VOL. 14 NO. 18 THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 28 LEISURE 25 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 4 OPINION 10 SPORTS 21 Mahopac Students Step Out for Prom pg 16 STYLIN’ Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. CHALK ONE UP FOR FUN! BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR County health o cials, local leaders, and state lawmakers are warning area residents to be on the lookout for harmful algae blooms, or HABs, which are becoming an increasing concern as the weather warms up. According to the county Health Department, HABs can arrive as early as May when the weather is hot and “present a serious health hazard for residents and their pets when swimming, boating, or just cooling o at the water’s edge.” Because they swallow water and often drink from lakes and ponds, county health o cials said pets are at even greater risk than humans. Potential symptoms of exposure can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin, eye, or throat irritation, breathing di culties, and other allergic reactions, the Health Department said in a prepared statement. For the last two years, HAB detections have been observed at 20 of Putnam County’s 32 regulated bathing beaches. e health department regulates all beaches in the county and closes them when HABs and coliform bacteria levels rise above a safe level. e department posts beach closures every weekday at putnamcountyny.com/health/beaches. As of press time earlier this week, no county beaches had been closed. County Executive Kevin Byne called combatting HABs a priority. “Our county is home to many beautiful and serene lakes, and we are aware that algal blooms are a concern for residents,” he said. “Our community health assessment has identi ed this as a top ten challenge. With the warming weather, this is not unexpected and it is a problem statewide and beyond.” While o cials said many algal blooms are harmless and play an important part in the aquatic food chain, some species produce harmful toxins. “In our freshwater lakes, HABs are usually cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae,” said Shawn Rogan, the county’s environmental health director. “ ese bacteria are usually present in low numbers. When nutrient levels rise and warm temperatures occur, then the algae reproduce rapidly to form ‘blooms.’ is increases the toxin levels in the water, and can pose a risk if toxins are ingested, inhaled, or simply through skin contact.” Identifying blue-green algae can be challenging because they take on “di erent looks” and can be hard to tell apart from healthy algae and weeds. “ ey take on di erent looks [and] may appear like scattered green dots or long streaks. Sometimes they look like pea soup or spilled paint,” Public Health Sanitarian Vincent Perrin explained. “ ey may even simply appear as a blue-green or white discoloration to the water.” Assemblyman Matt Slater recently authored a bill (A.6266) aiming to provide resources for managing ponds and lakes. According to a statement from the assemblyman’s o ce, the bill mandates measures to control and reduce the negative Ofi icials warn of harmful algae blooms ‘HABs’ a danger to both humans and pets SEE ALGAE PAGE 6 PHOTO: EMRIN LECLAIR Hundreds of Austin Road students and grownups had a colorful time at the annual PTO Color Run last week. To see more about this hue-ge event, turn to page 3. Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. Ofi icials warn of 17 Miller Rd. Mahopac 845-621-1222 RooneyOrtho.com Rooney Orthodontics Children & Adults
PAGE 2 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 THE RIGHT CHOICE!! KEN SCHMITT Carmel Town Supervisor • TRANSPARENCY • INTEGRITY • EXPERIENCE • LEADERSHIP Paid for by Ken Schmitt EARLY VOTING JUN 17TH-JUN 25TH Endorsed By Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association VOTE JUNE 27TH REPUBLICAN PRIMARY H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H FIGHTING FOR YOU! • Community Workshops • Build Education & Awareness to allow Collaboration on Town-wide Initiatives and Projects • Integrate the use of Social Media to better share information with the Public • Local Economic Development Committee • Implement efficiency measures to reduce costs • Best practices to better streamline town services • Examine housing options in an effort to keep our seniors & young professional in our community A Brighter Future For All!
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 Kids run straight through clouds of chalk at the Austin Road color run. Racers get coated in colorful chalk as they round each corner of the makeshift racetrack. Kids and parents throw the remaining chalk in the air during a post-run group celebration. The Pestone family ran the race together. PHOTOS: EMRIN LECLAIR Ben and Jojo Ribeiro with Mayara Garcia and Susan Downey after the race THESE COLORS RUN! The Austin Road PTO hosted its fi fth annual Color Run fundraiser on the morning of Saturday, June 3. More than 300 enthusiastic faces covered two laps around Dinosaur Hill as teachers threw vibrant colors into the air. Some families even jumped in on the fun, running alongside their children as staff members splattered them in color. Thanks to the extraordinary support from Austin Road families, staff, and local EMT volunteers, this year’s Color Run was undoubtedly one to remember! Article courtesy of Susan Downey THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 THESE COLORS RUN! And they’re off! Emma Mazzella, Karissa Ziegelhofer, Gabby Iannuzzo, Anyssa Zeiler, Milania Mobiglia, Emily Ilbielpi, and Jayde Wanner celebrate after the run. Christian Ward, 5, covered in bright colors with an even brighter smile MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 3
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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 5 RE-ELECT FRANK LOMBARDI FOR TOWN COUNCIL PROVEN LEADERSHIP - REAL RESULTS Endorsed Republican Candidate Frank Lombardi - Carmel Town Councilman PROVEN LEADERSHIP • COMMITMENT • REAL RESULTS PAID FOR BY FRIENDS TO ELECT FRANK LOMBARDI Republican Primary June 27th (Early Voting June 17th through June 25th) QUALIFICATIONS • Private Practice Attorney 27 Years (Civil Litigation) • Fordham University B. A. Political Science/Public Administration 1992 • St. John’s University School of Law, J.D. 1995 COMMUNITY SERVICE • Councilman, Town of Carmel, 2010-2017, 2020-Present • Deputy Supervisor, Town of Carmel 2012-2017 • Italian American Club of Mahopac (Counsel) • Mahopac Sports Association (Coach & Assistant Coach) • Northeast Bronx Senior Center (Past President) • 4th Degree Member Knights of Columbus - Our Lady Of The Lakes #6318 • Eagle Scout • Mahopac/Carmel Chamber Of Commerce Street Fair Committee • Community Cares Events Committee • Organized Food Drives For Our Local Food Pantries IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR FAMILIES AND TAXPAYERS • Strong Conservative Fiscal Policy • Preserve the beauty and history of Carmel while allowing commercial development to add revenue to our town’s economy • Better working relationship between Town, County & State Government officials • Improve recreation for our seniors & teens LEADERSHIP YOU CAN TRUST • Town Covid-Coordinator • Drafted Resolution Demanding Albany Reform - Bail Reform to keep our Town Safe • Sponsored new law banning sale of synthetic marijuana • Sponsored new law mandating fingerprinting of all new town employees to protect our children and residents • Oversaw approval of new recreational facilities for our kids • Implemented town-wide garbage pick up, saving taxpayers over $1 million dollars Former Congressman Lee Zeldin Congressman Mike Lawler Assemblyman Matt Slater Endorsed by Organized a Food Drive for the St. John’s Pantry during the pandemic. Part of the Community Cares Events Committee
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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 7 Because Carmel Deserves Better. ROBERT KEARNS For Carmel Town Board Paid for by the Friends of Robert Kearns Accountability Integrity Transparency Leadership Revitalization Vote in the Republican Primary on 6/27/2023
PAGE 8 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 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 know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Mahopac High alumnus Michael Lewis has been named as the next commissioner of - nance for Putnam County. Lewis had been serving Putnam County as chief deputy - nance commissioner since 2021, under the leadership of soon-tobe-retired Commissioner Bill Carlin. “Mike Lewis brings a dedication to scal responsibility that is desperately needed to ensure the continued e ective nancial operation and management of our taxpayer dollars,” said County Executive Kevin Byrne. “I am con dent in his ability to e ectively manage the County’s nances, promote scal responsibility, and drive economic growth in our community. I look forward to working with him to further enhance the nancial well-being of Putnam County.” Lewis was appointed after a competitive interview process was conducted by a selection committee that included Legislator Joseph Castellano, chair of the Audit & Administration Committee, Deputy County Executive Jim Burpoe, Director of Personnel Paul Eldridge, Deputy Director of Personnel Adrienne Iasoni, and Bill Carlin. Lewis’s appointment is presently acting as the interim commissioner until he is con rmed by the Putnam County Legislature. “I am honored to serve as the commissioner of nance for Putnam County,” said Lewis. “I recognize that I have very large shoes to ll. But I learned a lot from Bill, and residents should rest assured that I am committed to upholding the county’s nancial integrity and ensuring responsible scal practices. I look forward to working with the county executive and our department heads for years to come.” “ e experience and dedication to scal responsibility that Mike Lewis brings to the table make him the ideal candidate for this extraordinarily important role,” said Castellano. “I’m thrilled to support his appointment to the position, and I have full con dence in his ability to e ectively manage the county’s nances.” While Carlin has o cially retired, he has also agreed to stay on through the rest of 2023 in an advisory role to the administration, at minimal expense to taxpayers. Carlin will assist the County in navigating its rst budget without him at the head for nearly 34 years. “I’m proud of Mike. I’m proud of the work we did together these last couple of years, and I’m con dent that the county is in good hands with County Executive Byrne and Commissioner Lewis,” said Carlin. “It’s been an honor to serve the residents of Putnam County for the past 30 years.” Lewis is a homegrown product of Putnam County, having graduated from Mahopac High School before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Pace University. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the post from having collectively worked more than 10 years as a private sector accountant and auditor at KPMG and PKF O’Connor Davies, and more than 11 years in government nance having served as deputy commissioner of nance/treasurer New Rochelle and chief deputy commissioner of nance in Putnam County. Lewis maintains active memberships in several professional public sector nance associations including the National Government Finance O cers Association, National Association of Counties, New York State Government Finance Of- cers Association, New York State Association of Counties, and New York State County Treasurers and Finance O cers Association. Article courtesy of County Executive’s O ce Byrne appoints new finance commissioner Michael Lewis Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at [email protected] or mail it to Mahopac News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 9 The RIGHT candidate TODAY for a BETTER Carmel TOMORROW PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF ROBERT SCHANIL ROBERT SCHANILJR. HONEST He is intellectually honest in his actions and approach to issues. BALANCED He is a representative of all people, and has the ability to work well with the public and all professional staff. COMMITTED He is dedicated to working diligently with department managers, State & Local agencies, and maintaining constituent relations. MOTIVATED He serves the public by displaying integrity and having the vision of what is in the interests of the overall community now, and in the future. EXPERIENCED He is currently Deputy Supervisor and Town Councilman for the Town of Carmel, and has served the public for over 20 years as a police officer and a sergeant for the town of Harrison Police Department. Robert holds a Masters Degree in Leadership and Management. PROACTIVE He helped to navigate the town through the COVID epidemic, keeping staff and residents safe, engaging in various food drives and distributing supplies. PROGRESS-MINDED He acquired grant funding from our contracted grant writing services to include funding for a security upgrade at town hall, and our first electric vehicle charging stations. He led the cleanup efforts for contaminated soil of the abandoned Fowler Ave. service station which was located near reservoirs. COMMUNITY SERVICE He served on the Town of Carmel Cable Advisory Committee. Volunteer work includes the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Carmel Community Cleanup, Planting of Trees at the new Airport Park, Coaching for the Carmel Chiefs, and Cub Scout Leader. He is an active member of the NYS FOP Lodge 704, The Police Emerald Society of Westchester, The Knights of Columbus Lodge 6318, and Mother Cabrini Assembly 1572. Food Drive During COVID Electric Vehicle Stations Installed At Swan Cove, Mahopac Bank, Town Hall And Red Mills Pushed DEC For Cleanup Of Abandoned Fowler Ave. Gas Station Endorsed By Local, County & State Oicials Robert with his wife Marlene, and his youngest son, Jonathan, at Carmel’s Senior Recognition, Varsity Football
Opinion BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER EMILE MENACHÉ, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 845-208-0774 [email protected] 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 Mahopac News or its a iliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774 PAGE 10 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 I n “Romeo and Juliet,” Juliet says to Romeo, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” e reference is used to state that the names of things do not a ect what they really are. So, those who are still wringing their hands over the changing of the Mahopac school mascot name, take heed. Remember, it’s not what’s on the laundry, it’s what’s in the laundry. ese are Mahopac kids, whether they’re wolves or Indians, it doesn’t matter—they’re awesome. And sometimes they even win stu ! So, remember, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. “But it’s tradition!” some will cry. “We’ve been the Indians since Pocahontas fell in love with John Smith!” True. But just because something is a tradition doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good. In the state of Karnataka in south India, the Hindus have a ritual tradition called baby tossing. It’s been around for 700 years, and it is estimated that more than 100 babies are tossed from the roofs of temples in the month of December to a crowd of men waiting below. It is thought to bring good luck to the community. Nothing was mentioned about how much luck it brings to the baby. You may associate Christmas with peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, but in some areas of Peru, the day is celebrated with bare-knuckle mayhem. For the Takanakuy festival, which takes place on Dec. 25, people settle their disputes and grievances by challenging each other to st ghts. ese are held in makeshift rings with spectators looking on. Fighters and spectators attend the festival wearing costumes based on local folklore. To keep the proceedings from going out of control, the referees carry whips. Takanakuy has its roots in the indigenous pre-Christian traditions of Peru, but in recent years it has spread more widely, to the consternation of law enforcement. So, saying something is a “tradition” is not a get-out-of-jail-free card. And while calling your team the “Indians” may not be as egregious as tossing newborns o a roof, or ghting in the streets on Christmas morning, it is still not nice. ere is a ne line between inspiration and appropriation. Some argue that they are paying tribute to the Native American heritage of the region. Well, you can’t pay tribute to indigenous people by calling them Indians. (Don’t even get me started on Redskins.) We do have Indians... but they’re in India. Columbus screwed up. I think that if Native Americans were ne with mascot names such as the Indians and gave their blessings, then ne. But they haven’t. In fact, the state Department of Education’s edict that the use of Native American imagery and mascots by athletic teams must come to an end allows for an exception—the approval from a recognized tribe. But none have come forward and o ered their approval. Because they don’t like it. And you have to respect that. ere are some who are mad at the school board, believing it should have ignored the “oppressive” state mandate. But sadly, that would have resulted in the loss of millions of dollars in state aid and the possible removal of some school o cials. So... no. ey weren’t going to do that. What they did instead was put together a committee and selected some possible new names and then had the students vote. e kids picked the Wolf Pac, which is problematic because, well, we don’t have wolves here. Neighboring John Jay Cross River High School jettisoned its Indians nickname a couple of years ago, before the mandate, and replaced it with Wolves. But that made sense. ey have the renowned Wolf What’s in a name? BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 14 Historic 1760 Belden House in danger of demolition Dear Editor, Putnam County’s historic Belden House is in danger of being torn down. In 1760, omas Belden built this home on what is now the present-day area of Route 6 and Belden Road in Carmel. By 1830, the Belden family had transformed their plain farmhouse into the grandest mansion in Carmel. eir property was one of the four most valuable pieces of land in the town. In 1896, NYC-DEP purchased the land to construct a dam behind the house. For a century, they used the house as an o ce. In the late 20th century, the DEP abandoned this historic building, allowing nature to destroy much of its exterior. In 2006, the grassroots organization, “Friends of Belden House,” obtained a commitment from DEP Commissioner Emily Lloyd to allocate $2.9 million to restore the exterior of the building to its original condition. is plan would have guaranteed the future of Belden House and helped preserve an important part of our Putnam’s heritage. Unfortunately, neither the money nor the restoration happened. Now in 2023, there is a new DEP commissioner, Rohit Aggarwala, who is widely recognized as an expert on urban sustainability. However, he obviously has no understanding of the importance of historic landmarks. His plan, without input or approval from any state agency, is to demolish Belden House. Please help stop the destruction of the Belden home and its history. e DEP is responsible for the deplorable condition of our historic icon. Don’t allow them to cover up their neglect by tearing down our history in the Belden House. Call your local and state representatives - and demand our Belden House be restored. -Joyce Lambert Mahopac LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 12
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PAGE 12 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 County emergency declaration stokes xenophobia Dear Editor, fi e recent declaration of a state of emergency in Putnam County by County Executive Kevin Byrne due to the migrant housing crisis in New York City is unacceptable. With this action, the county executive is stoking racist fears based on imaginary circumstances. Asylum seekers are not being sent to Putnam County. It is also worthwhile noting that the New York Civil Liberties Union is suing other counties that are attempting to block hotels from housing migrants in violation of the Fifth and 14th Amendments. So this just sets us up for wasting money on entirely avoidable lawsuits. Unfortunately, the order by County Executive Byrne creates fearmongering and encourages an atmosphere of xenophobia. Sadly, the characterization of asylum seekers and other immigrants as dangerous criminals is distasteful, but it ts one of Putnam County’s age-old traditions of insensitivity and a lack of inclusiveness. No human being is illegal. We ask the county executive to repeal his declaration of the state of emergency for Putnam County and promote a spirit of compassion and understanding for our fellow human beings who have chosen to come to this country from adverse hostile circumstances in their own countries. We probably cannot even imagine what these immigrants may have experienced in their own country in terms of civil war and unrest, corruption or even prosecution. We as established residents of Putnam County are far removed from their fate, but we may have relatives, parents or ancestors who may have experienced a similar fate as refugees from war, ethnic persecution and economic adversity due to corruption. Many of our ancestors in distant or recent past may have come to this country for this reason. fi erefore, in a global world society, immigrants who are coming now need to be treated humanely as our fellow global citizens and as our neighbors who we can embrace with love and compassion. May Kevin Byrne adopt and embrace these principles. -Baila Lemonik, Juergen Tempel and Eileen McDermott Mahopac resident and member of Putnam Progressives; Patterson resident and member of Putnam County Human Rights Task Force; Brewster resident and member of Putnam Pride American flag is a non-partisan symbol Dear Editor, On June 14, we celebrated Flag Day. We celebrated the unity of the states arising from the compact of the 13 original colonies, represented in the 50 stars and 13 stripes. fi e statement intended in the design of the ag is unity, though you might miss that message in today’s political climate. fi inking back on my rst experiences in handling our ag, I hear the words of my mother, who was also my Girl Scout leader. Mom instilled in her children the notion of civic pride, duty and respect for our ag, the law and our institutions. I recall summer holidays marching in the Color Guard and eventually earning the honor of carrying our nation’s ag. It was an honor earned in part by learning the rules whereby the ag was to be protected, honored and displayed; rules which are codi ed in Title 4 of the United States Code. fi e ag is never displayed horizontally, always hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously, and should be displayed from sunrise to sunset. Flags displayed at night should be illuminated. Flags displayed in inclement weather should be weather proof. When displayed in parades, our ag should never be draped over the hood, top, sides or back of the vehicle. When displayed on a motor car, the agsta should be xed rmly to the chassis or clamped to the fender. Today, I am greatly moved observing Senior Scouts, Ambassadors and Eagle Scouts along with local veterans, upholding these clear instructions when marching in the Memorial Day parade, hoisting Old Glory or tending the watch res (which ceremonially retire worn or damaged ags). fi e honor, deference and respect are palpable. On Flag Day, I reclaim my ag, rejecting its use as a political tool and divisive wedge and embracing the symbolism for which it stands: UNITY …one American nation. -Kathleen Manning Valletta, Esq. Candidate for Carmel Town Board LETTERS FROM PAGE 10 Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. 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PAGE 14 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 DUMAS FROM PAGE 10 Conservation Center just a couple of miles down the road. Now, I know Wolf Pac was chosen so they could spell pack “Pac”—short for Mahopac. But most outside the community won’t get that and simply think we don’t know how to spell pack. e two runners-up to Wolf Pac were Mavericks and Mustangs, which again, we don’t have here, but clearly the Mahopac students really like alliteration. I had been pushing for naming them the Lakers—we are a community of lakes... Mahopac, Secor, Casse, McGregor, and more. Much of our local economy is built around them. It would have been a cool name. But I suppose it isn’t necessary for the team’s location to relate to its nickname. When the NBA had the New Orleans Jazz, it made sense. New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz. But when the franchise moved to Utah, it didn’t change its name. And Salt Lake City isn’t exactly the place you conjure up when you think of smoke- lled nightclubs with Coltrane or Miles Davis jamming on stage. e Minnesota Lakers moved to Los Angeles and kept their name, and there is nary a lake in L.A. e NFL’s St. Louis Cardinals moved to Arizona and kept the name. and while there are some cardinal birds in Arizona, they are pretty much everywhere in the U.S. ere are birds that are much more prominent there, but maybe the Arizona Cactus Wrens just didn’t have the same feel. On the other hand, there are some franchises that go out of their way to create a team name that has synergy with its city. When the NFL added a new team in Baltimore, the owners chose the Ravens for a name. Edgar Allen Poe, who wrote “ e Raven,” called Baltimore home. e city of Seattle has always used nautical-themed names for its professional franchises. MLB has the Mariners; the NFL has the Seahawks. Now, the newly added NHL franchise has been dubbed the Kracken—after the mythical colossal squid that attacks and eats ships. en there are some team names that leave us mysti ed, like the New York Knickerbockers. What the hell is a Knickerbocker? But if you are looking for quirky team names, look no further than Minor League Baseball. ey’ve had some great ones over the years. Right now, you will nd some of the best names at the Double-A level—the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the Akron Rubber Ducks, the Hartford Yard Goats, the Rocket City Trash Pandas, and the Amarillo Sod Poodles. So while you may despair that the Indian name is gone, remember, the replacement name could have been a lot worse. If those kids had seen that list of minor-league baseball teams before they voted, we could have wound up the Mahopac Rubber Rumble Goats. Still, a rose by any other name... Dear Dr. Linda, Let me begin by saying that I know your column is about education. If my question is not appropriate, I’ll understand if you don’t use it. However, I think many people have been in the same situation that I’m in and would appreciate your opinion. Here’s my problem. It has to do with Father’s Day. My niece’s wedding is on Father’s Day. It’s my husband’s sister’s daughter. at’s ne with me and my husband. We’ll celebrate Father’s Day at the wedding. I adore my niece and I wouldn’t miss her wedding for the world. But my father was not invited to the wedding. My mother died when I was young and my father raised my brother and me. He was and still is one of the most caring and giving fathers one could have. I wouldn’t hurt him for the world. My brother and I have never missed a Father’s Day with him. My children, who are in their teens, have always spent Father’s Day with their grandfather. How do I do both things without hurting either one? By the way, it’s a six-hour drive north to my father and a ve-hour south to my niece. -Danielle Dear Danielle, Although it doesn’t have to do with “institutional” education as such, in my opinion, your question de nitely belongs in an education column — it’s a learning experience. It requires the weighing of options. You want to please your niece and your father (and I assume your husband, too, since he’s your children’s father). Someone who says this is a black and white issue and makes a “snap” decision may not be considering all the parts of the decision to be made. An educated person thinks and is able to see multiple sides of an issue. Being schooled, no matter what degree someone holds, does not mean that they are educated. ey have memorized and understand information in their eld. However, someone who is educated is able to weigh the pros and cons of an issue. ey can think out of the box. In most cases like this, however, emotions come into play. 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PAGE 18 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 a big role in most decisions. So, how do you deal with this problem? You can say, “I’m not going to the wedding…how dare they make a wedding on Father’s Day! I’m going to be with my father and that’s it!” Or your husband might say, “It’s my niece! Why do we always have to spend the day with your father? I’m a father too.” (Obviously, though, since you’ve spent Father’s Day with your father every year, your husband is comfortable with the arrangement.) So, what are your options? You can’t do both—your father and the niece live 11 hours apart. Maybe your dad can come to you and celebrate Father’s Day the day before. Perhaps he could still be invited to the wedding. Your husband could go to the wedding and you to your dad’s. Your children could split up, too, if they so desired. Or you could choose to do neither and spend a relaxing day with your husband and your children’s father. Of course, all these options require explaining the situation to both sides. And, unfortunately, members of some families dig their heels in, become insulted, and never talk again over something like this. But mature adults who can see multiple sides of an issue can o er and negotiate solutions that meet at least some of the needs of all. Although nerve-wracking, this is one of those situations where everyone involved can learn from it, especially your children. Like you, they’ll experience con icts like these their whole lives, and it’s important for you to model how to e ectively look at options, weigh the pros and cons of who is likely to be most hurt, and make the best decision you can while keeping your emotions in check — all while hoping that all the adults in the picture can appreciate your dilemma and respond with understanding. Good luck! Happy Father’s Day! -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the originators of SuperDeck Learning Games available at stronglearning.com. DR. LINDA FROM PAGE 14 Mark Twain famously quipped, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” It’s especially true when Albany politicians are at work. Last weekend, in the wee hours of the morning, the New York legislature was busy doing a complete partisan overhaul of the election process in New York, which if it is not vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, will dramatically alter the way elections are conducted in New York State for a generation. I am no “good government” Pollyanna when it comes to bare knuckle politics. I understand that winning majority control of all three branches of government in New York has consequences. But we do expect the party in power to exercise a hint of self-control, as well as striving for best practices when it comes to good government. is latest round of early-morning hijinks reminds us why the New York legislature is widely held to be one of the most dysfunctional in the United States. If there was an international competition, I’m sure they would place at the top of that list too. Here’s a glimpse of the changes approved by the legislature in no particular order. First, all local elections statewide will now be conducted during even-numbered, national election years, the same time as Presidential, Congressional, and statewide elections. For anyone that follows local elections, the dopiness of this idea is obvious. e electorate that oods the polling places in national election years cares little about local issues. 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Sports THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 21 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR fi e Mahopac Wolves 11U baseball team has won the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League (GHBVL) 11U Division 3 championship. With the exception of their 4-2 away win over the New Fair- eld Rebels, the team cruised to the nals, shutting out Scarsdale Maroon 4-0 (at Scarsdale) in the rst round, then crushing the Hudson Valley Hawks 12-2 in Washingtonville. fi e nal against East Coast Mavericks at Danbury’s Rogers Park was no closer, with Mahopac’s 14-5 tally avenging a Wolves’ loss to the Mavericks earlier in the season. fi e Wolves set the tone by jumping out to an early lead in the top of the rst inning and never looked back. Dylan O’Keefe (who went 2-4 with 2 runs scored, and 2 RBIs) reached on a leado single, stole second, and took third on Aiden Keeney’s groundout. Antonio Martinez (2-4, 1 run, 3 RBIs) got Mahopac on the board, driving in O’Keefe on a single up the middle. It took Zack Langtry (2-4, 2 runs, Mahopac Wolves win U11 Champs rebounded after slow season start PHOTOS COURTESY OF KEVIN LANGTRY Zack Langtry Tommy Stern Dylan O’Keefe BASEBALL Back row: Coaches Mike Stern, Anthony Genovese, Kevin Langtry, and Sean O’Keefe; Middle: Liam Nagle, Zack Langtry, Sean Carson, Antonio Martinez, Dylan Valerioti; Front: Tommy Stern, LJ Gangemi, Jake Strauss, Anthony Genovese, Aiden Keeney, Dylan O’Keefe SEE BASEBALL PAGE 22 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 7/31/23 $10.00OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25%OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 7/31/23 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team
PAGE 22 – MAHOPAC NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 2 RBIs) only one pitch to triple the lead with a two-run home run to deep right. Mahopac added two more runs in the second before the Mavericks could answer, and led 6-3 after 3 and 7-4 after 4. After a scoreless fth, the oodgates opened and Mahopac hit double digits to lock the game down. Martinez led the Wolves with 3 RBIs. Zack Langtry and Dylan Valerioti had two hits apiece. Tommy Stern had an RBI in four trips, while Liam Nagle, Sean Carson (2), Antonio Martinez, Dylan Valerioti, LJ Gangemi (2), Jake Strauss, Anthony Genovese (2), and Aiden Keeney also scored. Starting pitcher Dylan Valerioti gave the Wolves 4 innings, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and striking out 2. Langtry came in to close out the game, allowing just 1 run on no hits and 1 strikeout. Jake Strauss caught the entire game. Despite cruising to victory to take the title, Coach O’Keefe said the Wolves “did not have an easy road to the championship. ey were the No. 13 seed, having to travel to Scarsdale Maroon (No. 4), New Fair eld Rebels (No. 5), and Washingtonville HV Hawks (No. 1) to nd themselves up against the No. 6 seed East Coast Mavericks.” e team showed resilience after a tough 3-6 start to the regular season, with the low point following a 13-3 loss to the Mavericks. “But then they kicked things into gear,” O’Keefe said. “ ey won six in a row including the championship game and avenged our regular season loss to the Mavericks.” BASEBALL FROM PAGE 21 Antonio Martinez PHOTOS COURTESY OF KEVIN LANGTRY Zack Langtry and Tommy Stern pose with their medals. Dylan Valerioti Mahopac Wolves celebrate their 11U championship win
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 SPORTS MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 23 fi e New York State Public High School Athletic Association held a Section 1 Senior AllStar Lacrosse game at Irvington High School earlier this month, and student-athletes from Mahopac and Carmel were among eight Putnam players to feature. fi ey were part of a 31-man North squad, which earned a hard-fought 19-12 victory over the potent South team. Jake Ellner of Carmel High School and fi omas Tucker of Haldane held down the defense while the o ense of Josh Walsh of Brewster (1 goal), Will Sni en and Rhys Robbins of Haldane, and Mahopac’s trio of Jake Degnan (2 goals, 2 assists), Mike Rettberg (1 goal) and Gavin Viglucci (1 assist) made sure that the South team was never within striking distance. Greg Ellner (father of Jake) said all the Putnam athletes are expected to continue playing lacrosse in college next year. His son Jake will play at LSU, Degnan and Viglucci will play at Spring eld College and Rettberg at NJIT. “Congratulations to these young men on their outstanding performance and best wishes to them as they continue their lacrosse at the next level,” Ellner said. Lax all-stars shine Mahopac and Carmel students lead North to win Section 1 Lacrosse all-stars North team PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREG ELLNER Mike Rettberg of Mahopac Jake Degnan of Mahopac Mike Rettberg (right) tracks a South team player Jake Ellner of Carmel 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. 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 from other accountants and tax preparers is our ability to work with you not just on taxes, but on financials, college planning, divorce, retirement planning, changes in life planning... We don’t just process tax forms, we advise on how to handle your income and expenses in the future with personalized recommendations. We help you navigate the tax code, and in the end, help you set sound financial goals. What separates us
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PAGE 26 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTE ENDS IN PUBLIC LEWDNESS ARREST On Monday, May 29, at approximately 7:04 p.m., the Carmel Police Department responded to a Mahopac residence for a report of a male subject publicly exposing himself. Upon arrival, O cer Sanborn met with the resident, who advised he was having ongoing issues with his landlord. On this date, the tenant advised a member of the landlord’s family he was outside his residence yelling and screaming obscenities and proceeded to pull his pants down and expose himself. e tenant was able to provide O cer Sanborn with video surveillance footage detailing the incident. O cer Sanborn subsequently located the defendant who was still on the premise and took him into custody without incident and transported him to CPD headquarters for processing. e defendant was charged with one count of public lewdness, a class B misdemeanor. e defendant was issued an appearance ticket with a return date of July 10. CARMEL WOMAN CHARGED WITH FELONY ASSAULT On Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 7:24 p.m., Carmel police units were dispatched to a residence in the Hamlet of Carmel for a reported family dispute. Upon arrival, o cers located a bloodied male victim, who had a laceration on the back of his head. An investigation at the scene determined a female resident had attacked the victim and struck him in the head with a glass ice cream bowl. O cers further determined the assault had taken place in the presence of a 9-year-old child. e female subject was subsequently taken into custody and transported to CPD headquarters for processing. e defendant was charged with one count of second-degree assault (class D felony) and one count of endangering the welfare of a child (class A misdemeanor). e defendant was arraigned by Carmel Town Justice Miller, who issued a temporary order of protection and released the defendant pending a future court appearance. K-9 PIETRO MAKES HIS FIRST DRUG ARREST On June 2, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Det. Shea was on patrol in the area of Sandy Street when he observed a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the road with several occupants. Upon closer inspection, Dt. Shea observed a male passenger outside the vehicle urinating on the public roadway. Det. Shea subsequently initiated a tra c stop of the parked vehicle. An investigation at the scene determined the operator of the vehicle was in possession of a small clear baggy, containing a white powdery substance identi ed as cocaine. O cer DeSantola and his K-9 partner Pietro arrived on the scene a short time later. K-9 Pietro was deployed to conduct a narcotics search of the operator’s vehicle. K-9 Pietro alerted to an area in the rear passenger compartment where a second baggy containing cocaine was located. e operator along with one of the passengers, was subsequently taken into custody and transported to CPD headquarters for processing. e male driver of the vehicle was charged with one count of public lewdness (class B misdemeanor) and one count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (class A misdemeanor). e male passenger was charged with one count of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Both subjects were issued appearance tickets with a return date of July 10. MAHOPAC MAN WITH REVOKED LICENSE ARRESTED On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 10:18 p.m., O cer Yeager was on routine patrol on Route 6, when she observed a vehicle being operated with an expired registration. O cer Yeager initiated a tra c stop in the area of Villa Barone. An investigation at the scene determined that not only was the vehicle unregistered and uninspected, but the male operator possessed a revoked driver’s license. e operator of the vehicle was taken into custody and issued summonses for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation (misdemeanor), operating a motor vehicle without a license (violation), operating an unregistered motor vehicle (violation), operating a motor vehicle without a safety inspection (violation), and operating a motor vehicle without a court-mandated interlock device (class A misdemeanor). e defendant was processed and released at the scene, pending a court appearance on June 12. Information provided by the Carmel PD Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 249-9144 to schedule. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007 Police blotter
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PAGE 28 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 LEGAL NOTICE By the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Carmel pursuant to Section 267 Town Law, notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on: JUNE 22, 2023 – 7:30 P.M. To hear the following applications: HOLD OVER APPLICATIONS: 1.fApplication of FRANK GIORDANO for an Interpretation of Section 1ffi61ffi.f Applicant seeRs Interpretation that the apartment above garage is legally predated, or in the alternative, a <se =ariance to permit same to continue.f ;he property is located at 23 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel NY and is Rnown as ;a_ 4ap ffiffi.616fi. 2.fApplication of BORE COTAJ for an Interpretation of Section 1ffi61ffi.f Applicant owns the parcel upon which the temporary docR is located and a parcel improved by at least one residential dwelling unit which is directly across the street but separated by a road (i.e. ,ast LaRe )lvd.).f Applicant seeRs an Interpretation that the intent of the statute (i.e. a docR when not located on a parcel improved by at least one residential unit) is met under the circumstances set forth herein or, in the alternative, the following area variances (table below).f ;he property is located at 14fi ,ast LaRe )lvd., 4ahopac NY and is Rnown as ;a_ 4ap 76.301ffi. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required Dock: Lake frontage 50’ 6’ 44’ Minimum Depth 30’ 4’ 26’ Minimum Area 3000 96 2904 NEW APPLICATIONS: 3.fApplication of RODOLFO ROGUE for a =ariation of Section 1ffi620 seeRing a =ariance for permission to retain 6ڝ fence in front yard.f ;he property is located at 116 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel NY and is Rnown as ;a_ 4ap 44.13270. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required 4’ 6’ 2’ 4.fApplication of SONJA TSALDARIS FAMILY TRUST for a =ariation of Section 1ffi61ffi seeRing an Area =ariance for permission to retain shed.f ;he property is located at ffifi Steiner +rive, 4ahopac NY and is Rnown as ;a_ 4ap 64.9110. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required ڝ9 ڝ1 ڝ10 ffi.fApplication of A.GUAMAN & D.FERNANDEZ for a =ariation of Section 1ffi61ffi seeRing an Area =ariance for permission to retain addition, decR & stairs.f ;he property is located at 619 Route 6N, 4ahopac NY and is Rnown as ;a_ 4ap 7ffi.626ffi Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required 20’ rear 13’ addition 7’ 20’ rear 12’ landing deck 8’ 20’ rear 10’ deck to patio 10’ Hyelight Coaching LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/17/2023. Cty: Putnam. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Registered Agent Solutions, Inc., 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 700, Albany, NY 12260. General Purpose One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7. alone I’m never Life Alert® is always here for me. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! ® Help at Home sends help fast, 24/7. with GPS! Help On-the-Go For a FREE brochure call: 1-800-404-9776 Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES Batteries Never Need Charging. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE (877) 516-1160 Prepare for power outages today WITH A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* – A $695 Value! LEGAL NOTICES Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 Mahopac 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 845-208-0774. SEE LEGALS PAGE 29
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 29 On May 20, the Senior Citizens of the Mahopacs, Inc., celebrated members for their service in the military whether here in the USA or abroad with our NATO allies. e club’s theme was “God Bless America!” and after the ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance, the group sang that classic song. We are truly grateful for those who served and on Memorial Day we remember the fallen heroes who sacri ced everything for our freedoms. Article courtesy of Senior Citizens of the Mahopacs, Inc. PHOTO COURTESY OF SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE MAHOPACS From left, Anthony Scafuri, Mike LaRosa, Sonny Robitaille, Nick Mucciarone, Bill Samela Mahopac seniors honor veterans To advertise in Mahopac News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. com. 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