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50OVER FabulousADVERTORIAL SHOWCASE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL < HV BIZ < WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL < April 20, 2015 FABULOUS OVER 50 OVER 50 and Listed by year established.

Company Name Fabulous Address Top local executive(s) Type of company Description Page number Phone number Title Website

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Joseph M. McShane Westchester Campus Education Jesuit, Catholic university 11 1841 400 Westchester Ave., West Harrison, N.Y. 10604 President 914-367-3426 • fordham.edu

MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE Jon Calvert Strauss Education Private, coeducational liberal arts college 15 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, N.Y. 10577 President 1841 914-694-2200 • mville.edu

KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Mauro Piccininni Leisure Golf and country club 4 200 Knollwood Road Extension, Elmsford, N.Y. 10523 General manager 1884 914-592-6182 Ÿ kccclub.org

O'CONNOR DAVIES Kevin Keane Auditing, tax and management Accounting 5 500 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison, N.Y. 10528 Managing partner advisory services 1891 914-381-8900 • odpkf.com

Health provider in Westchester County, N.Y. with specialized programs, including WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL Jon B. Schandler, CEO Health care cancer treatment, an orthopedic institute, 16 41 E. Post Road, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Susan Fox, president 1893 914-681-0600 • wphospital.org a neonatal and maternity center and a regional stroke center

KPMG Ken Seel Accounting Audit, tax and advisory firm 17 3001 Summer St., Stamford, Conn. 06905 Office managing partner 1897 203-356-9800 • kpmg.com

HATFIELD INSURANCE AGENCY Guy Hatfield Insurance Full-service insurance brokerage 17 1735 Post Road, No. 5, Fairfield, Conn. 06824 President 1905 203-256-5660 • hatfieldinsuranceagency.com

BRUCE MUSEUM Peter Sutton Nonprofit Art and science museum 23 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Executive director and CEO 1908 203-869-0376 • brucemuseum.org

BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Mary Beth Walsh 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10605 Executive medical director Health care Acute rehabilitation hospital 7 1915 914-597-2500 • burke.org and CEO

College offering programs for associates THE Mary Beth Del Balzo Education and bachelor's degrees with flexible 13 325 Central Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10606 President 1915 800-660-7093 • cw.edu scheduling and scholarship options

IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Thomas R. Leto Lower School, 173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle 10804 Education Catholic, boys' K-12 school 19 1916 Upper School, 255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle 10804 President 914-633-7744 • 914-632-0714 • ionaprep.org

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Listed by year established. OVER 50 and Company Name Fabulous Address Top local executive(s) Type of company Description Page number Phone number Title Website

MOHANSIC GRILL & LOUNGE Larry and Anne Savino Food and beverage Bar and grill Back cover 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 Owners 1928 914-962-9300 • mohansicgrill.com

STRATEGIES FOR WEALTH Josh Becker, senior partner Finance Financial planning 8, 9 800 Westchester Ave., N-409, Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Jerry Harnik, senior partner 1934 914-288-8800 • strategiesforwealth.com

BLEAKLEY PLATT William P. Harrington 1 N. Lexington Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Chairman of the Law Law firm consisting of 17 practice groups 18 1937 914-949-2700 • bpslaw.com executive committee

Supplier of fine linen rentals, WHITE PLAINS LINEN Bruce Botchman including napkins, tablecloths, Linens 14 4 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill, N.Y. 10566 President table skirting, chair covers and sashes, 1938 914-737-2532 • whiteplainslinen.com kitchen uniforms and entrance mats

PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Daniel Blum Health care Acute care community hospital 12 701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591 President and CEO 1956 914-366-3000 • phelpshospital.org

ALLAN M. BLOCK AGENCY INC. JoAnne Murray, Edward Schultz Personal, Business, Life Insurance 20 24 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Owners and Group benefits insurance 1959 914-631-4353 • ambins.com

SUNY ULSTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Donald C. Katt Education Community college 6 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, N.Y. 12484 President 1963 845-687-5000 • sunyulster.com

Community art center promoting the GARRISON ART CENTER Carinda Swann Nonprofit creation, exhibition and enjoyment of art 10 23 Garrison Landing, Garrison, N.Y. 10524 Executive director 1964 845-424-3960 • garrisonartcenter.org through its programs

Full-service maintance and distributor of generators and backup power systems NORTHEAST GENERATOR CO. Dave Olsen Energy throughout and areas of 6 625 John St., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 President 1964 800-336-3010 • northeastgenerator.com , Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Publishing company producing weekly newspapers, The Westchester County Westfair Communications Inc. Dee DelBello Business Journal and The Fairfield County Publishing 21 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7, White Plains, N.Y. 10604 Publisher Business Journal; monthly publication, 1964 914-694-3600 • westfaironline.com WAG magazine; and local business- focused events

Private service organization to ensure the ARTSWESTCHESTER Janet T. Langsam Nonprofit availability and accessibility of the arts for 10 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 CEO 1965 914-428-4220 • artswestchester.org Westchester County

3 OVER 50 and FABULOUS 200 Knollwood Road Extension Elmsford, NY 10523 914-592-7411 www.kccclub.org Introducing for 2015 New Har-Tru Tennis Courts Pool & Tennis Memberships Available

For 2015 membership information please contact our General Manager Mauro Piccininni at 914-592-7411 or at [email protected]. Please visit our website at www.kccclub.org

OVER 50 and FABULOUS 4 O’Connor Davies

HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN? WHO HAD THERE ARE OTHER LARGE attract new talent is paramount to ensure THE VISION AND COURAGE TO START ACCOUNTING FIRMS IN THE REGION, our culture is maintained and our clients THE FIRM? WHAT SETS YOURS APART? are in the very best hands. While we are con- sidered to be one of the fastest-growing CPA Our firm traces its roots to 1891, so we have O’Connor Davies is growing quickly firms in the U.S., we don’t set any mandates a rich history in which we take pride. More through strategic partnerships with highly to be a certain size by the end of the year, so recently though, we took two of this area’s specialized firms and industry profession- we put ourselves in the best position to ex- oldest CPA operations – Murphy, O’Connor & als that bring the deep expertise our clients pand on our own terms. To ensure a proper Co. and Davies & Davies – and merged them want and deserve while aligning with the fit, we often spend two to three years vetting in 1994 to form a new firm with a staff of 75, values and culture that have helped set us a company to ensure that its expertise and including 13 partners and annual revenues apart for years. In today’s dynamic market, culture align with O’Connor Davies’ offering of about $6 million, and we knew we were we recognize that you can’t sacrifice depth and that the acquisition is in the very best just getting started. Today, O’Connor Davies for breadth and provide the value clients interest of our clients. is the 30th largest accounting firm in the expect or meet the high standard we’ve country and provides a complete range of set for ourselves. Our ability to identify top DOES GETTING TOO BIG BOTHER YOU accounting, auditing, tax and management performers to add to our team and provide FROM A CLIENT RELATIONSHIP POINT advisory services to domestic and interna- them with support and proven processes OF VIEW? tional clients from eight offices in New York, has been the key to our ability to scale Kevin Keane, Managing Partner New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland. The quickly and stay ahead of the needs of U.S. At O’Connor Davies, our relationships with legacy of our founding partners continues and global clients. our clients are everything. Every acquisi- with their children and grandchildren — Ed our biggest challenge has been one that tion we pursue always has an underlying O’Connor and Sandy Davies — two vital con- we’ve set for ourselves: to always maintain WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR FUTURE reason for growing one of our specialty tributors to the firm today. the culture of O’Connor Davies as we grow. EXPANSION? practice areas or developing a new practice For other companies, rapid growth and a area to better serve our existing clients. We WHAT WERE THE MAJOR OBSTACLES constantly evolving marketplace may alter Over the last two decades, we’ve transi- pride ourselves in providing the individual (IF ANY) TO OVERCOME ON THE FIRM’S their culture; however, we are committed tioned from a New York firm to a Northeast attention clients deserve every step of the PATH TO GROWTH AND SUCCESS? to only pursuing opportunities that are in firm and we have our sights set on a poten- way and our growth only adds value to our line with our values in order to preserve the tial West Coast and Southeast presence in relationships as we continue to increase our In growing from a $6 million to a $100 mil- culture that our clients have come to expect the future to further support our clients. To offerings and resources to advise our clients lion firm and from 75 professionals to 560, and our employees appreciate. continue our expansion, the firm’s ability to in any situation.

What you say matters. At O’Connor Davies, we believe that listening plus expertise equals understanding. We are dedicated to providing a deeper understanding of client needs within our complete range of accounting, auditing, tax and management advisory services. Here, partners and professionals utilize a hands-on approach to listening and leading efforts both domestically and internationally, thanks to our membership in PKF International. This approach results in a high level of client satisfaction and continues to fuel our growth.

www.odpkf.com

Kevin J. Keane Managing Partner 914.381.8900

5 OVER 50 and FABULOUS SUNY Ulster Offers Adults Three A’s: Earn Your Accessibility, Accountability and Affordability Associate Degree Online: ADULTS ENROLLING IN COLLEGE are look- al studies, as well as general education and ing for accessibility, accountability and af- entrepreneurship certificates. fordability and are finding all three at SUNY “Online courses provide convenience and • Business Administration* Ulster. have transformed in the past decade with • Computer Science “SUNY Ulster is committed to meeting the Internet and video technology to deliver • Criminal Justice* needs of this growing and important popula- more student-faculty interaction,” Green tion,” says Matt Green, director of admissions. says. Support services also are available to • Entrepreneurship Certificate* Almost one-third of SUNY Ulster’s full- and assist adults with the online experience. • General Education Certificate part-time student population is comprised Green adds, “SUNY Ulster offers the ac- of adult students over the age of 24. countability employers seeks because the • Individual Studies Balancing work, families and other life re- value of a SUNY education is recognized *accelerated sponsibilities, these time-crunched adults and being a community college in the SUNY want to quickly complete degrees or certifi- network makes transferring to another cates, earn credits for transfer, fulfill general campus easy.” education requirements or take courses to Tuition also is the most affordable option add to their marketability for new careers, at community colleges for online and tradi- job stability or work promotions. tional course offerings, making it the best With its online and evening courses, SUNY value for returning adults. Ulster has designed its programs so they are At SUNY Ulster, adults will find a one-stop To Learn More, easily accessible to adult learners. Courses admissions shop that meets their academic Call Matt Green, are offered at the Stone Ridge campus and and career, transfer and financial needs. ~ Convenient Director of Admissions: at the new Kingston Center at SUNY Ulster Counselors take a personalized approach ~ Affordable (800) 724-0833 x 5018 (KCSU) opening in the fall of 2015. working closely with adults on their aca- or 5022 SUNY Ulster’s Fast Finish program offers demic planning to meet their end goals with ~ Transferable or (845) 687-5018 or 5022 an accelerated online option that provides the three A’s of accessibility, accountability flexibility, allowing adults to earn degrees and affordability. ~ Flexible [email protected] in under a year-and-a-half in careers with For more information, email admissions@ www.sunyulster.edu hot-job prospects, including business, com- sunyulster.edu or call 800-724-0833, ext. puter science, criminal justice and individu- 5022, or visit www.sunyulster.edu.

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OVER 50 and FABULOUS 6 Pioneering Never Gets Old 1915 Burke opens doors In 1924, we helped When you pioneer an industry, you don’t just set the bar for excellence found the American and innovation, you keep raising it. Since opening our doors in April Heart Association 1915, Burke has been pioneering medical rehabilitation. During World War I, we treated Burke is one of the only institutions in the U.S. that is both a over 2,000 injured sailors rehabilitation hospital and research center. We continue to be at the forefront in the development and implementation of rehabilitation During World War II, medicine. we transformed medical rehabilitation

In 1978, we created the Burke Medical Research Institute

Burke Centennial 2015

BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL We help patients recover from a broad range of complex medical conditions.

BURKE MEDICAL RESEARCH Our physicians, therapists and researchers work in concert to ensure that INSTITUTE We are dedicated to discovering new all our patients have access to the latest technology. This relationship treatments for neurological disease. helps patients make the fullest possible recovery.

BURKE.ORG | 785 MAMARONECK AVENUE | WHITE PLAINS, NY 10605 | 888 99BURKE

7 OVER 50 and FABULOUS Strategies for Wealth

BY FRANK PAGANI ed mutual insurance companies, Strategies and your children have grown you can elim- for Wealth is guided by the covenant of mu- inate life insurance. Just the opposite is true. JOSH BECKER IS MARKING HIS 18TH YEAR tuality whereby every policy holder must We make a strong argument that life insur- as Partner with Strategies for Wealth, one of be the benefactor of every decision that we ance can, and should, play a key role in one’s the independent agencies of The Guardian make on their behalf. Second, the stand overall retirement planning. Life Insurance Company of America, based that we take for all clients is unmatched. It in Rye Brook with branches in New York means that whatever strategies we develop Q) THROUGHOUT STRATEGIES FOR City and . Established in 1934, in collaboration with our clients, helps them WEALTH’S HISTORY, THE FINANCIAL the firm has been recognized consistently stay financially balanced. Since about 50% MARKETS HAVE EXPERIENCED A NUMBER as Guardian’s top agency out of a network of all our clients’ financial plans incorporate OF UPS AND DOWNS. WAS THE FIRM of more than 80 agencies and, in 2013, gar- insurance instruments, we are planning to- IMPACTED BY THE GREAT RECESSION IN nered Crain’s prestigious ranking as one of day to help protect them against what might 2008? the best places to work in . happen tomorrow like a lawsuit, death of a A) As it turns out, when most of the finan- As head of the firm’s recruitment initia- partner or a disability. cial planning world was in a defensive mode tive to attract and develop the next genera- during the financial crisis in late 2008, our tion of exceptional advisors, Becker brings a Q) WHAT METHODOLOGY DO YOU USE IN advisors were on the offense to help clients unique perspective about the firm’s distinc- GUIDING YOUR CLIENTS? protect their wealth. That resonated very tive culture, core strengths and 81-year pur- A) First, we sit with them to identify their well with the market because it turned out pose-driven mission of helping to protect individual needs. An important lesson we to be one of our firm’s best years. It’s im- Josh Becker, Senior Partner and grow the wealth potential of its clients, impart, especially with younger clients, is portant to note the Strategies for Wealth as highlighted in the following interview he that creating sound financial security for has never been about speculating with recently had with business journalist and our dynamic culture is the result of the daily one’s retirement begins with taking the people’s money but, rather, shoring up their public relations consultant Frank Pagani. conversations of these 170 advisors and the steps today to protect against tomorrow’s futures which was a top priority for many (www.PaganiPR.com). multi-disciplined talents and specialty of unknowns. That is priority one, not asset during that time. Also, we are an agency of an 80-strong support team. Another attri- growth. I often use the analogy that when The Guardian Life Insurance Company of Q) HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE bute that sets us apart is that the leadership it comes to financial planning, people of- America, which has maintained its financial FIRM’S CULTURE AND WHAT MAKES IT comes from the ranks, not from the top as ten dress the wrong way. They put on their strength for more than 150 years despite the DISTINCTIVE? is often the case in corporate America. As a shoes first (asset growth) and then the socks many ups and downs of the economy so that A) When I joined Strategies for Wealth to result, our leadership is ‘in touch’ with the (protection). Second, we provide our clients it can meet the future obligations of its cli- become a partner with general agents Ron very people who are building legacies for with a very user-friendly, financial organiza- ents including ours. Rosbruch and Jerry Harnick, I already had clients every day. That makes for a creative tion tool, The Living Balance Sheet® (LBS), 10 years experience in financial planning and fluid environment, one that is highly highlighted on the homepage of our web- Q) I UNDERSTAND THE INVESTMENT SIDE but quickly recognized the firm’s distin- proactive, responsive and drives excellence site—www.strategiesforealth.com. Since its OF THE BUSINESS HAS JUST UNDERGONE guishing differences in the industry. For in all that we do. introduction eight years ago, The Living A HUGE TRANSITION, ENHANCING THE one, I noted that Strategies for Wealth’s cul- Balance Sheet® (LBS) has proven very use- CLIENT’S INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE— ture is not built by management but rather Q) IN ADDITION TO CULTURE, WHAT ARE ful in helping our clients develop financial CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THIS? by the advisors and staff who bring an un- STRATEGIES FOR WEALTH’S OTHER CORE plans as well as the ability to access their A) In September, we completed the transi- surpassed level of pride, passion and per- STRENGTHS? strategies and the financial world in real- tion from Park Avenue Securities to Persh- formance to the mission of protecting and A) First, as an agency of The Guardian, one time. The tool also dispels some financial ing LLC, a BNY Mellon company. Persh- growing the wealth of our clients. Today, of the nation’s most venerable and respect- planning assumptions like once you retire ing has been a leading global provider of financial business strategies for more than 75 years. It provides our clients with a plat- form for securities-based products and, at the same time, helps our financial advisors build their businesses. Pershing and BNY Mellon’s reputation and focus for protect- ing client assets, combined with their enor- mous financial strength, fits very well syner- gistically with our mission.

Q) WHAT IS BEHIND YOUR FIRM’S VERY HIGH RETENTION RATE? A) We are extremely proud that our reten- tion rate of between 65% and 75% over the past several years far exceeds the industry average of 11 to 13%. Clearly, it’s our culture, reputation for caring about people and at- tracting the very best advisors that make our team members want to stay and have successful careers here. It’s one of the rea- sons why Crain’s named us as one of the best places to work.

OVER 50 and FABULOUS 8 The Strategies for Wealth Team.

Q) WHAT ATTRIBUTES DO YOU LOOK FOR of the internet and digital technology, our her success. In this disciplined way, we be- achieve that, our growth strategy calls for IN A CANDIDATE AND WHAT GOES INTO ability to communicate has changed dra- lieve we will take our firm’s distinguished increasing the number of advisors from THE SELECTION PROCESS? matically. Those of my generation learned to legacy for quality financial planning to the 170 to 250, and the total benefit value from A) We devote a great deal of time to assess if adapt and use the new technology, but the next level. $33 billion to $50 billion over the next five the candidate has the ‘goods’ to succeed, spe- younger members of our firm, the millen- years, and increasing our leadership team, cifically, we want to know if they care about nial generation, were born into it and com- Q) YOUR FIRM HAS AN INTERNAL as well. Those are the metrics of our strate- people and want to have a positive impact on municate differently, preferring Facebook VISION—“LIVE PAST YOURSELF”— gic growth plan. The true measure of our their lives. They must be 100%+ on our page and texting, for example to do so. Accord- CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT IT? success in the years ahead, however, will be that Strategies for Wealth is mission driven, ingly, Strategies for Wealth is leveraging the A) About 10 years ago, we recognized that, remaining true to our purpose-driven mis- not commission driven. For every 15 candi- social media platforms to help not only our in addition to our advisors helping their sion. Nothing gives me more satisfaction dates we closely examine, only one passes the younger associates, but our firm commu- clients to leave a legacy for their families than hearing from clients how they have grade and gets the nod of approval to join our nicate more effectively in this ever increas- and future generations, they were making a benefitted from the guidance our advisors elite ranks and begin the journey of becoming ingly fluid environment. significant impact in their communities by have provided them. We are building on our a top-flight advisor. The primary career goal supporting worthy causes. We decided to strong foundation to assure that our advi- of the advisor is to build a portfolio of clients Q) YOUR FIRM HAS A NEW AND UNIQUE recognize, cultivate and foster that sense of sors will continue to help build legacies for who have been so positively impacted by the MENTORSHIP PROGRAM—CAN YOU TELL purpose and meaning that transcends one’s their clients, families and benefactors for experience, they will provide powerful intro- ME ABOUT IT? profession. One result of “Live Past Yourself” generations to come. ductions that will continue to account for 99% A) Team building has long been the cen- in Westchester was increased support for of our firm’s new business. To achieve and terpiece of our agency’s success. But we the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, with Josh Becker is a Registered Representative maintain such a high level of performance have also come to realize that our most total contributions reaching the $1 million and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Secu- entails hard work and complete dedication to valuable asset to ensure the continued milestone this year. rities LLC (PAS). Securities products and ad- the client, but the payoff is very rewarding in success of future generations of advisors visory services offered through PAS, member so many ways—professionally and personally. lies in the wealth of knowledge, experi- Q) WHAT IS YOUR GROWTH STRATEGY? FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The ence and wisdom of our senior advisors. A) We want to build on Strategy for Wealth’s Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Q) HOW DOES TODAY’S YOUNGER As such, we have launched a new mentor- reputation as a well-established, successful (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, ADVISORS DIFFER FROM PRIOR ship program to leverage this incredible and highly respected financial planning ser- wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Strate- GENERATIONS OF ADVISORS? asset by pairing a senior advisor with each vices plan in our New York metro area mar- gies for Wealth is not an affiliate or subsidiary A) There is no question that with the advent new advisor to help guide and shape his or ket, which continues to expand. In order to of PAS or Guardian.

9 OVER 50 and FABULOUS Think you have to ArtsWestchester – artsw.org CELEBRATING 50 YEARS SERVING nomic benefit to the county and supports go to NYC for cool WESTCHESTER COUNTY, ArtsWestchester more than 4,800 creative jobs. is one of the largest and most respected Fifty years and going strong with support things to do? arts councils in the nation. That’s pretty from individuals, foundations and govern- amazing for an organization ment leaders, ArtsWestchester founded at someone’s kitchen nurtures individual artists and table. It’s certainly a tribute to showcases arts organizations the early founders of this arts from its historic downtown organization that, with sup- White Plains location. From a port from county government renovated nine-story building and the corporate sector, acquired in 1998, ArtsWest- ArtsWestchester has invested chester serves as an arts incu- more than $35 million in arts bator for creative businesses and cultural programming, and a multipurpose arts venue supported more than 1,300 offering free and affordable artists and 300 cultural in- arts experiences to Westches- stitutions, and worked with ter residents and visitors. Janet T Langsam, CEO Westchester school districts In honor of its milestone anni- to bring the arts into classrooms through- versary, ArtsWestchester launched several out the county. major initiatives, including a five-month Founded in the same year as the National ArtSee Festival of New Work, the recogni-

Reject Dance Theatre Endowment for the Arts, ArtsWestchester’s tion of 50 outstanding artists with a 50 for mission is to provide leadership, vision and 50 Award, implementation of more than support to ensure the accessibility and di- 50 new artist residencies in the neediest versity of the arts throughout Westchester schools, and the creation of 50 new arts artsw.org County. Today, Westchester has dozens of and business partnerships. All of these ef- your source for museums, galleries, theatres performing arts centers, galleries, muse- forts will help sustain the vibrant arts com- and concerts in Westchester. ums, theaters, dance groups, orchestras and munity that ArtsWestchester has helped to choral societies. And, as a whole, the cul- nurture since 1965. Here’s to the next 50 in- tural community brings a $156 million eco- spired years!

Making art for 50 years....Making way for 50 more!

painting by Victor Mirabelli RIVERSIDE ART AUCTION RIVERSIDE Live Auction Saturday, May 9, 2015 CRAFTS FAIR Viewing and reception 3:30 Live Auction 5:00 August 15 & 16, 2015 40 works by HV artists offered Garrison’s Landing 80+ artists with unique items Auctioneer: Nicholas D. Lowry Garrison, New York for your home and for your President, Swann Galleries, NYC MTA Hudson Line enjoyment made lovingly by Appraiser, Antiques Roadshow Garrison stop hand and thoughtfully priced Sunglasses by 845.424.3960 garrisonartcenter.org Olefson Design

OVER 50 and FABULOUS 10 Fordham Westchester Launches Program of Workshops in Health Care Administration Program Designed for Health Care Middle Managers and Those Transitioning Into Health Care from Other Industries

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PRO- tory Issues, which examines past and cur- FESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES rent political, legal, technological and eco- has announced a new series of six work- nomic health care policy developments; shops in health care administration, “In- Health Care Marketing, Social Media and tensive Experience in Health Care Inno- Ethical Advertising, which focuses on vation,” designed to provide the skill sets evaluating medical web content, ethical and background necessary to succeed in marketing and practical skills in medi- today’s growing health care industry. The cal and scientific writing; Navigating the workshops are designed for current health Health Care System: Who Are the New care middle managers as well as those who Caregivers?, which explores new caregiver have transitioned into health care from roles and considers the nature of aging as other industries. a natural process versus a chronic disease; The workshops will be offered at Ford- and more. For inquiries and to register for ham’s Westchester campus in West Har- the Fordham Health Care Workshop Series, rison as weekend intensives (Saturdays email [email protected] or call and Sundays), six hours per day, from 9 914-367-3301. a.m. to noon. and 2 p.m to 5 p.m, for a to- tal of 12 hours per workshop. Participants may enroll in one or more workshops and Fordham School of Professional those completing all six will receive a cer- and Continuing Studies tificate of completion. The cost is $500 400 Westchester Ave., Rm. 209 per workshop. W. Harrison, NY 10604 The series includes workshops on such 914.367.3301 topics as Health Care Policy and Regula- pcs.fordham.edu/healthcare

School of Professional and Continuing Studies • Opportunities for adult undergraduate learners • Digital and Social Media Marketing Courses

Healthcare Innovation Workshop Series

Six Intensive Weekend Workshops: • Leadership and Critical Thinking in Healthcare • Healthcare Data Security and Information Systems Graduate School of Business Administration • Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Issues • Traditional MBA • Executive MBA • Data Analytics for Healthcare Graduate School of Education • Who Are the New Caregivers? • Educational Leadership Westchester • School Psychology • Healthcare Marketing and Ethical Advertising Graduate School of Social Service Take advantage of Fordham University’s • Master of Social Work For more information contact us: prestigious graduate, undergraduate, [email protected] or 914-367-3301 and professional development programs. Proud to be a Yellow Ribbon University eeo

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11 OVER 50 and FABULOUS Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Celebrating 60 Years of Serving the Community

PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTER in 2007 with the construction of a opened its doors in 1955, but its origins date 100,000-square-foot medical services back to the 1800s, when two small hospitals building and a 750-space garage. In 2008, in Ossining and Tarrytown provided care an 18,000-square-foot emergency depart- for local residents. In the 1940s, plans were ment opened with 32 private rooms and a developed for a larger, more modern facility dedicated radiology suite. to replace the old hospitals. Con- Recently, a 20,000-square-foot struction was made possible by surgery center for inpatients and a donation of funds and 66 acres outpatients was completed. Oc- of land from the James Foun- cupying the entire third floor of dation (descendants of Anson the medical services building, G. Phelps II) and a substantial it features comfortable, private donation from the Rockefeller patient rooms and five spacious Facility enhancement at Phelps continues. Construction is under way for a new main lobby (pictured) and a state-of-the-art MRI facility. family. Additional contributions operating rooms with the latest were received from the commu- technology. An enclosed bridge nized for orthopedics, particularly joint care from doctors and nurse practitioners nity. The $5.3 million hospital provides convenient, quick ac- replacement and complex spine surgery. practicing leading-edge medicine. opened in 1955 with 188 beds cess between the SurgiCenter A designated Stroke Center, Phelps has In January, Phelps became part of North and 27 bassinets. Daniel Blum, and the main hospital. attained the highest achievement award Shore-LIJ Health System. The system is com- The original hospital stands Phelps President & CEO As Phelps grew in size, the (“Gold Plus Performance”) from the Ameri- mitted to strengthening and expanding at the center of expansions that breadth of clinical programs can Heart and Stroke Associations every clinical services at Phelps and ensuring that took place over the ensuing decades. In re- grew as well. Today, the 238-bed hospital of- year since 2010. the hospital will continue to fulfill its mis- sponse to rapid population growth in the fers one of the most comprehensive ranges Phelps began building a primary and sion as a full-service community hospital. hospital’s service area, the south wing was of community hospital services in West- specialty care medical group in 2011, es- Being part of North Shore-LIJ will also en- extended in 1961. In 1974, construction of a chester County. In addition to traditional tablishing physician practices in conve- able Phelps to participate in new health care new west wing was completed. Phelps es- hospital specialties, Phelps distinguishes nient locations on the hospital campus and models such as population health manage- tablished an on-site child care center in 1987, itself by offering services that include inpa- throughout surrounding communities. The ment, with the goal of providing education and a three-story, 44,000-square-foot medi- tient and outpatient physical rehabilitation, group, called Phelps Medical Associates, and care to prevent and manage chronic cal office building opened in 1994. behavioral health, hospice and speech and now has 37 physicians in 15 locations, and diseases. This partnership will ultimately The hospital grew dramatically hearing. The hospital has long been recog- patients are benefiting from individualized benefit the entire community.

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OVER 50 and FABULOUS 12 The College of Westchester - A Century of Success

EVEN IN 2015, THERE IS STILL A was founded in New Rochelle, N.Y. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) DEBATE ABOUT EXACTLY WHERE HIGHER 1959 – Expanded and moved to 16 Bank degree in business administration and As- EDUCATION’S HISTORY BEGAN. Regard- Street, White Plains, N.Y. sociate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in less of whether it was in France, England or 1966 – Data processing is authorized business administration management/mar- Italy, historians agree that it began around through Automation Institute – C.E.I.R. IBM keting in fully online format. the 13th century. The methods to teach have Automation and Computer Programming 2014 – Authorization was granted to of- changed since then, but the core values re- courses are offered. fer the Bachelor of Business Administration main the same. One institution that has con- 1973 – Accredited and firmly established degree (BBA), in health care administration. tributed to the higher education history in as The Westchester Business Institute (WBI). New York is definitely The College of West- 1975 – New York State Board of Regents After 100 years of higher education, The chester (CW). authorized WBI to offer the Associate in Oc- College of Westchester embraces its rich The history began in 1915 when CW cupational Studies (AOS) degree. history while evolving to meet the unique opened its doors September 7th bringing 1985 – The college moves from Bank Street needs of today’s diverse community. Dur- education closer to home for hundreds. to 325 Central Ave., White Plains, N.Y. ing the past century, thousands and thou- Back in the day, CW was called Westchester 1997 – Authorization granted to offer the sands of CW graduates have graced the halls Commercial School, then Westchester Busi- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree of virtually every company and organiza- ness School, then The Westchester Business in multimedia development and manage- tion in Westchester, Rockland, , Institute, and since 2003, The College of ment (now digital media) and computer net- Putnam, Bronx and Orange counties and Westchester. Mary Beth Del Balzo, current working administration. surrounding areas. Thousands of success president and CEO of CW offered, “Histori- 2005 – The College of Westchester Chari- stories, tens of thousands of families whose cal paperwork tells us the school was start- table Foundation (CWCF) was established, lives were made better by CW’s graduates’ ed with a strong teaching staff to offer the providing grant and scholarship opportuni- choice to attend college, persist, work hard, finest training.” ties. graduate and find employment. Del Balzo It’s hard to summarize 100 years in one ar- 2008 – Authorization granted to offer the added, “CW was started to help prepare in- ticle, but highlighting important milestones Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) dividuals for careers that can help enrich that occurred along the way that eventually degree in business administration. their lives, that mission remains true today.” shaped the CW of today, will be an amazing 2010 – Authorization granted to offer the Located in White Plains, CW is a bach- journey: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) elor degree granting private college. For Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW degree in accounting. more information call 914-831-0200 or visit President and CEO 1915 – Westchester Commercial School 2011 – Authorization granted to offer the www.cw.edu.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 1915-2015

1915> Founded in New Rochelle, NY. 1985> The college moves from Bank Street to 325 Central Avenue, 2010> Authorization granted to offer the Bachelor of Business > Day class began September 7th. White Plains. Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting. > Evening classes began September 8th. > Westchester Commercial School was different because the secretarial course included bookkeeping, classes taken 1997> Authorization granted to offer the Associate in Applied 2011> Authorization granted to offer the Bachelor of Business together shortened program time and students could stay Science (AAS) degree in Multimedia Development and Administration (BBA) degree, in Business Administration in town for such studies. Management (now Digital Media) and Computer and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Network Administration. Business Administration Management/Marketing in fully online format. 1959> Expanded and moved to 16 Bank Street, White Plains. 2003> College granted accreditation by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 2014> Authorization was granted to offer the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA), in Health Care Administration. 1966> Data processing is authorized through Automation > NYS Education Department approved name change from Institute – C.E.I.R. IBM Automation and Computer WBI to The College of Westchester (CW). > Authorization was granted to offer a Concentration in Programming courses are offered. > Authorization granted to offer an Associate in Occupational Digital Marketing & Design as part of the BBA in Studies (AOS) degree in Medical Office Systems Management Business Administration. and certificate program in Medical Billing Specialist. > Authorization was granted to offer the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA), in Health Administration in a 1973> Accredited and firmly established as The Westchester fully online format. Business Institute (WBI). 2005> The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation (CWCF) was established as a 501(c) (3) public charity, providing grant 914.831.0200 and scholarship opportunities for current CW students. 1975> NYS Board of Regents authorized WBI to offer the CW.EDU/100YEARS Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree. > First Student Success Awards Ceremony. This year, the College celebrated 41 years of recognizing outstanding 2008 > Authorization granted to offer the Bachelor of Business 325 CENTRAL AVE. | WHITE PLAINS, NY 10606 | CW.EDU high school students. Administration (BBA) degree in Business Administration. WBJ059

13 OVER 50 and FABULOUS From plain white napkins to a colorful (and green) future Three generations of keeping it clean!

WHEN YOU SIT IN A RESTAURANT OR food kitchens. ily” as well and counts community involve- Newman’s Own Foundation and the Keon GO TO A WEDDING OR OTHER CELEBRA- “Our keys to longevity,” says Botchman ment and nonprofit support among his busi- Center. “Giving back is part of our compa- TION, YOU CERTAINLY NOTICE WHAT’S are: “Rewarding and taking care of our ness priorities. Over the past 10 years, the ny’s culture,” states Botchman, who helps ON YOUR PLATE. But you’d definitely notice employees, giving back to our community, company has contributed to more than 400 create job opportunities as well as making if your napkin, tablecloth or waiter’s jacket evolving the product line to meet custom- local causes in the Westchester/Fairfield corporate donations. “My grandfather grew was soiled or tattered. er needs and putting service first. Our cli- area and nationally, often donating linens to this business from scratch with the help of Bruce Botchman, CEO of White Plains Lin- his community and I’m committed to giving en (and third generation owner) says, “Our back to the community and helping genera- job is making sure that never happens. Our tions to come.” team, our 100-plus truck fleet and our me- Over the past 75-plus years, Botchman lives by a philosophy he terms ticulous and environmentally sound clean- “EMBRACE.” It stands for: Energy, Motiva- ing methods all combine to get restaurants, White Plains Linen has expanded tion, Balance, Respect, Adaptability, Cre- event planners, hotels and country clubs its product line to include thousands ativity and Excellence. It comprises the op- what they need.” erating philosophy and his own leadership Over the past 75-plus years, White Plains of options for specialty linens and style. He reinforces this spirit in his com- Linen has expanded its product line to in- pany and his team – from factory workers clude thousands of options for specialty chef wear, keeping up with color to senior management – lives and works by linens and chef wear, keeping up with color and style trends. these principles as well. and style trends. They also converted their What’s next for White Plains Linen? Tech- facility to a green plant, earning TRSA cer- nology to make ordering simpler, expanded tification. White Plains Linen partnered community involvement, and even more with Wheelabrator, also in Peekskill, which ents (who include some of New York’s top nonprofit fundraisers. Among the nonprof- options for specialty linens. “We’re looking helped to reduce the company’s carbon chefs) and our employees (some of whom its White Plains Linen helps are the Wound- forward to the next 75 – or maybe even 175,” footprint by 70 percent. The company also have been with us for 30 years) are like ed Warrior Project (through Paramount exclaims Botchman. recycles rain water to wash laundry and re- our family.” Mortgage Co.), Embark, the Preservation For more information, visit cycles “lost silverware,” donating it to local White Plains Linen has an “extended fam- Co., St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.whiteplainslinen.com.

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OVER 50 and FABULOUS 14

BY ALEXANDRA ESPINAL the transition between the Elizabethan and the castle was renamed Reid Hall. In 1974, College’s School of Education offers 65-plus the pure Renaissance style. the U.S. Department of the Interior placed programs in teacher education and leader- OUR HISTORY The College purchased 250 acres of the es- Reid Hall on the National Register of Historic ship and Manhattanville’s School of Busi- Manhattanville College was founded in tate in July 1949. On May 3, 1951, groundbreak- Places in recognition of its historical and ar- ness continuously evolving, industry-driven 1841 as the Academy of the Sacred Heart, a ing ceremonies were held on the quiet rolling chitectural significance. curriculum features six Master of Science Catholic boarding school for girls located on hills of the estate. In an incredibly short time, degrees. The College also offers adult under- Manhattan’s Lower East Side. In March of less than a year and a half, the monumental MANHATTANVILLE TODAY graduate and post-baccalaureate programs 1917, 76 years after its founding, Manhattan- effort of building a new campus and physi- Today, Manhattanville is a thriving global in addition to summer and winter sessions. ville was chartered as a college by the New cally moving furniture, equipment, count- community of 1,700 undergraduate and Students are encouraged to be indepen- York State Board of Regents, empowering it less documents and books was completed. 1,000 graduate students from more than 50 dent leaders and creative thinkers in both to grant both undergraduate and graduate Over the course of the next 14 years Manhat- countries and 35 states. The College offers their careers and personal lives. These val- degrees. In 1937, the Charter was amended tanville President Eleanor O’Byrne, R.S.C.J., Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Music and Sci- ues are brought to life every day in the class- to replace the name the College of the Sa- continued to expand the College campus to ence degrees, as well as Master of Fine Arts rooms, dorms, athletic fields and commu- cred Heart with Manhattanville College of match student and academic needs. In 1969, degree in Creative Writing. Additionally, the nity beyond the doors of Reid Hall. the Sacred Heart. In 1966, the charter was altered again, this time to include the edu- cation of both men and women and simplify the name to Manhattanville College. Manhattanville’s original vision lives on in the tradition of service begun by the Soci- ety of the Sacred Heart, extending from the students to the global community. During the Depression and World War II, President Grace Cowardin Dammann, RSCJ, instilled in Manhattanville’s students a keen aware- ness of social problems by encouraging them to spend one day a week working volunteering. In 1938, Mother Dammann’s widely published speech, “Principles vs. Prejudice,” written after the college admit- ted its first African-American student, in- spired other colleges to break down racial barriers. In September 1952, the college moved to Purchase to the former estate of Whitelaw Reid, publisher of the New York Herald Tri- bune and ambassador to England. The Col- lege became fully co-educational in 1971.

OUR CAMPUS Manhattanville’s current campus has a rich history of its own that dates back to 1661, when Chief Shanarocke of the Siwanoy Indi- ans (a branch of the Mohegans) sold the land to John Budd. In 1695, John Harrison of Queens, N.Y., bought the land and filed a claim with the Provincial Governor and an official patent was granted for the land, which became known as “Harrison’s Purchase.” In 1864, Ben Holladay bought 1,000 acres in the area and began to build his mansion, Ophir Farm. In 1888, Ophir Farm became the country estate of Whitelaw Reid. It would become the first home in the Westchester area to be equipped with both telephone and electric wiring. A month before the Reids were scheduled to move in, a fire caused by a short circuit swept through the house. Within a few hours, the mansion was in ruins. The Reids rebuilt the home on a greater and grander scale than before. In 1892, the mansion — now renamed Ophir Hall — was already acclaimed as a work of art, reflecting the unique architecture and design that formed

15 OVER 50 and FABULOUS White Plains Hospital: Building on 122 Years of Exceptional Care

White Plains Hospital in 1893.

IN 1893, a group of 22 women and three men came together to form a voluntary, not- for-profit hospital for their community. That first year, 31 patients were treated at White Plains Hospital. The future White Plains Hospital. Since then, White Plains Hospital has proudly been raising the bar on providing The hospital is currently nearing comple- operating suites; an additional cardiac cath- Montefiore Health System has enabled us to advanced, sophisticated care for our com- tion on the most extensive construction eterization laboratory; and renovated labor provide even more advanced services and munity. Today, we provide exceptional project in the hospital’s history, close to un- and delivery rooms. greater access to cutting-edge research pro- health care services to thousands of resi- veiling the first of several beautiful state-of- We have also expanded our geographic grams, while ensuring that our patients do dents of Westchester County and surround- the art features that will become the center footprint, bringing outpatient services to not have to travel away from their homes, ing areas in a wide range of specialties, of the hospital’s new campus and a focal the communities of the Sound Shore and their jobs and their families. including high-risk maternity and neonatol- point of downtown White Plains. These later this year, northern Westchester, to pro- Through it all, we have continually stayed ogy, cardiac catheterization, award-winning include a new lobby, entranceway and six- vide easier access to many of our outstand- true to our mission of providing exceptional oncology, orthopedics, robotics and other story patient tower; a major expansion of ing clinical services. care, every day to our patients, right here in surgical specialties and much more. our cancer center; several new advanced Our new innovative partnership with the the heart of Westchester County.

White Plains Hospital. The Hospital of Choice in Westchester.

AND THERE ARE GOOD REASONS FOR THAT.

The Hospital has earned the kind of recognition that inspires confi dence. White Plains is among just 7% of hospitals nationwide to achieve Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. Ranked among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by Healthgrades for patient experience, it is also a 12 time recipient of the Consumer Choice award for highest quality and image. And now, White Plains is the proud recipient of the evidence-based Women’s Choice Award, as an America’s Best Hospital for Obstetrics in 2015.

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OVER 50 and FABULOUS 16 Hatfield Insurance Agency Inc.

HATFIELD INSURANCE AGENCY INC. was founded by William A.H. “Wah” Hatfield in 1905 in Bridgeport, Conn. Starting a new career at age 40 was a leap of faith for the founder but Wah knew he had a talent for sales and the determination and dedication to make the venture successful. We still have curiosities and handouts advertising “team insurance” — Quality endures – this Plymouth was purchased new by insurance not for a sports team but rather liability insurance my family in 1950…and the Hatfield Insurance Agency for teams of horses in the event that the owner of a horse and has been serving clients since 1905. We are proud to say buggy lost control and injured someone or damaged proper- that many of our clients have been with us for over three ty. The first Hatfield pioneered some of the first group insur- generations and some from the very start. ance contracts to include Raybestos Manhattan and Bullard Call Guy Hatfield to handle your insurance for years to come. Machines — titans of the industry which are now long gone. Wah’s son, William W. “WW” Hatfield, joined the business in 1936 after graduating from Wesleyan College. Wah saw the HATFIELD INSURANCE, INC. opportunity to retire at this point only to reengage with the 1735 POST ROAD, UNIT 5 FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-5782 firm with the outbreak of World War 11, since WW was off to Phone: 203.256.5660 war as an ensign in the Navy. WW resumed his duties in the Hatfieldinsuranceagency.com firm in 1946 and expanded the agency with the addition of Harold C. Dunn and John R. Hansen in the late 1940s.. The Brokers…Consultants…Expert Witnesses grandsons of the founder, Ross Hatfield and Guy Hatfield, are Family Owned and Managed Since 1905 the principals today as we enter our 110th year of service to the community. SERVICE BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS Home Auto Boat Business Life Disability Home • Auto • Boat • Business • Life • Disability KPMG LLP HOW DO SUCCESSFUL their initiatives because they lack a strategic ular faces a range of challenges and oppor- executable change globally. KPMG’s asset COMPANIES ENDURE AND plan to respond to new competitors and mar- tunities, which place increased pressure on management professionals in Stamford and THRIVE? They constantly ket triggers. margins and shape the boardroom agenda. across our global network have industry- anticipate, transform, and Whether you’re a start-up hoping to reach Examples include increasing regulation, on- leading practice insights into the strategies evolve with changing mar- your fifth year, a long-established company going market volatility, new and emerging being executed by a wide range of invest- ket conditions, regulations, well past your 50th, or somewhere in be- wealth pools, globalization, and increasing ment managers, and a robust transforma- customer needs, technolo- tween, KPMG can help you at every stage of cross-border activity. tion approach designed to address clients’ gies, and workforce expec- your transformation journey. To remain competitive and adapt, as- challenges in both organic and transaction- tations. Organizations often underestimate the im- set managers increasingly consider how to al contexts. According to a KPMG re- pact of new competitors, disruptive technol- change their business and operating models Ken Seel, Managing port, Business Transforma- ogies, and changing customer demands. In to achieve sustainable value. KPMG LLP Partner tion: Driving the Optimum contrast, companies that respond swiftly to KPMG works with many leading financial 3001 Summer Street Value, a majority of compa- these triggers with a unified vision achieve services companies to craft and operation- Stamford, CT 06905 nies are transforming their businesses, yet more value out of their transformation. alize strategy. We have a well-established 203-356-9800 nearly one-quarter fail to realize the value of The asset management industry in partic- track record of delivering effective and kpmg.com

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17 OVER 50 and FABULOUS Bleakley Platt

DESCRIBE THE LAUNCH OF THE LAW FIRM. has never happened with another law firm dled, which was unique and extraordinary? WHO WERE THE ORIGINAL FOUNDERS? in the history of those two illustrious courts. One of many interesting, high-profile cas- Bleakley Platt has deep roots in White es the firm has handled over the years was Plains, Westchester County and the Hud- ARE THERE PARTICULAR PRACTICES our successful representation of Yonkers son Valley. Although the firm’s lineage dates THE FIRM EXCELS IN? Racing Corp. (a firm client since the early back to 1867, Bleakley Platt as it exists today Bleakley Platt has a full-service legal prac- 1900s) in landmark litigation concerning began in 1937. William F. Bleakley of Yon- tice. Civil litigation, trusts and estates, com- the constitutionality of the new video lot- kers joined the law firm of Platt & Walker to mercial finance, real estate, corporate and tery terminal machines (VLTs) under Article create Bleakley, Platt & Walker and opened labor and employment are among the firm’s I, Section 9 of the State Constitution. the firm’s first office in White Plains. “Judge” core strengths. After extensive briefing and oral argu- Bleakley served as a New York State Su- ment, the Court of Appeals declared the preme Court Justice before running for gov- HOW HAS THE FIRM ADAPTED TO THE video lottery and the revenue scheme di- ernor of New York in 1936. Livingston Platt, a CHANGES AND CHALLENGES TO LAW recting the racetracks to invest a portion of successful attorney in private practice, also FIRMS IN RECENT YEARS? their fees to enhance purses and reinvest in had extensive experience in local, state and Today, Bleakley Platt has grown to more breeding funds constitutional. The U.S. Su- national politics. than 40 lawyers and we continue to serve preme Court denied certiorari. our clients and the community through WHAT SUSTAINED THE GROWTH William P. Harrington, proficiency, public service and charitable HAS THE FIRM BEEN ABLE TO MAINTAIN Chairman of the Executive Committee OF THE FIRM? works. Many of our attorneys have honed ITS CLIENT BASE OVER THE YEARS? Bleakley Platt’s commitment to serving our their skills at large national law firms and Yes, Bleakley Platt has many institutional clients’ legal needs has always been funda- Bleakley Platt also has a proud history and have decades of experience working with clients who have entrusted their legal mat- mental to the firm’s long-term growth. Re- tradition of public service. An impressive the legal and business communities in West- ters to the firm for decades. Our client base sults matter, and the firm’s long track record number of firm alumni have served on the chester, the Hudson Valley and southern has grown as new industries and areas of of success has brought us loyal clients and bench. In the late 1980s, two former Bleak- Connecticut Our experience enables us to the law have developed. We regularly rep- new ones, as our reputation in Westchester, ley Platt partners simultaneously held feder- be efficient and cost-effective in serving our resent start-up companies, entrepreneurs the Hudson Valley, southern Connecticut al chief judgeships in the Southern and East- clients’ needs. and new businesses in addition to our long- and beyond has continued to grow. ern Districts of New York, which we believe Is there one particular case the firm han- established client relationships.

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OVER 50 and FABULOUS 18 Iona Preparatory School K-12 Where Leaders Are Made

LOWER SCHOOL K-8, Iona Prep K-12 provides an educational pete against the best in the tri-state area. School counterparts. Iona Prep is “Where 173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. experience that develops the whole person Coming off a banner year in 2013-14, the Leaders Are Made” because we provide our UPPER SCHOOL 9-12, (mind, body and soul), integrating the latest Gaels were CHSFL Class AAA finalists in students more opportunities to lead. 255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. technology — SMART or interactive white- football and CHSAA Class AA champions in boards in every Lower School classroom basketball. Both the varsity and junior var- COLLEGE PREPARATION REACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES and a one-to-one mobile device ratio at the sity basketball teams were regular season More than 66 percent of Iona Prep gradu- ASSOCIATION THIS YEAR, Iona Prepara- Upper School — and maintaining small class champions. ates earned college scholarships in excess tory School K-12 is approaching a century sizes for differentiated instruction. The Lower School offers varsity and ju- of their four-year Prep tuition. The Class of making young leaders. Reunited with its nior varsity participation in cross-country of 2014 totaled more than $18 million in elementary counterpart in 2013, Iona Prep ACADEMICS (grades 4-8), baseball (grades 4-8), bas- academic scholarships. Moreover, the Prep is once again one school, offering a seam- The Upper School requires four years of ketball (grades 2-8), football (grades 4-8), offers a six-person team of school and col- less, all-boys educational experience from study in English, math, physical education, lacrosse (grades 4-8), soccer (grades 4-8) lege counselors, along with a social worker, kindergarten through 12th grade. religion and science, as well as three years and track and field (grades 6-8). Our eighth- who transition our Gaels from orientation Thirty-seven students and three teachers of a foreign language. The top 15 percent of grade basketball team is the 2015 state CYO through the college process. This year the constituted the first Iona School when its freshmen can join the Superior Talent En- champion. Prep has added a part-time school counsel- doors opened in 1916 on the corner of Lock- richment Program, which complements the or at the Lower School. wood and Webster avenues in New Rochelle, Advanced Placement, Honors and Core cur- SERVICE & PRAYER The best way to learn about all Iona Pre- N.Y., to provide a quality, college-preparatory riculum tracks. What truly sets the Prep apart from its peers paratory School K-12 has to offer your family education to all. Three years later, the Prep The Lower School offers pre-kindergarten is a commitment to Christian service. The is to discover and experience it for yourself. relocated to the Mile Bridge Terrace proper- and kindergarten classes, with half or full- Campus Ministry program at the Upper Shadow days are available on a regular basis ty along North Avenue, which is now home to day options. Spanish is taught across all School takes more than 115 students on do- and there’s also our summer Scholar-Ath- . By 1967, Iona Prep had moved to grades and students can test into math hon- mestic and foreign service immersion trips lete Camp, which is now CO-ED for 6th and its present 27-acre campus location on Wilm- ors beginning in sixth grade. There is also and offers as many as 75 weekly services 7th grades. ot Road. Now spread over two campuses, an after-school program for our younger opportunities. Community Masses are cele- Come and see why it’s always a Great Day its combined 32 acres of suburban green (11 Gaels to extend their Prep day. brated once a month and every class begins to be a Gael! acres for the Lower School and 21 for the Up- in prayer. Class retreats are a requirement per School) offers a haven where young boys ATHLETICS for grades 6-12, and Upper School campus Visit us online or call 914-632-0714 for develop into strong Iona men. Athletically, the Upper School Gaels com- ministers lead the retreats for their Lower more information.

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19 OVER 50 and FABULOUS Allan Block Insurance Agency

AS CO-OWNER OF THE ALLAN BLOCK ers to large businesses with international INSURANCE AGENCY, I often wonder if exposures. In additional to property and Allan Block had a vision that the agency casualty insurance, we have a Benefits De- would grow to $20 million with 23 em- partment to provide life, group benefits, 24 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 ployees and appointments with 12 major long-term care and disability insurance. Phone: 914/631-4353 Fax: 914/631-2930 insurance companies. In 1959, Allan left The Allan Block Insurance Agency recog- his father’s insurance business in Mama- nizes the importance of providing above- www.ambins.com roneck and decided to start his own insur- the-bar service to its customers and pro- [email protected] ance agency in Tarrytown. Door to door viding outreach to the community. The he started. “Networking” with all the right Allan Block Insurance staff has held many people. Yes, networking, a word not even positions on insurance company councils, HOME * AUTO* BUSINESS*BENEFITS used back then but Allan understood the independent insurance agents boards, value of connections. He used to say, “It’s chambers of commerce, Rotary, histori- who you know, not what you know.” But cal societies, the Music Hall and the arts. Allan was a very smart man and laid the Our customers are our success and we 50+ Years brickwork for a very successful business. want to thank everyone that has helped 1959 – Present and Future Unfortunately, he died at an early age of make our business a success. Visit us at 52 in 1981. His wife Barbara, continued www.ambins.com. the business until her death in 1991. At that time, Ed Schultz and JoAnne Murray JoAnne Murray purchased the business, continued the President blueprint for success that Allan had devel- Allan M. Block Agency, Inc. oped and more than doubled the size of Personal & Business Insurance the business over the next 34 years. Our 24 South Broadway customers range from renters, homeown- Tarrytown, NY 10591 ers and unit owners, small-business own- 914-631-4353 x 113 Insurance with a “Personal Touch”

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