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Vol 111 Number 21 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Friday, May 26, 2017 Lincoln High School’s Dworetzky Inducted Into Valedictorian & Salutatorian Senate Vets Hall of Fame

State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins with State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame honoree Harold Dworetzky. Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart- to recognize his outstanding service to our country Cousins recently inducted Yonkers resident Harold and community,” said Stewart-Cousins. “Harold is Dworetzky into the State Senate Veterans’ Hall of a remarkable leader and an exceptional man who Lincoln High School Valedictorian Paola Ferreira, right, and Salutatorian Alexis Bates. Fame. continued serving his nation long after his tenure This annual recognition is bestowed upon a in the military. He’s fought for countless people veteran from each Senate district in the state who throughout Yonkers and beyond and his commit- By Dan Murphy Paola Ferreira is the Lincoln H.S. valedictori- has not only served valiantly in the military, but ment to helping others succeed is unparalleled. I’m In order to attain the honor of valedictorian an, with a 96.23 grade-point average. Her favorite has also performed outstanding service on behalf grateful to have the opportunity today to induct or salutatorian, each has to overcome some type course was advanced placement biology, because of their community as a civilian. him into the Veterans’ Hall of Fame.” of obstacle or adversity in their lives. This year’s “it was really challenging and I learned something “It’s an honor to know Harold, and I’m proud Continued on Page 6 valedictorian and salutatorian from Lincoln High new every day. It was continuous learning,” she School are examples of students who succeeded said. despite the challenges in their lives. Continued on Page 6 Key Food Makes Yonkers JFK in Yonkers ‘Supermarket Whole’ Again

Key Food-Yonkers owner Mike Hassen, middle, and City Council Majority Leader John Larkin Sen. John F. Kennedy, campaigning for president in Larkin Plaza in Yonkers in October 1960. cut the ribbon to officially open the new supermarket, with City Council President Liam McLaughlin, Council Minority Leader Michael Sabatino, former Council President Chuck Lesnick, and Dwanita Crosby looking on. By Dan Murphy Eileen Campion of the Herald Statesman daily As America celebrates President John F. Ken- newspaper. By Dan Murphy and Odell Avenue, marked a year-and-a-half nedy’s 100th birthday May 29, we take a look at Yonkers Democratic Chairman Thomas Bro- The official ribbon-cutting ceremony held battle to give residents of northwest Yonkers what the people of Yonkers were doing for the gan opened the rally with brief remarks to an audi- last weekend to celebrate the grand opening their supermarket back after A&P went bank- presidential campaign of 1960, from published re- ence of 350 Democrats, noting that “the evening of Key Food supermarket in Yonkers at 1233 rupt and CVS purchased the rights to the loca- ports and recollections. should be devoted to the candidates.” Nepperhan Ave., at the corner of Nepperhan Continued on Page 7 In the late summer of 1960, “Yonkers’ Demo- Former Vice Mayor John Vaccaro, city cam- crats launched their push to elect JFK, at the Polish paign chairman for the party, spoke briefly and Community Center on Waverly Street with party introduced Michael Mayer, party candidate for leaders predicting the election of Sen. John F. Ken- senator; Kenneth and Louis Zito, running Thanks, Judge Judy, for 10 Years nedy to the presidency and making a strong appeal for Assembly; Patrick O’Callaghan, party candi- for a large registration and vote Nov. 8,” reported Continued on Page 8 Of Inspiring Yonkers Women City Council Holds Final Public Budget Hearing By Dan Murphy more funding from the city,” she said. “The The Yonkers City Council held its second state has contributed an additional $14 million and final public hearing on the proposed city this year. What is the city going to do? budget for the next fiscal year, which begins “This year the city has increased its edu- July 1, on Tuesday. The first budget hearing cation contribution by $3 million, which is not was held last week at Saunders High School; enough,” she continued. “We have a teacher’s Tuesday’s budget hearing was held in the coun- contract that will cost $10 million per year. The cil chambers at City Hall. YPS has a $24 million deficit and people are Both public hearings were modestly at- telling the superintendent to use his fund bal- tended, and did not include the hundreds of ance. Last year the firefighters got the contract residents, employees and advocates that have and they deserved it but the City Council in- commented on prior city budgets. But more creased property taxes by 4.25 percent. than two dozen speakers did comment on the “Don’t forget about the students. As a budget, focusing on three pieces of Mayor property owner and a parent of a YPS student, Mike Spano’s proposed spending plan, which (I’m saying) increase property taxes by 4.25 calls for spending $1.14 billion and would in- percent this year. It will raise $10 million and crease property taxes by 0.84 percent, which is we don’t have to use our fund balance. Step up County Executive Robert Astorino with Judge Judy Sheindlin, left, and Nicole Sheindlin. below the state-mandated property tax . to the plate and take ownership,” said Good- funding for the Yonkers Public stein. “Judge Judy” Sheindlin, the popular televi- the-job training, but they also got to see firsthand Schools remained at the top of the list of speak- While the state and the Yonkers delegation sion judge, should be better known in Westchester what it takes to set goals and succeed in the work- ers’ concerns, and comments came from par- to Albany did provide an additional $14 million for her efforts to pair young Westchester women place. I congratulate all the students who complet- ents, students and teachers, all requesting that in state education funding for YPS, the percent- with mentors that help them succeed in their future ed the program, and thank our fantastic mentors.” the council invest more tax dollars than pro- age increase was no larger than for any other endeavors. Sheindlin’s “Her Honor Mentoring” Funded by Sheindlin, the presiding judge on posed by Spano. high-needs school district in the state. The $14 celebrated its 10th anniversary in Westchester on the number-one daytime syndicated TV program In her comments, Carmen Goodstein, a million also, in essence, replaces the $11 mil- May 18, with a graduation ceremony at the Larch- “Judge Judy,” and developed by her daughter, parent of a YPS student and a Parent-Teacher lion that Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave to Yonkers mont Shore Club. Nicole Sheindlin, Her Honor Mentoring is admin- Association member, laid out the numbers in to help overcome a $45 million budget error County Executive Robert Astorino was pres- istered by Astorino’s Office for Women and the the city, YPS and state budget and how it affects two years ago. The city is still paying a $2.5 ent to celebrate the success of the program. “Men- Eileen Fisher Community Foundation. the Yonkers schools and its 27,000 students. million yearly bond cost for funds borrowed to tors play such an important role in a person’s life,” Mentees were selected this year from high “For years we have been advocating for Continued on Page 5 he said. “Not only did these young women get on- Continued on Page 8 PAGE 2 - Yonkers Rising - Friday, May 26, 2017 Saunders Girls’ Softball Eagle Scout Leads Project Team Wins Two More To Build Giant Rosary

Saunders softball team seniors including, from left Kaitlyn Antonelli, Anne Marie Rivera, Marlene Tavarez, Cassidy Montes, Emily Vargas and Kelly Rojas.

By Phil Foley On May 15, Saunders defeated Hendrick Last week, on Senior Day, Saunders High Hudson 7-5. This marked the Lady Blue Dev- School defeated Lincoln H.S. by the score of ils’ 13th win of the season. Cassidy Montez 9-2. Senior pitcher Cassidy Montez had three had nine strikeouts in the game and also had hits, including a triple and three runs batted in. an RBI double. Catcher Kaitlyn Antonelli had She also struck out nine Lady Lancers. Junior an RBI double, and Junior Steph Romero and Stef Romano had two RBIs. Soph Gianna Zanchelli chipped in with two For the fifth year in a row, Saunders has RBIS each. won the City League Championship. Con- Thanks to coach J.R. Volpe for the infor- gratulations to all the Saunders senior players, mation. including Cassidy Montez, Kaitlyn Antonelli, This week the Saunders team will find Anne Marie Rivera, Marlene Tavarez, Kelly out who it is playing in the divisional playoffs. Rojas and Emily Vargas. Good luck, girls.

Boy Scout Colin Nowak of Yonkers Troop 29 shows off his Eagle Scout project.

Mount St. Vincent Honors Colin Nowak is a freshman at Salesian something St. Anthony’s parishioners would High School in New Rochelle, and has been enjoy, as well. He thought he could create a Yonkers Students an altar server at the Church of St. Anthony giant set of beads to look as much like a ro- since the fifth grade. He is also a Boy Scout sary as possible, and the idea for his project The College of Mount Saint Vincent has Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society Award with Yonkers Troop 29, which is sponsored by was born. announced that four students from Yonkers of Recognition, which is presented to out- Christ the King Church. The rosary beads are all made of oak, and were honored at its Baccalaureate Awards standing majors for excellence in re- Colin is currently a Life Scout, and is were crafted by hand by adult volunteers and and Hooding Ceremony, held May 19. Those search. hoping to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, which Scouts from Colin’s troop at Christ the King students are all part of the Class of 2017, and Walsh received the Clinical Excellence in is the highest awarded by the Boy Scouts of earlier this spring. Saint Anthony, patron saint include Gabriela Mendoza, Shadi Khayyo, Medal, which is awarded to a caring, America. The most difficult challenge for an of the parish, is honored in a special way by Nicolas Malizia and Shannon Rose Walsh. confident student who has demonstrated lead- Eagle candidate is the planning and produc- the shape of the rosary cross, which is called Mendoza received the Kathleen Tracey, ership, clinical excellence and professional- tion of a community service project, which is a Tau cross, and references Saint Anthony’s S.C. Medal for Service and Leadership, which ism within the department, college and local intended to benefit the Scout’s community. calling to the Franciscan Order. Our Lady and is bestowed to a graduating senior in the natu- community. As a younger Scout, Colin attended a Liv- Saint Anthony are depicted on the medallion ral in recognition of exemplary ser- The students were presented with awards ing Rosary service at Christ the King Church. piece of the Rosary. vice and leadership in the Mount’s Division and medals before an audience of students, He had never seen anything like it before, and With the rosary built, Colin said that he of Natural Sciences. faculty, administrators, trustees, parents and was convinced that the experience of pray- wouldn’t feel as if his project was truly com- Khayyo and Malizia are recipients of the honored guests. ing the Rosary in such a communal way was Continued on Page 9 Are you or a loved one turning 65? Attend a seminar and start learning about Medicare Health Plan options

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With what is I took the plunge. going on in the world, Now, readers who have including the tragedy friended me on Face- in Manchester, Eng- book and friends know land, I thought I would why I haven’t been to share a positive story the theater or concerts with you this week. Eric W. Schoen as often recently. The And the central charac- nights at school I could ter in the story is me. take. The Saturday all day classes – particu- You might notice a new picture accom- larly when the weather was nice – still took panying the column this week. Yes, I am getting used to all the way to the end. wearing a square academic cap also called a The fi rst night of class, three hours long, mortarboard because it resembles in shape the the professor was lecturing and no one was device utilized by masons to hold mortar. talking or asking questions or asking for clari- A little history for those with family fi cation if they didn’t understand something. and friends graduating with pre-kindergarten That certainly doesn’t happen when I am in certifi cates to degrees wearing the the room. I am not sitting anywhere for three funny at ceremonies all over the country: hours without saying something. Happy 105th birthday to Teresa Matuone-Tortora, who celebrated at Rory Dolan’s with her The tradition originated from a worn On two occasions during my studies, I re- son Tiziano Dossena. by scholarly clergies, used to signify their su- alized I was an older student. When I went to By Tiziano Thomas Dossena made her learn Italian on her own when she periority and intelligence. These hats became buy notebooks, I didn’t know whether to buy With her charming readiness to smile and was very young. Her parents, noticing her at- popular in the 14th and 15th centuries and college-ruled or regular-ruled, not wanting her soft -spoken speech, Teresa Matuone-Torto- tempts, got her a tutor and she quickly learned were worn by artists, humanists, students, and to be embarrassed with the wrong ones. And ra stole the attention of everyone who entered the language so as to appreciate her arias to the all those learned. They usually came in the when I was getting ready to take a test that the main room at Rory Dolan’s restaurant in full extent. color red, signifying blood and life – hence, would be scored electronically and required Yonkers. Th en again, it’s not every day you have A happy centenary, Teresa likes to cook her power more than life and death. the use of a number two pencil, the teacher a customer celebrating her 105th birthday! own recipes for her son Mark Tortora and read Over the last year, at the ripe young age saw I was having a hard time sharpening my Born and raised in Yonkers, Teresa still the local newspaper; she claims national news- of 56 (turning 57), I went back to school to pencil and gave me a sharp one. lives in the same house her husband built for papers are too depressing now-a-days. take an American Bar Association-approved Textbooks are ridiculously expensive. her and her children in the 1930s. She is an Th e City of Yonkers, to celebrate her birth- course of study to obtain my paralegal cer- That was among the biggest surprises I had. avid collector of Zane Gray’s Western novels day, has released an offi cial proclamation. tifi cate. Ten classes, two three-hour nights a But the “hip” kids have their books on their and “loves” opera, which is the trigger that Happy 105th birthday, Teresa! week and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, fall iPads. The fi rst semester I tried it because I and spring semesters studying everything didn’t know if I could handle a text on the from real estate to wills, trusts and estates to iPad. I did it and it worked fi ne. The second family . I received my paralegal certifi cate semester, all my books were on my iPad. My last week from Westchester Community Col- back and my bank account were grateful. lege. Hardcover text books are $150 to $250- Astorino Signs The last time I was in school was 30 plus each. On the iPad, they are $35 to $50. years ago, 1986, when I obtained my master’s Used books aren’t that much cheaper. Un- Synthetic Drug Ban of administration in fi nancial man- less you plan on keeping your textbooks after agement from Pace . Trust me, it’s your class is over, renting is the way to go. Bipartisan Law Combats Drugs Marketed Toward Teens a lot different going to school when you are And, yes, just like mine was, your back will 21 than when you are in your 50s. Some say be grateful. adult students are better students than those The paralegal program, contents pre- right out of high school. scribed by the American Bar Association, is And I was not the oldest “kid” in class. not easy. Taking fi ve courses each semester Just an aside – whether you are 18, 21, 57 or for two semesters while involved in numer- 65, when you go to college in 2017, you are a ous projects is not easy. And, yes, taking 10 kid. And the professor who might be younger classes over a year at age 57 is not like it was than you is called a professor. when I was 21! So how and why did I go back to school? I have had numerous job offers in my Two years ago this August, a friend of mine new “fi eld” and I am eagerly pursuing them. who is a prominent elder law attorney called I hope to combine my years of government me on a Thursday and told me he needed service in public relations, human resources someone to help him in his offi ce Monday and governmental administration with a job in morning. He told me it would be three days a my new fi eld. week, fi ve hours a day for a few weeks. With Some areas of the law like Torts are hard everything else I am involved in, I fi gured I for me to understand. How can one put a value could do it. Not knowing much about the law, on the loss of a limb in a car accident? But the I looked at it as an opportunity to learn. law is so rich with fi elds like elder law; family Let’s just say that after seven months law starting with marriage and ending up with when I left the “part-time” job, it was “give adoption; wills, trusts and estates; and immi- me as many hours in the week as you can.” I gration law – the new hot topic – that there is enjoyed it, and it whet my appetite for some- plenty for me to do. thing more and I thought about going back to Knowledge is power. Never underesti- school for some legal education… Paralegal mate yourself. Live every day as if it was your County Executive Robert Astorino signs the synthetic drug ban into law. From left are program! Right in Valhalla at Westchester last. Legislators John Testa, Virginia Perez, David Tubiolo and David Gelfarb; and students Alexandra Maniscalco, Sasha Dluzhevskiy, Alexander Colucci and Rocco Brunetti. Community College. American Bar Associa- Try to make the world a better place for tion-approved. What could be better? yourself, your loved ones and your fellow citi- Joined by a bipartisan group of Westchester marijuana, and imposes civil penalties of $500 for Two weeks before classes started they zens on this planet. Do something each day to lawmakers and fourth-grade students from the the fi rst offense and $2,000 for a second offense. had an information session. Why not go and make yourself happy! Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School in Rye Synthetic drugs are particularly dangerous see what it was all about? I got a little taste Again, Eric quotes. Memorial Day is Brook, County Executive Robert Astorino on because they are often marketed over-the-counter beforehand and some information from a here. Make sure to remember those who lost Thursday signed a law that bans the sale and pos- to teenagers and people living in poorer communi- friend who is a retired administrator at WCC their lives protecting our country. And enjoy session of synthetics drugs. ties as tobacco, herbs, incense, spice and potpourri, and whom I worked with on the Advisory your summer! The law identifi es some of the most com- yet contain hallucinogenic chemicals, substances Board when they were setting up the West- Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@ mon hallucinogenic substances found in products, and agents that are made in laboratories to mimic chester Community College Extension Center aol.com and follow him on Twitter @ericyo- commonly known as K2, fake weed and synthetic at Cross County Shopping Center. My main nkers. Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Continued on Page 8 concern was that I had not been in college in Show featuring Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen 30 years and if I be able to handle it. Being the on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on outspoken person that I am, I raised my hand the A.M. dial or on the Internet at wvox.com. PAGE 4 - Yonkers rising - Friday, May 26, 2017 Mayer Helps Pass Community Forum to New York Health Act Promote Access to Services Assemblymember ance companies, New York Shelley Mayer, working Health would fully pay with her Democratic col- for the health care provid- leagues, helped pass the ers and coordinators, with New York Health Act. This no co-pays or deductibles legislation, which Mayer for patients of all ages and co-sponsored, would cre- levels of income. The new ate a universal single-pay- system would also benefit er system to provide health the employers by no longer coverage to every New making them responsible York resident. for paying premiums, ne- The New York Health gotiate contracts with in- Act, known as “New York surance companies, or deal Health,” would establish with the administration of a universal health care health plans. system within NYS that Additionally, the New would expand coverage Assemblymember Shelley Mayer York Health Act would be to include all residents particularly beneficial to regardless of age, income or pre-existing con- small , who would no longer have to dition. The comprehensive health plan would compete with large corporate competitors that provide inpatient and outpatient care, primary can more easily offer health care to employees. From left are Jay Tabasco of the Westchester School for Special Children, Christopher Oldi and preventive care, maternity care, prescrip- “With such deep uncertainty from the fed- of Legal Services of Hudson Valley, and Carole Conklin, who is a board member for MDAB. tion drug costs, laboratory testing, rehabilitative eral government regarding the future of health care and dental, vision and hearing care. care, the possibility of millions of New Yorkers Mayor Mike Spano will launch “Access to trator Christian Zabriskie. The New York Health system would be losing their health care coverage has become a Services – Community Forum,” a unique event, Spano founded MDAB in 2015, declaring publicly funded based on an 80/20 employer/ very real concern,” said Mayer. “I am thankful free to the public, for Yonkers residents with spe- its mission: To help raise awareness of the needs employee payroll tax contribution that would be for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s leadership cial needs – those disabled, and those who pro- of the disabled citizens of Yonkers, and to define based on the amount the employee is paid. This and the rest of my Democratic colleagues in vide support and aid. The forum will take place and help execute short- and long-term goals for form of contribution is traditionally known to be taking a stand to ensure health care coverage is in the auditorium of the Grinton I. Will Library, improved quality of life for disabled persons in a progressive tax, in contrast with regressive tax available for all New Yorkers. The pressure is 1500 Central Park Ave., on Thursday, June 1 at Yonkers. MDAB membership includes Marcus such as premiums, co-pays and deductibles that now on the Republicans and their allies in the 6 p.m. Blacknall, Carole Conklin, Pamela Dingee, Gene are currently imposed on patients. There would New York State Senate to rise to the challenge The Mayor’s Disability Advisory Board of Minkow and John Moynihan; Gail Burns serves also be a second progressive tax on income such and meet the health care needs of New York- Yonkers conceived and is producing the Com- as liaison to the mayor. as interest, dividends and capital gains that are ers.” munity Forum to provide constituents with vital “We embrace the mission set forth by Mayor not included in the first payroll tax. State fund- The system that would be put in place information, perhaps yet unknown, to share how Spano,” said MDAB chairperson Minkow. “And ing would be combined with federal funds that through the New York Health Act has proven best to access these services and provide an op- we’re striving to support, aid and inform our are currently received for Medicare, Medicaid to be more cost-efficient than alternatives, said portunity to share concerns with others. community.” and Child Health Plus to create the New York the lawmaker. In 2009, the state Department of The mayor, excited by this initiative, stated: MDAB has advised police and fire depart- Health Trust Fund. Health published a report showing that a single- “Giving a voice to all citizens of Yonkers is im- ments on specialized emergency responses, as- These three forms of revenue would fi- payer system would provide the lowest cost for portant to me. For our city to thrive, we must sisted in plans for accessible pedestrian signals, nance the New York Health Trust Fund. universal coverage when compared with private provide for safety, security and a chance for pros- furthered Yonkers’ participation in New York Replacing the current role of health insur- and employer-based insurance. perity for everyone; which includes responding State’s Complete Streets program, and cited to the special needs of individuals.” sidewalk disrepairs to traffic and Spano will appear at “Access to Services departments. In January, MDAB produced a – Community Forum” and deliver introductory Conference of Disability Advisory Groups, with remarks. representatives of five other Westchester munici- Panelists representing social service agen- pal groups, when conferees shared organizational Sayegh Re-Appointed to cies, individual initiatives, legal services, and structures, accomplishments, plans and concerns. city, county and state departments will provide Recently, MDAB met with Yonkers Public Yonkers School Board information about the services they offer, and Works and General Services about accessibility an open forum of questions and comments will improvements at City Hall, conferred with the Dr. Nader Sayegh has Yonkers Public Schools. follow. Those scheduled to participate include Planning and Development Department regard- been reappointed to the He holds an associate’s Geri Mariano, a motivational speaker with “Just ing accessible housing, and consulted with the Yonkers Board of Educa- degree from Westches- Call Me Geri;” Christopher Oldi of Legal Ser- Office of Emergency Management to create an tion, announced Mayor ter Community College, vices of the Hudson Valley; Sharon McCarthy, index of those with special needs – for first re- Mike Spano last week. As a bachelor of arts degree with NAMI Westchester; Ana Duraes of the NYS sponders’ training to provide enhanced and ap- a member of the Board of from Lehman College, a Commission for the Blind; Jennifer Cox, with propriate emergency services, avoiding fear and Education, Sayegh joins master’s degree in inter- Richmond Community Services; Evan Latainer emotional trauma upon entry. eight others to represent national affairs from Fair- of the Westchester County Office for People with Attendees are strongly urged to RSVP to the official policy-mak- leigh Dickerson Universi- Disabilities; Mel Tanzman, with Westchester [email protected]; admission is free of ing body of the Yonkers ty, a professional diploma Disabled on the Move; Jay Tabasco of the West- charge, but strictly limited. Free parking onsite at Public School District. in administration and su- chester School for Special Children; and Michael the Grinton I. Will Library is also limited. Sayegh has previously pervision from Fordham Mosiello, with the Yonkers Office of Emergency Panelists and MDAB will provide brochures served five years on the University, and a juris Management. describing their work. To receive an e-mailed fly- Board of Education, in- doctor of law degree from The Community Forum is sponsored, in er for printing copies or to forward to peers and cluding three of the years Pace University School of part, by Yonkers Public Library and Director Ed- clients, and for other information, contact mdab. as board president. Law. ward Falcone and Will Library Branch Adminis- [email protected]. “As we work toward Sayegh is the prin- providing our students Yonkers Board of Education trustee cipal partner of the Law with the best education Dr. Nader Sayegh Office of Nader J. Sayegh, possible, I am proud to re- Esq., in the City of Yon- appoint Dr. Nader Sayegh kers. to the Yonkers Board of Education,” said Spa- “I would like to thank Mayor Mike Spano Letters to the Editor no. “Dr. Sayegh is a proven leader who has for my reappointment to the Yonkers Board To Eric Schoen: gers and luggage were something for the future. always made the students of Yonkers his top of Education for a new five-year term,” he I read your column of April 21 concerning This particular flight was not full. The passen- priority. He has established several successful said. “As the mayor’s first appointment to the flying, and I enjoyed it very much. It reminded me gers were mostly businessmen, and all was very committees and has lobbied hard for changes Board of Education, I was part of an aggres- of a related piece I had written last year… relaxed and pleasant. The stewardesses even had in the New York State aid formula, which has sive and proactive agenda by the trustees to And Then... time to talk to the passengers in-between serving historically shortchanged our schools over the encourage a more open and transparent initia- Flying is not nearly as much fun as it used to drinks. years. I’m proud that he will continue to be a tive to involve all of our education partners be. It’s true that airliners are much faster than they And then the event that made the flight mem- member of our dynamic Board of Education.” and stakeholders toward the process, policies used to be, and fly higher. Flights are smoother and orable – a fly had stowed away in the cabin. Its Sayegh is chairman of the Instructional and the delivery of necessary educational, so- quieter; there are individual movies. All that’s nice, presence was noticed and a passenger attempted, Affairs Committee, and a member of the Pol- cial and cultural services to all of our students. but some things have been lost. unsuccessfully, to swat it away. One of the stew- icy, Facilities, Long Range District Planning, Our district is led by an excellent superinten- Some years back, I happened to take a flight ardesses recalled that their kit included a fly swat- Receivership, Transportation, and Audit, dent, Dr. Edwin Quezada, and an extremely on a DC-7. That was a four-engined, propeller- ter. She got the swatter and attacked the fly. A few Budget and Finance committees. He is the li- active board led by its president, the Rev. driven airplane. It had four seats in a row and one passengers wanted to help and joined in the fray aison to the Conference of Large City Boards, Steve Lopez. Together, working with our city aisle. In the aft section of the cabin there was a and the hunt was on. where he is also the current vice president, administration, Mayor Mike Spano, our state lounge. There were no movies. I recall a good deal of laughter and some gig- and serves as alternate liaison to the New delegation, Parent-Teacher Association and There were no “cabin attendants,” only “stew- gling until the seatbelt sign came on to prepare for York State School Boards Association. our labor organizations, we will continue to ardesses.” Since this was the dark ages, Steward- landing. I cannot say whether the fly was caught, A product of the city’s school system, make the Yonkers Public Schools the best in esses were hired not only for their competence, but but it was certainly the most enjoyable and enter- Sayegh has been an educator and administra- the state.” for their looks. There were no lawsuits charging taining flight that I was ever on. tor for nearly 45 years and has held various Sayegh’s term runs through May 18, sexism or ageism. I don’t recall seeing any male Eugene Souberman principal and leadership positions within the 2022. stewards at that time. Security searches of passen- Yonkers

Computer Repair, Upgrade, and Troubleshooting Cracked Laptop Screen, Broken Power Jack Virus Removal, Data Recovery Call James at To join the Exchange Club of Yonkers contact 646-281-4475 – 718-324-4332 Vice-President David Tubiolo at 646-596-3375 Friday, May 26, 2017 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 5 Khader Backed by AFL-CIO On This Day in For City Council Pres. Yonkers History… Mike Khader, the AFL-CIO literally built Democratic candidate our city; they keep it By Mary Hoar for Yonkers City Coun- running, they teach our President Emerita, Yonkers Historical cil president, continues children, and they take Society to build on his consider- care of us when we’re Monday, May 29 able coalition of support sick. They are the back- May 29, 1779: Sir Henry Clinton made his with the endorsement of bone of our great city, headquarters in Philipse Manor House to plan the Westchester Putnam and we have a responsi- attacks on Verplank and Stony Point. Central Labor Council/ bility to make sure every May 29, 1919: The Yonkers Chamber of NYS AFL-CIO, the local working family has the Commerce adopted a resolution asking Con- chapter of the nation’s chance to earn a decent gress to oppose the proposed repeal of the Day- largest federation of living in a good job, light Savings Law; a copy of the resolution was unions. This announce- and I will work with my sent to every U.S. senator and congressman rep- ment comes shortly after friends at the AFL-CIO resenting the City of Yonkers. Khader’s nomination by every day to make that a Tuesday, May 30 the Yonkers Democratic reality.” May 30, 1924: George Vanderwende of Committee to lead the This endorsement Morningside Avenue, John Little, John Carlson party to victory against comes on the heels of Sr. and John Carlson Jr. of Ravine Avenue nar- City Council President candidate rowly escaped drowning in the Hudson when incumbent Republican Mike Khader Khader’s nomination Liam McLaughlin. last month by the Yon- competing in the Yonkers Yacht Club’s annual “The members of AFL-CIO are pleased kers Democratic City Council to be the par- Memorial Day regatta. Their yacht suddenly to endorse Mike Khader for Yonkers City ty’s candidate in the Nov. 7 general election capsized, and members in a nearby motor launch Council President,” said Thomas Carey, union against McLaughlin. In addition to the AFL- sprang into action and rescued the four men. May 30, 1936: Four of Yonkers’ five sur- Yonkers native and Socialist presidential president. “We need a strong voice in the City CIO, Khader has also earned the support of candidate Alan Benson Council to protect working families, grow Teamsters Local 456 and the Yonkers Federa- viving Civil War veterans took part in the an- our economy and create good jobs with fair tion of Teachers. nual Memorial Day Parade – Adm. Purnell Har- wages, and Mike Khader understands the con- The Yonkers-born-and-raised son of im- rington, CDR Orlando Nichols, Henry Nelson It won the first race in the series of 35 trials for cept of making sure local people, building and migrant farmers from a small village in Jor- and Charles Frazee. The fifth, Maj. Charles the America’s Cup defense yachts. construction tradespeople that spend money in dan, Khader is a successful business litigation Benton, took part in the New York City parade. June 2, 1914: At a Yonkers Young Women’s Yonkers, should be the ones working on these attorney. After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Wednesday, May 31 Hebrew Association meeting, Samuel Unter- projects. Mike grew up here, served his coun- Khader decided to serve his country by join- May 31, 1924: Alan Benson of Hawley myer offered to donate the services of a profes- try honorably, and he respects the working ing the Central Intelligence Agency. The Terrace sailed to Europe to study labor condi- sional social service worker to the group. Well- families that make our city great. With labor’s first-time candidate is using his campaign to tions. When he returned to the states, he planned known New York lawyer Harry Adams was strength growing, we’ll be in the streets from highlight the many issues still facing Yonkers to write a series of articles on what he found. guest speaker at the meeting. now until November to make sure Mike wins.” residents, including in long-neglected commu- Benson was the first Yonkers resident to run for June 2, 1940: Municipal Housing Authority “I’m proud to have the endorsement of the nities on the city’s southwest side, the need for president of the United States; he ran as the So- Chairman Matthew Kelly announced that dogs, Westchester Putnam Central Labor Council,” good jobs, investment in local schools, and the cialist Party candidate. cats and other pets would be allowed in Mulford said Khader. “The workers who make up the many “hidden taxes” on residents. May 31, 1940: In speaking about Yonkers Gardens, “just as they are all allowed in any de- Community Service Director James McCrud- cent apartment house.” den, Gen. Charles Summerall described Mc- Saturday, June 3 Crudden as a “typical example of American June 3, 1908: Yonkers jurors exonerated Loyalty.” McCrudden was awarded the Dis- contestants arrested on charges of violating the Discuss Fall Prevention tinguished Service Cross for Heroism and the Sunday law by participating in a Sunday road Verdun Medal for his heroism fighting at the race a few weeks earlier. When the jurors were Argonne with the 78th (Lightning) Infantry Di- interviewed, they all said, “the boys need rec- At Osteoporosis Meeting vision in the World War. reation.” Michael Fay went further, saying he May 31, 1942: The Yonkers Police Athletic believed in a liberal Sunday and that a boy who league made its public debut with a two-and-a- was kept indoors all week ought to have some An Osteoporosis awareness group will meet The featured speaker will be Molly Olivia half-hour field delay at Glen Park. John Seberle recreation after church. Monday, June 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Burke Re- Roffman, PT, MA, CEEAA of StepWISEnow, of Gorton High School won on a water-soaked June 3, 1943: Eighth Ward Supervisor habilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, who will discuss balance training and fall pre- track in the high school mile run; his time of Thomas Fournier announced he was resign- White Plains, at the corner Heatherbloom Road vention. 4:34.3 was 4.4 seconds better than the existing ing to enlist in the Army, and expected his wife (enter the complex and park in first lot, and enter There is no charge to attend. For more in- Yonkers mile record, set in 1939 by Merrill Ar- would complete the remained of his term. the first building, which is number four). formation, call Susan at 914-260-9339. chard. Sunday, June 4 Thursday, June 1 June 4, 1928: The Yonkers Board of Edu- June 1, 1872: New York State Gov. Hoff- cation announced it would recommend married working with My Brother’s Keeper, another man signed the charter officially establishing teachers be dropped from the substitute list; City Council program that aims to close persistent opportu- Yonkers as a city. everyone expected the resolution would be ad- Continued from Page 1 nity gaps faced by boys and young men of color June 1, 1912: Second Precinct Patrolman opted. and create paths to success for all young people, Patrick O’Donnell was commended for his June 4, 1931: Samuel Untermyer led the close that gap, in this year’s budget. and has partnered with more than 50 organiza- quick thinking and speed. He saved three little fight in New York State’s highest court in Alba- YPS student Brendan Hinean of School 8 tions, including United Way and YPS, and is children from death near the Dunwoodie Station ny to retain the 5-cent fare on the Interborough said: “I ask you to say ‘no’ to any further budget making a difference. of the Putnam Railroad. Dashing from the sta- Rapid Transit Company. He made the chief ar- cuts. There is very little music and art. We have Bostic is co-chairman of both Yonkers tion to the children standing on the tracks, he gument against the increased fares on behalf of no computer programs and pre-kindergarten Thrives and My Brother’s Keeper. “We are grabbed them and put them on a narrow bank the Transit Commission. was cut in half. We need more music, art and working with dynamic professionals on be- next to the tracks, just as a train rushed by. The June 4, 1939: A special train took more than computers in my school.” half of children to provide a positive path from children were 2, 4 and 5. 5,000 Yonkers residents, including almost 1,000 Samantha Rosado-Ciriello, the new presi- cradle to career,” he said. “There are synergies June 1, 1920: City of Yonkers health au- underprivileged children, to Yonkers Day at the dent of the Yonkers Federation of Teachers, between both organizations, and we are build- thorities inspected the beach areas and bathing New York World’s Fair. added: “Funding the schools is your responsi- ing on the successes in achieving systematic spots along the Yonkers waterfront for pollution, For more information on the Yonkers His- bility. Do you value your students and teachers? changes for the children.” taking multiple samples of water. torical Society, Sherwood House and upcoming We talk a lot about ‘rebuild Yonkers,’ which is The $174,000 would fund another year of Friday, June 2 events, visit www.facebook.com/YonkersHis- important. But what good is that if the children the program. June 2, 1914: The yacht rail almost awash toricalSociety or LinkedIn and Twitter @Yon- cannot get the appropriate education they need The council also heard concerned about as it heeled to a fresh northwest breeze, Alexan- kersHistoric. For information on membership in and deserve. Our classrooms are already over- the city spending tax dollars on Planned Parent- der Smith Cochran’s bronze sloop-yacht Vanitie YHS, call 914-961-8940 or email yhsociety@ crowded.” . Several speakers commented on remarks crossed the finish line first off Parsonage Point. aol.com. YPS Superintendent Dr. Edwin Quezada made by Spano during his 2017 State of the has requested a YPS budget totaling $590 mil- City address, when he briefly mentioned, “We lion, including debt service; the current budget know that unplanned pregnancy among young for YPS before the council calls for spending people continues to be a problem. We are en- $573 million. tering into a nationally recognized partnership The council will hold more budget meet- with Montefiore Health System and Planned ings in the future before making any changes to Parenthood to ensure the health of both moth- CGroppe Glassworks Spano’s proposed budget and vote. A city bud- ers and their newborns.” Art Glass • Jewelry • Home Décor get must be in place by July 1. Speakers at the public hearing questioned Unique one of a kind hand crafted gifts & décor Councilmembers also heard from speak- spending for Planned Parenthood, but Council ers concerning two other budget matters. Nep- Majority Leader John Larkin explained to Yon- perhan Community Center Executive Director kers Rising after the meeting that the money Dr. Jim Bostic asked the council to allocate an comes from a federal grant for pregnant teens additional $174,000 for the Yonkers Thrives in a specific zip code in Yonkers; no Yonkers v H a n d program, which is a public-private community- tax dollars are being spent on the program and c r a f t e d wide organization that aims to improve educa- i n t h e the federal funds go to Montefiore and not to H u d s o n tional and wellness outcomes for children and Planned Parenthood. Furthermore, the program www.cgroppeglassworks.com V a l l e y youth in Yonkers. is designed to assist pregnant teens who want to Bostic said Yonkers Thrives has been have their babies.

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Lincoln High of Rochester. After taking a summer pre- course at the University of Rochester, she fell in SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Continued from Page 1 love with the school and its programs and offer- COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ings. Financial aid also played into her decision; INDEX NO. 52955/2016 - SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Paola’s favorite educator was business teach- she received a full scholarship to the University of er Mr. Mulqueen. “He was my teacher for three Rochester. PLAINTIFF, CIT BANK, N.A. F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, N.A., vs. JACQUES VIEUX AS years, starting when I was a freshman,” she said. “It is one of the best schools for science and HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GERARD VIEUX; MARIE THERESE “He has gotten to know me and help me when I is connected with the medical School,” said Paola, SULLY AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GERARD VIEUX; OLGA have questions about taxes or business plans. He is who hopes to pursue a career in medicine or biol- CHAMPAGNE AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GERARD VIEUX; always ready to help.” ogy – but isn’t sure yet. GHISLAINE ESTIME AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GERARD VIEUX; RENELLE DESULME AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF Paola has taken six AP courses, and her extra- Who helped her achieve valedictorian sta- GERARD VIEUX; KETTLY GASPARD A/K/A KETTLY JEAN-CHARLES AS HEIR curricular activities include starting a community tus? “Both my parents, they grew up in Brazil and AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GERARD VIEUX; LINDA JEAN CHARLES service project at Lincoln called Hand in Hand, didn’t get to go to college,” she said.” They pushed AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GERARD VIEUX; any and all which worked in conjunction with My Sister’s me a lot and my dad loves math, so even in the persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or Place to start a hygiene drive and collect items for summer or on vacation he tested me and taught me general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown women and children. She has also interned with to constantly challenge myself and I’m thankful persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the follow- the Go Project at underperforming schools, teach- for it.” ing designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of ing middle-school students about current events. Paola had some words of wisdom for future kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, Paola was also a member of the National Hon- LHS students. “Know your own worth and value,” committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving ors Society in 11th grade, and student government she said. “Sure, you will get rejections from col- interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of in the 12th grade, including serving on the Uni- leges and for scholarships, but if you know your kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, fied Student Council, where “I learned a lot and the own worth you can survive and succeed.” committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, people I met helped me to network and meet the Paola moved from Harrison to Yonkers, and are unknown to plaintiff, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; future valedictorians in Yonkers,” she said. admits that there was a transition in learning a new EASTERN SAVINGS BANK; FLEET NATIONAL BANK; INTERNAL REVENUE Paola applied to Fordham, New York Uni- school and getting accustomed to a new city, and SERVICE – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT versity, Tufts, Vassar College and the University while LHS was not her first choice, she is glad she OF TAXATION AND FINANCE – TAX COMPLIANCE DIVISION – C.O. – ATC, and, stayed and graduated at Lincoln. “There are a lot ‘’JOHN DOE 1 to JOHN DOE 25’’, said names being fictitious, the persons or parties of opportunities here at Lincoln, and the teachers intended being the persons, parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claim- are helpful and have a passion for educating stu- ing an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, dents and helping them achieve their goals,” she Defendants. Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER as the place of trial situs of the said. real property. Mortgaged Premises: 58 CULVER ST, YONKERS, NY 10705, Section: 1, Block: 150, Lot: 21. To the above-named Defendants, YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- Salutatorian Alexis Bates had an even more MONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, interesting path to Lincoln. Her family moved to if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on Yonkers from Alabama before her junior year. the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of Proudly serving the City of Yonkers While the move and transition to a new school was the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is “stressful at first,” she “met some friends and we not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United help each other out,” she said. States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United Nick Sprayregen, Publisher Alexis has thrived at Lincoln and will gradu- States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in [email protected] ate with a 95.29 GPA. Her favorite course was case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default AP chemistry and her favorite educator is science for the relief demanded in the complaint. research teacher Dr. Saghafi xxxxx. “AP chemis- Daniel J. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT. THE OBJECT of the try was challenging and every day I never knew [email protected] above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $570,000.00 what we would learn next,” she said. “Dr. Saghafi and interest, recorded on April 21, 2009 in Control # 491030002, of the Public Re- helped me a lot and pushed me to pursue science.” Bayan Baker, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief cords of WESTCHESTER County, New York, covering premises known as 58 CUL- Alexis has taken six honors/AP courses at VER ST YONKERS, NY 10705. The relief sought in the within action is a final judg- [email protected] Lincoln and at her high school in Alabama. Her ment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured extra-curricular activities include playing on the by the Mortgage described above. WESTCHESTER County is designated as the Paul Gerken, Advertising Sales softball team, and being a member of the National place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. [email protected] Honors Society, and the biology and technology clubs. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for Gregory Baldwin, Administrative Asst. Alexis credits her mom for helping her achieve salutatorian status. Her mother moved to the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing [email protected] the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your Yonkers with her from Alabama to give her daugh- home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further ter a better education and a better chance at future information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a success. “My education and the educational op- payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST portunities were greater here at Lincoln than down RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR Member of the New York south,” she said. “We had no AP classes, and the THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE Press Association teachers at Lincoln helped me to figure out what I COURT. 914-965-4000 Fax 914-965-2892 wanted to do and how to get there.” 25 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, Alexis applied to Ohio State University, Dated: May 17, 2017 NY 10701 Hunter College in NYC, and Miami University. Westbury, New York www.risingmediagroup.com She will be attending CUNY at Hunter College in RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff the fall. “I love New York City and living close BY: COREY ROBSON, ESQ. 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Imaging services will include kers,” said Anthony Viceroy, CEO of WEST- 2D/3D mammography, X-rays for adults and MED. pediatrics, and ultrasound for high-risk mater- The current WESTMED OB/GYN offi ces nal-fetal medicine and breast-imaging needs. at 1022 N. Broadway and 656 Yonkers Ave., The new location at 1084 N. Broadway have relocated to Boyce Thompson. Dr. Thom- is accessible by taking Exit 9 off the Saw Mill as Apuzzo, family medicine physician, now at Parkway to Executive Boulevard. 955 Yonkers Ave., will be joining the new loca- “We are very excited to bring to the neigh- tion in August. borhood WESTMED’s comprehensive medical “Our Boyce Thompson offi ce brings an ur- services with convenient access and team-based gent care center to patients in and around this care,” said Dr. Richard Morel, medical director community so they can access timely, state-of- and vice president at WESTMED. the-art medical care whenever they need it,” For more information, visit westmedgroup. said Viceroy. com. Nursing students and recent graduates of the College of New Rochelle.

Michael Sabatino, former Council President The School of Nursing and Healthcare Pro- to determine whether a candidate is prepared for Key Food Chuck Lesnick, and Dwanita Crosby repre- fessions at the College of New Rochelle recently entry-level nursing practice. In the fi rst quarter Continued from Page 1 senting Mayor Mike Spano. They all joined announced that the pass rate for nursing students of 2017, 61 of 66 CNR nursing students passed with Key Food Yonkers owner Mike Hassen who took the National Council Licensure Ex- the fi rst time. According to the National Council tion back in October 2015. to cut the ceremonial ribbon. amination in the fi rst quarter of 2017 reached an of State Boards of Nursing, the examination cov- City Council Majority Leader John Lar- Hassen, who owns other Key Food super- all-time high of 92.4 percent. This pass rate sur- ers safe and effective care environment, health kin led a community-wide effort to fi ght for markets in addition to Yonkers, was thanked passes the school’s previous high of 91.4 percent promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integ- a supermarket at that location, organizing by many residents and shoppers for opening in the fi rst quarter of 2016 – and tops the pass rity, and physiological integrity. The fi rst quarter rallies, contacting the U.S. bankruptcy judge the store at this location, which has had a rate of many of the college’s peer institutions, as of 2017 pass rate for New York State was 86 per- presiding over the A&P case, and trying to get supermarket for more than 50 years prior to well as the New York State and national average cent, and 87 percent nationally. other supermarkets to take interest in the loca- 2016. pass rate. Dr. H. Michael Dreher, the Elizabeth Bell tion. “It was a long and hard process, but in the The bachelor’s in nursing program at CNR LeVaca dean of the School of Nursing and CVS eventually agreed to give up some end, I’m thrilled Key Food is open and that the is noted for its high use of technology, includ- Healthcare Professions, noted the importance of of the 30,000-square-foot space, to be even- community is now served by a supermarket,” ing virtual testing, use of digital platforms in NCLEX pass rates. ly split as 15,000 for CVS and 15,000 for a said Larkin. “It’s a brand new store with $1 mil- many of the nursing courses, and for providing “Today’s professional registered nurse supermarket, but only after the community lion in new equipment invested, and the owners its graduates with an exceptional professional needs an education grounded in the liberal arts came out and demanded that a supermarket – are community-minded. I believe it will be a and emphasizing skills that and an emphasis on health education, compas- and not just another drug store – return to that long relationship for many years to come.” are highly sought by employers. It is one of the sion, integrity, high-technology nursing skills, location. The opening of Key Food on Nepperhan few nursing programs that still maintains a pre- and safe practice,” he said. “We think we have The city, Larkin and the community Avenue, and the recent opening of Hmart on ceptor/internship experience for students in their found that right mix of skills that balances the were able to get Key Food to take interest Central Park Avenue, now give the people of last semester, working on-on-one with a regis- importance of both the art and science of nurs- and eventually agree to open a supermarket, Yonkers six supermarkets, in every neighbor- tered nurse in many of the leading health care ing. The College of New Rochelle nursing grad- which opened last month and celebrated its hood, including ACME on McLean Avenue, institutions in Westchester, the Bronx, Brooklyn, uates are exceptionally prepared for the chal- opening in Yonkers last week. Stop and Shop in the Cross County Mall, Queens, Long Island, greater New York City and lenges of a modern-day nursing career and we Joining Larkin were Council President ShopRite on Tuckahoe Road and Riverdale western Connecticut regions. are proud of their performance on the national Liam McLaughlin, Council Minority Leader Avenue, and Whole Foods at Ridge Hill. The NCLEX is a nationwide standardized licensure exam.” examination that each state board of nursing uses For more information, visit www.cnr.edu.

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Assemblymember Shelley Mayer with mentee Amy Tovar of Saunders High School.

mula for success as committed, thoughtful and Judge Judy positive; with Julie-Anne Selvey, vice presi- Continued from Page 1 dent of branding for IAC Applications. Essence Aiken, who said she dreams of at- The Citizens for Kennedy campaign office opens in Tarrytown 1960, with Anthony Veteran, left, schools in Lincoln, Mamaroneck, Mount Vernon, tending FIT and pursuing a career in the fash- and Michael Mayer, raising a picture of JFK. New Rochelle, Port Chester, Saunders, Thornton ion industry; with Louisa McTurner, owner of and White Plains. Weezie D. Ladies Boutique. “The future of this great country rests in nur- Keidy Almonte, whose passions include turing excellence,” said Sheindlin. “These young , design and sewing; with Tracey women represent hope in our future.” Mitchell, diversity compliance manager of the Her Honor Mentoring also distributed Hero New NY Bridge Project by the New York State Grants to the graduating class of mentees, who Thruway Authority. continue on to college to pursue their dreams of Gabriela Barragan, who strives to be a becoming the heroes of their own stories. positive role model and inspiration to others; Mentors are leaders within their professions with Terri Miller, director of child welfare in and are community role models. Mentees and men- the Yonkers District Office of the Westchester tors are matched according to career interests and County Department of Social Services. life experiences; mentees work weekly as appren- Stephanie Dorney, who is focused on tices at their mentor’s workplace, and also attend pursuing a career in criminal justice; with the monthly workshops on topics that are designed to Hon. Mary Anne Scattaretico-Naber, a judge in further enhance professional skills, such as budget- the Ninth Judicial District of the Westchester ing, business etiquette, public speaking and more. County Family Court. This year’s list of Westchester mentees and Allyssa Fay, who has a keen interest in mentors includes: fashion design, photography and poetry; with Lincoln High School Aimee Aubin, program coordinator at the Ei- Paola Ferreira, who describes herself as a leen Fisher Leadership Institute. social justice warrior; with the Hon. Michelle Sinead Gonzalez, who is passionate about Schauer, a judge in the Ninth Judicial District at helping others through difficult situations; with Westchester County Family Court. Farley Sawyer, lead facilitator at the Eileen Maria Jose Guzman, who said she enjoys sup- Fisher Leadership Institute. porting her community’s appreciation for cultural Mariely Matilde, who plans to attend cu- diversity; with Christie Verschoor, human resourc- linary school and one day open a bakery; with es manager for Stew Leonard’s Wines. Mariana Delgado-Gambini, co-owner of Chan- Jennifer Madrid, who said she looks forward tilly Patisserie. Democratic leaders at a campaign meeting in White Plains in 1960 include, from left Michael to pursuing a biology degree and a career in health Jennifer Niola, who knows that her fu- Mayer, State Senate candidate in the 32nd District; Eugene Albert, a State Senate candidate in the care or science research; with Nancy Dong, vice ture career plans will involve something in the 31st District; Louis Zito, former mayor of Ardsley and Assembly candidate in the First District; president and controller of the ContraFect Corpo- health care field; with Traci Gardner, MD, who and Matthew Lifflander, chairperson of the Westchester Young Democrats. Photo by Warren Ing- ration. specializes in adolescent and pediatric medi- lese of the Herald Statesman. Gisselle Mejia, who prides herself on un- cine at The Children’s Village. view-Bradford Blvd. and Underhill Street. relenting patience because “things in life don’t Merary Padilla, who said she dreams of at- JFK in Back in 1960, Yonkers was still considered a always go as planned;” with Darlene E. Reda di- tending the Culinary Institute of America and Continued from Page 1 place that presidential candidates needed to go to rector of the Westchester County Family Justice knows it takes hard work to become a master campaign and get out the vote. JFK made a cam- Center. chef; with Mercy Angelino, bakery manager at date for justice of the peace; and William Keating, paign swing through Yonkers during his presiden- Angelica Nunez, who is interested in finding Stew Leonard’s-Yonkers. candidate for district attorney, all of whom spoke. tial run that is memorialized with the photo on our a career that focuses on helping people; with the Alexandra Sanchez, who plans to prove Vaccaro said he is “just as anxious as our Re- front page from Oct. 16, 1960, that shows Sen. Hon. Rachel Hahn, a judge in the Ninth Judicial anyone that has ever doubted her that she is a publican friends for a registration of 100,000 – and Kennedy going west on Dock Street in Larkin Pla- District at Westchester County Family Court. positive example of an independent, hardwork- I think John Kennedy will get most of those votes,” za, just past the corner where Woodworth Avenue Elisabeth Ramos, who said she looks forward ing and strong woman; with Vedette Roye, se- reported Campion. starts. to earning a college degree that will provide flex- nior personnel staff assistant in the Westchester County Democratic Chairman William Lud- While JFK narrowly won the presidency, ibility with directions and goals; with Ellen Sto- County Department of Social Services. dy commented on “the GOP’s shrinkage of dollar Michael Mayer lost his race to then-Sen. William ry, director of management development at Stew Amy Tovar, who is unsure of her ultimate purchasing power,” adding: “The GOP hasn’t cut Condon, who won his 12th term in office in 1960. Leonard’s-Yonkers. career path but knows she will be attending taxes, lowered prices or raised dollar purchasing In a story in the Herald Statesman by Peter Citron Jasmine Rodriguez, who said she feels that and graduating from college; with Assembly- power. It has shrunk the dollar to the size of a that year, Mayer was labeled as an egghead, the being open-minded is an important quality to have woman Shelley Mayer of the 90th District in Nixon lapel button.” He urged party members to modern-day version of a Nerd. – especially for a career in the sciences, since pos- Yonkers. “give Kennedy your hands and your votes, your Mayer welcomed the nickname, saying, “If sibilities are endless; with Luz (Lucy) Moreno- Vanessa Vazquez, who said she loves to heart and your work, and Kennedy will be the next an egghead is by definition a thinking person, then Casanova, director of community gardens for the learn new things and is looking forward to the president of the United States.” we need more of them in politics today.” Later on Greyston Foundation. many options college classes have to offer; According to Campion, one of JFK’s biggest during the interview in his home, “the four Mayer Saunders High School with Gina Gaines, director of the Westchester supporters, and an active Yonkers Democrat, was children wandered in and out of the living room Anessa Addarich, who describes her for- Educational Opportunity Center/WCC. Michael Mayer, father of Assemblymember Shel- during our interview offering their views,” report- ley Mayer. Michael Mayer, ran for office on sev- ed Citron. eral occasions, unsuccessfully, including for State Joan, 14, and Artie, 12 became involved in a Senate in 1960, appearing on the same ballot as short squabble over the occupancy of a chair. “You rious and dangerous problem from both a public President Kennedy. know you can’t reserve seats,” Mrs. Mayer told Astorino Signs health and law enforcement perspective. Because Mayer asserted that “only the existence of a them, and the dispute ended. Continued from Page 3 of the inconsistent nature of the chemical com- powerful Democratic bloc in the Legislature will Seven-year-old Shelley, who thinks she wants pounds used, it is impossible to predict how the bar the rubber stamp activities of a Legislature to be a lawyer, was working industrially on a sam- the active ingredients of marijuana, cocaine, heroin drug will affect the user and how severe those af- beholden to Gov. Rockefeller and the Republican pler, while Aline, 9, listened to her father. and other drugs. In recent years, K2 has been pack- fects might be. This is especially dangerous for our privilege-seekers who dominate the state. Egghead or not, Mike Mayer ended the inter- aged as a number of brand names such as Spice, kids who are the prime target of synthetic drug sup- “On the national scene,” he continued, “the view with a statement as political as the great game Red Giant, Smacked, iBlown, Trippy and Green pliers. The drug is generally marketed in brightly- election of the Kennedy ticket will give us the itself. He said, “I have no possible selfish gain in Giant Scooby Snax. colored packages featuring familiar cartoon char- tools to make America move again. Statewide, we politics,” wrote Citron. “Synthetic drugs are cheap, potent, available acters. There could not be a more innocent-looking need the same forward impetus. We must enact a A graduate of Harvard College and Yale Law and even marketed as a safe alternative to drugs,” product that hides potentially deadly effects.” progressive, sane legislative program for the ben- School, World War II veteran and practicing attor- said Astorino. “We know these chemically-con- Perez, who is chairperson of the Legislation efit of all of our people and we must coordinate ney Michael Mayer was overjoyed when Kennedy cocted drugs pose a serious threat to our communi- Committee, noted that reports of its use are on the our efforts with the new national program,” wrote won the presidency. “I remember my father losing ties and that we must face this challenge head-on.” rise, and this law is aimed at giving law enforce- Campion. in his race in 1960, it was the closest he ever came Law enforcement and health professionals re- ment the proper tools to combat the epidemic. As the presidential campaign began to kick to winning because Kennedy got a lot of West- port that users can be irrational, violent or suicidal “In committee hearings, we learned from into full speed in the fall of 1960, Citizens for chester votes out to vote for him. He was thrilled; – and sometimes found in a “zombielike” state. county and local police that their officers have Kennedy campaign offices popped up across the he thought it was a life-changing presidency that While K2 is already illegal in New York State, frequent interactions with individuals under the in- county, including one in Tarrytown. “George B. would bring energy and a whole new style of intel- manufacturers try to circumvent the law by chang- fluence of synthetic marijuana who were ‘zombie- Case, chairman of the Citizens for Kennedy here, lect,” said his daughter, Assemblymember Mayer. ing the mix of chemicals in these products. like,’ irrational, violent or suicidal,” said Perez. stressed the need to register as many of the vil- The news accounts from that time tell us that The Westchester County Board of Legisla- “They also reported that these incidents are on the lage’s 10,000 residents as possible, as the opening while Republicans dominated most county-wide tors unanimously passed the bill May 8, after it rise. Because of its inexpensive cost, the negative of the organization’s headquarters at 34 Orchard races for Assembly, Senate and judicial seats, there received feedback from members of law enforce- impacts are seen disproportionately among young Street Friday night,” wrote Campion. was an active Democratic Party in Yonkers during ment, including Westchester County Public Safety teems and in low-income areas. This legislation “A thrill to see these new headquarters,” de- the 1950s and 60s. Commissioner George Longworth and representa- gives law enforcement agencies a very important clared Michael Mayer. “For those who have fought “Until Al DelBello won his election for may- tives of both the Yonkers and Mount Vernon police tool in dealing with synthetic drugs.” the battle to break the Republican monopoly of the or of Yonkers and then won for county executive, departments. Signing of this law follows the announcement last few years, Tarrytown has been an inspiration. Republicans were winning but there was always a The law is being implemented by amending of the county executive’s initiative to combat the The enthusiasm generated in localities like this vibrant Democratic Party in Yonkers that fielded the “Consumer Protection Code” to restrict the sale growing opioid epidemic in the county. Called has transferred itself from the local to the national candidates and engaged in civic participation,” and possession of synthetic drugs. It has support Project W.O.R.T.H.Y. (Westchester Opioid Re- level.” said Assemblymember Mayer. “Democrats were from public safety and health professionals, and sponse Teams Helping Youth), the program builds He called the main problem of the Democratic active and included diverse groups in the African- bipartisan support from lawmakers. response teams made up of law enforcement, Party “indifference and apathy.” He said Sen. John American, Irish and Jewish communities, and oth- The legislation was co-sponsored by Legisla- health and mental health experts, parents, teachers, F. Kennedy is “just the man to stop this apathy.” ers. I think it’s important we remember that role tors David Tubiolo, John Testa and Virginia Perez. coaches, clergy and youth who work together to Mayor Anthony Veteran urged the Democrats and that there were active Democrats in Yonkers in “Synthetic drugs are a uniquely danger- find practical and preventative solutions to opioid “to carry their present enthusiasm right through the the 1960s including, my father.” ous and fast spreading phenomenon,” said Testa. abuse in Westchester County. election and on to victory.” DelBello was elected Yonkers mayor in No- “I spent my professional career as a public high “We must fight this growing epidemic on a Bernard Seaman, chairman of the Tarrytown vember 1969 and served for four years before get- school teacher and I can see that the danger and number of fronts,” said Astorino. “The work ahead Democratic village organization, declared “the fact ting elected Westchester County executive, break- accessibility of these synthetic drugs poses a threat is tough because the enemy is strong and constant- that there’s bigotry in the campaign makes it all ing the stronghold that Republicans had in Yonkers to our youth that we must address now. This law ly adapting.” the more important to carry the campaign for Ken- and the county. not only provides stiffer penalties including fines Fourth-grade students from Bruno M. Ponte- nedy,” wrote the Herald Statesman in 1960. Happy 100th birthday, JFK… Yonkers re- and possible jail time, it expands the definition of rio Ridge Street School in Rye Brook were on hand One big rally for JFK in Yonkers occurred members you fondly. synthetic drugs that makes it harder for the produc- for the announcement as part of a day in which Oct. 20, in the 11th Ward, when Hollywood star Editor’s Note: If anyone has memories of ers and dealers to circumvent the law.” they learned about the legislative process and how Myrna Loy was the guest speaker at a Kennedy JFK’s visit to Yonkers in 1960, please email us at Tubiolo added: “Synthetic marijuana is a se- a bill becomes a law. election rally at St. John’s Parish House, at Grand- [email protected]. FRidAY, MAY 26, 2017 - YoNkERs RisiNG - PAGE 9 Lego Ninjago City Adventure Joseph Greco Honored Opens at Legoland On 90th Birthday

Joe Greco, with Mayor Spano, family and AMVETS Rauso Post 40 members.

Ninjago City opens at Legoland Ridge Hill Yonkers.

Legoland Discovery Center Westchester’s teractive features. Highlights include a horizontal newest attraction, Lego Ninjago City Adventure, climbing wall, color crush refl ex reaction game, is open just in time for spring break. Th e new obstacle course challenges inspired by kids’ favor- $750,000, 2,300-square-foot interactive play area ite Ninjago characters, and more. (larger than four average-sized New York City For the attraction’s youngest visitors, Nin- apartments!) was inaugurated in a formal “brick jago City Adventure is also equipped with a spe- chopping” (ribbon cutting) ceremony. On hand cial toddler area that features a spin cup, toddler for the festivities was Ridge Hill General Man- climber and drum panel. ager Andrew Hardy, Legoland Discovery Cen- Legoland Discovery Center Westchester is ter Westchester General Manager Chris Mines, a 32,300-square-foot indoor attraction featuring Sensei Vladimir Zolottev and his students from millions of Lego bricks. Its educational and in- Ki Martial Arts in Tuckahoe, and Lego Ninjago teractive elements appeal to a wide range of ages, character Kai. with a focus on children age 3 to 10. Th e attraction Lego Ninjago City Adventure immerses features classes led by model builders to engage guests into the world of the popular Lego Ninjago the minds of its young visitors, two Lego rides, a building sets. Modeled aft er the Temple of Airjit- new 4D Lego movie, special birthday party rooms zu, the two-story play structure puts guests’ physi- and Miniland – the venue’s signature recreation cal skills to the test – balance, agility, strength and of landmark locations and buildings throughout Joe Greco with wife, Josephine, and Mayor Mike Spano. Photos by Ed Whitman. endurance – on their quest to become a Spinjitzu Westchester County and New York City, made en- Master, all while experiencing more than 20 in- tirely out of Lego bricks. Yonkers resident Joe Greco was honored children and two great-grandchildren. April 17 in recognition of his 90th birthday, by Joe served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to his family, Mayor Mike Spano, and members of 1947, where he achieved the rank of E-4 (special- the AMVETS from the Armando A. Rausi Post ist) and worked as the company clerk. Upon his martyred saints of the . Lucia, No 40. He was presented with a proclamation discharge, Joe joined the Yonkers Police Depart- Eagle Scout the third witness, lived to be an old woman, from the city and a grand cake from his fellow ment and spent 37 years as a patrolman. He also Continued from Page 2 and died in her early 90s; her remains were veterans. joined the AMVET post and served many years recently interred at Fatima next to her cousins. Joe has been married for 67 years to Jose- assisting veterans in a variety of positions, in- plete until he saw the rosary used by the par- Colin addressed the parishioners at every phine, and the two have four children, six grand- cluding as commander. ish; after all the hard work put in by his troop, mass the weekend before to invite them to it would be a shame to just leave it in the box. take part in the May 12event. So he asked Father Mastrolia if the parishio- Gail O’ Rourke was indispensable in ners would like to have a prayer service and helping Colin put the fi nal pieces in place for use the rosary for the fi rst time. the fi rst Rosary gathering, as she produced Colin was introduced to the Rosary Soci- a prayer booklet and took “reservations” for Missy Needs a Home ety of Saint Anthony’s Church, whose mem- those who wanted to be part of the Rosary The Yonkers Animal bers were excited about what had been made service and hold a bead. The evening of May Shelter has many pets avail- for the parish. Knowing that May is a month 12 was clear, and nearly 130 members of the able for adoption. dedicated to the Blessed Mother, and that the Church of St. Anthony (from pre-kindergar- Missy is a 3-year-old rosary is a devotion to her, Colin said, “Could ten to age 86) gathered outdoors in front of a dog who was surrendered to we do something in May?” statue of Our Lady to say the Rosary out loud, the shelter because of land- Father Mastrolia had the perfect date in together. lord issues. She’s a sweet, mind – Friday, May 12 – the eve of the 100th Afterward, everyone headed into the petite dog weighing about anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady at church hall for refreshments and fellowship. 40 pounds. She lived with a Fatima. This is when the Blessed Mother ap- Colin said he hopes that this event begins toddler and played with other peared to three shepherd children – Lucia de a new tradition at his church. dogs. Missy loves to run and Jesus Santos and Jacinta and Francisco Marto Colin was fortunate to have received gen- play, but is a medium-energy – over the course of six months near Fatima, erous donations from the Yonkers Police Be- dog who walks nicely and Portugal. She encouraged the children to say nevolent Association, CLS, and Holy Name stays close to her person. She the Rosary daily, because it was the key to Society, as well as the Yonkers Firefi ghters’ likes many, but not every dog. personal and world peace. Union, Home Depot and Stew Leonard’s. He Missy is people-friendly. Jacinta and Francisco died as small chil- is also grateful for the support of his family, Visit her between 11 dren, and were canonized by Pope Francis on his Troop, and especially to Father Mastrolia, a.m. and 4 p.m., or call 201- May 13, 2017 at the Fatima Shrine in Portu- for all his guidance and enthusiasm in bring- 981-3215 for more informa- gal. The two children are the youngest non- ing this Rosary project to life. tion. Consider adopting Missy.

Mayor Mike Spano Council President Liam J. McLaughlin Yonkers City Council Department of Veterans Services H H H H May Events 2017 H H H H

7th Ward Memorial Service Catholic Slovak Club Memorial Day Ceremony May 22, 2017 at 6 PM Armando Rauso AMVETS Post 40 May 29, 2017 at 12 PM 178 Waverly Street Victory Park Yonkers, NY 50 Lockwood Avenue Yonkers, NY Memorial Day Parade Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2017 at 6 PM Starting at Donna Walshin Community Center May 29, 2017 at 1 PM 219 Ridge Avenue City Post 1666 Yonkers, NY 574 Yonkers Avenue

City of Yonkers Empire Post 375 Memorial Day Ceremony Memorial Day Service May 29, 2017 at 9 AM May 29, 2017 at 2 PM City Hall Veterans Memorial Post 375 40 South Broadway 10 Huber Place Yonkers, NY Yonkers, NY

Crestwood Memorial Day Parade CITY OF YONKERS MEMORIAL DAY PARADE May 29, 2017 at 10 AM Starting at Schultze Field May 30, 2017 at 6 PM 33 Eleanoras Lane Stillwell Park Yonkers, NY (McLean Avenue at 241st Street) to Charles Bajart American Legion Post 1122

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