Mount-Kisco Bedford Times 08.10.2023

BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 30 FOX TRACKS 4 HEALTH & WELLNESS 21 LEISURE 19 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 Conversation with the Congressman pg 3 MIKE LAWLER VOL. 2 NO. 5 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 The community came out for a favorite local event with the return of the annual Mount Kisco Fire Department Parade on July 14! See more photos on page 16. I love a parade! PHOTO COURTESY OF KARINE PATINO BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Former U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones has announced a bid to reclaim his old seat in the 17th Congressional District from first-term U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a Rockland County Republican. He is seeking the Democratic nod along with MaryAnn Carr, a former Bedford supervisor and councilwoman, and Bedford resident Elizabeth Gereghty, the former owner of a small business who gave up her seat on the Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education in June. The sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Gereghty had two years left in her threeyear term. She had chaired two key committees, facilities and finance. Jones was among those affected when the state redrew district lines in 2022. He ended up in the same district as former U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who was then chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Maloney, who had represented the 18th District, chose instead to run in the newly configured 17th District. In 2022, he was unseated by Lawler by a narrow 1.2 percent margin. The 17th is reportedly considered one of the most competitive in the country, with Republicans hoping to hang onto it, and Democrats hoping to regain it. JONES Jones had been elected to the former 17th CD in 2020. The Carr, Gereghty, and Jones vie for Democratic nod Seek to unseat Lawler in 17th Congressional District SEE CONGRESS PAGE 27

PAGE 2 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Offering the Unique Flavors of Asian Cuisine MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY! 914-232-3900 tengdakatonah.com 286 Katonah Ave, Katonah Cool cuisine, cool vibe, for a cool summer meal Local officials, together with New York State Senator Pete Harckham, community members and children with unique abilities, participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony in July for a new adaptive use playground at Mt. Kisco’s Leonard Park. Harckham was able to secure a $100,000 state grant for Mount Kisco in 2020 to build the playground, which will have a focus on children using a wheelchair, be ADA accessible and multisensory, universally designed and with developmentally inclusive equipment, so children of all abilities can play together. “The Mount Kisco Recreation Commission, its Recreation Department and local elected officials here all believe, as I do, that our communities are stronger when everyone has an equal opportunity to participate,” said Harckham. “With this project now completed, all children in Mount Kisco will finally have a playground they can call home, where they can create memories to last a lifetime.” “This playground will bring children together, including those with unique abilities,” said Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich. “All can enjoy and have fun. We appreciate Senator Harckham’s strong support for this project, along with help from the Recreation Commission and all who supported the idea for an inclusive playground.” A large group of Mount Kisco officials and residents attended the ribbon cutting, including Mayor Picinich, Deputy Mayor Lisa Abzun, Trustee Karine Patino, Christine Dennet, chair of Recreation Commission, and Erin Heaton, chair of Leonard Park Commission Mount Kisco officials approached Harckham about grant funding last year when they decided to replace the antiquated and non-ADA compliant playground equipment in the village’s only municipal park that offers playground recreation as such. The entire projected cost of the Leonard Park playground is $300,000 and includes a new safety surface. Article courtesy of the Office of State Senator Pete Harckham. Officials cut ribbon at adaptive use playground in Leonard Park Harckham secures $100k grant Sen. Harckham with Mount Kisco Trustee Karine Patino, Mayor Gina Picinich and Deputy Mayor Lisa Abzun at Leonard Park in Mount Kisco. ‘This playground will bring children together, including those with unique abilities.’ Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich

BY BRETT FREEMAN AND EMILE MENASCHÉ PUBLISHER AND EDITOR Congressman Mike Lawler sat down with Halston Media last week for a far-ranging interview about national issues and policies affecting our towns. Encompassing Rockland, Northern Westchester, all of Putnam, and parts of Dutchess counties, Lawler’s NY-17 congressional district isn’t just purple: the color palette shifts widely across the entire area: In some places, it is deep blue; in others, it’s crimson red. Our 45-minute interview covered a lot of ground: From bipartisanship to immigration to energy, government spending, taxes, foreign policy, jobs, the opioid crisis and the politics of impeachment and prosecution (in both parties). We even found time to talk about adjusting to life in Washington. The freshman congressman and former member of the New York State Assembly was not provided any of the questions beforehand. He spoke without notes, answering extemporaneously. For brevity, we’ve condensed the questions and sections of the discussion. HOW IS LIFE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.? It’s definitely been a change of pace. As a member of the State Assembly, I was very active, even though it was technically a parttime job, [I] very much made that a full-time job. But this is about tenfold in terms of the schedule, the pace, the number of meetings, and interviews and so on. So that has really been somewhat of a change; you really don’t have a personal life, if you will. Any time I do have, I obviously try to spend it at home with my wife and daughter; my wife stays up here year ’round. She’ll come down for events and stuff. I have an apartment down in D.C. to try and improve the quality of life slightly, rather than living out of a suitcase. I’m loving the job, but it’s 24/7. When I’m not in D.C., and back in district, I try to cover as much ground as possible and hit as many events and be as present as I can be. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WORK WITH FELLOW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS? My general nature is to try and talk to as many people as possible and build relationships. I think that’s important in anything you do in life, but certainly in politics and government. All of our freshman members communicate with each other. We talk, we get together from time to time — whether it be officially or unofficially. I’ve tried to, certainly within the New York delegation, on both sides, build relationships [and] try to talk with my c o l l e a g u e s about issues and ways to work together in a bipartisan way on issues that matter to New York. And as a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Republican Main Street and the Republican Governance Group, I’ve been able to build stronger relationships with like-minded members and those in districts like mine. The Problem Solvers caucus is bipartisan: 32 Republicans and 32 Democrats. So I have built strong relationships with people like Josh Gottheimer (D - N.J.), who is my neighbor across the New Jersey border, trying to find avenues and areas to work together on legislation. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE “NO LABELS” PARTY? I’ve been in touch with them, certainly. And again, I think the objective is to build consensus and find areas of commonality. But I certainly am and have been a Republican and remain one. I think the objective is to find commonality where you can, and to work together towards addressing big issues and small issues: like fentanyl. On the Foreign Affairs Committee, I’m dealing with China and Israel and issues in the Caribbean with Haiti. There are a lot of areas where we can find bipartisan agreement, and we should. Within my own conference, Vote View identifies me as pretty much squarely in the middle. You know, I’ve voted with Marjorie Taylor Greene 80 percent of the time — which is among the lowest in my conference. WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OF REPRESENTING A “PURPLE” DISTRICT? To me, obviously, both the right and the left have gotten more strident in their viewpoints. There’s less competitive districts across the country. You know, a decade ago, you’re talking about 80 districts that were competitive. Today, you’re talking about 30. So gerrymandering has certainly impacted a lot of these districts and the parties have gotten much more hardened in their views. I think a lot of people are concerned about primaries, and so they play to the left or the right. I’m focused on my district, the issues that matter to the state, and the country. Being in a swing district, you’re much more focused on a general election audience and talking to voters of all parties and persuasions and trying to build a coalition and a consensus on issues. There’s more of a drive on the left and the right to kind of diverge from each other. But when I talk to colleagues, I think people are generally frustrated by that and would like to see more commonality and more common purpose in dealing with these major issues. HOW HAS GERRYMANDERING AFFECTED POLITICS? I think gerrymandering is bad. You know, New York Democrats tried to do it last year, they got summarily thrown out in court by a Democrat appointed Court of Appeals. That said, they gerrymandered the maps; they violated the state constitution, and they ordered a special master to draw the maps. You got a fair set of maps. My district is a district Joe Biden won by 10 points. It’s by no means a Republican district. It’s competitive. The 2022 maps are the current maps, though the Democrats are back in court trying to gerrymander them again because they didn’t like the outcome. Well, run better candidates; have a better message; have better policies that appeal to voters. I had a message and a viewpoint that a majority of voters agreed with. And, you know, it was obviously one of the biggest upsets in the country. But I knew the district, I knew what the issues were, I knew what people cared about. I think gerrymandering in both parties and states across the country is bad, it does not serve the purpose of good government or good policy. It serves the purpose of holding on to power. And that’s what you’re seeing, you know, here in New York, again, with the effort to try and throw out these maps. THERE’S TALK OF IMPEACHMENT, WHETHER IT’S AGAINST PRESIDENT BIDEN OR [HOMELAND SECURITY] SECRETARY [ALEJANDRO] MAYORKAS OR ATTORNEY GENERAL [MERRICK] GARLAND—HOW DO YOU PLAN TO NAVIGATE THOSE ISSUES IN A PURPLE DISTRICT? Well, to me, whatever we’re doing needs to be based on facts and evidence. And when you’re talking about impeachment, it is inherently a political tool. But it really should not be political. It should be based on facts, it should be based on evidence. And it should be based on what is in the best interest of the country. And I think across the country, right now, you have people very frustrated in both parties, very frustrated in what they see as kind of two tiers of justice, and how one party or one person is being treated one way and another party and another person is being treated differently, for similar things that they’re accused of doing. And that creates a lack of trust in the system. And I think we’re seeing it across the board, because politics has consumed everything we do, whether it’s education, whether it’s corporate America, whether it’s government, it has consumed everything. And so people are very frustrated. They don’t have faith and confidence in what is going on. So to me, if you’re going to go down the road of impeachment, the facts and the evidence need to warrant it. And I don’t currently think that it’s there. I think there are multiple investigations, Congress has the responsibility of oversight, Congress has the right to inquire. That is what Jim Jordan [and] James Comer are doing with their committees. I think they’re doing it in a very straightforward manner. They’re collecting information, what comes of that will have to be determined. But it should always be rooted in facts and evidence and not conjecture or speculation or misstatement of what is there. I think people want reason—a rational, balanced approach to government, and they want to know that you’re being an adult in handling these things. And [impeachment] is not something that should be just used because it was used in the prior Congress and administration. It should be used if the facts and the evidence warrant it. AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 3 A conversation with Mike Lawler Freshman congressman discusses the issues—and being bipartisan in a fractured Washington SEE LAWLER PAGE 28 Congressman Mike Lawler Being in a swing district, you’re much more focused on a general election audience and talking to voters of all parties and persuasions and trying to build a coalition and a consensus on issues.’ ‘I’ve made it very clear to leadership that I will not support a tax bill that does not have a fix on SALT [State and Local Tax Deductions].’

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BEDFORD ROAD SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 Published Monthly by Halston Media, LLC ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Mount Kisco’s biggest block party will return on Friday, September 8. Presented by the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Village of Mount Kisco, SeptemberFest 2023 will feature three days of shopping, food, and fun for the entire community. Building off the success of last year, the Septemberfest festivities will once again include a full-scale carnival, free live music, a food court, beer garden, and plenty of shopping options throughout the event’s Street Fair. There will also be a selection of dining options provided by area food trucks. Septemberfest 2023 will take place on September 8, 9, and 10. The food court, beer garden, and live music performances will be located behind Village Hall at 104 East Main St. The Street Fair will be held on So. Moger Ave. and the lower portion of Main Street. The carnival will be located in Shoppers Park behind the shops on So. Moger Ave. Anyone interested in obtaining Street Fair vendor information should contact [email protected]. A street fair vendor application and updates about the Septemberfest festivities can be found on the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce website at www. mtkiscochamber.com. Community readies for Septemberfest Septemberfest 2023 will be held on September 8 - 10. PHOTO: ROB DISTASIO Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce www.mtkiscochamber.com SEPTEMBERFEST 2023 September 8 - 10 The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Village of Mount Kisco, presents SeptemberFest 2023! The event will once again be featuring favorites such as a full-sized carnival, food & beer court, live music, a Street Fair, plus a few surprises!  Mark your calendars and be ready to enjoy the weekend. Fun for the whole family! For Street Fair vendor information, contact [email protected] Mt. Kisco Fox Senior Center 193 Carpenter Ave., Mt. Kisco TAG SALE September 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring jewelry, household items, baked goods and more! Mt. Kisco Photo Exhibition CALL FOR ENTRIES The Mount Kisco Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) is now accepting entries for the village’s Sixth Annual Photography Exhibition: The Nature, Culture, and People of Mt. Kisco. The deadline for submitting photos is Friday, August 25. Digital files should be sent to  KiscoPhoto@ gmail.com. There is No Entry Fee. Each person may submit two photos in each of  four categories: Nature, Culture, People, and Experimental. It is not necessary to submit photos in all categories.  Anyone, from anywhere, of any age and with any level of photographic experience who has taken a photo in Mount Kisco is encouraged to participate. There’s special recognition for young photographers (age 18 and under). Selected photos will be on view in the village’s public library for the entire month of October, and all submissions will be shown on the exhibition website at kiscophoto.org.  For FAQs, Entry Form, and questions send an email to:  [email protected]. Westchester Oratorio Society The Westchester Oratorio Society begins its 26th season with rehearsals starting on September 12, FOX TRACKS SEE TRACKS PAGE 6 PUBLIC DOCUMENT | OFFICIAL BUSINESS | Paid for by official funds authorized by the House of Representatives. Congressman Mike Lawler fought for – and won – passage of the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which: March 13, 2023, Op-Ed NY Rep. Mike Lawler: Social Security and Medicare must be preserved H SAVES American taxpayers $2.1 trillion1 and caps spending at 1% over the next six years H PROTECTS Social Security and Medicare and increases funding for veterans and their families H BLOCKS $5 trillion in new taxes that targeted Hudson Valley working families and seniors H STRENGTHENS work requirements for able bodied adults without dependents to get federal benefits HUDSON VALLEY OFFICE One Blue Hill Plaza Third Floor P.O. Box 1645 Pearl River, NY 10965 (845) 201-2060 WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE 1013 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6506 lawler.house.gov/services Rep. Lawler is proving that Democrats and Republicans can work together to solve problems. (Source: 1. https://www.crfb.org/blogs/ how-much-would-fiscal-responsibility-act-save) H Congressman Lawler loves speaking with constituents about his bipartisan work with Republicans and Democrats to protect Social Security and Medicare. 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AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 5 BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Bedford will partner with Westchester Land Trust to buy more than 13 acres of undeveloped land off Reyburn Road in Katonah, the Town Board agreed last month. The board voted at its July 11 meeting to allocate at least $300,000 in open-space acquisition cash as matching funds in an estimated $1.6 million deal for the property. Bedford’s Open Space Acquisition Committee will ask the state Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) for grant money to cover 80 percent of the purchase price and related expenses. Grant applications must be submitted by July 28, with a decision in December and, if successful, a purchase in the first half of next year. The 13.36-acre property abuts New York City land along the Muscoot Reservoir, which supplies 10 percent of Gotham’s drinking water. “Preserving the land from development will provide an additional protected forested buffer and prevent future stormwater runoff and pollutants from entering the reservoir,” Wendy Belzberg, the openspace committee’s co-chair, told the board in a memo. She said the property’s owners, Pratap and Usha Chordia, have reached an agreement with the Land Trust and open-space panel to move forward with the next steps in applying for the WQIP grant. If awarded, the grant would pay 80 percent of the project’s total eligible costs. The town’s 20 percent share, estimated at between $300,000 and $340,000, would be drawn from cash already in Bedford’s open-space coffers. The land is expected to sell for $1.5 million and require about $100,000 in associated spending. The grant application will ask for $1,280,000 in state water-quality funds with the town’s share—$320,000 in that scenario—covering the rest of the $1.6 million total price tag. Rosemary Lee, a committee member, addressed the board via Zoom, saying the panel had made “several” visits to the site. “We were impressed with the property,” she said. “It had the eligibility for two homes to be built.” After the sale, Bedford is expected to take title to the land and preserve it in its natural state. “We think it would be a fantastic acquisition, another 13 acres for the town,” Lee said. ‘PETE’S PATH’ CHECK The Katonah Memorial Park Association gave the town $10,000 to help cover the cost of “Pete’s Path” steps the town built over an easement granted to the town by a property owner at the end of Druid Place, Fred Shellerer. Anne Hanley, a leading advocate in the years-long effort to open the pathway, presented the board a check to support the Druid Place easement and construction of the staircase along with the work done to shore up the pedestrian easement over Douglas Drive. The “Pete’s Path” name is meant to honor the late Peter Krebsner, who fought to have his neighborhood of Meadow Park connected by easements to the walkable portion of Katonah and Katonah Memorial Park. Bedford, Westchester Land Trust partner for property deal BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER With inflation and the diminishing returns of being a senior, expenses can become more than an inconvenient burden. But Bedford seniors now have several grant funding sources to lend a hand. The first involving medical expenses, the town has help for seniors through the Field Hall Foundation. Single household seniors who come under 80% of Westchester’s median income ($65,000 - $72,999) qualify, and under that range, they can apply for more assistance. As for two household Bedford residents, the threshold is $79,000- $90,000 and under. “At this point, we have the money, and we hope it lasts several months,” said Rosemary Vorel, who is the Town of Bedford’s Senior Advocate. The process of accessing the Senior Wellness Grant Funding begins by contacting Vorel. She will send the income requirements, and if the numbers look right, the application is next.  Once accepted, there are three avenues of assistance.  “I’ve had frequent calls from people who need to go far out of the area for medical treatment,” said Vorel of the transportation option. Medical & housing grants available to seniors TOWN OF BEDFORD SEE GRANT PAGE 6 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care?

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Rehearsals in September are “open.” Potential new singers are invited to attend. For more information call or text 347 223 9503 or email wosinformation@gmail. com  or visit the group’s website at www.westchesteroratorio.org. Bedding, Books, and… NARCAN? MAKE SURE EVERYTHING NEEDED GETS PACKED Sunday, August 20, at 2 p.m. Did you know it is estimated that over 60% of the pills bought on the street are laced with fentanyl? You never know when having NARCAN handy could save a life. It Is better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. THRIVE: Bedford, Lewisboro, & Pound Ridge (aka DAPC), a substance abuse prevention and mental health alliance, is sponsoring a one-hour, free NARCAN training on August 20 at 2 p.m at Lewisboro Elementary School. Specifically geared toward college-age students, participants will learn critical information from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Westchester (NCADD/Westchester) about how to recognize when and how to use NARCAN. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Each student will also leave with free NARCAN kit! Mark your calendar because you don’t want to miss this event! Sen. Harckham to Host Virtual Coffee and Conversation Tuesday, August 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. New York State Senator Pete Harckham will be hosting his next “Coffee and Conversation” as a virtual gathering. This online forum will give residents who have not been able to attend any of Harckham’s previous “Coffee and Conversation” events an opportunity to participate in one of these popular forums. Harckham will discuss the recently completed legislative session and issues affecting the 40th Senate District. Attendees are welcome to bring their questions, ideas and concerns. To register, please visit  https://tinyurl.com/ HarckhamVirtualCC Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 10TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua. This year’s festival will be the largest one yet, with 180 authors in attendance and celebrity authors Mary Pope Osborne and Alan With New York City a destination for more complicated interventions, the trip itself can cost $200. An ambulate is even worse. “That can cost as much as $500,” she said. Of course, local taxi and ride services also qualify. So a dated medical receipt, and similarly dated transportation receipts are required. “It’s a reimbursement,” said Vorel. The same goes for specialty/ dietary equipment that doctors prescribe (in writing). For instance, a person may not be able to ingest solid food and need a blender to make do. Other forms of facilitation include food processors, food syringes and tubes. “Let me know exactly what you need,” she said. The category also takes into account actual intake. So if a senior can’t afford the diet and/ or electrolyte rich drinks prescribed by their doctors, they are eligible, according to Vorel. Finally, the wellness grant has help for medical and dental durables. These include items like dentures, water pics, walkers and insulin needles.  Even better, grants can make a big difference for people who require the equipment for something like home dialysis. “As long as their doctor prescribed it, as long as they put it through their insurance, and it was denied,” said Vorel.  There’s a much bigger number for seniors struggling to stay in their homes. New York State grants up to $125,000 are available for single person senior households, who are at 100% of the median income ($102,800).   The Housing and Action Council partnering with Habitat for Humanity, the consulting and construction funds are meant to take spare rooms and bring them up to code as Accessory Dwelling Units. Creating a rentable unit, the additional income can enable seniors to stay in their own homes.  Lastly, an income less than $2248 per month can get seniors a one time $25 check to a local farmers market. A small help, but the overall need can’t be ignored.   She has a number of seniors who are food and shelter insecure, and the reason is easy to identify.  “Mostly, it’s because they are alone or were hit with some sort of major disability,” Vorel said. So there’s no need to remain silent, because the wellness funding will only go to waste. “It has to be used up within the year, so we’re anxious to get the ball rolling,” she concluded. Rosemary Vorel can be reached at 914-864-3715. Information and applications for the Senior Wellness Grant can also be picked up at the Recreation and Parks Office (425 Cherry St). GRANT FROM PAGE 5 TRACKS FROM PAGE 4 SEE TRACKS PAGE 26

AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 7 BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE Christian Schienle has had a long and storied career in the hospitality industry. Being a chef and a restauranteur is in his DNA. Born in Vienna, Austria, his mother, and father were both involved in the world of hospitality. They owned an inn, and his father was a sommelier and wine taster. His uncle owned a restaurant as well. “It is in our blood,” Schienle said. Schienle and his wife, Pamela, longtime residents of nearby Yorktown, have owned Nadine’s Restaurant on Saw Mill River Road since 2018. But Schienle has added another impressive component to his resume. He recently appeared as a guest judge on the iconic Food Network show, “Beat Bobby Flay.” In that show, two chefs face off against each other, using a key ingredient chosen by renowned celebrity chef Bobby Flay. The winner then goes up against Flay as they both prepare the guest chef’s signature dish. Two guest judges then taste the dishes and pick the winner. Schienle said he is not sure why the show’s producers chose him or how they even tracked him down. “I got and phone call one day and I said ‘yes,’” Schienle explained, noting that he had heard about the show, now in its 30th season, but never really watched it, but, of course, was familiar with Bobby Flay. A car service picked Schienle up and took him to the studio in Queens where the show is filmed. “I knew who Bobby Flay was, but I didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “I wanted to see behind the scenes; it was very impressive.” Schienle said the whole experience was a whirlwind and everything happened very fast. And, sadly, the guest judges don’t get to meet Flay one-on-one in person. “They are very serious about it. As soon as the show is over, out you go,” he recalled. “Everyone is very friendly, but you don’t see [Flay] at all. [You’re backstage] and then you are out before the live audience. The reaction to the food is very genuine.” It’s easy to understand why the showrunners at “Beat Bobby Flay” chose Schienle to be a judge when you take a look at his resume. As mentioned earlier, Schienle comes from a long line of restauranters. He knew earlier on that it was his calling too. In 1976, at the age of 15, he took a three-year apprenticeship at the world-renowned Hotel Sacher, a five-star luxury spa hotel in Vienna that’s famous for its chocolate cake. “It was for the front of the house,” he said. “I did all kinds of jobs, learning how to deal with customers, bookkeeping, the whole nine yards.” Military service is mandatory in Austria, and when Schienle performed his obligatory stint, the military took advantage of his culinary training. “I worked in the officers’ mess,” he said. “I learned a lot. It was an interesting time.” Schienle said he always wanted to travel the world and when his military service was up, he heard from a friend who was living in Bermuda, which sounded pretty good to him. “I got a job there as a waiter at the Corral Beach Club, a well-known private club, where we stayed in little bungalows on the beach with pink sand,” he said. In 1982, Schienle joined the waitstaff on a five-star rated cruise ship, which passed through New York, giving Schienle a glimpse of high-end dining in the Big Apple. He then headed back to Vienna where he worked in a series of bistros, many of them aimed at tourists in a more casual atmosphere than he was used to. “That was a whole different ballgame, a different experience,” Schienle said. “You have a larger number of tables to attend to. You really have to move.” Schienle said that while working all these front-of-the-house jobs, he always kept an eye on the back of the house and what the kitchen was doing. Local chef makes Food Network appearance Christian Schienle judges on ‘Beat Bobby Flay’ Christian Schienle in the dining room at Nadine’s in Yorktown PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTIAN SCHIENLE REGIONAL SEE CHEF PAGE 29 We see you here. What’s our greatest asset at The Bristal Assisted Living communities? It’s the lifetime of interests and experiences you bring to it. After all, that’s what makes you special. A caring team that spends the time getting to know you so you can continue nurturing, sharing and exploring those interests? Well, that’s what makes us special, too. Schedule your visit today and see for yourself. THE BRISTAL AT ARMONK | 914.444.2636 THE BRISTAL AT WHITE PLAINS | 914.862.7667 thebristal.com Licensed by the State Department of Health. Eligible for Most Long Term Care Policies. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care

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PAGE 10 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 Brett Freeman, Publisher Tom Walogorsky , Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected]. AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 I t’s the tale of two visits to Ithaca, N.Y. One was the worst of times. One was the best of times. But I will forever associate this city — nestled in the Finger Lakes region of New York — as a costly one. The first visit was in late summer 1999, just a couple months shy of my 21st birthday. I had been hanging out with my childhood best friend, a student at Cornell University, who had taken me to an off-campus house party. “Put your drink down,” my friend said to me, as we were standing on the sidewalk in front of the house. I had been holding my very first drink of the evening. It was a beer poured into one of those ubiquitous red plastic cups distributed at college parties throughout America. Having taken only a few sips so far, I was as sober as a judge. But my friend saw a police officer approaching, and he knew we’d be in trouble. I carefully placed my drink on the sidewalk. As I look back on these 24 years, I can’t remember why my buddy wasn’t also the victim of what happened to me next. But I suspect that as an attendee of an elite Ivy League school, he was just smarter than me and did what I should have done; he presumably spilled his drink on the lawn. “Pick that drink up, or I will charge you with littering,” the Ithaca police officer said to me. So, I picked up the drink, and the next thing I know, I was in handcuffs, placed in the back of the squad car and driven to the police station. Turns out that it was a Catch-22 situation. He was either going to charge me for littering or drinking in public (I was standing on the sidewalk, just inches away from the private property). If I remember the details correctly, I think the eventual citation was for underage drinking since I was still 20 years old for a couple more months. When I arrived at the police station, I was handcuffed to a desk and waited for what seemed a couple of hours until my friend arrived separately and paid my $100 fine in order to have me released. In retrospect, some of this story doesn’t add up. The $100 payment secured my permanent freedom, and I never heard from the city of Ithaca again. I suspect this was a moneymaking scheme for the city and the officer had to fill his quota. Did I have a right to contest the charge? Could the officer even prove that the cup had any alcohol in it (as I doubt he retained the evidence)? Why didn’t I have to go to court? I presume the answer to this last question is that my infraction was roughly the equivalent of a speeding ticket, and paying the fine was the equivalent of pleading guilty. But if that’s the case, it seemed a bit over the top that he handcuffed me to his desk. Was I guilty? You bet. But I suspect the officer was also having a bit of fun that night with someone still young and naive. A VISIT TO ITHACA WITH MY DAUGHTER Fast forward 24 years. I’m fatter and balder, but definitely wiser. A couple of weeks ago on a Saturday morning, I drove up to Ithaca to take my almost 14-year-old daughter, Jenna, to the Summer Music Academy at Ithaca College. I pride myself on being a detailoriented individual. You can’t run a media company (six newspapers with strict deadlines) and be unconcerned with details. Check-in for the week-long sleepaway camp was between noon and 2 p.m. We left our house at around 7:45 a.m. and arrived in plenty of time to grab a bite to eat before dropping her off. As we drove onto campus, we parked at the designated registration spot and couldn’t find a soul. We walked around for about 20 minutes looking for the registration desk before I re-read the welcome letter that was emailed to me earlier in the week. I felt like the biggest idiot on this planet. We arrived a day early. To my credit, the location on the website confirming Jenna’s registration had the wrong dates on it. But everything else, including the welcome letter, had the start date of Sunday. And I was obviously the only parent who made the mistake. As soon as I stopped chastising myself for such a moronic error and after falling on my sword to my wife (who was back home with our son) and my parents and in-laws who inquired how drop-off went, I then realized that this was an opportunity to spend quality time with my daughter. But we had nowhere to stay and I had no overnight bag. Additionally, one of our editors was on vacation, I had work to do before deadline, and I was four hours away from my computer. Over $1,000 later, and I’m sitting at my hotel desk on Sunday morning as I write this column. The hotel computers were so old that they were incompatible with our browser-based editorial database. So, after securing a room at The Hotel Ithaca (which is lovely, by the way), I drove to Staples to purchase a laptop (my wife needed one anyway), to T.J. Maxx to get a shirt and underwear, and to CVS for toiletries. But Jenna and I also took a great hike along one of the city’s famous gorges, we went to a quality restaurant just a fiveminute walk from our hotel, we hung out at a book store after dinner and then hung out at the hotel bar as we read our books. This time around, I stayed in the designated drinking area and not to worry - my daughter drank a Shirley Temple. Costly mistakes in Ithaca, NY Brett Freeman and his daughter Jenna taking a hike in Ithaca. After Brett stopped berating himself for his mishap, he enjoyed great daddy/daughter quality time in a fun city. BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO

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PAGE 12 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES OPINION AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 and almost immediately the crew started suggesting their anonymous yet snappy names for the column. A bit forward, but OK… First off was a play on the famous Renaissance man Nicolaus Copernicus, who was good at a lot of things: math, astronomy, physics, … Our reviewer’s name that day was to be CoBeerNicus, as he is good at a lot of things related to beer, primarily consuming lagers. Then, as we entered Sleepy Hollow, this doozy was dropped - turns out our other crew member comes from a lineage with roots in Sleepy Hollow from the 1600s. He offered this: “The Van Tassel family name is featured prominently in Washington Irving’s story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Irving is said to have stayed with the Van Tassel family for a short time and used the real Katrina Van Tassel as an inspiration for the Katrina in the story, after asking and receiving permission from the family. Thank you Mr. Van Tassel! Onto current-day Beekman Ale House. I am a vibe guy. Vibe is defined as: “a person’s emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others.” I don’t think this is any sort of superpower, but I hope you agree with me when I suggest “you just know” when a place gives off good vibes. Beekman Ale House gives off good, warm, welcoming vibes. Beekman clientele is diverse, as co-owner Patrick points out: “anyone who loves pizza and beer… from baby carriages to 20 somethings” to mature pillars of industry like our group that day.   On to the pizza! “We always wanted to do bar style pizza (extremely thin yet chewy crust),” Patrick said. “We felt that it was an underappreciated style and there was a market for it here. We make dough daily and cold ferment it for a minimum of 24 hours. Everything is done in-house and that’s why we keep our menu small.” Here’s what we had and loved:  • Buffalo chicken (chicken cutlet, cheese, Franks Red Hot and red onion). 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All candidates on the ballot for Town Board are invited to send columns to this newspaper. Send them to opinion@halstonmedia. com. Please keep to a 1,000-word limit.   Last month marked the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The anniversary was part of the draw for me to participate as a delegate in a convention of Braver Angels, which was held at Gettysburg College over four days following the July 4th holiday. Braver Angels is an organization formed in 2016 in response to the rising political polarization across the country. The first meeting took place in Ohio shortly after the presidential election. Attending were 11 Clinton supporters and 11 Trump supporters dedicated to the mission of bridging the partisan divide and helping depolarize the country. 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AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 OPINION THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 13 iconic Gettysburg address, was not lost on the organizers.   Last month’s convention was triple the size of the previous gathering, drawing over 750 delegates who were equally divided between “reds” and “blues,” so their message must be catching on. All delegates were required to pick a side in order to participate. It is not your party registration that determines your side, but rather your “tendency” to vote for Democrats or Republicans. One of the group’s founders, David Blankenhorn, referred to the gathering as the largest gathering of reds and blues in equal numbers and on equal footing in this century, which I guess would be hard to disprove. Adding to the experience was holding the event at Gettysburg College. We were housed in dorms and ate our meals in the dining hall together. The food and facilities have come a long way since I attended college. The Gettysburg campus is beautiful, and it made me nostalgic for my college days, which I did not fully appreciate at the time. Mealtime between sessions gave opportunities to interact with the other delegates. Everyone wore their name tag with a red or blue lanyard and the state they were representing, which provided a conversational icebreaker when you sought out someone to sit with. I, like most people, sought out an opposite color to sit with. I met a teacher, a priest, a therapist, a retired scientist and a journalist, among others. I also met a couple who were celebrating their anniversary. I’m not sure that would be my wife’s idea of a romantic getaway, but different strokes for different folks. In addition to plenary sessions with the entire convention in attendance — with speeches, presentations and musical entertainment — there were dozens of small-group breakout sessions and workshops with a wide range of topics from a debate about DEI to Christian Nationalism to Toxic Media. I took part in a workshop on writing op-eds taught by the editor of Newsweek and another on improving your family political conversations taught by a family therapist. I learned that family estrangement, when a family member has cut off communication with the rest of the family, is an epidemic. Those break-ups are often driven by political differences. Braver Angels has trained hundreds of volunteer moderators and facilitators who have conducted thousands of workshops and debates at state and local legislatures, high schools, colleges, senior centers, and libraries centered on providing opportunities to engage in political discourse with honesty, dignity and respect. The organization seeks to foster a social movement and they seem to be well on their way. Their platform, which was developed at the convention, is titled, “First Principles of the Civic Renewal Movement.” One of the musical groups performing at the event may provide the perfect metaphor of the movement. The group “Gangstagrass” combines rap music with bluegrass. Like peanut butter and banana sandwiches, it sounds like a terrible idea, but it tastes pretty good. They made great music together. If rap and bluegrass can come together, maybe there’s hope for the Braver Angels mission of bringing America together. To learn more, visit braverangels.org. SCOTT FROM PAGE 12 When I hear parents of college-age children discussing the cost of higher education today, it’s a mindblowing experience – for them, and for me too. Fortunately I can afford to have my mind blown because, as empty-nesters, our college expenses are well behind us. 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I don’t know what happens in other peoples’ homes, but the minute school starts, mine feels as if I was just shot out of a cannon. For some reason, my house becomes a mess, I become unwrapped and my kids start fighting with each other. A friend of mine told me that it’s because I’m not organized. After getting over the fact that I was insulted, I started to think about what she said and went online and found some helpful hints. I also remember your column when you recommended getting boxes, bins and baskets to store school papers and other stuff. Any other suggestions? -Tidy Mom Dear Tidy Mom, You can kill two birds with one stone by getting organized—help your children in school and set a good example. Not only will you be less stressed and your house less cluttered, but it will help your kids in more ways than you can imagine. Here’s some suggestions so that your kids will have a better and happier school year because you’re organized and are helping them become organized. Yes, the 3Bs—boxes, bins and baskets—are essential. Label each one with each child’s name and what will be stored in it. For example, Michael’s math papers or Madison’s crayons, markers and pencils. Use the vertical space on walls to put up a shelf system or buy a rolling cart with shelves to keep the 3Bs on. If space is a real issue, there’s usually space under beds, sofas and tables for the 3Bs. Be sure to include your kids in labeling the 3Bs because they’re the ones who will be using them all year. Buy tray tables because they can be opened at a moment’s notice for a laptop or a math sheet, and then closed again for easy storage. Buy a hole punch! Critical to keep papers filed. Once papers are hole-punched, put them in 3-ring binders. Label each binder. For example, one can be English, another math, etc. Or put dividers in an individual binder, sorting the papers by subjects and labeling the binders by dates, e.g., 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, etc. Again, involve your children in making the labeling decisions—they need to create a system that works for them. Make a table of contents page for each binder, including the date for the test or event. When that exam or event is over, cross it off the table of contents and throw away the paper. (Be sure, however, to save papers that need to be referred to again for mid-terms or final exams.) Keep the binders on a shelf to be referred to for tests and exams, science projects, book reports, term papers, fundraising activities and field trips. At least once a week, go through the papers with your elementary-school child, tossing out the unnecessary sheets and hole punching the new papers. Encourage older children to follow a similar plan themselves. The second essential item for organization is a planner. But not just any planner, because those for adults are often too complicated. Go online and find planners that are user friendly and not too complex. That will only make the disorganization worse. Finally, go to http://www.stronglearning.com/downloads/ and download for free my Daily Schedule (it’s under Free Resources). Print multiple copies, holepunch them and put them in your binders or on the refrigerator with a magnet to help organize each day and week. Have fun getting and staying organized. You won’t believe how less stressed you will all become! -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the authors of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids.” Tips to get organized ahead of school year DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned.

PAGE 16 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES Crowds lined Main Street for the return of the annual Mount Kisco Fire Department Parade on July 14! Fire companies, marching bands, and organizations from throughout the area all came together for the return of this favorite community event. Mount Kisco Fire Department Parade A line of firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Firefighters Parade with their children. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KARINE PATINO Marchers and firefighting apparatus were judged at the Mount Kisco Firefighters Parade. PHOTO COURTESY OF VILLAGE OF MOUNT KISCO

S – THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023 PAGE 17 Local families enjoying the day. Families cheering as firefighters march by. PHOTO COURTESY OF VILLAGE OF MOUNT KISCO A Bedford Hills firetruck riding through the parade. PHOTO COURTESY OF KARINE PATINO Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, Village Trustee Karine Patino, Mayor Gina Picinich, Assemblyman Chris Burdick, Trustee Lisa Abzun, County Legislator Erika Pierce and state Sen. Peter Harckham PHOTO COURTESY OF VILLAGE OF MOUNT KISCO

PAGE 18 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 BY EMILE MENASCHE SPORTS EDITOR Quickstrike Patriots FC are the US Youth Soccer (USYSS) national champions. The club team—which features collegebound players from across the Hudson Valley—earned their title in Orlando in late July, putting the finishing touches on an outstanding season that, in many ways, began in defeat at the same venue in 2022. The championship came after what organizers called “a whirlwind week of hectic travel, focused training, and an intense five days of competition.” Head Coach Phil Bannister—who also serves men’s coach at Fordham University and at FC Somers—along with assistant coach and founder Mike Friedlander had been building towards this goal for years. Bannister is no stranger to the national tournament, bringing teams to Orlando on six previous occasions. His seventh attempt would prove the charm after Quickstrike Patriots reached—and then won—the final with a powerful display against tough competition.    In fact, the journey to the field was as tough as the action on it. The 22 players, which include Somers High School student Annie Maguire and Yorktown High School’s Kaitlyn Judge, battled canceled flights, delays, and layovers, then arrive to face extreme heat. By the time the team landed late on Monday of tournament week, they had missed the opening ceremonies at ESPN Disney’s World of Sports. Although tired from their journey, the Patriots rallied together and executed a game plan to achieve the goals they had set in May when they earned their trip to the nationals. They played teams from Ohio, Louisiana, and Missouri in the first round before advancing to the semifinal against a Nebraska squad and the final against Long Island’s Middle Country Soccer Club, winning 2-0. Somers rising senior Maguire had three goals and an assist in the tournament, while Yorktown’s Judge scored an important semifinal goal while being tasked with marking the top attackers from the opposition. “I cannot describe the feeling that winning nationals gave me,” Maguire said. “It’s something that I will always remember. Every time my team stepped on the field, we simply did not want it to be the last time we were playing together. We wanted to be in control of how our season ended. All of us had passion and heart every single minute of every game.” Maguire credited Bannister for pulling the group together. “Our coach Phil has so much love for the game and never stopped believing that our team could win it all,” she said. “He made us play at the next level, a level we didn’t know we could play at. He knew exactly what had to be done to win it all, and his plan worked. Everyone played a role in winning and I think if one of those roles were taken away, we would have lost.” The national title caps off a season that included winning an ENY New York State Cup Championship, an Eastern Regional Championship and now the US Youth Soccer (USYSS) National Championship. The national title was the team’s mission since training began in November, a team organizer said. As the tournament approached, the training included both soccer skills and the mental/physical skills needed to face the conditions. Last year, the Florida heat—and some key injuries—played a role in the Patriots falling short of the title. This time, they were prepared. “I think from coming back from nationals last year and losing, no one wanted to feel the same way this year,” Maguire said. “I broke my collarbone last year during the first game of nationals. It was heartbreaking to me that I couldn’t play in something that I had worked so hard for. Coming back this year, we played the same team and going into it, I’m not gonna lie, I was scared and nervous because I didn’t want to feel the same way I did last year.” Maguire said she told herself she was ready and focused on the task at hand. “I had something to prove to myself and to people around me,” she explained. “I ended up scoring two goals [against Missouri’s No. 1-ranked team, No. 7 in the U.S., LFA Tottleben 2005G Lou Fusz Athletic] and no collarbone being broken. We ended up winning that game 3-0 and I was proud of my team and myself.” The group also knew this would be their last chance to play together. While Maguire and Judge will be high school seniors, many of the team’s key members are off to college and NCAA competition next year. “With the seniors leaving it was sure to be very emotional for the group,” Bannister said. “They’ve competed together for a long time and it was a fitting sendoff to have success in Orlando. It was definitely a huge motivation for the team.” As for Maguire, the experience has taught her to set her sights high. “I think my biggest take away is always believe that you could do anything you put your mind to—if you have the right mindset and you’re with the right people,” she said. Striking gold! Quickstrike Patriots FC captures national crown Back: Kayley Huleatt/Mount HS/Kingston, Kaitlyn Krieger/Irvington, Amanda Berry/ Irvington, Miya Frank/Hastings, Shaelin Brennan/Massaqequa, Leah Rifas/Ardsley, Charlotte Mainiero/Hastings, Sofia Rosenblatt/Irvington, Christina-Ann Augustin/ IHA, Gillian Alessi/North Rockland, Caigan Leonard/Cornwall, Annie Maguire/ Somers, Claire Friedlander/Irvington, Front: Hayanna Silva/Harrison, Una McCorry/ School of Holy Child/Eastchester/Bronxville, Juliette Sullivan/Valhalla, Keira Nyarady/ Irvington, Kaitlyn Judge(KJ)/Yorktown, Sofia Kolndreu/Eastchester, Micaela Ross/ Hastings, Brooke Huleatt/Mount HS/Kingston PHOTO COURTESY OF QUICKSTRIKE PATRIOTS FC The rigors of academia demand every student’s utmost devotion. For some, the challenges in the classroom are accompanied by the thrill of competition on the playing fields. Multi-tasking may be most associated with modern professionals, but many might have learned how to balance multiple responsibilities at once during their days as student-athletes. Student-athletes typically have a lot on their plates. Managing multiple priorities at once can overwhelm anyone, especially young student-athletes without much experience handling such a juggling act. As a new school year begins, student-athletes can consider these strategies as they try to do their best in the classroom and on the competitive playing fields. • Practice time management over the summer. Summer vacation provides a much-needed respite for all students, but it also can serve as a time management trial run for student-athletes. Over the course of summer break, create a schedule of activities and allot a certain amount of time to devote to each. In the spirit of summer vacation, these activities need not be rigorous, but the schedule can lay the foundation for the hopefully successful management of time that will be necessary when the school year begins. • Take steps to avoid burnout. Burnout can affect student-athletes in the classroom and on the field. Work with parents, coaches and school staff, including a nutritionist if one works for the school’s athletic department, to devise a meal plan that will help to energize the body and reduce injury risk. In addition, follow a consistent sleep schedule that helps to overcome mental and physical fatigue. According to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 should sleep eight to 10 hours each night. • Avoid distractions. Studentathletes who are finding it hard to get at least eight hours of sleep each night might be too distracted during the day to get everything done so they can go to bed at a reasonable hour. Smartphones ensure distractions are never too far away, but studentathletes can take a proactive approach and turn off app notifications once a new school year and season begins. In addition, pick a quiet homework/study room in the house without distractions like a television or the hum of outside noise. • Set academic and athletic goals. Coaches typically establish goals for players before the season and then again during endof-season exit interviews. Such goals can help athletes maintain their motivation, and a similar strategy can be employed in the classroom. Parents and studentathletes can meet with teachers to establish study goals to keep them striving toward academic achievement. Clearly defined goals can improve student-athletes’ focus, and that can make it easier to balance their responsibilities. Student-athletes face a balancing act once a new school year or season begins. Various strategies can help young people successfully juggle their academic and athletic obligations. Article provided by Metro Creative Connection. How to help student-athletes balance academics and sports

LEISURE THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 19 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. A way to pick up 5. Presents 10. Type of guitar 14. Actor Idris 15. A citizen of Iran 16. Creative 17. Harness 18. Weight unit 19. You better call him 20. Utterly devoted 22. Male cat 23. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation 24. Risk-taker 27. A team’s best pitcher 30. Cool! 31. Women’s __ movement 32. Georgia rockers 35. Step-shaped recess 37. The princess could detect its presence 38. Type of truck 39. Butterhead lettuces 40. Angry people see it 41. Lines where two fabrics are sewn together 42. Soviet city 43. Carpet 44. Traveled all over 45. Thin, straight bar 46. Body art (slang) 47. Congressman (abbr.) 48. No seats available 49. Breaks apart 52. Arabic name 55. Ballplayer’s tool 56. Type of sword 60. Baseball team 61. Upper bract of grass floret 63. Italian Seaport 64. Ancient Syrian city 65. Shoelace tube 66. The Miami mascot is one 67. South American nation 68. Popular video game ‘Max __’ 69. Body part CLUES DOWN 1. German courtesy title 2. Ancient Greek City 3. Ancient Hebrew calendar month 4. Long-legged frog family 5. Photo 6. Delivered a speech 7. Lute in classical Indian music 8. Decorated 9. Take a seat 10. Belonging to a bottom layer 11. Member of a Semitic people 12. Part of a ticket 13. Defunct Guinean money 21. Challenges 23. Popular BBQ food 25. Subway dweller 26. By way of 27. Shady garden alcove 28. Egyptian city 29. Partner to ‘flowed’ 32. Widens 33. Old Eurasian wheat 34. Act incorrectly 36. European pipeline 37. Al Bundy’s wife 38. Ocean 40. Root eaten as a vegetable 41. Sound units 43. Style of music 44. A way to drench 46. Hot beverage 47. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish 49. Rumanian city 50. Urge to action 51. Vaccine developer 52. Canadian law enforcers 53. Wings 54. ‘Perry Mason’ actor Raymond 57. Small fry 58. __ Clapton, musician 59. Take a chance 61. Bland food 62. Consumed Few people can resist the appeal of waffles. They’re tasty in the morning for breakfast, and equally at home in the afternoons or evening with chicken or ice cream accompanying them. Indeed, few foods can be enjoyed any time of day as easily as waffles. Waffles can be made from gluten-free and alternative ingredients, making them available to people who have different types of food limitations. Such is the case with this recipe for “Belgian Waffles” courtesy of “PlantBased Gourmet” (Apollo Publishers) by Chef Suzi Gerber. This recipe features ingredients that fit into a plant-based lifestyle. Waffles can be breakfast, lunch or dinner Belgian Waffles Makes 3 or 4 waffles 2-1/4 cups gluten-free flour (conventional all-purpose flour may be substituted; reduced by 2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 tablespoon salt 1 cup room temperature oat milk or flax milk 1-1/2 tablespoons melted butter or non-dairy butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the oat milk, butter, vanilla and apple cider vinegar, then slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, whisking to combine. 2. Grease a waffle iron and preheat. Pour about 1/2 cup of the batter into the waffle iron and let stand for 30 to 45 seconds, then close and cook approximately three to five minutes. Gently open to check, adding an additional one to two minutes if needed. Repeat with the remaining batter. Tip: Add freeze-dried berries, whole or powdered, or even blue spirulina or pitaya powder to get colorful waffles with fruity flavors and even a bit of crunch. Alternating colors of waffles is fun, nutritious and festive.

PAGE 20 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES LEISURE AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Growing its partnership with former New York Yankees centerfielder and jazz music icon, Bernie Williams, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery kicked off its 2023 Jazz Summer Concert Series earlier this summer with a performance from Williams and his band on June 17. Adding to the excitement was the second release of Bernie’s Blend wines – with the return of a dynamic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and the addition of two new wine varieties – a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, crafted and blended by Williams and Millbrook’s winemaking team, and adorned with label artwork by Williams’ daughter. Bernie’s blend wine varieties are still available for purchase on the Millbrook Winery website (millbrookwine. com/bernie-williams-wine) What has been extra special for Bernie about teaming up with Millbrook Winery is being able to work closely with his daughter Beatriz Williams, a Brooklyn, New York – based artist, who designed the artwork for the wine labels. “The cover art was painted by Beatriz and illustrates me superimposed over Cerro Gordo Beach in my hometown of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, where I was born and raised,” said Williams. “Most importantly, we’re able to give back, as a portion of the wine sale proceeds will be donated to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation’s SupportMusic Coalition, which unites non-profit organizations, schools, and businesses working to assure that music education is supported in communities everywhere, and that all children have the opportunity to learn and grow with music, a cause that’s near and dear to our family.” The relationship between Millbrook Winery and Williams began during a visit to the winery in 2021, when Williams, a long-time Westchester resident, was captivated by the vineyards and the wine. A chance encounter with the winery’s Vice President and General Manager, David Bova, led to a conversation about Williams’ background with the New York Yankees and his passions for both jazz music and the artistry of winemaking, which ultimately led to the Bernie’s Blend collaboration. Keen on releasing authentic wine varieties that he is proud of, Williams worked closely with Millbrook Winery’s winemaker, Ian Bearup, to taste-test each of the wine barrels and thoughtfully blend and craft each of the wines. “Working with a New York professional legend like Bernie Williams is an honor and a privilege,” said David Bova. “It allows us to create something truly special, as well as reinforce our commitment to showcasing the very best of our community and its unique talents. Our partnership with Bernie not only represents the union of two passions - wine and music - but also allows us to bring an unparalleled level of culture and excellence to the Hudson Valley and to share it with our community and visitors alike.” Williams opened Millbrook Winery’s 2023 Jazz Concert Series, returning following rave reviews and more than 300 tickets sold for his performance in 2022. After retiring from the New York Yankees in 2006, Williams went on to pursue a career as a jazz musician after earning a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz performance from the Manhattan School of Music in 2016. The 2023 Williams-curated wine releases will be available in limited quantities online and at the winery. Special edition prints of the bottle artwork can also be purchased beginning the day of the event. For more information on the Bernie Williams Jazz Concert and to purchase his custom wine blends, visit millbrookwine.com. ABOUT MILLBROOK WINERY Established in 1982 on a former dairy farm in New York’s Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery produces a range of high-quality wines. Guests are welcome for daily tastings in the restored Dutch barn, and guided tours are offered on weekends. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery was the first vineyard in the Hudson River Region of New York State dedicated exclusively to the production of vinifera grapes. Founded on principles of innovation and experimentation, today it produces between 13-15,000 cases of wine annually. The 38 acres of vines include plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Tocai Friulano, Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gamay Noir, and Traminette. In addition to consistently earning top ratings on Trip Advisor, the winery is regularly recognized by publications such as Wine Spectator, The New York Times, and Bon Appetit Magazine. Guests can visit the winery year-round. It is open daily from noon to 5 pm. For more information, visit MillbrookWine.com or connect with the winery on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Bernie Williams collaborates with Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Former New York Yankees centerfielder and jazz music icon, Bernie Williams and His Band of Friends performed live at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery on June 17, kicking off the winery’s 2023 Jazz Concert Series. Visitors to the sold-out show had the opportunity to taste and purchase Bernie’s Blend wines – a collection of wine that was created by Williams himself alongside Millbrook Winery’s winemaker, Ian Bearup. A portion of the wine sales proceeds were donated to the NAMM Foundation’s SupportMusic Coalition. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MILLBROOK WINERY Bernie Williams PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF KERN - FLICKR AND LICENSED FOR SHARING THROUGH CC BY 2.0

AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 21 ADVERTORIAL Our bodies are made to move in natural patterns. As infants we develop our gross motor movements first. Learning to roll over, crawl, run, and jump. Then, as we become more confident in our flexibility, agility and strength, we challenge ourselves with more complex gross motor activities: to ride a bike, swim and play sports. Gross motor skills are important to help kids control and coordinate their bodies to perform daily activities. Fine motor skills develop around the age of 9 to 12 months and is the connection between our brain, nervous system and smaller muscle groups: • In our tongue: to eat and speak; • in our hands and fingers: to write, pick up/release objects; and • in our feet: to wiggle our toes. Our ancestors used to be hunters and gatherers, constantly on the move on different terrains, bending and twisting their bodies in a natural way to get through their day. As children, we could easily roll around on the grass and jump up from the floor. Our movement was easy and did not require a conscious mindbody awareness. As we age, however, we lose the ability to move with ease, whether it is due to stiffness, an injury, or obesity. THE EVIL OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY Modern conveniences make it easy and comfortable to accomplish our regular tasks with minimum physical movement. For example, we get up from a seat using arm rests, use a lever to push our recliner up from lounging in front of the TV, and use arm-reachers to pick objects up from the floor These modern conveniences make life easier, but have put our bodies at risk to become stiffer, weaker and unbalanced. HOW OUR BODIES COMPENSATE Over time, most of us develop poor movement habits to cope and adjust to body parts not moving well. We frequently continue moving with a dysfunctional body part and use another body part to compensate, and we become aware of our nonaligned body only when pain sets in. The area of pain is not always the cause of the pain. It may be the body part that started compensating. Even a small injury such as stubbing your toe can change your body’s normal alignment and set of a wrong kinetic chain when we start limping. More so if a serious problem such as a neurological (stroke or Parkinson’s disease) or and orthopedic (joint replacement) issue arise. MUSCLE MEMORY RESET A neuropathway (muscle memory) is a habit-good or habit-bad that we do repetitively over time. If it is reinforced the wrong way, it needs to be reset. To form a new neuropathway takes repetition to organize correctly in our subconscious level to become a new muscle memory or habit. Luckily, we can hit the “reset” button in our bodies to tap back into the previously correct movement patterns of our muscle memories, by doing repetitive big muscle group exercises. DON’T BECOME A FALL STATISTIC. MAKE CHANGES NOW According to the CDC, more than one in four adults over the age of 65 fall per year. Once we fall, our body becomes hesitant to move in fear of further falls, and frequently results in us becoming less active, weaker and with balance challenges, which increases our risk of falling again. For those of us who are “baby boomers” (born between 1946-1964), we should start using our big muscle groups again in our day-to-day life to become more physical active, balanced and reduce our fall-risk. Here are a few basic movement exercises to improve our safe mobility: • Sit to stand without pushing up from the arm rests: move forward onto your chair, keep your ribcage up, hinge from your hips with arms stretched out forward-exhale and stand up using your core, buttock and thigh muscles. • Take a brisk walk outside: start on a level surface, take long strides making heel contact first, tighten your core, buttock and thigh muscles when you step on your leg then push off through the ball of your feet. Swing arms naturally and coordinate breathing in and out as you walk. Feel you are walking tall, elongate your spine up to the sky. • Retrain your body to be able to bend down to the floor: open your legs wide in a forward lunge stance (hold onto a solid surface if you need to) and kneel down to one knee to touch the ground and stand up again using your core, buttock and thigh muscles. LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER NATURAL MOVEMENT… USE IT… DON’T LOSE IT • Retrain your feet to clear the floor to prevent tripping: tape a thin rope in a doorway (from one doorframe to the other at about shin height), lift one foot with toes flexed back and move it over the rope and touching the ground with your heel. Repeat the movement back. Repeat the exercise x10 with each leg. Start by holding onto the doorframe with your hands for safety and progress to no hands and/or raising the rope slightly higher. Recapture your natural movement again. Get in a good habit of using your big muscle groups to a path of a healthier, stronger, fit and safer body. If you have any difficulty moving with ease or experience pain, please contact your physician or physical therapist for help. We are hands on PTs! The professional services of the team at Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy include: • Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation • Sports Injury Rehabilitation • Neurological Rehabilitation • Treatment of Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Conditions • Postural, Balance & Gait Training • Pain & Headache Management • Body Rebalancing through Diaphragm, Breathing & Pelvic Stability www.lizelubbept.com [email protected] 914.875.9430 892 NY-35, Cross River, NY 10518 (blue office building) Lize Lubbe is the owner of Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy with its main practice located at 892 Route 35 in Cross River and a PT Studio in the premises of Apex Fitness (where her team focus on the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries). Learn more by calling 914-875-9430, emailing contact@ lizelubbept.com or visiting www.lizelubbept.com.

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PAGE 24 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES HEALTH & WELLNESS AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 The Greens at Greenwich annual Jazz in the Garden was a wonderful event with over 70 residents and friends attending. The garden was in full bloom on a warm summer evening July 27. The jazz ensemble played familiar jazz songs, which encouraged singing and dancing. Everyone commented on the delicious food stations offering a menu of seafood, pasta, lamb, fruit, crudité and delectable desserts. A beautiful and enjoyable evening of food, music, singing, dancing and networking was had by all. The Greens at Greenwich is an assisted living community providing excellence in memory care. The Greens provides safety, comfort and a loving home filled with laughter and joy for people living with memory impairment. Located on the Greenwich/ Westchester border, the community has been providing care for over 20 years. For more information, visit thegreensatgreenwich.com. Fun time at annual Jazz in the Garden From left, The Greens at Greenwich Executive Director Maria Scaros with Halston Media Business Development Specialist Bruce Heller PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE GREENS AT GREENWICH Friends from Visiting Nurses enjoying the music Resident Arthur enjoying time with his family From left, Darby Cartun, Maria Scaros, executive director, and Alan Cartun THE GREENS AT GREENWICH Jazz ensemble Resident Anita with her daughter Nanci

AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 25 While I am not a fan of labels, those considered “Solo-Seniors” or “Solo-Agers” are comprised of senior citizens who are not members of a traditional nuclear family. They might not have a significant other, children, siblings or close family or friends whom they can rely on in the event of incapacity or to handle their affairs upon their demise. They often live alone and may have close friends whom they socialize with, but do not want to burden those individuals with the task of caring for them and their affairs if they become incapacitated or pass away. The lack of a clear choice as to who to appoint as their “emergency team” can cause much procrastination when it comes to estate planning and the preparation of advance directives. This procrastination can have detrimental effects, including an increased risk of elder abuse (financial or physical), the senior being taken advantage of by those they hire to take care of them, or unfortunately the need of a Guardian being appointed. These outcomes can be avoided by some proactive (and creative!) pre-planning.   Estate planning is not just about who inherits your money. A more important part of estate planning, especially for the single individual, is what happens while you are still alive, but unable to care for yourself. Having both a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy allows the single individual to name someone to handle their financial and health care decisions during their lifetime, if they are unable to do so themselves. Guardianship, which is the legal option available for appointment of someone to make financial or personal decisions, should be a last resort, not something to be relied upon. So, the question becomes, who do you name for these roles? The answer really depends on your support network. In my experience, most single individuals will name siblings, nieces and nephews, life partners or alternatively very close friends as their Agents under their Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney. I urge my clients to discuss these documents with the individuals they trust and confirm they are willing to act on their behalf. More often than not, the individual (and any successor) is more than happy to step into the role and assist. In situations where a trusted family and/or friend is not possible, there are other options. For example, daily money managers or professional fiduciaries can be hired to act as Agent under a Power of Attorney, and sometimes your attorney, personal financial advisors, accountant and/or others in your professional network may be willing to act as agent. In these situations, a fee structure or salary for the agent can be agreed to in order for the single individual to not feel that they are being afforded any favors.   Not only is the appointment of these individuals important, but providing them with a roadmap as to what your wishes are is equally helpful. I recommend creating a folder or binder with information regarding your assets, passwords, contact information (such as your attorney, financial advisor, accountant, doctors, etc.) and information as to how you would want your money spent during your life. Your agent for health care decision making should also be made aware of your medical conditions, medications, providers and insurance information. While these conversations (or putting this information on paper) may feel awkward, it can be tremendously helpful in ensuring your wishes are followed, especially for the solo-senior.  Once the single individual’s advanced directives are executed, a secondary conversation should be had with an experienced estate and/or elder law attorney. The estate planning conversation should include the preparation of a Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trusts to avoid the probate process, and possibly even a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust in order to create a long term care plan. This is especially important if the single individual is concerned that their life savings may be dissipated by either the cost of their long term care at home or in a nursing home.  While addressing these issues may be uncomfortable or stressful, putting a plan in place for the future can bring tremendous peace of mind, not only for the single individual, but for those who care about that person’s health and well-being as well.  Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea received a B.S. in Business Management from Quinnipiac University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a J.D. from the Pace University School of Law, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be contacted at 914-948-1500 or www.esslawfirm.com. Aging alone does not need to be lonely Estate planning tips for ‘Solo-Seniors’ Lunch & Learn Series Held on the last Wednesday of each month, Lunch & Learn programs at Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP, shed light on a variety of important elder law and estate planning topics. The free educational program, held at the firm’s White Plains location, is open to the public – though space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. A light lunch and refreshments are included. Future programs include: Sept. 27 LLCs: The Pros, Cons and Estate Planning: For some, an LLC can be a useful tool to pass assets down to loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate taxes. Discover if an LLC may be right for your estate planning needs as well as how they are used to reduce the risk of personal liability with rental properties. Presentation by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. & Michael P. Enea, Esq. Oct. 25 Understanding the Implications of Gray Divorce: A divorce later in life often adds a level of complexity to the estate and tax plan process. Understand what potential complications may arise and how to address them – from division of assets and tax issues to estate and long-term care planning. Presented by Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Estate planning is not just about who inherits your money. A more important part of estate planning, especially for the single individual, is what happens while you are still alive, but unable to care for yourself.’ Lauren Enea Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER

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Admission and parking are free, and the event will be held rain or shine (http://www. ccbfestival.org/).  CCBF is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the WestchesterArts 2023 Arts Alive grant, given to support community-based arts and cultural projects developed by cultural groups and organizations. Town of Bedford Veterans Committee 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills [email protected] VETERANS DAY It’s a long way off, but the committee has reserved the newly refurbished Bedford Hills Community House for a celebration on Saturday, Nov. 11. Planning is underway. Bedford Hills Free Library 26 Main St, Bedford Hills. 914-666-6472 For more information or to register for programs, visit www. bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org FINE READING BOOK GROUP Wednesday, August 16, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. From the New York Times bestselling author of “The Giver of Stars,” discover the love story that captured over 20 million hearts in “Me Before You, After You, and Still Me.” “You’re going to feel uncomfortable in your new world for a bit. But I hope you feel a bit exhilarated too. Live boldly. Push yourself. Don’t settle. Just live well. Just live. Love, Will.” How do you move on after losing the person you loved? How do you build a life worth living? #2 in the “Me Before You Series,” join in at the Community House to discuss this popular sequel. COFFEE AND CHAT Friday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Swing by the Library to see the new books and movies and enjoy a cup of coffee. Walk-ins are welcome. Nominate a senior citizen for County Hall of Fame Westchester County Executive George Latimer has opened nominations for the 41st Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Celebrate a senior who makes a positive difference in Westchester County through their contributions by nominating them for this year’s Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Latimer said: “I am thrilled to open nominations for the 41st Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Westchester County seniors are an integral part of our communities, and they deserve this special recognition. The Senior Hall of Fame is a tradition I look forward to each year, as an opportunity to honor those who have given their time, energy and talents to improve the quality of life for others in Westchester.” Department of Senior Programs and Services Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “Our Senior Hall of Fame is an important tradition as we recognize seniors who have helped shape the quality of life in Westchester through their significant contributions. The Senior Hall of Fame is one of the highlights of our year, and we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our older generation.” To be nominated, a person must: • Be at least 60 years old and live in Westchester County, and cannot be a past Hall of Fame inductee (past honorees can be found here: https://seniorcitizens.westchester gov.com); • Have made significant contributions to improving life in Westchester; • Be an outstanding leader or advocate; • Have professional achievements that reflect innovative solutions to fulfill unmet community needs (if based on the nominees’ paid professional work). Nominations are due by Sept. 8, and will be reviewed by a judging committee. A nomination should be submitted for each person, with organizations and individuals to be allowed only one nomination. To complete your nomination, please visit bit.ly/2023SHOF or visit www.westchesterpartnership.org to download the form. 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AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES – PAGE 27 seat had been held by U.S. Rep Nita Lowey, who had later announced she wasn’t going to run for re-election. The district now covers Putnam and Rockland counties, a part of Westchester County, and a small piece of Dutchess County. Rather than run against Maloney, the outspoken progressive pivoted to the 10th Congressional District in New York City. He lost the primary to Daniel Goldman, a former federal prosecutor who went on to win the general election. An attorney and Harvard Law School grad, Jones was born in Nyack and grew up in Section 8 housing in Spring Valley. He now lives in Sleepy Hollow. His legal career experience includes working with the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy – during Barack Obama’s tenure -- and as an attorney with the Westchester County Law Department. While in the U.S. House, he served on various committee including Ethics, Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce. Jones also made history as one of the first openly gay Black congressmen. GEREGHTY According to her website, as a school trustee Gereghty “worked to oversee a budget of more than $100 million, helped steer our children through the COVID-19 pandemic, and as chair of the Facilities Committee, (and) led the effort to improve our school buildings for the first time in decades – investing in classrooms better suited to teach the citizens of tomorrow.” She founded and ran Pop Katonah, a now-closed shop that had catered to teens and young adults. A graduated of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Gereghty also serves as a small business consultant. She said she “believes Washington needs leaders who focus on the work and solve problems, not exploit them for political gain.” While “politicians have been at each other’s throats, the cost of living in the Hudson Valley has continued to rise,” Gereghty added. Among the other major issues she cites in her platform are gun violence, reproductive rights, education, and the climate crisis. She promises to be a “leader with the courage to sit down with people who disagree with her and the strength to stand up to extremists.” CARR Carr won a special election in 2016 to get on the Bedford Town Board. The following year, she was elected to a full four-year term. Then Chris Burdick, now a Lewisboro resident, gave up the supervisor’s job in 2020 after being elected to the state Assembly. In 2021, she was appointed supervisor to fill that vacancy. Carr then sought a full two-year term as supervisor, but lost in a Democratic primary later than year. The information technology professional has remained involved in various social issues, including the environment. She has a B.S. in computer science from Jackson State University. Carr is first vice chair of the Westchester County Democratic Committee. In that role, she supports “Democratic values and candidates up and down the Hudson Valley,” she said. Carr had also been chair of the Bedford Democratic Committee. She gave up the post when she became supervisor. “I lead the charge to create a majority of Democrats on the Town Board,” she told Halston Media this week. Currently assembling her campaign team, Carr said she was “excited about this race, this district.” Among the issues she plans to focus on are “sensible gun laws” and “women’s reproductive rights.” “I’m a middle-class, working mom. I put my child through public schools here,” Carr said. (Her daughter, Sorvina, is now in graduate school.) 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PAGE 28 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Certainly, a lot of the information that has come out as a result of these investigations is deeply disturbing. And I think, you know, many of my colleagues who spent four or five years going after Donald Trump about everything under the sun now don’t want to investigate anything. And the reality is if Hunter Biden used his father’s position as vice president to get paid from companies or foreign governments …that is something that should be investigated and the American people should understand what is going on there, and how decisions are being made when somebody is appointed to an administration position after purchasing artwork of the first son—that raises ethical questions. And people should certainly be aware of that. And frankly, as I’ve said to folks in the press, they seem to show no interest in looking into much of what has come out through these hearings, certainly not anywhere near the level of interest they showed in the prior administration. To me the question is, are we holding all of our elected officials accountable? Are we holding all those who are in a position of power accountable, without fear or favor? And it goes back to the frustration that I hear from people all the time that they feel there are two sets of justice in this country that some people depending on their position and party are treated one way, and others are treated in another way. To me, the investigations certainly have produced enough evidence and information that warrant them to be continued. Does that mean criminal charges? Does that mean impeachment? That is yet to be determined. But it should always be based on evidence and facts. And if the evidence warrants it, then obviously, the investigation should continue. You’re seeing multiple people have come forward; whistleblowers from the IRS, Department of Justice officials…Hunter Biden’s former business partner, who was deeply involved in what was going on, while Joe Biden was vice president. So are there legitimate questions that have been raised that warrant investigation? Absolutely. LOOKING AT IT FROM WASHINGTON, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING NORTHERN WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTY? I think the biggest issue for most people in our area is affordability. The first bill I introduced was to lift the cap on the SALT deduction, doubling it for married couples from $10,000 to $20,000... We are working through it with the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee [Jason Smith, R-MO] and leadership. To get a fix on SALT (state and local tax deductions) as part of any tax package, I’ve made it very clear to leadership that I will not support a tax bill that does not have a fix on SALT. The cap is set to expire in 2025. We in the New York delegation, in New Jersey and California will have some leverage going forward with that. In the immediate [time frame] there needs to be a fix, otherwise, I will not support any tax bill. The affordability factor is key— and a big part of what has created this crisis is government spending. We just saw, you know, a downgrade today by Fitch on United States bonds from AAA to AA+. That is deeply concerning. And I think it obviously creates challenges ahead within our bond markets, and with the ability of the United States government to continue borrowing and [to] not have a real pathway to pay down our debt. We have a $32 trillion debt. This is totally unsustainable. The Biden Administration over the last two years increased spending by $5 trillion in new spending—on top of all the spending that we were already doing, which was high. You look at states like New York, they have a $229 billion budget, they’re now projecting a $9 billion budget deficit next year, a $13 billion budget deficit in 2025. They have a $36 billion tax revenue shortfall. This is unsustainable. And so I think when we talk about affordability, we need to start by getting government spending under control. We need to focus on pro-growth economic policies, reining in the regulatory structure. I sit on the Financial Services Committee, and we have been looking at what this administration has been doing through the Fed, through the SEC, through the Treasury Department to really make it very difficult for businesses to operate in the United States. We need to be looking at energy policy: how do we increase domestic production of energy to help reduce the cost of business, reduce the cost of living, reduce the cost of goods? That is all critical. And that has been my No. 1 focus. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OTHER KEY ISSUES? People are concerned about education, they’re concerned about immigration, they’re concerned about energy. These are real challenges. And of course, public safety. And those are the issues I ran on. Those are the issues that I won on. I would [also] like to bring back as much manufacturing as possible to the United States. I think that was a big mistake over the long haul, to allow so much manufacturing to leave the U.S. But we need to be looking at it from the perspective of how do we bring back good paying jobs here? And how do we strengthen our relationships with other countries that are key to containing the threat from China? Things like pharmaceuticals or microchips—where we’re having supply chain issues, I think a lot of Americans are looking at it going “Wait a minute, this is a problem. We need to address this.” Especially from a safety standpoint, long term, I think we should be manufacturing drugs, the precursors, chips, and semiconductors here because there’s a national security element to it, there’s a public safety element to it. It’s not just always about cost; it is about safety. It is about ensuring that we have good paying jobs here in the United States, that we have an educated workforce, SHOULD FOSSIL FUELS BE CONSIDERED A NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE? Absolutely, I mean, you look at the fact that we are illogically putting constraints on ourselves, while China and India and other countries around the world are not. And it is putting us at a competitive disadvantage. It is also not reducing carbon emissions in the way people think worldwide. I think the objective has to address climate change, yes; reduce carbon emissions, but do so based on technology and science and reality. Natural gas, for instance, has reduced carbon emissions 60 percent more than renewables over the last two decades. Why? Because natural gas helped us shift off of coal. Nuclear power is clean, it’s reliable. And it’s cheap. We need to be focused on how we create an energy policy that is consistent with trying to address climate change, protect our environment, but also ensure that we have reliable and affordable energy. I think New York has been disastrous on this. I think there’s a reason manufacturing has left the state in droves; there’s a reason people are leaving our state in droves, and it has to do with affordability. We do not have a sound energy policy. It’s based on hopes and goals and aspirations and not science and technology and reality. So to me, it’s how do we strike that balance? How do we make sure that yes, we are ensuring there’s clean air, clean water and open space preservation while also ensuring that we have reliable energy that can help attract manufacturing, can help reduce the cost of living for our residents. When New York State is banning gas stoves and requiring all new hookups to be electric, and they’re requiring people to convert their homes to electric—the average homeowner would pay about $30,000 to $35,000 to convert their home from gas to electric. Does that help anybody? These are real challenges ahead that I think we need to have a real honest dialogue about. Yes, we want to address climate change, but we need to do it based on the reality of where we are, where the technology is, what our adversaries are doing. We shouldn’t be relying on OPEC [for oil]. You know, Europe shouldn’t be relying on Russia. We in America should be a net exporter of energy. There’s no reason that we shouldn’t be. YOU RECENTLY MET WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN ABOUT OUR MIGRANT AND DEBT CRISES. WAS IT PRODUCTIVE? Look, it was a great opportunity. Obviously, when the president came to my district, the focus was on the debt ceiling negotiations at the time. And certainly, they were trying to put pressure on me to support a clean debt ceiling. But as I said to the president, [Senate Majority Leader] Chuck Schumer did not have the votes for that, and it was never going to pass the Congress. So we needed to have a good faith negotiation between the president and the speaker [Kevin McCarthy, Calif.] to cut spending and to lift our debt ceiling. And that’s ultimately what occurred... We found some common ground there. Also, ultimately, you know, in my discussions with the president, I said “I will support whatever deal you and the speaker negotiate, but you need to negotiate.” THE MIGRANT CRISIS HAS GOTTEN CLOSER TO HOME FOR OUR AREA. This is a real humanitarian crisis at the border, but also here in New York, [Mayor] Eric Adams has taken in over 85,000 migrants since last year, they have nowhere else to house them. It has been a debacle between him and the governor, in terms of trying to deal with this, and work with other municipalities to accommodate those who are coming here on lawful asylum claims. But when you create a situation where you are a sanctuary city, or a sanctuary state, you have to expect that people are going to come here, when you’re providing health and housing benefits to those that are here illegally, and undocumented, people are going to come here. So this has been a significant challenge. I think it has been very poorly handled by the administration, they’ve allowed over 6 million migrants to cross our border since Joe Biden took office. And you know, they’ve slowed it down slightly, but nowhere near what we need to do to deal with the crisis. You have a backlog of asylumseekers: It’s taking at minimum two to three years for these cases to be heard. Two thirds of the cases are being rejected when they’re finally heard, because poverty, in and of itself, while tragic…is not the basis for asylum. I have great empathy for [people coming to the U.S. to escape poverty]. But that is not the rationale behind asylum. My wife is an immigrant. She came here over a decade ago from Moldova. I’ve been through this process; it is a fundamentally broken process, it needs to be reformed. It’s why I’ve signed on to the Dignity Act as an original cosponsor, the first bipartisan piece of legislation in over a decade to deal with immigration. It would deal with securing our border, it would deal with DACA, and it would deal with reforming the legal immigration system. We want people who want to come here to be able to do through a process. And from top to bottom, this whole system is broken. We need to secure the border; we need to stop the massive influx of not only undocumented migrants but fentanyl pouring across our border. The precursors are coming from China. It’s being manufactured in Mexico, the drug cartels are trafficking it across the border. And it’s killing tens of thousands of Americans a year. LAWLER FROM PAGE 3 Congressman Mike Lawler (right) with Halston Media Publisher Brett Freeman PHOTO: HALSTON MEDIA My wife is an immigrant. She came here over a decade ago from Moldova. I’ve been through this process; it is a fundamentally broken process, it needs to be reformed.’

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So far, the organization has restored 100 million live oysters to the waters around the city and hopes to reach one billion by 2035. “In the wild, young oysters — or spat — must settle on a hard surface to survive,” she explained. “Oyster, clam, and scallop shells provide that hard surface and are rich in calcium carbonate, making them the perfect substrate for oysters to settle on. And, thanks to New Yorkers’ lasting love for oysters, these shells are a plentiful local resource as they have been since prehistoric times. “The Shell Collection Program gives restaurants the opportunity to divert shells from landfills, reclaiming this valuable resource for the restoration of the region’s oyster reefs,” she added. “Such activity aids in educating a new generation of environmental stewards.” That work has also earned the 29-year-old recognition from the food security community and earned her a place among the Food Policy Center’s 40 under 40. The organization says policies “impact millions of New Yorkers every day, at home and at work, as well as our surrounding environment, community, and economic ecosystems.” “I’m fascinated how humans interact with nature in the most fundamental way possible, through what we grow and eat,” she said in a Food Policy Center article recognizing her achievement. “Whether in my mom’s vegetable garden or traveling with my dad, an archeologist whose head was constantly in the soil, my childhood created many touch points between food and earth... I’ve deepened my love for the ocean and its food resources.” She added that recycling shells from restaurants shows how local community members can collaborate to serve a larger purpose. “I have the privilege to work with chefs and industry professionals on shell collection operations, growth, and policy change, connecting me to a community that is passionate about sustaining both land and sea ecosystems,” she told the Food Policy Center. “I’m proud to play a part in this local, creative solution that benefits all New Yorkers.” For those interested in getting involved, Boesch said the Billion Oyster Project hosts regular volunteer days throughout the summer on Governors Island. “If you like oysters, we also host a lot of events with our restaurant partners throughout the year where you can enjoy oysters and learn more about the work we do,” she said. “We also have an extensive education program, so if you work with students, there are many free resources and curricula available to teach young people about the benefits of oysters in the environment.” To learn more, follow the Billion Oyster Project on Instagram @billionoyster or visit billionoysterproject.org. BOESCH FROM PAGE 8 “I always had a passion for cooking, and always had a good relationship with the cooking staff and asked a lot of questions,” he said. In 1984, he came back to New York and landed a job at the upscale Maxwell’s Plumb as a captain. “I worked in many restaurants in the city, all of them upscale, and eventually became a manager and a sommelier, always working closely with the kitchen,” he said. In 2018, he purchased the long-established Sel et Poivre in New York City, an upscale eatery he still owns. “We just changed a few things, sometimes you have to make some tweaks,” he said. “We did some little experiments. We added things like sweet bread, frog legs.” While running Sel et Poivre, the Schienles lived in New York City but visited Yorktown frequently. “My father-in-law lived there, and we spent every weekend up here,” he said. “We were living in Queens, and when our son came of school age, we were looking around [for a new place to live] and ended up buying his house.” Schienle said he eventually began looking around the Yorktown area for a second restaurant to buy and in 2018 he purchased Jennifer’s German Restaurant and renamed it Nadine’s, his wife’s middle name. “We didn’t know exactly what we wanted to do with it,” he recalled. “We put a little French on the menu to shake it up and see what would come out. We have very different kinds of food. We do a lot of wild game, different specials.” Customers at Nadine’s are a loyal bunch and they excitedly told Schienle they saw his “Beat Bobby Flay” episode, which is how he knew the show featuring him as a judge was finally being broadcast. “I have never seen a full episode,” he said. “When you are running two restaurants, you don’t have a lot of time to watch TV.” And even though he didn’t get to meet Bobby Flay personally, he called his appearance on the show “a great experience.” “It is all very legitimate,” he said. “They are not trying to trick anyone. The food [we judged] was very good, but you don’t get to eat very much—just a couple of bites. But it was fun. Bobby was very charming.” CHEF FROM PAGE 7

PAGE 30 – THE MT. KISCO-BEDFORD TIMES BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE AUGUST 10 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 A new school year will soon begin. And if you have young children, that means it’s one year closer to the day when they head off to college or some other post-secondary education or training. You might be preparing for that day with a 529 education savings plan — but should you be concerned if you need to start taking withdrawals to pay for education expenses when the financial markets are volatile? Long-term investment vehicles based on the financial markets, like a 529 plan, will always fluctuate in value. If you’ve had a 529 plan for many years, you’ve probably invested money when the market has been up, down and flat. In fact, during down periods, it’s often a good time to invest, because your dollars buy more shares than they could when prices are up. Your hope is that, over the years, your 529 plan will gain enough to overcome the short-term declines in value. In any case, you’ll want to keep in mind the key benefit of 529 plans: Earnings and withdrawals are federally tax free when the money is used for qualified education expenses for college and some trade school programs. And your state may give you an income tax deduction or a credit for your 529 plan contributions. In some states, a 529 plan can be used for K-12 schooling as well. You have another incentive to keep your 529 plan intact despite temporary drops in value. Specifically, if you withdraw money and don’t use it for eligible education expenses, your withdrawal may be subject to a 10% penalty, in addition to state and federal income taxes. That could be a high price to pay for a move that may not be in your best interest. After all, if you were to move your 529 plan money into a minimal-risk asset, such as some type of cash vehicle, you could sacrifice some of the growth potential you might need to meet the high costs of higher education. Many 529 plans offer investment portfolios that gradually become more risk averse as the beneficiary gets closer to college age. A financial advisor can discuss the investment options with you. While this investment feature doesn’t guarantee you’ll have complete immunity from financial market volatility, it can help reduce its impact when you need access to the money. Here’s one more point to keep in mind: Just because you’ve planned to access your 529 plan when your child reaches 18, or whatever age they begin their post-secondary education, you’re not required to take money out at that point. You can keep your 529 plan intact until you feel more comfortable making withdrawals, though you’ll need to consider how this decision will affect your ability to help pay for your child’s education. The financial markets will always be in some type of flux, but don’t let these movements deter you from sticking with a 529 plan — it’s still one of the best investments you can make in your child’s future. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Financial Advisor, Judi McAnaw, a resident of Katonah. She has an office at 200 Business Park Drive, Suite 107, in Armonk. Judi can be reached at 914-669-5329. 529 plans offer benefits in all markets It’s still one of the best investments you can make in your child’s future.’ -Judi McAnaw Edward Jones Financial Advisor JUDI MCANAW GUEST CORNER 1. Clip the short form on the page 2.Fill out the information. 3.Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4.Or Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com 5.Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). 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