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FEATURESection founders of this nation. I for one will Congress Must Prosecute the IRS and Send Them to Jail always rebel against oppression. I am a traitor only to tyranny or any other Federal Agencies Must Be Investigated system of government that so blatantly tramples our freedoms. By Kurt Colucci threat of force. How, in a free society, America without her freedoms is can a criminal institution like this exist? like a body without a soul. Now is the I am taking a stand for Unfortunately we’ve overlooked freedom of expression perfect time to inspire a Renaissance of the fact that we are empowering a social American politics and breathe new life and self-ownership. My agency with a monopoly on what is tra- goal is to let it be known into the tortured body of our nation. ditionally called theft -which is taking The greatest threat to our freedom that most Americans people’s resources through the power of are awakening to this idea and we are is the current corruption of our political law by way of government sanctioned system. We must embrace the oppor- no longer willing to tremble under the force. By allowing this, we have set in thumb of political imperialism. We are tunity to resist civilly while we still can. motion a terrible series of events, of It will not take an armed revolution but no longer willing to live at the mercy which we are watching the culmina- of this criminal gang called lawmak- instead it will manifest as a revolution tion and destructive effects unfold with of ideas. ers who have turned the law into a tool the IRS scandal. What has unfolded of social, political and economic ma- When people wake up and realize is evidence that Politics through the that these people in our federal govern- nipulation. I am here with you today to heavy hand of its government agencies exercise our constitutionally protected ment and all of the other illegitimate has the power to destroy human life. To agencies like the IRS and FBI have no right to free speech. And my message imprison those who speak out and to to everybody is very simple - They can- power over us, and when Americans violate the Constitutionally guaranteed stop recognizing the right of a fed- not stop us! rights of any man, woman and child I am here with you to separate eral government and the enforcement they so chose. agency such as the IRS to dictate the myself from both Rob Astorino and For years I have been an advo- Noam Bramson and get it on record terms of our lives for us. cate for personal liberty and individual We are flirting with the dark side that I reject the overreaching actions rights. Myself, and many others in- of our federal government and its en- of history... Our Bill of Rights has volved in the “freedom movement” been defiled and distorted through il- forcement agency, the IRS. The IRS is have been mocked, ridiculed and called a bullying agency that has been granted legitimate means of legal and political extremists, rebels, traitors and enemies manipulation. No government has a a free pass to legally extort the income of the state. These are all terms King of hardworking Americans under the George would’ve used to vilify the Continued on page 4

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Congress Must Prosecute the IRS and Send Them to Jail and slavishly collect little piece of paper Federal agencies who together with called “receipts” just in case “big broth- the IRS have conspired to violate the Continued from page 3 on the use of force like the IRS. pass to violate your constitutionally er” comes calling on us to prove that we rights of any American. Without our I’m taking a stand for self-owner- protected rights to privacy and prop- have not violated any one of their arbi- Constitutional rights we are all slaves legitimate authority to abuse you as ship. I’m speaking out at a time when erty. The Constitution did not give you trary laws. My message to our elected and victims to an oppressive, power they please. it is dangerous to speak out. I’ve been this right to privacy, nor does the gov- politicians is to finally stand up and hungry and corrupt Government. Call Whenever we have one class of ridiculed. I’ve been mocked, but that’s ernment today. Your right to privacy is show the world that you will not act as for on your elected officials to press for people that can violate the rights of the perfect time to state my message part of your humanity. These rights politicians but as statesmen who stand criminal charges against all those Gov- others and get away with it, we no lon- twice as loud and twice is clear. cannot be separated from you as an up against tyranny and oppression and ernment actors who broke the law. ger have equality under the law. People The IRS is not a voluntary institu- individual. The fellows in the IRS have for the Constitutional rights of all. Kurt Colucci is currently running for need to awaken to the idea that we tion. It is an institution that has been been granted the power to ruin our We urge Congress to prosecute all Westchester County Executive as a Con- will never peacefully organize society granted a legal monopoly on the use personal lives and the power to ruin our those involved in the IRS scandal even servative. He resides in New Rochelle and through agencies that have a monopoly of force. The IRS has been given a free businesses. They force us to run around if it leads to corrupt actors from other is a passionate Constitutionalist. GOVERNMENT Perks Exclusive to the Friends and Family Network Revealed By NANCY KING ally comes out to $120.00 monthly and a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) effort or out that there is just enough money to veteran of the county work force would $600.00 annually. On June 1st, an eight come from a prominent political family pay for several dozen employees’ park- best be served actually providing a real It’s a story that shouldn’t hour worker will pay $40.00 a week, or even better still… being a child of a ing. It is a disconnect that just doesn’t service to a county resident in need? surprise, shock or sad- $160.00 a month, and $800.00 a year. big donor; in other words, most of these make sense. How is it that I am paying Whatever happened to the concept of den me anymore, but The thirty-six people who are receiving folks were doing pretty well financially for someone’s parking when I’d rather “serving” those who elected you? this past week I received parking re-imbursement are costing us before they were adopted by the friends be paying for subsidized child care, This “hidden in plain sight” perk, information from a poor feckless taxpayers $216,000.00 per and family network. And these are the or a curator at a nature preserve or a given to those few “chosen” people, de- source that many or actually most of year. That’s a whole lot of money for same people who are being reimbursed well-baby clinic at a community health frauds us county residents and taxpay- the political appointees of the current a county that alleges it has no money. for their parking fees. center? As a matter of fact, it isn’t a ers who hold our elected officials to a Westchester County administration are Most of us, no matter where we work, Political patronage is a part of all disconnect at all; it is nothing more much higher standard. But it also sul- receiving a hidden benefit of their em- even if we have a tentative friendly re- government we all understand that. than a game of smoke and mirrors. If lies the reputation of most elected of- ploy; they receive free parking whereas lationship with an employer, pay for our There isn’t a person in the world who we’re told long enough that there isn’t ficials who seem to collectively believe the rest of the county’s rank and file pay parking unless our employer has onsite faults an individual for working, even if any money, sooner or later we’ll begin they are above reproach. Stop lying to for their parking needs through twice parking for us. This portion of the story they’ve received their job under some- to believe it. That is until someone, in us about being short on cash and re- monthly parking deductions from their shouldn’t be a big issue but in actuality what questionable circumstances, it’s passing, during innocent conversation turn those monies to those who need respective paychecks. For any of us it is. Despite what this administration the flagrant abuse of taxpayer funds, mentions this parking scam. it the most. Don’t shake my hand at a who live in or are in White Plains on a tells the public, the vast majority of and trust that causes all of us to collec- However, what makes this story campaign event, tell me what a good regular basis, we would all be in agree- county employees, makes below 50K, tively shake our heads in disgust. For even more infuriating to a lowly peon job you’re doing and then perform a ment that the parking fees are literally not the $119K, average that county the last few years we’ve heard of all the taxpayer like me is that at this time, the magic trick for me. If I wanted to see out of this world. And to add insult leaders have told us is the average sal- doom and gloom of our county budget. county has an employee who is respon- a smoke and mirrors, trick, I’d go see an to injury, those same inflated fees will st ary and these same 50K are paying for We’ve been told that programs and vi- sible for matching those White Plains illusionist. be going up on June 1 when the city their parking! Of course at this time, tal services had to be cut because there Parking Authority receipts with those will charge anyone using a meter kiosk Nancy King is a freelance investigative they have a pretty decent benefits pack- just wasn’t any money in the budget to who are to receive re-imbursement. reporter. $1.00 an hour to park. It’s bad enough age, but if new union leadership comes support those services, and then we find Wouldn’t you think that this 25-year to be a consumer who may shop or use in after June 5th, these lower leveled em- the City of White Plains as an occa- ployees will be paying for their health sional recreation destination, but, if you care right along with their parking fees, BLUE TRUTH work for the County of Westchester housing expenses, food and whatever it and pay for your own parking, that’s a takes these days just to eek along in life. hefty sum coming out of your paystub, There are however a select group twice a month. A Haunting Past of employees who don’t pay parking If you sit down and do the two fees when they arrive at the county to By HEZI ARIS parent that then Mayor Phil Amicone minute math that it takes to figure do their “job”; those are the employ- had other ideas for Taggart’s future. It was not too long ago this out, that right now, on the eve of ees who are a part of the “friends and According to some police insiders, when former Yonkers Memorial Day, if you are an eight family network”, those who have been the Yonkers Police Benevolent Asso- Police Commissioner hour worker who pays $0.75 an hour rewarded for their hard campaigning, ciation (PBA) was privately meeting Robert Taggart led for parking, you are paying $6.00 a or their ability to work the phones on with City Hall officials, and planning one of the largest Po- day to park in White Plains. It actu- Taggart’s demise. It seemed that then lice Departments in New York State PBA Vice President Keith Olson, and RADIO during the years from 2003 to 2006. his small inner circle consisting of Cap- He was an effective leader rose rose tain John Mueller, and Det. Sgt. Brian through the ranks. He was known to Westchester On the Level Moran had been fascinated with the image of Taggart to Yonkers City Hall be sincere, honest, and a man of his NYPD style of Policing. Sources say every chance they had. The atmosphere word; something that seems to be a that they were so intrigued by the Poli- was ripe for change. with Narog and Aris rarity nowadays. He was also no push cies and Procedures of NYPD that they It was about that time that then over, and a masterful orator. During Westchester On the Level is heard from Monday toFriday, from were often seen carrying books written Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone brought that time, Commissioner Taggart was 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on the Internet: by former NYPD personnel. Olson in John Fleming, a retired NYPD De- attempting to do his job without any http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterontheLevel. and his cohorts spearheaded the plan, tective to be the new police liaison with support from the City Hall. It was ap- Join the conversation by calling 1-347-205-9201. and would constantly paint a negative Continued on page 5 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013 Page 5

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and replace Taggart with John Mueller. The con- A Haunting Past tention among the “cronies” that Mueller was the epitome of a coming Messiah who was judged to Continued from page 4 put his pants on differently than all Yonkersites. the full blessing of the PBA. Fleming who was Even so, they all got hoodwinked. Yes, Tag- being fed information by Olson and his “cronies” gart was eventually replaced after a rash of shoot- would systematically attempt to introduce the ings during the summer of 2006, but John Mueller NYPD style of policing by requesting to sit in, and never got the top spot. Fleming who guided the video record meetings of the Top Brass, and sug- “three blind mice”, had another horse in the race, gested changes within the department that were Edmund Hartnett. Hartnett was another micro- not in step with policies of the day, and procedures managing NYPD lackey who brought in with the which could have effected day to day operations. help of Fleming and the PBA. Fleming would then report his findings and sug- When Hartnett took the office of Yonkers gestions to the Mayor. Police Commissioner, he systematically took apart When Taggart resisted interference from a good department with Olson acting as an Indian Fleming, a coup attempt was initiated. That effort scout charged with blazing the trail over which unit was led by current P.B.A. President Keith Olson, to cut first. As for the great Messiah, John Mueller Det. Sgt. Brian Moran, who source’s say is related settled for the second top spot in the department, to John Fleming, and current Fourth Precinct which was the commanding officer of the then Captain John Mueller. Special Investigation Unit that directly reported The plan was simple, if they could show then to the Police Commissioner. Mueller went on to Mayor Amicone that Taggart was irresponsible, besmirch a former Special Investigation Unit Ser- it would become more likely Olson could push geant with lies and innuendos that eventually led to Mueller into the top spot, with the help of his co- his demise, thus paving the way for Det. Sgt. Brian conspirators. The plan seemed plausible; at issue Moran. Both Mueller and Moran then became was how to bring about its execution. both Olson’s and the City’s hatchet men. It began by Olson and his cronies belly ach- It was a hot summer. ing about how Taggart did not know how to man- Those who which to contest any “facts” herein age the position of Yonkers Police Commissioner, are asked to do so by directing email to Blue Truth. which spilled over into he did not know what he Read the “Blue Truth” column in the Yonkers was doing, and with the assistance of Fleming as Tribune and The Westchester Guardian as we delve Amicone’s inside man, the plan to unseat Taggart into the truths of the past so that we may under- became unstoppable. They must have all had a rise stand many of the issues of the present. when Olson began his “sell out” plan to undermine

COMMUNITYCALENDAR Section News & Notes from Northern Westchester Discovering a lung nodule By MARK JEFFERS off on Thursday night May th30 at 7pm. can be a lifesaver. Organizers of the Revolutionary War Battle Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pro- of the Pines Bridge Monument in Yorktown have claimed the Buckle Up New raised about one third of the projected $300,000 York program will be conducted price tag through social media fundraising. throughout the state through nd “Destination Science” camps are heading to If you are at risk for lung cancer, a lung nodule June 2 ; it is part of a nationwide Northern Westchester this summer, trade in your screening could save your life. Most lung nodules “Click It or Ticket” campaign. As you know this smores sticks for test tubes, or maybe use a bunson are benign. But even when a nodule is a malignant column often offers a wild ride through events, so burner to make those yummy melted marshmel- we always fasten our seat belts before writing each lung cancer, it can be cured – especially if detected low treats. early. The Westchester Lung Nodule Center’s team week’s edition of “News & Notes.” One of my wife and mother-in-law’s favorite Congratulations and three cheers to the great tours is now open, the Tours of Kykuit (lookout in RIERDUGFHUWLÀHGWKRUDFLFVXUJHRQVSXOPRQRORJLVWV gang at the Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Am- th Dutch) which is a six story stone house and rolling and other specialists have decades of experience bulance Corps as they celebrate their 50 anniver- estate that served as home to four generations of in diagnosing and treating lung nodules and lung sary June 1st with a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Rockefeller family in Pocantico Hills. the Bedford Hills Fire Department. Please support FDQFHU3DWLHQWVEHQHÀWIURPH[WUDRUGLQDU\H[SHUWLVH Our friends at Westchester Mixed Martial combined with the latest technology and procedures. this critical volunteer organization. Arts and Fitness will be holding free clinics every If you enjoy live music, local artists’ works and Saturday in June for anybody of any age. The clinics So if you are at risk, consider having a screening — food, then check out June Fest in downtown Kato- will begin at 1:00PM and are located at 333 North nah on June 2nd. it could save your life. Bedford Rd in Mt. Kisco. 914 366-2333 www.lungnodulecenter.org The Rye Library presents “America: Coast Authors Vicki Addesso, Susan Hodara, Joan to Coast”; Scott Dengrove exhibits photographs Potter, and Lori Toppel captured vibrant memo- highlighting landscapes across the United States ries when writing about their mothers in their new the weS tcheS ter lung nodule center through June 28th. Mount Kisco’s Memorial Day Parade kicks Continued on page 6 Page 6 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013

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On Saturday June 1st at 10:00am sounds like fun then you will want to School Theater Award nominations. News & Notes from Northern Westchester come browse a selection of fine arts and stop by the Home Run Derby at the The winners will be presented at the Continued from page 5 or shine the streets of Katonah will be handcrafted items including jewelry, Bedford Hills Memorial Park on Sat- newly reopened Paramount Theater in pottery, photographs, quilts, accessories, urday June 1st at 3:00pm. The Bedford Peekskill on June 3rd. book, “Still Here: Thinking of You: filled with your neighbors watching the shiniest trucks in Northern Westches- and a lot more. There will also be live Hills/Katonah Little League is hosting We hope everyone had a great A Second Chance with Our Moth- music in the afternoon by acclaimed the home run derby as a fundraiser to Memorial Day weekend, with BBQs, ers.” This author talk and reading will ter competing for bragging rights! Pleasantville’s Outdoor Farm- children’s music performer Graham help restore the lights at its main field. friends and families getting together, take place on Wednesday June 5th at Clarke. The Fine Arts and Crafts Fair Everyone is welcome to enter and its and to also remember those who pro- 7:00PM at the Greenburgh Public Li- ers Market returns at Mmeorila Plaza through November 23rd with over 50 is located at 236 S. Bedford Drive (rt. $10 for 10 outs. There will be trophies, tected us and loved one we have lost… brary in Elmsford. 172) in Mt. Kisco, all proceeds will ben- music, barbeque, and a dunk tank. see you next week. One of our June favorites is the new and returning vendors. Schoolhouse Theater and Gallery efit the Unitarian Universalist Fellow- Congratulations and good luck to Mark Jeffers resides in Bedford Hills, annual Katonah Fire Department’s Pa- ship of Northern Westchester. Westlake High School in Thornwood th in Croton Falls presents Neil Simon’s New York, with his wife Sarah, and three rade on June 5 and Carnival through “Going Back, At the Track, At as their production of “Beauty & the June 8th, good food and fun rides. Rain “Last of the Red Hot Lovers,” through daughters, Kate, Amanda, and Claire. June 23rd, and no it’s not my life story… the Wall, See Ya, a Homerun,” if that Beast” received 14 Metropolitan High CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE Adrift By SHERIF AWADª In an article first pub- lished in the February 21, 2013 edition of The Westchester Guardian we introduced documenta- ries that shed light on illegal immigra- tion from Africa to Europe; namely 14 Kilometers (2007), telling the story of two Nigerian brothers crossing the African Sahara with the destination of Europe in their heart and mind. Another film, Foreign (2011), told the story director Miriam Fassbender saw in Mohamed, a young Malian, as she Dominique Christian Mollard. followed him on his journey north- ue from where other filmmakers called story of his early youth conjured huge ward toward Europe with her video it quits. In his documentary, Adrift: similarities to the desperate Africans …to the savage waves. camera. During Mohamed’s two-year People of a Lesser God, Mollard joined 38 who would come to take many risks years on sailboats, working as one of the me across South American countries. I trek from Mali through Algeria and African migrants. Among the travellers and accept any kind of job during their then onto Morocco in order to jump sailors in order to support himself. “My ended up staying for one year in Brazil was a mother and her five month-old quest for a better future. voyage took me to the United States until I again took a boat going back to on a boat crossing the Mediterranean baby. Her intention was to depart West Mollard was born in the Moroc- from the African coast toward Span- which I crossed by hitchhiking until Europe”. Africa for Europe. They were packed can city of Rabat to French military I arrived in Central America. I then Mollard became a professional ish shores. However, Foreign came to together like sardines. They were in parents. He dropped out from his jour- an abrupt end when Mohamed and stayed in the Colombian city of Bo- journalist after reading a post at the a leaky fishing canoe as they set off nalism studies in Bordeaux to pursue gota for one year because I did not have International Herald Tribune by the Miriam separated; Mohamed would under a full moon on their harrowing a professional career that began with come to join another clandestine Afri- enough money to carry on. During that Associated Press Agency (AP) that journey. Mollard did not have second photography. “It was the year 1973… journey, I moved between temporary was seeking an editor for training in can group of crossers. thoughts in taking the canoe to shoot and I decided to go around the world, Dominique Christian Mollard, the jobs, sometimes working as a fisher- its Paris desk. Once he applied, Mol- this documentary from the first-person non-stop, with my camera”, said Mol- man or tourist guide. Hitchhiking as- lard was accepted for his language skills. multiple Pulitzer Prize-nominated and perspective. Perhaps it was because the lard who spent the next two-and-a-half undercover reporter, decided to contin- sisted by continuing journey, taking However, he switched jobs to become a photo editor for AP, then for Sigma Agency. After supervising the Sigma coverage of The Falklands War from his post in New York, Mollard returned to AP as news chief editor in the Ma- drid office where he lived for the next twenty years. “Madrid was actually a hub for me as I frequently travelled to cover all kind of news varying between politics, religion, wars and sports across the continents”, he remembered. “As a photojournalist with AP, I went to cov- er many conflicts across Africa like the Chad War, across the Arab World, like the First Gulf War, and across Europe like the Yugoslav Wars. I was report- The First Gulf War. Photo credit to Dominique Christian Mollard. A topographic view of Western Sahara. Continued on page 7 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013 Page 7

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merging with WTN. Through my ex- Adrift perience in the short reportages, I de- Continued from page 6 cided to independently create my own documentaries”. ing and taking photos until I officially In Adrift, Mollard’s filmmaking started to work for TV and shooting style is polished and assured by using with video cameras in 1994”. elements known in narrative films to Going from one war to another make the viewers dive into the story. did not bother Mollard. “In our line of The first images, accompanied by his work, there is continuous competition voiceover, are taken from Mollard’s among other reporters over who can first-person perspective, showing the cover wars and conflicts in an intelli- African migrants on the canoe in gent way. That’s why my photos were their desperate situation. Mollard then nominated three-times for the Pulit- flashes back to narrate the story of each zer Prize. The first time was during one of the migrants and how he or she the First Gulf War, the second was for decided to take the canoe. a photo of a handicapped archer who It took Mollard two years to video- shot an arrow to light the flames of the tape Adrift through more than twenty Olympic Games that were held in Bar- trials of going onboard one of the celona in 1992. The third nominated pirogues. “I started to shoot in 2006”, photo was for a bullfight in Spain”. he remembered. “One time, I made a Mollard decided to venture into deal with one of the captains to board shooting video in 1985 when he Cheila Marie and her newborn aboard the pirogue. his canoe but my money was robbed. bought a professional Betacam camera Another time, the canoe was stopped shoot. Also, I was a white man inside era is more of an Artisan trick”, revealed Festival, in Egypt, and the Arab Rotter- and started to make reportages from by the local police. So, I practically went a black community. So one way or the Mollard. “I wear a dark outfit where the dam Festival, in The Netherlands. He also here and there, even before the launch through the same situations faced by other, I was attracting attention”. camera is attached in the tie and con- contributes to Variety, in the United States, of AP-TV in 1994. “Television is the the migrants. However, this is the easi- Prior to Adrift, Mollard realized, nected to wire yielding to a small mini- and is the film critic of Variety Arabia movement, the sound effects, the ed- est thing in the film. The most difficult sometimes using hidden cameras, DV cassette”. (http://varietyarabia.com/), in the United iting. So it took me a while to master task was to understand the mentality many documentaries about Afghani- Arab Emirates (UAE), the Al-Masry this medium”, he explains. “However, Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sherif Awad is a of these migrants and also the secrets stan and Taliban while undercover as Al-Youm Website (http://www.almasry- my love story with AP tragically end- film / video critic and curator. He is the behind such traffickers. It was risky be- a French employee before and after alyoum.com/en/node/198132) and The ed in 1997 when a decision to reduce film editor of Egypt Today Magazine cause few of the migrants on the boat 9/11. He also turned his lens towards Westchester Guardian (www.Westchester- my salary into half was made after the (www.EgyptToday.com), and the artis- knew my real identity, being there to Somalia and now Mali. “Hidden cam- tic director for both the Alexandria Film Guardian.com). INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR OLDER ADULTS ISABELLA HOUSE

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offers data that dates back to the etricious. The day after the IRS story extra dollars by waiting to hit the arbi- 1950s. broke, The Post led the paper with it, trary $24 target seemed pointless. Round Numbers And as it turned out, the mea- and, with an institutional memory of My client gave the order to exer- By LARRY M. ELKIN You might have heard that the surement that was the basis of the Watergate, published a blistering edi- cise his options on the spot. He is now Internal Revenue Service recently Times story was wrong. The average torial demanding an Obama apology. happily redeploying his cash. And Dow Jones Indus- acknowledged that it singled out CO2 concentration on that day did The New York Times consigned the though the stock’s subsequent price is trial Average closed conservative organizations for special not, in fact, reach the 400-ppm level. story to page 10 (its front-page lead irrelevant – there is no reason to care at 15,056.20 on May scrutiny when they applied for non- (The Los Angeles Times, having invested was the umpteenth story about the what a stock does after you have sold 7, the first time the profit status. It is a major national sto- far less in hyping the original figure, end of the world being nigh because it – it happens that after only briefly benchmark surpassed ry that broke, as such news often does, simply reported the downward revi- of global warming). Through Monday touching $24 a couple of times, it has 15,000 at the end of a trading day. on a Friday – in this case, May 10. sion below the benchmark; The New [May 13], the Times had expressed no also had some significant dips since Millions of people took notice of this Yet the lead story in the next day’s York Times fudged by saying that while editorial thoughts about the IRS. The my client sold. As of Friday, it was meaningless event. New York Times was a report that sci- federal scientists now believe the 400- Times’s Monday headline on the mat- trading right where it was on the day If you know anything at all about entists atop a mountain in Hawaii had ppm level was not reached, another ter was: ‘IRS Focus on Conservatives of my visit. baseball, you can name the last major measured the atmosphere’s carbon group’s measurements still crossed the Gives GOP Something to Seize On.’ Round numbers exert a strong league hitter to have a batting average dioxide level at 400 parts per million. goal line.) So that is the danger.” power in our calculations. It pays to above .400 for a full season – and you The paper described this as a “mile- Journalists have a concept they call A few weeks ago I counseled a cli- remember that they really have no also know his exact average and when stone” in the course of global climate “news judgment.” It refers to the ability ent who was debating whether to ex- special power at all. he did it, even though you probably change. Leaving aside the question of to discern what information is genuine- ercise a final batch of stock options he Like it or not, the government has were not yet born when it happened. how much credence to give climate ly new and what isn’t, and the relative held from his former employer. To re- a public interest to protect, particularly (Ted Williams, .406, 1941.) Serious predictions, I think the milestone de- importance of each. The IRS admit- spect that client’s privacy, I will change when it comes to thwarting terrorist at- runners, and a lot of other people, scription is accurate. A round number ting it targeted conservatives was new the numbers here, but the gist was tacks. Anyone who thought the Feds know that Roger Bannister was the is a marker that, like a roadside sign, information. The fact that atmospheric that he had been hoping to exercise wouldn’t be interested in where The AP first person to run the mile in less than can tell you how far you have come, carbon dioxide levels are rising was not, the options when the employer’s stock got its information about the CIA’s Ye- four minutes, in 1954. A four-minute even if it says nothing about where and the 400-ppm “milestone,” even if it reached $24 a share. After a recent ral- men exploit was naive in the extreme. mile, which was once a huge psycho- ® you are going. had been crossed, was of no particular ly, the stock was trading slightly below logical barrier, has become routine Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP , has pro- But was it the most important climate significance. At 399 or 401 that level on the day of my visit. But these days. There might be all sorts vided personal financial and tax coun- news story that day, worthy of leading parts per million, carbon dioxide’s effect now the client was wondering wheth- of reasons for this rapid evolution in seling to a sophisticated client base since the front page of The Times? It was not on our weather (whatever it may be) is er to hold out for $25 a share, a level human speed. I figure today’s runners 1986. After six years with Arthur An- the first time the 400-ppm level had the same. Seen most charitably and, I the stock had reached only once, quite have better shoes, but the knowledge dersen, where he was a senior manager been recorded at the Hawaiian site; think, most realistically, The New York a few years ago. It would have needed that it can be done probably plays a big for personal financial planning and fam- it was just the first time it had been Times’ editorial staff was seduced by the to reach the target by the fall, at which part too. ily wealth planning, he founded his own measured at that average level over a power of the round number. point the options were going to expire. Round numbers command our firm in Hastings on Hudson, N.Y., in 24-hour period. Such levels have also Of course, not everyone sees the I told my client that I would exer- attention and affect our behavior in 1992. That firm grew steadily and be- been recorded at other sites previously decision so charitably, and the paper’s cise immediately if I were in his shoes. ways far out of proportion to their came the Palisades Hudson organization, (mostly in the Arctic); those sites just credibility took a hit. Washington Post A sudden downturn in the overall stock significance. This is true for all of us. which moved to Scarsdale, N.Y., in 2002. don’t have the historical continuity of opinion writer George Will took market or in the particular company’s Understanding this tendency can help The firm expanded to Fort Lauderdale, the Hawaiian research facility, which note: “Episodes like this separate the stock could render the options perma- Fla., in 2005 and to Atlanta in 2008. us make better decisions. meritorious liberals from the mer- nently worthless. Holding out for a few The Global Scene

the northern provinces of Mexico. The scenario went off initially as had to insure that the computers were 1982–Our Mexican Adventure As part of this effort, they wanted to planned -- funds arrived at Jonathan’s properly set up. As we approached the enter demographic and business data Apple; the configuration shipped office, I noted that, not only did the By JOHN F. MCMULLEN ware and software – would we be inter- into a computer system and be able to -- two Apple II+s with disk drives, patrolmen carry submachine guns, ested? We said we would … and began massage it in various ways. Our role monitors, printers, “VisiCalc” (the first an officer sat on the roof of the Presi- Note: These events oc- our descent down the rabbit hole! would be to define the requirements, electronic spreadsheet), “CCA” (a data- dential Palace, directly across from our curred over 30 years configure the necessary hardware and base product, later enhanced and renamed office, manning a tripod-mounted Some background -- prior to the ago. Since then, both the software, obtain it, install it in the “VisiFile”), and “Magic Window” (a machine gun. launching of our firm, I had held ex- Global Economy and the Department of Finance’s offices in word processor); our airline and hotel ecutive positions with a subsidiary of Once in the office, we found that Mexican Government Mexico City, train clerical staff in the reservations were made; and we were Control Data and Morgan Stanley the computers and software were still have modernized a great deal. use of the system, and perform general off to Mexico City! and travelled throughout the US on in the boxes -- so we began assem- consulting -- the same activities that Our consulting business, Mc- business and Barbara McMullen, pri- Things went well when we landed bling them and loading software. We we had been providing for US clients. Mullen & McMullen, Inc., was in its or to our marriage and consulting firm (although I was a little taken aback when got our first understanding of Mexi- third full year when we had our first had travelled throughout the world -- We agreed on a business arrange- I noted that the police, instead of sidearms, can politics when it was explained opportunity to “take it international.” Europe, Africa, and the South Pacific. ment under which our client would carried submachine guns on their shoul- later in the morning that, although At the close of a “Big Apple Users Additionally, in the short time that be the Department of Finance, which ders; I hadn’t thought that banditos were the boxes had arrived almost a week Group” (“BAUG”) meeting one eve- we had been in business, we had done would pay for our traveling expenses active in downtown Mexico City) and before, they had been held in Cus- ning in New York City, we were ap- business throughout the United States directly to hotels and airlines and pay the hotel was charming -- small rooms toms for the intervening period. At proached by two economists (one from -- BUT we had never done business our normal hourly consulting rates; it but a very nice patio area where break- that time, there was only one leading Cornell University; the other from The in a foreign country and, as we would would purchase the equipment and fast was served (the hotel was destroyed (perhaps the only one) political party New School For Social Research) who soon see, there is a big difference! software directly from our primary by earthquake six months later). in Mexico and the President served for explained that they were performing vendor, “Jonathan’s Apple” in Mar- one six year term. In the year before his The economists were consulting Reality began to set in the next an econometric study for the Mexican leton, NJ, which would ship directly to term ended, there was constant jock- with the Mexican government’s De- morning when we headed off to the government and would need some Mexico City; and we would spend a eying between the various interested partment of Finance in an attempt office. We left the hotel about 6:30 -- computer expertise, as well as hard- week training upon its arrival. to generate investment dollars for the staff started work at 8:30 and we Continued on page 9 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013 Page 9

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cided that they should have the same of UPS’ delivery notice in front of me ogy I refer to here is now considered of 1982–Our Mexican Adventure printer capabilities on both systems. with his signature on it.” When con- the Dark Ages. Yet we can hopefully fronted with his lie, Laredo admitted learn something from the scenario: Continued from page 8 getting started. Customs was now Here it got really strange! Finance had recently had a very bad time with that he had the printer but refused to Gather as much information as groups to agree on a successor -- and prepared for shipments to the De- smuggle it across the border. Finance partment of Finance and, when the Customs about the disk drive -- they possible about a foreign country be- the interested groups included gov- had finally resolved it by finding a then called the economist from Cor- fore agreeing to do business there – ernment departments and agencies, replacement disk drive arrived, it put nell who was scheduled to drive down a 25% duty on the drive -- over $100 Customs Broker who would pay to The CIA World Fact Book (https:// often backing different candidates. It get the drive out of Customs -- for to Mexico City and spend six months www.cia.gov/library/publications/ was the luck of this project that the on a drive that listed for $525. Worse, managing the study. His itinerary was it would only accept payment in cash! which service, the Broker would be the-world-factbook/index.html) is a Department of Finance (our client) paid another 25% of the value of the re-routed through Laredo where he wonderful reference about the culture, was backing a different candidate -- this from another government picked up the printer and smuggled it agency. To compound the problem, drive when the project funding finally demographics, and statistical informa- than the Customs Department and came through (an event that I was seri- across the border. tion of any country in the world. this political disagreement played over the funding for the project had not ously beginning to doubt that I would see These folks were hard on printers Try to get relevant information into some nastiness when conducting yet come through and Finance had no in my lifetime). -- a few months later, I had a call that about business practices in the coun- normal business -- Customs had tried cash and could not get the drive. The Finance instructed me to ship the the new wide carriage had broken so try. It has been alleged that WalMart to extract duty on the computers until latter statement rang true to me as new printer not to Mexico City but I instructed the caller to send it up to has bribed scores of Mexican officials Finance was able to pull some strings our consulting bills had not yet been to an address in Laredo, Texas from me -- and he did. to become the leading retailer in the and get them released. paid; when I would call to inquire, I was always told that funding was “just which the recipient would smuggle I got a call about a month later country. Such practices may be the We set the computers up, loaded around the corner.” the printer across the border and asking where the printers were. I only way to do business in the country the software, and were ready when Soon, there was another problem; deliver it to the Dept. of Finance, a countered with another question but it is also illegal for a US company the personnel arrived for training. Al- government agency (to repeat, a gov- “Where is the payment for my con- to act in this fashion. though the training went very well, the there were intermittent problems with ernment agency instructing me to put sulting invoices?” When I was told Know exactly how and when you workday schedule took some getting the wide carriage IDS Paper Tiger the wheels in motion to have material that they still hadn’t been funded, I will be paid – attempt to get money used to -- the employees worked from printer that made it unusable. I called smuggled across its own border). suggested that he call back right after up front as in a retainer agreement. 8:30 to 11:30, then had a lunch break IDS (“Integral Data Systems”) in I obtained the printer, held it he mailed the check. That was the last The fact that the client is a foreign until 2:30 (yes! 2:30) and then worked Natick, New Hampshire and, from until I received payment (it seemed that I heard from him and, since then, government is no guarantee of timely until 7:30 pm. We would, therefore, my description of the problem, it that only the consulting bills required sitting in the corner of my office has payment or ethical behavior. We were have to be there about 7:30AM to get was determined that the system had funding), and shipped it via UPS to been a narrow thermal printer and a naïve and considered that dealing with set up for the training and be there in a faulty motherboard. IDS suggested Laredo. While all this craziness was wide carriage IDS Paper Tiger. the Mexican government was tanta- the evening until 8:30 or 9PM, clos- that it send us a new motherboard and in progress, the would-be smuggler This all happened thirty years ago mount to dealing with the US govern- ing things down and winding down. that we swap it out in Mexico City. Coincidently, that recommendation apparently got second thoughts be- and much has happened since then – ment. We were wrong! We would then get to a restaurant cause, about 2 weeks later, I had a call Mexico has become more democratic and a leisurely dinner (more leisurely fitted nicely with our schedule as one Anyone want to buy a Paper Tiger? of our employees, a recent computer from the Department of Finance ask- but also, in the judgment of some, the than we would have liked) and then Comments and questions are welcome – science graduate named Carl, was ing what had happened to the printer “most dangerous country in the Western get back to the hotel about 11PM -- as the Laredo person said that it had Hemisphere;” the “Global Economy” [email protected] and start all over in the AM (To be in about to go down to do some addi- tional training. We received the moth- still not been received. I replied that has dramatically changed the rules and at 7:30, we had to be in the hotel dining this was “funny indeed as I had a copy processes of business; and the technol- area by about 6:30 -- breakfast was also erboard from IDS, turned it over to served on a “leisurely basis” and then we Carl with instructions on the replace- had a 10 block walk to the office). ment, and sent him on his way. It turned out that one of the disk Two days after Carl’s departure, drives was damaged in shipping so we we had a call from him in Mexico called Jonathan’s Apple and arranged City. His luggage had been searched to have another one shipped down at the airport and, upon finding the ALEX’S BAR & GRILLE and we carried the broken one home strange looking circuit board, the au- DINNER: 5-10P MON. -THURS. • FRI. 5-11PM • SAT. 2-11PM • SUN. 2-9PM PARTIES in our luggage. thorities had hustled Carl and lug- LUNCH: MON. - FRI. NOON- 3PM • HAPPY HOUR: 4-7PM UP TO 120 gage off to a room, strip searched him, During our week in Mexico City, and left him sitting in his underwear we had followed everyone’s instruc- for five hours while they determined Steakhouse with tions “not to drink the water” -- this which violations of espionage law un- Northern Italian Cuisine included having no fruit, no soda bot- der which he might be tried. Finally, tled in Mexico, and only having hot an attorney from the Dept. of Finance Extensive Wine List coffee or tea where the water had been had shown up to collect Carl, get him Desserts Homemade Daily boiled. All of the precautions did little dressed, and take him and luggage off for Barbara because she became very to the office. 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The thermal printer had recently been Once back in our offices, we giving them trouble and I had them 577 NORTH BROADWAY, WHITE PLAINS • 2 BLOCKS FROM NORTH WHITE PLAINS TRAIN STATION thought that much of the craziness ship it to me for repair. They now de- was behind us -- actually, it was just Page 10 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013

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THE SOUNDS Sea Level “Cats On the Coast/On the Edge” OFBLUE www.RealGoneMusic.com By Bob Putignano “2 hard to find classics by Sea Level now available on 1 CD” Rating: 8 These two Sea Level albums (on one instrumental title track that promi- Plus the best of collection adds tracks CD) are the bands second and third nently features Bramblett’s heady sax from their debut album that has yet recordings. “Cats On the Coast” work. “Cats On the Coast” concludes to be reissued on CD. Hopefully features keyboardist/vocalist Chuck with “Song for Amy,” a lovely and Real Gone will eventually release Leavell, drummer/percussionist Jai- unexpected instrumental that fea- Sea Level’s first recording? That be- moe, bassist Lamar Williams, guitar- tures Leavell on piano with a string ing said; a strong case can be made ists Jimmy Nalls and Davis Causey, quartet. for this www.RealGoneMusic.com singer/songwriter/saxophonist Ran- Minor band changes on “On the collection, especially if you are keen dall Bramblett, and drummer George Edge” Jaimoe and George Weaver on Sea Level’s instrumental jamming, Weaver. This lineup bears some simi- exit, and are replaced by drummer Joe and the bands ultra-tight interplay. larity to the then-disbanded Allman English. Nalls’ pumping instrumental *Notes: Sea Level’s next album, Brothers. “Cats on the Coast” starts “Fifty-Four” is catchy and funky with “Long Walk on a Short Pier” from with the Bramblett/Causey co-writ- Lamar Williams’ creative bass-lines. 1979 (their first three were on Cap- ten “That’s Your Secret” featuring The spacey “Living In a Dream” is ricorn,) and their 1980 Arista album Southern R&B, soul and funk where gorgeous with captivating rhythm’s “Ball Room” was their finale. Both the guitarists bend notes somewhere and Bramblett’s tasty sax. Leavell’s albums weren’t nearly as captivating in range of Larry Carlton of the Cru- breezy “A Lotta Colada” is another as these two compiled here. Fur- saders and Dickey Betts. “It Hurts to tasty instrumental that shows off thermore: Not to be forgotten is the Want It So Bad,” backbeat resembles instrumental passages by Leavell, exceptional production work by the “The River’s Invitation” (by Percy Bramblett, and guitarists Nalls and legendary Stewart Levine. Levine Mayfield) and also features the dy- Causey. “On the Edge” closes power- had previously convinced The Cru- namic Muscle Shoals Horns. But it’s fully with the instrumental “On the saders to plug-in and go electric in Sea Level’s instrumental skills that Wing” (by Leavell and Lamar Wil- the early seventies (an overwhelm- are often their best. Leavell’s instru- liams) finds entire band roaring with ingly attractive and popular choice mental “Storm Warning” is thunder- fascinating rhythms from the drum- for those other southern gentlemen,) ous, and Neil Larsen’s instrumental mer and bassist and Leavell’s fleeting making Levine the logical producer “Midnight Pass,” (a tune that first ap- piano solos. for Sea Level’s short-lived popularity. peared on Larsen and Buzzy Feiten’s Seven of these sixteen tracks Enjoy! 24x7 On Demand Radio: http://wfdu. http://www.Bluesrevue.com , http:// streamrewind.com/show/profile/11 , WestchesterGuardian.com, and http:// Full Moon band album.) Both add can be found on the 1990 Polydor Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue. jazziness to this unit’s prowess along collection “Best of Sea Level” but WFDU’s Sounds of Blue is the most YonkersTribune.com. com. Now celebrating 13 + years on pledged to program for 5 consecutive with Allman Brothers styled sting- omits “Cats On the Coast,” “Song the air at WFDU - http://wfdu.fm. ing guitars, plus there’s the two-part for Amy,” “On the Wing,” and others. years. Senior Contributing Editor to: PEOPLE Yonkersite Juan Barragan Makes the Most of His Education By RICH MONETTI Juan Barragan has made the most of an emigra- he says, “My parents always tried to give me the tion that was largely precipitated in pursuit of a best possible education so I am eternally grateful.” As cities go, Yonkers has earned more secure life. It began in Pre-K as a four-year-old, and ob- a degree of acknowledgment in Soon to graduate from Loyola in New York viously as a child he took to English faster than his terms of how tough its streets are. City and slated to attend Lehigh in the fall as an parents. Thus, like many foreign born youngsters, When the Revolutionary Armed engineering student, the 18-year-old never forgets getting homework help from his parents was a Forces of Colombia (FARC) have where the foundation of his success originated. little more challenging at first, but not entirely. actually kidnapped members of your extended Making the decision to come to America in 1999, family, Yonkers’ sidewalks seem akin to gold and Continued on page 11

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PEOPLE Yonkersite Juan Barragan Makes the Most of His Education Continued from page 10 my work and catch up on my sleep on the bus,” he noted. umble ie & Juan quickly developed an aptitude H P Sufficiently regenerated or not for math, and since fractions can’t be by the first bell, physics is what re- pecialty akes lost in translation, having a mechanical S C ally accelerates the pace of his rapid eye engineer for a father,was an irreplace- movements. “Physics explains how ev- able resource in case the syllabus ever erything works,” he shared. “I’m hoping Grand Opening! got too rough. “My Dad was always to study civil engineering; my dream is Cupcakes there to help me with math and sci- to one day build a bridge.” Seasonal Pies ence,” he says. The disrepair of the Tappan Zee Specialty Cakes From third through eighth grades Bridge right up the road, he might not Special Orders Juan was enrolled in advanced math have to go too far in order to realize it. classes, and when high school arrived, Adding all his academic dedication to 914.278.9252 his parents made good on their educa- soccer and track practice, and one must tion pledge. “They idolized the Jesuit wonder when there’s time for fun. “On Open: education system,” he says. the weekend like any other teenager, Mon. Closed; Tues & Wed. 10A-5P. Given the choice of Fordham, Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 10AM- 6PM but I find sports to be the way I always Sun. 10:30A-2P Xavier and Loyola, he took the one have fun,” he says. that was farthest away at 90 minutes. Finals and graduation aside, Le- www.humblepiespecialtycakes.com With a low teacher/student ratio, he high University awaits him as does his says, “I felt I could get the most out of future. With its strong focus on engi- my education.” neering, he says, “I feel like I’ll be sur- 7 B Huguenot St., New Rochelle, NY And more than just the numbers rounded by a whole bunch of people bear that out according to the captain with similar interests.” - of Loyola’s soccer team. “What I loved That said, he’s confident that he RENOVATED APARTMENTS about Loyola is that the teachers were can live up to the expectations ex- always there when you needed them,” pressed in his parents’ belief in educa- FOR RENT says Juan. tion. “As long as I stay in school and do The daily mass transit commut- Juan Barragan. my best, they’ll always be proud of me,” he concludes. ing adventure inherently had to make Obviously a resourceful kid whose him captive to his homework for a solid record is immersed in honors and ad- Rich Monetti has been a freelance writer three hours a day. Not quite, he says, “I vanced placement courses, the time did since 2003 and lives in Westchester. couldn’t really work on the bus or train.” not go to waste. “I’d stay up late to do POLICE Awards Honor New Rochelle Police By PEGGY GODFREY tion at an East Main Street drug store. credited with saving this man’s life. He Two suspects were apprehended in the was recognized as the March 2012 Of- According to the key- north end, but Detective Waldron sev- ficer of the Month; note speaker, George eral hours later observed another man With an impressive number of Venizelos, Assistant who was arrested as a third suspect. awards, Detective Michael Michael Director of the New A Commendation Award was McKenniss, Officer of the Month for York FBI, at the New given to Police Officer Ryan Watts April 2012, was the recipient of the Po- Rochelle Annual Police Department’s who observed two men in the Pin- lice Commissioner’s Award, six Class Memorial and Awards Ceremony, ebrook Boulevard area carrying a large C Citations, four Commendation “what happened in Boston” could hap- box that is often used for construction Awards, a special Incident Citation, pen in New Rochelle. He stressed the equipment. When Officer Watts tried New Rochelle Municipal Housing need for cooperation of federal, state to stop the two men, one provided Award and New Rochelle Chamber and local law enforcement agencies. identification, but the other one refused of Commerce Individual of the Year The numerous awards given on May 14 Beautiful, Newly Renovated, Spacious to stop and both men fled in opposite Award. When a burglary was reported reflect the forward thinking of the New Studio Apartments directions. Officer Watts found tools on Lincoln Street Detective McKen- Rochelle Police Department. Twelve $1150/Month that had been stolen from a home un- niss recognized similarities to other Police Officers were cited as Officers of der construction. Both suspects were earlier burglaries and immediately de- 1 Bedroom Apartments: $1350 - $1500/Month the Month and one for the Employee arrested for burglary and stolen prop- veloped a suspect. At the crime scene Brand New Kitchens, Living Rooms & Bathrooms. of the Year Award. Many other awards erty. Officer Watts was designated Of- he found a fingerprint which led to the Granite Counter Tops / New Cabinets, were also given for exemplary services. ficer for the month of February 2012. arrest of this suspect. Designated as Officer of the Stoves & Refrigerators. The Lifesaver of the Year Award, The May 2012 Officer of the Month of January 2012, Detective Credit Check Required • Available Immediately and a Class C Citation was given to Month, Detective Vincent Pisano, was Kevin Waldron received the Police Call Management Office for details: Police Officer Chris Gugliemo who the recipient of three Class C Citations, Commissioner’s Award and two Com- followed a trail of blood and found a four Commendation Awards and one 914.632.1230 mendations. He led a chase by Officers man bleeding profusely. He immedi- Unit Citation. When a complaint of against suspects who tried to buy pre- ately applied direct pressure to control prostitution at the Renue Spa was re- 80 West Grand Street, Fleetwood scription drugs with a forged prescrip- the bleeding in the wound and was Continued on page 12 Page 12 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013

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and Lifesaver Award, Police Officer For the second time, Police Offi- heroin were recovered. Awards Honor New Rochelle Police Dwayne Jones was given the Septem- cer Hung-Haw Chern was recognized The Employee of the Year Award Continued from page 11 Month Award was given to Detective ber 2012 Officer of the Month Award as Officer of the Month, in July 2009 for Police Officer of the Year was given Michael O’Rourke. He has received because he had made three arrests that and now in November 2012. He also to Police Officer Vincent Marion. He ceived, Detective Pisano led an under- the Police Commissioner’s Award, six month. In one noteworthy incident he received a Commendation Award. Of- has been awarded the Police Commis- cover sting which led to an arrest of an Class C Citations, four Commenda- arrested a male on felony charges for ficer Chern that morning had taken a sioner’s Award, two Class C Citations, employee of the Spa. The owner was tion Awards, one Special Incident possession of a controlled substance. copy of a photograph of a suspect in a two Commendation Awards and rec- later arrested when he offered Detec- Citation, and the New Rochelle Mu- Serving in the Special Investiga- larceny case with him on patrol. Dur- ognized twice as Police Officer of the tive Pisano money for protection. nicipal Housing Authority Recogni- tions Unit, Detective Andre Fernan- ing his canvass of Main Street he saw Month. In 2012 he made 39 arrests, Police Officer John Ladeairous was tion Award. A man was appended dez, the October 2012 Officer of the a person who looked like this suspect. issued 198 parking summonses and patrolling on east Main Street near an who had discarded a handgun while Month, has three Class C Citations, Officer Chern stopped and identified 90 uniform traffic tickets. He is a Field auto dealership where numerous thefts in flight. Detective O’Rourke thought four Commendation Awards, two Unit the suspect who was then arrested and Training Officer, a key position earned of tires and parts had been reported. He this incident might be connected to an Citations and the New Rochelle Mu- charged. through his outstanding performance. observed a suspicious vehicle and after armed robbery in July and was able to nicipal Housing Recognition Award. Already the recipient of the Police Residents of New Rochelle can attempting to stop it, followed the vehi- confirm this was the suspect. When the Westchester County Dis- Commissioner’s award, four Class C understand why New Rochelle has cle to the Bronx where this suspect’s ve- Officer Kenneth Hurst was cited trict Attorney Task Force alerted the Citations, one Commendation Award. been cited as one of the safest cities. hicle crashed into some parked cars. A as August 2012 Officer of the Month. Special Investigations Unit that a large one Unit Citation, the New Rochelle Their hard working Police Officers passenger in the car was killed and the When notifying a father of his son’s un- quantity of methamphetamine might Municipal Housing Authority Recog- deserve these accolades and the ap- person operating the vehicle charged expected drowning accident in Arizo- be found in New Rochelle, Detective nition Award and Officer of the Year preciation of the people who live and with vehicular manslaughter. Tires sto- na, the father of the deceased grabbed Fernandez as lead investigator, orga- for 2011, Police Officer Sean Kane work here. len from the New Rochelle auto deal- a knife and tried to stab himself in the nized the surveillance which resulted was the December 2012 Officer of the ership were recovered from the vehicle. Peggy Godfrey is a freelance writer and stomach. Without hesitation, Officer in two suspects being arrested. Fifty Month. During December he self-ini- The June 2012 Officer of the Month former educator. Hurst grabbed the knife and restrained pounds of methamphetamine were tiated five arrests, one for criminal pos- was awarded to Officer Ladeairous. the father while radioing for assistance. seized, the largest amount ever seized session of Marijuana in the fifth degree, The July 2012 Officer of the The recipient of a Class C Citation in New York. and another where seventy envelopes of SCAMS A.G. Schneiderman Releases Tips to Protect Consumers from Summer Scams Schneiderman Urges New Yorkers to Report Scams to The A.G.’s Consumer Hotline At: 1-800-771-7755 NEW YORK, NY – With Memorial Frequently, the branches are down jobs completed a while back. Day fast approaching, Attorney Gener- because the scammer broke them • Use local companies whose al Eric T. Schneiderman today released off. If hired, they do work on “unex- addresses you can verify. a guide listing some of the most com- pected problems” that run up exorbi- • Get more than one written mon summer frauds targeting the state, tant charges. Too often, the scammers estimate that includes details about and offered tips to protect New Yorkers threaten consumers if the extra charges the materials to be used. from abuse. A growing problem during are disputed, and sometimes follow the • Check with your town or city to warm-weather months, unscrupulous owners to the bank for cash payments. see if permits are required. Don’t scam artists prey on New Yorkers as Weatherproofing Scams: $15,000 let a contractor work without the they embark on home improvement Solutions to $150 Problems necessary permits. projects and plan family vacations. At- “Free Basement Inspections!” • Don’t assume the lowest estimate torney General Schneiderman urged When a community has been hit is the best deal. Check the quality New Yorkers to notify his office of any by a series of rainstorms, you can bet the of the materials. summer scams designed to dupe un- offers for “free basement inspections” • Be clear that you won’t pay for any suspecting consumers. will start rolling in. The answer? It’s work not included in the estimate, “It’s appalling that anyone would usually an expensive pump or excavat- unless it’s agreed upon in writing. prey on New Yorkers looking to use ing the foundation to waterproof, when • Always be sure the contractor has the summer months to get ahead on the problem was really clogged gutters valid insurance. home improvement projects or en- or a drain blocked by root growth. • Check with your local Department joy a family vacation,” said Attorney “Free Chimney Inspections!” of Consumer Affairs to see if the General Schneiderman. “My office is Attorney General Schneiderman urged paving a driveway (or patching a roof ) Same thing. This money saving contractor is licensed. Licenses committed to alerting, educating and consumers who believe they have been around the corner. I have material left coupon will usually result in a recom- are required in New York City, protecting consumers by ensuring they victimized by a summer scam to con- over and can do yours for next to noth- mendation for a new chimney or a Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, are aware of these seasonal schemes tact the Attorney General’s Consumer ing.” “cleaning” that involves the sweep Putnam, and Rockland counties, before any serious damage is done. Any Complaint Hotline at: 800-771-7755 Too often this kind of offer re- spreading soot around to make it look as well as in the City of Buffalo. consumer who has been victimized by or online at: ag.ny.gov. sults in a watered down stain instead as though the work was done. • Always report a scam to local law a scam should report it to the authori- Below is the Attorney General’s of paint, inferior shingles on half the Tips To Protect Yourself enforcement and the Attorney ties immediately so that we can hold guide to protecting New Yorkers from roof, and a thin smear of blacktop on General’s Office. wrongdoers accountable.” • Be suspicious of any unsolicited summer scams, it is also available online the driveway. These scammers typically offer to work on your home. VACATION SCAMS Among the most common sum- here. demand a payment upfront and, if they mer scams are those related to unso- Taking the time to do some Whether it’s to escape the heat of HOME IMPROVEMENT actually finish the job, it probably won’t research now could save you time summer or the chill of winter, everyone licited home improvement projects, last through the next rainstorm. Their including paint jobs and weatherproof- SCAMS and money in the long run. considers finding a good deal on a vaca- guarantee? Good luck finding them. • Checkout the contractor with the tion a big win. Except when the good ing. Vacation rental and timeshare The Drive-Bys “I was passing by and noticed you fraud are also common scams that tar- local Better Business Bureau. deal isn’t so good. As consumers search “I’m painting a house (or a barn had some branches down…your trees • Get references, particularly about get consumers in the summer months. or a garage) in the neighborhood. I am really need a trim.” Continued on page 13 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013 Page 13

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A.G. Schneiderman Releases Tips to Protect Consumers from Summer Scams of blackout dates and other notice. restrictions. Continued from page 12 address and phone number. paying in advance for a vacation at an Tips To Protect Yourself Timeshares and Vacation the internet looking for a good price on • Use a mapping website to verify unspecified time. The companies fre- • Never consider this an a dream vacation, scammers are trolling that the address exists and looks quently are out of business before you Club Scams “investment.” There is little market for victims to make a quick buck. like the photos. use the voucher, or there are so many Although a timeshare or vacation demand for resale and you will Here are some common vacation • Ask for references before signing restrictions that it is nearly impossible club may be a legitimate enterprise, almost certainly lose money on it. scams, and what you can do to make any agreements or making a to make reservations. And, use of the the marketing techniques frequently In addition, the resale market place sure you’re not caught in the net. payment. certificates is often dependent upon us- involve high pressure sales that trap is rife with fraud. Vacation Rental Scams • Use verified payment sources such ing specific, high-priced facilities that people into long term financial com- • Never sign a contract for a multi- as PayPal or a major credit card, negate any other savings, or the facili- mitments they can’t afford and may year commitment on the day of The setup: It’s just what you want- which can be traced in the event ties are not the quality they claim to be. not use. the pitch. Take the time to read it ed! A cottage overlooking a quiet lake; something goes wrong. Tips To Protect Yourself The set up: Firms offer free vaca- carefully, perhaps asking a lawyer a beachfront condo; an apartment in • NEVER make a payment using to review it. • Check to see if the seller is tions if you agree to attend a presen- the heart of the city. The problem? It a wire transfer service such as tation. Potential buyers are offered • Look carefully at how costs doesn’t really exist. Especially prevalent Western Union or Money Gram. registered with NYS and with can change over the life of the the Better Business Bureau for “discounts” if they sign up “right now” on listing sites like Craigslist, consum- Vacation Certificate for a multi-year membership. The membership or ownership. ers are drawn in by a great deal, they pay complaints. If you believe you have been vic- Scams • Check out reviews of the facilities problem? The supposed discounts are upfront and arrive to find that no such frequently more expensive than regular timized by a summer scam, please con- address exists. The set up: you buy a certificate en- available to the certificate users. tact the Attorney General’s Consumer • Read the purchase agreement offerings, the advantages and protec- Tips To Protect Yourself titling you to deep discounts on flights, tions offered in the pitch are not the Complaint Hotline at 800-771-7755, hotels or other vacation opportunities. carefully, looking for cancellation or online at www.ag.ny.gov. • Make sure the seller has a valid policies and making note same as what’s in the contract, and fu- The problem? There are many. You are ture costs and fees can escalate without SOCIETY

million people) would be migrants. would live in poverty. A Village of 100—How We All Don’t Live Thirty-three villages would be In- One (70.8 million) would have ternet users. Fifteen would have home aids. Twenty-six would smoke. Fifty By GLENN SLABY uities mostly caused by human greed, a villagers would live on less than USD Internet access. Twenty-two would would not be able to see the stars due minority, whom faith and fear of God $2 a day. Eighty-two would be from own or share a computer. Secenty vil- to light pollution. Fifty would mistrust An imagined conversa- cannot change. (Some aspects of hu- less developed countries with an aver- lagers would have cell phones. their government. Five would be gay. tion. man nature may never change.) age annual income of USD $5,440 One person, (70.8 million people) Twenty-seven would be under fifteen “Sometimes I would My apologies if the data is not USD. Seventy would work - of which would be dying of starvation. Fifteen years of age, eight would be over the like to ask God why He exact. It was obtained through vari- twenty-eight in agriculture, fourteen would be undernourished. Thirteen age of sixty-five. allows poverty, suffering ous non-related sources. This fallible in industry, twenty-eight in the service would suffer from malnutrition. Thir- Seven would have a college educa- and injustice when He could do some- “Village of 100” shows how much is sector. Thirty would be unemployed or teen would not have clean safe water tion. eighteen would be unable to read thing about it.” needed. Again, we’re only looking at underemployed. Three villagers (212 to drink. Fourty villages lack access to or write (seven over the age of fifteen). “Well, why don’t you ask Him?” ratios. Some are interesting, some are basic sanitation. One of two children Continued on page 14 “Because I’m afraid He would ask informative and some of them are me the same question.” - downright scary. THE ROMA BUILDING: COMMERICAL SPACE FOR RENT --- Anonymous Sixty-one villages would be Asian, Technology has made us a global fourteen would be African, nine would community. So much more is now be Latin or South American, five visible, available through simpler, would be North American and none cheaper communications. The world Prime Yorktown from Australia, Oceania or Antarctica. has ‘contracted’. Each new generation Thirty-three would be Christians, has greater accessibility and impact on Location twenty would be Muslims, thirteen this world’s population. Each new gen- Hindu, six Buddhists, two atheists, eration will have a broader definition twelve non-religious, and fourteen Office Space: of whom encompasses are neighbors. would be of other religions. Would 470Sq. Ft. Rent $900/Month Each new generation will have new there ever be spiritual / religious rec- obligations and responsibilities. onciliation amongst us? Thirty-three Our comfortable social isolation 2 Room Office Space: would believe in witchcraft, ghosts (and from certain global realities can be 1160 Sq. Ft. Rent $1675/Month angels?) and aliens. seen from a fallible but useful spectrum Twelve would speak Mandarin. called “A Village of 100”. Crudely, it There are three groups of five speaking Office Space: shrinks the world population down English, Hindu, and Arabic. There are 305 Sq. Ft. Rent $500/Month to 100 people, while keeping various numerous groups of two. With over ratios unchanged. At the time of writ- 6000 languages / dialects how many ing this, the current world population is Call for Details: will be lost in a generation? How many 70.8 billion, so each villager represents people will lose, suffer, be handicapped 914.632.1230 seventy-plus million people. ‘The Vil- with these communication gaps? lage’ does not display corrupt, inept The ones who are richest control political systems, sexist social structures 40% of the wealth, 50% of the world’s and geographical / natural obstacles wealth would be in the hands of six that cause discrepancies, unjust divi- people, all from the U.S. Fifty-three IVER sions and suffering. It does show ineq- 2022 SAW MILL R RD., YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY Page 14 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013

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racial discrimination are not available. ing obligation – never easily fulfilled, Our obligations to a world always A Village of 100—How We All Don’t Live Figures on those with chronic illness especially when events such as the re- in need of something, somewhere, in- Continued from page 13 upward trends. In 1992 only one villag- have to be calculated. Also, unavailable: cent tornado or the 2004 tsunami, ran- cluding one’s home – (the greater of er would have a college education, only how many villagers are able to assist, or dom acts of violence taking the lives of obligations) never ceases. I am guilty; Twenty-two would not have elec- one would own a computer. Twenty to aid another? Data on health, health- the innocent occur. most of us may be, of falling short. My tricity. There would be 18 cars in the would have been undernourished and care affordability, optimism for their The question of inherited wealth, insecurities, my doubts, desires and village. Twenty-five villagers would suf- seventeen would have no clean or safe children’s future and education are not being born in a time and place where anxieties, my human nature, make it fer from mental illness at some point in water to drink. There are probably other yet obtainable. security, and comfort abound, contin- difficult to fulfill my responsibilities. their life. positive trends as well. The mystery of the fortunes of ues the mystery, but our obligations ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did Glenn Slaby is married and has one son. A However, important numbers are birth, time, health and wealth can may not (“One who has much, much not do for one of the least of these, you former accountant with an MBA, he is a not documented. Many villagers may never be answered from our human is expected”, Luke 12.48.) When one did not do for me.’ (Matthew 25:45) freelancer with The Westchester Guardian, not be concerned about the sources of perspective, from the “now”. Why my considers the question of health, men- Most of these economic, social suffers from mental illness, writes part- food, fuel and the deterioration of plant soul, my conscience inherits this here tal illness, cancer, why one’s conscious- discrepancies will exist until the human time, and works at the New Rochelle Pub- and animal life. Many villagers might is unknown. For those of faith, it may ness / spirit / soul inherits such a body self / conscience improves. lic Library and at St. Vincent’s Hospital in be too timid and submit to the domi- be answered by letting the question rest and mind so susceptible to certain Some good news, since inception Harrison, New York. nance of the strong, afraid to act or as the will of God. And with faith, the condition(s), genetic or otherwise, con- of the universal village there are some speak up. Figures on prejudice, sexual, opening conservation can be a haunt- tinues the mystery. TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE DISRUPTION

later reversed course and continues in the “hypertext” and “hypermedia,” which technological innovation without cre- Are You Satisfied? business). was the bridge to the World Wide ating anywhere near a balance of new In the early days of personal com- Web, is particularly critical of the cur- jobs. An example of what Lanier sees By JOHN F. MCMULLEN up meaning that a computer processor dou- puter development, things were quite rent state of computer technology as as a problem is the way Facebook users bles in speed every two years) and “Kryder’s different. The software that amazed us his videos, “Pernicious Computer Tra- (myself included) provide constant data Are you satisfied with Law” (the amount of data you can fit on a when we first saw and used it would, at ditions” (http://www.youtube.com/ to Facebook about our likes, dislikes, your present technology magnetic disk of a given size will double ev- some point, become the subject of “why watch?v=zumdnI4EG14) and the purchases, etc. without receiving any rec- systems? -- Your Com- ery year) guaranteed this -- there reached doesn’t it?” or “if only it.” At the time, multi-part series “Computers for Cyn- ompense for this data (see “Why Facebook puter? -- Your Smart- a point for all users that their comput- I promulgated “McMullen’s Law” -- ics” (beginning with “Computers for Isn’t Free” -- http://www.youtube.com/ phone? Your Software? ers became too annoyingly slow (usu- “Quality software brings the user to the next Cynics 0 - The Myth of Technol- watch?v=5puB_7Q2n74&feature= Most of us are “close to satisfied” and ally due to disk fragmentation which could level of dissatisfaction.” A case in point was ogy” -- http://www.youtube.com/ player_detailpage). Lanier’s interview the software companies and hardware the first “killer app” (software that is so en- watch?v=KdnGPQaICjk), clearly with WNYC’s Leonard Lopate’s on have been fixed -- but how many users th ( manufacturers are only happy with that realize that?) and they “splurged” for a ticing that it makes people buy hardware), show. May 7 http://www.wnyc.org/shows/ for a short while. If you were perfectly new computer (a very important aspect “VisiCalc”, the first electronic spread- While Nelson’s objections to the lopate/2013/may/07/) provides more an happy and would be so for the next five of both these “laws” is that the doubling in sheet. This program took tasks that took present state of technology are based insight into his thinking. or ten years, they would have to close power and capacities is accomplished at no days, even weeks, and reduced them to mainly on the way the user is able to deal Whether or not Nelson or Lanier their doors. increased cost to the consumer). Addition- hours. It caused “Apple II” computers to with information, virtual reality pioneer or other critics, who seem to be show- Software never wears out. A pro- ally, if the speed wasn’t enough manufac- be brought in to most large corporations, Jaron Lanier takes the criticism much ing up daily, have the best answers to the gram will run now exactly the way it did turers occasionally added new hardware a major factor in drawing IBM into the further is his new book, “Who Owns The questions they raise is not the point, as I ten years ago, assuming the hardware features, such as built-in video cams, to personal computer business. Future” (Simon & Schuster, 2013). He see it. The point is rather that this great that it ran on then is still functional (It sweeten the pot. So, one would think that users feels that the ways we interact with on- technological boom has and is killing may run on newer hardware but there is I wrote that “it had been a lot easier would be so content with VisiCalc line giants are destroying the economy middle class jobs and drying up pur- no guarantee). What, then, are software for hardware manufacturers to entice users that there would be no need to change by taking away the ability of the middle chasing power. Gone are the Tower Re- firms to do to stimulate new business? to upgrade to new faster systems with more it. Wrong! We soon heard “if it only class to “monetize” the system for them- cords, Brentano’s, film processing stores, They may: features rather than “it is easier” because graphed,” “if it would only connect with selves. He points out that other major toll takers, bank tellers, telephone opera- Offer new versions of the software the advent of the Apple iPad changed other programs so I wouldn’t have to retype,” innovations, such as the automobile, air- tors, check-out clerks, clerical workers, that have such new features and im- the game. Apple took the interface of etc. We heard the same thing about plane, and telephone, while some exist- data input operators etc. and on-and-on provements that you’ll want to upgrade. the highly successful iPhone and added word processing programs -- “If it only ing jobs, created a lot of new middle class AND we have not created replacement This gets harder and harder as the lead- “apps” such as “Pages” (a MS-Word com- had a spell checker,” “if only we could see on jobs (ex. mechanic, gas station owners and jobs AND income inequality grows and ing software tends to be full of wonder- patible word processor) and “Numbers” (a the screen what it would look like when workers, installer, baggage handlers, etc.). grows -- AND we, the computer us- ful features that no one uses (There is a MS-Excel compatible spreadsheet) and printed (The demand was for “WYSIWYG” He contrasts this with the “Information ers, are satisfied -- at least, until we or rumor that teams of people at Microsoft stay Poof! -- the iPad became an alternative -- “What you see is what you get”). All of Revolution” which eliminates jobs, es- someone close loses their job and has to up all night trying to dream up new fea- to laptops (particularly when the keyboard these changes (and so many others) were sentially drying up the buying power of downsize their life style. tures for Word that will never be used.) add-on accessories began to appear). It eventually made and McMullen’s Law the middle class. Lanier embraces Nel- We should be taking these issues Offer new versions of the software wasn’t long before iPad competitors be- faded into oblivion. son’s technology approach, writing “In seriously, discussing them, and demand- that capitalize on some brand new nifty gan to appear, usually running Google’s The next “killer app” was the first Ted’s conception, each person would be a free ing from our elected officials recognition feature of the Operating System -- this Android Operating System -- and the graphic browser. “Mosaic,” that brought agent in a universal online market. It might of the problem and the adoption of pos- is particularly easy for Microsoft and Samsung Galaxy and the Kindle Fire computers into the home and made the seem at first as though having only one store sible plans to deal with it. We should not Apple who control their own operating HD became very popular. Tablets be- “Graphical User Interface” (GUI) the pre- would reduce diversity but in fact it would be satisfied! systems. dominant user interface. came so popular that prognosticators increase it. Instead of separate stores like Creative Disruption is a continuing series Conversely, the software provider As more and more people became foresaw the death of laptops as mobile those run by Apple or Amazon, there would examining the impact of constantly accel- may say that it will no longer support the computer users, there seemed to be less devices (laptops have replaced the tradi- be one universal store and everyone would erating technology on the world around version of the software you have but it demands / requests for improved perfor- tional “desktop computers” for many, if not be a first class citizen, both buyer and seller.” us. These changers normally happen under has a spiffy new version to run under the mance and / or functionality -- we seem most, users). This prognostication was This certainly sounds like radi- our personal radar until we find that the new nifty operating system. to have become more docile. taken so seriously that Hewlett-Packard, cal change to our existing technology world as we knew it is no more. It had been a lot easier for hardware once the leading seller of personal com- Some pundits, however, have not and may not actually be possible but it manufacturers to entice users to upgrade puters, announced that it was abandon- given up looking for massive changes. recognizes that we are creating massive Comments, experiences and questions can to new faster systems with more features. ing the personal computer business (it Ted Nelson, who gave us the terms, unemployment through our present be directed to [email protected] “Moore’s Law” (the observation that winds THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013 Page 15

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a decade. So she shows up punctually, Herda sounds essentially nonplussed, The lighting is at least unobjec- claiming her towered castle, and, stay- and speaks with subaltern oiliness. As tionable; not so the uninspired music Demolition Job ing on as a guest, restoring the stagnant young Ragnar, whom Solness fears as by Ryan Rumery, performed live by If there is no such of their previous domicile and death of builder’s lost ambition and confidence. overtaking him by sheer youth, Max him and Christian Frederickson on a thing as theater in the twin sons-- and perhaps public incom- It is a tale full of profound symbol- Gordon Moore looks ridiculously plain variety of instruments, often as an ob- ninth circle of hell, there prehension have reduced from build- ism about professional, artistic, religious and exudes humility, more slave than trusive underscoring, as dogged as if it ought to be. Sitting ing sky-storming church spires and and sexual lives, leading up to tragedy, threatening subordinate. Kelly Hutchin- wanted the stage all to itself. through the production heaven-defying towers as an angry rival without, however, forfeiting basic real- son is at least inoffensive as Kaja, though Finally, as if all this weren’t enough, of Ibsen’s “The Master of God to a mere builder of “homes for ism and naturalistic detail. It calls for a her way of kneeling before Solness (di- the uncomprehending audience re- Builder,” now at the Brooklyn Acad- happy human beings.” kind of bilingual appeal, simultaneously rection again!) suggests oncoming fel- sponded with egregiously unearned emy of Music, is far greater torture Solness is also a despotic office existential and transcendent, none of lation. Only Julian Gamble is a credible concluding applause, and overheard than mere fire and brimstone, rack and boss, exploiting his bookkeeper Kaja which vouchsafed by the present revival. old Brovik, but, in the shortest part, is all laudatory comments that made as little pitchfork can provide. (secretly in love with him), her cousin John Turturro is a perverse choice too soon gone. sense as the production itself. Santo Loquasto, a gifted designer, “The Master Builder” may be and eternal fiancé, Ragnar Brovik, a for Solness, being a specialist in lowly Brooklyn Academy of Music - Har- has provided by way of scenery, besides the great Ibsen’s finest play, and this talented and indispensable assistant Italian Americans, generally blue-collar vey Lichtenstein Theater, 651 Fulton the obligatory stove, something like mounting of David Edgar’s translation, whom he can’t afford to lose and so and often villainous. Homely of aspect, Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. T: (718) an enormous, slanted jungle gym, and directed by Andrei Belgrader and star- prevents from gaining independence, he scowls and shouts, becomes stupe- 636-4100. http://www.bam.org ring John Turturro makes as valiant an and Ragnar’s father, whom he original- fied or raging, throwing his arms up (what Ibsen specifically doesn’t want effort at degradation and destruction ly supplanted, the now dying old Knut and racing about, peremptory and bor- us to see) a final slanting tower, as if we John Simon has written for over 50 as is humanly achievable. No stone Brovik. There is also a sort of raison- derline hysterical. He is about as Nor- were in some surreal Pisa, onto which we years on theatre, film, literature, music is left, not just unturned but actually neur, the family physician Dr. Herda. dic as Al Capone. watch Solness climbing, albeit not to the and fine arts for the Hudson Review, flung in your face, in what would be a Arriving unexpectedly is 23-year- As Aline, Turturro’s real-life top, before a thudding fall. The jungle New Leader, New Criterion, National catastrophic experience if it weren’t as old Hilde Wanger, whom ten years ago spouse, Katherine Borowitz, behaves gym, on a turntable, revolves periodically, Review, New York Magazine, Opera laughable as well. he deeply impressed by climbing onto as a semi-traumatized victim in a ghost but without ever eliciting the slightest News, Weekly Standard, Broadway. The preeminent architect Halvard the spire of a church he built to person- story, complete with wide-eyed, frozen- significant difference or credibility. com and Bloomberg News. Mr. Simon Solness is at the height of his powers, ally bestow the victory wreath, and to smiling incomprehension, perhaps al- Hilde, arriving chez Solness with holds a PhD from Harvard University in but one on whom an unhappy marriage whom, after much kissing of the ador- ready a vampire. Although Ibsen has nothing but a little bag for her under- Comparative Literature and has taught at to the permanently depressed Aline— ing young girl, he made the now for- her dressed in permanent black, the garments, emerges in the final scene in MIT, Harvard University, Bard College in consequence of the burning down gotten promise of a shared kingdom in costumer Marco Piemontese has her a frilly white dress that indeed suggests and Marymount Manhattan College. first in haute couture white, and later in some far-fetched bedwear. Solness, on To learn more, visit the JohnSimon-Un- far too modish black. the other hand, is always without the censored.com website. 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food, from classics to dishes from every exotic place on the planet. At Halfway to The Stars - San Francisco Highlights Burritt Room & Tavern, Chef Lu- For 16 consecutive years, “Conde Nast Traveler” has voted the City by the Bay the “Best City in the U.S.” cas Knox turns out some amazing fare. Irresistible was a dish described By BARBARA BARTON as “blue cheese-baked Lady Apples SLOANE with brown butter walnuts.” I said ‘nuts’ to my diet and glad I did. The Its golden sun seemed restaurant also hosts cooking demon- to be shining just for strations by none other than Charlie me as I landed at San Palmer. The bar, Burritt Alley, is dark, Francisco’s Interna- intimate and film-noirish. After din- tional Airport. I was eagerly awaiting ner my White Russian put icing on my visit but I had only a few days to the cake. explore and experience. Although Before departing, you may need the city’s numerous attractions are a culture-fix and you’ll surely find it daunting, I found six must-do activi- here. The city is home to an inter- ties that were at times cultural, other nationally-recognized symphony times crazy, at all times highly engag- orchestra and world-class opera and ing and worthwhile. ballet companies. On my last night, Fisherman’s Wharf is where I saw a production of Alexi Ratman- one comes to board the tour boat to sky’s From Foreign Lands, Christo- Alcatraz and also where one can find pher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden some of the best seafood – anywhere. Hour and Balanchine’s Scotch Sym- Scoma’s Restaurant is down a small phony. Culture fix? Fixed! alley, tucked away next to Pier 47. You may have noticed that I’ve One of its charms is that it’s hidden not included in this list the Golden from the hustle and bustle of the Gate Bridge because, of course, Wharf. Also charming, the Pier 39 it’s already on your bucket list. This sea lions. Hundreds of these huge, structure spans 1.7 miles and accom- adorable, shiny brown creatures have modates 120,000 cars each day. The taken up residence on a pier that Iron Horse is the most photographed was once a functioning boat marina. Iconic houses in San Francisco. bridge of all time and happens to be Hoards of people, myself included, the most famous bridge in the world. watched the animals dozing in the One of the buildings is particularly bard Street incline and had stunning Italian neighborhood of quaint shops But you already knew that. sun, flopping around clumsily, or haunting. Sea breezes flow through views of iconic bay-windowed houses and sidewalk cafes). This is home to On your next visit, get a City briefly scrapping with a neighbor but glassless, gaping windows, and the as well as Treasure Island, the Bay the City Lights Bookshop. Founded Pass to some of the best attractions. never coming to blows. Lying supine only cheery notes are the tiny birds Bridge, Berkeley, and Alcatraz. The by Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1953, You’ll have unlimited cable car use, on a wet, cool surface was way more that inhabit here, hopping from one bright peal of the cable cars’ bells can it became the hangout for Kerouac, see the Aquarium of the Bay, the appealing. The sea lions are an incred- bit of concrete to the next, and the be heard all over town. Ginzburg and Burroughs, to name San Francisco Museum of Art, and ible, fun attraction. beautiful, strong current of the Bay Nostalgia runs deep for many of just a few. I came merely to soak in – a perk – you’ll skip most main- Alcatraz. Admit it – you do want lapping the shore. us of a certain age for the whole Beat the ambience. City Lights is one of entrance lines. Another thought: just to check it out. Although it has been Little Cable Cars climb half- Generation thing. Travel to North the truly great independent book- stroll through city streets. Wend your closed since the ‘60s, its very name way to the stars, up to the very top Beach (not a beach at all but a lively stores in the U.S., a place where way over to Union Square, to North still conjures up mystery and curios- of Lombard booklovers across the country Beach, to the Wharf. You’ll discover ity. After all, some of the most notori- Street. Hop and around the world come to the real San Francisco. There, I swear, ous criminals in history were housed on and enjoy browse and people-watch – all you’ll leave your heart. there and although there were several one of the of us hoping the ghosts of the attempts to escape from “The Rock,” most unique greats are just around the next Travel Editor Barbara Barton Sloane no inmate ever succeeded. The prison rides in the bookshelf. Nearby, Telegraph is constantly globe hopping to share her is now a huge, abandoned hulk, gray world. I trav- Hill offers a fine vantage point unique experiences with our readers; and foreboding, its watchtower a for- eled down the for photos. from the exotic to the sublime. As Beauty midable reminder of foiled escapes. steep Lom- Known as America’s Best / Fashion Editor she keeps us informed Restaurant City, this town’s on the capricious and engaging fashion chefs excel at all manner of and beauty scene.

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forward,” the news story concluded. Jane Burr, 4: Meeting Aleister Crowley In London, Jane Burr’s path crossed that of Aleister Crowley, By ROBERT SCOTT self-described “wickedest man in the world.” Sometime mountain climber, Following her par- poet, novelist, British agent, magician, ticipation in the Hotel chess master, notorious drug addict and Astor symposium on practitioner of the black arts, Crowley marriage, Jane Burr called himself “The Great Beast 666.” turns up next as a pas- He was also the original advocate of senger on the President Polk of the the hippie credo of “doing one’s thing,” United States Lines, according to a and he vigorously practiced what he story in The New York Times: preached. “Among the passengers sailing on The Beatles included him among August 2, 1921, from New York for “the people we like”--and his face stares Plymouth and London, was Miss Jane out from the cover of their Sgt. Pepper’s Burr, novelist, who is going for a tramp Lonely Hearts Club Band album and around the world to get material for CD. (Crowley is second from the left Crowley’s mistress, Leah Hirsig, “The new books.” in the top row, next to Mae West.) Ape of Thoth,” was a former teacher at She told the reporter that she Born in England in 1875, the son P.S. 40 in the Mott Haven section of would travel everywhere in her blue of a brewer father who was a fanatical The Bronx. knickerbocker suit and flat cap as “a member of the evangelical Plymouth demonstration to the women of foreign Brethren, young Crowley quickly re- Crowley immersed himself in the countries of the state of independence belled against Victorian hypocrisy and study of Egyptian and Eastern theol- of American women.” [Knickerbockers plunged into an exploration of magic ogy, Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and were full breeches banded and gathered and secret societies. theosophy--the latter a doctrine pro- below the knee, worn with knee-length After his father’s death when he pounded by the 19th-century Russian- stockings; later they were called knick- was eleven, in his own words he “simply born mystic, Helena Blavatsky. ers.] went over to Satan’s side.” At Oxford he His personal brand of magick--he “The young American writer, who adopted Algernon Charles Swinburne insisted on spelling it “magick”--was was the first woman in the country to as his literary hero. He later joined poet designed to help him in any situation, wear sandals in the street, had her new and dramatist William Butler Yeats in even to warding off mosquitoes: “Hold suit on yesterday when she boarded the the “Hermetic Order of the Golden the breath in such a way,” he advised, ship and received three cheers from The piercing gaze of occultist Aleister Crowley. Dawn,” and eventually claimed to be Continued on page 18 members of the crew who lined the rail its head.

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and know the people well to get a really up, the tale of the conversation wagged having the secret of wearing clothes: Jane Burr, 4: Meeting Aleister Crowley clear view of hell with the lid off.” out the message--Jane Burr. This lady being oblivious to their existence. Continued from page 17 a small band of followers, stories soon Crowley later faded into com- had recently arrived in London and “She had been acclaimed the circulated about unconventional life- parative obscurity, ending his friendless created a silly-season scandal by walk- Queen of the Evening when Jane “that the body becomes spasmodi- styles and weird religious and sexual days in a seedy boardinghouse at the ing about in knickerbockers. On this Burr arrived. Burr had realized that cally rigid and insects cannot pierce the practices. British seaside town of Hastings, sur- frail foundation, she had erected a she stood no chance against the real skin.” Alternatively, he advised his fol- The mysterious death of Oxford rounded by a pile of unpublished man- superstructure of sexual ethics which thing, put her principles in storage lowers to “love them and they will stop poet and athlete Raoul Loveday, alleg- uscripts. He died there in 1947, cursing bored the educated, excited the sup- and donned her best evening dress. biting.” edly from drinking the blood of a cat the physician who refused to prescribe pressed, and scandalized the orthodox. She did her best to oust her rival, but Crowley lived in New York be- sacrificed in a ceremony at the Abbey, any more heroin for him. Despite re- “That night she was to be the lion- the failure was grotesque. And the tween 1914 and 1919, and left his mark only added to its notoriety. Mussolini peated assaults of drugs and alcohol on ess at a reception at Robinson Smith’s. worst of the whole thing was that the on the lower Hudson Valley. In the expelled Crowley and his followers his body, he had lived to the age of 72. I said, ‘What rot this sensation stunt is. affair got into the papers. Her [ Jane summer of 1918, he decided to spend in 1923, not so much because of their Although they had never met, I’ll bring a girl who wears knickerbock- Burr’s] recantation had ruined her “forty days in the wilderness,” camped ceremonies but from his fear of secret while living in the United States ers for their convenience in playing chances of being taken seriously.” on Esopus Island in the Hudson, near organizations of any kind. Crowley corresponded frequently with Thelema and climbing rocks in Sicily. In the early 1950s, Hollywood Kingston. Author William Seabrook Crowley’s philosophy was acid-tongued critic H.L. Mencken This Miss Burr will look like a model of filmmaker Kenneth Anger found the agreed to underwrite his food expenses. summed up in his advice: “Do what in Baltimore. In the summer of 1922, Madame Tussaud’s [a famous London When he arrived to see Crow- building that had housed the Abbey thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.” Mencken wrote to Crowley and told exhibition of wax figures of celebrities] ley off on a Hudson River Day Liner, of Thelema, a nondescript stuccoed Despite his claim to hidden powers, he him that he would be arriving in Lon- beside the original.’ however, Seabrook found Crowley mud-brick farmhouse like the dozens had singularly bad luck with the suc- don. On the predicted date, Crowley “I did not know that Jane Burr equipped with a tent and a canoe. But of others dotting the hillside. It con- cession of women who were irresistibly noticed a newspaper announcement was to be escorted by Mencken him- he had spent Seabrook’s food money tained six smallish rooms. Removing drawn to him and with friends who that Mencken had arrived. Assuming self, and he told her what I had said. on fifty gallons of red paint to decorate the whitewash that had been applied were close to him. His wives or mis- he would be staying at the Savoy Hotel, The Ape in her flowered black suit the island’s cliffs with exhortatory mes- to the interior walls by later tenants, tresses usually became alcoholics, and he telephoned and was put through to and stockings, wearing the silver and sages. the filmmaker photographed Crow- many of his associates ended up either Mr. Mencken. scarlet Star of the Temple, arrived with In twenty years, Crowley went ley’s paintings and abstract cabalistic in mental hospitals or as suicides. Upon meeting, their conversation me. [Dubbed by Crowley “The Ape of through a fortune estimated to have designs. Made for showing on the He traveled extensively in China, became disjointed. A comedy of errors Thoth,” Leah Hirsig, his mistress of the been worth the equivalent of five mil- BBC, Anger’s 1954 film Inauguration India, Mexico, Europe, Russia and followed. Mr. Mencken, it seems, was moment, was a 39-year-old Swiss-born lion in today’s dollars. In the spring of of the Pleasure Dome was dedicated to North Africa, often as a pilgrim afoot, indeed Mencken—but a business- former teacher at P.S 40 in the Mott 1920, down on his luck and almost Crowley. The 38-minute film was lat- always keenly observant and highly man of that name from South Africa. Haven section of the Bronx.] out of money, he rented a villa at Ce- er lost and apparently no longer exists. critical. After his stay in the United Crowley eventually located Mencken, “Some took her to be Jane Burr, falù on the northern coast of Sicily for States from 1914 to 1919, he said, “It the American journalist. Crowley told but all were spontaneous in their ad- Robert Scott is a semi-retired book pub- his Abbey of Thelema (thelema, Greek is necessary to live in the United States the story in his Confessions: miration. Her success was due to her lisher and local historian. He lives in for “will”). After his move there with “When the real Mencken turned Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.

POLITICSPOWER Section istration. Unfortunately for him, he evolution of these 501.c4 fundraising Obama and the Meddlesome Priests did not have the Patriot Act to hide devices that are supposed to be doing behind. The rubber will meet the road work that is socially constructive are By BOB MARRONE for some of his questionable pardons. may be true that there was agency on this one when it is determined nothing more than legal loopholes Yes, indeed, second terms are a trip. infighting and even wordsmithing by that national security was at stake. If both sides use to collect political do- President Barack A closer look at the instances the State Department; and if we want so, a second area of concern is wheth- nations that skirt the rules, tax free. Obama finds him- of reported scandal in the case of to go further, word parsing by the er the FBI acted with impunity. If so, To be fair, the IRS should be looking self these days under Obama reveals neither the grav- president, the affair does not make what can be done to better control at all of them, not just those of the a cloud of suspicion ity nor scope of the aforementioned for much of a scandal. such spying by the government that right. Which brings us to the largest over what he might transgressions. First, attempts to lay On another hand—not the has been given so much power by a issue here: where does the president have known and when he might have the Benghazi tragedy at the presi- classic other hand—spying on the citizenry turned cowardly by 9/11. fit in all this? known it with respect to at least three dent’s feet has failed largely because Associated Press is troubling. I said We seem to be condemning that for Barack Obama ran for president alleged scandals. At first glance if no one believes his accusers anymore. troubling, not scandalous. I hate that which we asked. saying he would be transformative; a looks like the classic case of a presi- The B roll film of the fiery embassy this was done. I also can’t wait to see Richard Nixon’s Watergate has different kind of politician. Certainly, dent’s second term blues. Even the aftermath has been shown more what protocols were followed and also been flooding… no pun intend- he has done good things in my esti- two best chief executives of recent times on Fox News than the network whether, which seems to be the case, ed… my conscience since the revela- mation, such as health care, the eco- history were not immune to scan- logo. What is more, the rhetoric, the Patriot Act was invoked. In that tion that the IRS has been targeting nomic rescue, and the withdrawal dal in their second tour of the Oval some of it alleging that the president case, I still don’t like it, and we as a conservative non-profits. His admin- from two wars turned quagmires. He Office. Ronald Reagan only escaped deliberately ordered potentially ac- nation need to pay close attention to istration ordered that his enemies has also gave us a little better image in impeachment over Iran-Contra be- cessible forces to stand down, falls how the review of this “intervention” be similarly singled out for “special the world at large. I remain in his cor- cause he was, at once, beloved and under the same speculative misinfor- turns out. It was not so long ago… attention” by our tax collectors. This ner. Like a good corner man, though, oblivious. Bill Clinton did not escape mation of right wing media that had maybe it was… that President Rich- issue seems to be a little more scan- I am of no account if I do not give impeachment over his Monica mo- half of America believing that Hillary ard Nixon created a team called the dalous in nature, but also has some my fighter the straight story on his ments, and if the law allowed, should Clinton killed Vince Foster. While it plumbers to plug leaks in his admin- questions that need to be asked. The have been impeached a second time Continued on page 19 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013 Page 19

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leader may not give the order, but he over the power of the king, says to his he never intended that Becket die. Obama and the Meddlesome Priests sets the tone, and his every word is Barons in a fit of anger, “Will no one But die he does in the final act, at the Continued from page 18 has done is unprecedented and good subject to interpretations by his ever rid me of him; a priest; a priest who hands of said barons. One wonders for the country. A black man has been willing to please court. jeers at me and does me injury?” The what the president had to say about performance. Whether thought as In Jean Anouilh’s classic play, movie version edited it to say,” Will conservative non-profits in the dead necessity, resignation or plain old ex- a successful president and has deliv- ered on the country’s promise. And “Becket”, also a famous movie of the no one rid me of this meddlesome of the night, like so many kings be- pedience, our president has not taken 1960’s, “King Henry III”, frustrated priest?” fore him? the road less traveled. Instead, he has like the white men before him, there are questions of cynicism and tactics by the actions of Archbishop Thomas Of course the king never gives a Bob Marrone is an author and freelance taken the path of countless kings and Becket, particularly his choice of God direct order, and it can be argued that heads of state before him. Yes, what he used that are, at least, questionable. A writer for The Westchester Guardian. CAMPAIGN TRAIL Dorothy Forcina Holds ‘Grassroots’ Kick-Off Event in Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN, NY - The Cam- Forcina stated she wants her and the board in 2009, said that he and paign to Elect Dorothy Forcina to her neighbors to be able to shop lo- Forcina understand how important it the Yorktown Town Board held its cally and eat in restaurants in York- is for our children their parents and kickoff event at Kirby’s Grill and Bar town instead of traveling to Yonkers grandparents to be able to remain in on Kear Street in Yorktown Heights. or Danbury. “It doesn’t make sense the community and raise their fami- With over 50 friends and supporters, that when her daughter wants to lies here. this self-proclaimed “Grass Roots shop or see a movie, there is nothing “Dorothy Forcina will work hard Movement” has started to grow. in Yorktown,” she said. to lower taxes and make Yorktown Serafina Mastro, Chairwoman of She spent 8 years as managing a more-business friendly commu- the Yorktown Republican Party said, director of the Westchester County nity to broaden the tax base and en- “Dorothy Forcina is a hardworking Association. Prior to that, she worked sure that Yorktown is affordable for businesswoman, with 30 years of cor- on Wall Street as Chief Technology families, seniors, and our children,” Pageporate 26 business experience, a motherThe Wes TchesOfficerTer Guardian for 20 years. Currently, she ThursdaCouncilmanY, FeBruar MurphyY 23, 2012 said. “By elect- and a wife who is deeply involved in is the Director of Corporate Part- ing Dorothy Forcina, taxpayers will our community. At the Westches- nerships at Mercy College and also have a dynamic, community minded ter County Association, she learned servesCLASSIFIED as President the ADS Yorktown businesswoman withLEGAL 30 years ofNOTICES ex- Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK about the challenges facing local gov- High SchoolPrime Location, PTSA. Yorktown Heights perienceCOUNTY as OF their WESTCHESTER advocate for a better 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ernment and how high taxes nega- “I don’t know when business Yorktown.” SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE tively impact economic development. Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), becameBest a Locationbad word,in Yorktown but Heights there is a For Amore Child Under information 21 Years of Age on the Dkt Nos.Cam NN-10514/15/16-10/12C- By electing Dorothy to the town 1100balance Sq. Ft. Store to $3100; everything,” 1266 Sq. Ft. store Forcina $2800 and 450said. Sq. Ft. Store $1200. Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B board we are electing a true advocate paign to Elect Dorothy Forcina to Town FU No.: 22303 Suitable“Everyone for any type ofmay business. not Contact agree Wilca: with 914.632.1230 my (L-R): Nicole, Dorothy and Anthony Forcina join a crowd of over 50 at Kirby’s for a better Yorktown.” Board,Tiffany visit Ray andwww.dorothyforcina.com Kenneth Thomas, . restaurant in Yorktown on May 22nd to celebrate Dorothy Forcina’s Town Board decisions, but I hope people will Respondents. X During her welcoming remarks, HELP WANTED NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR campaign kick-off. A non profitknow Performing they areArts Centerbased is seeking on researchtwo job positions- and 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT Forcina said, “One of my mentors saidtor of Development- FT-must have a background in development or expe- 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE rience infundraising, the best knowledge interest of what of development Yorktown entails andand experi - YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE that government changed when weence working with sponsors/donors; 2) Operations Manager- must have a CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, AND MAY FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH good knowledgeno personal of computers/software/ticketing interest.” systems, duties include PERIOD. overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby went from citizen legislators to career UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETH- staffing such Dr.as Merchandise Terrence seller, Murphy,bar sales. Must Forcina’s be familiar with POS ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A RESPONDENT; IF politicians and we need to have moresystem and willing to organize concessions. Full time plus hours. Call (203) THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE 438-5795running and ask for Juliemate or Allison who was elected to COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE NON-RESPONDENT citizens get involved in government.” PARENT(s) SHOULD BE SUITABLE CUSTODIANS FOR THE CHILD; IF THE CHILD IS PLACED AND REMAINS IN FOSTER CARE FOR FIFTEEN OF THE MOST RECENT TWENTY-TWO MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILE A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE PARENT(s) AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, EVEN IF THE PARENT(s) WERE NOT NAMED AS RESPONDENTS IN THE CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE PROCEEDING. A NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CUS- TODY OF THE CHILD AND TO SEEK ENFORCEMENT OF VISITATION RIGHTS WITH THE CHILD. BY ORDER OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT(S) WHO RESIDE(S) OR IS FOUND AT [specify address(es)]: Last known addresses: TIFFANY RAY: 24 Garfield Street, #3, Yonkers, NY 10701 Last known addresses: KENNETH THOMAS: 24 Garfield Street, #3, Yonkers, NY 10701 An Order to Show Cause under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court seeking to modify the placement for the above-named child. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at Yonkers Family Court located at 53 So. Broadway, Yonkers, New York, on the 28th day of March, 2012 at 2;15 pm in the afternoon of said day to answer the petition and to show cause why said child should not be adjudicated to be a neglected child and why you should not be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Family Court Act. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that you have the right to be represented by a law- yer, and if the Court finds you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer assigned by the Court. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that if you fail to appear at the time and place noted above, the Court will hear and determine the petition as provided by law. Dated: January 30, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE COURT 2 column CLERK1 columnOF THE COURT Get Get Noticed Noticed Advertising Sales 914-562-0834 [email protected] Office:914-576-1481 (10:00 AM–6:00 PM) 914-216-1674 (Cell) Dorothy Forcina, director of corporateLegal Notices, partnerships at Mercy College, is a Republican candidate for Yorktown Town Council. She Legal Notices, Advertisehosted Today her campaignAdvertise Today kick-off at Kirby’s Restaurant in Yorktown Heights on May 22nd.

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Page 26 The WesTchesTer Guardian ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012 OP-EDOP-ED Section lust and the legal plunder of the ty- A Parson’s Prayer for theCLASSIFIED President ADS and His IRS LEGALrannical NOTICESruling class. May the joyful Christian warrior retreat no more By JOHN JAMES Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEWbut YORK boldly enter the battle that rages ing tax-exempt status. AfterPrime the Location,At Yorktown meals, at funerals, Heights before tests, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER KIRKWOOD against the family. delays, the intimidation1,000 and Sq. theFt.: $1800.at Contactgraduations, Wilca at: 914.632.1230 football games; In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Stasi-like interrogation; many of the Christians are prone to pray behind Father, rouse those foolish, dim “Please explain how all SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE organizations just gave up. the wheel, at the side of the bed, souls who swear an oath of fealty on of your activities, includ- Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), I haven’t been able to sleep since I when Kate Upton comes on TV, your Word only to trample the very ing the prayer meetings Best Location in Yorktown Heights heard this testimony because I’m not when our children aren’t home yet A Child Under 21 Years of Age documents Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C they avow to uphold. held outside of Planned 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. sure that the IRS ever got an answer. and when our government becomes Adjudicated to be Neglected by Trouble their sleepNN-2695/96-10/12B so that their ema- Parenthood, are considered education- Store $1200. How heartbreaking it is to think that a more dreaded enemy than the ciated conscience FU No.: cries 22303 out in their al?” - Internal Revenue Service Suitable for any type of business. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 the solid citizens over at the Internal Islamo-fascists who seek to destroy Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, night terrors, for better is it to lose “Please explain in detail the activities Revenue have not had the opportu- Western Civilization. As a matter Respondents.a night of slumber than to have one’s X at these prayer meetings. Also, please nity to scrutinize a good ChristianHELP of fact, WANTED Scripture even encourages us NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILDcursed IN FOSTER soul cast CARE into MA outerY RESULT darkness. IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT provide the percentage of time your or- prayer. tor of Development- FT-mustto have pray a backgroundfor our enemies in development and political or expe - But if their hearts remain in 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BEthe REQUIRED spirit of BY Pharaoh, LAW TO thenFILE Amay PETITION the TO TERMINATE ganization spends on prayer groups as Dear Mr.rience President fundraising, and knowledgeto leaders. of what Was development that redundant? entails So and here experi - YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE compared with the other activities of Whom It May enceConcern working at the with Inter sponsors/donors;- goes: 2) Operations Manager- must have a CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION,blood ANDof 50 MAY million FILE BEFOREof your THEchildren END OF THE 15-MONTH the organization.” – Internal Revenue nal Revenue Service:good knowledge of computers/software/ticketing“Dear Heavenly systems,Father, we duties hum include- PERIOD. that cry out for vengeance be the an- overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby swering flood. If they will not taste of Service Unlike the Muslim standard of bly come before you today and bow UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETH- staffing such as Merchandise seller, bar sales. Must be familiar with POS the promise of life and life abundant How often do your members prayer (five times a day) that you are the knee in gratitude to your forbear- ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A RESPONDENT; IF system and willing to organize concessions. Full time plus hours. Call (203) then let them taste of the promise of pray? What is the nature of your probably more familiar with, Chris- ance of a nation that has forsaken THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE 438-5795 and ask for Julie or Allison We COURTpray for MAY those ORDER who areAN inINVESTIGATION po- the millstone TO DETERMINE and the WHETHER gnashing THE of NON-RESPONDENT prayers? The IRS posed these and tians are encouraged to “pray without you. We implore your forgiveness for sitions ofPARENT(s) influence SHOULD Father BE that SUITABLE they CUSTODIANSteeth. FOR THE CHILD; IF THE CHILD IS PLACED AND other questions to certain tea party ceasing” - that pretty much means all our hardened heart, for the love of turn awayREMAINS from “theIN FOSTER Prince CARE of this FOR FIFTEENFather OF THE itMOST is ourRECENT most TWENTY-TWO sincere MONTHS, THE and religious groups who were seek- the time. many has waxed cold. AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO FILE A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF world” andTHE repent PARENT(s) of their AND COMMITMENTevil ways. prayer OF GUARDIANSHIP that the God AND who CUSTODY met Saul OF THE CHILD FOR THE With a penitentPURPOSES heart OF ADOPTION, may they seek EVEN IF ofTHE Tarsus PARENT(s) on the WERE Damascus NOT NAMED Road callAS RESPONDENTS IN your forgivenessTHE CHILD and NEGLECT follow yourOR ABUSE wis- PROCEEDING.out again to those kicking against dom. A NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT HAS THEthe RIGHT goads TO in REQUEST America. TEMPORARY Be unto them OR PERMANENT CUS- MayTODY America OF THE experience CHILD AND anoth TO SEEK- ENFORCEMENTthat transforming OF VISITATION light of truth RIGHTS that WITH THE CHILD. er Great Awakening and once again draws them to part with their prior BY ORDER OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK become that nation that best reflects error and to consider it dung. May the GloryTO of THE your ABOVE-NAMEDdivine institutions. RESPONDENT(S)your peace WHO envelop RESIDE(S) the rebelOR ISheart FOUND AT [specify Father,address(es)]: May the light of your and forevermore change the destiny love, expressedLast known in addresses:the person TIFFANY and RAY:of 24 those Garfield who Street, take your#3, Yonkers, hand. NY 10701 work of Lastyour known son, softenaddresses: their KENNETH hard- THOMAS:But 24 if Garfield your voice Street, is spurned #3, Yonkers, and NY 10701 ened hearts and may they seek your your love unrequited then may your An Order to Show Cause under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court so great salvation,seeking to trustingmodify the in placement the shed for promisethe above-named to the wickedchild. be sure and blood of the lamb. swift. May the righteous who are May they be moreYOU desirousARE HEREBY that SUMMONED persecuted to appear for righteousness before this Court sake at beYonkers Family Court located at 53 So. Broadway, Yonkers, New York, on the 28th day of March, 2012 at 2;15 pm in the their nameafternoon is found of said in daythe toLamb’s answer theavenged petition andand to may show the cause world why knowsaid child should not be book thanadjudicated in the historyto be a neglected book and child andthat why the you God should who not is be love dealt is with a God in accordance with the may thisprovisions once great of Article nation 10 ofbe the re Family- thatCourt is Act. just, and His wrath is both real stored to that placePLEASE of hope, TAKE which FURTHER and NOTICE, dread. that you have the right to be represented by a law- the wholeyer, world and if thehas Court looked finds to youas aare unableIf to thesepay for whoa lawyer, publicly you have profess the right to have a lawyer beacon ofassigned liberty byand the prosperity. 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OP-ED A Parson’s Prayer for the President and His IRS Continued from page 20 mercy on your soul. hosts the Christian wake up call cover the name of Christ when John Kirkwood is a son of IN THE ARENA every Sun- you speak at Georgetown, you Issachar. He is a Zionist, gun- day at noon on AM 1160 and can tell the world that we are no toting, cigar-smoking, incandes- he co-hosts UnCommon Sense, longer a Christian nation, you cent light bulb-using, 3.2 gallon the Christian Worldview with a can even instruct your nameless, flushing, fur-wearing, Chinese double shot of espresso on Un- faceless and godless cronies to (MSG) eating, bow-hunting, commonShow.com. He is the threaten soldiers who share their SUV driving, unhyphenated proud homeschooling dad of faith and chaplains who pray “in American man who loves his Konnor, Karter and Payton and Jesus name,” but you will never wife, isn’t ashamed of his country the “blessed from heaven above” stifle true believers from letting and does not apologize for his husband of the Righteous and their light shine. Christianity. He Pastors Grace Rowdy Wendymae. Stoke the furnaces Mr. Presi- Gospel Fellowship Bensenville, Check out Doug Giles’ new book dent, if you must, yet still will we where “we the people” seek to ‘Sandy Hook Massacre’! pray that the one true God has honor “In God we Trust.” He AMERICAN ISSUES America Must Keep A Strong Military By GLENN the job done. Fighting wars for on the streets of America. There MOLLETTE five and 10 years is too long. are different reasons for this but Deployments of our soldiers it should never be because we did The recent assas- are generally too long. Fifteen not help transition soldiers back sination of a Brit- months is too long. For the sake to everyday life. We must take ish soldier walking of our soldiers and their families care of our veterans with contin- down a street in we must eliminate 15-month ued support for their college edu- England was a despicable act. He tours. No tour of duty should ever cation, health care insurance and proudly wore his country’s uni- be longer than 12 months, but I benefits that were earned while in form and for that he gave his life. am in favor of a nine-month tour. service to our nation. Most of us are very proud of Nine months is a long time to be It is my prayer that we never our military. We should be. With- away from family. This would re- have to use our military in an- out our armed forces we would duce stress and give our military other war. I would love to see our not be the free country we are hope of being able to emotionally nation never lose another person today. survive. Too many soldiers return on the battleground. We should America must keep a strong back from deployment emotion- never enter into any kind of war military. Our sons and daughters ally shattered to marriages that are without the consent of Congress. put everything on the line for our stressed to the max. A nine or six- When we do enter into any kind country. We should stand strong month tour would be better than of conflict it should be quickly with them. a 12-month tour. carried out. When we are finished We must keep a strong num- Our service men and women we need to leave. The long drawn ber of soldiers. We never want deserve our best support while out years of Vietnam, Iraq and the world to look at us with the they are in the service and then Afghanistan should never have perception that we have a weak we should help them as they tran- occurred and could have been military. Currently we have a sition back to civilian life. Every completed in a shorter time pe- small Navy, (Russia is on the service person should have civil- riod. move building a super Navy) and ian life boot camp before they are a small Air Force. The Army and Glenn Mollette is the author of released from the military. They Marines are tired and stressed out American Issues: Every Ameri- should leave with a fine-tuned because too few are being asked can Has An Opinion and nine resume featuring their education to do too much. We need a larger other books. He grew up in Martin and skills they learned while in pool of service men and women to County, Kentucky, and in 1964 was service. The basics of how to find do the work they are being asked a child when President Lyndon B. job openings and preparing to in- to do. We could certainly use Johnson visited the county seat of terview for a job opening should some of them just to protect our Inez to begin his campaign on pov- be taught. A plan of how to return own borders. erty. You can hear him each Sunday to civilian life and go forward with However, we must get out of night on XM Radio on channel 131 an active life should be addressed. the war business. We do not have 8 EST. Find him on Facebook. Di- This might help keep some of our to be in an ongoing war. Congress rect email to [email protected]. veterans off the street. It is sad that should always vote and declare we live in a nation where so many war if America is involved in the of our former service people live war. We then should go in and get Page 22 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013

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The whole web of arrangements people who were arrested were mis- seven figures, hardly anyone who No Honor Among Thieves turned out to be a house of cards, but behaving in one way or another. But isn’t connected would be able to run. nonetheless until someone removed because it could not be proven at that We fully support Andrew Cuomo’s They Rat Each Other Out for Lighter Sentences one card, it stood for over a decade. time they were treated with all the proposal to roughly apply New York By HENRY J. STERN Vito Lopez is the prime exam- Awareness is the hallmark of deference that is due to legitimate City’s publicly funded campaign sys- ple of this implosion. His fall from this year’s crop of public scandals. It public officials. It is only after they tem to races in New York State. For the last few weeks, grace is particularly striking. Some is not that so many fresh crimes have were identified, sometimes taped However, one never knows in New Yorkers have been months ago he was the leader of the been committed, it is that more po- by their fellow conspirators, that cases like this, whether the nominal exposed to the spectacle Democratic Party in Kings County, litical white-collar criminals are being they became objects of public scorn. sponsors of a bill will actually rally of politicians caught in the most populous county in New brought to justice, many by US At- Other politicians have acquiesced in support for it, what amount of pres- various inappropriate York State. Lopez was Chairman of torneys Preet Bharara for the South- tyranny, enabling them to abuse their sure they will exert to get it passed behaviors - sexual, financial or both. the Assembly Housing Committee, ern District of New York, which power for personal gain. The enablers and whether they will acquiesce to Even if the misdeeds of the accused responsible for approving the ex- includes Manhattan and the Bronx, now demand that the accused be those who fear that their interests officials are a subject long familiar to penditure of hundreds of millions of and Loretta Lynch of the state’s removed from office as if they were will be hurt by a level playing field. the political community, the public dollars spent on public housing. His Eastern District which encompasses purifying the air in a tent previously After all, if a playing field were sud- exposure changes the game by en- girlfriend was earning over $300,000 Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island occupied by a flatulent elephant. denly leveled, what would that do to abling the media to say what it be- per year working for organizations What intrigues us is that there The principal problem in politics the players who are now at the higher lieved all along, but did not print for he controlled, which would donate has been a low-grade awareness in is campaign spending. If the entrance elevation? lack of proof. heavily to his political campaigns. the political community that the fee to a political contest averages A raft of political leaders has been indicted and faces trial in the summer. By that time, there may be LEGAL ADS others who are caught in the toils Notice of Formation of ZANICK Five, LLC WL MANAGEMENT LLC Articles of Org. of justice. 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other proud nationalities who think dence of such bias occurs, it should GOP Should Not Be Forced to Discriminate! for themselves, to feel that they have be treated with the utmost level of chosen the wrong side. contempt toward those who engaged By BOB WEIR for the cultivation of new ideas. What I want to deliver in this Nevertheless, if you believe in the in it. Contrarily, anyone who stoops For more than a century, the opinion column is my view of a very principles embodied in the GOP, you to the level of using his/her classifica- The greatest, most two major parties have been able to significant topic being used by some should not be influenced by anyone’s tion as leverage to achieve positions prosperous country organize and build support for their in both parties. Democrats often ap- ethnic origin, including your own. A within the party should be similarly in the history of the nominees at every level of govern- plaud themselves for being the party constant refrain heard these days is dealt with. It’s tough enough to deal world is governed, not ment. Those planning to run for of- that appeals to more minority group that the GOP should be reaching out with Democrats who are trying to by individuals, but by fice, including some of the wealthiest members than does the GOP. Given to more blacks and Hispanics in order destroy the GOP with charges of political parties. It’s a top-down sys- people in the country, are well aware that Dems are much more liberal to defend themselves from charges of racism, sexism, homophobia and tem of distributing power and influ- that they must be assisted by one of with social programs, i.e., generous bigotry in the party. However, if the every other mental malignancy; we ence to those who have proven their those powerful, organized entities. with taxpayers’ money, that’s easy to GOP were to reach out with more shouldn’t have to deal with mem- loyalty, not necessarily to the country, The foregoing is not a critical review, understand, since minorities repre- certitude toward one classification bers of our own party who may think but to their party. The result is a struc- but merely some comments about sent the higher percentage of people of people than to another, wouldn’t they have found a way to move ahead ture designed to elect and appoint the way things are. Depending on receiving help from the government. that, by definition, be bigotry? You more quickly by using the tactics of people who have worked in their dis- your personal philosophy, the two- What Republicans are best known can’t substitute one form of discrimi- that other party. tricts, counties, precincts, etc., to fur- party system could be viewed as the for is giving people a hand up, not nation for another and expect to be ther the goals of the party. Therefore, Bob Weir is a veteran of 20 years with fight between the polar opposites of a handout. When Democrats run a viewed as unbiased. The challenge if you ever want to have a chance at the New York Police Dept. (NYPD), ten good and evil. Obviously, Democrats minority group member for office we have as Republicans is to con- elective or appointive office, you must of which were performed in plainclothes think differently from Republicans they will often accuse his/her oppo- tinue being the party that represents have a record of strict adherence to undercover assignments. Bob began a vis-à-vis how our country should nent of racism every time a word is smaller government, lower taxes, free party policies and procedures. All of writing career about 12 years ago and be managed. Generally, it’s liberal uttered during the campaign. When market principles and adherence to the above does not leave much room had his first book published in 1999. Bob vs. conservative beliefs, with a smat- minorities run for office in the GOP, the values personified in our Con- for upward mobility by people with went on to write and publish a total tering of moderate or independent Dems will often refer to them as trai- stitution. Moreover, we must not al- an opinion that differs from those in of seven novels, “Murder in Black and thinkers somewhere in the middle. tors, Uncle Toms, coconut Hispan- low ourselves to fall into the trap of the hierarchy of the pecking order. White,” “City to Die For,” “Powers that Rather than go through a list of each ics (brown on the outside, white on favoring one category of people over Although I fully understand that any Be,” “Ruthie’s Kids,” “Deadly to Love,” party’s philosophy, suffice it to say the inside), or some other despicable another. People should be judged on large group needs a certain amount “Short Stories of Life and Death,” and that Democrats stand for larger gov- name. The intention is to win elec- their merits, their race or nationality of discipline and compliance to its “Out of Sight.” He also became a syn- ernment, while Republicans are for tions through intimidation, by caus- notwithstanding. stated goals in order to be effective, I dicated columnist under the title “Weir the opposite. ing Republican blacks, Hispanics and That being said; whenever evi- believe there should always be room Only Human.” Page 24 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN THURSDAY, May 30, 2013

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