with important infor- system yet,” said Engel. “These payments enable people for their health status. Now, he’s doubled- All offerings are free unless otherwise noted. mation about the birthing process and answers insurers to keep consumers’ out-of-pocket costs down with a move that will hike up premiums * “Physician in the Kitchen: Cancer Survi- questions about what to expect during labor. A down. Per the nonpartisan Congressional Bud- and limit consumer choice,” he said. “All of this vor Cooking for Health” with Dr. Martin Oster is tour of the Center for Maternal-Child Health is get Office, ending them will cause premiums to amounts to the same ‘pay more, get less’ plan that scheduled Thursday, Oct. 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. also included. The cost is $200. To register, call rise and spur insurers to leave markets, in turn the American people rejected in Trumpcare. in the Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 914-787-5044. leaving Americans with fewer choices – the exact “Make no mistake – any instability in our Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor. In recogni- * “Look Good Feel Better” is scheduled Mon- opposite of what the president has promised for health care system going forward will be a direct tion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join Os- day, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the NewYork- months. consequence of the president’s actions over the ter, who is assistant professor of medicine at Co- Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center “If the president truly believed action was past two days,” concluded Engel. “There is no lumbia University Medical Center and a medical conference room, 55 Palmer Ave., Bronxville. This needed on Congress’ part, he would have called reason for the president to make this move other oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian’s Cheryl R. program is designed for women dealing with hair on Congress to act,” he continued. “I have co- than to hurt Americans. I am deeply saddened Lindenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, to loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and ra- sponsored the Marketplace Certainty Act, along that in his desperation to see the ACA fail, he has learn more about how nutritious foods can help diation. Learn specific techniques to help you look with dozens of my colleagues, to appropriate made this egregious decision.” increase energy and promote wellness. Together and feel your best while undergoing treatment. To with Chef Emilie Berner, a lunch will be prepared. register, call 1-800-227-2345. To register, call 914-734-3780 or email hvh-teach- * “Music and Moods: An Interactive Piano [email protected]. Performance” is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 24 from neglected and there are too many vacant lots in * Free community flu shots will be offered 7 to 8:30 p.m. at NewYork-Presbyterian West- Maeve Scott the district. We haven’t had strong representa- Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East- chester Division, 21 Bloomingdale Road, White Continued from Page 1 tion to speak up for us. I will be that voice on chester Public Library auditorium, 11 Oak Ridge Plains. All are welcome to this series of presenta- the council.” Place. To reduce your risk for contracting the flu tions and interactive workshops, led by Dr. Jeremy that I’m retired and can dedicate myself to this When asked about her corporate experi- this season, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Stone. Clinicians will educate attendees on men- full time, are the reasons I’m running and why ence with AIG, which was bailed out by the U.S. Hospital and the Community Fund of Bronxville, tal health, wellness, and developmental topics. I’m the best candidate for City Council. government in 2008 during the financial cri- Eastchester and Tuckahoe are offering free flu For more information, call 914-997-5779 or visit “My opponent can’t commit the time be- sis, after losing billions in credit default swaps shots to adults age 19 and older. NYP Lawrence www.nyp.org/psychiatry. cause of his distractions running his business,” for mortgaged, bundled loans, Scott said: “I’m she continued. “He also doesn’t have the expe- proud of my association with AIG. I got experi- rience that I can bring to the council to help ence that can’t be replicated. solve our budget problems and hold the line on “Many financial institutions suffered dur- John Rubbo happy to have played a small role in that turn- taxes.” ing the crisis and the company had to be bailed around, and I want to take my experience to the Scott said she believes the city budget “is out. I had nothing to do with that. Now, AIG Continued from Page 1 City Council. the number-one priority of a councilmember” has sold off major parts of the company and “My business is on Main Street, and my op- and why her election can help the residents of has paid back the U.S. government every penny said he believes that Yonkers is at a turning point ponent’s experience is on Wall Street,” continued her district, and the city. “My experience as a with interest. My opponent brings it up because in its history. Rubbo, who contrasted the two backgrounds. global director for AIG, which included re- he doesn’t have the experience that I can bring “Serious builders and investors are looking Maeve had a career at AIG, as director of budgets sponsibility for the budget in 130 countries to the table. beyond Brooklyn, beyond Manhattan and the at a time when AIG lost $60 billion and took a tax- totaling between $80 billion and $110 billion, “My experience is unparalleled to anyone Bronx, and have set their sights on Yonkers,” he payer bailout of $170 billion. makes me uniquely qualified to take our budget on the council, and that’s why I need to win and said. “They want to invest here. We are truly be- “AIG is what caused the recession and the challenges,” she said. give the people the financial oversight we des- ginning the next chapter in Yonkers’ rich history.” tailspin that resulted in some of our neighbors los- “Next year we will have a significant bud- perately need,” said Scott. “My resume speaks Rubbo has focused on two central themes in ing their homes,” said Rubbo. “Now Maeve wants get gap. On Jan. 2, I would call for a budget for itself, his experiences are not qualifications his campaign. He has contrasted his background us to hand over Yonkers budget to you? I think the meeting to review the financial health of the to get this tough job done. That’s why he won’t and small business experience with that of his op- people of Yonkers are happy with the direction of city. We need to be forthright about it, but we debate me.” ponent, calling this election a Wall Street vs. Main the city and they want to see more of the same. can’t cut expenses, nor can we tax our way out. We asked Scott about her interactions Street campaign. And Rubbo, has called for the “They are happy to see Democrats and Re- We need to go up to Albany on day three to get with her brother, Barry McGoey, who serves mayor and City Council to continue to work to- publicans working together, and to see Mayor the money we need. It’s going to require a lot of as president of Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 gether in a bipartisan manner to continue to move Spano and Council President McLaughlin work- hard work and further collaboration in Albany.” and has been active in this political season. “I the city forward. ing together for the good of the city and its people. More transparency on the city budget, fix- was approached by many people to run and I Rubbo’s experience includes working in City There should be no Republican or Democratic way ing the education funding problem, smart de- thought about it long and hard,” she replied. “I Hall for then-Mayor Phil Amicone from 2004 to about keeping our streets safe and clean. We need velopment, and improving quality-of-life issues discussed it with my immediate family, and one 2009 in the communications office, and then as to work together and that’s why I’m running.” are also on Scott’s list of key campaign issues. of my biggest supporters was Barry. But Barry a small businessman, including co-ownership of On education, Rubbo added: “Yonkers has a “We need to fix and fund our education system doesn’t need me on the council to speak for the Yonkers Brewing Co. on Main Street in the down- school system that is treated unfairly by New York once and for all,” she said. “We need to find a fire department; he is a strong leader. I was en- town area. State. Each and every year we are shortchanged way to get that funding in Albany. The current dorsed by many unions, including the firefight- “I ran for council eight years ago and was un- by the state and raising our taxes more is not the council is stalemated – we need new represen- ers, but I plan to be a strong voice for all of the successful, but things always happen for a reason answer.” tation on the council to solve the problems of residents – union, and non-union.” and it was the best thing that could have happened Rubbo has knocked on thousands of doors the city.” Scott said she will not seek to get jobs for for me because I was able to start a small business and won’t stop until Election Day. “We also need to bring good jobs to Yon- her family and friends. “I think the nepotism and invest in our city and its people,” he said. “People are appreciative to see someone with kers, and hire locally for development projects. and patronage in Yonkers gives the city a bad “We have a brick and mortar business and I have enthusiasm and energy and new ideas knocking I won’t allow the developers to bring in workers name,” she said. “I don’t have a business on the learned when is the right time to take risks and on their door and asking for their vote,” he said. from outside New York. We also need to make waterfront that may be a conflict. I won’t have opportunities and where to spend money; how to “I’m receiving positive responses and it fuels me to sure development project pay dividends to the to recuse myself on any vote. I have the integrity build a team. keep going. I ask for your vote so that I can work people and taxpayers. The council’s first duty is and knowledge to be a force on the council.” “Like all small businesses, starting out is dif- on the council in a bipartisan manner to solve our to serve in the interests of the people and not Scott added that she owns a second home ficult and you stay awake at night wondering how city’s problems together, and work on our schools for any special interests. outside of Albany, and would like to use that as you are going to support the employees who de- but hold the line on taxes. Let’s keep the city mov- “In my travels around the district, I see a a location to further lobby leaders in the state pend on you. I have made an investment in our ing in the right direction.” city of potholes,” added Scott. “Why can’t we capital for more education funding. “I have the downtown, where people have been promising a Rubbo is running on the Republican, Con- have regular maintenance? This deficiency in time and the experience to commit to help,” she turnaround for 30 years. Now we see reputable servative, Independence, Green and Reform Party the budget needs to be addressed, as well as said. “I’d like to be an independent voice on the developers investing billions in Yonkers, and I’m lines. the need for more garbage cans in the district. council, with new ideas and new thinking on Yonkers Avenue and McLean Avenue have been how to get things done.”

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THE CITY OF YONKERS/YONKERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BUREAU OF PUR- CHASING, One Larkin Center, 3RD Floor, Yonkers, New York 10701 (Located in the Yonkers Riverfront Library Building across from the Metro-North train station) will receive sealed Bids for the following projects until 2:00 PM, on the dates below. Sealed Bids will be publicly opened and read at the address above in the 3rd Floor Finance Conference Room. Solicitation documents are available for downloading from the Empire State Purchasing Group website at http://www. empirestatebidsystem.com/. The City welcomes and encourages participation by local and minority and women owned business enterprises.

Bid 6213 – Opening date 11/15/2017: Upgrades to the sound system at EJ Mur- ray Skating Center (DC). Bid 6217 – Opening date 11/15/2017: Twenty-four month contract to provide parts and repair services as needed for International trucks (FB). Bid 6196 – Opening date 11/15/2017: Purchase of Laclede, or equal, tire snow chains and adjusters (FB). Bid 6214 – Opening date 11/27/2017: Furnish and install 9 roll-up doors for the containers at the Butler Building at the DPW Service Center, 1130 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703 (AS). Bid 6215 – Opening date 11/27/2017: Landscape Place public walkway improve- ments between Bruce Avenue and Landscape Avenue (KS). Bid 6216 – Opening date 11/27/2017: Construction of a permanent rectangular shape tension membrane covered truss type building that will occupy an area 60’ wide by 240’ long per Yonkers specifications – DPW Service Center, 1130 Nep- perhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703 (TC). Bid 6212 – Opening date 11/27/2017: Renovations and upgrades to the lobby and adjacent spaces at the 3rd Precinct, 435 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY (SR). Bid 6218 – Opening date 11/15/2017: Twelve-month contract to provide Integrat- ed Pest Management Services for the Yonkers Public Schools (SR).

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the assets of my mother-in-law.” Latimer Pledges This is not the first time financial misman- Italy’s Twister Wins Continued from Page 1 agement has arisen as an issue for Latimer. In 2014, he blasted his State Senate opponent for but the recurring theme and universal concern failing to make mortgage payments. After the Yonkers International Trot for Westchester homeowners and families was election, it was learned that Latimer’s own mort- taxes, taxes, and property taxes. gage was going into foreclosure on his primary Astorino touted his record of holding coun- home, as his campaign was attacking his oppo- ty property taxes, and spending in the county nent for the same issue. Latimer was also being budget flat, at 0 percent, over his eight years in sued by his gas provider, credit card company, office. Latimer attempted to explain his record and other lenders, according to published re- more than 30 years in politics that includes rais- ports. ing property taxes by 46 percent as a county leg- For Westchester residents, families and islator, and voting against the property tax cap in homeowners paying the highest property taxes Albany. Latimer, who has called Astorino’s ac- in the nation, Latimer’s lack of payment is dif- tion to control spending and taxes as “irrespon- ficult to swallow. sible,” was unable to explain his own personal How does a guy who’s been in office for tax woes, which include owing $46,000 in back 30 years not pay his property taxes. If he can’t taxes dating back five years on a Rye home. pay them then why should I?” asked Gene Te- “George Latimer has been raising taxes on nowsky, a Westchester resident. Westchester families for going on 30 years, but Valerie Watkin, a teacher and Westchester he doesn’t pay his own,” said Friends of Astori- resident, added: “It take Chutzpah to ask us in no spokeswoman Jessica Proud. “How is it pos- Westchester for your vote and then not pay your sible that a sitting state senator can get away with taxes? My property tax bill is $22,000 per year, not paying taxes for five years? Is there a special and i’ts tough to get it paid, but we do it, and do it rule for Albany politicians now?” on time. I would ask you to print this email, Mr. Twister Bi, winner of Yonkers Raceway’s International Trot, celebrates with rider Christoffer Eriksson, trainer Jerry Riordan, and owners. The Latimers owe five years’ worth of Murphy, and have Mr. Latimer answer the fol- school taxes, county taxes and Rye City taxes to- lowing question: Why should we vote for some- A twister hit Empire City Casino at Yonkers who resuscitated the Yonkers International in 2015 taling more than $46,000. Latimer has repeated- one for county executive who wants to raise our Raceway on Oct. 14, with fierce, record velocity as after a 20-year hiatus, made the trophy presenta- ly told members of the news media that the taxes taxes but can’t handle his own finances? And I the world watched, and left an annihilated field in tion following a whirlwind week, hosting the con- weren’t being paid because of a family estate don’t care if county taxes only make up 20 per- its wake 2 minutes later. nections of seven European world-class trotters, dispute over the property deeded to the Latimers cent of my tax bill. At least we currently have Italy’s Twister Bi, driven by Christoffer Er- two United States representatives, and the stan- in 2012. Only after it was proved that no estate that 20 percent under control.” iksson, blew the doors off of nine classy rivals dard-bearer from Canada. probate issue is ongoing – in fact, there never has Back in 2014, before the public knew about while obliterating the world record for 1¼ miles to “He is a tremendous horse,” said Riordan been an estate issue – did Latimer admit that his Latimer’s home heading into foreclosure, his capture the $1 million Yonkers International Trot in the winner’s circle tempest. “You get stressed earlier claims were untrue. spokesman said of Latimer’s then opponent Joe at the historic harness racing oval. The Italian-flag- about a lot of things in a big race like this. I just Latimer, whose mother deeded them her Dillon, “State government has enough problems carrier did it in devastating style in a race timed in wanted everyone to see what a great horse he is. house before her death in 2012, is an only child, without adding a person like Joe Dillon, who 2:22:1, smashing the record for the distance over a He’s a whole other breed of cat.” giving the Latimers100 percent claim to the doesn’t take responsibility for paying his own half-mile track set by last year’s champion Resolve “The nicest thing was when everyone showed property. taxes and can’t manage his own finances.” (2:23:4). up to wish me luck,” added the white-locked con- After the debate, when asked by reporters Latimer’s troubles were kept secret until af- Bettors world-wide jumped on the prohibitive ditioner, who groomed horses at Yonkers and Roo- about his tax delinquency, Latimer attempted but ter Election Day that year. He has refused to say 2-5 favorite trained by the Rhode Island expatriate sevelt as a young horseman. “People were bringing was unable to coherently explain it. when his delinquent taxes will be paid. Jerry Riordan, who cut his teeth on the New York regards from friends from years ago.” When asked by a reporter, “Your wife own- In the 1984 race for president, Democratic harness racing circuit, and for two decades lived in When asked through a translator how he was ing the property, isn’t her tax burden your tax candidate Walter Mondale said President “Rea- Italy and now lives in Sweden. Twister Bi returned feeling after the exhilarating victory, owner Signo- burden?” Latimer refused to answer, instead say- gan will raise taxes, and so will I. He won’t tell $2.90 for a $2 win wager. re Ciccarelli took a long, long pause, and said: “I ing, “I am not a deadbeat.” you, I just did.” Mondale went on to lose 49 The “Italian Tornado” Twister Bi put away am speechless… I feel like I am up there with the Latimer was unable to explain what he states in the greatest electoral blowout in Ameri- Canada’s Marion Marauder, with Scott Zeron in stars.” meant when he said there was a dispute in the es- can political history, as Reagan was elected to a the bike watching the performance in awe, by five Ciccarelli was accompanied by his girlfriend, tate when, in fact, there was no probate action or second term… and he didn’t raise taxes. and a half lengths. It could have been a wider mar- Elena Villani, an Italian harness driver, to witness legal claims made against the property. “When I State Sen. and Democratic candidate for gin. The second Italian representative, Oasis Bi, the historic triumph. said the estate, I didn’t mean the estate in terms Westchester County Executive George Latimer was third with Kim Eriksson driving. Driver Christoffer Eriksson added: “He was of a legal action, I meant that which represents seems headed down the path of Walter Mondale. Twister Bi, a 5-year-old stallion sired by the feeling really good today; I wanted to take it easy champion Varenne, vaulted his career earnings past behind the gate and into the first turn. He was feel- $1.2 million with the 21st victory in his 50th career ing really, really strong and wanted to take the lead start for the awestruck owner Pasquale Ciccarelli. (at the half-mile). He is really good making the Yonkers. Empire City President and CEO Tim Rooney, turns at high speed.” Charter School “The Board of Education trustees would Continued from Page 1 like to be clear that we strongly oppose the Charter School of Educational Excellence ap- proposition one, I am voting against it. If the cast CSEE students scored significantly higher plication renewal and charter revisions and And the of characters in Albany can’t reform government, on Common Core test scores for English and high school expansion,” said the board. “Our Continued from Page 3 what makes you believe that a group of people math, on every grade level (three through eight) data clearly shows the capacity issues are in the supported by the same cast of character is going and for every school year. In 34 different com- elementary grades pre-kindergarten through Yonkers Public Schools. What the writer failed to make government any better? parative scores and school years, CSEE’s stu- eight, not in the high school grades. Most im- to realize is that so many Yonkers students have Many of you emailed regarding the lack of dents outperformed their peers in Yonkers Pub- portant, the trustees have fiduciary responsi- to work or take care of family members, and that debates for candidates running for office in Yon- lic Schools by 23.6 percent in ELA and 39.6 bilities to protect the interests of not only the is why they don’t sign up for football. Yonkers kers. You were disturbed by the statement of the percent in math. students in our schools, but the residents of the schools have great football programs and won president of the League of Woman Voters of West- Some of the most significant differences in City of Yonkers, as well. CSEE’s expansion many championships in the 1960s and 70s, but chester, who said the group had been seeking a CSEE and YPS test scores from the most recent would place an excessive financial burden on now students and their families have to weigh get- more centralized location because they felt the 2016-17 school year include: the district’s budget and, therefore, as a fiscal- ting beat up on the football field versus earning Yonkers location made it difficult for people in Grade 3 ELA: CSEE, 65 percent passing; ly-dependent school district, also on the city’s $10 to $15 an hour sitting behind a computer in other parts of the county to attend. I am hoping YPS, 36 percent passing budget.” a comfortable office, learning skills that will help that working with the editor and owners of this Grade 8 ELA: CSEE, 67 percent passing; In its application for a renewal of its char- them upon graduation – as well as earn money for newspaper, for the 2018 elections, we can come YPS, 35 percent passing ter school for pre-kindergarten through grade college. up with a solution to this problem. Grade 3 Math: CSEE, 75 percent passing; eight, and for a charter high school, CSEE Many of you took me to task last week for Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. YPS, 40 percent passing submitted a comparative chart and analysis of my support of Proposition No. Two, stripping com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. Grade 7 Math: CSEE, 65 percent passing; its student population for three school years, politicians of their pensions when they are con- Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show featur- YPS, 20 percent passing 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17. victed of wrongdoing. You thought I was referring ing Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Thursdays at “The Charter School of Educational Ex- Enrollment data shows that CSEE enrolls to Proposition No. One, about a proposed New 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. dial or on the cellence has consistently demonstrated a track more economically disadvantaged students York State Constitutional Convention. Regarding internet at wvox.com. record of high-achieving academic results, due than YPS students, on average, over a three- largely in part to the school recognizing a need year period, with more YPS students on aver- safety record of school bus drivers and school to shift instructional strategies and resources to age being English language learners and stu- Wrong on bus companies.” provide greater support to an expanding popu- dents with disabilities than CSEE students. Continued from Page 3 “The Department of Motor Vehicles over- lation of Yonkers’ at-risk youth,” said CSEE “In terms of subgroup success, at-risk stu- sees the conduct of school bus drivers, but under Principal Cindy Lopez. dents are arguably one of the most successful of red light camera violations in assessing the existing law, school bus companies don’t have to “The New York State Education Depart- groups of students enrolled in CSEE,” said report red light camera violations to the DMV,” ment Office of Accountability has recognized Lopez. “Measuring solely average gains com- added State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins. “I CSEE as a ‘high-performing reward school’ pared to the district of location, students in pov- support the attorney general’s proposal to re- four times over the current charter term, a pres- erty tend to outperform their Yonkers peers by quire school bus companies to submit this data, tigious title awarded to the top 20 percent of 29 points in ELA and 44 points in mathemat- as it will make travel safer for everyone on the schools in the state for ELA and math perfor- ics; students with disabilities experienced simi- ro a d .” mance,” she continued. “Charter schools on lar success with a 27-point lead over Yonkers State Sen. George Latimer said he has been this distinguished list typically only comprise in ELA, and 32 points ahead of the district of Proudly serving the City of Yonkers working on bus safety for years by going after 10 percent of all schools in the state, making location in mathematics. Both subgroups per- those who would pass a stopped school bus. this a special designation for CSEE.” formed well above the New York State average “Nothing is more important than the safety of In not one of the comparative categories in all tested years.” Nick Sprayregen, Publisher our children,” he said. “This bill is an equally im- did more YPS students pass either the math or CSEE co-founder and board member So- [email protected] portant measure, as we should only be entrust- ELA tests at a greater rate than CSEE students. beida Cruz said the number don’t lie, and that ing our children to the safest bus drivers.” The question under debate is: Why are CSEE state testing proves that the Yonkers charter “I thank Attorney General Eric Schneider- Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief students passing the Common Core tests at a school is educating its children at higher levels man for identifying and seeking to address a far greater rate than their YPS counterparts? not only in comparison to the Yonkers Public [email protected] crucial gap in our school bus safety,” added As- Advocates against charter schools ar- Schools, but schools across the state. semblymember Shelley Mayer. “When parents gue that students in charter schools are not With 4,468 school in New York State, Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief send their children to school on the bus, they of the same demographic as students in pub- 335 are charter schools. And with 185 Reward [email protected] should not have to worry that the driver has lic schools. YPS Superintendent Dr. Edwin schools in New York State, 18 charter schools unidentified traffic violations. I look forward to Quezada, while not commenting on the test in New York are Reward schools – and CSEE Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales working with the attorney general and all ap- score gap between YPS and CSEE students, is one of them. [email protected] propriate stakeholders as we seek to improve bus recently stated: “I absolutely do not believe in “There are only 18 charter schools in safety for our children and traffic safety for the charter schools; I believe in public education. New York State that are Reward schools and community.” Gregory Baldwin, Administrative Asst. We educate the majority of students in this the Charter School of Educational Excellence According to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, country and we have done a phenomenal job.” is one of them,” said Cruz. “We are proud of [email protected] more than 600 school buses travel Yonkers roads Quezada and members of the Yonkers the work of our parents, teachers and students each day. “The safety of the children in those Board of Education wrote letter to the state De- in achieving these unprecedented scores. In a buses along with the safety of our residents is partment of Education, opposing a proposal to community where our students are 89 percent paramount, and I applaud the attorney general expand CSEE from kindergarten to grades nine free lunch, these results are proof that all chil- Member of the New York for taking steps to further hold those accountable through 12 and create a charter high school in dren can learn.” Press Association who fail to adhere to the laws of our roadways,” 914-965-4000 Fax 914-965-2892 he said. 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, “Safety is our top priority,” added Sally NY 10701 Pinto, president of the Yonkers Council of PTA/ www.risingmediagroup.com PTSAs. “Keeping our kids safe is paramount. 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Mayor Mike Spano, Assemblymember Shelley Mayer, City Council Minority Leader Michael Sabatino and former Council President Chuck Lesnick, with proclamations for Yonkers Sports Hall of Fame honoree Nancy Kalafus, left. Photos by Ed Whitman.

son River. She attended Yonkers Public Schools Boxing Legend and quickly fell in love with canoes and kayak Continued from Page 1 racing. In 1970, she became the first Yon- kers Canoe Club female to participate on the “Our Sports Hall of Fame is a memorable United States World Championship team, and way of honoring past and present residents although women raced for the Yonkers Canoe who enhanced Yonkers through their athletic Club, their constitution at that time did not al- accomplishments,” said Spano. “Throughout low females to be voted into the club as senior the years, many outstanding local citizens have members. gained prominence and fame within the world That all changed in 1970, when the YCC Yonkers artist Nira Zippora Tissera shows her paintings at Gallery 18 of the Riverdale Y, of sports. The pride and honor they brought to Constitution was changed to allow women. through Oct. 29. Photo by Robert Kalfus. themselves and others should live on as sym- Kalafus was voted in as one of the first wom- bols of achievement and examples of hard work en senior members. Joe Beczak of the Beczak Yonkers resident Nira Zippora Tissera re- for a purpose; we are all born to live with good for future generations in our community.” Environmental Center at CURB asked Kalafus alized when she was a little girl that she was in our lives and to understand life. We are born Sal Corrente was born and raised in Yon- to help start a canoe/kayak paddling club at in love with the world’s magnificent beauty. At to celebrate life, to feel freedom, and to feel and kers to Italian immigrant parents, Salvatore Sacred Heart High School and she jumped at an early age, she felt her talent led her to paint see happiness throughout our life to find our in- and Teresa Corrente. He graduated from St. the chance. They formed a club of students who and draw, and she received many awards for her ner confidence and beauty without any fear or Mary’s Grammar School and attended Sacred became the next wave of productive paddlers art work – from elementary school through high stress,” she said. Heart High School his freshmen year, but his and national champions for the Yonkers Canoe school. She studied fashion design and fine arts, Tissera expresses in her paintings of Jew- love for football perpetuated a transfer to Saun- Club. and her confidence in her art allowed her work ish themes, landscapes and subjects, using her ders Trades and Technical High School. After Established in 1966, the Yonkers Sports as a fashion designer. strong beliefs that “we must be proud of our leading Saunders to its first city football cham- Hall of Fame was formed to honor residents for Tissera’s inspiration flowers and grows Jewish faith and heritage to progress in our pionship in 1957, he received a scholarship to their playing ability, integrity, character, sports- from her spirituality and devotion to her Jewish lives and as people. Through faith, we can Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colo- manship, and advocacy of sports. They must faith, which she expresses in her artwork, and achieve our highest potential and reach the best rado. have brought honor, fame and prestige not only through her spirituality with the Lincoln Park of our possible achievements,” she said. “And In 1975, Corrente founded the Yonkers to themselves, but also to the City of Yonkers. Jewish Center of Yonkers – a Jewish modern how I express my faith and love through my Police Athletic League boxing program. Under Their actions must have inspired young people orthodox synagogue where she and her family arts.” his leadership, Yonkers PAL boxing won several to participate and their example must have en- have been members for the past five years. Tissera’s work, and several paintings by metropolitan, regional and national titles, and couraged others to promote and initiate com- “I want to bring many more people to deep- her sister Rebekah Tissera, are on display at the several of his students went on to the profes- munity sports and recreation programs. en their faith for Judaism, and to see and discov- Riverdale YM-YWHA’s Gallery 18 at 5625 Ar- sional ranks to attain both national and inter- The names of those selected will be perma- er things that are often hidden from them,” she lington Ave., Bronx, through Oct. 29. For more national success. nently enshrined upon plaques located within said. “I want everyone to see what we need to information, call 718-548-8200. Kalafus was born and raised on Buena the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation see, and to feel what is needed to feel.” Original paintings are available for pur- Vista Avenue in Yonkers, overlooking the Hud- and Conservation, at 285 Nepperhan Ave. Tissera said believes that “we are all born chase or as prints.

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