Yorktown News 10.22.20

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TOWN BOARD 40TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT

Parking bans considered
for two roads

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER “Anyone can park on our roads,” he

EDITOR added. “But Whitehill is a major safety

issue.”

With apple-picking season in full Police Chief Robert Noble concurred,

swing, Whitehill Road near the popular saying any ban should be permanent

Wilkens Farm is experiencing an uptick rather than seasonal.

in cars parking along the road. e po- “It’s a narrow country road with turns

tential safety hazards created by the situ- and hills,” Noble said. “I don’t think it’s a

ation has the Town Board considering a wise place for anybody to park their ve- Peter Harckham Rob Astorino

parking ban. hicle [along it] at any time.” Harckham faces challenge

“We cannot have cars parking on Town Supervisor Matt Slater said one

Whitehill,” Dave Paganelli, superinten- resident in the Whitehill Road area has

dent of the highway department, told capitalized on the farm’s popularity by from Astorino

the Town Board at its work session on opening up their backyard and charging

Tuesday, Oct. 13. “It’s a two-lane road for parking. e enterprise is nonpro t,

and when you have 10 to 12 cars parked Slater said, with proceeds being donated

there, you’ve got basically 200-and- to Feeding Westchester.

something feet where [only] one car can Editor’s Note: ese interviews have been time in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administra-
edited for space. Visit TapIntoYorktown.net to tion, working on the Gov. Mario M. Cuo-
come through.” COMMERCE STREET read more from the candidates. mo Bridge project. In the Senate, he chairs
the Committee on Alcoholism and Sub-
e parking situation is at its worst Cars also may soon be banned from BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER stance Abuse. He has two adult daughters.
EDITOR
on the weekends. On a recent Sunday parking on a stretch of Commerce Street Astorino, 53, was elected to two four-
Peter Harckham, who ipped the 40th year terms as Westchester County execu-
tour of the neighborhood, Paganelli said, between Hanover Street and routes 35 State Senate District blue two years ago, is tive (2010-17). His public service career
being challenged in his bid for re-election also includes stints on the Mount Pleasant
he noticed a dozen or so cars parked on and 118. e police chief said parked by Republican Rob Astorino, a former Board of Education, the Mount Pleasant
Westchester County executive and one- Town Board, and the Westchester County
Whitehill, 97 cars parked on Mark Road cars create sight-line issues for motor- time candidate for governor of New York. Board of Legislators. Astorino also has an
extensive career in media, having worked
and a few dozen others parked on nearby ists exiting businesses. e Yorktown Harckham, 60, was elected to four two- as executive producer of ESPN Radio in
year terms on the Westchester County New York, program director of the Catholic
roads. Heights Volunteer Fire Department also Board of Legislators (2008-15) and spent
four years as majority leader. He later spent SEE ELECTIONS PAGE 4
“All in all, I counted 137 cars that were has a rehouse on Commerce Street.

[parked] on our roads, which is ne,” “I think it’s a lot safer if you don’t have

Paganelli said. He said he does not wish cars lined up anywhere on that road,”

to cause harm to Wilkens Farm, which Noble said. “ ere is plenty of parking

has been forced to reduce its parking to be had in the area, and I don’t see the

capacity because of COVID-19-related SEE NO PARKING PAGE 5
restrictions.

BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 YBourskintoewssens CELEBRATING
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HEALTH & WELLNESS October 22, 2020
LEGAL NOTICES
LEISURE 22
OPINION
SPORTS 30
TOWN GREEN
29

10 A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE BUSINESS
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAMES VANDEVELDE

James VanDevelde sits beside a typewriter, early in his Lakeland
career.

James VanDevelde, left, with Jim
Rathschmidt at the Lakeland Education

Foundation’s Casino Night.

Communication is key

Lakeland’s long-time director retires

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER ing education and driver’s ed cate with the community and let it. ere was a teachers’ strike. At Gallery One, where student art-
EDITOR programs and served on various them know how we’re educating the time, it was the longest teach- work was displayed.
committees. He was an emcee, their students.” ers’ strike in the history of New
For more than three decades, video maker, press release pub- York.” As a former sports editor, he
it’s been James VanDevelde’s job lisher and so much more. He thanked the superinten- also enjoyed watching Lakeland
to supply residents with news dents he worked for and the After that, VanDevelde moved and Walter Panas teams succeed.
about the Lakeland School Dis- Mike Daly, president of the Board of Education for “giving on to a newspaper in Utica and Particularly with the dynastic
trict. ough the content has not Lakeland School District Board me the tools needed to do that.” then a newspaper in Schenecta-
changed all that drastically, the of Education, called VanDevelde dy. In between, he met his wife. eld hockey team, VanDevelde
method of delivery certainly has. the “uno cial historian of the “Lakeland has one of the most While working up north, a friend recalled working many state
district” in addition to being a supportive communities that I called and told him about the championship games in freezing
“We put out newsletters and “very special person.” know of,” VanDevelde said. “ e communications gig with the weather in the northern cities of
we mailed them,” VanDevelde Board of Education and super- Lakeland School District. Binghamton, Syracuse and Buf-
said. “I took photographs, but “Jim is an integral and recog- intendent are always big sup- falo.
they were black and white be- nizable member of the district porters of the need to commu- “I felt it was time to get a more
cause we couldn’t print in color.” and his contributions are greatly nicate and to communicate well. normal life than newspapers, VanDevelde said he is also
appreciated,” Daly said. “He re- I’ll miss the people I work with: when you were out every night touched by the altruistic nature of
Today, Lakeland primarily ally just took the position so seri- the custodians; the secretaries of the week and worked week- the Lakeland schools community,
communicates important news ously and just worked tirelessly to who keep the buildings running; ends,” VanDevelde said. “Once I which includes people like Kathy
through email and social media, make us look as good as possible the bus drivers and food service got married and wanted to have a Quinn (executive director, Sup-
which allow the district to reach up here at each meeting.” people; and the teachers and the family, it was not as conducive to port Connection) and Jim Rath-
its residents en masse in seconds administrators.” that type of lifestyle.” schmidt (founder, United for the
as opposed to weeks. VanDevelde has served twice Troops). He also works closely
as president and twice as vice VanDevelde, 68, started with e Lakeland job was a natu- with the Alliance for Safe Kids
“Newsletters were our method president of the New York School Lakeland on Nov. 14, 1984, after ral t for VanDevelde, who had a and the Cortlandt Action Coali-
of communication,” VanDevelde Public Relations Association and working in the newspaper indus- reverence for public schools. On a tion, organizations that work to
said.“It was limiting.We’d rely on as vice president of the National try. He started with the Peekskill typewriter, he wrote school board curb youth drug use.
the newspapers to get the news School Public Relations Associa- Evening Star covering Lakeland updates, policy and budget news,
out. e ability to get commu- tion Northeast. schools, Indian Point and other and about the accomplishments He has also been a supporter of
nications out on a much quicker happenings in the town of Cor- of Lakeland students and sta . the Lakeland Education Foun-
basis, that’s the biggest change.” At a time when many school tlandt. He was then promoted dation, which has awarded more
districts are outsourcing commu- to sports editor. e knowledge Re ecting on his career, $1.45 million in grants to the
After working in the district nications duties or eliminating he gained about the Lakeland VanDevelde shared his appre- school district since it was cre-
for 36 years under seven full-time the positions entirely, Lakeland School District during these ciation for Lakeland’s music and ated in 1994.
and two interim superintendents, has maintained an in-house com- years proved invaluable later arts departments.
the communications director is munications sta for decades. when its communications direc- “You’ve got people in this com-
calling it a career. He is set to re- tor’s position became available. “ e dramas, the musical munity who are doing it for the
tire this fall. “Communication is so impor- shows that we put on, they’re love of the students, the love of
tant,” VanDevelde said, particu- “I knew Lakeland and I knew outstanding. at’s always been a the children in this community,”
ough communications was larly at a time when newsrooms the people in Lakeland,” he said. highlight to me.” VanDevelde said.
his primary function, VanDevel- are thinning out and covering “It was a tough time in Lake-
de wore many hats at Lakeland, school districts less and less. “It’s land at the time I was covering He also supported the arts In retirement, he said he plans
where he oversaw the continu- our responsibility to communi- with an annual show at the Jef- to spend more time with his
ferson Valley Mall and through grandchild, now 8 months old.

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EDITORIAL TEAM FROM PAGE 1 that, we must have a better under- e most pressing issue that we Being a Democrat means that I
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
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BRUCE HELLER
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LISA KAIN
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CORINNE STANTON Independence party lines. Asto- life is my own struggle with sub- would be in a dire situation. My and ght for all of the things that
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JAY GUSSAK Conservative, and Restore Our fortunate to have had the support of constituents who were strug- is district is predominantly
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JENNIFER CONNELLY
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SHELLEY KILCOYNE WF, I) ing treatment. As the chair of the to work closely with Governor be on the fence?
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CHRISTINA ROSE Valley values, revolve around fair- access to the proper treatment. believe we must continue to invest promises. I helped pass common-
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Thursday, October 22, 2020 Yorktown News – Page 5

ELECTIONS cause high taxes have real conse- it: judges, prosecutors, and other taxation, respect for the Consti- by Republicans before. How
quences for real people, especially law enforcement leaders—includ- tution, as much local control of can you appeal to independents
FROM PAGE 4

for families in the middle class ing four NYPD commissioners— government as possible, individ- and also Democrats who might

legislation in the nation, delivered and working class struggling to have cited the Harckham law as ual and religious liberties, a clean be on the fence?

a billion dollars in extra school get by. the spark for this crime wave. e environment, safe streets, a strong I was twice elected county ex-

aid funding, enacted a permanent Working with people who dis- Harckham law must be repealed national defense, and yes, helping ecutive in deep-blue Westches-

property tax cap and a middle- agree with me or hold di ering in the name of public safety and the least among us. ter with a margin of 13 points.

class tax cut. ere’s still a lot of views is equally important. When common sense. I fully appreciate the role of I couldn’t have won without the

work to do,but I will keep working we stop listening we stop learning, Secondly, the planned tax in- government. It is essential in so strong support of Democrats and

and ghting for the people of the and we unfortunately see that dy- creases out of Albany have to be many areas, but government has independents, as well as Repub-

40th Senate District. namic both in Albany and Wash- stopped. Raising taxes would be an innate tendency to grow and licans. It’s the same in this state

Rob Astorino (R, C, ington today. Partisanship has the worst thing we could do to grow and grow without deliver- senate race. I’ll need crossover
gotten in the way of progress, and the economically vulnerable New ing results for the people pay- voters to win, and I’m con dent
ROS) that’s not acceptable in a democ- York. Tens of thousands of Hud- ing the bills. More government that will happen. For enough
racy like ours. To move forward, son Valley residents are out of doesn’t always mean better gov- people, it’s not which party they’re

What are your core values? we have to start working together work or scraping to get by, and ernment. A prime example: New in, it’s which candidate best repre-

What guides you in your per- again. raising taxes would drive them York State has a budget about sents their values and interests—

sonal life, professional career, What do you believe are the and the mostly small businesses twice the size of Florida’s, and who will hold the line on taxes,

and as a politician? most pressing issues facing not that employ them out of the state. Florida has a substantially big- work hardest for me, and govern

My faith certainly guides me, just District 40, but this state? New York has to address its high- ger population than we do. Does with common sense.

and I’m not afraid to say it. It re- And do you have an action plan tax and anti-business regulatory anyone think New York’s govern- Bipartisanship is critically im-

minds me every day that I’m fal- for your rst 100 days in o ce? burden. at’s how we grow this ment is twice as good as Flori- portant today. As county execu-

lible, and that the most important Restoring public safety and state again. da’s? I certainly don’t. New York tive, I built a bipartisan governing

thing we can do on earth is be defeating the massive tax hikes You are representing the Re- also pays more for Medicaid than coalition with a majority-Demo-

kind to one another. heading down the pike come im- publican Party in this election. Texas and Florida combined, cratic legislature because I wanted

I’m probably best known pub- mediately to mind. What does it mean to you to be both states more populous than to get things done, not ght all the

licly as a stickler on taxes, and My opponent inexplicably a Republican? ours, and yet our Medicaid ser- time. ere’s too much of that in

some wrongly suggest that means championed the dangerous no- To me, being a Republican vices are riddled with problems Albany and Washington; we need

I don’t care about new program x cash-bail law in Albany responsi- means several things. It means and ine ciencies. to start working together again

or new program y. But it’s just the ble for New York’s growing crime more e cient government, rea- is district is predominantly to move the state and nation for-

opposite; I’m a spending hawk be- wave.And that’s not just me saying sonable not counterproductive Democratic but has been won ward.

NO PARKING Rohr, said parking at the BP gas station nd an alternative location to park the cars. to the suggested bans. Slater then autho-
also has been an issue. e gas station has “When people are pulling out of BP, they rized the town’s counsel to draw up drafts of
FROM PAGE 1 an auto repair shop component and cars are can’t see around those parked cars,” Rohr laws designating the two roads no-parking
sometimes parked on Commerce Street un- said. “We’re trying to work together to get zones. e proposed laws would be con-
need to compromise people’s safety and til space in the shop becomes available. Rohr the job done.” sidered after proper noticing and a pub-
have parking along Commerce Street.” said he is trying to help the store’s owner lic hearing.
e Town Board o ered no objections
e town’s tra c safety o cer, Robert

As our State Senator, Rob will
work to rebuild our state:

 Reduce taxes and excessive
regulations to jumpstart the economy

 Repeal the “no cash bail” law and
invest in our police — not defund them

 Give parents more choice and
control over their child’s education

 Invest in infrastructure and
innovative environmental initiatives

 Clean up Albany’s corruption —
starting with term limits

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94TH Byrne,STATE ASSEMBLY DKISTeRIeCTgan face off

BY BOB DUMAS Carmel High School in 2003. He some progress, such as working Kevin Byrne Stephanie Keegan
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR went on to earn a bachelor’s de- e ectively with colleagues across
gree at the University of Scranton the aisle to empower judges to tension will struggle to survive. STEPHANIE KEEGAN
Republican Kevin Byrne, seek- and a master’s of public admin- strip taxpayer-funded pensions Likewise, if our state doesn’t right Stephanie Keegan grew up in
ing his third two-year term in istration from Marist College, from corrupt politicians, but the broken policies that were
the State Assembly, will face where his concentration was in more work is still needed. Today, rammed through these past two Ardsley and went to Sarah Law-
Democratic challenger Stepha- healthcare administration. as COVID-19 continues to dis- years, such as ‘no-bail’ and other rence College before transferring
nie Keegan in the upcoming 94th rupt all our daily lives, we need to policies that favored criminals to be closer to her now husband.
Assembly District election. “As an assemblyman, I feel I be mindful that, while we must over police, our communities will She’s been a veterans advocate; an
bring a diverse background to the prudently reopen sectors of our be less able to adequately protect educator, working with students
Byrne rst took o ce in state Legislature that includes economy and get people back to its families and businesses.” with special needs, teaching Eng-
2016 when he defeated Carmel having served as president of a work, it must be done safely. Be- lish and history; and working for
Town Board member Suzi Mc- local volunteer re department fore the virus hit our state, far too Byrne said the state must do CareMount Medical as an insur-
Donough in the Republican pri- and as an assistant scout leader to many people were eeing New more to grow its economy, cre- ance auditor. She has also been a
mary and then won the general a local troop,” Byrne said. York for better opportunities ate jobs, clean up corruption, PTO and scout leader
election to ll the seat left vacant elsewhere. We must reverse this combat the opioid epidemic,
by longtime GOP Assemblyman Before entering politics, By- trend and stop this virus from and back military veterans and She has lived in Somers for the
Stephen Katz. Byrne also has the rne also worked as an emergency making our state’s existing prob- past 14 years and is the mother of
endorsement of the Conservative medical technician, regional di- lems even worse.” rst responders. “Since elected, I three boys.
and Independence parties. rector for the American Heart have delivered real results for our
Association and deputy district In each election, Byrne said, communities,” he said. “With the After losing her veteran son in
is is Keegan’s rst time run- director to a former congress- his top three priorities have been constituents’ support, I will be 2016, Keegan became a veterans’
ning for public o ce. A Somers woman. He also served as a lowering taxes, creating jobs and able to continue a common-sense advocate, spending two weeks a
resident, she has made her name member of the Putnam Valley putting an end to the corrupt cul- approach for another two years as month in Washington.
in Washington, D.C., working as Planning Board. ture in Albany. assemblyman.”
a veterans advocate. SEE ASSEMBLY PAGE 21
Byrne said he rst ran for the “I have also consistently stood
Here’s a closer look at the two Assembly because the state was up for public health and safety
candidates losing a generation of New York- as a priority for every politician
ers and he wanted to lead the at every level of government and
KEVIN BYRNE charge for change. this year it’s more important than
Byrne and his wife, Briana, live ever,” he said. “Until we success-
“ at desire hasn’t changed. fully defeat COVID-19 and ad-
in Mahopac and recently wel- Since arriving in the Assembly, equately support our front-line
comed their rst child, Braeden I’ve consistently advocated for re- workers, our small businesses,
Vincent Byrne, into the world. forms that make New York State job creators and taxpayers by ex-
Kevin Byrne has lived in this area more a ordable, accountable and
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No deadly force used by Yorktown PD

A dozen arrest-related injuries reported since 2016

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER partment has reported 293 use- “In my career here, I don’t social workers or mental health Nadoraski said Yorktown’s po-
EDITOR of-force incidents. e majority know of an incident where any of professionals, and I think they lice o cers are approachable and
of those involved killing animals us have ever red our weapon at can help us. But this talk about encourage any in-person feed-
Law enforcement practices to end their su ering. another human being,” the chief defunding, it can’t come at the back.
have gone under the microscope added. “ ankfully, we’ve been expense of police. at would be
nationwide since the death of Yorktown has six classi cations able to de-escalate and we’ve a big mistake,” Noble said. “If you “I look forward to an open
George Floyd in Minneapolis in for use-of-force incidents. Class been able to follow policy.” are talking about anything with dialogue with the community,”
May. However, in Yorktown, Po- 1, which includes animal-related volatility, and a lot of times it’s he said. “Our job is to get better.
lice Chief Robert Noble has been incidents, leads the way with 180. e department updated its unpredictable, you need a good We’re not oblivious to that. We’re
eager to let statistics tell the story chokehold policy in June, re- police [o cer] there. We need to very open-minded to it, and we
of his department’s reputation. Since 2016, o cers have used minding o cers that chokeholds work in tandem if that is going to look forward to listening to all of
non-deadly force 100 times dur- and other neck compressions are happen…So, this nonsense you you and making some good, posi-
When it comes to use of force, ing some 1,500 arrests. Twelve uses of deadly force. Noble said hear about defunding, it’s rheto- tive changes.”
Noble said, “In our police depart- resulted in complaints of injury Yorktown’s policies leave little ric, it’s irresponsible, and in a ra-
ment, that’s a conversation we (Class 2) and 88 were injury-free room for interpretation. tional and educated society, you Town Supervisor Matt Slater,
have quite a bit at roll calls… e (Class 5). Yorktown o cers have don’t do that with the police.” who hand-picked the members
data will show that we do that. used a Taser 13 times in that time “ ey are very, very straightfor- of the coalition, said Yorktown is
We de-escalate every day.” period. ward and easy to understand and In addition to the nine coalition happy to comply with the gover-
applied by our o cers,” Noble members and other community nor’s executive order, despite the
e chief, a 26-year member “ e data that you’re seeing, said, “and I hope it gives everyone stakeholders, several members department’s good standing.
of the force, shared those use- and the lack of injuries that peo- a lot of reassurance as to how we of the Yorktown Police Depart-
of-force statistics on ursday, ple are su ering, it supports that go about doing things at the Yor- ment attended the Oct. 8 virtual “We’re going to see, and what
Oct. 8, at the rst meeting of the we de-escalate,” Noble said. ktown Police Department.” meeting. One of them, Detective we’re going to learn, is that we
Coalition on Community Safety Tom Nadoraski, president of the are as a community, for lack of a
& Engagement, a nine-mem- No incidents fell into Classes One interpretation of the so- Yorktown Police Benevolent As- better word, spoiled,” Slater said.
ber group formed by the Town 3 and 4, which involve the use of called “defund the police” move- sociation, said his colleagues take “Because we do have a police de-
Board in compliance with the deadly force. And almost half of ment involves redirecting some their training seriously. partment that does a terri c job,
governor’s executive order requir- the 13 Class 6 incidents (bran- funds used in support of police that serves this community with
ing municipalities to undertake a dishing a weapon) came in re- departments to the hiring of so- “Not only to protect the public, dignity, that serves this commu-
comprehensive review of police sponse to one call in 2019, when cial workers and mental health but to protect ourselves,” Nado- nity with empathy and care.”
practices and policies. police were tasked with removing professionals to aid in response to raski said, noting that more than
guns from a home. domestic calls. Noble said such a 400 o cers in New York state e coalition was slated to
From January 2016, when move could have a negative im- have been killed in the line of meet again on ursday, Oct. 22.
Noble took over as chief, to June “We did have a perimeter pact. duty over the last two decades. Feedback or questions can be sub-
2020, the Yorktown Police De- around a house. ere were mitted anonymously by emailing
weapons drawn and, thankfully, “You hear a lot of talk about [email protected].
no shots red,” Noble said.

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TOWN BOARD

Officials call for respect following incident

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER came to in 1985 and love, is
EDITOR
tragically being divided,” Roker

said at the Town Board’s meet-

Few towns in Westchester ing on Tuesday, Oct. 6. ‘ is community, which I came to in 1985 and love,

County are as evenly split po- ough she declined to elabo-

litically as Yorktown, where ad- rate on the nature of the incident is tragically being divided.’
ministrations regularly uctuate to Yorktown News, the council-

between Democratic and Re- woman said it involved her per- –Councilwoman Alice Roker
Town of Yorktown
publican control. ceived views on policing. Roker

At Town Board meetings, for clari ed at the meeting that she

example, sharing the dais with supports both the Black Lives

political foes, particularly fol- Matter and Blue Lives Matter

lowing contentious campaigns, movements and that she has

has sometimes led to combus- never expressed support for the ward to that call on Wednesday.” pening in not only our town, but lled with hate.”

tible moments of disagreement. “defund the police” movement. Councilman Tom Diana, a towns across the country.” Slater said such incidents, no

But, o cials say, they rarely let Town Supervisor Matt Slater, Republican, said such vitriol is Nobody deserves to be threat- matter how rare, give Yorktown

their professional spats develop a Republican, referenced late becoming an upsetting trend in ened over their political opin- a “black eye.”

into personal animosity, noting Supreme Court Associate Jus- Yorktown. ions, perceived or real, said his “ at’s not the Yorktown that

that respect is an essential ingre- tices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and “When we had the big March fellow Republican Councilman I’m a part of,” Slater said. “ at’s

dient of a well-functioning local Antonin Scalia, who were good storm a couple of years ago, I was Ed Lachterman. not the Yorktown that I work my

government. friends despite being diametri- appalled by the way some York- “It’s just disgusting to say, ‘I’m butt o for every single day…

In the wake of a recent inci- cally opposed both politically towners had spit at and cursed going to jump to a conclusion We work for the good of this

dent in which Councilwoman and philosophically. e morn- at the high [power] line workers and let me hate the person for it.’ town. We recognize the good of

Alice Roker, a Democrat, said ing after Town Board meetings, that were out there from Que- It’s a shame. It really is,” Lach- this town and what motivates us

she was threatened by a resident, Slater said, his rst call is to Ro- bec, for God’s sake, to try and terman said. “Maybe people is to be able to point to the good

Town Board colleagues on both ker. help us,” Diana said. “ at is un- should, if you have a problem, of this town. ere’s plenty of

sides of the aisle are calling on “You can be on opposing sides acceptable behavior at any level. ask a question. If you don’t like it, and that’s what keeps us go-

the public to show that same and still be friends and neigh- What happened to Alice was [the answer], agree to disagree. ing. But we need to stand rm

level of respect to one another. bors,” Slater said. “We can dis- unacceptable…It’s an appalling ere is no need to be nasty, no against any type of action, any

“ is community, which I agree all night, and I still for- thing to think that is what’s hap- need to be rude, no need to be type of hatred.”

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It was the best
(and worst) of times

PHOTO: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER MY I believed would end the Vietnam War
PERSPECTIVE and build a better, more just world.
Motorists and cyclists both have a responsibility to pay extra attention when arriving at Another classmate and a person who
a crosswalk. JAMES became a very close friend and room-
MARTORANO mate, William Arnone, played a criti-
King of the road cal role in that campaign; his e orts
If there is one thing I have learned in both inspired and motivated me to get
MARSH ists move over without incident, but my 72 years on this planet, it is that involved. And, for just a brief moment
MADNESS some speed up and rev their engines as life is a constant struggle between in June of that year, there seemed to
they pass, as if to make a point of their hope and despair. ose of you who be a real chance of healing the wounds
BRIAN ownership of the road. Sympathetic to read this column regularly may recall of our divided country and achieving
MARSCHHAUSER motorists, I run as far to the left as I can earlier this year when I wrote about what Senator Kennedy called “a newer
possibly get, yet some refuse to yield even my college classmate, Patricia, and her world.” But an assassin’s bullet in the
In the weeks following the tragic car inch of the road, forcing me to hop into valiant struggle against colon cancer. In kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel in
vs. bicycle crash that claimed the life the overgrown brush as I gladly lose the a phone call late last year, she told me Los Angeles ended Bobby Kennedy’s
of a Scarsdale resident here in York- deadly game of chicken. Once, a lovely that, due to her illness, she wouldn’t be life and turned the best year into the
town on Sunday, Aug. 23, I’ve been asked gentleman stopped his car and shouted able to attend our 50th year Fordham worst. A piece of my heart died that
quite a few times: “Whose fault was it?” at my wife to “get the [expletive] o the reunion, originally scheduled for June night, and in the intervening 52 years, I
road.” is is a local road with minimal 2020. From that day forward, we com- have never been able to replace it. ( e
Without high-de nition footage of tra c, mind you. I value my life too municated every day until her death this promise and eventual heartbreak that
Birsdall Road on that day, it’s an incred- much to ever run along a major thor- past spring. surrounded 1968 are captured skillfully
ibly hard question to answer. e fact oughfare. in the documentary, “Bobby Kennedy
that the cyclist crashed into the passen- For years, I’ve maintained a Facebook for President,” available on Net ix).
ger side of the car would indicate that he Now, cyclists and runners aren’t blame- account. Of course, Pat was one of my
did not stop at the crosswalk, as required. less in this feud, either. To reiterate, like Facebook “friends.” is past week, Fast forward to 2012. It was my 37th
But the motorist, who was operating a motorists, most are good neighbors who Facebook reminded me that it was my year as a criminal defense attorney in
two-ton SUV, also has a responsibility to respectfully share the road. However, dear friend’s birthday, while simulta- the Bronx o ce of the Legal Aid Soci-
be alert and cautious, particularly while some ignore the rules of the road (run- neously inviting me to send her well ety. After so many decades, you would
approaching a crosswalk, which obvi- ning stop signs, riding double wide) and wishes. e notice greatly saddened think that things would get stale. But I
ously didn’t happen. make life di cult for motorists, which me, but also reminded me of one of our learned early in my profession that any
endlessly ba es me. ey tempt fate, more memorable conversations earlier chance of slowing down or losing my
More troublingly is the motivation sometimes almost goading the motorist this year. zest for the job quickly vanished with
behind the question. Borrowing a com- into making a regrettable decision. As just a quick glance at the dedication, en-
monly used legal phrase, I called it a car a road runner, I take every precaution As is inevitable with old friends, Pat ergy, and intelligence of my colleagues,
vs. bicycle crash earlier. is doesn’t mean under the sun to ensure that I return and I looked back on our time at Ford- both old and new. at year, one of
the two parties were dueling, but rather home from my workout. On that road, ham and beyond. e entire tone was the most inspiring “new recruits” was a
it’s an indelicate way to say they collided I’m the vulnerable one. So, it doesn’t reminiscent of the memorable scene lawyer named Bridget McDevitt.
without placing blame. matter how in the right I am, I’ll defer to in “ e Way We Were,” when Robert
the car and lose that battle of pride every Redford and Barbara Streisand compare Bridget only stayed at the Legal Aid
Still, I can’t help but get the feeling single time. And you better believe I run notes on the “best this” and “the worst Society a handful of years, but during
that many of our readers were in a rush without headphones and keep my head that” of their lives. Eventually, we settled that time, she impressed everyone she
to do just that, even without knowing on a swivel. on a provocative question: what was came in contact with: colleagues, judges,
the facts. Car vs. bicycle seems to have both the best and worst year ever? Since adversaries and clients. A native of
taken on a very literal meaning around At some crosswalks along the North 2020 hadn’t yet fully materialized into Minnesota, she exuded an irrepressible
these parts. County Trailway, the county has installed a nightmare, we both agreed that there Midwestern charm, accompanied by an
fences that force cyclists to slow down, was one year that stood out as both the incredibly sharp mind and a dedication
It’s not just cyclists, either. is sum- preventing them from zooming across best and worst year ever: 1968. to her work that made her as e ective
mer, unable to run at my gym or at the the roadway at full speed. My father- an attorney as I have ever seen. Bridget
track, I started running on the road in-law, Highway Superintendent Dave In 1968, we were both sophomores in was never hesitant to help a coworker
near my house. e majority of motor- college. We were undergoing signi cant and was admired and loved by everyone.
SEE MARSCHHAUSER PAGE 18 personal growth, facing a world that we
believed presented us with endless pos- While working with us, she married
sibilities. On a national level, it was also the love of her life. When her husband,
a time of monumental strife but also Ted, landed a job with the Cleveland
boundless hope. Browns, her life’s adventure contin-
ued with a move to “ e Forest City.”
Back then, Pat and I had been In short order, Ted and Bridget were
involved in the anti-war movement. I blessed with two little girls and were as
pinned my hopes on the presidential happy as anyone could be.
campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, whom
Just a few months ago, during this

SEE MARTORANO PAGE 12

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Thursday, October 22, 2020 OPINION Yorktown News – Page 11

e Net ix cult of culture

BRUCE If you said “No” to either of cess of 180 million subscribers dehumanizing, restrictive rules merely doing your job, without
THE BLOG the above, you’re not Net ix worldwide, and a market cap of on employees, Net ix codi es its distinction, could be cause for
material. $230-plus billion. Reed’s done culture through shared values. termination. Good is not good
BRUCE OK for himself, too, now worth enough. Tough crowd.
APAR CODE OF NETFLIX nearly $6 billion. Not bad for a ey are summed up by the
I hear you saying, “Who cares guy who once taught math in paired practices of Freedom & Another revealing insight
Hey, boss, do you encour- the Peace Corps in Swaziland, Responsibility. into Net ix’s unorthodox ap-
age employees to openly if I’m Net ix material?” And Africa. proach is the Culture Deck slide
voice their opinions, you’d be right. It’s not every- e premise is that pedestrian headlined “Hard Work -- Not
even when they disagree with a body’s dream job. But enough INTENTIONALLY workers prefer guidelines that Relevant.”
company policy or with a deci- people are curious to know what INTIMIDATING clearly de ne their job, whereas
sion you’ve made? it’s like to work at Net ix that exceptional workers’ impulse is Once you get past the shock
its cultish “Culture Deck” has e Net ix Culture Deck, to run free and make their own value of such declarations, the
Do you pay salaries above been viewed 8 million times. posted on its website in memo rules as they go, as long as they logic is hard to dispute. “We
market rate because you know it form (jobs.net ix.com/culture) do it responsibly, in the com- don’t measure people by how
costs more to lose a top per- At more than 120 slides long, is required reading for anyone pany’s best interests. many hours they work,” says
former and re-train a new person it holds revered status, especially who yearns to work there. Apart Net ix. “We do care about
than it costs to pay a top per- in Silicon Valley, as a modern from openly sharing with the KEEPER TEST accomplishing great work.” In
former enough to keep them? business Code of Hammurabi. world the beliefs that underpin at’s why there is the Keeper other words, it values quality
its innovative culture, the in- work over quantity work.
If you said “No” to either of Net ix co-founder and CEO tentionally intimidating Net ix Test, Hastings’ most cited—and
the above, you’re not Net ix Reed Hastings, who authored Deck serves to quickly discour- arguably most controversial—in- PEOPLE OVER PROCESS
material. the Culture Deck, is the rst to age unquali ed applicants from strument for consistently moti- en there are those questions
acknowledge that his philosophy wasting everybody’s time. Very vating quality work. It’s designed
Hey, employee, do you make of “No Rules Rules” (the name few people could live up to the to separate the wheat from the I started with at the top. ey
decisions based on the long-term of his best-selling book, by the high expectations of this rare ed cha . Managers must continu- too clarify what Net ix calls its
outcome rather than short-term way) is not for every industry or workplace. ally ask themselves, “Which of “core philosophy of people over
results? company. my people, if they told me they process.”
Whether or not the Net ix were leaving, for a similar job at
Do you seize opportunities to It sure seems to work well for culture is relevant to every com- a peer company, would I ght Net ix conveniently compart-
make contributions to the com- Net ix, though. e streaming pany, it nevertheless has plenty hard to keep at Net ix?” mentalizes its worldview into a
pany even in areas which are not service, which started life renting of gold nuggets to mine for set of 10 singular values.
your primary responsibility? DVDs by mail—a seemingly anybody who’s ambitious at any In a classic example of the
crazy idea 20-plus years ago career stage—senior exec, middle “iron hand in a velvet glove,” Below, I’ve chosen one bullet
(when I knew Reed in my role manager, entry-level. Reed Hastings is fond of say- point from each category, to of-
as a journalist covering home ing that, for those who do not fer a taste of what the company
entertainment)—now has more Rather than Ti:m9.5p”ose often pass the Keeper Test, “adequate looks for in the elite candidates
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LETTERS MARTORANO

Proposed law FROM PAGE 10
presents issues
the property’s income. ing. But the property owner has to already dark year, we all learned that Bridget was diagnosed
This letter is in response to a Nor can the town require a busi- want to ll his space. It should be with a very rare form of cancer. Despite the vigor that you
letter written by Sergio Esposito, the owner’s responsibility to search would expect of a person in her mid-thirties, she was ght-
president of the Yorktown Chamber ness to locate in an existing vacant out potential tenants and then ing for her life. We received updates, again through Face-
of Commerce, regarding chronic space instead of constructing a new come to the town to ask for any book, from her husband. I and many other friends were
vacancies and the town’s proposed building. is was very clearly ex- necessary and appropriate zon- a orded the honor of composing a one-minute video tribute
law to require the owners of vacant plained at a recent Planning Board ing changes. about her, which we sent with the hope that our well wishes
buildings to “report” to the town meeting that approved the new would lift her spirits.
(Yorktown News, Oct. 8) Atlantic Appliance building. Feel good laws may make for
To the editor, good politics and public rela- Just this past week, on the day that Facebook reminded me
Promoting new development tions, but they won’t ll up our it was Pat’s birthday, my wonderful former colleague, Bridget
We all agree on the same end: can create more vacancies. Before vacant commercial space. McDevitt, passed away. It reminded me of life’s constant tug
the need to nd new tenants and/ the new Caremount facility was of war between hope and despair, between yin and yang. In a
or uses for our long vacant com- built, the medical group had o ces Susan Siegel theatrical sense, it’s as if, as the curtain goes up, we each are
mercial spaces. e problem: by in several existing buildings. e Yorktown Heights in the middle of our own personal play. We haven’t read the
what means? Alas, the solution is group’s business decision to con- script and the plot remains unknown. But there we are. Most
not as simple as requiring a prop- solidate into one building created Support our importantly, we don’t have any control over the length of this
erty owner to “report”to the town vacancies in those buildings. Good police “production” we call life. All we can do is give it our all in the
on his e orts to lease up or sell this for Caremount, but now more time we have and hope for the best.
property. vacancy signs in Yorktown. To the editor,
My husband and I put up a We who love and are loved are the lucky ones. As for me,
Here are just some the practical The legality of a reporting there is no doubt that knowing these two incredible women
and legal issues. requirement. I’m not a lawyer, “ ank You, Yorktown Police” enhanced my life, and I cherish the memories I have of
but I’d like to hear from the town sign on our property by our them. As for the future, I choose to spend my remaining
Free enterprise or socialism. attorney on the legality of the town mailbox. It was taken down by days appreciating those around me, never taking anything
We’re a free enterprise country. requiring a property owner to someone. ey left the bottom for granted and always joyously exuding hope while resisting
Within limits, like zoning, a town report on his e orts to lease or sell of the sign, so it was taken away despair, even in 2020, which for many, is indeed the worst
can’t tell a property owner what to his property when the property is by someone to destroy it. It was year ever.
do with his property. If the federal being maintained, paying taxes, and given to us by a nice neighbor
tax laws allow an owner to maxi- is not a blight on the town. who had two, which was very Advertising Deadline
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Yorktown food truck o ers ne food at reasonable prices

BY BOB DUMAS or even at a sporting event. He’s that’s some good barbecue’ when was in the right place at the sell much lamb or let mignon
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR even appeared on TV shows, in- I was doing catering for the ‘Food right time and the crowds be- that day and my boss was none too
cluding Fox News’ “Cavuto Live” Network Star’show,and I thought, gan to show up—at rst pleased, but it makes a great story.”
Mark Twain once famously said, with host Neil Cavuto where he ‘Well, now I can retire.’” because there were no
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and showed how to build a food dis- other options, and then So,if you’re tired of being cooped
you will never have to work a day play in the shape of a stadium for Del Balzo not only worked because of the quality of up, tired of cooking or delivery, take
in your life.”If that’s the case, Chef Super Bowl parties. behind the scenes at the Food the food. a ride over to Chef Rob on Wheels
Rob Del Balzo hasn’t worked since Network, he also appeared on the at the Yorktown Town Hall and
he was 14.Yet,he’s one of the busi- Del Balzo started in the industry channel’s “ e Kitchen.” “We’ve been here ever experience gourmet food at a rea-
est guys on the planet. as a bus boy and food runner when since,” he says “We were sonable price in a COVID-safe en-
he was 14, eventually working his He also did production catering lucky to keep our heads vironment. e hours are Tuesday
Del Balzo loves to cook. And way up through the ranks of the for the NBA 2K League. above water. It’s been to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chef
he’s good at it. It’s in his DNA. industry as an executive chef and great. e town has re- Rob on Wheels food truck is also
general manager of local restaurants. “ at’s a video game league. ceived us very well. We available for private parties. Just call
“My grandfather owned An- His grandfather, who he worked for, When we were there for the third have a ton of support.” 914-354-3023 to learn more.
ton’s in Elmsford and my mother is still a huge inspiration for him. season, they wanted to step it up
and grandmother were both great a notch and wanted a food truck. Chef Rob on Wheels has
cooks,”he said.“I took a pay cut so “I wanted to follow in my So, I bought out a friend’s food thrived at its new location
I could start cooking.” grandfather’s footsteps,”he said.“I truck,”Del Balzo said. and new customers arrive
wasn’t very good at college.” daily because of the word-of-
Del Balzo said one of the things Now, the proud owner of a food mouth endorsements.
that he likes best about being a Del Balzo moved to Yorktown truck, he brought it out to Long
cook is watching people’s visceral when he was in second grade and Island City for a stint serving his “It’s a comfort food and we
reaction when they eat his food. has been here for 35 years He cuisine there four days a week. o er it at a reasonable price,”
He loves to make folks smile. worked at Hanover’s—which later Later, he moved to the Je erson Del Balzo said.
became Murphy’s—in Yorktown, Valley Mall for a while.
And he gets to do that every among other area eateries. He’s known for his pulled
Tuesday through Friday from “And then we were the food pork, homemade soups, pizza,
his food truck—Chef Rob on “I worked for some good chefs truck for the CBS crew at last year’s lobster rolls, and fresh apple cider
Wheels—in the commuter park- there,” he recalled. “I learned from donuts,but the fan favorite signature
ing lot at the Yorktown Town Hall a bunch of di erent chefs over the anksgiving Day parade,”he said. dish is the Chicken Carol, which is
on Underhill Road. years.” Because of COVID, the NBA named after Del Balzo’s mom.
2K League went to a location
“I love watching people react Later,he owned Destination Bis- where they couldn’t have a food “Years ago, I was a chef at a
when I put out a plate,” he says. “I tro in Yorktown, along with Nuttin’ truck. But Town Supervisor Matt Somers restaurant and told my
love being the reason people smile. I to It Catering—a catering and ca- Slater stepped in and told Del mother to come visit on Mother’s
love getting to know people and this sual dining business. at closed Balzo he could bring the truck to Day,”he said.“We didn’t have what
is a good vehicle to be able do that.” in December 2016, but Del Balzo Town Hall. ey signed a lease and she wanted so I made a variation
maintained the catering venture. then 10 days later, traditional brick and when she got there,she said to
Before he was making some of and mortar restaurants began to everyone, I’m Chicken Carol! I’m
his signature dishes for his legions “I catered for some Food Network close down because of the pandem- Chicken Carol! Everyone started
of fans at his truck in Yorktown, shows,” he said, noting he got to ic. And while Del Balzo ’s catering ordering it. It’s a stewed dish—a
he was busy catering for high-end meet one of his heroes, Bobby Flay. business was put on the backburner, hearty fall and winter dish. I didn’t
a airs or on TV or movie sets, his food truck remained open. He
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THE since 1878) o ering provides a review process. We all enjoyed the a limited time, so get over to your corresponding sweetness, cough up

rich copper color, nutty nose, a rich pumpkin nose, crisp, light (despite local purveyor on the double! As a few extra Deutschmarks for these

KATONAH malty taste and, at 5.8%, you can 7%), e ervescent, and sweet taste noted, consume with care, as a wise fest biers, brewed in the cradle of
BEER MAN stick around for a few before say- friend always says:“Imperial means
ing Auf Widersehen. with a mellow bitter nish. strong.” the American Revolution.
JOHN BART
Montauk Pumpkin Ale: is Southern Tier Warlock Impe- Oktoberfest – Zero Gravity
rial Stout: is is an EPIC 8.6% Craft Brewery, Burlington, VT

5.7% is the best pumpkin ale I’ve beer we also tasted that same day READER REVIEWS Epic marzen lager checking in

had this year! Perfectly spiced with with the LVTS (local volunteer Our Finger Lakes correspon- at a drinkable 5.4% abv. Extremely

just the right amount of both cin- tasting squad). Picture this: you’re dent graciously o ers this review palatable with Tettnang, Hallertau
Iam! Got a full hip replace- namon and a hint of nutmeg that relaxing on the late fall afternoon from Harpoon Brewery, an “OG” and Mittelfruh hops. e blend of
ment since the last article. stay on the tongue without over- with great friends around a per- crafter founded in 1986 that I to- four di erent malts lets the hops

And,no,it was not due to years staying their welcome. Only avail- fectly tendered re pit, basking in a tally respect and admire: come through while giving hom-

perched on a bar stool. I am glad I able until end of October, so get on Bu alo Bills victory and thinking, Harpoon Flannel Friday: age to that copper color and cara-

got it done when I did, and I am it ASAP and let me know what “Life could not get any better”(well, 5.7% abv, 35 ibu (ibu is a bitterness mel avor we all love in an Okto-

expecting a full recovery. you think! relatively). But wait, what magic scale, which is 5 – 120 with low berfest.

at being said, I’ve not had op- Harpoon Dunkin Pumpkin: does this Warlock possess? Given being less bitter), amber ale, nicely Konstantin – Schilling Beer

portunity or mobility for any eld Love the partnership here and the abv, you smartly pour into a balanced toasty caramel with a mix Co., Littleton, NH

trips, so when the meds ran their the result is a terri c 5.2% autumn goblet style glass and the rst thing of citrus. Medium bodied, crisp Austrian-style marzen lager.

course, I decided to explore from bevvie made with a co ee and you notice is the chocolate-spiced and refreshing. Drier, hoppier and lighter (in

home with Mrs. KBM and a vol- pumpkin nose leading to a creamy pumpkin pie nose and you’re in- From the “I used potential Bill- taste and color) than the more

unteer network of libatious friends mouth feel that highlights the “fall trigued for what’s next. As you sip, able Time to write this” category, familiar marzens. Eminently

willing to lend their palates to spices” (I suspect primarily cin- the creamy mouth feel assimilates we have this trained local contribu- crushable at 5% ABV, particu-

keep you, the reader, informed and namon but not overly done). Mrs. and makes a grand introduction of tor’s Oktoberfest viewpoint with larly given its lower sweetness

quenched. KBM suggests: I can picture this this stout’s roasty backbone abun- some history thrown in, as well as pro le.

in lieu of a post dinner “pumpkin dant with chocolate and a hint of his trademarked signature phrase Copper Legend – Jack’s

AUTUMNAL NESS latte.” cinnamon to your taste buds who and view of beer math. Abby Craft Lagers, Framing-

With full homage to the Bud Dogfish Head Punkin Ale: are anxious to see what the fuss is Tirolerhuts off to New Eng- ham, MA

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rently seasonal beers (autumnal, as a delectable 7% liquid form. We and content. German cap, ubiquitous at Okto- little more caramel but still view

it were). had a locally notable power run- Speaking on behalf of the berfest celebrations in Bavaria and beers in multiples of four or six

Ayinger October Fest-Mar- ning couple come over to the tast- LVTS: Yikes, this beer is phe- the world over.If you like Oktober- SEE BART PAGE 18
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Monday, Oct. PHOTO: ROB
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PHOTO: BRIAN
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PHOTO: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER

Yorktown goalie Addy Araneo made
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whistles with a button as opposed to blowing them with against Somers
their mouths). Crowds are also being limited to two guests on Oct. 14.
per home player. Guests from visiting teams are not al-
lowed, which has prompted schools like Yorktown to cre- PHOTO: ROB
ate makeshift cross-country courses, so parents can watch DIANTONIO
their children run this season.

Seasons kicked o last week for eld hockey, soccer, ten-
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the season’s nal home game, teams celebrated their se-
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e football and swimming seasons have been postponed
until March.

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MARSCHHAUSER president of the Westchester kind of pride ourselves on our control of a deadly weapon, so you APAR
Cycle Club, who said she is safety record. must be alert at all times and be
FROM PAGE 10 constantly reminding members of ready to react at a moment’s notice. FROM PAGE 11
her club to follow the rules of the “It’s rare that I don’t feel safe,” Also, being inconvenienced for a
Paganelli, touched on this road. e cyclists she rides with she added.“I ride maybe four days second or two while you try and who aren’t deterred by that boot
dilemma at a recent Town Board are always respectful, Schopen a week. I’ve had very few close calls. navigate around a cyclist isn’t an camp of a Culture Deck.
meeting. said, but some just aren’t. It’s because I’m safe. I have a mir- excuse to lose your cool.
ror. I respect cars. When somebody Judgment – You are good at us-
“Every [crosswalk] in Yor- “I think people have to have lets me go at a stop sign, I thank Likewise, cyclists must under- ing data to inform your intuition
ktown has a stop sign on both mutual respect for each other,” them.” stand their vulnerability on the
ends before they come to our Schopen said.“I’m not saying road. Don’t let crosswalks lull you Communication – You listen
roads,”Paganelli said. e country every cyclist is perfect, because When it comes to the tragic into a false sense of security, and well and seek to understand before
trailway also runs through the they’re not.” crash on Aug. 23, I can’t tell you don’t assume every driver is paying reacting
town’s recycling yard at Green- with certainty whose fault it was. attention. Remember the defensive
wood Street, so Paganelli has is year, she said, more people But I can tell you that the exist- driving course you took when you Curiosity – You seek alternate
witnessed rst-hand a lot of reck- stuck at home in seek of new ing animosity is everybody’s fault. rst got your license? Implement perspectives
less behavior from cyclists.“ ere hobbies took up cycling, result- Neither cars nor cyclists are going those lessons tenfold when you’re
is a four-way stop there. We’ve ing in a plethora of inexperienced anywhere. Nobody is winning this on the road. Courage – You say what you
painted stop bars. And countless, cyclists hitting the road. Schopen “feud,”so we better learn to exist think, even if it is uncomfortable
countless bicyclists just blow right said her club o ers new-member together. Lastly, motorists and cyclists
through the stop signs. Unfortu- rides to introduce them to safe must have respect for each other. Passion – You are quietly con -
nately, laws are not adhered to.” cycling. Drivers must understand that Unless you’re New York State or dent and openly humble
when they get behind the wheel, the town of Yorktown, you don’t
I spoke with Christine Scho- “We give a safety talk before they are assuming a major re- own the road. So, stop acting like it. Sel essness – You make time to
pen, a Lewisboro resident and each ride,”Schopen said.“We sponsibility. You are, essentially, in help colleagues

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Thursday, October 22, 2020 Yorktown News – Page 19

17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Jones, McArdle-Schulman vie to replace Lowey

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER feld (Conservative Party), Joshua NAACP Youth Council, through Mondaire Jones Maureen McArdle Schulman
EDITOR Eisen ( Education. Community. which I organized my peers and
Law. Party), and Michael Parietti my community to pass a public dants in Dorchester and Roxbury, lawyer in the Westchester County
Mondaire Jones,having emerged (Serve America Movement Party). school budget in the East Ramapo where I saw up close that there Law Department, where I worked
from an eight-way Democratic Central School District. are truly two legal systems in this on and won some of the county’s
Party primary in June, is consid- e town of Yorktown has 43 country: one that works for the biggest cases and helped draft leg-
ered by many to be the presumptive election districts. e 17th Congres- anks to a quality public edu- wealthy and well-connected, and islation to strengthen the ability of
successor to U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, sional District covers 42 of them. cation, which was at that time at- another one for everyone else. the Westchester County Human
who is retiring after three decades One district (No. 32) is represented tainable in East Ramapo, I gained Rights Commission to respond to
in the House of Representatives. by the 18th Congressional District. admission to Stanford University. Following law school, I worked the uptick in acts of hate in West-
As a senior at Stanford, after the as a litigator for several years at a chester.I also co-founded a nation-
e 17th Congressional District Mondaire Jones (D, WF) Palo Alto police chief made com- major law rm in Manhattan, al nonpro t called Rising Leaders,
is predominantly Democratic, with ments embracing racial pro ling, where I was awarded by the Legal Inc., which teaches professional
78,781 voters turning out for the Start o by telling the voters a I successfully organized my fellow Aid Society of New York for my skills to underserved middle-school
Democratic Party primary com- little bit about yourself (your edu- students and Palo Alto residents to hundreds of hours of pro bono ser- students in two American cities,
pared to 11,140 voters in the Repub- cation, professional career, other pressure the department until she vice investigating claims of employ- and has gotten two grants from the
lican Party primary, which was won quali cations/accomplishments) resigned and we obtained much- ment discrimination and helping Gates Foundation, which gave me
by Maureen McArdle-Schulman. needed policing reforms. families defrauded during the Great hands-on experience in improv-
My story, quintessentially, is that Recession get some of their money ing the lives of our most vulner-
McArdle-Schulman, a York- of the American Dream. I grew After graduating from Stanford, back.I also clerked for a federal judge able young people, and insight into
town resident, is a retired New up in the working-class village of I served in the Obama Adminis- in the Southern District of New what interventions work best.
York City re ghter. is is her Spring Valley, where I was raised tration at the Department of Jus- York, which covers Westchester and
by a young, single mom who, like tice, where I worked within the Rockland Counties. SEE CONGRESS PAGE 20
rst run for public o ce. so many women throughout my O ce of Legal Policy on criminal
Jones,who lives in Nyack,worked district, and all throughout this justice reform and judicial nomi- More recently, I served as a
in the United States Department country, worked multiple jobs just nations (including now-Supreme
of Justice during the presidency of to provide for our family—even Court Justice Kagan). at experi-
Barack Obama. He’s worked as a as we relied on Section 8 housing ence helped me engage with and
litigator at a Manhattan law rm, and food stamps. My mom got learn the inner-workings of our
has done pro bone work for the help from my grandparents. My federal government and gives me
Legal Aid Society, clerked for a grandfather was a janitor at our lo- a keen understanding of how to
federal judge in the Southern Dis- cal middle school, and later, he was make policy at the federal level.
trict of New York, and worked as a a small business owner. My grand-
lawyer in the Westchester County mother cleaned homes. I went on to Harvard Law
Law Department. School, where I strengthened my
In addition to Jones and Schul- I attended East Ramapo pub- understanding of the legal system.
man, this race features three third- lic schools. While in high school, While at Harvard, I provided free
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CONGRESS shown to me by members of the United States, we can provide for your first 100 days in office? districts produces uncompetitive
community—friends, teachers, fel- for everyone’s basic human right The single most pressing issue campaigns and results that do not
FROM PAGE 19 reflect the will of the people. It’s a
major reason why so many people
low congregants at church. With- to an affordable roof over their facing our district and our nation is in Congress do not act in the best
interests of the American people.
What are your core values? out them, I would not be where I heads, life-affirming health care, the failure of our democracy, and my Another reason is the overriding
role of money in our campaign
What guides you in your per- am today. That taught me just how quality education, and equal treat- first order of business will be to fix it. finance system, which operates so
that, overwhelmingly, the candi-
sonal life, professional career, and important it is to treat others with ment under the law regardless of Who would have thought we dates who make it onto the ballot
and win elections are captured by
as a politician? kindness—and that is a lesson I car- race, gender, or sexual orientation. would be approaching a time when corporate interests and wealthy do-
nors. Meanwhile, tens of millions
I live my life by the golden rule: ry with me throughout my personal, Because we should treat every- the president of the United States of eligible voters are unable to meet
overly restrictive voting rules.
treat others how you wish to be professional, and political careers. one—both those we know and would refuse to concede his loss in
That’s why I support the For the
treated. Because of my lived experiences, those we don’t—the way we wish an election and attempt to thwart People Act (H.R. 1) to counter-
act a decades-long, undemocratic,
Growing up, my family didn’t I believe that everyone—and I to be treated. And because stories the peaceful transfer of power? right-wing assault on our democ-
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to the bone to provide for me, and children to grow up with the same America—should not be the ex- what we know about him, we must money, independent redistricting to
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even with government assistance, economic and identity-based wor- ception. take his threat seriously. gressional districts, and prohibitions
on voter suppression.
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As long as our democracy remains
It literally took a village—the vil- a life of service, in both the pub- most pressing issues facing not democracy is thoroughly bro- rigged, real change—health care for
everyone, protecting our environ-
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COVID Counter ing Contest is part of a year-long Elections on the web at citizen- and the Yorktown Small Busi- e Je erson Valley Mall and

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According to information pro- tion by visiting eventbrite.com/e/ It Forward” campaign, in which Mary’s Community Food Pantry. parking lot. Local businesses and

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of Defense) added a standard re- while holding the line on property

quiring that command o ces of taxes.” Somers Schools, Yorktown Heights P.O.
outgoing military personnel with Keegan said she would have
known medical and/or mental voted “yes” for tax relief for the

health issues immediately con- Mahopac School District, and on

nect them with the VA (Veterans the 2 percent tax cap, both in the

Administration) for evaluation 2020 state budget.

and treatment, so none of our ser- “I believe in voting for common-

vice members would return home sense solutions, not to uphold an

without knowing if they’ll get the ideology,” she said. “It won’t be

care they need. easy, but I’m ready to get to work.”

“I’m proud that I was able to A Republican has held the 94th

use my experience to help other Assembly District for nearly 100

families across the nation,and now years, although gerrymandering

I’m ready to go to work helping has reshaped the district numerous

my neighbors,” she continued. “I times during that period. Keegan

truly care about the issues that im- said she believes people are ready

pact the lives and the livelihoods for a fresh perspective.

of those in our community. e “People here don’t like extrem-

people of the 94th District de- ism. ey don’t care about parti-

serve sensible representation, from san politics,” she said. “ ey want Completely updated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home set on over .75 acres.
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Page 22 – Yorktown News HEALTH & WELLNESS Thursday, October 22, 2020

A rundown of lung cancer screening

Lung cancer is a formidable ers or have quit within the past 15 So someone who has smoked one • Overdiagnosis: Lung cancer
and often deadly disease. Ac- years pack a day for 30 years has a 30- screening tests sometimes nd
cording to the World Health pack year history, while someone cases of cancer that may never
Organization, lung cancer is the • People who have a history of who has smoked two packs a day have caused problems for the
most common cause of cancer heavy smoking for 15 years has a 30-pack year patient. Known as overdiagnosis,
deaths across the globe, annually history as well.Each person would this situation can lead to treat-
claiming the lives of more than e Foundation for Lung Can- be considered a heavy smoker. ment that is unnecessary.
1.75 million people. cer notes that the formula for
calculating a 30-pack year history Are there risks associated with • Cancer risk: e radia-
Certain lifestyle choices can can help people determine if they lung cancer screening? tion from repeated lung cancer
greatly reduce a person’s risk for have histories of heavy smoking. screenings can cause cancer in
lung cancer. For example, the e CDC notes that there are otherwise healthy people.
Centers for Disease Control and at formula takes the number of at least three risks associated with
Prevention notes that cigarette packs smoked per day multiplied lung cancer screening: Lung cancer screenings can
smoking is the number one risk by the number of years smoking. detect lung cancer at its most
factor for lung cancer, linked to • False-positive result: Lung treatable stage. Individuals, es-
about 80 to 90 percent of lung cancer screenings sometimes in- pecially those with a history of
cancer deaths in the United dicate a person has lung cancer smoking, should discuss such
States. People who choose not to even when there is no cancer screenings with their physicians.
smoke cigarettes or smokers who present. is false-positive result
decide to quit can greatly reduce can trigger follow-up tests and is article was provided by Metro
their risk for lung cancer. surgeries that are unnecessary Creative Connection.
and potentially risky.
Lung cancer screening is an-
other choice people can make
to reduce their risk of dying
from lung cancer. Understand-
ing screening, including what it
involves, who should be screened
and what its risks are, can help
anyone concerned about lung
cancer make the most informed
decision possible.

What is lung cancer screening? detailed images of the lungs. e
e Foundation for Lung screening takes just a few minutes

Cancer notes that lung cancer and is not invasive or painful.
screening involves testing with a Who should be screened?
low-dose computed tomography, According to the U.S. Preven-
which is sometimes referred to as tive Services Task Force, people
low-dose CT or LDCT. is test who meet certain criteria should
is the only lung cancer screening be screened with LDCT every
test recommended by the CDC. year. ose criteria include:

During the test, patients lie on • People between the ages of 55
a table and an X-ray machine uses and 80
a low dose of radiation to make • People who are current smok-

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Thursday, October 22, 2020 Yorktown News – Page 23

Living the life you love after a cardiac event

After treatment for a cardiac strength to recover faster from bypass surgery, angina, heart to new knowledge about healthy recognized by the American
event such as a heart attack, a heart disease, while being safely valve repair or replacement, choices Association of Cardiovascular
patient’s personal recovery goals monitored. You’ll take part in heart transplantation, coronary and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
are usually simple yet extremely supervised exercise programs, stenting or heart failure. • Increased knowledge about for providing a high standard
meaningful: “I’d like to be able including weight training and heart disease—knowledge you of care and signi cantly im-
to walk up the stairs without aerobic (cardio) exercise. You Q: What are the bene ts of will put to immediate use proving patients’ quality of life.
having to rest.” “I want to walk will also learn how to build a cardiac rehab? Also consider the expertise and
with my grandchildren in the healthy lifestyle that dramati- Q: What happens when you experience of sta , convenient
park and not slow them down.” cally improves your chance of A: Perhaps surprisingly, a key join the Cardiac Rehabilita- scheduling, and insurance
“I’d love to ride my bike around preventing future heart con- bene t is restored con dence. tion Program at Northern coverage.
my neighborhood again.” ese ditions. Get educated about After a cardiac emergency, any Westchester Hospital?
are the things that make life heart-healthy nutrition, stress pain in your chest area may Q. How are you keeping
special, and the Cardiac Reha- management, meditation, and cause anxiety that another car- A: Our experts design a patients safe during the CO-
bilitation program at Northern basic heart disease prevention. diac event is happening. is is personalized exercise regimen VID-19 pandemic?
Westchester Hospital makes completely understandable and for you based on your health
them achievable. How does that Q: Am I a candidate for the very common. However, these history and physical condition. A: Everyone in our facility
happen? Cardiac Rehabilitation Pro- fears typically go away during You can have up to 36 train- wears a mask. On your rst visit,
gram at Northern Westchester or after cardiac rehabilitation as ing sessions, depending upon you’ll be asked to have a CO-
Learn from Pong Wong, MS, Hospital? patients see undeniable evidence your insurance, during which VID-19 test. After the initial
supervisor of Cardiac Rehabili- of their gains in strength and you receive continuous EKG test, you’ll ll out a COVID-19
tation at Chappaqua Crossing, A: With the opening of the stamina. Activities like walking monitoring and close super- screening questionnaire each
how Northern Westchester Hospital’s Cardiac Catheteriza- uphill on the treadmill, riding vision by our physician and time you visit the center. Inside
Hospital’s state-of-the-art pro- tion Lab at the Seema Boesky the bike, or using the rowing exercise physiologists. We’re the gym, machines are placed
gram helps you build strength, Heart Center, comprehensive machine give them great con - always watching your heart rate at least six feet apart and we ask
capacity and a heart-healthy cardiac care in Westchester is dence. Other bene ts include: and cardiac rhythm. Your blood that you wear gloves and a mask
lifestyle so you can recon- now seamless and more con- pressure is taken before, during while using the equipment. All
nect with the things you love. venient than ever. If you su er • Reduced risk factors for and after exercise. Starting o equipment is thoroughly disin-
Feel any safety concerns about a cardiac emergency, you will heart disease at 30 minutes, you’ll work up to fected after each use. We provide
COVID-19 melt away as Pong be treated at our cath lab, after between 42 minutes and an hour you with single-use bottled
describes the many layers of which you’ll receive a direct re- • Increased capacity and of training, with weight training water at each visit, and send all
precautions that keep you safe ferral to get the crucial follow- muscle strength to carry out added when appropriate. educational materials to your
as you participate. up care you need at our cardiac daily activities email, avoiding paper contact.
rehabilitation program. You’re Q: How do I choose a car-
Q: What is cardiac rehabili- a candidate for that program if • Improved quality of life diac rehabilitation program? is article was provided by
tation? you’ve su ered a cardiovascular Northern Westchester Hospital.
event, such as a heart attack, • Improved nutrition thanks A: Look for accreditation.
A: Its goal is to restore your For example, our program is
heart and help you gain the

Breast Cancer Screening

What you need to know about mammograms
& other imaging…

Ask the Doctor Q: Why is it important to have routine seen on the mammogram by letting us distinguish
screening mammograms? between solid and cystic tissue. The breast MRI can be
Stefanie Zalasin, MD A: Early detection with a screening mammogram can used to screen women at high risk for breast cancer due
Breast-Imaging Specialist catch cancer years before it becomes discernible by to genetic factors, family history or previous high-risk
Site Director, Yorktown Imaging touch. It is important to catch cancer earlier, because
Northern Westchester Hospital the size of the tumor and its stage in uence treatment ndings, or used as an additional tool to look for further
and prognosis. abnormalities in women recently diagnosed with cancer.
Schedule your mammo today, Advanced imaging technologies are offered at Northern
Yorktown: (914) 245-5200 Q: During what ages should I have Westchester Hospital’s women’s imaging sites in Mt. Kisco
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NWHGetYourMammo.org A: Starting at age 40, this screening tool saves the
most lives. There is no de ned upper age limit to stop Q: Should women with dense breast tissue
mammography. The incidence of breast cancer increases receive special screenings?
with age: 30 percent of invasive breast cancers occur A: About 40 to 50 percent of women have dense breast
in women over the age of 70. We recommend that tissue. There are two components of breast tissue: fatty
annual screenings continue as long as the patient is tissue and broglandular tissue. Fibroglandular tissue
in otherwise good health and willing to undertake appears white on a standard mammogram, as do tumors,
additional testing if an abnormality is detected. so tumors can be obscured. If you have dense breasts, ask
about supplemental screening with a breast ultrasound. This
Q: How do I bene t from advanced technology increases detection by a rate of approximately
breast cancer screening technologies? four cancers per 1,000 screenings over that achieved by a
A: The latest mammogram screening technology standard mammogram.
is the 3D mammogram (digital mammogram with
tomosynthesis), which lets us see through tissue Did you know?
and nd more cancers than does a standard digital
mammogram. Another newer technology is the 30 percent of invasive breast cancers occur
supplemental screening ultrasound for dense breasts, in women over 70 years old. The annual
which helps us evaluate dense breast tissue and masses screening mammogram saves the most lives.

Page 24 – Yorktown News HEALTH & WELLNESS Thursday, October 22, 2020

PHOTO: METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

The connection between myocarditis, COVID-19, and sports

One of the more notable con- tients who have recovered from entire season after being diag- myocarditis were a factor in the COVID-19 can make existing

cerns about competing in athlet- COVID-19 may show signs of nosed with myocarditis, an in- decision by the Big 10 and Pac heart conditions worse. In ad-

ics during the pandemic is the heart damage. at damage may ammation of the heart that can 12 conferences to postpone their dition, the Mayo Clinic notes

potential connection between be present weeks or even months have long-term consequences. 2020 seasons in August. e Big that severe myocarditis can lead

COVID-19 and the heart condi- after recovery. Boston Red Sox Concerns about myocarditis 10 decided to begin its 2020 sea- to heart failure, heart attack or

tion myocarditis. pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, was behind some of the fear as- son in late October, while tahe stroke, rapid or abnormal heart

According to Hackensack who began the shortened MLB sociated with playing the 2020 Pac 12 will begin in November. rhythms, and even sudden car-

Meridian Health, two studies season on the injured list after college football season. In mid- It’s important to note that diac death.

published in the journal JAMA testing positive for COVID-19, August, Brian Hainline, MD, the many viral infections can cause Athletes face di cult decisions

Cardiology revealed that pa- ultimately decided to sit out the chief medical o cer of the Na- myocarditis, and researchers regarding whether or not to re-

tional Collegiate point out that mild cases of heart turn to competition during the

Athletic Associ- in ammation can get better on pandemic. Understanding the

ation, acknowl- their own. However, it’s vital that potential dangers of doing so, in-

Toothache? edged he was athletes and their families recog- cluding the risk for myocarditis,
aware of a dozen nize the potential threat posed by can help athletes make the most
cases of myo- myocarditis and other potential informed decisions possible.
carditis among heart-related side e ects of CO-

NCAA athletes. VID-19. For example, Hacken- is article was provided by Metro

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If it’s time, make time

What you need to know about colonoscopies

If you’re like many of us, the College of Physicians and Sur- mentation. e physician inserts LIVING A HEALTHY Pawan Rastogi, M.D.
death of actor Chadwick Bose- geons. “ at’s not always the case the tube through the anus into LIFESTYLE
man, who starred in “Black Pan- for other types of cancers. But the colon, slowly withdrawing it appointment with a digestive health
ther,”hit you and your family hard. with a colonoscopy, you’re able to while looking for any polyps or You can take positive steps to expert at New-York Presbyterian
detect and test polyps and have signs of cancer. Patients are se- reduce your risk of colon cancer. Hudson Valley, visit nyp.org/
Although he was only 43, he them removed before they be- dated during this process. hudsonvalley/services/digestive-
died of colon cancer this August. come cancer.” “First and foremost, abstain health or call 914-603-5072.
“I know that sometimes, es- from any sort of tobacco use,”
Most of us associate cancer e latest guidelines from the pecially in our younger patients, Dr. Rastogi said.
with old age, but it can strike at American Cancer Association reading about a colonoscopy can
any time. Colorectal cancer, which say that you should begin screen- spark a lot of fear,” Dr. Rastogi Diets high in red meat and
begins in the colon or rectum, is ings at age 45, but if there is a said. “It’s important to know there processed food, along with ex-
the third-most deadly cancer in family history of colon cancer or are alternative screening options.” cessive alcohol use, are also risk
the U.S. Colorectal cancer often other risk factors, screenings may factors for colon cancer. Cut
has no symptoms in the early need to start earlier. Alternative screening methods out saturated fats, reduce your
stages, but it can be prevented or include: salt intake, and select high- ber
stopped from progressing with “Your physician can help you foods like whole grains and col-
timely screenings. decide when screening is right • Fecal occult blood test—A orful fruits and veggies instead.
for you,” Dr. Rastogi said. home test for blood in the stool
SCREENING SAVES LIVES “ is is a cancer that we can
“Colonoscopy is the one tool DETECTING COLON • Sigmoidoscopy—A test simi- all prevent together as long as
CANCER EARLY lar to colonoscopy, focusing on the we continue with screenings and
that is proven to prevent colon lower part of the colon healthy living,” Dr. Rastogi said.
cancer in patients,” said Pawan Colonoscopy is the most com-
Rastogi, M.D., gastroenterologist mon and most highly recom- Whatever your age, you e NewYork-Presbyterian
at NewYork-Presbyterian Medi- mended screening modality for should consult a physician if Hudson Valley’s Digestive
cal Group Hudson Valley and colon cancer. It involves using you see bloody or black stools, a Health Center o ers colonoscopy
assistant professor of medicine a thin, exible tube containing sudden change in the way your screening for colon cancer, along
at Columbia University Vagelos a light, camera and tiny instru- stools look, or begin experienc- with a range of GI treatments
ing uncommon diarrhea or con- and screenings. To make an
stipation.

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Yorktown’s Emily Ward
gathers the ball.

Yorktown’s Chayce Buono looks to get past Somers’ Claudia Farina. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO

Husker goalie Erisa Krasniqi makes a save in the
team’s 2-1 win over rival Somers.
GIRLS SOCCER
Vano’s hat trick leads Huskers to OT victory

Pagliaro gets OT game-winner against Panas

BY MIKE SABINI from a win against Somers on “It was an unbelievable feeling to (1A), Pearce (1A), and Krasniqi (5 there and played a harder game,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Tuesday, our bodies didn’t have a beat Somers, we have been work- saves), on Oct. 19. and that’s the reason why the
lot of time to recover,” Vano said. ing so hard this season, and I am results turned out that way. We
Yorktown’s Julianna Vano re- “We were de nitely a little beat glad our work is paying o ,” Spal- LAKELAND hope to carry this onto Saturday
corded a hat trick, including the up, but we still pushed through lone said. “ is win has de nitely Host Lakeland beat visiting against Walter Panas, and through
game winner in overtime, o an the whole game. It may not have set the tone for the season, and our the rest of the season. We all have
assist from Grace Pearce, in a 3-2 been the cleanest game ever, but goal, to win the league.” Brewster, 5-2, in its opener on Oct. high hopes for the season, and
triumph against visiting Lakeland we worked hard in every position, 13,avenging an out-bracket playo can’t wait to prove our spot.”
in its home opener on Wednesday, especially our defense.” Chayce Buono scored, courtesy loss in 2019 to the Bears.
Oct. 15. of an assist from Kaitlyn Tomeny, Lakeland defeated visiting
Cate Ward (1A), Sophia Spal- before a header o a corner by “It meant a lot to beat Brews- Panas, 2-1, in overtime Oct. 17,
“To see that ball roll in, in the lone (1A), and Erisa Krasniqi (6 Spallone, assisted by Ward, gave ter, especially after last year,” said paced by Pagliaro (2G), Parisi
middle of the rst OT was a relief, saves) also contributed to the vic- the Huskers a 2-0 halftime lead. Lakeland’s Francesca Gerbasi.“We (1A) and Pinkowsky (8 saves).
but we had a lot of game left, so I tory. all came out with the same energy
still wasn’t comfortable,”Vano said. “Cate Ward sent in a beautiful and intent; we simply wanted to “Francesca Gerbasi and Linda
“Our defense turned on lockdown, HaiLian Rowan, with an as- corner kick and I was able to gain win.” Daly had really good ball move-
and we did everything we could to sist from Mikayla Gustavson, positioning on my defender and ment between each other, which
keep it out of our half. It was in- and Nadia Parisi, on a direct kick, get my head on it,”Spallone said. Gerbasi (1G, 2A), Tyler led to a cross from Francesca,”
tense. Lakeland wasn’t giving up, scored for Lakeland, with Sarah Hormazabal (1G, 1A), Nicole said Pagliaro, about her OT-win-
and played very hard until the last Pinkowsky recording 11 saves for Krasniqi tallied 6 saves, against Haughney (1G), Parisi (1G), Ava ning goal. “I saw the ball coming
second. Grace gave me such a nice the Hornets (2-2). Somers. Pagliaro (1G), Deanna Lage (1A), through, directed it toward my
ball, and I controlled it at my feet, and Emlyn Doell (4 saves), led right foot, and took the shot. It
turned around, and it went in, bot- “ is was a very good win, and Yorktown won at Brewster, 3-0, Lakeland. felt really good to score at this
tom left.I really owe Grace for that de nitely felt great to have an- on Oct. 17, led by Vano (2G), Dri- point of the game. It is always a
one.” other win under our belt,” Vano ta Tinaj (2A) and Spallone (1G), “We worked very well o of very close and competitive game
said. “We always have super close with Krasniqi (1 save, rst half) each other, completing the pat- against our district rival, Panas,
Vano said that her team really games against Lakeland, and glad and Ciara O’Brien (second half), terns we’ve practiced,” Gerbasi so it was very exciting to have the
helped her to get that hat trick. we pulled through tonight.” combining on the shutout. said. “We began to build o of winning goal.”
each other, and see the eld bet-
“We’ve been working so hard Yorktown (4-0) began its season e Huskers defeated visiting ter, spaciously allowing runs to be Pinkowsky made 10 saves in a
the last few weeks, and coming with a 2-1 triumph at perennial Ossining, 2-1, led by Tinaj ( rst completed. At the end of the day 2-0 loss on Oct. 19 at Somers.
powerhouse Somers on Oct. 13. varsity goal), Emily Ward (game- we wanted it more. We went out
winning goal,1A),Kristin Linahan

Thursday, October 22, 2020 SPORTS Yorktown News – Page 27

VARSITY ROUNDUP (10/13-10-19)

Yorktown’s Lopez records shutout in win at Somers

Lakeland’s Karaqi tallies hat trick in victory

BY MIKE SABINI all buying into the same goal here,”Popovic victory, that fact that we could play like that

CONTRIBUTING WRITER said. “Coach Ed [Polchinski] and Coach after last year. is was de nitely an emo-

Yorktown Boys [ Justin] Hu have had a solid game plan, tional and personal game for me and the
Soccer (2-0) working around our strengths and disci- rest of the team.”
pline at practice. If we hit our stride at the Lopez preserved his shutout with a
right time, it will be a lot for most teams to point-blank save late in the game.

handle.” “In the moment, when Daniel Dippolito

YORKTOWN 6, BREWSTER 0 (David’s cousin) shot the ball, I thought

Wednesday, Oct. 14 (Yorktown High YORKTOWN 2, SOMERS 0 there was no chance I was going to save

School) Saturday, Oct. 17 (Somers High School) it because he was so close and struck it so

Yorktown opened its season with a 6-0 Yorktown came up with a big 2-0 win well, but luckily I had a strong left hand to

victory against Brewster. versus rival Somers, sparked by 9 saves and block it,”Lopez said.“I remember thinking,

“To win like we did it was an amaz- a shutout by Dylan Lopez. there’s no way I just saved that, but the job

ing feeling,” said Yorktown junior George “It felt amazing to keep a clean sheet, and wasn’t done. I had to get up and react to the

Popovic. “It was great to be out there with to be able to provide for my team in such rebound, and another blast from Daniel. It

the boys, especially during times like this. a big game against our biggest rival, and it was the best moment of my soccer career, PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO

COVID-19 has impacted so many peo- all starts at practice. We take each one su- being able to show out in a big moment like Yorktown goalie Dylan Lopez made 11
ple’s lives, and it was a good feeling to be per seriously, and work for games like that,” that against our biggest rival. It was a beau- saves in a big 2-0 win over rival Somers on
out there playing soccer. It was especially Lopez said. “Myself and Scott Weitman tiful moment.” Oct. 17.
rewarding to honor the seniors on senior train hard every day on our reaction, han-
Yorktown’s Peter Tinaj said it was a great

night.” dling distribution and diving, so I was very feeling to beat Somers.

Popovic (2G, 2A), Tony Granitto (2G), well prepared for this game.” “ ey’re a good team, and it’s always a place at the right time and slotted it home,”

Anthony Canger e win avenged a 7-1 loss in last year’s great rivalry,” Tinaj said. “I’m just glad we Tinaj said.

(1G), David Dippolito (1G), Chris Section 1 Class A tournament quarter nal ended up on top.” Popovic scored, with 26:12 remaining

Judge (3A), and Teddy Kozera (1A), paced at Somers. Tinaj helped the Huskers come out on before halftime, giving the Huskers a 1-0

the Huskers o ensively,while Dylan Lopez “Like I said before, it’s an amazing feel- top with a goal o an assist from Judge lead.

(6 saves) and Scott Weitman (6 saves) com- ing to be able to keep a clean sheet, espe- (2A) with 27:18 left in the game that put “We came with a game plan, and ex-

bined for the shutout. cially after last year, where they embar- Yorktown up 2-0. ecuted it almost perfectly,” said Yorktown

“We have 16 returners, with at least a rassed us in the sectionals,” Lopez said. “It “Chris made a great run down the line, SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 28
year of experience under their belts, who are just added that little bit of sweetness to the crossed the ball in, and I was at the right

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ROUNDUP moved the ball around very drick Hudson, kick-started by a minutes) teamed up on the JOHN JAY CROSS RIVER
FROM PAGE 27
well, and Derek Jaramillo gave big rst half. shutout. 6, YORKTOWN 0

me great chances at the net, “We were able to get to an Lakeland took hold of the Thursday, Oct. 15 (John Jay

assistant coach Justin Hu . “Our where I was able to nish.” 8-0 lead by halftime because game, by scoring 3 goals in the High School)

defense was spectacular. We Karaqi’s performance car- of our teamwork in getting the opening quarter and 2 more Araneo shined with 22 saves

were patient in our attack and ried on the family legacy of ball down the eld and gritti- goals in the second. in Yorktown’s 6-0 loss to John

build up, and nished our pro cient scoring. Last year, ness in front of the cage,” said “Getting o to a 5-0 half- Jay-Cross River.

chances.” his brother Augie, as a senior, Lakeland’s Emma Fon. “Also, time lead de nitely gave us Yorktown Cross
Country
Lakeland Boys recorded two 4-goal games in our strikers’ strong execution on even more con dence step-
Soccer (1-0-1)
wins against Walter Panas and corners helped us gain most of ping out on the eld together,

Brewster. our goals. As a team, we trans- for the third and fourth quar-

“My brother, Augie, was a big ferred what we learned dur- ter,” Ettere said. “A lot of us are

in uence on me growing up,” ing practice to our game play, adjusting to new positions, so DUAL MEET WITH

LAKELAND 4, PUTNAM Sonny Karaqi said. “He was a which was a major key to our we had some ne tuning to do SOMERS

VALLEY 0 great athlete, and I admired his success.” throughout the game, but over- Tuesday, Oct. 14 (Somers

Wednesday, Oct. 14 (Lake- determination to win. at def- Fon (3G, 1A) and Keirra Et- all it worked out for us in the High School)

land High School) initely played a part in the way tere (3G, 1A), led the Hornets end.” Boys

Sonny Karaqi registered a I approach my games.” to the victory. ird - Colin McCarthy -

hat trick in the Hornets’ 4-0 “Keirra and I were success- LAKELAND 9, 17:58.3

opening-night triumph against LAKELAND 2, PANAS 2 ful in today’s game because our YORKTOWN 0 Fourth - William McCarthy

Putnam Valley. OT teammates worked very hard Monday, Oct. 19 (Yorktown - 18:26.9

Karaqi broke a 0-0 halftime Saturday, Oct. 17 (Lakeland alongside us to have our rst High School) Ninth - Patrick Ryan -

tie with an unassisted goal on High School) win in the books,” Fon said. “As Ettere (4G), Fon (2G, 2A), 20:16.4

a free kick, within the rst ve Lakeland tied sister school seniors, we know how fragile Katelyn Cerrato (2G), Ray 10th - Jason Muroski -

minutes of the second half. Walter Panas, 2-2, paced by our season is, so we play like (1G, 2A), Smith (2A), Gabby 20:30.1

Karaqi then scored twice Gerbasi (1G), Jason San Lu- every game is our last.” Al nito (1A) and Nancy Pa- 12th - Michael Dattilo -

more, with 32:47 and 31:19 left cas (1G), Bryan Jaramillo (2A), Nancy Pagliaroli (1G, 1A), gliaroli (1A), ignited the Hor- 21:39.8

in the game. and Jason Pasato (6 saves). Jaden Ray (3A), Emily Mc- nets’ o ense, in a 9-0 triumph, 13th - Timothy Stewart -

Antonio Gerbasi scored the Lakeland Field Govern (1G), and Mia Smith against Yorktown, which was 21:53.7
nal goal, making it 4-0 with (1G) also contributed to the led by Addy Araneo’s 25 saves. 14th - Michael Ryan -

22:12 remaining in the contest. Hockey (3-0) Hornets’ o ensive e ort. Celeste Pagliaroli (45 min- 24:49.8
Derek Jaramillo recorded
In goal, Celeste Pagliaroli utes, 2 saves) and Dineen-Her- Girls

3 assists, while Chris Ciraco (45 minutes, 1 save) and Maeve zog (15 minutes, 1 save) shared Eighth - Grace McClay -

earned the shutout with 3 saves. LAKELAND 9, HEN HUD Dineen-Herzog (15 minutes) the shutout. 27:46.5

“We were very happy to be 0 registered the shutout. Yorktown Field 13th - Julia Whalen - 31:24.4

back on the eld together, and Thursday, Oct. 15 (Hendrick

I was excited to get the team Hudson High School) LAKELAND 8, PANAS 0 Hockey (0-3) SECTION 1 MILTON
INVITE #1
win on our senior night,” said Lakeland started its season Saturday, Oct. 17 (Lakeland

Karaqi, a sophomore. “We with 9-0 victory against Hen- High School) Saturday, Oct. 17 (Hudson

Fon (3G, 1A), Ettere (3G), BREWSTER 3, Valley Sports Dome)

Smith (1G, 1A), Emily Yaz- YORKTOWN 0 Yorktown’s Colin McCar-

WHY DO WE zetti (2A), Tuesday, Oct. 13 (Yorktown thy nished second (16:48.2)

McGovern (1G), and Ray High School) and William McCarthy

(1A), propelled the Hornets, to Araneo (12 saves) and team- fourth (17:07.5), in the boys

ADVERTISE an 8-0 triumph against Panas. mate Nicole Peters (9 saves), 5,000-meter run, while Grace
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1035 Gambelli Drive 2450 Jordan Drive 2897 Farm Walk Road 2852 Farm Walk Road

YORKTOWN BROKERAGE EAST MAIN STREET

2888 Farm Walk Road 2900 Farm Walk Road 2977RMOeaUdoTwEcrest CourNt , J E F F E1R76S5OHuNntVerAbrLooLkERYoad 3660 Marcy Street 289 Colonel Greene Road

Source: HGMLS, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018, total units, Single
Family homes sold by Agent, Yorktown & Yorktown School District.

2585 Ridge Street 3140 Radcliffe Drive 2914 Springhurst Street 351 Barway Drive 141 Cordial Road 2800 Walker Drive

HOULIHAN LAWRENCE YORKTOWN BROKERAGE EAST MAIN STREET ROUTE N , JEFFERSON VALLEY
Source: OKMLS, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 total dollar volume and total units of single family homes sold by agent, Town of Yorktown