Yonkers Student Club Gives Back to the Community
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Yonkers Student Club Gives Back to the Community
WESTCHESTER’S OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED NEWSPAPERS PRESORT-STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID White Plains, NY Permit #7164 Vol 109 Number 45 www.RisingMediaGroup.com Yonkers Student Club Gives Back to the Community Kids Giving Back to You Club members Sara Smith Sell, Pamela Segura, Elijah Washington (president/founder), Samantha Robinson, Joshua De Los Santos, Anderson De Aza and Holly Malekin. By Dan Murphy Yonkers Rising prides itself on reporting about the positive stories, about people, in Yonkers. And there are many people, community groups and organizations in Yonkers who volunteer their time to help others. Elijah Washington, a ninth-grader at Riverside High School, is a great example of the Yonkers spirit of giving back. Washington formed a group called Kids Giving Back to You Club when he was a student at the Dodson School, and is ex- panding his public service group to include students at his high school, and an invitation to every Yonkers student – and Yonkers resident – to join, get involved and make a difference. “I saw a story about someone who died over bullying, and committed suicide, and I wanted to try and do something about it,” he said. “At Dodson we were able to hold a Project Bully-Free Zone Day, and teach students about bullying. I was able to talk to the younger students and exContinued on Page 8 Council Passes Laws from Wallace Tragedy; Approve Union Contract Yonkers City Council members at a special reception with members of the Westchester Pulaski Association, as well as 2014 Miss Polonia Katarzyna Litwa and 2014 Miss Junior Polonia Adrianna Grzelakowska, who are from Yonkers. The Yonkers City Council recently passed two pieces of legislation that came about as a result of the Matthew Wallace tragedy: a Taxicab Bill of Rights and a measure that requires certain businesses which sell alcohol to operate surveillance cameras. The bills were authored by Council President Liam McLaughlin. Continued on Page 8 Historical Society Hosts Annual Awards Luncheon From left are honorees Bob Piwinski; Ed Falcone, deputy director of YPL; Branch Administrator Sandy Amoyaw; and Jason Medina. Photo by Donna Davis. The Yonkers Historical Society held its annual awards brunch Nov. 2 at the Riverview, where honorees included 2014 Key to History Award winner, historian Robert Piwinski, and Volunteer of the Year Award winner, retired New York City Police Officer Jason Medina. The Spirit of Yonkers Award was presented to the Yonkers Public Library for its special and close working relationship with the society, in co-hosting programs, sharing resources and information, and hosting the YHS office in the Grinton I. Will Library branch on Central Avenue. Award winner Piwinski also inaugurated the presentation series titled “Patron Saints of Yonkers,” which will recognize the many individuals who have contributed to the greater good of the city in both small and large ways. Over the centuries since its founding as a village in 1646, Yonkers has been continuously blessed by individuals and families who selflessly saw a need and used their personal assets of time and wealth to make an enduring difference. Many felt they were only caretakers of the great fortunes they were lucky Continued on Page 10 Friday, November 7, 2014 Latimer Beats Dillon Inlaw Ahead for City Court State Sen. George Latimer Evan Inlaw By Dan Murphy State Sen. George Latimer won the big election in Yonkers this year, winning re-election to a second term by defeating Republican Joe Dillon 55-45 percent. In the race for Yonkers City Court, Democrat Evan Inlaw holds a narrow lead over Republican Ed Borrelli. Dillon, who entered the race late, ran a spirited campaign against Latimer, debating the senator at every opportunity, and had enough campaign dollars to run a series of mailings and television ads against Latimer. But the 55-45 percent result is similar to Latimer’s victory over Bob Cohen two years ago, and solidifies the seat for Democrats, and Latimer. State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins easily won re-election to her fifth term, defeating Republican Robert Foti 70-26 percent, but her hopes of becoming Senate majority leader next year will not happen, as Republicans won a majority of seats in the State Senate on election night. Assemblymember Shelley Mayer and Congressman Eliot Engel each won re-election and ran unopposed. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won a second term on Election Day when he defeated Republican Rob Astorino by a 54-41 percent margin, with Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins achieving 5 percent of the vote. A jubilant Cuomo accepted his re-election victory in an early speech, saying “You ain’t seen nothing yet,” and pointing to his accomplishments over the past four years (the property tax cap, supporting marriage equality and on-time budgets) and his promise to “continue the progress made in New York State” by getting passage of the Women’s Equality Act, the DREAM Act, and an increase in the minimum wage. “Four years ago we promised to return New York State to fiscal stability and responsibility and return New York State to the progressive capital of the country,” he said. “We were true to our principles and delivered. “We broke decades of gridlock and reduced taxes on the middle-class; today, we have a $4 billion surplus and 7.6 million jobs in New York – more than ever,” continued Cuomo. “We made New York more progressive by passing marriage equality, gun safety and a progressive tax code. We enrolled 1 million New Yorkers in the health care exchanges and provided $1 billion for affordable housing. And we will not stop until our education system is the best.” Astorino called Cuomo to wish him well and conceded early on election night. “You cannot lose if you tell the truth, and that is what we have done. We have hoisted the flag and we will be back to reclaim it and advance it further,” said Astorino, in what many believed was a clue to another run for governor in the future. “The Republican Party has failed to reach out to people of color for far too long,” he continued. “We are working to change that and we need more kindness in American politics. On behalf of the whole Astorino family, we will never forget your generosity and will be in touch for future battles.” Cuomo defeated Astorino in Westchester 53-44 percent, and while Astorino’s 41 percent total statewide can be considered a decent showing, Cuomo’s victory shows how difficult it is for a Republican to win statewide. Editor’s Note: Election results are unofficial totals from both the Westchester and New York State Boards of Elections. Charter School Dedicates Mary Goncalves Media Center Students from the Charter School of Education Excellence with Principal Cindy Lopez, right, Board Trustee Sobeida Cruz, far left, and Anthony Goncalves, left. Photo by Bayan Baker. By Dan Murphy The Charter School of Educational Excellence in Yonkers recently celebrated the renaming of its media and technology center, The Mary B. Goncalves Media Center, which features 270 ASUS Notebooks for CSEE students. The notebooks were purchased with funds raised from the school’s successful “Bits and Bytes” fundraiser held earlier this year. The fundraiser was held and sponsored by 42 Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in White Plains. Owner Anthony Goncalves, a Yonkers native, stepped up to lend his support to CSEE, and helped the charter school reach its eventual goal of providing each student with a digital notebook. “The support of the Gonclaves family went a long way in changing the lives of our students and enabling them to succeed in changing our society,” said CSEE trustee and founder Sobeida Cruz. “I know how important it is to provide students a quality education that includes technology,” said Anthony Goncalves. “Today shows how our fundraiser helped CSEE to continue to Continued on Page 10 PaGe 2 - yoNkeRs RisiNG - FRiday, NoVeMbeR 7, 2014 Two Years Later: YPD Remembers Sandy Victims Yonkers Stuffs Buses For Pajama Program Members of the Yonkers Police Department on their visit to Staten Island to help victims of Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Member of the Women in Business Committee of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce with their pajamas and books for donation. Photos by Bayan Baker. By Phil foley As a citizen of Yonkers, I am very proud of the role our Yonkers Police Department played in helping people from Staten Island who were in serious trouble two years ago this November. Last week, Lt Patrick McCormack, communications officer for YPD, sent me the following statement about the efforts of the department on Staten Island (I couldn’t have said it better, myself): “As many are still recovering from the effects of Superstorm Sandy, members of the YPD would like to take a moment to reflect on those residents who were affected by the storm. On Nov. 20, 2012, approximately 27 members of the Yonkers Police Department CLSA and the PBA departed the 2nd Precinct with three van-loads of supplies for the ‘Tunnels to Towers’ organization and quickly went to work. “YPD members removed debris from the basements of two homes badly damaged by flood waters. YPD members also responded to a distri- bution center and assisted in the unloading of a full tractor-trailer of supplies, which was delivered to the hardest hit area on Staten Island. The YPD would like to thank all our residents who donated items – the residents of Staten Island were very grateful and we keep them in our thoughts.” I spoke with Jane Doughert McGowan who owned of the homes YPD helped that day, who told me she only expected four people to help out. She was completely surprised when more than 20 YPD members showed up and gutted her basement. “I was overwhelmed when they did the job in two hours and very thankful to them – they were wonderful,” she said. Speak about irony: Jane is a retired member of the NYPD Transit Police Department. Keep up the good work, YPD! Thanks to Keith Olson, president of the PBA, and Patrick McCormack, who were there that day, along with the CLSA. And most importantly, to the members who did all that hard work! You made all of us proud. Bring Our Jobs Home A Website dedicated to restoring the American dream by holding US Corporations and our elected officials accountable and help bring manufacturing jobs back to the USA Visit our website at bringourjobshome.com and aoafa.org Students from Yonkers Montessori Academy get ready to stuff the bus. The Yonkers community came out to support The Pajama Program, which provides new pajamas and books to kids who need them, with four different Stuff-a-Bus events citywide. Students from the Dodson School, DiChiaro School and Yonkers Montessori Academy loaded new pajamas they had collected and raised funds for, into a bus. Additional schools participating in the program are Family School 32, Paideia School 24, PEARLS Hawthorne School and Riverside High School. The Women in Business Committee of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce spearheaded “Stuff-a-Bus,” and filled a bus with pajamas and books collected. Students and Chamber women dressed up in pajamas to celebrate the day, and the support of a worthy charitable non-profit organization. For more information on the pajama program, visit pajamaprogram.org. 1.15 % APY 2-Year CD* ($500 minimum balance) 1.20% APY 3-Year CD* ($500 minimum balance) 1.00 % APY 18-Month CD* ($500 minimum balance) Frank Spotorno, Founder and a Candidate for Yonkers Mayor “A Bold New Future for Yonkers” Better yields — dollar for dollar. Children at Play Thanks to Rotary Club of Yonkers-East Yonkers Join the Rotary Club And play a part in service to the Yonkers community Tired of the ups and downs of today’s market? At Hudson City, we’re able to provide some of the highest yields in the New York metropolitan area. Plus, CDs are fully insured by the FDIC to the extent of the law. Bank on Better ValuesTM by visiting one of our 135 convenient branches or by banking online. For more information call 914.737.2777 or visit hudsoncitysavingsbank.com. The basic idea of Rotary is “Service above Self” – service to and thoughtfulness of others. Visit our website: www.yonkersrotary.org Rotary Service to our Community To join the Rotary Club, come join us at any of our weekly meetings at 12:15 pm, Wednesdays at Luciano’s 2192 Central Park Ave., Yonkers Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as of 11/01/2014. *Minimum CD balance $500. Substantial penalties for early withdrawal. Interest rates are subject to change without notice. Friday, November 7, 2014 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 3 This, Too, is Democracy?... And My Parish Closes Phase II of Daylighting Earns $2M State Grant By Eric W. Schoen Elections or City Clerk’s OfDemocracy? fice before they are required I am embarrassed to be a to show them at the polling Democrat in New York State place. this week! The New York State I have voted in every Democratic Party can redeem election since I turned 18 and itself from this terrible mismy dad died two days before take by introducing some of I proudly cast my first ballot. the ways to increase voting Have I ever voted a straight that I have identified, which Democratic ticket? Never. are common throughout the Since back in the day when country. And apologize to Sen. John Flynn, a beloved the voters who received these Republican, was on the baldisgusting threats to DemocEric W. Schoen lot, no one in Yonkers has racy! voted a straight party line. My Parish Closes So why am I upset with the New York State Growing up on Bruce Avenue off of LawDemocratic Party this week? Well, 800,000 Dem- rence Street, St. Denis Church was my parish ocrats in districts throughout the state – mostly in church – even though I am Jewish. So I was parNew York City – received letters from the party ticularly saddened over the weekend to hear that giving them grades from “excellent” down to the church is scheduled to be closed as part of the The Saw Mill River in downtown Yonkers. “fair” and “incomplete,” grading voters on how Archdiocese of New York’s consolidation plan. they voted and telling them their voting records So many of my friends attended the now in 2014 would be watched. shuttered grade school at St. Denis Church. The city’s State Delegation announced last ing project, but Yonkers as a whole,” continued To quote from the letter: “Who you vote for And my friends who attended Yonkers Public week that the Saw Mill River Daylighting proj- Spano. “With an improving economy, new is your secret. But whether or not you vote is pub- Schools 13 or 27 would leave class at 2 p.m. on ect was awarded $2 million by the New York businesses moving into the city and a growth lic record. Many organizations monitor turnout in Wednesday so that they could attend what was State Department of Environmental Conserva- rate that ranks Yonkers as the second-fastest your neighborhood and are disappointed by the called Religious Instruction, now referred to as tion. growing city in the state, we are truly a city on inconsistent voting of many of your neighbors.” CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine). The The award will support water improve- the move. I want to thank Gov. Andrew Cuomo The letter goes on to state: “We will be re- rule was that teachers could not teach new work ment initiatives associated with Phase Three and our State Delegation for their continued viewing the official New York county voting re- Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to the end of the day, of the nationally-acclaimed daylighting, which commitment and investment in Yonkers.” cords after the upcoming election to determine out of respect to the students attending Religious Democratic Conference Leader State Sen. will uncover more portions of the long-buried whether you joined your neighbors who voted in Instruction. river, including improving river banks, install- Andrea Stewart-Cousins of Yonkers noted that 2014. If you do not vote this year we will be inSt. Denis, back in the day, was the religious ing plantings, installing a large debris chamber, the $2 million state grant from the DEC allows terested to hear why not.” home to the many Irish families that lived in the separating combined sewer lines and replacing Yonkers to continue the Saw Mill River DayAnd we thought hanging chads in Palm neighborhood. The superintendent of my apartlighting improvements at Mill Street and bewater lines. Beach County in Florida was a big deal! ment building, Mr. Riefenhauser, wore his janitoThe Yonkers project is one of 134 state- yond. “This grant provides important financial What’s next? Painting the fingers of voters rial uniform by day but on Sunday when he was wide that received a combined $39.5 million in assistance for water quality upgrades that will as they do in elections in India and Iraq? Cut- an usher at the church, he sported a suit and tie competitive state funding as part of the DEC’s enhance the river’s appeal and make necessary ting off the fingers of voters who don’t vote the – so proud of the honor that was given him. Water Quality Improvement Program. The improvements to sewer and water lines,” she “right” way as they do in Afghanistan? St. Denis had penny socials often to raise DEC program funds aquatic habitat restoration, said. Fortunately, I did not receive the letter and money for the church. I could never figure out State Sen. George Latimer added: “With storm sewer systems and wastewater treatment I believe that most people in Westchester were how they served as a major fundraiser for St. Deprojects across New York; Yonkers was award- the continued support of the state, the Saw Mill not recipients of this veiled threat to democracy. nis, but parishioners and neighbors loved them. ed the third-largest amount statewide and the River Daylighting Project in Yonkers will creDoes the state Democratic Party really feel that My sister went to her first Mass at St. Denis; ate even more jobs in the city, providing a boost largest in the region. threatening people is going to get more folks to she remembers the nuns walking up and down “The daylighting of the Saw Mill River has to Yonkers’ growing downtown district while vote? Or does this mailing simply turn off voters the aisles making sure everyone was paying atprovided a tremendous boost to Yonkers’ econ- creating new public spaces and parks for resiand make them suspicious of their supposed “se- tention. The nuns wore the old-time habits, and omy, helping to spur economic development, dents and visitors to enjoy.” cret” ballot and the electoral process? Dad taught me to always say hello to nuns on the Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer said she create jobs and bring new businesses to our If the New York State Democratic Party street – something I do to this day. downtown,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “With is also pleased the DEC has awarded the projwants to get more people out to vote, the State To those with fond memories of St. Denis this new grant, Yonkers will continue to build ect such a large grant. “This project provides a Legislature should allow early voting. More than Church and saddened to hear of its imminent cloinviting public parks, uncover the buried river wonderful example of economic development half the states in this country allow for early vot- sure, I went through the process when Temple that is attentive to improving the environment and revitalize the city. ing and no-excuse absentee balloting. Emanu-El on Rumsey Road closed and merged “Gov. Cuomo’s leadership has been instru- and public space,” she said. “I am proud to have This year in Connecticut, for the first time, with Scarsdale Synagogue Tremont Temple. Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 7 mental to the success of not only the daylightyou could walk in and register and vote on the same day. If the New York State Democratic Party wants more people to vote, allow people to register and vote on Election Day. Many states allow voting by mail. Weekend voting is popular in many states. Some states allow Internet voting. If we can send a man to the moon we can figure out a way for those who want to vote online to do so safely and securely. So that you don’t think I am some bleeding liberal who wants to destroy democracy and make it as easy to vote as it is to buy groceries, let me say I have no problem with voters being required to show identification when they vote. You have to show identification for everything else we do. A few weeks ago, when I entered Yonkers City Hall for a meeting, my license was scanned into a computer system and I got some badge that allowed me to enter and exit the building. A bit much for entering Yonkers City Hall, but if it makes the environment safer for the people who 4.5 STAR RATING (out of 5) for quality, service work in the building, I have no problem with it. 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With this award came a $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the Latino Scholarship Fund in Danbury, where Ledesma volunteers. “Ivette is an active and respected member of the business community, protecting customers with insurance and financial services products,” said Don Rubbo, New York regional sales leader at Allstate. “She also makes it a priority to dedicate her time and efforts to make a difference in people’s lives. Ivette exemplifies the full spectrum of what it means to be an Allstate agent and has truly become a name and face in her community. “Allstate believes it is very important for corporations to take an active interest in the communities they serve,” continued Rubbo. “Allstate is proud to support Latino Scholarship Fund through The Allstate Foundation.” Yonkers Allstate Agent Ivette Ledesma Foam Cups & Packaging Added to Recycle Program In a major expansion of the city’s recycling program, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced last week that residents will now be able to drop off used polystyrene foam cups and packaging for recycling. The initiative is a first for New York State and places Yonkers – the state’s fourth-most populous city – at the forefront of the national recycling movement. Any foam or rigid plastic product bearing the number six designation – which includes take-out containers, foam-block packaging found in electronics boxes and a host of other everyday items – can be dropped off by business owners and residents in designated bins at the city’s recycling center. Often mistakenly referred to as Styrofoam, a trademarked name for Dow’s insulation, post-consumer foam is in high demand. “Improving the environment is a job that’s never done,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “That’s why expanding our recycling program to include polystyrene foam is so important to us. These products – things we see and use every day in the form of egg cartons and take-out containers – can easily be recycled into crown moldings, picture frames, Scotch Tape dispenser and a host of other items. It’s just a logical, forward-thinking move to recycle foam in our city.” After drop-off, polystyrene foam products will be picked up by the Dart Container Corporation and shipped to its recycling facility in Leola, Penn. These plants will prepare the foam for a second life as one of a score of products used in daily activities. Yonkers now joins cities and communities across the country in a movement aimed at taking polystyrene foam out of the waste stream and recycling it, as is commonly done with other plastics, glass and paper products. Business owners and residents of Yonkers can begin dropping off their number six foam off Nov. 15 at the city’s Recycle Center, 735 Saw Mill River Road. All material must be cleaned and secured in a clear bag. The center is open Monday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For more information, call 914-377-6751. Golf Discounts Offered at County Courses This Fall The air is crisp, the leaves are gorgeous and the discounts are great – so grab your clubs and head out for some late-season golf and take advantage of the discounts that began Nov. 3 at five Westchester County courses. For seniors age 60 and older, Park Pass holders pay $32 and non-Park Pass holders pay $45; valid all day Monday through Friday only and includes cart rental. “Back Nine” is offered for $17 for pass holders walking and $25 with a nine-hole cart; non-pass holders pay $20 walking and $30 with a nine-hole cart. “Twilight” begins at noon and runs seven Exchange Club Remembers Firefighter Jef Campion days a week. Pass holders pay $44 and nonpass holders pay $45; rates include an 18-hole cart. “Super Twilight” begins at 2:30 p.m. and runs seven days a week. Pass holders pay $25 and non-pass holders pay $30; rates include a nine-hole cart. All discounts are valid at Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake in Yonkers, Saxon Woods in Scarsdale, Maple Moor in White Plains and Mohansic in Yorktown Heights; offers not valid at Hudson Hills golf course in Ossining. For more information, visit www.golf. westchestergov.com. Firefighter Louis Vellucci, a friend of the late Jef Campion, who was a well-love Yonkers firefighter, with a plague in Jef’s memory. Jef Campion In last week’s Yonkers Rising, we highlighted the Exchange Club’s annual Fire Prevention Dinner, which honored the crew of Yonkers Engine Company 306 for its heroic acts. Also at the dinner, the club posthumously honored Jef Campion, the well-loved Yonkers firefighter who recently passed away. His dear friend, firefighter Louis Vellucci, accepted a plaque, on which was inscribed a beautiful memorial poem titled “The Power of One.” Exchanged Club President and Dinner Chairwoman Ann Muro then read a poem she had written in memory of Jef. 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HIC NYC 1427914, HIC Yonkers NY 5972, HIC Nassau County NY H2409720000, HIC Suffolk County NY 50906h, HIC Weschester County NY Wc24767h12, HIC Rockland County NY H11586400000 FRiday, NoVeMbeR 7, 2014 - yoNkeRs RisiNG- PaGe 5 On This Day in Yonkers History… Film Screening & Inequality Conference at Sarah Lawrence One of the earliest photos of the Yonkers trolley. A screenshot from the film “Life Sentences,” which will be shown at Sarah Lawrence College. A postcard of the Jewish Community Center. By Mary hoar President, yonkers historical Society Monday, nov. 10 Nov. 10, 1904: The Board of Police Commissioners, led by President Osterheld and Commissioners Medina and Taylor, voted to improve the condition of women prisoners at the City Prison. Nov.10, 1908: The Ewing Circle Ladies of the GAR gave Mayor Warren a picture of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The picture was to be placed in the new City Hall. Nov. 10, 1914: A strike by women employees at the Federal Cooperage factory ended when the company refused to accede to the demands. The women returned to work at a new piecework rate, replacing flat pay of $1 a day. tuesday, nov. 11 Nov.11, 1776: British 71st Regiment halted at Col. Philipse’s home. Nov. 11, 1907: Trolley service came to a standstill when a high-tension fuse blew out on Main Street between Riverdale Avenue and Market Place. Nov. 11, 1921: All citizens of Yonkers paid tribute to deceased war veterans at an Armistice Day parade and program. At precisely 11 a.m., all traffic halted and people stopped what they were doing. After a moment of silence, at the conclusion of the silent tribute, the factory whistles and church bells were sounded. Nov. 11, 1985: Yonkers was found guilty of segregating schools and housing. Wednesday, nov. 12 Nov. 12, 1880: The first lecture under the auspices of the Young Men’s Catholic Association was held at St. Joseph’s Hall. Nov. 12, 1952: The last trolley run was made in Yonkers. thursday, nov. 13 Nov. 13, 1892: The new Immaculate Conception Church (St. Mary’s) was dedicated by Archbishop Corrigan. Nov.13, 1893: Five Yonkers representatives were allowed to take their seats on the Westchester County Board of Supervisors after being denied admittance for more than 18 months. Nov. 13, 1928: More than 1000 people paraded after the laying of the cornerstone of the new Jewish Community Center at South Broadway and Guion Street. Mayor Fogarty and Judge Charles Boote were among the speakers. friday, nov. 14 Nov. 14, 1888: Saint Andrew’s Golf Club of Yonkers-on-the-Hudson, the first golf club in the United States, opened with just six holes. Saturday, nov. 15 Nov. 15, 1930: Six men and one woman were arrested as members of Westchester’s “largest bootleg ring.” Sunday, nov. 16 Nov. 16, 1851: Archbishop John Hughes blessed Immaculate Conception Church and gave Confirmation. Nov. 16, 1888: Weller & Welsh, Yonkers’ largest dry goods located at 5 North Broadway, was destroyed by a gas main leak. It rebuilt in the same location. For more information on the Yonkers Historical Society, Sherwood House and upcoming events, visit www.facebook.com/YonkersHistoricalSociety. For information on membership in YHS, call 914-961-8940 or email [email protected]. IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 www.saintjoseph.org (914) 378-7000 Yonkers, New York 10701 127 South Broadway Saint Joseph’s Medical Center FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, PLEASE GO TO OUR ER AT: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm • Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 9am-2pm Hours of Operation Basic Testing Services On-Site Convenient Hours Same day appointments available Most Insurance Plans Accepted Wendy Sylvester, MD • Nadeem Shahid, MD Ammir Rabadi, MD, Medical Director www.saintjoseph.org Pediatrics • Adults • Older Adults (914) 378-7000 Offering Comprehensive healthcare services for the entire family Yonkers, New York 10701 (914) 623-5400 127 South Broadway Yonkers, NY 10705 Saint Joseph’s Medical Center 415 FOR SouthMEDICAL Broadway EMERGENCIES, PLEASE GO TO OUR ER AT: Saint Joseph’s Family Medicine Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm • Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 9am-2pm OF THE SAINT JOSEPH’S FAMILY Hours of Operation INTRODUCING THE LATEST MEMBER Basic Testing Services On-Site Convenient Hours Same day appointments available Most Insurance Plans Accepted Wendy Sylvester, MD • Nadeem Shahid, MD Ammir Rabadi, MD, Medical Director Pediatrics • Adults • Older Adults Offering Comprehensive healthcare services for the entire family (914) 623-5400 Yonkers, NY 10705 415 South Broadway available are Saint Joseph’s Family Medicine providers speaking andFAMILY OF THE SAINT JOSEPH’S Arabic INTRODUCING THESpanish LATEST MEMBER Celebrating our 125th Anniversary availableare providers speaking and Arabic Spanish Celebrating our 125th Anniversary Sarah Lawrence College will present a screening of the film “Life Sentences,” an unusual perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as part of the eighth annual Other Israel Film Festival on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m., in the Donnelley Film Theatre of the Heimbold Visual Arts Center. The film, directed by Nurit Kedar and Yaron Shani, will be screened in Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles, and followed by a question-andanswer session. This event is free and open to the public. “Life Sentences” tells the story of a man whose life embodies the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. When his mother learns that her Arab husband was conducting terrorist bombings, she moves her children to an ultra-orthodox Jewish community in Canada. When they learn about their father as adults, they choose to connect with their roots differently, one becoming ultra-orthodox and the other Muslim. This screening marks the first year that Sarah Lawrence College is an official partner of the Other Israel Film Festival. Since its founding in 2007, the festival has aimed to promote social awareness and cultural understanding of the Arab population in Israel through the use of dramatic and documentary film. Also at Sarah Lawrence College, a group of leading scholars, policy-makers and activists from around the country will convene for a major conference Nov. 14 and 15 to discuss how liberal arts institutions should respond to increased inequality in the United States. SLC, known as one of the country’s most progressive institutions of higher education, will host the interdisciplinary conference, “Liberal Arts in an Unequal Society.” For information and registration, visit slc. edu/laus. “The United States has entered a new gilded age, with dizzying inequalities in wealth and income accompanied by a steep decline in social mobility,” said conference co-organizer David Peritz, politics professor at Sarah Lawrence. “This vast increase in inequality has inescapable implications for the content as well as the value of a liberal arts education and for the social roles that colleges committed to the liberal arts should embrace. By bringing together a diverse and innovative group of scholars, policy makers and activists, we hope to spur a conversation that will continue long after the conference concludes.” Participants representing major U.S. institutions of higher learning, municipal governments and policy and advocacy organizations will address four interconnected themes: * The nature and causes of the rapid growth of inequality in the contemporary U.S., and its consequences for American society, culture and politics; * The historical role of liberal arts institutions in shaping a liberal culture in the U.S. and the importance of this culture, not only in sustaining, but also in expanding access to American democracy; * The fact that access to liberal education also serves as an important vehicle for the transmission of unequal cultural capital and privilege; and * The vital question of how liberal arts colleges can work effectively to respond to and counteract inequality in their own institutions, surrounding communities, and in American society as a whole. 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Principal office of Phoenix Machine Shop & Hydraulics, LLC: 134 south 9th ave, Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10550 . SSNY designated as agent of Phoenix Machine Shop & Hydraulics, LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Leopoldo Burke 134 south 9th ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550, upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Marketing Notice of formation of StrongBolt Locksmiths LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/28/2014. Office location: Westchester County. Principal office of StrongBolt Locksmiths LLC: 128 Saratoga Avenue Yonkers NY 10705. SSNY designated as agent of StrongBolt Locksmiths LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Orlando Ivey 128 Saratoga Avenue, Yonkers NY 10705, upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Locksmith NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT WESTCHESTER COUNTY CYTL 2013, Plaintiff (s), vs. ATTILO CARLUCCI, SEBASTIANO CARLUCCI, ROSA CARLUCCI, AND CITY OF YONKERS, Defendant(s). ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF: Barry Nesson Law P.C., 700 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 24, 2014, I, the Referee will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, New York 10601, on the 17th day of November, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. premises in the City of Yonkers, New York known as tax map number Section 5; Block 5036; Lot 18 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of a filed judgment and terms of sale. A third party Bidder shall be required to deposit 100% of the approximate judgment amount due upon the Judgment of Foreclosure, being $19,000.00 or 10% of the bid, whichever is greater. BID DEPOSIT CHECK(S) MUST BE BY BANK OR CERTIFIED CHECK(S) DIRECTLY PAYABLE TO THE REFEREE. CASH PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. BIDS IN LESS THAN $500 INCREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ENDORSED CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, Index Number: 51951/2014 Dated: October, 2014 Bijal Jani, Esq., Referee #1305 10/17/2014 – 11/07/2014 Re-NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT WESTCHESTER COUNTY CYTL 2012, Plaintiff (s), vs. MARGUERITE HOLMES, THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELEANORE K. JANOWSKI a/k/a ELEANORE JANOWSKI, STEVE CUTTER, and CITY OF YONKERS, Defendant(s). ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF: Barry Nesson Law P.C., 700 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated July 23, 2014, I, the Referee will re-sell at public auction in the lobby of the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, New York 10601, on the 10th day of December, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. premises in the City of Yonkers, New York known as tax map number Section 4; Block 4704; Lot 15. This property had previously been sold at public auction on September 5, 2014. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of a filed judgment and terms of sale and SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS, IF ANY, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND NEW YORK STATE FOR POSSIBLE UNPAID ESTATE TAXES. A third party Bidder shall be required to deposit 100% of the approximate judgment amount due upon the Judgment of Foreclosure, estimated to be $22,500 or 10% of the bid, which ever is greater. BID DEPOSIT CHECK(S) MUST BE BY BANK OR CERTIFIED CHECK(S) DIRECTLY PAYABLE TO THE REFEREE. CASH PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. BIDS IN LESS THAN $1,000 INCREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ENDORSED CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, Index Number: 70138/2013 Dated: November, 2014 Christopher B. Meagher, Esq., Referee #1314 11/07 – 11/28 AGENDA FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS October 31, 2014 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Yonkers on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. sharp, in the Ceremonial Courtroom, Yonkers, New York (building is accessible to the handicapped), on applications for Appeals from the Building Commissioner’s decisions and applications for Variances under the provisions of G.O. # 4-2000, as amended: CONTINUED HEARINGS # 5409– Area Variance – James J. Veneruso, Esq., on behalf of 382 Warburton LLC, owner, on premises know as 382 Warburton Avenue, Block: 2146, Lot: 46, Zone: B NEW HEARINGS # 5396A– Area Variance- James G. Dibbini, Esq., on behalf of 70 Jackson Street LLC, owner, on premises know as 70 Jackson Street, Block: 186, Lot: 132, Zone: A # 5418–Area Variance– Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Edward Moodie, owner, on premises know as 12A Landscape Avenue, Block: 32, Lot: 49, Zone: A # 5419–Area Variance– Andrew Romano, Esq., on behalf of Waverly Parkside Apts LTD, owner, on premises know as 207 S. Waverly Street, Block: 195, Lot: 13, Zone: M #6581 10/03 - 11/ 07 # 5420–Area Variance– Marie Brooks, owner, on behalf herself, on premises know as 204 Elm Street, Block: 455, Lot: 26, Zone: B #6580 10/03 – 11/07 Notice of formation of Barbara Rue,LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/9/2014. Office location: Westchester. The street address is: 626 Route 22 Croton Falls, NY 10519. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Barbara Rue PO Box 893 Croton Falls, NY 10519. Purpose: any lawful act. Notice of formation of Chauncy Property LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on Oct. 2, 2014. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: c/o Walsh & Amicucci LLP, 2900 Westchester Ave., Ste. 205, Purchase, NY 10577. Purpose: any lawful act. Notice of formation of Oma’s Pride LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on August 1, 2014. Office location: Westchester. The street address is: P.O. Box 561, Chappaqua, NY 10514. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Alexander Linss, P.O. Box 561, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Purpose: any lawful act. #6582 10/10- 11/ 14 #6583 10/10 - 11/ 14 #6584 10/17 – 11/21 Notice of formation of Let Me Drive U, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/29/14. Office location: Westchester County. The street address is: CENTUCK STATION P.O. BOX 43 YONKERS, NY 10710. SSNY has been designated as agent of the Let Me Drive U LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Jorge Baez, Centuck Station P.O. BOX 43, YONKERS, NEW YORK 10710. Purpose: any lawful act. Notice of formation of Momentum Partners, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on DATE. Office location: Westchester County. The street address is: 793 Webster Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Kim Snyder, Momentum Partners, LLC, 793 Webster Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful act. Notice of formation of 26 TERRACE PLACE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/08/14. Office location: Westchester Cty. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 19 Deerfield Ave, Eastchester, NY 10709. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #6585 10/17 -11/21 #6586 10/17 -11/21 #6587 10/17 – 11/21 # 5421–Area Variance– Joao C. Santos, owner, on behalf himself, on premises know as 43 Crestwood Avenue, Block: 4557, Lot: 33, Zone: S-50 # 5422–Area Variance– Matthew M. Calvi, Esq., on behalf of Frank Multari, owner, on premises know as 944 Saw Mill River Road, Block: 3242, Lot: 16, Zone: CM JOSEPH CIANCIULLI CHAIRMAN, ZBA #131511/07/2014 Notice of formation of NEW DESIGN REMODELING LLC,a domestic limited liability company(llc) filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/11/2014. office location: westchester county. Principal office of new design remodeling llc: 419 whiteplains rd 4a eastchester ny 10709 ssny designated as adgent of new design remodeling llc upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to damien earthman 195 meagher ave bronx ny 10465, upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Marketing Notice of formation of Benedictos CPA, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/07/2014. Office location: Westchester County. Principal office of Benedictos CPA, LLC: 23 Stephenson Blvd. New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 . SSNY designated as agent of Benedictos CPA, LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Gloreyn M Benedictos, 23 Stephenson Blvd., New Rochelle, NY 10801, upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Public Accountancy #6588 10/24 - 11/28 #6589 10/24 - 11/28 ARDSLEY TAXI & LIMO SERVICE LLC, Articles of org.filed N.Y Sec. of State (SSNY) 9th day of October,2014,. Office in Westchester Co. at 140 Huntley Drive, Ardsley, New York 10502. SSNY design. Agt. Upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 140 Huntley Drive, Ardsley, New York 1002. Reg. Agt. Upon whom process may be served : Speigel & Utrera, P.A., P.C. 1 Maiden Lane, NYC 10038 1800 576-1100 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #6590 10/24 - 11/28 Friday, November 7, 2014 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 7 Seniors and Health Care Harley Can Help Make Your House a Home Hospital Holds Symposium On Navigating Cancer White Plains Hospital will hold an informational symposium called “Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now” on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Scarsdale Public Library. Free and open to the public, the program is intended to inform patients and family members who have been affected by cancer about treatment, support, research and financial resources available to them in the community. Presenters include Dr. Joshua Raff, chief of hematology and oncology and director of the Digestive Cancer Program at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Sara Sadan, director of breast and women’s medical oncology at White Plains Hospital; and Dr. Pamela Weber, director of the hospital’s Imaging Center at New Rochelle. Raff will present an introduction to cancer diagnosis, explaining the common steps, tests, terms and goals of treatment; Sadan will review frequently asked questions about cancer, including those surrounding nutrition, activity, second opinions, Internet use and clinical trials; and Weber will discuss radiology tests commonly used and illness management. The symposium will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale; refreshments will be provided. Advanced registration is requested. For more information and to register, call 914-681-1119. Being Aware of Fraud is First Step to Avoiding It Bring Harley home today! Harley is a young male dog younger than 2 years and weighing about 55 pounds. He is affectionate and loves attention. Harley has long legs and likes to stretch them by taking a long walk or running in the play area. He is a good ball player and will give the ball back with no problem. Harley is smart and has learned some basic commands at the shelter. He is dog-selective, so he would have to meet any dog that he might be living with. He would do best with older kids and while not a requirement, a house with a yard would be great for this boy. Visit Harley at the Yonkers Animal Shelter, 1000 Ridge Hill Blvd., between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays, or noon and 4 p.m. weekends. For more information, call 914-377-6730 during hours of operations or 201-981-3215 at any time, or email [email protected]. Medicare & Health Care Coverage for Seniors Explained A free presentation of the Westchester Library System’s Seniors Out Speaking project, “Demystifying Medicare,” is being given a number of times across the county this month at various locations. It will not only help those who want to make changes in the coverage they already have during this fall enrollment period, but people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions. As important as Medicare is, health care coverage for seniors is a thorny subject for anyone to understand, and it is the goal of WSOS speakers to break it all down. This engaging, interactive program outlines the basic structures of Medicare and private insurance and lays out the costs associated with all the various parts. Topics include original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, prescription drug plans (Part D), Medigaps (supplemental plans), and various costsaving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.) SOS has been serving. For people who are still working, WSOS has scheduled some events in the evening. Those who prefer not to go out at night can attend other locations during the day. Dates include: This, Too Continued from Page 3 It is not an easy process when you have grown up from Nursery School to adulthood in a church or temple and it closes. When Temple Emanu-El was built, it was constructed to accommodate 600 families. Prior to its closure, the number was down to around 100. Unfortunately, economics comes into play when religious leaders must make difficult decisions. Whether you are Jewish or Catholic, your synagogue or church is more than just a building Monday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ossining Community Center, 95 Broadway; Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., White Plains Public Library auditorium, 100 Martine Ave.; Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Clinton St. Center, 1A Clinton St., Pleasantville; Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Fox Center, 198 Carpenter Ave., Mt. Kisco; Friday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Multipurpose Center, 11 Olympic Lane, Ardsley; And Monday, Nov. 24, 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Phelps Hospital Center auditorium, 701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is requested at 914-231-3236. Additional dates and locations being set up will be added to the WSOS calendar at www.westchesterlibraries.org/seniorbenefits-information-centers, which also gives the locations of the group’s Senior Benefits Information Centers, where individual counseling is provided free of charge throughout the year. Residents can also contact the WSOS Helpline for a counseling call-back, at [email protected] or 914-231-3260. By Julissa Javier Social Security assistant district manager, Yonkers With all of the holiday shopping going on this time of year, both in stores and online, there is no better time to remind you to beware of fraud – as you never know where it is lurking. When it comes to doing business with Social Security online, there is little to worry about – all of our online services are protected by strong Internet security protocols and you should have confidence that they are safe and secure. But, there are other ways identity thieves and criminals can obtain personal information and cause you significant harm. Here are some tips to help keep that from happening: * If someone contacts you claiming to be from Social Security and asks for your Social Security number, date of birth or other identifying information, beware. Don’t provide your personal information without first contacting Social Security to verify if the agency is really trying to contact you. It could be an identity thief “phishing” for your personal information. Call Social Security’s toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to verify. * If you receive a suspicious call, report it by going to http://oig.ssa.gov/report, or call 1-800269-0271 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Provide as much of the following information as you know: The alleged suspect’s and victim’s names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers; a description of the fraud and the location where the fraud took place; when and how the fraud was committed; why the person committed the fraud (if known); and who else has knowledge of the potential violation. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. If you or anyone you know has been victim of an identity thief, contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.idtheft.gov, or 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338) or TTY 1-866653-4261. Another form of fraud people fall victim to, is businesses using misleading advertisements that make it look as though they are from Social Security. These businesses often offer Social Security services for a fee, even though the same services are available directly from Social Security free of charge. By law, such an advertisement must indicate that the company is not affiliated with Social Security. If you receive what you believe is misleading advertising for Social Security services, send the complete mailing, including the envelope, to: Office of the Inspector General, Fraud Hotline, Social Security Administration, P.O. Box 17768, Baltimore, MD 21235. Also, advise your state’s attorney general or consumer affairs office and the Better Business Bureau. If you see or hear what you believe is misleading advertising related to Social Security, you can also report it by calling 1-800-269-0271 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or by visiting http://oig. ssa.gov/report. Protect your investment in Social Security and do your part to report potential fraud. We rely on you to let us know when you suspect someone is committing fraud against Social Security. Reporting fraud is a smart thing to do – and the right thing to do. Visit Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General at http://oig.ssa.gov. Learn more about identity theft and misleading advertising by reading our publications on the subjects, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Celebrating our 125th Anniversary Spa Arab nish an d ic prov speakin iders g are avai lable or a particular priest or rabbi. It is the spirit of the congregants who will rise up and find comfort in a new home and make the best of a difficult situation. As Cardinal Dolan said in a news release announcing the changes: “There will be many who are hurt and upset as they experience what will be a change in their spiritual lives, and I will be one of them.” Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. com and follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. Catch the Westchester Rising Radio Show featuring Dan Murphy and Eric Schoen on Thursdays at 10 a.m. on WVOX 1460 on the A.M. dial. INTRODUCING THE LATEST MEMBER OF THE SAINT JOSEPH’S FAMILY Saint Joseph’s Family Medicine 415 South Broadway Yonkers, NY 10705 (914) 623-5400 Offering Comprehensive healthcare services for the entire family Pediatrics • Adults • Older Adults Ammir Rabadi, MD, Medical Director Wendy Sylvester, MD • Nadeem Shahid, MD Convenient Hours Basic Testing Services On-Site Most Insurance Plans Accepted Same day appointments available Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm • Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 9am-2pm FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, PLEASE GO TO OUR ER AT: Saint Joseph’s Medical Center 127 South Broadway Yonkers, New York 10701 (914) 378-7000 www.saintjoseph.org PAGE 8 - Yonkers RIsing - Friday, November 7, 2014 Yonkers Hosts Community Services & Health Fair Teens Accept Sustainability Award to Standing Ovation Health Techs Everald Alexander and Tonya Copeland with Yonkers Veterans Affairs Director Lou Navarro. Photos by Ed Whitman. Omega Award recipients Jennifer Sloan, Elijah Washington, Samantha Robinson, Curt Collier, Anderson De Aza and (front) Josh de los Santos. Photo courtesy of Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck. Veteran Leonard Duncan speaks with Steven Alston. By Hilary Johnson Most of us will never know what it feels like to receive a standing ovation from 500 people, but that’s just what happened recently for some young people from Groundwork Hudson Valley when the organization received an award from the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck on the evening of Oct. 24. The Yonkers teens spoke to a capacity crowd at the opening ceremony for the annual Where We Go From Here conference, organized by the educational and retreat center, which included such notables as CNN commentator and green-jobs pioneer Van Jones, the evening’s keynote speaker, and Indian anti-GMO crusader Vandana Shiva. The four teens – Joshua de los Santos, 17; Elijah Washington, 14; Samantha Robinson, 17; and Anderson de Aza, 15 – spoke about the work they do at Groundwork and what the organization, a non-profit that revitalizes neglected communities through an array of on-the-ground environmental projects, has meant to them. When they finished, the crowd leapt to their feet with thunderous and sustained applause, according to Curt Collier, deputy director for Groundwork Hudson Valley. “It was great to see how the audience deeply appreciated them,” he said. “They were the center of attention, and it was terrific for them to have the opportunity to see so many other people who are energized about the environment.” Council Passes Continued from Page 1 Health care professionals at the fair. The Yonkers Department of Veterans Affairs and Mayor Mike Spano recently hosted the city’s seventh annual Community Services and Health Fair at the Yonkers VA Medical Group at 124 New Main St. Yonkers VA Director Lou Navarro explained: “We want to give our veterans and their families access to multiple community resources in one convenient location.” Yonkers Student ing events and legislation in his first term. “I really commend Elijah for organizing this club to educate and prevent bullying in the schools,” said Sabatino. “What could be better than peers influencing peers and working together to stop all forms of bullying.” Sabatino will attend the club’s first executive committee meeting this month. The club also has seven adult advisors, including Head Advisor Pam Segura, an AmeriCorps/Department of Interior VISTA at Groundwork Hudson Valley. Washington is also a volunteer for Groundwork Hudson Valley and recently took a trip to Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, where Groundwork was honored (see related story on this page). “Keeping our environment clean will definitely be part of the club’s future projects,” he said. “Elijah Washington is a dynamo! His efforts to build this club to bring together other young people to make a difference in the community, as he has been doing already at Groundwork, have quickly drawn the attention of local civic leaders. He is a natural organizer, whose enthusiasm is truly infectious,” said Holly Malekian of Groundwork Hudson Valley, and KGBTY Club adviser. Washington has contacted all YPS principals, and Superintendent Yarzulo, to seek guidance and support. “I would love to see people join our club, and learn something they can share with others, and help us build a better future,” said Washington. “Please visit our website, and contact us or make a donation, volunteer and join. We will be coming to a neighborhood near you soon.” One easy way to help is to visit the website at www.kgbtyclub.wix.com/kgbty--a and buy a Tshirt for a $15 donation. Current members of the club include Washington, Joshua De Los Santos, Samantha Robinson, Anderson Antonio De Aza Jimenez, Alexandra Nieves, Adrian Diaz, Pamela Segura, Sara Smith Sell, Shirley Robinson, Curt Collier, Armando Rivera, Michael Dwyer and Holly Malekin. Continued from Page 1 plain to them the difference between bullying and just being mean, and how to prevent bullying and the dangers that come from it. “We need to stand up to bullying, and if we see it, speak out about it and confront the bully and ask them what they plan to accomplish by bullying someone,” continued Washington, who received letters of congratulations from Mayor Mike Spano and former Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent Bernard Pierorazio for his antibullying efforts at Dodson. Washington also started a peanut butter and jelly drive at Dodson to help feed the hungry. “I saw a feed-the-children commercial, which my mom always made a donation to, that touched me, so I took the step with a PB and jelly drive, and our second drive brought in 450 jars, which we gave to local shelters,” he said. After taking a year to acclimate to high school and focus on his studies, Washington renewed his passion this school year to revitalize the Kids Giving Back to You Club. “Over the summer I realized that my life’s mission is to help others, and that’s what this club – and the members of this club – is all about,” he said. The club plans on presenting an anti-bullying campaign from a student perspective this year, along with another peanut butter and jelly event, (we would encourage any local restaurants to help Washington with meals for the homeless) and possible future events to help seniors. “I want to use the club to help seniors by visiting them and start a reading group or an event that can make them feel better about their lives,” he said. “We know how stressful life can be for seniors and we want to go to them and bring them some joy.” Washington and the Kids Giving Back to You Club have already received support and encouragement from City Council Minority Leader Michael Sabatino, who has worked on anti-bully- “These bills passed unanimously and would not have been possible without the efforts of the Wallace Family,” said McLaughlin. “If these laws can help make our city just a little bit safer, and protect the life of just one child or help solve just one crime, then we have done our duty as public servants.” The Taxicab Bill of Rights for both drivers and passengers ensures that residents will have the right to a clean cab to take them to their destination with a driver that knows the city’s streets. Drivers will also be required to call 911 in the event of an emergency, rather than dumping an incapacitated passenger at the side of the road, as was the case in the Wallace tragedy. The camera legislation was supported by the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce and the Yonkers Downtown Business Improvement District. The Chamber also indicated that most businesses already have this technology. McLaughlin said it will make the city safer by setting uniform time periods for businesses that sell alcohol to retain security tapes for police to access them in the event of an incident. It has the added benefit of reducing insurance premiums for these businesses significantly, which more than pays for the cost of the technology, according to the Chamber. The bills now head to the mayor’s desk for signature. The council also unanimously approved the recently-negotiated contract between the City of Yonkers and Local 1897 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union. The new 11-year contract for white-collar city employees is retroactive to 2009 and will expire in 2020. Spano and AFSCME, the third union out of seven that has recently settled with the city, agreed to the contract earlier this month. “This is a contract that works for workers and Yonkers taxpayers, and I am proud to say we got it done,” said Spano. “I applaud the AFSCME leadership for negotiating in good faith and agreeing to a contract that is fair to our workforce, but also reflects the reality of our economic times.” The new contract calls for an 18 percent salary increase over 11 years, with all retroactive payments being paid forward over a five -ear period. Under the new agreement, Local 1897 members will also contribute more to the During their tenure as seasonal “Green Team” employees and volunteers at Groundwork this year, the young people have built a riverside “pocket” park in Yonkers for elderly municipal housing residents, restored hiking trails at Bear Mountain State Park and Shenandoah National Park, built local community gardens, and helped run Groundwork’s farmers’ market in Yonkers. Several of them also traveled to places like Chicago and Yellowstone National Park to work on environmental initiatives and represent Groundwork, which receives funding from the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Park Service. “We are so thankful to the Green Team youth for taking such active and important roles in their communities,” said Robert “Skip” Backus, chief executive officer at Omega and visionary behind the Omega Center for Sustainable Living. The four youth were selected to represent Groundwork Hudson Valley as it received the $10,000 Leadership in Sustainable Education Award from the Omega Institute. Also speaking that evening for Groundwork were Collier and Science Barge Education Director Jennifer Sloan, who shared her passion for teaching school children how growing fresh food off the grid, using only solar and wind power and rain water irrigation, offers hope for future generations. costs of their employee health care. Effective next year, current AFSCME members will contribute 10 percent of the cost of a family plan and 20 percent for an individual plan, while new employees will contribute 15 percent and 25 percent, respectively. Contract reforms also include salary adjustments for all new hires, reducing the salary scale for new AFSCME members by 15 percent across the board. The union also agreed to a reduction in the number of personal days and an increase in the probationary period of new employees – reforms that will save taxpayer dollars. “Our agreement with AFSCME and council approval of the contract illustrates that when the city and union leaders come together – in true good faith – we can come to a compromise, achieve savings and reforms, and do it all in a way that works for taxpayers and employees,” said Spano. “The AFSCME contract continues to pave the way for us to settle with the other unions. We believe we are close in settling the remaining contracts, as many of our recent negotiations have been fruitful.” “This fiscally-responsible contract is an example of the good that can happen when both sides come together and make concessions that are in the taxpayer’s best interest,” added Council President McLaughlin. “These givebacks will reduce costs over the term of the agreement, avert layoffs and save taxpayers (money), while still giving our hard-working employees the salary increases they so rightly deserve.” Local 1897 President, Danny Mangieri said he is proud an agreement with the city was reached, through the negotiating process that benefits membership and the city as a whole. “With contract negotiations now behind us, we can put our full energy into keeping Yonkers running and maintaining our city’s great quality of life,” he said. AFSCME Local 1897 is made up of 39 white-collar employees who serve as managers in the city’s departments of Public Works, Information Technology and Housing and Buildings. Four city unions are still without a new contract and have been working for more than five years without one. Finally, the City Council also recently celebrated Polish-American Heritage Month in Yonkers and was joined by members of the Westchester Pulaski Association, as well as 2014 Miss Polonia Katarzyna Litwa and 2014 Miss Junior Polonia Adrianna Grzelakowska, who are both from Yonkers. Send your letters and opinions to us at [email protected] Friday, November 7, 2014 - Yonkers Rising - PAGE 9 Yonkers Resident Frank Riti Honored by Kiwanis ‘Green’ Walking Tour Shows Off Yonkers’ Sustainability Underground at 66 Main St. Mayor Mike Spano presents a proclamation to Frank Riti. Science Barge Capt. Bob Walters with a large gourd that was grown on board. Riti with brother Sam, and family. Brad Tito, Yonkers’ director of sustainability, led the tour. Riti with Rosemarie Cornaccio from the Kiwanis Club. Photos by Ed Whitman Yonkers resident Frank Riti, who has served as the lieutenant governor of the Bronx-Westchester-South Division of Kiwanis International since 2013, was recently honored for his leadership of Kiwanis and his service to the community. Mayor Mike Spano presented Riti with a proclamation at the event, held at Westchester Manor. Over the 2013-14 year, Riti has successfully led the 12 Kiwanis Clubs in his division. The clubs are: Bronx Shore, East Yonkers, Fordham, Hartsdale, Joseph Michael Wuest Club of Morris Park, Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Golden K, North East Bronx, Parkchester, Riverdale, Westchester Village and Yonkers. Riti said he believes in Kiwanis because it is an organization of volunteers whose members give of their time and energy to give back to their communities. To aid in fulfilling the goal of Joseph Aiello, governor of New York State Kiwanis District, Riti encouraged all of his clubs to participate in the Governor’s Project, centered on Autism Awareness. They also supported the first lady’s project of working with Treats for the Troops, which sends gift packages to young men and women serving overseas. Riti’s career has centered around health care. He was the head of occupational therapy in nursing homes located in Westchester and the Bronx, and many years of service to this field and is now retired and living in Yonkers. He has a large family of six siblings and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Rob Hothan discusses his “green”-friendly building downtown. Photos by Donna Davis Send your letters and opinions to us at [email protected] Mayor Mike Spano welcomed a large crowd of attendees to the second annual Yonkers Green City Walking Tour last week, which started at the train station. For the first time, it was hosted in conjunction with the newly-created Yonkers Green City Advisory Committee, an 11-member committee formed by Mayor Mike Spano under Executive Order No. 15. The committee serves as the city’s environmental advisory body, provides guidance and recommendations to the mayor, engages residents and community stakeholders, and advocates for and supports the implementation of sustainability policies. Committee Chairman Brad Tito, the city’s director of sustainability, led the walking tour to visits of the Groundwork Hudson Valley Science Barge, the Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak, a large-scale solar rooftop at i.Park, mixed-use geothermal lofts at 66 Main St., and Van der Donck Park. PAGE 10 - Yonkers RISING - Friday, November 7, 2014 Hollywood Comes to The Olde Stone Mill Charter school students enjoy learning with new notebooks. dining room at Olde Stone Mill where filming took place The beautiful Olde Stone Mill Restaurant in Tuckahoe, overlooking the banks of the Bronx River, was recently chosen as the location for the filming of the upcoming movie “Ricki and the Flash,” starring Meryl Streep, Rick Springfield, Kevin Kline and Sebastian Stan. In the film, Streep plays a partying rock star trying to reconnect with her children. It was four years ago that location directors visited the Olde Stone Mill, seeking possible venues for future films shoots. This year, because of its ambiance and exceptional décor, the Olde Stone Mill provided the perfect setting for this Meryl Streep film. The Olde Stone Mill was converted to a French Bistro overnight for the film’s dining scenes, and Chef Michael Gallo even prepared French cuisine for the stars. We are all looking forward to this film’s release, scheduled for June 2015! Actress Meryl Streep films a new movie in Westchester. Phase II Continued from Page 3 supported this work, and I commend the City of Yonkers for its vision to see it to completion and the DEC for its support.” The Daylighting of the Saw Mill River is a multi-phase project that includes a new urban river and parks through the center of downtown Yonkers. Phase One the daylighting, known as Van der Donck Park, has earned national, statewide and regional recognition, including the “National Recognition Award” by the American Council of Engineering Companies, “Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award” by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers, “Project of the Year” by the Westchester/Putnam Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers, “Project of the Year” by the Construction Management Association of America, “William White Award” by the American Planning Association, and the “New York Honor Award” by the American Society of Landscape Architecture. Phase Two, which broke ground in March 2014, will create a new 20,000-square-foot park. Known as Mill Street Courtyard, the park will uncover 100 feet of the river and transform an alleyway into a European-style piazza. The park will also include a pedestrian and vehicular bridge, bike path, public artwork from local artists and a new pedestrian gateway that will provide seamless access to and from Van der Donck Park. Phase Three of the project will create a 1.25-acre park in an area of the city known as “Chicken Island,” the site of a future large scale development project. The city has already purchased and will soon demolish several properties to expose the currently inaccessible river, which is also blocked off by a large fence and invasive plant life. The project, which has secured millions of dollars in state and city funding, is expected to create 100 construction jobs. The daylighting is funded by grants from New York State Empire State Development, state DEC, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation and the City of Yonkers. CSEE Chairman Eduardo LaGuerre with Anthony Goncalves. Photos by Bayan Baker Charter School Continued from Page 1 provide their students with the tools, and technology to succeed.” The media center is named after Anthony’s mother, Mary. The Charter School of Educational Excellence, Westchester’s first charter school, is a kindergarten-through-eighth-grade public school that has nationally-acclaimed teachers, and has received accolades for its literacy program. The school was named a Reward School for 2014 by the New York State Education Department. CSEE has been awarded the International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Program Award and is a validated school for Best Practices in Literacy by NYS Education Department. CSEE continues its efforts to expand and improve the lives of students in Yonkers and beyond, and hopes that in the future it can build a charter high school in Yonkers. There is a waiting list for parents who wish to have their students enrolled at CSEE, which is a tuition-free public school. For more information, visit www.charterschoolofeducationalexcellence.org or call 914-476-5070. Yonkers Historical Society President Mary Hoar, far right, with honorees and Mayor Mike Spano, Council Majority Leader Michael Sabatino, Assembly member Shelley Mayer and State Sen. George Latimer. Photo by Donna Davis. Historical Society Continued from Page 1 enough to have amassed and it was their ob- ligation to give back. There has not ever been a shortage of saints throughout its 300-plusyear history. The multi-part series will bring back to life many of the great deeds of the now-buried generations. From churches, to hospitals, to even train stations, these people were true Patron Saints of Yonkers and should be recognized for their great works. Thanks to Peg Murphy, YHS luncheon chairperson. For more information, call the Yonkers Historical Society at 914-961-8940 or email [email protected].