Vol. 9 No. 50 BALANCED ROCK 2 LEGAL NOTICES 28 LEISURE 23 OBITUARIES 27 OPINION 12 SPORTS 20 CLASSIFIEDS 31 Old Salem Farm pg 3 HORSE SHOW Visit News.HalstonMedia.com for the latest news. MAY 9 – MAY 22, 2024 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER When North Salem Central School District voters head to the polls later this month, they will be tasked with choosing between three candidates vying for a pair of open board seats. Seeking terms on the NSCSD Board of Education will be Elizabeth Bridges (Grob), Paul Giamundo, and Elizabeth Malvino. An in-person candidate forum, moderated by the League of Women Voters of Northeast Westchester, will be held on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the North Salem Middle/High School library. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Pequenakonck Elementary School. North Salem News offered the candidates the opportunity to address voters and explain, in their own words, their experience, qualifications, and what they see as the biggest issues facing the Board of Education and the district. Elizabeth Bridges (Grob) Please list your career and educational accomplishments. Education: North Salem Central School District graduate -- Class of 1999. Westchester Community College, associate degree in business management. Career: Director of communications and member marketing at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville. What other leadership positions have you held locally? A third-generation North Salem resident, I’m raising two children in the district, one at Pequenakonck Elementary School and the other at the Middle School/High School. Current co-president Pequenakonck Elementary School PTO; co-troop leader Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Inc.; member of school district’s Safety and Mission Committees; and past member of the district’s Communications Committee. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are the most qualified to address them? I have been following the board for a while, and to maintain excellence in the district, the following areas I believe are crucial to its success: Strong financial stewardship: State aid and state pension obligations will continue to be unpredictable, and the board must pay close attention to how federal aid trickles down through the state bureaucracy. I’ve appreciated seeing the school budget managed conservatively. Continuous improvement in curriculum: Our district is fortunate to have dedicated teachers and administrators who are focused on the quality and Board of Education Election Guide Elizabeth Bridges (Grob) Paul Giamundo Elizabeth Malvino SEE BOE PAGE 24 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com 53 CELEBRATING 531 YEARS! Mom's favorite foods!
Page 2 – North Salem News North Salem News USPS #22110 Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2024 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC The Staff EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 walogorsky@halstonmedia.com ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 forhan@halstonmedia.com Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 heller@halstonmedia.com Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 kain@halstonmedia.com Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 stanton@halstonmedia.com Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 gussak@halstonmedia.com Pam Zacotinsky (845) 661-0748 seasonalhighlights@gmail.com PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer marshall@halstonmedia.com DESIGNERS Noah Elder Bri Agosta Haven Elder Jacob Elder EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 freeman@halstonmedia.com Deadlines North Salem News Deadline The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for North Salem News is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email northsalemnews@halstonmedia.com Online Follow Us Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Salem News at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 May 9 - May 22, 2024 LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center! YOUR FAMILY CAR CARE CENTER For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating relationships and building a remarkable company with an amazing team JOE FERONE, owner of employees! The Schoolhouse Theater www.theschoolhousetheater. org What Keeps Us Going May 24 thru June 9 Performances to be held on Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 3 & 7 p.m., and Sundays at 3 & 7 p.m. Marie is smart and knows it. Why not? She’s been a star all her life. Sophisticated, but not jaded, and comfortable in her “golden” years in Westchester. Now? Cody (that charmer) wants her for his famous theater’s A-list benefit? And omygosh something’s wrong with the plumbing? Maybe that handsome Hungarian with those flirty grey eyes and his irresistible dog Sanchez can brighten up the day? “What Keeps Us Going” is Barbara Dana’s hilarious and warm new comedy directed by the one and only Austin Pendleton, starring Tony Award winning Karen Ziemba (Contact), Tony-nominated Tim Jerome (Me and my Girl), Tony-nominated Amelia Campbell (Our Country’s Good), and “Tony” Anthony Arkin (Succession)! A world premiere, a powerhouse cast, and a real live dog! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.theschool housetheater.org North Salem Board of Education Candidate Forum Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. Sponsored and moderated by The League of Women Voters of Northeast Westchester. To be held in the North Salem Middle/ High School library, featuring Board of Education candidates Elizabeth Malvino, Paul Giamundo, and Elizabeth Bridges (Grob). Bring your questions! For more information, visit www. lwvnew.org or email lwvnew@ gmail.com Westchester Bluegrass Club www.westchesterbluegrassclub. com Tony Furtado Trio Saturday, May 18 Tony has performed throughout the world at top venues and appeared at such prestigious music festivals as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Jazz Aspen, Kerrville Folk Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival and countless others. Tickets are $30. (6:30 p.m. doors/ acoustic jam, 7:15 p.m. Open Mic, 8 p.m. show). ALS United Greater NY’s 23rd Westchester Walk Saturday, June 1 The walk to defeat ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) will take place at Manhattanville College in Purchase. Registration is at 9 a.m. North Salem residents Fran and Bill Monti have been the Westchester Walk Co-Chairs since its inception in 2021. They walk and fundraise for ALS research in remembrance of their son Bill who died in 2000 from ALS. Come join with them along with other Westchester and nearby residents in this charitable event. For more information, contact Bill at atomsrfun@gmail. com or visit https://als-ny.org/ get-involved/events/walk-als/ Rock n’ Rescue Charity Golf Tournament Wednesday, June 12 South Salem’s Rock n’ Rescue will hold their annual golf tournament at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, Connecticut. Funds raised will go towards updating a new Rock n’ Rescue facility and the expansion of the organization’s animal adoption and therapy programs. Programs are entirely funded by donations, SEE ROCK PAGE 11 BALANCED ROCK
May 9 - May 22, 2024 North Salem News – Page 3 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Raleigh Hiler, a talented young rider set to compete in Old Salem Farm’s spring horse show, has never been one to let a disability define her. The Massachusetts-based international show jumper became deaf after a near fatal bout with meningitis when she was an infant. Hiler got her first cochlear implant when she was only one and a second when she was five. With the devices, intensive speech therapy, and additional support, she was able to attend fully hearing elementary and high schools and eventually go to Boston College, where she studied psychology. When 8-years-old, Hiler was introduced to horses by a school chum, who also happened to be deaf, that lived across the street from a farm. She recalls being initially too “terrified” of the large creatures to even pet them. But she soon got over that fear and started taking riding lessons. The 24-year-old is now carefully carving a path in the equestrian world that she hopes someday will lead to the Olympics, the world’s foremost sports competition. This past winter, Hiler took part in multiple 5-star International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Grand Prix, the highest level of international show jumping short of the Olympics itself. It takes years and years to qualify for the Olympics, she said. (The average age of an Olympic rider is 38, but there have been folks in senior citizen territory as well.) That’s why Hiler’s constantly on the go, traveling around the country and the globe from competition to competition while gaining experience and exposure. “It’s a long way away,” she said of her lifelong dream to get picked for the U.S. team, adding: “I’m trying to think of the process itself.” A fitness buff, Hiler not only flies through the air with the greatest of ease while on horseback, she runs, lifts weights, and snowboards. But like other cochlear implant users, she’s strongly discouraged against taking part in sports such as boxing, karate, and football -- basically anything where physical injury, pressure, or blows to the head are likely or inevitable. Overcoming personal challenges has given her more confidence not only when competing in the arena, but also in her dayto-day life, she told The North Salem News recently. As a typically insecure teen, Hiler had problems talking about her hearing loss basically because she never wanted it to be seen as a weakness. “Not that I thought it was,” she said. “But sometimes, in everyday life, I’d wish that people didn’t know or were at least more empathetic.” As an adult, she’s learned to roll with the punches. Because she’s in the public view so much, younger hearing impaired and deaf people – and their parents – often ask her about her struggles. Hiler’s happy to oblige mainly because sharing on such a personal level can help erase any misperceptions or ease fears people might have. One of the reasons Hiler got implants at such a young age was that her parents were able to talk frankly with others with children in similar situations. Hiler also credits her successes to the loving support of her mom and dad, who were at first very reluctant to let her ride, not only because of the costs involved but, more importantly, for safety reasons. She admits that they had a right to be worried. Without peripheral hearing, Hiler doesn’t know when someone or something is approaching from behind. That’s led to being thrown by horses that got spooked when she wasn’t able to check them in time. Undeterred, she was able to find workarounds that helped her confidently and competently navigate her surroundings. Her folks -- especially her protective papa – eventually relaxed. “Once they saw how passionate I was about it, they got behind it,” Hiler said, adding: “I’m very lucky.” Also to be thanked are her teachers and coaches whose patience and sage advice kept her going through the tough times. And that was that “There are no limits.” “They always told me, ‘Never let your vulnerabilities become your weaknesses’,” Hiler said. She admits, however, that “that’s easier said than done.” “You can’t think you can’t get somewhere or do something. You HAVE to find ways around it,” she said, adding: “It’s crazy how adaptable people are.” The US Equestrian Federation’s rules include accommodations for the hearing-impaired, such as headsets or communication devices that allow trainers to inform them whenever the announcer calls for a transition in a “flat class.” The “flat class” has all riders enter the ring as a group to demonstrate the walk, trot, and canter. It’s the rider, and not the horse, that the judges are keeping the closest eye on. This means that more complicated maneuvers may be required so that they can accurately compare the riders’ skills. Trainers can’t, however, use the headsets to coach competitors by giving real-time input such as “more leg” -- which means please use more leg pressure on the horse’s side -- or “slow down.” When Hiler rides out there, she’s totally on her own. That’s not always a drawback in certain circumstances considering riding is a solo sport by nature. She doesn’t like to use the headset when training or in the warm-up ring because she finds it “distracting.” “I like to be in my own little world,” Hiler explained. Good to Know Old Salem Farm is a 120-acre boarding and training facility with 66 permanent stalls. It’s located at 190 June Road. For more information, visit www.oldsalemfarm.net. Hiler will be competing in OSF’s spring horse show in national level events on May 9, 10, 11, and 12 (Level 6, CSI 3) , and in premier level events on May 16, 17, 18, and 19 (Level 6, CSI 4). Implants Explained · Cochlear implants aren’t the same thing as hearing aids. They are designed to bypass damaged parts of the inner ear in order to stimulate the auditory nerve directly whereas hearing aids merely amplify sounds. The auditory nerve sends signals to the brain, which then interprets them as “sound.” Getting used to them takes time. Wearers have to learn – or relearn -- to interpret the signals being received as specific words. According to the National Institutes for Health (NIH), the devices consist of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second one that’s surgically placed under the skin. Early surgical intervention is very important, according to experts in the field. That’s because it helps lay the foundation for fundamental language and social skills. They have microphones that pick up Hiler set to take on Old Salem Deaf show jumper readies for spring horse show Deaf showjumper Raleigh Hiler will compete in this spring’s horse shows at Old Salem Farm in North Salem The international show jumper became deaf after a bout with meningitis. PHOTO COURTESY OF KIND MEDIA Hiler hopes that her path will someday lead to the Olympics. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHELBY PHILLIPS SEE HILER PAGE 26 NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW
Page 4 – North Salem News NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW May 9 - May 22, 2024 The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows have returned to Westchester County’s beautiful horse country, May 7-12 and May 14-19, with a full schedule of world-class competition featuring many of the nation’s best horses and riders. One of the premier stops on the nation’s hunter-jumper horse show circuit, the Spring Horse Shows host competitions for riders of all levels and ages, ranging from young children on ponies to Olympic veterans aboard their grand prix mounts. Many familiar faces return to Old Salem Farm each year to vie for top honors, including Olympic veterans such as local hero McLain Ward (USA), Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Nayel Nassar (EGY), who will have their sights on the Paris Olympic Games this summer. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows’ Week 1 takes place May 7-12 with highlights including the Evergate Stables $40,000 New York Welcome Stake, $10,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Two-Phase, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off, $25,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic, $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.40m Classic presented by Eastern Hay and $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group. Week 2 competition follows May 14-19, featuring the $65,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem Presented by The Kincade Group, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Two-Phase, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off Presented by Fidelity Investments, $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, $25,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic, Evergate Stables’ $15,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.40m Classic, Governor’s Perpetual Hunt Seat Cup Presented by Lillie by Flying Changes and the $5,000 Old Salem Farm Grooms’ Class Presented by McLain Ward, Inc., before concluding on Sunday, May 19, with the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix Presented by Old Salem Farm. The ambiance at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is unlike any other venue in the country with over-the-top hospitality and unique shopping offered along Old Salem’s popular Boutique Row. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows also feature a collection of local, gourmet food offerings and familyfriendly activities including pony rides, face painting, dog adoptions each Saturday and more. From Welcome Wednesday to Fiesta Friday and Family Fun Weekends presented by Halston Media, every day is special at the Spring Horse Shows! Old Salem caters not only to the comfort of the people visiting the historic facility but also to the horses competing onsite, providing top-notch care alongside sponsors such as the HEART Equine Ambulance, Eastern Hay & Grain, and FootingFirst. The incredible action starts daily at 8 a.m. with classes running in three rings simultaneously throughout the day before finishing at approximately 5 p.m. A full schedule can be found at OldSalemFarm.net/our-events/. Admission to the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is free! Spring Horse Shows return to North Salem Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) aboard Chili PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Old Salem Farm has a revitalized vendor area and courtyard for even more unique shopping opportunities. PHOTO COURTESY OF RANDOLPHPR OLD SALEM FARM McLain Ward (USA) aboard Faro PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL
May 9 - May 22, 2024 North Salem News – Page 5 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows May 7-19 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily (closed Monday, May 13th) Sat., May 11: face painting, rider autograph sessions, SPCA of Westchester dog adoptions and an ice cream party – with free ice cream! – with Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Sun., May 12: face painting, pony rides, rider autograph sessions plus the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group! Sat., May 18: face painting, pony rides, rider autograph sessions, A New Chance Animal Rescue dog adoptions and an ice cream party – with free ice cream again! – with the Wolf Conservation Center Sun., May 19: face painting, pony rides, rider autograph sessions and a visit from the Animal Embassy plus the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix Presented by Old Salem Farm! Over-the-top hospitality and unique shopping experiences! Kids’ Activities • Pony Rides • Face Painting & More! ADMISSION IS FREE Olympic Stars and the World’s Best Horses and Riders right in your own back yard! www.OldSalemFarm.net • 190 June Rd. North Salem, NY NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW
Page 6 – North Salem News May 9 - May 22, 2024 Located just one hour north of New York City, Old Salem Farm has a long history of hosting world-class horse shows. Over the years, Old Salem Farm has hosted United States Olympic Team Selection Trials, FEI World Cup™ qualifiers, FEI North American Youth Championships, ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals and the annual Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. In addition to hosting the nation’s best horses and riders during their year-round competition schedule spanning more than 30 weeks, Old Salem Farm offers a unique ambience with overthe-top hospitality and a curated shopping experience along their popular Boutique Row. “Over the last few years, Old Salem Farm has taken major steps to become one of the nation’s finest horse show facilities and we greatly appreciate everyone’s support of our shows,” said Scott Hakim, owner and president of Old Salem Farm. “This year’s Spring Horse Shows promise to be the best yet, as many of the top athletes competing at Old Salem will be here with their eyes set on this summer’s Paris Olympic Games. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic event!” For more information on the legacy of Old Salem Farm and its iconic Spring Horse Shows, please visit www.OldSalemFarm.net. A rich history and unique offerings at Old Salem Farm Old Salem Farm PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Old Salem Farm PHOTO COURTESY OF SEL PHOTOGRAPHY Danbury Agway - 92 Mill Plain rd. Danbury New Milford Agway - 126 Housatonic Ave. New Milford Propane Fill Only $12.99 Valid at all Agway locations. Not Valid on Delivery or with other offers. Exp 9/1/24 Valid at all Agway locations. Not Valid on Delivery or with other offers. Not valid on Feed, Wood Pellets, Shaving & Bedding Exp 9/1/24 Valid at all Agway locations. Not Valid on Delivery or with other offers. Not valid on Feed, Wood Pellets, Shaving & Bedding Exp 9/1/24 Valid at all Agway locations. Not Valid on Delivery or with other offers. Not valid on Feed, Wood Pellets, Shaving & Bedding Exp 9/1/24 $5 Off Any $25 Valid on 20lb tank. Purchase $10 Off Any $50 Purchase $20 Off Any $100 Purchase One Stop Shop For All Things Lawn, Garden, Pet, & Farm! www.agwayct.com FLOWERS, MULCH, SHRUBS, HAY & MORE! Delivery Available NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW
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Page 8 – North Salem News May 9 - May 22, 2024 While some of the nation’s best riders and horses vie for top honors in multiple arenas, the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows offer plenty of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Every day is special during the competition, especially during the Family Fun Weekends presented by Halston Media, the publisher of this newspaper! The horse shows will offer pony rides on Saturday, May 18, and face painting and Grand Prix rider autograph sessions on each Saturday and Sunday. Plus, there will be an ice cream party with free ice cream each Saturday! Old Salem will also host one of their charity partners each Saturday for an adorable dog adoption, with the SPCA of Westchester visiting on May 11 and A New Chance Animal Rescue visiting on May 18. Founded in 1883, the SPCA of Westchester is one of the oldest humane societies in the U.S. Still located on the same property obtained by founder Mary Dusenberry, the SPCA is a no-kill animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect. Since their founding in 2012, A New Chance Animal Rescue has saved and adopted out over 1,000 dogs, providing food and general care until they can be placed in loving, permanent homes. Currently operating in nine states, the Rescue operates on a foster home model instead of boarding or sheltering their animals in a facility. These foster homes provide each dog with constant love and the experience of normal daily life, better preparing them for successful adoption. Other great activities include an ice cream party each Saturday, with free ice cream sponsored by Pegasus Therapeutic Riding on May 11 and by the Wolf Conservation Center on May 18. Pegasus Therapeutic Riding will also host a “Pre-Prix Reception” before the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group on Sunday, May 12, and prior to the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix Presented by Old Salem Farm, on Sunday, May 19. There will also be special events hosted by The EQUUS Foundation. The EQUUS Foundation aims to safeguard the comfort and dignity of America’s horses throughout their lives, allowing them to empower, teach and heal with as many people as possible. Established in 2022, the Foundation provides financial support to select equine charities to operate at the highest standards of horse care. Located near or inside the Old Salem Farm lobby, The Rider’s Closet will also be a daily staple throughout both weeks, which provides new and gently used riding apparel to riding programs, clubs, charities and individuals in need. The Animal Embassy will also return on Sunday, May 19, for another of its fan-favorite educational experiences. Dedicated to fostering appreciation and respect for the natural world and incredible diversity of life on Earth, the Embassy specializes in providing online, interactive and entertaining educational experiences. Founded by Christopher Evers in 2002, the Embassy is home to over 100 species of rescued and adopted domestic and exotic animal life, offering them sanctuary on three beautiful acres right in Westchester County. Family Fun Days Presented by Halston Media – Activities at a glance: • Saturday, May 11: face painting, Grand Prix rider autograph sessions, SPCA of Westchester dog adoptions and an ice cream party – with free ice cream! – with Pegasus Therapeutic Riding • Sunday, May 12: face painting, pony rides, Grand Prix rider autograph sessions and a pre-Grand Prix cocktail reception with Pegasus Therapeutic Riding • Saturday, May 18: face painting, pony rides, Grand Prix rider autograph sessions, A New Chance Animal Rescue dog adoptions and an ice cream party – with free ice cream again! – with the Wolf Conservation Center • Sunday, May 19: face painting, pony rides, Grand Prix rider autograph sessions and a visit from the Animal Embassy Something for everyone at Old Salem Farm! Family Fun Weekends presented by Halston Media will include face painting, pony rides and ice cream! PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW
May 9 - May 22, 2024 North Salem News – Page 9 As a young rider, Georgina Bloomberg earned four medals in her three appearances at the North American Young Riders’ Championships, and she has continued to be a major player for Team USA in the years since. She made her Nations Cup debut in 2005 in France, where she was a member of the all-female winning team; she made her first of two World Cup Final appearances that same year in Las Vegas. She helped to clinch the win at the 2014 Furusiyya Nations Cup in Spain and later claimed the Team Bronze medal in her major games debut at the 2015 Pan American Games. A dedicated philanthropist and advocate for animal rescue, she shares her North Salem farm with her horses, dogs, goats, rabbits, mules and the endearing pig, Wilbur. Spotlight on North Salem’s Georgina Bloomberg North Salem resident Georgina Bloomberg PHOTO COURTESY OF GEOFFREY TISCHMAN/JUMP MEDIA NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW Whether you are selling or buying a home, I am experienced and knowledgeable of today’s ever changing market. You not only want, but need a qualified professional by your side. Contact me today if you are looking for an expert to help navigate the process and obtain the most value for your home. Marcie Nolletti Licensed Real Estate Salesperson NY & CT Cell: (914) 424-5545 • MVNolletti@gmail.com • marcienolletti.com Buying and Selling— I can make it happen! ©️2024 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo 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. 338 Route 202 | Somers, NY 10589 I have buyers looking, and your home is on their wish list. 198 Turk Hill Rd, Brewster $1,495,000.00 UNDER CONTRACT Scan here to see more listings!
Page 10 – North Salem News May 9 - May 22, 2024 BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill on May 1 that will require the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism when enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws. The bill, which passed 320-91, was introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17). The bill had a total of 46 Republican co-sponsors and 15 Democratic co-sponsors. Lawler said using the IHRA definition is a key step in calling out antisemitism where it is and ensuring antisemitic hate crimes on college campuses are properly investigated and prosecuted. “In the wake of anti-Israel demonstrations at Columbia University and other colleges and universities across the nation, the safety of Jewish students has become a major concern,” the congressman said. “Amid escalating protests, a Jewish student at Yale was stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag, and a Jewish UCLA student was blocked by protestors from entering campus. Last October, Jewish students at The Cooper Union were locked inside the college library after being harassed by a group of around 20 protestors.” Lawler said that what is happening at Columbia, Yale, UCLA, and other schools, is “reprehensible and alarming.” “When people engage in harassment or bullying of Jewish individuals where they justify the killing of Jews or use blood libel or hold Jews collectively responsible for the actions of the Israeli government - that is antisemitic,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that needs to be clarified, but that’s why this bill is necessary.” Lawler said requiring the Department of Education to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism gives teeth to federal anti-discrimination laws to go after those who attack their Jewish peers. “Politics should never get in the way of the safety of students,” he said. “The strong bipartisan support for and passage of this legislation will ensure that it won’t.” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D, NJ-5), an original co-sponsor, said when he spoke at Columbia last week, he told administrators that we need deeds, not words to protect Jewish students. While the bill received plenty of bipartisan support, some Democrats who voted for it considered the legislation insignificant. Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) voted in favor of the bill but called it “dumb,” telling Axios News, “I think we want to send a message about antisemitism, but we need to do it in a way that is more united.” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a Jewish progressive, told Axios that he had concerns about the IHRA antisemitism definition, but said he voted for the legislation “on the theory that it is basically meaningless and harmless.” Lawler told Halston Media he believes the bill will have plenty of bipartisan support when it reaches the Senate and said that “nearly every Jewish organization supports this definition [of antisemitism as laid out in the legislation].” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is leading the bill in the Senate. “Antisemitism has spread like wildfire on college campuses and now more than ever, it is crucial that we stamp it out,” Scott said. “I am urging Chuck Schumer to immediately bring the bill to the floor for a vote and for every single senator to support it. The Senate has a responsibility to stand against hatred so our Jewish brothers and sisters can live without fear.” Lawler said it got to the point where Congress could no longer sit around and do nothing. “Sadly, we are seeing how divided our country is,” he said. “But the problem is there are no consequences anymore for people’s actions. People do things with impunity and are not held accountable. The failure to do that is what led to this explosion on college campuses.” Lawler said after the Senate passes the legislation, it will head to President Biden’s desk for his approval. Lawler notes that while the President hasn’t publicly indicated his stance on the bill, he said he believes Biden will sign it. “If the bill passes the Senate [which has a Democratic majority], I can’t imagine he wouldn’t sign it,” Lawler said. “They worked with us last fall when we were crafting it, and we took their feedback.” Lawler has two other related bills pending as well. The College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability (COLUMBIA) Act would have the Secretary of Education appoint antisemitism monitors to college campuses that receive federal funding. The expenses of the monitorship would be paid by the particular college or university that has been selected for monitorship. Failure to comply with the monitorship would result in the loss of federal funds. The monitor would release a publicly available online quarterly report, evaluating in detail the progress that a college or university has made toward combating antisemitism on campus and issuing policy recommendations to Congress, the Secretary of Education, and state and local regulators as needed. The other bill is known as the Stop the Antisemitism on College Campuses Act, which would strip funding if the school were found to be propagating antisemitism. A spokesperson for Lawler’s office said he believes the Columbia Act will get to the House floor for a vote in about a month. Lawler’s 17th Congressional District contains all or parts of Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, and Westchester counties and is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the United States. Lawler introduces, passes Antisemitism Awareness Act Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. 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May 9 - May 22, 2024 North Salem News – Page 11 and the organization does not receive any government subsidies. The golf tournament serves as one of Rock n’ Rescue’s primary fundraisers for all of their programs. Fees are $200 per person, or $800 per foursome. Individual golfers and twosomes will be paired into foursomes. Guests may attend the dinner for $85 per person. The tournament includes driving range, golfer swag bag, and a dinner with silent and live auction/raffle festivities for golfers and guests following the tournament. Sign up is available by visiting https://bit.ly/49LmRXK Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100 in Katonah Art Exhibit & Sale Muscoot Farm is hosting an art exhibit and sale by the Westchester Watercolor Collective every weekend in May. A wide variety of original paintings, prints, greeting cards and mugs will be on display, along with an Artists Reception on Sunday, May 5, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The WWC was established in 2021 by watercolor artist, Lori McQueeney. With past success in the fields of healthcare, education, marketing and small business ownership, members of the group - all women - found camaraderie through a shared love of the arts and a passion for watercolor painting. The public is welcome to enjoy the various painting styles, loose, realistic abstract and bold, of participating artists Amy Galinko, Julie Gherardi , Lori McQueeney, Carol Rapport-Sommer and Trude Ritz. North Salem Lions Club Zack Basin Memorial Golf Outing Friday, May 10 The public is invited to golf and support the Zack Basin Memorial Golf Outing at the Putnam County Golf Course. Proceeds from the event will benefit Emily’s Entourage, an innovative 501(c)3 foundation that speeds research and drug development for the final 10% of people with Cystic Fibrosis that do not benefit from current therapies. Additionally, part of the proceeds will benefit the North Salem Lions Club in giving a community service award to a graduating North Salem High School senior. It is named the “Zack Bassin Memorial Community Service Award.” In 2017, at the young age of 21, Zack Bassin passed away from a rare mutation of Cystic Fibrosis. An avid sports fan, there were few things Zack enjoyed more than spending time on the golf course with his friends and family. Even during periods where he was confined by an oxygen tank, Zack always managed to get out on the course. There is no better way to honor Zack than to get together, enjoy the outing and join the fight to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis! To golf, sponsor a hole or donate funds, visit ZackBassinGolf.com. For any questions, contact James Langelotti at 845-519-9328. Ruth Keeler Memorial Library The library is open for browsing, computer use and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to keelerlibrary@wlsmail.org. 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Three team trophies will be awarded! $50 per player, dinner included. To be held at Centennial Golf Club at 185 Simpson Road in Carmel. To sponsor or register visit covecarecenter.org/2024- spelling-bee/ A Message from the North Salem Senior Club Don’t you want to join us? We meet each month on the second Tuesday at the North Salem Firehouse at 301 Titicus Road. You must be over 50 years old, fill out the enrollment form and send it in with $15 dues. Members are looking forward to the Thanksgiving celebration, our holiday luncheon, Penny Social and Silent Auction, a variety of speakers and many fun-filled activities. So become a member and join us! Contact Jinx at jinx remson@gmail.com. Town of North Salem www.northsalemny.org Town Board Meetings North Salem Town Board will hold their regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall at 66 June Road and via Zoom as allowed by New York State. 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Imagine for a second that it was Black students who were told by university administrators and professors to stay off campus because it was not safe for them. There would rightly be a national outcry and a demand for the Biden Administration to send in the National Guard to protect those students. But when Jewish students are the victims of genocidal chants, harassment and violence on campus, as has been happening across this nation for the past few weeks, the response has been equivocation. The protestors aren’t just critics of Israeli policy, nor are they opposed to war. They have held signs stating, “By Any Means Necessary,” which is an endorsement of the murder and rape of Jews on Oct. 7. They also have held signs stating “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free,” which is a call to genocide against the world’s only Jewish state. The protestors have also held signs saying “Intifada,” which is the name of the uprisings that have indiscriminately killed men, women and children using suicide bombers on Israeli buses and in restaurants. One protestor at George Washington University, my wife’s alma mater, held a sign that said, “Final Solution,” a reference to Nazi Germany’s ambitions to exterminate Jewish people from the planet. This is what these protestors are glorifying. Of course, everyone has a right to free speech in America, even reprehensible speech. But some of these protestors have harassed, intimidated and in some cases been violent against Jews on campus (including a Jewish student at Yale, my dad’s alma mater, who was stabbed in the eye by a Palestinian flag). In a campus culture where victimhood is the greatest virtue, Jewish students and their families, of whom 70% identify as Democrats (according to several sources), are left pondering why they are suddenly being targeted by their intersectional allies. A great Democrat, President Harry Truman was the first world leader to recognize the state of Israel. Given that the vast majority of Jewish citizens count themselves among the progressive ranks, this antisemitism has wrought anguish and confusion among the American Jewish community. What is going on here? What is it about the philosophy of “social justice” organizations that exempt Jews from their supposedly noble aims? There are a few explanations. CRT & DEI unfairly label Jews as oppressors One involves the uncritical acceptance of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and CRT (Critical Race Theory) policies. Those readers who are sympathetic to DEI and CRT, most of whom I am confident are well intentioned, please hear me out. “Despite its laudable goal of opposing racism and white supremacy, CRT relies on narratives of greed, appropriation, unmerited privilege, and hidden power—themes strikingly reminiscent of familiar anti-Jewish conspiracy theories,” wrote Pamela Paresky in her essay, “Critical Race Theory and the HyperWhite Jew,” which was published in the Spring 2021 edition of the quarterly journal, “SAPIR,” which is distributed by Jewish Insider. She goes on to explain, “In the critical social justice paradigm, that is how Jews are viewed. Jews, who have never been seen as white by those for whom being white is a moral good, are now seen as white by those for whom whiteness is an unmitigated evil. This reflects the nature of antisemitism: No matter the grievance or the identity of the aggrieved, Jews are held responsible. Critical race theory does not merely make it easy to demonize Jews using the language of social justice; it makes it difficult not to.” Paresky criticizes Ibram X. Kendi, a leader in the CRT/DEI movement, who says that racial inequity beyond a certain threshold should be unconstitutional. “This obviously presents a particular problem for Jews, who represent roughly 2 percent of the U.S. population,” Paresky wrote, citing the outsized success of Jewish Americans. “American Jews have generally looked upon Jewish success in the United States as evidence of the country’s fundamental (if far from fully realized) commitment to the principles of tolerance, fair play, and recognition of individual merit. But, according to critical social justice ideology, that explanation is not just false. It’s racist. Jewish success can be explained only by Jewish collusion with white supremacy.” While I share Paresky’s critique of CRT, again I give the benefit of the doubt to local DEI advocates. I think those promoting DEI policies are well intentioned individuals. I think there are also people leery about DEI policies, but nevertheless go along because they are terrified of being labeled as racists. We’ve seen these fights play out at local school board meetings throughout Westchester and Putnam counties, and most people just don’t have the stomach to enter the fray. I urge our readers to give this some thought when voting in the upcoming school board elections. I am not suggesting whom to vote for, but I am urging caution on this topic. Despite well-intentioned individuals’ insistence that CRT and DEI are just one big history lesson, in reality they are a radical departure from our nation’s founding principles. Our founding principles are what eventually led to the Emancipation proclamation and the Civil Rights Movement, but we’ve seen an enormous step backwards over the past few years with the loss of academic Silence in the face of antisemitism When free speech becomes a weapon on campus BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO SEE FREEMAN PAGE 13
May 9 - May 22, 2024 OPINION North Salem News – Page 13 freedom and freedom of speech on campuses due to the policing of microaggressions that might offend some students. Professors add trigger warnings to their syllabi and universities set up safe spaces for easily offended students. But all of that is thrown out the window when it comes to Jewish students. All of a sudden, in 2024, freedom of speech is fashionable again, and it’s used to defend harassment and the most disgusting antisemitic drivel. It’s because in the CRT/DEI definitions of oppressor and oppressed, Jewish supporters of Israel are equated with white supremacists. Antisemitism shouldn’t be a partisan issue The other major problem is simple ignorance, including false claims that Israel is an apartheid state or that its committing genocide. American critics of Israel naturally view the conflict through a Western lens and they’ve been indoctrinated by radical leftist professors into thinking that Israel is some sort of neo-colonial fascist state. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Israel and the fight to combat antisemitism should not be a partisan issue, and as I said previously, the vast majority of Jewish Americans are Democrats. So, while antisemitism clearly exists on the right fringe of America, this new unprecedented form of antisemitism represents some sort of internecine battle within the Democrat Party, which will surely play itself out this August at the Democrat’s National Convention in Chicago. President Biden is between a rock and a hard place. Yes, his administration has been and remains committed to supporting and aiding Israel’s defense. But his fear of losing the extreme left at the ballot box has forced him into a “very fine people on both sides” moment – something he condemned of his predecessor and was supposedly the reason he launched his 2020 candidacy in the first place. Calling out both Islamophobia and antisemitism in the same breath and with equal emphasis is a bit like stating “All Lives Matter” in 2020. Lucky for the people living in our readership area, we do have a leader on this issue. “Antisemitism has no place in America,” Congressman Mike Lawler said on May 1, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill he introduced, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, by a vote of 320-91. To be clear, whether you are a Democrat or Republican, this is not a partisan issue. Lawler’s bill passed with 187 Republicans and 133 Democrats voting for the bill, while 21 Republicans and 70 Democrats voted against it. Lawler’s office told us that they expect Sen. Schumer to take this up in the U.S. Senate, where it will likely pass, and they expect President Biden to sign it into law. The bill adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism. Importantly, this definition cites as antisemitism the equating of Israel’s actions with that of Nazi Germany. Some may criticize this definition, like Lewisboro Councilman Dan Welsh, who has been the subject of intense criticism by residents after accusing Israel of genocide. Welsh has previously stated that he supports the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism. I urge our readers to Google both definitions and decide for yourselves. Indeed, if Israel was a genocidal regime, the definition of antisemitism adopted by the U.S. House would be unworkable. But the definition does in fact work, as Israel is a progressive democracy and the only country where Muslims, Christians and Jews are afforded civil rights not seen in the rest of the Middle East. While we all mourn the death of so many innocent Gazan civilians, Israel has taken steps to limit those deaths and to aid Gazan civilians that are unmatched by any other nation defending itself following the brutal, unprovoked attack it experienced on Oct. 7. In fact, Israel continues to face rocket attacks on an almost daily basis from Hamas to the south, Hezbollah to the north, and most recently from Iran to the east as well. Unfortunately, American media have tended to ignore the attempted attacks that Israel has had to defend itself from continuously since Oct. 7. Israel’s critics are ill-informed Where do we go from here? I think the most important thing is for people to educate themselves. Most people don’t understand that Gaza is not part of Israel, which removed its settlements from the Palestinian territory in 2005. The American LGBTQ community, some of whom have aligned themselves with the Palestinian cause, need to know that gay Palestinians have sought refuge in Israel because they can be executed by Hamas and the more “moderate” Palestinian Authority for being gay. If you have a few hours, an excellent source of information is Bari Weiss’ podcast, “Honestly.” Weiss, a former writer for The New York Times and founder of The Free Press (thefp.com), recorded a three-part series called “The Free Press in Israel.” Weiss did a phenomenal job of interviewing various segments of Israeli society from an objective standpoint. Here’s what I learned. Seventy-five percent of Palestinians surveyed by the Palestinian Center for Policy Survey and Research said that they thought the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel were justified. But what Weiss also discovered is that there is no free press in Gaza or the West Bank, and so the vast majority of Palestinians, when asked whether they believed in rape as a tool of war or if they believed it was OK to slaughter children, said no, and so they did not believe or were unaware of the barbarous actions of Hamas on Oct. 7. There is no similar excuse for the American protestors holding signs saying “By Any Means Necessary.” I also learned from Weiss’ podcast that FREEMAN FROM PAGE 12 SEE FREEMAN PAGE 14 Shop & Support LOCAL WE INSTALL TREES. WE DELIVER. 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Adults in their 20s and 30s tend to focus on building their careers and accumulating savings. Once they attain stability, they may start to buy properties and make investments. Their lifestyles and priorities will also change as they get married and start a family of their own. While the future is promising for them, it is also uncertain and planning for the unexpected is just as important for the “young” as the “old.” An estate plan provides several options to ensure that young adults establish a solid foundation for their wishes to be followed and their assets to be distributed to their chosen beneficiaries, should they, God forbid, pass away at a young age. Below is a list of estate planning documents that should be considered: Last will and testament In New York, those aged 18 and above who are “of sound mind” can make a will that takes effect upon death. It should detail how the individual wants to distribute assets like bank accounts, jewelry and real estate properties. The creator of the will can also appoint someone called an “executor” to carry out their wishes. If someone passes away without a will, all assets that are in their name alone without named beneficiaries go to their “heirs at law” known as “distributees.” A Last Will and Testament avoids assets going to someone who might be an “heir at law,” but who is not necessarily someone who the decedent would want to receive their assets. Living trust An estate plan can also have a living trust. This allows the creator of the trust to act as a trustee as well and manage their assets for their own benefit during their life. The benefit is that trusts are also private and any assets titled to the trust avoid the probate process and are not controlled by someone’s Last Will and Testament when the creator of the trust dies. In case of mental incapacity, a successor trustee can also be appointed by the creator of the trust to take over decision making tasks, which can be very helpful in the event of an unforeseen medical situation or diagnosis causing incapacity. Powers of attorney and health proxies Advance directives are crucial inclusions in an estate plan. First, a power of attorney takes care of financial matters. A designated agent can pay bills, give money to your family and manage your funds. Second, a health care proxy assigns someone to make medical decisions in case you become terminally ill or incapacitated. You can also include your wishes for end-of-life situations and medical emergencies. Updating your estate plan often When young adults create an estate plan, it isn’t a done deal yet. Estate planning is an ongoing process that requires updating every few years or so. You may revisit and update your plan every one to five years. Young adults also need to update their estate plans whenever they reach milestones. These include getting married, having a child, being promoted and acquiring new valuable assets. Preparing for the unexpected It’s never too early for young adults to prepare for the unexpected. An estate plan may protect your assets in life and death. Further, it guarantees that the fruits of your labor will benefit you and your loved ones. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is an Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals and families to ensure that their estate and long-term care plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea is on the executive committee of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Elder Law and Special Needs Section and is also the Co-Editor of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section Journal. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be reached at 914-948- 1500. May 9 - May 22, 2024 North Salem News – Page 15 LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER FOCUS ON ESTATE PLANNING Is it too early for young adults to create an estate plan? An estate plan provides several options to ensure that young adults establish a solid foundation for their wishes to be followed and their assets to be distributed to their chosen beneficiaries, should they, God forbid, pass away at a young age.’ -Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
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In those ancient times before mobile phones and social media and the internet, graffiti hastily spray-painted in panic on a campus building was how that numbing news spread. It ignited a powder keg explosion of civil disobedience at campuses across the land. Sound familiar? A half-century after I was an eyewitness in the flesh to the Syracuse University version of the May 1970 National Student Strike that paralyzed campuses in the United States, here I am, another type of eyewitness, watching class shutdowns at a safe remove, through the highly selective lens of mass media. Because I was on location 54 years ago for that unrest and am at home now for the current unrest, I would not presume to compare what I experienced in 1970 at Syracuse with what I see on TV in 2024 while sitting here in Westchester. What I can do is share some personal observations. Both generations of protesters – 1970’s and today’s – have in common the act of advocating to end a war through agitation, as well as to be given direct agency in their college’s governance policies. In 1970, apart from the anti-war sentiment, core issues on students’ agenda were the so-called military-industrial complex (i.e. war as profiteering) and the common university practice of in loco parentis, which is the principle of administrators invoking their right to act as surrogate parents for students. One stark contrast between then and now is that the 1970 student protester was reacting to warfare further away from home in miles, yet closer to home in the direct impact on its citizens, the loved ones and friends of more than 300,000 Americans putting their lives at risk by fighting a war whose purpose was clear as day to some Americans and clear as mud to others. In the macro, we were over there to fight the good fight against the spread of communism; but in the micro, the winnability of the war became akin to nailing jello to the wall. It eventually dawned on U.S. military intelligence that, in realpolitik terms, our role in Vietnam had devolved from noble cause to fool’s errand. The 2024 anti-war student wants to put an end to others fighting. The 1970 anti-war student wanted to put an end to their peers and themselves being conscripted to fight involuntarily, through the Selective Service System’s draft lottery. Of the legions of American troops in Vietnam enmeshed in the dauntingly unfamiliar tactics of guerilla warfare in Southeast Asia rice paddies, a significant percentage were drafted. As a college student at Syracuse, I was nobody’s idea of an activist. I did not participate in building barricades at campus entry points to impede incoming vehicles, such as police cars. I did not join the sit-in at the administration offices. I did not break windows. I most certainly did not – as one of our high school classmates reportedly was doing at a famously radical midwestern university – concoct Molotov cocktails (i.e. life-threatening firebombs). As the son of a proud World War II veteran whose closest friends throughout the rest of his life were his buddies in the 9th Infantry Division’s 47th Regiment, I felt no impulse to protest the campus ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps). Defaming those future officers was a notable cause celebre among the so-called “peaceniks” of the era. The most “active” role I took in the Striking contrasts A Baby Boomer recalls the 1970 unrest on his campus BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEE APARPAGE 19
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Sports Page 20 – North Salem News May 9 - May 22, 2024 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR There have been several busy weeks in Tiger Town, with North Salem squads rounding into form and picking up big wins with the playoffs on the horizon. In addition to some solid team efforts, several Tigers also achieved incredible personal milestones and a new school record was set. Girls Lacrosse The Tigers were running the gauntlet against tough competition to close out April. Although the squad took several losses, they still had plenty to celebrate as a pair of Tigers reached impressive career milestones. During the game against visiting John Jay East Fishkill/Roy C. Ketchum on April 29, Lili Valletta earned her 200th career draw control, while fellow captain Maddie Merriman notched her 300th career save. Arlington 13, North Salem 12 (OT) Wednesday, April 17 The Tigers went to war with the Admirals, coming up just short in a contest that required overtime to settle. Ashley Cindrich and Lili Valletta each had a hat trick, Taylor Fogle chipped in a pair of goals, and Anna Fetterolf, Abby Cassidy, Emma Greenberg, and Noemi Torres also scored in the effort. Maddie Merriman had 8 saves in goal. Lakeland-Panas 18, North Salem 8 Monday, April 22 The squad was on the road to open the following week, falling to Lakeland-Panas behind a balanced offensive effort from Cindrich (3 goals), Cassidy (2 goals), Valletta (2 goals), and Fetterolf (1 goal). Irvington 12, North Salem 8 Wednesday, April 24 The team returned to Tiger stadium, dropping a competitive matchup with the Bulldogs. North Salem fought back to within a goal in the waning minutes of the 4th quarter before the visitors pulled away. Cindrich (3 goals), Torres (2 goals), Valletta (1 goal) Cassidy (1 goal), and Fogle (1 goal) handled the offensive duties. Merriman notched 14 saves in goal. JJEF-RCK 17, North Salem 7 Monday, April 29 Although the scoreboard didn’t reflect the moment, the contest with John Jay East Fishkill-Roy C. Ketchum gave the North Salem faithful plenty to celebrate. The game would see senior captains Lili Valletta and Maddie Merriman hit career milestones with Tigers lacrosse. Valletta would notch her 200th draw control, while Merriman surpassed the 300 save mark. Merriman and Valletta reach lacrosse milestones Smith breaks javelin record Freyja Smith wrote her name in the record books with an 83’7” javelin toss. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF SMITH A pair of Tigers would reach career milestones against JJEF/RCK on April 29. PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY Maddie Merriman and the Tiger defense holding strong. Brady Ellicott Jack Braz takes a cut. SEE ROUNDUPPAGE 22 VARSITY ROUNDUP
May 9 - May 22, 2024 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 21 The rumble of bowling balls and the roar of the crowd marked the debut of the North Salem Tigers’ new Unified Bowling team this spring. The groundbreaking program, coached by Teresa Dzubak, united players with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, and the team’s camaraderie and sportsmanship shined through in every strike and spare. “Unified Bowling was a rewarding experience for all those involved,” said Dzubak. “The players and partners worked together exceptionally well, and the parents and paraprofessionals were awesome spectators,” “Whether cheering for our kids or those on the other teams, everyone had smiles on their faces, and congeniality was always the word of the day.” This experience is at the heart of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics partnership that made North Salem’s Unified Bowling team possible. The organizations share a philosophy that training and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding, eliminating stigma and stereotypes of people with intellectual disabilities. On the North Salem Middle/ High School’s Unified Bowling team, the bowlers cheered each other on, celebrated personal bests, and forged friendships that transcended labels. As ninth-grader Jericho, one of the team’s partners, said, “The most important things are to show really good sportsmanship, help the other people who need improvement, and remember that it’s not about hitting all the pins. It’s about having fun and being a good teacher and a good role model.” “All the participants had a great time, and we are looking forward to next season,” said Dzubak, who was enthusiastic to cheer in the stands at the Unified Basketball team’s first game on April 26. Unified Basketball Upcoming Games Tuesday, May 14 @ Dobbs Ferry High School 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 @ JJEFK 5 p.m. Monday, May 20 @ Brewster High School 4 p.m. Article courtesy of North Salem Central School District. Unified bowling team strikes up friendships Members of the Tigers unified bowling team forged a bond on the lanes. SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO! ENJOY 0 DOWN, 0% FINANCING! ACT NOW BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! LIMITED TIME OFFER 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com Heat pumps are a cleaner and healthier alternative to traditional heating AND cooling systems. This all in one system will eliminate your need for fossil fuel and help you save thousands. Learn more about rebates & financing options! CALL US TODAY! $AVE THOU$ANDS in Federal, State and Local Incentives on your new HEATPUMP PROJECT EXCLUDES SERVICE CONTRACT • EXP 5/31/24 Coupon must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer. $50 OFF ANY OF OUR SERVICES Summe r Spell! Lock in THOUSANDS in Federal, State & Local incentives today! befor e Call Bell the
Page 22 – North Salem News SPORTS May 9 - May 22, 2024 Track & Field Red Raider Relays Saturday, April 20 The team traveled to Spring Valley High School, showing out with a number of strong performances, including a record-breaking effort by freshman Freyja Smith. The Red Raider Relays saw the squad facing off against stiff competition from throughout the tri-state area. As has become commonplace, the Tigers were undaunted by the challenge with multiple athletes turning in personal and season best marks. The story of the day was 9th grader Freyja Smith, who powered her way into the record books with an 83’7” javelin toss. The throw not only earned her a 4th place finish, but broke North Salem’s school record and etched her name into Tigers Track & Field history. Smith is currently ranked 17th in the state for the event. For the girls team, other highlights of the day included senior captain Bella Fryer taking a 2nd place finish in the 1500M and the sprint medley relay team of Fryer, Smith, Alexia Zamora, Jennifer Killeen finishing 6th. Fryer currently holds the top time in Section One for the 1500. For the boys team, senior Connor Quadrini logged a time of 4:36 for the 1600M for a 7th place finish, and junior Jack Fryer took 2nd in the 800M. Quadrini is currently ranked 6th and Fryer 3rd in Section One in their respective events. Quadrini and Fryer were also part of the boys sprint medley relay team alongside Jonathan Alves and Matt Schaub that took a 9th place finish. Baseball Putnam Valley 6, North Salem 3 Thursday, April 25 North Salem dropped a league game at home behind solid offensive performances from Nick Foglia (2-3, 2 RBI) and Ryan Denneen (2-4). Pawling 19, North Salem 10 Monday, April 29 The Tigers came up short in a slugfest at home. Nate Baer, Jack Braz, Nick Foglia, and Ryan Denneen all split duties on the mound. Baer and Reilly Deneen each had a pair of hits, and Foglia had a solo home run in the effort. Pawling 8, North Salem 5 Wednesday, May 1 Pawling had North Salem’s number once again on the road. Reilly Denneen pitched 5 innings for the Tigers and Peter Guiliano and David Torres each had two hits. Boys Lacrosse North Salem 11, Pawling 8 Monday, April 22 The squad hit the road and came out on top in a Tiger tussle. “The boys had a dominant first half and peppered shots really well from the outside,” said Coach Patrick Busche. Briarcliff 17, North Salem 5 Wednesday, April 24 The Tigers couldn’t keep the momentum rolling against a talented Briarcliff team. Justin Major and Max Cotrone had points in the effort. North Salem 11, Yonkers 3 Friday, April 26 The team was back to their winning ways on the road while Tommy Coughlan settled nicely into his new role on the defensive side of the ball. North Salem 11, Keio Academy 3 Saturday, April 27 The Tiger offense came alive once again against Keio, with Justin Major (4 goals), Max Cotrone (3 goals, 3 assists), and Tommy Coughlan (2 goals) leading the charge. Michael Bonelli was sharp in goal with 7 saves. Softball John Jay 12, North Salem 0 Saturday, April 27 The Tigers had a rough go of it when they traveled to Jay Fest and got blanked by the Wolves. Croton-Harmon 2, North Salem 1 Monday, April 29 The squad couldn’t play spoiler on Croton-Harmon’s senior day celebration, losing on a walk off in the bottom of the 7th inning. Putnam Valley 17, North Salem 3 Tuesday, April 30 The Tigers took another tough loss after returning home. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 20 Nate Baer digs around second. PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY Anna Fetterolf www.jaiporeny.com OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER Spoil Your Mom with our Mother ’s Day Buffet! MAY 12TH 12pm - 3pm 4:30pm - 9pm $ 34.95 280 ROUTE 22 | BREWSTER, NY | 845-277-3549
May 9 - May 22, 2024 LEISURE North Salem 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. It wakes you up 6. A place to sleep 9. Czech village 13. Appetizer 14. African country 15. Dark brown or black 16. Parent-teacher groups 17. Saturates 18. ESPN personality Kimes 19. Songs to a lover 21. Cavalry-sword 22. Begat 23. Patriotic women 24. Famed Princess 25. One who does not conform 28. Neither 29. Nigerian monetary unit 31. Body parts 33. Hit Dave Matthews Band song 36. Depicts with pencil 38. Make into leather without tannin 39. Plants grow from them 41. Alias 44. Fingers do it 45. More dried-up 46. Clod 48. Senior officer 49. A way to listen to music 51. The bill in a restaurant 52. Historic center of Artois region 54. Cyprinid fishes 56. Poisonous perennial plant 60. Scottish Loch 61. Heads 62. Extra seed-covering 63. Wings 64. Britpop band 65. Forearm bones 66. Small immature herring 67. Female sibling 68. Hymn CLUES DOWN 1. Vipers 2. Not on time 3. Resembling a wing or wings 4. Tears down 5. Professional designation 6. Noise a sheep made 7. Type of lodge 8. Speak poorly of 9. Ties the knot again 10. Apron 11. Studied intensively 12. City in Finland 14. One who monitors 17. 18-year astronomical period 20. Trent Reznor’s band 21. Takes to the sea 23. Split pulses 25. Valentine’s Day color 26. Wyatt __ 27. Type of rail 29. One from the Big Apple 30. Asteroids 32. Made more sugary 34. Change in skin pigment 35. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 37. Koran chapters 40. A place to relax 42. Young woman ready for society life 43. Female horses 47. Half of Milli Vanilli 49. Icelandic poems 50. Indiana town 52. Golden peas 53. Closes tightly 55. It’s mined in mountains 56. Cliff (Hawaii) 57. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 58. Monetary unit 59. Primordial matter 61. TV station 65. Rise NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. Fill out the information. 3. Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4. Or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com 5. Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. We need you to subscribe. It’s FREE & It’s Easy! is NOT necessarily good news! # Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). YES, I wish to receive a FREE 3-year subscription to North Salem News YES, I really enjoy North Salem News and I’d like to continue receiving it for 3 years, along with a monetary contribution this year. (Please print legibly.) First (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required. Please print legibly.) Last (Required) City: State: ZIP: Name: Signature: Email: Snowbird Dates (if applicable): Date: Phone: Address: (Optional for TAPinto E-News) (Optional) Mail to: P.O. Box 864 Mahopac, NY 10541 While we need your Full Support to keep this newspaper strong, we include the option for Basic Support because we don’t want financial reasons to get in the way of our readers receiving this newspaper. Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com OR or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com Checks payable to Halston Media LLC. Please include this form in your envelope. Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: The Somers Record Mahopac News Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times
Page 24 – North Salem News May 9 - May 22, 2024 continuity of the curriculum. Our school’s leaders are the curriculum experts, but of course, families should always feel that their ideas and feedback are heard. Our district has demonstrated a desire for continuous improvement. Encouraging increased community engagement and input on important issues before the board: Board meetings have always been open to community members and students during public sessions, but I’ve observed that attendance has been sparse. I support all efforts to increase community engagement, whether through technology, improvements to communications, or adding a student representative to the board. I understand the importance of clear communication, transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility, all attributes I would bring to the board. If voted a trustee, I would focus on ensuring that all our children have access to an excellent education and that we foster a positive learning and work environment for all students, teachers, and staff. Paul Giamundo Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I have lived in the North Salem School District with my wife Ronnie since 1993. We raised two daughters here, both of whom graduated from North Salem High School graduates. Currently we are raising our two grandchildren, one in PQ, the other in Middle School. I am a former Social Studies teacher with a master’s degree in education, a former counselor, and a former director of a crisis hotline. I continue to volunteer as a teacher in a local youth program in a private school. I have coached for many years in our town softball and basketball programs. I am past president and a proud active member of the Lions Club, which gives back to people in so many ways including annual scholarships to our graduates. Currently I am semi-retired in the area of contractor services. What other leadership positions have you held locally? I have been on the school board since 2005. I have served on numerous board committees, attend monthly area school board meetings and presentations including the annual three-day state conventions and trips to Albany to discuss school-related topics with our representatives. I have been presented with the School Board Mastery Award from the New York State School Board Association. I am also proud to have set an area record of perfect attendance – over 364 consecutive school board meetings. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address them? What does it mean to be a successful school district and what does success look like in our community is a question which has been asked at our recent community conversations attended by parents, teachers, students, and members of the public. Moving forward, it is important for us to analyze input received, review and evaluate our progress, and make modifications as needed to define what success looks like in our district. Having a background in education and being involved on the board for 18 years, allows me to draw on my experience here and in education in general from a valuable and unique perspective. Elizabeth Malvino Please list your career and educational accomplishments. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Skidmore College, a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University, and a Lean Six Sigma certification. While being a mom is my favorite role by far, professionally I have been a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) for more than 20 years. During my career, I’ve had experience as a support group facilitator, hospice intake specialist, quality and safety coordinator, private practice therapist, inpatient social worker, and ADHD/executive function coach. These are skill sets I can bring with me to help our district achieve its goals, particularly in the areas of mental health and wellness. What other leadership positions have you held locally? I have been a North Salem resident since 2013 and I have two children who currently attend the Middle School/High School. In addition to being a catalyst for the school start time change initiative, I am also an active member of the North Salem School District’s Mission Committee and Mental Health Awareness Team (MHAT). What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address them? I am concerned about the emotional wellbeing of our students. Too many kids feel depressed, unsafe, and apprehensive. Behavioral issues are on the rise in classrooms, taking valuable time away from instruction. Crucial skills for studying, planning, self-regulation, and time management are being addressed inconsistently. I’d like to work with our district to tackle these complex problems. As a board member, my goal would be to look at all concerns holistically, through multiple lenses, considering budgetary constraints and stakeholder input. With my extensive clinical background, I am qualified to help address these challenges by bringing a collaborative mindset and intention to work proactively with administration, teachers, community members, students, and board colleagues. If elected, I look forward to serving you with compassion and purpose. BOE FROM PAGE 1 Drive has collected over 13,000 pounds of diapers and wipes over the last 7 years! Seeking donations of diapers (sizes 4,5 & 6), baby wipes, baby food, and period products. Drop your donations in person at the Center’s donation room at 84 Bedford Road in Katonah. For more information, visit www.communitycenternw. org or call 914-232-6572. 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May 9 - May 22, 2024 North Salem News – Page 25 On April 13, the West Point Band presented a concert to an enthusiastic crowd at North Salem Middle/High School. Co-sponsored by the North Salem Lions Club and Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, the event saw members of the Middle/ High School Band join the West Point Band on stage to play a rendition of the National Anthem. The West Point Band is the Army’s oldest active-duty band, founded on the historic grounds of the United States Military Academy in 1817. The band traces its lineage to fifers and drummers who were part of Continental Army units at West Point during the time of the American Revolution. Officially established on June 8, 1817, the West Point Band recently celebrated its bicentennial. Although many changes have occurred over the years, music continues to be an essential aspect of daily life for the cadets and Soldiers at the academy. Today, the band continues to inspire and motivate the next generation of the Army’s leaders, as well as serving as musical ambassadors for the Army to the nation. The Lions Club would like to express their appreciation for the efforts of the North Salem Central School District Board of Education and staff, North Salem Lion’s Event Chair Paul Giamundo, the generous support of the North Salem Lions Club and its members, and Director Cathleen Sulli and the staff of the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, and North Salem News for helping to make the event a success. Information provided by North Salem Lions Club. North Salem welcomes West Point Band North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas, Event Committee Chair and Board of Education member Paul Giamundo, and two members of the West Point Band. The WPB was joined by North Salem band members Johnny Blauvelt (tuba), Allie Safarra (baritone), Ruby Molina, Lola Molina, Christine Safarra (trumpet), Grace Schaeffer (clarinet), Serina Trickel (flute), and Ronan Volpe (percussion). PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORTH SALEM LIONS CLUB BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, members of the Croton Falls Fire Department were on the move after reports of a structure fire at a home on Hawley Road. Units arrived on the scene to find flames emanating from the rear of the house. Firefighters worked quickly to stretch a hose line to the back entrance and cut several ventilation holes in the roof to get the fire under control within an hour. Mutual aid was provided by members of the Bedford Hills, Brewster, Goldens Bridge, Katonah, Somers, and South Salem fire departments, and the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Westchester EMS were also at the scene. The Mahopac Fire Department provided standby coverage for the CFFD. Croton Falls Fire Department fights blaze on Hawley Road Units had the fire under control within an hour. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CROTON FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT Numerous local companies were on the scene on April 23. FESTIVAL DE PRIMAVERA THE FRIENDS OF NEIGHBORS LINK INVITE YOU TO THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024 AT 6:30PM GlenArbor Golf Club, Bedford Hills, New York This Ad is Donated By Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP Attorneys at Law (914) 948-1500
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It will be located at 59 South Moger Ave., the previous site of a Walgreens and a Rite Aid. The building is owned by Friedland Properties and Barnes & Noble’s lease begins in August. Its design and interior will be similar to newer Barnes & Nobles, such as the ones in Hartsdale, which opened last fall, she said. Other Westchester locations are White Plains, Mohegan Lake, and Eastchester. There is a Barnes & Noble in the Dutchess County town of Poughkeepsie as well. For sale will be books, magazines, vinyl records, children’s toys and games, calendars, greeting cards, journals, and gifts. There will a café, of course, where folks can refuel before making another foray down the aisles of goodies. Village Trustee Karen Schleimer let the cat out of the bag at the Village Board’s March 18 meeting. Calling Barnes & Noble’s impending arrival a “big, big plus for Mount Kisco,” she said “I know that a lot of people on hearing this can’t wait. I’m very, very excited.” The bookstore will be “an absolute boon for the downtown,” agreed Beth VetareCivitello, co-executive director of the local Chamber of Commerce, predicting that it will draw people from outside the village as well as serve residents. Mount Kisco hasn’t had “a proper bookstore” since 2011 when Borders shuttered its Main Street location due to bankruptcy, she said. It’s not that there are no books to be found downtown, however. There are tons for sale at The Hamlet British Shop on South Moger Avenue and at The Curio Room, an independent bookstore, gallery, and community center on Main Street. Mount Kisco is now officially part of Barnes & Noble’s new journey. The nation’s largest bookstore chain, it had outlived its biggest rival, Borders, but was still facing challenges due to competition with online sellers such as Amazon and other physical retailers. It became private after being acquired for $476 million in 2019 by Elliott Investment Management, an affiliate of hedge funds Elliott Associates L.P. and Elliott International Limited. According to media reports, when the assumption of debt was factored in, the deal was worth about $683 million. Now things are on the upswing. “We’re seeing tremendous growth,” Flanigan told Halston Media recently. Barnes & Noble opened 31 new stores in the U.S. last year and is on track to open 60 more in places such as Dubuque, Iowa; Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; and Chicago. That’s more than it had opened in the past 10 years, she added. (All told, it currently has more than 600 stores in 50 states.) The new Mount Kisco brick-and-mortar will be more than a place to buy books. “We want to make it a community gathering space,” Flanigan said. Barnes & Noble coming to Mount Kisco The new store will be located at 59 South Moger Ave. PHOTO: CAROL REIF REGIONAL sound from the environment; speech processors that select and arrange those sounds; transmitters and receiver/stimulators that take those signals and convert them into electric impulses; and electrode arrays that collect the impulses and transmit them to different regions of the auditory nerve. · Implants don’t “cure” deafness. However, they do allow many to recognize warning signals, understand sounds in the environment, and understand speech in person or over the phone. · Cochlear implants are controversial. While they can be life-altering for some, they require wearers to undergo substantial training, don’t always work, and are viewed by some members of the deaf community as “ableist.” According to one definition, ableism consists of discrimination against people with disabilities based on the assumption that they need “fixing.” · For more info. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) maintains a directory of organizations that can answer questions and provide information on cochlear implants. Use keywords such as cochlear implants, assistive listening devices, and assistive technology to search it. To access the directory, visit https://www.nidcd. nih.gov/directory. For more information, visit www.Cochlear.us/CochlearImplants. HILER FROM PAGE 3
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Born in Yonkers, she was the daughter of Katherine (Bochnik) and Joseph Huth. She graduated Gorton High School in Yonkers in 1950. On August 26,1951, she married Normand Potter, they were married just three days short of a 50th anniversary when Normand passed away. She has three daughters, Maureen Crawford (Samuel) of Brewster, Carol Lefebvre (Paul) of Danbury, CT, and Susan Andrade (Carlos) of Brewster. She was also blessed with four grandchildren, Sam Megan, Michael and Joseph and five great grandchildren Joshua, Sammy, Jackson, Rylee, and Reid. She is predeceased by her sister Helen Oleksowicz, sister Jeanne Guerney, and brother Charles Huth, they were best friends until the end. Diane worked for Readers Digest for 25 years, back in the day when they ran on a school bus from the Village to Pleasantville. She was a long-time member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal church in Brewster and belonged to the Brewster Seniors. Her favorite trip was to the casino. She also enjoyed Broadway, Bermuda, Florida and Andrea Bocelli. Family time was always special with every event celebrated on her large back porch. She also found time to help any friend or even an acquaintance “in need”, offering a ride to an appointment or grocery store. Later in life, she found a “special friend” in Bob Mill, and they spent many happy years together. Rest in peace “DIANA.” There was a private viewing on Saturday, April 13, followed by a burial at Milltown Rural Cemetery, Brewster, NY. In her memory, please consider a donation to regional hospice of Danbury 30 Millstone Rd., Danbury, CT 06810 Giuseppe Mazzotta Giuseppe “Joe” Mazzotta of Brewster passed away on Sunday April 14, 2024, peacefully at his home at the age of 84. Giuseppe was born March 18, 1940, in Lago, Italy, to Alfredo and Pasqualina (Bruni) Mazzotta. They later moved to a small farm in Carolei, Italy. He spent his childhood working the farm with his family. He was the oldest of ten children. He emigrated to the United States in 1962 and settled in the Bronx where he met and married Evelyn Segreti on June 18, 1967. Giuseppe and Evelyn moved to Brewster with their young family in 1977. Together they owned and operated a series of restaurants before opening Benvenuti Restaurant in Brewster in the late 1980s until Giuseppe retired in 2007. They built a community hub where families gathered for birthdays, christenings, anniversaries, and little league teams celebrated with pizza parties on summer evenings. They raised their four daughters in the business, working together until her passing on January 23, 2003. Giuseppe enjoyed storytelling, gardening, a good meal, and spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as his siblings and their families. He was predeceased by his siblings Francesco, Santo, and Immaculata Sicilia. He is survived by his four children Michelle Mazzotta-Sigal (Alexander Sigal), Anne Marie Mazzotta, Lisa Rooth (David Rooth), Teresa May (Christopher May - deceased); five grandchildren Abigail Evelyn May, Evelyn Ann Rooth, David Lawrence Rooth, Eliza Ann May, and Sebastian Alexander Sigal. He is also survived by his sister Maria Aureliani (Giovanni), and surviving brothers Mercurio (Rosetta), Celestino (Rosalina), Carmelo, Dante (Incoronata), Battista and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, April 17, at Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Thursday, April 18, at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster, followed by the interment in St. Lawrence O’Toole Cemetery, Brewster. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Putnam Humane Society. Joan M. McCaffrey Joan M. McCaffrey, 84, of North Salem passed away on Monday April 22, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. Joan was born in the Bronx on September 10, 1939, the daughter of James and Dorothea (Connolly) Callahan. She grew up in Parkchester and graduated from St. Helena’s high school. Joan worked as a clerk in the OBITUARIES SEE OBITUARIESPAGE 30
Page 28 – North Salem News May 9 - May 22, 2024 LEGAL NOTICES NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NORTH SALEM, NEW YORK 10560 Notice of Annual Meeting, Election, Budget Vote and Registration of Voters The Board of Education of the North Salem Central School District, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Annual Meeting, Annual School District Election and Budget Vote of the residents of the School District, qualified to vote at school meetings in the District, will be held in the gymnasium of the Pequenakonck Elementary School, 173 June Road, North Salem, NY on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, for the purpose of voting by voting machine on the statement of estimated expenses for the ensuing school year (School District Budget), and for the purpose of electing two (2) members of the Board of Education. Polls, for the purpose of voting, will be kept open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget of the North Salem Central School District, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Library of the North Salem Middle School/High School, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY. The purpose of such hearing will be for the Board to receive comments from the public on the proposed 2024-2025 expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a copy of the 2024-2025 Budget, exclusive of public monies, and specifying the several purposes and amount for each, may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting, OTHER THAN A SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY, at each of the following schoolhouses in which school is maintained, during the hours designated: Pequenakonck Elementary School, 173 June Road - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Salem Middle School/High School, 230 June Road - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Salem District Administrative Offices, 230 June Road - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Such statement will also be available at any public or free association library in the District, on the District’s website and at the Annual Meeting and School District Budget/Election Vote to be held as aforesaid, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to the final adopted budget, and will be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District at 230 June Road, North Salem, NY, not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which a candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence address of each signer, and must state the name and residence address of the candidate. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education: Term Name of Last Incumbent Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2024 Paul Giamundo Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2024 Brian Lange * * * * NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that at said Annual Election to be held on May 21, 2024, the following proposition will be submitted: PEQUENAKONCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WATER SYSTEM UPGRADES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the North Salem Central School District, Westchester County, New York, is hereby authorized to construct water system upgrades at the Pequenakonck Elementary School, including plumbing and construction of a new room, together with original furnishings, machinery equipment, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $1,406,162, that $691,162 available monies shall be expended therefor, and that the remaining $715,000 of said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued. STUDENT TRANSPORT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the North Salem Central School District, Westchester County, New York, is hereby authorized to purchase student transport vehicles ($415,016) and a mower ($98,000) including in each case incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost not to exceed $513,016, and that said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that voter registration is ongoing in the office of the District Clerk, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). The last day to register to vote is Thursday, May 16, 2024. Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that s/he personally appears and is known or proved to the satisfaction of the District Clerk to be then and thereafter entitled to vote at the school district meeting/election for which this register is prepared. The Board of Registration will also meet during the foregoing election, at Pequenakonck Elementary School, 173 June Road, North Salem, NY, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., for the purpose of preparing a register for elections/votes held subsequent to such election/vote. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that any person otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered for any general election, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, or who is currently registered with the School District and has voted in 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023 in a school district election, shall be entitled to vote without further registration. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that any proposition to amend the budget, referenda or question permitted to be proposed by anyone other than the Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2035 and 2038 of the Education Law, may be submitted for voting at such election, providing a Petition is signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters, together with the legal residence address of each; must be printed in the English language; and is filed with the Clerk of the District not later than thirty (30) days before the Annual Election. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place a proposition before voters that is not within the power of the voters to determine, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditures of monies is required by the proposition, or any proposition prohibited by law. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that the register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be filed in the Office of the Clerk in the District Office of the North Salem Central School District, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY, and that the same will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to and including the day set for the election, OTHER THAN SUNDAY, and by prearranged appointment on Saturday May 18, 2024. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education and for voting on the annual school district budget and proposition, in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, Section 2018-a, may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the District, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY. An application for an absentee ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days and at least seven (7) days before the Annual Election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by the day before the Annual Budget Vote/Election if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter or his/her designated agent set forth in the application at the District Clerk’s Office. Upon receiving a timely application for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address designated on the application by no later than six (6) days before the Annual Election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots, shall have been issued, as well as a list of all military voters to whom military ballots have been issued, will be available for public inspection to qualified voters of the District in said office of the Clerk, during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., until the day of the Election and Vote, other than Sundays, and by prearranged appointment on Saturday May 18, 2024. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter, whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered to vote may obtain an application to register as a qualified voter of the District and military voters who are registered to vote may obtain an application for a military ballot, for the Annual Meeting on May 21, 2024, by contacting the District Clerk at 230 June Road, North Salem, NY 10560, Telephone (914) 669-5414, Ext. 1011, or email at mrhuda@northsalemschools.org. The military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration and/or ballot application by mail, by facsimile or email. The completed application to register and/or for a military ballot must be received by the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 25, 2024. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 21, 2024. SEE LEGALSPAGE 30
May 9 - May 22, 2024 LEGAL NOTICES North Salem News – Page 29 NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NORTH SALEM, NEW YORK 10560 Aviso de Reunión Anual, Elecciones, Votación del Presupuesto y Registro de votantes La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central North Salem, POR LA PRESENTE AVISA que la Reunión Anual, la Elección Anual del Distrito Escolar y la Votación del Presupuesto de los residentes del Distrito Escolar, cualificados para votar en las reuniones escolares en el Distrito, se llevarán a cabo en el gimnasio de la escuela primaria Pequenakonck, 173 June Road, North Salem, NY, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, con el propósito de votar por máquina de votación sobre la declaración de gastos estimados para el próximo año escolar (Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar) y con el propósito de elegir a dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación. Para este propósito, los centros de votación se mantendrán abiertos entre las 7:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que el miércoles, 8 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:30 p.m. se celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para 2024-2025 del Distrito Escolar Central North Salem en la biblioteca de la Escuela Media/Secundaria North Salem, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY. El propósito de dicha audiencia será que la Junta reciba comentarios del público sobre los gastos de fondos propuestos para 2024-2025 y el presupuesto de los mismos. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que cualquier residente en el Distrito puede obtener una copia del Presupuesto para 2024-2025, sin incluir fondos públicos, y que especifica los diversos propósitos y montos para cada uno, durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la Reunión Anual, EXCEPTO SÁBADO, DOMINGO O FERIADOS, en cada una de las siguientes escuelas en las que se mantiene la enseñanza, durante las horas designadas: Escuela primaria Pequenakonck, 173 June Road - 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. Escuela Media/Secundaria North Salem, 230 June Road - 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. Oficinas Administrativas del Distrito North Salem, 230 June Road - 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. Dicha declaración también estará disponible en las bibliotecas públicas o asociadas libremente en el Distrito, en el sitio web del Distrito y en la Reunión Anual y la votación del Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar/ Elección que se llevará a cabo como se mencionó anteriormente, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que un informe de exención al impuesto a la propiedad elaborado de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad será anexado al presupuesto final aprobado y será publicado en la(s) cartelera(s) de anuncios del Distrito mantenidas para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del Distrito. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembros de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse a la secretaria del Distrito en 230 June Road, North Salem, NY no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2024. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no deberán describir las vacantes específicas de la Junta para la que el candidato o la candidata es nominado(a); deben dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito; deben ser firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes cualificados del distrito, deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de residencia de cada firmante y deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de residencia del candidato o la candidata. Las siguientes vacantes deben ser llenadas en la Junta de Educación: Período Nombre del último o última titular Tres (3) años, que expira el 30 de junio de 2024 Paul Giamundo Tres (3) años, que expira el 30 de junio de 2024 Brian Lange * * * * Y ADEMÁS POR LA PRESENTE SE AVISA, que en dicha Elección Anual que se celebrará el 21 de mayo de 2024, se presentará la siguiente propuesta: MEJORAS EN EL SISTEMA DE AGUA DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA PEQUENAKONCK SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de North Salem, condado de Westchester, Nueva York, está autorizada a construir mejoras en el sistema de agua en la escuela primaria de Pequenakonck, incluidas las tuberías y la construcción de una nueva habitación, junto con muebles, maquinaria, equipos, aparatos, accesorios y mejoras y gastos incidentales relacionados con las mismas, con un costo máximo estimado de $1,406,162 y que el dinero del fondo de reserva de capital de $ 691,162 será utilizado para pagar una parte del mismo, y que los restantes $ 715,000, o tanto del mismo como sea necesario, se recaudará de la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad imponible de dicho distrito escolar y se cobrará en cuotas anuales conforme a la Sección 416 de la Ley de Educación; y, en previsión de tales impuestos, se emitirán obligaciones de dicho Distrito Escolar. COMPRA DE VEHÍCULOS Y EQUIPOS DE TRANSPORTE PARA ESTUDIANTES SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de North Salem, condado de Westchester, Nueva York, está autorizada a comprar vehículos de transporte para estudiantes ($ 415,016) y una cortadora de césped ($ 98,000), incluidos en cada caso el equipo incidental y los gastos relacionados con los mismos, con un costo máximo estimado que no supere los $513,016, y que dicha cantidad, o la cantidad que sea necesaria, se recaudará mediante la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad imponible de dicho Distrito Escolar y se recaudará en cuotas anuales según lo dispuesto en la Sección 416 de la Ley de Educación; y, anticipándose a dicho impuesto, se emitirán las obligaciones de dicho Distrito Escolar. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que el registro electoral está en curso en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY durante el horario laborable regular (8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.). El último día para registrarse para votar es el jueves 16 de mayo de 2024. Cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se incluya su nombre en dicho registro, siempre que comparezca personalmente y la secretaria del Distrito sepa o demuestre a su satisfacción que dicha persona tiene en ese momento o a partir de entonces, derecho a votar en esa reunión o elección del distrito escolar para la que se prepare este registro. La Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante la elección mencionada, en la Escuela Primaria Pequenakonck, 173 June Road, North Salem, NY, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 en el horario de 7:00 a. m. y 9:00 p. m., con el propósito de preparar un registro para las elecciones/votos posteriores a dicha elección/voto. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que cualquier persona, de otra manera cualificada para votar, que está registrada actualmente para las elecciones generales, en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, o que está actualmente registrada en el distrito escolar y ha votado en una elección de distrito escolar en 2020, 2021, 2022 o 2023 tendrá derecho a votar sin tener que registrarse nuevamente. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que cualquier propuesta para modificar el presupuesto, referéndums o pregunta puede ser propuesta por alguien que no sea de la Junta de Educación de conformidad a las disposiciones de las secciones 2035 y 2038 de la Ley de Educación, puede presentarse para ser votada en dicha elección, siempre que la Petición esté firmada al menos por veinticinco (25) votantes cualificados, junto con el domicilio residencial legal de cada uno; debe estar impresa en el idioma inglés; y presentada a la secretaria del Distrito a más tardar treinta (30) días antes de la elección anual. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no considerará peticiones de presentar a los votantes propuestas que los votantes no tengan el poder de determinar, o propuestas que no incluyan una apropiación específica si la propuesta exige gasto de dinero, o cualquier propuesta prohibida por la ley. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA que el registro preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, incluidos los nombres de los votantes militares que se inscribieron como votantes militares válidos, se archivará en la Oficina de la secretaria de la Oficina del Distrito Escolar Central de North Salem, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY, y que estará abierto para que lo inspeccione cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., en cada una de las cinco (5) días antes e inclusive el día fijado para la elección, EXCEPTO DOMINGO, y con cita previa el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que las solicitudes de voto en ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y para la votación sobre el presupuesto anual del distrito escolar y propuesta, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, sección 2018-a, pueden obtenerse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY. La Secretaria del Distrito debe recibir una solicitud para una boleta de voto en ausencia no antes de los treinta (30) días y al menos siete (7) días antes de la Elección Anual si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la Votación/Elección de Presupuesto Anual si la boleta debe ser recogida en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito personalmente por el votante o su agente designado establecido en la solicitud. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para una boleta de voto en ausencia enviada por correo, la secretaria del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección designada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la Elección Anual. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les haya emitido boletas de voto en ausencia, así como una lista de todos los votantes militares a quienes se les hayan emitido boletas militares, estará disponible para su inspección pública por los votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha oficina de la secretaria, durante el horario normal de oficina, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., hasta el día de la elección y la votación, excepto los domingos, y con cita previa el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024. Todos los votantes cualificados pueden presentar una impugnación por escrito de la cualificación de uno de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos para la impugnación. SEE LEGALSPAGE 30
Page 30 – North Salem News May 9 - May 22, 2024 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF 4/25/24 FBI and Macys Herald Square before she met her husband, John. Joan married John in May of 1960. In 1975 they moved to North Salem where they raised three daughters Nancy, Tara and Erin. Joan was the matriarch of the family and enjoyed cooking, reading and shopping. She was a friend to everyone and would always offer the most sensible and intelligent advice. She had a sense of style that was unique, classy and matched by none. She enjoyed trips with her friends and family to Long Island, Block Island and Florida. Through out her lifetime she had numerous pets that she considered family. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband, John McCaffrey; daughters, Nancy McCaffrey and Tara (Francis) Brousseau; granddaughters, Briana and Ashley Brousseau as well as her nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her daughter Erin McCaffrey and her brother Robert Callahan. At Joan’s request there will be no services. Donations in memory of Joan M. McCaffrey can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering at www.giving.MSKCC.org. OBITUARIES FROM PAGE 27 the group at PO Box 525, North Salem, NY 10560 or northsalemdemocraticclub@gmail.com Tree Giveaway Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the North Salem Democrats. To be held rain or shine, first come first served. Seedlings available to North Salem residents, including Silver Maple, River Birch, and Witch Hazel. To be held at 60 June Road in North Salem. For more information, call 914-617- 8818. Lake Mahopac Rotary Club Rock & Soul Spectacular Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. The Lake Mahopac Rotary Club proudly presents its annual oldies extravaganza at Mahopac High School. The Trammps are headlining this year’s show, including their hit “Disco Inferno.” Back by popular demand is Mr. Entertainment Bobby Brooks Wilson with a tribute to his father Jackie Wilson, featuring his hits “Higher and Higher,” “Lonely Teardrops.” The Chiclettes will be performing their tribute to famous female artists, and Elvis tribute artist Richie Santa will be performing. Tickets available on eventbrite.com, by searching for “Lake Mahopac Rotary.” (Tickets $40 in advance • $45 at the door.) Tickets can also be purchased at PCSB Bank (Mahopac), d’Berto’s Pizzeria, Arthur Avenue Deli & Rt 6 Deli in Mahopac. ROCK FROM PAGE 24 LEGALS FROM PAGES 28 & 29 Get This Newspaper’s App On Your Phone Always Stay Informed About News Involving YOUR Town & Schools Android Scan Here iPhone Scan Here Get Our App! AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2018-e of the Education Law, applications for early mail ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, during all days in which the School District is in session. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 22, 204 and by May 14, 2024, if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the early mail ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the Office of the District Clerk the completed application must be received by the District Clerk no later than May 20, 2024. No early mail voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 pm on May 21, 2024. A list of all persons to whom early ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk’s office during the office hours on or after May 15, 2024 until May 20, 2024, except on Saturday, May 18, 2024, by prearranged appointment. A challenge to an early voting ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York Dated: March 25, 2024, North Salem, New York Mary Rhuda, District Clerk Publish: North Salem News, on the following dates: April 11, 2024; April 25, 2024 and May 9, 2024 Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados para votar pueden obtener una solicitud para registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito y los votantes militares que están registrados para votar en el Distrito pueden obtener una solicitud para una boleta militar, para la Reunión Anual el 21 de mayo de 2024 poniéndose en contacto con la secretaria del Distrito en 230 June Road, North Salem, NY 10560, Teléfono (914) 669-5414, Ext. 1011, o correo electrónico a mrhuda@northsalemschools.org. El(la) votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro y/o boleta por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud completa para registrarse y/o para una boleta militar debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 P.M., el día 25 de abril de 2024. Las boletas de voto militar se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán no más tarde de los 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto militar deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona y recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 P.M. del día 21 de mayo de 2024. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Sección 2018-e de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes para votar anticipadamente por correo se pueden obtener en la Oficina de la Secretaria de Distrito del Distrito Escolar, durante todos los días en que el Distrito Escolar esté reunido. La secretaria de Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas no antes del 22 de abril de 2014 y antes del 14 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta de votación anticipada por correo se va a enviar por correo al votante. Si la boleta de votación anticipada por correo debe entregarse personalmente al votante en la oficina de la secretaria de Distrito, la secretaria de Distrito debe recibir la solicitud completa a más tardar el 20 de mayo de 2024. No se revisará ninguna boleta de votación anticipada por correo a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de mayo de 2024. La lista de todas las personas a las que se han emitido boletas anticipadas estará disponible en la oficina de la secretaria de Distrito durante el horario de oficina el 15 de mayo de 2024 o después, hasta el 20 de mayo de 2024, excepto el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024, con cita previa. No se puede impugnar una boleta de votación anticipada sobre la base de que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta de voto en ausencia. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL NORTH SALEM Condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York Fechado el: 15 de marzo de 2024, North Salem, Nueva York Mary Rhuda, Secretaria del Distrito Publicar en: The North Salem News, en las siguientes fechas: 11 de abril de 2024, 25 de abril de 2024, 9 de mayo de 2024
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It was the fourth year in a row that employees from Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, have turned out in droves at the nonprofit’s facility on Peach Lake Road to paint fences, plant flowers, pull weeds, and generally do everything that needs doing. Driver Killed Following Attempted Traffic Stop in Somers A 66-year-old Brewster man died in a crash following an attempted traffic stop in Somers. According to state police, troopers tried to get Mark P. Frey to pull over around 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, on Route 100 for failing to stay in the traffic lane. Barnes & Noble Coming to Westchester Bookworms, rejoice! A Barnes & Noble is bound for downtown Mount Kisco. The retail bookseller aims to open a 14,000-square-foot store by November. It will be located at 59 South Moger Ave., the previous site of a Walgreens and a Rite Aid. The building is owned by Friedland Properties and Barnes & Noble’s lease begins in August. Putnam Valley Fire Chief Lends a Hand Just after 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were called to the scene of a motor vehicle fire on Old Tomahawk Street. Upon arrival, responders discovered that they were already receiving a helping hand from a member of another local fire company. As it happened, a Putnam Valley Fire Chief was already in the area, and utilized a fire extinguisher to douse the majority of the flames. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ALLYSON DAVIS-KANE CONSULTING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 25, 2024. Office location is in Westchester County. SSNY is designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 34 MAIN STREET, GOLDENS BRIDGE, NEW YORK 10526. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Veterinary Care Concierge Services, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 06/05/23. PLLC organized in CT 5/18/23. Office location: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against PLLC to PLLC’s principal office at 69 Maltbie Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. Certificate of PLLC filed with SecState CT located at 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Purpose: Veterinary practice. Notice of Formation of Z Ranch NY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/22/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to LLC: 14 South Road, Holmes, New York 12531. Purpose: any lawful activity Notice of Formation of EASR, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/21/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served, SSNY should mail process to EASR, LLC: PO Box 604, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: WINGING IT REALTY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/21/2024. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her to the company c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Principal business address: PO BOX 582, NORTH SALEM, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful acts
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