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Vol 12 Number 23
Closure of Sprain Ridge
Pools an Embarrassment
By Dan Murphy
The closure of the countyowned and previously operated
Sprain Ridge Pool for the fifth summer can and should be looked at in
a different way; it is an embarrassment for Westchester County, with
all of its wealth and riches and with
a $1.6 billion county budget, not to
have one of its county pools open for
another summer.
The argument from some that
residents and elected officials, who
live and represent parts of Westchester that are not close to Spain Ridge
Pool – located on Jackson Avenue in
Yonkers, don’t want or don’t care if
the pool is repaired or open is foolish.
Politics was the initial reason
repairs weren’t made to the pool,
and a lack of a willingness from both
legislators from both parties to sit
down, compromise and complete a
“grand bargain” of a variety of county financial issues, has kept the pool
closed.
Complaints and requests have
been coming from residents who live
in Yonkers, Greenburgh, Mt. Ver- Looks like it’s going to be another summer of shrubs grownon, Scarsdale and Eastchester, for ing in Sprain Ridge Pool, instead of water and swimmers.
the pool to re-open. Journal News
today one year later.
reporter Phil Reisman has written extensively on
As another summer approaches, the people
the pool’s closure, as had our newspapers.
of Yonkers will be without the use of the countyWe reprint a portion of that story from Yon- owned and operated Sprain Ridge Pool, located off
Continued on Page 9
kers Rising reporter Phil Foley, which echoes true
Walker & Young Enter
Mt. Vernon’s Mayor Race
Comptroller Maureen Walker
Former Mayor Clinton Young Jr.
By Dan Murphy
Two of Mt. Vernon’s better-known elected officials have entered the race for mayor.
Comptroller Maureen Walker and former
Mayor Clinton Young Jr. threw their hats into
a crowded field of Democratic challengers,
now six, who want to remove Mayor Ernie
Davis from a record fifth four-year term.
Walker made her announcement at her
home prior to Young announcement, which
was made last weekend at Memorial Field
– which has sadly gone from an important
park and ball field to an eyesore under Davis’
watch.
Our initial headline for this story was
“Can Maureen Walker Save Mt. Vernon?”
Our newspapers have supported and endorsed
Continued on Page 9
Review of Private Operator
Plan for Playland Continues
Friday, June 5, 2015
Astorino & Cuomo Eyeing
Each Other for Rematch
County Executive Rob Astorino
Gov. Andrew Cuomo
By Dan Murphy
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino continue
to circle, eye and criticize each other’s political
actions more than seven months after Cuomo defeated Astorino in his gubernatorial election win
last year by a 54-40 percent margin.
The maneuvers by both Cuomo and Astorino, most recently evident in a Campus Sexual
Assault Bill working its way through Albany, is
a clear sign that both are anticipating and pre-
paring for another contest in the next governor’s
race in 2018.
Astorino’s run last year was seen by many as
a stepping stone, laying the groundwork for a run
in 2019. Former NY1 reporter and current RNN
contributor Dominick Carter has commented
again and again on his belief that “someday, Rob
Astorino will be governor of New York.” That
prediction has been rejected in almost every
Democratic circle in Westchester County, with
Continued on Page 8
Irvington Fire Chief DePaoli
Honored for Act of Bravery
Irvington Fire Department Chief Chris DePaoli with his family, including wife Maureen and
daughters Lara and Natasha, mother and father Lorraine and Tom, and sister Janet; and
Irvington Village Administrator Larry Schopfer; with State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
Irvington Fire Chief Chris DePaoli was recognized last week in the State Senate with a resolution presented by Senate Democratic Leader
Andrea Stewart-Cousins for his role in saving a
woman’s life during a violent attack.
On April 8, DePaoli was driving with his
two daughters on their way to a softball game
when they passed the Irvington Train Station.
At the stop sign, he spotted a man and a woman
arguing, and saw the man was holding a knife.
Without concern for his own safety, he jumped
out of his truck and grabbed a baseball bat, running toward the couple. He was able to separate
the two before police arrived, and subdued the
man and provide emergency assistance.
The female victim had been stabbed in the
chest and neck, including the jugular vein.
“Chief DePaoli is a brave and caring family
man, who on this day, took action when he saw a
need existed, without regard for his own safety,”
said Stewart-Cousins. “His dedication to the Irvington Fire Department, where he’s been a volunteer for 24 years, and to the village, where he’s
worked for 30 years and is the parks foreman, is
also to be commended. He makes us proud to be
New Yorkers.”
“I feel very undeserving of this honor,” said
the chief. “That’s what firefighters do – they
help.”
DePaoli traveled to Albany along with his
wife, Maureen; and his daughters, Lara and Natasha; his mother and father, Lorraine and Tom;
and his sister, Janet. Irvington Village Administrator Larry Schopfer was also in attendance.
Empire City Concerts
Feature Three Hit-Makers
Kenny Rogers, Trace Adkins & Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Playland Dragoncoaster.
The Westchester County Board of Legislators’ Labor, Parks, Planning and Housing Committee and Budget and Appropriations Committee continued their review and discussion
last week of the proposed management agreement with Standard Amusements, LLC, to operate Playland Amusement Park for 15 years.
Head of Standard Amusements, Nick Singer
and his adviser, Andy Maniglia, participated on
behalf of Standard.
The primary agenda items for the meeting
were to follow up on some outstanding issues
regarding Standards’ financials and their operations plan.
Legislators asked Singer to explain which
expense categories would be deducted from
gross revenue to determine net profit. Under the
terms of the deal, Westchester County shares
7.5 percent of Playland profits after Standard
recoups its initial investment.
Singer explained that all normal expenses,
like the cost of supplies and food and other
goods that are sold, and the cost of any municipal taxes, would all be operating expenses.
Investments in things like rides could be depreciated and figured into the net profit.
Singer stated that financial returns to investors will not be included in the calculation.
A major operational issue that was discussed was how security will be handled at
the park. Singer explained that Standard will
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Three legends of music, bringing a
fine blend of rock and country to Westchester County, will take to the stage at
Empire City Casino this summer in a trio
of outdoor Sunday concerts featuring
Kenny Rogers on July 19, Trace Adkins
on Aug. 9, and Lynyrd Skynyrd on Aug.
16.
Kenny Rogers is a music legend
who has sold more than 120 million records worldwide and recorded more than
65 albums during his storied 52 years in
show business. His long list of timeless
classics includes an impressive 24 number one hits, such as “The Gambler,”
“Lady,” “Lucille,” “She Believes in Me,”
“Islands in the Stream” and “We’ve Got
Tonight.”
Trace Adkins’ trademark baritone
has powered countless hits to the top of
the charts and turned albums into platiMusic legend Kenny Rogers will highlight this
num plaques, selling more than 10 milsummer’s concert series at Empire City Casino in
lion albums cumulatively. The GrammyYonkers.
nominated member of the Grand Ole
Opry is a television personality, actor, auand the American Red Cross, and has performed
thor, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program
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Bedford Audubon Hosts
Talk on Birds & Climate
Patrick Comins will discuss his love and knowledge of birds June 10 in Katonah.
Bedford Audubon will welcome Patrick
Comins, a noted ornithologist, for a free public lecture on the impact of weather on birds,
and bird watching, Wednesday, June 10 at the
Katonah Village Library. Refreshments will
be served at 7 p.m. (bring a reusable mug to
help reduce the ecological footprint) and the
lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Garden
Room.
No advanced registration is necessary.
Comins will explore the implications of
weather patterns for birds and for birders who
want to use weather as a tool for better birding. He will explain why and how weather has
influenced birds’ movements and migration –
because birds basically spend their entire lives
outside.
Comins is director of Bird Conservation
for Audubon Connecticut. He is a graduate of
Trinity College in Hartford and has worked
in the bird conservation arena for the last 20
years. He began his career at the McKinney
National Wildlife Refuge, conducting biological surveys for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He joined Audubon Connecticut in 2000
as the director of bird conservation, overseeing Connecticut’s Important Bird Areas and
other conservation programs, including the
Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds.
Bedford Audubon has celebrated the natural heritage of the lower Hudson Valley and
provided conservation excellence to the communities of northern Westchester and eastern
Putnam counties for 100 years.
‘Time Stands Still’
Performed in Armonk
By Donald Margulies
The Armonk Players will present
“Tim Stands Still” two weekends this
month.
“Time Stands Still” is the story
of James and Sarah, a journalist and
a photographer, who share a passion
for documenting the realities of war.
But when injuries force them to return home to New York, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect
of a more conventional life.
A blazingly important new work
about responsibility – to ourselves,
to our loved ones, to our community
and to our world – this Broadway hit
play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald
Margulies is a witty, intelligent look
at what happens when ordinary life is
refracted through the lens of war.
Featuring Tom Coppola, P.J.
Glazer, Liz Harrington and Amber
Mason, this program is directed by
Pia Haas and designed by Anthony
From left are Amber Mason as Sarah and Tom Coppola
Valbiro, with lighting design by Rodd
as James in “Time Stands Still.” Photo by Pia Haas.
Berro. The production stage manager
poorwill Hall of the Armonk Public Library,
is Jeff Rocco.
Performances will take place Friday, Sat- 19 Whippoorwill Road East (the entrance is on
urday and Sunday, June 5, 6 and 7; as well as Kent Place).
Tickets are $20 for adults or $10 for stuThursday, Friday and Saturday, June 11, 12 and
dents
age 18 and younger. For more information
13. The show starts at 8 p.m. each night, except
,
or
to
purchase tickets, visit www.armonkplaySunday, June 7, when it will begin at 4 p.m.
The performance will take place at Whip- ers.org.
‘Jazz for the Gardens’ to
Feature Glenda Davenport
Remembering a Local Hero
Proceeds from the fundraiser will help beautify the club’s gardens at the CV Rich Mansion.
The Woman’s Club of White Plains will present “Jazz for the Gardens” on Thursday, June 11
from 6 to 9 p.m..
The event will feature Glenda Davenport with
The Hiroshi Yamazaki Trio. A Mt. Vernon native,
Davenport was discovered at the world famous
Apollo Theater’s amateur night. She has performed in such legendary venues as The Village
Gate, Birdland, The Saratoga Jazz Festival and
Caramoor.
Proceeds from this first-time event will be
used to beautify the club’s gardens at the CV Rich
Mansion. The Woman’s Club of White Plains and
the Woman’s Club of White Plains Foundation
are committed to the preservation of this historic
building and its gardens, which is the home of
the Woman’s Club of White Plains for the last 80
S.S. Robert Murray
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On the 7th of June 1970, in the hot and humid
fields of Hiep Duc, Vietnam, Staff Sergeant Robert
C. Murray of Tuckahoe had his patrol on a “search
and destroy” operation. The squad was looking for
an enemy mortar that had been threatening friendly positions when a member of the squad tripped
an enemy grenade rigged as a booby trap.
The soldier shouted for everyone to take cover. Murray must have known there was little time
or choice to protect the members of his squad, as
he jumped and threw himself onto the grenade.
His body absorbed the impact of the explosion. The result of this heroic action cost him his
life and prevented the deaths and injuries of the
other eight members of his squad. Murray, 23
years old when he was killed, was awarded the
Medal of Honor posthumously.
The Medal of Honor was created during the
Civil War and is the highest military decoration
presented by the U.S. government to a member
of its armed forces. The recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life
above and beyond the call of duty in action against
an enemy.
On June 7, 2015, the 45th anniversary of
Murray’s death and sacrifice will be remembered
and honored by the Daughters of Liberty’s Legacy
and VFW 2285, as well as the Westchester Vietnam Veterans of America and numerous other legions and dignitaries at a graveside ceremony at
Gate of Heaven, Hawthorne, at 2 p.m. The public
is encouraged to turn out and show their support
for this brave American hero, especially if you are
a Vietnam veteran.
For more information, contact Debra Palazzo
at 914-495-3631 or [email protected].
The Daughters of Liberty’s Legacy is located
at 4 Grove Road, north White Plains.
years.
Designated on the National Historic Registry,
the CV Rich Mansion is a White Plains treasure
that needs to be preserved. The building, an Italian villa-style mansion, was built in 1910 and has
beautiful terraced gardens in the back. It has been
the setting for many a wedding and other social
events.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $50 per person and advance reservations are
required. Checks made payable to The Woman’s
Club of White Plains Foundation may be sent to:
The Woman’s Club of White Plains, 305 Ridgeway, White Plains, NY 10605, c/o Mary D’Amico.
Tickets also can be purchased online at www.
womansclubofwhiteplains.org. For more information, contact mikematt1@aol.
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Algebra Open House &
Author Event in Larchmont
The Larchmont Public Library recently
announced extended hours exclusively for
students studying for finals, and a special “Algebra Open House” for those taking the Algebra I Regents exam.
In addition to the library’s hours Monday
and Thursday each week, when the library is
open until 9 p.m., the library will also remain
open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 and on
Wednesday, June 17. These special late hours
are exclusively for students studying for finals.
The library will not be open to general
patronage after 6 p.m. these two days.
Additionally, on Thursday, June 11 from
6 to 8:30 p.m., the library will be hosting an
“Algebra Open House” where students can
improve their algebra knowledge just in time
for the Algebra I Regents exam. The open
house requires registration, which can be done
online at www.larchmontlibrary.org/teens.
Once registered, students will have access to
practice exam questions.
Prior to the June 11 open house, students
can work through the practice exam. Any
questions can be brought to the event, where
the library will have tutors on-hand to help
answer those questions. The library will also
furnish snacks to keep students energized.
Also at the library this month, award-winning writer Jacob Appel will read and discuss
his newest book “Scouting for the Reaper” on
Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m., in the Larchmont
Village. Refreshments will be available beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Appel is a historian, bioethicist, lawyer,
social critic and emergency-room doctor at
Mt. Sinai Hospital, and holds nine graduate
degrees. “Scouting for the Reaper” (Black
Lawrence Press, February 2014), is Appel’s
sixth book, and in it, each character faces an
unanticipated challenge: transporting a truckload of penguins across the country, arranging a proper Jewish burial for the remains of
Women’s Club Holding
Art Show, Film Class
We Are Buffalo to appear at Bronxville Women’s Club.
Author Jacob Appeal with read from his
book “Scouting for the Reaper.”
Gregor Samsa, and selling tombstones dressed
as a Girl Scout.
These stories explore the domestic and
professional adventures of people in over
their heads, while leavening their struggles
with humor.
Appel is the author of more than 200 published short stories and is a past winner of the
Boston Review Short Fiction Competition,
the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Award
for the Short Story, and many other awards.
His stories have been short-listed for the O.
Henry Award, Best American Short Stories,
Best American Non-required Reading and the
Pushcart Prize anthology on numerous occasions.
For more information, call the library at
914-834-2281.
The Bronxville Women’s Club invites the
public to the June art exhibit and reception Sunday, June 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 135 Midland Ave.
Exhibiting this month will be the young art
students of club member Ying Chen. The children,
ranging in age from 5 to 11, attend classes on Sundays at the club. The afternoon also serves as an
open house for parents and students who would be
interested in classes starting in September.
The exhibit will be open for viewing for the
month of June, Mondays through Fridays from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Viewing and the reception are free.
The Bronxville Women’s Club also recently
announced that is “coffeehouse” will take place
Friday, June 19 beginning at 8 p.m. in the art gallery of the club. Bronxville resident and singer/
guitarist/songwriter Sal Casabianca is the host of
the series and opens each evening. Guest performers for the evening are Sharon Goldman and the
group We Are Buffalo.
Admission is $5 per person, and coffee and
light snacks are included; BYOB or purchase. Donations are for the performers.
Notice of formation of Hoffman Designs and Consulting, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed
with the Sect’y of State of NY
(SSNY) on 2/14/2015. Office
location: Westchester County. The street address is: 116
Gall Drive, New Rochelle,
NY, 10805.. SSNY has been
designated as agent of the
LLC upon whom process
against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail process
served to: Erich Hoffman,
56 Harrison Street, New Rochelle, NY, 10801. Purpose:
any lawful act.
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Reservations are not necessary for groups of
four or less.
The Bronxville Women’s will also be holding
its next film class Monday, June 22. Doors open
at 7 p.m. with the movie showing at 7:15 p.m. Instructor Collin Simon will lead a discussion about
“Joe Versus the Volcano” following its showing.
No charge; donations accepted.
Reservations are accepted, but not necessary.
Lastly, the public is invited to the Bronxville Women’s Club’s fourth annual “International
Taste of Bronxville-Eastchester-Tuckahoe” on
Wednesday, June 24 beginning at 7 p.m. Those attending will be able to sample foods from some of
the best of the local restaurants, along with beer
and wine tasting.
Also part of the evening will be a raffle and a
silent auction. Tickets bought in advance are $40
each, or $75 for two; at the door the will be $50
each.
For more information, call the BWC at 914337-3252 or visit www.bronxvillewomensclub.
org.
Notice of formation of Cygnet II LLC Arts. Of Org. filed
with the Sect’y of State of
NY (SSNY) on 5/27/15. Office location: Westchester.
The street address is: 8 Bay
Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538.
SSNY has been designated
as agent of the LLC upon
whom process against it
may be served. SSNY shall
mail process served to: GILLIAN PINCHIN, 8 BAY AVE.,
LARCHMONT, NY 10538.
Purpose: any lawful act.
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Notice of formation of WE
MOVE DIFFERENT LLC
Arts. Of Org. filed with the
Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY)
on 3/11/15. Office location:
WESTCHESTER. The street
address is: 470 MIDLAND
AVENUE, YONKERS, NEW
YORK 10704. SSNY has
been designated as agent of
the LLC upon whom process
served to: WE MOVE DIFFERENT LLC, C/O CHAPPELL MCCRAY, 470 MIDLAND AVENUE, YONKERS,
NEW YORK 10704. Purpose: any lawful act.
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Notice is hereby given that
an Order entered by the
Supreme Court Westchester County, on the 28th day
of May, 2015, bearing Index
No. 1736/15, a copy of which
may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at
110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd, 3rd ﬂoor, White Plains,
NY grants me Gregory Vladimir Apanassov the right to
assume the name Gregory
Vladimir Levitsky. Present
Address is in White Plains,
New York, 10601 My year of
birth is 2004 and the place of
my birth is White Plains, New
York.
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06/05/2015
06/05-07/10
an Order entered by the
Supreme Court Westchester County, on the 28th day
of May, 2015, bearing Index
No. 1738/15, a copy of which
may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at
110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd, 3rd ﬂoor, White Plains,
NY grants me Vladimir Apanassov the right to assume
the name Vladimir LevitskyChemikov. Present Address
is in White Plains, New York,
10601 The year of my birth
is 1968 and the place of my
birth is in Russia.
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06/05/2015
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: WESTCHESTER COUNTY. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK,
Pltf. vs. NATHANIEL M. GUZAUSKI, et al, Defts. Index #59663/14. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 15, 2015, I will sell at public auction in lobby
of the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., White
Plains, NY on July 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., prem. k/a 20 Bretton Ridge Rd., Mount
Kisco, NY. Said property located in the Town of New Castle, County of Westchester
and State of NY, known and designated as Lot 16 on a certain map entitled, “Subdivision of Bretton Ridge in the Town of New Castle, Westchester County, New York” by
Harold F. Campbell, Jr., L.S. dated 01/04/1985 recorded 09/19/1985 and filed in the
Office of the Westchester County Clerk as Map No. 22102 on 10/25/1985. Approx.
amt. of judgment is $961,075.88 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and
conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. PAUL J. NOTO, Referee. COHN &
ROTH, Attys. for Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Ste. 28, Mineola, NY. #86181
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Ice Hutch, Inc. has applied
for a license, 1286231, to sell
Beer at retail in a restaurant
under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 655 Garden Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
10550, Westchester County
for on premises consumption, Ice Hutch, Inc.
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Civil War Revisited with
Rededication of Monument
The Civil War monument at Philipse Manor Hall is set to be rededicated.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the
end of America’s bloodiest conflict, the Civil War.
In commemoration of the historic events that took
place, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site will
host a Civil War Remembrance Day on Saturday,
June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon, with a parade, songs,
speeches by local dignitaries and a rededication
of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument built in
1891 to commemorate Yonkers’ efforts in the war.
Philipse Manor Hall, the oldest standing
building in Westchester County, is located at 29
Warburton Ave., just blocks from the train station
in downtown Yonkers.
During the Civil War, no other northern state
was more conflicted over what should be done
than New York State. In one aspect, the state provided the highest amount of soldiers and generals
to the union cause. On the other hand, the state
also had the most economic connections to the
south, experienced fierce resistance to the war including draft riots, and ultimately voted at a much
higher rate against fighting than other northern
counterparts.
Despite this internal turmoil, New York’s effort in the war proved to be a deciding factor in
its outcome.
Due to the city’s effort during the war, Yonkers commissioned the Soldiers’ and Sailors’
Monument to honor and preserve the memory
and legacy of those who fought – especially those
who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The monument
was placed in 1891 at Philipse Manor Hall, which
at the time served as City Hall in Yonkers.
Standing 46 feet with a granite flag-bearer on
top and four bronze statues to represent the infantry, artillery, cavalry and Navy, and flanked by
two 8-inch Seacoast Howitzer Model 1840 cannons, the monument has stood as a testament to
the resiliency and determination that was needed
to win the war for nearly 125 years.
With the assembly starting at 9 a.m. and the
procession starting at 10 a.m., attendees can join
with local politicians past and present, local Boy
and Girl Scout groups, color guards and veterans
for a short procession starting from Philipse Manor Hall and heading down Dock Street through
the recently restored Van der Donck Park, including the Saw Mill River Daylighting, before
returning to the manor to continue with the day’s
celebrations.
Aside from hearing about the history of the
site and monument, attendees will be treated to
several speeches, including Mayor Mike Spano
and a presenter portraying 16th president Abraham Lincoln. The program will also feature various songs from, among others, the Mount Carmel
Baptist Church Choir from Yonkers.
The culmination of the event will be the
rededication of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument.
Throughout parts of the day, patrons will be
able to meet and mingle with the 16th president
as he tells stories about his life and presidency,
including a recital of the Gettysburg Address.
Visitors will also have a chance to transform into
the former president by making their very own
Lincoln beard.
All activities for the Civil War Remembrance
Day are free, thanks to the efforts of the Friends of
Philipse Manor Hall.
For more information, visit www.philipsemanorfriends.blogspot.com..
Summer Programs for Kids
In Port Chester-Rye Brook
The following programs are being offered
this summer at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library.
A pajama read-aloud with teachers from
the Port Chester Teacher’s Association will take
place Monday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Children age
4 and older are invited to wear their pajamas and
listen to stories read aloud.
“Movie Tuesdays” will take place at 2:30
p.m. at the library, with “Big Hero 6” being
shown June 30, “Boxtrolls” on July 7, “Penguins
of Madagscar on July 14, and “Alexander and
the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
on July 21.
Entertainer Kurt Gallagher will delight
children age 2 to 8 years, and parents, with his
“toe-tapping, finger-snapping, hand-clapping
and foot-stomping songs” Wednesday, July 8 at
11 a.m.
Children age 7 and older can sign up to
make creative Lego masterpieces at the library
Thursdays, July 16 and 30, from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
There is limited enrollment for this program,
and pre-registration is required starting Monday,
June 29 by phone or in person.
Children ages 5 and older will enjoy “Remarkable Renaldo’s” interactive circus, magic
and juggling show Wednesday, July 22 at 11 a.m.
These programs have been funded by the
generosity of Barbara Richardson Forsythe.
Clay Art Center will host a workshop at the
library Wednesdays, July 29 at 11 a.m. or Aug.
5 at 2:30 p.m. at the library. Children age 8 and
older can sign up to make an “el-bowl.” All
pieces created in this program will be part of an
exhibit at the Clay Art Center in the fall. There
is limited enrollment for this program and preregistration is required starting Monday, June 29
by phone or in person.
For more information about programs at the
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, call 914939-6710, ext. 108.
Library Fundraiser June 6
Friends of the Tuckahoe Library will present the new Westchester Symphony Orchestra
for a performance Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at
the Tuckahoe Community Center, as part of a
fundraiser.
There will be a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, refreshments and more.
Admission is free. Call 914-961-2121 to
register. For more information about the library,
visit www.tuckahoelibrary.org.
Fine Lines of Katonah
Celebrates 20 Years
Statistics show that
favorites and dinner specials.
businesses that reach their
Serving breakfast, lunch and
dinner seven days a week,
fifth anniversary can be
KR Café is rapidly becomcalled successful – that
ing a new Katonah classic.
makes Fine Lines a success
“Although our locafour times over.
tion is iconic, KR Café is
The charming stationery
really the new kid in town,”
store, located in the heart
said Sascha. “We’re thrilled
of the Village of Katonah,
to partner with Fine Lines
has been serving customers
to celebrate the vitality of
from Westchester and bedowntown Katonah, comyond since November 1995.
bining long-lasting busiStarted by entrepreneurs
nesses with innovative new
Barry and Laura Marks, the
ventures.”
shop focuses on selling fine
Everyone who stops in
stationery and invitations for
the
store
during the event
special occasions, but also
Laura Marks
will be entered into a free
carries a unique collection
of greeting cards, hostess gifts, writing journals, raffle to win one of twenty $20 gift certificates towrapping paper and themed items for dog lovers. ward any purchase at Fine Lines. It will also offer
To celebrate the store’s 20th anniversary, 20 percent savings on in store purchases during
it will host an open house Friday, June 12 from the 12th and 13th of June. Details will be posted
4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 13 from 3 to 6 to the store’s website, www.finelineskatonah.com.
Fine Lines of Katonah is located at 141 Kap.m. Fine Lines will partner with KR Cafe, also
in Katonah, who will provide the tasting menu tonah Ave. For more information, call 914)-2324856 or visit [email protected].
on both days.
“We take such pride in getting to know our
“We thought it would be fun to work with
KR Cafe to provide a real local flavor to the customers and helping them choose just the right
custom invitation, that they often return years
event,” said Laura Marks.
KR Cafe, located at the corner of Parkway later to order for another family milestone,” said
and Katonah Avenue, presents a modern twist on Laura Marks.
KR Café, 63 Katonah Ave., is open Monday
the traditional American diner. Owners Sascha
and Evan Greenberg opened KR Cafe in January, to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays from
2015 after extensive renovations to the former 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10
Katonah Restaurant. Sascha and Evan created KR p.m.; and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. More
Café to capture the flavors and functionality of a information, and a complete menu, can be found
diner, combined with a full menu of down-home at www.thekrcafe.com.
Coffee With Latimer & Otis
State Sen. George Latimer
Assemblyman Steve Otis
On Saturday, June 13, stop to meet with your
elected officials, State Sen. George Latimer and
Assemblyman Steve Otis, to discuss state and
county issues and concerns over a cup of coffee at
the Port Chester Senior Center, 222 Grace Church
St., between 10 and 11:30 a.m.
No appointment is needed. Free literature will
be available on State and County issues.
Town of Eastchester
Senior Programs & Services
the Center at Lake Isle
* All programs at Tuckahoe Community
Center this week
Monday, June 8
9:30 a.m. Line dancing with Theresa
Noon: Mini-trip: Christmas Tree Shop
(Reservations required/space limited)
12:45 p.m. Bridge/cards/Mahjong
12:45 p.m. Exercise with Linda
1 p.m. Early bird swim registration
Tuesday, June 9
8:30 a.m. Exercise with Grace
10 a.m. Exercise with Patricia
10:30 a.m. Blood pressure screening with
Barbara O’Hagan, RN
Wednesday, June 10
9:30 a.m. Tap dancing with Paula
9:30 a.m. Drawing class with Stephanie
12:30 p.m. Exercise with Evey
12:30 p.m. Mahjong/Bridge/cards
Thursday, June 11
9:30 a.m. Intermediate line-dancing with
Theresa
10 a.m. Yiddish class
10:30 a.m. Bronxville High School Senior
Intergenerational Day
12:15 p.m. Bingo Bash
1 p.m. Mahjong/Pokeno/cards
Friday, June 12
8:30 a.m. Exercise video
9:30 a.m. Exercise with Sonya
10:30 a.m. Current events with Maryann
12:45 p.m. Yoga with Susan
The Center at Lake Isle is located at 660
White Plains Road, Eastchester. For more information or transportation, call 914-337-0390.
Upcoming Activities
At Rye Free Reading Room
Popular computer teacher Mike Negrelli
will lead two workshops this month at the Rye
Free Reading Room.
The first, “Picture and Data Handling,” on
Thursday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, will
cover how to transfer pictures from cameras and
other media to the computer, how to set up folders and files, and how to use flash drives in handling all types of data.
The second, on Thursday, June 18, also
from 10 a.m. to noon, will be a demonstration
of simple Windows features to help keep your
computer running smoothly. Learn how to use
disk cleanup, update settings, make changes to
the mouse and keyboard for ease of use, remove/
add programs, and use the recycle bin’s new security features.
You may bring your fully charged laptop to
class to follow the exercises on your computer.
Join the Current Events Book Group at
the Rye Free Reading Room on Tuesday, June
23 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of “America in
Retreat: The New Isolationism and the Coming
Global Disorder” by Bret Stephens.
Copies of the book are available at the library’s circulation desk.
The Rye Free Reading Room invites teens
to a 1920s “Rye Fashion Flashback” workshop
Friday, June 12 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. After Devon
Pentz, museum educator at the Square House,
tells what life was like in Rye during the “Roarin’
20s” and what fashions the ladies were wearing,
participants will design their own Flapper-inspired accessories. All materials will be supplied.
Rachel Burkot, an editor for a major romance publisher based in New York City, will
lead a workshop on writing romance novels at
the Rye Free Reading Room on Saturday, June
13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics covered will include how-tos for creating characters, dialogue,
plot lines and exciting and believable love stories, and also tips on what editors are looking for
and how to submit manuscripts.
Bring a laptop, tablet or paper as there will
also be prompts and writing activities.
For more information, or to register for programs, go to www.ryelibrary.org or call 914-2313161.
Friday, June 5, 2015 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - PAGE 5
Kitchen & Bath Insider:
Your Future...In the Stars
By Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D.,
those reviews and they do not
C.R.
have the ability or inclination
Throughout history there
to question the decision.
has been a group of people
However, it seems when
who believe the stars and
money changes hands, reviews
planets can predict their future
reappear.
(although with Pluto gone I
Google Reviews can be
would question the accuracy).
helpful, but must be evaluated
However, the stars that I’m
carefully. Anyone who creates
referring to are not in the sky.
a Gmail account can post a reThese are the stars presented
view on Google. Although I’m
to you on your Internet search
sure most of the evaluations on
engines when you’re seeking
Google are legitimate, anyone
feedback on stores, designwho is determined can create
ers, contractors – or just about
10 or 20 new Gmail accounts
Paul Bookbinder
anything or anybody.
at no cost and post to their
These new stars, albeit smaller, are almost heart’s content.
as important as the older ones you see up above,
Who would do such a thing? Perhaps a deon a clear summer’s night. But unlike the as- vious, corrupt vendor, who has many low-star
tronomical bodies, the Internet stars must be reviews to boost up.
interpreted for their accuracy because they are
And let’s not forget the good old Better
subject to manipulation by unscrupulous star Business Bureau. I always thought the BBB
gazers.
was above reproach, until I received a phone
I’ve found that houzz and Angie’s List call and was told it had only heard good things
seem to have the most reliable feedback, and about my company and decided to invite me to
interestingly, for two completely different rea- become part of its auspicious community. I was
sons. All comments submitted to houzz are so moved, as I had always held them in high
carefully checked for accuracy by its review de- regard, that I said I’d be proud to be part of such
partment prior to publishing the remarks. They an organization.
confirm that the submissions actually relate to
Until I was informed that I had to pay them
real projects at the appropriate location, and that $600 a year, and in return they would indicate I
the IP address of the submitter (your location in met their “accreditation standards.” I said “no,
the clouds) is accurate and authentic, as well.
thanks.”
Angie’s List is different from most review
So like everything else in this world, it’s
sites in that you have to pay to be a member, best to use your common sense when evaluatwhich makes it an expensive proposition to post ing the stars. Just as Nick Copernicus did when
a multitude of fictitious reviews. The posted re- he mapped out the stars above, you need to
views are coming from people who are willing evaluate the sources of your information when
to pay to view legitimate evaluations posted by checking out the stars below. If your future has
others who have made their own financial com- you making your choice by Internet feedback,
mitment. This gives them a high degree of au- remember – the more legitimate the stars, the
thenticity.
merrier.
Other sites will accept reviews from anyPaul Bookbinder, M.I.D., C.R., is president
one with limited or no vetting. One site (that of DreamWork Kitchens, Inc. located in Mamarhymes with Help) claims to have a computer roneck. A master of design (Pratt Institute) and
algorithm that determines if a review is legiti- EPA-certified remodeler, he serves on the advimate or fabricated. This site has been brought sory panel of Remodeling Magazine. A member
to court many times by companies claiming that of the National Kitchen and Bath Association,
when they refused to advertise on the site, their he is also a contributor to Do It Yourself magagood reviews disappeared. The management zine. He can be reached for questions at 914claims the algorithm made the decision to delete 777-0437 or www.dreamworkkitchens.com.
Cancer Society to Honor ENT
& Allergy Associates at Gala
The American Cancer Society will honor
ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP, at the annual
Diamond Gala on Friday, June 19 at the Schiff
Family Great Hall in the Bronx Zoo. The evening features cocktails, food, music, a silent auction and a special mission auction to raise funds
for the Hope Lodge Network, which provides
free lodging for cancer patients receiving treatment away from home.
ENT and Allergy Associates will be presented with the society’s Beacon of Hope Award,
which is presented annually to an individual or
business in Westchester County who has demonstrated an unyielding commitment to the fight
against cancer. ENT and Allergy Associates has
been a significant partner in the fight against cancer; supporting the American Cancer Society’s
mission to save lives from cancer in a variety
of ways, including a partnership to educate and
treat patients with smoking disorders and cancer.
“The physicians and staff of ENTA see patients and their families bravely battle the chal-
lenges of head and neck and esophageal cancer
every day,” noted Robert Glazer, CEO of ENT
and Allergy Associates. “We are fully committed
to both treating these dreadful diseases, as well
as helping to prevent them in any way possible.
We cherish our long-term, multifaceted relationship with the American Cancer Society and applaud and wholeheartedly support the extraordinary work they do in trying to find a cure to save
millions of lives.”
The Diamond Gala is ACS’s premier distinguished event in Westchester County. It unites
businesses and philanthropic leaders together for
an unforgettable evening, and this year, “It’s All
Happening at the Zoo.” Major sponsors of the
event include MasterCard and ENT and Allergy
Associates.
For information about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit www.
diamondgala.org or contact Jen Nulle, senior
development manager of distinguished events at
[email protected] or 845-440-2521.
Serving Our Country
Air Force Airman Kendrick Williams, a 2011
graduate of New Rochelle High School and son of
Karen Williams of Yonkers and Kenneth Williams
of San Antonio, Texas, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
in San Antonio.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-
week program that included training in military
discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn
four credits toward an associate in applied science
degree through the Community College of the Air
Force.
Washington County
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JUNE 13, 2015
Registration: 8:00 AM • Auction Starts: 10:00 AM
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Property Catalogues available at:
County Offices, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828
or Online at www.AuctionsInternational.com
1-800-536-1401
Selling for 700+ Government Consignors, auctions closing nightly!
Author, Illustrator Visit
West Harrison Library
West Harrison Library will host a special visit with local author Margaret Merigliano and West
Harrison resident illustrator Rayna Sassano on Wednesday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to a
reading of their picture book “The Boy Who Wore Many Hats” and create your own special
“thinking cap” to take home and discover all you can be when you use your head. Books will
be available to purchase and be signed by the author and illustrator.
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:
Four years ago I had the honor and privilege
of attending one of the first civil ceremonies sanctioned in New York State for same sex marriages. I
attended the wedding of Mr. Steven Goldberg and
his partner, Wayne Kaplan, in Rockland County.
In light of the recent events in Ireland, I thought
it would be proper to bring to this publication the
support and acknowledgement that the LGBT
community deserves – that I believe is long overdue.
Attending the wedding ceremony of Steven
and Wayne was an absolute pleasure and in observing the dais and the ceremony as a whole, it was
like attending any other ceremony for heterosexual
couples that were Catholic, Judaic and Islamic,
which I have experienced many times before.
That contravenes the virulent homophobic
views of many, especially in the so-called “Christian Community” that demonizes homosexuality.
Homosexuality has always been a part of
the “human condition.” It has been juxtaposed to
heterosexuality in every civilization in history –
going back to Greco Roman, Greek Civilizations
to African and native American civilizations that
preceded the Greeks and the Romans. The problem, especially in terms of western civilizations,
is that they have persecuted homosexuality under
the guise of their perverted form of Christianity,
saying that “homosexuality is a by-product of immorality and debauchery.”
That perverted Christianity has justified five
centuries of enslavement, killing and colonizing
African and Native American people. It is reflected
in the archaic and barbaric laws of England, which
defined “buggery” (sodomy) laws as unnatural and
punishable under the edict of King Henry VIII.
These laws have been promoted and have been a
part of the vicious proselytization, if you will, by
the “extreme Right” here in America – where senators and congressmen within the Tea Party section
of the Republican Party have frequented countries
like Belize, Nigeria and Uganda and helped criminalize homosexuality in those countries.
In many instances homosexuals are arrested
just for being that, or put to death. That hatred and
ignorance is also a part of the African-America
community and the “black church.” The Rev. Eddie Long, who is a pastor of a “mega church” in
Georgia, has demonstrated the ignorance and hatred of homosexuals.
Steven and Wayne’s wedding was full of joy
and love, and epitomized the real meaning of a
unification for life. Unlike heterosexuals, homosexuals do not have a divorce rate of more than 50
percent. Indeed, divorce has been more of a social
malady and destroyer of the concept of family than
the homosexual lifestyle.
Please join me in celebrating the union of
Steven Goldberg and Wayne Kaplan and their two
children of color, which they have adopted. They
certainly epitomize the real meaning of family.
Clifford Jackson
Larchmont
Dear Editor:
Everyone loves a good food fight, and
there’s no better food fight per Phil Reisman
(“Reisman: Legislator Perez Fights Back,” May
20, 2015) than a fight among Yonkers Democrats. Is Legislator Perez really the victim of an
unfair political vendetta, or is there more behind
her refusal to “bother” (her words) to attend the
Democratic nominating convention or the refusal of the convention to endorse her?
Her constituents deserve representation, not
happy smiles in press releases and invitations to
fundraisers. One example: She campaigned on a
platform of public safety and she is a member of
the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, but
public records show she only bothered to attend
four out of 10 committee meetings in 2015 and
seven out of 20 meetings in 2014.
As the legislator in whose district the Yonkers Wastewater Treatment Plant resides, she
has been lacking in action and follow-up when
it comes to her constituents’ concerns about the
status of the county’s odor mitigation projects
(not completed), hazardous airborne substances,
and the continuing effort by the upper Westchester districts to funnel their sewage via County
Legislature approval to the Yonkers plant without compensation and or a long-term plan for
up-county sewage treatment.
Sworn to represent a district with needs for
environmental justice, social services for working parents with young children, health care and
economic opportunity, Legislator Perez is not
leading on our issues. Taking credit for voting
on the budget does not satisfy.
Legislator Perez is now cynically using
women’s rights as a shield. Women are not
pawns and the manufacture of a gender issue in
an election when the real issue is about performance and representation must be rejected.
Jane L. Barker
Yonkers
Dear Editor:
The silence is deafening.
On Feb. 19, my organization submitted a
formal request under the Freedom of Information
Law to the Westchester County Executive. The
Westchester Children’s Association asked for information on the process by which 2015 funding
was allocated to nonprofit organizations that serve
children and youth. This is not a complaint about
which groups received, or didn’t receive, funding.
It is a concern about the criteria and quality standards that the county uses in making allocation
decisions.
While some items we requested were provided, others were denied. In response, we filed
an appeal in early April. Now, by simply refusing
to respond to that appeal, the county executive
has run down the clock, effectively denying our
FOIL petition.
We are dismayed by this, as recent suggestions made to the County Youth Bureau had been
incorporated into a greatly improved Request for
Proposals document. Given this, we expected that
a more transparent selection process would follow. That did not happen and, in fact, there was a
significant delay in the county’s decision of which
nonprofit programs would receive funding.
The delay caused disruption and harm to
the programs, and more importantly, to the families and children who rely on these nonprofits to
provided critical services. We are surprised, and
can’t help but wonder at the motivation behind
the county’s secrecy.
The county has an obligation to taxpayers to
wisely allocate funds based on objective criteria.
Our aim is to work with our elected officials to
improve that process of allocating youth program
funds.
We are committed to ensuring a transparent, fair process that works best for Westchester’s
kids, and we will not stop until it happens.
Cora Greenberg
Executive director, Westchester Children’s
Association
Empire City
Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Johnny Colt, Peter
Keys, Dale Krantz Rossington and Carol Chase.
Concert tickets are on sale (note: Lynyrd Skynyrd sales beginning Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.),
and prices start at $39.99 and can be purchased at
www.empirecitycasino.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.,
with the opening acts playing at 7 p.m. The main
events start at 8 p.m.
Empire City Casino is located at 810 Yonkers
Ave.
This marks the fourth consecutive year Empire City will showcase outstanding musical entertainment trackside, outdoors at the casino’s historic Yonkers Raceway location.
Continued from Page 1
seven USO tours.
Lynyrd Skynyrd began his career some 41
years ago in Jacksonville, Fla., and halted for a decade by the 1977 plane crash that killed three band
members, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve
Gaines. Since then, the band tragically lost Allen
Collins, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie
Thomasson – yet Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with
original member Gary Rossington joined by Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky”
PAGE 6 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, June 5, 2015
Legal Notices
Classifieds
Daylight Savings Time has arrived and so has the WAJE Spring
term! ... Celebrate by joining Westchester
Adult Jewish Education for one or more of these
exciting classes: Jewish Art Workshop (Exploring the connection between your name and
soul through the tradition of the biblical verse)
2 Monday mornings beginning April 20, JCC
of Mid-Westchester); Making Meaning of the
Laws of Shabbat (5 Wednesday evenings beginning April 15 , private home in New Rochelle);
The Minor Prophets (10 Wednesday mornings
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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Index No.: 60999/2013
Date of Filing: May 5, 2015
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER
JAMES B NUTTER & COMPANY, Plaintiff,
-againstCATHERINE EDWARDS, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands,
heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors
and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said CATHERINE
EDWARDS, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest
in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to
plaintiff; SHARON LESLIE, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands,
heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors
and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said SHARON
LESLIE, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in
and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands,
wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff;
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN
DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons
who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants.
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve
a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve
a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the
service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by
delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure
to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding
against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered
and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.
Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER
WITH THE COURT.
YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A
DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of
the Honorable Robert DiBella of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed
on May 4, 2015, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the
County of Westchester, State of New York.
The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described
below, executed by CATHERINE EDWARDS to JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY in
the principal amount of $544,185.00, which mortgage was recorded in Westchester
County, State of New York, on October 27, 2008, in CONTROL #: 482940372.
Said premises being known as and by 578 E. 3RD ST, MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553.
Date: November 19, 2014
Batavia, New York
Virginia C. Grapensteter, Esq.
ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue
Batavia, NY 14020
585.815.0288
Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure
New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure
process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some
people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful
about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your
options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other
non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while
you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you,
you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.
banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.
#3146 05/29 -06/19
Legal Notices
Notice of Formation of Busy
Bee Oak Street LLC. Articles of Organization filed
with the Secretary of State
of NY (SSNY) on 11/24/14.
Office location: Westchester
County. SSNY designated
whom process against it may
be served. SSNY shall mail
process to: 17 Birchbrook
Rd Ossining NY 10562. Purpose: Any legal purpose.
Notice of Formation of Joceylyn Jason Realty LLC.
Articles of Organization filed
with the Secretary of State
of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/14.
Office location: Westchester
County. SSNY designated
process to: 17 Birchbrook
Rd Ossining NY 10562. Purpose: Any legal purpose.
Notice of formation of Purser
and Associates LLC Arts.
January 8, 2015. Office location: Westchester County.
The street address is: 240
Bronxville Road, Apt. B4,
Bronxville, New York 10708.
Jonathan Orenstein, 240
Bronxville Road, Apt. B4,
Bronxville, New York, 10708.
Notice of formation of KS
Insurance Agency, LLC,
a domestic LLC, Arts. Of
Org. filed with the SSNY on
05/05/2015.Office located:
Westchester County. SSNY
is designated as agent upon
whom process against the
LLC may be served. SSNY
shall mail process to The
LLC, C/O Leo Sosa, 434-A
South Broadway Yonkers
10705.General Purposes.
#6618 05/01 - 06/05
#6619 05/01 - 06/05
#6620 05/08 – 06/12
#6627 05/29 - 07/03
Notice of formation of Oak
Street TV LLC Arts. Of Org.
filed with the Sect’y of State
of NY (SSNY) on March 23,
2015. Office location: Westchester County. The street
address is: 99 Kingston Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10701.
process served to: Stephen
Blanchard, 99 Kingston Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10701.
Notice of formation of Galaxy 7 LLC Arts. Of Org. filed
with the Sect’y of State of
NY (SSNY) on 04/28/2015.
Office location: Westchester County. The street address is: 157 Ellwood Avenue, Fleetwood, NY, 10552.
process served to: Irwin M.
Billy, 157 Ellwood Avenue,
Fleetwood, NY, 10552. Purpose: any lawful act.
Notice of formation of Pacific 24Hr Towing LLC. Arts.
street address is: 3228 Albany Post Rd. SSNY has
served to: Pacific 24Hr Towing, 3228 Albany Post Rd,
Buchanan, NY 10511. Purpose: any lawful act.
#6621 05/08 – 06/12
#6622 05/15 – 06/19
#6623 05/22 – 06/26
Notice of formation of Navigating The Maze LLC. Arts.
street address is: 31 Summit
Avenue, New Rochelle, NY,
10801. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC
upon whom process against
it may be served. SSNY
shall mail process served to:
Margaret Coll, 31 Summit
Avenue, New Rochelle, NY,
10801 Purpose: any lawful
act.
Notice of formation of JD
LUXURY TOURS, LLC,
LLC, C/O JERRY DICKENS,
408 Riverdale Ave Yonkers
10705.General Purposes.
Notice of formation of Westchester CNA Training, LLC,
LLC, C/O Timothy Slanzi, 49
Douglas Ave Yonkers 10703.
General Purposes.
#6625 05/29 - 07/03
#6626 05/29 - 07/03
#6624 05/22 – 06/26
Notice of formation of MILLIE DESIGNS LLC Arts. Of
Org. filed with the Sect’y of
State of NY (SSNY) on MAY
20th, 2015. Office location:
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
The street address is: 2
GAILLARD STREET, Larchmont, NY, 10538. SSNY has
served to: HILARY DARKE,
2
GAILLARD
STREET,
LARCHMONT, NY 10538.
#6630 05/29 – 07/03
Notice of formation of Jack B
Consulting, LLC, a domestic
LLC, Arts. Of Org. filed with
the SSNY on 03/26/2015.
Office located: Westchester
County. SSNY is designated
as agent upon whom process against the LLC may
process to The LLC, C/O
Jacqueline B Haynes,85
St Andrews Place Suite 1E
Yonkers, NY 10705.General
Purposes.
#6628 05/29 - 07/03
Notice of formation of YIZHENG FAMILY PROPERTY, LLC. Arts of Org filed with
Secy of State of NY (SSNY)
on 5/18/15. Office location: Westchester County.
SSNY designated as agent
upon whom process may be
served and shall mail copy
of process against LLC to:
79 Page Ave., Yonkers, NY
10704. Purpose: any lawful
act.
#6631 05/29 -07/03
Notice of formation of Dream
Line Estates LLC, a domestic
LLC, Arts. Of Org. filed with
the SSNY on 04/13/2015.
Office located: Westchester
County. SSNY is designated
as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be
served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, C/O Frank
Vicent Direnno Suite Bsnt
Yonkers, NY 10701.General
Purposes.
#6629 05/29 - 07/03
Notice of formation of Autumn and Always, LLC Arts.
MAY 11th, 2015. Office location:
WESTCHESTER
COUNTY. The street address is: 624 White Plains
Road, Suite 135, Tarrytown,
New York 10591.. SSNY has
served to: 624 White Plains
Road, Suite 135, Tarrytown,
New York 10591. Purpose:
any lawful act.
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Seniors and Health Care
Wartburg Welcomes Two
New Board Members
Clesont Mitchell
Kevin Ocker
Wartburg, a premier senior service provider, announced the appointment of two new
members to its Board of Directors, including Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of
Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational
Affairs for the Village of Garden City, and
Clesont Mitchell, former operations director
at Harlem Village Academy in New York City.
Ocker will serve on Wartburg’s Home
Board as well as the Real Estate Committee.
For the past 12 years, he has been responsible
for the daily administration of the Village of
Garden City’s Department of Recreation and
Parks, comprised of 100 acres of active park
land, including two senior centers.
In 2012, he was appointed to oversee and
direct the maintenance of 100 acres of Village
Passive Park land.
“I consider it a distinct privilege to be given the opportunity to serve as a board member of Wartburg,” said Ocker. “Having been
responsible for the delivery of heart-healthy
activities and programs to diverse populations, I am well aware of the importance of
supporting facilities and infrastructure play in
the delivery of these services. As a new board
member I look forward to supporting the mission and vision of Wartburg and ultimately
enriching the lives of others, in such a profes-
sional atmosphere.”
Mitchell also joins Wartburg’s Home
Board and will serve on the Mission and Ministries Committee. He has extensive experience in community outreach and operations.
As the former operations director of the Harlem Village Academy he was charged with
ensuring the various school departments, such
as information technology and transportation,
ran efficiently, and also coordinating special
events, professional development and community activities.
“I lost my mother in December after 20
years of a crippling disease,” said Mitchell.
“Knowing what my sister and I went through
in caring for my mom, I know the great need
for quality health care and support for all ages.
I hope I may help the Wartburg not only continue in the great work it has done in the past,
but continue to grow and evolve as one of the
leading health care facilities in the nation.”
“We look forward to welcoming our newest volunteers into this time-honored governance role,” said Wartburg President and CEO
David Gentner. “Mr. Ocker and Mr. Mitchell’s
perspectives will be invaluable as the organization transitions from a campus destination
to a home- and community-based service provider throughout this region.”
Seniors Kick Off Summer
With Pool Party & BBQ
County Executive Robert Astorino is inviting Westchester County senior citizens to
mark their calendars and register for the annual Pool Party and Barbecue set for Tuesday,
June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saxon Woods
Pool in White Plains; rain date is Wednesday,
June 24.
“After what felt like an endless winter,
we’re all looking forward to being outdoors
and enjoying the warm weather,” said Astorino. “There’s no better way to spend a summer
day than to relax and enjoy a barbeque at one
of the county’s beautiful pools.”
Sponsored by Westchester County Parks
and the Department of Senior Programs and
Services, the pool party is open to Westchester
County residents age 60 and older; seniors are
welcome to bring their young grandchildren.
Since the pool will not be officially open,
seniors and youngsters will have exclusive use
of the facility. Saxon Woods also features the
“Andy’s Place” playground, which is handicapped-accessible for children with special
needs and is fun for kids of all ages.
From 11 a.m. to noon, barbecued chicken,
tossed salad, potato salad, juice and dessert
will be available. Entertainment will be provided by the Stolen Moments Band along with
a water aerobics and tai chi class presented by
Tai Chi School of Westchester. In addition,
free rounds of mini-golf will be available.
Participants are welcome to bring any additional non-alcoholic beverages. Seating at
Saxon Woods Pool is limited, and participants
are encouraged to bring chairs for seating.
Admission and parking for the event are
free, and Park Passes are not required for this
program.
There is a suggested lunch contribution of
$4 for seniors and $4 for children. The deadline for placing lunch orders is Tuesday, June
9. To order, call the Department of Senior Programs and Services at 914-813-6380 or 914813-6423.
Make checks payable to “WCDSPS” and
mail to: Pool Party, Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, 9
South First Ave., 10th Floor, Mount Vernon,
NY 10550.
Saxon Woods Pool is located at 1800 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. For more information, call 914-231-4500.
Dr. Zalvan Named a
2015 Health Care Hero
Dr. Craig Zalvan and Dr. Judith Christopher of the Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center.
Dr. Craig Zalvan, a laryngologist and
medical director of the Institute for Voice
and Swallowing Disorders at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, was selected as one of 10
individuals worthy of Westchester Magazine’s
2015 “Healthcare Heroes” award who were
honored at a luncheon held recently at the
Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers.
This honor is bestowed upon health professionals who have demonstrated leadership
in the local health care field, commitment to
community service and excellence in patient
care.
Zalvan is known throughout the region as
the go-to person for chronic cough, as well as
voice and swallowing disorders, giving hope
to patients who have been frustrated by the
lack of progress or treatment for their medical
conditions. He was instrumental in creating
the Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders at Phelps, which has helped thousands of
singers, public speakers, teachers and others
regain and improve their voices.
His team has also restored and improved
swallowing function to many patients, preventing pneumonia and restoring their ability
to eat.
Zalvan has led the region in educational
outreach concerning these disorders by spon-
soring a yearly World Voice Day event to increase public awareness of voice disorders;
leading quarterly meetings with local voice
professionals to elevate the quality of care and
knowledge of voice problems; and lecturing
locally, nationally and internationally on the
topics of voice, swallowing and chronic cough.
He is an associate professor at New York
Medical College, a faculty member of the
NYMC Phelps Family Medicine Residency
Program, and an adjunct professor at Mercy
College, where he teaches graduate-level
speech pathology students.
Zalvan has also donated his time and expertise internationally, performing medical
outreach in South America. Through Healing
the Children, Northeast, he has travelled to
Peru and Ecuador, providing surgery for cleft
lips and palates and vocal disorders. In April,
he returned from Lima, Peru, where he led a
voluntary team on a surgical mission and a
conference focused on teaching laryngology
techniques used in the United States to local
ENT doctors so that they may provide care to
their local populations.
To learn more about the Institute for
Voice and Swallowing Disorders, call 914366-3636 or go to http://phelpshospital.org/
clinical-services/voice-disorders/.
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Volunteering, Camouflage,
Hiking & More in Westchester
Muscoot Farm on Route 100 in Somers
will host a wildlife tracking event Saturday,
June 6 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Hone your tracking
skills by finding where animal dens are located
and which food each is seeking. For more information, call 914-864-7282.
Also on Saturday, Read Wildlife Sanctuary
at Playland Park in Rye will host a “Volunteer
Work Day” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help out
with invasive-plant removal, trail maintenance
and beach clean-up. There will also be a summer ecology walk at the sanctuary from 1 to
2:30 p.m. Find out what is going on in nature
at this time of year during a walk through the
preserve. 914-967-8720.
Kensico Dam Plaza at One Bronx River
Parkway in Valhalla will hold a “Grand Tasting
Village” on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Westchester’s finest restaurants offer tastes of their
best offerings, along with drinks and entertainment. Admission is $75, or $60 for Friends of
Westchester County Parks, Inc. For more information, visit www.friendsofwestchesterparks.
com or call 914-231-4033.
Also on Saturday, Cranberry Lake Preserve
on Old Orchard Street in north White Plains
will hold a nature scavenger hunt from 1 to 2:30
p.m. Enjoy a leisure hike to search for clues for
natural items, then return to the nature center
for a prize. 914-428-1005.
Saturday will also include “Awesome Adaptations Series: Camouflage” from 1 to 2:30
p.m. at Lenoir Preserve on Dudley Street in
Yonkers. Learn how various specious learn to
use camouflage to survive in nature. 914-9685851.
Then on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and
7, Muscoot Farm will exhibit art by Robert
Uricchio in the Main House Gallery from noon
to 4 p.m. The exhibit will remain on view weekends through June 28. 914-864-7282.
Bicycle Sunday will take place June 7 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Bronx River Parkway
from the Westchester County Center in White
Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Open to
all bicyclists, jobbers, walkers and those with
strollers. 914-995-4050.
Also on Sunday, Muscoot Farm will hold
a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop
more than 20 unique vendors offering fresh produce, cheese and a variety of local items. 914864-7282.
Cranberry Lake Preserve will hold “Frogs
‘n’ Dogs” on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. There
will be ponding, crafts and a bonfire – the perfect way to spend a Sunday! Co-sponsored by
the Stewards of Cranberry Lake. 914-428-1005.
In addition, an LPGA Family Fun Zone
will take place at Playland Park on Sunday
from noon to 7 p.m., when there will be special
fun for golfers and their families throughout the
day. 914-813-7010.
Also on Sunday, Trailside Nature Museum
will hold a “Stream Study for Kids” from 1 to 3
p.m. Take an in-depth look at the creatures that
abound in the streams of Ward Pound Ridge
Reservation. 914-864-7322.
Lastly on Sunday, Marshlands Conservancy will hold a closing reception for its poetry
exhibit from 2 to 5 p.m., when participants and
buyers can pick up their works. 914-835-4466.
For more information about Westchester
County parks and nature centers, go to www.
parks.westchestergov.com.
Astorino & Cuomo
such crimes, but an inherent conflict of interest
exists when colleges attempt to do so. Colleges
have a right to create their own code of personal
conduct for students, but they no longer should
be defining and adjudicating crimes. That should
be left to police and district attorneys.”
Astorino cited recent alleged sexual assaults
at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in upstate
New York, and Stony Brook in Long Island, as
examples of cases that were terribly mishandled
by the colleges.
Sarah Tubbs, who was treated poorly by
Stony Brook officials and even forced to “prosecute” her alleged attacker, attended the press
conference and supported Astorino’s plan.
“I learned the hard way that colleges have
no business handling rape cases,” she said. “I
honestly feel as though I was victimized twice
– first by my attacker, and then by the systemic
failures of my college. I also think having a caring, independent advocate on my side could have
changed everything.”
Under Astorino’s proposal:
* Colleges would be required to report
knowledge of an alleged rape or sexual assault to
local police immediately. Failing to do so would
result in a class B misdemeanor for any salaried
college employee that had direct knowledge of
an alleged sex crime but failed to report it to police.
“A victim has the right not to report a rape
to police, but a college official does not,” said
Astorino.
* Colleges would be required to provide for
an independent victim advocate by entering into
formal agreements with state-certified rape crisis
agencies. A 1-800 hotline phone number would
be prominently displayed throughout campuses
and provided to all students at the beginning of
each school year.
* Police departments would be required to
incorporate “Start by Believing” training into
their instructional curriculum. “Start by Believing” aims to improve trust and cooperation between victims and investigators by improving
the sensitivity and knowledge of law enforcement officials, especially those responsible for
the initial response.
* Adopt a proposed Victims’ Bill of Rights
that addresses protocols on rape kits and exams,
and interactions with colleges, police and victim
advocates.
“Violent crimes should and must be handled
by law enforcement,” said George Longworth,
commissioner of the Westchester Department of
Public Safety. “And when you are dealing with
sexual assaults, there is a fast closing window
for preserving the integrity of the evidence. All
the more reason to call the police immediately.
County Executive Astorino’s proposal to remove
colleges from responsibility dealing with violent
felonies is the correct one and one that will bring
greater clarity to jurisdiction and greater odds for
securing justice.”
“Rape is a very serious crime and should be
treated as such,” Astorino said. “We have seen
far too many examples of rape cases on college
campuses being completely bungled. My plan
is not a panacea. Parents need to talk with their
sons and daughters about acceptable behavior.
But government can play a role and my plan
seeks to improve upon Gov. Cuomo’s proposal
with the shared goal of protecting victims and
ensuring justice as best we can.”
In Westchester, victims of sexual assault,
regardless of who they are or where the assault
took place, should contact the local police by
calling 911. For advocacy, counseling, support
and legal services, they can also contact the
Victims Assistance Services at 855-827-2255,
Hope’s Door at 888-438-8700, My Sisters’ Place
at 800-298-7233, the Westchester County Office
for Women at 914-995-5972, the Westchester
County Family Justice Center at 914-995-3100,
or Alianza Latina Contra Agresión Sexual (En
Español) at 855-252-7942.
almost a dozen possible Democrats considering
or having their name tossed out as candidates for
county executive in 2017.
Astorino must make a decision on what is
the best way to run for governor the next time
around: Run for re-election to a third term as
county executive in 2017, or pass on the county
executive’s race and keep his name in the public
spotlight another way to prepare for a 2018 governor’s run?
Westchester Republicans and those closest
to Astorino say he has not made up his mind on a
future course of action.
“I think if you asked Rob, he would honestly say he hasn’t made up his mind,” said one
Republican Westchester official.
Westchester Democrats will be lined up to
oppose Astorino if he decides to run for county
executive again in two years, and will attempt
to derail his gubernatorial hopes by beating him
first in Westchester. Cuomo’s future, and his decision on whether to run for a third term in three
years, is also too far away to determine with certainty.
The latest Cuomo-Astorino tete a tete concerned the governor’s proposed legislation to
extend the SUNY sexual assault policy and protections to colleges statewide and ensure that all
college students in the state – more than 1 million in total – are protected by creating:
A statewide definition of affirmative consent, defining “consent” as a clear, unambiguous
and voluntary agreement between the participants to engage in specific sexual activity;
A statewide amnesty policy, to ensure that
students reporting incidents of sexual assault or
other sexual violence are granted immunity for
certain campus policy violations, such as drug
and alcohol use;
A Sexual Violence Victim/Survivor Bill of
Rights, which campuses will be required to distribute to all students in order to specifically inform sexual violence victims of their legal rights
and how they may access appropriate resources.
(The Bill of Rights clearly states that students are
given the right to know they can report sexual assaults to outside law enforcement, including the
state police);
And comprehensive training requirements
for administrators, staff and students, including
at new student orientations.
Astorino – who told Fred Dicker on WVOX
1460 am radio last week that Cuomo’s office
called him hours before the sexual assault bill
was to be proposed, and once he declined to
endorse the law without reviewing was falsely
labeled as the only county executive in the state
not to support it – presented his own four-point
plan to improve Cuomo’s campus sexual assault
bill.
“I’m interested in developing a good policy
that can actually work in the real world and better protect victims of sexual assault, and I think
we are doing that with these improvements,”
said Astorino, who added that his chief concern
with the proposed state bill is that it imposes an
unworkable new standard of “affirmative consent,” which would then be adjudicated by campus “conduct commissions,” with the result of
adding more confusion, rather than clarity, to an
already complex issue.
Cuomo has yet to receive the support of
either party, or either state legislative body, for
this new paradigm that conflicts with state penal law. Astorino said his plan seeks to protect
victims and prevent colleges from adjudicating
sex crimes.
“Colleges are good at educating young
adults,” said Astorino. “They are not good at
investigating and prosecuting violent felonies,
especially sexual assaults. That’s not their job.
Not only are colleges ill-equipped to investigate
June 13 & 14 Events at
County Nature Centers
Westchester County parks and nature centers will host a number of activities the weekend
of June 13 and 14.
On Saturday, June 13, Playland Park in Rye
will host “Playland MarketFest” from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. For more information, call 914-8137010 or visit www.RyePlayland.org. Admission
is free; parking fees apply.
Also on Saturday, a hike to the rock quarry
at Cranberry Lake Preserve on Old Orchard
Street in North White Plains to learn about the
history of the area will take place from 1 to 2:30
p.m. Make your own rock necklace! 914-4281005
Then on Saturday, “Awesome Adaptations:
Thorns and Threats” will take place from 1 to
2:30 p.m. at Lenoir Preserve on Dudley Street
in Yonkers. Learn how a variety of plants and
animals protect themselves. 914-968-5851
In addition, join author Fred First on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. for a talk about evolving
responsibilities to nature, place and community
at Trailside Nature Museum at Routes 35 and
121 South in Cross River. 914-864-7322.
Also on Saturday, experience the simple
pleasures of night light and night sounds during
a hike around Muscoot Farm on Route 100 in
Somers, from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring a small flashlight. 914-864-7282.
Lastly on Saturday, Marshlands Conservancy on Route 1 (Boston Post Road) in Rye
will host “Night of the Horseshoe Crab” from
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Witness a 250 million-yearold-plus tradition along the Long Island Sound
shoreline. 914-835-4466.
On both Saturday and Sunday, Muscoot
Farm will host an art show from noon to 4 p.m.
View works by artist Robert Uricchio in the
Main House Gallery. 914-864-7282.
Bicycle Sunday will take place June 14
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Bronx River
Parkway from the Westchester County Center
in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers.
914-995-4050
Then on Sunday, shop more than 20 unique
vendors offering fresh produce, cheese and
a variety of local items at a farmers market at
Muscoot Farm, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The farm
will also host “All About Dairy” from noon to
3 p.m. Learn about the farm’s rich dairy past, as
well as the role animals play in this time-honored tradition. 914-864-7282.
Sunday will also boast a “Fat Tire Festival”
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blue Mountain Reservation on Welcher Avenue in Peekskill. There
will be trail rides, games, food and entertainment. For more information, call 914-862-5275
or visit www.wmba.org.
From 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Cranberry
will be the site of a hike to Hush Pond to highlight the park’s quietest pond to hear, smell and
sense everything along the way. 914-428-1005
Lastly on Sunday, Lasdon Park, Arboretum
and Veterans Memorial on Route 35 in Katonah
will host a walking tour of the perennial gardens from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn about a variety of
perennials for your garden during a walk with
the horticulturist. Meet in the shop at Lasdon.
914-864-7268.
For more information, about Westchester
County parks and nature centers, go to www.
parks.westchestergov.com.
June Government Meetings
Board of Acquisition and Contracts
Thursdays, June 11, 18 and 25 at 11 a.m.
County Executive’s Office, Conf. Room A
148 Martine Ave., White Plains
Municipal Planning Federation Board
Tuesday, June 9 at 9 a.m.
Michaelian Office Building, fourth floor,
Conf. Room 420
Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board
Tuesday, June 9 at 9 a.m.
Muscoot Farm
Route 100, Somers
Electrical Examining Board
Tuesday, June 9 at 3 p.m.
Michaelian Office Building, fifth floor,
Room 527
Industrial Development Agency
Thursday, June 11 at 8 a.m.
Domestic Violence Council
Thursday, June 11 at 12:30 p.m.
County Courthouse, Probation, seventh
floor conference room
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White
Plains
Women’s Advisory Board
Monday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Plumbing Board
Michaelian Office Building, fifth floor,
Room 527
African American Advisory Board
Youth Board
Wednesday, June 17 at 6 p.m.
Board of Health
Thursday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m.
Westchester County Center, Meeting
Room D
198 Central Ave., White Plains
Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board
Thursday, June 18 at 4 p.m.
Tibbetts Brook Park
355 Midland Ave., Yonkers
Soil and Water Conservation District Board
Friday, June 19 at 9 a.m.
Michaelian Office Building, fourth floor,
Conf. Room 429
Police Board
Wednesday, June 24 at 4 p.m.
Commissioner’s Conf. Room, Police
Headquarters
1 Saw Mill River Parkway, Hawthorne
Westchester-Putnam Workforce Investment
Board (annual meeting)
Friday, June 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Candela Systems Corporation
168 Old Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne
Transportation Board
Friday, June 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Westchester County Airport
Review of
Chairman Kaplowitz, who is a certified financial planner in his professional career, said:
“Based on our experience and discussions with
Standard to this point, I expect they will continue to provide the financial detail and clear
vision for Playland that Legislators will need in
order to approve this agreement. Today’s meeting laid out Standard’s projections for revenue
and expenses, I’m looking forward to hearing
their plans for how we achieve that success.”
Legislator Sheila Marcotte, chairwoman
of the Budget and Appropriations Committee,
added: “The Standard Amusements team and
the county executive have done a good job of
striking a deal that is fair for Standard, fair for
the county and above all else, protects taxpayers by laying out a plan that will immediately
begin to mitigate Playland’s drain on our tax
levy. I look forward to continuing this vetting
process and I am hopeful that at long last we
have found the right operator with the necessary resources to return Playland to its ‘taxneutral,’ former glory.”
The Business Council of Westchester endorsed the new Playland proposal.
“The financial package in excess of $23
million that has been negotiated with Standard
Amusements, one of the finalists in the RFP
process that began some five years ago, is comprehensive and addresses the substantial investment that is required to upgrade the 87-year-old
amusement area,” it stated. “Importantly, the
plan provides both short- and long-term income
to the county and protects the interests of Westchester’s taxpayers.
“We applaud the county executive and his
team for their diligent pursuit of the best possible option to preserve and enhance the park and
to bring the investment and marketing resources that the park so desperately needs. We urge
the Board of Legislators to conduct a thorough
but expeditious review of the contract and to
support the plan. We are confident that this approach will assure that future generations will
be able to enjoy this unique recreational asset
and important part of our county’s heritage.”
maintain a security staff at Playland who will
be responsible for ensuring the safety, security
and welfare of guests and staff.
Standard plans to hire a local law enforcement veteran to head its security team. That
person would work closely with Rye city police and county police. Standard said it does not
have an obligation to reimburse the county for
any police that are posted at Playland. However, Standard indicated it is aware that there
would be charge-backs for public police responses to specific incidents at the park.
Legislator Peter Harckham, chair of the
LPPH Committee, announced last week that he
would be vacating his legislative seat effective
June 2. As a result, BOL Chairman Michael
Kaplowitz appointed Legislator MaryJane
Shimsky to head the LPPH Committee for the
duration of the legislative term.
As a member of the LPPH Committee,
Shimsky is already fully engaged in the review
process. She is also chairwoman of the Infrastructure Committee and serves on the Law
Committee, Legislation Committee and Community Services Committee.
An earlier review by the BOL included
review of Standard Amusement’s financials
and how the new agreement would impact the
county’s ongoing debt service associated with
the park. According to Standard’s projections,
in the first year of the operating agreement, the
county would realize revenue from Playland
that would approximate the amount of debt service. This is attributable to the one-time, upfront payment of $2.25 million from Standard.
In years two through seven, revenues from
Playland operations are not expected to cover
the debt service. Through the 7.5 percent share
of Playland’s profits and the $300,000 annual
payment to the county, Standard’s projections
show that the debt service will be covered
through those revenues for years eight to 15.
Friday, June 5, 2015 - WESTCHESTEr Rising - PAGE 9
Senior Community Turns Up
Will New Rochelle
Heat with Chef Challenge
Residents Be Ignored Again?
Five Star Premiere Residences of Yonkers Executive Chef Tim Strasser, middle, with fresh
fish he used for winning the Chef Challenge.
The Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers held its Chef Challenge Spectacular-themed
“New York, New York” on May 21.
Four executive chefs from Five Star Senior
Living communities put their culinary talents to
the test in front of local politicians, police and
fire department officials, and health care professionals from Yonkers, Riverdale and surrounding
Westchester areas. Participating in the challenge
were Executive Chefs Tim Strasser from Five
Star Premier Residences of Yonkers, Rob Darin
from Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck,
George Faust from Washington Township Senior
Living, and Fernando Fano from Mt. Arlington
Senior Living.
Attendees were able to visit chef action stations and taste “Big Apple” fare as they watched
the chefs race against the clock as they competed
for the title in the “Secret Ingredient Chef Challenge.” After the chefs competed for 60 minutes
creating their best culinary dishes in the spotlight, a winner was announced by the panel of
judges.
Judges for the event included Deputy Chief
Kevin Ford from the Yonkers Fire Department;
Nando Paterra, co-owner of Zuppa Restaurant
and Lounge; and Jerry Andreatos, divisional vice
president of operations for Five Star Senior Living. Mayor Mike Spano was the Guest of Honor,
as was State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins and
former Yonkers Mayor Angelo Martinelli.
The Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers Culinary Team, led by Executive Chef
Strasser, was declared the chef challenge winner.
Every guest left this special event with a
surprise gift from Pastry Chef Rocco Cappetola
Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers
is part of one of the nation’s largest providers
of retirement living, with more than 260 communities in 32 states, providing its residents an
exceptional place to live. The Five Star Premier
Residences of Yonkers offers independent living, assisted living and Bridge to Rediscovery
(memory care.)
For more information or to schedule a tour,
contact the sales and marketing department at
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Closure of Sprain
tional basketball games there, either. Let them play
the tournament out at local high schools.
“What we desperately do need is a county
swimming pool at Sprain Ridge,” said Foley. “It is
a quality-of-life issue for the residents of the area.
They need a place to have great family time and
memories. I remember teaching my twin boys how
to swim there. It was simply a great place to go on
a hot summer day!
“Rob Astorino, you know the importance of
recreation in the community. You worked at the
New Castle Park and Recreation Department. According to Ken Jenkins’ newsletter, if we started
this project today, a pool complex at Sprain Ridge
would not re-open till 2017? We want just a pool to
cool off in the hot summer and do not need a water
park. I say, shame on you, Mr. Astorino, for doing
this to the citizens of Yonkers again!
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with
the first step. Do what is right and take that first
step, Rob Astorino, as the ball is in your court. Get
the Sprain Ridge Pool open again!” writes Foley,
who can be reached at [email protected].
The politics of Sprain Ridge Pool’s closure is
widely reported to start with the feud between Astorino and then-BOL Chairman Jenkins. Astorino
is taking the brunt of the blame for not proceeding with a repair much sooner, but the dispute that
grew into Democrats on the County Board suing
Astorino and the county on a number of issues
made coming to an agreement on Sprain Ridge
Pool, a new contract for the 4,000 CSEA employees, and child care subsidies not possible.
The election of a new BOL chairman, Michael
Kaplowitz, has not resulted in the pool’s opening.
Foley also correctly noted that there has been no
push on the County Board by anyone, including
the three other county legislators – not Jenkins –
Bernice Spreckman, Virginia Perez and Gordon
Burrows, to have the pool repaired.
Unlike Jenkins, Spreckman, Perez and Burrows are a part of the bi-partisan majority coalition,
and could have and should have included repairs
for the pool to be included in any budget agreement that they voted for over the past two years.
County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, chairwoman of the BOL Infrastructure Committee, who
represents the Greenburgh community that had
used Sprain Ridge Pool, said the Sprain Ridge Pool
definitely has a constituency and was used a lot by
Greenburgh residents who did not have access to a
municipal poll or didn’t want to spend $600 in fees
and wanted a place to swim once in a while.
“In 2011, the county executive said he didn’t
want to fix the pool, and while you had members
on the BOL who wanted to repair and open it, we
didn’t get the capital expenditure request from the
county executive, who has the bonding authority,”
she said.
“For three, years there was a bipartisan battle
cry that we really did need the pool, and last year
the message was heard. We got a $5 million putty
and paint job to plug the holes in the pool and repair the leakage after sitting around empty for five
years. But the pool needs a much more serious
overhaul and four weeks ago we got a new $9 million bond for a complete replacement of one of the
pools and more repair on the second pool.
“We are doing our due diligence, but it looks
like this is what we need and we will move forward,” continued Shimsky. “But with design and
construction time, the pool will not open until
the summer of 2017. I don’t want to tell my constituents the bad news, but this pool represents the
problem that we have had funding capital projects
over the past five years. You can try to cut the size
of government, but in this case, residents from
both parties wanted this pool open, and this investment made in our infrastructure.”
Jackson Avenue in Yonkers. But the anger over the
pool’s continued closure is not political; it comes
from Yonkers residents, Greenburgh residents and
Hastings residents, who want the pool to re-open
and don’t care who – if anyone – is to blame.
Yonkers Rising opinion writer Phil Foley, a
conservative, pointed blame at Astorino, writing:
“My questions to Mr. Astorino are: Why haven’t
you fixed the Spain Ridge Pool? And what are our
county legislators from Yonkers doing about it? I
know that Ken Jenkins cares about this but what
about Legislators Bernice Spreckman, Gordon
Burrows and Virginia Perez?
“In a few weeks we are going to have a summer that could be very hot with many heat waves,”
he continued. “Once again there will be no pool to
go to. It was not repaired this winter, it has been
closed for years now. With his defiance not to repair and open the Sprain Pool, he is ignoring a real
quality-of-life issue for the ‘average Joe’ taxpayer
– the very person who re-elected him. We are not
talking about building a new pool, but simply repairing it. We do not need a water park like Tibbets
or Wilson Woods Pools. We need just a pool where
people from Yonkers and Greenburgh can go to
cool off on a hot summer’s day and have a total
family experience.
“Mr. Astorino, the people of Yonkers pay
their fair share of taxes. Why don’t you ask the
Friends of the Westchester County Parks to make
a donation to get the repairs done? Why don’t you
ask corporate sponsors to donate? Maybe Stew
Leonard’s would donate? Maybe IBM? Maybe you
could sell pool-naming rights.
“I know, as an average citizen, I would donate my own money to help this pool re-open once
again! I want families of Yonkers citizens to have
a nice park to visit with a nice pool! Please do
what is right and get it fixed and open for the 2015
season,” wrote Foley, a past president of the Commercial Section of the New York State Recreation
and Park Association, in the May 16, 2014 issue of
Yonkers Rising.
One year later, Foley writes “Rob Astorino
Fails Us Again.”
“I would personally like ask why our County
Executive Rob Astorino is turning his back on the
citizens of Yonkers by not repairing and opening
the Sprain Brook Pool once again for the 2015 season. This pool has been closed since 2011.
“Why is Astorino hurting the citizens of Yonkers and some in Greenburg, too? Many think it is
a political feud between Ken Jenkins (a Democrat)
county legislator and himself. My theory is that he
is from up-county and he is turning his back on
us because like many people from up-county, they
all feel they are superior to the people of Yonkers.
After seeing this going on for five seasons in a row,
I question what the Westchester County Park and
Recreation Department is doing for the citizens of
the county in the first place? In my view, nothing.
“How much money are they spending on
crazy projects like Playland?” asked Foley. “Years
ago, Nassau County did an audit of all the programs they were duplicating with other communities. When they found out they were running many
of the same programs, the county simply eliminated them – thus saving plenty of money. Westchester should do this, too!
“For example we do not need a huge amusement park at Playland. Just keep the kiddie park
open with restaurants, the beach, pool, picnic
area and the boardwalk. We do not need a huge
kids’ basketball tournament at the County Center
(known as the Rat Race). We do not need the sec-
By Peggy Godfrey
Citing advantages of form-based code zoning, New Rochelle Councilwoman Shari Rackman
said it could mix zoning uses together. Referring
to the downtown area, it could be the first step in
the development near the train station.
FBC zoning can change the streets and sidewalks so they are more welcoming. The mixeduse would include housing for the community, allowing for residents of all ages. She emphasized
that a lot of public input would be needed so that
zoning could be created for what people want.
Parking lots would be “behind” buildings, and a
school would have to be built into the complex.
An example, she suggested it would be if
people wanted the library upgraded. When she was
asked about the hotel presently being proposed for
downtown New Rochelle, she answered that this
proposal must go to the council for rezoning.
Another resident questioned why the market
wasn’t tested first by finding out what the people
want before a specific proposal is made. Bob Petrucci added that the city “jumps in and shoves the
plan down everyone’s throats.”
Other members at the New Rochelle Citizens
Reform Club on May 21 said a lot of new development being proposed by RDRXR presented many
problems, especially with tax abatements, which
the Industrial Development Agency could grant,
along with the potential need for a new school.
Previous initiatives such as Echo Bay and the Armory were cited.
Rackman replied that residents should go to
the RDRXR meetings and let everyone know what
the community wants, because they are the only
ones that can change what is happening.
Then former State Assemblyman and present
Westchester County Director of the Veteran Services Agency Ron Tocci, spoke about how master
planning is presented in New Rochelle. He said
professionals in the city “tell us what we need.”
He said “we need a master plan, not housing,” especially because apartment dwellers will all have
cars.
When density is considered for downtown,
Huguenot and Main Streets are too narrow and
adding apartments is not feasible.
When he was on the Future Visions Committee (about 25 years ago) they had a plan approved
by the whole 120-person committee for downtown, which contained no housing. However, this
master plan was completely ignored by the City
Council and mayor and, instead, Avalon was soon
approved.
The question for all New Rochelle remains:
Will history repeat itself in New Rochelle?
Walker & Young
stands that Mount Vernon as a city must be affordable for young couples, as well as seniors
on fixed incomes; understands and appreciates the importance of quality of life issues in
our city; and most of all leads by example,”
stated Walker.
Former Mayor Young, who had been rumored for some time to be interested in running for mayor again, made it official last
weekend at Memorial Field, perhaps the most
visible sight of blight and mismanagement in
the entire City of Mt. Vernon.
“It is with both humility and honor that
I announce my candidacy for the Office of
Mayor of our great City of Mount Vernon,” he
said. “My formal announcement was held at
Memorial Field, a facility that holds so many
wonderful memories for our citizens. It also
serves as a powerful symbol of the mismanagement and neglect the city has suffered for
near 16 years under a Davis administration.
“When I left office in 2011, design of the
new Memorial Field was complete and the
project was underway. In 2012 Ernie Davis
halted the project and spent monies to build
a membership-only tennis club. Four years
later, we’re stuck with the same decayed and
unusable stadium structure, a rubble-strewn
field and, apparently, no money to build a new
stadium.
“This will be an ongoing conversation
and will include our skyrocketing taxes, economic development and much more. If you’re
interested in restoring faith in city government and realizing a bright future, we can do
it together. To join my campaign, send me a
message with your contact information and
we’ll achieve the greatness we deserve,” stated Young.
Mayor Davis’s responsibility for Memorial Field in total began when he took office in
2012. Three and a half years later, cost overruns of $5 million have not been funded in
order to obtain the county funds that are waiting to complete the project. Davis’ inability to
find the funds, or work with the county toward
a solution, has resulted in Memorial Field, its
stands and stadium closed.
Young made a good analogy to what is
happening, or not happening, at Memorial
Field. He referenced the famous Coke commercial from the 1970s with football great
Mean Joe Green and a young fan, which was
filmed at Memorial Field.
“The most iconic commercial of its time
was filmed in the tunnels beneath our Memorial Field,” said Young. “When I left office
at the end of 2011, the new stadium design
was complete and work had already began to
renovate this facility that holds so many fond
memories for our residents. Four years and
millions of dollars later, Ernie Davis has given us a privately-run, membership-only tennis
center and nothing else.”
Six candidates have announced their run
for the Democratic Party primary for mayor:
In addition to Walker, Young and Davis, State
Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson and City Council member Richard Thomas and Councilwoman Deborah Reynolds, are also running.
All six will have to collect signatures to
get on the ballot. Davis, Young and Walker
all have support from within the Democratic
Party to wage a competitive campaign; Hassell-Thompson, Thomas and Reynolds will
have to prove their ability to win a citywide
primary.
Who the leaders of the powerful churches
in Mt. Vernon will support could tip the balance. One thing is certain: Having five leaders
of Mt. Vernon stepping forward to make sure
that Davis does not get a fifth term is significant, and shows the dissatisfaction that many
have toward the path the city has taken.
Councilman Thomas has also called on
Davis to step down immediately, following
his guilty plea to income tax evasion.
Walker in her previously unsuccessful runs
for mayor, and her successful runs for comptroller, for which she has been elected and reelected five times
There is a reason why Walker has been reelected by the residents of Mt. Vernon: They
entrust her to oversee the incoming revenues
and tax dollars, and outgoing expenses of the
city. We do not agree with the website www.
democratsexposed.com, whose stories we
have highlighted about Comptroller Walker.
Walker can only make sure that expenses
are met and the city’s bond rating is as secure
as possible. She is not responsible for the
overall budget, the tax increases, what departments are funded or not funded properly. That
responsibility falls on the office she is seeking, mayor. The mayor also sets the ethical
tone for his administration and employees at
City Hall.
With a campaign slogan of “New Leadership For Positive Change,” Walker begins another attempt to lead the City of Mt. Vernon.
“I have decided to seek the nomination
of the Democratic Party in the upcoming primary elections to be held Thursday, Sept. 10
for the Office of Mayor of Mount Vernon,”
she said. “I am a New York State certified
public accountant and hold an MBA from the
University of New Haven and a bachelor of
science (magna cum laude) from Brooklyn
College. I am currently the elected comptroller of Mount Vernon. My decision stems from
the fact that the candidates who have already
declared their candidacy for this position lack
the expertise, commitment and leadership
skills needed to perform the task of turning
Mount Vernon into a modern ‘mini’ metropolis.
“As comptroller of the City of Mount
Vernon, I have kept our city stable from a fiscal perspective. However, this financial stability has not transferred into an improvement in
the quality of life of our residents. Property
taxes continue to rise as property values decline. I have consistently voted against and
opposed these tax increases. Rising taxes negatively affect every homeowner, renter, business and organization that call Mount Vernon
home. The general public cannot get the services they are entitled to and in almost every
economic measurement Mount Vernon trails
the state as a whole.
“The problems faced by residents and
businesses in Mount Vernon are a direct result
of poor, ineffective and non-committed leadership,” said Walker. “Harry S. Truman, the
33rd president of our great nation, said ‘Men
make history and not the other way around.
In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to
change things for the better.’ As mayor, I will
change things for the better in Mount Vernon.
“My vision for our city is to transfer
Mount Vernon into a modern ‘mini’ metropolis by aggressively marketing our city as a
convenient, accessible and affordable alternative to uptown Manhattan in New York City
with easy access to the ‘Big City’ by rail, subway and several major highways. Two major
airports (La Guardia and Westchester County)
are 20 minutes from Mount Vernon.
“My campaign will focus on new ethical and professional leadership that instills
confidence in potential investors, businesses
and new residents; inspires our young adults
to excel in education in order to fill potential
new jobs in Mount Vernon and elsewhere;
provides meaningful and safe recreational
activities for our children; is accessible and
delivers on promises made; provides healthy
and nurturing activities for our seniors; under-
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Westchester Marches
In Israeli Day Parade
Manhattanville Celebrates
Doctoral & Masters Grads
Members of Lincoln Park Jewish Center march in the parade. Photo by Eileen Schnitzler.
The synagogues and members of the
Westchester Jewish Council proudly joined
in the 51st annual Celebrate Israel Parade in
New York City recently, commemorating the
67th anniversary of the State of Israel’s independence.
Congressman Eliot Engel joined Consul
General of Israel Ido Aharoni and members of
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, at the 67th Israel Independence Day reception following the
parade, and the Westchester marchers stomped
to the music of the Westchester Klezmer Program, led by Kenny Green and joined by many
talented musicians of Westchester.
Manhattanville School of Business celebrates its 2015 doctoral and masters commencement.
Elite Dominican Republic students graduate through new international program; NYC
Department of Education Chancellor delivers
inspiring keynote
An enthusiastic class of 122 students – 38
of which hail from the Dominican Republic
– rejoiced in the conferment of their degrees
at Manhattanville School of Business’ 2015
doctoral and masters commencement May 14.
Carmen Fariña, chancellor of the New York
City Department of Education, offered an inspiring keynote to this year’s graduates.
This year, 38 exceptional international
students received their graduate degrees as
part of the education and business partnership
the college launched 18 months ago. Selected
from a competitive pool of nearly 100 highly
qualified applicants from the Dominican Republic, the graduates received full scholarships from the Dominican Republic Ministry
of Higher Education, Science and Technology.
These esteemed students lived and studied on campus and were enrolled in various
masters of science programs, including mar-
keting communication management, business leadership, international management,
finance, human resource management and organizational effectiveness, and sport business
management.
In addition to classes, the graduates had
access to Manhattanville’s Center for Career
Development and were encouraged to pursue internships in the Westchester and Fairfield business communities. The goal of the
program is to help students hone skills they
can immediately use in the workplace, allowing them to return to the Dominican Republic with experiences that will help accelerate
them in their chosen fields.
“We are extraordinarily proud of all of
our graduates and are thrilled to have been
able to provide this impressive group from the
Dominican Republic a rewarding educational experience,” said Dr. Anthony Davidson,
dean of the School of Business. “We believe
connecting these students with local businesses helps broaden their views of the world and
provides them with critical skills they can apply to their future careers.”
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