VOL. 13 NO. 33 Visit News.HalstonMedia.com for the latest news. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 30 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 24 OBITUARIES 26 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 Veterans Day in Somers pg 3 HONORING SERVICE Somers | 4 BR | 2.1 BA | 2,406 sf | $589,000 Transform this Cutie into a Real Beauty - with a light, bright, airy, and open fl oorplan, this casually elegant 4-bedroom contemporary will inspire your inner designer. Showcasing fantastic space and well-proportioned rooms set on 3.56 acres. Located moments from the center of everything yet on a quiet, winding and neighborly street. #UGottaHaveHope Just Listed HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Featured Property Somers | 2 BR | 2 BA | 2,003 sf | $489,000 Until now you could only dream about something this special. Absolutely stunning ranch-style townhouse set on a quiet cul-de-sac with total privacy. Fully updated and offering finished lower for recreation and entertaining. An absolute gem! BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR As Somers football continued the campaign to defend their state championship, a familiar foe stood in their way in the form of the Harrison Huskies. No strangers to one another, the teams crossed paths earlier this season with the Tuskers handing Harrison a late September shutout loss on their own home turf. Also still fresh were last season’s wounds, which saw Somers trample the Huskies 39-7 in the sectional semifinal game. On the cold, clear Nov. 10 evening at Arlington High School, the stakes were even higher. For Harrison, the game was a shot a redemption. The Tuskers were eying their third consecutive sectional title. Something had to give. Before some of the Tusker faithful even made it to the bleachers, Harrison stunned the defending state champs with Joe Crupi running back the opening kickoff to take an immediate 7-0 lead. After battering Eastchester and Pelham in previous weeks, Somers found themselves in a hole early but quickly answered with a now textbook Tusker drive and a short run by QB Mac Sullivan to even the score. On the ensuing kickoff, lightning struck twice and another Crupi return PHOTO: CHRIS BALL SEE TUSKERS PAGE 22 TUSKERS CAPTURE SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP Three-peat!
PAGE 2 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 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 Do you understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR A pair of Democratic incumbents were re-elected to new terms on Nov. 7. In District 2, Erika Pierce tallied 10,329 votes while running unopposed, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. In the contested race in District 4, Vedat Gashi easily fended off the challenge of Republican Dan Branda by a margin of 8,125 to 5,478. Gashi, Pierce re-elected to County Legislator seats BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER On Nov. 7, Somers Supervisor Robert Scorrano was elected to his second twoyear term with 3,055 votes, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. None of the local races were contested and all but one of the candidates were incumbents. Also returned to the Town Board on Election Day were Thomas Garrity, who received 4,140 votes, and Richard Clinchy, who got 4,169. Councilmen serve four-year terms. Town Clerk Patricia Kalba was reelected with 4,344 votes while Highway Superintendent Nicholas DeVito garnered 4,330. Town Justice Michael McDermott racked up 3,021 votes and soon-tobe Town Justice Joseph Marra, tallied 2,850. SCORRANO Scorrano told The Somers Record last week that he was “excited” to have been re-elected. “It’s been an honor to serve Somers,” he said of his hometown, pointing to several accomplishments by his administration. These included the completion of the long-awaited Angle Fly Preserve land swap and the reaching of an agreement with local fire commissioners and the State Police about keeping the latter’s barracks in town, he said. The “swap” solidifies plans for a conservation easement modification agreement between the town, county, and state Department of Environmental Conservation. It changes the designation of an 11-acre parcel adjacent to Reis Park from “Open Space Recreation Area” to “Athletic Field Area,” and the designation of 14 acres at the nature preserve from “Athletic Field Area” to “Open Space Recreation Area.” There’s still “a lot of work ahead,” noted the Republican supervisor. Among upcoming projects are the creation of a crosswalk which will allow folks to safely traverse Route 202 at the traffic light near DeCicco’s. Lack of a designated crossing area on the busy road has raised safety concerns, especially in light of the fact that many students from nearby schools patronize businesses in the Heritage 202 Center, Scorrano said. The crosswalk has gotten the thumbsup from the state Department of Transportation and construction is expected to begin in the spring. Congratulating the other candidates, Scorrano said: “I feel we’ve got a fantastic Town Board in place.” KALBA Kalba, known for her great work as town clerk and her reading of “fun facts” at the end of every Town Board meeting, told The Somers Record Saturday that she was “humbled,” “honored,” and “grateful” to have been reelected. Town clerks serve four-year terms. GARRITY Calling Somers a “unique town filled with great people,” Garrity thanked voters for their “continued support” and said he was looking forward to serving “another term in the town I love. The longtime public servant also thanked both Republican and Democratic leaders for “continuing to look past party lines and supporting both Rich Clinchy and myself.” CLINCHY This will be the fifth term for Clinchy and, he vowed last week, his “last.” While the Democratic councilman has enjoyed being on the Town Board, 20 years in the role will be enough. Besides “there’s value to having a turnover,” according to Clinchy, who had served on the Somers Board of Education for 12 years. Clinchy said that as a school trustee and Somers incumbents elected to new terms SEE ELECTION PAGE 25
HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com The Burger Barn Locally Owned Family Focused BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Courage. Dedication. Honor. Sacrifice. Freedom. Gratitude. Hope. The list of the things people think of when they think of the men and women who have served, or are still serving, in the U.S. military goes on and on and on. Somers marked Veterans Day this past weekend with a parade, special ceremony, the laying of wreaths, the waving of flags, prayers, and praise. Overlooking the well-attended proceedings held at the historic Ivandell Cemetery on a chilly November morning was a bronze bust of the town’s namesake, New Jersey native Richard Somers, a U.S. Naval officer who was killed during an assault on Tripoli during the First Barbary War. The plaque on the Veterans Memorial simply reads: “Dedicated to the men and women of Somers who have served, or will serve, in the armed forces of the United States.” Father John Lagiovane of St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Somers gave the convocation and Rabbi Robert Weiner of Temple Beth Am in Yorktown, the closing blessing. Singing both the nation anthem, “The StarSpangled Banner” and “God Bless America,” Irving Berlin’s iconic patriotic song, was the Somers Middle School’s Advanced Choir. Reciting Jewish poet and liturgist Alden Solovy’s piece “The Last Soldier” was Ally Camardello, a member of the Somers Lions Club youth club, the Leos. The poem speaks of the soldier’s mission as not one of destruction and death, but “of safety, security, and protection”; the goal being to “end violence, tyranny, despair.” Lion Kate O’Keefe introduced Supervisor Robert Scorrano, who called veterans “living breathing symbols of selflessness.” It’s not enough to remember the valor of veterans of the past, the world needs to address the pressing issues that affect them now, he said, raising the painful issue of suicide. “It’s our duty to reach out to them, and provide them with the support and help that they need,” Scorrano said, promising that the town is there for them. PHOTOS: CAROL REIF Grace Zimmermann of the Somers Historical Society and Vietnam veteran Ron Miller Jack Quinn, Chloe Lee, Michelle Quinn, Emme Quinn, Grace Zimmermann, Joan Kaminsky and Allison Kaminsky Assemblyman Matt Slater and Jeff Zimmermann of the Somers Historical Society THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 who served Honoring all SEE VETERANS PAGE 27
PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 The Staff EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky 845-661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines The Somers Record The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. Subscribe To request The Somers Record weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Somers Record at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 (ISSN 2330-1597) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Town of Somers Holiday Celebrations Join the community and ring in the holiday season at the Elephant Hotel, a National Historic Landmark decorated by the Somers Historical Society! Sunday, Dec. 3 3 p.m - Nativity Scene dedication and blessing sponsored by The Msgr. Raymond M. Collins Council 6205 of the Knights of Columbus 3:30 - 5 p.m. - Photos with Santa in the meeting room, Somers Historical Society Open House on the 3rd floor, holiday music and sing-a-long, complementary hot cocoa on the front lawn. Sponsored by Somers Lions Club, Somers Historical Society, Somers Chamber of Commerce, and Somers Girl Scout Troop 1455 3:30 p.m. - throughout the holiday season - Town Christmas Tree Tradition. Take a photo of your children in front of the Town Christmas Tree with a 6’ ruler. Watch your children and the tree grow each year! 5 p.m. - Christmas Tree Lighting with Supervisor Rob Scorrano, accompanied by Santa and Town Board members. Thursday, Dec. 7 Menorah lighting ceremony on the first night of Chanukah at 6 p.m. on the front lawn, refreshments to follow in the meeting room. Somers Historical Society Open House on the 3rd floor. Sponsored by Chabad of Yorktown. Veterans Gather Again Friday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. To be held upstairs at DeCicco & Sons, with hot food including burgers pulled pork, and dessert! Come meet your fellow veterans, guys and gals, from WWII to Afghanistan. Come hear about more events for you! The Somers Veterans Board thanks you for your service. For more information, contact Kate O’Keefe at 914-384-1612. Bunco at Bobo’s In Honor of Candy Raveis Thursday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bunco is a dice game, and every table has a winner, and every person has a chance to win! There will also be 50/50 raffles for great prizes. $50 per person, includes yummy treats from Bobo’s, wine, cocktails, tea, coffee, and water. (BYOB if you have a preference.) Event is open to everyone! To be held at Bobo’s Cafe at 6 Heritage Center in Somers. Limited number of spaces, please reserve early. For any questions, call 914-714-0090 or email [email protected] Somers Track & Field Booster Club 5th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 23, at 8 a.m. The 5K trot is on the Somers High School Cross Country trail. It’s beautiful, but expect hills and turns along the way! To learn more or register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/ Events/NY/Somers/1stAnnualThanksgiving DayTurkeyTrot5KTrailRaceand1MileFunRun Somers Flag Football Turkey Bowl Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 2:45 p.m. Somers staff vs. students! All proceeds will go to support St. Luke’s Food Pantry and the Somers Track & Field and Varsity Flag Football teams. To be held at Somers High School. $20 per person for staff, $5 for students. Please Venmo @KatieDichiaro SEE TRUNK PAGE 8 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK SOMERS Central School District Forward in Exceence SCSD uses clearly defined Elements of Excellence as the framework to guide decision-making to ensure the development of the whole child. Throughout the year, recent data and information about each Element of Excellence is shared with the community at Board of Education meetings. This week, the district presented an update on 21st Century Knowledge and Skills. 21st Century Knowledge & Skills The goal of teaching Somers students 21st-century knowledge and skills is to ensure the intellectual growth and development of critical skills so that all learners can thrive in an ever-changing world. The adoption of the International Baccalaureate framework is a key component of that mission. GLOBAL c i t i z e n s h i p 21ST CENTURY Knowledge & Skills Social, Emotional & PHYSICAL WELLNESS whole CHILD P R O F E S S I O N A L L E A R N I N G C O M M U N I T I E S — F I S C A L S T E W A R D S H I P — F A M L I M M O C & Y U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T — L E A R N I N G P E R S O N A L I Z E D Scan here for full report Class of 2023 Post-Secondary Plans Class of 2023 85% 4 Year College 10% Career Ed Workforce Gap Year Military 5% 2 Year College Somers High School offers 37 Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses - the most advanced courses among all Putnam and Westchester County school districts. Science Research International GENIUS Olympiad Winners 9 NYSED Academic Excellence Award Winners 7 took at least 1 AP or IB course at SHS 71%
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 5 Keep fighting for New York job creators and main street businesses in Washington, DC! THANK YOU REP. MIKE LAWLER PAID FOR BY THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND SUPPORTED BY THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW YORK STATE, INC. www.USChamber.com
PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Your Premier LOCAL Liquor Store Friendly Service & Expert Advice 155 RT 202, VILLAGE PLAZA, LINCOLNDALE Mon-Wed 930-9P • Thurs-Sat: 930-930P • Sun: 12N-8P 845-475-7574 914-248-6000 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Stephen McNamara is “one tough SOB,” according to one of the doctors helping the critically ill Somers native fight for his life. A professional fitness trainer and former Somers High School head freshman football coach, the 47-year-old dad was stricken two weeks ago with cardiomyopathy, which affects the heart muscle’s ability to pump blood properly. There are several types of cardiomyopathy, according to the American Heart Association. It can be “acquired” due to another disease, condition, or factor such as stress, high blood pressure, or a virus. It can also be “inherited” when the gene for the disease is passed down from a parent. Sometimes, the cause isn’t known, as is often the case with pediatric patients, the AHA says. According to family friends, McNamara was first diagnosed at Danbury Hospital after suffering from shortness of breath. He was discharged, but after being home for a few days told his wife, Lisa, that he was having chest discomfort. She rushed him to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, where doctors performed more tests and found he had atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm, and also very low blood pressure. McNamara then underwent an emergency procedure that was intended to improve the blood flow to his heart, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up by Lisa’s best friend, Alyse DeBellis of North Carolina. Although heavily sedated beforehand, McNamara was able to open his eyes and give his wife’s hand a little squeeze as she showed him a photo of them and their 7-year-old daughter, Trinity, DeBellis said. McNamara was transferred to Westchester County Medical Center where he was given ECMO, a therapy used to treat people with life-threatening heart and lung failure. It involves using a machine to replace some of the functions of their lungs or heart, or both simultaneously. It can be lifesaving, but it’s not a treatment in and of itself. Once again, he rallied when Lisa whispered in his ear: “You’re going to fight for me and Trinity, right?” “He is fighting! He believes!” wrote DeBellis in an online plea for prayers for the family and for financial support knowing that they will face huge medical bills. As of Monday, Nov. 13, $103,331 of a $150,000 goal was raised. The GoFundMe page includes a link to a “Meal Train,” which is an organized way for friends and family members to deliver home-cooked meals to folks going through challenging times. Donors were rooting for McNamara, who they called a “great friend” who is known for his generosity, smile, and ability to crack a good joke, and as an inspiring fitness trainer and coach. One spoke of the time her daughter’s soccer team had worked out with McNamara, who now lives in Mahopac where his wife grew up. “He always struck the right Former SHS coach fights for his life after heart transplant Stephen and Lisa McNamara with their daughter, Trinity PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK SEE MCNAMARA PAGE 9
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The Friends of the Somers Library Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Featuring John and Eddie Fiscella. This talented father and son act never fail to entertain! Join in for what promises to be a fun and festive holiday event! To be held in the library’s Program Room. Coldwell Banker Realty 338 Route 202 in Somers Cookie Exchange Thursday, Dec. 7, at 12 p.m. Coldwell Banker is hosting a cookie exchange, along with their art show exhibition of local artists. Arrive at noon, exchange begins at 12:30 p.m. Bring your cookies to swap with other bakers, and express your artistic talent with baking! Bring 2 dozen cookies and take home 2 dozen. Please bring your own take-home container. Seasonal beverages will be served. Hudson Valley Human Rights & Holocaust Commission Re-Imagined Event Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. The organization known as the Somers Holocaust Memorial Commission (SHMC) is being re-imagined and broadening its scope. SHMC will now be known as the Hudson TRUNK FROM PAGE 4 Members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the Sunoco station on Route 100 in the late morning of Nov. 11, responding to reports of a vehicle on fire. On the scene within minutes, responders found a truck in flames beside the gas pumps. Members of the SVFD were able to quickly extinguish the blaze before the fire was able to spread to the nearby pumps or building. Fire crews were assisted by the NY state police and Somers Police, and cleared the scene after an hour. SVFD makes the save at gas station blaze PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 SEE TRUNK PAGE 25 A C T I V E H O M E S F O R S A L E 3 1 1 6 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 S O M E R S M A R K E T U P D A T E O C T O B E R 2 0 2 3 A V E R A G E S A L E P R I C E $ 7 5 8 , 8 5 6 H O M E S S O L D - Y T D 1 1 2 2 5 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 1 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 S I N G L E F A M I L Y A C T I V E H O M E S F O R S A L E 1 7 6 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 A V E R A G E S A L E P R I C E $ 5 8 2 , 4 5 0 H O M E S S O L D - Y T D 9 7 3 0 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 1 0 % I N C R E A S E C F R O M 2 0 2 2 O N D O M I N I U M S Source: OKMLS, single family & condominium, active, sold & average sale price, 01/01/2023 - 10/31/2023 as compared to 01/01/2022 - 10/31/2022, Somers school district. T H I N K I N G A B O U T S E L L I N G YO U R H O M E O R C O N D O ? I T ' S T H E P E R F E C T T I M E T O B E O N T H E M A R K E T. W E H AV E L O W I N V E N T O R Y A N D M A N Y B U Y E R S . P L E A S E F E E L F R E E T O C O N TA C T M E A N Y T I M E . I ' M H E R E T O H E L P. D O N N A O ' C O N N E L L A s s o c i a t e R e a l E s t a t e B r o k e r S o m e r s B r o k e r a g e M 9 1 4 . 2 6 3 . 9 1 0 8 O 9 1 4 . 2 7 7. 8 0 4 0 Ext. 3 3 4 D o c o n n e l l @ h o u l i h a n l a w r e n c e . c o m d o n n a o c o n n e l l . h o u l i h a n l a w r e n c e . c o m
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Opinion 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 Somers Record 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] PAGE 10 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Twenty-two years ago, New York was the victim of an unprovoked terrorist attack that shocked the conscience of our nation and the world. Tragically, history repeated itself last month when Hamas terrorists stormed from Gaza into Israel and brutally murdered innocent Israelis and 31 Americans, including children, the elderly and the disabled. As Americans, we proudly stand with Israel and its citizens and pray for the victims of these war crimes. Beyond the human tragedy, Hamas’ attack serves as a stark reminder that America and its democratic allies remain targets for those who hate freedom and our way of life. Because of the Biden Administration’s open border policies, the recently concluded federal fiscal year shattered all records for the number of illegal immigrants entering our country. In fact, more than 6 million migrants have illegally entered the U.S. since Biden became president. Even worse, this is an accelerating crisis in which September was the single worst month in history; more than 220,000 migrants were processed by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol last month. The consequences of this profound failure to secure our border are grave. While New York is struggling with the most obvious effects of the migrant crisis, Border Patrol also confiscated 27,000 pounds of fentanyl this year, which was nearly twice the record set the year before, fueling an overdose epidemic that is now the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. In September, more than 8,000 migrants from “special interest countries” crossed the southern border, with 76,000 entering our country during the previous 12 months. Moreover, the September figure includes more Border Patrol encounters with people on the Terrorist Watch List than the last six years combined. These are chilling figures that present an unprecedented homeland security risk. Since the federal government is incapable of securing the border, New York State has a responsibility to act. I introduced legislation (A.7319) requiring the state to perform background checks and collect fingerprints from and track every migrant who has come to New York. This common-sense measure will enable law enforcement to prevent violent incidents, like the sexual assaults committed by two migrants New York City Mayor Eric Adams relocated to suburban Buffalo, and thwart homeland security threats by terrorists who may be taking advantage of the broken immigration system. Despite what U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and the socialist Squad would like us to believe, illegal immigration presents an enormous threat to our country. That is why Gov. Kathy Hochul must immediately repeal New York’s sanctuary state policy that handcuffs law enforcement and prohibits the communication with federal immigration officials needed to remove criminal immigrants from our state and “connect the dots” regarding homeland security threats. The politicians who, like Gov. Hochul, have embraced dangerous sanctuary policies at the local level need to understand the damage that they are causing. In light of the horrific attacks on Israel, the facts require our state to take a fresh look at the policies it has adopted and take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers. Matt Slater is a member of the New York State Assembly District 94, which includes the readership area of this newspaper. Slater: Immediately repeal sanctuary state policy MATT SLATER ASSEMBLYMAN I recently caught up with an old friend of mine, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, on my cable show, “All About Town with Jim Martorano.” Our friendship goes way back to our electoral beginnings back in the 1990s. But unlike yours truly, Mr. Latimer has never lost an election and now is widely thought to be setting his sights on Congress. Distinct from any elected official I have ever known, George has, against his own political interests, personally engineered the passage of a law which specifically prohibits him from running for a third term as County Executive. What politician does that? Only Mr. Latimer. There is no doubt that, given his limited remaining time as the leader of our county, he will soon set his sights on another office, this time in Washington. Yes, he has not yet announced his candidacy for Congress. But trust me, he will soon! The following are edited portions of my recent interview with the Westchester County Executive. Due to the length of our conversation, I have severely cut George’s responses to fit the limits of this column. The interview can be seen in its entirety on YouTube. Just type in All About Town -George Latimer, or if you have Optimum it will air on the public access channel 74 on Wednesday evenings at 9 p.m. Enjoy. Q: How long have you been in this position (Westchester County Executive)? Latimer: I have been in office six years, and I have asked the county legislature to pass the toughest term limit bill for my position…the maximum a county executive can serve is two 4-year terms. I am now in my sixth year. Not knowing what the future brings, I would serve another two years and then there will be a new county executive.” Q: How have you handled the immense pressures of being Westchester County Executive? Latimer: First of all, my private experience had been as a legislator prior to becoming County Executive…when you move into an executive position, it is a different animal altogether…it’s an around the clock job…24/7…like a mayor or town supervisor the pressure of the job is all encompassing…One thing I’ve learned in my business career, which by the way is the piece people often don’t see in my resume (I spent 20 years in sales and marketing) is that if you want to be effective in an administrative job, you must identify and hire the best possible people around you, particularly individuals who know what you don’t know. Next, you must listen to their advice… I think what has worked for these past six years as I traverse the county is that I have been blessed with terrific people and I have been very fortunate in that regard. Q: Have you made any decisions you regret? Latimer: Nothing is perfect. You make the best decisions you can, given the information you have. It won’t always be popular. But you must be willing to go back out and talk to people…It’s not easy to make the tough call. Not everyone will be happy. Naturally, everyone likes to be liked. But you have been elected to make what you consider to be the right decision. Most importantly, you must take time to explain to your constituents why you made your decision. That is always appreciated, even by people who may disagree with you. Latimer muses about Congressional run Martorano sits down for one-on-one interview with county executive JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 12
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Latimer: This job, as an executive position, you see something that you want done, and with unitary power, you can get it done…when I was a legislator, you needed to get other people to agree with you and support your proposed legislation, so individually your actions could only take you so far…whereas as a county executive, in my present position, we’ve been able to unilaterally make major capital improvements in sites like Memorial Field in Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle Family Court, the Miller House in North White Plains, and so many other places in the county…we’ve been able to exact positive, lasting change in all these places... We’ve also been able to accomplish many other things via the legislative process, which have resulted in positive tangible change…we also were able to bounce back from COVID better than most…When I was in the legislature, you pointed to various pieces of legislation that you wrote or helped passed, but I would say that the body of work that we’ve been able to accomplish in my six years as County Executive has been the most satisfying of my entire career. Q: Do you see any of these accomplishments as your legacy that will be remembered going forward? Latimer: My joy is when I drive around the county and see the positive results of our hard work…as for posterity? That is such a fleeting thing…We’ve had such great County Executives like Al DelBello and Andy O’Rourke, who accomplished major things. But today no one knows their name. It’s not because they were not outstanding; it’s the nature of turnover and the fast-moving nature of today’s world. Yes, if you’re Lincoln or Washington, your name will live on, but otherwise fame is quite temporal…I just hope when my time ends here that I will be able to look back at all we’ve done and feel, yes, this effort was worth it! Q: You’re now 70 years old and have been working at such a strenuous pace for many years now. Have you ever thought about retirement? Latimer: It will be hard to go from 100 miles per hour to a dead stop. I just can’t see myself relaxing at a senior center playing cards, although I do say those are wonderful opportunities for seniors…when my electoral career is over, I expect I will spend my senior years consulting, perhaps on the state level. Q: What about Congress? Latimer: It might be. Or it might be at the school board level…. But what I would love to be is general manager of the New York Mets, I want to turn that franchise around, one more championship! Q: People are all talking about you running for Congress. That is something I unsuccessfully tried to do back in 2006. But as I watch the news, I can’t imagine why anyone would want to be in the middle of such a dysfunctional body, which seems more interested in insults than results. What are your thoughts, can we find common ground between opposing sides? Latimer: You can still do that, certainly we have done that on the county level… Q: But can consensus really be achieved today on the Congressional level? Latimer: On the Congressional side, it’s become a cultural war 24/7…were I to go to Congress, I wouldn’t expect to change the culture, I would be one person out of many…I’ve already experienced that earlier in my career in the New York State Legislature… Were I to go to Congress, it would be like the line from one of the songs from the play Hamilton, “being in the room where it happens.” You must be in the room where it happens to effect positive change for your constituents. Q: If you were elected to Congress, what do you see as your role? Latimer: As a Congressperson, you are not Secretary of State. You may have positions, but your job is not to pontificate on matters that are not within your purview. Your job is to add value to major legislation that will have a positive and essential effect on the lives of your constituents. You must keep in mind the needs of the communities you represent and make sure that those needs are addressed in important legislation. I would seek to achieve consensus and support legislation that will precisely do that. Q: What do you see as the major problem in Congress today? Latimer: One of the major problems in Congress is the extreme wings on both sides, which are not really interested in passing legislation but rather are focused on a polemic on what they believe society should be…all my years in government have taught me that government is not going to shape how society will be, pop culture is more interested in who Taylor Swift is dating that what are the bills presently proposed in Congress. Q: If shaping society is not on the table, what do you see as the major role of a Congressperson? Latimer: Anyone who is lucky enough to go to Washington must realize you only get a certain amount of influence, and you must use it wisely and intensely… Your success may depend on how many of the people on the other side of the aisle will agree with you. It may be, in these polarized times, that the center won’t hold. But clearly it is worth the effort to try and find common ground. Q: Thank you so much for your time today. It has been my honor to call you my friend over these last several decades and I wish you luck in all your future endeavors. Latimer: It has been my pleasure. The foregoing was only a small snippet of my edited interview with Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Soon after Mr. Latimer announces his bid for Congress, I hope to sit down with him again about his plans moving forward for his district. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 10
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 13 BY VIM WILKINSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER When Dr. Amanda Wiechert founded Northeast Dental in 2014, the longtime Yorktown dentist had three goals in mind: to create a family-friendly atmosphere for patients of all ages, to build a team to provide comprehensive, high-quality dental care that goes beyond fillings and cleanings, and to create a comfortable and convenient setting that always puts the patient first. Located on Commerce Street in Yorktown Heights, Northeast Dental covers the basics, from cleaning to fillings and more, which includes oral cancer screenings, as well as a range of specialized care options such as Invisalign, the custom-made, clear, removal plastic aligners that are less painful than other orthodontic procedures, teeth whitening, dental implants, crowns and bridges, and pediatric dental care. These procedures are mostly done under one roof at Northeast Dental in Yorktown Heights. The goal, Dr. Wiechert said, is to make it easier for people to take better care of their teeth and gums and give the local community a place to get comprehensive treatment. We caught up with Dr. Wiechert, who shared some insights about oral care and health. 1. Why is oral health important? We always try to educate patients that oral health is key to their overall health. Most patients know that there is a strong correlation between oral disease and heart disease, but now studies have linked dental health to conditions like diabetes and dementia. Simple steps like brushing, flossing and visiting your dentist regularly can help keep you healthy. By identifying problems early, we can often help patients avoid pain, infection and tooth loss. Having a healthy mouth is key to a healthy body. 2. The routine dental care at Northeast is quite comprehensive, with services such as oral cancer screening. Why did you decide to offer it and what do people need to know about early detection? Oral cancer screenings are part of every routine visit. Thanks to early detection, the survival rate for oral cancer has improved significantly. These screenings save lives, so regular dental visits are critical. 3. What sets Northeast Dental apart from others? We take pride in personally caring for our patients and knowing them by name. Our appointments are tailored for each individual person, taking their preferences into account. We try to make each experience as positive as possible by including a little extra TLC. We enjoy seeing them and know how important they are. 4. How has dentistry evolved, and how is Northeast Dental keeping up with those trends and advancements? The focus of dentistry has shifted to be more proactive and preventive. Our goal is to prevent disease and to restore patients to health. We use tools like digital imaging and intra-oral scanning to diagnose conditions earlier. It also makes appointments more comfortable, quicker and more convenient. ADVERTORIAL Northeast Dental 1855 Commerce Street • Yorktown Heights • 914-302-7717 northeastdentalny.com Northeast Dental in Yorktown Heights. Dr. Amanda Wiechert, DMD NORTHEAST DENTAL Proactive and patient-centric care at PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORTHEAST DENTAL
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Firemen quickly came to finish putting out the blaze, although now, of course, we call them fire-fighters. Fire-fightresses if they are women. I’m not sure why we choose to call some professions by genderspecific names and not others. Does it seem important that a man be known as a waiter and a woman a waitress? Now that they’re called servers, they are never even the ones who actually serve the meal when it arrives. By contrast, a woman, for instance, might not want a doctor who does not possess all the same standard equipment as she does. She may be more comfortable with a doctorette. As much as I think that vaping is a poor alternative to smoking, at least it seems less likely to cause a fire. And that’s better than nothing, unless we’re on a desert island and we need to signal planes flying overhead. “Does anyone have a match?” I ask, “one that does not involve my face and some other object? Let me see a show of hands.” The show closes quickly. “Everyone here quit smoking? Not even second hand? And how healthy did that decision turn out now?” Someone offers, “I have an e-cigarette, and we can use it to start an e-fire.” “All right, any other suggestions?” “Yes! Remember that Facebook post that asked what three CDs you’d want with you if you were stranded on a desert island? Well, I BROUGHT them with me! Does anyone have a CD player?” Any fire professional will tell you that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and a smoke alarm weighs about seven ounces. This is also a good time to thank those men and women who have risked their lives in this dangerous and unpredictable profession. Those who run toward the fire as the rest of us are running away from it. And if I am ever running toward a fire, it’s only because I wrongly assumed that stairwell “D” came after stairwell “C.” Join Rick and No Options at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Mohansic Grill in Yorktown Heights. Say hello at rlife8@ hotmail.com. MELEN FROM PAGE 11 Licking my wounds after an election defeat in Bedford, I’m at the stage of reflecting on whether it was worth it. It is no small thing to jump into a local election. You start out telling yourself it isn’t really much of an effort to run a campaign. I mean after all, I had a running mate who was doing a lot of the heavy lifting. But as things got going, from Labor Day on, it ended up being pretty consuming, especially coming down the stretch. I wasn’t deluding myself about the odds of success. Running on the Republican line in Bedford means you are outnumbered more than 3 to 1 by party registration. I thought my chances were about 1 and 10 of prevailing. Old Testament oddsmakers had David at 20 to 1 when he went up against Goliath, so it was worth a shot. You have to win a lot of hearts and minds from registered Democrats in order to be successful. Being respectful, witty and charming only goes so far though. You have a lot of conversations sharing good ideas to convince people that your agenda makes sense and that a local election is about local, not national issues. Along the way, among other things, I was called an election denier, a Trumper, a Tea Partier, misogynist, gun nut, against diversity and a Jets fan. I was also told that silence was complicity. With the exception of being a Jets fan, none of the other descriptors fit. Changing hearts and minds is often an uphill battle. Seeking to find common ground to get past biases takes effort to listen and engage with a desire to understand, but that was the assignment. The vast majority of the conversations were pleasant and I found my neighbors open-minded. Still, with many tending to look at even a local election through a national partisan lens, our work was cut out for us. Our goal was to get people to see us as individuals who can bring value to our community. We based our campaign on 101 ideas for Bedford: ideas today for making our town better tomorrow. We committed to not attacking or using demeaning tactics against our opponents. And we chose hot pink signs, the least political color we could think of, adorned with a dozen different messages describing who we were…dog lover, Boomer, millennial, Jets fan, Giants fan, etc. We even had one sign that said we loved the Barbie movie, which explained our choice of colors. We had a campaign playlist on Spotify along with a couple of tongue-in-cheek video ads, which got thousands of views. We wanted to have fun and make people smile in the hope they could know us as people rather than a party label, where they can appreciate our energy and our shared commitment to serve our community. We lost, but we got over 42% of the votes cast. Seventeen percent of voters crossed the partisan The case for tilting at windmills DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SEE SCOTT PAGE 15
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 15 aisle to vote for us. We won in the neighborhoods who knew us best, which was heartening. However, we needed many more to prevail. Looking around our area, nearly half of the races were uncontested. Eight of 17 Westchester County legislator races had no opponent. Many town supervisor, mayor and council member races were uncontested. In the midst of this electoral vacuum, a few riveting races unfolded, notably an independent party’s upset in Mount Kisco and nail-bitingly close contests in North Salem and North Castle separated by just one vote as they wait for the last few absentee ballots to trickle in. Contested races serve as the crucible for debates, discussions and the exchange of ideas on how local government can improve. They provide a platform for new ideas and critiques of the status quo. Now I understand better than most the reason many take a pass on running a long-shot campaign. But they serve a purpose. Without them, there is zero accountability for those who serve us. Don Quixote understood the purpose of being in the game, even when the dream may be impossible. Dear Dr. Linda, Zoe is in sixth grade and is really struggling. She has been struggling since kindergarten, but this year things are worse. My husband and I thought it would be better because she has been classified and is receiving help in the classroom. The school has been very helpful, but she’s still struggling in every subject and getting through the homework takes hours. We showed her school test results to my sisterin-law, a fourth grade teacher, and she told us that according to that assessment, Zoe is working at a third-grade reading and math level. We’ve looked into private school and there’s no way we can afford that. I thought of homeschooling, but I have no idea what to teach her. Where do we go from here? Thanks, -Carolyn Dear Carolyn, If your daughter is reading at a thirdgrade level, she’s going to struggle with sixth-grade social studies, science and English. If she’s expected to do middleschool math consisting of fractions, decimals, percents and beginning algebra, she’s going to struggle if she’s working at a third-grade level in math. You cannot progress unless you have mastered the basics. So, what do you do? First, talk to her school counselor or psychologist and review her scores. This means you don’t just look at the final score of third-grade level, because that doesn’t mean that much unless you know why she scored that? Is her reading score based on a test that is timed? Maybe she can read above that level, but reads slowly. Or, is her reading scored based on poor decoding skills, a poor vocabulary or on reading comprehension? Even if it is strictly reading comprehension, the cause may not be comprehension. It could be that her comprehension is fine, but she didn’t know the meaning of most of the words. In other words. you can’t fix the problem until you know what the problem is. More homework and stricter rules don’t address the problem. You need to talk to her school counselor or psychologist and if you want a second opinion, contact someone outside the school and make an appointment to review her testing. Next, you have to address the issue as to whether Zoe has an attention problem or another issue such as high anxiety that is preventing her from progressing. Many times children are given extra support, but it still doesn’t work because the child is not engaged. The teacher is engaged, but the student is not and if the student is not engaged they will not learn and progress. I’ve heard parents and teachers argue that a child needs to be retained because they’re not up to grade level. Repeating a grade does nothing unless the child is paying attention and is engaged. Finally, we all have to practice to learn new things. Some people need to practice less and some need to practice more. But, if the material is too difficult for the child, or if the child has a learning disability, or if the child is not engaged, they will only be memorizing facts and material, which they will soon forget or may not remember anything because it will have no meaning to them. There is help for struggling students, but you first have to learn exactly why your daughter is struggling. Then you need to find out who will be able to address this problem in order to help her succeed. -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,” available on Amazon and at stronglearning.com. Unlocking the mystery of a sixth-grader’s struggles DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING SCOTT FROM PAGE 14
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Sports PAGE 18 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 ‘We were there until the end’ Somers soccer falls in state semifinal Lindsey Ulaj and Ashley Kuchinsky after the Tusker loss. Annie Maguire makes her run PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Saturday, Nov. 11, Somers faced Spencerport in the girls soccer state semifinals, and the Rangers were definitely on the next level. “It’s like nothing we’ve seen before,” said Somers Goalie Julia Schmidberger of the Spencerport offense. But 78 minutes into the game, the play of the Tusker goalie was why the game stood tied at one. Of course, a winner was required, and the irony of the deciding moment could not be missed. A slow, high bouncing ball into the crease, Lindsay Lenhard got her head there first and Schmidberger misplayed the bounce. Going in with 11:07 left SEE SOCCER PAGE 19 Heads up for Julia Arbelaez 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 1/31/24 $10.00 OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25% OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 1/31/24 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 19 SOCCER FROM PAGE 18 SPORTS Contact Us The Somers Record 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]. in the game, the heartbroken goalie and her teammates knew the score, and just because only the 3-1 final awaited, the Tuskers still had Schmidberger’s back. “She is our junior captain. That says enough. She leads by example,” said Coach Kelci Hegg. “She’s been great between the pipes all year, and we wouldn’t have gotten this far without her.” Nonetheless, Spencerport quickly asserted themselves. They kept the pressure on and almost cracked the scoreboard at 32:15. Emily Peacock forced the ball forward and set her team up with a throw in. She received, unleashed, and put Schmidberger to the test. An all-out dive, the Somers goalie wowed the crowd, but the play came at a cost. Bridget Kossow was knocked out of the game and Somers already had Marley Hawkins on the bench due to a concussion from the win over Valley Central. “We had a tough go,” said Hegg, and on the sideline, a towering Jayda Soloman seemed to make sure of it. She controlled the edge with muscle and footwork and sent another scare at 18:55. In the corner, the junior sent a cross, but there was no foot or head to greet the precision projectile. There wasn’t much back the other way for Somers either, and the near miss provided foreshadowing in the worst way. Soloman pushed the ball forward, Liana Tata drew the defense into the corner, and her cross pass set up Emma Watson for the tap in. At 15:23, Spencerport remained in step. Emily Peacock scooted a pass into Watson, and her back footer was nearly a surprise. Then Peacock made space in the middle and sent Schmidberger aloft for a two handed save with nine minutes left in the half. A few more near misses, and Solomon, Peacock, Lenhard and Tata had to be content with a 1-0 halftime lead. They were soon pining for the past, though. On a high bouncing pass ahead, Tiana Righetti refused to give ground and dueled the nearby defender. The junior kept it moving forward, and the ball eventually settled in front of Julia Arbelaez. “The ball landed to me. I shot. The goalie made a good save, and Lindsey Ulaj was there to tap it in,” said the junior. “She’s always there.” Taken aback at 38:57, the Spencerport offensive attack became less precise, but Somers still had difficulty mounting their own attack. So the Rangers eventually settled down and got their game back into gear. Of course, Schmidberger hadn’t lost a step and was still kicking on all cylinders. She reached high on a chip shot by Aleena Solano and made a diving save on Peacock’s low blast from the 25 with 20 minutes left. Still, Somers did bring some pressure. An Arbelaez penalty kick almost had Ulaj making noise in the middle at 16:50, and on a pass ahead, Adrianna Cooke just lost the race with the Spencerport goalie. 13 minutes to go, the Rangers got back the other way, and the moment of truth began with Soloman controlling her side of the field. She got the ball bouncing toward the crease, and Lenhard snuck under it and the Somers defense. A slight head bump, and the misadventure meandered into the back of the net. The weight apparent on Schmidberger’s shoulders, she acknowledged the mistake and was grateful for the class of her teammates. “They always pick me up after any goal. I really appreciate that,” she said. “They are amazing people and amazing friends.” The final goal came when Emily Peacock made good on all her near misses, and now Somers could only look back. “This team has been such a sisterhood the last three years,” said Natalia Sanchez through the tears. Molly Fink agreed. “This seems like a family,” said the senior. “It’s so great to be around people who just lift each other up and make each other better every day.” The results are obvious, and Arbelaez made sure to recognize the accomplishment of reaching the final four. “We were there until the end, so I couldn’t be more proud,” said Arbelaez. As for the coach, the hurt was seeing that her seniors have to face the finality of “unfinished business.” But with the legacy they left behind and the underclassman forced into action on this day, she’s looking forward to the carry over. “They’ll be ready for next year,” Hegg concluded. 914.455.2158 SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] Specializing in residential & commercial services. Licenses in Westchester, Putnam CREATING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE Family Owned—Over 40 Years Experience! $25 OFF Service Calls When You Present This Ad. New Customers Only. Keep the lights on. • GENERATORS • Outdoor Lighting • Smart Home Setup • Electric Car Chargers AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS! Julia Schmidberger, Annie Maguire, Jordan McMorrow, and Coach Hegg PHOTO: RICH MONETTI
On National Signing Day, six seniors from John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School committed to take their talents to the collegiate level. Congratulations to CJ Griggs (Hofstra University - Baseball), Camille Stackhouse (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Lacrosse), Omar Giret (Mercy College - Baseball), Colin Spidal (Rochester Institute of Technology - Baseball), Jack Williams (Rochester Institute of Technology - Baseball), and Elijah Negron (University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Baseball). Kennedy seniors commit for college sports PHOTO COURTESY OF KENNEDY CATHOLIC The Kennedy Catholic JV volleyball team recently played for the NY Archdiocese Championship against rivals Maria Regina, who had gone undefeated in league play this season. Regina was also the only team during the regular season to defeat Kennedy in league play. However, on this night, the JV Lady Gaels were set to play one of their most exciting games of the season. After losing the first set 19-25, Kennedy pulled together and gave one of the best efforts of the season, taking the second set 25-18. With the deciding set scheduled to go to a 15-point cap, both teams came out swinging. With the score knotted at 14, Kennedy called a time out to regroup. The Lady Gaels came out and scored the next two points, taking the set 16-14 and the match 2-1 to claim the title they had set their sights on. “The great story behind this was everyone contributed to this win, and what my ladies did tonight was very special. I am very proud of them,” said Coach Tony Santora. “All the pressure was on them.” Kennedy finished the season with a 12-4 record. “These ladies had fun, worked hard and on this night, they were not going to fall short of their goal. They earned every point tonight,” concluded Coach Santora. Article provided by Kennedy Catholic. Lady Gaels win Archdiocese Championship PHOTO COURTESY OF FRED COMPTON PAGE 20 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 VOLLEYBALL WESTCHESTER’S LARGEST MODEL TRAIN & HOBBY SHOP is now located in the heart of Yorktown Heights! We offer a wide array of modern & vintage toys, train sets, and collectibles. We’re a toy store for “Kids” of all ages! Come on in & check us out! LOCATED IN THE JEFFERSON VALLEY MALL 650 LEE BLVD, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS CALL US AT 914-421-1262 westchestertrainsandhobbies.com • Open 7 days 11-7PM We carry hobby tools & materials, HO, N Scale Trains Die Cast Cars & Trucks, Matchbox, Hotwheels, cars, trucks, military & ship models, pinewood derby, rockets & MUCH MORE! We’re the best kept secret in Westchester MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY THE NEW YORK LOTTERY GAMES. PLEASE PLAY RESPONSIBLY. 24-HOUR PROBLEM GAMING HOTLINE: 1-877-8-HOPENY (846-7369) $15,000 GOBBLE GOBBLE CASH GIVEAWAY Win Your Share Of $15,000! Sunday, November 26 • 5pm Earn Entries All Month Long! 1st Place: $10,000 Cash 2nd – 6th Place: $1,000 Cash Newburgh, NY RWHudsonValleyNY.com I-84 Exit 36B | I-87 Exit 17
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 21 The Somers Red Storm 13U travel baseball team wrapped up their fall season in style on Nov. 5, battling in the Division 3 Championship game at Rogers Park in Danbury. Although coming out on the losing end to the Elmsford Bulldogs, Somers Red Storm finished their season with a 9-5-1 record. “It was a tremendous accomplishment for this group to make it to the finals,” said Head Coach Greg Fitts. “The rain this fall made things tricky. Games and practices were constantly being rescheduled, but we were able to get most games in, practiced when we could, and improved greatly as a group along the way.” In one of the largest playoff brackets for the GHVBL (16 games and 32 teams), Somers earned the 6th seed and ended up hosting every playoff game throughout the playoffs. Somers pitcher Collin Biolsi pitched best when it mattered most, starting in all three playoff games. They beat Game on 13 Fury by a score of 8-2 in the first round, the Mahopac Indians 3-2 in the second round and toppled the Wolcott Eagles from CT in the semifinal game at Reis Park 5-4 this past Friday night. “Nobody likes to lose,” said Coach Fitts referring to their championship game loss on Sunday. “But man, this group achieved so much this fall and it’s a testament to their hard work, positive attitude and teamwork that got us there. The boys should be very proud of themselves.” Article courtesy of Somers Red Storm. Red Storm surges to the finish Coach Greg Fitts, Collin Biolsi, Liam Colderbanks, Braden Valderrama, Nicholas Fitts, Coach Jake Ringer, Luc Conti, Matthew Ringer, Coach Frank Grodio, Jasper Kim, Gavin Brady, Marco Pomponi, Jack Pean and Max Grodio. PHOTO COURTESY OF GREG FITTS This group achieved so much this fall and it’s a testament to their hard work, positive attitude and teamwork.’ -Coach Greg Fitts SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO VISIT ONE OF OUR SHOWROOMS TODAY! Your Bath. Your Kitchen. Your Home. 49 Route 138 Somers, NY 10589 M-Fr 9:30AM-4:30PM 914-232-2020 3372 Old Crompond Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 M-Sat 10AM-5PM 914-736-2468 (ACROSS FROM THE BJ’S SHOPPING CENTER) BESTPLG.COM $50 off $500 Minimum Purchase when Shipped Complete. Eligible at Yorktown and Somers showrooms only Show this Ad to Receive Discount. One per customer Expires 3/15/2024
had the Huskies leading 14-7 before their offense had even gotten off a snap. Somers went into the half in the unfamiliar territory of trailing 21-19. Following half time, Somers reminded the Huskies why they are the defending state champions. Late in the third, Mason Kelly broke through for a touchdown to give Somers their first lead of the evening. With the sectional crown in sight, they never looked back. When not pounding the Huskies with the ground game, Sullivan took to the air and connected with Dean Palazzolo for 70 yards in the game. Kelly would ultimately run for 150 yards and four touchdowns on the night, with his final score coming early in the fourth to put the game out of reach. With the scoreboard reading 33- 27 and the clock reading zero, all that was left to do was celebrate. “It feels great to bring a section championship home again to this community,” said Tuskers Head Coach Anthony DeMatteo. “The support in this town is through the roof and it feels amazing to win it for everyone here.” As the Tuskers celebrated at midfield, a familiar but nevertheless thrilling scene unfolded for the Somers faithful. Three years, three Section 1 Class A titles. For those keeping score at home, the previous two section championships were pit stops on the road to the state championship game at the Carrier Dome. The Tuskers will now square off against Averill Park on Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at Mahopac High School. TUSKERS FROM PAGE 1 Dean Palazzolo make his move around a Harrison defender. ]The Tuskers celebrating one of four touchdowns by Mason Kelly. It was all smiles for Somers after bringing home another section title. Coach DeMatteo getting the Tuskers fired up at halftime. The Tuskers will now face Averill Park on Nov. 17. The Tuskers collecting the hardware. The Tuskers celebrate as time expires. PHOTOS: CHRIS BALL ‘It feels great to bring a section championship home again to this community.’ Coach Anthony DeMatteo PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 23 Join Us! Volunteer puppy raisers take puppies into their homes for 12-16 months, teaching basic obedience and house manners, while socializing them to all the world has to offer! For More Information: GuidingEyes.org/puppyraising [email protected] 914-746-0411 611 Granite Springs Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 800-942-0149 Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. Guiding Eyes for the Blind RAISE A FUTURE GUIDE DOG PUPPY ThisAdisDonatedBy Enea,Scanlan&Sirignano,LLPAttorneysatLaw 914-948-1500 RAISERS! NEEDS The Somers Men’s Softball League recently concluded another season of thrilling action on the diamond! Congratulations to this year’s champions Level Up Fitness (A League), Prime Pub (B League), AIM Construction (C League), and Bada Bloom (D League). Prime Pub Level Up Fitness AIM Construction Bada Bloom PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOMERS MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE
PAGE 24 – THE SOMERS RECORD LEISURE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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. Beats per minute 4. Hindu deity 10. Polynesian garland of flowers 11. Not chained to 12. Metric ton 14. Tall, rounded vase 15. Musical composition 16. St. Francis of __ 18. Discover the location of 22. Compact group of mountains 23. Mend 24. Not current 26. Atomic #64 27. Young hawk 28. Or __ 30. Pouches 31. Southern Thailand isthmus 34. Mends with yarn 36. Downwinds 37. One of two equal parts of a divisible whole 39. Italian archaeological site 40. Cold appetizer 41. Yes 42. Peninsula 48. Of that 50. A way to divide 51. Relating to the physical senses 52. One who makes money 53. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 54. Inconvenience (abbr.) 55. South Dakota 56. Snow sport 58. The products of human creativity 59. Change mind 60. Born of CLUES DOWN 1. Similar to the color of a clear unclouded sky 2. Former name of Iran 3. Made smaller 4. Type of meter 5. Revolt 6. Killed with rocks 7. Gregory __, US dancer 8. Nullifies 9. Home to the Flyers 12. Female parent 13. Pre-1917 Russian emperor 17. Outsourcing (abbr.) 19. Regal 20. Line 21. Hermann __, author of “Siddhartha 25. Clearing up 29. No seats available 31. Leaves of an Arabian shrub 32. Groove in organ or tissue 33. Not of this world 35. Cooking device 38. Forget 41. Operational flight 43. Actress Danes 44. Poke holes in 45. A way to discolor 46. Shouts of welcome or farewell 47. Pharrell’s group 49. Red fluorescent dye 56. Jr.’s dad 57. Electronics firm A typical Thanksgiving dinner table is loaded with familiar foods. Turkey, of course, takes center stage, but side dishes also garner their fair share of attention during Thanksgiving dinner. Hosts don’t have much room to experiment when preparing turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Though turkey can be roasted, slow cooked, smoked, or even fried, recipes for seasoning the bird are likely to feature similar ingredients. Hosts have much more leeway when it comes to side dishes. New and bold flavors can add a little something special to side dishes this Thanksgiving, and guests might appreciate a break from the norm. That’s just what this recipe for “Irresistible Basil Mashed Potatoes” from Marlena Spieler’s “Yummy Potatoes” (Chronicle Books) provides. The fresh basil can add some unique flavor to a beloved side dish. Irresistible Basil Mashed Potatoes Serves 4 to 6 • 2 pounds floury, baking-type potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks • Salt • 2 to 3 cups fresh basil leaves of any type (2 to 3 ounces — a nice big bunch) • 2 cups heavy (whipping) cream or halfand-half • 4 tablespoons butter • Black pepper 1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and fill with water to cover. Add a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender. Drain, return to the heat and shake for a few minutes to dry them out; turn off the heat, cover the pan and keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, blanch the basil. Plunge it into a saucepan of boiling water, cook a moment or two until the leaves wilt and slightly change color and lift out of the pot using a slotted spoon, then plunge into a bowl of ice water. Leave for about five minutes or until it turns brightly colored, then lift from the ice water. 3. Heat the cream in a saucepan until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. 4. Squeeze the basil in your hands gently to rid it of excess water from cooking. Place in a food processor and whirl to purée. Slowly pour the hot cream into this puréed basil and whirl until it forms a fragrant, pale green cream. 5. Coarsely mash the potatoes with a masher, then add the basil cream and mash it in; work in the butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper. If you’re serving duck or lamb, serve the potatoes with a drizzle of the port reduction around the edge. Give a beloved side dish a fresh new taste this Thanksgiving
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If they are developed, the potential impact on the town could be “huge,” he said. The town is also heeding calls to preserve open space, reduce its carbon footprint, and expand opportunities for residents to save money while being more energy efficient. The Angle Fly land swap creates a golden opportunity for the town to creatively reimagine space and certain recreational uses at Reis Park, Clinchy said, adding that walkability in the center of town is another topic that’s close to his heart. Then there are the less sexy, but vitally important, issues of maintaining local roads, supporting emergency services such as the fire and police departments, and nurturing the town’s relationship with the school system, he said. MCDERMOTT Thanking voters for re-electing him, McDermott told them that he was “honored and humbled by the confidence you have overwhelmingly expressed in me.” He promised to “continue to bring vibrancy to the Somers Court as well as the high caliber of judicial expertise the people of Somers deserve.” McDermott and his wife and law partner, Fausta, have lived in Somers for 30 years. They raised their four children there, all of whom went through the local school system. “I am acutely aware of the challenges families face and the difficult choices our youth must make in today’s society,” he said, pledging to “maintain the many leadership roles in our community, largely aimed at protecting the youth.” MARRA Marra thanked voters and told them he was “very honored” to have been elected as a town justice and that he was “looking forward to the challenge.” “My job is to follow the law and be as straight down the middle as possible,” the attorney and former Somers Board of Education member said last week. DeVito could not be reached for comment before press time. ELECTION FROM PAGE 2 Valley Human Rights & Holocaust Commission (HVHHC). Their mission is to educate students and residents about the Holocaust and promote fundamental human rights. Originally founded by Fred Bachner, a Holocaust survivor who lived in Somers, the Commission supported educators and students from schools in North Salem and Somers to teach and study the Holocaust and human rights. Moving forward, the Hudson Valley Human Rights and Holocaust Commission seeks to expand its community outreach and remains committed to its original focus by involving many more public and private schools in Northern Westchester and Ridgefield, CT. For the last 26 years, thousands of students, now parents themselves took part in the Commission’s annual Spring memorial event - Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. Students learn about the history of The Holocaust and participate in an artistic competition and are awarded scholarships from the commission. Winning submissions poignantly emphasized the lessons of the Holocaust, making the world a place where rights are honored and horrific instances of genocide cease to occur. On Nov. 16, the HVHHC will celebrate the launch of its new name and logo to be designed by a local student. The event coincides with the International Day of Tolerance and will be held at the Hammond Museum at 28 Deveau Rd. in North Salem. The event will include two special keynote speakers: Daryl Mundis, who will speak on present day human rights and Erica Napach, who will talk about her grandparents - survivors of the Holocaust. The evening will also be honor Julie Scallero, a retired teacher from North Salem High School, who has guided students and passionately supported the goals of HVHRHC. All are invited! Westchester Bluegrass Club www.westchesterbluegrassclub. com Too Blue Saturday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Traveling freely between the genres of bluegrass, swing, Celtic and jazz, a Too Blue performance is a dynamic dose of serious fun. Smooth harmonies and adventurous musicianship bring stellar arrangements to life and leave the listener anything but “blue.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Acoustic Jam from 6:30 -7:15, Open Mic from 7:15 - 8, and featured artist from 8 - 9:30 p.m. Donation: $25. First Church of Christ, Scientist 13 Bedford Road in Katonah Thanksgiving Day Service Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome! Child care will be provided, no collection taken. For more information, call 914-232-3842. The Golden Apple Chorus Harmony for the Holidays Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. The Golden Apple Chorus, under the direction of Sharon Vitkovsky, presents “Harmony for the Holidays” at St. Luke’s Church at 331 Route 100 in Somers. Featuring special guest quartet Impact. Donation/$20, Seniors/Students/$15 and children under 10 are free. For tickets or more information, email [email protected]. TRUNK FROM PAGE 8 SEE TRUNK PAGE 26
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The financial support of town residents has played a pivotal role in the growth and improvement of the Somers Library over the years, and we are grateful for the continued dedication. Your generous donations have enabled us to: Enhance Educational Programs: Through your support, we’ve been able to offer engaging and educational programs for children, teens, and adults, including author talks, workshops, and live events. Improve Facilities: Your contributions have helped us make vital improvements to the library ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for all visitors. Promote Involvement: Your donations have enabled us to launch initiatives aimed at community involvement in our town, including summer reading programs for children and educational programs for adults. As we look ahead, we are eager to expand our offerings. To achieve these goals, we kindly ask for your continued financial support. To make on online donation, please visit the library’s website at www.somerslibrary.org and click on the “support” tab in the menu. Follow the prompts to the Friends of the Somers Library. To donate in person, there are membership flyers available at the front desk of the library that you can fill out and leave with one of the librarians. If you received one of our mailings, you can send a check in the envelope provided. Your donation, will make a significant difference in helping us fulfill our mission. Donating to the Friends of the Somers Library is an investment in the future of our town. Somers Library Please register using the online calendar at www.somerslibrary. org to have access to online meetings. If virtual, you will receive an invitation prior to the start of the program. Programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through patrons’ generous contributions. Playdate at the Library Wednesdays, thru Dec. 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join in at the library for a play date, with arts and crafts (self-guided), books & music for children to enjoy while parents/guardians get a chance to meet and mingle.No registration needed. Teens and Adults: Create Beaded Earrings Thursday, Nov. 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Come make your own beaded earrings and make additional pairs to donate. For example, for every pair of earrings you make for yourself, you will also make the same amount to be donated TRUNK FROM PAGE 25 Christopher B. Nicora MD Christopher B. Nicora MD, of Somers, NY passed away Monday, November 6, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Christopher was born on July 15, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York to PeggyAnn and Bernard (deceased) Nicora. He attended Wardlaw-Hartridge High School and Seton Hall University. He obtained his medical degree at St. George’s School of Medicine. Christopher was a Primary Care Physician in Somers for over 20 years. He felt both proud and privileged to service his patients in the community. Christopher loved to play both golf and tennis. He loved music. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his family. Christopher is the beloved husband of Michelle (Liscio) and is the loving father of Julianna (19), and Martina (16). Christopher is the brother of Claudine Stefanelli, of Upper Montclair, NJ and is also survived by a niece and nephews. Friends visited at Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah on November 9. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Somers on November 10. Interment was private. OBITUARY SEE TRUNK PAGE 29
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 29 to a local women’s shelter. This free program is intended for adults, teens & tweens in 6th grade and up. VoiceScapes Audio Theater Presents An Afternoon of Comedy and Drama Sunday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. VoiceScapes is a modern day audio theater company formed in 2012 and made up of award-winning professional sound engineers, actors, writers and producers. They perform short, contemporary original plays, both comedy and drama, complete with music and recorded sound effects. Thanksgiving Fun: Make your own butter! Monday, Nov. 20, at 3:45 p.m. Just in time for thanksgiving! Bring your dancing shoes because the library is shaking it up and making their very own homemade butter. All materials are provided and children will be able to take home butter and their jar and can share with family and friends for the holiday. Ages 4 & up. Please register on the online calendar. 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