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Published by Halston Media, 2022-07-26 14:08:26

The Somers Record 07.28.2022

Vol. 11 No. 16 Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. Thursday, July 28, 2022

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e Somers FC Spartans
shocked the eld, placing PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEX LENHANGEN
second in the U-15 Pre-
mier Division at the Na-
tional Cup last week! Read
more about their incredible
run on page 28.

Best practices

Town Board debates restrictions for Somers business mainstay 

BY CAROL REIF  that if we needed to do something, “It’s been wonderful,” but, he Chief among their concerns “I think that may have mitigated
STAFF WRITER we wouldn’t have to come back said, the company had to agree to were potential noise and tra c some of the confusion,”he added.
and request it,”Best’s general man- restrictions in order to get the nec- safety issues.
A Somers store is seeking to ager  Jonas Weiner  told the Town essary approvals. Best is located right across the
expand its warehouse and o ce Board last week. Neighbors claim that some de- road from John F. Kennedy Cath-
hours, keep inventory such as pipes It has other showrooms in livery trucks or retail customers olic Preparatory School, a high
outside, and have trucking activity Founded by Weiner’s par- Westchester and Fair eld counties, inevitably wind up on Whitlock school that’s launching an academy
during certain morning hours. ents, Mel and Adele, in 1960, Best but its only warehouse location is Court -- a dead-end street where for middle-schoolers this fall.
took over the former Guerlain per- in Somers. there are families with small chil-
is would require the lifting of fume factory on Route 138 (Gold- dren – and have to make a quick One of Best’s “asks” is that the
several conditions imposed on Best ens Bridge Road). Several folks who live on nearby U-turn. town remove truck activity restric-
Plumbing Tile & Stone by its spe- Whitlock Court turned out at a tions from 7:40 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
cial exception use permit. Weiner, joking that the ware- public hearing on ursday, July A couple of years ago, Best start- given that a new tra c light that’s
house still “smells like his grand- 21, to say that while the Weiners ed giving out its address to incom- been installed at the school’s en-
“We just want to be treated like mother,”said Best has built “a really have been “good neighbors,” they ing trucks as 49 Goldens Bridge trance.
other businesses in this town and great business” after moving from are vehemently opposed to the Road, Weiner said, adding that
not have all these restrictions so Yorktown to Somers in 2007. proposed changes. that’s di erent than Google maps. SEE BEST PAGE 19

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Thursday, July 28, 2022 Smoke out? The Somers Record – Page 3

Proposed cigar bar meets resistance from residents 

BY CAROL REIF there would be retail sales of “can- are already allowed to smoke cigars consumption. runo from the club property.
STAFF WRITER nabis”and “vaping” products at the and there is a small outdoor area “ ere will be drinking, that Besides the terrace, a walkway
new attraction. Nope, responded designated for the purpose.
Smoke gets on their nerves. managing partner Quintin Lew, goes without saying, with the  ci- from the new addition to the golf
at’s what several neighbors only cigars. Still adamant that smoke from gar  bar,” he claimed, referring to cart path is planned. Fuel tanks
the new lounge would impact one he had visited in the Bronx. will be relocated.
of a proposed cigar bar are telling e club’s attorney Linda nearby residents, Nagle said that
town o cials. Whitehead pointed out that the “it’s going to be wafting into my “It was smoky, smelly, a lot of Saying his job was to “put things
nearest condo unit is about 300 house,especially at the time of year people drinking, very little food. If in perspective as well as to advise,”
e owners/operators of the feet away – and lower by about 50 when I want my windows open we’re going into the evening hours, project engineer Rich Williams
Somers National Golf Club were feet -- from the clubhouse. Smoke and to be able to sit in my backyard we have a very strong potential for added that “we’re talking about
before the Planning Board on generally moves up, not out, she and entertain people.” intoxicated drivers,”Corvino said. such a small amount of impervious
Wednesday, July 13, for a public said. (paved) surfaces that if we didn’t
hearing on their amended site plan “I have tremendous concerns ere could be a di erence do anything it probably wouldn’t
application. e club is located on e new amenities are meant and so do my neighbors about the in regulations between the city’s be noticed.”
West Hill Drive in Heritage Hills. to be “accessory to the use of the cigar smoke, the smell of it, it’s a and Westchester County’s, it was
golf course,” Whitehead said, not- lot more pungent than a cigarette,” pointed out. “ e town of Somers has a pol-
After residents of the condo- ing that they will be available to she said. icy where it pays attention to the
minium complex raised a stink Heritage Hills residents and the Explaining that the cigar bar is stormwater, but the actual letter of
about tra c and other quality of general public as well. Noise levels are a problem, too, not a location covered by the golf the law does not require stormwa-
life issues,plans for a miniature golf Nagle claimed.  club’s liquor license, Whitehead ter to be implemented for this ap-
course at the site were dropped. “ ese changes are fairly mini- noted that the sale – and maybe plication,” Williams said, pointing
mal,”Whitehead added. Citing the topography’s ability even the “consumption” – of alco- out that, nevertheless, the owners
e tweaked project now to amplify “conversation or music,” hol is not allowed there. plan to repair an earthen berm
calls for the construction of a e spot where the new ter- she said nearby condos “bear the that will trap runo and direct it to
1,946-square-foot addition to the race will be located is now the brunt of it.” “We’ll comply with the state subsurface in ltration system.
building where the  cigar  bar  and clubhouse’s maintenance area and regulations,” such as age restric-
four golf simulators will be housed sometimes employees take  ciga- “I’ve had to go inside on nu- tions, she promised. Bringing the conversation back
and a 441-square-foot terrace rette breaks there. e smoke can merous occasions, close the doors to the cigars, board member Nan-
where patrons can relax outdoors be detected at “our units,” Nagle and windows, and put on the air- Planning consultant, David cy Gerbino asked about the club’s
with their stogies. insisted, adding that, unlike the conditioning to watch television or Smith,noted that the town’s build- plans to deal with “dead” cigars.
fumes produced by a cigar bar, “it’s sleep,” she added, also raising con- ing inspector, Tommy Tooma, in
And that’s a problem, some from time to time, and it’s not a lot cerns about outdoor lighting and conjunction with independent “ ere’s nothing worse,” she as-
Heritage Hills folks claimed. of people.” the cigar bar’s hours of operation. legal counsel, determined in Feb- serted.
ruary that the cigar bar and simu-
Saying that she wasn’t opposed According to Lew, a commer- According to Lew, it won’t be lators were “permitted principle Assuring the board that  ci-
to the simulators, 20-year-plus cial-grade ventilation system will later than 10 p.m., just as it is for uses” in a Designed Residential gar  butts would be properly dis-
resident Maureen Nagle told the be used to trap smoke before it people who are drinking and din- District (DRD), such as the one posed of in the normal trash, Wil-
board that she was worried not gets outside. ing in the main clubhouse. created for Heritage Hills. liams said of Lew: “Remember
only about increased noise levels, this is part of a golf course that
but smells “wafting” down to her However, that won’t work for Saying he has “absolutely no e subject of stormwater man- he manages. He has to keep the
condo. the terrace. issue” with the proposed golf agement and debris removal also grounds looking nice if he wants
simulators, resident Ralph Cor- came up. In the past, certain condo people to keep coming back.”
Andrew Singer wondered if Golfers and other club patrons vino also worried about alcohol owners have complained about

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TEAM Tuskers relationship and help open new CARNEGIE HALL COMES For tickets, go to  www.SLC-
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cological cancer support servic- cological cancer diagnosis.

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Camp Morty reopens in North Salem Troopers arrest
Massachusetts
Sponsorship opportunities for campers still available  man in 684 road
rage incident
BY CAROL REIF “Camp Morty sees the underrepre- and to ensure that the experience

STAFF WRITER sentation of black and brown profes- “can remain at no cost to families,”

sionals in STEM and recognizes our the foundation is reaching out to lo-

Swimming, hiking, crafts, and ca- responsibility to provide opportuni- cal businesses and residents for dona-

noeing. ties in all elds to our children,” said tions.

ese are all traditional summer director Mary Ehring. It costs about $500 a week per BY CAROL REIF Blundell illegally pos-

camp activities. “Our children deserve to see them- child. STAFF WRITER sessed an H&K VP9

Now the Westchester Parks Foun- selves in all professional careers, at In a video promoting the sponsor- 9MM handgun and a

dation has added robotics to the mix all levels, and we believe camp is the ship program, WPF’s executive direc- A Massachusetts man Sig Sauer 5.56 AR-15

at Camp Morty. perfect place to begin that exposure,” tor Joseph Stout said Camp Morty has been charged with style ri e with a non-

e camp’s permanent home is lo- she added. goes “beyond just summer camp; we menacing another driver compliant ammunition

cated at the Sal J. Prezioso Mountain According to Verizon spokesper- create thinkers and doers. We foster – who had children in feeding device.

Lakes Park in North Salem, but it of- son April Horton, STEM activities curiosity and unlock potential.” the car – with a gun on He was charged with

fers virtual programs all year round. “aren’t only for the school year, but “We build friendships and com- I-684 in Southeast, state second-degree Criminal

It  serves children ages 8 to inspiration for children year-round.” munity. We turn o our devices and police said. Possession of a Weapon,

15, many of whom are in foster care, e telecommunications conglom- tune into nature. We uplift the vul- Arrested on Sunday, a Class C felony; third-

live in homeless shelters, or are re- erate sees it as an “investment” that nerable and the underserved. We see July 10, was Justin D. degree Criminal Pos-

ceiving child protective services. will “enable campers to engage in the all of our community, all of it, and we Blundell, 23, of Lexing- session of a Weapon, a

During the pandemic,  Camp digital economy and move the world make it better.” ton. Class D felony; and sec-

Morty was forced to operate virtually forward.” “At Camp Morty, what we see is State troopers from ond-degree Menacing,

in 2020 and as a day camp at Tibbetts Verizon is committed to “social, what we can be. We’re innovators, the Somers barracks Possession of a Large

Brook Park in Yonkers in 2021. economic, and environmental ad- builders, artists. We’re advocates, were dispatched to the Capacity Ammunition

It  reopened in North Salem on vancement,” Horton added. mentors, and change makers. What scene around 3:20 p.m. Feeding Device, and

Wednesday, July 5, for ve one-week do you stand for? Let us see. Join our After locating Blundell three counts of Endan-

sessions. SPONSOR A CAMPER mission today.” in the northbound lane gering the Welfare of a

e new STEM program, funded A lot of folks know about the impor- To sponsor a camper this summer near mile marker 27, po- Child, all Class A misde-

through a grant from Verizon, aims to tance of donating to e Fresh Air visit:  www.thewpf.org/sponsoracam- lice determined that he meanors.

encourage campers to learn new skill Fund, a nonpro t that provides free per  had gotten into a  road Blundell was arraigned

sets such as coding and robot making summer vacations to kids from low- rage incident. in the Town of Southeast

in a safe environment with hands-on income communities. GOOD TO KNOW He threatened the Court and sent to the

sta . But they might not know it’s also For more information about the other driver with an Putnam County Jail in

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dren from underserved communities Morty. For more information about Camp handgun, they said. or $5,000 bond pending

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Thursday, July 28, 2022 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 13

Four-wheel passion LETTERS thing to do, but I would appreciate
more transparency from Supervi-
I’ve written many times about my family’s try. While living in Vermont during the 60s, FROM PAGE 12 sor Scorrano as to what exactly
passion for cars. Could be that Dad, the we’d go to Catamount Stadium for the stock the “concerns”are. We have the
mechanic, so ultra fussy about taking care car races. One Sunday, they featured a Powder do have some concerns about the information about the unaccom-
slant of this statement.   panied minors, so there is little
of his car, passed this on to his kids, grandkids Pu Derby where the gals would take a lap more that we can learn by making
e presentation on May 5, demands of the folks he named
and great-grandkids. Don’t know, but that around the track. A friend, Milo, asked me (almost three months ago) from (all Democrats) in his statement.
a representative of Lincoln Hall
attraction and passion has if I was game. When I was was given to clarify the concerns If, on the other hand, the
of the loudest and most divisive demands are for more information
been inherited by three younger, you didn’t ask me that social media commenters regard- on the non-immigrant residents
WHATWAS question. ing the bringing into the facility of and how they are handled, it
generations. groups of unaccompanied minors would be nice if Scorrano were
and caring for them until they can more transparent about that.
My sister, Roe, has ITHINKING? “Sure, I’m game. Are you go- be housed through foster care or
restored several Cadil- ing to let me drive your car?” with family members across the After waiting three months and
lacs. Her favorite is Shad- RUTHANN country. hearing the voices of his followers,
ow, a white 1978 Cadillac SCHEFFER “Yep. Even have a helmet for his statement comes across as an
It has been made abundantly attempt to respond to the requests
you.” clear that these kids, who are for a statement without actually
dealing with tragic circumstances saying much and at the same time
Coupe DeVille. I confess: I was scared out of which none of us could even begin looking like he’s asking his loyalists
to comprehend, are housed sepa- to be less cruel. e people most
is fascination has my mind as I sat in Milo’s 1955 rately from other residents who interested in real information from
have o ender status, and they are the o ce of our town supervisor
extended to racing. Car- red and white Chevy. extremely grateful for the support are likely to be less enthusiastic
they have received and which costs than Mr. Scorrano is hoping for,
loving family members have attended NAS- “Drivers, start your engines.” not one penny to Somers. ey are and the folks who have been
not the residents which actually unpleasant are likely to continue
CAR and other races over the years. Matt and e car came to rumbling, growling life. It most logically could be subjects of their immigration outrage while
concern for potential disruptions adding little tidbits of anger about
Matt Jr. traveled to the Daytona 500 many was wickedly vibrating, and I tensely waited to our community, and they are the lack of response to the mystery
causing us absolutely no trouble. demands.
times—Dad and son enjoying quality time for the “start” ag to wave. Down it came, and
So why does the supervisor Somers belongs to every single
together. Brother Jack made the pilgrimage to o we went! ere were so many cars on the not make mention of this im- resident and continued insensitive
portant information, and what governing to the concerns and
the Indy 500. He said there was nothing like track, we never got up to speed so we drove is he,“demanding,”in terms of needs of every single resident is
transparency that he has not yet unacceptable.
being there in person; he met folks from all around the oval in orderly fashion. When I received? Making concerns known
is important and a responsible Stephanie Keegan
over the country and had the opportunity to got out at the nish line, my legs were like

talk to some of the mechanics. An experience rubber and I was shaking.  Was I scared? You

never to be forgotten! betcha! Was it exhilarating and electrify-

When I was in high school, we would pile ing? Hell, yes!

into cars on the weekends and drive to the Fast-forward about 20 years. Son Joe brings

stock car races in Danbury.  e races were home an old, beat-up white station wagon on

loud and exciting; we each had our favorite a trailer.

drivers and yelled and rooted for them.  e “What are you doing? You can’t keep that in

downside? It was a dirt track, and we came the yard, it is an eyesore.”

home with a layer of dust over us and grit in “I’m going to get it ready for the Demolition

our teeth. But that was part of the experience Derby in Middletown in two weeks.”

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Page 14 – The Somers Record OPINION Thursday, July 28, 2022

Magic box

READING, Family, friends, students, After arriving home, I opened tering imported from Hungary! tion to all things Hungarian.
WRITING & and readers of my columns the carton, read the lovely birth- e contents smelled divine! After nishing our weekly
CHOCOLATE know that I love chocolate: day card, and then unwrapped
KIM Chocolate cake, tru es, brownies, the heavy square package inside. What a super-thoughtful, telephone conversation, I was
KOVACH ice cream, and candy bars. is It was a bright green cardboard unique birthday gift! I called Mr. excited to try one of my new
past March, a large heavy carton box with the word SPORT Goodman and said, “What a fun Hungarian chocolate bars. e
arrived for me at the post o ce printed in bright yellow letters. surprise! ank you for a life- ingredients on the wrapper were
from my favorite high school Sport? Is this exercise equip- time supply of chocolate bars!” printed in Hungarian. I did see
teacher, Mr. Robert Goodman. ment? Maybe free weights or the word rumos (rum?) and
What did he send me? those elastic tension bands? Mr. Goodman explained the word energia (energy?). I
that Sport chocolate has been a unwrapped one slender Sport
I noticed Hungarian words popular candy bar in Hungary bar and gently broke it into
printed on the back and 2,604 since the 1950s. I was thrilled to four pieces. e dark chocolate
kilograms. en I saw the word have this unusual gift imported coating on the outside revealed
Budapest. When I lifted the box from Hungary! Not only was a chocolate cocoa lling on the
cover, I was astonished to see Mr. Goodman my Hungarian inside. Mmmm. I had never
rows and rows of individually language teacher in my senior tasted anything like this before!
wrapped chocolate bars in bright year at Bayside High School, but
green wrappers with yellow let- we are both Hungarian-Ameri- SEE KOVACH PAGE 15
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If and when to take college entrance exams KOVACH

STRONG sion tests. However, he will take either the SAT or the ACT. Many FROM PAGE 14
LEARNING tests for pro ciency in English and kids take both and send both scores
Math. If he doesn’t pass these tests, with their applications to the col- I savored each delicious piece as the chocolate melted
DR. LINDA he’ll be required to take non-credit leges to which they’re applying. in my mouth.
SILBERT classes in English and math to get
caught up to the college level. At Only you and your son can make I lifted the heavy green treasure box of confection-
Dear Dr. Linda, the end of his second year, he can the decision to take the PSAT in ary delights onto a shelf in my kitchen cabinet. I could
Our son is entering 10th grade. apply to a four-year college. October during his sophomore enjoy one Sport bar as a treat every afternoon. at
year. e purpose of this test is to was on a Friday. By Tuesday, I excitedly described this
His school counselor told him to In fact, your son may have a practice and discover a student’s wonderful birthday gift to my afternoon writing class
take the PSAT in October. So, greater chance of getting into a weaknesses. It seems more bene - students. “I don’t know what’s in these chocolate bars,”
we hired a tutor to prep him. In college of his choice as a transfer cial to take the PSAT in October I said, “but I feel ten years younger! I actually feel kind
the meantime, my friend told me student. Some state universities of the junior year. When a student of hyper!”
he shouldn’t take them now. He have reciprocal agreements with takes the PSAT at this time, the
should take them in 11th grade speci c community colleges in the score is probably more accurate and So, March turned to April. April turned to May
instead. en my other friends same state. Private institutions, such provides more information than if and May turned to June. Several times a week around
say he shouldn’t bother taking the as Ivy League universities and small, taken a year earlier. 3 p.m. in the afternoon, I opened the kitchen cabinet
PSAT at all. He should only take elite liberal arts colleges, don’t have and reached inside the bright green box to grab my
the ACT. My husband and I are these agreements. ey don’t always In fact, many kids who take the afternoon Sport bar from the seemingly unending
college graduates and have good accept all credits from a community test in 10th grade do poorly because supply. I did not eat a chocolate bar seven days a week.
jobs. We didn’t take any tests. Both college. they’re not ready developmentally Some afternoons I ate a couple of cookies just to
of us went to a community college or academically. Taking the test, a change it up.
for two years and completed our Once a student is accepted by a year early and receiving a low score
degrees at a four-year college. We’re four-year college, it’s important to can create unnecessary anxiety for By mid-June, I had the realization that one of these
thinking he doesn’t have to take any the student and the family. days I might reach into the bright green Sport box and
of these tests. What’s your advice? nd out if all classes will receive the magic box would be empty! I lifted the Sport box
transfer credit. If some classes do Even though your son may out of the kitchen cabinet to see how much inventory
Confused Parents not transfer, your son would need decide to follow in your footsteps, remained. Six chocolate bars. Since it was now sum-
Dear Confused Parents, to decide if that matters since it I suggest that he take the tests mer, I had been eating ice cream in the afternoons. I
You’re right. Your son can follow will now take longer to nish at the required for admission into a four- started a formal countdown so that I could savor each
in your footsteps. He can go to a four-year college. However, going to year college in case he changes his remaining Hungarian chocolate bar.
community college for two years a community college has advantag- mind.
and then transfer to a four-year col- es. Scores on the PSAT, SAT, and On Saturday afternoon, July 2, I opened the green
lege without having to take admis- ACT don’t matter. A community Dr. Linda box on the shelf in the kitchen cabinet and lifted out
college can be less stressful, and it’s my last Hungarian chocolate Sport bar. I wanted to
more a ordable. Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why Bad make a ceremony out of savoring this delicious choco-
Grades Happen to Good Kids,” and late melt-in-your-mouth confection. I gently separated
However, if your son chooses a director of Strong Learning Tutoring. this nal Sport bar into four pieces and enjoyed the
four-year college rather than a com- Send your questions to Linda@ chocolatey goodness one piece at a time!
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Page 16 – The Somers Record OPINION Thursday, July 28, 2022

For whom ‘Bell’ tolls

In the journalism trade, there are a TO BELL IN A HANDBASKET NEWS DESERT in general, is to be the eyes and ears of
couple of maxims that are beacons of How could corruption of such a local communities that help to make
the craft. Bell is a tiny city of under 40,000 truthful information accessible to the
situated a few miles southeast of Bellsy scale escape the attention — and public.” at’s the observation of Ste-
the outrage — of Bell’s taxpayers? Two phen Je erson of Bloom Labs, provider
One, which mainly applies to the downtown Los Angeles. Its population words: news desert. at’s the epithet of a local news app for journalists. “Los-
used to describe the more than 200 ing local and regional media,” he adds,
tabloid school of news, is blue-collar, with counties in the United States that do “increases our chances of encountering
not have a local newspaper. Half of all alternative sources and making deci-
is the lyrical and cynical one-quarter below the counties in the country — 1,500-plus sions in our personal lives and commu-
— have only one newspaper, typically a nities that are not in our best interest.”
“If it bleeds, it leads.” poverty line. A dozen weekly. (Source: UNC Hussman School
of Journalism and Media). In case you’re wondering, the two top
at is to say, if read- BRUCE years ago, Bell made fat cats in Bell who paid themselves so
ers want to indulge a THE BLOG “if it bleeds, it leads” What happens in a news desert? Bell handsomely received 12-year prison
bloodthirsty fascination headlines. Except happens. sentences and were ordered to pay mil-
BRUCE lions each in restitution.
with bad things that APAR it was the hapless A 2018 study by data scientists
happen to others, we’re citizens of Bell who at University of Notre Dame and So, the next time you’re reading your
University of Illinois concluded that local newspaper — like this one right
all over it, topped by were being bled — by the disappearance or weakening of now — consider yourself among the
a local newspaper actually results in fortunate who live in a comfortable
big, voyeuristic head- the city’s stewards. higher borrowing costs by the local oasis of accountability rather than a
government. In other words, it can be news desert where accountability dies
lines. e top two elected — and has been — documented that of thirst.
there is a direct relationship between
A more sober and o cials in Bell each so-called watchdog reporting and Ask not for whom Bell tolls… it tolls
for thee.
balanced epigram embraced by the were pulling down more than a mil in scally prudent civic management.
In the wake of a historic pandemic Bruce Apar is a writer, actor, consul-
fourth estate — and credited to 19th salary and bene ts, while the part-time that laid low small businesses of all tant, and community volunteer. He
categories, news deserts are a lingering can be reached at [email protected];
century American journalist Finley councilpersons each were being paid by threat — moreso to a concerned 914.275.6887. He thanks departing
citizenry than to any other entity. More Halston Media editor Brian Marschhauser
Peter Dunne — is “Stories are meant $100,000 annually. By comparison, the than 100 local papers had to write their for being a thoroughly pleasant and classy
own obituaries during the height of professional to work with all these years,
to comfort the a icted and a ict the city manager of Southern California’s Covid. and wishes him well in his next career
EYES AND EARS OF PUBLIC chapter. Go get ‘em, Brian!
comfortable.” Long Beach, with more than ten times “ e role of professional local media,

at clever turn of phrase reminds Bell’s population, made one-fourth of

editors and reporters that they wield Bell’s city manager.

a megaphone to give society’s masses Even more incredibly, homeowners

of the faceless and voiceless, while also in Bell, one of the poorest towns in

curating the power to hold the powerful the region, were saddled with property

accountable. taxes higher than that assessed in

If you’ve ever harbored a grievance Beverly Hills. No wonder the Los

with a local elected o cial whom you Angeles County district attorney

felt weren’t accountable enough for their termed the pair of Bells on display

actions, count your blessings that you “corruption on steroids.” It took the

don’t live in Bell, Calif. formidable resources of e Los

Angeles Times to shine a light on the

shadowy gures lurking in the depths.

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Static

As the fall season approached mom her glamorous high heels, and nudging my daughter. Now, both of us the mother seemed totally annoyed,
each year, my daughter and I the whole family was out tted for were bent over giggling as we realize and with her thumb and fore nger she
went o to Mount Kisco to sneakers. the young girl had a pair of women’s snatched the garment from my hand
panties sprawled completely across without a word of thanks and stu ed
Heller’s Shoe Store for school shoes. Just before school reopened was the back of her sweater, obviously the it into her purse.
result of a dryer mishap. ey were not
We did this from the time she was a always a hard time to nd a parking those itsy-bitsy teensy bikini type, but Somewhat sorry that I had
a real old fashion pair of white ladies’ intervened, I noticed my daughter
little tyke. e shop space in Kisco, but bloomers. now in peals of laughter. Wondering
what was so funny, I saw her pointing
was in the middle MUSINGS: this particular year I told my daughter to run up ahead toward the ground at the mother’s feet
of the block back PAST AND we lucked out and to tell the young girl of the problem, as the team had continued walking
then, and every PRESENT found one just in but she assured me that the teenager on up in front of us. It was then I
child in the area got front of the bakery would be much less embarrassed if realized the mom had a sizable strip
I was the one to help her out of the of toilet tissue stuck to her shoe which
their shoes there, MARILYN A. and of course had dilemma. So, o I bravely trotted, but was trailing on behind her. I guess we
starting with the PELLINI to go in to buy one had absolutely no plan in mind as had not noticed this earlier with the
soft, baby white of their famous bear to what I would do. I seemed to just unusual sight of the adhering panties.
instinctively peel the panties from the Needless to say, this time I was not
ones. It was truly claws. So yummy! We girl’s sweater, which snapped, crackled, going to o er my help. Once the two
and popped with the full force of the entered the next store my daughter
an adventure when were slowly winding static electricity that had accumulated. and I simply shook our heads in
I tapped the Mom on the shoulder amazement and felt totally vindicated
it was time for a our way down the and said, “ ese were on the back of for not coming to their rescue a
your daughter’s sweater,” as I handed second time.
toddler’s very rst pair of hard-soled street looking into the shop windows over the silky lingerie. Surprisingly,

shoes. ose were tted by a man and munching on our pastry, when I

sitting on a low bench and measuring spotted another mother and daughter

the child’s foot on a metal calibrator. duo sauntering just ahead of us.

Later, when the store moved further Nearing them, I saw a great big patch

down the block and expanded to of white right in the middle of the

a very large space, all the family young girl’s pink sweater. I thought

members purchased their shoes there. it such an odd design, but as we drew

Dad bought his work boots and closer, I began quietly chuckling and

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On the door, printed as close
to the driver as possible was
“Mom.”
His friends took me to
Middletown for the Derby. It
was my rst and last time: I
just couldn’t watch him being
battered around; when his
car died, a forklift raced over,
scooped up car AND driver,
and deposited them o to
the side. Once again, it is one
thing to watch an event such
as this on TV, but up close and
personal was just too “real” for
me.
When my guys come to
visit, their cars are shiny and
clean.  at reminds me: my
car needs to go through the car
wash. I have new American
and Marine Corps ags, and
they must y on a clean car.
Dad would insist!

[email protected]

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Not your average Joe

Trader Joe’s opens to fanfare in Yorktown

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

e new Trader Joe’s on Inside of the new Trader Joe’s The new Trader Joe’s opened on July 21.
Crompond Road in Yorktown
opened at 8 a.m. on ursday, July company’s 33rd store in New York PHOTOS: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
21. and rst in northern Westchester.
It has three stores in southern healthy foods and “junk” foods. ird in line was Peekskill’s tastic. ey help you nd every-
e rst customers started lin- Westchester in Hartsdale, Larch- “We’ve been driving to lower Maria Rocha. When asked why thing you want.”
ing up nearly two hours before mont, and Scarsdale. she wanted to be one of the rst
that. Westchester for these things and customers in the new store, she e opening day line of cus-
Ryan said she is a fan of the to have it so close to home is a responded, “It’s Trader Joe’s!” tomers extended around the cor-
Consistently ranked among the company’s products — both its great thing,”Ryan said.“We’ll sac- ner of Trader Joe’s, with the store
most popular grocery stores in ri ce a little bit of tra c for some “Everything is awesome here,” running out of shopping carts
America, Trader Joe’s has devel- chocolate-covered pretzels.” Rocha said. “ e people are fan- minutes after it opened. With
oped a passionate fanbase because heavy tra c anticipated, Trader
of its trendy vibe, courteous ca- Joe’s hired private security and o -
shiers, and low-cost, private label duty police o cers. e shopping
products. center’s developer also created an
employee parking lot.
“I’ve been living here for 31
years and to have something here e Yorktown Trader Joe’s at
that is just a half-mile from where 3240 Crompond Road will be
we live is just amazing,” said Yor- open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every
ktown resident Sharon Ryan, who day. Other stores in the shopping
was second in line. center are Lowe’s, Starbucks, and
AAA, with Slice Pizza also ex-
e new Trader Joe’s is the pected to open at a later date. An-
other pad – where the employee
80Ca0ll-7Us7T1o-d1a0y7! 1 parking lot is currently located
– can also be developed for retail
YOUR LOCAL HOME MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS Trader Joe’s employees welcome the Opening Day shoppers. use.
The new Trader Joe’s features murals honoring Yorktown.
1013 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 - www.putcap.com These Trader Joe’s customers were excited to be among the first to In addition to “high-quality
ever enter the store. products,” Town Supervisor Matt
NMLS #60828 Registered Mortgage Broker NY & CT Banking Depts. All Loans Arranged through Third Party Providers. Slater said Trader Joe’s is also
bringing 100-plus new jobs to the
Greene County town, with most of store’s sta
Youth Fair coming from local communities.

July th | Cairo “It just really shows what we
as a community can accomplish
g r e a t n o r t h e r n c a t s k i l l s . c o m /eve n t s by attracting a brand name like
Trader Joe’s right here to the town
of Yorktown to be a regional at-
traction,” Slater said.

Eagle-eyed shoppers can also
spot notable Yorktown locations
in many of the store’s murals, in-
cluding the bridge over the Cro-
ton Reservoir, the Yorktown Rail-
road Station, and Faraway Farm’s
alpacas.

e “captain” of the store is
Charlie Ranken, who did the
honors of cutting the ceremonial
ribbon.

“I’d like to give a shout-out to
my team, my leadership team, my
wonderful crew that’s ready to
serve our customers,”Ranken said.
“I’d like to give a shout-out to the
town leadership of Yorktown and
their support.

“We’re ready to go,” Ranken
added. “We want you inside. I
know you guys have been wait-
ing.”

Thursday, July 28, 2022 The Somers Record – Page 19

BEST “We managed, I think, to be a the wrong street. e Biancos’ bedrooms face home,” the Biancos wrote.
FROM PAGE 1
good neighbor. Many of the con- As the owner of a business that Best’s driveway and they are Appearing at the hearing, Bi-

cerns that existed we’ve outgrown backs up to a residential area, he already bothered, the couple anco called Weiner “a very good

Weiner said later that he literally with the maturing of the knows “how di cult it can be to claimed, by “considerable noise” neighbor”who has “lived up to ev-

guessed the light was primarily trees and the landscaping,” he told have a fair relationship that works from cars and trucks. erything that he’s committed to.”

there for school buses. the Town Board adding that the for both parties,”Mendicina wrote “ e trucks are so heavy that “ ere’s no animosity; it’s really

“Best’s eight trucks have little or remaining restrictions “do encum- to the town on July 8. they often shake our windows, about our personal concerns,” he

no tra c impact,” he claimed. ber us in terms of operating our He was opposed to allowing which is very disturbing at times,” explained.

Best is currently open Mondays business and for potential use of the warehouse to operate on Sat- they wrote in a July 14 letter to the Once all restrictions are re-

through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 that property should we decide we urdays and thought removing the town. moved, the property naturally be-

p.m. Appointments are encour- need the additional hours.” truck restrictions during school e Biancos also said they comes “more saleable”and any new

aged. It is not prohibited from drop-o times was “a very unsafe didn’t believe that the current re- owner coming in could then “do

opening the showroom on Satur- NEIGHBORS RAISE idea.” strictions “that have been in place whatever they want,”Bianco said.

days if it wants to, but warehouse CONCERNS “I am sure Best Plumbing has for years are at all burdensome to Weiner later emphasized

activity isn’t allowed, Weiner said. Charles and Rebecca Green live good intentions but the truck the company.” ursday that although the busi-

is means that if someone on Whitlock Court with their drivers that come from outside the “It is apparent that the BPS has ness has been sold, he maintains

comes in to buy a warehouse item three young children. eir safety area that don’t know or care that been quite busy for the past year ownership of the property.

or pick up materials on a Saturday, and the safety of other kids on the there is a school at that intersec- and a half despite their unfounded “ ey (Hajoca) have a 16-year

they would have to leave empty- street are, the couple said in a let- tion is the problem,” the couple allegations that they have strug- lease there so whatever we do here,

handed. ter, “our utmost priority.” claimed. gled to keep their business viable,” we’re comfortable will remain 16

at puts a huge crimp on “cus- Best has other showrooms that Glenn and Mary Ellen Bian- the couple wrote. years at a minimum,” he said.

tomer ful llment,” Weiner ex- are open on the weekends and are co  found the proposal to change ey moved to Whitlock in

plained ursday. not located in residential areas, the the warehouse’s opening hours 2021 with the “understanding” HEARING CARRIED OVER

Best wants to change the ware- Greens wrote, adding that they from 6 a.m. to 5 a.m. “unaccept- that Best’s hours were restricted After deciding that they needed

house’s hours from 6 a.m. to 5 didn’t think it was “reasonable” or able.” and “would not interfere with the more time to absorb and process

p.m. to 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and its “necessary”for it to “open through- In explaining the need, Wein- ability to enjoy our home and yard all the information, Town Board

days from Monday to Friday to out the weekends when this is the er had told the board that if the with our family and friends.” members voted to keep the pub-

Monday to Saturday. time we will be using our backyards company grows,its “reach in terms “ is was a very important part lic hearing open. It will resume on

is would permit it additional with our families and our children of delivery and distance grows.” of our decision to purchase our ursday, Aug. 11.

time to prepare customer orders for are more likely to be playing in our Workers might need to come in

shipment and pick up,Weiner said. private driveways.” earlier to prep deliveries, but de-

And there would be no outside Weiner had pointed out that livery trucks won’t be hitting the

equipment used – such as a forklift Guerlain had been pretty much road at that hour.

– and no trucking activity would be a “24/7 operation,” but Green e sole intent is to “have it

allowed on Saturdays. argued that that wasn’t a “good loaded. Get the orders pulled. Kindergarten
Best is seeking to change the comparison.” Have it sorted,” Weiner said, add-
ing that he “wanted to give us the
start of its principal business hours Green has lived on Whitlock opportunity to be able to do that
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. to since 2017 but grew up in Gold-

5 p.m. ens Bridge. He remembers a time by moving it back to 5 a.m.” READY. SET. GO!

It also wants permission to when there weren’t as many pri- Councilman Tom Garrity, say-

build a 3,380-square-foot con- vate homes o Route 138. ing he didn’t have a problem with

crete pad on which to store pipes “ e community has really de- the outside storage proposal, had Recently retired Primrose K-1 teacher

and a 15-foot by 102-foot drive veloped over the past 20 years in serious reservations about the is excited to help prepare your child for
which would not be visible “from terms of tra c and children liv- change in hours. Kindergarten in her Somers home.
any of the neighboring proper- ing in the neighborhood,” he said, He noted that the town has a

ties,”Weiner promised. adding that 6 a.m. is already “a law that garbage trucks aren’t al- • 24-years of teaching experience

pretty early start time.” lowed to make pick-ups before 7

RESTRICTIONS Resident Chris Mendicina had a.m. • BS in Behavioral Science
• MS degree in Elementary
‘BURDENSOME’ similar concerns. He and his “So you’re already an hour

In a June letter to Supervi- wife,  Jennifer, moved to Somers ahead of them. In understand, but

sor  Robert Scorrano, Weiner de- because they felt “it would be a again, there are trucks coming in, • MS degree in Special Education

scribed Best as a “vital part of the safe place to raise our family.” making noise.”

Somers community.” Mendicina said that despite Weiner reminded him that Best Call Deirdre (914) 330-2914

“We are a major tax contributor, Weiner’s “best intentions” it’s not doesn’t open at 6 a.m. either, but

continue to participate in com- hard for lost drivers to end up on has the “right” to

munity projects, and have donated

plumbing xtures to those in

need,” he wrote.

Like many other businesses,

Best has “struggled” in the past

two years attempting to stay “vi-

able,”he added, calling the restric-

tions “burdensome.” musical vocal group
Weiner revealed ursday that

Best was sold last year to “the larg-

est plumbing supply wholesaler in

North America.”

He still owns the Somers prop-

erty and the wholesaler, which he

called “an amazing company,” has

signed a 16-year lease.

Weiner joined the family rm playing an eclec�c mix of favorites, old and new
in 1972 and his younger brother,

Jess, in 1979. [email protected] 914-248-5135
Weiner didn’t name the com-

pany at the meeting, but he join Lauren, Colleen and Rick and bring a li�le
told  e Somers Record  later

that it was Hajoca Corp., a private harmony to your next event!
wholesale distributor of plumbing,

heating, and industrial supplies.

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How to overcome mental fatigue

Fatigue and exhaustion are of- strategies can help people over- • SPOT THE SIGNS OF tal fatigue symptoms include may not be as instantly rec-
ten discussed in terms that char- come mental fatigue. MENTAL FATIGUE mood-related issues like in- ognizable as the symptoms of
acterize the physical e ects that creased irritability or anger; dif- physical exhaustion. But mental
they have on the body. • TAKE BREAKS FROM THE Another way to overcome fatigue can be just as dangerous
NEWS mental fatigue is to learn to rec- culty concentrating that makes as physical tiredness if left un-
However, mental fatigue can ognize its symptoms. Recogni- it hard to nish tasks; zoning checked.
be just as draining as physical ex- Overconsumption of news tion of these symptoms allows out; di culty sleeping; and en-
haustion, even if its symptoms are is one potential contributor to individuals to use them as alarm gaging in unhealthy behaviors, is article was provided by
not as evident as achy muscles or mental fatigue. at’s especially bells that alert them when it’s including overconsumption of Metro Creative Connection.
tired feet. so in the digital age, when the time to take a step back and un- alcohol.
latest headlines are never further wind. WebMD notes that men-
e online medical resource than a smartphone away. e e signs of mental fatigue
WebMD notes that mental fa- Johns Hopkins Women’s Mood
tigue typically arises when in- Disorders Center notes that lim-
dividuals focus on mentally iting news consumption during
challenging tasks for extended stressful times can be an e ective
periods of time. Many individu- way to reduce symptoms of stress,
als also experienced mental fa- including mental fatigue.
tigue during the pandemic. Pan-
demic-related restrictions forced • SCHEDULE TIME TO RELAX
individuals across the globe to e pressure to feel as if you
confront a number of unforeseen,
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school closures that forced work- ing care of your family or tack-
ing parents to juggle the rigors of ling a to-do list around the house,
their careers with the di culties can contribute to mental fatigue.
of remote learning. at upheaval Schedule time to relax and make
contributed to prolonged mental a concerted e ort to keep that
fatigue for many individuals. time open. Avoid using sched-
uled relaxation time to work on
Much like athletes need rou- household chores or check work
tine breaks from exercise to let emails. Instead, use this time to
their muscles recover, individu- do something you nd genuinely
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How was your day?

CoveCare o ers help for teens and parents

How was your day? is is we as parents never encountered. granted that our children would the truth. We can let our children to have these conversations with
a question we ask our children Do we ever ask, “What have you never use and that “they know know that this is not a taboo sub- your child. You can reach out to
frequently, but what is their re- viewed, read, followed, mimicked, better”, but how can they if we ject; it is okay to ask questions your pediatrician’s o ce, Cov-
sponse? or who has in uenced you today?” haven’t had that conversation? and to go to your parents to dis- eCare Center (www.covecare-
A whole new world of questions cuss these types of topics. ese center.org) or the National In-
In a world where our schedules and dialogue now needs to take e Prevention Education conversations will not only rein- stitute on Drug Abuse (NIDA.
have become busier and busier, place when we think of the safety team at CoveCare Center has force your relationship with your NIH.GOV ).
the time for conversation has be- of our children. When our dis- sponsored two events this past child, but also reinforce that their
come less and less. We text, and cussions with our children lead to year with the intent on bringing home is a safe place where they is article was written and
sometimes receive a three-letter drinking, smoking, vaping, mari- families together. ese families can discuss anything. submitted by Barbara Naccari-
response, an emoji, or a quick juana, are we prepared? were able to disconnect from MuellerBS, CASAC-T, Recovery
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As parents/caregivers we are dren are exposed to substances through conversation. InspiRED these topics to be well equipped
there to guide, support, love, through television shows, movies, was an art event for teens and
and nurture our children, but advertising, social media pages, their parents, and those that at-
in a world of hustle and bustle, and through their everyday lives. tended were so appreciative for
sometimes sitting down to have the creative time with their chil-
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Prevention Educators at CoveC- As prevention educators, we ask second event held this past April,
are Center, we go into schools to our students,“What are your par- families took the time to connect
teach prevention programming ents’ expectations of you when it and converse with their children
and help the students feel safe. comes to substance use?” Most over dinner, something that was
We build tools to help them cope students respond that “they don’t much needed and sorely missed.
with stress, anxiety, strengthen know,” and very few students We are working on holding these
their decision-making process, can respond with a plan. As we two events again along with add-
and reinforce the importance of raise our children, we teach them ing additional family events that
communication. In the middle to cross a street safely, the im- emphasize the importance of
and high school levels, we con- portance of putting on a helmet family communication.
duct these lessons based on when riding a bike, and the dan-
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Phelps, Northern Westchester
hospitals nationally recognized
for high-quality stroke care

Phelps and Northern Westches- helping ensure patient care is emergency physicians, radiologists,

ter hospitals, part of Northwell aligned with the latest research- and other specialists.”

Health, have received the Gold and evidence-based guidelines. Each year, program participants

Plus Get With e Guidelines® - Get With e Guidelines - Stroke qualify for the award by demon- PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH

Stroke quality achievement award is an in-hospital program for im- strating how their organization has Dr. Yafell Serulle, director of neuroendovascular surgery at Phelps Hospital
from the American Heart Associa- proving stroke care by promot- committed to providing quality (left) and Dr. David Gordon, chief of neurosurgery, Northern Westchester
tion (AHA) for their commitment ing consistent adherence to these care for stroke patients. In addition Hospital, Phelps Hospital (right) are neurosurgical specialists.
to ensuring stroke patients receive guidelines, which can minimize to following treatment guidelines,

the most appropriate treatment ac- the long-term e ects of a stroke Get With e Guidelines partici- speci c criteria that reduce the In addition, Phelps Hospi-

cording to nationally recognized, and even prevent death. pants also educate patients to help time between an eligible patient’s tal received the AHA’s Target:

research-based guidelines, ulti- “Phelps and Northern West- them manage their health and re- arrival at the hospital and treat- StrokeSM Honor Roll Advanced

mately leading to more lives saved chester hospitals are committed to covery at home. ment with the clot-buster alteplase. erapy award by meeting spe-

and reduced disability. improving patient care by adhering “We are incredibly pleased to “ is achievement is a re ec- ci c criteria that reduce the time

Stroke is the leading cause of to the latest treatment guidelines,” recognize Phelps and Northern tion of high-quality care that we between an eligible patient’s arrival

disability and the No. 5 cause of said Ramandeep Sahni, MD, Westchester hospitals for their provide from pre-admission to dis- at the hospital and treatment to re-

death in the United States. A stroke director at Phelps. “Our commitment to caring for patients charge, a teamwork that involves move the clot causing the stroke as

stroke occurs when a blood vessel teams put proven knowledge and with stroke,” said Steven Messe, our local physicians, EMS, ER, part of their thrombectomy center.

that carries oxygen and nutrients to guidelines to work daily, which MD, chair of the Stroke System of ICU, and various inpatient servic- And both Phelps and Northern

the brain is either blocked by a clot studies show, helps patients recover Care Advisory Group. “Participa- es,” said Akira Todo, MD, director Westchester hospitals also received

or bursts. When that happens, part better. Phelps Hospital is a unique tion in Get With e Guidelines of the stroke program, department the AHA’s Target:Type 2 Diabetes

of the brain cannot get the blood stroke center as it can treat the is associated with improved patient of neurology at Northern West- Honor Roll™ award. Target: Type

and oxygen it needs, so brain cells most debilitating ischemic stroke outcomes, fewer readmissions and chester Hospital.“For example,it is 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients

die. Early stroke detection and with Mechanical rombectomy, lower mortality rates – a win for a shared responsibility between the with Type 2 diabetes, who might

treatment are key to improving an intricate procedure that aims health care systems, families and two hospitals to identify and treat be at higher risk for complica-

survival, minimizing disability and to mechanically remove blood communities.” severe stroke. Northern Westches- tions, receive the most up-to-date,

accelerating recovery times. clots from brain vessels and restore Phelps and Northern West- ter Hospital quickly diagnoses the evidence-based care when hospi-

Get With e Guidelines puts normal blood ow. If we suspect a chester hospitals also received the clinical entity and then promptly talized due to stroke.

the expertise of the AHA and stroke within minutes, you will un- AHA’s Target: StrokeSM Honor transfers, as needed, the patients to

American Stroke Association to dergo a full assessment by world- Roll Elite award.To qualify for this Phelps for a lifesaving thrombec- Visit Northwell.edu for more

work for hospitals nationwide, class neurologists, neurosurgeons, recognition, hospitals must meet tomy.” information.

Ask a Gynecologic Oncologist

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS?

Gizelka David-West, MD

Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Northern Westchester Hospital, Phelps Hospital

What is important for women to know about gynecology and cancer? How does your use of robotics benefit patients undergoing gynecologic
cancer surgery?
When many people think of gynecology, they think of pap smears, but there is much
more to it than that. Gynecologic cancers can develop in a few different reproductive The da Vinci surgical system is a robotic, minimally invasive tool that allows for greater
organs: the uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, and vulva. It’s important precision and increased dexterity for me as the surgeon. Because of this, patients
for women to know that even after having children or experiencing menopause, they typically experience less pain, recover quicker, and may have lower risk of blood loss
should continue their annual visits and be aware of screening guidelines: pelvic exams and infection. While it is preferred over open surgery, the benefit depends on the type
annually after age 18, cytology-based pap smears every 3 years after age 21, or of cancer being treated. We primarily use it for endometrial cancer.
co-testing with cytology and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests every 5 years
between the ages of 30 to 65. What about the future of gynecologic oncology excites you?

Early detection is key to preventing many types of cancer. How does this The incorporation of maintenance therapy for our patients with advanced stage
apply specifically to gynecologic cancers? disease has dramatically changed the treatment landscape. In ovarian cancer, we are
seeing an improvement in survival thanks to available maintenance therapies, such as
The best screening method we have is the combination HPV test and pap test for VEGF and PARP inhibitors. And, earlier this year, the SIENDO study showed promising
cervical cancer that is proven to prevent disease. Uterine cancer screening is a results which may address the increasing mortality rate we are seeing in uterine cancer
clinical evaluation and assessment of the clinical history of patients with abnormal and provide more options for patients to prevent recurrence of disease. Additionally, in
uterine bleeding patterns. There is also much research being done in early detection cervical cancer, there have been great advancements in immunotherapy which gives us
methods for ovarian cancer. an opportunity to improve survival.

Should women have different gynecologic concerns at different ages in What is special about the oncology team at Northwell Health?
their life?
Northwell puts so much effort and emphasis on the multi-disciplinary approach to
Age plays a role in gynecologic cancers, but the role varies with each cancer type. cancer treatment. Oncologists and radiologists get together to review every case to
Cervical cancer is prevalent in younger women in their 40s, uterine cancer in ages 50 ensure patients are receiving the most up-to-date, leading-edge treatment options
and up, and ovarian cancer from ages 50 to 60. While guidelines state that women available. When you’re told you have cancer, not only do you need cancer treatment,
can stop cervical screening at age 65, it is important for women over 65 to know that you also need psychosocial and wellness support, as well as any necessary physical
they should continue screening, especially if they’re sexually active or have a history therapy support. Northwell offers all of this for our cancer patients. In addition, our
of HPV infection. patient navigators and care managers are great and really help patients through this
complex and difficult time in their lives.

Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Northern Westchester Hospital, Phelps Hospital | nwh.northwell.edu/david-west | (914) 666-1775

Thursday, July 28, 2022 HEALTH &WELLNESS The Somers Record – Page 23

Important ways music education benefits students

Researchers increasingly are SUPPORT FROM PARENTS
nding that “do-re-mi” may be AND TEACHERS
just as essential to children’s de-
velopment as “A-B-C.”Music ed- Both educators and parents
ucation, which was once required strongly believe that music edu-
in the classroom, is increasingly cation has a positive impact on
absent from school curriculums. overall academic performance,
However, proponents feel there indicates NAMM Foundation
should be a greater push for mu- and Grunwald Associates LLC.
sical education as part of school
curricula because of the many ey also feel that budget cuts
bene ts students reap from mu- in music education or de cits in
sic education. supplies and insu cient alloca-
tion of resources is detrimental to
students.

TAPS INTO MULTIPLE SKILL tention more e ectively, accord- tention). Music helps students rates (93.3 percent) than those INCREASED IQ SCORES
SETS ing to the instrument retailer develop the left side of the brain, that don’t (84.9 percent). An experiment published in
Zing Instruments. Music may which is known for processing
Music participation goes be- provide the common ground language. A 2014 study by Arete HIGHER GRADES a 2004 issue of Psychological
yond playing an instrument or to unite children in pursuit of a Music Academy found children A study in e Journal for Re- Science conducted by E. Glenn
singing notes from a page. Ex- common goal. who study music tend to have Schellenberg at e University
perts at Music Together, an early larger vocabularies and more ad- search in Music Education found of Toronto at Mississauga found
childhood music development IMPROVES LANGUAGE vanced reading skills than those that students who participated in that, over the course of nine
program, say that participat- SKILLS who do not participate in music excellent music programs scored months, six-year-old participants
ing in music education involves education. higher on tests in mathematics who were given piano and voice
many di erent skills, including Neurobiologist Dr. Nina Kraus and English/language than stu- lessons tested on average three
listening, vision, ne motor skills, participated in “ e Harmony MORE CONSISTENT dents enrolled in lower-quality IQ points higher than those who
problem solving, and utilizing Project,” which involved a series ATTENDANCE RATES music programs or none at all. had drama lessons only or no les-
large and small muscle groups. of experiments among second Researchers concluded there is a sons at all.
and third graders. Dr. Kraus dis- e National Association for correlation between music edu-
TRANSFORMATIVE EFFECTS covered conclusively that music Music Education determined cation and better retention of Music education plays an im-
A growing body of research enhanced sound processing and that schools that o er music material. portant role in the lives of stu-
cognitive skills (memory and at- education have better attendance dents, paying dividends that
points to music for its transfor- might surprise even those de-
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Summer tips for a healthy heart

10 tips from e American Heart Association

Summer can bring many happy memo- prepared for the unthinkable. Hands-Only ming, yoga or racquetball.

ries – family vacations, summer camp, days CPR has only two steps: If you see a teen or 10. Know the signs of heat exhaustion

at the shore, staying up late and watching adult suddenly collapse, 1) Call 9-1-1, and and heat stroke.

the sun set. No matter what your summer 2) Press hard and fast in the center of the

traditions include, be sure to keep in mind chest. View a short video by visiting www. SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION:

your heart and brain health throughout the heart.org/handsonlycpr. • headaches

longer daylight hours. 2. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of uids • heavy sweating

According to the American Heart Asso- (preferably water) throughout the day and • cold, moist skin, chills

ciation heart disease and stroke remain the before, during and after working out to • dizziness or fainting

No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the U.S., maintain salt-water balance. Avoid ca eine • a weak and rapid pulse

yet a majority of these diseases are prevent- and alcoholic beverages. • muscle cramps

able with simple lifestyle modi cations, 3. Exercise smarter, not harder. Plan your • fast, shallow breathing

such as healthy eating and regular exercise. workout for the cooler parts of the day – • nausea, vomiting or both

“Some of us have a tendency to take our either early morning or early evening when If you experience these symptoms, move

eye o the ball when it comes to healthy the sun’s radiation is at its least. If you must to a cooler place, stop exercising and cool

habits during the summer. After all, for exercise during the hottest part of the day cal activity into your daily routine. Pack a down immediately by dousing yourself

many, summer means vacation,” says Dr. or in high humidity, decrease exercise in- football, soccer ball, Frisbee or paddle ball with cold water and rehydrating. You may

Paula Amendola-Sekinski, a family medi- tensity and duration. And remember, you so that you can be physically active while need to seek medical attention.

cine and primary care physician at White can get a great workout indoors by going to away. Symptoms of heat stroke:

Plains Hospital Physician Associates. a gym or walking at the mall. 7. Enjoy fruit pops. Homemade freezer • warm, dry skin with no sweating

“Summer is actually the perfect time to get 4. Dress the part.Wear minimal amounts pops are an easy, fun treat for kids to make • strong and rapid pulse

outside, exercise, and enjoy heart-healthy of clothing that allow for quick evaporation and enjoy. Mash up fruit like peaches, • confusion and/or unconsciousness

seasonal produce. But remember, with of sweat. Choose lightweight, light-colored grapes, berries or watermelon and put into • high fever

warmer weather comes a greater risk of de- and breathable fabrics, such as cotton. paper cups, insert a popsicle stick and freeze • throbbing headaches

hydration, sunburn and exhaustion so make 5. Choose fresh veggies. Take advantage overnight. • nausea, vomiting or both

sure to take precautions!” of fresh seasonal veggies. Load up skewers 8. Protect yourself from the sun. Wear If you experience these symptoms, seek

with mushrooms, peppers, cherry tomatoes, wide-brimmed hats, always apply water- medical attention right away.

HERE ARE THE AMERICAN HEART zucchini, yellow squash or other veggies. resistant sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and

ASSOCIATION’S TOP 10 TIPS FOR A Spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. For more tips on staying active and healthy

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Walking to a better health and longevity

GUEST your calf and front of your hip. en STRETCH AFTER YOUR WALKS • Quadriceps: Bend your knee behind
CORNER alternate by bending your back leg To avoid sti muscles, do static your body pointing your knee down to
and straightening your front leg with the oor. Hold onto your foot and ankle
LIZE LUBBE your foot exed backwards, feeling the stretches to relax the muscles and calm until you feel a stretch in your thigh. You
stretch behind the front knee. the nervous system, hold each stretch can modify the stretch by putting a towel
An article in the January 2022 30-60seconds while taking deep breaths. around your ankle and lift the towel up
Journal of American Medical Associa- • Neck and upper back stretch: Stand behind your back.
tion of Internal Medicine reports there feet wider than shoulder-width apart. • Calves: Stand with the ball of your
are 111,000 premature deaths in the Bending your right knee, and lunge feet on a step and drop your heels down. • Hip exor: Kneel on to one knee
U.S. per year in the age group 40-85 sideways to the right. Turn your neck other leg in front of you, lean forward
that could have been prevented if the and upper torso to the right and stretch • Hamstrings: Lift your one leg onto the front leg, squeezing your glutes
individuals had increased their physical the left arm across your body to the straight up on a few steps and gently of the back leg until you feel a stretch in
activity level by a mere 10 minutes per right then stretching over to the left. lean forward until you feel a stretch front of your hip.
day. behind your leg.
• Balance and glute stretch: Lean e simple exercise of regular walking
WALKING AS AN EASY AND with your back against a solid surface. can be the gateway to a healthier body
LOW IMPACT EXERCISE Lift your one knee in a bent position, and a longer life. If you need guidance
put the ankle of your bent leg across on further stretches or experience pain,
Increasing your daily activity level the thigh of your straight leg, and bend please contact your physical therapist or
is as easy as to get up and walk to that your standing knee slightly as you push doctor.
life-saving exercise. You need no extra your bent knee open.
equipment, and you can go for a walk Lize Lubbe is the owner of Lize Lubbe
anytime. e health bene ts of walk- Physical erapy with its main practice located
ing are endless such as increases your at 892 Route 35 in Cross River and a PT
aerobic tness and endurance and helps Studio in the premises of Apex Fitness (where
to protect you against osteoporosis by her team focus on the rehabilitation of sports-
strengthening your muscles and bones. related injuries). Learn more by calling 914-
875-9430, emailing [email protected]
WARMING UP AND YOUR or visiting www.lizelubbept.com *Reference:
POSTURE WHILE WALKING Saint-Maurice et al “Estimated Number of
Deaths Prevented rough Increased Physical
While walking is an easy and low im- Activity Among US Adults”, 2022 JAMA
pact exercise, you should warm up and Intern Med. pp. 349-352.
adapt a proper posture during your walk
to gain the maximum health bene ts FOCUS ON YOUR
and prevent injuries. POSTURE WHILE WALKING

WARMING UP FOR YOUR WALK Maintaining a proper posture while
Before your brisk walk, do gentle you walk is important because it opens
your lungs and diaphragm. Lift your
dynamic stretches to help loosen your ribcage up and lengthen your whole
muscles and lubricate the joints. Dy- spine up to the sky. Keep your head lev-
namic stretching involves moving in el by making a st to place under your
and out of a position compared to chin on your chest, relax your shoulders
a static stretching that entails hold- down. Walk actively by propelling your
ing your position for a length of time. body forward taking long strides land-
Listen to your body and do not over ing with your heel rst and pushing o
stretch. Breathe in and out as you with the ball of your foot. Allow your
stretch. Repeat both sides 3-5 times. arms and shoulders to swing naturally
next to your body with a slight bend in
• Lower back and hamstrings stretch: your elbows. Keep your thoracic spine
Stand and hold with both hands onto a relaxed to assist in the arm swinging.
solid surface. Place your feet shoulder- Control your breathing by taking as
width apart and gently lean forward, many inhaling steps as exhaling steps.
hinging from your waist with your back
LIKE STRENUOUS EXERCISES,
at and your knees straight but not MODERATE YOUR WALKING
locked. Lean forward until you feel a
stretch in your lower back and back of If you start walking after a period of
your thighs. Take a deep breath in and inactivity, start with a 10-minute walk
out, and then push with your hands to on a level surface. en build up your
the upright position and reach up to speed, distance, inclines, and time as
the sky. your tness level improves and your
muscles get stronger.
• Calf and hip stretch: Hold onto
a solid surface. Lunge with one leg ADVERTORIAL
forward bending the front knee and
keeping the back leg straight and the
back foot pointing forward and heel

at on the ground. Gently lean forward
until you feel the stretch in the back of






















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