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REVIEW
May 2015 -- Volume 11 -- Issue 5
Complimentary
The Chamber Blooms with Spring
Dinner Dance
The Chamber of Commerce was in full bloom recently, returning the Annual
Dinner Dance to its itinerary
of yearly events and awarding
some unsung heroes in the
community.
“Tonight’s awards honored people who have done
much for our community
and who have long been unnoticed. It’s time they are
acknowledged for all of the
wonderful work that they do,”
said Bob Marrone, Executive
Director of the New Rochelle
Chamber of Commerce.
The view of the Long
Island sound seemed more
spectacular at The Davenport
Country Club, which served
as the venue for the annual
event missing from the Chamber’s roster in recent years.
However, after bringing back
the event for a Spring Dinner
Dance, the Chamber awarded
the Humanitarian of the Year
to Jeffrey Deskovic, of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation.
Also awarded was community
leaders Rosemary McLaughlin
and Frank Miceli. Each of the
individuals who received Proclamations as well was humbled
by their bestowed honors that
were announced
at the occasion
by Mayor Noam
Bramson.
Exonerated
from prison after 16 years of a
crime he didn’t
commit,
Jeffrey
Deskovic
was
awarded
money from the
state.
Instead
of spending his
financial
gain
on a lavish lifestyle, he used
his
monetary
reward to “create a silver lining
out of [his] hard- Left to right: Legislator Sheila Marcotte, Jeff Deskovic, Bob Marrone, Rosemary McLaughlin and
ship” and began Frank Miceli.
ognition Award. McLaughlin, munity for so many years.” As
a foundation. Visibly moved
who ran the Thanksgiving Day
Bob Marrone, who currently
by being awarded he said “I
Parade and Haunted House for manages the parade also said,
never thought I would be here
more than a decade, headed up “It had to be a labor of love as
accepting an award like this.”
After describing his unimagi- the Chamber for many years running the parade is so much
and, currently, is very active darn work!” When Rosemary
nable ordeal Deskovic unasaccepted the award it seemed
sumingly requested financial with the Republican Committhat she was most proud of the
help for his non-profit organi- tee and works as Senior Vice
President/Group Director of wonderful job she did raising
zation which currently assists
Signature Bank in the North
her two respectful sons, who
others in his past predicament.
End of New Rochelle. The celebrated with McLaughlin
The second honoree of the
Chamber chose Rosemary for
along with friends and family.
night was Rosemary McLaughThe final award, The Unlin, a resident of New Rochelle, “generously giving so much
who received the Lifetime Rec- time and talent to the com... continued on page 11
Sonnet Slam Celebrates
Shakespeare’s Birthday
Members of New Rochelle High School’s Senior Acting Company. Photo credit:
Cristina Cerone
Coffee lovers got more
than just a latte at Starbucks’
Wykagyl location Thursday
afternoon as members of New
Rochelle High School’s Senior
Acting Company celebrated
Shakespeare’s birthday with a
“Sonnet Slam.” The group wove
five sonnets and five songs by
Taylor Swift into a familiar tale
of teenage love to the delight of
an impromptu audience. The
free pop-up show was part of
the New Rochelle Council on
the Arts’ year-long series of
“Arts Encounters,” organized
to celebrate NRCA’s 40th anniversary by bringing the arts
into the community.
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The performance featured Senior Acting Company
members Scott Gordon, Jennie Harary, Talia Oliveras, Peter O’Sullivan, Colin Taylor,
Natalie Warhit, Nicole Wells,
and Maia Wilson; Evan Stapleton and Spenser White are also
members of the group.
NRCA is celebrating its
40th anniversary this year
sponsoring a series of monthly
“Arts Encounters” throughout 2015 to bring art to people
where they live. “The idea is
to remind everybody how the
arts enrich our daily lives with
a series of unexpected “Arts
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New Electric Fleet Unveiled
The City of New Rochelle
in partnership with Nissan of
New Rochelle rolled out the
City’s first full-sized official
electric and zero emission vehicles at a ceremony at City Hall
on Tuesday, April 28. The City
will also receive two EV charging stations and five complimentary assigned parking spaces for zero-emission vehicles at
the New Roc City and Intermodal Transportation Center garages. The vehicles will be used
daily by the City’s Department
of Development.
“New EV charging stations
will make it easier for residents
and visitors to power up the cars
of the future, while new electric
vehicles in the City fleet will cut
our fuel costs and greenhouse
gas emissions,” said New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson.
“It’s a win-win that advances
New Rochelle’s ongoing sustainability efforts.”
Development
Commissioner Luiz Aragon noted, “Our
City is now prepared to embrace
zero emission technologies by
providing charging stations to
our residents and visitors. New
Rochelle is indeed the ideal des-
Left to right: Craig Keeys, Nissan Area general manager/Northeast; Anthony
Panarella, president, Nissan of New Rochelle; Mayor Noam Bramson; Sean
Hopkins, Sr. Mgr., Nissan EV Infrastructure Strategy & Business Development;
City Manager Chuck Strome; Development Commissioner Luiz Aragon
tination in Westchester.”
“Nissan of New Rochelle
is proud to be a part of the New
Rochelle community, so we were
happy to support the efforts of
the City and Mayor Bramson to
increase the sustainability of its
vehicle fleet through the donation of these four all-electric Nissan LEAFs,” said Anthony Panarella, president, Nissan of New
Rochelle. “LEAF offers the city
the same benefits as it offers our
retail customers – a great driving
experience and much lower operating costs.”
“We thank the City of New
Rochelle for providing charging for owners of Nissan LEAF
and other plug-in vehicles in
the local community,” said Sean
Hopkins, senior manager, Nissan EV Infrastructure Strategy &
Business Development. “Nissan
is investing in communities like
New Rochelle across the country because we know that public
charging enhances the overall
ownership experience for LEAF
owners and helps new customers realize the benefits of owning
an EV.”
For more information, visit
www.nissanusa.com/LEAF.
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The Sharing Shelf of FSW holds Teen Boutique for Girls
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On Sunday, April 26th, the gym at Port Chester’s Carver Center hummed with activity, and it wasn’t the
usual sound of basketballs as the bounce reverberated off the wood floor. The Sharing Shelf of Family Services
of Westchester (FSW), assisted by more than 200 community volunteers, transformed the gym into a oneday shopping haven called Teen Boutique. The room was filled with hanging racks, tables and even bleachers
stocked with colorful, stylish spring clothing for teen girls and the walls were decorated with hot pink and
black flowers and signs.
Alex Chavarria, Director of Community and Family Services of Carver, was in awe. “I can’t believe how
you’ve transformed the space.”
First time volunteer and New Rochelle resident, Arlene Kleinberg described the experience as, “Like
walking into a store. There were so many choices and the choices were remarkable. I liked knowing that these
girls could go shopping at their own leisure and choose what they wanted and they didn’t need to worry about
how much anything cost.”
Richard and Brigitte Stoergers of New Rochelle both contributed to the event. Brigitte was on the steering committee and
Richard brought music and lights. They and their daughter have
contributed in different ways over the years.
Throughout the day, more than 140 teen girls and many of
their mothers and guardians, all from families in financial need,
perused the displays and chose from the array of items. Each shopper received a certificate entitling her to select more than 30 items
including shirts, shorts, sweaters, skirts, dresses, shoes, pants,
belts, handbags, jewelry and even new socks and new underwear.
All of the clothing was donated to The Sharing Shelf by members
of the Westchester community and everything was prescreened to guarantee quality before being offered to
the girls and women. By the end of the afternoon, the shoppers, smiles filling their faces, took home nearly
5,000 items.
This was the sixth Teen Boutique (formerly known as GirlTopia) offered by The Sharing Shelf. The
Sharing Shelf regularly provides free clothing to children from families in need through more than 50 social
services agencies, schools, hospitals and other nonprofits in Westchester County, assisting more than 2,000
children each year.
“Teen Boutique this past Sunday was again a reminder of the importance of not only providing
clothes that these girls need, but empowering and allowing them to make their own choices,” said Deborah
Blatt. “I love to see the smiles on the girls’ faces. It makes it all worthwhile.”
To learn more about FSW, visit the agency’s website at www.fsw.org or contact Courtney Rabb at (914)
305-6836 or [email protected].
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Library to Hold Hearing for Budget and Bond Referndum and Candidates Debate
A public hearing on the
New Rochelle Public Library
budget and proposed bond
referendum will take place
on Thursday, May 7th at 7:00
p.m. in the library’s Ossie Davis Theater, before the May
meeting of the library’s Board
of Trustees, which will begin
at 7:30 p.m.
The annual vote to adopt
the 2015 – 2016 New Rochelle
Public Library budget and
bond referendum and to elect
three New Rochelle Public Library trustees will take place
on Tuesday, May 19th, from
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the
city’s school district polling
places. Copies of the proposed
budget and bond referendum
are available to the community at the Administrative Office of the New Rochelle Public
Library.
The proposed 2015-2016
Budget calls for an increase
of $211,908, or 4.35%. This
translates to an increase of
$13.91 per household for the
“average” taxpayer, constituting one penny of every property tax dollar paid by New
Rochelle property taxpayers.
The proposed bond authorizes the New Rochelle
Public Library to replace the
library’s cooling system at a
cost not to exceed $500,000.
An essential component of the
air cooling system for the 1978
building, has reached its life
expectancy. An analysis provided by Wank Adams Slavin
Associates LLP (WASA) reported that the Hermetic Screw
Liquid Chiller requires extensive repairs or replacement.
The firm’s report recommends
replacement as the more costeffective and energy-saving approach. Exercising prudence,
the library board of trustees is
requesting the bond referendum to replace the chiller unit
before the air conditioning
system fails completely, thus
avoiding costly emergency repairs and ensuring the health
and well-being of patrons and
staff during the hot summer
months. The bond request
is for the maximum amount
that the replacement may
cost, although the library will
also pursue all possible grants
to help reduce the ultimate
bond amount. The board recognizes that this project may
raise questions, in light of the
recent talks by the RDRX development group concerning
the possible purchase of the
library building. Although
the Board has agreed to consider all options for the future
of downtown New Rochelle,
there is no firm prospect or
timetable for the relocation of
the library. It is paramount for
the library to continue serving
the public without closures
due to lack of air conditioning.
The chilling unit and other infrastructure components may
be utilized at another location.
The May 19th vote will
also elect three seats on the
Library Board of Trustees.
One seat on the Library Board
of Trustees will fill a five-year
term that is expiring. The
other two are to fulfill seats
that were vacated before terms
expired and have since been
held by individuals appointed
by the Board. One seat will
complete the remaining twoyears of the five-year term
and the other will complete
the remaining three years of
the five year term. These will
be determined by number of
votes, with the five-year term
awarded to the candidate with
the most votes.
The League of Women
Voters will hold their annual
forum for school and library
boards on Monday, May 11th
in the library’s Ossie Davis
Theater. At 5:30 pm the forum
for the two seats on the Board
of Education will take place,
followed by the forum for the
three seats on the Library
Board of Trustees at 6:45 pm.
Registered voters who
need to find out the polling
location for their district,
or need an absentee ballot,
may call the School District
Clerk’s office at 576-4219.
Applications for absentee
ballots are also available on
the school district’s website
(www.nred.org) and in the
library’s community bulletin
board area.
Bramson Requests Capital Budget
Structures and Priorities
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
New Rochelle Mayor Noam
Bramson requested discussion of
pressing Capital Budget Structure
and Priorities at the April 21 City
Council Regular Legislative Meeting (RLM).
“The use of our Unrestricted
Funds is anemic,” Bramson observed. “Most of the money goes
to purchase equipment without
regard to infrastructure as well
as the Feeney and Lincoln Park
Master Plans and Nygaard recommendations for traffic improvement. We do need garbage and
fire trucks, but should be able to
move forward with more financial
flexibility.
“The City Manager has the
right to propose Budgets and
City Council can modify them.
This could depend on 1) the size
of the Fund Balance; 2) Tax Rate/
Tax Cap; 3) Level of Debt with any
money left over,” Bramson added.
City Manager Charles B.
Strome, III noted that Tax Cap
Legislation has expired, “but will
be renewed with the New York
City Rent Controls. Assemblywoman Amy Paulin is convening
a committee of senior managers to
address Capital Funds. Any infrastructure cash or municipal bonds
should be exempt from the Tax
Cap,” he said.
Councilman Ivar Hyden suggested banking small amounts of
money to cover Capital priorities.
Councilman Albert Tarantino pointed out that the City Manager and Staff knows what priorities are, “They are in the trenches.”
Next, Councilman Barry
Fertel addressed Handicapped
Parking Permits. “I have a friend
needing Handicapped Parking but
finds every slot by the Train Sta-
tion filled,” Fertel stated.
Strome replied that the State
sets the criteria for Handicapped
Permits, temporary or permanent
disability placards.
“Just because someone
walks out of their car doesn’t
mean that they are not disabled.
They could have a heart ailment,”
Councilwoman Shari Rackman
averred. “The only problem is enforcement if a family member of
the handicapped person is illegally
displaying the placard.”
Earlier, Councilman Lou
Trangucci questioned hiring Bulfamonte Landscaping to clean
North and Lockwood Avenues for
$5,000, “which could be done by
our DPW.” Strome replied pothole
repair reports show not enough
personnel available; most are
on garbage detail. The measure
passed 6-1 with Trangucci dissenting.
Business News
Farmers Insurance
Opens in New Rochelle
On April 17 The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce
welcomed a new business into
the area. Bob Marrone, Executive
Director of the Chamber and Al
Tarantino, Deputy Mayor of the
City of New Rochelle cut the ceremonious red ribbon of Farmers
Insurance which opened a new
branch on 780 Main Street not
far from Home Depot.
Janet Martinez, the main
agent with 13 years experience
is fluent in English and Spanish
and will surprise you with how
young she is for all of her insurance knowledge. After being
presented with a plaque courtesy of JanMar Trophy from the
Chamber, Janet Martinez handed out welcome kits to all who attended. The agency has services
for Auto, Home, Renters, Motorcycle, Boat, Life, Flood and Business/Commercial Insurance. To
get more information on Farmers Insurance in New Rochelle
call 914-331-0000 or email staff.
jmartinez4@farmersagency.
com .
Barre10 Offering
Popular Group Barre
Classes
barre10, a barre studio with
a focus on bringing an affordable
and welcoming exercise experience to clients, has opened in
New Rochelle.
Barre10 offers a monthly
“10 for 10” Super Pack pricing
method that brings the price
down to $10 per class. Classes
are taught by experienced, supportive teachers at the studio in
Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324
North Ave., New Rochelle.
“My aim is to make this
wonderful exercise method
available to more people, “said
founder and teacher Amy Land-
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our teachers are supportive and
friendly.”
Classes at Barre10 are offered six days a week, Monday
– Friday mornings, Tuesday &
Thursday evening and one class
on Sunday.
Barre10 classes are based
on the technique of Lotte Berk,
a German-born dancer who fled
to London in the 1930s. The
Barre10 workout targets the
entire body, building strength
and flexibility while also aligning the body’s postural and core
muscles.
For class schedule and
more information, visit www.
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Giving Circle of Lower Westchester Awards Grant to
Local Day Nursery
The Giving Circle of
Lower Westchester announced that it is partnering with the Food Bank for
Westchester to provide
fresh produce to children
at New Rochelle Day Nursery and the Queens Daughters Daycare in Yonkers.
The Produce, provided under the Food Bank’s Green
Thumb Program, will be
funded by the Giving Circle
through annual grants of
$10,000 in each of 2015 and
2016.
Each of the two preschools will receive a
monthly distribution of
“Green Thumb Bags” containing 6-8 varieties of fresh
fruits and vegetables. The
program advances a key priority of improving the nutritional value of food made
available to those at risk
Eric Nodiff
of hunger in Westchester
County. In addition to the
“take-home” Green Thumb
Bags, the children in the
participating programs will
be provided fresh fruit for
snacks. The produce is provided primarily from local
farms in and around Florida, New York.
Eric Nodiff, the
Giving Circle’s President, said “This program advances our
mission of alleviating
hunger,
supporting
programs that advance
nutrition and reducing the risk of hunger
among children in our
community. This program supplements the
Giving Circle’s traditional grant program
that assists front-line
hunger relief programs.
Special thanks to Marcy
Wolf and Nancy Bookchin
who are spearheading this
program on behalf of the
Giving Circle.”
For further information on the Giving Circle of
Lower Westchester, contact
Eric Nodiff at [email protected].
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Eighth Annual Court of Appeals Dinner
The New Rochelle Bar Association recently hosted its Eighth Annual Court of Appeals Dinner at the Grand Ballroom of the
Radisson Hotel in New Rochelle. The honored guest was Jonathan Lippman, Chief
Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals who will be retiring on December 31.
Judge Lippman served as Chief Judge
of New York State’s highest court since appointed in 2009 by Governor David Paterson.
Also present as the honored guest speaker
was Hon. Robert S. Smith, who retired as a
Judge from the Court of Appeals last Decem- Ron Zezima, Esq, Event Co-chair, Hon. Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick,
ber 2014. Honored guests from that Court Hon. Jonathan Lippman, Paula Johnson Kelly, Esq., President NRBA
included Hon. Sheila Abdus-Salaam, who was appointed in 2013 as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals, and
Hon. Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, retired Senior Judge of the Court of Appeals. Other honored guests included
Hon. Janet DiFiore, Westchester County District Attorney and former Justice of the NY State Supreme Court, Hon.
Daniel Angiolillo, retired Judge, Appellate Division, 2d Dept., and New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson.
Judge Lippman, an avid NY Yankees fan, was presented by Paula Johnson Kelly, President of NRBA, with a
framed photo of the United States showing the cities in which the Yankees play, containing discs of dirt from each
stadium, and a pen containing dirt from Yankee Stadium.
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those lost in the Holocaust took place with special remarks from Rabbi Jonathan Morgenstern,
Cultural Consul Anita Demeter from the Hungarian Consulate and survivor/author Mr. Leslie
Schwartz.
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MAY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Glen Island Park Boat Launch is now
open. Glen Island provides access to Long
Island Sound and can accommodate boats
up to 21 feet in length. A County Park Pass
is required to use this ramp. Car-top-carried
boats pay $5, and trailer-carried boats pay
$15. Season permits are available to Park
Pass holders only for $100, plus a $5 daily
parking fee (May through September). The
ramp is open from 6 a.m. to dusk, seven
days a week. For more information, call
(914) 813-6720.
UPCOMING
The 35th annual Our Children,
Our Artists exhibit is on view
in the Lumen Winter Gallery of
the New Rochelle Public Library
from May 4th through May 27th.
The art work of students in the
city’s seven elementary schools
will be on display from May 4th
through May 14th; and the work
of middle and high school students will be exhibited from May
20th through May 27th. The exhibit is curated by Erica Bogin,
artist and art teacher. The reception and awards ceremony for the
middle and high school students
will take place on Wednesday,
May 20th, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30
p.m.
The New Rochelle Downtown
BID Farmers Market will kick off
its third year on Saturday, May 30
at 9 a.m. Join us and Mayor Noam
Bramson and downtown Councilman Ivar Hyden for the opening
ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The Market, on Huguenot Street between
Memorial Highway and Lawton
Street, runs every Saturday from
May 30th through October 31st
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or
shine on Library Green. For more
information visit at NewRochelleFarmersMarket.com
The Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester presents the
following programs: May 27—Ted
Gilman, Education Specialist and
Senior Naturalist will speak on
the content of Audubon’s Birds
and Climate Change at Lenoir Nature Preserve, 19 Dudley Street,
Yonkers; May 10 at 8am – Field
Trip: Mother’s Day Warbler Walk
at Lenoir Nature Preserve; and
June 24 – Members’ Night Nature Photography Show at Lenoir
Nature Preserve (call 237-9331 for
details). All meetings are free and
SAVE THE DATE: The 15th Annual
New Rochelle House Tour benefiting
Pediatric Emergency Services at
Montefiore New Rochelle will take
place on May 31 beginning at
11:30am. Visit montefiore.com/
housetour for details.
open to the public beginning with
refreshments at 7pm. Visit hras.
org for complete details.
Bicycle Sundays, sponsored by
Con Edison and Friends of Westchester County Parks will take
place on the following dates: May
10, 17 and 31; June 7, 14, 21 and
28; and September 13, 20 and 27
from 10am to 2pm at the Bronx
River Parkway from Westchester
County Center in White Plains,
south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Visit westchestergov.com/
parks or call 864-PARK for details.
The Junior League of Westchester on the Sound is conducting
a logo contest for the branding
of their 65th anniversary, which
will be celebrated throughout the
upcoming League year, beginning
September 2015. The contest is
open to any student, grades K-12,
attending school in the Sound
Shore service area of JLWOS. The
deadline for entries is May 18.
The chosen logo will be unveiled
at the JLWOS Annual Dinner on
June 5. Send pdf submissions to:
[email protected]
with
“JLWOS 65th Logo Contest” in the
subject line. An entry form must
be completed and can be found at
JLWOS.org.
The Greenburgh Nature Center,
99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale will
hold the following: May 17 at 1pm
– Amazing Amphibians; May 23
at 1pm – Trolls and Tiaras; and
May 31 at 1pm – Wild Mosaics. For
additional information, call 7233470 or visit greenburghnaturecenter.org.
Join Westchester Adult Jewish
Education for exciting classes,
Talmud from the Inside – 8 Thursday mornings beginning May 7 at
Beth El Synagogue Center of New
The 30th Annual Bruce Museum
Outdoor Crafts Festival will take
place May 16-17 from 10am to 5pm
at 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT.
For more information, call 203-8690376.
On May 17 at 5pm, join Recologie,
49 Lawton Street, New Rochelle for
a Vegan Cooking 101 Session with
Chef Dianne. Visit eventbrite.com/e/
vegan-cooking-101-with-chef-dianne-tickets-16807917935?aff=es2
to purchase tickets.
Rochelle, 1324 North Avenue. For
more information or to register,
visit waje.org or call Alice Tenney,
Director at 328-7001, ext. 704.
At 3pm, the Sanctuary Series in
South Salem will hold a piano
recital featuring Jeffrey Biegel entitled, “The Romantic Virtuoso at
the Sancutary of the South Salem
Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring
Street, South Salem. The concert
will be followed by a Mother’s Day
champagne reception. For ticket
information, visit thesanctuaryseries.org
Jewish Girl Scout Troup 1870 is a
newly formed group that meets
twice monthly in New Rochelle.
For further information, contact
Miriam Grimaldi, dr.grimaldi@
gmail.com or Paul Gilder, [email protected].
On May 7 and 13, Texas Roadhouse, Trump Plaza, 181 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle will
donate 10% of your total food
purchases to the New Rochelle
Humane Society. Call 632-7427 for
details and reservations.
MAY
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From 7 to 8:30pm, NYP/Lawrence
Hospital will hold a community
presentation entitled, “Our Community – Our Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory” at the Bronxville Public Library, 201 Pondfield
Road, Bronxville. Call 787-5000 to
reserve a spot.
From 9:30am to 2pm, the American Heart Association’s 12th
Annual Go Red for Women Luncheon & Learning Sessions will
take place at the Stamford Marriott, 243 Tresser Blvd, Stamford,
CT. For tickets and additional
information, visit westfairgoredluncheon.heart.org or call 6403273.
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At 10:30am, Cerebral Palsy of
Westchester will hold their annual “Growing Together” Community Walk at the David G. Osterer
Center. For more information
visit cpwestchester.org
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From 5 to 6:30pm, NYP/Lawrence
Hospital, Palmer Hall, 3rd Floor,
Bronxville will discuss Nutrition
and the Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis. Call 7875000 to register.
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At 8pm, Sarah Lawrence College
presents Talking Funny: An Evening with Stand Up Comedians
in the Donnelley Film Theatre of
the Heimbold Visual Arts Center,
located at 915 Kimball Avenue,
Bronxville. Seating is available on
a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendees are encouraged to arrive
early. For more information, call
(914) 395-2205 or e-mail [email protected].
Come listen to the Furuya Sisters’ masterful performances of
beautiful classical music, sure
to bring you great joy and pure
relaxation! The Furuya Sisters
Trio comes to perform in South
Salem for the first time! Their
program features gorgeous classical repertoire: Tchaikovsky and
Mozart piano trios!! South Salem
Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring
Street. Ticket info—FuruyaSisters.com or call 200-3622.
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The 13th Annual Traffic Expo and
Kids Safety Day will be held noon
to 3pm at Eastchester Town Hall
Grounds, Mill Road, sponsored by
On May 9 at 8:30pm, Caramoor Center for Music and Arts, 149 Girdle
Ridge Road, Katonah welcomes Eric
Michael Gillett for the 21st Cabaret
in the Music Room Benefit. For
tickets, call 232-1492.
the Eastchester Civic Association
and the Community Fund.
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At 3pm, the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at
the Saunders Trade and Technical High School, 183 Palmer Road,
Yonkers with guest conductor
Byung-Kook Kwak. For additional
information, call 776-6767 or visit
yonkersphilharmonic.org
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At 8pm, join the Food Bank for
Westchester as they celebrate 10
Years of Hunger Heroes at Tappan Hill Mansion, Tarrytown. Call
923-1100 to attend.
SAVE THE DATE: Calling all
restaurants, vendors and performers! Opportunity for booths and
stage time is now available for New
Rochelle’s third annual Street Fair,
Sunday, September 13 from 11AM
to 5PM on Main Street in downtown
New Rochelle. Produced by the City
of New Rochelle in partnership with
the Chamber of Commerce, BID and
Council on the Arts, the fair will feature games, food, arts and crafts and
live entertainment for all ages. For
New Rochelle-based crafters, artists,
retailers, food vendors and businesses, the booth price is just $50
and for community groups its $25.
Non-resident fees are also available.
The registration deadline is August
13, 2015. All space will be available
on a first acceptance basis.
New this year, the fair will feature
two stages for local talent. The New
Rochelle Council on the Arts is now
accepting proposals from performers
by email [email protected] To
register for the fair, contact the Parks
and Recreation Department at info@
newrochelleny.com<mailto:info@
newrochelleny.com> or visit the City
website www.newrochelleny.com/
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Big Read 2015: The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer Events
Family Scrapbook Workshops
Thursdays, May 21, June 4, and June 18,
4:00 – 5:30 pm, NRPL Meeting Room
As a tribute to scrapbooker Twain, we are
offering four drop-in family workshops,
during which all ages will have the
opportunity to make adventure books
filled with beautiful “scraps.” Teacher and
artist Wendy Podell will lead these free
explorations in mixed-media. Drop-in.
Isaac E. Young Middle School presents
the play, Tom Sawyer
Friday May 29 and Saturday, May 30,
7:00 pm, Isaac E. Young Middle School
Auditorium
Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and Becky
Thatcher will come alive as the Isaac E.
Young Middle School students perform
in this imaginative, highly theatrical
adaptation of Twain’s classic. Tickets
will be sold at the door,( Adults: $5.00,
Seniors: $4.00, Students:$3.00, S.O.
(Student Organization) members: $2.00.
Children under 3 Free.
Film Doubleheader: Tom Sawyer and
Huckleberry Finn
Saturday. May 9, 1:00 pm (Tom Sawyer)
and 3:00 pm (Huckleberry Finn), NRPL
Ossie Davis Theater. Mark Twain’s classic
stories come alive in these two musical
adaptations from the 1974.
The Melodies of Mark Twain Musical
Concert by the Rosewood Chamber
Ensemble
Sunday, May 17, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm,
NRPL Ossie Davis Theater
In this concert, flutist Barbara Hopkins
and guitarist Judy Handler will chronicle
his life and musical interests from his
early days in the South to his final days
in Connecticut including stories and
quotes from Twain. Suggested donation:
$2.00
Tom Sawyer in Film
Saturday, May 23, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm,
NRPL Ossie Davis Theater
The 1938 film, The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer, is one of the best book-to-film
versions of the classic AND it stars a
former New Rochelle resident, Ann Gillis,
as Becky Thatcher. The black and white
movie also stars Tommy Kelly (Tom Sawyer), Jackie Moran (Huckleberry Finn),
May Robson (Aunt Polly), Walter Brennan
(Muff Potter), and Victor Jory (Injun Joe).
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Jacob Leisler Statue Restoration Underway
New Rochelle celebrated its 325th
anniversary in 2013 but the party continues: The 325th Anniversary Committee ended up with surplus funds,
which were earmarked for local historic projects, one of which was the
cleaning and restoration of the bronze
state of Jacob Leisler that stands at the
foot of Broadview Avenue. The work
started this week with conservator
John Scott cleaning the statue using a
non-hazardous bio-degradable aqueous de-greaser.
The Jacob Leisler Monument
was designed by American artist Solon
Borglum and erected in 1913 (the city’s
225th anniversary year) by the Daughters of the Revolution and the Huguenot Association of New Rochelle.
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Valet Parking Discussed at Length during
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the Tuesday, April 14 New Rochelle City Council Committee
of the Whole (COW) meeting to
discuss the recurring issue of
Valet Parking.
“This is a vision for the future of New Rochelle,” Aragon
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Left to right: Retiring New Rochelle Historical Landmarks and Review Board
Chair Melvin Beacher; Mayor Noam Bramson; Sheila Beacher.
Street businesses not blocking
traffic. Centrally located kiosks might be another source.”
Left to right: Councilman Jared R. Rice; Breeana Jones; Councilman Albert
downtown parking is a sepaCouncilman Lou Trangucci
Tarantino.
rate issue.
warned of motorists getting
Attendant parking at the
late parking tickets resulting
lot adjacent to the Library from valets tearing up the iniwould be a nice way to test tial violations, suggesting penthings slowly, adding lots as alties to the Valet Service for
we go.
this practice.
“Options are to allow VaCouncilman Jared R. Rice
let Parking in City-owned lots, inquired about fiscal impact.
privately owned lots and street
Aragon replied that improved
parking spaces; as an example
traffic flow would generate
creating pick up and drop more business and sales tax reoff areas in front of Division
ceipts. Mayor Noam Bramson
emphasized that there would
be an initial trial and error
period to create user-friendly
parking.
At the Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing, resident Breeana
Jones requested that a portion
of the $670,000 grant be used
to repair the intercom system
to “buzz in visitors” to Gracie
Apartments and scored that
fact that dumpsters located by
the playground attract roaches
and rats.
During Citizens to be
Heard, James O’ Toole called
for 12-15 more police to patrol
the streets, citing longer call
times. Bramson replied that
the crime rate is the lowest in
54 years.
After a gala reception
in the Rotunda with approximately 200 citizens attending,
Bramson honored retiring Historical Landmarks and Review
Board Chair Melvin Beacher
with a Commendation for over
25 years of Service.
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2012 New York Life Youth Leader is Named a 2015
Top Volunteer in New York State
During National Volunteer
Week (April 12-18th2015) Volunteer New York!, the largest volunteer connector organization serving Westchester, Rockland, and
Putnam counties, brought over
400 volunteers together through
local service opportunities. This
year, Jake Gallin, 13, of New Rochelle and former Volunteer
Spirit Award Winner, was also
presented the Prudential Spirit
of Community Award by Anthony
Mastronicola of Prudential at
Volunteer New York!’s Tarrytown
home office after being named
1 of the top 2 volunteers in New
York state in 2015.
Joining the presentation
ceremony was USO representative, Kim Nash, Manager of
Corporate Partnerships, as well
as Jake’s family, volunteers, Veterans, and Volunteer New York!
staff and board members.
“It has been a point of privilege, pride and astonishment to
have watched Jake for the past 3
years grow up to be a force for good
in our community, the USO, and
for so many deserving military
families. His fundraising message,
which he started when he was
Family, Volunteers, Veterans, and Volunteer New York! Staff & Board Members,
joined USO Representative, Kim Nash, and Prudential Representative, Anthony
Mastronicola in Presenting the Prudential Spirit of Community Award (Silver
Medallion) to Jake Gallin at Volunteer New York!’s Tarrytown office.
only 8, rings loud and clear to everyone who hears it, which is why
he is a volunteer who is inspiring
everyone around him,” says Volunteer New York! Executive Director,
Alisa H. Kesten, who nominated
Jake for the Prudential Spirit of
Community Award. “I look forward to see what he does next.”
National Volunteer Week is
also about the importance of volunteerism to the individual. “This
award provides me with a moment
where I can educate people about
the importance of volunteerism.
The ‘Blue Star’ and ‘Gold Star’ Military Families volunteer for us every
single day. I do what I do for them
and in honor of them, specifically in
honor of Michael A. Arciola and his
family. Michael gave his life at age
20 while serving in Iraq. I want everyone to know that they can help
the families like the inspirational
Arciola Family,” says Jake Gallin,
founder of Stars for Cars.
In 2012, Jake was awarded
the New York Life Youth Leader
Award at the 32nd Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards for his fundraising cause, Stars for Cars.
Through Stars for Cars, Jake has
raised over $12,000 for the United
Service Organization (USO) by
His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan ’14H and
James P. Hynes ’69, ’01H Honored By Iona College
The Board of Trustees of
Iona College held its 2015 Iona
College Scholarship Award
Gala & Diamond Jubilee Celebration on April 10 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City
to honor leaders who exemplify the College’s mission of
service, scholarship and valuebased learning.
Over $1.2 million dollars
were raised that evening to
benefit student scholarships
at Iona College. Nearly 700 people were on hand for the event,
including scores of students
and scholarship recipients,
to see His Eminence, Timothy
Cardinal Dolan ’14H and James
P. Hynes ’69, ’01H recognized
for their service to the Catholic faith and Iona College. As
part of the gala, Mr. Hynes was
presented with Iona College’s
Legacy Award and Cardinal
Dolan was presented with the
Blessed Edmund Rice Humanitarian Award. Iona College also
paid special tribute to its 75th
anniversary while celebrating
these two deserving individuals.
“This year’s Gala was
incredibly special as we recognized Iona College’s long
From left, Honoree James P. Hynes ’69, Iona President Joseph E. Nyre and
Honoree, His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan ’14H at the 2015 Iona College
Scholarship Award Gala & Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
and distinguished legacy and
celebrated the life’s work and
important service of Cardinal Dolan and Chairman Jim
Hynes. We were also pleased to
announce the establishment of
an endowed scholarship fund
in Cardinal Dolan’s name,” said
Iona President Joseph E. Nyre.
“Each, in their own unique
way, exemplify Iona College’s
mission of service, scholarship
and achievement and we’re
proud that they are members
of the Iona community.”
The Blessed Edmund Rice
Humanitarian Award, named
to honor the founder of the
Congregation of Christian
Brothers, recognizes those
who by their activities and
service to others have reinforced Iona’s identity as a College founded in the tradition of
the Congregation of Christian
Brothers and American Catholic higher education. In addition to receiving the Blessed
Edmund Rice Humanitarian
Award, a scholarship was established by Iona College in
Cardinal Dolan’s name.
selling star-shaped magnetic car
decals, which honors families of
soldiers who have served in the
U.S. Armed Forces. {To find out
more about Stars for Cars, go to
starsforcars.org.}
As a State Honoree, Jake will
tour Washington D.C this month
with the 101 other Honorees,
where he will be in contention to
be named one of the top 10 youth
volunteers in the nation. Thinking about the future, Jake says,
“Being the Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards New York
State Middle Level Honoree gives
me a deep sense of pride. I plan to
use this prestigious award as an
opening to take my 3 Holidays Announcement nationwide.”
Jakes’ 3 Holidays Announcement is read during Patriot Day,
Veterans Day, and Memorial Day to
remember Blue Star and Gold Star
military families and the generosity
and sacrifices they make for their
communities, and is currently being
used in over 100 schools and school
districts across New York State.
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Arbor Day Celebrated at Huguenot Park
The City of New Rochelle celebrated Arbor Day on Earth
Day April 22 with a tree planting at Huguenot Park. Mayor Noam
Bramson and City officials were joined by Bartlett Tree Company,
The Care of Trees and students from New Rochelle High School
AP Environmental Studies classes, taught by Ms. Carmen Glenn
and Ms. Julia Chillemi. Bartlett Tree Company gave away free saplings and The Care of Trees gave demonstration on tree trimming
and their bucket trucks and equipment.
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Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty
Lists New Rochelle Home to be Featured on
HGTV’s “Property Brothers”
Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty announced
today that the firm has listed
an updated chalet-style home
in the town of New Rochelle,
N.Y., that has been chosen to be
featured as a “dream home” on
an episode of HGTV’s “Property
Brothers.” The residence, which
is represented by Larchmont
agent Carola Schonander and
offered at $1,099,000, was recently filmed for an episode set
to air this coming fall.
“Property Brothers” is a
one hour reality show in which
twin brothers Jonathan and
Drew Scott help home buyers find, purchase and transform “fixer-uppers” into dream
homes, while maintaining a
strict budget. Each episode
begins with the brothers showcasing a home that features
everything on the future homeowner’s wish-list, eventually
leading them to homes that are
Jonathan Scott (left) and Carola Schonander
more in their price range, but
still have great potential to become their dream home.
Once a local cider mill, this 1927 renovated home boasts 4,500 square feet of space, which
includes an inviting center hall entrance with 16-foot ceilings and a modern, open floor plan
throughout. While fully equipped with up-to-date amenities and features, the carefully renovated home retains much of its original architectural integrity, boasting interior details such
as wood-beamed cathedral ceilings, four fireplaces, a turret sitting area, hardwood floors and
more. The residence’s kitchen offers oversized windows, and is located adjacent to a spacious
living room with a stone fireplace and French doors that open to a sweeping private yard with
mature landscaping. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, including an amenity filled master bath, can be
found.
“Having the Property Brothers and crew in the house was undoubtedly a great experience
for all,” said fellow Larchmont agent Gay Rosen, who wrote a piece on the featured property
upon hearing the news. “There were approximately 10 staff members present for the day’s
shooting, and when aired in October, it will definitely be a show that will be viewed by many
in our area.”
“I can see why this fantastic residence was chosen to be featured as a dream home on the
show,” said Schonander. “Not only does it have a unique past and undeniable rustic charm,
but it also contains all the contemporary luxuries needed to live a fine lifestyle among the
fabulous surroundings and offerings of this Westchester County town. It was a pleasure to
have the Property Brothers and crew in the house, and we all can’t wait for this very special
episode to air!”
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Luncheon Honors Senior Volunteers
The City of New Rochelle Office
for the Aging honored seventy-five volunteers at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held April 15 at the
Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center. Honored
at the event were members of Foster
Grandparent and Meals on Wheels Programs, Montefiore Sound Shore Hospital Volunteer Program, and the Retired
Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) of
United Way of Westchester County.
“It was an honor to host this
event,” said Phillis Maucieri, Executive
Director of the Office for the Aging.
“We salute all our senior volunteers in Volunteers from Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
appreciation for giving back to the community they love.”
Mayor Bramson presented each volunteer with a letter of thanks and expressed his appreciation for their service. “These active seniors make a vital difference to our community and set a powerful example for people of every age. I am grateful for their dedication and commitment,” he said.
The luncheon coincided with the Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service. Mayor
Bramson joined more than 1,750 mayors across the country in recognizing the impact of national
service on city challenges. The Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service is a national bipartisan effort to recognize the positive impact of national service in cities, to thank those who serve; and
to encourage citizens to give back to their communities. The Mayors Day of Recognition is sponsored
by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the National League of Cities, Cities
of Service, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Michael Nutter. For more information, visit
NationalService.gov/mayorsforservice.
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Collaborates
with Pi Kappa Phi
For over 65 years
CP/W’s purpose is
to help people realize their goals, build
brighter futures, and
lead more independent lives as members
of their community.
Over the past 3 years
our relationship with
Pi Kappa Phi at Iona
College has enhanced
our efforts! Together
we raise awareness of
the amazing things
people with disabilities can do, opposed to
focusing on what they can’t.
Pi Kappa Phi’s 2015 Ability Week is a great platform
to celebrate our community’s
potential. On April 15, “Vocal
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Groove” our very talented musical troupe; Takeya Brown,
Greer Hodge, Elsa Mahannah,
Jennifer Feltenstein, and Mu-
sical Guest Paul Bottari performed on stage. Paul Bottari’s
guest performance was his
own written rap song “Why
You So Shocked,” delivering
an extremely
important
message
to
remove the
word dis in
disabilities
and to realize
you shouldn’t
be so socked
that they have
abilities. Students from all
over the college campus
listened
to
the group’s message. They left
feeling inspired and wanting
to make a difference in their
own communities. This was
a perfect way to kick off Iona
College’s next event the following day, Abilities Experience,
Biking for a Cause.
On Thursday April 16th
the fraternity brothers coordinated an event in which they
had stationary bikes outside
to raise money for Abilities
Week. The boys did two days,
Thursday and Friday, from
11:00 am until 2:00 am. During this time they were collecting donations from their
peers that were passing by.
The event was a great success.
Participants from our Day Program came out to support the
brothers while taking turns on
the bikes. It was a great experience watching Pi Kappa Phi
and CP/W come together for a
second day in a row.
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sung Citizenship Award, which
was a complete shock to the recipient, went to Frank Miceli.
He was chosen not only for the
selfless hours he devotes to the
budding New Rochelle organization but also for his active
involvement in so many other
non profits in the community.
Frank Miceli not only owns
Minuteman Press, a successful
business in New Rochelle for
37 years, but he is also active
in the Sound Shore chapter
of Business Network International, the New Rochelle
Chamber of Commerce, The
Boys and Girls Club, the CYO,
and the New Rochelle High
School Football Parents Association. Someone who never
seeks accolades and an unsung
hero in our community, Miceli
focus on others. When Miceli
was informed of winning the
award by the Mayor, his family,
who were part of the surprise,
was ushered in to enjoy the
remainder of the evening with
Frank. It was a lovely moment
for all in attendance and who
know of Miceli’s character and
charitable contributions to the
community.
The night wrapped up
with one of the highlights of
the evening’s festivities, which
was a silent auction that included donations from local
businesses arranged by iPower
Global Solutions. Some of the
Chamber Director of Marketing Jennifer Lanser (left) and Rosemary McLaughlin
exceeded the requirements
set for receiving an award of
this kind by always displaying
humility and motivation of
Girls Inc. Westchester Fourth Annual Power
of the Purse Awards Gala
Girls Inc. Westchester’s 2015 “Purse-o-nalities” Sara Badler (New York Life Insurance Company), Lucy Chan (IBM),
Dawna Michelle Fields (Colgate-Palmolive), and Geri Pell (Pell Wealth Partners). Photo Credit: Alison Sheehy Photography
On April 16, 2015, guests joined Girls Inc. Westchester for the fourth annual “Power of the
Purse” awards dinner. It was an exciting event held at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle,
that highlighted inspiring honorees, a live auction, food, and fun for a good cause - investing in the
future of Westchester’s girls.
Honorees, referred to as “Purse-o-nalities,” by Girls Inc. Westchester, included Sara Badler, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Investment Council, New York Life Insurance Company;
Lucy Chan, Vice President, Growth Markets and Global Services Business Development, IBM; and
Geri Pell, CEO, Pell Wealth Partners, all who shared moving testimonies with a room full supporters. Honoree and National Program Manager for Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, Colgate-Palmolive,
Dawna Michelle Fields, noted “the next generation of strong girls will be trailblazers, but it will take
strong women to clear the path.”
Proceeds from the event supports Girls Inc. Westchester, a local affiliate of the national nonprofit organization, Girls Inc. that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since 2008, Girls
Inc. Westchester has served over 2,700 girls in Westchester County with research-based programming. “Girls Inc. fosters an environment where girls motivate other girls to be the best and most confident version of herself possible,” said Akeyla Sterling, Girls Inc. Westchester Alumna and Keynote
Speaker for the event. “Girls need to understand that they are capable of being successful and seeing
successful women helps affirm those beliefs.”
For more information about Girls Inc. Westchester call (914) 419-0764 or visit www.girlsincwestchester.org.
donations included a diamond
bracelet from Talner’s, sports
memorabilia from Steiner
Sports, a party burger truck
from POW! Burger, a photo
shoot from photographer,
Aaron Kershaw, memberships
to the YMCA, Champ’s Boxing
and The Rock Club, and Gift
Certificates to local retailers and restaurants including
Sorell Wine Shop, Don Coqui,
Models, Avon, Harley Davidson
and FunFuzion.
“It was a fun evening,
the honorees were touched,
the food was wonderful, and
the program flowed [with Bob
as Emcee]…overall I believe
this is a blooming start to the
Chamber bringing back the
Annual Dinner Dance,” said
Vincent Fasano, Director of
George T. Funeral Home and
Treasurer of the Chamber of
Commerce.
The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce works in
conjunction with the City of
New Rochelle but operates as
a separate entity to advocate
for and promote local business
and to ultimately facilitate the
local economy and the progress of the community as a
whole.
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“Catfishing”A Community Alert
From Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore
“Catfishing”. It has nothing to do with going down to the
river with your fishing pole. It has
everything to do with your safety
when you use the Internet. The
important thing to know is, a “catfish” is an internet predator who
is posing as someone other than
themselves. A “catfish” is intentionally deceptive when creating
a profile on social media like on
Facebook or on many popular dating sites. This deception can be
very intricate and usually involves
the use of fake photos, fake biographies and sometimes erecting
a fake supporting network as well.
This kind of deception is often used when the goal is to make
a romantic connection. A “catfish”
may be trying to engage in social
media in order to build relationships because they are bored,
lonely, or seeking to commit a
crime.
“Catfish” build relationships
of confidence and trust in the online world of social media. They
appear to be just like everyone
else. Having tricked you into believing that they are your friend,
they will deceive you for their own
purposes. They paint an online
identity that’s empathetic, sympa-
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thetic and like-minded. It is subtle
manipulation and that’s why a user
often does not attempt to verify
the information being used by a
“catfish”.
In a case this office recently
prosecuted a man from Ardsley
trolled the internet dating sites
targeting established professional
women. He misrepresented himself online as everything from an
advisor to the President of the
United States to being a multimillionaire. Over a 3 year period he
unfortunately convinced his victims to loan him close to $200,000
dollars with the lie that his assets
had been “frozen” by the court due
to a custody battle. The money he
claimed was needed for living expenses. He was arrested and later
pleaded guilty to grand larceny. He
went to jail and was required to pay
full restitution.
These are some of the signs
you should look out for:
• A stranger who has constructed on social media a profile
of an attractive person who starts
contacting you online via e-mail
with a romantic intent.
• This person avoids personal contact and use of any twoway visual contact like Skype, or
may find an excuse not to use the
phone.
• When you decide to break
contact, the “catfish” tries to prevent it and says he/she will meet
you. However, excuses always
delay the personal contact. The
promise is used to keep you online.
• The “catfish” will not give
you a verifiable physical address.
“Catfish” are not one size fits
all but these are generally their
methods. Online as in the real
world, if it’s too good to be true, it
probably is so a little skepticism
may protect you in the end.
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Encounters” – pop up performances in public spaces
all around New Rochelle,” explains NRCA President Theresa Kump Leghorn. NRCA plans
to keep the community guessing about where and when the
next Arts Encounter will happen: “It might be as simple as
live music on a street corner or
as choreographed as a dance
performance in a building lobby.” For more information visit
www.newrochellearts.org
The New Rochelle Council on the Arts was created by
the New Rochelle City Council
in 1975 to stimulate and en-
courage the study and presentation of the performing and
fine arts; for 40 years NRCA
has worked to fulfill that mission by sponsoring art exhibitions, theatrical productions,
dance recitals, film screenings,
lectures, and concert series. In
addition, NRCA has sponsored
public art -- like the popular
Fleur-de-Lis sculptures downtown -- and created ArtsFest,
while helping to build relationships between the arts, the
business community and city
government. The NRCA website www.newrochellearts.org
has become major resource for
artists and art lovers – the “goto” place for information about
the arts. Membership in NRCA
is open to artists and nonartists alike, with members
receiving special discounts
and invitations to networking
events and studio tours. For
more information visit NRCA
on the web at www.newrochellearts.org. NRCA’s programs
are made possible, in part, by
ArtsWestchester with funds
from Westchester County
Government, the City of New
Rochelle, and the support and
participation of NRCA’s membership.
Fall in Love with the People, Food and Gems
of Columbia
There is so much to enjoy
in Columbia, from historic fortresses and churches to stylish
hotels and restaurants. This
South American country is celebrated for five things: Gold,
emeralds, coffee, flowers and
friendly people. Granted Colombia wasn’t always a popular
destination because until recently, it was viewed by many
as a danger zone. Now things
have changed.
Cartagena, facing the Caribbean, is the most popular
destination in the country.
As tourism began flourishing in recent years, hip bars
and restaurants opened their
doors. Stylish hotels such as
the Tcherassi changed the face
of Cartagena. You can explore
this tropical city by foot. You
can walk along the cobblestone streets of the walled city
and take in the sights of the
charming colorful buildings.
Visit Plaza Trinidad, the oldest
area of the city. One must visit
the Castillo de San Felipe de
Barajas fortress. It was built in
1657 by the Spanish to protect
the town from pirates, and to-
day you can wander its tunnels
and view the city from a higher
vantage point. There are also
some museums such as the
Palacio de la Inquisicion which
tells the story of the Spanish
Inquisition. The Emerald Museum provides a glimpse into
Colombia’s splendid gems.
For the best views of Cartagena, head to La Popa Hill ,
the highest point in the city.
The lush courtyard and 17th
century monastery here match
the beauty of the view. Before
nightfall, head to Café de Mar
and drink a local Aguila beer
while watching the sunset over
the Caribbean and then enjoy
a spectacular dinner at one of
the local restaurants before
heading to Getsemani for salsa
and people- watching. A few
days in Cartagena will have you
falling in love with the people,
food and flavor of this fascinating city. While December is the
height of the tourism season,
you can go at other times of the
year for smaller crowds and
lower prices.
Cartagena isn’t the only
spot to savor in Colombia.
Too often travelers forget
about Bogota, Colombia’s
capital. It is located a little
more than an hour away
by plane from Cartagena
and has a completely different geography. This
enormous city is divided
into 20 districts and six
zones, ranging from the
colonial
neighborhood
of La Candelaria to the
artsy La Macarena. For
instance, the G Zone also
known as the Gourmet
Zone, is currently experiencing a culinary explosion and luxury hotels are
opening up all over the place.
Before seeing anything,
head uphill to Montserrat. Sitting at 11,000 feet above sea
level and home to a 17th century church, this has been a
pilgrim destination since the
1620’s. The highlight is the
view from the top, where the
magnitude and natural beauty
of Bogota can be fully appreciated.
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Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #174: Even Lucy is Refacing!
BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R.
To be more accurate, the
statue of Lucy is going to be
refaced. The likeness of Lucille
Ball, in her hometown of Celoron,
New York, is so bad looking that
the town has decided to have her
refaced. The newspaper headlines
vary but my favorite is “Upstate
Town Terrorized by Demon Lucy
Statue”. Thank goodness refacing
is now considered an acceptable
method of rejuvenating a scary,
sad looking statue or kitchen.
The mayor of Celoron, Scott
Schrecengost, has chosen to
reface Lucy, rather than replace
her, because it is considerably less
expensive to put a new face on a
400lb bronze statue than to replace it completely. And, it can be
done much faster that starting a
new statue from scratch. Interestingly these are the same reasons
most people chose to reface their
cabinets rather than replace them.
It comes down to convenience
and cost. With our hectic schedules, many people don’t want to
have their lifestyles disrupted any
longer than necessary. It’s hard
enough getting everything done
that we’re supposed to each day
without having construction going on for several weeks. Refacing
takes much less time than replacing a kitchen and is much less
stressful than a total renovation.
And in most cases it’s usually more economical than a new
kitchen. I say “usually more economical” because there are factors that can increase the costs of
refacing. When you select thermofoil replacement fronts the cost
is about 50% less than buying and
installing new, all-wood cabinets.
However, if you choose special
shapes or wood fronts the savings
begins to diminish. Another factor that can add to the expense of
Mother’s Day for Every Palate!
Mom deserves her special
day. If you are planning to dine out
on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th,
here are a few suggestions that
cover a wide variety of tastes. Special Hint: Mother’s Day is a big restaurant day, so be sure to reserve a
table early; you can even take Mom
out any time during the weekend to
keep it more stress free. Enjoy!
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 flavorful
cuisine of Croatia served in a refined atmosphere. He premiered
Dubrovnik last summer and it
became a hit: Westchester’s first
restaurant devoted to Croatia,
a multi-level 85-seat establishment with seasonal outdoor patio, state of the art temperature
controlled wine cellar, al fresco
woodburning BBQ for meats and
fish, 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, his wife ‘Jackie’ Kaszas,
and partner Nada Bernic insist
they will be using all the finest ingredients in the seasonal
marketplace. 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. Special
Mother’s Day menu. Open 7 days
for lunch and dinner. Reservations suggested. Private party
facilities. Valet parking. www.
durbrovnikny.com
Coals Pizza, 131 Parkway
Road, Bronxville 914-337-1901 &
35 N. Main St., Port Chester 914305-3220
It was the first eatery to serve
grilled pizza in the Bronx, and
now owner/founder Bill Etzel has
moved his delicious idea to Westchester with units in Port Chester
and Bronxville. Appetizers include their popular Crispy Brussels Sprouts with walnuts, raisins
and grana padano; soothing soup
of the day; and Coals addicting
spicy grilled Chicken Wings. The
signature pizzas, served in a rustic setting, have already achieved
cult status for their thin malleable
crust, oblong shape and tasty toppings. Check out the Dean Martin, fontinella, fresh mozzarella,
tomato, pepperoni and pecorino;
Pure Bliss, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, tomato, basil pesto, pecorino;
and the Smokey Joe, fontinella,
smoked mozzarella, tomato,
pecorino, sweet coppa, and red onion. There’s a Vegan, too with hummus, red onion, spicy olive oil and
arugula. The fresh hand-formed 8
oz. Coals Burgers are served with
your choice of asiago, Vermont
cheddar, or gorgonzola and crisp
fries. You can wash it all down with
one of the craft beers noted on
their changing blackboard. Growlers are available, too. Open 7 days a
week. www.coalspizza.com
refacing is changing the layout of
your kitchen. You realize the greatest saving when no alterations are
made to the floor plan. If you intend on changing more than 10%
of the cabinets in the kitchen it
makes more sense to think about
replacing all of them.
The selection of replacement
fronts has recently expanded exponentially. Now, Lucy’s new face
could be anyone; Ethel, Marge,
Wilma, or best of all, a pretty image
of Lucy, as was originally intended.
In your home, you can reface with
real wood, choosing from maple,
cherry, alder, birch, pine or exotic woods. If you want to go with
laminate fronts there are close to a
hundred colors to chose from, and
now the laminates can be textured
or hand-crafted with a glazed finish or Italian high gloss lacquer,
just like real wood. Add to this all
the modern internal conveniences
that you find in new kitchen cabinets and refacing becomes a viable
alternative.
Although, in the past, refacing used to conjure up a less-thanbeautiful solution, where the material used to cover the cabinets
and doors didn’t look real and
would peel off in a few years. While
this may have been true years ago,
the materials and adhesives used
for refacing today have improved
dramatically. Most contractors
who offer this service now replace
the door and drawer fronts and
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cover the cabinet with the same
material the new fronts are made
of. Today, a custom refacing job, if
done properly, looks just like a new
kitchen and lasts just as long.
If you’re terrorized because
you’re living with a scary looking
kitchen, like the folks in Celoron
are of their statue, it might be time
to consider this wonderful solution. Granted, it’s not for everyone,
so it’s in your best interest to speak
with a professional designer for
their input, however, most kitchens will benefit from refacing. And
considering Lucy was one of the
most talented, beautiful and funny
women in TV’s history, it is only
right that her statue get a face-lift.
If you find yourself upstate, stop
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by the Lucille Ball Memorial Park
to visit with Lucy (after the work
has been completed) and see what
a difference a new face can make.
Paul
Bookbinder,
M.I.D.,
C.R., is president of
DreamWork Kitchens, Inc. located in
Mamaroneck, New
York. A Master of
Design (Pratt Institute), and E.P.A.
Certified Remodeler, he serves on
the Advisory Panel of Remodeling
Magazine. A member of the National Kitchen & Bath Assoc., he is
also a contributor to Do It Yourself
magazine. He can be reached for
questions at 914-777-0437 or www.
dreamworkkitchens.com.
Managing Digital Assets in your Estate Plan
BY BERNARD A. KROOKS.
CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
Let’s face it, we all have an
online presence, whether we
like it or not. Think about all
the online accounts you have
such as Facebook, LinkedIn,
Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, to name a few. Also,
add in all your email accounts,
frequent flier miles, bank and
brokerage accounts and all
the bills you pay online. I’ll bet
that if you made a list of these,
you probably have more thank
you think. For a while it was
just an interesting theoretical
problem: what would happen
to these accounts upon your
death or if you became incapacitated. Now, it has evolved
into an interesting legal dilemma.
Do you want to allow
someone else access to your
online accounts if you became
incapacitated or passed away?
What needs to be done to ensure that this happens? Also,
what do you want to happen
with your digital assets (all
those pictures you have posted
on Facebook and Instagram)?
Should they stay online or be
removed?
Let’s start with passwords. You know that you’re
not supposed to reuse passwords, and that you should
change your passwords on a
regular basis (how many of us
really do that?). Maybe you
have made the decision not to
change the password for some
sites, or to use the same password for your car rental and
airline reservation accounts.
Even so, you probably have a
lot of passwords, and it might
seem like a full-time job just to
manage them.
Now think about allowing
your family member or other
trusted person access to those
passwords in the event something happens to you. Do you
write them down somewhere?
That would be very insecure,
and a lot of work — you need to
update the list every time you
change a password (or add a
new account). Where can you
keep it that it is available and
secure? A password-protected
file on your computer? Which
computer and how hard is it to
break the password protection
on your favorite word processor, and what happens if your
computer hard drive fails (as
it most assuredly will, sooner
or later)? There are some online services that will store you
passwords in an encrypted
space. This way, you have only
one password to remember
(the one for the online service).
How do you pass along
the password information on
death or disability — without
giving anyone access right
now? Look into something
called a “dead man’s switch.”
The concept is borrowed from
train locomotives. In the electronic world, it works like this:
you set up an account, and it
sends you a message every 30
(or 60, or 90 — you usually can
change the timing) days. You
respond by telling the program
that you’re still OK, and nothing happens for another cycle.
But if you don’t respond, it decides something has happened
to you, and it sends a message
(which you have written in
advance) to the recipient(s) of
your choice.
You can see how that
might make sense. You write
a message telling your daughter the login information for
your password management
program, and a list of major accounts for her to look into. All
you have to do is remember to
update that message each time
you change your password,
and respond to the messages
you get every month. The rest
takes care of itself.
Think about what documents and arrangements you
need to prepare in advance.
Should there be a provision in
your power of attorney, your
trust and/or your will about
digital assets? Probably, but
recognize that the law is still
unsettled when it comes to
whether your executor or
agent under a power of attorney has access to your digital assets. You may recall (or
may not recall) that when you
signed up for your online account you checked a box called
a “terms of service agreement.”
This lengthy, boilerplate document likely has some discussion about what happens to
your account if something
happens to you and it possibly prevents your fiduciary
from accessing your digital assets. Whomever you appoint
as your fiduciary will have to
overcome this hurdle along
with state and federal privacy
laws in order to manage your
digital assets upon your incapacity or death.
There are some new developments on the horizon. A
national group, the Uniform
Laws Commission has drafted
and approved a Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. The Act attempts to
make digital assets available
to fiduciaries. They even spent
a great deal of time on deciding what constitutes a “digital
asset.” States, however, have
been slow to adopt this Act.
More importantly, the online
industry is against the Act
and is taking the position that
the “check the box” boilerplate provisions in the terms
of service agreement generally require them to protect
your privacy and not disclose
information to your fiduciaries. This issue will likely be
resolved by the court system in
upcoming years.
So, what should you do?
At a minimum, make a list of
all your accounts and passwords and keep it in a safe
place. Speak with your estate
planning attorney about how
to best ensure that your fiduciaries will have access to
these accounts (if that is what
you want) if something happens to 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.
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Youth Bureau Board of Commissioners Announce Fundraiser
To Support Summer Youth Employment Initiatives
Every summer, the New
Rochelle Youth Bureau offers
nearly one hundred youth
ages 14-21 the opportunity for
meaningful employment in an
encouraging, mentoring environment. For many, this is
their first experience at a professional work site- and testimonials prove that the lessons
learned last a lifetime. While
the program cost is minimal
for such a valuable return- just
over $1,000 per student- the
number of positions available annually is dependent on
grants that vary from year to
year.
To support this important initiative, the New Rochelle Youth Bureau Board of
Commissioners will host their
first annual fundraiser, “Sum-
goal is to increase the number
of youth hired through our
fundraising efforts. Through
the Youth Bureau, we have
managed to maintain a high
level of quality in all our programs, especially, Summer
Youth Employment. The value
of a good employment experience for a youth, is not only
measured in numbers, but in
the successful futures they
manage to attain.”
Donations and sponsorships are gladly accepted and
work site partners are also
sought for placement of qualified youth. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, contact the New Rochelle
Youth Bureau Office (914) 6542045, Monday – Friday, 8:30am
– 4:30pm.
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Annual Bronx Zoo Birdathon Returns
Following a successful inaugural event last year, WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) is bringing back the Bronx Zoo Birdathon
on Saturday, May 9 during the
peak of the spring migration season. This year’s Birdathon promises to be bigger and better with
prizes, keeper chats, conservation
experts, family activities, and a
free-flying bird show, all presented
by JetBlue Airways.
The second annual birdwatching event is open to birders
of all skill levels, including families
and novices.
The Bronx Zoo is a birder’s
paradise. The park sits on 265
acres of hardwood forest that is
transected by the Bronx River –
the only freshwater river in New
York City. The diverse habitats and
access to water make the zoo the
perfect environment for dozens
of migratory and resident bird
species including warblers, vireos,
thrushes, woodpeckers, ducks,
wading birds, and more. Many of
these birds travel from as far away
as South America and other areas
of the tropics.
bird feeders and nestboxes;
have children dress up as
their favorite birds; and talk
directly to the Bronx Zoo’s
ornithology staff about how
they care for birds at the zoo
and work to save birds in the
wild.
WCS bird expert David
Oehler, Bronx Zoo Curator of
Ornithology, will be on-hand
along with the zoo’s bird
keepers to chat with birdwatchers about WCS bird
conservation programs, offer
birding advice and answer
questions.
Said Oehler: “Conservation starts in your backyard. What better way for
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher © Wildlife WCS to celebrate birds and
bird conservation than by
Conservation Society
allowing everyone, especially children, to see one of naParticipants will receive a
checklist of the bird species found ture’s wonders, the multitudes of
Neotropical birds as they migrate
in and around the zoo. Zoo staff
through our park, and have an
will guide birders to areas of the
zoo where they will most likely ob- opportunity to talk directly to the
staff about our avian programs.”
serve wild birds. Interactive areas
Prizes will be presented to
will allow participants to try out
those that are able to observe the
new binoculars; build their own
most birds on their checklists. For
more information and to register
for the Bronx Zoo Birdathon, visit
BronxZoo.com.
Following the Birdathon activities, participants are encouraged enjoy the rest of the day at the
Bronx Zoo and stop by Astor Court
where Animal Behavior & Conservation Connections (ABCC) will be
flying various species of birds from
around the world, during JetBlue
Presents Birds in Flight. The live
show will run twice a day for three
weekends – 11:30am and 2pm on
Saturday and Sunday, May 9/10;
16/17; 23/24.
Social media-savvy Birdathon participants can share their
photos of key Bronx Zoo bird-sightings with the hashtag #NYisWild
as part of the 120 Ways #NYisWild
campaign marking the 120th anniversary of WCS. The city-wide
photo safari includes #29 whitethroated bee eater; #32 owl; #35
condor; #39 flamingo; #42 penguin;
#45 Inca tern; and #48 blue curacao. Visit NYisWild.com to register.
To plan your trip, visit bronxzoo.com or call 718-367-1010.
New Camp Allows Campers to Feel Proud to
Play like a Girl
Having run a summer
camp software company for
14 years and seeing a significant shift in summertime needs for children and
families, Ed Metzendorf,
a Larchmont resident, decided that Westchester was
in need of an all girls weekly
summer camp that focused
on skill development.
While researching an
ideal location for such a camp
Ed was connected with the
Ursuline School, a private
school in New Rochelle, and
his dream is being actualized
with the launching of Next
Level Day Camp for Girls this
summer. Next Level is a skillbased camp that inspires girls
of all abilities and interests in
grades 3rd through 9th. Ed’s
goal for every camper is best
summed up by saying “at the
end of a week no matter what
level you are we will not only
help you grow as an athlete,
student or artist but most importantly as a person.”
Program offerings focus on sports, STEM and
the arts. However, Next
Level also gives the girls additional opportunities such
as cooking, creative writing,
cross fit/yoga and even
cheerleading.
The camp’s mission
is to inspire girls of all
abilities and interests
to explore new possibilities, develop confidence, and participate
in fun-filled learning in
a structured environment. These attributes
are highlighted in the
“daily circles” as well as a
camp wide activity every
afternoon.
The expert staff at Next
Level consists of local teachers, coaches, parents, and college athletes who encourage
the girls to experience new
challenges, explore their passions, and try something new.
Every day the staff will work
with the girls to make the
most of “teachable moments”
that occur on the field, in the
studio or the classroom.
Campers will utilize Ursuline’s state-of-the-art turf
field, air-conditioned gymnasium and three outdoor
tennis courts for its athletics
programs which feature popular sports such as lacrosse,
basketball, soccer, field hockey, and volleyball. Indoor ac-
tivities such as dance, art and
creative writing for the young
campers will take place in Ursuline’s air conditioned classrooms.
Additionally, girls looking for an intensive STEM
program can take advantage
of Next Level’s “Camp within
a Camp” program which is
run in partnership with the
Stem Alliance of LarchmontMamaroneck. Run by local
teachers, the program will
allow the girls the chance to
build, tinker and code for
three hours every morning.
Many girls may choose to stay
for the rest of the day to take
advantage of Next Level’s other offerings.
Besides skill develop-
ment, Next Level’s goal
is for their campers to
develop self-esteem, selfconfidence, cooperation,
fairness of play and leadership skills. In order to
help facilitate that Next
Level has teamed up with
My Remarkable Self to facilitate hands-on classes
using role-play, games,
projects and small group
discussions that focus on
self-esteem, friendship, anti-bullying and teasing and
communication building.
To learn more, visit the
nextleveldaycamp.com. The
camp runs from June 29 August 7, 9am to4pm. Call
early as some sessions are
at or near capacity.
New Rochelle Review
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May 2015
VNS Westchester’s Spring
Benefit Gala
Two distinguished leaders in the healthcare community will be honored by
Visiting Nurse Services in
Westchester (VNSW) at its
17th Annual Spring Benefit Gala on Tuesday, May
12, 2015 at the Willow Ridge
Country Club in Harrison. A
long-standing and celebrated
Frank A. Corvino
tradition on the Westchester
County springtime social calendar, the VNSW spring benefit will this year recognize
the generous spirit of healthcare innovator and visionary
Frank A. Corvino, chairman
of the Greenwich Hospital
Foundation; and Dr. Sumir
Sahgal, a champion of leveraging healthcare information technologies to enhance
care for chronically-ill homebound patients. The festive
evening will also showcase
the important work of VNSW
and inspire giving to support
its high-quality home health
and community healthcare
services. Michael Gargiulo,
news anchor at NBC4 New
York, will serve as emcee. In
addition to the awards ceremony, the event will feature
a spectacular silent auction,
gourmet dinner, and decadent desserts.
“This year’s honorees
exemplify the collaboration across the spectrum of
healthcare
organizations
that is necessary to improve
healthcare for all in our region,” said Timothy P. Leddy,
interim president and chief
executive officer, VNSW.
“Both Frank Corvino and Dr.
Sumir Sahgal, and their respective organizations, are
valued partners of VNSW. It
is our privilege to express our
heartfelt thanks to them for
helping us fulfill our mission
of providing the highest level
of care to patients, their fami-
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lies, and caregivers in the
comfort of their own homes.”
Proceeds from VNSW’s
Gala will support a wide
range of programs for residents of Westchester, the
Bronx, Dutchess, Putnam
and
Rockland
counties.
These include free health
screenings, health education
programs focusing on preventative care and chronic
disease management, and
home care services for uninsured and under-insured
patients. Community funding is critical, says Leddy,
as these services are not reimbursed by government or
other funding sources.
“Healthcare today is
vastly different than it was 15
or 20 years ago,” said Leddy.
“With fewer and shorter hospital stays for many patients,
we are experiencing a greater
need for home healthcare
throughout our entire service
area. We invite residents of
Westchester and adjacent
communities to join us on
Dr. Sumir Sahgal
May 12 to recognize the contributions of our honorees
and to celebrate our 100+
years of service to the region.”
The gala is co-chaired
by Mahopac resident Debra
Swee, communications consultant and VNSW board
member, and Michael Wilson, co-owner, Wilson & Son
Jewelers of Scarsdale and
Mt. Kisco, and resident of
Stamford, CT. Tickets for the
event, which takes place on
May 12 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
at the Willow Ridge Country
Club in Harrison, may be purchased for $300 each at www.
vns.org. For information on
Sponsorship Opportunities,
Journal Ads or contributions
to the Silent Auction, contact
Joyce Infante, Director of Development, at JInfante@vns.
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