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July 2015 -- Volume 11 -- Issue 7
Principal Asserts PMHS Class of 2015
“Has Big Heart”
Photo left: Jonathan
Edward Marty (left) with
his father, Village of
Pelham Trustee Joseph
Marty. Photo right:
Annette Isaza-Montenegro (left) and Special
Education Social Studies
teacher Adrian Henry
Photo left: Chandler Marie Solimine with her grandfather, former Pelham Town Supervisor Joseph Solimine.
Photo right: Former Village of Pelham Trustee Geoff Lewis with his son Jonathan Field Lewis; Lois Steinberg,
President, Aging in Place Center, Mamaroneck (honorary grandmother).
Complimentary
Pelham Civics Scholarship Awards!
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
Welcoming the community to the Pelham Memorial High School’s 102nd
Annual
Commencement
on Saturday, June 27, 2015,
Principal Jeannine Clark remarked, “I thought a lot over
the past few months about a
common theme defining the
soul and spirit of the Class
of 2015 and decided that you
are the class with a big heart.
“You are kind to yourselves and others and kind to
the community. You are the
first class to accrue all of the
hours of community service
required for graduation—
over 11,000 hours,” Clark
continued. “In fact, you are
not only the class with a big
heart, but based on your accomplishments you have a
solid gold heart.
“It started with a gold
crown on your yearbook.
This spring our orchestra
and chorus were awarded
Gold Level 5 designations
and Girls’ Hockey and Lacrosse Teams were awarded
the Golden Dozen Awards
for achievements on and off
the field…”
In his speech, “Dead
End,” student Jordan Salama
described growing up on
a dead end street off Seventh Avenue. “I never liked
that phrase, ‘dead end.’ It
is a bit disheartening to be
constantly told you should
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(Left to Right) Pelham Civic John Pacia, Chairman of Scholarship Awards
Program; Pelham Civic Mark D’Urso presents the Camillo J. D’urso Award
(his father) to Frankie-Ann McCauley; Pelham Civic Joe Benefico presents the
Vincent J. Lopardi Award (his grandfather) to Mina Brooks; Pelham Civic Michael Ming, In-Coming Chairman of the Awards Program, presents the Philip J.
Colicchio Award to Nicole Fischbein Pelham Civic Paul Daronco presents the
Richard J. Daronco Award (his brother) to Una Corbett
Pelham Civic Joe Nunziata presents the Joseph L. Nunziata Award to Edward
Livingstone (Photo by Angela Cox)
For the 26th consecutive
year, on June 3, 2015 at the
Pelham Memorial High School
Gym, the Pelham Civic Association presented their scholarship awards to five local high
school students who demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation in the areas of community
service, charitable support,
civic leadership, and creativity
in service.
According to the Pelham
Civic Scholarship Committee Chairman Dr.John Pacia,
“These hallmarks make up the
very culture of our organization and are the traits valued
and recognized in the Pelham
Civic Association members
in whose name these awards
are given. Our intent is to recognize students who not only
excel academically, but also
volunteer their time and talent
to worthwhile causes… partic-
ular to those in need.”
The Pelham Civic Awards
and Winners included:
The Vincent J. Lopardi
Community Service Award to
Mina Brooks
Mr. Lopardi (1904-1994)
was one of the founding fathers of the Pelham Civic Association, serving two separate
terms as president. He was a
living monument of community pride and unselfish support
to his neighbors. Appropriately, a $5,000 award is presented
to a graduating high school senior residing in Pelham, who
best exemplifies the same civic
pride and community spirit.
The Camillo J. D’Urso
Charitable Support Award to
Frankie-Ann McCauley
Mr. D’Urso (1929-1986)
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Manor Inaugurates New Police Chief
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
Pelham Manor Mayor
Jennifer Monachino Lapey
administered the Oath of Office to new Police Chief Jeffrey
Carpenter at the Monday, June
22 Board of Trustees meeting.
“This is a most exciting
night,” Mayor Lapey stated. “I
would like to thank Trustee
Louis Annunziata, a member
of the Police Commission who
spearheaded the search with
Rodney Davis, a volunteer with
FBI background...
“The Commission sits in
an advisory capacity and has
no ‘teeth’ but can make recommendations.
After interviewing candidates from within and without
the Pelham Manor Police Department, they unanimously
recommended Lieutenant Carpenter,” Lapey added.
A Westchester County
native, Carpenter received
45 commendations over the
course of his impressive law
enforcement career. Graduating from Mercy College with a
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tracking the sus- although some walls had to be
pect through sev- opened up,” Greco noted.
eral counties. CarOn May 25th, two Interpenter continues a municipal Cooperation Agreefamily tradition of
ments (IMA) between Pelham
law enforcement; Manor and Town of Pelham
his father, the late were enacted: 1) providing fuBruce
Carpenter eling facility for Town vehicles;
was a Pelham Man- 2) garaging EMS vehicles and
or Detective.
personnel including sleepThen Village ing space, lavatory facilities at
Manager John Pier- 1090 Clay Avenue.
pont reported that
of
$400,000
appropriated
for Fund Balance,
only
$150,000 has
been used.
Fire Captain Michael
Greco
discussed a “serious
house
Left to right: Trustee Louis Annunziata; Mayor Jennifer Monachino Lapey; Police Chief Jeffrey Carpenter; Trustees Matthew McLaughlin,
fire” on MurNeal Schwarzfeld.
ray Street.
recently, Police Lieutenant. “It started in the rear of
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal
himself in community policing
Along with Detective Sean the home, where a lighted
Justice, he joined the White
efforts and narcotics arrests.
O’Connor, he successfully cigarette was discarded into Mother, Kathy Carpenter (left) and her
Plains Police Department in
In Pelham Manor, Carclosed a complex, multi-inci- a catch basin attached to the son Police Chief Jeffrey Carpenter.
1993, transferring to the Pelpenter held positions of Padent robbery case involving house, setting the deck on fire.
ham Manor Police Department trolman, Patrol Sergeant,
Chase Bank in Pelham Manor,
in 1998 after distinguishing
Detective Sergeant and most
There was no interior damage,
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Mutti Discusses NYW&B Parkland Plans
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
Village of Pelham Deputy
Mayor/Trustee Susan Mutti
presented a Power Point outlining plans to develop the
former New York, Westchester and Boston Railway property and Highbrook Highline
Bridge into a scenic passive
recreation area at the Tuesday, June 16 Board of Trustees
meeting.
Dr. Roger Wines, Professor Emeritus, Fordham University urged the Board “not
to waste this property; there is
the possibility of 10% increase
in realty values.” Mayor Michael Volpe emphasized that
erecting five or six houses in
the area was not worth it since
Pelham has precious little
open space.
Mutti pointed to a letter
of endorsement from the Sierra Club “and the avenue is
open for ‘Rails to Trails’ funding.” Further information can
be found at www.highbrookhighline.com.
Earlier, Trustee Adam
Kagan announced that residents will receive their first
United Water (UW) bill in August, resulting from sale of Pelham Heights water system to
Village of Pelham Mayor Michael Volpe (left) and Trustee Susan Mutti.
UW. Later, Kagan made a motion to combine Water Fund
and 2014-2015 Fund Balance
monies not to exceed $150,000
to repair mapped “red” streets
(roads in dire need of paving);
the Resolution passed 5-1.
Trustee Joseph Marty
reminded residents about the
gas-powered leaf blower ban,
saying that Police Officers are
distributing
English/Span-
ish flyers to violators. “Village Clerk Terri Rouke mailed
letters regarding the blower
ban to 30 landscapers,” Marty
added.
Pelham Preservation and
Garden Society board member
Mike Carpenter stated that
they are attempting to get the
Downtown District listed on
State and National Historic
Registers, the advantage being
fice (NYSHPO).
that owners
of listed historic
properties
may
qualify
for
preservation
tax
credit;
not-for profits and municipalities
owning listed
properties
are
eligible
for grants.
Mayor
Michael Volpe said that
he was willing
to draft a letter of support
to the New
York
State
Historic Preservation Of-
Postcard rendering of New York, Westchester and Boston Railway Highline Bridge.
Next, FOA Insurance
Broker R.J. Impastato recommended Public Employer Risk
Management Association, Albany (PERMA) for Worker’s
Compensation Insurance Coverage at $386,508 with a 2%
discount if paid up front. Volpe averred those employees on
short/long term leaves incur
liability, leading to higher in-
surance fees; however PERMA
has paid claims higher than
premiums.
Impastato explained that
Compensation covers medical
bills and loss of wages. Volpe
asked if PERMA could conduct
training so that lawyers do not
commit malpractice. Impastato replied that free PERMA
training will reduce claims.
State Senate Passes Klein & Savino Bills to
Combat Predatory Auto Lending Practices in
New York State
Independent Democratic
Conference Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and State Senator
Diane Savino (D-Staten Island/
Brooklyn) announced that the
State Senate passed two critical pieces of legislation they
sponsor aimed at predatory
subprime auto lending in New
York.
Senator
Klein’s
bill
(S.5485A) increases required
surety bonds used car dealerships must hold as a consumer
protection from $10,000 to
$100,000 if the used car dealership sells more than 50 cars
annually. Smaller used car
dealers can take out $20,000
bonds if they sell fewer than 50
vehicles a year.
“Predatory
subprime
auto lending takes advantage
of vulnerable New Yorkers in
every corner of our state and
often drives people with bad
credit further into debt. Even
worse, fraud and deceptive tactics are used to lure consumers
into signing loans they could
never afford to repay. Once
a consumer realizes they’ve
been taken for a ride— legal
recourse is difficult. This legislation will ensure that if a consumer wins a battle in court,
a used car dealership will be
backed by a sizeable bond and
be able to pay what a conned
consumer is due,” said Senator
State Senator Jeff Klein
Klein.
Senator Savino’s bill
(S.5506A) designates lenders
as the assignee of a loan issued
at a used car dealership since
they play a significant role in
the financing of a used vehicle.
It also grants courts the power
to make the assignee pay reasonable attorney’s fees if a consumer sues and wins.
“All too often we’ve heard
stories from used car buyers
who realize they’ve been had
and call the bank immediately to report fraud. The lender
suddenly claims they’re not
the one driving the loan application, the dealer is, and
process it anyway. In court
the dealer shifts blame to the
financial institution. This
legislation finally says, that in
New York State, lenders who
work with used car dealers
are the assignees and will be
held accountable. With the
passage of this bill financial
institutions will think twice
before ignoring claims of
fraud and deception,” said
Senator Diane Savino, Chair
of the Senate’s Committee on
Banks.
In April, the IDC released
an investigative report , “Road
to Credit Danger: Predatory
Subprime Auto Lending in
New York,” which highlighted
numerous predatory tactics
being practiced by used car
dealerships throughout New
York City. The report detailed
ways in which unscrupulous
dealers often appeal to consumers with bad credit, no
credit, or those living on fixed
incomes by offering guaranteed approval for financing
through enticing online advertisements. Once at a dealership, unsophisticated or
unsuspecting customers fail
to realize loan applications
contain abusively high interest rates, sky-high financing
mark-ups, unnecessary addons, and are often being filled
in with fraudulent income
information. In the end, some
consumers wind up with cars
costing twice the financing
and with terms they could never afford to repay.
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College Achievements
Joanna Holden of Pelham
was recently named to the
President’s List at The State
University of New York at Potsdam.
Holden, whose major is
Archaeological Studies, was
among 907 SUNY Potsdam
students who were honored
for academic excellence in the
Spring 2015 semester. College
President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg recognized the students
for earning top marks.
To achieve the honor of
being on the President’s List,
each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours,
with a grade point average of
3.5 or higher.
SUNY Potsdam will soon
celebrate its bicentennial, and
enter its third century of educational excellence. To learn
more, visit http://www.potsdam.edu.
Joseph Parisi of Pelham
excelled during the Spring
2015 semester, achieving a GPA
of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on
the Dean’s List.
Hofstra University is
a nationally ranked private
university just 25 miles from
New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer
small classes and personal
attention with the resources,
technology, and facilities of a
large university. Students can
chose from undergraduate and
graduate offerings in liberal
arts and sciences, business,
engineering and applied science, communication, education, health sciences and human services, honors studies,
the Maurice A. Deane School
of Law and the Hofstra North
Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.
Named to the 2014 President’s
Higher Education Community
Service Honor Roll, and one
of only two schools chosen to
host consecutive presidential
debates, Hofstra University is
a dynamic community of more
than 11,000 students known
for civic engagement and public service.
The State University of
New York at New Paltz has
released the Dean’s List for
outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2014-15 academic
year.
The College is proud to
congratulate Kyle Law (Psychology), a resident of Pelham
for being named to the s Dean’s
List.
Dean’s List designation
is reserved for students who
excel academically and earn at
least a 3.3 grade-point average
in a semester with a full-time
course load.
Located in the heart of a
dynamic college town, ninety
minutes from metropolitan
New York City, the State University of New York at New
Paltz is a highly selective college of about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2015 Dean’s
List. In order to qualify for the
Dean’s List at Loyola, a student
must achieve a minimum QPA
of at least 3.500 for the term,
provided that, in the term they
have successfully completed
courses totaling a minimum
of 15 credits. The following
local students have achieved
this honor and indicated that
Loyola can release their directory information:
Andrea Shirocky, a member of the class of 2017 from
Pelham
Charlotte Little, a member of the class of 2018 from
Pelham
Established
in
1852,
Loyola University Maryland
is a Catholic, Jesuit comprehensive university comprising
New Flash
Loyola College, home to the
University’s arts and sciences
programs; the Sellinger School
of Business and Management;
and the School of Education.
Loyola enrolls 3,700 undergraduate and 2,300 graduate
students from across the country.
Kristen Elizabeth Dudek
of Pelham has been named to
the President’s List at Clemson
University for the spring 2015
semester.
Dudek’s major is Elementary Education.
To be named to the President’s List, a student must
achieve a 4.0 (all As) gradepoint average.
Ranked No. 20 among
national public universities,
Clemson University is a major,
land-grant, science- and engineering-oriented research university that maintains a strong
commitment to teaching and
student success. Clemson is
an inclusive, student-centered
community
characterized
by high academic standards,
a culture of collaboration,
school spirit and a competitive
drive to excel.
Miami University student-athlete Sennett Cooke
has earned a roster spot on the
Women’s Synchronized Skating.
Miami University student-athletes finished the
spring 2015 semester with a
cumulative grade-point average of 3.313, the highest GPA
ever for a single semester.
Overall, 70 percent (339 of 482)
of the RedHawks finished with
a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 26
of those student-athletes recorded a 4.0 GPA.
Cooke, from Pelham, will
earn a Bachelor of Science majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Of the 2014 senior class,
100% of Miami’s student-ath-
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one year of graduation.
Miami University is a
public university located in
southwestern Ohio, offering
120 degree programs in humanities, science, engineering, business, education and
fine arts.
The State University of
New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean’s List for the
spring semester 2015. To be on
the list, a student must have
achieved at least a 3.5 grade
point average while taking a
minimum of 12 credit hours.
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Michael Bates of Pelham
Natalie Craig of Pelham
Chase Chiamulera of Pelham
SUNY Geneseo is a premiere public liberal arts college dedicated to developing
socially responsible citizens
with skills and values for a productive life.
Principal Asserts PMHS Class of 2015 “Has Big Heart”
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stop and turn back. But if
you looked past that sign you
saw kids learning to ride their
bikes on a street without cars,
the 2004 Summer Olympics
when they raced, jumped and
laughed...
“Let us stop focusing on
endings and cherish our beginnings, because every street has
to start somewhere, “Salama
concluded.
Chandler Solimine in
her address, “The Clock at
575,” calculated approximately 116,736,300 seconds
were ticked off by the school
clock from pupils’ initial entrance into the school until
the present. “We all have the
power to measure time by
the value of a moment,” she
stressed.
The Student Awards were
announced. The top three academic achievers receiving the
W.W. Fairclough Prize were
Amanda Morel, 1st; Kerry Mal-
linson, 2nd; and Daniel Weber,
3rd.
William Cavanagh received the Thomas B. Fenlon
Award for developing a strategic plan for shared use of
school facilities, facilitating
gift of PMHS’s turf field plus
serving over 12 years on the
School Board and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Peter Giarrizzo gave the Memorial Tablet
Awards to Class President Matthew Baffuto and Solimine.
Health Department Offers Rabies Prevention Tips
Westchester
County
Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD, is advising
residents to take a few simple
precautions to prevent themselves, their families and their
pets from being exposed to rabies.
“With warmer weather,
residents spend more time
outdoors in closer proximity to
wildlife,” said Sherlita Amler,
MD, commissioner of health
for Westchester County. “It’s
great to enjoy the outdoors, but
remember to keep away from
wild and stray animals, teach
your children to avoid them,
too and keep your pets’ rabies
vaccines up to date.”
It’s equally important
to keep creatures out of your
home to avoid rabies exposure.
So far this year, 17 residents
were treated after an exposure
to a bat. In 2014, 120 residents
were treated. Of the 147 animals that were submitted for
rabies testing through the end
of May, 12 were confirmed rabid, including 8 raccoons, two
bats, one fox and one skunk.
“To keep bats out of your
home, check to see whether
your soffits and attic vents are
tightly screened,” Amler said.
“If a bat gets inside, capture
and contain it safely and call
the Health Department immediately. That way, if you, a
pet or a family member was
exposed, the bat can be tested
for rabies, which can help you
and your family avoid a series
of rabies shots.”
Watch this video to learn
how to safely capture a bat
in your home : http://health.
westchestergov.com/rabies
What can you do to keep
animals away from and out of
your home?
• Always make sure doors
and windows are secure and
that any small openings that
will allow an animal entrance
into your home are closed off.
This includes screening, chimneys, attic vents, and air conditioners.
• If a bat finds its way into
your house, confine or capture
it (without further exposing
yourself) for possible rabies
testing. Never release a bat
due to the possibility of pet or
human exposure. Instead, call
the health department at 914813-5000 to arrange for testing.
• Cover garbage cans securely to avoid attracting animals.
• Bring pet food and water
dishes inside and don’t scatter birdseed or crumbs on the
ground.
• Do not leave food outside
unattended. How can
you tell if an animal is rabid?
• Unusual behavior may
be the first sign of rabies in an
animal.
• A rabid animal may become either abnormally aggressive or unusually tame.
• Staggering and frothing
at the mouth are sometimes
noted.
What should you do if bitten
or scratched by a wild or stray
animal?
• Wash the bite or scratch
with warm, soapy water.
• Call your doctor or hospital to find out if additional
treatment is needed.
• Report the incident to
the health department, 24
hours a day, at (914) 813-5000.
If calling after business hours,
follow the recorded instructions for reporting public
health
emergencies.What
should you do if your pet fights
with another animal?
• Wear gloves when handling your pet during and after an encounter with another
animal.
• Call your veterinarian
and the animal control officer
in your community to report
the incident.
• If your pet is exposed to
a suspect rabid animal, try to
keep the animal in sight until
the police or a wildlife trapper
arrive.
• If your pet bites or
scratches someone, confine
your animal and call the Westchester County Health Department immediately at 813-5000.
There are a few simple procedures to follow so that the
injured person does not need
rabies post-exposure treatment. You should also contact
the veterinarian for your pet’s
rabies vaccine records.
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July 2015 Calendar of Events
On July 10, Westchester County Parks and Sharc Events presents a screening of The Lego Movie to kick off the “Entergy
Screenings under the Stars” at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. The movie begins at
sundown. Admission and parking are free. Moviegoers should bring blankets, folding chairs and a picnic. Refreshments
will also be available for sale. In the event of rain, the movie will be canceled. Go to parks.westchestergov.com or call
(914) 864-PARK for more information.
The Neuberger Museum of Art, 735
Anderson Hill Road, Purchase is currently exhibiting “Plastic: Art in an
Era of Material Innovation” through
August 23. Visit Neuberger.org for
complete details.
Walk Among Live Butterflies from
10am to 3pm in the Native Plant
Meadow at The Greenburgh Nature
Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale
through August 2. Call 723-3470
for details.
The Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Avenue in Pelham has on view a fantastic Yarm Bomb in the outdoor Courtyard and
through August 31. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for details.
The 2015 Town of Pelham Summer Concert Series is now in full swing at the Gazebo, 20 Fifth Avenue as follows: July 13 – The Barons; July 20 – Phillip James
Orchestra; July 27 – Westchester Swing Band; August 3 – FDR Drive; August 10 – Book Ends Band; August 17 – Butch Barbella’s Streets of the Bronx Band;
August 24 – T. J. Tomlin Dixieland All Stars; and August 31 – Jackie DiMaggio Concert with Singer/DJ Booby James & Christopher Macchio. All concerts are from
7: 30 to 9pm. During inclement weather call 738-6644.
UPCOMING
The Pelham Public Library
will hold the following: July
13, 20 and 27 from 4:45 to
5pm -- Create Your Own Superhero Comic Book with
illustrator Mike Teator for
kids 8 to 12; July 20 from 2
to 2:45pm -- Picture Book
Theater with Librarian Lilly
and the book, “Stone Soup”
for ages 5 to 8; and July 27
from 7 to 8:45pm -- Monday
Night @ the Movies screening “Wreck it Ralph”. Visit
pelhamlibrary.org for more
events this month.
Music in the Park Series will
take place on July 10 (Gerard
Carelli), 17 (Jon Doty and
Friends), and 24 (The Ridgefield Symphony Brass Quintet) at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial
in Katonah. Table and chair
seating on the patio will be
available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Food and
beverages will be available
for purchase. Gates open at
5:30pm and music runs from
6:30 to 8:30pm. $5 per person. For details visit lasdonpark.org or call 864-7268.
Bicycle Sundays, sponsored
by Con Edison and Friends
of Westchester County Parks
will take place on the following dates: September 13,
20 and 27 from 10am to 2pm
at the Bronx River Parkway
from Westchester County
Center in White Plains,
south to Scarsdale Road in
Yonkers. Visit westchestergov.com/parks or call 864PARK for details.
This summer, the following
Cultural Heritage Festivals
in Westchester County are
held at Kensico Dam Plaza,
Valhalla: July 12 from noon to
6pm Polish Cultural Festival;
July 19 from noon to 7pm Hispanic Cultural Festival; July
26 from noon to 7pm Italian
Cultural Festival; August 2
from 11:30 to 6:30, Heritage
of India; August 16 from noon
to 6pm Jewish Cultural Festival. For more information
call 864-PARK or visit parks.
westchestergov.com
Christ Church shares the following programs and events:
Summer Sunday Short Series begins July 12 discussing
the book “Dirt, Greed & Sex”
JULY
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Beginning at 7pm, the
Greenburgh Nature Center,
99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale will hold a program for
adults and high school students entitled, “Papal Encyclical on the Environment: A
Call to All Humanity” with
Sister Kathleen Deignan and
Brother Kevin Cawley. For
additional information visit
greenburghnaturecenter.org
or call 723-3470.
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From 10am to noon, Muscoot
Farm, Route 100 in Somers
will hold a Butterfly Walk
with naturalist Tait Johansson. Call 864-7282 for details.
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From 5 to 6:30pm, New YorkPresbyterian/Lawrence
Hospital, 55 Palmer Avenue,
Bronxville will hold a free
class on the importance of
fiber and hydration with outpatient dietitian Katie Campbell, RD. To register, call 7875000.
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At 6:30pm, the 2nd Annual
Corporate Fun Run Westchester 5K will take place at
SUNY Purchase, a running/
walking event to benefit Blythedale Children’s Hospital.
For more information visit
corporatefunrun.com or call
347-844-9687.
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At 7:30pm, the Yonkers Philharmonic will perform with
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Pelham Civic Association Announces Anthony & Jeanette Michael Tromblee – Pelham Director of Technology
Senerchia and Ken Shirreffs as 2015 “Persons of the Year” Receives Pioneer Award
The Pelham Civic Association - one of Westchester
County’s most active, volunteer charitable organizations,
assisting the youth, the elderly, the financially needy
and the physically and mentally challenged - proudly announces as its 2015 Persons
of the Year Jeanette & Anthony Senerchia and Kenneth
Shirreffs.
Jeanette & Anthony
Senerchia have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of
ALS and were directly respon-
to
date,
has
raised over $220
million for ALS
Research. In addition, they established
The
Anthony Senerchia Jr. Charitable Foundation
- a non-profit
foundation dedicated to assisting
underprivileged
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families sufferKarson)
ing from ALS.
Ken Shirreffs is a longprograms to expand and help
time member of the countless individuals and
Pelham Civic Assofamilies in need.
ciation, a Pelham CivThese
extraordinary
ics Board of Director,
individuals will be honored
and one of the most
at the Pelham Civics’ 76th
successful Chairmen Annual Dinner Dance Gala
of the Civics’ Needy on Friday October 30th at
Cases/Good Neighbor
the elegant Fountainhead in
Program. In addition to New Rochelle. Save the date,
his active volunteerism
because you will not want to
nationally and globally,
miss what has become “PelKen has elevated our
ham’s Social Highlight of the
local fundraising to a
Year!”. For more information,
record-breaking level contact Pelham Civic Din- particularly through
ner Dance Chairman Steven
Kenneth Shirreffs (Photo by Domenica Comfort the Pelham Civics’
Shekane at 212-249-2745, or
Photographs)
Benefit Golf Outing.
[email protected] You can
sible for the world-renowned Ken’s exemplary efforts have also visit us at www.pelham“Ice Bucket Challenge”, which enabled these significant
civics.org.
Pelham Schools Director of Technology Michael
Tromblee is this year’s recipient of the 2015 Lower Hudson
Regional Information Center
(LHRIC) Pioneer Award for Director of Technology.
“This recognition reflects
his leadership in transforming student learning in the
21st century. We applaud his
efforts to ensure that our students are provided with such
enriching experiences,” said
Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum, Instruction and
Personnel, Dr. Steven Garcia,
who nominated him for the
award.
Tromblee, who earlier in
his career served as a ground
radio communications specialist in the United States
Air Force, was a social studies
teacher in PMHS. After a oneyear leave of absence he returned to the Pelham Schools
in 2005 as Director of Technology.
The Pioneer Award goes
to directors known for moving
technology forward in their
school district, for their passion for educational technology and willingness to share
that vision with others. In
introducing Michael Tromblee, former Superintendent
of Pelham Schools, Dr. Dennis
Lauro, Jr. and now Executive
Director of LHRIC, described
Tromblee as the “Pelham
School District’s ‘go-to guy’
when it comes to the district’s
technology initiatives.”
Dr.
Lauro cited Tromblee’s ability to understand the needs
of both students and teachers
and someone who takes “the
idea of customer relations to
new heights with the development of a real-time technology help desk for district
employees, providing professional development to both
teachers and staff, and serving as a trusted leader, among
other achievements.”
Under Tromblee’s leadership, the district has rolled
out an extensive one-to-one
initiative, first with iPads in all
four elementary schools, and
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PCA Summer Olympics “Laughter in the Rain”
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
There was “laughter in
the rain” at Glover Field as over
50 parents and 100 students
shrugged off the inclement
weather to enjoy the Pelham
Civic Association (PCA) Summer Olympics on Saturday,
June 6.
“This is our 31st year,” according to Summer Olympics
Committee Chairman and PCA
Board member Scott Brown,
Pelham Manor. “It’s kind of an
old-fashioned fun event with
running, jumping and throwing, appealing not only for kids
but parents, without resorting
to video games. I would say
that everyone who came had
a good time and parents leave
with smiles on their faces.”
Athletic events included
running and relay races; long
jump; sack races; big ball
[soccer] push; soccer kicks;
football, Frisbee tosses; “tug
‘o’ war” and water slide for
students in K-5 as well as the
Gerry Walls Memorial 1K Cross
Country Challenge.
Later,
Pelham Town Councilman
and PCA Board member Dan
McLaughlin remarked that the
event was only made possible
by use of the turf field; a grassy
field would have been soaked.
Trophy winners for the
1K race were Dalajah Griffith,
First; Claudia Brown, Second
and Milan Otondi, Third; Kayla
Artis was awarded for her 11’9”
Broad Jump.
“The Pelham Civics has
been modest about the charitable works that they do,” Village of Pelham Trustee and
PCA Board member Christopher Reim noted. “A lot of
people did not know that the
Civics existed or their extent of
charitable works to the elderly,
financing pupils who cannot
afford to take the
Prep Exam and
providing
them
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instruments.
“PCA helps
out in a quiet
way and we need
more citizens to
be engaged and
participate to allow us to do more
work. There are
more people that
we realize who do
need help,” Reim
stressed.
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Block Party Features Local Merchants
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
Carol Spawn Desmond with Schipperke pet, representing Pelham Preservation
Garden Society
Pelham Memorial HS Junior Katherine
Riedel at Pelham Business Club booth
Face-painted Brianna Pallett (left)
and Mia Pallett
The name of the Saturday,
June 6 Block Party on Fifth
Avenue, sponsored by the Pelham Chamber of Commerce
(PCC) and Pelham Business
Club (PBC), was changed from
Street Fair, showcasing local
merchants, musical and artistic talent.
Beginning with Pelham
Music Arts Studio and local
teen combo performances in
the Gazebo, all of Fifth Avenue
resonated with exotic foods,
toys, jewelry, culminating in
student arts and crafts workshops at Pelham Art Center.
PBC Event Chair Maria Rosell
estimated an attendance of
over 1200 citizens from Pelham and outlying communities.
PBC conducted a raffle
featuring over $1200 in gift
certificates from local merchants, won by Betty Rodriguez, a 21-year resident with
grandchildren in the Pelham
School System.
“The Block Party is an offshoot of ‘Easter Bunny Boulevard’ in March, where over 300
students and parents received
treats from the local merchants, embracing the spirit
and comradery of residents
and businesses.
“Maria Luisa CristofanoDeCicco founded PBC, giving
vendors a free platform on
Facebook to advertise their
businesses, and Block Party
the opportunity for community to ‘touch their flesh,’ making
merchants a brand for themselves,” according to Joseph
Nunziata, PBC/PCC Director
of Publicity and Communications.
“I think that the event
was a great success,” DeCicco
remarked. “The parents were
not afraid of their own children running around because
of strangers. They were able
to see neighbors, people that
they never see too much because their lives are so busy.
You run into friends. To me
it was priceless. It was a cel-
ebration of family in Pelham
Bay where everybody worked
together, from businesses,
Town, Village, Police and Fire
Department to make it a beautiful day.”
Among the many vendors,
Archie Comics celebrated their
move to Sanborn Map Building with free comic books and
Luis Medina Ventura handed
out copies of “Claves para fantasmas” (Key to Ghosts) by his
mother, Dominican-American
poet Miriam Ventura.
During the Block Party
NYS Senator Jeffrey Klein announced a $195,000 grant for
Town House and Daronco
Town House security upgrades
and emergency gas-powered
generators.
Noting Senator Klein’s
contributions, Town Supervisor Peter DiPaola stressed
that Daronco Town House is
a Red Cross Shelter and Town
Hall an Emergency Command
Center “with Children’s Center
downstairs, all of which must
have power.”
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2015 Future Filmmakers Festival Winners Announced
Seven ambitious Westchester students were awarded top
rankings at this year’s 2015 Future
Filmmakers Festival. Featuring
short, ten-minute films, students
throughout the county participated in this annual festival at The
Picture House in Pelham.
Starring their creative skills
in writing, filmmaking, and cinematography, these aspiring filmmakers produced an assortment
of genres including narrative,
documentary, comedy, drama
and musical. These filmmakers of
tomorrow revealed diverse tales
of struggles, emotional and physical, and triumphant moments.
Top four submissions were
awarded the “Chester,” Westchester’s take on the Oscar.
Bestowed the first place
award was Annie Beyer-Chafets
of Mamaroneck High School.
Her drama “Same Page” focused
on a young man’s challenge to ac-
knowledge the changes between
him and a female friend as she
grows into her femininity. Receiving second place was Eastchester
High School’s student, Cheyenne
Gherardi whose documentary
“My Dyslexia Story” shed light
on her experience learning with
dyslexia. Third place comedy
was awarded to four Eastchester High School students, Bobby
Martin, Kevin Wingertzahn, Kyle
Mcintyre and Brian O’Neil. Their
film featured what one boy went
through to save his kidnapped
family, becoming the ultimate super hero. Rounding out the talented awardees was Catherine Sullivan of Bronxville High School.
Her documentary “My Version of
Normal” led us through the challenges of navigating a normal day
for a teenager living with Cerebral
Palsy.
“I had such an incredible
and memorable experience par-
and humbling to
watch something I
had made on the big
screen where I saw
all of my childhood
favorites. It was the
first film festival I
had ever attended,
and I really enjoyed
seeing the vast assortment of work
that my talented
peers around the
county are creating.
Participating alone
was a tremendous
honor and winning
first place completely blew my
mind. Mostly, I was
just thrilled that the
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and
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wonderful people came together
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to bring “Same Page” to life and
I could not be more pleased and
grateful for the way it turned out,”
said Annie Beyer-Chafets.
The Future Filmmakers
Festival has been a gateway for
Westchester’s most prodigious
high school filmmakers and film
students, providing them with
the feedback and experience necessary to further their potential
careers. The event is a collaboration of The Matthew S. Hisiger
Film Foundation, The Picture
House and is fully supported by
The Executive Office of Westchester County.
With the main goal of nurturing creativity and opening
doors, the anticipation of next
year’s event awaits the raw abilities of future filmmakers. For
more information on applying,
please visit www.mshff.org or
contact Dale Hisiger at [email protected].
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Swim Across America Long Island Sound Chapter
Gears Up for Summer Fundraising Events
Swim Across America, Long
Island Sound Chapter (SAA-LIS),
which raises money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events, has kicked
off its 23rd summer season, offering nine opportunities to swim
and volunteer in Westchester and
Rockland counties, states Chapter
President Tony Sibio. The nonprofit, which raised over $1 million
last year, will have its first swim at
Westchester Country Club in Rye
on July 11. Seven more participation opportunities are scheduled
in the three-week period ending
August 1.
“This is my 23rd year working with SAA-LIS, and I continue
to be amazed by and thankful for
the hundreds of swimmers and
volunteers who participate in our
annual swims,” says Sibio. “Each
participant is a hero, who helps
us raise crucial funds that have a
direct impact in the fight against
cancer and on cancer patients’
lives. This year we are encouraging swimmers and volunteers
to bring a friend to the swim, so
we can expand our fundraising
efforts. Not only will it be fun to
bring new friends into the SAA-LIS
family, it also will help us increase
awareness, expand our reach and
achieve our fundraising goals.”
The summer program will
encompass eight pool swims
(with the option of half-mile and
one-mile efforts) plus an openwater swim course on Long Island Sound that will offer partici-
pants the option of swimming 2K,
5K or 10K. The open-water swim,
which starts at Larchmont Yacht
Club and ends at Larchmont
Shore Club, has been recognized
by the World Open Water Swimming Association as one of America’s Top 100 Open Water Swims.
A partial roster of participating locations, dates and times
is as follows:
• Westchester Country Club,
Rye, July 11 -- 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• NYAC Travers Island, Pelham, July 17 -- 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
(night swim)
• Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck, July 18 -- 6:15 a.m. to
9:30 a.m.
• Coveleigh Club, Rye, July 23
-- 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Long Island Sound Open
Water, Larchmont, July 25 -- 6
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Lake Isle Country Club,
Eastchester, August 1 -- 6:30 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m.
Those interested in par-
ticipating in 2015 Swim Across
America-LIS events can register to swim, volunteer to help,
or sponsor a swimmer at www.
swimacrossamerica.org/long_island. Donations can be sent to
SAA-Long Island Sound, P.O. Box
217, Larchmont, NY 10538.
All proceeds raised stay local, supporting cutting edge cancer research, as well as patient
care and support in New York.
Beneficiaries include The Cancer Support Team, The Tommy
Palazzo Fellowship for Columbia
University and Morgan Stanley
Children’s Hospital at Presbyterian Medical Center, United Hospice of Rockland, and The Swim
Across America and DeMatteo
Research Laboratories at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
For more information about
Swim Across America Long Island Chapter, call 914-769-8411 or
visit www.swimacrossamerica.
org.
A Call for Photographs Picturing the Past 50 Years in
Westchester
ArtsWestchester is pleased
to announce an open call to photographers – both hobbyists and
professional alike – for images
documenting Westchester’s most
memorable moments of the past
fifty years. For guidelines and
more information, visit: artsw.org/
decades.
“2015 is a golden year for
ArtsWestchester,”
explains
ArtsWestchester CEO Janet T.
Langsam. “We’re celebrating 50
years as Westchester County’s
designated arts council and the
county’s connection for the arts.
As we ready ourselves for the
next half-century, we are pausing
to look back and celebrate all the
milestones and memorable moments from Westchester’s past
five decades with a special exhibition.”
To mark ArtsWestchester’s
50th Anniversary, the organization is partnering with The Journal News to present Through
the Decades: Picturing 50 Years
in Westchester, a photographic
exhibition featuring archival and
crowd-sourced photographs. The
public is invited to submit photographs for inclusion in the exhibition. Their favorite photos from
Westchester’s most memorable
events can be submitted via the
online application through ArtsWestchester’s website at artsw.
org/decades. Individuals may
submit up to five images (as jpegs
or tiffs) in any of the following categories:
• Milestones in the Arts/Culture
• Economic Development
• The Changing Landscape
• Celebrity Neighbors
• Shared Tragedies
Individuals may submit to
one or multiple categories, but
may submit no more than five images in total. Photographs must
have been taken within the past 50
years and depict events / people /
places in Westchester from no earlier than 1960.
The deadline for submissions is July 24. Photographers
will be notified of works chosen
for the exhibition, which will
take place in ArtsWestchester’s
gallery on Mamaroneck Avenue
in White Plains, no later than
August 21.
Through the Decades: Photographing 50 Years in Westchester is scheduled to be on exhibit
from October 5-November 21 with
an opening reception planned for
Sunday, October 4.
For complete submission
guidelines, visit artsw.org/decades.
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Michael Tromblee – Pelham Director of Technology Receives Pioneer Award
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tion of over 500 Chromebooks
or personal computers connected to the World Wide web
for all eighth and ninth graders
for home and school use. That
program, funded with help
from both The Pelham Education Foundation and Senator
Klein, will be expanded next
year to include 10th and 11th
grades. He also introduced
Tech Gurus in which technologically savvy students assist
faculty such as troubleshooting with technology problems
or helping to set up for presentations.
Faculty cited Tromblee’s
ability to support their initiatives in new ways as a major asset. Seventh grade technology
teacher Patricia Satalich referred to the new 3 D printers
he got for Middle School students. “The excitement about
the printers and the design
process has taken off among
students. It has been unimaginable.”
Social studies teacher
and supervisor Maria Thompson added, “He works with
teachers and the ideas they
have and looks for funding. He
provides in-depth training that
is differentiated and allows us
to grow in terms of our own
abilities.”
Tromblee said he is most
proud that administrators in
Pelham do not adopt technology just for the sake of it, but
look at the district’s instructional objectives and then connect them to the district’s strategic plan. He said he would
prefer if the award were more
about the collaborative efforts
of the district rather than a
testament to his efforts. “If our
mission is to inspire a standard of excellence in all students, that truly is a complete
team effort,” he says.
Student Bodies Exhibit at PMHS
Left to right: Maddie Nicholson, Aaron Nassiri, Caitlin Reilley, and Claire Gilman
The “Student Bodies,” exhibition which opened in the
Pelham Memorial High School
Library on June 3 and was also
part of the Many Faces of Pelham on June 8, is the work of
the Studio in Art and Design
in Draw classes at the high
school. Thanks to a generous
grant from the Pelham Education Foundation, this collaborative art project began with
a virtual museum trip to the
Philadelphia Museum of art to
introduce the young artists to
the many forms that contemporary art may take. Students
discovered through engaging with works of art by Sol
LeWitt, Mark Jenkins, and oth-
ers that art can be ephemeral.
It does not have to be made in
the traditional way; contemporary art can convey a concept
or message in a unique way.
Students were tasked
with using the medium of
packaging tape to answer the
question, “What is it like to
be a PMHS student in the 21st
century?” Armed with only
packaging tape, students set
to work on casting themselves
in the transparent medium.
The results were a remarkable display of the diversity of
the student experience. The
variety of experiences included “Selfie,” a sculpture that
spoke to the effect of social
media on youth culture. “Jeff
the Multitasker During Finals
Week” had four arms, each one
holding a different item that
pertained to learning. Other
sculptures conjured the playful and dreamlike side of youth
with sculptures like “Spiderman” and “Headstand.”
Students were thrilled
with the outcome and felt a
sense of pride in their work
when everyone came to see it.
PMHS Art teachers, Ms. Wals,
Mr. Doyle, and Ms. Cherashore,
all expressed how much fun
they had working with the students. “This was an enriching,
student driven project for us
all,” said Ms. Cherashore.
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Secret Summer Cinema at
The Picture House
In light of the tremendous success of The Picture
House Film Club with Marshall Fine which recently
completed its first year, The
Picture House (TPH) will be
launching Secret Summer
Cinema with Marshall Fine
starting Sunday, July 12th
at 5:00 p.m. Secret Summer
Cinema will offer film screenings for four consecutive Sundays in July and August. The
screenings which will take
place on Sunday, July 12th,
19th, 26th, and August 2nd
will be selectively curated by
Fine – one of New York’s top
film critics – and will all be
followed by a discussion and
Q&A with the audience.
“Secret Summer Cinema
at The Picture House is the perfect way for people to see some
of the greatest movies they
may have missed the first time
they came out,” said Clayton
Bushong, Director of Programming at The Picture House.
“It’s also a great
opportunity for
film-lovers from
across the region to beat the
heat and get to
know The Picture House and
Marshall in between Film Club
sessions.”
In
addition to Secret
Summer
Cinema and The
Picture House
Film Club, Fine
also serves as
in-house moderator for other exclusive film
programs throughout the year.
He also contributes to The
Picture House website (www.
thepicturehouse.org), reporting from film festivals around
the world, and to other new
media forms for the iconic 1921
movie theater.
The cost for the four-
week-film series is $60 per
person and is open seating.
Tickets are available for the
entire four-film series and not
on an individual basis. Tickets
are currently on-sale at www.
thepicturehouse.org or at the
box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803 or by calling
(914) 738-3161.
www.thepelhampost.com
Pelham Civics Scholarship Awards!
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was a Pelham Civic Association
member for almost 20 years,
donating countless hours and
financial help to charitable
causes. As chairman of D’Urso
supermarkets and president of
Key Food Stores Co-operative,
he was the recipient of many
humanitarian awards. To perpetuate the memory of his
membership in our association, $5,000 will be presented
to a high school, college or
graduate student who resides
in Pelham, and who best exemplifies leadership and support
in charitable work.
The Honorable Richard J.
Daronco Civic Leadership
Award to Una Corbett
Judge Daronco was an
active member of our organization for almost 30 years. He
was honored as the Pelham
Civics Man of the Year in 1974
and in 1987, former President
Ronald Reagan appointed
Judge Daronco to the bench
of the United States District
Court. At that time he was the
youngest appointee in history.
The Honorable Richard J. Daronco award is presented to
a Pelham High School junior
class student who best personifies civic leadership and
responsibility along with the
ideals and principals of the late
Judge. The award includes an
expense-paid trip to serve as
the Pelham representative to
the Model Congress or Model
United Nations program, or
similar program, with expenses paid up to $1,500.
The Joseph L. Nunziata Award
for Creativity and Service to
Edward Livingstone
This award is named for
a current member. Mr. Nunziata uses his creative talents
in many ways, both locally and
nationally. He created a Memorial Day brochure that earned
him national recognition and
a nomination for a “National
Point of Light” from former
president George H. Bush. He
was named the Pelham Civic
Association Man of the Year in
1998. The Joseph L. Nunziata
award is an award for Creativity and Service and recognizes
a student for outstanding spirit and imagination and artistic
talent used in the service of
the community. The award is
in the amount of $1,000.
The Philip J. Colicchio
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for a current member. Mr. Colicchio is a man who personifies
the virtues of effective leadership. He devotes boundless energy and time to the community and inspires those who work
with him to give their best
efforts. The Pelham Civic Association honored him in 1995
by naming him Man of the Year
and in 2003 the United Way of
Pelham named him as their
Man of the Year. The Philip
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The award is in the amount of
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A Community Alert from the Office of the Westchester
District Attorney: “Teens Afraid to Tell”
SPECIAL COLUMN BY WESTCHESTER
DISTRICT ATTORNEY JANET DIFIORE
Domestic violence is not
just a problem for adults. An
alarming number of adolescents in this country have been
and will become victims of physical, emotional or sexual abuse
from a dating partner. This pattern of teen dating violence cuts
across all ethnic groups, socioeconomic groups and geographic regions. Both male and female
teens can become victims but
most of the time, boys inflict
more serious physical injuries
on girls.
The facts behind teen dating violence are disturbing:
• One in 10 high school students has been hit, slapped, or
physically hurt by a boyfriend or
girlfriend.
• Violent behavior often
begins between the ages of 12
and 18.
• Girls and young women
between the ages of 16 and 24
experience the highest rate of
intimate partner violence, almost triple the national average.
• Half of youth who have
been victims of both dating vio-
Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore
lence and rape attempt suicide.
Many teens do not report
dating violence because they
are afraid and ashamed to tell
friends and family.
Teens as well as their parents should be proactive and ask
these questions about their dating partners. Does the boyfriend
or girlfriend:
• Have a history of bad relationships or past violence?
• Always blame their problems on other people including
blaming you for making them
treat you badly?
• Try to use drugs or alcohol to get you alone when you
don’t want to be?
• Try to control you by being bossy, not taking your opinion seriously, or making all of
the decisions about who you see
or what you wear?
• Engage in excessive sexual talk?
• Pressure you to have or
force you to have unprotected
sex?
• Engage in stalking, possessive or controlling behaviors
that restrict your freedom of
movement? Constantly text you
or call you to find out where you
are and who you’re with?
The most important thing
a teen should do is get help.
They should go to an adult
they trust, including a teacher,
school principal, counselor or
work supervisor. If a crime has
been committed they should
seek out law enforcement so
they can get the protections
only a court can provide. Parents need to understand that
abusers exert power over their
victims and it may be hard for
your teen to end the relationship. If your teen has confided
in you, be comforting and supportive. Tell your teen you’re
concerned about their safety
and discuss with them how he/
she can stay safe. Safety plans
must be developed that include
knowing in advance what to do,
where to get help, who to call
and how to escape danger.
Destructive relationships
during the teen years can lead to
lifelong unhealthy relationship
practices, may disrupt normal
development and can contribute to unhealthy behaviors in
teens that can lead to chronic
mental and physical conditions
in adulthood. Teens that are
physically hurt by a dating partner were more likely to say they
engage in risky sexual behavior,
binge drink, use drugs, attempt
suicide and participate in physical fights.
This problem requires a
multi-prong response to include
mental health professionals,
schools and law enforcement.
Assistant District Attorneys
from my office regularly visit
high schools to discuss the problem of teen violence. Our Special
Prosecutions Division handles
domestic abuse cases including
those having to do with teen dating violence. Their phone number is 914-995-3000.
For teens that need immediate help, Hope’s Door is
an organization in Westchester
that has a 24 hour Hotline for
those that need to talk about
dating violence. That number
is 1-888-438-8700. There is also
Breakthecycle.org, the website
of a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to
end dating violence.
The cycle of abuse among
our young people must be
broken and the Westchester
County District Attorney’s office is committed to that effort.
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The Patient Self Determination Act and Trends in Advance Health Care Directives
BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED
ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
The U.S. Government Accountability Office recently
released a report on the use
of advance directives in hospitals, nursing homes and other
health care facilities.
The
report, requested by members of the Senate Committee
on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation, addressed the
experience with health care
proxies, living wills and other
advance health care directives.
It makes interesting reading
— or at least it is interesting to
policy wonks concerned about
individual autonomy and selfdetermination.
To review: the federal
Patient Self Determination
Act was adopted in 1990. It requires each state to summarize
its state laws on advance directives (and to make that summary publicly available). It also
requires hospitals, nursing
homes, hospices, home health
agencies, health maintenance
organizations, and Medicare
Advantage providers to inform
patients about advance directives and to ask if they understand the concepts. It does not
explicitly require health care
providers to either ask for advance directives or to require
patients to complete them (in
fact, the law prohibits any provider from requiring advance
directives), but the thinking
when the law was passed was
that advance directives would
become much more common.
By way of background, an
advance health care directive
allows you to appoint someone
else to make medical decisions
for you in the event you are
incapacitated and unable to
communicate your wishes to
your health care providers. By
preparing a health care proxy
you can help ensure that your
wishes are carried out in the
event of an accident or illness.
Under New York law, you have
the right to accept or reject
medical treatment, including
life-prolonging
procedures
such as mechanical respiration and artificial nutrition
and hydration.
For an excellent discussion of planning your health
care in advance, go to https://
www.ag.ny.gov/sites/default/
files/pdfs/publications/Planning_Your_Health_Care_in_
Advance.pdf. Go to https://
www.health.ny.gov/forms/
doh-1430.pdf for a New York
State health care proxy form
and instructions on how to fill
one out. Actually filling out
and signing the form is pretty
straightforward, and you could
(and should) complete it today.
You don’t even need a lawyer!
How well has the federal
law worked in its quarter-century of existence? The study
doesn’t really answer that
question, though it does give
some data points to assess
changes in the medical community and care standards.
At the time of adoption of the
Patient Self Determination
Act, activists estimated that
perhaps 20% of patients had
executed an advance health
care directive. The study finds
that almost half of adults over
age 40 have now signed a living will or health care proxy.
That suggests that something
more than twice as many patients have done at least some
health care planning — though
it is unclear whether that is
the result of the federal law
or changing public knowledge
and preferences (or both).
Perhaps more interestingly, the study found wide
disparities by type of care facility, medical condition, age,
race, income level, and education level. Even gender made
a significant difference, with
women signing advance health
care directives about 5% more
frequently than men.
Interestingly,
though,
only a handful of the demographic categories reviewed
in the GAO report had more
than 50% compliance. Nursing home residents had signed
advance directives about 55%
of the time (up 10% from the
previous decade). 60-year-olds
had perhaps the most vigorous increase in signature rates,
moving from just under half
having signed a decade ago to
almost three out of four today.
Interested in some of the
other categories? You can read
the report yourself, as it is
available online at http://www.
gao.gov/assets/670/669906.
pdf. Here are some of the more
interesting items we extracted
from its analysis:
Unsurprisingly, people
with chronic illness are about
10% more likely to have signed
The Kitchen & Bath Insider© – Counter(top) Intelligence
BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R.,
PRESIDENT, DREAMWORK KITCHENS, INC.
Archeologists have found,
even before recorded history, that
people have had an area in their
home devoted to food preparation. Traditionally referred to as
“THE KITCHEN”, over the millennium this specialized subdivision
of the household has developed
from a simple work surface to the
exciting kitchens of today. And,
one of the most exciting parts of
a new kitchen is the countertop.
The countertop, and its vertical counterpart, the backsplash,
can add to your kitchen’s distinctive style, but choosing a material
for the surface is not as easy as it
was a thousand years ago. There
are so many types of countertops
available today that it can be very
confusing when you decide to get
a new one.
Although certainly a factor, your kitchen’s work surface
should not be chosen solely for
its aesthetic value. When you’re
ready for a new counter, find a
contractor who will take the time
to review your specific needs.
What types of foods do you prepare? How much do you cook?
Do you have kids? The answers
to these questions will help de-
termine the appropriate counter
material for you.
The laminate counter, referred to by many as “Formica,”
is the most economical of all the
choices and, with proper care,
can last twenty years. Easy to
clean with good stain resistance,
it does have limitations: you can’t
cut on it and it will scorch if you
place anything hot on the surface.
Once a laminate top is damaged it
is difficult or impossible to repair.
The most popular countertops today are those made out of
stone, which, by the way, is just
what the archeologists found in
the kitchens of yesteryear. The
most popular stone materials
are granite, marble and the new
tops made up of crushed quartz.
Granite, the traditional standby,
is considered by many as the
most beautiful surface available
because granite has movement!
Movement is the suggestion of
motion in the elements making up the finished surface. The
swirls and patterns created by
nature cannot be fully duplicated
in a stone that is fabricated. If you
exercise a little care with granite,
you can avoid stains and scratches, and have a work surface that
will last until the next batch of
archeologists digs up your home.
Granite should be sealed when it
is installed and at least once a year
afterwards to avoid staining.
Quartz, sold under the trade
names of Cambria, Caesarstone,
Silestone, etc. is the second most
abundant mineral on earth, and
is a basic component of granite.
In a typical quartz countertop,
the raw quartz is crushed and
combined with pigments to give
it color, and resins (sticky stuff)
to hold it together. The resulting
process creates one of the most
durable countertop surfaces on
the market today. It is harder
than granite, more scratch and
stain resistant, and non-porous.
For the geologists who follow the
K&B Insider, quartz ranks #7 on
the Mohs hardness scale! Only
diamonds, sapphires and topaz
are harder. The cost of quartz and
the average granite slab is comparable.
The newest offerings in
countertops are the eco-friendly
products such as PaperStone and
Richlite. They are made from recycled paper and/or cardboard
and come in several colors. IceStone is made from recycled glass
(supposedly beer bottles), and
Portland cement. These products
are great for the environment,
however, as with most “green”
products, they are usually more
expensive than their traditional
counterpart.
As with all decisions in upgrading your home, don’t rush
in making your selection for the
countertop. Thoroughly investigate all the possibilities with your
contractor and select a surface
that is suited to your needs, as
well as visually pleasing.
Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D.,
C.R., is president of DreamWork
Kitchens, Inc. located in Mamaroneck, New York. A Master of
Design (Pratt Institute), and E.P.A.
Certified Remodeler, he serves on
the Advisory Panel of Remodeling
Magazine. A member of the National Kitchen & Bath Assoc., he is
also a contributor to Do It Yourself
magazine. He can be reached for
questions at 914-777-0437 or
www.dreamworkkitchens.com.
an advance directive. We say
“unsurprisingly,” but perhaps
it is surprising that the gap
is not even wider, since only
about one-third of those with
chronic illness have signed.
People over age 65 are
about twice as likely to have
signed advance directives as
their younger relatives. Adults
under age 35 weigh in at only
about 10%.
There is a clear relationship between income (each
$25,000 increase in annual
income seems to correspond
with a 3-5% increase in signatures) and education (each
degree increases the signature
rate by at least 5%).
While some may find
these statistics interesting, it
doesn’t change the fact that we
should all have advance health
care directives regardless of
what our views and wishes
are with respect to end-of-life
care. After all, the point of preparing advance health care directives is so that your wishes
(not someone else’s) are carried out. Do you already have
an advance health care directive? Excellent, give yourself a
gold star! If not, what are you
waiting for? This is one of the
most important things you can
do for yourself and your loved
ones.
Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is
a founding partner of Littman
Krooks LLP and has been honored as one of the “Best Lawyers” in America for each of
the last seven years. He is past
President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
(NAELA) and past President of
the New York Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served
as chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar
Association. He has been selected as a “New York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may
be reached at (914-684-2100) or
by visiting the firm’s website at
www.elderlawnewyork.com.
ALS Walk in
Purchase
Congressman Eliot Engel, who joined the creator of the Ice
Bucket Challenge and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) advocate Pat Quinn, State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and former Yankees great Roy White at the 2015 Westchester ALS Walk
June 14 in Purchase. Congressman Engel authored the 2008 ALS
Registry Act, which established the first ever national patient registry of people with ALS.
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Ciao in Eastchester Completes Renovations
It has been 27 years
since Ciao Ristorante was
opened in Eastchester by
original
founder
David
Gatanfard. At the time, 1988,
it was Westchester’s first
‘trattoria’, a designation that
took the county by storm for
its robust renditions of regional Italian cuisine served
in rustic style from an innovative open kitchen. In 1990,
a young Zef Deljevic became
head chef and by 1999 he
had taken over operation of
the restaurant. Zef and his
friendly staff have kept the
350-seat multi-level establishment bustling daily and
in restaurant terms, that’s no
small accomplishment.
Zef has been busy renovating and refurbishing the
dining and catering rooms
downstairs and on the second
level. The façade has been
completely updated as well.
The building now sports a
dramatic al fresco deck on the
second level ready to serve
lunch, dinner and cocktails.
Ciao offers a dynamic updated menu of seasonal Italian
specialties served with gusto.
Be seated and have Peter, the
genial general manager, suggest such open kitchen starters as: Hot Antipasto for two,
three or more, loaded with
delectable fruits of the sea; or
their Antipasto Freddo, a colorful platter from the chef ’s
daily larder; fresh Arugula
Salad with goat cheese, marinated Portobello mushrooms,
sprinkled with balsamic vinegar; delicious Baked Clams
Oreganata; Avocado Salad; or a
lovely String Bean Salad, fresh
green beans, red potatoes, onions, tomato, goat cheese with
roasted garlic and vinegar
dressing.
Hearty pastas include:
house made Pappardelle alla
Francesco, with fresh tomato, basil and chunks of fresh
mozzarella; Green Fettuccini
Cacciatore, shallots, shitake
mushrooms, basil, chunks of
chicken, fresh tomatoes, sundried tomatoes and parmigiano; Trinete Tartufo, fresh
house made linguini with
essence of truffle and seared
shrimp; and classic Linguini
with Clam Sauce.
Generous main courses
include: a wonderful Chicken
Paillard; Salmon ala Ciao,
with white wine, lemon, capers and asparagus; Veal Sal-
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