Yorktown News 09.03.20

Vol. 9 No. 24 Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. Thursday, September 3, 2020

Lakeland switches to fully
remote learning

Superintendent cites shortage of

teachers and other sta

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER for the purpose of childcare through the A resident lights
EDITOR Family and Medical Leave Act, with more a candle at a past
expected. ere is no deadline for request-
e Lakeland Central School District ing FMLA leave, Lyons said. 9/11 ceremony.
will begin its school year in a fully remote
learning model, Dr. Brendan Lyons, su- “In sum total, we would need to de ni- FILE PHOTO/BRIAN
perintendent of schools, announced at last tively replace 17 teachers and likely an- MARSCHHAUSER
week’s school board meeting. other 15 to as high as 54 in the worst-case
scenario,” Lyons said. “We would need to Yorktown to hold public
e district had intended to begin the replace 23 CSEA members and likely an- 9/11 ceremony
school year using a hybrid model of in- other 14. Finding adequate replacements
person and remote learning, but changed for this many employees is simply not Yorktown’s annual 9/11 remembrance e ceremony will be simultaneously
course citing a potential sta shortage. feasible as this point, especially when up- ceremony will be a socially distanced streamed on the town’s Facebook page.
holding a standard of sound hiring prac- public gathering that will also be A pre-recorded commemoration will
e fully remote model will remain in tices that ensure our employees are of the streamed online. also air on the town’s access channel
place until at least Oct. 13. highest quality.” throughout the day on Sept. 11.
e ceremony, held annually at the
As of ursday, Aug. 27, the district e decision, made less than two weeks 9/11 memorial near the library on East SEE 9/11 CEREMONY PAGE 2
received eight complete requests for med- before school year was set to begin on Main Street in Shrub Oak, will begin at
ical-based leave from teachers and nine Monday, Sept. 8, frustrated many parents 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.
from members of its CSEA unit (clean- and set o a urry of teacher criticisms
ers, custodians, clerical sta , food service on social media. Mike Lillis, president of
workers, monitors, teaching assistants, and the Lakeland Federation of Teachers, said
aids). “communication drives frustration.”

Additionally, there were 15 incomplete “It was predictable, and parents should
requests from teachers and seven from have been warned prior to the ursday
CSEA members, “meaning that they have meeting that we might reach this point,”
not submitted the required supporting Lillis said of the move to a fully remote
documentation to support their request model.
for leave,” Lyons said.
Lillis, who su ered a heart attack a year
Lakeland also received four unan- ago and is considered to be in a high-risk
ticipated resignations and/or retirements
from the teacher’s union and 14 from the SEE LAKELAND PAGE 2
CSEA. Five teachers also requested leaves

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The Staff 9/11 CEREMONY Five Yorktown residents were killed in LAKELAND
FROM PAGE 1
EDITORIAL TEAM the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World FROM PAGE 1
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
EDITOR: 914-302-5628 Trade Center: Patrick William Danahy, category for COVID-related
[email protected] complications, had requested a
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER “After careful consideration, we have Simon M. Dedvukaj, Alan Friedlander, leave from the district. His illness,
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a press release. “We also recognize that on the World Trade Center. prefers remote learning. But you
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LISA KAIN there are many residents who might want FILE PHOTO/BRIAN are not properly sta ed.”
to participate but cannot compromise MARSCHHAUSER
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Thursday, September 3, 2020 Yorktown News – Page 3

Leading with empathy

Armstrong front and center in local social-justice movement

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
EDITOR

After years of working in the

non-pro t sector and serving as

a community organizer in the

city, Brooklyn-born and Harlem-

raised Daks Armstrong “retired”

from activism and moved to the

suburbs a few years ago to raise

a family.

“I really wanted to move up

here to a quieter, unassuming

life,” said Armstrong, a Yorktown

Heights resident. “I had no in-

tentions of anyone knowing who

I was.”

But farmers markets and

pumpkin blazes quickly took a

backseat. Armstrong’s relative

anonymity ended on Sunday,

June 7, when the 39-year-old

Yorktown High School coun-

selor spontaneously stepped onto

the stage and into the spotlight

at a March for Civil Justice in

his Northern Westchester com- FILE PHOTO/BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER

munity. e Yorktown march Daks Armstrong, a school counselor at Yorktown High School, speaks at the March for Civil Justice on Sunday, June 7.
was one of many held around the

country in response to the death

of George Floyd while in police Armstrong, a Black man, said “I don’t feel like a leader,”Arm-

custody on May 25. he found it ironic that he had to strong said. “I just want to be a ‘I think we already have a really

“Something really changed in move to a mostly white, a uent part of the work.” good community. I don’t think we

me with the George Floyd thing,” community to be heard on issues e experienced Armstrong

Armstrong said. “I’ve always of racial bias and systemic inequi- said he has a knack for know- have far to go.’
been angry at seeing these cases ty. At the June rally, Armstrong’s ing when organizations are sim-

of Black men and Black chil- experience in community orga- ply “checking a box” instead of –Daks Armstrong
dren being killed, and it’s always nizing showed, as he captivated genuinely supporting change. He

bothered me, and I felt it hasn’t the audience with a call to action. praised his boss, Dr. Ron Hat-

bothered other people enough as Serving as the day’s nal speaker, tar, superintendent of Yorktown

it should. I always felt powerless. Armstrong told the crowd: “You Schools, as being in the latter

I always felt I had something to have to ask yourself, what am I camp. But he challenged admin- ing,” Armstrong said. “It makes strong said. “From there, other

say, but nobody listened or cared.” going to do now that I’ve been istrators in the Lakeland School us rush to our corners. It does conversations can branch o .

Armstrong, who lived in Har- here? Now that I have my sign District, in which he lives, to the opposite of promote con- We have to have empathy for

lem for three decades, attended and I did my hashtag and I took “show more.” versation. So, it’s just not my people rst, before we can em-

Xavier High School, a private my sel e and I’m with my friends With few exceptions, he said, approach to anything. Do I get pathy over issues. And you can’t

Jesuit school in Manhattan. and we’re ignoring the coronavi- Yorktown leaders have been re- angry over the comments I read have empathy for someone if

He earned undergraduate de- rus—what am I going to do after ceptive of these community-led online? Absolutely. I want to you’re ghting.”

grees in psychology and sociol- today?” social justice movements. He’s pull my hair out, but I don’t want Despite his now semi-public

ogy from Manhattan College, As he was speaking, Arm- already spoken publicly and met to waste my time.” pro le, Armstrong is unsure if

where he then earned graduate strong recalled, “I’m really talking privately with Yorktown’s police As a counselor, Armstrong is he will ever try and parlay that

degrees in counseling and psy- to myself. I kind of just made this chief, Robert Noble. trained to have an “open ear.” into a run for public o ce.

chology. decision within myself, if I have “I think we already have a real- at empathetic mindset, he “I really don’t know,” Arm-

“I didn’t want to go into an opportunity to speak up and ly good community,” Armstrong said, is key to Yorktown reaching strong said. “Would I give up

schools, so I did non-pro t do something, I can’t sit in the said. “I don’t think we have far to its full potential. my job working at the school?

work all across the city,” Arm- stands and expect other people to go.” “I would love to see a com- No.”

strong said. He stayed mostly ght the battle.” Social media, however, some- munity where we all have empa- But, he said, if somebody

in the educational realm, run- ree months later, Armstrong times tells a di erent story. thy for each other, speci cally in could prove he’d be more ef-

ning school and after-school nds himself serving on the Facebook in particular has been terms of race, sexuality, or reli- fective as a part-time politician

programs, most recently as a di- Yorktown for Justice Task Force a source of in ammatory com- gion,”Armstrong said.“If we can than as a private citizen, “ en

rector with Harlem Children’s and as co-chair of the Yorktown ments and arguments among just be empathetic to each other maybe I’d consider it,” Arm-

Zone. He then “fell into” school Central School District Cul- residents. As other civic-minded within those terms, honestly, I strong concluded, with the ca-

counseling, rst with the Mount tural Awareness and Equity Task folks rush into the fray, Arm- think sky’s the limit. We can do veat that “I’m no politician. I’m

Vernon City School District and Force—two groups focused on strong usually calls for calm, rec- anything as a community.” just not.”

then at a Bronx charter school. equity and justice. He has also put ognizing that social media snip- Empathy, even when it comes If Armstrong’s track record

He joined Yorktown in 2019, two his oratory skills to use, speaking ing is no way to change minds to polarizing issues of race and of following his desires is to be

years after moving to town with at public town and school board and hearts. police brutality, is born from trusted, then he may nd him-

his wife, Niina, and their son. meetings. “We gain nothing by ght- nding commonality, Arm- self on a ballot sooner than later.

Page 4 – Yorktown News Thursday, September 3, 2020

Mask giveaway

On ursday, Aug. 20, the Chabad of Yorktown and the town of Yorktown gave out 5,000 reusable
cloth masks to residents at Yorktown Town Hall. e Chabad received the masks as part of a grant for re-
ligious communities. But Rabbi Yehuda Heber wanted to include the community at large in the giveaway,
especially with school resuming.

Rabbi Yehuda Heber hands out a mask.

The rabbi and town officials handed out masks in the town hall parking lot for several hours. PHOTOS: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER

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Page 6 – Yorktown News Thursday, September 3, 2020

Town moves forward with grant applications

Would spend $725,000 on improving highway garage

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER to spend on the project, which leading up to the meeting re- I purposely hide it from anyone? on repurposing the grants.
EDITOR would be reimbursed. Highway sponding to damage caused by I would resent that implication.” “It’s been ongoing for quite
Superintendent Dave Paganelli Tropical Storm Isais, initially
Yorktown is attempting to said this action only “starts the took o ense to Lachterman’s Lachterman said he values the some time, and it is now, un-
repurpose three quarters of a process.” criticism. health and safety of the high- fortunately, time sensitive,” Pa-
million dollars’ worth of grants way workers, but said decisions ganelli said. “I apologize if ev-
obtained years ago for the now- “We’re moving the ball down- “ is is a time-sensitive grant,” “aren’t made in a vacuum.” Spe- erybody wasn’t kept in the loop.
shelved downtown revitalization eld,” Paganelli said. “We’re Paganelli said. “We’ve been ci cally, he said, he wanted to But there are a lot of pieces at
project. certainly not achieving a touch- working on it. It is time sensi- ensure the town wasn’t throwing play.”
down, but at least we are as- tive. If we lose this $725,000 “good money after bad” in at-
e repurposed grants would sured that we’re in the queue. If grant, it’s not on me. Table away, tempting to improve a building e addition on the highway
be used to improve the existing the board decides further down if you’d like. But let’s be real clear in poor condition. garage would add a rest area
highway garage on the corner of the road, ‘Hey you know what, about it…If you want to put it for his employees. e addition
Front Street and Underhill Ave- we don’t want to utilize those aside, you lose the grant. Just Diana concurred. would also create one shower
nue. As part of the plan, concep- grants, so be it.’ But if we don’t own it. at’s all I’m saying.” “I’m not trying to stall this stall for the women, two shower
tualized by a previous adminis- get our foot in the door, we’ll project,” Diana said. “I didn’t stalls for the men, and some ad-
tration more than a half-decade never be in the room.” Paganelli said the letter was know that this was coming ditional storage space.
ago, the garage was to be demol- Councilmen Ed Lachterman actually due the Friday before about, to be 100 percent honest
ished and rebuilt on Greenwood and Tom Diana expressed con- the meeting, but the town was with you.” e new ventilation system
Street. cern before the vote, citing a lack delayed in submitting it because Paganelli, extending an olive would improve the air quality
of transparency. Neither o cial of Isaias. branch, apologized for “earlier in the garage, particularly when
A $350,000 grant would be said they were aware of the grant exuberance.” employees are working on the
used to install a new ventila- application before that evening’s “We have a highway garage “I haven’t slept in a few days, trucks inside during the winter.
tion and heating system in the meeting. that is not, unfortunately, com- so I tend to be a little cranky,”
highway garage and a $375,000 “So, I’m a little bothered about pliant in terms of its capability the highway superintendent “It has drop-downs, for in-
grant would be used to build an the transparency,” said Lachter- of taking care of the employ- said. Lachterman said there was stance, that hook onto the ex-
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Yorktown launches Food
Security Task Force

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER ‘It lets the community
EDITOR

A Food Security Task Force know what’s going
aimed at unifying the town’s many on. ere are a lot
food pantries has been created by of people who don’t
the Yorktown Town Board. know that we have
food pantries in
e task force was created, said
Town Supervisor Matt Slater, so Yorktown.’
the pantries “can share resources
and collect data, and make sure

Alex Rodriguez plays “Call of Duty” on Twitch. SCREENSHOT/TWITCH/ARODKCCO that the town, frankly, is taking –Councilwoman Alice
the necessary steps to provide this Roker
Gaming for a cause important resource that our vul-
nerable neighbors need.” e task Town of Yorktown

force will also provide guidance to

the Town Board on how best to

address issues of food security. real issue and it’s here right in our

BY BRIAN guez, whose mom, Helena, has Rodriguez played “Call of e creation of the task force community.”
MARSCHHAUSER Parkinson’s disease, realized this Duty” for nearly a day straight.
EDITOR platform was an ideal way to was unanimously approved at the Councilwoman Alice Roker
raise awareness and funds for is- roughout, he asked his fol-
Yorktown’s Alex Rodriguez, sues near to his heart. lowers to donate to the Ameri- Town Board’s meeting on Tues- added, “It lets the community
like many around the world, can Parkinson Disease Asso-
wanted to develop a hobby to “Even though it’s a small ciation. When it was time to day, Aug. 11. During the height of know what’s going on. ere are
keep himself busy during quar- platform, why not use the small end his broadcast, Rodriguez
antine. So, he turned his atten- platform for charity?” said Ro- had raised $2,195. the COVID-19 pandemic, Slater a lot of people who don’t know
tion toward video games. driguez, who streams under the
username ARODKCCO. “Because of my mom having said, Yorktown’s food pantries that we have food pantries in Yor-
Using the Amazon-owned Parkinson’s disease, I’m always
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LETTERS

e shell game ballot line, while simultaneously nately it is not unique to him. cial, it would be more appro- Astorino will
running on the Republican and Nationwide, local Republican priate if he demonstrated some ‘Rebuild New
As reported in Yorktown Conservative ballot lines. How- candidates are attempting to integrity by standing up and
News on Aug. 27, Rob Asto- ever, “Rebuild Our State” has no minimize widespread disap- running solely on the Republi- York’
rino has led for an additional membership and no platform, proval of Trump policies also by can line, as the representative of
ballot line in his campaign for and it serves only to try to get a party whose values of rejecting To the editor,
the New York State Senate, in unsuspecting non-a liated vot- ling such “empty shell” ballot climate change, the impact of In this current climate, New
a disingenuous move to appear ers to vote for Mr. Astorino. lines. COVID-19, women’s rights,
“bipartisan.” social justice, and expanded York needs Rob Astorino more
is is not the rst time that On Feb. 17, 2015, Astorino economic opportunities, clearly than ever. New York desperately
Mr. Astorino will be run- Mr. Astorino has used this created the “Reform Party.” are most aligned with his own. needs a voice in the Senate to
ning on his “Rebuild Our State” shameful tactic, and unfortu- At that time, the Conservative act on repealing the dangerous
Party of New York State com- In contrast, incumbent state cashless bail law and improving
Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES plained about this move. e Sen. Pete Harckham has a real police practices rather than de-
“Reform Party” sounded like a record of bipartisan bills that funding the police. It’s obvious
Help at Home progressive movement. For vot- were passed in support of clean what a disaster those legisla-
ers it was another “empty shell.” drinking water, law enforce- tions have wrought, in New
Help in Shower HELPI’ve fallen and I can’t get up!® ment, women’s rights, and lower York City especially. As county
Traditional Republicans taxes. And, he is helping to lead executive, Rob helped create
GwPiSth! should also be dismayed by this a bipartisan task force that is jobs, held the line on spend-
attempt by Mr. Astorino to charged with combating New ing, while at the same time,
Help On-the-Go distance himself from the GOP. York’s opioid epidemic and the managing to preserve essential
Astorino must feel that he won’t COVID-19 pandemic. services, make new investments
Get HELP fast, 24/7, . get enough support from his in childcare, county park and
® anywhere with own party, because he is acting Sen. Harckham doesn’t have county roads and infrastructure.
as if he was never a part of the to hide from HIS record. He’s To close the massive budget
I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Trump sphere. In fact, he was a proud of his accomplishments de cit, Rob rst looked to cut
member of Trump’s 2020 Re- for the people of the Hudson spending and not raise taxes.
For a FREE brochure call: election Advisory Council. And, Valley. Rob’s ready to do the same job
Astorino has been a paid CNN for New York!
contributor who often appears We don’t need any shell
on cable news programs de- games here! SEE LETTERS PAGE 19
fending the President’s policies.
Francine DiBernardo evidence, the members of the
As a career Republican of- tribe experience an elated sense
Yorktown Heights of hateful deviance coupled with
a strong sense of belonging.
1-800-404-9776 MARTORANO that thousands of people are
signing on, as witnessed by their e fundamental lesson for
DESIGN • BUILD • REMODEL • SINCE 1973 FROM PAGE 10 signs, shirts and emails. Last all of us is that in this era of
week, two congressional can- free owing information and
of malicious untruths. at didates espousing these beliefs misinformation, it is up to us to
prize must go to the QAnon won their primaries handily apply reason and become our
movement. eir allegations, and may very well end up in the own gatekeepers. If you believe,
without evidence, are about as halls of Congress. as I do, that the fundamental
distorted and harmful as you hallmark of a true democracy
can ever imagine. Some of their How is it that in the 21st cen- is the honest exchange of ideas,
shocking assertions are: every tury, in one of the most advanced then it is incumbent on all of us
president (except the present technological countries in the to separate the wheat from the
one) since Ronald Reagan is a world, people would be so will- chafe. Yes, politics is still es-
participant in a child sex traf- ing to embrace what common sentially the clash of competing
sense tells us is patently absurd interests and opinions, which are
cking ring, Hillary Clinton and perniciously malevolent? I supposed to be then joined in
not only is part of this ring but suggest that one reason is that a process of discussion and nego-
she eats the children as well, in embracing such extremely tiation; hopefully culminating
and all of these people are devil negative, irrational, and detest- in a collective decision. For this
worshippers. You may laugh but able notions without a shred of practice to work, we are all bur-
before you do, consider the fact dened with the responsibility of
determining what facts are valid
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Thursday, September 3, 2020 OPINION Yorktown News – Page 17

Slugging it out

TRACY When we lived in the suburbs, upon on while we were on vacation in the my deck that were your normal, everyday,
BECKERMAN there were lots of wildlife to woods. is thing was so big and so scary, garden variety slugs. is was not that slug.
keep me on my toes. I had I thought I might end up spending the
several run-ins with aggressive squirrels, whole two weeks indoors. It was gargan- is slug was the largest, slimiest gastropod
a quarrel with cranky woodchuck, and tuan. It was behemothic. It was… I had ever laid eyes on in my life. It was
an unfortunate encounter with a pissed- brown with dark spots and probably about
o skunk. But none of this prepared A slug. eight feet… I mean inches… in length,
me for the monster thing I stumbled Now this was not just any slug. I’ve
seen slugs in the past in my yard and on SEE BECKERMAN PAGE 19

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Developing good study skills

STRONG two younger children at home Any advice? Poor Tom is being accused because you didn’t study!”
LEARNING who will be going to school in Joe and Ali of something he’s not guilty Kids grades can’t go up if they
person, online or both ways. of. Yes, he did study, or at least
DR. LINDA Whichever one it is, we really Dear Joe and Ali, thought he did. So, why did he have no idea how to study. Most
SILBERT don’t think will make a dif- You’re right! Teachers teach, fail? kids think if they look at a piece
ference. Going to school only of paper with notes on it over
Dear Dr. Linda, means they will be given infor- but students, the learners, who Tom failed because he didn’t and over again, they’ll remem-
Jimmy is on his way to mation. ey need to learn how do not have good study skills know how to study or what ber their notes for the test the
to study so that they do learn don’t know how to learn what study skills meant, nor did his next day. Unfortunately, in
college. We’re concerned not the information in order to get their teachers teach them. teacher or his parents. most cases, that doesn’t happen.
only because of COVID, but good grades. Here’s an example: Many students forget the mate-
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because we never learned how teacher. and shows his parents his failing questions, go into panic mode,
to study, and we struggled grade, they say, “You didn’t study and do poorly.
through school and college. “Yes,” said Tom. “For two enough. at’s it. No more
hours.” phone, TV, computer. You failed e term “study skills” means
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Thursday, September 3, 2020 OPINION Yorktown News – Page 19

BECKERMAN “I was. I am,” I said. “Look!” I pointed to LETTERS children back to the classroom and
Slugzilla on the stoop. give them every advantage that
FROM PAGE 17 FROM PAGE 16 in-person learning and interaction
Joel dropped the bat and he and the dog o ers.
stretched across the middle of the front went over to investigate. By working to cut excessive and
wooden stoop where I had nearly stepped unnecessary taxes, Rob hopes to Rob Astorino is who we need
on it. Surely, had that happened, it would “Wow, that’s a big one,” he said. reduce soaring property taxes and to change the direction New York
have swallowed my foot, and maybe even “Don’t get too close!” I yelled, scrambling eliminate job killing regulations. is going in right now, and it’s up
my whole leg, depending on how hungry a to my feet. “It might try to slime you and He’s behind safely opening our to the voters to bring about this
monster slug gets. who knows, the slime could be toxic like a schools in September and putting change. His campaign motto says
poison dart frog.” parents and teachers in charge of it all: “We Need to Fix Albany and
Fortunately, I noticed it just before I put “Slugs are not poisonous to humans,” he that decision and not politicians. Rebuild New York.”
my foot down and I half jumped/half cata- said, shaking his head. Distance learning was a stop-gap
pulted over it onto the grass below. “What, are you suddenly a slug expert?” measure, and we need to get our Marielaina Phelan
“I’m going to look it up,” he said ignor-
“Joel!” I shrieked to my husband inside. ing me and disappearing inside. A moment Yorktown Heights
“Help!” later he came back with his phone in hand.
“It’s a leopard slug,” he said, showing me
He came running out with the dog and a picture of a slug that looked a lot like our
a bat. We had heard on the news that there slug. “ ey are common in this area and
were bears in the area and I’m sure the rst not poisonous.”
thing that ran through his head was that I “What about murderous?” I asked. “Does
was under attack by an angry bear. I’m also it say anything about murderous?”
the sure the thing that didn’t run through “No, not murderous either.”
his head was that I was under attack by a “Well that’s a relief. But I’d really like it
giant slug. To be fair to the slug, it hadn’t relocated to another location where I don’t
really tried to attack me. But I had no idea if risk the chance that I might step on it or it
slugs were territorial and might get aggres- might swallow me.”
sive when threatened. Was it possible to get “Don’t worry, honey, it looks like it’s on
slimed to death? I wasn’t sure but I didn’t its way someplace else,” he said as we both
want to be the rst person to nd out. stared at the giant slug. In the time, since I
had rst discovered it, it looked like it had
Fortunately, my husband had lunged out moved a mere millimeter to the left across
the door, over the stoop, and had missed the stoop.
the giant slug entirely, which was a good “Yeah,” I said, “And with any luck it will
thing because otherwise it might have eaten arrive there next week.”
both of us and I would hate for my kids
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Somers resident launches campaign for county executive

BY CAROL REIF Democrat Latimer in a conten- for anyone simply seeking the op- e ectively ad-

STAFF WRITER tious 2017 election that resulted in portunity that Westchester o ers,” vocating against

Democrats gaining a majority on he said. “unfunded state

e pandemic is posing some the Westchester Board of Legisla- One of Branda’s top issues is mandates.”

serious politicking problems for tors (county executives serve four- the county’s multi-million-dollar “Property tax-

folks seeking public o ce. year terms). budget de cit. Although it existed es are completely

ere can’t be any of that tradi- Branda said his agenda includes before COVID-19 hit, it was ex- d i s c o n n e c t e d

tional stu . No door-to-door, no cutting property taxes, investing acerbated by the resulting drop in from our ability

handshaking, and de nitely no in county infrastructure, and im- sales tax revenue, he said. to pay, especially

baby-kissing. proving constituent services by But Branda blames the widen- in today’s eco-

But that hasn’t discouraged building an e ective “bi-partisan” ing gap on “poor planning” on the nomic climate,”

Somers resident Dan Branda, who government. county’s part, claiming that his he said. “We’re PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN BRANDA
launched his “front-porch” cam- e father of two, Branda said potential political rival spent dol- seeing a combus-
paign for Westchester county ex- lars the county didn’t have by in- tible mix of high Dan and Julia Branda, and their two children Jack
ecutive on ursday, Aug. 13. he is seeking the post because creasing spending to cover raises unemployment, and Lucy.
he wants to raise his children in

A Republican, he hopes to un- Westchester and, at present, the for non-union management and economic recession, and feckless now has no better plan,” the can-

seat incumbent Democrat George county is “simply una ordable for lawmakers. management of the government’s didate opined.

Latimer in fall 2021 elections. too many—including us.” He also cited the addition of nances that will force signi cant Branda said he also thinks

Branda, a 40-year-old digital “ e crushing burdens of prop- what he called “hundreds of need- property tax increases.” Westchester should invest in ma-

marketing expert, said that he erty taxes and housing costs are less new government jobs.” e county is also facing deep jor infrastructure projects such as

plans to do his running—virtu- proving to be outright barriers for Branda, who claims West- cuts in state aid. bridges and dams in order to re-

ally—by “aggressively interacting seniors to remain in their homes, chester is trying to deal with the “People are going to lose their build the economy.

with voters across multiple media for a young family like mine to de cit by reducing its workforce homes, or be evicted from their Calling for a “uni ed West-

and internet channels.” stay here and settle into a home of through buyouts, said the county apartments, without a signi cant chester that rises above the toxic

e former political strate- our own, for young professionals can wean itself o its reliance on bailout from the federal govern- partisan ghting in D.C. and Al-

gist was an aide to Republican looking to live in the county where property taxes by building a stron- ment because George Latimer bany,” he said: “Local government

Rob Astorino, who was bested by they grew up or currently work, or ger tax base, reducing costs, and spent money he never had and is about asking our neighbors to

manage our a airs and progress

There is no better place our community, not identity poli-
tics, corrupt self-dealing and back-
room deals, or mental gymnastics
to justify political trolling.”

Public safety reform and emer-

to go than gency preparedness can bene t
from a common-sense approach
and a willingness to learn from the

past and by building on commu-

nity expertise, Branda said, adding:

SCHNEIDER it does not necessarily have to “rec-
reate the wheel.”

He also supports a “customer
service” approach to governmental
interactions with constituents.

FINANCIAL Branda’s suggestions for being

more transparent and accountable
include speeding up Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) respons-
es and expanding web publishing
of “key gures, contracts, and ex-

GROUP ternal communications.”

ABOUT BRANDA
Branda said he is more used to

working behind the scenes in poli-
tics than being front and center.

Former campaign sta ers like

for professional, sound advice himself tend to make terrible can-
didates because “they think they
know too much,”he joked recently.

on your business or personal Branda had that in mind when
he was weighing his decision to

run. But what really “ ipped the

tax and financial situation switch” for him was encourage-
ment from his wife, Julia.

“You know these issues back-

ward and forwards,” she told him,

adding: “You are passionate about

this; you should run.”

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Thursday, September 3, 2020 TOWN GREEN Yorktown News – Page 23

COVID Counter ture and Community Appearance, 2629 Old Yorktown Road. Park pavilion 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, month in person outdoor lesson
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• High: 121 (May 4) • Heritage Preservation Com- HOLIDAY SERVICES WOMEN’S OUTDOOR
• Low: 6 (Aug. 13) mission, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 CHALLAH BAKE SOCIAL DISTANCE HIGH
• Total: 766 All are welcome to celebrate HOLIDAY FAIR FOR KIDS
According to information pro- Visit yorktownny.org for agenda Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 18, 19, 20) Monday, Sept 14, 5:30 p.m.
vided by Westchester County information or to watch/partici- and Yom Kippur (Sept. 27, 28) at New this year: In addition to the Sunday, September 13, 10 a.m.-
pate. the Chabad of Yorktown. Due to regular challah recipe, there will be noon
Government at Work the COVID-19 pandemic, servic- a demo of gluten-free challah.Take
Chabad of Yorktown es will be held outdoors under an one home to share with the family. Drive by between 10 a.m. and
• Town Board, 7:30 p.m. Tues- open tent and will follow all CDC noon to have fun at the Chabad’s
day, Sept. 8 For more information or to guidelines. CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL social distancing booths; one kid
RSVP, visit ChabadYorktown.com Classes will be held Sunday per table. Make your own round
• Advisory Board on Architec- e Chabad will hold a Family challah, decorate a honey dish, do a
or call 914-962-1111. e Shofar blowing at the Downing mornings virtually with once a Torah foil art, and win prizes.
Chabad of Yorktown is located at

BRANDA forward to “engaging the public” toward a more equitable West- the county executive is “laser-fo- residents safe while reopening the

FROM PAGE 22 on his “record of cutting taxes, chester.” cused on continuing his work with economy in the wake of a global

expanding services, and working In the meantime, Orsillo said, all local governments on keeping pandemic.”

He was Astorino’s communi- Support Connection’s
cations specialist from 2013 to
2017, leading policy research on
political and governmental issues,

including education, taxes, and Annual Support-A-Walk
economic development; and As-
torino’s director of eld operations
during his re-election campaigns.

Branda also worked for the For Breast & Ovarian Cancer
state Assembly as an executive
director in the 40th District.

He was a policy advisor for

George Oros, Astorino’s chief Sunday, October 4, 2020
of sta in 2010, and worked for
Greg Ball when the Republican

served in the state Senate and

state Assembly. He also worked Your Donation Walk With Us,
on Ball’s Senate campaigns in
2010 and 2012 (Ball now lives in

Texas). Makes A Difference. Wherever You Are!
From 2018-2019, he chaired

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Branda runs Branding Com-
positioned to provide direct
pany LLC, a web development support to those who need it.
and digital marketing agency, and
is working on a website for Asto-

rino, who recently announced his They were there for me when I
intentions to run for state Sen. needed them. The Walk is
Pete Harckham’s seat. Harckham important because it makes it
is a Democrat from South Salem

and represents the 40th District, possible for Support Connection to
which includes Somers, North continue its work.” Kendra
Salem, Lewisboro and Yorktown. Ekelund, uterine cancer survivor

A graduate of John Jay Senior “My counselor at Support Walk in your town or neighborhood,
High School in Hopewell Junc- Connection helped me understand in your yard, or even on a treadmill!
tion in Dutchess County, Branda what to expect and made me feel
has a master’s degree from Iona Walk on your own or
College and a bachelor’s degree
from Northeastern University.

He and Julia have two chil-

dren, Lucy and Jack. I’d get through it. There’s nothing with family and friends.

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Reacting to Branda’s informal
announcement last month, Lat-
imer spokesman Rich Orsillo
said that “elections are a marker
of a free and open society.”

Latimer welcomes “this en-
try into the race” and is looking

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JENNIFER O’NEILL

Library staff gather for a centennial celebration.

Library celebrates centennial

PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF PAINTNER e John C. Hart Memorial
Library sta marked the library’s
The Knights of Pythias make a donation to the Putnam Valley centennial with a quiet dinner
Food Pantry, one of five pantries to received $300 from the provided by the Board of Trustees
Yorktown lodge. on the porch of the library on Fri-
day, Aug. 28.
Knights of Pythias
donates to food pantries e library is making prepara-
tions to reopen after closing to the
e Knights of Pythias lodge of Pythias lodge in Yorktown public in March due to the CO-
VID-19 pandemic.
in Yorktown recently made with matching funds from the
“I have been working with Su-
$1,500 worth of donations to 72nd Pythian District and pervisor [Matt] Slater to ensure
that our patrons and sta remain
local food pantries. the New York State Grand safe when we reopen. eir health
is our top priority,” said Jennifer
Initial donations went to Lodge. Donations were made O’Neill, library director. “Our con- PHOTOS COURTESY OF JENNIFER O’NEILL
venient Porch Pick-up window
the Community Food Pantry to Fred’s Pantry in Peekskill will remain open as well.” John C. Hart Memorial Library staff dine on the front porch.

at St. Mary’s Church ($300) ($300), the Community Food e library has served about 250 O’Neill said that a celebra- and comedy, is scheduled in late
patrons per day from the porch tion with the community, which September and that more details
and the Putnam Valley Com- Pantry at St. Mary’s Church windows during the shutdown. will include an evening of music would be available soon.

munity Food Pantry ($300). ($300), and the Putnam Val-

is was followed up by a ley Community Food Pantry

joint e ort between Knights ($300).

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Thursday, September 3, 2020 Yorktown News – Page 25

Journeys End
Lake gets key
designation

Town officials and trail volunteers Journeys End Lake in Yorktown is on its way to being
accept an award from the New York designated an inland waterway after both houses of the
State Parks and Recreation Society. New York State legislature have approved a bill spon-
sored by Sen. Peter Harckham and Assemblyman Kevin
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMPSON & BENDER Byrne.

Town recognized for hiking trails It passed through the Assembly on June 10 and the
Senate on July 22.
e New York State Parks and or other services with the goal of incredible volume on our trails be-
Recreation Society has recognized preserving or enhancing public cause it gave people a safe place to e bill has not yet been signed by the governor.
the town of Yorktown and the New parks. go outside, exercise and enjoy the By designating Journeys End Lake an inland waterway,
York-New Jersey Trail Conference natural beauty of our community.” the town of Yorktown can now pursue additional grant
for their joint work on maintaining Mohegan Lake resident Jane opportunities for the purposes of waterfront revitaliza-
and protecting hiking trails in the Daniels accepted the award on be- e New York-New Jersey Trail tion. Municipalities with designated inland waterways
community. half of the trail conference, to which Conference is a volunteer-powered are eligible to apply for grants through the Department
she has belonged since 1979. organization that builds, maintains, of State and the state’s Environmental Protection Fund.
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the society and protects public trails. Together “Since rst elected, with both Senator Murphy and
gave Yorktown and the New York- “ e partnership couldn’t be bet- with its partners, the conference Senator Harckham, we’ve been able to successfully pass
New Jersey Trail Conference an ter with the parks department and I strives to ensure that trails and natu- numerous pieces of legislation that add our local wa-
“Outstanding Corporate Partner- say I am so lucky to be partners with ral areas are sustainable and accessible terbodies as designated inland waterways in our state,”
ship Award” for their collaboration them, and I know there’s a mutual for all to enjoy. Byrne said in a press release. “Clean water is vital to ev-
on about 50 miles of hiking trails in feeling,” Daniels said. ery community, and this important designation will help
the town. e society’s award recog- e New York State Recreation enable our local governments to apply and compete for
nizes individuals or organizations Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater & Park Society serves parks and additional state funding to support our lake communities
that have provided leadership and said the town’s hiking trails have recreation professionals by promot- and revitalize their waterfronts. I thank my colleagues for
support by providing equipment, proven to be valuable assets, espe- ing professional development; pub- their support in this common-sense, bipartisan legisla-
volunteer time, in-kind donations, cially this year. lic policy development; and public tion.”
awareness, among other activities. Prior to this legislation, Byrne had passed ve pieces of
“We saw it at the height of the legislation designating various water bodies as inland wa-
pandemic,” Slater said. “We saw an terways, including Osceola Lake, Lake Mohegan, Junior
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We celebrate employers and employees this Labor Day

ere is added meaning this Labor posed by a contagious and sometimes- especially those who are blessed with Once per month, I volunteer with
Day as we are in the midst of the coro- deadly virus, our clients and their Hillside Food Outreach. Over the last
navirus pandemic. employees never let up in serving the the means to do so, please don’t let up few months, the pantry, which pre-
community. is also pandemic was over owing with food,
Of course, like all Americans, we goes for our own sta , in your support for the local businesses has seen its supplies dwindling. is
celebrate healthcare workers, rst re- who never missed a is a sad reminder that many of our
sponders, and others on the front lines. week in publishing that rely on your neighbors are struggling, and there is
But here at Halston Media, we give an this newspaper. We no greater need than ensuring every
extra-special shoutout to our clients celebrate all of you patronage. ey will resident has enough food to eat each
and their employees during this trying for getting creative in day. is is also a reminder that on
time in our country. how you do your jobs, PUBLISHER’S continue to need your this Labor Day, many of our neighbors
whether it was mas- MEMO support as the colder are out of work through no fault of
is includes the hospitals, grocery tering technology and months set in. their own. While there is an inherent
stores, attorneys, dentists, educators, the isolating e ects of working from BRETT amount of stress and anxiety in each
home, or erecting plexi-glass barriers FREEMAN We also want to of our jobs, there is no greater anxiety
nancial and insurance professionals, to keep your employees and customers than wanting employment, but being
veterinarians, salons, retail, home ser- safe. thank the generosity unable to nd a job. Finding employ-
vice professionals such as contractors, ment is often a full-time job in itself.
plumbers and electricians, restaurants, We look ahead to the winter with of our readers, who
real estate, municipal governments, trepidation. How will our restaurateurs To all workers this Labor Day,
schools, and those clients such as sum- and their employees fare as the cold helped this newspaper including the business owners who
mer camps and golf clubs who tried to weather sets in and their patrons can are among our treasured clients, we
salvage a season of recreation. no longer sit outside? As a community, successfully transition celebrate you!

Despite the drastic downturn in the its business model to one that is at least
economy and the health challenges
partially funded by voluntary contribu-

tions from the community. No contri-

bution is too small - every contribution

is appreciated - and of course we were

also blown away by readers who gave

far more than the suggested amounts.

We recognize that many of our read-

ers are just getting by as well.

Unique ways to celebrate Labor Day

Labor Day (or Labour Day in Canada) was cre- simply thank workers you come across, such as gro- of praise and encouragement. Too often employees
ated by the labor movement to shine light on the cery store employees, for doing their jobs. are told what they need to improve rather than what
achievements and contributions of workers. Without they are doing right. A few words of gratitude can
hardworking men and women, the economy would • Active military who are deployed may be miss- buoy spirits.
not thrive and the prosperity of a nation would be ing home, especially during national holidays. Send
unlikely. a care package to them that they can enjoy overseas. • Employers can start the three-day weekend early
by enabling workers to leave a few hours early on the
Like many other holidays, Labor Day’s message • Purchase items made domestically to support na- Friday preceding the holiday weekend.
may play second ddle to the more widespread cel- tional industry.
ebrations that take place. It’s easy to think that • Organize a company-based competition, like a
Labor Day commemorates the uno cial end • Bosses can reach out to employees with words chili cook-o , pie-eating contest or video game com-
of summer rather than the North American
worker, but those who want to celebrate petition. is can boost morale and strengthen
more mindfully can consider these ideas. connections among sta .
Labor Day is often dominated by backyard
• Research local industry and schedule a barbecues and trips to the beach. ose who
tour of a factory, farm or another place of want to be more in touch with the meaning
business that ties into this industry. behind the holiday can look for additional
ways to celebrate it.
• While many people are o on Labor
Day, essential workers may not be. Bring is article is provided by Metro Creative
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Why Labor Day is worth celebrating Exploring the origins
of Labor Day
Labor Day weekend is much-anticipated. Many peo- founded the American Federation of Labor, deserves the
ple look forward to Labor Day weekend because it of- credit for Labor Day. However, the Department of La- Labor Day marks the uno cial end of summertime fun and
fers one last extended break to enjoy summer weather. bor notes that many people believe a machinist named a day when thousands of people gather across the country for
Matthew Maguire (no relation to Peter) was the rst to their nal big barbecue blowouts.Labor Day has evolved into a
ough summer does not o cially end until Septem- propose a holiday honoring workers in 1882.At that time holiday about relaxing with friends and family, and that has led
ber is nearly over, for many people Labor Day, which is Maguire was serving as secretary of New York’s Central to its origins getting somewhat lost in the celebratory shu e.
celebrated annually on the rst Monday in September, Labor Union, which later adopted a Labor Day proposal
marks the uno cial end of summer. and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and Created by the labor movement in the late 19th century,
picnic. e rst Labor Day was ultimately celebrated in Labor Day was established to highlight the achievements of
But Labor Day is more than just one nal chance to New York City on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in accor- American workers, both from a social and an economic per-
embrace the relaxed vibe of summer and soak up some dance with the plans made by the Central Labor Union, spective. Labor Day highlights one of the main bene ts of
rays. In fact, Labor Day boasts a unique history that’s which strongly suggests that Maguire does, in fact, de- being a citizen of the United States, the ability to have profes-
worth celebrating for a variety of reasons. serve the credit for coming up with the holiday. sional freedom and contribute to the prosperity and strength
of the country through gainful employment. Labor Day be-
WHAT IS LABOR DAY? WHY CELEBRATE LABOR DAY? came a federal holiday in 1894.
e United States Department of Labor notes that Labor Day is worth celebrating because, without the
Celebrated annually on the rst Monday of September, it
Labor Day is a celebration of American workers that contributions of millions of workers every year, the Unit- is believed that Labor Day was rst promoted by the Central
dates back to the 19th century. e day is meant to com- ed States would not be the success story it is and has been Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which also organized
memorate the contributions workers in the United States for more than 200 years.In addition to the United States, the rst labor-related parade in New York City. Although the
have made to the nation, helping to make it one of the many countries across the globe, including Canada and true fathers of Labor Day remain a topic of debate, some his-
strongest and most prosperous countries in the world. Australia, have their own versions of Labor Day. torians maintain that Peter J. McGuire of the American Fed-
eration of Labor put forward the rst Labor Day proposal in
WHO CAME UP WITHTHE IDEA OF LABOR DAY? Labor Day weekend might now be seen as the unof- May 1882 after witnessing a labor festival in Toronto,Canada.
Despite the fact that municipal legislation surrounding cial end of summer. But this Labor Day weekend, cel-
ebrants and workers should remember that Labor Day Labor Day was largely celebrated in the past with parades,
Labor Day was initially introduced in the 1880s, debate also should be a time to re ect on the value of hard work. speeches and a day o of work for the country’s workers.Sim-
remains as to just who should be credited with proposing ilar festivities occur to this day, with the gradual introduction
a day to honor American workers. Some records suggest e article is from Metro Creative Connection of other events that mark the uno cial end of summer.
that Peter J. McGuire, who served as general secretary
of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and co- e article is from Metro Creative Connection

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GHVBL

Yorktown Spartans rally back to win title

e Yorktown Spartans fought back from a 4-0 de cit DiLorenzo had strong pitching performances in the
to capture the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League’s Spartans’ rst- and second-round playo s games.
10A summer championship, 5-4, against the Westchester
Cardinals on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Flowers Park in New Ro- “It’s not how you start, it is how you nish,” said Coach
chelle. Tom Masillo.

e Spartans scored 3 runs in the fth inning with Luke e Yorktown Spartans following their championship win
Penna, Jayden Nunez, and Nico Masillo each knocking in in New Rochelle: First row: Brayden Guss, Frank Ofrias,
a run. Masillo pitched a complete 6-inning game giving up Jayden Nunez, CJ Velardo, Nico Masillo, Jake Sgobbo; sec-
only 1 earned run and striking out 4. Christopher Lanza ond row: Luke Penna, Ryan Stevenson, Christopher Lanza,
was sharp behind the plate and added to the o ense with 2 Jaden Renzo, Christian Maratos, Alex DiLorenzo; third row,
hits, including the game-tying RBI in the top of the sixth. coaches Sal Renzo,Je Nunez,Peter Lanza,and Tom Masillo
Alex DiLorenzo scored on a passed ball for the go-ahead
run. Jake Sgobbo sealed the win, catching a foul ball for the The Yorktown Spartans following their championship win
third and nal out. in New Rochelle: First row: Brayden Guss, Frank Ofrias,
Jayden Nunez, CJ Velardo, Nico Masillo, Jake Sgobbo;
e seventh-seeded Yorktown Spartans earned the second row: Luke Penna, Ryan Stevenson, Christopher
championship by beating the three top-seeded teams Lanza, Jaden Renzo, Christian Maratos, Alex DiLorenzo;
in consecutive playo games (No. 1 Westchester Car-
dinals, No. 2 Putnam Valley Miners, No. 3 New Castle third row, coaches Sal Renzo, Jeff Nunez, Peter Lanza, and
Mustangs). Christian Maratos, Jayden Nunez and Alex Tom Masillo

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARISA LANZA

SOFTBALL Bale and Knopf gain valuable experience

Both play role in Huskies’ incredible season

BY MIKE SABINI Ava Knopf Stella Bale that the game of softball is a game Knopf and Bale was having the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER of failure. You are going to fail opportunity to play with each
FILE PHOTO/DEENA BELL Knopf said that playing for the more than succeed. To be a good other.
Two Lakeland softball stars, Huskies prepared her tremendous- player, you have to learn from your
rising senior second baseman Ava We all wanted to see each other ly for the high-school season. mistakes and use them as lessons “I really love, being able to play
Knopf and rising junior pitcher succeed.” to make yourself better, instead of with Ava on both the Huskies
Stella Bale, enjoyed quite the expe- “Our Huskies coaches speed the getting down on yourself. We are and Lakeland,” Bale said. “Playing
rience playing for the Empire State Bale was grateful just to have the game up so much at practice that taught to pick each other up. e together on the Huskies makes
Huskies National Team. opportunity to play softball. by the time we step on the eld, Huskies have prepared me im- it even easier to play together on
it’s easier and slower,” Knopf said. mensely every year for the high- Lakeland, because we work to-
e team, whose season started “ e season was really great, “ ey don’t only prepare us for the school season,and what’s to come.” gether year-round. It’s a lot fun
in September 2019 and nished despite the pandemic,” Bale said. physical part of the game, but the traveling with Ava, because she’s
early last month, accumulated an “Luckily, we were able play a lot mental also. e Huskies teach us Bale felt that being able to play not only my teammate but my
unfathomable 86-6-4 record for this summer. It was awesome to with the Huskies was vital, es- friend, which I think helps us to
the 2019-20 campaign. play against competitive teams and pecially because the high-school play better together.”
travel with my teammates.” season was canceled due to CO-
“I’ve played for the Huskies VID-19. Knopf concurred.
for nine years, but this one year “Playing on the Huskies with
of playing with the national team “Having the season with the one of my Lakeland teammates
was unlike any other,” Knopf said. Huskies was so important, espe- is so much fun and a huge help,”
“I played with and against the best cially because we didn’t have our Knopf said. “Stella is such an
of the best, and made incredible school-ball season,” Bale said. “It amazing player and such a great
friendships and memories that gave me an opportunity to play, person. She always gives it her all.
will last a lifetime. Being on this and continue to improve my It’s always great having someone
team has made me a better player. game, and pitching. We’ll con- to relate to, on and o the eld,
I learned something new every day. tinue to play this fall and winter, and Stella is that person for me.
so I’ll be really ready to play with Stella knows the game so well,
e coaches did everything they Lakeland, in the spring.” and it’s a pleasure having her by
could, to make each individual my side.”
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MEN’S LACROSSE

Jose Boyer played long-stick
middie for the Huskers.

Jose Boyer holds the Huskers’ career records
for passing touchdowns and passing yards.

FILE PHOTOS/ROB DIANTONIO

Boyer enjoying the Notre Dame experience

Yorktown grad thrives with the Irish

BY MIKE SABINI Huskers to the Section 1 Class out, because two days before the e ciently do your work,” Boyer my opponents are doing, I’m not
CONTRIBUTING WRITER A title game in 2016. game, everyone left campus for said. “We also have really long playing at full speed. At the end
the end of the spring semester. days with practice, lm, and lift, of the day, I de nitely miss foot-
When it comes to college He now, though, concentrates which means you need to be able ball, and track.”
football, there are very few places strictly on playing lacrosse in “ e week before, we just got to maximize the time you have in
that have an atmosphere like the South Bend. beat up by UVA in the ACC between classes or in the morn- Team wise, Notre Dame has
University of Notre Dame. championship game, and then ing, to get work done. Going o the goal, of getting better every
Boyer, a state champion, and had nals week coming up,” of time management, sleep is practice, every lift, and every
“Football Saturdays at ND a two-time All-American in Boyer said. “We didn’t have critical to be able to compete at game.
are pretty hard to describe,” said lacrosse at Yorktown, is a long- much time at all to practice, and the D1 level. Lack of sleep leads
Jose Boyer, a rising junior at the stick middie for the Irish. He prepare for Hopkins, based on to falling behind on the eld, be- “Coach (Kevin) Corrigan
university. “During the week, the played in all of Notre Dame’s so many di erent testing times. cause you’ll be a step slow. Ad- gives us the toughest schedule
parking lots are completely emp- 16 games his freshman year, and Even with all those things work- ditionally, lack of sleep impacts in the country, not so that we
ty, then come Saturday morning each of its ve games, this past ing against us, we came out and your performance in the class- go undefeated, but rather when
at 8, everything is completely spring. probably played our best game of room.” May comes around, we’re play-
jam-packed. It gets so crowded the year.” ing our best lacrosse,” Boyer said.
in the parking lots, that there’s Boyer’s freshman year, when Preparing Boyer for the rigors
zero cell service. Hearing 80,000 the Irish beat Denver, 10-7, and Individually, the most memo- of Division 1 was playing foot- Individually, Boyer just wants
people cheer after an Irish score Johns Hopkins, 16-9, were two rable thing for Boyer was his ball, winter track, and lacrosse, at to continue to give everything he
will give you chills. Hopefully, we unforgettable moments. second game his freshman year Yorktown. has to the Irish.
get some sort of season, because against Richmond.
ND football games, are an un- “ e win over Denver was “For me coming to school, and “Ending our season last year at
forgettable experience.” awesome, because we played in “While we lost a tough game, being used to always compet- 2-3 was disappointing, especially
front of around 7,000 people I really felt like that’s where I ing no matter the season, was when we felt the nal two games
Boyer, a 2017 Yorktown in Orange County, Calif.,” said started to get more comfortable extremely helpful,” Boyer said. we let slip away,” Boyer said. “But
graduate, where he was an All- Boyer, a member of the Puerto as a player, and started to feel “Football got me to really study that disappointment has pushed
Section quarterback his senior Rico national team, in 2018. “It like I really belonged out there,” me and my teammates to put in a
campaign, had plenty of unfor- was just an incredible experience, Boyer said. lm and see what the opponent lot of work this o season.”
gettable football experiences as a where we practiced and played was doing, which is something
Husker. ose included graduat- while we were out there, but we Boyer said that time manage- we do literally every day at school. Boyer, made the Dean’s List
ing as Yorktown’s all-time leader also got to enjoy a spring break ment is critical for a Division 1 With track, you couldn’t worry this past semester, the ACC
in career touchdown passes and by spending a day at the beach.” lacrosse player. about the people in the other Honor Roll in both 2019 and
passing yards, and leading the lanes, you just had to run. Now, if 2020, and was inducted into the
e NCAA quarter nal win “We y almost everywhere I’m overly concerned about what Notre Dame Monogram Club
against visiting Hopkins was the because we’re in the Midwest, so in the fall of 2019, when he re-
opposite in terms of fan turn- you really need to learn how to ceived his varsity letter jacket.

Thursday, September 3, 2020 SPORTS Yorktown News – Page 35

Running like a wolf Superintendents disagree
with request to
MARSH roughout it all, my body postpone sports
MADNESS never really felt tired. For me, it
became more a test of my mental Local leaders would like to see a fall season
BRIAN endurance than my physical
MARSCHHAUSER endurance. Some days I just BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER ‘I understand both sides of
wanted to stay home, lay down, SPORTS EDITOR the argument, but I also
I have run dozens of 5Ks in and take a break. But I knew that understand that children
my lifetime. Sometimes, during missing a day would only make e New York State Council of School
a particularly impressive stretch, me fall further behind. So, I put Superintendents, in an open letter last week, need sports.’
I’ll run maybe one per week. But on my running clothes and went called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to rethink his
a 5K every day for a month? It’s outside—day after day after day. decision to allow some interscholastic sports –Dr. Ron Hattar
exhausting just to think about, beginning on Monday, Sept. 21. Superintendent, Yorktown Schools
which is exactly why I did it. Truth be told, I didn’t run 31
5Ks. I ran closer to 70 miles, and “Authorizing school athletics could jeopar- ply: “No it does not!”
A little more than a month hiked and walked another 30 dize successful resumption of in-person learn- Dr. Brendan Lyons, superintendent of
ago, I was browsing Twitter when with the other member of my ing for students,”wrote Dr. Charles S. Dedrick,
the non-pro t Wolf Conserva- pack, my wife, who supported my executive director of the state council of school Lakeland Schools, is also in favor of a fall
tion Center in South Salem masochistic endeavor. I nished superintendents. sports season.
announced that it was holding a on Sunday, Aug. 30, a day early,
“Run Like a Wolf ” challenge in with 100.6 miles—all run in the at opinion, however, is far from unani- “Although I share some of the concerns
the month of August. “Equipped town of Yorktown. On my last mous. At least four superintendents in Halston expressed in the letter, I was not asked my
with impressive endurance and run, I stopped myself at 99.9, Media’s coverage area are hoping for some sort opinion and was not aware that the letter was
speed, wolves are known for their so I could nish the challenge of a fall season. Two others (from North Sa- being sent,” Lyons wrote in an email. “I think
ability to cover great distances in later that evening with the other lem and Katonah-Lewisboro) did not return a if at all possible, we should attempt to have a
the wild,” the conservation center member of my pack, my wife, request for comment by press time. fall season in some form.”
said in explaining the reasoning who also gets credit for remind-
behind the challenge. ing me time after time to turn Dr. Ron Hattar, superintendent of Yor- Last week, Gov. Cuomo said some “lower
my GPS on (I probably lost a ktown Schools, said he was taken aback by risk” interscholastic sports can begin practic-
To complete the month-long few miles because of how often I Dedrick’s letter, calling it “o -putting.” Hat- ing and playing on Monday, Sept. 21 (tennis,
challenge, participants must forgot to track them). tar, once a star football player at Gorton High cross country, eld hockey, soccer, swimming).
run, walk, or hike 100 miles in School, said “sports played a huge part of my Teams, however, cannot travel outside of their
31 days, which averages out to at night, after I crossed life.” region until mid-October. Football and vol-
3.23 miles per day (a 5K is 3.11 the virtual nish line, my body leyball, deemed “higher risk” by the state, are
miles). started to ache for the rst time, “Children need sports, and there’s a huge able to practice but not play, guidance which
as if it had been waiting for me bene t to sports,” Hattar said in an Aug. 20 has confused and frustrated many coaches.
I was intrigued because it to nish before telling me it was video about the district’s reentry plan. “Can it
provided me with an opportu- tired. be done safely? I believe it can be done safely. Dedrick said allowing sports of any kind
nity to nancially support the I was very surprised by that letter.” seems to run counter to health and safety
Wolf Conservation Center while Many from Westchester par- guidelines.
physically challenging myself like ticipated in the event. As of press e complex reopening of schools will per-
I never had before. time, 15 people from Lewisboro, haps be made even more challenging by al- “We have struggled to reconcile why stu-
14 from Katonah, three from lowing interscholastic sports, Dedrick argued dents in physical education must be 12
I woke up on Saturday, Aug. 1, Somers, two from North Salem, in his letter, citing the logisitical di culties of feet apart per reopening guidelines,”
and eagerly ran 3.5 miles at FDR and one from Yorktown (yours transportation, locker rooms, spectators, per- Dedrick wrote, “yet contact athletics
Park in Yorktown. I ran 2 miles truly) completed the challenge. sonnel, remote learning, and hybrid learning and other activities that regularly
the next day, 2 miles the day In rst place, with an astonish- models. bring athletes into close proxim-
after that, 3.5 miles the day after ing 670 miles, was a 56-year-old ity are deemed safe at this time.”
that, and 4 miles the day after gentleman from Milano, Italy. “Students need to be in school with Ultimately, regardless of the
that. After exhausting myself for their friends and teachers as soon as governor’s guidance, each re-
Congratulations to all the possible,” Dedrick wrote. “School gion is deciding for itself how
ve days, I had run… 15 miles. runners, walkers, and hikers who leaders need to be focused on to approach the fall season.
Not only was I falling behind on pushed themselves to the limits. this e ort and not have Nassau County schools, for
my pace, but I still had 85 miles And thanks to the Wolf Conser- their attention diverted to example, have already agreed
to go. What in the world had I vation Center for hosting such extracurricular activities to postpone all interscholastic
signed up for?! a fun event. I’m looking forward at this moment.” sports until January.
to the time I can attend another Katonah-Lewisboro, Lakeland,
“Evening Howl” in South Salem. Hattar said he Mahopac, North Salem, Somers, and
understands this Yorktown all play in Section 1 and are
position, calling it located in the Mid-Hudson region.
an added “burden,” “My hope is that our section will start
but said sports are necessary, as
are the arts and music. practices on Sept. 21, phasing in with con-
ditioning and internal scrimmages, and hold
“My opinion on the situa- o for a few weeks on interscholastic compe-
tion is I am con icted,” Hattar tition until we see how the other schools in
said. “I understand both sides
of the argument, but I also our section do,” said Dr. Raymond
understand that children Blanch, superintendent of Somers
need sports.” Schools.
As of Monday (Aug. 31),
Mahopac Schools no decision on the fall sea-
Superintendent son has been announced
Anthony DiCarlo, by Section 1.
asked in an email
if Dedrick’s let-
ter re ected
his position
on fall sports,
responded sim-

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Commissioner of Finance after CHAIRPERSON PUBLIC NOTICE Purpose.
11/1 but before 3/15/2021. APPLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE GENERAL ELECTION LLC FORMATION NOTICE
Lakeland Central School that a Public Hearing will be
District Notice of Formation of

Commissioner of Finance PLEASE TAKE NOTICE held by the Planning Board of the In order to vote in the Ka’Mor Collections, LLC.

Tax Collector that a Public Hearing will be Town of Yorktown on Monday, General Election scheduled Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY

held by the Planning Board of September 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm for November 3, 2020, Voter on 07/29/2020. Office location:

PUBLIC NOTICE the Town of Yorktown in Town or as soon thereafter as possible Registration Forms must be Westchester County. SSNY

Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, on the following matter: postmarked no later than designated as agent of LLC

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Yorktown Heights, New York Application of Verum October 9, 2020. upon whom process may be

that a Public Hearing will 10598 on Monday, September Management, LLC for approval In order to vote by Absentee served. SSNY shall mail process

be continued by the Planning 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm or as soon of a site plan with submitted plans Ballot in the General Election to Kerryann K. Simpson, 1876

Board of the Town of Yorktown thereafter as possible on the titled, “CVS Plaza,” prepared by scheduled for November 3, Carhart Ave, Peekskill, NY

in Town Hall, 363 Underhill following matter: Insite Engineering, Surveying 2020, Application Forms must 10566. Purpose: any lawful act

Avenue, Yorktown Heights, Application of Nantucket & Landscape Architecture, P.C., be postmarked no later than or activity.

New York 10598 on Monday, Sound Sons, LLC for approval dated July 27, 2020, and last October 27, 2020. LLC FORMATION NOTICE

September 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm of a site plan, stormwater revised August 21, 2020. VOTER REGISTRATION

or as soon thereafter as possible pollution prevention plan, and The applicant has proposed to FORMS and ABSENTEE Notice of Formation of

on the following matter: tree permit with submitted plans add curbed islands with bollards BALLOT APPLICATION zakco LLC. Art. Of Org. filed

Application of R.C.Recreation titled, “Nantucket Sound Sons, and landscaping to the front of FORMS may be obtained at the with SSNY on 7/30/2020.

Development Corp. for approval LLC,” prepared by Site Design the shopping center. The site Office of the Town Clerk, 363 Office Location: Westchester

of a site plan with submitted Consultants, and last revised June is located at the address 1990 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown County. SSNY designated as

plans titled, “Valley Fields Golf 17, 2020. Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598 or agent of the LLC upon whom

Course,” prepared by P.C.D. The applicant has proposed to Heights, NY 10598, also known call 914-962-5722, x209 or on process against it may be served.

Associates, and dated March 6, construct a three-story 8,169 sf as Section 37.14, Block 2, Lot the Westchester County’s Board SSNY shall mail process to 77

2019. building with 2,567 sf retail space 52 on the Town of Yorktown Tax of Elections website www. Fairmount ave apt 2. Yonkers

The applicant has proposed to on the first floor facing Kear Map. The parcel consists of 3.0 westchestergov.com/boe. NY 10701. Purpose: any lawful

renovate the abandoned 9-hole Street and 3 apartments on each acres in the C-3 zoning district. Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk purpose.

par 3 golf course and clubhouse of the upper two floors. The site Due to public health and safety Town of Yorktown LLC FORMATION NOTICE
building for use as a restaurant. is located at the address 385 Kear concerns related to COVID-19, Certified Municipal Clerk

The site is located at the address Street, Yorktown Heights, NY the Town of Yorktown Planning Vietnam Through My Lens

795 Route 6, Shrub Oak, NY 10598, also known as Section Board will not be meeting in- LLC FORMATION NOTICE LLC, Arts of Org. filed with
10588, also known as Section 37.12, Block 2, Lot 86 on the person. In accordance with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY)

16.07, Block 1, Lot 38 on the Town of Yorktown Tax Map. The Governor’s Executive Order S4K Ventures LLC, Arts of 7/16/2020. Cty: Westchester.

Town of Yorktown Tax Map. The parcel consists of 0.36 acres in the 202.1, the September 14, 2020 Org. filed with Sec. of State SSNY desig. as agent upon

parcel consists of 13.9 acres in the C-2R zoning district. Planning Board meeting will of NY (SSNY) 8/18/2020. whom process against may be

CR zoning districts. Due to public health and safety be held via video conferencing Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. served & shall mail process to

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, and broadcast live on the Town’s as agent upon whom process 1333A North Ave., Ste. 401,

concerns related to COVID-19, the Town of Yorktown Planning Cable Channel. The public will against may be served & shall New Rochelle, NY 10804.

the Town of Yorktown Planning Board will not be meeting in- have an opportunity to see and mail process to 540 N. State General Purpose

Board will not be meeting in- person. In accordance with the hear the meeting live and provide Rd., Ste. 7, Briarcliff Manor, NY LLC FORMATION NOTICE
person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order comments. The meeting will also 10510. General Purpose.

Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the September 14, 2020 be available to view on the Town’s LLC FORMATION NOTICE 10 Hartford LLC, Arts of
202.1, the September 14, 2020 Planning Board meeting will be YouTube channel. Org. filed with Sec. of State of

Planning Board meeting will be held via video conferencing. The If any interested members Notice of Formation of 268 SEE LEGALS PAGE 39

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Westchester. SSNY desig. as as agent of the LLC upon

agent upon whom process whom process against it may

Parents, grandparents and loved GUEST For example,“I give and against may be served & shall be served. SSNY shall mail
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ing, cars, watches, etc.) to a child, recipient, but also segregates the LLC FORMATION NOTICE Notice of Formation of Born

grandchild, loved one or friend in item from other items of tangible

their Last Will and Testament. property that one may be leaving Notice of Formation of 6 Feet 2 Play Occupational erapy

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will actually be ful lled depends on a variety of factors 3) Consider utilizing a signed and dated letter or with SSNY on 7/13/20. O ce with SSNY on 8/7/20. O ce

such as whether the item is in existence and owned by memorandum that outlines your wishes. While this Location: Westchester. SSNY Location: Westchester County.

the decedent at the time of death, whether or not the document is not legally binding in the State of New designated as agent of the LLC SSNY designated as agent of

item was taken by another or given to another person York, it will help guide one’s Executors,Trustees and upon whom process against it the PLLC upon whom process

during the decedent’s life and, sadly, who is rst to loved ones as to whom one would like to receive each may be served. SSNY shall mail against it may be served.

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gible personal property actually end up in the hands members from ghting over who gets speci c items LLC FORMATION NOTICE Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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of the person he or she wants to receive them: of property. I have unfortunately seen family members

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to the individual while one is alive and still mentally motorcycle or mom’s silver, or even less monetarily SwaineTrain LLC led with Notice of Formation of

competent. A client of mine once stated that “a warm valuable items that hold sentimental value such as a SSNY on April 10, 2020. Brett Landscape Architecture

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this option may be di cult if the individual still uses thoughtful consideration be given to the disposition of SSNY designated agent of led with SSNY on 7.15.20.

or wears the speci c item, gifting property during your tangible personal property before drafting a Last Will LLC upon whom process O ce Location: Westchester

life can ensure that your wishes are carried out. For and/or Trust, or making promises to speci c individuals. against it may be served. SSNY County. SSNY designated

instance, a client recently expressed to me her desire to shall mail copy of process to as agent of the PLLC upon

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cally devised to her son in her Last Will and Testament. and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning any lawful act or activity. process to: 1670 Mogul Drive,

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CELEBRATING
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for all of us in many ways. As we pause to reflect on
the ways we have adapted to change in our work
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• Local hospital, medical, and emergency staff and
their employers

• Our police, firefighters, EMTs, and volunteers
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• Our highway department and employees who
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