Bramson Wins Democratic Nomination for County Executive Alvin

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Bramson Wins Democratic
Nomination for County Executive
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Local Residents Honored by
The Volunteer Center
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Rochelle
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May 2013 - Volume 9 - Issue 5
Variety of Topics Discussed at Regular Legislative Meeting
By Stephen E. Lipken
The Tuesday, April 16 New Rochelle City Council Regular Legislative
Meeting (RLM) appeared to be brimming with new ideas. First, Sustainability Coordinator Deborah Newborn
and partner Greenburgh Nature Center
(GNC) Director of Conservation Education Anne Jaffe- Holmes appeared
before Council to promote a Leaf
Mulching Pilot Project in conjunction
with Westchester County’s “Love ‘Em
and Leave ‘Em,” www.LELENY.org.
“We have a $25,000 grant for public educational campaigns from the Urban Sustainability Directors Network,
matched by Westchester Community
Foundation,”
Newborn
noted.
“In 2011 New Rochelle
expended $835,000 to collect leaves, 26% of Department of Public Works’
(DPW) budget.” Jaffe-Holmes passed around samples
of mulched leaves, “which
fall between grass blades
and help soil drainage.”
Newborn added that
the GNC will educate
and train homeowners,
landscapers and schoolchildren. Mayor Noam
Bramson asked whether
Left to right: Councilman Lou Trangucci; City Clerk Bennie Giles III; Councilman Albert Tarantino. landscapers would charge
Latimer, Cablevision Promote Internet Safety
Approximately 100 pupils gathered in Isaac E. Young Middle School
auditorium at New Rochelle to learn
the tremendous benefits—and perils—
of the web, “Power to Learn, Internet
Smarts” sponsored by Optimum on
Line/Cablevision with special guest New
York State Senator George Latimer on
Friday, April 5.
“We want you to be ‘internet
smart,’” Leandra Reilly, Media Education Consultant, Cablevision stated.
“How many people here have helped
your parents to operate the phone or do
something at the computer? You have
to admit it is a good feeling when mom
or dad calls upon you to help them instead of the other way around. You are
learning how to become responsible users of technology.”
A series of student skits began with
social networking on Facebook/Twitter, in
which “Tony” met a girl on the internet
and was arrested for kidnapping her. Illegal
music downloading costs $2.7 billion dollars in workers’ income per year; copyright
fines as high as $150,000 per song; jail
Pictured (l. to r.) with participating students are Sixth-Grade Technology Teacher Ted Fleming, EighthGrade Technology Teacher Mark Spreter, Senator Latimer, Principal Dr. Anthony Bongo, Math & Technology Teacher Tracy Muldoon, Cablevision Area Director of Government Affairs Dan Ahouse, Sixth-Grade
Technology Teacher Jack Ottomanelli and Seventh-Grade Technology Teacher Jeffrey Toich.
sentences plus potential viruses/spyware.
“Digital permanence” skit stressed that everything recorded becomes a permanent
record seen worldwide.
In the final skit, “Misinformation—
Truth or Spoof,” Technology Teacher
Ted Fleming showed three pictures of
giant snakes, including one in SAAD
Karaj, Iran that was 141 feet long, 19 feet
tall and 103 years old. The first two facts
were true, presented by Guinness World
Records and MSNBC; the 141-foot reptile was a YouTube spoof.
Ending the program, students
signed an “Internet Safety Pledge,” presented by Senator Latimer. “When I
grew up, there was nothing like downloading illegal music. This Cablevision
program was a process of fun and role
playing by peer groups, getting parents
to inculcate values regarding internet responsibility,” Latimer said.
more for mulching; Jaffe-Holmes replied that
prices are the same. David Duarte of Five
Brothers Enterprises, Inc. averred that many
of his customers are not even aware that he
is mulching and are very satisfied with his
work.
Discussion turned to a proposed amendment of Zoning Code regarding Iona College.
Both Commissioner of Development Luiz
Aragon and City Manager Charles B. Strome
III stressed that neighborhood representatives
and Committee want the proposed North Avenue Iona College dormitory managed by the
school.
Bramson remarked that more student
parking data is needed, especially since some
residents complain about lack of street parking. More Public Hearings are planned.
Unique Gardens of
New Rochelle Tour June 1st
To celebrate the arrival of June
and the beauty of some outstanding
gardens in New Rochelle, The Garden Club of New Rochelle is offering
the public a self-guided tour through
unique and beautiful private gardens
on Saturday, June 1 from 10am to
3pm. Ticket holders will have access to six private gardens, including
properties with a plethorn of seldomseen perennials, specimen trees, rock
and water features and unique use of
space -- a variety of visual pleasures
plus a wealth of gardening ideas.
Proceeds from the tour will be
used to sustain club projects such as
the planting of thousands of daffodil
bulbs throughout New Rochelle, maintenance of the Shakespeare Garden overlooking Long Island Sound in Davenport Park, beautifying local veterans memorials, donating decorated holiday wreaths to charitable institutions and veterans hospitals,
and holiday baskets of greens and gift for distribution by the Visiting Nurse Service.
Advance sale tickets to the June 1 tour are $20 each, or $25 each on the day of
the tour. Day-of-event tickets will be on sale at St. John’s Episcopal Church in New
Rochelle at the intersection of Wilmot Road and Lovell Road starting at 9:30am. For
directions to the church call 804-7589 or 636-0047.
Joanne Bartoli, spokesperson for the Garden Club, noted that the club is always
looking for new members. For information, call 632-5411.
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Improved Energy Efficiency and Parking
Key Topics at City Council Meeting
Financing improved building energy efficiency and parking were two key topics discussed at
the New Rochelle City Council Committee of the
Whole (COW) meeting on April 9.
Mark Thieilking, Chairman of the Board, Energy Improvement Corporation (EIC), Yorktown
Heights appeared with EIC Treasurer and Marketing
Director Joseph M. Del Sindaco, explaining EIC’s
function and instructing owners of four family or
more commercial units how to apply for Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans as part of New
York State (NYS) Energize NY Energy Loan Program.
“EIC is a NYS not-for profit Local Development Corporation (LDC) formed to scale demand
for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades in residential and commercial properties,
linked to the New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) energy upgrade Programs at local level.
“Borrowers have easy access to low-interest
capital, based on their building’s ability to pay with
prompt property tax payments for the last three
years. You cannot have a loan value more than
80% of the value of the building. We finance 10%
of the property value,” Thieilking stated. Repayments are added to the property owner’s tax bill.
Then City Manager Charles B. Strome III
briefed Council on findings of a study by Tim
Haahs Engineers and Architects, recommending
conversion of coin-operated meters to “smart meters” accepting credit cards and cell phone activation, increasing public parking in the Avalon Bay
Garage plus converting Memorial Highway and
Lawton Street to two-way traffic.
In addition, Council addressed enforcing use
of designer bicycle racks provided, versus bicyclists
observed chaining their vehicles to light poles and
parking meters. Incremental monetary penalties
for false Police/Fire Alarms were also discussed.
Lynn S. Brooks-Avni AICP Senior Planner, New Rochelle (left); and Paul Vacca, Deputy Commissioner, Building Official, New Rochelle.
Online Registration
Now Available for Tennis Program Lessons
Parks and Recreation Department has launched
enabling online registration for summer and fall tennis programs. The new Webtrac portal, accessible
from the Parks and Recreation home page Quick
Links and the Tennis Program page, allows 24/7 access and real time availability for all program lessons
and an online payment option (for Visa and Mastercard holders only) to complete the transaction.
Access to the program is through a Household
Identification Number (HIN). Families and individuals who have previously registered for Parks and Recreation programs or services can find their HIN at the
top right corner of a program receipt or contact the
Parks and Recreation Office. New registrants can create an account online through the Webtrac program
by clicking on “Set up New Account”.
For more information, contact the Parks and
Recreation Office at 654-2087 during regular office
hours, Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 4:30 PM.
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May 2013 • 3
Morgan Stanley Financial Expert
Makes Impact on Students
President Bill Clinton
to Speak on May 18
President Bill Clinton will make an appearance
at Westchester Community College at a fundraiser
for student scholarships and other college support on
Saturday, May 18. The event will be held at 1:30 p.m.
in the Physical Education Building on the college’s
main campus at 75 Grasslands Road in Valhalla, New
York. Prior to his discussion on national and world
events, he will be presented with a State University
of New York Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
President Clinton served two terms as President
of the United States, and under his leadership, the
country’s college enrollment rate rose to its highest
level in history up to that point. In addition to his
commitment to higher education, his core values
have included the protection of the environment,
expanded access to technology, job creation, and investment in underserved communities. As a longtime
proponent of community colleges, his remarks are
expected to include comments on higher education.
Westchester Community College is the largest educational institution in the county. With approximately 13,000 credit students and an additional
13,000 non-credit students (the largest Continuing
Education Division in the SUNY system), the institution provides a broad range of classes on the main
President Bill Clinton
campus, at various locations throughout the county,
and online.
Tickets range from $150 to $600 with proceeds going toward student scholarships, mentoring
programs, faculty development and other essential services.
Over 200 people were in attendance during an evening with Wall Street Financial Expert Carla A. Harris at The College of New Rochelle’s main campus April 9, 2013.
Carla A. Harris is Managing Director &
Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley, 2012
CNR Honorary Degree Recipient, and author
of the recently released book, Expect To Win.
She has extensive industry experiences in the
technology, media, retail, telecommunications,
transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. She spent more than a decade as a senior
member of the equity syndicate desk, executing numerous stock transactions for Immunex
Corporation, one of the largest biotechnology
common stock transactions in U.S. history.
Harris was recently named to Fortune
Magazine’s list of “The 50 Most Powerful Black
Executives in Corporate America,” U.S. Bankers’ “Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance”
(2009, 2010, 2011), Black Enterprise magazine’s
“Top 75 Most Powerful Women in Business”
(2010) and “Top 75 African Americans on
Wall Street” (2006-2011), Essence magazine’s
“50 Women Who Are Shaping the Work,” Ebony’s “15 Corporate Women at the Top” and
as “Woman of the Year 2004” by the Harvard
Black Men’s Forum. She holds a BA in economics, magna cum laude, from Harvard University
and an MBA, second year honors, from Harvard
Business School.
Harris is also a singer, and released her
third gospel CD “Unceasing Praise” in 2011.
Carla A. Harris, Managing Director & Senior Client Advisor for Morgan Stanley and Author of Expect to Win,
stands with Judith Huntington, President of The College of
New Rochelle
Crystal Gala Raises $30,000
for Huguenot Children’s Library
It was a night to remember as 222 people
gathered to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the
Huguenot Children’s Library. The evening included cocktails and dinner, an exciting benefit auction and dancing to the sounds of ReMixx. The
15th, Anniversary Crystal Gala held March 16th
at the Fountainhead, raised more than $30,000
for the Partnership for the Huguenot Children’s
Library, the non-profit group that renovated the
building and continues to support its programs.
Contributing significantly to the total was a
Hon. Paul Gardephe, U.S. District Judge, and his wife,
Colleen, who was on the Gala committee. Photo credit:
Cristina Cerone.
silent and live auction that included dinner for
six at New Rochelle’s hottest restaurant, Alvin &
Friends; a Columbus Day weekend getaway to a
private home on Cape Cod; a week in a deluxe
Naples, Florida condo; and the chance to let your
child be “Librarian for a Day.” But perhaps the
most popular item was a basketball autographed
by New Rochelle High School phenom Khalil Edney, whose 55-foot buzzer beater was the “shot
heard ‘round the world” winning the sectional
title for the Huguenots. Michael Weissman served
as the evening’s auctioneer.
“We owe a special thanks to our sponsors,
who underwrote the costs of the evening,” said
PHCL President Lisa Bonalle, who co-chaired the
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event with Vice President Theresa Kump Leghorn
and Secretary Lori Morrow. The sponsors included Auction Sponsors Kathy and Jeff Wiegand, Entertainment Sponsor the Bonalle Family, Flower
Sponsors Barbara Reguero and Keith Barbaria,
Invitation Sponsors Karen and James Haskell and
Journal Sponsors M.C. and Paul McEvoy.
The Crystal Gala Committee included Journal Co-Chairs Lori Morrow and Catherine White;
Auction Chair Barbara Reguero; Decorating CoChairs Angela Stenroos and Catie Stern; Invitations and Publicity Chair Theresa Kump Leghorn;
and Treasurer Yan Mui. Gala Committee members included Lori Hall Armstrong, Judy Fraioli,
Barb Francella, Colleen Davis Gardephe, Fenizia
Maffucci, Haina Just-Michael, Debbie Morris, Pat
Myron, Angela Pilla Soares, Randi Shane, Marc
Wager and Dana Ziogas.
The Huguenot Children’s Library, located
at 794 North Avenue (corner of Eastchester
Road) in New Rochelle, opened its doors in November, 1997. The building had been a branch
of the New Rochelle Public Library but had been
closed in 1991 due to budget cuts and then damaged by an arson fire. “Twenty years ago that
little library by the lake was an empty shell, and
it took a grass-roots effort to save the structure
and renovate it,” recalled Lisa Bonalle. “Thanks
to the community’s continued support, the Huguenot Children’s Library continues to be a vital
hub of reading, learning and creativity for the
children of New Rochelle: Each year more than
6,000 children attend the library’s programs and
more than 42,000 books, audiotapes and videotapes are circulated.”
The Partnership for the Huguenot Children’s Library is a 501 © 3 nonprofit organization
dedicated to inspiring a life-long love of reading
and learning through outstanding library services
for all of the children of New Rochelle; the PHCL
works to enhance the excellence of the Huguenot
Children’s Library and to promote and advocate
for exceptional children’s library services within
the New Rochelle Public Library system. For more
information about the PHCL visit the website at
www.partnershipforthehcl.org.
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Down to Earth Farmers Market
Season Opening Soon!
Local food lovers
of New Rochelle can
now find their favorite
farmers market in Huguenot Park, at the entrance of New Rochelle
High School. Down to
Earth Farmers Markets,
the market managers
who started the New
Rochelle Farmers Market in 2009, are excited
to open the 2013 season in a new location.
“The
shoppers
in New Rochelle have
strongly
supported
their market. We look
forward to being in
the open, green market
space at Huguenot Park,” said Frankie Rowland, Director, Community Relations and Marketing at
Down to Earth Farmers Markets.
“For our long-time, loyal shoppers, it’s an easy trip from downtown on the local bus line. And
for the young students who want to know where their food comes from, it’ll be great for them
to step out the door and talk directly with the farmers and food makers at the market,” Rowland
added.
Down to Earth Markets anticipates the return of all 2012 vendors to this popular weekly food
event. Additionally, they have confirmed a new livestock farmer, Raghoo Farms of Rhinebeck, NY,
for the market. Raghoo will offer mindfully-raised chicken, goat, duck, and lamb meat, as well as
fresh eggs. Also, Wavehill Breads from Norwalk, Connecticut will join in for the first time with
their delicious breads and baked goods.
New Rochelle’s Down to Earth Farmers Market will continue to take place on Fridays, from
8:30 am-2:30 pm. It opens on June 7th and runs through November 22nd, 2013. SNAP benefits
welcome. For more information, visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com.
325th Anniversary Gala June 6
at Glen Island Harbor Club
Raffle Tickets Available for Eight Day Trip to France
The 325th Anniversary Committee
cordially invites you to “Celebrate our
Vibrant Community” at a Gala Dinner
Dance on June 6 at the historic Glen
Island Harbour Club. Guests will enjoy
roving Mariachi & Minestrello during
the cocktail hour, followed by sumptuous dining and dancing to the music of
the world renowned Lester Lanin Orchestra. New Rochelle resident, Sharon
Epperson, CNBC Senior Commodities
and Personal Finance Correspondent
will serve as program Emcee.Rounding
out the evening will be a silent and live
auction featuring another New Rochelle
resident, nationally-syndicated talk radio personality, Debbie Nigro as Auctioneer, and an exciting end of the evening
raffle drawing for an eight-day,three city,
vacation package in France. Proceeds
from the eventwill support the325thAnniversary events and activities scheduled throughout the year, the majority
of which are free to the general public. Tickets to the Gala are $110 each and a sell-out is expected
so people who want to attend are advised to reserve early.
For more information, go to www.newrochelleny.com/325gala where you can print and mail
in your reservations or contact Angela Taylor at 914-484-2527 to request an invitation be mailed.
Raffle tickets for the France trip are available for $100 each with only 325 being sold. Contact
Linda Fosina at 914-633-1505 for more information
The Gala Dinner Dance is part of an exciting week of Anniversary-themed events June 4-9. On
Tuesday June 4, the exhibit “Bleue City” will open at the City Hall Rotunda Gallery, featuring the
photographs and illustrations of artists Carole Sionnet and PieR Gajewski. On June 8, the Mayors
Cup Regatta will dot Long Island Sound and kites will fill the air at Davenport Park for Kite Day
11am-3pm. Finally, on Sunday June 9 at 3:00pm a Fatt Calfe Ceremony will re-enact the transfer
of land that is now the city of New Rochelle by the Pell family to the Huguenot settlers in 1688.
The 325th Anniversary Celebration will continue in July with a Restaurant Week July 8-11
and Flag Raising on July 12; and in the fall with a Street Fair, Homecoming Showcase and Parade.
For more information visit the official City calendar atwww.newrochelleny.com/325 or Facebook
at newrochelle325.
Peister Family Honored for
Volunteer Work
In celebration of National
Volunteer Week, UJA-Federation
of New York recognized the Peister
Family of New Rochelle for outstanding volunteer work with its
beneficiary agency, the Bronx Jewish Community Council (BJCC),
which provides enhanced quality of life to the residents of the
Bronx, particularly older adults,
by offering services, support, and
coordination of community resources. Darren and Jayne Peister
and their two daughters — Emma,
16, and Sophia, 13 — have become
friendly visitors with a homebound Holocaust survivor, brightening her day with committed From Left: Marc Utay, chair of UJA-Federation’s Volunteer & Leadership
and ongoing visits. Thirty-four Development Division; Sophia Peister; Darren Peister; Emma Peister; Jayne
outstanding volunteers were cho- Peister; and Judy Uman, BJCC’s director of social services.
sen from nominations by staff of
UJA-Federation’s network of agencies.“This group of honorees represents thousands of hours of
service and many more lives touched, and your accomplishments have not gone unnoticed,” said
Marc Utay, chair of UJA-Federation’s Volunteer & Leadership Development Division, addressing
the volunteers.
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May 2013 • 5
On May 19 from 1 to 4pm, yoga expert
Chrissy Carter will lead classes of all levels
in Live Your Yoga, at YogaWorks Westchester, 50 South Buckhout Street, Irvington.
Healthy complimentary treats will be
available. To register, visit yogaworks.com
or call 591-9642.
The talented chorale group, Cantemus, will present, The
Rites of Spring, a delightful performance of classics, pop
tunes, opera and Broadway melodies—all woven together
with an engaging and often humorous narrative, on
The Visual Symphony: A Musically Inspired Art Exhibition will be on
Sunday May 19th, at 2:00 pm in the Ossie Davis Theater
display in The Lazarus Gallery of United Hebrew of New Rochelle,
of the New Rochelle Public Library.
391 Pelham Road through September 16. Call 632-2804 for details.
Scarsdale Art &
Frame, 46 Christie
Pl, Scarsdale presents the mixed media art of Miriam
Schulman for the
month of May in a
solo which features
her signature
peacocks on mugs,
handbags, hand
embellished t-shirts
and jewelry as well
as original art.
Call 725-1066 for
details.
UPCOMING
The Larchmont Avenue Church, 60
Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont will
hold their annual Rummage Sale on
May 10 from 9:30am to 4pm and
May 11 from 9am to noon. Call 8341800 for details.
Temple Israel of New Rochelle, 1000
Pinebrook Boulevard will host The
United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum traveling exhibition, “Nazi
Persecution of Homosexuals 19331945” in partnership with The Loft:
LGBT Community Services Center
of the Lower Hudson Valley through
June 9 in The Gladys and Murray
Goldstein Cultural Center. Call 2351800 for gallery hours.
The Sisterhood of Congregation Anshe Sholom, 50 North Avenue, New
Rochelle presents ZUMBA fitness for
women only at 10am. For scheduling updates, email sarahslp7@yahoo.
com
ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains presents ArtsBash
& Open Studios on May 17 at 6pm
featuring gourmet food from top
restaurants throughout Westchester County and a Family ArtsBash
& Open Studios at 12pm on May
18 featuring family workshops. Visit
artsw.org/artsbash for details.
The Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers will hold the
following programs: May 12 – Magical Mother’s Day with Benjamin Levy
at 1 and 3pm; May 19 – Astronomy
Day from noon to 5pm, with Star
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The 28th Annual Bruce Museum
Outdoor Crafts Festival will be held
May 18 and 19 from 10am to 5pm
in Greenwich, CT. Call 203-869-0376
for details.
Shows at 12:30pm, 2 and 3pm; and
on Saturdays and Sundays – Planetarium Shows. For complete details visit
www.hrm.org or call 963-4550.
Bicycle Sundays will begin at The
Westchester County Center in White
Plains on May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9, 16,
23 and 30 from 10am to 2pm as The
Bronx River Parkway closes to vehicular traffic and opens to cyclists,
walkers, joggers from the County
Center to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers.
For details call 864-PARK.
Westchester Cultural Heritage Celebrations will begin with the Asian
Celebration on May 18 at Kensico
Dam Plaza, Valhalla starting at noon.
On June 2, the Albanian Celebration
will begin at noon at Kensico Dam
Plaza, Valhalla. For details call 864PARK.
From 5 to 9pm, a historic Benefit Dinner will be held at St. Paul’s Church
National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon, to celebrate the
250th Anniversary featuring author
Dr. Patricia Bonomi, Rev. Dr. Robert
Hartwell, senior pastor of the Village
Lutheran Church of Bronxville, who
has supported the preservation and
educational activities of St. Paul’s for
many years and will be the honoree.
The event recognizes the contributions of two outstanding local high
school volunteers – Emily Yankowitz
of Scarsdale and Diana Chandler of
Pelham. For more information, call
667-4116.
The Stray Birds and Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys will perform on
Saturday, May 18 at 7:00pm at Urban H2O, a riverfront music
venue at Beczak Environmental Education Center, 35 Alexander
Street, Yonkers. Tickets are $10 and include free beer from the
Hudson Valley’s award-winning Captain Lawrence Brewing Company. For more information contact Beth at [email protected] / (917)
562-8584. www.urbanh2o.org
the following programs at Philipse
Manor Hall, State Historic Site, 29
Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, from
3:30 to 4:30pm: May 14 – Why Life
is Indeed Like an Onion; May 18 –
Family Trip to a Local Organic Farm
(RSVP for limited seating); May 21 –
Planning Session for June Fundraiser;
and May 28 – The Lowliest Foods of
the Gods. Call 375-2151 for more information or to register.
The Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth
Avenue, Pelham will have on view
through June 29, the 2013 Alexander
Rutsch Award and Solo Exhibition
and a Gallery Conversation will take
place on June 7 at 3:30pm. For further information, call 738-2525.
The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99
Dromore Road, Scarsdale will host
the following events: May 12 at 2pm
– Mother’s Day Celebration; May 19
from 4 to 7pm – Spring Fundraiser;
May 25 at 11am or 1pm – Puppet
Show; and May 26 at 2pm – Wake
Up!. Call 723-3470 for further information or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
The Westchester Italian Cultural Center, One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe will hold the following events:
May 10 at 6:30pm – Cooking With
Teens and Pre-Teens: Cooking with
Mom – Risotto; May 16 at 6:30pm – a
lecture, I Giardini d’Italia: Roma ed il
Sud; and May 24 at 6:30pm – Movie:
Ricette d’Amore, Bella Martha. Call
771-8700 for details and visit www.
wiccny.org.
Groundwork Hudson Valley and the
Environmental Food Team present
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On June 13 from 6:30 to 11pm, the New Rochelle
Humane Society will hold their annual Paws for a
Heart dinner celebration fundraising auction benefit
honoring animal advocate and correspondent for
the Today Show, Jill Rappaport at the Glen Island
Harbour Club in New Rochelle featuring silent and
live auctions, dinner and lots of fun. Proceeds benefit
The Help Heal Fund. RSVP by calling 632-2925 and
visit www.newrochellehumanesociety.org.
MAY
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At 7pm, The Westchester Children’s
Museum Benefit will take place at
The Ritz Carlton Westchester, 3 Renaissance Sq., White Plains honoring
Lynn and Ray Quartararo of Rye. Call
421-5050 to RSVP.
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At 12:30pm, New Rochelle Hadassah
will welcome Barbara Davis, New Rochelle historian discussing New Rochelle: Celebrating 325 Years at Beth
El Synagogue Center, North Avenue.
Call 235-2700 for details.
At 7pm, a free Artist’s Talk, “A Brief
History of Collage”, will be presented
in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New
Rochelle Public Library, featuring artist Nancy Nikkal. The presentation is
open to the public, but the workshop
is limited to twelve participants and
pre-registration is required, by calling
the library’s Community Relations
Office at 813-3706.
18
At 1pm, Cranberry Lake Preserve,
Old Orchard Street, North White
Plains will hold Birds of Prey Day
with master falconer Jim Eyring. Call
428-1005 for details.
19
At 5:30pm, the Sisterhood of Congregation Anshe Sholom, 50 North
Avenue, New Rochelle will hold their
Annual Dinner honoring Ruth and
Leroy Grayson. RSVP by calling 6329220.
Pinebrook Blvd. and Beth El Syna-
The Mecca Road Angels 8th Annual Charity Motorcycle Run Car & Bike Show will
take place on May 19 at Empire HarleyDavidson, 8 Industrial Lane, New Rochelle.
Registration starts at 9am and kickstands
up at 11am. Proceeds benefit Shriners
Hospitals for Children. Visit motorheadsformecca.com or call 403-3933 for additional
information.
gogue Center, New Rochelle will host
a combined Men’s Club Blood Drive
from 8:30am to 1pm at Temple Israel
of New Rochelle. Call 235-1800 for
more information or Sound Shore
Medical Center at 632-5000.
Greenburgh Nature Center, 99
Dromore Road, Scarsdale hosts their
1st Farm to Table Dinner and WineTasting Fundraiser from 4 to 7pm for
members. Call 723-3470 to RSVP.
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The Zemel Choir, the U.K.’s Jewish
Mixed Group Choir will perform at
Pinebrook Blvd. at 7pm. The concert
is sponsored by Temple Israel and Kol
Hazzanim, Westchester Community
of Cantors. Call 235-1800 for tickets.
JUNE
5
At 4pm, in a special ceremony, Teresa
M. Bainton from Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), Elaine Sproat,
President, The Alzheimer’s Association of Hudson Valley and Deborah
Wiskind, President, The Westchester
Region of Hadassah will receive community service awards from United
Hebrew and Willow Towers Assisted
Living at United Hebrew, 3915 Pelham Road, New Rochelle. Call 6322804, ext. 1190 to attend.
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The Bronx River-Soundshore Audubon Chapter will hold a Birdwalk
at 6pm and their Annual Business
Meeting at 6:30pm at Five Island
Park in New Rochelle. Email [email protected] for details.
Bramson Wins Democratic
Nomination for County Executive
Alvin & Friends
Moves to New Location
In White Plains on April 25,
Noam Bramson, Mayor of New
Rochelle received the Democratic nomination for Westchester County Executive. Over 2,
000 delegates gathered at the
Westchester County Center to
select the Democratic slate that
will be on the ballots this November.
“Our victory at the Democratic convention is a credit to
the hard work of an amazing
campaign staff, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and
good friends,” Bramson said.
“Catie and I could not be more
grateful for all who labored on
our behalf.
“I am grateful also to Ken
Jenkins and Bill Ryan, strong
competitors, with whom it was
an honor to share the campaign
trail. Both were exceptionally
gracious at the convention, and
Mayor Noam Bramson
I am delighted to have their support.
“Competing for the nomination has been an extraordinary experience, and we can take a moment to savor our success – but not more than a moment, because now the really tough challenge
begins. To bring positive change to Westchester, we must win in November, and I feel a deep sense of
responsibility to justify the trust placed in me tonight.”
Other Democratic candidates chosen at the convention were Janet Di Fiore running for her third
term as Westchester District Attorney and Tim Idoni also contending for his third term as Westchester
County Clerk.
“We congratulate Mr. Bramson on his nomination tonight and look forward to a healthy debate
in the fall election season, based on the issues. County Executive Astorino has delivered on the promises he made to Westchester voters four years ago -- like his no tax increase pledge -- and he is laying the
groundwork for a healthy and economically vibrant Westchester going forward. It is a record anyone
would be proud to discuss.” -- Jessica Proud, spokeswoman, Friends of Rob Astorino.
The popular restaurant Alvin & Friends –
Zagat rated 26 for food, 26 for décor and 26 for
service has opened a new, larger location at 14
Memorial Highway.
Alvin & Friends has its relaxed, urban,
upscale ambience to a larger space that offers
enhanced bar seating for casual dining and
a stylish main dining room as well as a separate dining room for private parties, corporate
meetings and special events.
The menu continues to feature favorites
like Jerk Chicken Wings, “the Best Fried Chicken in Westchester,” Cornmeal Crusted Fried
Oysters and Jerk Rubbed Duck Breast with a
Port Wine Reduction – all of which helped
the restaurant earn a “Don’t Miss” rating from
The New York Times -- while continually adding
new surprises. Lunch is served from 11:30 am
to 2:30 pm and they’ve added a late-night bar The staff at Alvin & Friends includes Rudy Tessema, Executive Chef
menu for small plates after 10 pm.
Maurice Major, Food and Beverage Director Antonio Flores, with
Alvin & Friends relied on its original de- owners Gwen and Alvin Clayton
signer, Lesly Zamor of Seed Design Solutions,
to create an elegant space that highlights the stunning, Matisse-inspired oil paintings created by owner Alvin
Clayton, part of the restaurant’s signature look. And Chef Maurice Major, who has been leading the kitchen
since June 2012, has worked with Director of Food and Beverage Antonio Flores to develop a lunch menu that
features the restaurant’s flavors in new ways, like a Catfish Po’Boy and Caesar Salad with Jerk Shrimp as well
as a lunch-sized portion of the restaurant’s renowned Fried Chicken. Major’s resume includes the Larchmont
Avenue Oyster House and Pelham Country Club, while Flores, who was classically trained at the French Culinary Institute, previously worked at the St. Regis Hotel and Del Posto.
“We’re very excited about the new location,” says Alvin Clayton, “because it will give us the flexibility
to offer our customers more options. They can enjoy our full menu in the dining room, but they can also just
have a nice glass of wine and a quick bite at the bar before a show at the New Rochelle Public Library or after
the movies. And we can now host corporate events and private parties in the private dining room, which
seats up to 80 and can be arranged for meetings, private dinner parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, bridal showers
and more.”
Located across Memorial Highway from the New Rochelle Public Library, Alvin & Friends offers plenty of parking
in the municipal lot adjacent to the library as well as the covered parking next to the Avalon apartments. Alvin & Friends
is open Tuesdays through Sundays for Dinner from 5 to 11 pm; Lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Call 654-6549
for reservations. And visit the restaurant online at www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com. Alvin & Friends is planning a
special brunch menu for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12th from 11 am to 3 pm. Call to reserve .
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Accents on Antiques
Celebrates 18th Anniversary
Recently, members
of The Pelham Chapter
of the Friends of Sound
Shore Medical Center
(SSMC) were joined by
an enthusiastic crowd of
well wishers for the celebration of Accents on
Antiques (Accents) 18th
anniversary.
This upscale shop,
located at 125 Wolfs Lane
in Pelham, operates for
the exclusive benefit of
SSMC. Since its inception in 1995, the net
proceeds from the sale of
donated, consigned, and
dealer merchandise have
gone toward enhancing
selected SSMC services.
And, this year Accents again presented a $60,000 check to the Department of Emergency Medicine. On hand to acknowledge the donation was the President and CEO of Sound Shore Medical
Center, John R. Spicer, and the Department of Emergency Medicine Director, Joseph Ponticiello,
MD. Past recipients of Accents efforts include SSMC’s Solomon Katz Breast Center, Gladys and
Murray Goldstein Cancer Center, the Helen and Michael Schaffer Extended Care Center and the
Kaplan Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery.
Staffed by dedicated volunteers, this 4,800 square foot retail destination houses estate furniture, china, crystal, silver, jewelry as well as an array of decorative accessories and collectibles.
First time and repeat customers, alike, enjoy the breadth of merchandise from country antiques
to mid-century modern and everything in between. There’s something for everyone at Accents.
Many of those who joined in the festivities enjoyed the featured markdowns and discounts
and participated in the enthusiastic bidding during the live auction. Again this year, a guitar
signed by Les Paul was among the more than 20 items offered for bid. In addition, the guests participated in the always popular raffle. And tempting prize packages that included items donated
by Pelham merchants as well as Accents’ dealers were offered. The auction bidders and raffle buyers
helped make the celebration a big success.
For more information about Accents on Antiques: donating, consigning, dealer, and volunteer opportunities, call Marie at 914-365.3205.
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Iona College Trustee Award Dinner
From left: Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, Chairman and Managing Director of Gibbons P.C. Patrick C. Dunican Jr., Esq, Chairman and GAMCO Investors Inc. CEO Mario J. Gabelli, Iona College President Dr. Joseph E. Nyre, Iona Board of Trustee Chairman James P. Hynes, Owner of Hynes Capital Resources
The 51st Annual Trustee Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan on Friday, April 12, 2013 was attended by more
than 550 and raised $1 million (net) for Iona student scholarships. (Photo credit: John Vecchiolla)
American Cancer Society to
Honor the Cappelli Family with
Leadership Award
The American Cancer
Society will honor the Cappelli family with the Society’s
Leadership Award in memory
of Concetta and Luca Cappelli at its Diamond Casino
Royale Gala on Friday, May
31 at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester Hotel.
“The Cappelli family is
extremely grateful to have
been selected for such an
honor, particularly since it is
given in memory of our parents,” said Louis Cappelli,
President and CEO of the
Cappelli Organization, one
of Westchester County’s most
prolific real estate developers. Luca and Concetta Capelli
“The American Cancer Society has been such an integral part of helping Luca passed away in February 2011, and his
communities throughout the tri-state area. We
wife Concetta passed away in August 2012. The
have been long-time supporters of this worthy family has been renowned for their hard work,
cause and are pleased to be in a position to passion for life, and generous hearts, which has
lend our time and effort to bringing even more been an inspiration to many.
awareness to cancer research.”
“We are thrilled to announce that we will
The Cappelli Organization is a group of
honor the entire Cappelli family, in memory of
companies founded by patriarch Luca Cappelli, the late Concetta and Luca Cappelli, during our
which are well known for the most innovative gala this year,” said Michelle D’Urso, Regional
and recognizable developments in Westches- Vice President. “The members of this influenter, including White Plains City Center; Trump tial family will receive the Leadership Award
Tower White Plains; Trump Plaza New Ro- for their distinguished civic and corporate inchelle; Trump Park Residences; New Roc City; fluence on the local community.”
and its flagship Renaissance Square developThis year is especially meaningful because
ment encompassing a 143-room Ritz-Carlton it will mark the American Cancer Society’s cenHotel, two Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, tennial, commemorating one hundred years of
Westchester residential towers containing 352
fighting cancer. In the past century, the orgacondominium units and 7 Renaissance Square,
nization has had a role in every major cancer
a 60,000 square feet AAA office building. Today, achievement, according to the Society.
Louis Cappelli is President and CEO of the comGae and Ron Getlan, dedicated volunteers
pany, as well as chairman of the Louis R. Cap- and supporters of the American Cancer Society
pelli Foundation, a funding source designed to for 46 years, will be chairing the event. Gae
assist at-risk youth to reach their full potential. Getlan is a founding member of the Diamond
The foundation has awarded over $7.3 million Committee and has been honored by the comin grants since its inception in 1999.
mittee, along with her husband, for their hard
Members of the Cappelli family have been
work and endless support of the American Cangracious sponsors of its Annual Diamond Lun- cer Society.
cheon for years, and have helped bring sigCommittee members of this event renificant awareness to the fight against cancer side in various towns throughout Westchester
through their involvement as honorees. In adCounty including Scarsdale, Chappaqua, New
dition, other members of the Cappelli family Rochelle, Katonah, Pelham, Briarcliff Manor,
have taken on other incredible business venMahopac, Harrison and Purchase.
tures including health care, construction and
The event will include cocktails, dinner
asset recovery.
and casino gaming. Sponsorships are available
Before their passing, Luca and Concetta
and individual reservations for the event begin
Cappelli had been Westchester residents since at $300. For more information, contact Nicole
1958, where they raised their six children: LouGauthier, Special Events Manager for the Ameris, Barbara, Michael, Gina, Connie and Susan.
ican Cancer Society at 397-8844.
Be Great Event
Raises Over $70K
Ask anyone at the Mercedes Benz of New
Rochelle showroom the evening of March 2nd
what they thought of the annual fundraiser to
benefit the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle
and you’re bound to hear “It was GREAT!”
Nearly 200 guests attended The Boys &
Girls Club of New Rochelle’s BE GREAT event
which featured a beautiful new venue, sensational silent auction, dancing and culinary
contributions from local restaurants and distributors. Accomplished actor and New Rochelle resident Chance Kelly served as Master
of Ceremonies and several elected officials were
on hand to show their support of the organization and the young lives it impacts each day. BE
GREAT is truly a cocktail party with a purpose
Roth & Robin Frankel as well as The Junior
League of Westchester on the Sound. “Our community’s generosity knows no end and for that
we are most grateful said Boys & Girls Club of
New Rochelle Board President, Mark McCabe.
Neither BE GREAT nor any of the initiatives we
undertake could happen without it. Monies
raised from this year’s event support the myriad
of daily programs offered by the Boys & Girls
Club of New Rochelle to community youth as
well as provide for the organization’s general
operating expenses.“
Events this successful cannot happen
without strong leaders and the Boys & Girls
Club of New Rochelle finds itself blessed with
just that. Jaime & Derek Deutsch, Diane &
Business Community Salutes
Newest Members of the
Business Hall of Fame
Judith Huntington, President and CEO of the College of New Rochelle (center), accepts the Women in Business
Award from the 2010 winner Nancy Woodruff Ment, president and CEO of Andrus (left), and Marsha Gordon,
President and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester.
Amy Paulin, Noam Bramson; Quay Watkins; Steve Otis
and the evening’s high point were award presentations to the Pepe Family and the SMART
Girls Committee from the Junior League of
Westchester on the Sound, for their invaluable
contributions to the community and commitment to the mission and message of the Boys
& Girls Club. When asked what he thought of
the event Salvatore Pepe, award recipient and
President of Mercedes Benz of New Rochelle,
said “What a great evening! I can’t begin to express how impressed I am with the staff, volunteers and sponsors of the Boys & Girls Club of
New Rochelle. We are all committed to making this an even better place to live and work.
Our organization does that through charitable
support of worthy organizations like this one.
And The Club does so by empowering young
people each day to become leaders and positive role models. I witnessed this firsthand in
a young man named Christopher Wallace who
I hope will consider putting his talents to work
at one of our many dealerships someday. From
the moment he first approached me, I knew he
was a future leader. It was obvious that the Boys
& Girls Club of New Rochelle was instrumental in his development. This young man and
the other children present inspired us so much
that Mercedes Benz of New Rochelle will soon
announce a new partnership with the Boys &
Girls Club of New Rochelle!”
“Presenting Sponsors” for this year’s event
were David & Evelyn McCabe and Mercedes
Benz of New Rochelle. “Be Great” level sponsors were Derek & Jaime Deutsch. “Making An
Impact” level sponsors were Mark & Beth McCabe. “Club Patron” level sponsors were Douglas Hocking & Melinda Abrams, Kenneth &
Linda Maier, Dr. Marilyn Morris, Cliff & Fran
Nordquist, Frank & Theresa O’Connor, James
Larry Luftig, Robin Frankel & Jim Roth, Evelyn
& David McCabe, Melinda Abrams & Douglas
Hocking, Gwen & Alvin Clayton, Venicia &
Yousef El-Amin, Jill & Jonathan Frey, Debbie
& Michael Handler, Roberta & Jim Newman,
Cindy & Larry Ostrager, Judith Redlener, Janet
& Howard Stevens, Diane Tukman & Rik Kaye,
Debbie & Matthew Zimmerman were all members of the 2013 BE GREAT Planning Committee. “Words cannot express how grateful we are
for their enthusiasm and commitment to our
cause, said Executive Director, Quay Watkins.
Working with them has truly been a privilege!”
The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle thanks
the following restaurants and distributors for their
support of BE GREAT 2013: Alvin & Friends, Auray
Gourmet, Beechmont Tavern, Caperberry Events,
Catering by Chef El-Amin, Chat 19, Da Giorgio,
Don Cocqui, Fratelli, Gnarly Vine, Great American
BBQ, Good Life Gourmet, Johnny Gelato, Monroe
College Culinary and Posto 22. Captain Lawrence
Brewery, The Grape Exchange, Tito’s Vodka and
the Tuthilltown Spirits Farm Distillery and Waterfront Coffee Roasters.
For 84 years, the Boys & Girls Club of New
Rochelle has provided a safe, structured and
positive environment for children. The organization is also charged with helping kids develop the attitudes, skills, values and behaviors
that enable them to succeed in life. With four
locations throughout the city of New Rochelle,
The Club impacts 2,000 children annually by
offering a wide array of programs and services
after school, during school holidays, and the
entire summer.
To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club
of New Rochelle its programs and volunteer opportunities visit www.BGCNR.org or call 914235-3736.
More than 600 people representing a
“who’s who” of the Westchester business community were out in full force Thursday night
to salute the winners of The Business Council
of Westchester’s 12th Annual Business Hall of
Fame Awards.
The Hall of Fame Awards, which was held
at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, broke records for attendance, sponsorship and fundraising, announced Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the BCW.
“It’s our 12th year of having the Business
Hall of fame awards and this was the best one
yet,” Gordon said. “The event was special for so
many reasons, but mainly because it represents
the best and brightest within Westchester’s
proud business community.”
This year’s honorees are: Ruth H. Mahoney,
President of Key Bank’s Hudson Valley/Metro
NY District (Corporate Citizen Award); Patrick
L. Vaccaro, Managing Partner of Jackson Lewis,
LLP (Entrepreneurial Award); Christopher and
Sean Murphy, Murphy Brothers Contracting,
Inc. (Small Business Award); Glenn Pacchiana,
President and CEO of Thalle Industries, Inc.
(Family Business Award); and Judith Huntington, President and CEO of The College of New
Rochelle (Women in Business Award).
“I was humbled and pleased to be named
the winner of the Women in Business Award
by the Business Council of Westchester,” said
Huntington “And, I am truly pleased to join
the Board of Directors of Signature Bank, a firstclass financial institution with stellar financial
growth and a strong commitment to its distinctive relationship-based banking discipline, as
well as the Board of Trustees of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities,
which has a great impact on improving higher
education policy and practice.”
The honorees graciously accepted their
awards and each gave heartfelt acceptance
speeches following special video presentations.
Among the prestigious attendees was
County Executive Robert Astorino, who praised
the BCW and this year’s Hall of Fame inductees
for their contributions to the county’s economy.
News 12 Anchor Scott McGee was the
evening’s emcee. He, Gordon and Astorino
– as well as event Co-Chair Elizabeth Braken
Thompson of Thompson & Bender – all had
fun with the event’s theme of the Oscar’s, making jokes about all the “stars” that were in attendance.
Since its inception, the Business Hall of
Fame has inducted 60 business leaders. The
names of this year’s winners will be added to
a plaque displayed at the Westchester County
Airport.
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Exceptional Teen Wins
Youth of The Year Honor
Mariah Latty has earned the title of Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls
Club of New Rochelle and will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the New York State Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation. As the new Youth of the Year for
the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Rochelle, 15-year old Mariah is a true example of
an extraordinary young woman recognized by for her sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Club member can
receive. As the Boys & Girls Club’s premier youth recognition program, Youth
of the Year recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school,
community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges
and obstacles. Youth of the Year encourages Club members to reach their full
potential by achieving academic success, leading healthy lifestyles and contributing to their communities. Youth of the Year honorees are shining examples
and living proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs.
“Mariah could be another statistic but instead she has chosen to excel in the areas of community,
school and her Club and to pursue her life goals with excellence”, said Quay Watkins, Executive Director of
the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Rochelle.
Mariah, a sophomore at Marie Curie High School, has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club of New
Rochelle’s Remington Unit for over 5 years. To the average person, Mariah seems to be a typical high school
teenager. To the Boys & Girls Club, Latty is a true story of inspiration.
“What’s right in my life is the fact that I have life, what’s right is the Boys & Girls Club, what’s right is
I have a chance to be great, and what’s right is that I am determined to go against all the odds and accomplish all of my dreams” says Mariah. With her positive attitude and dedication to community service, Latty
has become a role model for her peers, and an inspiration for staff and volunteers.
Senator Latimer Announces Applications
Now Available for Scholarships
Senator George Latimer announced on April
24 that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications
for four $1,500 scholarships to be awarded June 10th
at their Annual Legislative Conference Day. Scholarship winners must be present
to receive their awards.
“Given the high costs
of college, every opportunity must be made by local
students and their working
families to meet their required
expenses with scholarships
as well as with student loans,
available financial aid, and
personal contributions,” said
Senator Latimer “I highly
recommend that our area’s
students apply to the Conference for these prestigious
scholarships so that they may
hopefully secure as much extra help with their expenses as Senator George Latimer
possible.”
This year, the Italian-American State Legislators
Conference will be awarding four $1,500 scholarships to four current or future college students from
New York State. Eligibility will be based upon the
student’s grade point average, interest in pursuing a
higher education, involvement in the local community as well as individual financial need.
The Conference is bipartisan organization of
New York State Assembly and Senate members who
are actively involved in promoting and celebrating
the state’s Italian-American community. The Conference mission is to work hard to elevate and highlight
Italian-American contributions to the State of New
York and beyond, in all aspects of society, including literature, the arts, architecture
and politics. The conference
also tries to dispel negative
stereotypes of Italian-Americans.
“Our conference is very
proud of our role in promoting higher education and assisting students in reaching
their academic goals and full
potential for future success in
the global marketplace,” Latimer continued. “This year’s
recipients will be invited to
Albany to receive their scholarship awards in June.
Applicants must reside in the 37th Senate
District which includes all of the Westchester communities of Armonk, Banksville, Bedford, Bedford
Hills, Bronxville, Eastchester, Harrison, Larchmont,
Mamaroneck, North White Plains, Port Chester, Rye
Brook, Rye City, and Tuckahoe and parts of Katonah,
New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers. Area students may request an application by contacting Latimer’s office at 934-5250 and return it by May 8th.
Sound Shore Medical Center
Names Molecular Genetics Chief
Sound Shore Medical Center (SSMC) has
announced Subhash Gulati, MD, PhD as Chief
of Molecular Genetics. While Dr. Gulati has
been a member of the Medical Staff since 1997,
this new position will expand his presence at
SSMC. He will provide patients his expertise
in Medical Oncology/Hematology. Dr. Gulati
will apply his interest,
training and research
to expand on individualized, targeted therapies available through
SSMC’s Goldstein Cancer Center. His goal is
to develop a long-term
strategy for wellness for
each of his patients.
Commenting
on
the expanded role for
Dr. Gulati, President
and CEO of Sound Shore
Medical Center, John
R. Spicer said, “Sound
Shore is pleased that Dr.
Gulati will now have
hours at our Cancer
Center. As a resident of
New Rochelle, he is eager to offer his expertise
to the community that
he and his family call
home.” He concluded, Subhash Gulati, MD, PhD
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Gulati to his new position as Chief of
Molecular Genetics and look forward to sharing
his talents with individuals living in the Sound
Shore communities and beyond.”
As Chief of Molecular Genetics, Dr. Gulati
will share his practice and teaching expertise
with Sound Shore Medical Center’s Medical
Residents and will work with referrals from
SSMC’s Outpatient Department. In addition,
as a member of SSMC’s Speaker Bureau, he is
available for speaking engagements for area col-
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leges, high schools and organizations.
Dr. Gulati is board certified in Internal
Medicine as well as Medical Oncology and Hematology and holds a PhD in Human Genetics
from Columbia University. He is an Attending Physician at New York-Presbyterian/Weill
Cornell Medical Center and currently holds
an academic appointment as Clinical Professor of Medicine, Weill
Cornell Medical School.
This well-regarded specialist has appeared in
Castle-Connelly’s “Best
Doctors in the New
York Metro Area” each
year starting with 1991.
Since consideration as
a Top Doc depends on
recommendations from
one’s medical community peers, this accomplishment is notable.
Dr. Gulati’s post
doctoral training included a Research Fellowship
in
Human
Genetics at Columbia
University, where he
had the honor of working closely with Nobel
Laureate, Richard Axel,
MD. Dr. Gulati is a
graduate of the University of Miami, School of
Medicine and received his internship and residency training at Buffalo General Hospital. Dr.
Gulati then accepted a prestigious Fellowship
in Hematology/Oncology at Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center.
Dr. Gulati’s office will be located at SSMC’s
Cancer Center at 50 Guion Place in New Rochelle.
For appointments, call SSMC’s Goldstein Cancer
Center at 365-3309. To schedule Dr. Gulati for a
speaking engagement, call 365-3597.
“The Next Chapter – Where to Go
When I Sell My Home?”
dream
create
inspire
McClellan Sotheby’s International Realty will be
hosting a seminar on “Where to Go When I Sell My
Home” on Thursday, May 16th, 2013. It will be held in
the McClellan SIR offices at 207 Wolfs Lane, Pelham at
7:30 PM and reservations are requested.
Following their extremely successful seminar in
March on “How to Stage Your Home” the agency received
many inquiries from homeowners who wanted to downsize but didn’t know where to go. “There are many fabulous options in Pelham and all over the County,” commented Sona Davidian, “and our agents have done an
outstanding job compiling this valuable information in a
concise format that is sure to be useful and informative.”
The presentation will focus on condo complexes, townhouses and small homes in southern Westchester with
a detailed analysis of the price, features, amenities and
services. It promises to be a very enlightening seminar.
Join McClellan SIR for this free seminar on Thursday, May 16th at 7:30 pm at the McClellan SIR offices at
207 Wolfs Lane, Pelham. Refreshments will be served.
Call 738-5150 to make a reservation or contact one of
their agents.
Sona Davidian
Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #151
Annual Regents Exam
As the school year comes to a close,
I often like to offer my readers a way to
evaluate how much they have absorbed
from my column over the past years.
Although I haven’t prepared a real test
since I was a professor at Queensborough College, many years ago, I did my
best not to make it too difficult. Like the
Regents exams our children are now
subject to, it is cumulative. Perhaps your
individual results will alter your assessment of your children and their upcoming Regents scores. (Or not). So, sharpen
your #2 pencils, take a deep breath, and
good luck. (You have five minutes).
THE EXAM
1. The Wizard of Oz is as relevant
today as it was in 1939 because: a) people’s homes are being sucked up by evil
forces; b) our leaders have no brains,
heart or courage; c) there’s no place like
your kitchen; d) all of the above.
2. Engineered stone countertops
are: a) transported by train; b) easy to
stain; c) almost indestructible; d) less
than perfect.
3. By the time you finish taking
this exam, you will have: a) aged in place
and be older than when you started; b)
become ready for “Universal Design” in
your kitchen/bath because you’re aging
as you are reading; c) both a & b.
4. If someone offers to completely
remodel your kitchen in five days for
$5,995.00 you should: a) sign the contract immediately; b) have your head
examined; c) have their head examined;
d) check their references.
5. Shakespeare’s Hamlet felt it was
nobler to suffer the slings and arrows
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spend a lot of money; b) you don’t have
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9. When Liz
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Vegas, who performed the ceremony? a)
Wayne Newton; b) Liberace; c) Elvis Presley; d) all of the above.
10. Is it real or is it thermo foil? a)
who can tell; b) who cares; c) why are
you asking me this; d) only your carpenter knows for sure.
11. Picking the right contractor
to do your renovation is not as hard as
picking: a) a lawyer; b) the president; c) a
doctor; d) your nose.
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anywhere in your home, just by changing: a) their brand; b) their color; c) their
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designer; b) rock singer; c) blues singer;
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a pill; c) his wife got a new kitchen; d)
what are you talking about?
15. Should you pay for a kitchen
design? a) not if you can get it for free; b)
only if you have the money; c) “nothing
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May 2013 • 11
FEMA Grant Awarded for Halcyon Park
The City of New Rochelle has received a
FEMA Region II Grant of $1,736,141 for drainage
improvements in Halcyon Park, an area plagued
by chronic flooding especially during moderate
and heavy rain storms.
The Drainage Improvement Project grant
will replace the current outdated and convoluted storm drain system in the area of Brookdale and Lorenz. Enhancements include a new
culvert, increased pipe capacities, and new
manholes and catch basins. Existing water and
gas mains will be relocated and sanitary sewer
pipes will be relocated and replaced. New concrete curbs and sidewalks will be installed. The
City’s required match of 25% ($578,723), a mix
of funds and in-kind services, is expected to
be approved by City Council later this month.
The grant, totaling $2.3 million, is administered by the New York State Office of Emergency Management.
“These improvements will provide muchneeded relief from persistent flooding to more
than 200 families,” said Mayor Noam Bramson.
“We are grateful to FEMA for their investment,
which allows us to replace aging and inadequate
City officials join Halcyon Park Neighborhood Association members for the announcement of a $2.3 million FEMA
grant to mitigate chronic flooding in the area
infrastructure at substantial savings to the City.”
“Almost 6 years ago to the day, Halcyon Park
was under water. Many of our neighbors had to
be evacuated due to flooding and sewage backup,” recalled Halcyon Park Neighborhood Association President Nick Williams. “Since then,
with every heavy downpour, we have lived in fear
of recurring flooding and sewage back-up. Now,
thanks to the efforts of our Mayor, Council, City
Administration and my fellow Hazard Mitigation
Committee members, we can anticipate a day
when these long-needed and expensive upgrades
to our ancient infrastructure will safeguard our
principal investment: our homes.”
“I am gratified that the Halcyon Park neighborhood, which has suffered from years of flooding, is now the beneficiary of this grant from
FEMA, and this problem will be addressed,” said
District 5 Councilmember Barry Fertel.
“This FEMA grant will address flooding in
this area, one of the issues identified in our City’s
Hazard Mitigation Plan,” said District 3 Councilmember Jared Rice. “This will ease the concerns
of severe and repetitive loss to properties here in
Halcyon Park.”
Wild Medicine: Healing Plants Around the World
The power of plants to cure and rejuvenate, one of the most important ways in which
mankind depends on the plant kingdom, will
be explored in The New York Botanical Garden’s
groundbreaking, multifaceted exhibition Wild
Medicine: Healing Plants Around the World,
Featuring The Italian Renaissance Garden, on
view from May 18 through September 8, 2013.
The
featured
exhibition’s
many
attractions will
include
such
highlights
as
a
re-creation
of the Western
world’s
oldest
botanical
garden, which was
founded during
the Italian Renaissance for the
study of medicinal plants; interactive stations
with activities
and samples of
products made
from therapeutic plants; an
extraordinary
presentation of
rare, richly illustrated botanical books and manuscripts; a botanically inspired sculpture display; and a wide
assortment of entertaining and enlightening
programming. During its four-month run, Wild
Medicine will feature displays of more than 400
species or cultivars of medicinal plants, most of
them grown in the Garden’s glasshouses, making this one of the largest exhibitions of medicinal plants ever mounted.
Since ancient times, all cultures have used
plants as a source of medicine, from a European
willow tree that produces the active ingredient in aspirin to the Pacific yew, the source of
the cancer-fighting drug Taxol. Today an estimated 4.5 billion people worldwide use plants
for some part of their health care. Drawing on
the expertise of the Botanical Garden’s Institute
of Economic Botany, an acclaimed Renaissance
scholar, and an award-winning landscape designer, Wild Medicine will help visitors understand the influence medicinal plants have had
on history, the world’s cultures, and their own
lives.
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“The New York Botanical Garden is proud
to present what we feel will be an important
and beautiful exhibition about the vital function that plants play in restoring and maintaining human health,” said Gregory Long, Chief
Executive Officer and The William C. Steere Sr.
President of The New York Botanical Garden.
“We hope visitors who come to the Garden to
see Wild Medicine will not only be entranced by
the sight of so many gorgeous and interesting
plants but will also gain a new appreciation for
how essential they are to our well-being.”
For Wild Medicine, the landmark Enid A.
Haupt Conservatory will offer two boldly contrasting exhibitions: A lush display of medicinal
plants in a natural tropical setting and a beautiful presentation of exotic plants and flowers
that replicates the symmetrical, classically composed setting of a Renaissance botanical garden.
Healing Plants Around the World, in the
Haupt Conservatory’s Tropical Rain Forest Galleries, will chronicle the history of medicinal
plants, beginning with their earliest recorded
uses by Eastern and ancient Greek and Roman
cultures. This exhibition will feature three interactive stations where visitors can learn through
engaging demonstrations some of ways plants
are used such as to produce tea, chocolate, and
citrus juices. Healing Plants Around the World
will also employ interpretive signage and audio
narration to introduce visitors to the histories
behind many of the world’s most interesting
plants, and a gallery of light-box photographs
will highlight some of the remote locations
around the world where Garden scientists have
collected and studied healing plants.
The curator of Healing Plants Around the
World is Michael Balick, Ph.D., the Garden’s
Vice President for Botanical Science and Director of the Institute of Economic Botany, which
focuses on how people use plants for medicine,
food, and many other life-sustaining purposes.
For three decades, Dr. Balick has studied the relationship between plants and people, working
with traditional cultures in tropical, subtropical, and desert environments to document their
plant knowledge, including herbal medicine.
The Italian Renaissance Garden, held in
the Conservatory’s Seasonal Exhibition Galleries, will immerse visitors in a re-creation of
the Western world’s oldest botanical garden,
founded in 1545 at the University of Padua in
Italy as a place to cultivate and study medicinal
plants. With beautiful displays of flowers such
as foxgloves, poppies, and lavender and incorporating architectural elements found at the
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Padua garden, The Italian Renaissance Garden
will evoke this historic garden’s Renaissance
devotion to the ideals of geometry, symmetry,
and order.
The exhibition will also feature a rare 1565
edition of a work by Italian botanist and medical doctor Pietro Andrea Mattioli, on loan from
Oak Spring Garden Library, the private collection of Mrs. Rachel Lambert Mellon. Printed on
blue paper with gold and silver inks, it is a stunning example of herbals that were produced for
their aesthetic appeal as well as their content.
The opening weekend of Wild Medicine
will include a lecture and award ceremony on
Saturday, May 18, featuring Dr. Andrew Weil,
an internationally recognized expert in medicinal plants and the Founder and Director of the
Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the
University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr.
Weil will speak about his experiences in botany
and medicine, including integrative medicine,
which combines conventional and alternative
approaches to treat a person’s body, mind, and
spirit.
For more information or to register, call
800.322.6924 or visit nybg.org/AdultEd.
Library Board of Trustees
Proposes 2013-2014 Budget
The New Rochelle Public Library Board
of Trustees has released the library’s proposed
2013-2014 budget, to be determined by New
Rochelle voters on May 21, 2013. The proposed budget will see an increase of 3.986% in
the tax levy for New Rochelle residents. This
translates to an increase of $172.760 in the tax
levy, or an annual increase of $10.79 per average homeowner.
The board and library administration
again took unusual measures to limit the tax
levy increase. Total Operating Costs have been
reduced for the 3rd year in a row. The number
of full-time staff positions has been decreased
from 42 in 2005 to 31 in 2013. New Rochelle
Public Library has the lowest number of paid
full-time staff (0.83) per each 2,000 of population served in relation to all other Westchester
libraries.
The local public support per capita of the
New Rochelle Public Library is now the eighth
lowest in Westchester County, although the
library ranks second highest patron in visits,
program attendance, and reference questions
answered, in Westchester County. Only two
other Westchester libraries are open more hours
on an annual basis.
Ever diligent of the tax burden shouldered
by New Rochelle taxpayers, the Library Board
of Trustees has been steadfast in keeping tax
increases to the bare minimum – requesting
annual increments specifically tied to fixed increases imposed by contractual obligations, rising costs of utilities and declining assessments.
To keep pace with the on-going rise in use
of the New Rochelle Public Library’s services
and resources, the library continues to pursue
all possible grant funding. The library also relies heavily on the generosity of its three fundraising organizations: the New Rochelle Public
Library Foundation, the Friends of the New
Rochelle Public Library, and the Partnership for
the Huguenot Children’s Library.
For further information please contact
Tom Geoffino, Library Director, at 914-6327879.
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A.G. Schneiderman Launches New Animal Protection Initiative
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman
announced the formation of a new Animal
Protection Initiative aimed at shutting down
criminal animal fighting rings, ensuring compliance with New York State’s Pet Lemon Law,
charging those who abuse or neglect animals,
and cracking down on the abuses of so-called
“puppy mills” in order to protect the welfare
of the animals being sold and the consumers.
Drawing on resources from the Office of the
Attorney General’s regional offices as well as
many of the Office’s bureaus, this new initiative
will use civil and criminal remedies to target allegations of animal cruelty and unscrupulous
sales of pets and other animals.
In announcing the new Animal Protection
Initiative, Attorney General Schneiderman also
highlighted a string of recent successes in com-
bating animal cruelty and related issues. He announced a civil settlement with a Yonkers pet
store that was keeping animals in unsafe and
inhumane conditions. The settlement includes
a $20,000 fine and an agreement that the store
cease its illegal activities.
“Fighting animal cruelty is both a consumer protection issue and a public safety issue,”
said Attorney General Schneiderman. “There
is a direct correlation between the dog fighting
rings and other criminal enterprises, including
gangs, gambling and illegal drugs, that put our
communities at risk. At the same time, New
Yorkers spend millions of dollars each year on
the companionship a pet can provide. I am
committed to enforcing our state’s consumer
protection laws and protecting the right of every New Yorker to live in a safe community.”
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman
Who Should be the Trustee of
Your Special Needs Trust?
Having a child with special needs presents
numerous challenges for the parents and other
family members. One of those challenges is to
figure out how the person with special needs
will survive once the parents or other caregivers are no longer around. In many instances, it
is appropriate to establish a special needs trust
that can pay for items and services that are not
covered by government benefits programs. The
trust funds can be used to improve the quality
of life of the individual with special needs while
not jeopardizing eligibility for needs-based government programs. Unfortunately, many parents and other family
members do not properly think through who
should be the trustee of
that trust. Selection of
the trustee is probably
the single most important decision that needs
to be made; yet, it is
often given very little
thought. A recent NY case highlights the importance of selecting the right trustee for your
special needs trust.
The case involved a guardianship of a profoundly developmentally disabled adult named
Mark. Mark was 16 when his adoptive mother
Marie died in 2005. Mark was then living in a
group home, where Marie had placed him after
she learned that she was terminally ill.
Marie’s living trust divided her assets between Mark and his brother. Mark’s share was
to be held in a special needs trust, with JP Morgan Chase Bank and Marie’s lawyer acting as
co-trustees. Her pour-over will left everything
to the trust; in the probate proceeding initiated
after her death, the total estate was described as
just short of $12 million.
A year after Marie’s death, her lawyer
sought appointment as Mark’s guardian. When
the attorney appeared before the judge, he told
her that he was fulfilling a death-bed promise
he had made to his former client, but that he
had not actually seen Mark in more than ten
years. He had not visited the facility where
Mark was living, and he had not asked the staff
whether Mark had any unmet needs. In the almost three years he had been co-trustee of the
trust for Mark, not a penny had been spent on
him.
The judge ordered the lawyer and the bank
to explain themselves -- to file an accounting
in the trust detailing income and expenditures. She also suggested that they ought to
find someone to evaluate Mark and his needs,
and to figure out whether there were things
the trust could provide for his benefit. A pro-
fessional care manager was eventually hired
and a program of providing for Mark’s needs
finally began. Meanwhile, Marie’s considerable
estate had sat idly, paying only administrative
expenses, for almost five years after her death.
The judge’s written opinion details all
that history, and the gradual improvement in
Mark’s life and care over the two-year period
since the care manager began visits and recommendations.
This case lays out a disturbing history of
inattention to the needs of a severely disabled
man even though there
apparently were funds
available for his benefit. It tells trustees that:
•
inaction
can be as bad as affirmative misbehavior.
•
it
can
be helpful to bring in a
professional care manager to assess needs and
make
recommendations.
• the courts can initiate reviews on
their own, even if no complaint has been filed,
when it becomes apparent that oversight is
needed.
• beneficiaries who are unable to protect themselves need special protection.
Meanwhile, we hope that Mark continues
to see benefits from his mother’s trust. It sounds
like he has made a lot of progress with a little
protection, oversight and professional care recommendations. The lesson to be learned from
this case is that setting up a special needs trust
for a loved one is only part of what needs to be
done. Serious thought and consideration must
be given to who should serve as trustee. The
trustee is the one responsible for carrying out
the wishes of the parents to ensure that their
loved one with special needs has the best quality of life possible.
... beneficiaries who are
unable to protect
themselves need
special protection.
Bernard A. Krooks,
Esq., is a founding partner
of Littman Krooks LLP and
has been named a “New
York Super Lawyer” every
year since 2006 and one of
the top 25 lawyers in Westchester County. He has been
honored as one of the Best
Lawyers in New York and
America since 2006. A past
president of NAELA, SNA, a CELA, and a fellow of
ACTEC, Mr. Krooks may be reached at (914) 6842100 or (212) 490-2020, or visit the firm’s website
at www.littmankrooks.com.
According to the American Veterinary
Medical Association’s U.S. Pet Ownership &
Demographics Sourcebook, more than 50 percent of New York households include at least
one pet. In addition to the cost of purchasing
pets, the average pet owner spends hundreds of
dollars to care for them. New York’s Pet Lemon
Law is aimed at ensuring the good health of
cats and dogs sold in the State.
New York Law grants consumers very specific rights when they purchase dogs and cats
from pet stores. For example, consumers have
the right to know the source of the dog or cat
they are considering for purchase, and the history of vet treatments. If a consumer purchases
a sick dog or cat and a veterinarian certifies the
animal as unfit within 14 days of a sale, the
consumer has the right to a refund, exchange,
or reimbursement of veterinary costs up to the
cost of the pet.
Consumers have the right to ask questions about the breeders used by pet stores
and receive accurate information in return. For
example, if a breeder is a large scale breeder –
commonly referred to as “puppy mills” – the
consumer has the right to know. The OAG will
monitor whether pet stores are being honest
and following the law and bring civil or criminal prosecutions where appropriate.
The OAG’s Initiative will also target those
who abuse or neglect animals. One example of
such types of abuse is dog fighting, which is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. New
York has multiple statutes addressing animal
abuse, including animal fighting. For example,
an animal fighting conviction can result in up
to 4 years in jail and a $25,000 fine.
In addition, animal abuse can be a “gateway crime” that destabilizes communities.
Many communities report growing involvement of juvenile and other offenders in dog
fighting or animal abuse, often as a part of gang
involvement. This has created an underground
environment that often includes other criminal activities, such as illegal gambling, possession of illegal weapons and drugs. Raids on dog
fighting rings often result in the arrest of many
offenders with outstanding warrants.
The Attorney General’s Animal Protection
Initiative will promote public safety by cracking down on individuals or groups that abuse
or neglect companion animals; pursue criminal
animal fighting enterprises; and protect consumers who do not wish to purchase sick or
diseased animals from in-state or out-of-state
“puppy mills” by ensuring compliance with
New York’s consumer protection laws.
The Initiative is comprised of Investigators
and Assistant Attorneys General across the entire state, from the OAG’s Regional Offices, the
Consumer Fraud Bureau, the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, the Organized Crime Task Force
and the Investigations Bureau, who will work
to bring the perpetrators of these and other animal crimes to justice.
“We are thankful to Attorney
General Schneiderman for his persistent leadership in combating some
of the worst forms of animal cruelty and protecting both the animals
and people of New York State,” said
Stacy Wolf, vice president and chief
counsel of the ASPCA’s Humane Law
Enforcement and Legal Advocacy departments. “The new Animal Protection Initiative sends a clear message
that perpetrators who engage in animal cruelty will be held accountable
for their actions.”
“Animal protection laws are
only meaningful if put to use, and
Attorney General Schneiderman’s
commitment to robust enforcement
can make New York State a national
leader in the effort to protect animals
from willful cruelty,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the
United States. “This initiative says loud and
clear, to everyone, that there’ll be a zero tolerance policy for animal abuse.”
In recent months, the Attorney General’s
office has conducted several successful efforts
related to animal cruelty and animal abuse.
Today, Attorney General Schneiderman announced that his office has reached a settlement with the owner of a Yonkers pet store
that was keeping animals in unsafe and inhuman conditions, selling sick puppies, and
engaging in a variety of deceptive and illegal
business practices. Pursuant to the agreement,
Louis Gaudio, owner of Exotic Pet Warehouse,
Inc., doing business as Puppies Puppies Puppies
at 650B Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, will
be required to maintain clean and safe animal
housing, to properly vaccinate animals and
closely monitor animal health, and to comply
with laws that protect animals against inhumane treatment. He is also required to cease
selling sick animals, to make restitution to any
consumers who purchased sick animals, and to
pay $20,000 in penalties and costs.
Attorney General Schneiderman announced that his office arrested Mary Jo Garlo
and Peter Francese and charged them and their
business -- Great American Auction Service,
Inc. -- with Illegal Commercialization of Wildlife for offering two footstools made from the
feet of endangered elephants for sale at their
Dutchess County business. New York State’s
Environmental Conservation Law prohibits the
sale of elephant parts, including ivory, without first obtaining a permit from the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Permits can only be obtained for
items that pre-date the listing of the elephant
as an endangered species in 1978. The defendants each face up to a year in jail and fines of
$5,000.
Last year, following reports that Angel’s
Gate – a high profile animal hospice center that
was receiving donations from around the country to support injured or disabled animals – was
neglecting the animals in its care, Attorney
General Schneiderman filed a lawsuit against
Angel’s Gate, Inc. for consistently violating
New York law by failing to file and make publically available the financial reports required by
charitable organizations. Angel’s Gate, a Delaware County animal hospice, allegedly took in
hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in
donations from the public without publicly accounting for any of those funds. Angel’s Gate
was subsequently shut down.
New Yorkers seeking to report consumer
complaints, animal abuse or give anonymous
tips about potential animal fighting rings are
asked to call 1-800-771-7755 and press 1.
For more information on Attorney General Schneiderman’s Animal Protection Initiative, visit: www.ag.ny.gov/feature/animal-protection-initiative.
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May 2013 • 13
Incredible India, a Country of Colors, History and Contradictions
If you are an experienced traveler looking for something really
unique, you must go to India. It’s a
country of colors, history, beauty, serenity and contradictions. For a first
trip to India, the Golden Triangle
tour is the best way to go. It consists
of travel to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
The flight on Air India from New
York is non-stop, about 14 hours, but
well worth the time.
When my friend and I arrived
at the Delhi Airport, our driver and
guide were there to meet us and take
us to our hotel. To our surprise we
were offered a beverage in the cocktail lounge where check in was done.
Service was impeccable and the staff
couldn’t do enough for us. The one
thing we were worried about was that
the food would not agree with us, but
to my surprise the food was great. We
had brought some protein bars with
us but never ate them because we really enjoyed the food.
The next day we toured Delhi
and New Delhi. This is where the
contradictions come in. The division
of the walled Old City and the New
City marks the division of lifestyles.
The walled city is all tradition and
you can see a past lifestyle in all re-
spects, in colors, smells and noise.
New Delhi is quite a contrast. It is
a modern city living the best of the
21st century standards. In Old Delhi
we visited Raj Ghat which is a simple
memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. After
continuing our drive past the Red
Fort we were taken by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s
largest mosques. Another difference
is the noise verses the serenity. Car
horns are constantly being blown. At
first I told the driver how rude this
was, but I was told that this is the
way they tell other drivers to get out
of the way. On our way to Agra we
drove past the India Gate, the parliament building and the president’s
residence.
The next day we visited Agra
which is a world of contrasting edifices, red sandstone and white marble. Two great Mughal monarchs
transformed the little village of Agra
into a befitting 2nd capital of the
Mughal Empire. The city still reflects
its Mughal heritage. Also in Agra is
the famous Taj Mahal. You cannot
visit India without seeing this architectural wonder. The white marble
monument was built by Shah Jahor
as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz
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Mahal. It took 22 years to build. The
beauty of the Taj Mahal takes your
breath away.
The Agra Fort was next. Within
the fort is the beautiful Pearl Mosque
which is a major tourist attraction.
Built as a citadel, it even has a moat.
There is also a baby Taj that I didn’t
know anything about. It was built by
the Empress for her father. The mausoleum is made of white marble with
intricate inlay work in the Islamic
style.
Our next day of travel was to
Ranthambhore, the tiger reserve area.
It is not part of the Golden Circle
tour but something I really wanted
to see. We stayed at a luxury tent
property. Now I am not a camping
person, but this Relais and Chateaux
property was incredible. The tents
were beautifully furnished and even
had air conditioning. The only problem was the government stopped
tourists from entering the reserve due
to the fact that they thought it was
detrimental to the tigers. This has
now changed, so I guess I’ll have to
go back to see the tigers. The camp
itself made up for not seeing the tigers. The food was wonderful and
the scenery gorgeous. We did visit
a co-operative where local women
work and can bring their small children with them. They made and sold
some of the most beautiful products,
such as make up bags, purses, clothing, stuffed animals and many other
articles that were exceptional and
very well priced.
Our last stop was Jaipur known
as the pink city, which completed the
Golden Triangle. The city was named
in 1856 as it was given a wash of
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Lazarus Gallery Hosts “Visual
Symphony”Artists’ Reception
Mayor Bramson Recognizes
Impact of National Service
The Lazarus Gallery of
United Hebrew of New Rochelle, a leading eldercare
campus of residences and services, hosted an artists’ reception on April 7th for their new
exhibit entitled The Visual
Symphony: A Musically Inspired Art Exhibition.The exhibit features 25 visual artists
representing interpretations of
music and movement through
a variety of media including
painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, collage and
jewelry.
The inclusion of
dance, movement and visual
interpretations of music help
to create a unique and stimulating exhibit which evokes
a spectrum of memories and
emotions. The artwork captures the essence of music
through form, texture, familiar and unfamiliar objects,
representational and abstract
images, which has created a
symphonic gallery of sparkling colors and creativity.
The exhibit is in the
Lazarus Gallery of the Lucile
Participating Artists, Judith Weber, President of the New Rochelle Council on
and Joseph Skalet Nursing and
the Arts and Jeff Schlanger of New Rochelle at United Hebrew of New Rochelle’s
Rehabilitation Pavilion at 391
Artists’ Reception for The Visual Symphony Art Exhibition.
Pelham Road in New Rochelle
through September 16, 2013. The Guest Curator for Visual Symphony is Robin Zane of ZaneArts
of Tarrytown. The Lazarus Gallery Curator is Jodi Moise of New Rochelle.
“The artists that participated in this musically inspired exhibit have brought more than just
visual beauty to United Hebrew’s nursing and rehabilitation center”, said Linda Forman, Senior
Advisor to the President; “ They have also provided joy and and enrichment for the soul, allowing for greater healing of the mind and body. The artwork is an inspiration to all who visit our
Lazarus Gallery.”
On April 9, Mayor Noam
Bramson joined more than 600
mayors across the country in a
day of recognition to highlight the
impact of national service on city
challenges. Mayor Bramson recognizied seventeen volunteers of
the RSVP Program at Sound Shore
Medical Center in the Schaffer Extended Care Center.
The Mayor presented each
volunteer with a “Certificate of
Appreciation” and Sound Shore
Medical Center waspresented with
a Proclamation commemorating the national day of service event. Joining in the event was the
volunteer recruitment partner for the City of New Rochelle, the Volunteer Center of United Way.
“During this time of fiscal constraint, volunteers are a tremendous resource, joining us on the
front lines as we face challenges citywide,” said Mayor Noam Bramson. “These seventeen volunteers have a combined contribution of nearly 100,000 hours- more than 11 years- over the past
decades. I applaud their dedication and commitment.”
The RSVP volunteers at Sound Shore Medical Center are part of the larger AmeriCorps and
Senior Corps members serving in New Rochelle, providing vital support to city residents.
The Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service is a national bipartisan effort to recognize the positive impact of national service in cities, to thank those who serve; and to encourage
citizens to give back to their communities. The Mayors Day of Recognition was sponsored by the
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the National League of Cities, Cities of
Service, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Michael Nutter.
Local Residents Honored by
The Volunteer Center
Community Service Day Held
Welcoming Special Olympics
The College of
New Rochelle welcomed
middle and high school
students from Westchester and Putnam counties
to The Wellness Center
on the Main Campus in
New Rochelle on April
17 for a Special Olympics competition, part
of the College’s eighth
annual Community Service Day.
The Special Olympics athletes, part of
the Public School Sports
League, played basketball, football, and other
games and physical ac- Special Olympics of Hudson Valley
tivities. They also underwent basic health check-ups by volunteer students, faculty, and staff.
CNR volunteers organized and refereed the games, worked one-on-one with the athletes,
photographed and videotaped the proceedings, distributed snacks and awards, and cleaned up
afterwards.
Activities also took place at the College’s City Campuses as part of Community Service Day.
At the DC-37 Campus, in lower Manhattanvolunteers collected school supplies for classes
taught by Local 372 Board of Education DC-37 Union members.
The John Cardinal O’Connor Campus on 149th Street, in the Bronx, welcomed seniors from
St. Vincent De Paul Nursing Home and Mott Haven Reformed Church for a light brunch, followed
by entertainment and fellowship.
Community members at the Rosa Parks Campus on 125th Street in Harlem collected nonperishable food items for the Bronx’s Concourse House, helping to eliminate homelessness by providing safe and stable transitional housing for women and their children.
The Brooklyn Campus held a “Sweets and Treats Fundraiser” for money to send children’s
books to a small school in Ghana.
Haina Just Michael Award: (L-R) Haina Just-Michael of New Rochelle with Janet Hasson, Publisher of The Journal News
On Friday, April 26, 2013, The Volunteer Center of United Way honored
outstanding service and gave special recognition to eight individuals and groups
at the 33rd annual Volunteer Spirit Awards
celebration and benefit at the Hilton Westchester. Honorees included Haina Just-Michael, who received the Community Hero
Award for her work on behalf of the New
Rochelle Public Library from Janet Hasson,
Publisher of The Journal News; and Deborah Blatt, who received the Social Advocacy
Award for her work for the Sharing Shelf
of Family Services of Westchester from Jeffrey Warner of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation. Nearly 500 people attended the sold
out breakfast event which featured CBS 2’s
Deborah Blatt Award: (L-R) The Volunteer Center Executive Direc- Lou Young as emcee. The event raised
more than $110,000 for the organization
tor Alisa Kesten of New Rochelle, Event Chair Susan Kushner of
which will be used to deepen its ability to
Armonk, Jeffrey Warner of Mack-Cali Reality Corporation and
engage more people in meaningful volunVolunteer Spirit Award Winner Deborah Blatt of New Rochelle.
teer opportunities and support nonprofits
throughout Westchester and in the Mid-Hudson Valley region. Last year, The Volunteer Center
connected over 18,000 volunteers to more than 500 charities. These individuals of all ages and
backgrounds contributed 256,000 hours of service valued at $7.7 million. To get connected visit
www.volunteer-center.org
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