North Salem News 03.09.2023

North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, March 9, 2023 Vol. 8 No. 1 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 18 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Students Brush Up pg 12 SMILE! Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com CELEBRA CELEBRA CELEBRA CELEBRATING 521 YEARS! Voted Most Popular Burger in Westchester! Just one week away! North Salem’s Rosie Binette took to the slopes at the 2023 NYSPHSAA Skiing Championships at Bristol Mountain. Read all about the thrilling end to the winter season on page 16! PHOTO COURTESY OF JP JURADO BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Fighting to preserve “home rule” and local zoning powers,  North Salem  o cials last week passed a resolution listing all the reasons the town opposes the proposed New York Housing Compact and asking that the measure be removed from the state budget. “We just want to be on the record about the issues that we have,”  Supervisor Warren Lucas said later, adding: “ e targets are OK, but everyone shouldn’t be treated the same.” Spurred by the housing crisis, the comprehensive strategy was North Salem o icials oppose housing compact SEE HOUSING PAGE 19

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Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER  e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signiœ cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and œ nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER  e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- … cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e’ ectiveness of the o“ cer and the … nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o“ cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o“ - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je’ Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene… ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to … t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO … rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un… t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting.  e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o“ cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.”  e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536  Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un… t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting.  e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o“ cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.”  e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536  North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby  North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It  ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de‰ - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ‰ ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. Its ears are large and pointy, its tail  u y and carried straight down, and its legs are long. Comparatively, house cats generally tip the scales at between eight to 10 pounds; the average Labrador Retriever weighs between 55 to 80 pounds, and the gray wolf between 70 to 145 if male and between 60 to 100 if female. COYOTE CUISINE While classi‰ ed as carnivores, coyotes have a more omnivorous diet. eir favorite chow consists of mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but they’ll munch on fruits and veggies and won’t turn up their noses at human garbage. ey do scavenge for venison but don’t take deer down unless they’re wounded or weak. ey eat fawns. Cats are on the menu too, so Goin advises keeping them indoors “where there are no coyotes.” COYOTE CONVERSATION ey mark their territory, or advertise their mating status, by leaving a scent. 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Thursday, March 9, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 The month of March marks the annual celebration of national professional social work, and the staff at Waterview and Salem Hills are getting in on the festivities. This year’s theme, “The Time is Right for Social Work,” was carefully chosen by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) as they acknowledge more than a century’s worth of contributions that social workers have made. Their services focus on the increasingly important issues facing our nation, including economic inequality, systemic racism, the need for improved health and mental healthcare, and Covid-19. Social workers provide counseling and assistance with social and financial issues relating to a community member’s medical condition, and connect members with helpful community resources. Social workers are a valuable resource for all residents and their families.  Recognizing them for all of their hard work and dedication will also be a way of educating the general population about the resources available to individuals when the time comes when they, too, will need assistance. Social workers help individuals in all stages of life and all situations through education and training.  Hospice care, health, aging, cancer, and mental health are just a few of the issues that social workers deal with daily. The staff at Waterview/Salem Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare recognize and thank all Social Workers for enriching the lives of residents. They also thank all the social workers near and far for their tireless efforts to enrich the lives of patients every day! Article courtesy of Waterview/ Salem Hills. Celebrating service Waterview and Salem Hills honor National Social Work Month PHOTOS COURTESY OF SALEM HILLS

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MONDAY MUSICALE: THE WILDERNESS QUARTET Monday, March 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  e Wilderness Quartet will be live at the library for another exciting Monday Musicale!  is program is free, open to all, and requires no registration. AUTHOR TALK Wednesday, March 15, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Joan Strassmann will discuss her acclaimed new book, “Slow Birding:  e Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Backyard.” Strassmann is an awardwinning professor of biology and animal behavior at Washington University.  is is not simply a guide to birds. Instead, she looks at their environment, history, and behaviors and how they change with the season encouraging readers to slow down and appreciate the spectacular birds around them.  is Zoom program is cosponsored with the North Salem Open Land Foundation. SOCIAL KNITTING Mondays, from 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bring your projects and ideas for an hour of chatting and knitting. Send an email, and you will receive an invitation. Led by Cathleen Sulli. Croton Falls Fire Department 1 Sun Valley Drive. www.crotonfalls re.com COUNTRY BREAKFAST Sunday, April 2, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.  e Croton Falls Fire Department wants to cook breakfast for you! Come start your day with a hot breakfast with your friends and family and help support a valued member of the local emergency services community. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Westchester County Fire/EMS dispatcher 661 JT Camp. JT su ered a medical emergency at the end of last year that has left him hospitalized for two months, with a long road to recovery ahead. North Salem Lions Club EASTER BASKET DRIVEBY Saturday, April 1, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. In lieu of the Easter egg hunt at PQ Elementary School, the North Salem Lions Club is hosting an alternative event at the North Salem Town Hall Campus for town and school district families.  e North Salem Lion and Easter Bunny will gift each child with an Easter basket. Please be sure to register in advance so your child will not be disappointed - once the time slots are  lled, registration will close. Registration is now open. To register, visit northsalemny.org/recreation North Salem Town Board REGULAR MEETINGS Tuesday, March 14 and 28, at 7:30 p.m.  e North Salem Town Board will hold their regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall loacted at 66 June Road, North Salem, and via Zoom as allowed by New York State. All meetings are subject to rescheduling upon adequate notice, as circumstances require. North Salem Recreation Dept Programming Online Registration: www. northsalemny.org/recreation Questions? Contact North Salem Rec at 914-669-5665 MEN’S BASKETBALL Thru June 4 Under 40  ursdays, from 8 - 9:30 p.m., Over 40 Mondays 7:30 – 9 p.m., PQ Gym. $20 Fee. Ages for each group are just a suggestion, feel free to join whichever group works for your schedule. NORTH SALEM SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Residents 50 and older are eligible to join our senior group. Meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the North Salem Fire House, 301 Titicus Road. JOIN TODAY! We are always planning new trips and events – stay up to date with all senior programs on our website www. northsalemny.org/recreation and click on “Senior Programs.” North Salem Democratic Committee VOLUNTEERS WANTED  ere are a few open seats on the town committee and the Democrats would love to have some new volunteers come forward. It’s a great way to meet new people and be involved in who BALANCED ROCK SEE ROCK PAGE 7 In the Feb. 23 article “Taking  ight,” it was incorrectly stated that Lt. Peggy Dente was a graduate of Somers High School. Lt. Dente was a member of the North Salem High School Class of 2009. We sincerely apologize for the error. CORRECTION The Consumer’s Choice for Discount Heating Oil! SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. 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Thursday, March 9, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER  ere will be four elected positions on the ballot in North Salem in this fall’s general elections. Running for re-election are Supervisor  Warren Lucas  and Town Board members Katherine Daniels and Brent Golisano. Town Clerk  Maria Hlushko, whose spot is also up for grabs, con rmed that she will be running for reelection.  e North Salem native and member of the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Hlushko began as the supervisor’s con dential secretary in 2004. She  was elected clerk in 2018 to  ll an unexpired term and then won to a full four-year term in 2019. Lucas,  Golisano, and  Hlushko are Republicans; Daniels is a Democrat. LUCAS Lucas  is backed  by both  Republicans and Conservatives.  e lifelong North Salem resident was  rst elected supervisor in 2009. He was a deputy supervisor and town councilman from 1990 to 2009. He is an executive board member and former president (2016) of the Westchester Municipal O cials Association and is president of the Westchester Putnam Association of Town Supervisors. Lucas was an active part of the WMOA Legislative Committee as an executive board member and former chair. He serves on the executive boards of East of Hudson Watershed Corporation (treasurer) and Sustainable Westchester (treasurer); and on the Board of Trustees (treasurer) for Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers, his alma mater. Lucas was also on the executive board of Energize NY (PACE Financing for NYS). Lucas  worked as a business unit executive for IBM for 32 years. He retired in 2010. He also had roles on the town Zoning Board of Appeals and on the board at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library. He has belonged to the local Lions Club for more than 30 years and is its  rst vice president. He and his wife,  Susan, have  ve children and six grandchildren. Supervisors serve for two years; council members, for four.  e latter’s terms are staggered, so there is an election for supervisor and two councilpersons every two years. Town clerks also serve four-year terms. GOLISANO Golisano, a lawyer, was  rst elected to the Town Board in 2015. A resident of North Salem since 1977, he has been a member of the North Salem Town Republican Committee, a judicial intern with the Supreme Court in Putnam County; a legal intern with the Department of the Army at West Point; and a small claims arbitrator for Bronx County. Golisano is currently employed as a trial attorney with a large, multi-national insurance company and volunteers as a Merit Badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America. He said is he seeking re-election because he wants to “continue working to improve North Salem for all residents.” Golisano  pointed to some of the projects currently in play including the development of the new senior/community center at 3 Owens Road. Of particular interest to him, he said are “maintaining our current buildings and structures, responsible business development, continued review of tra c patterns, review of shared roadways between motor vehicles, bicyclists, and horses; and improvements at Joe Bohrdrum Park.” Golisano  helped establish a Neighborhood Watch in Purdys, worked with the town’s Highway Department to improve tra c safety, had a hand in the Croton Falls beauti cation project; and collaborated with  Hlushko  on the  updating of the town’s employee handbook. In announcing his run, the councilman said his top priorities are “to maintain the character and Looking to November Election ballot begins to take shape SEE ELECTION PAGE 6 Brewster, NY and Bethel, CT Design Centers Design Centers On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 Southeastkitchenandbath.com Celebrating 50 years Landscape Artisans • Builders • Commercial • Residential Services • Installation • Grounds Care • Insured • Green Industry Proclamations from Westchester County • Cornell Cooperative LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT contact us for a Free estimate! Servicing the Tri-State Area over 40 years Promote skilled technicians operating in our environment. HIRE A LICENSED CONTRACTOR! Tom Surace PRESIDENT (c) 914.469.3175 (e) [email protected] IMPECCABLE REFERENCES

integrity of North Salem and (to) provide our residents with the services they have come to expect; to keep taxes low; to create an environment to attract business; and to strengthen our community.” “I am  scally responsible and can be counted on to consider family values and high ethical standards,” he added. Golisano  has worked with Lucas on improvements in the Peach Lake community.  e town is now focusing on crafting a mini master plan for the hamlet of Croton Falls and is also working with the MTA on safer access to the Purdys train station. A comprehensive plan for Purdys may also be in the works. He said he was “fully supportive” of the Croton Falls 2025 plan, which includes “green spaces, new lighting, sewers, and other enhancements for the future.” DANIELS Daniels  has been on the Town Board for three years. She chairs its Capital Planning Committee and the Climate Smart Community Leadership Team and is the board’s liaison to the Ethics Committee. Before becoming councilwoman, she served on the North Salem Board of Education from 2005 to 2019, four of those years as president. A practicing attorney, she was a member of the town’s Comprehensive Planning Committee and its Energy Advisory Panel. She also was on the executive committee of the Northern Westchester Energy Action Consortium and has been a trustee of the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library and a warden of the vestry of St. James Episcopal Church. Daniels is on the board of the North Salem Bridle Trails Association and is an EMT with the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Daniels, who has lived in North Salem since 1996, is married to Josh Leicht, a fellow attorney and a  re ghter and EMT with the Croton Falls Fire Department.  eir oldest son, Jake, is  a  ight instructor at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, and their youngest, Ben, is a senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy. In her campaign statement, Daniels said she found it hard to believe that three years had passed since she was elected to the Town Board. Daniels  said her priorities remain the same:  scal responsibility and transparency; planning and community engagement; diversity of leadership; climate action; and protecting open space. She released the following policy statement on Sunday, March 5. “A lifelong commitment to public service has taught me that integrity, human connections, and minimizing partisanship are essential to excellence in government. As a member of the Town Board, I will continue to work hard to make connections with county, state, and federal o cials to better serve our community. I will insist upon evenhanded enforcement of our Town Code, the protection of open space and the unique rural character of our town.” Daniels also said she remained “committed to longrange planning, transparency, and controlling spending” and would I “support thoughtful efforts to keep our hamlets viable and attractive. Daniels promised to “continue to inspire volunteerism” through the example of her own family and “others in our community who give their time and talents to public service.” Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, March 9, 2023 Westchester County Legislator Erika Pierce has received endorsements for re-election  from all six Democratic committees in her legislative district, as well as the endorsement of the Working Families Party, for the 2023 general election. “I greatly appreciate the enthusiastic support of these key committees from across the district,” said Pierce. “With their help and collaboration, I will continue to work hard to advance legislation that will build on the county government’s recent accomplishments and deliver results on the issues that matter for all constituents  across Northern Westchester.” On the Board of Legislators, Pierce is Chair of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, which  approves and oversees all county capital projects, including both physical and technological infrastructure projects. She is Vice-Chair of the Committee on Health and the Committee on Environment, Energy and Climate, and further serves on the Budget and Public Safety committees, the Agricultural Board and as a representative to the Soil and Water Conservation District. First elected in November 2021, Pierce states that she will bring to her re-election campaign a proven record of accomplishment in county government, professional experience in  the small-business and nonpro t sectors, and longstanding involvement in her community. Westchester County’s District 2 includes the Village of Mount Kisco; the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro, North  Salem, and Pound Ridge; and a portion of the Town of Somers.  e period for collecting signatures on designating petitions runs through April 2.  Article courtesy of the O ce of County Legislator Erika Pierce. County Legislator Erika Pierce unanimously endorsed by Democratic committees ELECTION FROM PAGE 5 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. 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Halston Media’s regular columnist, Don Scott, expressed particular concern about the unintended consequences of central planners. Guest columnist, Anshul Gupta, made the case for all-electric vehicles, stoves and heating, and shared his concern that our world could be unrecognizable without taking immediate action to tame carbon pollution. On the same page, we asked our readers to  ll out a survey to select who they thought made a more compelling argument.  e opinion pieces ran in Mahopac News,  e Somers Record, Yorktown News, North Salem News and  e Katonah-Lewisboro Times.  ere were 174 responses. WHO MADE A MORE COMPELLING ARGUMENT? • Don Scott: 51 (33.12%) • Anshul Gupta: 154 (66.88%) • 20 people skipped the question READERS ALSO WERE ASKED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN SCRIPTED COMMENTS THAT BEST REPRESENTED THEIR OPINIONS • 87 people (51.79%) agreed with the following statement: “ ese prospective mandates are necessary to tame carbon pollution, which is the cause of climate deterioration, such as  oods, droughts, wild res and other extreme weather, and also contributes to mass migration and geopolitical upheavals.” • 19 people (11.31%) agreed with the following statement: “While I’m uncertain about the extent of the environmental impact from climate change, these mandates will make a great positive leap forward in terms of renewal energy options. Ultimately, this will positively impact the environment and the economy.”   • 34 people (20.24%) agreed with the following statement: “We should be concerned about the environment and do what we can on a personal level, but mandates are government overreach.” • 23 people (13.69%) agreed with the following statement: “ is has nothing to do with the environment. We need to look into who is actually getting rich from these mandates. Follow the money.” • 44 people (26.19%) agreed with the following statement: “I’m concerned that the electric grid won’t be able to handle the mandates, and that I won’t be able to adequately heat my home and charge my car.” • 51 people (30.36%) agreed with the following statement: “All-electric doesn’t really improve the environment, as it just moves the  ame to burn fossil fuels from the home and gas pump to the power plant. Additionally, the environmental impact on battery manufacturing is underestimated.” • 11 people (6.55%) agreed with the following statement: “Climate change is a hoax. If New York keeps trying to control my life, I’m moving to Florida.” • 33 people (19.64%) agreed with the following statement: “We should refocus this conversation by rebuilding our nuclear energy capabilities. Nuclear energy is the cleanest energy around.”  • 6 people did not select any statements. READERS WERE ALSO GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT. THIRTY NINE PEOPLE DID SO. HERE ARE A SELECTION: • I believe R&D are important but we must act now—both individually and collectively. • Making gas stoves a mandate is laughable. If the U.S. cut all man-made carbon emissions, it would make zero di erence... Over 90% of carbon emissions come from Asia, Russia, and from nature (livestock). Just another ridiculous liberal concoction to increase regulations. With all that is going on in the world now, the fact that this is at the top of the liberal agenda shows you just how out of touch they are. • I agree with moving to electric homes and cars, but mandating this needs to be backed up by the government pumping massive resources into infrastructure and personal electric backups in each home.  e government also needs to provide large rebates to encourage people to buy electric vehicles and convert their homes from fossil fuels to electric. • Changes like these should be laws passed by duly elected representatives, not mandates from a governor or unelected bureaucratic o cials. • I feel we need to address consumption, population and the continued brainwashing of our society to have more new things. Will this shift in energy source address what will happen to the millions of vehicles, appliances and other machines that will become obsolete? Or address the enormous demand for precious and dwindling natural resources required to create all these new products that will run on electricity? I believe the climate crisis is real. However, I don’t know that building electric cars, trucks, machines, etc., will have any less of an impact or drain on our precious resources currently existing on the planet. We all need to use less and create things that are built to last and are repairable. I believe we also need to work on a mass transit system that can service more areas, decreasing the need for personal vehicles. •  ese are both thoughtful and compelling arguments. I can’t know for sure if the facts stated by each columnist is accurate.  e question is not whether we should act and have mandates, but how do we galvanize all the experts in all the various components to make the Here’s what readers have to say 174 people responded to survey about environmental opinion pieces Happily Ever After BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO SEEFREEMANPAGE 9

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Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, March 9, 2023 My MBA education featured real-world cases. We were given extensive information about a company problem or challenge, and learned by working toward a solution. In my first marketing course, this approach uncovered a major lesson: In crafting marketing plans, always start with the customer. In the post-academic real world, I quickly learned another big lesson: What matters to the customer is what counts. Put yourself in the customer’s shoes and, as the customer, ask “What’s in it for me” – WIFM. Customers buy products and services for the benefits they deliver. So you’d better know what the customer wants, make that clear to the customer, and deliver it. You may be rolling your eyes, thinking that of course you know your customer and you’re delivering what he or she wants. But how well do you really know your customer? Pareto’s Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, posits that 80% of your business (or 80% of your profits) come from 20% of your customers. Do you know who that 80% are . . . and why? Can you describe them precisely? And are you methodically targeting additional prospects who are just like that golden 20%? There’s lots to know and consider. A good place to start is often basic demographics. Can you describe your key customers in terms such as age, household/ family size, type of housing, and income or degree of affluence? You may not have hard data on these measures, but do you have a good sense of these variables? Assuming you do, and if your business or professional practice can draw on a multi-town geography, do you have a good sense of how these measures may differ from town to town and hence where your highest potential local markets may be? A quick Google search drawing on U.S. Census Bureau data can highlight meaningful differences even between the relatively small towns in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties on measures such as median household income, percentage of households with children, percentage of population 65+ years old, and many other possibly important variables. This may be particularly relevant to entities such as furniture stores, restaurants, contractors, attorneys, accountants, investment advisors and doctors, to name just a few.   Of course, there is a lot to know beyond basic demographics. Do you really know what your best customers really need and want? Do you ask them? Do you follow up to find out how satisfied they are with how you deliver what they seek? Do you collect customer contact information so you can ask them or to let them know when you have something special to offer? These considerations are important because, as discussed before, the best marketer is like a business chiropractor, aligning his or her marketing mix (the 5 P’s – product, package, place, price and promotion) to line up with core customer wants and needs. So you need to know all about your customers, especially that golden 20% accounting for the lion’s share of your sales and profits, and how well you’re doing in meeting their needs.   Do you want to learn more? Visit www.halstonmedia.com, and fill out the “Get in Touch” form on the home page. Before helping his son found Halston Media, Kenneth Freeman earned his MBA from Harvard University and lead the marketing departments at major Fortune 500 corporations throughout his career. It’s all about The Who Not the rock group; your customer S itting in the stillness and resting in the quiet you remember her. Maybe it’s in the old familiar song in the car or running into an old friend That reminds you She’s still there. That child who dared to dream, who believed anything is possible, who wasn’t afraid to try and fail, and who believed success would come… the child not afraid to dance in the rain, jump in the puddle or laugh until it hurt,  she’s still there. Remember, you are still her. Choose to embrace the unpredictable beauty of life with joy and let her out a little more often. Kim Stoll empowers women to find joy in every day and build a life they love through positive habits in mindset, fitness and smart nutrition. Virtual coaching available. [email protected] Let out your inner child KIM STOLL GUEST CORNER Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 2022 was a CRAZY YEAR! 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 We can help make your taxes less crazy. WITH KEN FREEMAN

Thursday, March 9, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 You never know who, living among us, may go on to acquire a measure of public recognition. It could be a neighbor down the road, or your child’s classmate. Recently, an alumna of North Salem High School, Lt. Peggy Dente, was part of the  rst all-female U.S. Navy  yover at the Super Bowl, as reported in North Salem News.  Yorktown alone has produced its own cavalcade of stars that range from a regular host on Turner Classic Movies (Dave Karger) and a WWE wrestling superstar (Amanda Saccamanno, aka Mandy Rose) to an NBC New York TV journalist (Jessica Cunnington), a world-touring country singer-songwriter (Jessica Lynn), and a budding actor who’s been on NCIS Hawaii and Net ix Biblical series “ e Chosen” (Andrew Dispensa).   ere’s even a Jeopardy winner in our midst, Somers High alumna Katie Palumbo, currently of Amawalk.   ere also are those who are luminous on a grand scale, yet whose fame stays under the radar.  THE CAPA SPACE World-class photographer Robert Capa is one such buried treasure, literally. His gravesite is in the Amawalk Friends Cemetery in Yorktown Heights. Amawalk now is the site of a newly completed education and exhibition photography center whose name pays homage to him and brother Cornell –  e Capa Space.  Robert was “a groundbreaking photojournalist who placed himself in the middle of military con icts to document the destruction of lives and property while also capturing the survivors who marched on through life, the human spirit in triumph over unspeakable adversity.” Cornell (interred at Amawalk Cemetery along with their mother) had his own estimable career, and founded the International Center of Photography in Manhattan. Calling Robert Capa a photographer is like calling Elon Musk a tinkerer. His legacy and his in uence invoke immortals of the 20th Century whom befriended him and admired not only his talent but his generosity of spirit and erudition. Who did he hang with? Only the likes of Hemingway, Steinbeck and Picasso – for starters.   MORE THAN 50 PHOTOS Starting April 8, and running through Oct. 8, the space named for him will present an exhibition of more than 50 of his photographs under the title “ is Is Robert Capa!” His images, says  e Capa Center, “set the bar for all subsequent war photography.”  Robert Capa, who was killed by a land mine at 40, was a recipient of the Medal of Freedom, in recognition of an extraordinary 20-year career behind the camera, traversing theaters of battle throughout the world. His Wikipedia entry says, “He is considered by some to be the greatest combat and adventure photographer in history.”   e intrepid and tightly focused Capa deliberately headed into “embattled regions to document war, and in his work inevitably caught images of children in harm’s way.” His peripatetic nature landed him not only in the second World War, but also in four others, including the Indochina War and the Spanish Civil War.  HEMINGWAY + HITCHCOCK It was during that con ict that Capa and Ernest Hemingway bonded, a relationship portrayed by the adventuring novelist in “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Capa reportedly is the basis too of the James Stewart character in Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense classic “Rear Window.”  Capa’s exploits extend even to playing poker on a movie set with director John Huston, author Truman Capote and iconic actor Humphrey Bogart.  e man was a veritable celebrity magnet. Another bold-face name, “Of Mice and Men” author John Steinbeck, said of his friend, “Capa’s work is itself the picture of a great heart and an overwhelming compassion. No one can take his place. No one can take the place of any  ne artist, but we are fortunate to have in his pictures the quality of the man.” As part of the “ is Is Robert Capa!” exhibition, local veterans are encouraged “to submit their best, most meaningful photographs from the time in which they served in the military.” A panel, headed by exhibit curator Marie T. Keller, will select from the submissions photographs that will be featured in a slideshow accompanying the Capa exhibit.  BONUS FEATURES During the exhibit’s six-week Wartime sharpshooter without a gun Robert Capa photos are focus of exhibit BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEEAPARPAGE 14 Add Value to Your Home We specialize in targeted home improvements — both big and small — to maximize your home’s value,comfort and beauty. • Bathroom Remodeling • Kitchen Remodeling • Durable Vinyl Siding • Room Additions • Add-a-Levels • • Replacement Windows • General Carpentry • Basement Finishing • Painting • Interior Trim • Handy Man • Sero’s Contracting When we’re done, there is nothing left to do. Licensed & Insured • Local References • Brewster, NY • 845-216-1955 • 845-279-6977 • [email protected] PHOTO BY ROBERT CAPA, FROM THE ROBERT AND CORNELL CAPA ARCHIVE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY Soldier Saluting at Farewell Ceremony for the International Brigade, Spain, 1938.

Page 12 North Salem News – Th The New York Press Association, the trade association for newspapers in New York, is seeking a talented college creator to be our chief TikTok officer for the summer. The internship will pay a net take-home stipend of $2600 and weekly schedules/work hours are negotiable. We are seeking a candidate who uses the app daily and understands what resonates. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest to [email protected] explaining their qualifications and expertise. Include the name of the college you attend, expected year of graduation, and the names of three references — at least one of whom is one of your professors or instructors. Attaching sample videos encouraged. Application deadline is April 1, 2023. PA New York Press Association NOW HIRING: The New York Press Association, the trade association for newspapers Savvy intern who can make TikTok hits Freelance Writer, Editor, and Content Producer Bill Bongiorno | (914) 533-7065 | [email protected] For All Your Writing Needs “Look at all these big smiles!” said Dr. Joseph Marino as he walked into Lauren Hussey’s classroom to speak with curious  rst-grade students about their teeth. Marino, who has a general dentist practice in Brewster, started this Pequenakonck Elementary School tradition 20 years ago when his son was a student in these same classrooms.  ough his three children have since graduated from North Salem schools, he still returns yearly to teach preventative care and patiently answer questions. “It’s like coming home when I visit, I’ve spent so much time in these classrooms,” he said. “My goal is to demystify the dental visit and allow the students to voice their concerns,” said Marino. “ is helps to relieve any preconceived fears or worries they may have.”  e students had plenty of questions for their special guest: “When does a tooth know to come out?” “Why do you have to bite down to take an x-ray? Why can’t you put a camera in your mouth?” Brushi PQ students test the

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Also in development is a theatrical piece titled “George and Ruth: Songs and Letters from the Spanish Civil War.”  e two-person play dramatizes the true story of George and Ruth Watt, adapted from the letters they wrote while George was  ghting the fascists in Spain and Ruth was at home in New York City.  Yorktowner Elise Graham, one of “ e Capa Space” board’s seven founding directors (which includes another Yorktown resident, architect Tim Hartung), said, “I’d love to thank the community for their support of our inaugural exhibition ‘Empathy and Empowerment’ by photographer Jose Alvarado Jr., who grew up in Yorktown, attended Yorktown High School and is now a photographer for  e New York Times.”  is Is Robert Capa! will have an opening reception April 8, from 5-7 p.m.  e Capa Space is at 2467 Quaker Church Road, in Yorktown Heights. Gallery hours are from 1 to 5 p.m.  ursday, Friday, Sunday, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit  eCapaSpace.org. Bruce can be seen in a wacky one-act called “Dream Lover” at Westchester libraries this spring, including Somers Library on April 2 at 2 p.m. From June 2-4, he will play the title role in “Tuesdays with Morrie” for  e Armonk Players at the Whippoorwill  eatre. All shows are free of charge. [email protected]; 914- 275-6887. APAR FROM PAGE 11 On President’s Day, we were treated to rare, upper-50-degree weather, perfect for a bicycle journey on the upper Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.  e nice thing about a bike ride in the middle of winter is that with all the leaves o the trees, you can see for miles. And it’s a very pretty trail, overlooking the Croton River gorge and with occasional Hudson views in the distance. It’s a ride through history, and if you ride fast enough, you’ll catch right up to the present. Underneath you, the old underground conduit carried water 41 miles into Manhattan from its completion in 1842 until 1955, when it was supplanted by the New Croton Aqueduct and the Delaware Aqueduct. It had the immediate impact of curbing disease and helping transform New York City into a modern metropolis. Since Croton falls, engineers quickly realized the gravity of the situation, and things went downhill from there. Which translated, means that the lower elevation of Manhattan compared to Croton meant that the water could  ow naturally with no means of propulsion. It took the water 22 hours to make the journey, so you might want to bring a crossword puzzle with you when you  ll up your bathtub. A giant collection reservoir stood at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue to receive the precious drops. It was torn down in the 1890s, but if you are thirsty for knowledge instead, it is currently the site of the New York Public Library. I can almost imagine what drinking water that came from a reservoir in midtown Manhattan would be like today. I picture turning on the tap, and a few pieces of gently used chewing gum, some pizza crusts and a hub cap come out. If you add some single-malt scotch, you’ll hardly notice the di erence. As you ride down the trail, you’ll notice periodically a round, smokestack-type structure made of granite bricks.  ese were ventilators, used to keep air  owing throughout the system. Some had entrances to the underground waterway, in case engineers needed to get a closer look at the air.  ere is other evidence of the old system, such as gate houses, weirs (for diverting the  ow for maintenance) and a keeper’s house in Dobbs Ferry. We rode the upper portion of the trail on our ebikes, and before you carry on about what a poor physical specimen I am for riding on a power-assisted two-wheeler, let me assure you that I am in shape. Let’s not forget that there are a lot of different shapes out there, and I’m sure there is one for me that is geometrically viable. Yes, I might be over-represented in the rhombus area, but I defend the use of ebikes for people like me who weep uncontrollably at the sight of long hills. I recommend a model like ours, which can be used as a regular bicycle, with a motor to help you pedal if you need it, a little or a lot. It will open up your horizons. Along the trail you may run into dog strollers, roller-bladers and exercise walkers, and if you do, next time watch where you’re going.  e trail took us to the top of the Croton Dam, where you can ride across and take in the picturesque reservoir on one side, and overlook the park on the other. If the weather is nice, you can bring a picnic and spend the whole dam day there. It brought me back to my high school years, when my friends and I would ride our dirt bikes on the old railroad bed (now the North County Trailway) from Millwood up to the Yorktown railroad bridge trestle.  at was if I could get that little workhorse working. I was so proud that I took the transmission apart once to  x it, and I would have been prouder still if I had been able to put it back together. Once I had it all in one piece, I realized there were supposed to be many more pieces than just one. You know when people say, “I found an extra gear?” Well, I found two of them on the  oor after I was done assembling my crankcase. I guess I shouldn’t have been riding around where I probably wasn’t supposed to be, and de - nitely not on the slowest motorcycle. If you’re being chased by the police, the same rule applies as if you were being chased by a lion. You don’t have to be faster than the lion, you just have to be faster than the guy who’s with you. I picture the police catching up to me, and I say, “I guess you’re going to give me a ticket for riding on private property.” And he says, “No, littering- these three gears dropped out of the bottom of your transmission.” Join Rick and No Options for some rock & roll at Back Nine in Cortlandt, Saturday, March 25, at 9 p.m.! Join Rick and Trillium for some love and harmony at Argonne Rose at Mohegan Lake, Friday, March 31, at 8 p.m.! Say hello at: rlife8@hotmail. com. Drinking in the sights RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD

Thursday, March 9, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 15 FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 Dear Dr. Linda, A while back you wrote a column explaining why some kids get poor grades and you mentioned that they don’t practice enough. Even though I’m now a grandfather, I remember high school and college and in order to do well, I had to practice. Kids today don’t seem to realize how important practicing (studying, reviewing, homework) is. Just look at athletes. They practice. Look at music students. They practice. Thank you for mentioning this in your column. -Steve N. Dear Steve, You’re right. If you want to do well, practice is critical. The old saying “Practice makes perfect” has been around for a long time. In fact, this proverb has been traced back to the 1550s, when the term was ‘Use makes perfect.’ The proverb was even found in the “Diary and Autobiography of John Adams.” Here we are hundreds of years later and this proverb still holds true. People in the field of sports need to practice continuously. Musicians and actors need to practice continuously. These particular professions, and virtually all others, are dependent on practicing. The people who went into these careers understood and accepted the fact that to be in that profession, they would spend hours each day practicing the skills they were developing. The problem when it comes to telling children and teens that they need to practice is that they did not choose being a student as a profession. I think we often fail to demonstrate and communicate how learning the skills may be important to them. Believe it or not, there are students who truly enjoy learning, are goaloriented and want those good grades because they understand the connection to their goals. Making good grades and succeeding in school makes them feel good because they see their own progress. They are students in the true sense of the word. They practice academic skills just as they practice dribbling or batting, singing songs in chorus, playing instruments in the band, or learning their lines for a spring play. They derive pleasure from seeing the results of their labor. Not understanding the connection, the majority of students don’t enjoy learning, and when a particular subject is difficult for them, the last thing they want to do is spend even more time “practicing” it. And these are the students who need the practice even more. Eventually, when they go to college or technical school and decide on a major, they take courses they love and see the connection between what they learn and landing a job in that field. Then, they will practice. They will want to practice. So, when children or teens refuse to study, which means hours of practicing, remember that they did not choose to be students. To make matters worse, they are under pressure to do well in this “career” they not only didn’t choose, but dislike. Instead of parents and teachers wasting their breath on the old proverb, “Practice makes perfect,” they need to talk about what they want to become as an adult. Investigate with them what they have to do in order to achieve this goal. Discuss the fact that in order to achieve it, they may need to get certain grades now and to get those grades, they’ll have to practice. And if they believe you, they may not want to practice, but they’ll understand why it’s important. Here’s a tip to be sure that children and teens practice. Make it fun! Research has shown that students get higher grades and remember the material longer if they practice by playing games. It’s usually because their anxiety goes down, their focus goes up and they want to keep playing, which results in hours of unlimited purposeful, playful practice! Have fun practicing. -Dr. Linda If you want to learn more or have questions about unlimited purposeful, playful practice, contact Dr. Linda Silbert by visiting her at www.StrongLearning.com. Practice makes perfect DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING A rebuttal to Dr. Visweswariah’s rebuttal Dr. Chandu Visweswariah’s “rebuttal” to my recent column “The Unintended Consequences of All-Electric Mandates” was disappointing. In his letter titled, “A rebuttal to Don Scott’s electric vehicle critique” (Feb. 23, Page 15), he launched the classic straw man argument, pretending that the point of my piece was that electric vehicles don’t produce less pollution, and then proceeded to cite statistics about comparative emissions of electric vehicles. I made no such argument. I agree with his point that electric vehicles produce less emissions, even when considering that our power generating it is far from being all green. The New York Times reports that only 6% of our power comes from wind and solar. To his credit, Dr. Visweswariah is a co-founder of an advocacy group dedicated to eliminating 100% of emissions by 2040. As an advocate for eliminating all emissions, he no doubt wants to build a bigger tent to support his view and programs. Who doesn’t want to eliminate all emissions? Mischaracterizing the positions of those who think that all impacts should be considered doesn’t help the cause.  Dr. Visweswariah seems to advocate for an all stick and no carrot approach to achieve his objectives, like Gov. Hochul’s 2021 law requiring that all vehicles sold in New York after 2035 must be zero-emission. Top down solutions via executive fiat are never as effective as grassroots movements based on full disclosure of all the relevant impacts.   His letter makes no attempt to address the impact on electric rates by adding 100 million cars to the electric grid, not to mention the infrastructure needed to accomplish that. He also fails to address the pesky problem of the mining operation required for the batteries – the vast majority of which is controlled by China - to create an all-EV fleet. My attempt to examine the impacts – all the impacts – of moving to an all electric fleet should be encouraged, not belittled by Dr. Visweswariah and his organization. That is the way to win friends and gain support for the cause. -Don Scott Resident of Katonah and Halston Media columnist LETTER Contact Us North Salem News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected].

Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, March 9, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR John Jay-North Salem-Somers Ski took to the slopes one last time this winter at Bristol Mountain for the 2023 NYSPHSAA Skiing Championships last week (2/27-28). Exceeding expectations, Rosie Binette, the lone North Salem/ female representative for the team, carved her way to two top25  nishes. Ranked 54th going into the Slalom (SL), the senior proved her bib was just a number, clocking in a 52.62  nal run for 24th place. Binette then took it to another level in the Giant Slalom (GS) thanks to a 1:13.85 second run that placed her 19th. Aiming for the top 30, Binette left Bristol as a satis ed athlete. “I de nitely superseded my goals,” she revealed. “Both races, after the  rst run, I placed in the top 30. Additionally, I beat my bib overall by a lot, even more than I expected. In the GS race, I placed 19th overall, and in the Slalom race I placed 24th overall - both much better placings than my initial 54 seeding.  ere were about 70 girls competing in total.” Binette also enjoyed the stressreduced, close-knit experience of States. “A fun aspect of States is that since everyone worked so hard to get there, a lot of stress is removed once you are actually there. You are racing against the best of the best, so everyone is just grateful to be there...11 girls and 11 boys from our section hop on a bus for  ve hours and then spend the next three days doing everything together.  is gives the opportunity for you to get to know other racers from your section and really branch out. People you normally compete against are now part of your team,” she said, noting that Section 1 placed third overall. Chris Marchini placed 17th in the GS thanks to a 1:11.52  nal run. His teammate, Luke Spieler, recorded a DNF in the SL, but managed to exceed his No. 50 ranking and place 32nd in the GS with a 1:13.38 run. Finally, James Bysshe got 53rd in the SL, but made up for it by going 27th in the GS with a 1:12.65 second run. “It was de nitely a very competitive atmosphere, and very inspiring,” he said, noting the upgrade in powder at Bristol compared to  under Ridge’s arti cial snow. Bysshe shared some mixed feelings about the season ending and the senior class departing, but also looks forward to next winter. “It was a relief to  nally close the season, but it’s de nitely sad to see the seniors go... I feel like this year’s States was a sneak peak at what is yet to come.” Binette also gave some  nal thoughts on the season, emphasizing how the John Jay-North Salem-Somers program makes the experience all worth it. “As the only racer from North Salem on the combined JJ-NS-S ski team, I never felt alone.  e team is super welcoming, fun, and joined together by a shared passion of skiing. Everyone genuinely wants to be there, or else they would not su er the countless late nights and below freezing temperatures... at is probably what I will miss most about the program - the people and the energy. I will also miss my time in gates, actually racing. While I will ski forever, I’m not so sure about my future in ski racing, as this is dependent on where I go to college.  e adrenaline rush after  nishing a course is unmatched, and I will miss mosythis feeling immensely.” Binette, Marchini place high at States Bysshe, Spieler also compete at Bristol Rosie Binette crushed expectations at States last week, ending her high school ski career on a good note. PHOTOS: JP JURADO Binette placed 19th in the GS and 24th in the SL. James Bysshe took 27th in the GS. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BYSSHE FAMILY SKIING The adrenaline rush after finishing a course is unmatched, and I will miss this feeling immensely.’ Rosie Binette JJ-NS-S Ski Senior

Thursday, March 9, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 17 OPEN HOUSE MARCH 16 | 5−7 PM 200 BOCES DRIVE – YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION The Career and Technical Education Center oers over 40 courses to high school students from 18 districts in Putnam and Northern Westchester. COMMUNICATIONS CAREER ACADEMY CONSTRUCTION CAREER ACADEMY COSMETOLOGY CAREER ACADEMY ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE HEALTH CAREER ACADEMY HOSPITALITY CAREER ACADEMY TRANSPORTATION CAREER ACADEMY Fore More Information: (914) 248-2427 To The Student-Athlete Parents (and Coaches) Coaches, please also send us information, including any quotes praising the student-athletes! Help Us Cover YOUR TEAM! Coaches, CONTACT US AT [email protected] with your GAME/MATCH/MEET PHOTOS!  e North Salem girls’ lacrosse program hosted their open practice for grades 7-12 last Friday (3/3) on the brand-new turf  eld. In the works for almost three years, teams can  nally put the much-anticipated 6.9 million dollar project to use this spring, solving many of the scheduling/ space con icts prevalent in the previous seasons. “ e new turf  eld is a game changer,” said Coach Donald Merriman. “In years past, we were forced to do all our open preseason workouts in the gym, which was a hot commodity as boys’ lacrosse and baseball would both be vying for time in the gym as well. Even more challenging, our  rst few weeks of practice would typically have to be held in the gym as well, as  eld conditions and availability prevented us from getting outside. Girls’ lacrosse traditionally used Volunteers Field for practice and home games. Because  Volunteers is a town  eld that can not be used until April 15, we did not have access to our home  eld for the  rst month of the season... In sum, the girls’ lacrosse program is beyond excited for the upcoming season on the turf. We are so appreciative of the e orts of everyone involved in making the turf  eld project a reality.”  e girls’ varsity team will play their season-opener on the new turf against Croton on Mar. 20 at 5 p.m., followed by their next two games on the turf as well. Girls lacrosse practices on new turf field New facility is a ‘game-changer’ The girls were all smiles on the new turf fi eld last Friday. PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON The turf fi eld features new lighting, drainage improvements, 300-seat bleachers, an LED scoreboard, and more. LACROSSE

Page 18 – North Salem News LEISURE Thursday, March 9, 2023 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. Half-conscious states 8. Unnatural 13. Deep regret 14. Rogue 15. Taken without permission 19. An alternative 20. After B 21. Partner to flowed 22. Weekday 23. Body part 24. WorldÕs longest river 25. One of the Greats 26. Make clean 30. C. Canada indigenous peoples 31. Japanese seaport 32. Most unclothed 33. Small grouper fish 34. Soluble ribonucleic acid 35. Distinguishing sound 38. French realist painter 39. Popular beer brand 40. Views 44. God depicted as a bull 45. Relieve 46. Residue after burning 47. Habitation 48. Poe’s middle name 49. Japanese title 50. TV series installation (abbr.) 51. Beloved country singer 55. Single unit 57. Genuine 58. Develop 59. Traveled through the snow CLUES DOWN 1. Clues 2. Do again 3. Current unit 4. Neither 5. Corporate exec (abbr.) 6. Second sight 7. The absence of mental stress 8. Supplemented with difficulty 9. Stop for good 10. College dorm worker 11. Bones 12. Most supernatural 16. Spanish island 17. Unlimited 18. Where golfers begin 22. No charge 25. Print errors 27. Professional drivers 28. Kiss box set 29. Short, fine fibers 30. Administers punishment 32. Czech city 34. Normal or sound powers of mind 35. The academic world 36. Crustacean 37. Currency 38. Pastoral people of Tanzania or Kenya 40. Cloth spread over a coffin 41. Grouped together 42. On land 43. Glistened 45. A type of extension 48. One who assists 51. College sports conference 52. Zero 53. Midway between northeast and east 54. Type of screen 56. The 13th letter of the Greek alphabet Cheesesteaks are decadent sliced beef sandwiches covered in gooey cheese and served on crusty rolls. According to Philadelphia’s o cial tourism site, Pat Oliveri invented the cheesesteak in the 1930s. Oliveri was a hot dog vendor who decided to grill beef from the butcher and put it on an Italian roll. A cab driver smelled the creation and asked f o r the sandwich. Word spread about this new concoction, and soon lots of customers were coming by for their own. Oliveri opened up Pat’s King of Steaks on 9th Street soon after. Cheese was added later to the sandwiches in the 1940s after a suggestion from manager Joe Lorenza. Cheesesteaks have become synonymous with Philadelphia. In fact, there is a  erce rivalry between Pat’s and Geno’s, which is another cheesesteak restaurant that opened across the street from Pat’s in 1966 and claims they were the  rst to add cheese to the steak. Fierce loyalties to both of these restaurants stand today in Philadelphia. However, a person doesn’t have to take sides when he or she makes cheesesteak at home.  is recipe, courtesy of chef Robert Irvine and the Food Network, is easy and quick. Cook up a classic Philly sandwich Cheesesteak Makes 4 sandwiches 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 9-inch sub rolls 2 pounds shaved beef, such as rib eye or sirloin 12 thin slices provolone In a large saute pan or griddle, heat the oil over mediumhigh heat for 1 minute, and then add the onions, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook the onions until caramelized, stirring throughout the process, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Spread the softened butter on the interiors of the rolls and cook, butter-side down, on a griddle until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the rolls, add the raw steak to the griddle and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook briefl y, shredding the meat into small pieces with two metal spatulas. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Portion the meat into 4 piles, and top each pile with 3 slices of the provolone. Continue to cook until the cheese melts (putting on the lid and adding a little water to the pan can help with this step). Cover each pile with a browned roll, and place a spatula under the meat to pick it up with the roll.

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Opponents fear that, if passed, the compact would become a state mandate and take away the “home rule” authority that municipalities have under the state constitution. Advocates argue that the initiative would make New York more livable, accessible, and affordable. The state plans to create a $250 million subsidy program to help municipalities pay for infrastructure improvements and planning. The state budget has to be approved by April 1. The resolution was reviewed at the Town Board’s Feb. 28 meeting and unanimously passed last Friday. Voting for it were Lucas and Council members  Katherine Daniels  and  Martin Aronchick. Deputy Supervisor  Peter Kamenstein and Councilman Brent Golisano  were unable to attend the meeting. RESOLUTION’S KEY POINTS One of the key points made in the resolution was that the compact consists of the “New Homes Targets and Fast-Track Approval Act” and the “Transit-Oriented Development Act of 2023.” Specifically, it states: the “aforementioned bills are Article 7 bills in the NYS 2023/2024 budget which due to  their inclusion as such eliminates proper legislative process that will make for better legislation.” The housing issues outlined in the bills focus on New York City and the surrounding suburbs. Therefore, the town is arguing that they are not of “statewide concern” and therefore do “not meet the level of concern allowing the state to remove home rule.” Hochul  has claimed, it read, that the new homes act “is necessary in order to forestall restrictive land use practices that inhibit and limit housing development.” The compact would amend general municipal law and override North Salem’s land use regulations contained in current town code and “consistent” with its comprehensive plan. It also required the town to meet or exceed a housing growth target or enact by local law two of five “preferred actions” in order to obtain “Safe Harbor” status. The town claims that its police and emergency services, its infrastructure (water, septic), and schools could be “grossly impacted.” (Lucas noted in February that roads, recreation space, and cemeteries would be exempt from the state’s calculations. Whether that applies to land owned by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is an open question.) The town already has an accessory apartments provision that the resolution claims “is, in most cases, more liberal than the legislation in the governor’s budget bill.” More than 13 percent of its residences have accessory apartments and 4 percent of its residential units qualify as FAAH affordable. The resolution also notes that, in 2010, the town installed sewers around Peach Lake, an area where 16 percent of its residents live. That “accelerated” the conversion of many former summer homes into year-round residences “providing a more attractive price point for new families.” Except for the ADU end of things, the majority of the compact’s “preferred actions” would require “extreme and substantial amendments” to the town’s zoning ordinances. These could include “no restrictions” on minimum lot sizes, height limits or setbacks, no parking requirements, and no environmental, planning, or “aesthetic” reviews, the resolution claims. Furthermore, appeals can be made to a new State Housing Review Board, which would usurp the authority of local land use boards that “understand the local community.” The TOD Act would force the town to amend local law in order for higher density development located within a half mile of MTA train stations in Croton Falls and Purdys. That includes transit hub “accoutrements,” as Lucas put it. The MTA has just built a brand-new 450-space commuter lot on Croton Falls Road, just over the line in Somers. If 20 residential units per acre as allowed, that means there is a “potential for over 1,000 new residential units” in each hamlet, it said. The resolution states that new zoning would be exempt from SEQRA review. That could potentially impact New York City’s water quality and could “prohibit the study and evaluation” of impacts on traffic, stormwater (due to building on steep slopes), police and volunteer emergency services, schools, and other infrastructure. Planning Board chair Cynthia Curtis  pointed out last month that, outside of its tiny business district, the hamlet of Croton Falls has no sidewalks. And it currently has no sewers, although the town is looking into creating a special district there. Purdys also has no sidewalks, with the exception of one stretch intended to give folks access to a new elevator (still under construction) at the train station. The resolution also noted that the compact doesn’t mention the East of Hudson watershed and its protected status. Striking a conciliatory stance, the document states that North Salem “shares many of the same goals as the governor having a long history of, and consistently demonstrating a commitment to, providing a wide variety of housing choice and strengthening hamlet centers as service and higher-density residential areas.” Its local zoning code provides for “clustered housing, accessory dwelling units, affordable housing units, age-restricted units, and bonus densities allowing for more housing when there is an offering of affordable housing and/or protection of environmentally sensitive areas.” Residents have had “a voice” in land-use decisions by giving input while North Salem’s comprehensive plan was being formulated, by participating in public hearings, and by volunteering on town boards and committees. HOUSING FROM PAGE 1 SEE HOUSING PAGE 20

Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, March 9, 2023  e compact would disenfranchise residents from local elected o cials and volunteer boards and render their input “meaningless,” the resolution states.  e town implored the state Legislature to remove the compact proposal from the budget “and future budgets” and to “engage local governments in dialogue” in order to address “common goals.” It also wanted Albany to nix Article 7 bills and “follow the regular legislative process, which will produce better legislation.” State environmental laws, including SEQRA, and local “home rule” as it relates to zoning and land use de ned by the state constitution and general municipal law” should not be limited by any legislation unless it is “truly of statewide concern,” it said. BACKGROUND In 2022,  Hochul  announced plans to require municipalities to permit Accessory Dwelling Units on lots zoned for single-family homes.  Many elected o cials across the state, including  Lucas, rose up in opposition and the governor’s proposal was eventually removed from the  scal 2022-2023 state budget. North Salem, like other municipalities in areas serviced by the Metro North commuter railroad, would be expected to grow their housing stock by 3 percent every three years. Upstate localities would have to hit a 1 percent growth target in the same time frame. According to natlawreview.com, municipalities would have “relatively wide discretion” on how to meet those targets and the state would give extra credit for the creation of a ordable housing when it calculates each one’s progress. If those growth goals are not met, then the state could deploy so-called “fast-track mechanisms” in the case of proposed housing projects that meet minimum density and a ordability criteria.  at’s one of the key issues that opponents have raised. It means that approvals would be made at the state – and not local – level even if they wouldn’t be allowed under the municipality’s zoning restriction. However, exemptions could be made if municipalities can prove there are health or safety reasons that kept them from reaching the target, that there wasn’t enough demand for new homes in their jurisdiction, or that they had set the table for growth and developers simply did come to it, according to natlawreview.com. Under the compact, municipalities could apply for funds to help them plan and build infrastructure that would prop up that increase in density. MASTER PLAN HEARING  e Planning Board intends to host a public informational meeting on a proposed Croton Falls “mini master plan” in early April. It may be held at 3 Owens Road in the new senior/community center, which the town hopes to open by the end of this month. If the building isn’t quite ready for prime time, things will be moved to the Croton Falls Fire House. Q&A WITH BURDICK  e League of Women Voters of Northeast Westchester is hosting a virtual Q&A on the topic of the New York Housing Compact with North Salem’s state assemblyman, Chris Burdick, who represents the 93rd District. It is set for 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, and will be moderated by WVNEW co-president Susan Ferris Rights. To pre-register and receive the  Zoom link, visit the  News & Events page at www.LWVNEW.org. HOUSING FROM PAGE 19 Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in the North Salem News Bulletin Board and reach over 3,500 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. 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Announced by Governor Kathy Hochul in January, the series of Housing Compact proposals is a policy strategy to address the state’s housing shortage, with a goal of building 800,000 new homes over the next decade.  e proposals include local participation requirements and incentives to increase housing supplies throughout the state, and would require municipalities with MTA rail stations to rezone locally for higher density residential development.  e proposals will be considered by the New York State Legislature in the 2023 legislative session. Tune in to this live Zoom event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 to learn more about this signi cant legislative initiative. Prospective attendees should go to the News & Events page at www.LWVNEW. org to pre-register and receive the event’s Zoom link. AD93* residents may submit questions on this topic to [email protected]. For a submission to be considered, it must include the questioner’s name and town (to verify residency, not to be read aloud) and be received by noon on Monday, March 13. (*Assembly District 93 includes the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Harrison, New Castle, North Castle, and part of White Plains.) Individuals may contact the League of Women Voters of Northeast Westchester at [email protected]. To learn more about the chapter and its activities, go to its website (www. LWVNEW.org), its Facebook page (League of Women Voters of North East Westchester) and its Twitter feed (@LWVNEW).  e League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues.  e League of Women Voters does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. 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Thursday, March 9, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE North Salem News – Page 23 On a day-to-day basis, small business owners are faced with a myriad of complex issues running the gamut from the revenue, costs and expenses associated with running the business, employee issues and pro tability.  ese issues often become magni ed when the owner(s) of the business is faced with the reality of an illness and/or their mortality.  is includes the issue of what will become of the business they poured their heart and soul into upon their demise. For starters, one of the most di cult issues is determining a realistic fair market value for the business, especially if the principal owner of the business becomes incapacitated or has passed away. In my experience, the business owner is generally not the best person to value their business.  ey either overvalue the business or believe the business’s value will be signi cantly diminished upon their death.  us, having the business appraised by a certi ed appraiser is usually the best and most accurate choice.  e value of the business is critical in determining the total value of one’s estate for estate tax purposes and is also an important factor with respect to the bene ciaries who will inherit the entire business and/ or the owner’s interest in the business. It is not unusual for a business owner to have a child or two working in their business and also have children not working in their business.  us, creating an estate plan that is fair to all involved will hinge upon an accurate valuation of the business. Furthermore, if the business has multiple owners and/ or shareholders or partners (depending on the type of business), strong consideration should be given to having a shareholder’s agreement, partnership agreement and/or a buy-sell agreement in place, which delineates exactly what will happen to each owner’s interests upon their disability and/ or death. Not having an agreement that spells out the terms of any buyout or spells out a way of valuing the business can have dire consequences.  e small business owners who would be happy with becoming a partner with the spouse and/ or children of their disabled and/or deceased partner are few and far between.  e type of entity created for the business will also play an important role for tax planning purposes. Is it a “C” corporation or have they elected “S” corporation status for tax purposes; or is it a Limited Liability Company or Partnership. An “S” corporation has special requirements that need to be met to maintain “S” corporation status.  ese requirements typically limit how and to whom the “S” corporation’s stock can be transferred. Additionally, only speci c Trust entities can hold “S” corporation stock.  us, if the business is an “S” corporation, whether or not to leave the “S” corporation stock outright to one’s bene ciaries or in trust will be an important issue to be addressed. An issue that is also not given signi cant consideration is who will be responsible for managing the business while the owner is disabled or upon the owner’s death. All too often, one’s spouse is named as the Executor of a Last Will and/or Trustee of a Trust that will own the small business. However, is the spouse the most capable person of managing the business until it is to be sold and/or distributed to the bene ciaries? For example, would it be wiser to have both the spouse and the child(ren) who are working in the business as co-executors and/or co-trustees? Additionally, key employee(s) of the business may be worthy of consideration as an Executor and/or Trustee.  e role of trustee can be split among individuals based on whether the assets are business and non-business assets. As for an Executor, you could have Co-Executors, but, the role can’t be divided based on the nature of the assets. Finally, a lot of the above stated will be moot if the owner of the small business has not executed a Last Will and Testament and/or transferred their small business interest to a Trust during their lifetime. Without an estate plan, the small business owner would die “intestate,” thus, not having any say in who is appointed as the administrator of their estate and who will receive the business, as it would pass to their surviving heirs based on the laws of intestacy. Failure to plan creates the possibility that the business will go to individuals who didn’t want to receive it and it being managed by persons they didn’t select.   In conclusion, if one has a small business, putting in place an estate plan that addresses the above issues (and others) that are unique to the business is imperative.  e assistance of experienced counsel is invaluable. Anthony J. Enea is a member of Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP of White Plains. He focuses his practice on Wills, Trusts, Estates and Elder Law.  Anthony is the Past Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and is the past Chair of the 50+ Section of the NYSBA. He is a Past President and Founding member of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Anthony is also the Immediate Past President of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and a Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association. He can be reached at 914-948-1500 or at www.esslaw rm.com. Estate planning for small business owners 2023 Lunch & Learn Series Held at noon on the last Wednesday of each month, the free educational programs will shed light on important elder law and estate planning topics. The 90-minute programs, which include a light lunch and refreshments, will take place at the fi rm’s White Plains location and are open to the public at no cost – though space is limited. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. March 29 – Avoiding the New York “Estate Tax Cli ” Take an in-depth look at how to avoid the tax implications of New York’s “estate tax cliff.” Learn effective planning techniques, from the role of completed gift trusts to disclaimer and “Santa Clause” provisions. Presented by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. and Michael P. Enea, Esq. 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Thursday, March 9, 2023 North Salem News – Page 24 At rest adults breathe between 12-20 breaths per minute or 17,000-22,000 per day. That is a staggering number. Unless we have a cold or become short of breath, we take breathing for granted. With each breath we take, fresh oxygen enters our lungs and oxygenated blood transfers to our heart which the heart pumps to our organs, cells and muscles. As we move or exercise, we breathe faster and deeper because our muscles and cells require more oxygen and the heart pumps faster. HOW WE BREATHE Breathing is a natural process and does not require a conscious effort. But most people tend to breathe shallow using the upper chest and neck muscles and do not use the most important breathing muscle - the diaphragm - to breathe. The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle under your ribcage that contracts and relaxes rhythmically as we inhale and exhale. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHEST BREATHING AND DIAPHRAGM BREATHING Chest breathing uses the chest and neck muscles to pull on the ribcage as you fill the lungs with air, causing the chest to expand when you inhale and relax when you exhale. In contrast, with diaphragm breathing, your diaphragm contracts during inhalation for the lungs to expand, and the muscles between the ribs (intercostal muscles) help to expand and lift the ribcage sideways and allow more air to fill your lung capacity. The abdominals relax as you breathe in and contractz as you exhale. To train and engage the diaphragm to breathe properly will initially require a conscious effort. Breathing from the diaphragm also helps to control your posture by increasing your core strength, relax your neck muscle tightness as you offload on using the accessory neck muscles to breathe. THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF DIAPHRAGM BREATHING Several medical studies show the health benefits of diaphragm breathing; for example, it results in lower heart rate and blood pressure, helps to promote relaxation and exercise more efficiently.* The diaphragm helps maximize lung capacity when you inhale and, when you exhale, it helps to stabilize the primary foundation for the body forming the pelvic girdle. If you imagine the abdomen as a box: where the diaphragm muscle is the lid/top of the box, the core abdominal muscles is the front of the box, the buttock (Gluteal muscles) is the back of the box, and the pelvic floor muscles are the bottom. Using the diaphragm breathing method to assist in movement, exercise, transitions will help you to reserve more energy, prevent lactic acid build up as we have more oxygenated blood to the muscles, keep your posture more balanced and safer and protect your back. Never hold your breath and exhale on exertion or when the muscles contract. TRAINING EXERCISES FOR YOUR DIAPHRAGM MUSCLE To train your body to use your diaphragm more efficiently in all positions and by adding more muscle groups and eventually use diaphragm breathing in your daily life use these exercises: 1. Start: • Lie on your back with your knees bent over a pillow or feet flat on the table/ bed. • Place one hand on your chest and the other hand on your abdomen below your ribcage. • Breathe in through your nose and canalize all the air to your diaphragm allowing your hand on the abdomen to raise up to the ceiling as the diaphragm contracts and the abdomen relaxes. No movement should come from your chest hand. • Now exhale slowly through your mouth and pull your belly button to your back bone, tighten your pelvic floor muscles by pulling up between your legs, and contract the inner core muscles as you exhale. When you exhale, envision a vacuum in a plastic bag sucking the air from the inside to contract. 2. Next turn onto your side to practice diaphragm breathing on your side. Raise your upper arm up to the ceiling as you exhale. 3. Turn again onto your back and do mini-bridges by lifting your pelvis up in the air as you exhale adding the glutes. 4. Sit up tall to practice diaphragm breathing in a sitting-position. Lift one leg up to your chest when you exhale adding the hip-flexors. 5. Finally, stand up, exhale as you stand up by engaging your inner core to stabilize and keep your back flat. Tighten your glutes and thigh muscles to get to a tall upright position and lift your ribcage away from the diaphragm. More advanced uses with diaphragm breathing during exercises: • Plank: Lie on your stomach, push onto your elbows and on your knees. Engage your entire core pulling your belly into your spine. Progress to straighten your elbows and do the plank on your hands and toes. • Push-ups: Breathe in and expand your lungs relaxing your abdomen as you lower your body and exhale during the most difficult part as your contract your core– the push up. Correct breathing is a critical aspect of any exercise routine, walking and daily activities as your muscles need oxygen to contract and can make a huge difference in the outcome of your workout. Breathing with your diaphragm will help your feel more energized. As your diaphragm becomes stronger and lungs expand better with fresh oxygen, your inner core will get stronger with each exhale and contraction and you will feel more in control of your body. Take a deep diaphragm breath for a healthier body. If you experience any difficulty breathing, please contact your physician or physical therapist. * Hopper et al “Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults”, National Library of Medicine (Sept 2019). LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER ADVERTORIAL 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 [email protected] or visiting www. lizelubbept.com. USING YOUR DIAPHRAGM FOR breathing and a healthier body