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Those in need can Masks are here to stay with
get groceries without coronavirus numbers on the

leaving home rise again in New York.

PHOTO: METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

RideShare adds free ‘Shop and Drop’
service during pandemic

BY BOB DUMAS Threat of lockdown opens
EDITOR up a gamut of feelings

For 10 years, RideConnect of Family Residents miss traditions, normalcy

Services of Westchester has been provid-

ing much-needed free transportation to

seniors and those in need throughout

northern Westchester and Putnam Coun-

ty for things such as doctor appointments,

grocery shopping and other errands. But

when the pandemic struck earlier this year, BY CAROL REIF Somers Supervisor Rick Morrissey said.

suddenly there was no place to go and Ri- STAFF WRITER As of Wednesday, Nov. 18, there were

deConnect volunteers ran out of clients. 57 active COVID-19 cases in Somers,

“When the April 1 shutdown came and Government o cials, watching in an increase of 12 since the last report.

no one was going anywhere, I thought, horror as COVID-19 cases continue to North Salem Supervisor Warren Lu-

what can we do to help?” said Karen Ga- mount in Westchester, are ringing the cas reported ursday, Nov. 19, that the

nis, a Mahopac resident and director of alarm bells. town had 19 new con rmed cases this

RideConnect. Imploring residents to do whatever month.

Ganis came up with the idea for “Shop they can to slow the disease’s spread, Meanwhile, those seeking ways to

and Drop,” a service in which RideCon- they fear a post-holiday surge could cope with the added stress are experi-

nect will grocery shop for clients, especial- PHOTOS COURTESY OF RIDECONNECT trigger another lockdown. encing emotions ranging from anxiety

ly seniors and the immune-compromised, Volnteer Ed Augustine has his list and is “Our decisions now impact what hap- and fear to hope and optimism.

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Westchester Medical Center launches
Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program

A long road to recovery

Resident returns to health after
months-long COVID-19 battle

BY BRIAN

MARSCHHAUSER
EDITOR

PHOTO COURTESY OF WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Vinny Malvarosa, a
51-year-old Yorktown
Dr. Carol Karmen, right, with a patient in her WMCHealth Physicians practice office resident, went to the emer-
gency room on Wednesday,
Doctor: Symptoms of March 11, with a fever.
COVID-19 can linger
“I thought I would be
BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER With the virus a ecting di erent peo- gone two or three hours,”
he said.“Instead,I was gone
EDITOR ple in di erent ways, seemingly at ran- 103 days.”

dom, the medical center has launched At the hospital, Malva-
rosa was diagnosed with
Death rates have understandably a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program bilateral pneumonia and
tested positive for CO-
dominated the discussion about CO- that tailors treatment plans to the pa- VID-19. Around midnight PHOTO: STUNTFISH.COM
on Saturday, March 14, he
VID-19’s severity, but the virus that tient’s speci c symptoms. e program was intubated and slipped Yorktown’s Vinny Malvarosa performs with his band,
into a month-long coma. Stunt Fish.
has already killed more than 250,000 provides patients with access to West-
“One doctor said when
Americans has also sidelined many with chester Medical Center doctors with ex- she was given my case, she
was told I wouldn’t live
months-long ailments. pertise in lungs, heart, kidneys, radiology beyond the next couple
of days,” Malvarosa said.
Since their diagnosis, patients at and mental and emotional health. “Somehow, I persevered and the block had signs on the months. ey are now al-
woke up sometime in mid-
Westchester Medical Center have re- “Our practice is very well-suited for April. I couldn’t lift my arm lawn and families waving to most healed,he said.He also
to scratch my nose,but I was
ported experiencing shortness of breath, this because we are specialists in inter- alive.” me as I came home,” Mal- developed foot drop, the in-

chest pain, loss of taste and smell, brain nal medicine, and this is really what we Malvarosa spent the next varosa said. “I was greeted ability to raise the front part
two months in a rehab fa-
fog, headaches, fatigue, malaise, reduced do,” Karmen said. “We have a patient cility, interrupted only by a by about 60 people on my of the foot due to weakness
week at Yale-New Haven
kidney function, and hair loss. Even navigator. e doctors will assess the pa- Hospital for an infection front lawn who came to or paralysis of the muscles.
and panic attacks. On June
originally asymptomatic patients have tients and decide they need the follow- 23,he left Gaylord Specialty wish me well. I like to say He now wears titanium leg
Healthcare on his own two
felt these lingering e ects long after the ing things. All patients accepted into the feet to the sounds of a re- I attended my own funeral. braces, and recently reached
cording of “I’m Still Stand-
virus has left their system, said Dr. Carol program have previously tested positive ing”by Elton John. is has been a year of trials 3 miles on a walk.

Karmen, an internal medicine specialist for the coronavirus. His Yorktown homecom- and tribulations, but most Malvarosa is also happy
ing was a day to remember.
and long-time Yorktown resident. “It’s an interesting thing, because importantly, love.” to report that his singing
“As I pulled down Strang
“During the time of the surge in pa- it doesn’t seem to matter how sick the Boulevard, every house on Malvarosa has had a few voice is “better than ever.”

tients that were infected with the virus, patient was with the initial illness,” Kar- lingering e ects, due mostly He fronts a band called

some recovered fully and some did not,” men reiterated. to his months of inactiv- Stunt Fish.

Karmen said, “and it didn’t seem to be e doctor has lived in Yorktown for ity. He developed bedsores, “I have to say, I am

related to how severe their initial illness about 30 years, all the while working at which required weekly doc- healthier than I have been

was.” Westchester Medical Center. tor visits for almost three in 30 years,”he said.

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The Staff Grading options for students expanded under pandemic

EDITORIAL TEAM BY CAROL REIF tially re ect badly in their report of the district’s school re-entry than 30 years, she’s no fan of
JODI WEINBERGER STAFF WRITER cards, educators say. committee, applauded e orts to pass/fail and thinks teachers
assist struggling high school stu- should give more weight to in-
EDITOR: 914-302-5830 e pandemic has posed lots According to Somers High dents, but still thought that pass/ dividual e ort and classwork
[email protected] of educational challenges, in- School Principal Mark Bayer, fail seemed like just a “bandaid.” rather than merely relying on
cluding how to help students teachers and building adminis- test results.
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER who’ve had di culty adjusting trators have come up with a way “ ere should be no children
SPORTS EDITOR: 914-302-5628 to hybrid learning models. to get kids back on track, overall failing right now, none,” Schantz She also worried that the pass/
[email protected] grade-wise—a pass/fail option, said at the Board of Education’s fail option was o ered “at what
is temporary lag in scho- but for the rst quarter only. Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting. seems like such a late date, after
ADVERTISING TEAM lastic momentum could poten- the marking period has closed.”
PAUL FORHAN Parent Jill Schantz, a member An educator herself for more
According to Schantz, she and
(914) 806-3951 SCSD SUPERINTENDENT’S other parents were just noti ed
[email protected] last week.
SOMERS CENTRAL Dashb ard
BRUCE HELLER SCHOOL DISTRICT “ e message that that’s send-
(914) 486-7608 ing—and I’m not saying that it
[email protected] Dear Somers Community Members, is—but the message that that’s
sending is that they can do work
LISA KAIN It is no small feat that we were able to start the school year on time and be open for 96% of the for 10 days or less and that work
(201) 317-1139 school days for the first quarter of the year. e collective effort of our faculty, staff, students, and will be meaningful enough to
[email protected] our entire community to keep our children engaged in learning has been outstanding. what they’ve done all quarter?
CORINNE STANTON As temperatures drop and it seems likely that this winter will be challenging in terms of
(914) 760-7009 COVID-19 infection rates, I would like to share with the Somers community our plan for ere’s a disconnect there,” she
[email protected] moving forward here in the Somers schools. said.
Community Spread
JAY GUSSAK If Somers is identified as a “yellow zone” by the New York State Department of Health, we Schantz did have a lot of
(914) 299-4541 are mandated to close our four school buildings. In order to reopen quickly, we would need to praise for teachers, however,
[email protected] test at least 20% of the students and staff for COVID-19 every two weeks. e Westchester calling them “phenomenal.”
JENNIFER CONNELLY Department of Health is working with school districts to help organize testing, however, if the
(917) 446-7757 demand becomes too great it is likely that most districts in our area will not be able process the Her two children “have never
[email protected] volume of necessary tests. In SCSD that would mean approximately 750 tests every two weeks. been more motivated, more ex-
SHELLEY KILCOYNE If we are mandated to close and the testing route is unattainable, the entire district will move cited,” she said. “I’m so proud of
(914) 924-9122 to remote learning until infection rates reach the benchmarks set by the NYS Department of them and I’m so proud of the
[email protected] Health. teachers.”
GABRIELLE BILIK Staffing Challenges
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/DESIGNER Another challenge that may cause us to shift to remote learning is a potential shortage of faculty Calling it an “inequity” issue,
[email protected] and staff due to state-mandated quarantining restrictions. If we cannot staff one or more of Schantz added that she felt gen-
our buildings adequately due to the number of faculty and staff in quarantine or out sick uinely sad for anyone who wasn’t
PRODUCTION TEAM with common winter illnesses, we will prioritize keeping the elementary schools open. at having the same experience.
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL means moving available personnel to cover classrooms at Primrose Elementary and Somers
Intermediate School and shifting the middle school and high school to 100% remote learning. Schantz also asked trustees
CREATIVE DIRECTOR We are encouraged by the fact that the Westchester Department of Health has no documented why kids that weren’t failing
PHOTOGRAPHER cases of COVID-19 transmission within our schools or other schools in our area. Please know shouldn’t get a little extra wiggle
that we plan to keep our students in their classrooms as much and for as long as possible, and room to bring their grades up.
[email protected] we will balance that intent with the safety of our community. You can continue to support the
CHRISTINA ROSE children of Somers by following the guidelines set forth by health experts. “How are we going to be fair
ART DIRECTOR/ to the children who are middle
ank you for your partnership during these challenging times. I wish all Somers families a safe of the road that want to do bet-
DIGITAL PRODUCTION MANAGER and happy anksgiving. ter as well, not because of CO-
[email protected] Sincerely, VID, but because they’ve always
Dr. Raymond H. Blanch wanted to do better,” she said.
EXECUTIVE TEAM Superintendent of Schools
BRETT FREEMAN “Children should always have
CEO & PUBLISHER Please LIKE us on our Facebook page – Somers Central School District the chance to do better,” Schantz
845-208-8151 added.

[email protected] Schools Superintendent Dr.
Raymond Blanch defended the
Deadlines high school’s decision, saying
Tuesday that “by no means” was
THE SOMERS RECORD DEADLINE it “haphazard.”
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AND EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS FOR work hard “day in and day out”
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, “ is was a collective e ort,”
CALL JODI WEINBERGER AT Blanch added.
914-302-5830 OR EMAIL
[email protected]. He also advised folks not to
falsely assume that the “major-
Subscribe ity” of students would even need
to go for the pass/fail option.
TO REQUEST THE SOMERS RECORD
WEEKLY DELIVERY, CALL 845-208-8503 ings are already looking
OR EMAIL [email protected]. up, Blanch said, reporting that
SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE COMPLIMENTARY FOR teachers have been seeing more
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE TOWN. children “starting to get traction”
OUT OF TOWN MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE in the last few weeks.
$150 PER YEAR FOR FIRST CLASS MAIL.
Students shouldn’t be “penal-
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT ized because it took them a little
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added.
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New communication tool launched in district

More test positive for COVID-19

BY CAROL REIF e platform allows for mass with teachers and sta to ensure several “useful communication High School community had
STAFF WRITER noti cations, permission slips, that it was operational, the dis- features” the district plans to tested positive for the virus.

online conferences “and every- trict made the new tool available introduce this year, according to However, it told them that

e Somers school district has thing in-between,” the compa- to the rest of the school commu- Matthew Carr, director of hu- the person had not been in the

changed its COVID-19 screen- ny’s website says. nity on ursday, Nov. 19. man resources and student ser- school while infectious, “so no

ing tool to ParentSquare. After conducting a trial run ParentSquare is only one of vices. contact tracing” was required.

Parent omasine Mastran- anking folks for their “part-

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Education’s Tuesday, Nov. 10 dent Dr. Raymond Blanch asked

meeting, asked schools Superin- everyone to continue wearing

tendent Dr. Raymond Blanch to their masks, keeping their dis-

explain the change. tance, and doing everything they

At the start of the school can to keep the community safe.

year, the district’s “homegrown” On Saturday, Nov. 21, Blanch

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FEELINGS Lots of volunteers can step every day under the assumption of the Schoolhouse eater in yard in October.
FROM PAGE 1
up to help or “call in the troops it might be our last. Love, laugh, Croton Falls, and his troupe, e “It’s a built-in pod,” she said.

when necessary” during the pan- hike and do something that Pandemic Players, are focusing North Salem recreation leader

Among them is Grace Zim- demic, she said, adding, “We are makes another person’s day just a on producing plays and partici- Lauren Rosaco said the begin-

merman of the Somers His- Somers strong!” bit brighter,” he said. “Some day pating in readings to cheer and ning of the year was “tough”

torical Society, who said she was Rich DeVito was among that assumption will prove cor- uplift. In their current repertoire because of ever-changing gov-

looking forward to the holidays a platoon of Somers teachers rect, but until then, being wrong are “A Tuna Christmas,” “ e ernmental guidelines, but things

but was feeling “con icted.” who, armed with 3D printers, on a daily basis might just make Man Who Came to Dinner,” worked out. Over the summer,

“I feel blessed and thankful; churned out plastic face shields the world a better place.” “Twelfth Night” and “ e Gift there were crafts and sports pro-

disappointed and resentful; an- for front-line responders. North Salem’s Denise Moore of the Magi.” grams and for Halloween, a so-

gry and void,” she said. Grateful that his family is knows how lonely things can be Carolyn Resnick, North Salem cially distant pumpkin walk that

Town historian and teacher healthy and his kids “are still in for those in care facilities even library director, said she appreci- she said was a smashing success.

Doris Jane Smith said she is school every day,” DeVito is cau- under normal circumstances. ates family and friends more now People, anxious to get out and

grateful to be able to work with tiously optimistic that science Now, when loved ones can’t visit, that they can’t get together physi- do something, were extremely

children, as it boosts her spirits will provide an e ective weapon the isolation can be crushing. cally. Some in her circle, she said, cooperative about obeying safety

to see her littlest learners’ eyes against the coronavirus. at’s why the administra- are fearful; some blasé. rules. And it was so well-orga-

“light up” when she tells them “Knock on wood; it looks like a tor’s team at Waterview Hills in “ e hard part is navigating nized, most participants didn’t

stories about the history of vaccine is coming soon,” he said. Purdys aims to make residents that.” notice the di erence.

anksgiving. Steve Wilson, a lifelong ath- feel “extra-loved.” ey’ve come e library has developed “It was a night free from

But Smith also feels “down” lete who recently donated a kid- up with ways to provide that vi- clever ways to serve patrons by thinking about COVID,” Ro-

when she’s alone, so to cope, the ney, says it’s important to keep tal connection, including a pen o ering Zoom programs that saco said.

avid reader and a “pod” of friends your chin up. pal program and bird feeders to appeal to a wider audience and At rst, Janine Kourakos,

formed an ad hoc book club. “Happiness is a choice,” the attract ne-feathered friends for attract presenters from all over. North Salem mother of two, said

ey safely share favorite reads Somers man said. “You have residents to watch. Carrying on under these dif- she felt “strong and optimistic,”

by leaving copies in each other’s to wake up and say, ‘No matter “It warms my heart to know cult circumstances “calls on all but lately it’s been harder to keep

mailboxes, discussing them later what’s going on, I’m going to we can make a di erence in your resources,” Resnick said. everyone’s spirits up. So she sets

online or over the phone. make it a great day.’” someone’s life,” Moore said. “It’s stressful and hard, but it the dinner table with cloth nap-

“It’s important to talk to people; Wilson, who jokingly calls North Salem historian Susie made us look at what’s impor- kins, candles and, occasionally,

it makes you feel good,” she said. himself “the losing-est baseball ompson says she misses being tant. We don’t take people for owers–little touches that make

Somers’ Tracy Christen Rei- coach” in Somers’ history (only able to “sit down and relax with granted anymore.” family mealtime extra special.

mann, an elder law attorney, has two wins in four years), claims to friends.” Children’s librarian Cathleen Lest anyone think that the

spent countless hours this year have never taken the eld with- Zoom is has “really saved our Sulli said she feels “fortunate Kourakos household is overly

trying to reassure people “that out thinking, “Today’s the day lives,” she admits. Phone chats to have a very bustling house- staid,mom has informed everyone

there are ways to protect them- we’re going to win.” also reassure her that “people are hold.” e full nest includes her that they “have to dance more.”

selves while not allowing fear to “If there is a positive lesson to alive and there.” 20-year-old son and his wife, “We put on Queen and jump

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Tales of the turkey!

WHATWAS much of the preparation the night the smells were heavenly. Pow! We giving table. Usually, we ate bu et with all the anksgiving trim-
I THINKING? before. Of course Mom and my in- lost power. Everything came to a style because there were so many of mings and enjoyed his meal like
laws were contributing side dishes full stop. us. Not this time. We set up the the rest of us traditionalists. He
RUTHANN and desserts, so it was Mr.Turkey, family room: two picnic tables, end loved the delicious stu ng and
SCHEFFER dressing and me. I looked at this I called Mom: “Mom, we lost to end, plenty of chairs and a table mashed potatoes with delectable
bird and panicked—how do I clean power. What am I going to do,”I for the food. Oh, my, the tra c up gravy. I don’t think he realized
So many anksgivings it, how do I stu it? Practically in wailed. and down the stairs carrying dishes, bits of turkey were mixed into the
over so many years. is tears, I called my neighbor: glasses, food and drink. And stu ng and that the gravy was
is my favorite time of the “I have a pot full of Sunday gravy the joy of being together was the made from turkey drippings: ha,
year and my favorite holiday Betty said: “I’ll be right over to and meatballs. We can still have a wishbone of the day. I had colorful ha, gotcha, Dad!
when family comes together to help you.” wonderful holiday,”she soothingly table cloths, owers and candles
love, laugh and enjoy a wonder- said. on the tables; we sat down, gave Sadly, I will not be with my fam-
ful, stomach-bursting dinner. When she came into the kitchen, thanks and dug in. My nephew, ily for anksgiving this year—too
However, we all know that is not she burst out laughing. ere I Bud came up with the best John, has told me many times that many pre-existing health condi-
to be this year. But I can tell you was facing Mr.Turkey with rubber solution: He lit the bucket grill he will never forget this particular tions that could be detrimental to
some turkey stories that might gloves on, just like a surgeon. After on the patio, brought the turkey my health during this pandemic.
make you laugh and giggle as she got her breath, she helped me out (it just made it into the grill; anksgiving—neither will I. However, my heart and soul will be
we bravely and conscientiously prepare my bird. If not for Betty wings barely touched the cover I’ve mentioned before that Dad with them—via Skype--as we pray
make it through the holiday. removing it, the bag inside the sides) and we continued getting our wouldn’t eat anything poultry. for a vaccine and an end to this
turkey containing the neck, gizzard, turkey ready. e power shortly So whether it was at my home, nightmare way of life. In any event,
My rst anksgiving, as a etc. would have been roasted with came back on and all other dishes Mom and Dad’s or sister Roe’s, we love and blessings from my family
young, newlywed was certainly the turkey. continued to bubble and cook. e would have to adapt on anks- to yours, and if you are fortunate to
memorable. I was going to do wings were on the well-done side, giving. I/Mom/Roe would broil be together, savor your turkey—or
Another anksgiving proved to but this pleased Mom, wings were two beautiful, thick pork chops whatever! Most important: cher-
be a real challenge. We were living her favorite! for Dad. at was his only dinner ish the time spent with those you
in Yorktown and expecting the substitution: He lled his plate love and care about.
family. Both ovens were going, the e holiday that seems to be
stove top was littered with pans and memorialized is when I decided we
were all going to sit at the anks-

DR. LINDA e state of New York was the Turkey rst became popular as from the tropical region of Dr. Linda
rst state to have an o cial the main meal in 1863, after Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, and
FROM PAGE 16 Lincoln declared anksgiving West Africa, came from an area Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why
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Cornucopia

READING, Due to the ongoing pandemic, medical cluding rice, grapes and exotic fruits. special day to acknowledge my gratitude
WRITING & for all of the people and things I have
CHOCOLATE experts caution us about holding huge Whether you are sitting at home in my life. I express my gratitude every
day, from the moment I wake up to the
KIM anksgiving celebrations with family alone or gathering with your family last few minutes each night before I fall
KOVACH asleep.
and friends ying in from all over the members to celebrate on a computer
Boy, do we need anksgiving this While anksgiving is the biggest
year. e world around us has country. Don’t look at this small sacri- screen via Zoom, we do have much to be holiday celebrated in the month of No-
changed drastically since last March vember, there are several notable dates
and the wallops keep on coming. Rising ce as a reason not to be thankful. We thankful for this year. ink about the to keep in mind for next year in case you
pandemic numbers, wild res, hurricanes, missed them: November 1st is National
earthquakes, politics, working and school- should be thankful for the health of many hands that have helped provide Author’s Day as well as World Vegan
ing remotely, restrictions and lockdowns Day. November 2nd is Deviled Egg Day.
bring anxiety aplenty. all of our friends and family and want your meal – the farmers, long haul truck November 6th is National Nacho Day.
On November 17th you can celebrate
Lucky for us that the anksgiving to keep them safe. Sitting around the drivers, delivery guys, supermarket shelf Take a Hike Day and World Peace Day.
holiday can help us focus on the things It’s not too late to mark your calendars
that we do have to be thankful for and not table sharing those same old family stockers and cashiers. ink about the for French Toast Day on November
dwell on the things that we cannot safely 28th and Square Dance Day on No-
do at this time. One of the earliest symbols stories and ghting over the last piece of doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists vember 29th.
of the anksgiving table is the cornucopia
centerpiece. at woven straw “horn of pumpkin pie is not worth spreading the who keep working every day and the I’m thinking about lling my sym-
plenty” is often lled with seasonal apples, bolic cornucopia with photos of my
nuts, and gourds to decorate the festive virus to people we care about. teachers, librarians, re ghters, police family, decorative place cards with the
holiday table. names of good friends, a fennel bulb, a
Our American tradition of a anks- o cers and EMT’s who are always few Honeycrisp apples, dark chocolate
References to a cornucopia in Greek
and Roman mythology date back close to giving holiday feast is not ready to help. bars, a fancy new pen and notepad,
3,000 years. e Latin words “cornu co- and a pumpkin mu n. I am
piae” translate as “horn of abundance.” the only celebration centered I am thankful for good health, a thankful and looking forward
In Greek mythology, Zeus holds a to brighter, more positive
cornucopia. According to legend, a goat’s around the end of the harvest positive attitude, plenty of books to days ahead!
horn was used to feed him as an infant.
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e virgin anksgiving

ago on Nov. 11 were not the rst to a new life in a new place—in before the fabled pilgrims—who holiday that we all love, except for
to give thanks in a ceremonial e ect, transplanting your life.
way that has resonated to this day. apparently had better PR— the turkeys among us.
To that purpose, an expedi-
BRUCE at distinction belongs to a tion was assembled under the landed at Plymouth Rock, and
THE BLOG place about 600 miles south of aegis of an English captain, John
Plymouth, namely Berkeley Plan- Woodlief. He recruited 35 able- another two years before they TO THE GOOD LIFE
BRUCE tation, Virginia. e historical bodied men to navigate a 36-foot
APAR “whistleblower” was Lyon Tyler, schooner for the arduous voyage, held their rst anksgiving. “What is a celebration of
one-time president of the College crossing the Atlantic to the New
Times have changed of William and Mary, and the World. ey set sail Sept. 16, anksgiving,” ponders one
And we’ve often rewound son of the 10th President of the 1619.
the clock United States, John Tyler. FRIENDLY RIVALRY Virginian in the program. “Is it all
Since the Puritans got a shock NEW ARRIVALS
When they landed on Plymouth IT’S OFFICIAL On Dec 4, 1619, the good ship Over the years, the revision- turkey and dressing, or is it saying
Rock. What Lyon Tyler discovered
Margaret made landfall at the ist revelation unearthed by thank you to someone, or to a
If today through copious research is de- designated settlement-to-be,
Any shock they should try to picted in a fascinating 30-minute and the men came ashore on the Lyon Tyler has precipitated higher power for a good life or
stem TV program from the Common- banks of the James River.
‘Stead of landing on Plymouth wealth of Virginia Film O ce, some light-hearted moments being an American, or whatever.”
Rock, titled “ e First O cial anks- en, on explicit instruc-
Plymouth Rock would land on giving.” tions from England, the settlers of friendly rivalry between the Another o ers what, at this
them. dropped to their knees, and gave
So wrote Cole Porter in the As the story goes, King James thanks for safe passage. original colonies of Virginia and extremely fraught moment in our
American songbook staple, “Any- I granted to four Englishmen in
thing Goes,” the title song of his London 8,000 acres of land along With the men gathered Massachusetts. country’s evolution, is a timely
signature Broadway musical. three miles of the James River, on around him, in solemn repose,
I don’t know what shock ol’ Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Woodlief recited what was given When the United States ad- reminder to take to heart: “We
king Cole was thinking of, but to him as part of his expedition
around the same time he wrote e plan was to put down roots charter... ministration of John F. Kennedy can be most thankful that, in
that song, a history bu happened there to create a settlement—
upon the discovery that the pil- which came to be known as “We do ordain that this day of in 1962 issued the traditional spite of occasional di erences of
grims who landed on Plymouth Berkeley Plantation—that would our ship’s arrival at the place as-
Rock in Massachusetts 400 years reap cash crops, with the pro ts signed for plantacon in the land anksgiving proclamation, cred- opinion, we are a United States,
sent back to the monarchy. of Virginia shall be yearly and
perpetually kept holy as a day of iting the President’s home state of dedicated to freedom of thought,
In the 17th century, we learn, thanks giving to almighty God.
the word “plantation” (or planta- Amen.” Massachusetts with the original freedom of expression, freedom of
con) meant transporting yourself
It would be another full year anksgiving, Virginia state Sen. worship.”

John Wicker sent o a note of “It’s a big day that transcends

correction. all the hoopla—the big meals and

In response, Kennedy aide all that,” says Chief Stephen Ad-

Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. wrote back, kins of Virginia’s Chickahominy

“You are quite right; and I can Tribe. “It’s a time to re ect and

only plead an inconquerable New really take stock of what’s im-

England bias on the part of the portant in life. But don’t get me

White House sta .” wrong. I don’t want to stop that

e upshot, to the delight of food. Bring it on!”

Wicker and Virginia, is that the

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RIDESHARE
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Why young, single adults need an estate plan

BY ALAN D. FELLER, ESQ. your Hannah Montana poster Instagram. Friends and more worried that you have no idea these responsibilities if you
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Do you su er from debilitating back pain?

BY DR. MARSHAL PERIS, FAAOS squats, yoga/trunk strengthening exercise 5. Move around to keep your joints yoga or Pilates. You don’t need to be in a
GUEST WRITER can all be done in your home. juicy. While sitting, change your position gym to do any of these exercises.
frequently. Your body wants to move – it’s
During COVID-19, your ortho- A recent or old back injury can also how your joints are lubricated. Moving NON SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR
pedic physician at Northern trigger pain. An injury to a spinal disc can also changes the area of stress. If you don’t CHRONIC BACK PAIN
Westchester Hospital is always speed up the normal spinal disc degenera- shift stress from one part of the body, it
available in the o ce or through tele- tion that occurs in all of us with age. eventually gets tired and you hurt your- After diagnostic imaging, it typically
health. Imaging (such as x-rays) can be self. e best type of chair is one you can starts with physical therapy (PT) and an
performed completely safely. And both STOP IT BEFORE IT STARTS raise and lower, with a tilt feature that lets in-home regimen. Steroid injections may
non-surgical and surgical treatments at 1. Immediately stop smoking. To join you lean back with support. be recommended to reduce your pain if
the Hospital are available and extremely it’s so severe that you can’t participate in
safe. All exam rooms are cleaned and our FREE smoking cessation program, 6. Exercise is key for a painless future. PT or exercise. All rehab exercise pro-
disinfected between patients. Everyone please email NWHSmokingCessation@ Embark on a program of general regular grams should combine education with
wears masks, gloves and PPE. Delaying northwell.edu aerobic exercise (30-45 minutes, three to strengthening the core and back muscles.
care can sometimes lead to irreversible four times a week) that you enjoy, wheth- Hands-on techniques can reduce acute
damage even if surgery is performed. 2. If you are overweight, it’s impor- er it’s swimming, walking, using the ellip- pain through massage, heat, electro-stim-
tant to get to a healthy weight. If you’re tical machine, biking or stationary biking, ulation, ultrasound and guided stretching.
Chronic back pain usually a ects your struggling to lose weight, Northern or any combination of these. Studies
lower back, also called the lumbar spine. Westchester Hospital’s Center for Weight show that people who exercise have less Should you require surgery for severe
Physicians de ne chronic back pain as Management o ers weight-loss strategies back pain than those who don’t. Discuss back pain, spine surgery can provide last-
daily pain for more than three months. geared to your lifestyle now – being home with your physician or a physical therapist ing relief. It consists either of a decom-
much of the time, with added responsi- how to tailor your workouts so they o er pression, which frees pinched nerves;
e pain can be intense enough to a ect bilities and stress, maybe still not able to maximum lower back protection. fusion, which eliminates a herniated disc
all aspects of your life – from work to go to a gym. And just a few steps from and locks together the vertebrae above
sleep. at’s why prevention is so im- the kitchen. From medical screening and 7. Be sure to exercise your trunk. People and below or a combination.
portant. e good news is that there are nutritional counseling to virtual individ- tend to avoid the muscles around their
many ways you can help keep chronic ual and group classes, possible referral to midsection when working out. But be- At Northern Westchester Hospital, we
back pain at bay, permanently. our surgical weight loss team, and op- cause these hardworking muscles support are able to dramatically reduce chronic
tional sessions with our exercise physiol- your lumbar spine, the stronger they are, lower back pain so you can live a fully
RISK FACTORS ogy team plus a personalized exercise plan the less stress the discs and ligaments of normal life. But prevention is the best
Studies show a major risk factor for back -- we help you put all the pieces together your lumbar spine must withstand. ere medicine of all. Don’t avoid seeking care
in your unique way to take o the pounds are many oor exercises that people can during COVID-19. We are ready and
pain is smoking. Older people and those and keep them o . To learn more, call do at home to strengthen their core or equipped to help you with all our exper-
who are overweight also experience more 914-223-1780. trunk muscles. Try planks (also called a tise—safely.
back pain. So do manual laborers and front hold, this involves holding a posi-
people who sit while working. People who 3. Go to bed! People who sleep well tion similar to a push-up as long as you Dr. Peris is co-director of the Orthopedic &
work from home need to maintain a good have less back pain. can), leg lifts, crunches, air squats, basic Spine Institute, Spine Surgery Section at
level of activity. Walking, stair climbing, air Northern Westchester Hospital
4. Sit up. Not slouching in your chair
helps protect you from chronic back pain.

Myths About
Surgical Weight Loss

Debunking the Most Common Misconceptions…

Ask the Doctor Q: Myth or truth? You don’t need bariatric surgery – Q. Myth or truth? You can’t have children
just diet and work out if you’re obese. after weight-loss surgery.
Mitchell S. Roslin, MD A: Myth. Obesity is an energy-storage disease – a A. This is a big myth. Actually, surgical weight-loss boosts
Director of Bariatric Surgery problem with the body’s central regulator. Obesity fertility, because the leading cause of infertility in women
Northern Westchester Hospital occurs when your body’s regulator is set too high, and is obesity. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common cause of
that elevated “set-point” drives you to consume more infertility, is associated with obesity. And obese pregnant
Learn more about food to produce the energy to meet this increased women have a higher rate of miscarriage and diabetes.
Dr. Roslin, visit demand. Once you’re obese, exercise and low-calorie
nwh.northwell.edu/ diets may only make a small difference. With bariatric Q. Myth or truth? After surgery, you’ll have a
roslin surgery, we change your gastrointestinal tract and large scar – and you’ll lose your hair.
set-point, so you get full faster, feel less hungry, and A. We do minimally invasive surgery so scarring is minimal
therefore lose weight. – four to six tiny marks. As for hair loss, there’s some truth
to this. Some patients undergo hormonal changes after
Q. Myth or truth? Bariatric surgery is dangerous. surgery and may experience thinning hair.
A. Myth. Risks are minimal when compared to the
complications of obesity, which include cardiovascular Q. Myth or truth? You’ll eventually gain the weight back.
disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep A. The truth depends on the patient. If you have the
apnea, and dementia. surgery and refuse to develop healthier habits, it’s possible
that you’ll experience regain. That’s why it’s important
Q. Myth or truth? I’m too young/old for the surgery. to exercise regularly and choose healthy foods that make
A. Obesity is a serious disease that impacts you you feel full. At Northern Westchester Hospital, we have
physically and emotionally, no matter how old you a registered bariatric dietitian and support groups to help
are. Surgical weight loss has been found to be very you stay on track.
successful in adolescent patients, helping them
physically, emotionally, and academically. The surgery
is also safe and effective for obese who are older, many
of whom are functionally impaired, meaning they
have radically limited their activities because of their
condition. At Northern Westchester Hospital, I’ve
had patients as old as 78.

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What is CBD?

BY CATHY PARLITSIS ten on hemp paper! pain…to name a few. e ECS the enzyme that breaks down Many had pesticides, molds and
GUEST WRITER CBD is the most well-known has unique functions throughout Anandamide so that it can stay heavy metals. (Ewwww!). e
the body, but especially in the in your body and prolong the last thing you want to do is take
CBD is short for Can- of all of the cannabinoids and brain and immune system. In positive e ects. something toxic in an attempt to
nabidiol which is one of the one most associated with the fact, ECS receptors are the most get healthier.
over a hundred cannabi- bene ts you hear about. common receptors in the brain Your body wants to be
noids found in both the hemp and the second most common healthy! ere are many natu- So, how do you choose which
and cannabis plants. Hemp is Although it’s always a good receptors in the body, showing ral things you can do to help, CBD you want to buy? One of
a “cousin” to the cannabis plant idea to check with your doctor exactly how important it is.” beginning with what you put the most important safeguards is
and it is legal when it has less before beginning any health care into your body. Having said a QR code on the bottle which
than .3 percent THC (among regimen or dietary supplement, CBD is a phytocannabinoid that, it’s important to note that will take you to a ird-party
other requirements). THC, or CBD is considered non-addic- (from a plant) but our bodies all CBD is NOT the same!! Lab Report. You want to look
Tetrahydrocannabinol, is the tive and, with rare exceptions, naturally produce their own It’s like the wild west out there for a Lab Report that is current
psychoactive component in has no known side e ects. endocannabinoids, speci cally with regard to CBD. You are and speci c to the actual Lot/
marijuana that gets you “high.” Anandamide and Arachidon- ingesting a plant so you want Batch Number that you are buy-
CBD a ects the Endocan- oylglycerol. Without putting to be mindful of how that plant ing. is will show you which
e .3 percent THC in CBD nabinoid System (ECS). Hu- you to sleep with the down and was farmed and how the CBD cannabinoids are present and in
does not. ink of it as health mans and animals (even sh) dirty of how all of these things has been extracted. ere was what quantities , as well as all of
without the high. all have one. Gregory L. Smith, chemically interact, let’s just say a study of 100 bottles of CBD the pesticides, microbials, solvents
MD, MPH describes it this way: they work on the CB1 and CB2 taken from random store shelves. and toxins that the lab has tested
For the purpose of this in- “ e Endocannabinoid System’s receptors in your Endocannabi- for. You want “non-detectible” on
troduction, I will be addressing job is to modulate other systems noid System. ese endocan- e conclusion was that half of those nasty ingredients.
CBD from the hemp plant. As a in the body that can become nabinoids are produced when them didn’t have any CBD at
side note, there are thousands of overheated. It is like a braking your body signals that they are all – which may be why many I rmly believe that Mother
uses and applications for hemp system that can slow down a needed. ey are quickly broken people try it and think it doesn’t Nature knows best, so I always
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2020 has increased incentive for Heart
New Yorkers to quit smoking Association

New Yorkers who smoke are faced vapers can apply to receive the Tobacco use and the resulting lauds HV
Credit Union
with added health risks in 2020, as free gum by calling 1-866-NY- health issues persist in many pop-
e results of the American Heart Association
well as new opportunities to create a QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or visit- ulations based on education, so- 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index were
announced last week and the Hudson Valley Credit
healthier life this year. ing nysmokefree.com. e limited cioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, Union achieved national Silver recognition for tak-
ing signi cant steps to build a culture of health in the
Tobacco use continues to be the time o er is made possible thanks LGBTQ community, those with workplace.

leading cause of preventable death to a generous donation from Ro, a mental illness, in the military and in Hudson Valley Credit Union is one of 776 organi-
zations that completed the Index assessment this year,
in the United States, accounting for U.S. telehealth company headquar- certain geographic areas, according evaluating the time period of July 30, 2019 to June 30,
2020. is is the credit union’s third time achieving
about 30 percent of all cancer deaths. tered in Manhattan. In addition to to the American Cancer Society. Silver recognition.

However, smokers who statistically the free supply of gum, the Quitline ese populations tend to be e American Heart Association created the Index
with its CEO Roundtable, a leadership collaborative
are at great risk for many cancers, as also provides one-on-one coaching those who experience inequities of more than 45 members from some of America’s
largest companies who are committed to applying ev-
well as heart and lung disease, now from specially trained Quit Coach- in multiple areas of their lives and idence-based approaches to improve their employees’
overall health. e Index is a web-based scorecard that
have an added vulnerability to CO- es, which further supports the quit can a ect the choices a person looks at organizational best practices and aggregates
employee health data to evaluate the overall qual-
VID-19 related illnesses, according process. makes, but more importantly can ity and comprehensiveness of workplace health pro-
grams. Studies show that worksites with a culture of
to LaToya Williams of the Ameri- Each year, more than 55 percent a ect a person’s opportunity to be health encompassing comprehensive, evidence-based
policies and programs and senior leadership support
can Cancer Society. Williams refers of the 34 million people who smoke as healthy as possible. Addressing are more likely to have engaged employees and a
healthier, more productive workforce.
to revisions presented on Nov. 2, by in the U.S. try to quit. However, these disparities will require engag-
Article courtesy of Hudson Valley Credit Union
the CDC, which provides evidence only about 1.2 million (7.4 percent) ing community members and cross-

to suggest that smoking tobacco who try to quit succeed each year, in sector partners such as corporate

increases risk from the virus that part because of lack of access to ces- partners, community-based organi-

causes COVID-19. sation resources and support. While zations (e.g., faith-based organiza-

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It quitting smoking can be di cult, tions), community leaders, investors

takes time. It takes a plan. And the people can increase their chances of and funders, academic institutions,

American Cancer Society is here to success if they have a plan includ- health systems, and government.

help. Partnering with the New York ing nicotine replacement therapy or Smoking rates in the U.S. have

State Smoker’s Quitline, the Soci- other FDA-approved medications declined from 42 percent in 1965 to

ety is proud to announce that New and counseling. 13.7 percent in 2018, but the gains

York residents are now eligible for a “Quitting is a journey,” explained are inconsistent, and some groups

free three-month supply of nicotine Williams. “With the right support, continue to smoke and smoke more

replacement gum. you can do it; the American Can- heavily than others.

e Quitline is o ering up to cer Society and e New York State

three months of free nicotine gum, Quitline can help.” Article courtesy of the American

while supplies last. Smokers and Who is smoking? Cancer Society

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DSPS Commissioner Mae Car- awareness amongst both elected Christiana

penter said the achievements of and appointed o cials of the many Mt. Vernon - Sister Maria Bar-

the Hall of Fame honorees show challenges they face and helping to bera, James W. McKenzie, Ter-

the importance of people giving e ect change. She also advocates rence Stewart

back to their communities and to for programming for Seniors with New Rochelle - Eunice Kaplan*,

each other. Carpenter said: “ e the Yonkers Department of Parks Rhoda Klein, Gloria Selden, Ana

honorees show that age is never a and Recreation. In addition, Ms. Torres, Austin Torres

deterrent to being a vital member Moorehead has met with elected North Salem - Kathleen D. Sul-

of our society. In fact, it’s an advan- o cials to focus attention on the livan

tage because of the life experiences particular challenges senior citizens Port Chester - Richard Cirulli,

they bring with them. eir gener- raising children face with locating Audrey Halligan

ous contributions have helped to a ordable housing, both because Rye - Harvey Geller, Cheryl

make Westchester County one of of the method of communication Geller, Sarah Stephanie Iachetta

the most senior-friendly places in (the internet) and because of the Rye Brook - Dale Mintz

the world.” unavailability of senior housing to Scarsdale - Jagdish Mitter

e Senior Hall of Fame began those raising children. Her contin- Somers - Shirley Kipnis, Jack

in as part the 300th Anniversary of uous e orts raise visibility on this Mattes

Westchester County’s founding. issue which is often overlooked. Tarrytown - Robert Kimmel

Its purpose was to showcase how Tuckahoe - Adelaide DiGiorgi

seniors have contributed to build- TOP HONORS:WILLIAM S. White Plains - Pamela Earl,

ing the County. Almost 1,200 se- GREENAWALT,HARTSDALE Ruth Goldberg, Rosalind Keys,

niors have been inducted since. William Greenawalt was born Betsy MIller Landis, Jonathan

Among this year’s award recipi- in Brooklyn and his family moved Schere, Blase Spinozzi, Selwyn

ents, four seniors will receive Spe- to Hartsdale in 1937. He attended Walters

cial Recognition: Melvin “Mel” Cornell University and later Yale Yonkers - Giuseppe DeFeo,

Burger of Mount Kisco, Mavis Law School. He was part of the Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Earle Marsh,

Cain of Dobbs Ferry, Eunice Ka- United States Navy as well. He is Deborah Moorehead**, Nancy

plan of New Rochelle and Din- married to Peggy T. Greenawalt Tetto,Mary Jane Tyndal,Dr.Rose-

bandahu Shah of Ardsley will be and together they have 2 sons and mary Uzzo, Richard Fitzgerald

recognized. 4 grandchildren. Mr. Greenawalt Yorktown Heights - Rosemary

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Due to coronavirus, all events will be centered. ese 4-week Art for Stress cyberbullying scenarios. Each group will for people currently enrolled in Medicare,

virtual and require registration in order Relief Sessions will be presented by Anne brainstorm and storyboard their scenari- but for those soon to be 65 or helping

to receive an invitation to participate. To Zimmerman, Westchester County artist, os, create custom graphics, and code their relatives and friends with their medical

register, visit somerslibrary.org or call 914- educator and therapeutic art coach. Space games using Scratch! is program is for decisions and paperwork. Topics include

232-5717. is limited to 12 participants. e classes grades 6 - 8. e Digital Arts Experience Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage

Events are made possible by e Friends are as follows: is providing this program in partnership Plans, prescription drug plans, Medigaps

of the Somers Library. • Class 1: Intention Word Doodles - with AT&T and e Westchester Library (supplemental plans), EPIC, and cost-

Important note about the Senior Ben- Supplies: paper, pencil, markers, colored System and is 100% free! Registrants are saving programs for people with limited

efits Information Center (SBIC): SBIC pencils and crayons required to attend all 5 90-minute ses- resources. You can access all of these at:

program coordinators are still providing • Class 2: Visualization Collage - Sup- sions. Space is limited to 10 participants. https://wikis.westchesterlibraries.org/

Medicare counseling by phone and by plies: magazines, 11 x 14 in paper, scissors, December sbic/demystifying-medicare/
email. Clients can leave a question and glue stick, markers and or colored pencils Virtual Program: Jazz, an American

their preferred contact method and coun- • Class 3: Zentangles - Supplies: pa- Art. ursday, December 10, 6:30-8:30

selors will get back to them within two per or sketch pad, pencil, very thin black Important Note about the Senior pm. Jazz was born in America, evolved

business days or sooner. e SBIC hotline sharpies Benefits Information Center (SBIC): along with the young country in which it

information: 914-231-3260 or SBICS@ • Class 4: oughtful Watercolor Re- Our SBIC program coordinators are still took its rst breath, and became our gift

wlsmail.org. sist - Supplies: white crayon(s), 9x12 in or providing Medicare counseling by phone to the world. is lecture covers the his-

Virtual - Teen Kahoot! Trivia. urs- 11x14 in watercolor paper (2 or 3 sheets and by email. Clients can leave a ques- tory, styles and some major contributors

days, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Meeting dates: Nov. each), inexpensive Watercolors, water tion and their preferred contact method to jazz. We’ll talk about the components

19, Dec. 3, 17. Join us for a virtual quiz Virtual Teen Program. Code He- and our counselors will get back to them which are common to all eras, as well as

challenge using Kahoot, an online app. roes: Design and Code Your Own Ad- within 2 business days or sooner. e those which are unique to a particular

Teens will compete for small prizes in a venture. Wednesdays, December 2, 9 SBIC hotline information: 914-231-3260 style. We’ll compare the elements found

variety of trivia categories. Topics will not and 16, 4-5:30 p.m. Learn to code and or [email protected]. in both jazz and classical music (where the

be announced in advance and all teens change the world with the Digital Arts Demystifying Medicare Online Pre- two worlds overlap!), gain a deeper un-

must compete as individuals. Registration Experience. Learning to code is about sentation: e Westchester Library Sys- derstanding of what makes jazz tick, and

is necessary. is program is intended for much more than simply creating games. tem is o ering an opportunity to learn listen to many examples. Toe-tapping will

teens in grades 7th and up! Code can be used to educate our peers how Medicare works, since a complete be unavoidable. Join us! Presenter: Barry

Art for Stress Relief. Tuesdays, Dec. and change the world. is program fo- understanding of the whole system is key Wiesenfeld. Barry is an internationally

1, 7-8:15 p.m.. Creating Art can be an in- cuses on creating amazing experiences to making the best personal health insur- recognized musician and teacher, and has

credible way to heal and destress. It is be- with code to educate our community on ance decisions. is interactive online performed on Grammy-nominated re-

coming a very e ective personal wellness the e ects of cyberbullying. Students will workshop allows participants a chance to cordings, performed with award-winning

tool during these very challenging times. address the impacts of cyberbullying and absorb audio chapters at their own pace artists and more. For more information

Working on art, while reducing stress and design a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure and refer to downloadable handouts. De- about Barry, please visit his website at

anxiety, will keep you feeling calm and game that presents a variety of di erent mystifying Medicare is designed not only www.barrybassist.com.

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