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Vol 110 Number 42 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, October 16, 2015 ‘Yonkers Billion’ In Controlling Taxes Is Key Development is Real

Mayor Mike Spano discusses the importance of controlling property taxes with residents.

By Mike Spano this year because we have kept property tax in- Staying within the state-mandated property creases to within the cap. In fact, we’ve done so A rendering of RXR-Rising Development’s Larkin Plaza project. tax cap has always been a good idea, but it’s be- for all four budgets I have presented. come even more critical in the past two years. Staying below the cap will be increasingly By Dan Murphy the projects are real, and what development has That’s because the state government has linked a difficult going forward because the cap is getting The City of Yonkers has seen an economic actually occurred. municipality’s success in staying within the cap to smaller with the decrease in inflation. Next year boom over the past four years, due in part to the The city’s Generation Yonkers campaign re- rebate checks that are mailed out in the fall. the cap will be less than 1 percent, and I’m predict- national economic recovery and the increased de- leased the following detailed list of projects, which Fortunately, Yonkers taxpayers qualified for ing more local governments than ever in New York velopment and expansion, from New York City to point to real and actual development underway and those checks last year, and should qualify again Continued on Page 8 its outer boroughs and the suburbs. coming to Yonkers. Critics of the recent announcement that the Larkin Plaza – $200 million city has $1 billion in development projects planned Mayor Mike Spano has frequently referred or underway include Republican mayoral candi- to this development project as “a game changer” date Bill Nuckel, who questioned publicly whether Continued on Page 8 Council Reps. Skip Astorino A Wildlife Refuge in Endorsement of Nuckel Downtown Yonkers! Bipartisan Cooperation in Yonkers

County Executive Rob Astorino with Yonkers mayoral candidate Bill Nuckel .

By Dan Murphy smarter and more efficient. Bill Nuckel will make Mayor Mike Spano and city officials welcome the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Yonkers and the Saw Mill River at Van der Donck Park. Photo by Donna Davis. Last week, County Executive Rob Astorino protecting Yonkers taxpayers his number one pri- stopped by Yonkers to endorse the Republican can- ority.” Chief of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s tional wildlife refuges for their significant habitats didate for mayor, Bill Nuckel. “I’m honored to have the support of County National Wildlife Refuge System Cynthia Mar- that protect some of our most important species “At the county level, we’ve cut property taxes Executive Astorino in my campaign,” said Nuckel. tinez joined Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, local and provides outdoor recreation opportunities for and reduced the size of the budget, and as a result “Taxes and spending have been cut at the county high school students and Rick Magder, executive people. the private sector has responded by investing in level, yet Mayor Spano raised property taxes 10 director of Groundwork Hudson Valley, last week This designation for Yonkers, which took Westchester with the creation of more than 30,000 percent, increased the personal income and sales to designate Yonkers as an Urban Wildlife Refuge place in Van der Donck Park, was made because new jobs,” said Astorino, the top Republican in taxes, and increased spending by $127 million. Partnership city. Only 16 other cities across the of the city’s sustained commitment, in partnership Westchester – and perhaps New York State. “The Even with state bailouts and abusing his own tax- U.S. have received this designation by the service with Groundwork and the service, to restore the lo- same thing can happen for Yonkers if we have a payers, the city is still a fiscal mess and will only leader who is focused on making government Continued on Page 8 – the federal agency that manages America’s na- Continued on Page 5 City Launches 2nd Phase Yonkers is Hungry for Of Generation Yonkers The Return of YoFi Fest By Mara Der Hovanesian YoFi Fest will kick off its third annual film festi- val with a winning combo that’s literally as good as pastrami on rye. Opening night of the four-day film event features “Deli Man,” a new docu- mentary by Brooklyn-based Director Erik Greenberg Anjou that chronicles the disappearance of traditional Jewish delicatessens across the country, and the larger- than-life characters who run them. Moviegoers will not only get to meet some of From left are Leo De La Cruz, owner of Le One Fashions; Judith Huntington, president of The the colorful deli owners College of New Rochelle; Jairo Paredes, operations manager of Mindspark Interactive; Mayor who appeared in the film, Mike Spano; Peter Kelly, chef and owner of X2O Xaviars on the Hudson; Joe Cotter, president of iPark; and Kelly DeAngelo, refinery manager at American Sugar Refining. but also sample some of the best deli food New York Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano last week un- or expanded their operations in the city. The cam- has to offer in an authentic veiled the second generation of the Generation paign kicked off last week with ads running for 10 pastrami sandwich throw- ‘Deli Man’ will be the opening night feature at YoFi Fest. Yonkers marketing campaign, a groundbreaking weeks on Cablevision’s News 12 to be followed down. “There are very few economic development initiative designed to po- by a print and digital advertising campaign. and will be on hand opening night as a pastrami of us left; we’re a dying breed,” said Ronnie Dra- sition Yonkers as the next great urban frontier to As confirmation of the success of the original contestant. goon, 67, founder of Ben’s Restaurant Group, live, work and play. Generation Yonkers campaign launched last year, In the tradition of all film festivals, YoFi Fest which opened its first Westchester County location The new campaign, which was developed Spano announced last week at X20 Xaviars on encourages audiences and filmmakers to connect in Scarsdale earlier this year – its seventh in the by the Westchester-based advertising agency the Hudson Restaurant that Yonkers currently has and converse at screenings, workshops and after metropolitan area since 1972. Thompson and Bender, features testimonials from more than $1 billion in commercial and residential parties. That’s akin to the great tradition of kosher Dragoon, who pickles his own corned beef prominent business leaders whose companies have projects under development. He was joined at the and Jewish delis, said Dragoon, who described recently moved to Yonkers, opened new start-ups Continued on Page 8 and tongue, has a cameo appearance in the film Continued on Page 6 PaGe 2 - yONkeRs RisiNG - FRiday, OctObeR 16, 2015 Habitat Launches First Riverfront Library Armed Forces Build Hosts Art Workshop

YoHo Artists Diane Mitchell, foreground, and Marko Gosar work with participants in “The Temperament of Space at Yonkers.” Photos by Danica Dsouza.

West Point cadets, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Westchester, in Yonkers.

Habitat for Humanity of Westchester royo, a family man for 28 years, wants noth- kicked off its fi rst Armed Forces Build-A-Thon ing more than for his family to feel safe in and in Yonkers on Oct. 2. around their home. Sixty West Point army cadets joined Habi- Arroyo is still active, as he is a member of tat in making dreams become reality, and Habi- the National Guard Reserves. tat of Westchester had hundreds of volunteers “Not being able to sit outside my door with from General Electric, Argus, Goodwin Proctor, my family was stressful,” he told Habitat. “We Verizon and many more helping out. Various had to go to parks just to get have freedom, or Diane Mitchell oversees work by participants in the workshop, held at Riverfront Public companies have also gotten involved by spon- jump in the car to get away from the environ- Library. soring the various builds for this event. ment. Giving the opportunity to have a Habitat YOHO artists Diane Mitchell and Marko creation of a multimedia presentation of Yon- “This is an amazing week,” said Executive house would be a blessing for my family and a Gosar were selected by Hudson River Museum kers. Director Jim Killoran. “Every veteran should dream come true.” and GroundsworksHV, Yonkers, to participate Participants have documented activities in have a home and a job; we work to that end.” Habitat for Humanity of Westchester also in the National Endowment for the Arts’ “Our Yonkers, as well as asked residents to join in Habitat of Westchester also recently hosted has a strong Young Veteran’s Club that contin- Towns” grant, with their art project “The Tem- their artistic productions. The workshops in- its annual Build-A-Vet a Home golf tournament ues to grow and continues to help build afford- perament of Space at Yonkers.” cluded editing their pictures into montages and at the Bronxville Country Club. able homes for those in need. The club will most On four evenings over a period of one demonstrating interactive soundscapes. Of the homes being worked on during this certainly be involved throughout the week. month, Mitchell, who is a professor in the The work will be shown to the public in weeklong event, one will belong to Ivan Ar- For more information, contact Killoran or School of Media Studies at the New School, the form of projected installation of video, pho- royo, a Yonkers resident for more than 40 years follow Habitat on Twitter @habitatwc and on and Gosar, a photographer, with support from tography, sound and poetry Oct. 17 from 2 to 4 and a veteran who served in Afghanistan. Ar- Facebook. graduate students, conducted free two-hour p.m. in the Community Room of the Riverfront workshops to engage local participants in the Public Library.

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He also not sending out city employ- supports installing cam- ees to read water meters? eras for speeding, which are As we approach Elec- something less controversial Eric W. Schoen tion Day, it is important that than red light cameras. voters know how the candidates’ stand on the con- Fifth District Councilman Mike Breen sup- tinuation of these cameras that brought close to $5 ports the continuation of the red light cameras. million into the City of Yonkers’ coffers in 2013. He claims it has made a difference at Central Av- There were 97,000 – yes, 97,000 – tickets issued in enue and Arlington Street, an area he claims had 2013. And the most interesting words on signage the highest number of motor vehicle accidents in Karen Lawrence, president of Sarah Lawrence College, and Mayor Mike Spano. at intersections with red light cameras by current the county. Breen commented that the red light State and city officials, along with donors of Planning and Development Wilson Kimball Mayor Mike Spano. cameras have become a crime-fighting tool for the and friends of the Sarah Lawrence College and Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent Mi- Whenever I write about red light cameras, I Yonkers Police Department and provide revenue to Center for the Urban River at Beczak, gathered chael Yazurlo. always get the question: Who is responsible for the city with minimum expense. Sept. 16 at the environmental education and re- “With our neighbors and collaborators, them? He would seek out the Yonkers traffic engi- search center to formally open a recently con- the Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club and A little background: The City Council passed neer’s opinion on more signage. structed environmental sciences laboratory and Groundwork Hudson Valley – and now River- a home rule message to the state requesting the de- Seeing all the awful and inconsiderate drivers field station. keeper – we are building a vital water testing vices. State legislators usually support and intro- on the road today, Breen’s way to solve Yonkers’ With new real-time river monitoring equip- program, involving students from the college, duce legislation in the State Legislature on items budget woes is to ticket every driver in Yonkers ment and a lab outfitted for the study of urban local high schools and community volunteers as in which they have received home rule messages who passes a stopped school bus! ecosystems that can test samples of water and citizen scientists,” said College President Karen from local legislators; they don’t have to but, they Breens’ opponent, Cliff Schneider, is not in soil, CURB has expanded the capability of the Lawrence. “Some of these efforts were put in usually do. favor of the red light camera program. He said he center, joining with other research centers up place before Sarah Lawrence took over man- The final approval for red light cameras is in believes drivers should be informed of their loca- and down the Hudson River to contribute to agement of the center, but now, with our new the hands of the governor, in this case Gov. An- tions. He has not yet received a ticket from one body of scientific data needed to monitor and lab, for the first time the testing can take place drew Cuomo. Then, depending on the number of (much to his amazement) but is sure he will. He restore the health of the river. right here in downtown Yonkers. cameras approved by the Legislature, the city con- asks if the city has documented that these lights Joining college officials and donors Vicki “I want to express my gratitude for the sup- tracts with private firms to set up the cameras and have done any good other than bring much-needed and Si Ford of Bronxville, and Barbara Cohn port we have received from the City of Yonkers run the red light camera program. funds to the City of Hills? of Manhattan, were Mayor Mike Spano, State and Westchester County,” she continued. “To- The lobbyist that advocates for red light cam- Not that this writer is aware of! Sen. Andrea Stewart Cousins, Assemblymem- gether with our public officials, our civic lead- era companies in Albany also has done lobbying Third District Councilman Michael Saba- ber Shelley Mayer and City Council members ers and our partner organizations we will bring work for the City of Yonkers. Nice work if you can tino said he believes red light cameras “increase Christopher Johnson and Michael Sabatino. Yonkers to the forefront of sustainable, livable get it! New Jersey ended its red light camera pro- the safety of us all.” Sabatino said that what might Also in attendance were City Commissioner cities.” gram, as did 80 municipalities across the country. need to be adjusted is the length of the yellow light The cameras are supposed to be for safety, transition to provide enough warning before the but as my friend and fellow talk show host Mount light turns red. He said he thinks more people need Vernon Mayor Ernie Davis will tell you, the money to look at this as a safety issues rather than a “got- YPD Offers $5K Reward the cameras generate comes in pretty handy in mu- cha moment.” nicipal budgets, too. Michael Meyer is running against Sabatino, Mount Vernon introduced cameras and just and his response was blunt. He is against red light For Michael Nolan Killer like Philadelphia, they have signs at the approach cameras, and supports better signage posted as Yonkers native, Saunders High School Sept. 18, is a tragedy and underscores the prob- to intersections with red light cameras alerting mo- drivers approach a red light camera, and yellow graduate and baseball star Michael Nolan gave lems of violence and guns in our country. The torists to their existence. Theory is that if the signs lights with count downs. His thought on the red up his battle to live after being shot last month. Yonkers Police Department has offered a $5,000 stop motorists from running red lights, they are as light camera program? “It’s tax gimmick,” he said. Nolan, 23, had a promising future and was draft- reward for information leading to the arrest of effective as the $50 a ticket, and at 97,000 tickets, First District Councilman Christopher John- ed by the Oakland A’s in Major League Baseball. Nolan’s shooter. that’s close to $5 million in revenue-generating son is running unopposed this November. He is “On behalf of the entire A’s organization, Witnesses have told the YPD that a vehicle cameras Yonkers hosts. not a fan of posting signage at intersections, and I send my deepest condolences to Donna and drove by and fired five or six shots in Nolan’s I asked the mayoral and City Council can- said that although it is mostly a money generator, Jimmy Nolan,” said General Manager Billy direction. didates three questions: Are you in favor of the he believes it can cause safer driving. He has be- Beane.” Michael will always be a member of Anyone with information is urged to call continuation of the red light camera program in come more cautious at all intersections because he the A’s family, and our thoughts and prayers are the YPD Detective Division at 914-377-7725. Yonkers? Do you support the posting of signs at is not sure if there is a camera there (although he with his family and friends for their tragic loss.” All calls will remain confidential. If you wish the intersections with red light cameras alerting knows several of the locations from driving past His shooting, while in the parking lot of a to remain anonymous, you can also text the key motorists to their existence? Any other thoughts on regularly). Burger King on Central Avenue at 12:30 a.m. on word YPD and the tip to 847411. the program? I hope he realizes that to the credit of the City Mayor Mike Spano said he supports the con- of Yonkers, they post the red light locations on the tinuation of the program and the posting of signs city website. Johnson would like to see data show- at the intersections with red light cameras alert- ing if there are less (perhaps just less serious) acci- DONATE YOUR CAR ing motorists to their existence. Yes, to my first dents at the locations with cameras. 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Yonkers fire- tions occur, residents may experience fluctua- fighters are expected to conduct the inspec- tions in water pressure and discolored water, tions in a span of approximately three months, due to a disruption of the water system from between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through opening and closing the hydrants. Friday. Robo-calls will be sent to residents alert- The program is designed to test the city’s ing them when the department will be in their 4,280 fire hydrants to ensure they are working area and may affect their water service. properly, have proper pressure and can func- To prevent laundry staining, it is recom- tion effectively in the event of a fire. mended that residents avoid doing laundry “October is Fire Prevention Month so it’s during the hours of inspection; once cold water extremely timely that we begin our annual hy- runs clear it is safe to run laundry. In the event drant inspections now,” said Mayor Mike Spa- that laundry is ruined, residents are encour- no. “While our residents educate themselves aged to contact the Yonkers Water Bureau at about fire prevention efforts, our fire -depart 914-377-6765 to obtain “Red-B-Gone” stain ment will be doing its part to ensure fire pre- remover at no cost. vention and response preparation throughout Residents are encouraged to check the the city, including hydrant inspections.” city website at www.yonkersny.gov for the While the inspections take place, residents most updated information. Residents can also Lt. Richard R. Ruyack Jr., left, and Sgt. Peter Scully from Yonkers Police Department at the can expect to see fire trucks and crews of fire- contact the mayor’s helpline at 914-377-HELP Police Civilian Academy. fighters identifying hydrants on their streets, (4357) for additional questions or concerns. By Phil Foley force can be used. Twenty one citizens have made a 12-week With the use of video we learned how lit- commitment to take the 2015 Yonkers Police tle time an officer has to make the decision to Citizen Academy Class. use force to protect himself from being injured Green Appointed Deputy This course started Sept. 23 and will run or, God forbid, even killed. Basically, an offi- through Dec. 10, which will also be graduation cer has only two seconds to make up his mind Commissioner of IT day. Note that this writer has also signed up for about any situation at any given time or give the the course that is being given by Lt. Richard advantage to the suspect. This, of course, is the Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced systems analyst, a position she held from 2005 Ruyack Jr., executive officer of the Yonkers Po- pressure-packed portion of a police officer’s job last week the appointment of Cheryl Green to to present day. She was tasked with facilitating lice Department Training Division – one the public has to understand. the position of deputy commissioner for the and coordinating the implementation of com- Since I have signed up for the course, we What can a citizen gain from this experi- Department of Information Technology for the puter systems for the city, and also assisted with have had two training class sessions. It reminds ence? Increased communication and interac- city. Confirmed by the Yonkers City Council on the preparation of the annual department bud- me a lot of my college days, almost like taking a tion between the Yonkers Police Department Sept. 29, Green is the first African-American get, recommended the purchase of new equip- three-credit class. My Uncle Edward McEnery and the community it serves; dispel miscon- deputy commissioner for the department. ment and researched options to determine the was a sergeant on the YPD and I have always ceptions between the roles, responsibilities and Green currently serves as a business sys- feasibility of implementing new technology to had nothing but total respect for the department. activities of the YPD; provide participants with tems analyst for the IT department, a position all city departments. (In the coming weeks I will update you on the the basic understanding of police powers and she’s held since 2005. Green holds an associate’s degree in busi- course and let you know what I have learned.) limitations; familiarize the participants with the “I am confident in choosing Cheryl as dep- ness administration from Westchester Commu- So far the course has taught me what a dangers, difficulties and ambiguities inherent to uty commissioner for our IT department,” said nity College, a bachelor’s of business admin- tough job a police officer on patrol has. For ex- police work; foster a citizen-police partnership Spano. “Her dedication to her craft, work ethic istration in management information systems ample, what a police officer sees many times to combat crime and develop a safer commu- and her intense knowledge in the field makes from Baruch College, and is currently complet- is not pleasant. From a psychological point of nity; and an opportunity to go on a YPD ride her the obvious choice for the job. She is the ing a master’s degree in human resource man- view, it is a tough way to spend a career. It is along. embodiment of a city leader and I wish her well agement from Mercy College. tough to adjust from a brutal day on the job and If you would like to take part in the next in this new role.” She will serve as deputy commissioner un- go home to a normal family life. class, which will held at the same time next Green joined the City of Yonkers in 1996 der the direction of Commissioner Bob Cacace. The second session offered us a lesson on year, look for the information about it in Yon- as help desk manager in the IT department, The Department of Information Technol- penal laws and the laws of arrest. The most in- kers Rising or go on the Yonkers Police Depart- where she provided coverage to computer op- ogy manages, supports and coordinates the teresting part of the session was when Sgt. Peter ment website at www.YonkersPD.com. Believe erations, disseminated work orders and studied information needs of all the City of Yonkers’ Scully taught us when both force and deadly me, it is a great experience. operations, procedures and policies. In 1999, agencies through the cost-effective use of she was promoted to client support manager, technology. It is tasked with establishing cost- where she was responsible for installing hard- effective and efficient information and business ware, troubleshooting problems within the net- solutions for all city departments and agencies, work and providing support to end users. enabling more effective delivery of services to Yonkers PBA to Host Green later took on the role of business the residents of the City of Yonkers. Oktoberfest Fundraiser The Yonkers Police Benevolence Associa- commemorative glass beer mug and five beers. tion will host its first Oktobeerfest on Saturday, You can also opt for a non-drinker entrance fee Empire City Hosting Oct. 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Yonkers Brewing of $40, which gets you the music, food and com- Co., 92 Main St., featuring live German music, memorative glass beer mug. food and a selection of beers. All proceeds will go to the Elizabeth Seton Walk to Cure Diabetes For $60, attendees get the food, music, a Pediatric Center in Yonkers. Last week, the 10 greatest trotters in the 686-7700. world were on the historic Yonkers Raceway “It is so important to be working along- oval for the revival of the Yonkers International side JDRF on such an important goal – cur- Trot. And this Sunday, Oct. 18, the great field ing a disease in which 80 people are diagnosed behind the starting gate will be much larger – with every day,” said Galterio, host of the Yon- Nine High-Schoolers 2,000 strong – on the track for an important in- kers’ Walk. “JDRF’s Walk to Cure Diabetes is ternational cause, the “Walk to Cure Diabetes.” a morning full of celebration, community and Empire City Casino at Yonkers Race- families gathering together to support their Earn Service Award way Vice President and COO Bob Galterio’s loved ones with type 1 diabetes.” County Executive Robert Astorino recently and Technical High School. daughter Cara was diagnosed with type 1 dia- In addition to widespread corporate sup- announced that nine Westchester students – from “Milly Kibrick selflessly devoted her life betes at age 9, and the longtime executive im- port, entire families from kids to grandparents Byram Hills, Irvington, Mamaroneck, Rye and to helping underprivileged children and made a mediately was compelled to take action to fight take part in the fundraising efforts of the Walk Yonkers high schools – have been selected as re- lasting impact in Westchester County,” said Asto- the disease. to Cure Diabetes – many affected themselves cipients of the Westchester County Youth Board’s rino. “Even at a young age, this year’s honorees So, “Cure for Cara” was born. That was by the disease. However, even those who are 2015 Milly Kibrick Youth Service Awards for have already touched many lives and I offer them 15 years ago, and on Oct. 18, several thousand not among the 17 million Americans who have their outstanding service to their local communi- my congratulations. I know we will continue to Empire City employees, volunteers and partic- diabetes, or the 100 million Americans with a ties. hear from them in the years ahead.” ipants will gather to take action in the Walk to personal connection to the disease, will still The awards will be presented at a dinner The Milly Kibrick Youth Service Awards are Cure Diabetes for JDRF. Galterio will serve as come out to support the cause. Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Davenport Club, 400 Dav- given in memory of Milly Kibrick, a prominent captain of the “Cure for Cara” team. At the walk, there will be games, vendor enport Ave., New Rochelle. county social worker and youth activist who dedi- Cara is now 25, and will be married later booths, food and most of all fun! The winners are Ariel Milewicz of Armonk, cated her life to helping underprivileged children. this month. “JDRF is immensely appreciative of who attends Byram Hills High School; Madison During her career and in retirement, she was the Registration opens at 9 a.m., and the walk Empire City’s participation,” said Executive Carelli and Connor Winton of Irvington High quintessential social worker, social entrepreneur, starts at 10 a.m. The fundraising goal for the Director Margie Ostrower. “This is corporate School; Jack Phillips of Larchmont, who attends volunteer and political activist, pursuing social chapter is to raise nearly $545,000 for research citizenship at its finest. The commitment of Mamaroneck High School; Lauren Dempsey and economic justice for children of all ages. to find a cure for diabetes and its complica- Bob Galterio and his employees enables us to and Hannah Stacks of Rye High School; Nicole The aim of the Youth Board’s awards pro- tions. accelerate research to find a cure for diabetes. Amoako of Yonkers, who attends Roosevelt gram is to recognize high school seniors who To register now to participate, sponsor the Insulin is not a cure, merely life support for the High School of Early College Studies; Theodore have been involved in building a flourishing, event or build a walk team, or for more infor- estimated 3 million Americans suffering from Kim of Yonkers Middle/High School; and Akash strong and compassionate community through mation, visit walk.jdrf.org/westchester or call type 1 diabetes and its complications. Research Shroff of Yonkers, who attends Saunders Trade individual efforts and actions. the JDRF Westchester County Chapter at 914- is the only answer.” Open Invitation to Singers Singers of all levels are invited to take part in the leadership of Dr. Sandor Szabo, organist and Your Homeownership Partner singing Verdi’s “Requiem” on Sunday, Nov. 22 at director of music at The Reformed Church. Szabo 3 p.m. at the Reformed Church of Bronxville, 180 has performed and conducted in major concert Pondfield Road. It is expected the concert will halls and cathedrals in Europe and throughout have more than 100 performers. Choir rehears- North America. als will commence Oct. 22, and continue every The orchestra will feature professional musi- Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. cians from the tri-state area. The Chancel Choir of the Reformed Church The concert is free and all are welcome. will be enlarged by numerous guest choristers For more information, call 914-337-6776 or visit from the surrounding communities, and be under www.reformedchurch.org.

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Mill River shows that environment restoration A Wildlife and economic development go hand and hand,” Fola La Follette, middle, and Rose Livingston, right, show their support for a 14-year-old striker in 1913. Continued from Page 1 said Spano. “The project has transformed our city and brought once-lost fish and beavers back By Mary Hoar cal environment including the daylighting of the to the river in downtown Yonkers. We’re proud to President Emerita2, Yonkers Historical Saw Mill River, buried for decades by a parking be designated as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Society lot, creating Van der Donck Park. Federal Conservation Site and look forward to a Monday, Oct. 19 “With a majority of Americans living in ur- strong, continued partnership with the service and ban communities, it’s important that we expand Oct. 19, 1915: New York banker Thomas Groundwork Hudson Valley that will further con- beyond our national wildlife refuges to create a Hamden Rhoades pleaded guilty to charges nect Yonkers residents and visitors to our rivers lasting connection between young people, urban of speeding…over the phone. Judge Beall re- and parks.” residents and the great outdoors,” said Martinez. served the decision on the fine he would im- The Saw Mill River daylighting is a nation- “The service’s urban conservation program pro- pose until Rhoades appeared in Yonkers court. ally recognized example of urban river restoration. vides opportunities for people to experience nature Oct. 19, 1915: At an election meeting The USFWS staff helped Groundwork and the city of 1,500 women’s suffragists in Philipsburgh where they live and better connect them with these design the habitat five years ago so that fish and Hall, Republican mayoral candidate Gideon special places. With dedicated partners, our goal wildlife could thrive. The river park is now home Peck declared the “morale of the body politic” to bring wildlife conservation into cities is sustain- to a wide range of species, including the American would rise when women got the right to vote. able and attainable, as we see here in Yonkers.” eel, river herring, turtles, mallards and threatened His opponent, Mayor Lennon, and alderman Groundwork Hudson Valley has led the part- birds, such as the American Phoebe. candidate Thomas Brogan also addressed the nership with the USFWS. American Phoebe bird boxes were built by crowd. Keynote speaker was Fola LaFollette, “We have been working closely with the city Groundwork’s youth corps during the event for in- actress and daughter of Wisconsin Sen. Pro- and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for many stallation in the park, led by Curt Collier, deputy gressive Republican Robert LaFollette; her years, and this designation dramatically highlights director of Groundwork Hudson Valley. A sign was mother was lawyer and suffrage activist leader our success in creating real habitat in an urban area also unveiled to officially designate the site. Bell Case LaFollette. that is federally recognized as significant,” said “The Groundwork Green Team is helping us Fola was part of the “mink brigade,” a Magder. “At the same time, we are training a new uncover and rediscover our very own natural gem group of wealthy women who supported a wave of conservationists who will protect these that for too long was ignored and mistreated,” said woman’s right to vote, lending the weight of valuable resources here in Yonkers and at our na- Congressman Eliot Engel. “The result is a beauti- their social standing to the cause. tion’s wildlife refuges over the next generation.” ful public space the entire community can share, Tuesday, Oct. 20 Groundwork Hudson Valley will receive a and an ecosystem that is cleaner and more resilient. Oct. 20, 1899: The fruit store at 78 River- $30,000 grant from the Five Star Urban Waters I’m unbelievably proud of these students because dale Ave., across the street from the City Hose Restoration Grant Program, which is administered they are not just caring for the environment, they Company, burst into flames. The fire compa- by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to are demonstrating what our community’s next gen- ny got there as soon as the fire bell sounded, support jobs for young people to engage in hands- eration of engaged, proactive leaders can achieve.” quickly followed by Chief Mulcahey and his on conservation work in the city, preparing them The partnership between Yonkers and the “regulars.” The owner, Samuel Schwartz, and for potential careers in conservation, and to pro- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was developed his family lived in the rear of the store; Mrs. vide outdoor recreation opportunities for Yonkers over the last three years by Groundwork Hudson Valley and its award-winning youth conservation Schwartz got out with two children, but two residents. program. Youth from Yonkers are working at the were left behind. Projects include continued restoration of the Firemen Farrington, Durney and Lorenz Saw Mill River and the creation and restoration of Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey entered the store by a rear window and found small nature parks and trails in neighborhoods in to improve habitat along the Wallkill River. In turn, the pair overcome by smoke. Lorenz took southwest Yonkers and throughout the lower Hud- Wallkill staff visit Yonkers to help youth improve 6-year-old Anna and handed her to Police- son Valley. biodiversity along the Saw Mill River and soon-to- “The award-winning daylighting of the Saw be constructed Yonkers RailTrail. man O’Mara. Farrington also saved the sec- Ogden Mills in 1927. He later became ond child, 10-year-old Joe. secretary of the treasury for Herbert Hoover’s Cabinet. Oct. 20, 1906: Police officials reported the receipt of numerous complaints about roller- ner. While one man stated that a woman sold skating in Yonkers on Sundays, in violation of his stand to him, she appeared the next day the Sunday laws. with six relatives to set up her business within Wednesday, Oct. 21 two feet of his cart. The court was kept busy Oct. 21, 1911: Yielding to the demands of trying to decide who was guilty of assault and Fire Chief James Mulcahey, the Board of Edu- who should be charged with disorderly con- cation voted to place fire extinguishers in the duct. city’s schools. Oct. 24, 1918: Official figures for Yonkers’ Oct. 21, 1926: Ogden Mills, Republican Fourth Liberty Loan campaign showed Yon- gubernatorial candidate, addressed 1,800 kers people subscribed to $5.25 million worth people at a rally in Columbus Hall. He lost to of Liberty Loans, far exceeding the quota of Alfred E. Smith. $3.4 million. Oct. 21, 1926: Mayor Walsh rapped the Oct. 24, 1942: Yonkers held a citywide architect’s plan for the proposed Yonkers Post scrap collection for homes and businesses. Office and federal building as “unsightly and Forty Army trucks, driven by soldiers and homely.” He said a building costing nearly $1 manned by patriotic Yonkers men, picked million should be more pretentious than the up scrap metal at the curb in front of homes, proposed design. apartments and businesses. Boy Scout buglers Thursday, Oct. 22 sounded the call for “scrap” as the trucks drove Oct. 22, 1921: Police were looking for the through the streets. car thief who stole an automobile owned by There also was free removal of auto bum- L.F. Barnhart. The miscreant drove the car 75 pers at Larkin Plaza from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. miles and returned it to the Radford Street ga- Wooden bumpers were installed in place of rage…with both license plates missing. the donated metal ones. Oct. 22, 1924: Yonkers traffic officers be- Sunday, Oct. 25 gan using the New York City method to keep Oct. 25, 1920: The Armour Villa Park track of cars exceeding the parking time limit Association held a meeting to discuss be- in the business section. The officers making ing annexed to the Village of Bronxville. The their rounds chalked the time of arrival on one residents attending the meeting stated that of the tires. On return rounds, summonses their social and business associations were in were issued to cars parked overtime. Bronxville, and they had no interests in com- Oct. 22, 1928: After an investigation into mon with the people of “Yonkers proper.” the bad taste of Yonkers water, Water Bureau Oct. 25, 1924: A tip that 80 revolvers had Superintendent Harry Foley issued a formal been shipped to Yonkers from Philadelphia order directing the Pyridium Chemical Com- led to a raid at 8 Herriot St., by a combined pany of Nepera Park to shut off the outflow of force of Yonkers police and New York City de- all wastewater and chemical fluids from the tectives, resulting in 25 arrests. Bullets discov- plant. ered there matched those found at a Corona Friday, Oct. 23 murder scene, leading authorities to uncover Oct. 23, 1911: Cornelius Smith of War- a plot to hide Hip Sing tong gunmen in Yon- Yonkers Election 2015 Debates burton Avenue received word that his son kers. Questioning the neighbors the next day Proctor Smith had uncovered a rich find in his led police to believe high officials of the tong • Yonkers Chamber of Commerce – gold mine in the Porcupine District of north- had visited the Yonkers headquarters the day ern Ontario. The younger Smith owned the before the raid. Oct. 20 at 7:30 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital mine with Col. Lionel Stuart-Weatherly, Brit- Four members of the society had openly ish vice consul at Nome Alaska. patrolled the block while two additional men • CHAT Association – Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Oct. 23, 1916: Allan L. Benson of 1 Ar- stood guard at the corner of New Main and thur St., the Socialist candidate for U.S. presi- Herriot, while the special guests conducted Will Library dent, discovered he could not vote in the elec- business. tion. Out of Yonkers campaigning for several For more information on the Yonkers His- • East Yonkers – Oct. 26 at 7:15 p.m. weeks, he had not registered to vote. torical Society, Sherwood House and upcoming Saturday, Oct. 24 events, visit www.facebook.com/YonkersHis- at Sarah Lawrence, LWV Oct. 24, 1915: A small riot broke out when toricalSociety, LinkedIn or Twitter @YonkersH- Main Street peanut peddlers used their fists to istoric. For information on membership in YHS, • News 12– to be determined settle the question of who “owned” which cor- call 914-961-8940 or email [email protected]. PAGE 6 - Yonkers Rising - Friday, October 16, 2015

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The brother-and- Sunday, YoFi Fest will run free family films from sister team, who grew up in White Plains, started The Brooklyn Film Festival’s KidsFilmFest, and a the East Village shop not to necessarily keep the workshops by the Jacob Burns Film Center. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK American deli alive, but to resurrect much older The festival also includes a free screening of COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER traditions of their ancestors before food industri- HBO’s critically acclaimed “Show Me a Hero,” alization. an HBO miniseries based on the 1999 nonfic- CITY OF YONKERS, “New York is the spiritual homeland for deli, tion book of the same name that tells the story of but we are looking at the tradition before the deli,” a contingent of Yonkers’ white middle-class that Plaintiff, said Will. “We don’t want to wipe out tradition, resisted a federally-mandated public housing de- -against- but we want to relate to our story in our time, as velopment. The miniseries was written by David well.” Simon, who is best known for his work on “The JOSEPH MASSIMO, P.L.D. CORP., KEDAR PROPERTIES, LLC., NEW YORK STATE Horowitz, whose paternal grandparents came Wire,” and features actor Oscar Isaac as Yonkers’ DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE and JOHN DOE (said name being ficti- from Southern Hungary and Southern Romania, mayor Nick Wasicsko, a former police officer who tious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises be- said the great cooking traditions are handed down as the nation’s youngest big-city mayor who got ing foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming from food survivalists, which is why the cook- tragically caught in the firestorm. an interest or lien upon said premises), ing techniques endure. “They hold the answer to Located on the Hudson River and adjacent to sustainability and culinary excellence, which is New York City, YoFi Fest draws its film-friendly Defendants. preserved by the traditions of smoking, curing and audiences from Manhattan, Westchester County, pickling,” he said. the Hudson Valley and the tri-state region. It is Index No.: 62773/2014 Property address: Harry and Ida’s also makes its own mustards, presented in part through the support of the City of 37 Saratoga Avenue, Yonkers, New York buttermilk fermented slaw and smoked eel, among Yonkers, Yonkers Film Office, Westchester Coun- Section 1 Block 32 Lot 24 other delicacies. ty Tourism and Film, AT&T, Sound Associates, YoFi Fest moviegoers will have a chance to Empire City Casino, Cross County Shopping Cen- TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: judge old-school versus 21st century notions of ter, Yonkers Tennis Center, the Jacob Burns Film JOSEPH MASSIMO deli for themselves on opening night, as the event Center, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, KidsFilmFest, The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order will sponsor the pastrami contest with samples Sarah Lawrence College, X2O, Slovenia Vodka, of the Hon. Robert DiBella, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New from both Ben’s, and Harry & Ida’s, as well as Zuppa Restaurant and Lounge, Dolphin Restau- York, dated September 24, 2015 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Liebman’s Kosher Delicatessen from the Bronx, rant and Lounge, 66 Main Street and Numeric Westchester County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclosure on a tax lien and others. Pictures. for the property located at 37 Saratoga Avenue, Yonkers, New York. The sum of money for which judgment may be taken in case of default is $200,977.79 includ- ing interest calculated up to and including June 30, 2014.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this sum- mons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty days after service is complete if this Legal Notices summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Notice of Formation of Glov- er Avenue LLC. Arts. of Org. Trial is desired in the County of Westchester. The basis of venue is the location of the filed with NY Dept. of State subject premises. on 9/10/15. Office location: Westchester County. NY NOTICE Sec. of State designated agent of the LLC upon whom YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR REAL PROPERTY process against it may be IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING served, and shall mail pro- A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY WHO FILED THIS TAX cess to 70 Glover Ave, Yon- FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH kers, NY 10704. Purpose: THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE any lawful activity. YOUR REAL PROPERTY. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO #6682 10/16 – 11/20 ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAY- MENT TO YOUR TAX COLLECTOR WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE AC- TION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF CITY OF YONKERS AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER

Dated: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDY- White Plains, New York MAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR12, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH September 28, 2015 CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR12 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING OXMAN TULIS KIRKPATRICK AGREEMENT JUNE 1, 2005, WHYATT & GEIGER, LLP By: STUART E. KAHAN, Esq. V. 120 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 100 White Plains, New York 10605 MELINDA ANNE ROBERTS A/K/A MELINDA ROBERTS, et al. (914) 422-3900 [email protected] NOTICE OF SALE

#1404 10/02/2015 – 10/23/2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated 5/5/2015, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of WESTCHESTER, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR12, MORTGAGE PASS- Notice of Formation of MCA Notice of formation of I.B. Notice of formation of West- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR12 UNDER THE POOLING AND Realty Group LLC. Art. Of General Construction LLC chester Consulting LLC Arts. SERVICING AGREEMENT JUNE 1, 2005, is the Plaintiff and MELINDA ANNE ROB- Org. filed with the Secy. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Of Org. filed with the Sect’y ERTS A/K/A MELINDA ROBERTS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned of State of NY (SSNY) on Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) of State of NY (SSNY) on Referee will sell at public auction at the WESTCHESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE 07/13/2015. Office location: on 06/03/2015. Office loca- 7/6/2015. Office location: LOBBY, 111 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD., WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601, on Westchester County. SSNY tion: Westchester. The street Westchester. The street ad- 11/9/2015 at 9:30am, premises known as 1348 NEPPERHAN AVE, YONKERS, NY Designated as agent of LLC address is: 56 Etville Ave, dress is: 25 Cedar Street 10703: Section 3 Block 3364 Lot 27.28: upon whom process against Yonkers NY 10703. SSNY #4N Yonkers, NY 10701. it may be served. SSNY shall has been designated as SSNY has been designated ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS mail copy of process to: The agent of the LLC upon whom as agent of the LLC upon AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LLC, 248 New Main St., Yon- process against it may be whom process against it may THE CITY OF YONKERS, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER AND STATE OF NEW kers, NY 10701. Purpose: served. SSNY shall mail be served. SSNY shall mail YORK any lawful act. process served to: IGOR process served to: Ricardo BALKOVYY, 56 Etville Ave, Rodriguez, 25 Cedar Street Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #2603/2010. JO- #6670 09/18 – 10/23 Yonkers NY 10703. Purpose: #4N Yonkers, NY 10701. SEPH G. GOUBEAUD, JR., ESQ. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Con- any lawful act. Purpose: any lawful act. course, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff

#6671 09/18 - 10/23 #6672 09/25 - 10/30 #3184 10/09/15 – 10/30/15 Friday, October 16, 2015 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care We Need to Elevate NY to Free Flu Shot Clinics in A Higher Level of Safety White Plains & Yonkers By Frank Spotorno solution to an every-growing safety concern died The Westchester County Health Depart- every year and that even healthy people can get Last month I attended the 2015 National As- in the NYS Senate. It was never released to the ment will offer free flu shots to residents by very sick from the flu and spread it to others.” sociation of Elevator Contractors’ 66th annual floor for a vote because the powerful real estate appointment at vaccine clinics in White Plains Flu shots are recommended for everyone convention and exposition in Boston. Among the industry in New York City was able to use its in- and Yonkers this month and next month. older than 6 months of age, with rare excep- many informative panel discussions, topics in- fluence, and campaign contributions, to keep the “Scheduling a flu shot early in the season tions. People most at risk for complications cluded the latest in technologies in the industry, bill from a vote. for you and your family is a smart preventative from the flu include pregnant women, adults basic safety standards for the elevator industry, I guess the owners of buildings in NYC and measure to stay healthy throughout the year,” age 65 and older, children younger than 5, resi- and elevator door safety. elsewhere would rather save a few dollars and hire said County Executive Robert Astorino. dents of nursing homes and other long-term As I returned home to New York, I learned unqualified repairpersons and inspectors. It is a A clinic is scheduled for Nov. 10 from 10 care facilities, and anyone who has certain un- about another death on a New York City elevator. horrible and selfish decision, which puts their ten- a.m. to 6 p.m. at the County Center in White derlying medical conditions, such as asthma, Eran Modan, 37, was killed in an elevator cab in a ants, employees and visitors at risk. Plains. To schedule an appointment, go to heart disease or diabetes. luxury apartment building in Brooklyn when the Thirty states in our country require train- http://health.ny.gov/Go2Clinic and click on To avoid spreading the flu, cough or door of the elevator remained open as the elevator ing and licensing of elevator repairpersons and “Westchester,” or call 914-995-7425. sneeze into your elbow and wash your hands fell to the basement. Modan tried to climb out of inspectors, including Massachusetts, Connecticut Also, the first and third Fridays of the frequently with soap and water frequently. If the elevator as is climbed back to the lobby, crush- and New Jersey, as of Jan. 1, 2016. Why hasn’t New month, the health department hosts a clinic in you do get a respiratory infection, stay home ing him to death. York State passed this law? White Plains, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (call 914- until 24 hours after your fever subsides to The elevator is only seven years old, but had I hope we don’t have to wait for a major trag- 995-5800); and the second and fourth Fridays, avoid spreading your germs. Clean surfaces received violations in 2012 and 2013 from the edy to occur before we can get this law passed. the department hosts a clinic in Yonkers, from you touch often, such as doorknobs, water fau- New York City Buildings Department for unsafe I still know we can. Let’s elevate New York to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (call 914-231-2500). cets, refrigerator handles and telephones; and or unreliable conditions, according to the New a higher level of safety. “The sooner you get a flu shot, the lon- get plenty of rest, exercise and eat healthy food. York Times. P&W Elevators performed the in- The problems in passing this law are a sym- ger you will benefit from it during flu season, For more health information, go to www. spection test in 2013 and declined to comment. bol of the problems we have in our government which can last from October to May,” said westchestergov.com/health, “like” the depart- Perhaps the reason P&W declined comment today, on all levels. Nobody will step up and do Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. “It’s ment at Facebook.com/wchealthdept and fol- is because it employs non-union workers, who are what is right for the people of New York State. We also important to know that you need a flu shot low it on Twitter @wchealthdept. not educated or trained in elevator inspection and can’t continue to sit by on the sidelines and hope repair, to make sure the elevators they maintain for the best. are safe. It should not be acceptable for our elected of- In May of this year, I pushed for legislation ficials in Albany and Washington, D.C., to be un- in New York State to help protect all of us who able to sit down and come to an agreement and a use and ride elevators every day. The bill would compromise on the important issues of the day. have required “the licensing of persons engaged I’m running against Chuck Schumer for U.S. League of Women Voters in the design, construction, operation, inspec- Senate because we need to bring millions of man- tion, maintenance, alteration and repair of eleva- ufacturing jobs back to our country. But I’m also tors and other automatic people-moving devices running to make sure the people of upstate New Gears Up for Elections and creates the New York State elevator safety and York are no longer ignored. While the 2016 presidential election is and see a personalized ballot with the names standards board and the elevator and related con- Chuck Schumer is more concerned about already making headlines, local Westchester and information placed by the candidates. veyances safety program account.” becoming the next majority leader of the U.S. voters are now turning their attention to the The site also gives voters their polling lo- The State Assembly has passed this bill for Senate. We need to elect a senator from New York Nov. 3, 2015 election for local and county- cations, which includes access to a map and many years, but once again, this common-sense who will put the interests of our state first. wide office – and the League of Women Vot- directions. ers of Westchester is working hard to provide Copies of the printed Voter’s Guide, with nonpartisan information about the 235 candi- information from the website submitted by the LGBT History Month dates in 150 races and their positions on is- print deadline, will continue to be available in sues, as well as the propositions on ballots in libraries and other public places. Check your By Julissa Javier We’re working closely with the Department Westchester County. local media for information on League can- Social Security assistant district manager, of Justice to develop and implement policy and In the last few years, the LWV has up- didate forums and access to video coverage, Yonkers processing instructions to implement the June 26, dated its website, www.Vote411.org, enabling or contact the League office at 914-949-0607. October is National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual 2015 Supreme Court decision. As we have addi- candidates to expand on their information in Local Leagues in various Westchester and Transgender Month, which is intended to en- tional information, we’ll update our website and the traditional printed Voter’s Guide and to communities have also registered dozens of courage honesty and openness about being LGBT. issue instructions to our staff. You can read more include late-arriving information. Also as a voters by setting up tables at local events, First celebrated in 1994 to coincide with National about important information for same-sex couples result of advances in electronic media, local public places and college campuses. Coming Out Day, the month has evolved to include at www.socialsecurity.gov/people/same-sexcou- candidate forums – once limited to a live au- “Voting is the most straightforward means a more diverse range of people identifying as LGBT. ples. dience – are replayed on cable television and for influencing public policy,” said Marylou On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court is- In the meantime, if you’re a spouse, divorced can be linked on demand from websites and Green, LWVW president. “No one should sued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding spouse or surviving spouse of a same-sex marriage Facebook. minimize the importance of every ballot cast; that same-sex couples have a constitutional right or non-marital legal same-sex relationship, we en- At least 15 forums are scheduled this elections have been decided by a handful of to marry in all states. As a result, more same-sex courage you to apply right away for benefits. Ap- year. voters, or even one vote.” couples will be recognized as married for purposes plying now will preserve your filing date, which On the www.Vote411.org website, all The League of Women Voters is a non- of determining entitlement to Social Security bene- will protect you against the loss of any potential candidates for municipal and county offices partisan, grassroots political organization with fits or eligibility for Supplemental Security Income benefits. were invited by the League of Women Voters chapters throughout the 50 states. The League payments. If you have any questions about how to apply of Westchester to provide answers to ques- neither supports nor opposes candidates, but Since a previous Supreme Court decision in for benefits, call toll-free 1-800-772-1213 (TTY tions about themselves, specific issues and promotes informed citizen participation in gov- 2013, Social Security has been able to recognize 1-800-325-0778). We can answer specific ques- their contact information. Voters then can go ernment through education and advocacy. Mem- some same-sex marriages and non-marital legal tions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Fri- directly to the website, type in their address, bership is open to all citizens of voting ages. same-sex relationships for purposes of determin- day. Generally, you’ll have a shorter wait time if you ing entitlement to or eligibility for benefits. We call during the week after Tuesday. We treat all calls also consider same-sex marriage when processing confidentially. claims for SSI, as marriage may affect your SSI eli- Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/people/same- gibility or payment amount. sexcouples to learn more. PAGE 8 - Yonkers RIsing - Friday, October 16, 2015

Councilman Breen, who is seeking re-elec- Council Reps. tion this year, in one of his pieces of campaign Disinheriting a Spouse: Continued from Page 1 literature has touted the fact that the council has worked with the mayor to keep property taxes be- get worse in a second term. Under my adminis- low the tax cap. Rules in New York State tration, we will stop the patronage mill, make the The other reason GOP council members By James Hyer, Esq., & Andrew Frisenda, Esq. ment, or other specific situations, a spouse may city’s finances more transparent and cut the waste skipped the endorsement is the bipartisan and co- An engraving created in 1894 by the artist not be entirely “cut out” of the other’s estate, as and abuse that is driving up property taxes. We operative spirit that exists between the Republican Walter Dendy Salder called “The New Will: Ev- the surviving spouse can inherit up to $106,000. must also focus on fixing our public school system. majority on the council and the mayor. erything to My Wife Absolutely!” vividly portrays However, if the estate of the spouse creating a “It’s not a solution to simply go to Albany hat- To his credit, Spano has not shut out the other an older man of wealth who has married a younger Will is significant, limiting the surviving spouse in-hand begging for bailouts year after year,” said side of the aisle, but has worked with and listened woman visiting an attorney to prepare their estate to only an elective share and the other manda- Nuckel. to the council Republicans’ requests over the past planning documents. The engraving stands for the tory distributions required by law may allow the Notably missing from the Astorino-Nu- four years, not only on the city budget, but on a va- assumption that a spouse would want to leave the spouse creating the Will to provide for children ckel announcement were the four Republican riety of issues – including the council redistricting other their entire estate. from a prior marriage, elderly dependent relatives, City Council members, Council President Liam plan, which basically kept the council districts the In reality, this is often not the case. continuation of a family-owned business without McLaughlin, Majority Leader John Larkin and same in each of the six districts. There may be many reasons one spouse may interruption due to their passing, or charitable con- Mike Breen and Dennis Shepherd. We see two rea- This spirit of cooperation should be applaud- decide not to leave their entire estate to the other. tributions. sons for their absence: ed and appreciated, and used as an example for all Perhaps one spouse is on a second or third mar- If an individual is considering leaving less First, Astorino and Nuckel’s accusation that other governments in Westchester and New York riage and would like to leave a portion of their as- than all of their estate to their spouse, it is impera- Spano and the City Council have raised property State sets to children from a prior marriage, or maybe tive that they have estate planning documents pre- taxes too much over the past four years can be dis- The other interesting irony of the race for the spouse is unhappy in the marriage and is con- pared. Without a Will, a person will be considered puted. In each of Spano’s city budgets, approved mayor is that Nuckel is a former Democrat; he sidering a divorce. to have died “intestate,” meaning that their estate by the City Council, property taxes have been kept served on the Yonkers City Council in the 1980s While many possible scenarios exist as to will be distributed to their closest living relatives. within the state-mandated property tax cap. as an elected Democrat. And Spano is a former Re- why a spouse may wish to disinherit the other, In a situation where an individual passes hav- This has enabled Yonkers homeowners to re- publican who switched parties and years ago. New York State law provides limitations that must ing no children and a surviving spouse, the sur- ceive a state rebate check every year. Spano, is his Also in attendance at Nuckel’s announcement be considered. viving spouse would inherit their entire estate. op-ed this week, discusses the efforts his adminis- were Republican council candidate in the Third For those considering disinheriting a spouse, If a person passes with a surviving spouse and tration has taken to control spending and minimize District Michael Meyer, and Yonkers GOP Chair- they should know that in most cases, without a children, the surviving spouse will inherit the first property tax increases. man Justin Tubiolo. pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement, a surviving $50,000 and half of the remainder of the estate, spouse is entitled to “elective share” – $50,000 or with the children sharing equally in the remaining one-third of the entire estate, whichever is greater; half of the estate. underway to make way for a 123,000-square-foot and personal property – certain personal property Unlike the Salder engraving, everything does ‘Yonkers Billion’ regional distribution center on Tuckahoe Road, of the deceased spouse including housekeeping not have to go to the wife (or the husband) follow- Continued from Page 1 providing the company with easy access to Yon- utensils, musical instruments, sewing machines, ing the death of a spouse. However, if limitations kers’ network of highways, which include Inter- jewelry not addressed in a Will, clothing, house- on the inheritance of a spouse is sought, careful es- for Yonkers. One of the largest real estate devel- state 87, Sprain Brook Parkway, Saw Mill River hold furniture and appliances, electronics not tate planning is required to ensure that such goals opments in recent memory will rise in downtown Parkway and Cross County Parkway. exceeding $20,000 in value, the family Bible or are achieved through enforceable estate planning Yonkers, located just steps away from the Yonkers Palisades Point – $115 million religious books, family pictures, books, media not documents. Metro-North train station and directly across from Located on Yonkers’ beautiful Hudson River exceeding $2,500, and livestock and farm sup- Both authors are attorneys at the law firm the award-winning daylighted Saw Mill River waterfront, the Palisades Point development will plies/equipment up to $20,000, one automobile or Bashian and Farber, LLP, where Hyer is a partner Park, as RXR Realty and Rising Development will add nearly 600,000 square feet of residential space a $25,000 credit toward the purchase of the de- and Frisenda is a senior associate. They may be build 25-story and 17-story residential unit towers downtown. The six-story, 324-unit buildings will ceased spouse’s vehicle, and $25,000 in cash from reached at 914-946-5100. More information about and 40,000 square feet of ground-level retail and directly connect residents to Yonkers’ river espla- financial accounts of deceased spouse. the firm can be found at www.bashianfarberlaw. restaurant space. nade, parks and restaurants. Even if total disinheritance of a spouse is com, and more articles are available at https:// A 442-unit high-rise will be built overlooking River Tides – $100 million sought, absent a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agree- bashianfarberlaw.wordpress.com. Van der Donck Park and within walking distance One of the largest residential developments of the Yonkers train station. RXR plans to build currently under construction in Yonkers in recent discovering what I’ve known for a lifetime,” add- a total of 454,000 square feet of apartment space, years, Ginsburg Development Companies’ River City Launches ed Peter Kelly, renowned chef and owner of X2O plus 40,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and Tides, is a 330-unit luxury rental complex located Continued from Page 1 Xaviars on the Hudson. restaurant space. The plan will also include 509 just a short walk from the Greyston Metro-North Born and raised in Yonkers, Kelly has always parking spaces. RXR is in discussions with the city station. The 10-story building features a mix of press event by many of the business leaders fea- envisioned Yonkers as a Gateway to the Hudson to set aside a portion of the apartments for afford- studio through three-bedroom units. tured in the new campaign. Valley. That vision has taken shape with his X2O able housing. Hudson River Park Club – $85 million “The development activity currently under waterfront restaurant where guests enjoy world- “This will be an incredible boost for our ef- The third and final phase of Collins Enterpris- way in Yonkers is unprecedented,” he said. “The class cuisine and spectacular sunsets over the Pali- forts to transform downtown Yonkers,” said Spano, es’ successful Hudson Park residential complex, fact that the private sector is investing more than sades. who chairs the Yonkers Industrial Development Hudson River Park Club, is a new 230,000-square- $1 billion in Yonkers undoubtedly demonstrates “There is a transformation going on in Yon- Agency. “It will bring hundreds of new households foot, 16-story downtown waterfront residential that our city is one of the most dynamic and excit- kers that mirrors how we transform lives through to our downtown waterfront, providing customers building with one- and two-story rental units. ing urban centers in the tri-state region. Clearly, education,” said Judith Huntington, president for our stores, restaurants and other businesses. It The Boyce Thompson Center – $35 million the Generation Yonkers campaign is resonating of the College of New Rochelle, School of New seals the transformation of the Larkin Plaza area Simone Development is transforming the with the business and real estate community. The Resources. CNR recently opened its new School as a 24-hour community and a center of economic long-abandoned Boyce Thompson Institute on second generation of the campaign launched to- of New Resources campus on Ashburton Avenue, growth in the region.” North Broadway across the street from Alder day will further build on the tremendous success and is the first undergraduate degree program to be The site currently consists of empty buildings Manor and the Lenoir Preserve into a modern we’ve enjoyed over the past year.” offered in downtown Yonkers. on the south side of Van der Donck Park in Larkin 85,000-square-foot, mixed-use complex of offices, Here is what some of the business leaders “Yonkers has a warm community, big-city Plaza. The project has already been designated a medical space and retail. Before even breaking featured in the new campaign are saying about feel with good restaurants and a great waterfront,” “priority project” by the state’s Mid-Hudson Re- ground, Simone leased 15,000 square feet to St. Yonkers: added Jairo Paredes, operations manager at Mind- gional Economic Development Corporation, and John’s Riverside Hospital. “The pro-business climate in Yonkers is spark Interactive. In what was once an old factory has been awarded $1 million in assistance from the Seventeen other projects totaling more than remarkable; we’re thrilled to be part of the eco- building, Mindspark is now designing today’s lat- state’s Empire State Development Corporation. $250 million are included in the list, which can be nomic renaissance underway in Yonkers,” said est digital applications for online audiences. The project’s total cost is estimated at $197.4 found on the city’s Generation Yonkers website, Patricia Simone, president of Simone Manage- “We’re happy to be in Yonkers and a big part million and will take two years to build, with de- www.generationyonkers.com, which has renewed ment Group. of the city’s economy for the last 100 years,” said molition of old properties already underway. The its efforts this year to promote Yonkers as an attrac- Simone is building the Boyce Thompson Kelly DeAngelo, refinery manager at American Yonkers IDA voted for incentives to move the tive location for young New Yorkers looking for an Center, a $35 million mixed-use complex of of- Sugar Refining. project forward. attractive and affordable place to live. fice, medical and retail space on the site of the for- American Sugar Refining has more than 250 RXR is entering into a joint venture with Ris- Spano’s administration has worked to make it mer Boyce Thompson Institute property in Yon- employees at its headquarters in downtown Yon- ing Development, which has owned the properties easier for developers to invest, and avoid bureau- kers. Even before breaking ground for the project kers, one-third of which comes directly from Yon- for several years, to carry out the plan. cratic roadblocks. The city has also aggressively in June, 15,000 square feet of space was already kers – a city that offers a large and diverse labor “This project is expected to provide approxi- marketed Yonkers throughout the tri-state region, leased. pool and easy access to mass transit. mately 250 permanent jobs when the stores and and offered fair incentives for investors. “Yonkers is on the cusp of becoming the next Other business leaders featured in the new restaurants open along with the apartments,” said “If we don’t offer incentives, others will,” Hoboken or Williamsburg – it’s got everything campaign include Valentina Stanislavskaia, data YIDA President Ken Jenkins. “The incentives we said Spano. “It’s not just neighboring cities in New young people are looking for,” noted Joe Cotter, engineer at Mindspark; Sandia Trent, business in- provide today will provide economic benefits for York we compete against. It’s nearby states such president of iPark. Cotter’s company is transform- telligence analyst at Mindspark; and Leo De La many years to come.” as Connecticut and New Jersey, and sometimes ing a building in his iPark complex in Yonkers into Cruz, owner of Le One Fashions. Teutonia Buena Vista – $149 million even states further away in the south. Our incen- 100 micro-unit, loft-style apartments targeted to The first phase of the Generation Yonkers Located at the site of the former Teutonia tive packages are often the icing on the cake that is Millennials. campaign, which was launched in April 2014, in- Hall, an 18th century German opera hall in down- the difference between an employer bringing jobs “People are rushing to Yonkers now. They’re cluded print and digital advertising in local and town Yonkers, Metro Partners, whose other Yon- to Yonkers or taking them elsewhere. If nobody regional media as well as extensive use of social kers projects include the successful 66 Main and else offered incentives, we wouldn’t either. But ev- media, search engine marketing and a new web- Trolley Barn developments, will build a 360-unit, erybody does, so we are determined to compete so site, www.generationyonkers.com. The second 24-story residential tower on Buena Vista Avenue. that Yonkers comes out a winner.” phase of the campaign included television spots Fed Ex – $121 million Editor’s note: Rising Development is the par- that ran on targeted channels. Fed Ex is relocating from the Bronx to Yon- ent company of Rising Media Group and owner of A dedicated CBS radio sponsorship was cre- kers. Demolition of existing buildings is currently Yonkers Rising newspaper. ated specifically for the campaign, targeting busi- Proudly serving the City of Yonkers ness professionals, and ran during the CBS open- ing bell report, gaining extensive exposure for * Every department has to justify every dollar Yonkers throughout the tri-state area. Controlling Taxes requested, every year. The days of carrying over a Nick Sprayregen, Publisher Since the initial launch 18 months ago, the Continued from Page 1 department’s budget with an adjustment for infla- Generation Yonkers campaign has generated [email protected] tion are long gone. We expect city departments to nearly 5 million print impressions, 2.5 million on- State will fail in their attempt to meet it. look at what they might eliminate or do more ef- line impressions, 35.8 million radio impressions, But here in Yonkers we will again be making ficiently in order to preserve dollars for essential Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief 2.3 million television impressions and more than every possible effort to keep taxes down. services. [email protected] 40,000 visits to its website. Our biggest success over the past year has * We will continue to seek opportunities to been the consolidation between the Board of Edu- consolidate services, not just between the city and Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief cation and city government. By combining non-ed- the Board of Education, but between departments [email protected] ucational functions such as personnel, purchasing, within each of them. With a combined budget of This, Too legal services and accounting, we’ve saved about about $1 billion, you can bet there are still ways Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales Continued from Page 3 $10 million a year without any reduction in the we can save dollars be eliminating duplication of quality of services. services. [email protected] behind Costco and Home Depot. The Planning Not only has that consolidation saved taxpay- * We will continue to aggressively seek fed- Board approved the Target project and it is now ers money, but it’s allowed the school district to eral and state grants so we can provide outstanding Gregory Baldwin, Administrative Asst. in the Real Estate Committee of the City Council. target its dollars where they count the most – in the services without straining local property taxpayers. [email protected] The City Council is lead agency and must give fi- classrooms. Both the city and the School District have ramped nal approval. The hope is that it will be voted out Another major factor in controlling taxes go- up efforts to qualify for federal and state funding. of committee in October or early November, with ing forward is improving the tax base. That’s why Grants range from assisting major projects such final City Council approval to follow. the $1 billion in development underway in Yonkers as the downtown river daylighting project, to pur- Member of the New York I need my cheap chic, bargain groceries, right now is so important. That new development, chase of specialized educational materials for our Press Association trendy clothes and all of the other products target along with the jobs and sales taxes it is generating, students. Every dollar in grants that we qualify for 914-965-4000 offers. will mean a greater property tax base in years to is a dollar less that we have to raise from city tax- Fax 914-965-2892 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, My question to you: Why does it take Yonkers come. That’s key to long-term control of tax rates. payers. NY 10701 so long to get stores the rest of the world has had In this political season there are some who Our success in obtaining grants is growing, www.risingmediagroup.com for ages? Look at how long it took for Yonkers to criticize the incentives given to developers, but the and we intend to build on those efforts in the future. get an Olive Garden and a Longhorn Steakhouse? figures indicate that for every $1 in temporary tax The last four years have been a time of record Yonkers Rising - USPS Permit #7164 Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. incentives we’ve awarded, we’ve gotten $500 back low growth in Yonkers property taxes. That helps is published weekly by Rising Media com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. in new development. That’s a pretty good return make our city more affordable for young people Group, LLC 25 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show featur- on investment. Even better, the development stays starting out, those raising families, and senior citi- N.Y. 10701 Periodicals Postage Paid • Yonkers, N.Y. ing Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Thursdays at here, producing taxes and jobs long after the tem- zens enjoying their retirement. POSTMASTER 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. dial, at wvox. porary incentives have been phased out. In short, controlling taxes is the key to our Send address changes to: com and click on listen live, or via the mobile ap- Going forward, our program to control prop- city’s future. It’s a mission I take seriously, and I Rising Media Group, LLC, plication for download free from the APP store. erty tax growth will consist of the following: pledge to continue every effort going forward. 25 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 FRiday, OctObeR 16, 2015 - yONkeRs RisiNG - PaGe 9 Cross County Announces Halloween Season in ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ Downtown Yonkers

A Halloween pet parade is always a Yonkers BID treat. YonkersYonkers 11stst AnnualAnnual PumpkinPumpkin CarvingCarving ContestContest PRIZES FOR BEST PUMPKIN Bring your pumpkin creation to The Yonkers Downtown BID by October 20th to enter*. Drop off location: 15 Main Street, Yonkers Display location: 16 Warburton Ave., Yonkers

FAMILY PUMPKIN DAY October 17th, 4:00pm-6:30pm

There will be tricks, treats and lots of fun at the Cross County Shopping Center’s “Halloween Free Pumpkin Painting & Carving Spooktacular.” Yonkers YMCA: 17 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers

HALLOWEEN PET PARADE Bring your pet in their best Halloween costumes Lots of prizes, treats, and music Plus more Pumpkin Painting at the Science Barge October 31st, 1pm. 71 Water Grant St, Yonkers

Presented by the Yonkers Downtown BID, The Yonkers YMCA,, and the Blue Door Art Center.. *Visit YonkersDowntown.Com/Halloween for more events, contest rules, and more information.

Th is October, Downtown Yonkers is off er- the Waterfront Amphitheater at 71 Water Grant ing dozens of free festive events for the entire St., to the Yonkers Downtown Sculpture Garden family. near Palisades Point. For the fi rst time, the Yonkers Downtown Aft erward, visit the Science Barge for mu- Business Improvement District is reaching out sic and more pumpkin painting. It is a fun, free to the entire region to participate in a pumpkin event that any species can enjoy. carving contest. Everyone is invited to be part of Th at evening, aft er the kids are all asleep, the action – just create your pumpkin master- visit Zuppa, Dolphin, Yonkers Brewing Co., or piece and bring it to the BID offi ce at 15 Main any of the other downtown Yonkers restaurants St. by 4 p.m. Oct. 20, to enter. Winners are eli- for special parties and treats. gible for a free dinner at one of Yonkers’ fi nest October is also National Breast Cancer restaurants. Awareness month. Join Retro Fitness for its sec- For families that want to craft a pumpkin ond annual outdoor Zumba event to raise aware- creation together, join the Yonkers YMCA on ness for an issue that impacts so many families in Oct. 17 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for family pumpkin the community. Th is free event will be held Oct. painting. Supplies are limited, so get there early 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. Hundreds of people at- (donations of pumpkins are also being accepted tended last year and thoroughly enjoyed Zumba so more families can participate). Each of the in the streets in front of 66 Main. Join them to unique pumpkins will be on display at 16 War- dance, learn about breast cancer treatments and burton Ave., from Oct. 21 to 31. prevention, and celebrate the community in style. On Oct. 31 there will be many Halloween If it rains, there will be an indoor location nearby. events, but one of the most notable is the Yon- For more details on all the events happen- kers Downtown BID’s Halloween pet parade. ing this October in Yonkers, including the YoFi Dress your pet up (any kind of pet) for the oc- Film Fest, Spanish Heritage Month and the Yon- casion and win one of 10 diff erent prizes. Start- kers Marathon, visit www.YonkersDowntown. ing at 1 p.m., the costumed pets will parade from com. Meet Mercury

To add to its year-round lineup of family- – CrossCountyShoppingCenter, and Facebook – fun activities, Cross County Shopping Center will CrossCountyShoppingCenter, using the hashtag host its annual Halloween Spooktacular event #CCSCBinx. Friday, Oct. 23, which attracts thousands of peo- Th e Halloween Spooktacular will take place ple from throughout Westchester County and the on Th e Green at the center of the mall. surrounding areas. A magic show will take place 5 to 5:30 p.m., A magic show, costume contest, trick-or- when kids can enjoy a show that combines com- treating parade and more – such as live music and edy, magic and audience participation. Th en from strolling characters – is what is in store for fami- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. there will be a costume contest. lies at the event. From 5 to 8 p.m., guests can visit Children will be grouped by age (birth to 3 the mall in Yonkers to get an early start on the years, 4 to 6 years old, 7 to 9 years old, and 10 upcoming holiday’s fun and spooky festivities. years and older). Th ey will then go on stage to- “We are getting ready for the Halloween gether and judges will select their top three fa- season with fun activities for everyone to enjoy – vorites based on the funniest, scariest and most plus, we’re so excited to have back Binx the Cat for original costume. Th e winners will receive a fun festive ‘selfi es.’ Th at was a big hit last year,” said Liz prize. Pollack, senior marketing manager. “Our events Note that guests over the age of 13 are not are about bringing guests to one central location permitted to wear face masks. to enjoy quality time, while also providing them A trick-or-treating parade will take place with an opportunity to shop and dine together as from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Families can stop at diff erent Bring Mercury home today. a family. Many of our visitors use this event as a stations throughout the shopping center to collect way to enjoy some of our new eateries, such as Ol- treats – and a few tricks. Th e Yonkers Animal Shelter has many pets She would be fi ne with older children, but would ive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, plus check While the event is free, visitors should RSVP available for adoption. not do well in a busy, active home as she is some- out gift items for the up-coming holiday season, so the mall can be sure to have enough supplies Mercury is a beautiful, blue-nose bulldog what shy and afraid of loud noises such as fi re- which is right around the corner.” on hand for everyone. Call 914-968-9571 or email about 1 year old and weighing 55 pounds. She works. She is both dog- and cat-friendly. During the event, visitors will be invited to [email protected]. Cross County Shop- was found as a stray about a month ago and has Visit Mercury at Yonkers Animal Shelter, take a picture with Binx the Cat, a 20-foot-tall ping Center is located at 8000 Mall Walk, Yon- since settled in nicely at the shelter. She loves to 1000 Ridge Hill Blvd., between 11 a.m. and 4 infl atable black cat, and share their photo on kers. Parking is free. run and stretch her long legs, and enjoys a Fris- p.m. daily. For more information, call 914-377- Cross County Shopping Center’s social media For more information, visit www.crosscoun- bee or a tennis ball. 6730 during business hours or 201-981-3215 at pages: Twitter – @ShopCrossCounty, Instagram tycenter.com. Mercury is aff ectionate and loves people. any time, or email [email protected]. PAGE 10 - Yonkers RISING - Friday, October 16, 2015 Yonkers Sports Roundup: Saunders & Gorton Football Roll

The Saunders High School Blue Devils football team.

By Phil Foley He had 14 rushes for 146 yards, and two TDs Siranaula, Natalie Delvalle and Falmari Rojas. ley that Riverside defeated Roosevelt 3-1 in four Saunders High School football played with (46- and 30-yard runs), and 10 tackles on de- Protecting the net with an excellent effort was matches. Riverside’s A Ruiz had 10 kills and F heavy hearts last Saturday at their home field, fense. Rounding out the scoring were Jahkell Jackie Martinez. Joseph had five. after losing alumnus Mike Nolan, a pitching Dunnican with a 1-yard fumble recovery TD; On Oct. 7, Saunders defeated league oppo- On Oct. 7, it was reported by Coach Janaya prospect with the Oakland A’s who passed away Anthony Smith on a 10-yard run for a TD; and nent Gorton 1-0. Juan Mejia scored the lone goal Josephs that Yonkers defeated Tuckahoe, with earlier in the week. (The game also marked Malik Jones on a 92-yard fumble recovery for in the 56th minute of play and Melvin Ponce scores of 25-6, 25-15, 20-25 (Tuckahoe) and 25- Saunders’ homecoming game and “Senior a TD. recorded the first shut-out of the season for the 11. Stars of the games for Yonkers were Leanna Day.”) Other Football Scores were: Peekskill, 49 Blue Devils. Bello with seven aces, one kill and 20 assists; The final score was Saunders, 39 to River- – Roosevelt, 0; Briarcliff, 37 – Palisade Prep, 0; Saunders is now 4-1 in league play, sitting Nicole Frascati with two aces and 13 kills; and side, 6. Senior Quarterback Richie Kirwin threw and Croton-on-Hudson, 34 – Yonkers Montes- in second place. Thanks to Coach Michael Den- Amanda Marji with five aces and four kills. two touchdown passes and Markiece Jones ran sori, 15. man for sending the results of the game to us at On Oct. 9 it was reported that Yonkers de- for 111 yards and scored his sixth TD of the sea- This Saturday, Oct. 17, Riverside will play the Yonkers Rising Sports Desk. feated Roosevelt, 25-5, 25-13 and 25-19. The son. at Gorton, Roosevelt will play at Lincoln, Saun- Thanks to Coach Michael DelNegro for re- stars of the games for Yonkers were Leanna Gorton traveled to Long Island last Satur- ders will play at Yonkers (Roosevelt H.S. field), porting the game results. Bello with eight aces, two blocks and nine as- day, where it manhandled Long Island Lutheran and Yonkers Montessori Academy will play at In girls’ volleyball, on Oct. 6, Palisades sists; Nicole Frascati with two aces, seven kills 36-16. Coach Dan DeMatteo reported that it was Pleasantville (Section One playoff game). Kick- Prep lost to East Ramapo in three sets, 12-25, and one assist; Amanda Marji with four aces and an all-out ground assault with the rushing game off is at 1:30 p.m. 11-25 and 14-25. Khadijah Ibrahim had four five kills; and Stephanie Pino with six aces and pounding out 417 yards. Ian Ricketts Jr. rushed In boys’ soccer, on Oct. 6, the Riverside aces, two kills and one dig, and Niya Nelson had one assist. 23 times for 156 yards, and had three tackles and Rams defeated the Gorton Wolves in girls’ soc- one ace and four kills. Thanks to Coach Laura On Oct. 9 it was reported by Coach Laura two sacks. cer 4-0. Stars of the game for the Rams were Della Rocca for sending us the results. Della Rocca that Palisades Prep lost to North Romarch Smith had a great game, too. (all goal-scorers) Annemarie Heid, Melanie On Oct. 6, it was reported by Kaleigh Fair- Salem, 10-25, 5-25 and 9-25. Papagayo Wins International Trot at Yonkers Raceway

Tim Rooney Sr., CEO of Yonkers Raceway, right, with Papagayo owners, trainer and driver Ulf Ohlsson, right. Photo by Donna Davis.

The return of the International Trot to Yon- who saw Papagayo and its trainer on the front Congratulations to Papagayo’s owners, International Trot in 1995. kers Raceway was a big success, with Papagayo page who decided to take a chance on the horse Tom Anderson and Claes Sjolin, who praised “It’s our pleasure to bring back the Inter- E. from Norway winning race between 10 of the got a 9-1 return. their rider Ulf for a perfect drive. And congratu- national Trot. We feel this was the best time to best trotters from around the globe, all compet- Timoko, from France, finished second by lations to Yonkers Raceway CEO Tim Rooney showcase our track to the world by again invit- ing for the $1 million purse – the highest in New a half-length in a close finish, and U.S. horse for bringing the race back to Yonkers, and put- ing the best trotters in the world to race here,” York State trotting history. American Creatine finished third. The favorite ting the city in the spotlight for visitors from six said Rooney, who as always welcomed the own- Papagayo was driven by Ulf Ohlsson and in the race, Bee A Magician from Canada, fin- countries. ers, horses, trainers and drivers with open arms was not the favorite. Readers of Yonkers Rising ished sixth. The Yonkers half-mile oval last hosted the and gave them a true Yonkers welcome.

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