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Town Recognizes 2015 National
Merit Scholarship Finalist
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
Harrison Town Supervisor
Ron Belmont presented a Certificate of Achievement on behalf
of the Town Board to 2015 National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Catherine Rocchi at the Board
meeting on Thursday, May 7.
“As it has become our
custom to recognize the many
accomplishments of our young
people, I am proud to present
a Certificate of Achievement to
Catherine Rocchi, a 2015 National Merit Scholarship Finalist.
She is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma candidate,
a member of the National Honor
Society, National Italian Honor
Society, achieving many awards
for her study of the Italian language.
“In addition, Catherine is
Left to right: Parents Al Rocchi; Robin Rocchi; 2015 National Merit Finalist
Catherine Rocchi.
a Harrison High School Band
Drum Major, member of the
HHS Orchestra in many of their
musical productions; a threesport athletic scholar and captain of Cross Country and Track
teams. She will be attending
Dartmouth College,” Belmont
proudly stated.
In other business, the
Board honored a request by Library Director Galina Chernykh
for funds amounting to $30,000
to be transferred from the Library Fund Balance to the Library Renovation Fund in order
to pay for the Children’s Room
Décor in the Harrison Public
Library.
Councilman Fred Sciliano
gave an update on the status of
the Library. “It is on schedule.
The opening is going to be in
August. Most of the carpeting
is down, with painting, audiovisual and telecommunications
wiring being installed,” Sciliano
noted.
Next, Building Inspector
Robert Fitzsimmons requested
authorization to schedule a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 4
in regards to 27 Century Ridge
Road, the referenced property
and structure having been declared unsafe and dangerous for
occupancy.
In Village Board business,
the Board approved a Purchase
Order amounting to $79,964.16
to obtain refuse containers available for purchase by residents
on routes of the new automated
garbage pickup equipment.
Westchester Wins Legal Victory against HUD
Westchester County won
another legal victory in its battle
with the Department of Housing
and Urban Development when
the U.S. Court of Appeals for
the Second Circuit granted the
county an injunction that prohibits the federal agency from
reallocating to other communities approximately $10 million in
grants that had been designated
for Westchester.
The May 1 ruling follows a
prior Second Circuit victory for
the county in February. County
Executive Robert P. Astorino
went to court challenging HUD’s
decision to withhold funds from
the county simply on the agency’s assertion that the county
was not in compliance with the
2009 federal housing settlement, approved by Astorino’s
predecessor, which calls for developing 750 units of affordable
housing in 31 communities by
the end of next year.
Astorino contended that
the county was in compliance
with the settlement and that any
contention that it was not is for
the courts to decide. The Second Circuit unanimously agreed
with Westchester County, saying
HUD’s actions were subject to
“judicial review.”
Over the course of the
dispute, HUD has reallocated roughly $10 million designated for Westchester for
the years 2011 and 2012 to
other communities. The decision prohibits HUD from
reallocating another $10
million for 2013 and 2014
that it is currently withhold- County Executive Robert P. Astorino
ing from the county.
Westchester and for the country
“In February, the court said against an aggressive and overHUD was subject to the law just reaching federal government.”
like everyone else,” said AstoriOn May 8, the Housing
no. “Today it’s saying HUD has
monitor overseeing the setno right to give away the money tlement said there could still
at the heart of the court case. be violations and fines for the
Both decisions are victories for county.
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Large Crowd Turns Out for Andrew
Gurgitano Memorial Baseball Game
Over 500 people turned out to honor Andrew Gurgitano on
May 2 as The Harrison Varsity Baseball team hosted the Garnets
of Rye in the First Annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Game at
Silver Lake Park in West Harrison.
Gurgitano, a diligent student and
a competitive pitcher for the Harrison High School team , passed away
from natural causes in November
2014 at the age of 16. A warm, caring, kind-hearted person, known for
his easy going spirit, was passionate
about his friends, family and his love
of baseball.
His positive energy, determination and enthusiasm inspired his
teammates and all who knew him.
Gurgitano’s integrity and sportsmanship on and off the field,
made him an outstanding role model in the community.
Recipients of the Andrew Gurgitano Memorial Scholarship
were Sam Lubeck of Rye and Michael Pizzutello of Harrison, both
seniors.
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From the Mayor’s Office and Town Hall
BY MAYOR RON BELMONT
I would like to take this
time to recognize the Harrison
Fire Department on their very
successful Open House. Recently, the Department hosted this
event and I was happy to see
many friends and familiar faces
enjoying the tours and exhibits.
Special “hands-on” learning displays taught children important
safety guidelines in preventing
fires or evacuating buildings in
the event of a fire. It was a very
informative presentation and
all those in attendance learned
about the requirements and rewards that come with being a
firefighter.
On Sunday, May 3rd, I had
the pleasure of sampling our
local chefs’ specialties at the
Friends of the Public Library
fundraiser, “A Taste of Harrison”.
It was a very successful affair, as
over 100 people came out to support this very worthwhile event.
All proceeds will be used by the
Friends of the Public Library,
a not for profit organization,
to support the Harrison Public
Library. Thank you to all volunteers and attendees. I would also
like to express my gratitude to all
the participating restaurants for
their generous contributions.
A special thank you also goes to
Joe Marcone for driving the van,
allowing for easy and convenient
transportation to the participating venues.
One-on-one 45 minute
computer help sessions will be
available at the West Harrison
Library every Tuesday afternoon
at 3 pm and 4 pm in June. Topics
covered in the sessions include
email, Internet searching, Microsoft Office, downloading eBooks
and audiobooks, Google Drive,
and how to search Ancestry.com.
Also in May, the Harrison-Rye boy’s varsity baseball
game was held as a memorial
tribute to Andrew Gurgitano,
a former student and baseball
player who tragically passed
away last year. Although Harrison lost to Rye, 3 to 2, the game
was a wonderful example of
compassion and sportsmanship.
Over one thousand spectators attended and donations were collected for the Gurgitano Scholarship Foundation. It was an honor
to witness the outpouring of support from both communities.
On Saturday, May 9th,
World War II heroes of the Hudson Valley were honored with a
special celebration. I would like
to take this time to recognize
West Harrison resident, Charles
Demicco who served in the military during World War II. He
recently gathered with other
regional honorees and traveled
to the Westchester County Airport to board the Hudson Valley
Honor Flight. From the airport,
they flew to Washington DC
and spent the day at the National World War II Memorial. It is
an honor to pay tribute to these
men and to thank them for their
commitment to our country.
The Harrison Public Library is making great progress
and the library renovation is
tracking on schedule. The new
front entrance is framed and is
waiting for the aluminum and
glass enclosure to be installed.
All new mechanical, plumbing,
fire suppression and electrical
systems are completed. The interior is in the finishing stages,
lighting, carpet millwork, bathrooms and finish painting are
being completed. The next step
is installation of the audio visual
and telecom wiring and equipment. New furniture has been
ordered and expected delivery
is in late June. The transformation is sure to be impressive and
I’m eagerly awaiting the finished
product.
On May 11, I had the honor
of attending this year’s Westchester Government Relations
Legislative Breakfast, hosted by
the UJA-Federation of New York
and Westchester Jewish Council,
at the Jewish Community Center
of Harrison. The Council fosters
communication among Jewish
organizations and cultivates relationships with other ethnic
groups, elected officials and the
community at large. New York
State Lieutenant Governor, Kathy
Hochul gave a very informative
presentation on the economic
state of Westchester County as
well as issues surrounding anti-Semitic hate crimes.
The 2015 KPMG Women’s
PGA Championship will be taking place at Westchester Country
Club from June 9th to the 14th.
On behalf of the residents of the
Town/Village of Harrison, I welcomed the tournament to our
community. The 2015 KPMG
Women’s PGA Championship
promises to be an exciting event
and it is an honor to have this
prestigious golf tournament take
place in Harrison. The PGA and
LPGA have earned the reputation of being premiere organizations, in the world of professional golf, and I am delighted to
welcome them to town.
I am happy to report that
Harrison was recently chartered
as a new chapter of UNICO National, the largest Italian-American service organization in the
country. UNICO’s objectives are
to promote the image of Italian
Americans, and their Italian
heritage and culture, while supporting and assisting various
charitable organizations. Each
year, UNICO National contributes substantial sums to various
charities. I look forward to seeing
our local chapter participate in
this very important association.
Memorial Day was celebrated this year on Monday, May 25,
2015 and the Town Board, along
with our Parade Director, Ben
DeFonce, U.S.M.C. Ret., participated in Harrison’s annual parade. We honored the men and
women who made the ultimate
sacrifice in the name of freedom.
The Parade route started from
the corner of Halstead Avenue
and Thatcher Avenue to Ma Riis
Park as Veterans Groups, Harrison Police, Harrison Fire Departments, the Harrison High School
Marching Band, the Harrison
Ambulance Corps and other civic groups attended.
It was also a privilege to
attend this year’s Westchester County Leadership Prayer
Breakfast and meet with other
local representatives and elected
officials. This forum provides an
opportunity to strengthen connections while affirming faith
and sharing fellowship. It was a
very uplifting event that unified
all in attendance.
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Vote Affirms Purchase Free Library Can
Remain in Purchase Community House
On April 29, voting took
place about the tenancy of the
Purchase Free Library in the
Purchase Community House
at 3095 Purchase Street. It
was a long night after the polls
closed and it took a while for
the Inspector to finish counting the ballots. The final vote
count was 1066 for and 700
against.
The Library has prevailed on both resolutions. As
such, the Purchase Community House will, as directed by
the Members, negotiate a lease
that will allow the Purchase
Free Library to remain in the
Community House.
The response by the community was extraordinary,
with over half of all eligible
members casting ballots. Justine Gaeta, President of the
Community House’s Board of
Directors said,“We respect the
wishes of the Members and
will work with the Library’s
Board of Directors to negotiate
a new lease. This has been a
divisive issue, yet I am hopeful
that we all can work constructively to reach an acceptable
agreement which will benefit
all the residents of Purchase. ”
The Community House
and the Library stated that
they now look forward to returning to the important task
of serving the community.
Both organizations thank everyone who voted, volunteered
and took the time to discuss
this important issue over the
past months.
Lowey Announces Federal
Actions to Prevent Sexual
Assault on College Campuses
On May 5, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (Westchester/
Rockland), the Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee, – during a
roundtable discussion with
New York Lt. Governor Kathy
Hochul and Pace University
administrators and students
on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s
“Enough is Enough” campaign
– announced actions she is
taking at the federal level to
prevent sexual assault among
college students.
“No student should have
to fear sexual assault on a college campus,” said Lowey, “and
parents deserve peace of mind
that children away at college
are as safe as possible. We
must work together to make
sure that institutions of higher learning have the resources
to protect students. I’m proud
to join Lt. Governor Hochul
in supporting the Governor’s
‘Enough is Enough’ campaign
and, as Ranking Member of the
House Appropriations Committee, I will continue working
at the federal level to ensure
that students have the ability
to study in safe environments.”
During the roundtable,
Lowey announced that she
will cosponsor the Campus
Accountability and Safety Act
(CASA) in the U.S House of Representatives. This bill seeks to
empower students by providing Confidential Advisors in
the event of a sexual assault,
to give students and administrators more information by
requiring biennial surveys of
White Plains Hospital Impacted by Data Theft
White Plains Hospital
(“Hospital”) is one of several hospitals in New York that
has been affected by a recent
data breach that occurred via
Medical Management, LLC
(“MML”), a medical billing
company that provides coding and billing services for the
emergency department at the
Hospital. Individuals who may
have had information compromised are being notified by
mail in full accordance with
the HIPAA (Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability
Act) Breach Notification Rule,
which requires HIPAA covered
entities and their business associates to provide notification
following a breach of personal
information.
Federal law enforcement
authorities informed MML
on March 16, 2015 that a call
center employee of MML, who
was authorized to work within MML’s billing system, copied certain items of personal
information from that billing
system and disclosed this information to a third party. The
MML employee was immediately terminated and the company performed an extensive
investigation and review.
The personal information disclosed by this employee included names, dates
of birth and social security
numbers. There is no indication that any information
about medical history or medical treatment/services was
disclosed. Those individuals
whose personal information
may have been disclosed
during the employee’s tenure
with MML (February 2013 to
March 2015) are being notified
by mail and are being offered
identity theft protection ser-
vices at no cost through Kroll, Inc., a global leader in risk
mitigation and response solutions. Affected individuals are
encouraged to take other precautionary measures to protect their personal information, including placing a Fraud
Alert and/or Security Freeze
on their accounts through a
national credit bureau. Individuals should also carefully
review all bills and account
statements received and report any suspicious activity to
the financial institution of the
account at issue.
For questions regarding
this matter, or to learn whether your personal information
may be included in this incident, you may contact the dedicated Kroll call center that has
been set-up at 1-855-330-6364,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time),
Monday through Friday.
Volunteer Leaders Honored at the
35th Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards
(L-R): New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, President of Pace University Student Government Association Daniel Garcia, Pace
University LGBTQ President Rachel Simon. Photo Credit: Office of Congresswoman Nita Lowey
sexual assaults on campus,
and to improve training for
campus personnel. It would
also create a new competitive
grant program to improve prevention and response.
Additionally, as Ranking
Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Lowey
will fight to increase resources
for federal initiatives to support survivors and prevent sexual crimes, such as the Campus
Violence program within the
Department of Justice, Department of Education investigations into crimes on and
near college campuses, and the
National Institutes of Health,
which just two weeks ago an-
nounced a $150,000 grant for
a White Plains-based research
project to test innovative strategies to prevent sexual violence
on college campuses.
Congresswoman Lowey
believes citizens have the basic
right to live in communities
free from fear and violence.
In addition to helping prevent
sexual violence on college campuses, she is working to: Advance commonsense gun safety initiatives; Protect children
from predators; Eliminate
drunk driving; and Ensure
law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs are trained
and equipped to keep the community safe.
Volunteer New York! Board Vice Chair Susan Kushner, 2015 Legacy Award Recipient Mark Rollins, and Volunteer New York! Executive Director, Alisa H. Kesten
Over 600 attendees filled the Westchester Marriott Hotel to have breakfast together on the last
day of National Volunteer Month and celebrate the best and brightest volunteers in the community. The 35th Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards recognized 8 honorees, including: The Westchester
Clubmen, Sven Hoeger, Alison Bergman, Jacqueline Cassagnol, RN, MSN, PMC, The Sister-in-Law
Accompaniment Program of My Sisters’ Place, Linking Handlebars and Sandra Goldstein Lehnart.
“Every year these awards bring our volunteer, non-profit, and for-profit partners closer together, while highlighting how important service is to keeping Westchester and the surrounding areas
strong and resilient,” said Alisa H. Kesten, Volunteer New York! Executive Director.
This year a Legacy Award was presented to Markham F. Rollins III, a lifelong Westchester resident and business leader who currently resides in Harrison. He was honored for his personal and
exemplary efforts in encouraging businesses to engage in meaningful volunteerism.
“Mark is a special, caring individual in our community who exemplifies what volunteering and
giving means,” said William M. Mooney, Jr., Chair of the VSA Benefit Committee and CEO of the
Westchester County Association.
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Local Author Discusses Work/Life Balance
Allison Wohl, Susie Orman Schnall, Staci Friedwald, and Karen Sobel, all of Purchase
UJA-Federation of New York’s Westchester Women’s Philanthropy heard from Susie Orman
Schnall, author of On Grace and The Balance Project on Wednesday, May 6th, at Congregation Emanu-El in Rye. More than 50 women came to hear Schnall, who lives in Purchase, discuss work/life
balance and the reality about “having it all.” The gathering also had the opportunity to learn about
UJA-Federation’s critical and caring work and the 4.5 million people it helps each year. “An umbrella
organization like UJA-Federation helps all of us to address all of the issues, and give to all the causes
we feel passionate about,” said Karen Sobel, who chaired the event with Staci Friedwald and Allison
Wohl, all of Purchase.
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The Manhattanville College’s Castle
Conversations speaker series, presented by Mastercard features Dan
Rather speaking in a private home
on June 24 at 7pm. For details, call
323-1277 or visit castleconversations.org.
Fred Astaire Dance Studio in
Mamaroneck is hosting a “Latin and
Ballroom Night” Open Studio Dance
Party on Friday, June 12 from 8 to
10pm at 451 E. Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck. The public is invited,
and the event is free of charge. For
more information, call 381-2562.
On June 14 at 5pm, the Westchester
Community College Celebrity Salon
Series continues with Randall Lane
in a dialogue on the future of the
media and how Forbes Magazine tallies all those lists at a postmodern
home in Larchmont. RSVP by calling
606-6558.
On June 20 at 8:30pm, Caramoor
Center for Music and the Arts presents the 70th Anniversary Opening
Night Performance featuring newly
commissioned work by Christopher
Theofandis performed by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Visit caramoor.org
for details.
On June 14 at 3pm, the Westchester Philharmonic presents Danail
Rachev conducting and Joshua
Roman on cello in the Concert
Hall at the Performing Arts Center,
Purchase College, 735 Anderson
Hill Road, Purchase. Call 682-3707
for tickets and information or visit
westchesterphil.org.
The Village of Mamaroneck
Fireman’s Carnival will be held at
Harbor Island Park from June 26
through July 5. The Fireman’s Parade
will take place July 1 at 7pm going
down Mamaroneck Avenue. For more
information, call 777-7784.
UPCOMING
The West Harrison Library, 2
Madison Street presents the
following: Summer Reading
Game 2015 – June 29 through
July 29; Teen Summer Reading
Group every Thursday during
the month of July from 2:30 to
3:30pm; and volunteer to read
to children (for 13 years and older) to earn community service
hours from June 26 through
July 30. For complete details
call 948-2092 or visit harrisonpl.org
Valhalla; and Irish-American
on June 28 from noon to 6pm
at Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale.
For more information call 864PARK or visit parks.westchestergov.com
summer Sunday from 8:30am
to 10:30am. Email rjhellman@
verizon.net for details.
Mondays from 1 to 2:30pm at
the Mamaroneck Town Center,
740 Boston Post Road. Call 8347174 for details.
Mamaroneck will host author
Leah Vincent with a book signing and reception. Call 6982960 for details.
The Greater Westchester Orchid Society meets at the Harrison Community Center, 216
Halstead Avenue, Harrison on
the second Tuesday of each
month at 7pm. Those interested are asked to contact Cordelia
Dirlam at 973-420-4966.
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At 3:30pm, At Home on the
Sound presents the Westchester Winds in a program entitled, “Musicial Postcards from
Near and Far” at the Larchmont
Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park
Avenue. Call 630-1873 or 8993150 for additional information.
The Village of Larchmont Recreation Committee presents
the Larchmont Run, “Sprint to
Flint Fun Run and 5K” taking
place in Flint Park, Larchmont
with a 1-mile fun run beginning at 6pm and the 5K starts
at 6:45pm. Register at villageoflarchmont.org
Outdoor Summer Concerts at
Memorial Park in Larchmont
are as follows: July 6 – Alive-NKickin; July 13 – Stax of Soul;
July 20 – Back to the Garden
1969; and July 27 – The 70’s
Project. All concerts are free
and begin at 7pm. In case of inclement weather, concerts will
be re-scheduled when possible.
Call 381-7865 for updates.
Learn-to-Swim classes will
be held at Saxon Woods Pool
in White Plains from July 7
through July 31. Visit westchestergov.com/parks for complete
details.
The Neuberger Museum of Art
at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase hosts 2
free Summer Family Festivals
on June 13 and July 12 with interactive events, a screening
of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Congolese
Drummers from 1 to 4pm. For
more information, call 2516100.
In June, Cultural Heritage Festivals in Westchester County
are as follows: African-American on June 28 from noon to
7pm at Kensico Dam Plaza,
The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale presents the following:
June 10 at 7pm – An Evening
Stroll in the New Native Wildflower Meadow (for adults and
high school students); June 14
from 4 to 7pm – Farm to Table:
Special 40th Anniversary Celebration, featuring a dinner and
wine tasting for adults and a
culinary experience for kids;
and June 28 at 1pm – Storywalk
Kickoff Opening Celebration
with naturalist John Mancuso.
Call 723-3470 or visit greenburghnaturecenter.org
for
complete details.
Bicycle Sundays, sponsored
by Con Edison and Friends of
Westchester County Parks will
take place on the following
dates: June 7, 14, 21 and 28; and
September 13, 20 and 27 from
10am to 2pm at the Bronx River Parkway from Westchester
County Center in White Plains,
south to Scarsdale Road in
Yonkers. Visit westchestergov.
com/parks or call 864-PARK for
details.
Westchester Country Club in
Rye will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship June
9-14. For tickets, visit KPMGWomensPGAChampionship.
com.
Contributions to the Eugene J.
Feeley Harrison High School
Student Aid Fund – allowing
needy and worthy Harrison
High School graduates to attend accredited colleges and/or
schools – can be mailed to The
Feeley Fund, 255 Union Avenue,
Harrison, NY 10528. Call 9397066 with questions.
Larchmont Public Library, 121
Larchmont Avenue presents
the following: June 25 from 6
to 9pm – Super Smash Bros
for Wii U Tournament in the
Village Center (registration required) and June 17 at 11am or
2:30pm & June 18 at 6:30pm
– Larchmont New Movie Matinee: American Sniper at the
Village Center. Call 834-2281 or
visit larchmontlibrary.org for
details.
LMC-TV is offering a filmmaking workshop entitled, “Make a
Movie That Tells a Story” from
June 29 through July 17, 10am
to 3pm. To register, call 3812002 or visit lmc-tv.org.
Volunteer drivers are needed
by At Home on the Sound, the
aging-in-place
organization
serving older adults in Mamaroneck and Larchmont. The
drivers take senior citizens to
local appointments, on errands
or shopping. For information,
call 899-3150 or visit athomeonthesound.org.
The Larchmont Newcomer’s
Softball Team invites those interested to join a gathering of
pick up players ages 18-70 who
play softball at Flint Park every
A support group for people who
are dealing with retirement, aging, handling free time, family
relationships, health and other
issues will meet bi-monthly on
JUNE
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The Mamaroneck Public Library will screen the movie,
“American Sniper” with Bradley Cooper at 11am in the Community Room, 136 Prospect
Avenue, Mamaroneck. Call 6981250 for details.
At 6pm, Westchester Coalition
for Legal Abortion – Choice
Matters presents the Business
of Women Telling Stories with
film producers Amy Hobby and
Anne Hubbell at the Scarsdale
Women’s Club, 37 Drake Road,
Scarsdale. RSVP to 946-5363.
At 8am, join the Food Bank for
Westchester as they celebrate
10 Years of Hunger Heroes at
Tappan Hill Mansion, Tarrytown. Call 923-1100 to attend.
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From 7 to 10pm, the Rye Historical Society will hold their
Annual Gala Benefit “Anchors
Aweigh” at a beautiful waterfront private residence in Rye.
For reservations or more information, call 967-7588 or visit
ryehistory.org.
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At 8pm, Westchester Jewish
Center, 175 Rockland Avenue,
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At 3:30pm, the Japanese Women’s Chorus Hanamizuki and
Ensemble VIVO Concert will
be held at the Harrison Presbyterian Church, 181 Harrison
Avenue. For details, email [email protected]
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From 1 to 4pm, the Neuberger
Museum of Art Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road,
Purchase presents Family Second Saturdays: Hello Summer!
Family Festival with guest artists from Harlem Needle Arts.
Call 251-6113 for details.
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Join ArtsWestchester and Tee
It Up for the Arts with their golf
tournament at Wykagyl Country Club, North Avenue, New
Rochelle. To attend, call 4284220, ext. 326.
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At 7:30pm, the Mamaroneck
Union Free School District
Board Meeting will take place
in the Tiered Classroom at
MHS honoring retirees and
presenting the Rockefeller Arts
Awards.
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At 3:30pm, At Home on the
Sound will host a presentation
by the Westchester County Historical Society entitled, “From
Wigwams to Corporate Headquarters: 400 Years of Westchester History” at the Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest
Park Avenue. For questions, call
630-1873 or 899-3150.
Westchester County seniors
are invited to attend the annual
Pool Party and Barbecue from
10am to 3pm at Saxon Woods
Pool in White Plains sponsored
by Westchester County Parks
and the Department of Senior
Programs and Services. Deadline for placing lunch orders is
June 9. To order, call 813-6380
or 813-6423.
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There will be a concert at
7:45pm and a fireworks display at 9:30pm at the Harrison
Shopping Center, corner of
Oakland and Halstead Avenue,
Harrison. Free for all.
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At 6:30pm, the 2nd Annual Corporate Fun Run Westchester
5K will take place at SUNY Purchase, a running/walking event
to benefit Blythedale Children’s
Hospital. For more information
visit corporatefunrun.com or
call 347-844-9687.
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Plastic: Art in an Era of Material Innovation Now on View at
The Neuberger Museum of Art
In the 1967 film The Graduate, Mr. McGuire dispenses
fatherly advice to recent college
graduate Benjamin Braddock.
“ I want to say one word to you,
Benjamin. Just one word. Are
you listening? Plastics! There’s
a great future in plastics. Think
about it. Will you think about
it?”
He did. So did many of
America’s artists, who, fascinated by the technology, seized on
its potential and incorporated
the material into their work as
technological and commercial
developments in plastics flourished.
Plastic was malleable,
thin, translucent, lightweight,
and could be stitched together
or spliced, glued, melted, colored, and molded. For artists
and designers, plastic in all its
forms promised the possibility of creating unprecedented
forms. At the same time, as it
became the “material of modernity,” plastic was embraced as
a vehicle to comment on ideas
about disposability, as society
began to use synthetics for everyday objects and then just
throw them away.
So, whether encouraged
by industry, or responding to
behavior, or just excited by plastic’s inherent qualities, artists
created works that showcased
the medium’s diverse, expressive, and complex qualities.
Now until August 23, 2015,
the Neuberger Museum of Art
will present Plastic: Art in an
Era of Material Innovation, an
exhibition drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection of
more than thirty works dating
from the late 1950s to the early 1970s that were fabricated
from, epoxy, Plexiglas, polyester resin, polyurethane, vinyl
and other synthetics by approximately 20 artists including Roy
Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol,
Louise Nevelson, LeRoy Lamis,
and Robert Rauschenberg. The
styles range from Conceptualism and Minimalism to Op and
Pop Art, and illustrate artists’
fascination with new materials
and their desire to comment on
its implications.
“Spanning the dominant art movements of the
mid-twentieth century, the
Roy Lichtenstein, “Modern Sculpture
with Apertures, 1967,
show demonstrates the unique
versatility and dominance of
plastic in art at its apex,” explains Grace Converse, exhibition curator and a Neuberger
Curatorial Fellow and graduate
student in the Purchase College
MA Program in Art History,
Criticism, and Theory. “While
negative connotations about
plastic being a cheap medium
and the use of it for that very
reason are polemical, we want
to embrace the negative as part
of the conversation.”
During World War II, the
push to create new industrial materials encouraged the
chemical industry to develop
new synthetic materials. “A paradigm for innovation was set: if
it could be imagined, it could be
created,” notes Converse. “Because artists of the time were
not confined by imperatives to
make better consumer or military products, they were able
to more fully explore the material’s potential and question
the ramifications of its use...The
fact that plastic was a manifestation of chemical and technological innovation, it [became
that much more] appealing to
many artists. Working with the
material...allowed them to participate in, reflect upon, and
actively shape the course of
this new technological development.”
By the 1960s, the excitement about using synthetic
plastic to make art reached a
fevered pitch. As artists experimented with the shapes, colors
textures, dimensions, and luminosities made possible by this
medium, exhibitions specifically focused on art and plastic
abounded across the United
States. And while certain critics
hesitated in celebrating the use
of synthetic materials, artists
explored its exceptional properties and the plastics industry
press, exhibition catalogues,
and curators touted the value of
artists’ experiments. Geometric
works, for example, called attention to the unique properties
of the material and in Pop art
conventional connotations of it
as cheap, disposable, mass-produced, and commonplace contributed to the overall message
communicated by the work.
Plastic: Art in an Era of Material Innovation revisits plastic
as a curatorial theme. “Exhibiting these works today provides
an experiential means to understand the excitement and
controversies that surrounded
plastics when they were first
exhibited,” says Converse. “The
significance of art to and with-
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in the history of technological
development is equal to the
contemporaneous
scientific
and technological innovations
themselves – and in this exhibition, they are presented as
such. We can take from it many
lessons on how artists and the
rest of us can approach cresting
waves of innovation.”
Plastic: Art in an Era of Material Innovation is organized
by the Neuberger Museum of
Art of Purchase College, curated
by Grace Converse, a Neuberger
Curatorial Fellow and graduate
student in the Purchase College MA Program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory, and
is overseen by Patrice Giasson,
Neuberger Associate Curator of
the Art of the Americas.
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William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Holds Annual Networking Event
William Pitt and Julia
B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, the premier luxury
real estate firm serving Connecticut’s Fairfield County,
Litchfield County and Shoreline markets, Berkshire County, Mass., and Westchester
County, announced that it
recently held its annual company event. All agents company-wide were invited to attend
the event, which included
networking with fellow associates and key sponsors in the
event’s Vendor Alley, and presentations delivered by senior
leaders as well as representatives from Neutrino Inc., the
innovators behind the design
of the firm’s new luxury real
estate website.
The theme of the event
was “NEXT,” chosen to reflect
the company’s confidence in
using the unparalleled marketing reach, tools and networking strength of the Sotheby’s International Realty
brand to conquer everything
that is coming next for the future of real estate.
“‘NEXT’ was an inspiring
event for our company and
our agents,” said Paul Breunich, President and CEO of
William Pitt and Julia B. Fee
Sotheby’s International Realty. “At the Vendor Alley, agents
were able to gain referrals and
foster connections with future
business contacts, while at the
same time, meet representatives from some of our key
sponsors, where they gained
valuable knowledge about new
technology and marketing
products. The presentations
shared positive overviews of
the past year, future initiatives, as well as many exciting
company updates. When Neutrino came onto the stage, it
was thrilling to see and feel all
the positive energy surrounding the upcoming launch of
our new website. The technology and innovation witnessed
during the event was truly
amazing, and I am eager and
prepared for all that is next for
this great brand.”
In Neutrino’s presentation, the creators of the new
site themselves walked all
attendees through the many
features, redesigns, enhanced
functions and advantages of
the powerful and improved
luxury real estate website.
Breunich discussed the
current state of the company
and the market, recent accomplishments, additions to the
team, new initiatives for the
coming year and a recap of the
extensive progress the firm
has made over recent years.
Additional presenters included President of Building
and Land Technology (BLT)
Paul J. Kuehner, who spoke
about BLT’s current projects in
Stamford, Conn., and William
Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s
International Realty Chief Operating Officer Vin Socci.
“I was pleased to present
the launch of our new luxury
website alongside the masterminds behind the freshly
Paul Breunich
Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of
the Dancing Men at Lyndhurst
The great detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson
are on the case at Ridling Thorpe Manor (the manor is played
by historic Lyndhurst Mansion).
The classic mystery is given a
special period flavor as it takes
place throughout the beautiful
Lyndhurst mansion. Performances are June 19 through 28,
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $35.00 for adults and
$30.00 for seniors and children
(16 and under) and are available
at Lyndhurst.org or by calling
Tal Aviezer
888-71-TICKETS. Group sales
available at 914-303-6840.
Sherlock Holmes (Tal Aviezer) and Doctor Watson (Joe Laureiro) are called upon to solve an odd case. Mr. Hilton Cubitt (Michael Muldoon) is baffled when childish drawings of little dancing men mysteriously appear in and around his beautiful country
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Rutherford). Are the strange drawings a bizarre prank, or a warning of deadly danger? Join the cast for an original dramatic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic story as they explore
Lyndhurst mansion, a true Gothic revival country house in the
heart of the Hudson Valley, for the clues to unravel one of Holmes’
most thrilling adventures.
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designed, innovative site,” said
Socci. “Responses and feedback were tremendous, further verifying the benefits of
holding an annual networking
event, where agents and other
members of our worldwide
affiliate network can come
together to share advice, contacts, resources, as well as
learn about all that our company has to offer.”
“Next” was held on May
5, 2015 at the Hilton Stamford,
located at One First Stamford
Place in Stamford, Conn.
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Lieutenant Governor Hochul Guest Speaker at UJA Federation/
WJC Legislative Breakfast
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
Deborah
Abrahams
Weiner, UJA Federation Westchester Government Relations Chairperson welcomed
over 100 citizens from Westchester and outlying Jewish
communities to the Annual
Westchester
Government
Relations Legislative Breakfast at the Jewish Community Center of Harrison (JCCH)
on Friday, May 8, co-sponsored by UJA Federation and
Westchester Jewish Council
(WJC).
“This breakfast is an
opportunity for the Jewish
community and its leadership to hear from our elected
officials, key decision makers
from local, regional and national governments and for
them to hear our priorities
and concerns,” Weiner said.
“Few things in a democracy are more important than
being informed. In this age of
‘Tweeting’ it is nice to hear
from Congressman Engel and
Congresswoman Lowey in
the flesh. There is no shortage of issues, whether the
Israel-Iran
agreement—or
non-agreement, our educational system, Common Core
and high taxes. So hats off—
kipas off for keeping residents connected with their
leaders,” County Executive
Robert Astorino noted.
“I will continue to fight
for biomedical research, tax
reform and educational initiatives that are so beneficial
for our community,” Congresswoman Nita Lowey stated. “I am the ranking member of the Foreign Relations
Committee. Chairperson Kay
Granger and I are termed the
‘odd couple’ because we work
so well together and stand
united behind U.S./Israel relations, global security and
Israel at the United Nations.
”With Eliot Engel we
founded a Congressional
Task Force for combatting an-
Rye Meeting House Receives Award
The Preservation League
of New York State has selected
Rye Meeting House: Sustainable
Preservation, Ecology and Conservation in Westchester County
to receive an award for Excellence
in Historic Preservation.
The League’s statewide
awards program honors notable
achievements in retaining, promoting and reusing New York
State’s irreplaceable architectural
heritage.
“The transformation of
the once-neglected Rye Meeting
House illustrates the importance
of history to the citizens of Rye,”
said Jay DiLorenzo, President of
the Preservation League. “From
use as a house of worship by
Methodist and Episcopal Congregations and Quaker Meetings,
through its decline at the turn of
this century, to its rebirth under
the stewardship of a local not-forprofit group, this small building
has weathered many storms – literally and figuratively. Now, the
Rye Meeting House is once again
a vibrant community center, and
better prepared to withstand the
challenges of a changing coastal
environment.”
The project team included
Walter Sedovic and Jill Gotthelf of
Walter Sedovic Architects; Anne
Stillman, President, Committee to Save the Bird Homestead;
Hon. Frank J. Culross, City Man-
ager, Rye; Edward Stanley, Edward Stanley Engineers; Alison
Beall, Marshlands Conservancy;
Thomas P. Clemmens, Clemco
Construction & Restoration and
Vladimir P. Blaise, Mace Contracting Corp. The project received
public funding and support from
the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Save
America’s Treasures; the New
York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation,
Environmental Protection Funds;
and the City of Rye.
Rye Meeting House was
built in 1830 as a one-room
schoolhouse and was moved to its
present location in 1867. In 2002,
Left to right: Westchester Jewish Council President Paul Warhit; UJA Federation Board Member Martine Fleishman;
Leslie Effron-Levin, UJA Federation; Congresswoman Nita Lowey; NYS Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul; Deborah Abrahams Weiner, UJA Westchester Government Relations Chairman; Arnold Linhardt, WJC Government Relations Committee
Chair; Dan Schorr, WJC Government Relations Committee Co-Chair.
state solution with separation
for security. The Sunni Arab
states had trade relationships
with Israel before the Mossad
blew up some terrorist sites
and they backed off. But the
Arabian ambassador told me,
‘Listen to Israel. Listen to the
Egyptians.’ Mentioning Israel
means there is a chance for
potential agreement.”
Guest speaker Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul warned that terrorists
not only stem from our southern border but Canada as
well. “There is a Hezbollah
threat in Toronto; four bridge
crossings could bring them to
New York.”
On an optimistic note,
Hochul mentioned Economic
Development Councils instituted by Governor Andrew
Cuomo
and
Westchester
County’s enviable 4.7% unemployment rate. “We want
to raise the minimum wage.
You cannot raise a family on
$16,000 a year,” Hochul added.
ti-Semitism, not only in Europe but on our college cam-
puses,” Lowey stressed
Engel averred, “Iran has
when the City of Rye took ownership, the building was abandoned
and in serious disrepair. Now,
the foundation, clapboard siding
and windows have been repaired,
and the building is painted in
its historic colors. The roof and
clerestory windows have been restored, and the operable windows
at the ceiling now provide relief
from summertime heat without
electricity. The building provides
an object lesson in restoration,
sustainability and shoreline resiliency.
“Rye Meeting House embodies the phrase ‘Good things come
in small packages,’” said Walter
Sedovic, AIA LEED. “Through
the process of its restoration, it
has grown more vital as a forum
for the region’s architecture,
natural history and educational
communities. Though diminutive, this site resonates with the
most profound issues defining
preservation today: adaptability,
resiliency, sustainability, economy, environmental stewardship
and authenticity. It is a jewel, and
we are pleased and honored to be
associated with it, and with this
award.”
The awards were presented at the Preservation League’s
Awards Ceremony in New York
City on Wednesday, May 13th at
the historic New York Yacht Club,
37 West 44th Street.
Purchase College 2015 Commencement
Celebrated Creativity and Achievement
eclipsed the Israel/Palestinian conflict. I believe in a two-
Purchase College-SUNY held its 43nd annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15,
2015 at the Westchester County Center in White
Plains. Degrees were conferred upon the class of
more than 1,100 graduating scholars and artists
representing dozens of majors and 14 countries.
The graduates were joined by thousands of family members, friends, college faculty, and staff
members who came together to celebrate their
achievements.
As a center for creative growth and academic excellence, Purchase marked the annual
event by honoring dynamic leaders from various
fields. This year’s honorees included Barnard
College president Dr. Debora Spar, playwright
David Henry Hwang, and PepsiCo Chair and
CEO Indra Nooyi. Sound artist Stephen Vitiello
(’86) received the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Philosophy major Angèlica Pilar Piña Alcantara
represented the senior class, speaking movingly
about her struggles to attend college as an immigrant. The day also featured the lively music of
Purchase faculty member Joe Ferry and the Big
Ska Band. Senator Charles E. Schumer congratulated the class and called Purchase College “one
of the best institutions of higher learning in the
country.”
The theme of the day was service and activism. All of the speakers touched upon those President Thomas J. Schwarz
subjects and encouraged the graduates to become involved in their communities. Purchase College
President Thomas J. Schwarz’s remarks focused on the importance of working together for civil
rights. Invoking the words of President John F. Kennedy, President Schwarz said, “I challenge you
again – take the torch as the new generation, seize on the significant opportunities we have to improve this nation as you have done for our college. You, and the nation will be better for it.”
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Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #175 Your Future May Be in the Stars
BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R.
Throughout history there
have been a group of people
who believe that the stars and
planets could predict their future, (although with Pluto gone
I would question the accuracy).
However, the stars that I’m referring to are not in the sky, even
on a Starry Night. These are the
stars presented to you on your
internet search engines when
you’re looking for feedback on
stores, designers, contractors,
or just about anything or anybody.
These new stars are almost
as important as the older ones
that you see up above, on a clear
summer’s night. But unlike the
astronomical bodies, the internet stars must be interpreted
for their accuracy, because they
are subject to manipulation by
unscrupulous star gazers.
I’ve found that houzz and
Angie’s List seem to have the
most reliable feedback, and interestingly, for two completely
different reasons. All comments
submitted to houzz are carefully checked for accuracy by their
Review Department, prior to
publishing the remarks. They
confirm that the submissions
actually relate to real projects
at the appropriate location,
and that the IP address of the
submitter (your location in the
clouds) is accurate and authentic, as well.
Angie’s List is different
from most review sites in that
you have to pay to be a member,
which makes it an expensive
proposition to post a multitude
of fictitious reviews. The posted
reviews are coming from people
who are willing to pay to view
legitimate evaluations posted
by others who have made their
own financial commitment.
This gives them a high degree of
authenticity.
Other sites will accept reviews from anyone with limited or no vetting. One site, (that
rhymes with Help) claims that
they have a computer algorithm
that determines if a review is
legitimate or fabricated. This
site has been brought to court
many times by companies
claiming that when they refused
to advertise on the site, their
good reviews disappeared. The
management claims that the
algorithm made the decision to
delete those reviews and they
do not have the ability or inclination to question the decision.
Gift Tax Rules for New Yorkers
BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED
ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
There is so much misinformation (and misunderstanding) around gift taxes
that we thought we would
take a few moments and try to
straighten out the confusion.
For starters, let’s just say that
if you live in New York and
don’t have more than about
$5 million, you probably don’t
actually care very much about
gift taxes. Now let us explain
why.New York doesn’t have
a gift tax. While we do have
an estate tax for those who
have more than $3,125,000,
that number is scheduled
to increase to $5,250,000 in
2017 and to approximately
$5,900,000 in 2019. Nevertheless, there is no New York
State gift tax no matter how
large your estate. Federal law
does impose a gift tax on certain transfers; however, there
is no such law that you can
make a gift of up to $14,000
per year, but anything over
that is prohibited.
The magical $14,000 figure is just the number that
Congress has set as being too
small to even bother thinking
about. Nonetheless, it has
a strong hold on the public
imagination — even though
the number has only been
set at $14,000 since 2013.
The “don’t even think about
it” number was $3,000 for
four decades before rising to
$10,000 in 1982; it started increasing in $1,000 increments
in 2002 and will probably rise
to $15,000 within the next
couple of years.
In calculating whether
you have made gifts of over
$14,000, by the way, the federal government gives you three
important additional benefits:
The $14,000 figure applies to gifts to each person,
not the total amount of gifts
in a year. Do you have three
children you want to make
gifts to? No problem. You can
give each of them $14,000 this
year, for a total of $42,000,
without having reached the
threshold.
Are you married? It’s
simple to double the numbers
— even if you (or your spouse)
are actually making the full
amount of the gift. A married
couple can give away $28,000
without having to do anything
more (though if all the money
comes from one spouse a gift
tax return must be filed —
more about that later).
Will the gifts be used for
medical or educational expenses? The lid just got taken
off. So long as you make your
gifts by paying directly to the
college, or hospital, or other
provider, there is no $14,000
limit. You can pay your favorite granddaughter’s tuition and books directly, and
still give her another $14,000
(double that if you’re married)
without having to do another
thing.
Does all that mean you
are generally limited to giving $14,000 to each recipient?
No. That’s just the level below
which you don’t have to do
anything else but sign a nice
card and make a notation in
your check register. Want to
make a $50,000 gift to your
son, or your daughter, or your
mailman’s nephew? No problem — you’re just going to
have to file a gift tax return.
That sounds scary, but
it’s really not. You won’t actually pay any gift tax unless the
total amount you give away
(over and above the $14,000
+ tuition + medical expenses
each year) exceeds $5.43 million dollars in your lifetime.
And even that number is going
up each year. Things can get a
little more complicated if you
are giving away an interest in
your business, or a fraction of
a larger asset — you will need
to get professional help in such
a case. But there’s no rule that
says you simply can’t give away
more than $14,000, or that
you’ll pay any taxes or penalties if you go over that amount.
The bottom line: if you live
in New York, don’t own property in a state that imposes a gift
tax, and are worth less than
about $5 million, you are simply
going to be unable to pay a gift
tax over your entire life, no matter how hard you try.
By the way, there’s a common misconception about
other tax effects of gifts, too.
There is no income tax deduction or adjustment for your
gifts, and the recipient pays no
gift tax on receipt of the gift.
Of course, if you give away an
However, it seems, when money
changes hands, reviews reappear.
Google Reviews can be
helpful but must be taken with
a grain of salt. Anyone who creates a gmail account can post
a review on Google. Although
I’m sure that most of the evaluations on Google are legitimate,
anyone who is determined, can
create ten or twenty new gmail
accounts at no cost and post
to their hearts content. Who
would do such a thing? Perhaps
a devious, corrupt vendor, who
has many low-star reviews to
boost up.
And let’s not forget the
good old Better Business Bureau. I always thought that they
were above reproach, until I
received a phone call and was
told that they have only heard
income-producing asset the
future income will be taxed to
the new owner, but the only
immediate tax effect of a gift
in New York is the (almost
nonexistent) federal gift tax.
Does all this mean we advocate making large gifts? Not
necessarily. There are some
secondary tax consequences of
giving away larger assets — especially those that have appreciated in value while you owned
them. Before making a gift of
real property, or appreciated
stocks, get good legal and tax
advice. And there are plenty of
non-tax reasons you might not
want to give away a significant
portion of your assets. But the
federal gift tax shouldn’t be
much of a disincentive for most
people.
Bernard A.
Krooks, Esq., is
a founding partner of Littman
Krooks LLP and
has been honored as one of the
“Best Lawyers” in America for
each of the last seven years. He
is past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and past President of the New York Chapter
of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also
served as chair of the Elder
Law Section of the New York
State Bar Association. He has
been selected as a “New York
Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr.
Krooks may be reached at (914684-2100) or by visiting the
firm’s website at www.elderlawnewyork.com.
good things about my company
and have decided to invite me
to become a member of The
Better Business Bureau. I was
so moved, as I had always held
them in high regard, that I said
I’d be proud to be a member.
Until I was informed that I had
to pay them $600 a year, and in
return they would indicate I met
their “accreditation standards”.
I said, “No thanks”.
So like everything else in
this world, it’s best to use your
common sense when evaluating
the stars. Just as Nick Copernicus did when he mapped out the
stars above, you need to evaluate
the sources of your information
when checking out the stars below. If you plan on Swinging on
a Star* and making your choice
by internet feedback, remember, the more legitimate stars,
the merrier.
*Crosby, Bing. “Swinging
on a Star”. Composed by Jimmy
Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke. Best Original Song Oscar. Going My Way, 1944.
Paul Bookbinder,
M.I.D.,
C.R., is president of
DreamWork Kitchens, Inc. located
in Mamaroneck,
New York. A Master of Design (Pratt Institute), and
E.P.A. Certified Remodeler, he
serves on the Advisory Panel of
Remodeling Magazine. A member of the National Kitchen &
Bath Assoc., he is also a contributor to Do It Yourself magazine.
He can be reached for questions
at 914-777-0437 or www.dreamworkkitchens.com.
Harrison Students Bake for a
Cure
Over 25 groups of children nationwide took to the streets
and fields on Saturday, May 16th for the Third Annual Pediatric
Cancer Foundation GIVE HOPE BAKE event.
Cookies, cupcakes and muffins flying off PCF Bake Sale tables into the hands of compassionate customers for $20 apiece.
Event organizers, Noah (19), Zoe (18), Sophie (15) and Josh
(14) Mittman of Purchase, helped lead several groups in Harrison.
The all children-led event surpassed their goal of raising $10,000.
One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to fund pediatric
cancer state of the art equipment.
With first-hand experience watching her mother run many
PCF events herself, Sophie, a sophomore at HHS commented,
“My siblings and I realize how fortunate we are. After hearing and
seeing the plight of so many children with cancer we decided we
could do something ourselves to give back.” Her younger brother
Josh states, “We know our efforts are helping kids just like ourselves who are not in the position to help themselves. We are already planning the Fourth Annual GIVE HOPE BAKE to be bigger
and better.”
To make a donation, run your own bake sale or to get involved log onto www.pcfweb.org or call 914- 777-3127.
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Dining Out with Dad on Father’s Day!
Here are a few suggestions
for Dad’s special day, Sunday, June
21st. It also happens to be the first
official day of summer, so enjoy…
Gaucho Grill, One North Broadway, White Plains 914-437-9966
One of the most dynamic restaurants in Westchester,
this
Argentinean/Latin/Italian
themed venue always offers vibrant food and atmosphere, casual yet sophisticated. Proprietors
Alan Nussbaum and his wife Maria Rubiano are amiable hosts who
watch over this sprawling 225-seat
multi-faceted establishment with
a diligent eye. There are private
and semi-private party facilities
for up to 80 guests for all types of
occasions. The private banquet
room is beautifully appointed.
Chef Angelo Magno’s specialties
run the gamut from hefty steaks
and chops, classic Italian dishes
and beautifully plated Latin fa-
vorites. He would be delighted
to customize your special event
menu. The Technicolor Sunday
Buffet Brunch is a sight to behold
and enjoy. Daily Happy Hours in
the bar/lounge keep things buzzing. Seasonal outdoor deck facing
North Broadway. Open 7 days for
lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Valet parking. www.gauchogrillnewyork.com
Alex’s Bar & Grille, 577 North
Broadway, N. White Plains 914358-1444
Proprietor Alex Ahmetaj, a
veteran of the restaurant-hospitality field, updated the menu at
his 120-seat restaurant and bar/
lounge offering big cuts of aged
steaks and chops along with generously served Northern Italian/
Continental fare. The staff brings
years of experience and a European flair to White Plains. Customers enter the multi-section dining
room thru the inviting bar/lounge
with its black industrial ceiling,
banquets and soft lighting. The
handsome dining room is split
into cozy sections with white tablecloths, colorful deVelleneuve
impressionist paintings and
warming sconces. Mediterranean
clay colored banquets and chairs
compliment wooden walls and
plush beige curtained windows.
There is a seasonal outdoor deck
facing North Broadway at the corner of Fisher Ave. Check out such
specialties as: Pan Fried Calamari
with hot cherry peppers, Linguini alla Vongole, a delicious fresh
Branzino prepared tableside,
classic Veal Parmigiana, grilled
Filet Mignon, NY Sirloin Steak, or
the Pork Chops. Save room for the
house made Tiramisu or Cheesecake. Daily happy hours in the
bar/lounge 4 to 7 pm. www.alexsbarandgrille.com
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Lombardo’s, 1203 Mamaroneck
Ave., White Plains 914-615-9090
Partners Mario Lombardo
and James Romanelli of Lombardo’s have been doing a bustling
business since their opening, and
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family on the menu. Try such
fresh made dishes as a stacked
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