Boards gather to discuss Underhill project AAA brings suit against Yorktown, Competitive Carting VOL. 12 NO. 1 THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 27 CLASSIFIEDS 26 LEGAL NOTICES 24 LEISURE 23 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 TOWN GREEN 4 Shrub Oak Shines pg 21 SOCCER Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. Boards gather to discuss AAA brings suit against BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER e trash talk in Yorktown has reached the courtroom. AAA of Cortlandt, the town’s former garbage vendor, is suing the Town of Yorktown, the Town Board, and Competitive Carting, the town’s new garbage collector. Filed on Feb. 3, the lawsuit seeks to annul and set aside the contract that the town awarded to Competitive Carting, Corp. last fall during the bid process. AAA claims to have been the lowest responsible bidder in the process, despite the contract being awarded to Competitive Carting. e lawsuit also states that the Town’s decision to reject AAA Carting as the lowest responsible bid violates General Municipal Law 103 and Town Law 122. According to the lawsuit, the contract was awarded to Competitive Carting “arbitrarily and capriciously.” It also describes the new vendor as a newly-created company, by Brian Amico, who led personal bankruptcy as well as for a “ ctitious entity” he created; Competition Carting, the Town’s hauler prior to AAA Carting. e lawsuit goes on to state that the town’s awarded contract included a modi cation of the performance bond requirement, giving Competitive Carting an “improper substantial and material advantage” over AAA Carting in calculating the proposed costs of its bid. Lastly, the preliminary statement of the lawsuit states that the town violated the foundational premise of New York’s competitive bidding statutes, including the earlier mentioned laws. It writes that these were enacted to promote the following: 1) “protection of the public sc by obtaining the best work at the lowest possible price” 2) “prevention of favoritism, improvidence, fraud and corruption in the awarding of public contracts” “Our collective goal was to protect taxpayers and maintain two garbage and one recycling pickup per week,” said Matt Slater, former Yorktown Town Supervisor. “ e contract that was awarded re ects these priorities and ultimately saved taxpayers $1.5 million from what AAA submitted.” Yorktown News is awaiting comment from Competitive Carting’s legal counsel. AAA Carting declined to comment at this time. e stage at Yorktown High School came alive with a cast of beloved fairy tale characters during the spring musical performance of “Into the Woods.” See more photos of the talented performers on page 14 and 15! Naomi Banner as Little Red Ridinghood and Tyler Olener as the Wolf PHOTO COURTESY OF YCSD BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A special meeting was held by the Planning Board on March 8 to address concerns about the Underhill Farm project. e meeting brought in other boards to discuss their thoughts and hesitations. “Our goal today is to hear from each of the boards and get input,” said Richard Fon, Chairman of the Planning Board. e other boards consisted of the Town Board, the Conservation Board, the Heritage Commission, the Housing Board, and the Recreation Commission. Each board had a maximum of ve minutes to present their thoughts. e Planning Board followed each presentation with a response or questions. ere was also a moderated open discussion. “After this meeting, the applicant may have some more work to do,” said James Glatthaar, the Planning Board’s attorney. Yorktown goes ‘Into the Woods’ SEE UNDERHILL PAGE 6 Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees©2022 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Associate Real Estate Broker | [email protected] | www.PeterProcino.com | 366 Underhill Avenue Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.391.2121 (m) Peter Procino Experience Matters! Contact Me Today To Get Your Home SOLD! ARE YOU READY FOR THE SPRING MARKET? When you Google words or phrases like “Proactive, Engaged, Committed or Knowledgeable” a picture of Peter should pop up on your screen. Joe G My 33 Years of Experience, Knowledge and Exclusive Marketing Will Get Your Home SOLD Quickly and for the Highest Possible Price! You Tube, Print and Targeted Online Advertising will put your home in front of the greatest number of buyers!
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Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other OR Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com OR Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com Don’t Miss a Week of Yorktown News. Please Re-Subscribe Today! Vol. 11 No. 37 Thursday, December 1, 2022 CLASSIFIEDS 27 LEGAL NOTICES 26 LEISURE 22 OBITUARIES 6 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 TOWN GREEN 5 HV Turkey Trot pg 14 GOBBLE! Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown’s Chief of Police Robert Noble received this year’s Westchester B.L.U.E. Vanguard Award for his leadership and compassion. On November 18, the Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation held its eighth annual charity dinner at Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle. All proceeds go to bene t police o cers who are su ering from emotional, nancial, and physical di culties. Around 600 people were in attendance at the dinner including nearly half of the Yorktown Police Department, according to Noble. “I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the Westchester B.L.U.E. Vanguard Award recipient,” Noble told Yorktown News. “While I am being singled out as the recipient, this is really a Yorktown Police Department award. Our agency as a whole embodies the professionalism, leadership and empathy mantra of Westchester B.L.U.E.” e Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation was established in 2011 by active and retired members of the law enforcement community. e purpose and mission of the foundation is to aid active and retired police o cers and their families in times of crisis, illness, dealing with tragedy, death, substance abuse, suicide, or are in nancial need. According to a proclamation presented to Noble by the Town Board on Nov. 22, the Vanguard Award is given to a law enforcement o cer who continuously demonstrates true leadership, guidance, empathy, and holds true to the ideals consistent with the mission of Westchester B.L.U.E. “He’s been a tremendous leader in our community,” Supervisor Matt Slater explained. “ e police department is a re ection of you, and that is why it continues to be seen as the best in the state, being recognized as the best by the State of New York time and time again.” Noble emphasized that he does not consider this to be an individual award. He said that without the Yorktown Police Department family and his own family, that award night would not have happened for him. “I am blessed to work with just amazing men and women at Yorktown PD, and this is their award not mine,” Noble said. Noble also said that the best part of his work day is going home to his wife Eleana. “Nothing for me happens without her,” said Noble. “When I do get to go home from work, I enjoy going home every day and being with her.” Hail to the chief! Noble honored with Vanguard Award PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT NOBLE Chief Noble (second from right), his wife Eleana (center), and his three kids at the charity dinner BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Donuts might be dunked at a new location in Yorktown soon. A new Dunkin’ establishment was discussed to take over vacant property at 3735 Compond Road. e 3,069 square foot Dunkin’ drive thru had completed its pre-preliminary application and met with the planning board on Nov. 14. SDML, the company proposing the project, gave its initial presentation, received comments on two potential layout options, discussed zoning compliance and next steps. According to the presentation, the Dunkin’ will potentially operate from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Richard Fon, chairman of the Dunkin’ and Chipotle to Yorktown? SEE DUNKIN’ PAGE 2 Vol. 11 No. 38 Thursday, December 8, 2022 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 26 OBITUARIES 8 OPINION 10 SPORTS 20 TOWN GREEN 6 Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Decisions for Underhill Farm are still in the works. At the Planning Board meeting on Nov. 14, the board addressed the concerns and status of the Underhill Farm project. e project has been in progress since 2020 and proposes the development of 148 housing units, recreational amenities, and 11,000 square feet of retail space. e 148 units would be made up of 52 townhouse units, 32 condominiums, and 64 apartments. Of the 148 units, 118 are planned to be “senior friendly.” e board took time to “set the record” and update the public on the steps being taken and the work the board has been doing. At this point, the board has not yet made a determination about the impact statement, but they have the opportunity to do so as they continue to work through the information presented to them. e board has not made a determination on signi cance as required under SEQRA and is still in the environmental review stage of the environmental assessment form (EAF) and other pertinent information. “It’s not that we have made decisions to avoid an environmental impact statement and issue a positive declaration or not, we’re not at that point Planning Board provides update on Underhill Farm Light the night! Yorktown was glowing with festive spirit as the community welcomed the holiday season at the Electric Lights Parade on Dec. 3! See more photos from this electrifying evening on page 16! 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Thursday, December 8, 2022 PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA have the opportunity to do so as they continue to work through the information presented to e board has not made a determination on signi cance as required under SEQRA and is still in the environmental review stage of the environmental assessment form (EAF) and other pertinent information. “It’s not that we have made decisions to avoid an environmental impact statement and issue a positive declaration or not, we’re not at that point Planning Board provides update on Underhill Farm Light the night! Yorktown was glowing with festive spirit as the community welcomed the holiday season at the Electric Lights Parade on Dec. 3! See more photos from this electrifying evening on page 16! SEE UNDERHILL PAGE 6 $40 OFF Set OF 4 TIRES ON TOP OF ANY MANUFACTURES REBATES must be installed at Ozzy’s Auto OZZY'S GOODYEAR AUTO CLINIC IT AIN’T JUST TIRES With this coupon. $2 hazardous material disposal fee. Most Vehicles. See store for more details. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Expires 12/23/22 Go to localflavor.com for more coupons $39.95 Conventional Motor oil with filter, FREE tire rotation, FREE 12-Point Safety Inspection ehicles. Not Vol. 11 No. 40 Thursday, December 22, 2022 CLASSIFIEDS 30 HEALTH & WELLNESS 20 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 29 OPINION 10 SPORTS 24 TOWN GREEN 2 Shrub Oak Tree pg 3 ILLUMINATE Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Two local organizations that have been waging separate, but parallel and equally passionate, campaigns in the war against substance misuse are joining forces. Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, a nonpro t o ering education and resources for folks struggling with addiction, was started in 2012 by Putnam County residents Susan and Steve Salomone and Somers residents Carol Christiansen and her late husband, Lou. Each couple lost a beloved son to the opioid epidemic in 2012. Erik Christiansen was a detective with the New York City Police Department. In 2011, he was prescribed oxycodone for a back injury and became addicted to painkillers. A year later, the 28-year-old was found dead of a heroin overdose. Justin Salomone, a 2001 Mahopac High School graduate and gifted guitarist, had battled addiction for several years. He started smoking marijuana in high school and later moved onto stronger drugs in college. He was 29 when he succumbed to what his parents call an “insidious disease.” But instead of retreating into grief and anger, the Christiansens and Salomones rallied, not only for themselves, but for other families. e grassroots advocates’ mission? To reduce the stigma associated with addiction, promote awareness, provide programs, resources, and support to struggling individuals and families, and be a catalyst for changes in laws that hold accountable organizations and medical institutions that perpetuate drug use through overprescription of opiates and other narcotics. Yorktown-based Alliance for Safe Kids was founded in 2002 and incorporated as a nonpro t in 2006. As a conduit for a partnership between all community stakeholders -- parents, teens, educators, law enforcement, government, medical professionals, businesses, faith leaders, and civic groups – ASK aims to arm youth with the tools they need to make healthy decisions and to encourage their families to get informed and stay involved. “By partnering with all areas of the community, we collectively strengthen the safety net that protects our youth,” ASK’s mission statement reads. Salomone, Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s executive director, and ASK president and CEO Tricy Cushner of Yorktown met at Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s rst public event. It was held Joining forces Drug Crisis in Our Backyard to partner with Alliance for Safe Kids SEE CRISIS PAGE 6 Yorktown welcomes Hanukkah e festival of lights began in Yorktown on Dec. 18 with a menorah lighting at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field. e community sang songs and joined in blessings led by Rabbi Yehuda Heber. The community gathered with Rabbi Yehuda Heber of Chabad of Yorktown. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 BY SUSAN R. EISENSTEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown resident Marta Shedletsky grew up in Poland and moved to the United States in 1999. Today, she is the founder of Mushika Wellness Solutions LLC, a yoga therapist and health coach, helping her clients manage chronic and autoimmune condition symptoms and lower their stress and anxiety. But Shedletsky never forgot her good friend Monika Borowska in Poland. “In Polish,” Shedletsky says, “instead of saying I’ll bend over backwards we say I’ll stand on my head.” And that is exactly what Marta Shedletsky promised Borowska she would do to help her. Borowska is 21 and lives in Sosnowiec, Poland. Both of her parents have died and now she has no one to turn to. She lives in constant pain because she is battling a rare and debilitating condition, Bartolotti Castellvi syndrome, type 2a, which refers to a total or partial unilateral or bilateral fusion of the transverse process of the lowest lumbar vertebra to the sacrum. Borowska also su ers from countless allergies and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a group of genetic disorders that a ects connective tissue, primarily skin, joints and blood vessel walls. In e ect, her joints don’t secure the bones and it can present itself as a hip or shoulder randomly popping out of the socket. For almost a year, Borowska could not nd a neurosurgeon willing to undertake the spine operation she needs. Although the spine surgery she needs is not uncommon, the problem is her comorbidities and drug allergies, including those to anesthetics. When she nally found a specialist willing to take the risks and operate on her, the specialist did not take her insurance. e level of constant pain Borowska currently has to live with prevents her from doing most activities others take for granted. She cannot work. She cannot stand or sit in one position for longer than a few minutes. e surgery could help free her from pain and allow her to live a normal life. But now, Shedletsky says, an unexpected twist to her friend’s story has occurred. “Monika just learned that the private clinic where she was supposed to have surgery won’t take the risks and operate on her,” Shedletsky says. “Neither will the anesthesiologist. Additionally, the private clinic does not have an IC unit. If the private clinic made a makeshift IC for her, the cost would be doubled or more. We are now looking for other options.” Originally, Borowska started a Polish version of crowdfunding. e website is called zrzutka.pl. Shedletsky, meanwhile, started a GoFundMe page in the U.S. because some people who wanted to help had issues with the Polish language and credit card processing. But now both Shedletsky’s and Borowska’s e orts to fundraise are on hold, due to the latest developments. Borowska is waiting for the clinic to return her down payment so that she can return the money to her donors unless she nds a specialist experienced in cases like hers, con dent in performing the spine surgery she needs. In their joint quest, Shedletsky now is reaching out to readers on behalf of her friend with another goal: nding a neurosurgeon and facility in Poland or the United States willing to do the spine surgery. “I wish we could just raise money and have this surgery done, but of course, it can’t be easy. I was able to get a contact to a specialist in Tarnow, Poland,” Shedletsky said. “I will contact his assistant to schedule a phone conversation and maybe score an appointment for Monica. Keeping my ngers crossed it works.” For more information or to make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/f/ help-raise-money-for-monikas-spinesurgery A friend in need Yorktown resident hopes to aid ailing woman in her native country PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUSAN EISENSTEIN Monika Borowska is battling a rare condition called Bartolotti Castellvi syndrome. Marta Shedletsky is looking to send her support to a friend overseas. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A Yorktown girl has broken her own record raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation this past year. Isabella Sibiski, a 10-year-old Yorktown resident, collected 5,643 letters for Santa last year for the Macy’s letter collection campaign. Macy’s donates $2 for every card collected up to $2 million, according to the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s website. e 5,643 cards collected by Sibiski translated to $11,286 raised. Sibiski began collecting these cards in 2019 after seeing the mailbox in Macy’s. In her rst year, at the age of seven, she made 1,000 cards, resulting in the raising of $2,000. Since 2019, she has only become more involved. Since starting, she has raised $24,686, according to her mom, Nicole Sibiski. Sibiski told Yorktown News that her favorite part of collecting the letters is helping those who are in need. “Helping people less fortunate than I am and helping people who are sick have their dreams come true is the best part,” said Sibiski. Sibiski added that her goal for 2023 is to collect at least 6,000 cards. Dear Santa... Yorktown youth raises over $11k for Make-A-Wish Foundation Isabella Sibiski dropping off the cards she collected PHOTOS COURTESY OF NICOLE SIBISKI Sibiski collected 5,643 cards.
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Subscribe To request Yorktown News 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. Yorktown Senior Advisory Committee MEETING UPDATE Yorktown Senior Advisory Committee will not be holding their meeting on Friday, March 17, as it is St. Patrick’s Day. e next meeting will be held on Friday, March 24, at Town Hall, as usual. Lunch will be provided by NY Presbyterian Hospital. All senior citizens are cordially invited to attend these senior meetings as they are quite informative. Yorktown Central School District BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY e Yorktown Central School District Board of Education has a vacancy following the resignation of Trustee Anthony D’Alessandro on March 1. As the vacancy occurred so close to the upcoming May 16 Annual School Budget Vote and Trustee Vote, the Board has chosen not to ll the position by appointment. Instead, interested community members are encouraged to seek election to the Board. To obtain a petition for candidacy, please contact the District Clerk at [email protected]. Completed petitions must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, April 17. Hofstra Chamber Choir CHORAL PERFORMANCE Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m. e Hofstra University Chamber Choir will present an evening of eclectic choral music at Yorktown High School as a part of their 2023 Northeast American Tour. Conducted by American Prize winner Dr. David Fryling, the ensemble specializes in the distinct art of unaccompanied ensemble singing, and prides itself on a mastery of a widely eclectic repertoire dating from the Renaissance to the 21st century. e choir has been invited to present concerts in venues throughout the Northeast, including in such remarkable locations as Carnegie Hall, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan, the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY, and the historic Christ Church, Oyster Bay, NY. In addition, the choir actively engages high school and community choral programs in shared concerts, workshops, and masterclasses, reveling in the two-way exchange of new ideas and artistic inspiration between multiple generations. Garden Club of Yorktown HOW TO CREATE A HEALTHY YARD Wednesday, March 22, at 6 p.m. To be held at John C. Hart Library in Shrub Oak. A live presentation featuring Healthy Yards founders Filippine de Haan and Fiona Mitchell who will present steps to reducing the harm caused by pollutants, toxins & climate change. To register for a zoom link, go to Hart Library calendar: https://yorktownlibrary.evanced.info/signup Knights of Columbus Fr. LaFarge Council 4012 FOOD CAMPAIGN is Lenten season, the Fr. LaFarge Council 4012 of Yorktown is sponsoring “Forty Cans for Forty Days” food campaign. Please bring canned and/or packaged food to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Shrub Oak or St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown for food pantry distribution. e Fr. LaFarge Council also will join the Stations of the Cross alternating at St. Seton and St. Patrick’s parishes on Fridays of Lent at 7:30 p.m. St. Seton: March 24; St. Patrick: March 17 and 31. Come and give yourself and family a wonderful and personal Lenten Uplift! 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PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 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 Do you understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Glatthaar added that given possible changes on the applicant’s end, the Planning Board will ultimately hold a second public hearing. CONSERVATION BOARD e Conservation Board said their presentation is predicated on information they obtained from the June 1, 2022 meeting. e Board advises that the applicant should explore, evaluate, and clarify the function and extent of wetlands A, B, and C, as identi ed in the report from June 18, 2022 by Tim Miller Associates. ey said they wanted the applicant to revisit the wetlands on the property. ey also want to see a mitigation plan with the stream following a meandering path which would slow down the water ow and capture sediment before reaching the pond on the property. “At this point, the plans do not adequately address the environmental impacts and could cause additional concerns,” said Minnie Dineen-Carey of the Conservation Board. “We feel this plan, as is, should not move forward.” Steve Miller of Tim Miller Associates responded to the presentation saying that he understands the Conservation Board’s concerns about a functional analysis, and said they will provide additional information about the function of the wetlands on site. Miller also added that the plans have been changed since the Conservation Board last saw them and the plans no longer touch the stream, and buildings have been moved. HERITAGE COMMISSION Lynn Briggs, Chairman of the Heritage Commission, stated that the “elephant in the room” was the density of the project. According to Briggs, the 13.8 acre site is among the last of the historically signi cant parcels left in Yorktown. e property also belonged to a founding family, e Underhills. She said that the commission has submitted many memos over the past year to the Planning Board expressing their concerns. Briggs identi ed six “failures” on the applicant’s part which affect the historic signi cance of the property: 1. e failure to rule out archeological artifacts from encampments from the Revolutionary War. 2. e failure to rule out whether or not the property was used for the underground railroad. 3. e failure to address adverse e ect nding. 4. e failure to acknowledge Underhill Farm as a historically signi cant property. 5. e continual change to the plans for the main mansion. 6. e failure to address how the mansion will be respected as well as present an alternative plan that doesn’t a ect the historic signi cance. In response, John Tegeder, Director of Planning, said that the historic consultant which is in a contract with the town has submitted a proposal and has been authorized to proceed. He anticipates hearing from them in about two weeks. RECREATION COMMISSION Patrick Cumiskey, Vice Chairman of the Commission, presented concerns about the possible waiver of the recreational fee requirements for the site. According to Cumiskey, the commission understands this requirement to mean that for the 148 proposed units at the site, the project developer would have to pay $4,000 per unit. is project would potentially turn out $592,000 recreational fees. Cumiskey explained that the commission would expect to see those funds, as it would also need them for improving other parks around the town. HOUSING BOARD Ken Belfer, Chair of the Community Housing Board, presented a few concerns addressing the status of the housing at the site. e project describes the residential units at the site to be “senior friendly.” Belfer raised the question of what that means, exactly. He described it to be a confusing concept as it doesn’t speci cally identify them as senior living. He also said that while there is a need for senior housing, there is also a need for young single people as well as young families in town. Belfer also pointed out that people who are downsizing need options. Following Belfer’s comments, the Planning Board asked questions and opened a dialogue regarding the diversity of the residential units of the project, the potential of a ordable housing units at the site, and asked Belfer’s input. “I want to thank everybody,” said Supervisor Tom Diana. “All the committees, boards, commissions for their diligence in this. e applicant, our planning directors, our attorneys that are here tonight, and citizens who are here to nd out what’s going on.” Aaron Bock of the Planning Board said that they didn’t bring up the subject of tra c at the meeting because it has been discussed at great length. Nothing has been decided with nality. 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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 7 Call us at 914-245-5588 or visit anglebrookgc.com to learn more. Non-Equity—No Assessments • Flexible Membership Options—Corporate, Individual, Couples, Families, Junior Executive and Weekday-Plus • Expanded Patio Terrace Outings, Receptions & Banquets • Liberal Guest Policies MGA’S MODERN DREAM 18 (2017) ROBERT TRENT JONES SR’S FINAL DESIGN A MODERN CLASSIC Join Anglebrook today NEW SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A series of presentations outlining the budget for the 2023- 24 school year continued at last week’s Yorktown Central School District Board of Education meeting. On Monday, March 6, the school board presented its third public information session in the six-part budget series. This presentation covered the general support, employee benefits, facilities, and transportation sections of the budget. The presentation was led by Lisa Sanfilippo, the district’s assistant superintendent for business. The general support section saw a 6.9% increase overall from the 2022-2023 budget, rising from $9,614,505 to $10,279,002. This section includes the Board of Education, central administration and finance, and human resources and special items. The Board of Education/District Meeting section is set to increase by $5,513 from 2022- 2023. The central administration and finance section saw a decrease of $13,620 in salaries due to a clerical retirement, making it $386,035 as opposed to the previous year’s $399,655. The business administration rose from $822,315 to $915,305 due to a rise in salaries, a rise in contract settlements, and the addition of a public relations specialist, who adds $70,000 to the budget. The employee benefits section in the new budget saw an increase of 3.37% from the previous year, going from $22,960,000 to $23,734,000. The three cost drivers of the employee benefits section are health insurance, Social Security, and New York State Employees Retirement. Based on the presentation, insurance premiums rose 5.5% from $10,745,000 to $11,344,000. Social Security rose $250,000, from $4,450,000 to $4,700,000 based on salary levels throughout the budget as well as an increase in FICA max, according to the presentation. Lastly, the NYS Employee’s Retirement section rose from $920,000 to $1,050,000. Conversely, the New York State Teachers Retirement section decreased $200,000 from $5,200,000 to $5,000,000, representing an employer contribution decline from 10.79% to 9.76% of salaries, according to the presentation. Transportation saw an increase of $835,889. According to the budget, $235,313 has been allocated for diesel fuel due to the rise in gas prices. Contractual expenses have been allocated an additional $37,478 from last year, making it $50,178. This funding is for camera upgrades, according to the presentation. Bus contract expenses have risen to $7,576,708, $394,248 more than last year. The presentations can be found on the Board of Education’s website. The breakdown of the budget as explained above can be found in the March 6 presentation. Scheduled for March 13 was the presentation for Athletics and Co-Curricular. The meeting was canceled, but the presentation is rescheduled for the next scheduled meeting. The presentation schedule for the budget is as follows: • Mar. 20: Athletics and CoCurricular / Instruction, General and Special Education, and Technology • Mar. 27: Superintendent’s Budget Presentation • Apr. 10: Budget Adoption • May 8: Budget Hearing • May 16: Budget Vote VACANT SEAT The Yorktown Central School District announced the resignation of Board Trustee Anthony D’Alessandro at its meeting on Feb. 27. His resignation was effective as of March 1. The Board discussed the options for the seat, either appointing someone or waiting until the election in May. Due to how close the election is, they decided to wait until then. Board of Ed continues budget examination Board vacancy decision made YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned.
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 Yorktown News or its affi liates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verifi cation. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verifi ed 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 Offi ce: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 I often ask local business owners and professionals about their advertising. Many tell me they don’t need to advertise because everyone knows them. While I don’t argue with them, I believe they’re on a perilous course. Lack of advertising may not cause serious short-term business erosion, but it’s likely to lead to serious longer-term pain. You may think that everyone knows your business, but that’s really not the case. A recent U.S. Census Bureau ve-year analysis found that, on average, 16% of Americans moved each year. So without advertising, not everyone knows your business today, and even fewer will know it a year or two from now. Over my career, I’ve studied the results of numerous tests measuring the impact of increasing, decreasing or eliminating advertising. e question is whether there is an eventual “payout” to advertising expenditures. Test results have been quite consistent. Increasing or starting an advertising campaign produces sales gains pretty quickly, though sometimes not enough to increase the bottom line for the rst year. But pro ts usually start growing by the second year and beyond, as the sales tail wind grows. Conversely, the negative sales impact of reducing or eliminating advertising may be small enough to increase pro t the rst year, but sales usually drop o further over time, reducing pro t by the second year and beyond. And then restoring sales and pro t growth becomes increasingly costly. Advertising is an investment, like maintaining and improving property and equipment. You may be able to defer maintenance for a short while, but the longer you wait, the more expensive the repairs. If you’re planning to go out of business shortly, then eliminating advertising . . . except for focused goingout-of-business promotional ads . . . may be wise. If you’re in for the longer haul, though, then cut back on advertising at your own peril. Savvy marketers realize there also are di erent degrees of awareness. ey often focus on “top-of-mind” awareness. at is measured by asking people, in considering some category of product or business, which brands they think of immediately. e rst brand they mention is considered top-of-mind. Research shows that, especially for categories where there are numerous choices and extensive comparisons between those choices aren’t likely, top-of-mind awareness is a key driver of market share. at’s why brands like McDonald’s and Coke, and big insurance companies such as Progressive, Geico, and Liberty Mutual, keep spending on advertising. When a buyer needs to choose what or from whom to buy, top-of-mind awareness is important. You may not compete with major brands like those, but almost every business or professional practice has multiple competitors. So top-of-mind awareness matters. And, in fact, local merchants do often compete with mega-retailers like Amazon. If a local consumer is thinking about a gift purchase or about numerous product categories, unless the local merchant has built strong top-of-mind awareness, Amazon or some other megaretailer may be the consumer’s automatic choice. Don’t let them win so easily. Beyond creating and sustaining top-of-mind awareness, what you communicate is important too. Advertising can convince prospects why they should choose your business, practice or rm over others. It can communicate how you’re di erent and better. It can also communicate what you have to o er that’s new, special or timely. So put yourself in your customer’s shoes and let them know “what’s in it for me.” And for best results, be sure your advertising aligns with the rest of your marketing mix (i.e. your product, packaging, place, and pricing). Do you want to learn more? Visit www. halstonmedia.com, and ll out the “Get in Touch” form on the home page. Before helping his son found Halston Media, Kenneth Freeman led a global marketing research company. Freeman earned his MBA from Harvard University and has led the marketing departments at major Fortune 500 corporations throughout his career. Everybody knows me... REALLY? WITH KEN FREEMAN My wife Elyse and I noticed on social media recently parents observing something called “National Sons Day.” Heck, we observe that every day, I thought. Not that we have much of a choice. e last time we touched Harrison was March 21, 2003. His last day on earth. A day after my birthday. Since then, he continues to touch us by his mystical presence – touch our hearts, touch our minds, touch our lives. It would be nice to know the luxury of setting aside one day to highlight our love for him. For people like us, the celebration of a child’s life lost must manifest itself each day – in some small, often subconscious way – to keep their spirit alive. It’s not unlike continually stoking a re to keep the ame aglow. e physical comings and goings of our daughter Elissa – as with anybody’s child – attest to her earthly presence. When you lose a child, that presence no longer readily and regularly presents itself – not without some goading from the living. You conjure ways to fabricate the presence of the deceased child to fool yourself into alleviating the eternal separation anxiety. A TINKERBELL MOMENT For 11 years after Harrison’s death, until we sold our home, each night before turning in, I would go to his bedroom to quickly ick its ceiling light on and o . Call it a Tinkerbell moment. It was my way of letting my son know that, here or not, his light still shone brightly. I performed that light switch ritual of recalling his presence some 4,000 times. For the 15-plus years Harrison was here, we were blessed by his unique and joyful presence. To meet him was to marvel at his wit, his wisdom, his love of life, his prodigious sports knowledge – all the while braving the challenges that accompany being born with a rare dwarfism that stopped his growth at Birthday presence BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEEAPAR PAGE 12
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Within his own party, his administration was viewed as such a disappointment that Sen. Ted Kennedy challenged his reelection bid. I was long an admirer of the Kennedys. I joined the Massachusetts senator’s campaign to wrestle the 1980 Democratic nomination away from President Carter. When I informed my friend Allison Manning of my decision, she strongly scolded me, “you have totally misunderstood Jimmy Carter.” She was right. roughout American history, it has been highly unusual for a sitting President to be denied their party’s nomination. However, I thought at the time, if it will ever happen, it will happen in 1980. Ted Kennedy, after all, had inherited the Kennedy legacy. He was wildly popular within the Democratic party. Kennedy did win some primaries, but it soon became clear that Carter would be victorious. Many pundits attribute the demise of Kennedy’s e orts to an ill-fated exchange with CBS News reporter Roger Mudd during a boat ride in 1979. Mudd had long standing credibility as a correspondent. After all, he was the last person to interview Ted’s brother Robert before he was assassinated in 1968. During what was supposed to be an amiable boat ride in 1979, Mudd asked Kennedy a simple question, “why do you want to be President?” Kennedy’s halting, awkward and stumbling response turned out to be as shocking as it was lethal. If anyone reading this ever wants to run for any o ce, be prepared to answer the simple question, why are you running? But Kennedy’s ineptitude with Roger Mudd was not the whole story. e truth is, many of us underestimated Jimmy Carter as a President and as a candidate. Carter was, contrary to his public image, one tough hombre. roughout his presidency, he worked 12-hour days, which regularly included reading 200 pages of brie ngs. Everyone working in the Carter White House reported that he was decisive and relentless, often displaying a willingness to make tough decisions despite negative political fallout. In the end, his achievements were many. He brokered a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, established an arms agreement with the Soviet Union, normalized trade relations with China, initiated immigration reform, made human rights a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, deregulated the airline industry, paving the way for middle class Americans to y in large numbers for the rst time, and deregulated natural gas, laying the groundwork for our country to have greater energy independence. But two major setbacks marred his presidency. When American hostages were taken by the Iranian government, and we were not able to get them released, the United States appeared weak and defeated. A failed military rescue attempt by the Carter administration did not help. And when Carter told the country, in a nationally televised address, that we needed to sacri ce to solve our problems, the country responded by disliking the messenger, rather than heeding the message. Given these liabilities, it became clear that disposing of Kennedy’s bid to do the impossible (unseat a sitting president of the same party) would be a lot easier than surviving the general election. Carter’s Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan, was an extremely gifted communicator whose upbeat message to “make America great again” was in sharp contrast with Carter’s call that America needed serious healing. Not surprisingly, Reagan trounced Carter at the ballot box. Anyone who has run for reelection and been defeated knows what a tough gut punch that result can be. I speak from experience, having been soundly defeated in 2011 when I sought my sixth term as a Yorktown councilperson. I venture to say that losing the presidency must be a thousand times worse than anything I endured. So, in 1980, when Jimmy Carter lost to Ronald Reagan, he understandably drifted into severe depression. en one night in 1982, he shocked his wife by suddenly sitting up in bed. She asked him if he was feeling ill. He replied, “I know what we can do. We can develop a place to help people who want to resolve disputes.” is was the beginning of the Carter Center, an organization devoted to con ict resolution, public health programs and election monitoring around the world. How e ective has e Carter Center been? In 2002, the peanut farmer from Plains, Ga., Jimmy Carter, won a Nobel Peace Prize for the Center’s work. e Prize celebrated Carter’s extensive travel to conduct peace negotiations, monitor elections and further the eradication of infectious diseases. Jimmy and his wife Rosalynn were also key gures in Habitat My heartfelt apology to Jimmy Carter JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEEMARTORANO PAGE 10
PAGE 10 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 for Humanity. To push the cause of human rights, Carter continued to comment on global a airs and penned numerous books, including two about the Israeli–Palestinian con ict. As a result of their e orts, he and Rosalynn received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999. For anyone who has been knocked down, Carter’s resurgence demonstrates that you can get up. His rejuvenated dedication to making the world a better place o ers us a profound lesson about the power of the human spirit. Somehow, he was able, through sheer will, to demonstrate that, in a world where hate seems to dominate the headlines, acting out of love for your fellow human beings can o er life redeeming purpose. Carter’s e orts have made him more popular today than he was when he was president. His boundless commitment to helping people after he was out of o ce led many, of all political stripes, to award him the unof- cial title of best ex-president ever. Some even say, somewhat humorously, that Carter’s presidency was a steppingstone to greater things. I acknowledge that in 1980, I didn’t appreciate the depth of Jimmy Carter’s character. But I do now. Whether in o ce or out, he was always trying to solve problems, like the engineer he was, by paying attention to the details of a complicated world. His willingness to tell America uncomfortable truths was both heroic and ill fated. For me, his life is a lesson in resilience, perseverance and redemption. No matter how defeated you may feel in life, you have the power to get back up and make a di erence. Jimmy Carter did. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 9 Court to judge garbage contract Dear Editor, Yorktown’s former garbage hauler, AAA Carting, has led a lawsuit against Yorktown’s Town Board alleging favoritism, not doing their due diligence and improprieties in the process that awarded a multi-year and multimillion-dollar garbage contract to Competitive Carting. Competitive Carting’s rst two months of operation was o to a very rocky start. e Town Board stated that cost savings was the reason for choosing Competitive Carting because their rst year bid was $600,000 lower than AAA Carting. If the judge decides that AAA Carting’s allegations have any merit and that competitive bid statutes were not followed, it will potentially cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands in court costs and damages. e optics of Competitive Carting hiring a former Town Board member to lobby the current Town Board on its behalf raises the question of impartiality and objectivity in some residents’ minds. Now it’s up to the judge to decide. -Stephen Brown Yorktown Correcting misinformation about accessory apartments Dear Editor, Contrary to what was said at a recent Town Board meeting, Yorktown is not at risk of the state circumventing our zoning code or ignoring the expertise of our professional sta by forcing us to accept “proverbial illegal basement apartments,” a.k.a. accessory apartments (ADUs). To set the record straight, accessory apartments have been legal in Yorktown since 1983. And they are highly regulated. It’s in our zoning code, chapter 300-38. Yorktown has strict requirements governing the creation of accessory apartments in single family houses: where they can be located; their size and oor plan layout; tra c impact and parking needs; and impact on the neighborhood, etc. Before homeowners can create an accessory apartment, they must obtain a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. ere’s a public hearing process. e special permit has to be renewed every three years. Accessory apartments accomplish two goals: In addition to creating much needed smaller rental units for singles and young couples without children who grew up in Yorktown and want to continue living here, they also provide needed revenue for homeowners, particularly senior citizens, who want to remain in their homes, but don’t need all the space now that their children are grown and on their own. 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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 11 LETTERS FROM PAGE 10 Advisory boards reject Underhill Farm plan Dear Editor, e Planning Board asked four of the town’s advisory boards for feedback on the controversial Underhill Farm development plan. It got an earful at the March 8 joint meeting. None of the boards supported the current plan. All had signi cant issues with it. All wanted to see major changes to the plan, not simple tweaks. Each of the four boards had serious issues with the plan, as it a ected their areas of focus. Some cited the need for missing information while others indicated gross inadequacies and misrepresentations in the information the developer had submitted. e responses from the developer’s representatives did not clarify the issues. CONSERVATION BOARD: PROTECTING WETLANDS e board disagreed with the developer’s delineation of the site’s multiple wetlands and wetland bu ers. Even a member of the Planning Board who walked the site, and the town’s environmental consultant, disagreed with the developer’s delineation. e Conservation Board also questioned the appropriateness of citing dwelling units in the wetland bu er. RECREATION COMMISSION: THE NEED FOR THE $592,000 RECREATION FEE Under existing town code, a developer is responsible for paying either a fee for every proposed dwelling unit or dedicating land for public recreation. e commission rejected Unicorn’s plan to create a public park around the pond and instead wants the money – $592,000 that it would use to repair and/or replace aging and unsafe park facilities it said were in “dire straits.” HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION: PROTECTING THE ENTIRE PROPERTY’S HISTORIC FEATURES e Commission thanked the Planning Board for requesting that the town hire an outside independent historic consultant to review the many de ciencies in the developer’s historic studies, including resolving the property’s potential archeological value relating to a possible Revolutionary War French army encampment on the property and potential Underground Railroad activity at the site before the land is disturbed. Calling the plan’s high density the “elephant in the room,” the Commission said that most of the property’s historic features were severely compromised or at out ignored in favor of the developer’s pro ts. e Commission asked the Planning Board to require the developer to submit alternative development plans with fewer dwelling units and the elimination of commercial space. COMMUNITY HOUSING BOARD: NEED FOR MORE DIVERSE HOUSING While acknowledging the need for senior housing, the Board’s chairman said the current Underhill Farm housing mix didn’t address the housing needs of Yorktown’s young families, single folks coming back after college, and empty nesters who want to downsize. e Planning Board got the feedback it asked for. Now it is compelled to act on the feedback and direct the developer to revise the Underhill Farm plan so that its defects are addressed. -Trish Sullivan-Rothberg Member of the Protecting Yorktown Quality of Life Foundation Inc., a New York nonpro t corporation comprised of Yorktown residents committed to protecting and preserving the town’s neighborhoods and community for current and future generations. Sitting in the stillness and resting in the quiet you remember her. Maybe it’s in the old familiar song in the car or running into an old friend at reminds you She’s still there. at child who dared to dream, who believed anything is possible, who wasn’t afraid to try and fail, and who believed success would come… the child not afraid to dance in the rain, jump in the puddle or laugh until it hurt, she’s still there. Remember, you are still her. Choose to embrace the unpredictable beauty of life with joy and let her out a little more often. Kim Stoll empowers women to nd joy in every day and build a life they love through positive habits in mindset, tness and smart nutrition. Virtual coaching available. [email protected] Let out your inner child KIM STOLL GUEST CORNER Your Family Car Care Center! LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Visit us at www.ProperService.com For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating releationships, and building a remarkable company with an amazing team of employees! Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center!
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For the 20 years he’s been gone, we continue to be blessed, by the comfort and compassion of community. It’s my belief when you lose a child, you gain the privilege of helping others in your child’s name. One way we sustain his presence is through the Harrison Apar Field of Dreams Foundation, which bene ts local recreation and education. BRENDAN’S IDEA Harrison succumbed Friday, March 21, 2003, a day after his third surgery – performed on my birthday. When 12-yearold Elissa came home from school that Monday, three days later, she told Elyse and me that one of her classmates, Brendan Frail (the younger brother of Harrison’s friend Kieran Frail), was telling anybody who would listen, “ ey should name Pinetree Field for Harrison.” “You must have heard wrong,” I told our daughter. Sure, I thought, Harrison was one of the rst to ever step foot on that eld, after we moved to the new Pinetree housing development in 1993, but that hardly quali es as any kind of valid reason to change what the eld is called. ey simply don’t name town parks for 15-year-olds. After spearheading a town-wide drive to collect 1,200 signatures on a petition to rename Pinetree Field as Harrison Apar Field of Dreams, Brendan and another classmate, Alison Belcastro, presented their case to the Town of Yorktown Parks and Recreation Commission. MUM’S MY WORD I attended the Parks and Rec meetings at which the proposal, endorsed by Yorktown Athletic Club (for which Harrison played and o ciated), was discussed. I was grateful that then-YAC president Mark Vercruysse lent his voice to the proceedings. I sat there quietly, next to him, without saying a word, knowing the commissioners could surmise for themselves where Harrison’s father stood on the matter, even if the renaming movement was not our family’s idea in the rst place. During the course of the Commission’s deliberations, local newspaper North County News, under editor Rick Pezzullo, proved an invaluable in uencer. He ran prominent stories, wrote endorsements of the idea, and published an editorial cartoon by Dan Capozzi, who exhorted the Commission to “Just do it!” Still, the Commission appeared to be at loggerheads, with some members understandably questioning the unprecedented nature – as I myself thought – of naming a town recreation facility for such a young person. In my mind, an in ection point occurred when highly respected commissioner Richard Hu eld spoke up in favor of the proposal. His aye vote came with a very speci c proviso that a plaque be installed at the eld to explain why it was named for Harrison. His rationale was that 20 years from then (that is, today), there would be meaning behind the eld’s name for the edi cation of future generations, who otherwise would have no reason to know about Harrison. IMPROBABLE RESOLUTION at is how, within weeks of Harrison passing away, in spring 2003, an improbable outcome transpired at Town Hall, as Supervisor Linda Cooper and the Town Board unanimously passed an unprecedented resolution to name a public place after a child of Yorktown. e festive dedication of Harrison Apar Field of Dreams on Sept. 7, 2003 will be recalled this fall (on a date to be determined), with a 20th anniversary celebration at the eld, tied in to the start of Yorktown Athletic Club’s fall 2023 baseball season. And so it is that Harrison’s presence endures these two decades later, in a way more public and precious than his family ever dared imagine. I am not the only one rmly convinced that, were it not for schoolchildren leading the way, the eld that carries our son’s name still would be known as Pinetree. It was their heartfelt passion and industry that made the difference. CARING COMMUNITY It is humbling to know that it was someone else’s young son who saw it in his heart to honor our young son in such a remarkable way. Tragically, Brendan Frail had a fatal accident in 2010, and a bench at Harrison Apar Field of Dreams rightly commemorates his priceless contributions. Our hearts remain with his mother Diane and brother Kieran. We send well wishes as well to Richard Hu eld’s wife Patricia. When her husband – who never had met Harrison but had watched him umpire YAC baseball – passed in 2006, we were overwhelmed to learn that he had left a request for contributions in his memory to be made to the Harrison Apar Field of Dreams Foundation. In a diary he started the night before his surgery, Harrison wrote that he fully expected to “give my dad a refreshing birthday gift wrapped in esh -- a son’s healthy heart.” e way I look at it, Harrison came through with ying colors on delivering his promise to me. It is a son’s gift that keeps on giving, not only on my birthday but every day – his everlasting and inimitable presence. Bruce can be seen in a wacky one-act called “Dream Lover” at Westchester libraries this spring, including Somers Library on April 2 at 2 p.m. From June 2-4, he will play the title role in “Tuesdays with Morrie” for e Armonk Players at the Whippoorwill eatre. All shows are free of charge. bruce@ aparpr.co; 914-275-6887. APAR FROM PAGE 8 PHOTO COURTESY OF BRUCE APAR The sign at Harrison Apar Field of Dreams was the idea of a past Yorktown Parks and Recreation Commissioner, the late Richard Huffi eld.
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PAGE 14 YORKTOWN NEWS – THU On March 10-12, the stage at Yorktown High School was lled with beloved characters at the spring musical, “Into the Woods.” Intertwining the plots of several fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, the performance was a delight for all in attendance. CAST Narrator - Matthew Guarini Cinderella - Annabelle Newberger Jack - John Mahanna Jack’s Mother - Grace Fanelli e Baker - Greg Dalietos e Baker’s Wife - Isa Armstrong Cinderella’s Stepmother - Sophie Albertie Florinda - Jenna Asher Lucinda - Michelle Tsentides Little Red Ridinghood - Naomi Banner e Witch - Lucia Carucci Cinderella’s Mother - Samantha Perez-Botero Mysterious Man - Evan Mahanna Wolf - Tyler Olener Rapunzel - Selma Lyons Cinderella’s Prince - Parsa Tirabady Rapunzel’s Prince - Evan Menocal Granny/Giant’s Wife - Grace Morris Cinderella’s Father - Jacob Smith Steward - Abe Marron Milky White - Kelly Gri ths PRODUCTION & CREATIVE Director/Producer - Andrea Stock Music Director/Conductor - Connor Martin Choreographer - Justin Wingenroth Orchestra Preparation - Janet Morrison Set Design - Steve Lighting Design - Tech Production - Sound Design - De Costumes and Prop eater Manager - Videography - Dou Production Assist Banks Production Assista SanDiego Production Assistaliams Production Assistalen Production AssistMilia Production Assista Headshot Photog Katzenberg The Witch (Lucia Carucci) puts a scare into Evan Mahanna as the Mysterious Man Little Red Ridinghood (Naomi Banner) screams after having her cape stolen. Annabelle Newberger as Cinderella Into the Greg Dalietos as the Baker and Isa Armstrong as the Baker’s Wife
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PAGE 16 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown’s boys and girls skiing teams enjoyed another solid campaign in a challenging winter, with the boys placing fourth and the girls 11th in Sectionals at Hunter Mountain on Feb. 14. Junior boys’ captain Reilly Doller nished 12th overall individually in Combined Slalom and Giant Slalom, just narrowly missing one of the 11 quali cation spots for the state championships. He was the rst alternate to the Section 1 squad competing at States. Doller has earned All-League honors the last two seasons, in addition to earning All-Section Honorable Mention honors this winter. “I am really proud of the incredible accomplishments of all of my athletes during such a trying season,” said Yorktown coach Wendy Nufer. “ ose who had joined the team as advanced beginners this year improved their skill level considerably, and were doing a ne job of racing slalom by the end of the season. Meanwhile, my returning athletes put in strong performances during the regular season, and the vast majority of them quali ed for Sectionals this year. Given all the challenges we faced this season, one could hardly have asked for a better outcome.” What made it a trying season was the warmer than usual winter, forcing all of the 28 Section 1 ski teams to hold their on-snow, gate-training practices in Connecticut, which meant up to a three-and half-hour commute by bus for the Huskers each day. e warm weather also caused a delay to the season, which didn’t start until Jan. 31. “All of the weather-related challenges and the shortage of practice time ended up motivating our athletes to really focus on maximizing what limited training time we had on snow,” Nufer said. “In the end, we quali ed 11 out of our 16 A-Team athletes for the sectional championships, more than our total number who quali ed last year, and the largest number of athletes we have been able to qualify in a given year since Feb. 2015. It is a fantastic accomplishment and honor to qualify for Sectionals, as only 65 girls and 65 boys participated out of more than 600 racers in Section 1 Skiing this year.” Standing out on the girls’ side was senior captain Kaitlinn Campana, a four-year member of the team. She earned All-League honors and competed at Sectionals for two years. “As a leader, Kaitlinn has been such a positive in uence on our younger skiers, and especially the rst-year athletes,” Coach said. “She did an excellent job of teaching, mentoring and helping them to integrate into the group and adjust to the new varsity skiteam experience.” Yorktown, which moved up to the most competitive of the three Section 1 leagues this winter with nine rst-year skiers, had three other boys’ junior captains in Connor Reardon, Cameron O’Brien, and James Callaghan, who each have earned AllLeague honors and competed at Sectionals for two seasons. Sophomore Brandon Zhong (All-League, sectional participant), sophomore Joseph Longo (All-League, sectional participant), freshman Ryan Donnelly (All-League Honorable Mention two years, sectional alternate, two years), sophomores Michael Chitu and Matthew Pilot, freshmen Andrew Callaghan, Ryan Hess, and Johannes Soltau, and eighth graders Andrew Bartolini, Eamon Hansel, and Charlie Zhong also competed on the Huskers’ boys squad. Junior captain Madelon Gorman (All-League and sectional participant, two years each), junior So a Lam (All-League, sectional participant), eighth graders Samantha Forte and Cameron Parise, along with Campana, made up the Huskers’ girls squad. Sophomore Lara Villard is a Lakeland student, but since they have no team, she trains and races with Yorktown. She has earned All-League honors twice, competed in Sectionals twice, and placed eighth in the League A sectional-quali er race. e Huskers also shined in the classroom. Both the girls and boys teams each earned the New York State Scholar Athlete Award, which requires that 75 percent or more of the team maintains a grade-point average (GPA) of 90 or higher. Yorktown overcomes challenges Doller and Campana stand out PHOTO COURTESY OF WENDY NUFER The YHS Ski Team at West Point Lodge. PHOTO COURTESY OF GREGORY KAPLOWITZ Cameron O’Brien racing at Sectionals. PHOTO COURTESY OF JESSICA GORMAN Kaitlinn Campana racing at Thunder Ridge. PHOTO COURTESY OF GREGORY KAPLOWITZ Connor Reardon carving it up at Sectionals. PHOTO COURTESY JESSICA GORMAN Sofi a Lam earned All-League honors this season. SKIING REVIEW
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 17 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Getting to compete in the state tournament in any sport is an incredible accomplishment, and one that Yorktown junior Kailey O’Connell got to experience at AMF Strike N’ Spare Lanes in Syracuse on Saturday (3/11). e weekend was one that O’Connell will never forget. “Even making it to States was amazing, but then actually being there and bowling was some of the most fun I have ever had,” she said. O’Connell felt that going against the best of the best in the state helped her raise her game. “Being against the best junior bowlers in the state brought in a competitive environment that always brings you to do your best.” Competing at the state tournament has inspired O’Connell to make a return next season. “I was already planning to bowl for school again my senior year,” she said. “However, everything about States just motivates me even more. I fully intend on making it next year and doing even better than I did this year.” Yorktown coach Steve Veteri was very proud of O’Connell. “It was a great accomplishment for Kailey. She has been working hard since ninth grade to get there,” he said. “Add to that the success of the girls this year making it to Sectionals as a team for the rst time since 2013, it’s been a great year.” Veteri felt that O’Connell having to bowl against tough Section 1 competition was a good thing for her and the girls team as a whole. “ e level of play this year was more challenging for them, but Kailey rose to the occasion. Having a player representing Yorktown High School (at States) is always a great thing too.” O’Connell bowled six games of 149,178,156,129,137, and 186 for a 155 average, placing 54 out of 75 bowlers in Division 1. O’Connell competes at states YHS junior enjoys experience Junior Kailey O’Connell bowled for a 155 average at States, and looks to make a return next season. FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO GIRLS BOWLING NOW OPEN! CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN YORKTOWN! REDEEMABLE AT FROZEN TREAT $1 OFF WHEN YOU BUY ONE Expires 04.15.2021 RITAS OF YORKTOWN 1881A COMMERCE STREET YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598 914 302 7711 ritas.com www.facebook.com/ritasof $1 OFF BUY ONE, GET $1 OFF ANOTHER ritasofyorktown ritasofyorktown.com Discount applied to lowest priced item. Not valid on take home treats, catering, or novelty items. Not valid with any other offer. Limit one offer per guest per visit. Not valid at cart or theme park venues. Not for resale. ©2020 RITA’S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VALID AT PARTICIPATING RITA’S LOCATIONS. Exp.4/5/23 DON’T LET ALLERGIES SLOW YOU DOWN. Whether you have seasonal allergies or are simply feeling under the weather, come for all your urgent care needs. AFC keeps our centers clean and sanitized to ensure your safety. We’re open every day with extended hours to fit your schedule. No appointments needed. 3379 Crompond Rd (in the BJs Plaza), Yorktown Heights NY 914.930.5550 I M-F 8am-8pm, S-S 8am-5pm afcurgentcare.com/yorktown-heights CONQUER YOUR ALLERGIES ALL SEASON LONG
PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 When a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020, parents were left scrambling for fun and healthy ways to keep their kids occupied. Virtual learning sessions replaced days spent in the classroom, and many extracurricular activities were canceled in an attempt to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Parents tried to find activities that kids could enjoy while still adhering to social distancing guidelines, and that led many moms and dads to consider golf. Golf is an outdoor activity that does not require a large group of people, making it an ideal recreational activity during the era of social distancing. In fact, the number of youth golfers skyrocketed during the first six months of pandemic. According to Youth on Course, a nationwide program for children between the ages of six and 18 that offers access to more than 1,000 golf courses for a nominal fee, the number of rounds played by program members between January 2020 and July 2020 increased by 76 percent over the same period a year earlier. Golf isn’t just beneficial during the age of social distancing. It’s also a great way for parents to get kids to exercise and keep them off of their devices as they enjoy the great outdoors. Golf is a difficult game, and that difficulty may discourage some youngsters from playing. However, parents can overcome that hurdle and others as they try get their kids excited about playing golf. • Enroll kids in a youth organization. An organization like Youth on Course excites many youngsters because they see children their own age playing golf. That means they can go golfing with friends and talk about the game when they’re not on the course. Parents concerned about COVID-19 can let their youngsters play with friends while wearing a mask without risking kids’ health. Public health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have noted that outdoor activities are significantly safer than indoor gatherings. When wearing a mask outdoors, kids’ risk of getting COVID-19 is even lower. • Get the right gear. PGA of America recommends getting kids a putter and a wedge that are made for kids their height, noting the availability of clubs specifically made for juniors. An ageappropriate wedge is short and easy to get in the air. That should make it easier for kids to play, increasing the chances they’ll enjoy themselves. • Keep it light and fun. Golf can frustrate even the most skilled professionals. It’s important to downplay any frustration kids feel. Parents playing alongside their children must avoid growing frustrated if their own rounds aren’t going well. PGA of America advises parents to not put any expectations on youngsters as they learn the game, focusing instead on how much fun it is to play a round at a beautiful course. Golf is a great game for people of all ages, including youngsters. Article provided by Metro Creative. How to get kids into golf Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 2022 was a CRAZY YEAR! 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 We can help make your taxes less crazy.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER After three years as JV head coach and seven as varsity assistant for Lakeland/Panas, Joe Macchi will be the Rebels’ head varsity coach this spring. A mid elder while playing, Macchi is a 2010 Spring eld College graduate, where he earned All-American honors his senior year. Before that, he played at Mahopac, where he graduated in 2006. “I was beyond honored that I was considered to be the next head coach of the program,” Macchi said. “ e roots of Lakeland/Panas lacrosse date back to the origin of the sport in this area, and there is a rich history of winning, All-Americans, and hall of fame coaches embedded in this program. I believe I am only the fourth head coach in the history of the program, and I understand the responsibility that comes with that.” “ e legendary players and coaches that have come before us have established a standard of the highest degree, and my job is not only to meet that standard, but work to continue to elevate it even more,” he added. “Our goal is to put a product out on the eld that the alumni can be proud of, and the players and I are going to work extremely hard to do that.” Macchi is replacing one of those legendary coaches, Jim Lindsay, who won four sectional titles as the Rebels’ head coach in 17 years. “ e program is in good hands with Joe, which certainly made my decision easier,” Lindsay said. Lindsay stepped down back in the fall to spend more time with his family. “ e primary reason I stepped away was because the only thing my kids want to do with me when I get home is have a catch,” he said. “It’s tough to do that when you’re getting home after dark all the time.” Coaching in the program as long as he has is one of the main reasons why Macchi, whose Rebels start the season at 1 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 25 at Mamaroneck, felt con dent taking over. “Over the last seven years, I was able to work and learn under one of the best, and the knowledge I was able to obtain from him has prepared me to take over the program,” Macchi said. “Each year, Coach Lindsay slowly gave me more responsibility as I became comfortable, and that is why this transition has been extremely smooth thus far.” Macchi said Lindsay instilled countless ways to not only carry himself as a coach, but also as a person. “He has taught me the art and importance of composure. No matter how intense or pressure- lled the situation was, he always stayed calm and composed. Over the years, our teams have fed o of that composure, and I believe that to be one of the main reasons why we have won so many ‘down to the wire’ games. He taught me to never let the moment become too big. He is the master of rolling with the highs and the lows, and that is one of the main reasons for his sustained success. His ability to make quick decisions in the heat of the moment is a skill I hope to emulate as I begin my head coaching career.” “But above all, he taught me how to be a leader of men,” Macchi said. “He always earned the respect of the players because he made sure to put the person above the player. I cannot tell you how many alumni have come back to visit over the years. at is a true testament of the impact that Jim has had on them, not only as lacrosse players, but more importantly, as people.” Macchi’s short-term goals for the program are clear-cut. “At the end of the season, if you asked every opposing coach on our schedule what it was like playing Lakeland/Panas, I want them to say that we played and competed harder than any other team they faced. If that ends up holding true, I will know we had a successful season.” As for his long-term goal, Macchi wants the kids in the community to dream about the day when they get to put on the Lakeland/Panas jersey. “I am taking over a program with a strong foundation, and my goal is to build upon that framework through community and connection. When parents sign their child up to play lacrosse in this town, I want them to feel like they are joining something special.” Macchi ready to take L/P reigns Looks to elevate Rebels’ standard PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE MACCHI New Lakeland/Panas boys lacrosse coach Joe Macchi. BOYS LACROSSE Our goal is to put a product out on the field that the alumni can be proud of, and the players and I are going to work extremely hard to do that.’ Joe Macchi New Lakeland/Panas Lacrosse Head Coach www.summertrailsdaycamp.com 914.245.1776 CURRENTLY HIRING STAFF! 17 Miller Rd. Mahopac 845-621-1222 RooneyOrtho.com Rooney Orthodontics Children & Adults
BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown graduates and former Husker teammates, No. 2 Notre Dame’s Jose Boyer, and Brett Makar, who plays for defending NCAA champion and No. 4 Maryland, have played each other at the collegiate level numerous times and did so again on Mar. 4. Boyer getting the better of his friend this time, visiting Notre Dame pulled out a 13-12 win in triple overtime. “I have loved every part of my Notre Dame experience, but I de nitely enjoyed playing alongside Brett a lot more than playing against him,” said Boyer, a graduate student and long-stick middie. “Obviously, he’s as good as it gets as a lacrosse player, but he’s an even better person. He’s the heart and soul of that program, which makes that team very tough to compete against.” “As a result, we have played them in many overtime games over the years,” he continued. “But triple overtime was a whole new experience. e game was so even that after the rst overtime, both sides thought it would go on all day. It was de nitely one of the craziest games I have played in while.” Makar, a 2023 USA Lacrosse Preseason First Team All-American, concurred. “We have de nitely had some battles,” said the graduate student and defenseman. “Jose is an elite competitor that carries himself with the utmost decency and respect for his opponent. It’s always dif- cult for one of us given the way the last few games have gone. But nonetheless, I really appreciate the fact we get to be on the highest stage in the sport, representing our community in Yorktown.” When Notre Dame plays Maryland, it knows it is lining up against one of the very best teams in the country. “It does not matter if it’s home or away, they are incredibly talented and well coached,” Boyer said. “With that said, we always need to bring our best if we want to come out on top. It’s great to get a win against them, but we need to make sure we continue to get better each week as the season progresses.” Maryland is looking to make strides as well. “I love playing at Maryland,” Makar said. “ e 2023 team is a di erent group from last year’s. e term ‘title defense’ is something that has really yet to be a topic of conversation. We are solely focused on getting better each week with the hopes that as the season progresses, the group is trending towards being a team that can play with the best around the country.” e key for Maryland to defend its title is focusing on the little things. “ inking too big picture really does not provide a lot of success in team sports,” Makar revealed. “ e process over the prize is the main thing as of now.” Boyer loves the experience of playing for the No. 2 team in the country. “We have got a special group of guys in our locker room. I have been a part of ve teams in my time here, and this group certainly stands out among them. Our team is a real brotherhood and I’m very thankful to have received an opportunity to be a part of it for another year.” A year that saw the Irish start o 4-0 after beating Maryland. “Right now, everyone’s playing hard and focusing on the little things,” Boyer said. “ at mentality started in practice and has carried over to game day. We know it’s a long season, so we need to keep getting better each and every day.” Makar feels that playing Notre Dame helps prepare Maryland, 3-2 after the game against the Irish, for the rest of its highly-competitive schedule. “ ose are de nitely the games you dreamt about playing in as a kid, two historic programs battling it out in front of a great crowd. You obviously want to come out on top, but I still think there were a lot of valuable lessons learned for our group. Dealing with pressure, handling adversity, having to respond, those are all extremely important when you start getting into the second half of the spring.” PAGE 20 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 Boyer and Makar battle in classic Irish win triple-overtime thriller PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. JAY BOYER Yorktown graduates Brett Makar (left) and Jose Boyer. MEN’S LACROSSE EST. 1979 • Family owned and operated • Large outdoor overhang for year-round before and after school fun • Homework help and check by Miss Molly Dineen-Carey, M.A. CCC, SLPT, SSLD • Large turf field • Large children’s basketball court • Outdoor playground • Indoor playground • Games, toys, legos, magnetic blocks • Arts & crafts • Snacks and special occasion treats • Only Pied Piper staff in our building • 44 years working with and caring for area children • Obie Interactive Projector Past Pied Pipers, current Pied pipers, and future Pied Pipers For more information, call 914-962-5196, 914-642-3923 • www.piedpiperschoolyorktown.com Family owned and operated • Owners always on premises IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT AFTERSCHOOL FUN! Bussing provided by the Yorktown School District. They request that your paperwork be in by April 1st Why Pied Piper?
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 21 SOAC FUTSAL LEAGUE Sunday, Mar. 5 was the conclusion of the Shrub Oak Athletic Club’s fourth annual Boys Winter Futsal League. For the past nine weeks, current Lakeland High School sta , SOAC coaches, and high school soccer varsity players coached players of ages eight through 14 to play, have fun, learn, and inspire soccer passion. e Annual Futsal league is another example of the SOAC’s support for ongoing dedication to have local players involved in the sports activities year-round. HIGH SCHOOL WINTER INDOOR LEAGUE e annual 2023 Boys High School Soccer indoor winter league concluded on Mar. 10 with the Lakeland HS Boys soccer team taking rst place. Lakeland was in the nals against Ossining and won in overtime. e games were played on Saturday at Solaris Sports Club in Yorktown. ere were a total of 16 teams from 12 high schools, including Lakeland, Yorktown, Ossining, Irvington, Byram Hills, Hendrick Hudson, Rye, John Jay, Eastchester, Irvington and Putnam Valley. e league is annually organized by Tim Hourahan, the Lakeland HS Boys Soccer coach. e indoor games kept the boys’ soccer team playing throughout the winter to stay prepared for spring. Shrub Oak Futsal League concludes Lakeland boys take 1st in indoor league The varsity soccer players guided the younger athletes throughout the futsal league. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BORIS BOYKO The SOAC Futsal League concluded on Mar. 5. Lakeland Boys Soccer placed fi rst in their indoor soccer league after defeating Ossining. YOUTH SOCCER WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? To AdverTise wiTh Us, CAll BreTT FreemAn AT (845) 208-8151 OPEN HOUSE MARCH 16 | 5−7 PM 200 BOCES DRIVE – YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION The Career and Technical Education Center o ers over 40 courses to high school students from 18 districts in Putnam and Northern Westchester. COMMUNICATIONS CAREER ACADEMY CONSTRUCTION CAREER ACADEMY COSMETOLOGY CAREER ACADEMY ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE HEALTH CAREER ACADEMY HOSPITALITY CAREER ACADEMY TRANSPORTATION CAREER ACADEMY Fore More Information: (914) 248-2427
PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Senior Derek Jaramillo played three years of varsity soccer for Lakeland, which won its rst league championship since 2016 last fall. He played center-mid for two years, before moving to center back, where he earned All-Section Honorable Mention and All-League honors as a senior. Jaramillo was also named AllLeague as a sophomore. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING SOCCER AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I started playing soccer when I was four. My cousin, John Pinto, got me into it. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE SOCCER TEAM AT LAKELAND? It was for sure the bonds I created with all my teammates. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME RITUAL THAT YOU SHARED WITH YOUR TEAMMATES? Before every game, we would be in the locker room blasting music, getting ready for the game. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER THE YEARS? My biggest role model is my mom. From her, I learned that everyone has a di erent purpose in life. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. A lot of people don’t know that Spanish is my rst language. DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE TO PLAY SOCCER IN COLLEGE? Yes, I plan on playing Division 1 soccer at Stonehill College in the Northeast Conference. It was a hard decision to make, as I had to choose between couple of offers, but I am going where I feel like I will get the most playing time. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? I plan on studying nursing because nothing is better than helping out people. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE? Messi without a doubt, greatest player of all time. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WHILE WARMING UP FOR A GAME? Alternative music. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I would like to be able to y, because then you have no limits. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? I would love to go to Ecuador because that’s where my parents are from. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT BEFORE A GAME? Before games, I loved to eat chicken and rice. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN? e best place to eat in Yorktown is Salsa Fresca because of the chicken. WHAT’S THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? YouTube, because it never fails to bore me and always gives me something to watch. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE LAKELAND DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE SOCCER TEAM AND WHY SHOULD GIVE IT A CHANCE? Being part of the Lakeland soccer team is an experience like no other. It all happens so fast, like they tell you, but you don’t know how much it means to you till it’s over. Don’t be sad it ended, be glad it happened. Lakeland center back playing at D1 Stonehill Lakeland senior standout Derek Jaramillo. PHOTO COURTESY OF MADE SARRASUTHA ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT derek jamarillo Yorktown Chamber of Commerce 2010 Organization of the Year November 29, 1987-March 21, 2003 MAY WE STAND AS TALL AS HE DID in memory of Our 20th Year Proudly Supporting Community Recreation and Education HARRISON APAR Standing three feet tall due to a rare dwarfism, as a featured speaker at his middle school graduation, Harrison told classmates... ‘Dreams Do Not Come Easily, But If You Stretch Enough, Nothing Is Out of Reach’ Facebook.com/HarrisonAparFoundation [email protected] • 914.275.6887 P.O. Box 1383, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporated in the State of New York
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 LEISURE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23 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. Belonging to a thing 4. Pass or go by 10. Partner to cheese 11. Subjects 12. U.S. State (abbr.) 14. Bits per inch 15. Forest-dwelling deer 16. Illinois city 18. A salt or ester of acetic acid 22. Wholly unharmed 23. Cuddled 24. Bane 26. Global investment bank (abbr.) 27. Oh my gosh! 28. Arrive 30. Famed Spanish artist 31. Home of ‘Frontline’ 34. Group of quill feathers 36. Keyboard key 37. Army training group 39. Detail 40. Pole with flat blade 41. Football play 42. Makes unhappy 48. Island in Hawaii 50. Back in business 51. Of an individual 52. Painful chest condition 53. Tropical American monkey 54. Matchstick game 55. For instance 56. Even again 58. Popular beverage 59. Evaluate 60. Time units (abbr.) CLUES DOWN 1. Stain one’s hands 2. Nocturnal hoofed animals 3. Back condition 4. Popular movie alien 5. City of Angels 6. Peaks 7. Infantry weapons 8. Left 9. Atomic #99 12. Told a good yarn 13. Vale 17. Resistance unit 19. Aquatic plant 20. Bluish greens 21. About some Norse poems 25. Reinforces 29. Egyptian mythological goddess 31. Supportive material 32. Subatomic particle 33. Expired bread 35. Cereal grain 38. Goes against 41. Walkie __ 43. One who does not accept 44. Beliefs 45. Indicates near 46. Brazilian NBA star 47. Grab quickly 49. Romantic poet 56. College dorm worker 57. Set of data St. Patrick’s Day began as an opportunity to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was credited with bringing Christianity to this island nation. rough the years, St. Patrick’s Day has transformed into a celebration of Irish culture as well as a day for fun and fanfare. Of course, no celebration would be complete without delicious food. Although corned beef may not be the most authentic representation of Irish cuisine, it certainly has become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day. During the early in ux of Irish immigrants to North America, corned beef was more readily available than some other cuts of meat from the Emerald Isle. When cooking St. Patrick’s Day dinner this year, the process can be made even easier with the use of a slow cooker. Try this recipe for “Corned Beef and Cabbage” from “Crock-Pot” 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publications International) from the Crock-Pot kitchens. Get into the Irish spirit Corned Beef and Cabbage Makes 6 to 8 servings 12 new red potatoes, quartered 4 carrots, sliced 1 corned beef brisket (about 4 pounds) 2 onions, sliced 3 whole bay leaves 8 whole black peppercorns 1 head cabbage, cut into wedges 1. Place potatoes and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Add brisket, onions, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Add enough water to cover brisket. Cover; cook on low 4 to 5 hours or on high 2 to 2-1/2 hours. 2. Add cabbage. Continue cooking on low 4 to 5 hours longer or on high 2 to 2-1/2 hours longer. Slice brisket against the grain, and serve with vegetables.
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Grade K-5. 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help (Drop-in) 2:30-4:30 p.m. (A) Scrabble, Backgammon & Adult Coloring (Drop-in) 2:30- 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 (C) Stories and Rhymes (Drop-in) Ages 3-5. 10 a.m. (A) Canasta (Drop-in) 12:30- 2:30 p.m. (C) Hindi Language Club Grades K-5, 5 p.m. (A) How To Create a Healthy Yard. 6 p.m. (A) Relax and Restore Sound Meditation (Zoom) 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 (A) Quilting & Needlework (Drop-in) 10 a.m.-noon (C) Agricultural Literacy Week Storytime 4:30 p.m. (C) Lego Free Build (Dropin) Ages 5 and up 5:30 p.m. MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS OF THE HART LIBRARY… April 4 is Library Giving Day! Did you know that the Hart offers museum passes to Boscobel, State Parks, e Intrepid, Frick Madison, and others? To learn more and donate, visit yorktownlibrary.org/library-giving-day. HART SEED LIBRARY e Hart Seed Library kicked o on March 3, and it was a buzz of the town. e Seed Starting Workshop sponsored by the Garden Club of Yorktown was booked up. Patrons are excited about the coming of the Seed Library: “It’s meaningful. It helps the environment, creates sustainability, and reminds us to give back to the community. It’s just wonderful.” e Hart Library wants to help educate people about heirloom, organic, and native seeds. Initial seeds are sponsored by the Friends of the Library and donated by many other organizations. We are very grateful for all the help we have received. A webpage, yorktownlibrary. org/seed, is dedicated to helping patrons learn more about this service as well as other resources that will help you get started. A series of programs is scheduled. Next, the Garden Club of Yorktown will teach “How to Create a Healthy Yard” on Wednesday, March 22, at 6 p.m. e seed library is in the adult section in front of the adult reference desk. 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SSNY should mail process to SSNY: 90 State Street Suite 700, Office #40 Albany NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a scoping session will be held pursuant to the Town Board, Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, acting as lead agency in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, adopting a positive declaration of environmental significance and requiring the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the petition of 800 E Main Yorktown Dev AMS LLC for a zoning map amendment to the Town of Yorktown Zoning Map. The Scoping session will be held at the Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, New York on the 4th day of April, 2023 at 7:30 o'clock PM, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, to consider a draft scoping document for the proposed zoning map amendment. The petition pertains to certain real property comprised of 35.53 acres, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of New York State Route 6 and the Taconic State Parkway and accessed from East Main Street near its terminus at New York State Route 6, designated on the Town tax maps as parcel 5.19-1-15 that is presently zoned OB, Research Laboratory and Office District. 800 E Main Yorktown Dev AMS LLC is seeking a zone change to RSP-2 and to amend the bulk requirements of the RSP-2 district by increasing the floor area ratio from 0.35 to 0.55 and by increasing the maximum height from 45 feet to 55 feet on sites greater than 25 acres, to facilitate the construction of a multi-family, age-restricted facility, which includes 26 buildings, containing a total of 250 rental and ownership units for active adult housing, and including open space and common areas. 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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 27 BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Some of the biggest names in New York sports helped welcome BG Entertainment to Yorktown on Sunday, March 5. e sports memorabilia store, which celebrated its grand opening on the second oor of the Je erson Valley Mall, hosted an autograph signing that brought out hundreds of avid fans and autograph seekers. Attending the event were: · Dwight “Doc” Gooden, a pitcher who won a Cy Young Award with the New York Mets (1985) and won World Series titles with both the Mets (1986) and New York Yankees (1996). · Mike Richter, a goalie who helped lead the New York Rangers to a Stanley Cup victory in 1994. · Ahmad Bradshaw, a running back who won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants (2008 and 2012). · Wayne Chrebet, a wide receiver who amassed over 7,300 yards during an 11- year career with the New York Jets (1995-2005). BG Entertainment, owned by Bill Gilbert, features a wall-to-wall selection of memorabilia that has been autographed by the biggest names in the sports, from Tom Brady to Derek Jeter. e all-star lineup of collectibles has been personally curated over a decade by Gilbert, who once ran the business out of his Lagrangeville home. However, as Gilbert’s inventory grew, so did his need for space. at brought BG Entertainment to the Je erson Valley Mall in 2022. “I just love the reaction I’ve been getting from the customers,” Gilbert said. “When people say it’s the coolest store they’ve ever seen, it means a lot. It’s been a 10-year journey. Every item in here I acquire is from an experience. To see it all in one spot, I get a lot of enjoyment from that.” e mall storefront features memorabilia signed by active and retired athletes from baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and combat sports (boxing/ MMA). e Je erson Valley Mall location has also hosted several public autograph signings with professional athletes and wrestlers. Gilbert said the mall storefront is the “pinnacle” of his business, but BG Entertainment provides many other services. Since 2006, the company has specialized in weddings and special occasions, children’s parties and rentals, and sporting events and memorabilia. BG Entertainment started its autograph business “accidentally” in 2010, Gilbert said. A New York Giants fan, Gilbert decided to link up with wide receiver Steve Smith for an autograph signing. Smith then introduced Gilbert to other Giants players, which led to him working with New York Yankees players, and the rest is history. “I brought in [Steve Smith] and it kind of created an idea that the market needed it,” Gilbert said. “People responded well.” BG Entertainment is happy to call the Je erson Valley Mall home, so much so that Gilbert recently opened up another store on the rst oor. is additional space will serve as a gathering space for autograph signings, comedy shows, open mic nights, and more. On March 5, it served as a Q&A space for the four New York sports legends. BG Entertainment is located on the rst and second oors of the Je erson Valley Mall (650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights). More information about the store’s autograph business and event services can be found online at www.BGAutographs. com and www. BGEntertainment845.com. Dream team BG Entertainment holds star-studded grand opening PHOTOS: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER Doc Gooden with Halston Media’s own Jay Gussak Wayne Chrebet signs his No. 80 New York Jets jersey. Former New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter meets with a fan. Hundreds came out to the autograph signing event organized by BG Entertainment.
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