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Governor Cuomo Announces Members of Commission on Youth, Public Safety & Justice

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the mem-bers of the Commission on Youth, Public Safety & Justice, which will provide concrete, actionable rec-ommendations regarding youth in New York’s criminal and juvenile justice systems by the end of this calendar year. In his 2014 State of the State address, the Governor pro-posed establishing the commission to “Raise the Age” and help to en-sure young people become produc-tive and successful adults.

“It’s time to improve New York’s outdated juvenile justice laws and raise the age at which our children can be tried and charged as adults,” Governor Cuomo said. “New York is one of only two states that charges 16- and 17 year olds as adults. It’s not right and it’s not fair. I am pleased to welcome these exceptional members of the Commission on Youth, Pub-lic Safety & Justice, who will work to make the system fairer and safer for our youth and communities.”

New York remains one of the only two states in the nation whose age of criminal responsibility—the age at which youths are treated as adults—is just 16. As a result, in 2013, over 33,000 16- and 17-year-olds in New York had their cases handled in adult criminal court, where they are less likely to receive the services they need.

Among those appointed are Janet

DiFiore, Westchester County District Attorney, Juan Cartagena, Latino Jus-tice PRLDEF, Joel Copperman, CASES, Jeremy Creelan, Jenner & Block, Part-ner (Co-Chair), Soffiyah Elijah, Cor-rectional Association of New York, Ex-ecutive Director (Co-Chair), Elizabeth Glazer, Director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, Michael Hardy, National Action Network, Melanie Hartzog, Children’s Defense Fund-New York, Emily Tow Jackson, The Tow Foundation, Honorable Barry Kamins, New York State Unified Court System, Steven Krokoff, Albany Chief of Police, Joseph Mancini, Schenecta-

dy County, Director of Probation,Anthony Picente, Oneida County Executive, Allen Riley, Madison County Sheriff, Elaine Spaull, Center for Youth, Executive Direc-tor, Cyrus Vance, Manhattan District At-torney,

The Vera Institute of Justice will offer technical assistance and substantive analysis to support the development of the Commis-sion’s recommendations.

Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore

New York Volunteers Earn President’s Volunteer Service Award

Following National Volunteer Week several New York based volunteers have been rec-ognized by President Obama and humanitarian organization, Shelter Box USA with the President’s Volunteer Service Award for their efforts in 2013 to assist disaster survivors.

Those honored were Theresa Mohan of Pelham, Louis Turpin of Rhinebeck, Larry Palant of Suffern, George Mead of Evans Mills and Tom Deuson of Henderson.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a special recognition presented on behalf of President Barack Obama.

Shelter Box USA is an international, nonprofit organization that provides humanitar-ian relief in the form of equipment and materials that bring shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by natural disasters and other humanitarian crises.

Theresa Mohan

Rep. Engel meets with 300 Eastchester Middle School students

Congressman Eliot Engel recently met with approximately 300 eighth grade students from East-chester Middle School on Capitol Hill.

“It’s always a pleasure to meet constituents from my district, especially stu-dents. Young people really can make a difference. I am hopeful their visit to the Capitol will encourage them to become more engaged in their community, as well as spark an interest in government.”

Representative Engel spoke with the students for 20 min-utes about the history of the Capitol Building, and the legisla-tive process. He then answered questions from eager students on a variety of topics from education reform to the growing crisis in Ukraine.

Congressman Engel is the Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, making him the leading Democratic voice on international relations in the House of Representatives. He is also a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he sits on the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Pelham Student Gives Time to Help the Appalachian Community

Recently Teressa Healy of Pel-ham joined 13 of her Loyola School classmates and 5 faculty members in a one week service trip to West Virginia to assist the poor and dis-abled of the Appalachian commu-nity. The students braved the snow and rain, not to mention the cold to complete their work.

Teressa said of her trip, “I spent my time there building wheelchair ramps for several elderly communi-ty members and helping construct a trailer designated for a local fam-ily whose home was currently unin-habitable due to several floods and a fire. The hospitality of the entire community was truly incredible and it was an experience I will never forget!”

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Biotech Company Expands in WestchesterCounty Executive Robert P. Astorino

recently announced that Acorda Therapeu-tics, Inc. will expand its corporate footprint in Ardsley thanks to incentives passed on by Westchester’s Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The biotech company has expanded its operations and plans to oc-cupy approximately 25,500 of additional square feet at 440 Saw Mill River Road, in addition to its current 130,000 square-foot space at 410-420 Saw Mill River Road. The expanded space will accommodate approx-imately 90 new permanent employees that the company anticipates hiring over the next five years. In addition, approximately 35 to 45 full-time construction jobs are ex-pected to be required to complete the four to six month project.

“Acorda’s impressive growth is proof that Westchester is the place for companies to find a high-skilled workforce and a busi-ness-friendly environment that will enable them to innovate and expand,” said Asto-rino. “I commend Acorda for their success and for all they do as a good corporate citi-zen in our community as well.”

The new jobs will be high-skill, high-wage biotechnology-related positions such as drug-safety specialists, researchers, quality-assurance staff and market-devel-opment professionals.

“Acorda has been based in Westches-ter since 1998, and the County’s ongoing support has been critical in maintaining our headquarters in New York as we’ve grown our business,” said David Lawrence, Acorda’s Chief of Business Operations. “We are proud of our contribution to building a vibrant biotechnology presence in the area, and are committed to developing and funding community programs that further scientific education. Westchester has been our home for almost two decades, and we

are excited about our future here.”Thanks in part to the assistance from

the IDA, Acorda’s new space will include additional offices, a call center and train-ing facilities. The IDA granted Acorda an exemption from 7.375 percent sales tax on $3.8 million in capital improvement costs, furniture and equipment for the duration of the construction process. Renovations are expected to begin by August.

Acorda moved to Westchester in 1998 as a small start-up company with six em-ployees. Today it employs 282 people at its Ardsley location who work to improve the lives of people with neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and spi-nal cord injury.

County Executive Robert P. Astorino


Astorino Calls on Leaders to End Legal Uncertainties over Playland Plans to meet with BOL Chairman and Rye Mayor

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino recently called on the chairman of the Board of Legislators and the Mayor of Rye to meet with him to see if they can resolve the legal un-certainties hanging over plans to save Playland.

“For four years, our goal has been to save Playland,” Astorino said. “We have reached the point that litigation now threatens our im-provement plans and the park itself. It is now time for elected leaders to do everything in their power to resolve the legal impediments that stand in the way of moving forward on saving Playland for future generations”.

Astorino’s call to BOL Chairman Michael Kaplowitz and Rye Mayor Joseph Sack was pre-cipitated by a letter from Sustainable Playland, the Rye-based not-for-profit selected after an extensive Request for Proposals process to re-store and run the park. In its letter, SPI says that after spending $600,000 to date, it does not have the monetary resources or manpower to be engaged in protracted legal battles on mul-tiple fronts.

“SPI is not a deep-pocketed corporation,” the letter states. “We are a group of citizens who came together with a civic mission to preserve one of the county’s greatest assets. As such it is neither realistic nor feasible to expect that SPI can remain committed to the project

indefinitely.”Specifically, the letter cites two actions

that threaten its ability to continue:• The unresolved lawsuit brought by

Legislator Ken Jenkins in January against the County Executive and SPI.

• The position taken by the City of Rye regarding issues of land use approvals, lead agency status and the SEQRA process.

Astorino said he hoped that meetings with Chairman Kaplowitz and Mayor Sack could be arranged quickly. He said that the discussions would take place within two parameters:

• The status quo was not an option for Playland. An amusement park that costs coun-ty taxpayers $4 million to $5 million a year is not viable in today’s world given all the cost pressures on county government.

• The county must maintain approval rights on its own property; otherwise it would open itself to legal challenges on every county property and facility every time a change or im-provement is made.

“Working within these parameters, there’s wide flexibility for us to remove the legal clouds,” Astorino said. “Litigation helps no one. The goal is to preserve, protect and im-prove Playland. If we succeed everyone wins. If we fail, everyone loses.”

County Aims to Find Summer Jobs for 225 YouthsNew online interview component to speed hiring process

While spring has barely arrived, now is the time to line up a summer job or find top-notch young tal-ent to help your business grow. Westchester County’s Private Sector Summer Jobs Initiative will help. Now in its fifth year, the program connects smart and high-ly-motivated 18 to 24 year-olds who are looking for summer employment with companies that are seek-ing additional support. At a recent kickoff event, host-ed by The Digital Arts Experience, the county set its goal to find summer jobs for 225 youths. To reach this target, the county is utilizing a new online interview-ing platform to better showcase the county’s young workforce and speed up the hiring process.

“Our businesses need energetic, eager, hard-work-ing talent and our young people need income and ex-perience to build their resumes. This program fills both needs,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “And it does it without public subsidies. We are working with partners that are skilled at making these connections, and we are utilizing technology to do it efficiently.”

Last year, the program hired 208 youths through 122 businesses, which generated about $325,000 in salaries. The average hourly wage was $8.66 and ranged up to $16. Out of the youth group, 15 landed permanent jobs when the summer season had ended. Some of this year’s participating businesses include Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Home Depot, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and Oasis Day Camp.

This year, the county is utilizing Candid Capture, a fast and easy online video interview service that al-lows employers to see the person behind the resume anytime, from anywhere, thereby shortening the hir-ing process. The youth will simply record and upload their video interviews through the secure, password-protected software. Resumes, reference letters and work samples can also be included with each profile. Candid Capture is being provided free of charge to the county, courtesy of Allison Madison, president of Madison Ap-proach Staffing and a WIB board member.

“I am so excited to offer Candid Capture to the Private Sector Summer Jobs Initiative,” said Madison.

“Videos provide our young adults an opportunity to shine. Since they are young and just starting out, many have little to put on a resume. What they do have is their exuberance, personality and individual character. Those are things you cannot put on a resume, but Can-did Capture provides them with a platform to demon-strate them to a prospective employer.”

The initiative is a public-private partnership between the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Invest-ment Board (WIB), The Business Council of Westches-ter and dozens of local businesses and youth service agencies.

“A well prepared, educated workforce is the key to economic growth for Westchester County. Our talented, diverse and motivated young people are our future work-force,” said Dr. Marsha Gordon, The Business Council of Westchester CEO and president and a WIB board mem-ber. “The Private Sector Summer Jobs program creates great opportunities to strengthen the skills of Westches-ter’s future business and community leaders and provide valuable links to the business community.”

“When I set out to find an intern for the sum-mer I never thought it would be so easy,” said Dorothy Aguiar, owner of Elmsford-based Apple Maintenance Services. “They determined what our criterion was, matched us with qualified candidates and put us in direct contact with them. I immediately started inter-views and hired an intern within a short period of time. They made the hiring process simple and stress-free.”

“I am very grateful for this opportunity that Apple Maintenance Services has provided me,” said Sadby Arellano, who was hired by the company last summer and still works there while attending college. “I have learned a lot. For example I’ve learned the dai-ly operations of an office, I’ve gotten the experience to work with new people, and I had the opportunity to learn accounting on the computer.”

For more information visit WestchesterSum-merJobs.com or contact Ebony White of The Business Council of Westchester at (914) 948-2110 x303 or [email protected].

Left to right: Alec Maclean, Darryl Matthew Brickouse, Justin Hayes, John Zanzarella, Silverback Social chief marketing officer, Allison Madison, Madison Approach Staffing president, Dr. Marsha Gordon, The Business Council of Westchester president, Deputy County Executive Kevin J. Plunkett, David Singer, WIB chair and owner of Robison Oil, Wiley Harrison, WIB Youth Council chair, Shaneice Johnson, Alvin McShaw, Dorothy Aguiar, owner of Apple Maintenance Services, Sabdy Arellano, Antwan Crosbe, Ryan Shannen, Zequan Simp-son, Christine Sculti, senior advisor to County Executive Robert P. Astorino, Donnovan Beckford, Westchester-Putnam One-Stop Employment Center director, Iris Pagan, Westchester County Youth Bureau executive director and Kelsey Belgrave.

Village Passes Budget Below Tax Cap

BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN

Village of Pelham Board of Trustees unani-mously approved their 2014-2015 Budget at the Tuesday, April 22 meeting.

“Home Values in Pelham decreased over-all by 1.864%; Commercial Property Values by .428%. The Tax Rate has increased by 2.933% for homeowners and 3.014% for commercial properties. Initial Proposed Tax Levy increase was 1.645% but with cuts in expenses and small increases in some revenues, the revised Tax Levy is $10,429,024, currently 1.293%.

“Impact on the average homeowner: Av-erage House Value—using an average assess-ment in Pelham of $636,840 versus $635,307 for 2013, the average homeowners taxes would increase from $5058 to $5,219, a difference of $161. Tax Rates are $8.1949533 per $1000 for Home; Non-Home, $11.3789160/$1000,” Vil-lage Administrator Robert A. Yamuder stated.

Nearly every Village Hall seat was filled, as residents gathered to debate the Junior League of Pelham’s Wolfs Lane Children’s Park initiative during Public Comment. Mayor Tim Cassidy emphasized that a $645,000 grant from Senator Jeffrey Klein’s office “is a fantastic opportunity to make Wolfs Lane park a viable part of Down-town and the Junior League has offered to do-nate $60,000-$80,000 worth of work.”

Trustee Susan Mutti introduced environ-ment designer Fred Martin who is developing a neighbor-friendly woodland-themed topogra-phy at the park, “part of a minimal playground

using earth tones, a friend-ly gathering place for par-ents to stop by and spend time with their kids,” ac-cording to Martin.

Resident Edith Aqui-lino observed that there were no provisions for running water and toilets. Other neighbors objected to vagrants sleeping on park benches and excessive trash.

Professional Land-scaper Margaret Veith ex-pressed ecological concerns about a park tree removal and invasive plants. Mayor Tim Cassidy stressed that no action was being taken.

Junior League repre-sentative Zoe Henriquez read a letter by Luisa De-

Cicco, PhD of DeCicco Family Markets support-ing the Wolfs Lane Children’s Park initiative.

In contrast, citizens welcomed Michael Denning’s Site Plan Application for a Single Family Dwelling on 417 Seventh Avenue, cit-ing the fact that it will beautify the neigh-borhood with minimal noise and time to construct, due to use of pre-fabricated sec-tions.

Environmental Designer Fred Martin

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced $40 million in State funding to help local govern-ments make necessary repairs to highways and bridges following this year’s exceptionally harsh winter. This funding, passed as part of the 2014-15 Enacted Budget, is a special one-time allocation to compliment the $438 million in existing State support for local transportation infrastructure. All counties, cities, towns and villages will receive capi-tal assistance through the program.

“This past winter took its toll on New York’s infrastructure, but the state is stepping up to help mu-nicipalities make necessary repairs so that our roads and bridges are properly repaired and safe for driv-ers,” said Governor Cuomo. “These resources will go a long way toward helping local governments sturdy their infrastructure for future win-ters, making New York safer and more resilient for all.”

The 2013-14 winter season was particularly punishing, with Governor Cuomo declaring a state of emergency on eight separate oc-casions and many local roads and bridges sustaining damage to the pavement surface, due to frequent plowing and bitterly cold tempera-tures. Localities will be able to use this funding on capital projects to repair and improve infrastructure and to complement their core construction programs. To help brace for future storms, longer lasting roadway surfacing and overlay projects are eligible expenses.

The capital grants for extreme winter recovery will be allocated in accordance with exist-ing formulas for local capital transportation aid (the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program, or CHIPS). The following amounts have been allocated locally County of Westchester $91,199.37, Town of Eastchester $13,927.78, Village of Bronxville $12,451.87, Village of Pelham $11,755.77, Village of Pelham Manor$12, 119.00 and the Village of Tucka-hoe $8,020.61.


Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Governor Cuomo Announces $40 Million for Local Governments to make Road Repairs

Westchester Ranks First in Healthy Behaviors StatewideWestchester ranks 7th in overall health outcomes and 5th in health factors

For the second year in a row, West-chester ranked 1st for healthy behaviors, out of 62 counties statewide, according to the County Health Rankings released to-day by the fifth annual national County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program.

“I’m thrilled that Westchester has re-ceived this important ranking for the sec-ond year in a row,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “Not only is it a testa-ment to the ample opportunities available to residents for exercise and recreation but also a great way to acknowledge that our residents are choosing to be active, avoid smoking, and eat healthier.”

The county ranked 7th for health outcomes, which is based on length of life and quality of life, and 5th for health fac-tors, which measure the ways our behavior and environment affect our future health.

The survey was developed by The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It shows how counties compare within the state in terms of how healthy people feel, how long they live and how their health is affected by factors such as tobacco use, obesity and access to health-care.

“These results show that people can make healthier choices when they know what’s at stake and have support,” said Sherlita Amler, MD, Commissioner of Health “We’re grateful for the help of our many community partners and glad our message is being heard.”

Sherlita Amler, MD

“Bikes4kids” to Benefit Foster ChildrenLocal bike shops collect donated bikes so that every child has a chance to ride

Every child is born to ride, but not every child gets the opportunity. That’s why County Executive Rob-ert P. Astorino and the Westchester Cycling Club (WCC) have teamed up to launch “Bikes4Kids,” which will help to collect, refurbish and donate bicycles to local foster children.

“The bicycles collecting dust in your garage can make a real difference in the life of a foster child,” Astorino said. “Riding a bike is one of life’s greatest rites of passage. I want to thank the Westchester Cycling Club as well as all the local bike shops that are helping out. I can’t wait to see all the smiles this will bring.”

People can donate gently-used bicycles at any of the nearly 20 local bike shops that have signed on to help. From there, WCC will collect and store the bikes in space donated by the White Plains YMCA. WCC volunteers, with the help of the local bike shops, will then refurbish the bicycles, and the Westchester County Department of Social Services will help to identify foster children in need.

“Westchester Cycle Club wants to work with cyclists, bike owners and bike shops to get the most and best bikes we can for these kids who need and will appreciate them,” said Bill O’Connell, WCC board member and architect of the Bikes4Kids initiative.

Special thanks also goes to the Jill E. Solomon Foundation, of White Plains, which will provide bicycle helmets to those in need; as well as the New York Auto Club for providing materials and activities designed to promote safe cycling.

“These kids don’t always have the easiest lives,” said DSS Commissioner Kevin McGuire. “So to give them the chance to truly be a kid, forget their worries for a while, and enjoy a bike ride is just tremendous. I offer my thanks to all involved.” For more information email [email protected] or call 914-294-4WCC.

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UPCOMINGThe Bronxville PTA announces the following events taking place this month: Apparel & Dollar Raffle Sales – May 19 – 23 from 8am to 3pm at the Elementary School Canopy and Meadow Avenue entrances, stock up on Bronco clothing, summer gift items and $ raffle tickets; Cupcake Café – May 22 and 23 from 8am to 3pm at the Elementary School Canopy and Meadow Avenue entrances featuring yummy treats and baked goods provid-ed by Kindergarten and First Grade families; Used Book Sale on May 23 from 8:30am to 4pm, May 24 from 9am to 1pm and May 26 from 9:30am to 2pm in the Bronxville School Multi-Purpose Room; James E. Kearney Run for Fun – May 24, runners line up at 8:45am, 2-1/2 mile run starts at Pondfield Road Flagpole, followed by kiddie races on track (pickup race bag on May 23 from noon to 6pm at Bronxville Running Company); Dog Parade – May 24 at 11:30am, parade begins at Midland entrance featuring your four-legged friend with a march through town including a “beauty” contest for all furry entrants and Best-in-Show; Memorial Day Carnival and Art Tent – May 26 from 10am to 2pm at Hayes Field on Midland Avenue featuring rides, games, arts & crafts, food and raffles.

The Westchester Italian Cultural Center, One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe will hold the following programs: May 9 at 6:30pm – Special Presentation: Present Day Italy with Professor Louis Leonini; May 14 at 6:30pm – From a Rec-tory Kitchen with Fr. Matthew Mauriello; May 17 at 10:30am – Lecture: Writers of the Renaissance presented by Toni McKeen. To register for these and other events, call 771-8700 or visit wiccny.org

The Bronxville Committee for Non-Partisan Nomination and Election of School Trustees (NPC) is seeking candidates for new members. Each spring, the NPC solicits nomination ap-plications from residents interested in serving as School Trustee, and then nominates and sup-ports a slate of candidates to run in the school-district election on May 20. The NPC has 21 members, three elected representatives from each of the village’s seven voting districts. Each spring, the NPC conducts elections for the open seats in each district and serve a three-year term. The members will begin serving in fall 2014. Interest-ed residents can have their names placed on the

On May 9 at 7:15pm and 9:30pm, The Stage at Rockwells, 105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham will present stage and screen star Tom Wopat. Tickets are available at rockwellsusa.net/music.php or call 738-5881.

The OSilas Gallery, 171 White Plains Road, Bronx-ville is offering En Plein Air painting workshops (on location) with artist Flladi Kulla on May 3, 17 and 31. Exact locations to be determined within a maxi-mum 30-minute drive. To register, or for complete details, call 337-9300, ext. 2262.

ballot for election to the NPC by submitting an application to the NPC by 5 pm Tuesday May 6, 2014. Residents can obtain contact information for all current NPC members and an application on the NPC website www.bronxvillenpc.com. To be eligible an applicant must be at least eighteen years of age, have lived in Bronxville for at least one year, and cannot be an elected official of the Village, officer of a political party, or currently seeking elective office in either the Village or a political party.

The Westchester Italian Cultural Center will host a trip to Italy from July 10-19 (10 days, nine nights, including hotels, meals and day trips), hosted by Prof. Joseph N. Spedaliere. Call 771-8700 to make reservations or for further details.

“La Bella Vita,” an exhibit of outdoor photogra-phy by award-winning photographer Eve Papa, will open with a reception on Saturday, May 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Gallery in The Park at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. The exhibit will showcase Ms. Papa’s work capturing images of nature’s marvels. The exhibit runs through Sat-urday, June 21. The Gallery in The Park is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; parking at the reservation is $5 for Westchester County Park Pass holders, $10 for non-Park Pass holders. More info at www.westchestergov.com/parks or call Ward Pound Ridge Reservation at 864-7317.

The Taconic Opera will perform Jonah on May 31 at 7:30pm at the Ossining United Methodist Church, 1 Emwilton Place, Ossining and June 1 at 3pm at the White Plains Presbyterian Church, 39 North Broadway, White Plains. Tickets are $27, $20 for seniors and $15 for students and can be purchased at the door, in advance online at www.taconicopera.org, or by calling Taconic Op-era’s toll-free number 1-855-886-7372.

The Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham will hold a series of “Girl’s Night Out Workshops” that include: May 8 & 15 – Jewelry Making with Marylou Gladstone and May 22 & 29 – Pinter-est Collage Making with Nancy Egol Nikkal. All workshops take place from 7 to 9:30pm. For ad-ditional information, call 738-2525 or visit pel-hamartcenter.org.

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Cen-ter, 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights will

hold the following events: Spring Hike Around Hilltop Hanover – Saturday May 3, 10 AM – 12 PM, Main Office; Couples Cooking – Friday May 16, 7 PM – 10 PM, Barn F; Vegetable Kits for Nov-ice Gardeners – Saturday May 17, 10 AM to 11 AM, 1 PM to 3 PM Barn F; Spin & Knit – Saturday May 17, 10 AM – 1 PM, Building A; Ecological Gardening – Saturday May 24, 10 AM – NOON, Barn F; Hilltop Hanover Farm Fest – Memorial Day – Monday May 26, 10AM – 4PM; and Bee-keeping for Beginners – Saturday May 31, 10 AM – Noon, Barn F. Call 962-2368 or register online at www.HilltopHanoverFarm.org/events

MAY3From 6:30pm to 9:30pm, The Tai Chi School of Westchester will hold the CK Chu Tai Chi 41st Anniversary Banquet: A Tribute to Grandmaster C.K. Chu at Jing Fong Banquet Hall, 20 Elizabeth Street, Chinatown, NYC. For more information, visit ckchutaichi.com or email [email protected] for tickets.

The Junior League of Central Westchester will host a tag sale on at Wayside Cottage, 1039 Post Road in Scarsdale. 8-9am early bird admission is $5 and general admission from 9am-2pm is free. Proceeds will support the JLCW. More informa-tion about the JLCW’s initiatives and community projects is available at www.JLCentralWestches-ter.org or call 723-6130.

4Ferncliff Manor, Inc. will hold its First Annual Walk-a-Thon to benefit its residential school for children with severe autism and developmental disabilities at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Race-way beginning with registration at 8:30am and the walk begins at 9:30am. The events features prizes, raffles and many activities for children. Parking is free. For complete details call 968-4854, ext. 254. Online donations through Paypal can be made through sailatferncliff.com.

The Yonkers Male Glee Club presents “An After-noon of Beautiful Music” at the Yonkers Public Library, Grinton Will Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue. Admission is free. For additional infor-mation, call 337-1500.

9At 7pm, Music Conservatory of Westchester will present a free concert at the Bronxville Women’s Club featuring works by Beethoven, Bach, and more. This will be an entertaining and edu-cational concert for the whole family. Free. For more information, contact the Conservatory at [email protected].

17From 9am to 2pm, The Clothes Closet of the Re-formed Church of Bronxville on corner of Mid-land and Kraft Avenues will hold their Spring Sale of new and nearly new clothes for men, women and children as well as bric a brac. Call 337-6776 with questions.

At 10am and 1pm, the Bedford Audubon So-ciety, 35 Todd Road, Katonah will present two workshops at the Birds and Bees: Wildlife Needs series featuring ecological landscape expert Kim Eierman. Attendees are advised to come dressed for gardening. For more information, visit ecobe-neficial.com

18From 11am to 5pm, the Pelham Chamber of Commerce will hold their First Fabulous Finds on the Green (in the park across the street from Rockwell’s) featuring antiques, collectibles & flea market treasures. Raindate: June 22. Valuables ap-praised from noon to 2pm. Email [email protected] with questions.

30At 6:30pm, Al Dente Productions will present the comedy How Alfo Learned to Love Women at the Westchester Italian Cultural Center, One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe. Written and pro-duced by playwright Vincent Amelio, the play is directed by theater veteran Angie Kristic and stars Bobby Funaro (of The Sopranos) and film and stage actor Christian Thom. For more informa-tion, call 771-8700 or visit wiccny.org.

31A military vehicle show, special D-Day exhibit and big bands will mark the 70th Anniversary of the invation of Normandy from noon to 7pm at Lasdon Park, Arobretum and Veteran’s Memorial, Route 35, Katonah. Call 864-7268 for details.

On Friday, May 9 at 7:30pm, The Music Conservatory of Westchester will host an evening of lively tango music and dance in a chamber setting with a special performance by Tango Quartero. Marco Valentino Quartero (piano), Kathy Adorney (violin, viola), Nancy Goodman (flute), Ruth Matthews (piano), Chris Wessman (cello), and for the first time, in this concert, Victor Lagamma (piano, accordion) will perform original compositions highlighting the beauty of tango. Dancers Christina Stone, Matt Grubler, Elsita Tai and Esteban Curlen will also perform. A suggested dona-tion of $ 10 is appreciated. For more information, contact the Conservatory at [email protected]

The Pelham Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Pelham will hold their Annual Street Fair on June 7 from 10am to 5pm on Fifth Avenue from First to Lincoln Avenues featuring food, vendors, free rides and family entertainment. Call 738-6705 for more information.


Tom WopatTHE STAGE

Friday, May 9th 7:15 PM & 9:30 PM

• Star of the Classic TV series Dukes of Hazzard• Broadway Appreances - Annie Get Your Gun, A Catered Affair,

and Chicago• Popular Recording Artist

His only local appearance!

“He shares with Sinatra an ability to live inside whatever he sings.” — Stephen Holden, The New York Times

Dinner Reservations Required

COMEDY NIGHTEvery Saturday

at 9:00 pmpresented byRockwells

$10 Admission$10 Food & Beverage Minimum

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Tom Wopat takes the Stage at Rockwells to perform classic tunes from the American Songbook as well music from his most recent CD release, I’ve Got Your Number.

The Rockwells Outdoor Patio is Now Open!

Cyrille AimeeFriday, May 23rd 8:30pm$20 Admission$10 Food & Drink MinimumDinner Reservations Required

$10 Food & Drink MinimumDinner Reservations Required

Spheres of Contemplation by Virginia Scotchie

Pelham Art Center, in continuation of its Public Art Program, is home to, In the Court-yard, an installation by South Carolina artist Virginia Scotchie on view in their open court-yard from April 26 – June 22, 2014. This col-orful and playful installation titled, Spheres of Contemplation consists of 20 ceramic spheres varying in size from 15-28” in circumference and 30-90 pounds each. These serious yet hu-morous orbs reference planets, molecules, and atoms on one end of the spectrum and soccer and beach balls on the other. The viewer is in-vited to move from one sphere to the other in

a flowing and tranquil path or to appreciate the work by sitting on a sphere and becoming part of the installation. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Pelham Art Center Gallery Advisory Committee seeks site specific proposals for our Public Art Program, which considers the scale, architecture and use of the courtyard. Proposals are accepted on the basis of creativ-ity, interactivity, structural integrity and sus-tainability. Please visit our website at www.pelhamartcenter.org for more information on how to apply.

Hope’s Door Honors Three Outstanding Westchester TeachersPaul LaVallee, Kimberly Lundy, and Marisa Marks

Hope’s Door, a non-profit based in Pleasantville seeks to end do-mestic violence and educate stu-dents throughout Westchester about healthy and unhealthy relationships in order to break the cycle of violence. The organization recently honored three Westchester teachers for their commitment to the mission through participation in our Love Shouldn’t Hurt and STAR (Students Terminat-ing Abusive Relationships) programs. The honorees were Paul LaVallee, Special Education Teacher and STAR Chapter Liaison at Hendrick Hudson High School; Kimberly Lundy, Health Teacher at Pelham Memorial High School; and Marisa Marks, Health Teacher & STAR Chapter Liaison at Al-exander Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School.

After the death of a student who was murdered by his girlfriend Paul LaVallee and the entire school com-munity were devastated. Paul, along with over 50 students, set out to make a film to honor the student and raise awareness for other teens about the warning signs of dating violence. Since then, Paul has become very involved with Hope’s Door’s Love Shouldn’t Hurt program.

Kimberly Lundy has been teaching in the Pelham schools for 11 years and has had the Hope’s Door teen education series in her health classes for eight years. Kimberly has Hope’s Door come to her classes each semes-ter and posts the Hope’s Door materials on her website.

Marisa Marks is very active at the school, not only as the STAR chapter liaison, but also as the advisor to Varsity Athletes Against Sub-stance Abuse (VAASA) and “Bully Busters.”

She serves as a building coordinator for the Dignity Act and stands on many other school and district committees. Marisa welcomes Hope’s Door into her classroom and school community, and has worked alongside them to encourage these positive relationships for her students.

The teachers received their honor at the Hope’s Door Annual Spring Gala held in April. For more information go www.HopesDoorNY.org/events

Kimberly Lundy


Astorino Opens Newly Rebuilt Playland Boardwalk– Phase II

County Executive Robert P. Astorino re-cently celebrated the opening of the popular Playland boardwalk, highlighted by a newly re-built section that extends all the way to the Rye Town Park. The boardwalk suffered major dam-age during Hurricane Sandy and a large section of the boardwalk from the Pier Restaurant to the miniature golf course had to be completely rebuilt. That section (Phase I) was completed last May ahead of schedule and under budget. The section from the miniature golf course to the Rye Town Park (Phase II) suffered damage and was repaired last year but the decision was made to rebuild it this year with the same long lasting Brazilian hardwood used to rebuild the Phase I section.

The Brazilian hardwood known as Ipe is more fire resistant than standard wood; it’s more durable and can last more than 30 years compared to 15-20 years for standard wood; and it doesn’t splinter. The cost for the 37,300 square feet of replacement decking is approxi-mately $2 million. FEMA will reimburse the county a portion of the rebuild costs.

“I know my kids love the rides at Playland. But my wife and I love the boardwalk and I’m happy to report that the newly rebuilt board-walk is better than ever,” said Astorino.

Titan Construction Group, based in White Plains, was hired to complete the project.

Playland Opening Day is Saturday, May 10.

Pictured left to right: Kathleen O’Connor, Commissioner, Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation; John McNeiece, general foreman, Titan Construction; Scott Donnelly, project manager, Department of Public Works; County Executive Robert P. Astorino; Jay Pisco, Commissioner, Department of Public Works and Transportation; Bill McNeiece, president, Titan Construction.

Star Jones Announced as Go Red SpeakerThe Westchester-

Fairfield Region Ameri-can Heart Association announced that Star Jones will present the keynote address at the Go Red for Women Luncheon on May 30th at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich. The event attracts more than 500 local business-women and communi-ty leaders for a half-day of inspiration, aware-ness and education about women’s number one and three killers—heart disease and stroke.

Jones is an attor-ney, author, TV per-sonality and American Heart Association national volunteer. She recently added “survivor and heart health advocate” to her list of credentials. In 2010, Star underwent success-ful open heart surgery. She now serves as an AHA National Volunteer to combat cardiovascular dis-ease, the nation’s number one killer.

Jones is a former New York City homicide prosecutor and is a 20-year veteran in television, in-cluding most recently legal analyst roles on CNN’s Piers Morgan Live and NBC’s Today Show. Jones currently serves as Chief Development Officer and National Spokesperson for the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), the largest pro-fessional women’s networking organization in the U.S., representing over 550,000 women in nearly 400 local chapters.

“Star Jones is a powerful and passionate voice

for women’s health and we’re excited to hear her inspiring story and welcome her to our Go Red audience,” said Deena Kaye, Go Red Corporate Direc-tor.

The Go Red Luncheon is part of the AHA’s Go Red for Women campaign to raise awareness among women and provide them with tools to reduce their risk for heart dis-ease and stroke - the number one and three causes of death among women.

Heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular dis-eases (CVD) are the number one cause of death in Ameri-can women, claiming about 432,000 lives each year, or near-ly one death each minute. It

kills ten times more women than breast cancer. Yet, only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. The AHA reports that if women adhere to five lifestyle choices involving diet, exercise, and non-smoking, 83% of coronary events may be prevented.

The AHA recently published new stroke guidelines for women to reduce their risk for stroke. There are lesser known risks for stroke in women under 55 including migraines with aura, birth con-trol pill use and smoking, history of preeclampsia, high blood pressure, hormone replacement therapy and autoimmune diseases. Women should discuss these risks with their doctors.

For more information visit online at http://west-fairgoredluncheon.heart.org or contact Deena Kaye at 914-640-3269 or email [email protected] .

Star Jones

National Historic Site Accepting Applications for summer Junior Historian Program

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site is inviting applications for the Ju-nior Historian program for the summer of 2014. This marks the 11th year of the innovative educational program, which is designed for students from ages 12 to 14.

The program introduces students to historical interpretation. Instructed by ex-perienced educators and historians, the students learn the ingredients required for leading effective and interesting tours of St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site. These include historical knowledge, public speak-ing skills, logistics, exhibitions, artifacts and clothing. The program culminates with the students leading tours of a select piece of the site’s history for family and friends. Certifi-cates are presented to graduates.

The program meets weekly in July, Monday or Thursday mornings, 10 am to 11:30 am. There is no charge and it is a terrific way to enrich summer vacation with a program that is educational and enjoyable. St. Paul’s includes an 18th cen-tury stone and brick church (de-consecrat-ed in 1978) that was used by both sides as a Revolutionary War field hospital, one of the nation’s oldest burial yards, a museum with exhibi-tion on American history, and the remnant of the colonial town founded here in 1664.

For more information, please contact David Osborn, site manager, at 914-667-4116.

Middle School and High School Math Scholars

The following students were recognized for their performance on the American Math Compe-tition exams: AMC 8 - William Shelton - top school score & Honor Roll for top 5% of international scores, Jake Beckman - 2nd place school score & top 5% of international scores, Patrick PJ Shiels - 3rd place school score and Grace Liberatore - merit award and Achievement Roll for superior performance as a 6th grade student. AMC 10: Katherine Riedel- top school score, Rhea Dedhia - 2nd place school score, Alice Xue - 3rd place school score. AMC 12: Yuhui Tang- top school score, Kaylee Levine - 2nd place school score, William Fesjian - 3rd place school score.

“The AMC exams are extremely challenging,” said Math teacher and supervisor Jessica Vitale. “The level of content knowledge and critical thinking necessary is exceptional.” Students cannot use calculators on these exams.

Math students L- r Alice Xue, Katherine Riedel, Jake Beckman Rhea Dedhia, Kaylee Levine, Grace Liberatore and William Shelton


BIG, FAT & JUICYExuberant Painting, May 2 – June 28, 2014

Pelham Art Center is pleased to announce Big, Fat & Juicy, a group show of large-scale abstrac-tion that pushes the boundaries of the physicality of paint. Paintings and sculptures by four New York-based artists, Emily Noelle Lambert, Dorothy Robinson, Josette Urso and Deborah Zlotsky, combine the deliberate spontaneity found in abstract painting and the inventive possibilities of paint itself, which appear here in lush and expressive ways. Big Fat & Juicy will be on view from May 2 – June 28, 2014.

Curated by Alexi Rutsch-Brock and Elizabeth Saperstein, the title of the show comes from the exuberant qualities that get people excited about painting: large scale canvases, spirited brush-work and tactile surfaces that stimulate all the senses. From a distance, a viewer can discern geo-metric shapes and topographies, connected by a bounty of colors. Up close, it gets even better, and links the physical with the personal. The three-dimensionality of the paint comes into focus, bumps, clumps and all, and reveals how each artist handles paint very differently, but to similar conclusions. Paint moves around the surface as the weather moves across the earth, which these artists embrace as a metaphor for the peaks, valleys, storms and myriad barometric terms used to describe life’s journey.

“The exhibit examines how paint is approached, either as a spontaneous action or something that looks like a mistake, but is actually constructed,” says Alexi-Rutsch Brock, a visual artist and educator, and co-curator of the exhibit. “The works show everything that paint can do.”

Left to right: Emily Noelle Lambert, Dorothy Robinson, Josette Urso, Deborah Zlotsky

Middle School Students like STEM Projects

Building on scientific principles learned in class, students in Mrs. Buckley’s and Mrs. Constantine’s 6th grade science classes and Mr. Hembury’s 8th grade earth science classes re-cently tried their hands in projects involving STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Sixth grade teams were asked to design, build and test a container that would allow an egg to drop from different heights without breaking or being damaged. Students could use a variety of materials within a limited budget such

Girls - This team succeeded on the second try by increasing the cushioning of their egg.

On the second try for this team in Mr. Hembury’s class, they used triangles and diamond shapes to improve the structure’s ability to withstand a simulated earthquake.

as a small cardboard box, newspaper and cotton balls. They were also asked to graph the rela-tionship of budget and maximum survivability.

In earth science, teams of students de-signed, built and tested a model structure made out of 30 pieces of uncooked spaghetti sticks, 30 mini marshmallows, 10 cm of masking tape and 30cm x23 cm rectangle of cardboard that could hold the weight of an egg at least 30 cm above the base and withstand a 10-second earthquake. The students created blueprints with notes.

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• Yummy! Little Bird Cookie Company is planning to go full steam ahead after the June street fair.

• Big, Fat and Juicy, an exhibition of luscious abstract paintings runs through June 28th at PAC.

• Tango aficionados! Enjoy a free performance in the PAC courtyard during the fair on June 7th.

• Symmetry Physical Therapy announces injury hotline for Pelham families. Call 738-1748 for more info.

• Be on the lookout … Simply Sweetz Boutique is opening soon.

Carolyn Massi New Image Salon/Chamber of Commerce Member, Sandy Waibel/President Pelham Chamber of Commerce & RubyRose, & Tyson Newton/ President Junior League.

The Chamber of Commerce Merchants sponsored a jellybean count game complimenting the Pelham Rec big Easter Egg Hunt in the Park. The person who guessed the most jellybean jars was Sadie Ashlock from Pelham.

Carolyn Massi, Sandy Waibel, Tyson Newton

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School Budget Vote and School Board Election – May 20

Pelham voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20 to cast their ballot on the 2014-15 Pelham Schools budget and to vote in an uncontested School Board election. Incumbent Marianne Gilland and resident Lonnie Phillips are running unopposed.

Budget Responsive to Taxpayers and Students

The budget, viewed as re-sponsive to the needs of both taxpayers and students, totals $69,492,200, an increase of 0.74%, the lowest increase in 14 years. The tax levy increase is 1.93%, which is compliant with the tax cap for the Pelham Schools and is the lowest in-crease in 23 years.

The budget maintains all general and special education academic programs, as well as athletic and extra-curricular pro-grams. It also maintains favor-able class size and includes sev-eral enhancements. Additional student counseling services in substance abuse prevention on the secondary level and funding to sup-port the K-5 new math program implementation are included in the budget. The budget also a new tech-nology pilot in the middle school and high school. A grant procured by Senator Klein and a grant from the Pelham Education Foundation will also help fund this program.

Budget Challenges and SavingsA $465,000 increase in contri-

butions to the State run teachers’ retirement pension system and a $437,000 increase in health insur-ance costs were among the budget drivers this year.

Settlements with teachers, ad-

ministrators and the custodial bar-gaining units helped to defray these costs. The contracts included salary concessions, salary freezes and in-creased contributions to health care. The Assistant Superintendents and the Superintendent agreed to forego pay increases next year.

Cost savings also resulted from the retirement of two veteran teach-ers and their replacement by two teachers on a lower pay scale. A re-duction of three teaching positions was in response to a decrease in projected kindergarten enrollment next year. Contingency funds for two teachers as well as for certified teacher interns remain in the budget. Numerous strategies such as charging tuition for children of employees at-tending our schools and sharing of services for workman’s compensa-tion, transportation, health care and certain purchased goods and services continue to be part of the District’s careful financial management plan.

The Board, administration and

PTAs advocated in Albany for a restoration of State aid that was cut when the State faced a budget gap in 2008. With the State now projecting a $2 billion surplus over the next three years, the State budget restored $700,000 of the reduced aid to Pel-ham.

The Board of Education used the majority of this $700,000 to reduce the District’s reliance on appropriat-ed fund balance from $1.85 million to $1.386 million. The goal over the next several years is to bring the Dis-trict’s expenditure and revenue bud-gets in line and thereby reduce reli-ance on appropriations to balance the budget.

Following the adoption of the budget by the Board of Education, Lisa Kiernan, President of the Board of Education, said, “This budget is fiscally responsible and demonstrates the value we place on instruction, with particular emphasis on professional develop-ment.”

POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM

IN THE MAIN GYM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.

A budget summary will be mailed to all

residents in May and information is

available online under Need to Know:

at www.pelhamschoolsorg


Archbishop Stepinac High School to Host Popular S4 Study Skills Program for Area Students

This summer, Archbishop Stepinac High School and Successful Study Skills 4 Students (S4) are proud to host two sessions of S4’s popular study skills workshops: one is designed for mid-dle school students and the other for high school students. The workshops foster academic achieve-ment by teaching students key study strategies that help them learn while reducing stress.

Both the middle and high school work-shops will be held on Tuesday, August 19 through Thursday, August 21 at Archbishop St-epinac High School, 950 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains.

“Study skills are critical and the necessary foundation for academic success,” said Princi-pal Paul Carty. “We are excited to make this successful program available to both our and students from our neighboring communities so that they may learn these important tools—right before the start of school.”

The S4 program is founded on educational research and evidence-based studies. Its highly interactive approach is designed to clearly dem-onstrate how to apply students’ own curricu-lum and course material to the taught method-ologies and systems. The workshops are taught

by accredited teachers and each class is limited to 15 students.

Michelle Sagalyn, president of S4 said, “We are excited to offer the S4 workshops at Archbishop Stepinac High School. Whether students are facing a transition into middle or high school, or just looking to improve their overall academic experience, we offer tools that can help them succeed. Implementing even a single new skill has been shown to boost stu-dents’ motivation and academic performance.”

Students will learn essential, logical and easy-to-implement skills that are essential for successful learning and studying. These in-clude: goal setting, time management, note-taking methods, asking questions, active read-ing, understanding main ideas and important details, using visuals, summarizing to learn, notebook organization, and quiz, test, and long-term project preparation strategies.

The S4 program provides materials that complement and outline the workshop ses-sions for at-home support.

Schedule and fee information may be ob-tained by calling S4 at 203-30-S-K-I-L-L (203-307-5455) or by emailing [email protected].

NSCF Chess Camps Help Prevent Summer Learning Loss and Teach Skills for the Next School Year

Academic summer camps are a great way to keep your child exercising both mind and body over the long summer break says the National Scholastic Chess Foundation.

“Ideally a summer camp will ap-peal to your child’s personal interest and combine academic challenges along with physical activities,” says NSCF ex-ecutive director Sunil Weeramantry, one of the nation’s top chess educators. “The academic challenges should be over and above those offered during the school year, but still be age and grade level ap-propriate and ideally in some way pre-parative to education in the upcoming year.”

NSCF: National Scholastic Chess Foundation operates six weeks of sum-mer chess camps held at Solomon Schechter Upper School in Hartsdale that combine fun with intense learning on a single subject. In addition the Foundation provides 4 weeks of chess camps at Speyer Legacy Academy in Man-hattan.

A 2013 Johns Hopkins University sur-vey found that 66 percent of teachers have to spend three to four weeks re-teaching students course material at the beginning of the year, while 24 percent of teachers spend at least five to six weeks re-teaching material from the pre-vious year. The National Summer Learning As-sociation reports most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in math-ematical computation skills over the summer months. Low-income students also lose more than two months in reading achievement.

NSCF chess camps are for K-12 students

with most participants coming from elemen-tary and middle school grades. The camps fea-ture both group and individual instruction and balance formal chess instruction with friendly competition. Every day also includes outdoor activities such as soccer and basketball and a daily hot lunch is also included in the full-time camp fee.

The NSCF staff is comprised of full-time chess professionals who all share an enthusi-asm for working with children. Every teacher is an active tournament player as well as provider of classroom instruction. Whether your child wishes to learn new strategies or improve exist-ing skills, the end result will be a stronger play-er who has mastered new skills for the chess board and for life.

Information is available by visiting www.NSCFchess.org or by calling (914) 683-5322

‘Trash as Treasure’ Exhibit Features Artwork Local Residents

In celebration of Earth Day, Westchester County Ex-ecutive Robert P. Astorino unveiled a new Recycled Mate-rial Art Gallery on April 22, which features artwork that is made entirely of salvaged, reused and recycled materials. The ‘Trash as Treasure’ themed exhibit is located within the Material Recovery Facility (the county’s primary recycling center) in Yonkers, where thousands of Westchester youth visit each year.

“Educating our young people about the importance of recycling is crucial, and that is what this artwork helps us do,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “This ex-hibit helps them understand why recycling is essential: to make the most of our natural resources, conserve energy and help protect the environment. It’s one of the most im-portant ways we can help keep Westchester green.”

The artwork was hand-crafted by six Westchester art-ists using thousands of pounds of recycled or reused materi-als over a six-month period. Hand-painted murals with environmental themes compliment the pieces.

“My hope is that this artwork encourages people to think differently about the things they throw away,” said Mary Ann Lomonaco, one of the local artists whose work is on display at the gallery. “There are many fun and creative ways to give your discarded materials a second life. I was pleased to be able to demonstrate just a few.” Lomonaco, a resident of Larchmont and graduate of the Parsons School of Design, constructed an American flag using aluminum cans and bottle tops, and fashioned a geometric design out of Department of Environmental Facilities pens that were out of ink.

“Artists have always been known for recycling materials starting with Marcel Duchamp in the opening decades of the twentieth century,” said Janet Langsam, executive director of ArtsWestchester, which referred several of the artists to the county. “Kudos to Westchester County for continuing this tradition.”

The one-of-a-kind arts and learning space was made possible by county employees (carpenters, elec-tricians and painters) and City Carting staff who worked together to keep costs low. With the help of a 50 percent reimbursement under a New York State grant, the total project cost is estimated to be approximately $20,000.

Westchester’s recycling rate of 52 percent far outpaces the EPA national average of 35 percent and the New York State average of 36 percent.

Tours of the Recycled Material Art Gallery and Education Center are free of charge, and are given on an appointment basis. The tours last about an hour and educate participants on the recycling process in West-chester County.

Over 70,000 tons of recyclables are brought to the MRF and processed each year, generating over $6 million in revenue. In addition, the county saves over $6 million by not having to dispose of these materials as garbage. For more information or to schedule a tour call (914) 813-5425.


Congressman Engel to HUD: Leave Sandy Funds Alone

Congressman Eliot Engel recently responded to a report in The Wall Street Journal that the U.S. Department of Hous-ing and Urban Development (HUD) may divert over $1 billion in federal funding from Superstorm Sandy to other disaster relief efforts.

“Any effort to make disaster victims compete against each other for financial assistance is ridiculous. There are still many individuals and families who sorely need these funds.”

“My constituents deserve the funds that Congress appro-priated for victims of Superstorm Sandy. If other areas need more relief, then certainly Congress can make the necessary appropriations without shortchanging those who are still re-covering from the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy. More, rather than less, relief funds are needed to fix the dam-age and protect the region from future storms.”

Congressman Engel is calling on HUD to leave the mon-ey set aside for victims of Superstorm Sandy in place.

The Katonah Museum of Art Honors ChristoChristo to Receive Himmel Award and Deliver Lecture

The Katonah Museum of Art is pleased to announce that Christo is the recipient of the 2014 Himmel Award. The award is named for Betty Himmel, former president of the Board of Trustees and KMA Trustee Emerita, who was instrumental in defining the mission of the Museum. The Himmel Award recogniz-es artists, scholars, and educa-tors who have demonstrated their ability to incite and pro-voke new thinking in the arts.

At the June 1 recep-tion at Chappaqua Crossing Auditorium in Chappaqua, Christo will accept the award in honor of his legendary artistic partnership with wife Jeanne-Claude, who passed away in 2009. Their epic, often controversial, always provocative, large-scale artworks have redefined the promise and potential of environmental public art. Em-ploying fabric and textiles on a massive scale that at times interact with wind and light, the public observes a once-familiar outdoor site utterly altered. Projects that remain in the public’s imagination include The Gates, Central Park, Wrapped Reich-stag in Berlin, Running Fence in Califor-nia, and The Pont Neuf Wrapped in Paris.

According to Christo, engagement and debate with the community is part of the creative process of public art; its temporary nature is paramount. “Each one is a once-in-a-lifetime piece. It has immediacy and fragility,” he has said. “People are attracted to unique things. They like to know that tomorrow it will be gone.”

Each Himmel recipient is invited to deliver a lecture and Christo’s is titled “Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Two Works

in Progress.” The works to be discussed are Over the River for which the artist will sus-pend nearly six miles of translucent panels of fabric over 42 miles of the Arkansas Riv-er in Colorado, and The Mastaba, Project for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, an assemblage of 410,000 brightly painted oil barrels ultimately to become the world’s largest sculpture in the middle of the Abu Dhabi desert.

Previous Himmel Award recipients are Robert Storr, Dean of Yale University School of Art and former Curator of Paint-ing & Sculpture at MOMA; Mary Schmidt Campbell, former Executive Director of the Studio Museum of Art, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultur-al Affairs and currently Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University; and Maya Lin, architect, artist and envi-ronmental visionary.

For more ticket and event informa-tion, please call Christina Makrakis at 914-232-9555 ext. 2968.

Christo in his studio. Photo: Wolfgang Volz.

Friends of Westchester County Parks Elects New Chairperson

Friends of Westchester County Parks recently an-nounced Joanne Fernandez, Manager of Government Af-fairs at Entergy, as its new Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Fernandez’s ap-pointment comes after Eliza-beth Bracken-Thompson’s announcement to step down as chairperson after six years.

This is Fernandez’s fourth year on the Friends Board of Directors. “As a long-time member of the Friends Board, I have seen impressive work that has been accomplished by the organization and its mem-bers,” said Fernandez. “I look forward to building upon Friends’ successes as we con-tinue to collaborate with our members and communities to keep our 18,000 acres of open space green and growing.”

As Manager of Government Affairs at For-tune 500 Company Entergy, Fernandez has direct responsibility for managing day-to-day state and local government relations including legislative affairs, advocacy and political activi-ties within New York State.

Her work in the community helps to sup-

port important local commu-nity programs and not-for-profit organizations. She has been recognized for achieve-ment and outstanding corpo-rate citizenship by numerous organizations including: an “Outstanding Women Busi-ness Leader” by the NYC Hispanic Chamber of Com-merce; a “Rising Star” by the Business Council of West-chester; a “Visionary Leader” by Kids Xpress Magazine; and the “Green Friend” of the year award from the Vol-unteer Center of the United Way. In addition, she serves as an Executive Board Mem-ber of the Greater New York American Red Cross.

“Friends is privileged to have Joanne lead our Board.

She understands the challenges we face and brings a passion for innovation and service excellence, both of which will strengthen our mission,” said Executive Director Joe Stout.

A native New Yorker, Fernandez graduated magna cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Latin American Studies, a minor in Eco-nomics and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy.

Joanne Fernandez, ChairpersonCelebrate Preservation Month at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

To commemorate Preservation Month, Bar-tow-Pell Mansion Museum (BPMM) will offer a number of events throughout the month of May to highlight and showcase Bartow-Pell’s offerings to the community.

“Historic places across the country are em-bracing the National Trust for Historic Preser-vation’s 2014 theme ‘New Age of Preservation: Embark, Inspire, Engage,’and Bartow-Pell is no ex-ception,” said Ellen Bruzelius, Executive Director. “The month of May is particularly exciting for us this year as we celebrate our centennial. The activi-ties we have planned really illustrate the vibrancy of our unique cultural organization and we are look-ing forward to sharing them with the public.”

The Bartow-Pell Conservancy, originally known as the International Garden Club, was formed in 1914 by a group passionate about hor-ticulture. That year, New York City gave them permission to use the Bartow family mansion on Pelham Bay in the Bronx, as their headquarters in exchange for restoring it, creating public gardens and programs, and preserving it for generations to come. The International Garden Club officially changed its name to the Bartow-Pell Conservancy in 2008 as well its membership model to that of a typical cultural organization. As part of the 100-year celebrations, the Conservancy is offering a special centennial membership for new members only: En-joy all the benefits of a Heritage Membership, $180, for only $100.

All events to take place at Bartow-Pell unless otherwise noted.

First Friday! Music Friday, May 2, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Irish folk singer Mary Courtney brings her great talent back to BPMM. Explore the museum, stroll the garden, and savor light refreshments. Then hop on the free Bronx Trolley for a ride to City Island. The trolley makes a continuous loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to City Island. Registration requested at 718-885-1461 or via email at [email protected]. Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors & students; members free.

The Moonlight Ball: A Centennial CelebrationSaturday, May 10, 7 p.m.

Don’t miss the highlight of our Centennial events! An evening honoring Bronx Borough Presi-dent Ruben Diaz Jr. and Frank Emile Sanchis III, a leader in historic preservation, overlooking the garden with dinner and dancing to Michael Aren-ella’s Dreamland Orchestra. Help support the mu-seum for the next 100 years. Visit www.bpmm.org, call 718-885-1461, or email at [email protected] for more information and to R.S.V.P.

Bronx Week at Bartow-PellSunday May 11–Sunday, May 18; noon to 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate beauty in the Bronx with free guided tours on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tours start at quarter past the hour. Cost: free

Fashion Flashback: 1914Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.

In our ongoing celebration of the centennial of both Bronx County and Bartow-Pell, we offer a look back at the fashions of 1914 by Bard Graduate Center scholar Sarah Pickman. Pickman’s studies in fashion history and anthropology, combined with her work in the Textile Conservation Department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, give her a unique take on a tumultuous time. Registration requested at 718-885-1461 or via email at [email protected]. Cost $10; members free

Plein Air Landscape DrawingThursdays, May 22–June 26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. (six classes)

Join artist Geri Smith to develop artistic direc-tion while building technical and compositional skills in an outdoor setting. Learn how to simplify gardens and landscape into essential shape, tone, texture and line, creating a personal visual vocabu-lary of black and white graphite drawings. All levels welcome. Please bring a folding chair. Materials list provided. Registration required at 718-885-1461 or via email at [email protected]. Cost $175; members $140

Centennial Plant SaleSaturday, May 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Let your garden be inspired by ours at Bartow-Pell’s first ever plant sale! Unusual annuals, peren-nials, herbs and roses for sale, plus demos on edible gardening, potting plants and a book signing with Barbara Burn the author of The Little Green Book of Gardening Wisdom. Rain date: Sunday, May 18. Cost: free

Urban Park Ranger History Hike, Pelham Bay ParkSunday, May 25, 11 a.m.

Learn about Revolutionary New York and in particular the Battle of Pell’s Point on this highly-popular, fascinating hike of the area with an Urban Park Ranger. Comfortable shoes or boots, water and a light snack recommended. Meets at BPMM park-ing lot. Registration requested at 718-885-1461 or via email at [email protected]. Cost: free

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is located at 895

Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx. For more informa-tion about membership or any of our upcoming events visit www.bpmm.org, call 718-885-1461, or email at [email protected] for more information.


storage space by up to 20% and, at the same time, make things easier to organize.

If you do find yourself standing on your toes to reach into the wall cabinets, Rev-A-Shelf has come up with an ingenious solution. They have developed an innova-tive, pull down, wire shelf unit. The whole unit pulls outward and downward bringing the shelves about one foot lower for easier access.

There are also many accessories that can be attached to the inside of the doors. A simple spice rack, with adjustable shelves, can clear up the clutter on the counter by the stove. (It may be necessary to trim the depth of the shelves a little to ensure that the door will close). Adjustable can bins can also be attached to the door and func-tion similarly to a spice rack. These are available in plastic or wood.

Many older kitchens have blind cor-ner cabinets in the corners. These are the cabinets that you have to reach all the way into the back to get anything. (If you have one, you know exactly what I mean). If the width of the door opening is greater than 13-9/16” you may be able to fit revolving, half-moon shelves in the base cabinets. Al-though you loose some space because of the half-moon shape, it’s more than made up by the convenience of having everything swing outwards, towards you.

Luckily, American industry recognizes that we’re not going to get rid of our ‘stuff’ and so they keep developing new organizers to manage all that we now have and what we’ll accumulate tomorrow.

Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., C.R., is presi-dent of DreamWork Kitchens, Inc. located in Mamaroneck, New York. A Master of De-sign (Pratt Institute), and E.P.A. Certified Re-modeler, he serves on the Advisory Panel of Re-

modeling Magazine. A member of the National Kitchen & Bath Assoc., he is also a contributor to Do It Yourself magazine. He can be reached for questions at 914-777-0437 or www.dream-workkitchens.com.

agent for you. While New York law does pro-vide for the appointment of a monitor in the power of attorney form to supervise the actions of the agent, you then have to decide whether you trust the monitor. If you do but don’t trust the agent, then perhaps the monitor should be the agent. Confused? You’re not alone. These are complex, but very important decisions you will have to make.

When it comes to powers of attorney, one size does not fit all. It is critically important for you to discuss with your elder law and estate planning attorney the pros and cons of each different type of power of attorney and then decide what is right for you.

Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is a founding partner of Littman Krooks LLP and has been honored as one of the “Best Lawyers” in America for each of the last seven years. He is past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and past President of the New York Chapter of NAELA. Mr.

Krooks has also served as chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. He has been selected as a “New York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may be reached at (914) 684-2100 or by visiting the firm’s website at www.elderlawnewyork.com.

Power of Attorney MusingsBY BERNARD A. KROOKS,

CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

Do you have a power of attorney? If so, do you know how it works? Does it have a statu-tory gift rider? Is it durable? What, you don’t know what that is? Many people have powers of attorney but do not understand how they work.

The power of attorney gives authority to an individual (the “agent” or “attorney in fact”) to make financial decisions for another per-son (the “principal”) in the event of incapac-ity. A power of attorney is distinguished from a health care proxy, which allows you to ap-point someone else to make medical decisions for you. Power of attorney relates solely to fi-nancial issues and the powers granted therein cease to exist when the principal dies. Once the principal dies, a representative of his estate needs to be appointed. This person is called an executor if the person died with a will or an administrator if the person died “intestate,” without a will.

One of the most important things to un-derstand about your power of attorney is when it takes effect. Most powers of attorney are ef-fective immediately upon executing; however, it is possible to have a power of attorney that

“springs” into effect upon the incapacity of the principal. A durable power of attorney is effective the moment you sign it and survives even if you become disabled or incapacitated. If the power of attorney is not durable, then the agent is not permitted to act on the principal’s behalf if the principal becomes incapacitated. This would seem to negate the whole purpose of signing a power of attorney.

So, is it dangerous to have a power of attor-ney and give your agent immediate authority to act on your behalf? Does it make more sense to create a springing power of attorney that only gives your agent authority to act when you really need the help? Now that you’re dig-ging through your desk drawer in a panic, try-ing to decipher if your powers of attorney are springing or immediately effective — relax. The answer is that it depends.

Although New York permits springing powers of attorney if the proper modification section of the power of attorney form is com-pleted, the overwhelming majority of powers of attorney that are executed are effective im-mediately. There is good reason for this. Al-though it might seem to make sense that your power of attorney should only become effective upon your incapacity, legal standards of capac-ity are different then medical standards of ca-

pacity. Thus, in many cases, it is difficult to determine if someone lacks capacity. For ex-ample, you forget where you put your car keys. Does that mean you lack capacity? Hopefully not! Because capacity can be a gray area, it may be difficult to determine in many cases. Thus, the agent’s hands may be tied just when it is an appropriate time for the agent to act on the principal’s behalf. For this reason, a general consensus among practitioners seems to be that though springing powers can be used in some circumstances, they should not be the default.

One thing is for sure. Before drafting a power of attorney, it helps to understand the principal’s health and family relationships. Making a thoughtful decision about selection of your agent is a critical part of preparing a power of attorney that will serve you well.

So which is the right answer for you? Here’s a quick question for you to consider: do you completely and implicitly trust the per-son you are naming as agent? If your answer is “yes,” then it should not cause any problem to give them immediate authority to act. If the answer is “no,” then we need to talk about your choice of agent. Think about it: if you do not trust them enough to give them immediate authority, then perhaps they are not the right

The Kitchen Insider© – Streamlining Your Stuff

BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D.

As the years go by, we tend to accumu-late as much ‘stuff’ as we possibly can, fit-ting it into every nook and cranny that our home has to offer. Just take a look in your attic, your garage and especially your kitch-en to see what I’m referring to. When is the last time you needed that big pot that your sister left at your house ten years ago? Or what about the fifty packets of duck sauce that you’ve saved, just in case they forget to include it with your next order of spare ribs!

I’m not judging anyone for this behav-ior because I’m just as guilty, if not more so, as the next person. Given the premise that this is an inescapable situation, there are remedies of dealing with the clutter, espe-cially in the kitchen. Whether you’re plan-ning a new renovation or reorganizing your existing kitchen, many storage products are available to ease the over-stressed, over-flowing-with-stuff lives of everyday people like ourselves.

Roll-out trays are one of the best solu-tions to increase the efficiency of base and pantry cabinets, and by making things eas-ier to reach, it’s easier to organize them. If your base cabinet already has a drawer at the top you can usually fit two roll-outs in the lower section. Pantry cabinets can gen-erally fit four or five roll-outs. This is one of my favorite upgrades because, as time pass-es, I find bending over less and less reward-ing. Retrofit roll-outs can be custom made to any size in wood or come in stock sizes in plastic.

Some companies, like Rev-A-Shelf (www.rev-a-shelf.com), and Knape & Vogt (www.knapeandvogt.com), manufacture specialized wire drawers, which attach inside a base cabinet below the existing drawer. They can be ordered with a variety of inserts, providing an extra silverware or multi-purpose drawer - without having to replace or rebuild the cabinet.

Wall cabinets are usually only 12” deep, half the depth of base cabinets, so roll-outs don’t offer much help up there. Besides, you’d have to stand on your toes to see into them. Instead, try adding an additional shelf in these cabinets. This can increase

Governor Cuomo Requests Federal Government Pull Dangerous Toy Urges Dollar Tree to Voluntarily Pull Toy from Store Shelves

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo urged the federal government to recall a toy known as “Clingy Darts,” which poses a significant dan-ger to children. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) found the children’s toy contains more than six times the federally allowable limit of the chem-ical phthalate Di(2-ethylhex-yl), also known as DEHP. The toy is imported by Greenbrier International, Inc. of Chesa-peake, VA., and is sold at stores throughout New York State, including Dollar Tree, where the “Clingy Darts” were purchased.

“Like any other parent, I want to make sure our chil-dren are safe. This toy – which is made with excessively high levels of the DEHP chemical – poses an unacceptable risk to our kids and should not be on any store shelves,” Governor Cuomo said. “I urge Dollar Tree to voluntarily pull the item from its shelves and call on the federal government to issue a recall of this product immediately.”

Phthalates are chemical substances often used in production of many types of plastics, certain inks, paints, and other products. They are generally used to make plastics softer. The National Toxicology Program has concluded that DEHP is a reproductive and developmental toxin in animals, and has concerns about hu-man exposures to DEHP and potential health effects from such exposures, especially in in-fants and toddlers. “Clingy Darts” contained 0.61% of DEHP, well above the federal limit 0.10%.

If anyone has the “Clingy Darts” at home, they can dispose of them by simply throwing them in the garbage, or they can choose to set them aside in a safe area and await any future recall instructions, which may or may not in-clude a refund component.

The DCP contacted the federal Consumer

Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to request a national recall of ”Clingy Darts” containing DEHP, and asked Dollar Tree to remove the toy from its shelves and discontinue its sale. The DCP also contacted the importer requesting it and its distributers cease distribution and sale of the “Clingy Darts” in New York State and na-

tionwide. The Children’s Product

Safety and Recall Effective-ness Act, Article 28-E of the General Business Law, re-quires a commercial dealer to contact within 24 hours any person or entity to who purchased a product sub-ject to a recall or warning. The dealer must direct such persons to stop the sale or distribution of the recalled product and provide disposi-tion directions. In addition, retailers are required to re-move all recalled children’s products from their shelves within 24 hours of receipt of a recall or warning notice.

The New York Depart-ment of State is charged with enforcement of these recall provisions. Consumers who iden-tify a recalled product in the marketplace, or require more information about toy safety and recalls, are urged to contact the Division of Consumer Protection at 518-474-8583 or visit the Division’s web site at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection. The Division can also be reached via Twitter (@NYSConsumer) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nyscon-sumer).

The Consumer Product Safety Improve-ment Act of 2008 mandates that manufacturers and importers test all toys designed or intend-ed primarily for children 12 years of age and younger for compliance with the CPSC’s toy safety standards. Additionally, manufacturers and importers must test all of their children’s toys manufactured after December 31, 2011 for compliance with the CPSC’s ban on phthalates.


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Mother’s Day falls out on Sunday, May 11th but we like to think in terms of ‘Mother’s Day Weekend’. It takes some of the pressure off your planning not to men-tion the traffic. Here are a variety of dining suggestions for that special day and reserve early!

Dubrovnik, 721 Main Street, New Rochelle 914-637-3777

For years Jerry Tomic, a native of Croatia, dreamed of bringing a true taste of home to Westchester. The flavorfully melded historic cuisines of Croatia served in a refined atmosphere. He premiered Du-brovnik last summer and it became a hit: Westchester’s first restaurant devoted to Croatia, a multi-level 85-seat establish-ment with seasonal outdoor patio, state of the art temperature controlled wine cellar, al fresco rotisserie BBQ, lush seasonal herb garden and bar/lounge. Talented chefs man the kitchen and they will transport you to the beautiful Adriatic in flavorful style. Jerry Tomic and his wife ‘Jackie’ Kas-zas also insists they will be using all the finest ingredients in the seasonal market-place just as his mother did at their highly popular restaurant on the Island of Lopud, near Dubrovnik. Most everything is house made from the bread to desserts. Try the Warm Octopus Salad; Steamed Mussels; Bay Scallops on the Shell; Fresh Cod Filet with grapes, olives, pearl onions; Mama Tereza’s lobster, shrimp, scallops, fish, clams and mussels steamed in a seasonal broth over pasta; Grilled Rack of Lamb; or whole roasted fish prepared out on the BBQ. “Fresh food, simply prepared is the Croatian way”, says Tomic. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Reservations suggested. Private party facilities. Valet parking. www.durbrovnikny.com

Trattoria Vivolo, 301 Halstead Ave., Harrison 914-835-6199

Chef-owner and personable host Dean Vivolo serves his robust regional Italian cuisine out of a vintage diner just across

Mother’s Day Venues for Every Palate!

from Harrison’s Metro-North station. Sit at the counter, tuck into a booth, or take a table in the rear greenhouse and enjoy the surprising contemporary and traditional flavors emanating from his kitchen: Fresh spring/summer salads; Crostino di Polenta, topped with wild mushrooms, gorgonzola and tomato sauce; Lasagna Bolognese al Forno; a good Linguine al Vongole; Osso Buco, tender braised veal shank; occasion-al Roasted Porchetta; and warm fresh Za-baglione with fresh fruit for dessert. If the name Vivolo sounds familiar, Dean’s dad Michael Vivolo is owner of the venerable La Riserva in Larchmont. The restaurant takes on a special glitter evenings. Good wine list. Party facilities. Open 7 days. Free parking. www.trattoriavivolo.com

La Riserva, 2382 Boston Post Road, Larchmont 914-834-5584

There are now beautifully framed one-of-a-kind vintage photo blow-ups high-lighting the walls from owner Michael Vivolo’s hometown in Italy, some dating back to the 1920s and 30s. They are a must see! As for the food, chef/proprietor Mi-chael Vivolo and his wife Margaret have been serving ‘the Italian classics’ here for 34 years and the soothing atmosphere and friendly ambiance keep it a treat. Michael will help you plan a special menu around some of his most popular dishes: flavorful Polenta al Gorgonzola with shrimp; Angel Hair Abissi Marini, thin egg noodles in a light cream sauce with shrimp and mush-rooms; Veal Chop alla Griglia, with mush-rooms and roasted potatoes; or the Bran-zino Mediterraneo. Come check it out for yourself. Open 7 days for lunch and din-ner. Free parking. www.lariservarestaurant.com

(Morris Gut is a restaurant consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the dining scene in greater Westchester for over 25 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: [email protected])


Westchester County Entrepreneurs John Devine and Debbie Stockton Named Premier Agencies for 2014

As business leaders and involved citizens in the Westchester County area, Allstate agency owner John Devine and agency owner Debbie Stockton have been designated Allstate Premier Agencies for 2014.

The Allstate Premier Agency designation is bestowed on less than 48 percent of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency owners across the country. This designation is being presented to Devine and Stockton for their outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of their agencies’ work.

“The Premier Agency designation is not just about successful business results,” said Eva Mc-Intee, field vice president for Allstate New York. “The honor also demonstrates John and Debbie’s commitment to being accessible to customers and using their knowledge to help ensure customers have the insurance products they need to protect themselves and their family.”

Devine’s agencies are located in Bronxville, Mount Vernon and Pelham. Stockton’s agency is located in Bronxville.

Debbie Stockton John Devine

Westchester-based Cancer Support Team to Celebrate Gala at “An Enchanted Evening in the Garden”

On Friday evening, May 2, the Cancer Sup-port Team will host its biennial gala, “An Enchanted Evening in the Garden” at The New York Botanical Garden.

Carol and Felix Petrillo of Mamaroneck will receive The Barbara Melamed Memorial Award for their extraordinary support of Cancer Support Team and other charitable organizations around West-chester County. Corporate Angel Network in White Plains will receive The Wald-Lee Vision Award for its efforts to help cancer patients access the best possible treatment for their specific type of cancer by arrang-ing free travel to treatment across the country using empty seats on corporate jets.

Long-time residents of Westchester County, the Petrillo’s have been involved in many philanthropic initiatives. Of their volunteer and philanthropic ac-tivities, the Petrillo’s state, “With prayerful hands and hopeful hearts, we continue to fight for those in need.”

Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is the only charitable organization to provide free air travel to cancer treatment sites across the country. According to CAN’s Director Emeritus, Peter Fleiss, “Our work has such a positive effect on the lives of so many—patients and family members alike. Corporate Angel Network and the Cancer Support Team are both committed to the same thing, helping cancer pa-tients fight their battle and getting them closer to their cure. This is why receiving the Wald-Lee Vision Award is so very special to us.”

The Benefit Co-chairs are Joanne Jensen of Larchmont, Mark Rice of Rye and Christina Staudt of Bronxville. Honorary Co-Chairs are Robin and James Coogan of New Rochelle.

The Cancer Support Team is fully licensed by the New York State Department of Health and is a home care program offering southern Westchester residents living with cancer, services at any stage of diagnosis, free of charge and without regard to in-surance coverage. Services include nursing care man-agement, social work counseling, education, and advocacy, information about community resources, transportation and financial assistance.

As a non-profit charitable organization, financial support comes from individual donors and grants; the biennial Gala; Swim Across America, The Communi-ty Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe and other foundations and community groups.

For more information about Cancer Support Team or the 2014 Gala go to www.cancersupportteam.org or call 914-777-2777.

Felix and Carol Petrillo

Neha Palace – The Perfect Blend ofAuthenticity and Spice of India

BY CYNTHIA E. PENA

Neha Palace, neatly tucked away just outside the Cross County Shop-ping Center in Yonkers, beckons your senses with the authentic cuisine of India. On a recent visit, our dinner party consisted of both newcomers and those experienced with authentic Indian food.

We were met with the warm and genuine smile of Neha Palace Man-ager, Diya who explained that the name of the restaurant is dedicated to her little girl, Neha. Diya explained her strong belief about creating an at-mosphere of authenticity in both the surroundings and cuisine. She spent a great deal of time creating the perfect menu that stimulates the palate, epitomizing both old and new India. Quite often restaurant-goers are hesitant to try Indian cuisine because of the unfamiliarity of the spices used. Neha Palace does a wonderful job combining the per-fect blend of spices such as nutmeg, coriander, ginger, curry, cumin and more allowing your taste buds to enjoy them all without feeling overwhelmed. Many of the spices used, such as turmeric, are ground daily. All meat and fish is Halal-certified, as well as marinated each night, creating mouth-watering goodness in every dish served.

Aside from the assorted vegetable fritters served as an appetizer, we sampled the new “Sizzler Platter” dishes including a vegetable platter and tandoori salmon platter. Both are served on sizzling cast iron skillets and the per-fume of the spices and smoke are especially in-

viting. Mouthwatering entrees included Achari Chicken tikka, Saag Paneer (spin-ach with cottage cheese), Lamb Shakuti (curry cooked with fresh Indian herbs and coconut) and Chicken Tikka Masala (in butter and tomato gravy). Goat Dum Biryani is a special dish served table side and is aromatic and perfectly cooked. For those with an adventurous palate, there is the truly spicy dish … Lamb Vindaloo ... whose heat comes from red Kashmiri chilies.

An added bonus to the restaurant, Neha Palace offers a fully-equipped event space that is perfect for Communion, Sweet 16 and Graduation celebrations as well as Bridal Showers, birthday parties, Corporate Events and more. The banquet

hall holds up to 300 guests and includes full Indian cuisines ca-tering as well as the opportunity to have your own menu brought in to the preparation area. The ambiance is perfect for intimacy and elegance with a large dance floor and entertainment area.

Located in Yonkers and bordering the Bronx, Neha Palace is a neighbor-hood treasure that offers mouthwater-ing dining that is casual at lunch and elegant at dinner, within a modern Indian setting. The Indian restaurant is popular for its noon-3 p.m. buffet lunch, an array of colorful and deli-cious options. Don’t forget that the Cross County Mall is right next door, perfect for before or after shopping and movie night.

To view a full slideshow of the cuisine served at Neha Palace, visit thebronxvillebulletin.com

Neha Palace is located at 27 Meyer Avenue,

Yonkers behind the Cross County Mall. Buf-fet Price: Mon-Fri, $10.95 and Sat-Sun, $12.95. Dinner Price Range: Salads and appetizers, $6.95 - $18.95, Entrees, $13.95 - $33.95. Nightly spe-cials vary in price. Hours: Open daily. Lunch and dinner. Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; and Sunday 12:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m. Like them on Facebook and visit NehaPalaceYonkers.com 914-476-5900

Assorted vegetable bhajia (mix vegetable fritters)

Buttery Naan bread with Saag Paneer (spinach with cottage cheese), Lamb Shakuti (curry cooked with fresh Indian herbs and coconut) and Chicken Tikka Masala (butter and tomato gravy).

Delicious new item on the menu, Sizzler Tandoori Salmon.

New Listing – This Classic and Classy 1920 Canter Hall Colonial, in the Heart of the Woods! Great design with a traditional floorplan. Two sunrooms on the first floor plus an original maids room/breakfast room with full bath. Three bedrooms upstairs, large master bedroom with fireplace. Large level yard, just a 6-minute walk to the train!

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A perfect Pelham Manor starter or for down-sizing! A very cool open design first floor, with a galley kitchen and enclosed back porch. A great utilization of space with 2 bedrooms up-stairs and a full bathroom. AAA location, walk to train and schools.

$490,000

Marbury Corners two bedroom unit with ultra kitchen, open floor plan, full laundry in unit large master bedroom with private spa bath, walk-in closet and bay window. Beautiful wood floors, great closet space and tons of sunlight! The perfect commute!

$539,000

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Manor Colonial overlooking the Pelham Country Club Golf Course. Sunny and bright rooms, living room with fireplace, dining room and den overlook the 200 ft backyard. Nicely up-date, hardwood floors, and a central Manor location near Long Island Sound.

$795,000

New Rochelle pristine 3 bedroom Townhouse in The Gables. Living room with dining area, eat-in kitchen, ½ bath, master bedroom and two additional bedrooms with loft space. Great closet space, patio, 1-car garage with entry into finished basement. Easy commute to NYC.

$449,000

Looking to make a home Yours? Look no further! This beautifully detailed, part stone Heights Colonial is ready for Your up-dates! Well proportioned rooms, high ceilings, central AC and vacuum. Great poten-tial, stone screen porch and beautiful grounds.

$1,150,000

Beautiful raised Ranch with great curb appeal and professionally landscaped grounds. Sliding glass doors access two-level yard from kitchen, dining room and media room. To-tally updated with beautiful kitchen and baths. Lower level with media room and guest suite.

$1,075,000

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