VOL. 12 NO. 13 THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 28 LEISURE 26 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 TOWN GREEN 4 Huskers Win Section pg 18 GLORY Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. fi e Yorktown community gathered on May 29 to observe Memorial Day, honoring all who gave their lives in service to our country. See more photos from the day of remembrance on page 16. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER fi e Par 3 golf course, while under construction, continues to be a legal battle eld. RC Recreation Development, LLC, the former concessionaire of the golf course on Route 6 in Shrub Oak, is still pursuing the Town of Yorktown, Building Inspector John Landi, Councilman Sergio Esposito, and former Town Supervisor Matt Slater, all within their individual and o cial capacities, in court. RC Recreation led the lawsuit on July 20 of last year in response to a Stop Work Order that was posted at the site on July 6. fi e order was posted due to a list of 18 violations that Landi brought to the Town Board’s attention on July 5 following an inspection. In addition to the list of violations, Landi hinted at the possibility of someone living on the property. In September, the town set November 15 as the deadline for the course to be completely open to the public. RC was supposed to obtain their certi cate of occupancy and remedy the 18 violations by the deadline. When the course was not opened, the Town Board unanimously voted to terminate the concession agreement with the concessionaire at its meeting that same day. At the time of the termination, the building department told Yorktown News that they found violations on the site that dated back to July, including plumbing issues, unsafe bridges, and people illegally living in trailers. According to the building department, only three Legal struggles at Par 3 continue Remember & Honor SEE PAR 3 PAGE 6 Lower Hudson Valley Regional Office | 366 Underhill Avenue Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC. Pauline Angrisani 845.664.4579 (m) [email protected] | Real Estate Salesperson Looking For Your Pot of Gold? You’re Sitting On It! Contact Me Today to Formulate A Plan of Action!
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR After starting his musical career at a young age, things have come full circle for Colin McCann. After selecting the violin as his instrument of choice in 5th grade, he has since performed in the Yorktown High School orchestra, Fordham Rose Hill Symphony Orchestra, the Area-All State Orchestra, and taken part in Yorktown’s “District World Tour,” which had inspired him many years before. When not honing his skills on the violin, Colin also played JV soccer and ran track for the Huskers and participated in the school’s Science Research program where he performed cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital. He is also currently a part of the WISE program, working on a computer science project. Before he heads o to Binghamton University in the fall, Yorktown News caught up with Colin to learn more about his musical inuences, his unusual method for focusing on homework, and advice for younger performers looking to follow in his footsteps. When did you begin pursuing your interest in the arts? Like most kids, I started playing in 5th grade when I was allowed to choose an instrument. Although I was never really invested in it in middle school, I realized how much I enjoyed it in high school, thanks to Mrs. Torrente. Now I’m super invested in the violin and couldn’t imagine what would’ve happened had I not chosen it in 5th grade. What do you count as some of your biggest infiuences? Other than my parents of course, some of my biggest inuences have been my past orchestra teachers. Because you have them for many years in a row, you really get to know them and create a bond that just doesn’t happen with other kinds of teachers. Most notably, I admired Mrs. Torrente for teaching us through Zoom calls, as she was still able to instill in us a passion for music even through the screen. What is your favorite memory of the arts in Yorktown schools? What moment are you most proud of? Earlier this year the YHS band and orchestra did a “District World Tour,” which involved going to every school in the district to get the kids excited about playing music. I remember how cool it was to be a 3rd grader watching the high schoolers perform for us during an assembly, and it was an incredible experience to be able to come full circle and become one of those kids that I looked up to so many years ago. YHS senior strikes a chord Colin will be attending Binghamton University in the fall. PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT ‘Always remember to keep practicing and I think you will surprise yourself with how far that can take you.’ Colin McCann Where will you be attending college? Will you continue to pursue the arts? I’m very excited to be attending Binghamton University this fall, and I will be majoring in biochemistry. I will denitely continue to be involved in music. I plan to join their symphony orchestra, join some chamber music groups, and also minor in music. How do you prepare for a recital? Even if I have a dicult performance coming up and am freaking out internally, I like to trick my mind into being calm by telling other performers how calm I am and how easy it’s going to be. It sounds silly but it has worked well for me so far. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Other than practicing violin of course, I enjoy spending time with my family and dog, especially outside now that the weather is getting better. My dog is a big uy goldendoodle and I play games with him almost every day. Tell us something not many people know about you. Despite my love for playing the violin, I have actually always wanted to play the cello. It’s just something about those low notes it can reach that are so resonant, plus you’ll never hear a cello making those high-pitched screeching sounds that a violin makes. If only I had known what a cello was back in 5th grade. What is the go-to app on your phone? Probably YouTube because I like to watch lots of videos in the background while I’m working on other stu. I especially like to watch really boring videos to keep me focused on doing homework because it’s less boring. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? I’d choose to have the ability to win every game of rock paper scissors. Although I don’t play RPS very often, the more you challenge people to it, the more it will happen, and many decisions may end up in my favor with this incredible power. What is the best place to eat in Yorktown? Denitely Pow Burger because that’s where my favorite employee Zach Lindenbaum works. ey also have a sick deal if you show them a school ID. What advice would you give to younger students interested in pursuing the arts? Find what you are passionate about and just stick with it. Always remember to keep practicing and I think you will surprise yourself with how far that can take you.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 5 Underhill Farm cares deeply about Yorktown’s future. We’re investing in our community to amplify economic opportunity, pride, tax revenue and quality of life. Get the facts at UnderhillFarmsYorktown.com. Paid for by Underhill Farm Underhill Farm: Know the Truth About $13 Million in New Tax Revenue for Yorktown Taxpayers FACT: Variety of Much-Needed Housing Underhill Farm’s townhouses, condos and apartments mesh with New York State’s push for new housing. The variety also is compatible with Yorktown’s overlay zoning. Underhill Farm has purposefully designed the densest part of its project to be adjacent to existing higher densities and commercial uses. FACT: Historic Preservation The Underhill mansion and pond will be restored to their former glory. Walking trails and sitting areas around the pond will be added. Archaeological and historic experts confirmed that the Underhill House is the most historically significant structure on the property. Although Underhill Farm has the right to demolish all buildings on the property, it has chosen to honor the property’s history by preserving the Underhill mansion for today and future generations. FACT: Trac Remedy, Safer Intersection that’s FIVE TIMES FASTER TO GO THROUGH Trac improvements at the Route 118/Underhill Avenue intersection – site of 27 crashes since 2019 – will make a vast dierence. By 2025, the wait times for eastbound motorists on Underhill Avenue will average 67.2 seconds if no improvements are made. However, after Underhill Farm’s investment and solutions, the wait time will be reduced to about 13.4 seconds – FIVE TIMES FASTER. If Underhill Farm cannot move forward, no other solutions or funding are in sight. FACT: Parking for Senior Center, Parks & Recreation Underhill Farm will make available 30 parking spaces for a new senior center and Parks & Recreation oce. The number of spaces exceeds code requirements and no variance is necessary. Without the spaces, that building cannot be constructed. Underhill Farm also will build a road to Beaver Ridge Apartments to improve access for emergency vehicles. • Underhill Farm will invest $1,238,000 to transform an accidentridden/trac-jammed intersection into a FIVE TIMES FASTER state-of-the-art, pedestrian-friendly and safer intersection. • Intersection-upgrade costs to Yorktown: $610,000 towards future tax abatements on this project, a small portion of the $13 million tax revenue this project will generate over 10 years. • Underhill Farm is also donating $225,000 to Yorktown for parks and recreation activities. • If Underhill Farm is not approved, NO $13 million. NO intersection solution. NO parks and recreation donation. NO parking for the senior center/parks and recreation building. Solutions for the Dangerous Route 118-Underhill Avenue Intersection
PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 violations had been cured by the time of the termination. Following the termination, RC was given until Nov. 30 to vacate the park with all of their belongings. e Town went out to bid for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in December, and interested parties had to have their proposals submitted by December 19. RC led a second lawsuit against the Town, Slater, Esposito, and Landi on December 8. It has since been combined with the July suit as a joint ling. On February 8, an Order to Show Cause was led ordering the respondents to report to the court on March 10. e Town’s counsel, RC Recreation (RC), and RC’s counsel appeared before New York Supreme Court Justice Charles D. Wood in the Westchester County Court in White Plains. A majority of the March 10 court date was spent with Judge Wood explaining his relationship with the Town’s counsel, Wilson Elser, as the rm threw a fundraiser for him the night before. He o ered to recuse himself, but RC decided they were comfortable staying with Judge Wood on the case as he addressed their concerns. On May 17, Judge Wood denied RC’s motion for the appointment of a temporary receiver and a preliminary injunction. “ e court agrees that a preliminary injunction in favor of RC will likely cause damages to the Town. It cannot reasonably be argued that the balance of equities weighs more heavily toward RC. e Town has the same or greater costs for not being able to utilize its land for a golf course for its residents, and RC will have ample opportunity to prove its damages without a receiver taking control of the property,” as stated in the judge’s decision and order. “I applaud the recent court ruling that allows the Town’s new partner to proceed,” said Slater. “Yorktown deserves a partner who will deliver on a long awaited project and I am excited about this next chapter for our community.” Larry Nussbaum, principal of RC, denied comment on the ruling at this time. “ e Town Board is con dent that we will prevail in this bogus lawsuit,” said Supervisor Tom Diana. “RC Development’s failure to deliver is clear and we are optimistic that the court will decide this lawsuit in our favor.” YORKTOWN GOLF GROUP, INC While the lawsuit against the town continues, RC has led another lawsuit, but this time against the new concessionaire. On February 21, Yorktown signed a concession agreement with a new concessionaire, Yorktown Golf Group, INC. Nussbaum told Yorktown News that RC is suing the new concessionaire for unjust enrichment as RC has not yet been reimbursed for their investments to the site. “We wrote several times that we cautioned anyone who took a concession agreement that we’d sue them for unjust enrichment, and that’s what we’re doing now,” said Nussbaum. According to Nussbaum, RC’s investment is $4 million before including or calculating interest. Yorktown News visited the golf course last week as it is due to open this summer, per Yorktown Golf Group’s concession agreement with the town. “ ings are just moving along well,” said Anthony Stallone, a principal of Yorktown Golf Group. “ ings are close to completion and we’re motivated to get this place open.” Stallone told Yorktown News that they have around 15-to-20 people at the park working every day. Yorktown Golf Group has added re pits, put in dry river beds to drain excess rain water and direct it into the creek, and built new bridges. e irrigation system is also ready and awaiting the pump. e upstairs bathroom no longer has a shower in it; a previous point of contention with RC which lead to the notion of people living on the property. “ e new vendors have the greens as fast as lightning,” said Joe Falcone, Parks Commissioner. “Pristine conditions. A breath of fresh air.” e lawsuit was led on April 21 and seeks the following relief: • Money damages in an amount exceeding the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts • Injunctive relief, including, without limitation, the reimbursement of RC Recreation’s property and the golf course, and any income of pro t earned o of RC’s e orts • A constructive trust on the golf course and all of its income and assets pending a nal determination of RC’s suit against the Town • Further relief the court nds appropriate, including a Receiver to collect and hold all income and rents pending the outcome of the lawsuit “RC was never compensated for investments to the course and clubhouse,” said Nussbaum. “Yorktown Golf Group is reaping the fruits of our investments and that’s the source of the unjust enrichment.” Yorktown Golf Group declined to comment on the lawsuit at this time. “We are very happy in the direction that they’re going in. All of the building code violations cited against RC have been cured,” said Town Building Inspector John Landi. PAR 3 FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOS: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Fire pits added to the course by the clubhouse Dry river beds added to drain excess rain water and direct it into the creek New bridge built at the course 914.455.2158 SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] Specializing in residential & commercial services. Licenses in Westchester, Putnam CREATING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE Family Owned—Over 40 Years Experience! 914.455.2158 10% OFF Service Calls When You Present this Ad First Time Customers Only Light up your summer • Outdoor Lighting • Smart Home Setup • Electric Car Chargers • GENERATORS AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS!
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 7 HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FACT: Lower Tax Benefits The developer has failed to acknowledge that a portion of the 10 year $13 million revenue will go to the County. He has not accounted for the lost revenue from the 10 year, automatic 485b tax abatement or the lost revenue if taxpayers pay for traffic improvements. He has also failed to reduce the revenue to offset the increased costs of providing town and school district services to new residents and businesses. FACT: Unwilling to Fund All Traic Mitigation The developer isn’t willing to pay the full cost of the traffic improvements required to get his project approved like other developers have done in the past. The Lowe’s developer paid the entire cost of the Route 202 improvements, and developers paid for the improvements at the Route 202/Stony Street intersection opposite the Staples Center. FACT: Park with No Demand The developer is creating a private park for which there is no community need and is offering a $225,000 “donation” in order to avoid paying a $592,000 recreation fee, money our Recreation Commission says it desperately needs to repair, replace and upgrade our aging recreational facilities. Paid for by Protecting Yorktown’s Quality of Life Foundation, Incorporated. Don’t Be Fooled About Underhill Farm The developer is not telling the truth. He is omitting and misrepresenting critical information you need to know. The Underhill Farm development meets the developer’s financial needs. Not our community’s needs. There IS a solution that can meet both our needs. But the Planning Board has failed to address this solution despite its commitment to do so. Over 14 months, the Planning Board has repeatedly failed to address the single most important issue: What density is appropriate for this historic property? Over 20+ meetings, the Planning Board repeatedly failed to require the developer to submit any alternative development plans that would generate tax revenue, improve the traffic at the intersection and provide needed housing for all age groups. The Planning Board’s job is to protect our community, not the developer. ATTEND THE THURSDAY, JUNE 8 PUBLIC HEARING • 7PM Speak up. Speak out. Demand the Planning Board do its job. Nutrition Center, lower level of the Albert A. Capellini Community Cultural Center • 1974 Commerce Street THE SOLUTION: Reduce the number of housing units and amount of commercial space and protect the integrity of this historic site of our founding fathers. FACT: Historic Preservation Ignored The developer has totally ignored the fact that the ENTIRE Underhill Farm property is eligible for listing on the state and national register of historic places. His statement that there’s only one building of historical significance on the site is false. The Town’s consultant identified three additional historically significant structures that need to be evaluated by a qualified professional before possibly being demolished. FACT: Restoration of Main House for Private Gain The developer has stated he plans to invest $1 million to restore the house. What he’s not telling you is that the house will be 100% for his private commercial, profit making use, not for the public good. Nor has he produced a plan explaining why the restoration will cost $1 million. FACT: Impact on the Hamlet Vacancies The developer’s plan to build more commercial space conflicts with the existing vacancies in the hamlet. There are no studies that show a need for more commercial space. If anything, more commercial space at Underhill Farm will likely create even more vacancies. FACT: Parking for a Senior Center? The developer is “providing 30 parking spaces for a new senior center” that does not exist and for which there is no plan. FACT: Senior Friendly Housing is Misleading The developer is misleading our seniors by repeatedly saying he will restrict some units exclusively for them. He can’t. State and federal anti-discrimination laws require that all the units be available to anyone regardless of age. FACT: Impact on Environment and Neighborhood Character The developer is destroying the feeling and setting of the site by disturbing 79% of the property in order to jam in 148 housing units and 15,600 sf of commercial space. Black top for roads and parking lots will replace open space. Mature trees will be replaced with starter trees. Improvements to the pond are part of the developer’s required stormwater plan. The scenic gateway to the Town will be lost. FACT: Town’s Consultants Have Challenged Developer’s Facts As a result of the consultants’ reviews, the developer had to change his initial “facts” about the size of the wetlands and how much traffic the development will generate. The school children numbers will also likely have to be changed. So whose “facts” should we trust?
PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER fi e Yorktown Community Nursery School celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Family Fun Day on May 21 in the Yorktown Fire Department’s backyard. fi e celebration was open to the public and included music, games, crafts, food trucks, and activities for kids of all ages. “It was so great to see not only current and alumni families join in the day, but the community as a whole,” said Danielle Giordano, YCNS Board President. “fi e event really captured the spirit of YCNS, combining fun with learning, and we were excited to see everyone of all ages coming together and having a great time.” Giordano said the goal of the event was to both celebrate the school’s milestone as well as to give back to the Yorktown community. “YCNS is so appreciative of everyone’s support, from current and alumni families, vendors, our event coordinator Amy Perl and the entire Events committee, our amazing director Maribeth Fay, and the community as a whole for joining us in celebrating this special milestone,” said Giordano. “So many families asked if we could do this again next year and we really hope to do so!” Cheers to 75 years Yorktown Community Nursery School celebrates anniversary PHOTOS: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Families and friends going to the food trucks at Family Fun Day Dancers from Penny Lane Dance Academy Attendees making fl oral crowns Dan the Music Man performing at Family Fun Day Attendees playing at Born 2 Play’s booth The Consumer’s Choice for Discount Heating Oil! SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. PRICES! • No Contracts or Commitments • Oil Burner & A/C Service/Tune-ups • Quality Heating Oil • Senior Citizen & Volume Discounts • Heating, Cooling & Generator Installations • Price Matching (Restrictions apply) Order online at: www.codoil.com CALL US TODAY AND SAVE! 914.737.7769 SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. We Carry A Complete Line of BioGuard Pool Treatments
person. Honoring those local high school seniors who embody the exceptional qualities of our Italian American heritage. Please contact the following if you plan to attend: Sera na Mastro at [email protected] or 914-497-7460, or Bob Giordano at [email protected] or 914-874-4347. Yorktown For Justice YORKTOWN PRIDE MARCH / FESTIVAL Saturday, June 3 Yorktown For Justice (YFJ) is hosting ird Annual Northern Westchester-Yorktown Pride, o ering a full slate of festivities celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. March with us! Step o at 1 p.m. sharp from Yorktown Town Hall for the 3rd annual Yorktown / Northern Westchester Pride March. March will end at Railroad Park. Join the festival! 2 - 6 p.m. Pride Festival Celebration at historic Railroad Park, 1826 Commerce Street in Yorktown Heights featuring performances, grassroots speakers, information tables, and a wide selection of vendors. Park at Town Hall. Contact Yorktown for Justice for more information, to exhibit, to speak and to amplify YFJ’s message that “Hate has no home here.” Friends of Yorktown Parks and Recreation CHARITY HAT TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. e 2nd Ryan West Charity Hat Tournament which will be held at the Granite Knolls Sports Complex. is co-ed Ultimate Frisbee hat tournament has been created to start a Scholarship for local high school students who exemplify school spirit. Suggested donation Venmo $30 @FYPR-1 (con rmation code if required is 8843) Currently seeking sponsors. Contact Kevin Ferri for more information about participating and sponsorships at 914-804-8843 or [email protected] Yorkville Sports Association FREE OPEN PLAY Sundays, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Free open play get togethers for seniors (50 plus) every Sunday, except July 2. To be held all summer long at hrub Oak Memorial Park, located at 3800 Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak. For more information, contact [email protected] Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, o ers a summer league for adults ( ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High School main football turf eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https://clubs. bluesombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridironpartnersinc Organic Yard Waste Facility Is Open Yorktown’s Organic Yard Waste Facility, 2200 Greenwood St., Yorktown Heights e town of Yorktown has “closed the loop on recycling” with the collection, processing, and giving-back of organic yard waste. e Organic Yard Waste Facility is available, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 9 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER e Town Board voted unanimously in favor of a temporary certi cate of occupancy for a business opening on Route 202. Bird Bus Sales and Service, the largest electric bus company in New York, has taken over the former Taconic Kia dealership at 3805 Crompond Road (Route 202). Back in Sept. 2022, a press conference was held at the site to introduce the project’s construction to residents. At the time, former Supervisor Matt Slater said he was excited that the company would be able to call Yorktown their home. Now, eight months later, Town Building Inspector John Landi went before the board requesting a Temporary Certi cate of Occupancy for the business. “ e building’s ready,” said Landi. “It’s safe. I’m waiting for a couple pieces of paper, but I had my guys through there throughout the week and everything looks good.” Diana said that due to some site plan issues that have been discussed, the Town requires a $75,000 cash bond until the issues are resolved. “As a rule generally, we like to put this out to all of our other boards and stu to let them know that it’s going on, so in the future we’ll be going that way,” said Diana. “But I know that you wanted to get this done, and I talked it over with our planning department, our town planner [John Tegeder] and he thought that [$75,000] would be more than acceptable for this particular incident.” Diana asked about the safety and functionality of the site. Landi said that everything is safe and reading, including the air circulation system. Landi said that the parking lot and plantings are left to be completed. Bird Bus receives temporary certificate of occupancy Join us at the opening for some, art, wine, and cheese The show will remain open in the gallery space for the entire month of June SISTERS IN ART & LIFE John C. Hart Memorial Library, Gallery Space 1130 E Main St. Shrub Oak, NY 10588 2 PM to 4 PM, June 3rd ART EXHIBITION: I'M ABSTRACT I'M A REALIST OVER HALF A CENTURY OF LOVE, ART & COMPANIONSHIP GREEN FROM PAGE 4 SEE GREEN PAGE 28
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For more information, call the editor at (914) 302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Offi ce: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 Due to a production error on Page 5 of our May 25 edition of Yorktown News, we inadvertently published the wrong version of an advertisement from Underhill Farm. e error was solely the fault of Yorktown News and not the fault of Underhill Farm. To view the correct ad, please turn to Page 5 in this week’s paper. We sincerely apologize for last week’s error. CORRECTION MIKE LAWLER CONGRESSMAN With Memorial Day just having passed, I wanted to take a moment and set the record straight on a critical aspect of our federal government’s work - funding and providing services for our veterans. For weeks, Democratic dark-money groups and far-left activists have been lying about the Limit, Save, Grow Act and its impact on funding for our veterans here in the 17th Congressional District. In fact, in May, the Working Families Party, who have consistently advocated for the defunding of our military, stooped so low as to use veterans as political pawns by protesting outside of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital in Montrose. e WFP and other dark-money groups have spent millions of dollars across the country to spread this insidious lie and, not surprisingly, some people are confused, scared, or both. Let me be clear: I never have and never will support cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs. e Limit, Save, Grow Act they reference contained zero language outlining any cuts to veterans programs. In fact, it didn’t touch on veterans bene ts at all, not even mentioning the word “veteran” once. Even the Washington Post admitted there are no cuts to veterans in the bill. A recent poll shows that 60% of Americans believe we need to lift the debt ceiling while reducing runaway federal spending, something that drove in ation to record levels and created economic instability for families right here in the Hudson Valley and across the country. e Limit, Save, Grow Act tackles spending head-on. In conjunction with capping federal spending, however, we must not forget our commitment to America’s veterans. To that end, House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee announced over $18 billion in new funding for veterans, their care, and services for our brave heroes. I will never stop ghting to secure funding for the veterans in our district, and the $18 billion commitment from House Republicans will enable the U.S. Department of Veterans A airs to improve care, provide additional services, and keep our promise to America’s veterans and their families. My o ce has been proud to assist dozens of veterans so far this year with claims at the VA, Social Security and Medicare issues, and more. I remain hopeful that, at some stage, the Democratic dark-money groups and far-left activists will stop using our veterans as political pawns and treat them with the respect they deserve, just as House Republicans are working to do. Congressman Mike Lawler is the U.S. Representative to New York’s 17th Congressional District, which includes all of Halston Media’s newspaper coverage area. Lawler was elected to Congress this past November. Setting the record straight about support for our veterans On a rainy July evening in 1965, as I drove to my family’s beach house in Milford, Conn., my car’s axle suddenly snapped. My vehicle lurched o the road, careening straight toward a telephone pole. In the split second between my nearcertain death and the car coming to a safe stop, I experienced a small epiphany. In that moment, I appreciated the true nitude of my life. at realization was instantaneously accompanied by profound questions, interspersed with thoughts of how I would pay for the broken axle: What is the point of my existence? Does my life make a di erence? Does my life have meaning? Indeed, these are weighty questions. But, before we begin to answer these inquiries, we need to put things in perspective. Fourteen billion years after the Big Bang, we now know that the universe is a lot larger than we ever imagined. It contains a few hundred billion galaxies, each with a hundred billion stars. We, on the other hand, are quite diminutive beings, recent arrivals on an insigni cant planet orbiting a nondescript star. And to make matters even more dire, our existence is measured in decades, not billions of years. Sounds really depressing, but as my mother used to say, “it could be worse.” ere have been incredible advances in our understanding of the universe since I had my rather elementary epiphany. We know beyond question how we came to be as we are today. e National Association of Biology Teachers puts it this way: “the diversity of life on earth is the result of evolution: an unpredictable and natural process of temporal descent with genetic modi cation that is a ected by natural selection, chance, historical contingencies and changing environments.” As science, particularly neuroscience, has reached new heights, our desires, propensities, and thoughts have been examined, dissected and, to a great extent, predicted and explained. We are, from a physics perspective, blobs of organized mud who developed over millions of years. Now that I have described our existence in in nitesimal terms, both in size and lifespan, how can we possibly nd meaning? Although we are a far cry from the humancentric view of the universe that the world mistakenly basked in for hundreds of years, all is not lost. Let me begin our inquiry by referencing some of the themes depicted in the movie “Pleasantville” (1998). In case you didn’t see the lm or have long since What makes us special JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 12
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At the May 2 Town Board meeting, a former eight-year Ethics Board member spoke of the need to bring transparency to the process of reviewing and investigating ethics complaints. She spoke of the secretive manner in which alleged con icts of interest are dealt with, from the absence of communication with the original complainant, to the lack of public disclosure, to the Town Board’s ability to bury Ethics Board reports not to their liking. As the speaker said then, why have an Ethics Board with no autonomy? Why the pretense of keeping a watchful eye over town o cials’ potential con icts of interest when conclusive investigations by our Ethics Board are willfully ignored? ere were two responses from Town Board members when this issue was raised on May 2, both of which were evasive. e rst speaker said that the current law needs to be revamped, but asked for patience as “these things take time.” Supervisor Diana then gave a lengthy response about the Town Board’s sole right to impose punitive sanctions when responding to reports of ethics violations. No one has suggested anything otherwise. Although the Ethics Board may recommend sanctions, we agree that punitive actions should only be imposed by the Town Board. When all was said and done, no one on the Town Board addressed the issues of transparency, timeliness, and communication - the three main points of the speaker’s statement. Our current law is actually quite succinct and could be easily strengthened by making just a few tweaks. e law clearly lays out which acts constitute violations. Yet it falls short in its failure to address three key elements: 1. Residents who le a complaint with the Ethics Board should be noti ed regarding the status of their complaints. Final investigative reports should be shared with the original complainant and the public within 30 days of their submission to the Town Board. Documents gathered during the course of an investigation should remain con dential. 2. Ethics Board investigations should be conducted within six months of their original ling. 3. e Town Board should make public the Ethics Board’s report of its review of the Annual Financial Disclosure Statements that certain town o cials are required to submit. ose found to be in violation of the ethics law’s con ict of interest guidelines should be identi ed. It should be noted that the need to strengthen our ethics law has been raised repeatedly by successive Ethics Boards and that the Ethics Board submitted suggested revisions to the Town Board one year ago, in June of 2022. To date, the Town Board has taken no action. ere have been no discussions about possible amendments to the law. Silence. Total silence. Ethics is a matter that should concern every resident of Yorktown, regardless of political a liation. As the election season approaches, we urge all candidates and political parties to take a stand on this very important issue. Pledge to make true ethics reform a reality for Yorktown. Put transparency in our local government on the ballot. Laurie Noonan served as Ethics Board secretary for eight-plus years. Timothy Glass and Susan Siegel have led complaints with the Board. Siegel served as town supervisor from 2010-2011 and councilwoman in 2015. Town Board ignores call for strengthening ethics law Feinstein is an anti-gun ideologue Dear Editor, In “Gun shop in Yorktown gives tools to demented individuals” (May 25, Page 10), Steven Feinstein is an ideologue, but he is entitled to his opinion. However, American Firearms is a legally operated business within the Town of Yorktown. e business and its owners have federal, state and county licenses to operate the business. e location of the business is appropriately (locally) zoned. Sergio Esposito is a certi ed safety o cer and instructor. His credentials are codi ed in New York State law. In the State of New York, an individual who wants to purchase a rearm must rst obtain training as required by state law, undergo federal, state and local background checks conducted by the county police (or in New York City, the NYPD). en the individual must be interviewed by a county judge or a Justice of the NYS Supreme Court except LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 12
PAGE 12 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 249-9144 to schedule. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007 erased it from your memory, let me provide a brief synopsis. In a scene reminiscent of the Garden of Eden, the main protagonists are thrust by God (in the form of a TV repair man) into a world that is perfect in every respect. On the basketball court, every shot scores. In life, there is no sin, no mistakes, no aging, no death, no snapped axles, no regrets. Sounds OK to me so far. But in this pristine black and white world, a few humans eventually desire more. Gradually, the characters in the movie choose a dynamic, awed humanity, with all its sloppy imperfections, excitements, passion, anger, disappointments, art, mistakes and, yes, grand achievements. As the transition from robotic perfection to unpredictable humanity proceeds, color is introduced to the previously black and white lm. As small and temporary as we are, compared to the everlasting, in nitely large universe, we are much more than a collection of atoms. Additionally, we have one immense advantage over the array of stars and space we see before us: consciousness. We have developed the capacity to consider, cherish and interact with the intimidating complexity of the world around us. Like the protagonists in the movie “Pleasantville,” we strive for more, much more. And although our lifespans are nite, our capacity to think and feel is truly unlimited. But what about life’s meaning? My rst issue is with the question itself. By “meaning,” are we referring to some other-worldly purpose—God’s or perhaps the universe’s plan for us—or do we mean a life path that provides us with happiness? Regarding the former, Rick Warren, in his bestselling book, “ e Purpose Driven Life,” suggests that your life’s meaning has nothing to do with you. In his appeal to people’s feeling of being overwhelmed with life’s problems, he provides a reprieve by suggesting that meaning comes from without. In particular, he posits it comes from God. I respectfully disagree. On both interpretations of the question of “meaning,” I submit that the answer is in your hands. It is you who creates the meaning, values, and direction of your life. Yes, as living, thinking organisms, we are creatures of motion and motivation. But our essence is not de ned by the atoms that make us up. As scientist Sean Carroll points out in his book, “ e Big Picture,” our essence is de ned “by the dynamic patterns we trace out as we move through the world. e most important thing about life is that it occurs out of equilibrium…to stay alive, we have to continually move, process information, and interact with our environment.” During my adult years, as I delved more deeply into these issues, I experienced another epiphany and, this time, I didn’t need to have a near death experience. I had the realization that our evolutionary heritage is only part of the picture. What truly de nes our place in the universe is the emergence of consciousness. at development means, as Sean Carroll insightfully points out, that what we care about, what we love, desire, and understand “can change over time as a result of our learning, our interactions with others, and our own self-re ection.” In short, we are dynamic beings in every sense of the word. In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey is saved from killing himself by his guardian angel. But what changes George’s mind about taking his own life isn’t angelic wisdom, but rather his realization that his life had a tangible, positive e ect on the lives of other people in the town of Bedford Falls. e act of ascribing meaning to our lives is a fundamentally individual, subjective and creative endeavor. Adding to that, our nitude lends both profundity and a sense of urgency to our situation. We can choose to embrace the teachings of a religion which, with a checklist of doctrines, will explain to us our life’s meaning. Or, as I personally prefer, we can take on the responsibility ourselves. Either way, we don’t need our axle to snap to appreciate life’s preciousness. My nal admonition is that you enjoy and appreciate every moment, knowing that your life does have meaning, both to you and the people who love you. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 10 LETTERS FROM PAGE 11 in NYC, Nassau or Su olk counties, where the interviews are conducted by their respective police commissioners. Further, prior to actually purchasing or having a rearm transferred to them by a federally licensed individual, an additional FBI background check must be conducted. It is my guess that Mr. Feinstein could not explain the di erence between an automatic, a semi-automatic or a revolver. Nor could he explain the di erence between the many calibers or legal rearm types that may be purchased subsequent to the required training and background checks. Again, as his previous rantings suggest, Mr. Feinstein is an ideologue who may lack critical knowledge as to rearms and ammunition. -Jay Kopstein Yorktown Heights Applause for saving Yorktown’s history Dear Editor, It’s absolutely appropriate to call the Underhill House, built in the 1800s, one of Yorktown’s treasures. is elegant Victorian is steeped in history at the corner of Route 118 and Underhill Avenue. e mansion was built by one of Yorktown’s founding families, the Underhills, and has been a mainstay as a farm and a private school that closed a few years ago. e property’s current owners value this history and pledge to return the Underhill House to its glory days. It will take $1 million to do so, but the developer is committed to this investment. at’s great news for Yorktown. It’s important that experts have con rmed the building’s historic importance. ose authorities also carefully examined other buildings on the Underhill property and SEE LETTERS PAGE 13
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 13 determined that they are historically insigni cant because they changed so many times over the decades. Here’s a round of applause for saving history in Yorktown. I look forward to the Underhill House continuing as a beautiful symbol of yesterday and today. -Claire Kerrigan Yorktown Thanks to Planning Board Dear Editor, In Yorktown, we’re fortunate to have a group of residents who care about our town and future. ey don’t get a lot of applause, but they certainly deserve it for what they do, their expertise and all the hours they dedicate. I’m referring to Yorktown’s Planning Board, which labors behind the scenes and doesn’t get a penny of pay. ey regularly give up their time to attend night meetings to discuss applications. ey also visit sites where people want to build or renovate. And they apply their extensive knowledge as they help shape the look, feel and comfort of Yorktown by determining how land should be used. Let’s recognize them: Richard Fon is the Planning Board’s chairman. Also on the board are Aaron Bock, Robert Garrigan, William LaScala, Robert Phelan and Robert Waterhouse, an alternate. ey’re supported by another volunteer, Sergio Esposito, the Town Board’s liaison to the Planning Board; Yorktown’s Director of Planning, John Tegeder; Planning Director Robyn Steinberg; and administrative assistant Nancy Calicchia anks to all. What you do matters and makes Yorktown special. -Anthony (Tony) Grasso Yorktown Lack of transparency is the concern Dear Editor, It was disheartening to watch the Town Board pass an unannounced resolution related to the Underhill Farm project at the work session on May 9. It was especially troubling given the tax implications for Yorktown residents. e agenda was fairly sparse, including only two items for the open session; the Bird Bus certi cate of occupancy and a presentation by e Capa Space, and a number of resolutions spelled out. Just shy of 30 minutes into the meeting, a previously unannounced resolution was introduced. e resolution accepts from the project’s developer $225,000 toward town Parks and Recreation. e resolution does not make clear that that “contribution” is not a contribution at all, but “cash in lieu of land dedication for park, playground and recreational purposes” per our town code; and only 38% of the fee schedule based on the interpretation of the Recreation Commission. (At the March 8th special Joint Meeting “Commissioner Cumiskey said the Commission understands the recreational requirement to mean that there are 148 units at $4,000 per unit and there is $592,000 of potential recreational fees. is is a value that the Commission expects.” per the o¤ cial minutes of that meeting.) e resolution goes on to support Underhill Farm’s application to the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (WCIDA) for a tax abatement for “intersection improvements.” e developer’s contribution toward these improvements - which are really mitigation e¦ orts against the negative impact of the development on an already problematic intersection - is capped at $627,918.88. e remaining, and uncapped balance, of the cost falls to the taxpayers. Unfortunately, based on the criteria on the WCIDA website, this project does not seem to qualify nor is there a deadline speci ed which would warrant fast-tracking the resolution. Reasonable people can argue the relative merits of tax incentives to attract responsible development. And I have not seen any objections to development as a rule. Nor have I heard anyone argue that Yorktown does not need additional housing units, quite the contrary. What I have heard consistently is community stakeholders expressing their desire to be included in the decisionmaking process. Passing a resolution during a work session without it being on the agenda, following negotiations in executive session, raises concerns about transparency. is is particularly concerning given the expressed concerns of residents and advisory boards. It is crucial to promote a sense of community and unite stakeholders around a project that, as acknowledged by the developer, would bring signi cant changes to the physical and metaphorical landscape of Yorktown. Where there are tax implications for the residents of Yorktown, it should be the policy of the Town Board to err always on the side of transparency and open government. -Jann Mirchandani Candidate for Yorktown Supervisor Thanks to Supervisor Diana for sharing his Italian heritage Dear Editor, As chairman of Circolo daVinci for many years, I have always encouraged the speakers of our monthly meetings to share their family’s experience and journey as Italian Americans as well as their origin and stories. At a recent meeting, Yorktown Supervisor Tom Diana gave a wonderful talk regarding his family history and journey from Calabria, Italy to Shrub Oak. For many years, they farmed in Shrub LETTERS FROM PAGE 12 SEE LETTERS PAGE 14 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. 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PAGE 14 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 Oak and many are remembered on a plaque outside of the John C Hart Library for their service to our country in World War II (5 brothers, 2 nurses). Tom also served as a policeman for many years. Tom Diana and his wife Donna ran a small business, Comfort Heating, which has been passed on to their daughter and son-in-law. His service as a councilman, deputy Supervisor and current Supervisor has been a seamless transition. His knowledge of Yorktown’s infrastructure enables him to make proper and cost eective decisions for the taxpayers and residents. I am reminded that he served for over 20 years in law enforcement, therefore community safety is very important to him. We at Circolo continue to encourage speakers to remind us of the contributions in art, history, architecture, music, religion and family life of Italian Americans. Supervisor Diana’s talk certainly reected on this great family story. -Dorothea LaScala Circolo daVinci Italian American Organization Government theft Dear Editor, We’ve all worked many years, and the Social Security Association has deducted a percentage of our money, which was placed into each of our individual accounts each month toward the day when we retire. In eect, our accounts are similar to a standard bank account wherein we deposit a part of our salary either weekly, monthly, semiannually, etc. e bank is prohibited by law to take any money from our accounts, and our money is protected from loss by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, up to a limit of $250,000 per account. We now hear news reports where there is an impasse in increasing the federal debt limit, and mention is made that this stalemate will prevent people from receiving their Social Security checks. Our Social Security accounts are identical to a standard bank account—it’s our money, and by what law does the government, without our permission, use our money to pay their debts?! is in eect is theft by the government. Does anyone know a good Constitutional lawyer? -Joe Pettit Yorktown Heights SEE APAR PAGE 15 LETTERS FROM PAGE 13 • 1965: Congress requires cigarette packages to display a health warning that later carries the imprimatur of the U.S. Surgeon General. • 2023: U.S. Surgeon General issues a warning that unlimited social media usage potentially presents a “profound risk of harm to the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.” ose last few words make you wonder if Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy uses social media much. e suspicion here is that if he did, he wouldn’t have limited his advisory to young people. Bless him for apparently thinking we older age groups – Gen X, Baby Boomers – are inherently mature in how we run to and interact with social media. Spending even a measured amount of time on community threads can be like taking a trip to the self-amusement park. We indulge ourselves in all kinds of fascinating human behavior. HELPFUL VS. HOSTILE Viewing a certain kind of new-topic post and its chorus line of reactions – ranging from very helpful and empathetic to ad hominem hostile – you begin to wonder, “Do I sound like that?” Lately, I’ve been questioning my Curiosity Quotient (CQ). Not that such a metric exists, like EQ (Emotional Quotient, or Intelligence), but in the age of social media, CQ de¨nitely is a thing. I’m afraid something is amiss with my CQ because I suer from a de¨ciency of the burning desire to question anything slightly unfamiliar that falls in my line of sight as I’m out and about. I utterly fail at rushing to ask others, “What is that thing they’re building over there” every time I see them building some thing over there. Is my CQ-de¨cient condition curable? Maybe I should ask people online with no medical expertise whatsoever. You don’t need knowledge to oer an opinion. Or maybe that miracle drug Ozempic will help cure what ails me. HOME-BAKED THEORIES en there’s that other familiar inquiry that selfstyled town criers rush to post What’s your CQ? Let’s take a trip to the self-amusement park BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG TICKS ARE HERE. MOSQUITOS CAN BE DEADLY! CALL TODAY! ANTS • TERMITES • TICKS • MOSQUITOES SQUIRRELS • RACCOONS • BATS • MICE RATS • WASPS • BEES SPIDERS • MOLES • SKUNKS • BEDBUGS NEW SERVICE ONLY - ALL PEST AND WILDLIFE DON’T LIVE WITH ANY CRAWLING PESTS THIS SPRING & SUMMER. WE “ELIMINATE ‘EM! SpCB23 TERMITE ELIMINATION OR RODENT/BAT EXCLUSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 15 MY BROTHER VINNY WALK/PARTY USSTORAGECENTER, MOHEGAN LAKE NY 2,000+ Veteransserved ...and counting with your help! USSTORAGEC Early birds welcome starting at 10am APAR FROM PAGE 14 With some interesting school board elections in the books–much higher turnout for a change–we return our attention to all the other elections on the horizon. We are not even six months into the current congressional term, yet fundraising is underway and new candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for an election that is still 18 months away. And of course, the presidential election cycle is never ending, soaking up at least a third of all media coverage. e rst presidential primary, the Iowa caucuses, is tentatively set for January of next year. And while all this is going on, it is an odd numbered year, so local town and many village elections will take place in November of this year with those campaigns getting underway too. Sometimes I long for the British system where the campaign season is limited to only six weeks. But since we are in perpetual election season, I started thinking about how we vet candidates at all levels of government. Do we ask the right questions? Sometimes we don’t see George Santos. When evaluating candidates, I always remember the Groucho Marx line that he would never want to join a club that would have him as a member. Sometimes I think that’s true of political candidates–wanting the job might be a disquali er. Evaluating candidates at all levels is akin to a job interview, a process which is intended to arrive at the best person for the job. In the real world, that process doesn’t always get you where you were aiming and the same is true in politics. It’s too bad we can’t hire candidates for a 90-day trial and then decide if we want to keep them. It works for mattress companies. A not-so-quick query on the internet, I think they call it going down a rabbit hole, revealed hundreds of questions to ask candidates. Here is a baker’s dozen of my favorites in no particular order. is is one of my favorite questions job candidates are always asked: Is there a question that you wish we had asked you that we didn’t? It is a good question for political candidates too. When did you decide to run? What speci cally attracted you to the job? With partisanship and tribalism at an all-time high in our country, what speci c strategies will you employ to turn down the temperature? Talk about the role your political party plays in your campaign and what role the party will play when you are elected? How will you ensure that you represent marginalized or underrepresented groups? Who are some of those groups? Talk about some speci c goals you would like to accomplish and the timeline for accomplishing them? How would you like to be evaluated? What speci c skills have you developed both personally and professionally that will help you do the job? What, if anything, needs xing at the level of government you seek to join and what can you do about it? How will you approach your constituents who have di erent political views or ideologies? Do they deserve a seat at the table? Everybody talks about transparency and accountability; what does that mean to you? How important is it? Is there a story that comes to mind when you had to compromise to progress? What can you do to promote small business and entrepreneurship? How do you measure success? I am sure you have a few questions of your own to add to the list. Let’s hope we are provided with a forum to ask them. What to expect when you’re electing on community pages: “What were all those police cars doing at that intersection I drove by just now?” at one never fails to bring out the neighborhood sleuths with their home-baked theories that may or may not be based on fact. You don’t need facts to o er an opinion. My favorite response? “ ey were doing their job. If that’s OK with you.” When these drive-by questions – “What were those rst responders doing?” or “What is going on up there?” – pop up on hyperlocal social media threads, perhaps there should be a pop-up questionnaire to assess the Curiosity Quotient of the person inquiring… On a scale of 1-10, what is your need-to-know? On a scale of 1-10, what is your this-a ects-mein-no-way-I-can-clearly articulate-at-the-moment-butI-have-nothing-better-to-do-atthe-same-moment-so-what-theheck-no-harm-no-foul-right? And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to run outside to ask that squirrel what it’s doing snooping around my yard. e curiosity is driving me nuts. Bruce Apar is a journalist, community volunteer and actor, who can be seen in the title role of “Tuesdays with Morrie” on June 2 and 4 in Armonk. Admission is free. Info at armonkplayers.org. He can be reached at [email protected] or 914-275- 6887. DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER No. 2 Yorktown won its rst sectional title since 2017, and 12th in its illustrious history, by defeating No. 1 Horace Greeley 15-12 at Nyack High School on Friday (5/26) in the Section 1 Class B championship game. “To win the rst sectional title since 2017 meant everything to us,” said Yorktown senior Alex Scialdone. “We have been envisioning this since the beginning of the season. We worked so hard as a team, and today it really showed. We wanted this win not for our families or for anyone else. We wanted this win for ourselves. We have so much talent on this team, and it allowed us to pull out with a big win at the end of the day.” Two goals by Scialdone (3G, 1A) put Yorktown ahead 15-12 with 6:55 remaining in the game. “Extending the lead had to be the most important part of the game. We knew they were a good team and would be able to come back fast,” she said. “We could not be happier with the outcome and we cannot wait to see what is next to come.” Next was the regional semi nal versus Section 2 champion Bethlehem Central at Schuylerville High School on Wednesday (5/31). Two clutch saves by junior Maggie Appelle (7 saves), one on a point-blank shot, another on an eight-meter, with around four minutes remaining, sealed the win. “It felt great to make those saves and help my team get closer to victory,” Appelle said. “My coaches really helped me with making those saves. Coach (Stefanie) Frolo always does hand-reaction drills to work on the close shots and (head) coach (Heather) Raniolo worked with me earlier on the day for eight-meter shots. ey both have really helped this team excel and we could not have done it without their help.” Appelle said that winning the section was an amazing feeling and a team memory that she will carry for forever. “Everyone worked hard to get to this point, and this game really showed that.” Yorktown held a 9-7 lead at halftime after preventing Greeley from getting a shot o on its nal possession of the half, with junior captain Reileigh McEnroe going coast-to-coast to start the second, giving the Huskers a 10-7 advantage. “We knew that Greeley has a very talented and fast o ense,” Raniolo said. “Our defense stepped up as a unit and came up with huge plays and stops to get our possession back. What a play by Reileigh out of the half to push our lead to three. at’s what big-time players do in big games. ey step up and make game-changing plays. at set the tone and red the team up for a big second half. Maryland is getting a great one.” Raniolo also won a sectional title while playing, as a Yorktown junior, in 2011. “Ever since I was a young girl, playing in the YAC (Yorktown Athletic Club), I knew Yorktown Lacrosse was something special. e history and tradition is unlike no other. From watching the talented players above me win sectional and state championships, I knew that was the standard as a kid.” Greeley had allowed just 8.4 goals per game entering the contest, but Yorktown’s o ense came to play. “We were extremely patient on o ense and worked for the best opportunities,” said Yorktown senior captain Gianna Altimari (3G, 2A, 7 draw controls). “We were smart with the ball and were able to nd the back of the net.” Kaitlin Regan (senior captain), Charlotte Lauth, Nicolette DeBellis (senior captain), Reese Bruno, Alison Passarella, Brie Gaccino (4G, 1A), Maeve Ryan, Liv DelGaudio, Kendall Kardon, Emily Ward, Caitlin Mulvihill, Mia Capellini, Zoe Pearce, Samantha Robustelli, So- a Boucher, Annie Cuneen, Ava Cunneen (4G), Annie Durante, Maggie O’Donnell, Lily Diaz, Clare Ryan, Siobhan Mulvihill, Dana DeCoursey, Courtney Hyndman ( JV coach), and Alexis Moreira (manager) also made-up Yorktown’s sectional title squad. “It meant so much to me to win the section this year. Our entire team put in so much time and e ort towards this goal that we have had since I started playing at the varsity level,” said Altimari. Yorktown (14-5) beat visiting No. 6 Harrison 12-3 in the semi nals on Tuesday (5/23), led by Scialdone (3G, 3A), Altimari (4G), Gaccino (3G), Ava Cunneen (1G, 1A), Ryan (1G), Passarella (1A), and Appelle (7 saves). fi is article went to press before Yorktown’s regional semi nal. Wins fi rst sectional title since ‘17 PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Yorktown’s Gianna Altimari holds the plaque high and celebrates with her teammates after the Huskers defeated Greeley in the Section 1 Class B championship game. Yorktown with the championship plaque. Yorktown’s Maggie Appelle, Reileigh McEnroe and Nicolette DeBellis celebrate moments after the fi nal buzzer sounds. The Huskers’ Kaitlin Regan looks to pass. YORKTOWN RETURNS TO GLORY GIRLS LACROSSE
SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lakeland/Panas had numerous athletes stand out at the Section 1 Class AA championships at Arlington High School on Friday (5/26). Alex Ryzy tied for rst in the shot put, but nished in second due to tiebreaker protocols (next best mark). Other Rebel boys who excelled were Brian Martins (fourth, 100-meters), Sohum Aggarwal (seventh, discus), Chris Zippelli (sixth, 110 high hurdles, eighth, 400 hurdles), Joseph DeSantis (eighth, shot put), Bobby Mayclim (second, 800), Brendan Rooney (sixth, pentathlon), Riley Ciamarra (eighth, 200), Dylan Young (sixth, pole vault), and Brandon Munoz (seventh, pole vault). Doing the job for the Lady Rebels was Hannah Arbid (fourth, discus), Aaliyah omas (sixth, 1,500), Lily Day (rst, 800), Alanalee Hughes (eighth, 400 hurdles), Alana Myke (sixth, high jump), Emily Healy (seventh, pole vault), and Serenity Jecoat (seventh, long jump). “We compete in a competitive class,” said Lakeland/Panas coach John Benvin. “All four classes, AA through C, have talented teams, but the AA squads are on another level with the depth they put out in each event. For instance, six boys from one school in the nal for shot put, eight kids total in the nal.at same team went on to easily bring home the championship.” “And we nished top ve as a team for the girls and top seven for the boys,” Benvin added. “It brings the best out of the L/P athletes every meet. Also, after a long and successful winter and spring season, it’s good to see the success continue as we roll into state qualiers and nationals.” Yorktown athletes also produced at the Section 1 Class A championships on Saturday (5/27) at Suern Middle School. Jules Vano (third, shot put, 31-4.5 feet), Makayla Winslow (fourth, 100 hurdles, 17.81 seconds), Caoimhe Vallely (fth, 800, 2:36.98), Grace McCann (fth, 1,500, 5:19.37), Nicole Bourgeois (sixth, 400, 1:01.39), Lauren Tamburelli, Grace McClay, Phoebe Banner, and Klara Kunz (fourth, 3,200 relay, 11:47.56) performed well for the Husker girls. William McCarthy (second, 3,000 steeplechase, 10:15.50), Michael Ryan (second, 110 hurdles, 16.36), Drew Duncan (third, high jump, 5-6), and Jake Wilson (fth, shot put, 40-11) did the job for the Yorktown boys, with McCarthy’s performance coming at Hendrick Hudson High School on Wednesday (5/24). “e boys and girls had many Locals shine at championship meets Sophia Luo FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO TRACK & FIELD THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 SEE CHAMPIONSHIP PAGE 25 Treat your home like a work of Fine Art. IDC Shrub Oak • 1248 E Main St • Shrub Oak, NY (914) 245-5050 IDC Greenwich • 184 S. Water St • Greenwich, CT (203) 531-8050 IDC Westport • 800 Post Rd E. • Westport, CT (203) 221-1620 Welcome to the Interstate Design Centers in Greenwich, Westport & Shrub Oak, where the very best in windows, doors & hardware are on display. The view outside your window is like a painting, so give it the frame it deserves with Andersen Windows & Doors, the #1 recommended window and door brand. At the IDC, we believe that a home is more than just a house, it's a work of art. Explore new designs, brands and styles to turn your next home into a masterpiece. “Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.
Hornets win sectional crown PAGE 20 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 fifffflfflffiflffiffffi www.summertrailsdaycamp.com 914.245.1776 ffiffi CURRENTLY HIRING STAFF! ffi ffifi ffiffi BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Winning any sectional title is special, but even more so when history is being made. at was the case for No. 2 Lakeland, which won the rst ever Section 1 Division II championship game with a 6-0 victory versus No. 1 Brewster on Wednesday (5/24) at Mahopac High School. “ is championship meant absolutely everything to all of the girls and I,” said Lakeland junior captain and quarterback Nichole Ljuljic. “We have worked so hard for this moment and it was the most amazing feeling ever.” e feeling was likewise for Hornet senior captain, defensive dynamo Samantha Moscati (5 tackles). “ is championship means everything to us. With girls ag football being such a new sport, it was an honor being able to play a part in the rst ever section win in history and represent girls sports all together. is team whole heartedly deserved this win and I am so proud of how far we came.” Lakeland coach PJ Nyberg echoed the words of his captains. “Winning the rst ever Section 1 girls ag football championship feels awesome. Not many people can say they are the rst to do something, but this team can. It’s very cool. is was a goal of ours from the beginning of the season and was a driving force for our season-long motivation.” Ljuljic hooked up with freshman Samantha Del Ponte (4 catches, 5 tackles) for the only score of the game, on a 33-yard touchdown pass with just 1:34 remaining before halftime. Ljuljic was able to avoid the rush, getting the ball o just in time, while displaying perfect form to throw a pinpoint strike to Del Ponte. Del Ponte caught it at the twoyard line and ran it in untouched for the score. “When I saw the rush to the left, I knew I just had to move and let it y,” Ljuljic said. “Sam Del Ponte is always down there somewhere.” at was all the scoring the Hornets would need thanks to an incredible defensive e ort, which enabled them to shut out a Brewster squad that had been averaging 24.5 points per game. “Brewster is such a talented team, led by their quarterback,” Nyberg said. “We knew we had to defend her rst in order to be successful, and the girls did an amazing job.” Lakeland’s defense rst came up clutch when Moscati recorded a sack on fourth and goal from the 19, with 12:57 to go in the rst half, keeping the game scoreless. “Making that play on fourth down, I knew that we had to make the stop in order to turn the ball around and keep the momentum,” she said. “It felt great being able to stop their play so we could step up on o ense.” Brewster’s o ense made progress down the eld, but the Hornets’ defense kept on answering, especially at the end of the game. e Bears were able to get down to Lakeland’s eight-yard line on fourth and goal, but their pass went incomplete into the far-left corner of endzone with 1:08 remaining in the contest. ree kneel downs after that by Ljuljic sealed the championship and avenged an earlier 7-2 loss to Brewster in its regular-season nale at Lakeland (15-2-1). “Our team never backs down, and when we had pressure on us, we faced it head on,” Moscati said. “Once the ball was snapped, everyone on defense executed their job perfectly. Our linebackers watched for a pass or throw, our corners continued to back up and cover, and Laura MacDonald (7 tackles) and I kept up the pressure. Overall, keeping them out at that point in the game was the best feeling for all of us.” Lina Brown (senior captain), Ashley Butler, Emily Daniel, Maeve Dineen-Herzog, Talia Franklin, Raina Gosh, Deanna Lage (senior captain), Caroline Leonard (tackle), Mia Lucia, Christiana Novelino (manager), Grace Nugent (7 tackles), Grace Ru¦ no, Maria Russo (2 tackles), Gabby Santini (tackle, 4 catches), Haley Santucci (6 tackles, 2 catches), and Joe Knapp (assistant coach) also made up the Hornets’ sectional-title winning squad. LHS makes history Lakeland players and coaches with the plaque after their championship game victory. Lakeland’s Samantha Del Ponte looks to elude a tackle. Laura MacDonald fi nds running room. FLAG FOOTBALL Lakeland’s Nichole Ljuljic holds the plaque high and celebrates with her teammates after the Hornets defeated Brewster in the championship game. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO
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PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER fie annual Murphy Cup contest between Yorktown and Lakeland/ Panas is always a spectacular event, lled with pageantry and emotion, sporting an unmatched atmosphere for Section 1 Lacrosse. As big as that game is, it’s even bigger when the two teams’ seasons are on the line in the playos. fiat was the case when No. 1 Yorktown hosted No. 5 Lakeland/Panas on fiursday (5/25) in the seminals of the Section 1 Class B tournament. Yorktown jumped out to a 3-0 rst-quarter lead and didn’t look back, in an 8-5 triumph versus the Rebels. It was Yorktown’s second win of the season against Lakeland/Panas, as the Huskers also won this year’s Murphy Cup 12-4 at Lakeland. fie win clinched Yorktown’s 43rd consecutive sectional-championship game appearance. “(fie) Murph Cup is denitely one of the biggest games of the year, so to play them and see them again at home is huge for us. And to win is special,” said Yorktown’s Jack Duncan, who led the Huskers with a hat trick. Two of Duncan’s goals came in the rst half, the second coming with just 10.3 seconds before halftime, which Yorktown led at 5-1. “We just really wanted it so bad, and we came out prepared and ring,” Duncan said. Lakeland/Panas cut the Huskers’ advantage to 5-2 when Justin Stabile scored, o an assist from Oban Rader, with 4:17 remaining in the third quarter. It was Stabile’s second goal of his hat trick, with his rst two goals being assisted by Rader. “Oban was on the team last year, so we had a lot of experience of playing with each other,” said Stabile, a senior. “Also, I’m talking to him all the time in practice. He’s a younger guy (sophomore). I’m always trying to tell him what to do, he’s good at listening. We always try to nd each other in a game or any situation. We usually connect, because again, we are always talking.” Yorktown, however, responded with goals by Ryan Vogel (1A), assisted by Andrew Weissman (2G, 2A), and an unassisted tally by Jack Schietinger, the latter with 3:45 left in the third quarter, putting the Huskers up 7-2. “We got a little bit lucky on one of those, I think one had skipped through on the pass,” said Yorktown coach Tim Schurr. “fiat was huge. We had to stem the tide. We had to hold them back the best we can. fiey were good. fiey played hard.” Lakeland/Panas’ Kyle Gallagher scored the nal goal of the third quarter with 27 seconds left but Duncan responded by tallying his third goal with 7:54 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving Yorktown an 8-3 lead. “We had a defensive stop, the ball came down, and we were able to have a fast break,” Duncan said. fie Rebels fought to the end, with goals by fiomas Kuney and Stabile, the latter coming with 16.9 seconds left in game. “fiis game was condence thing,” Stabile said. “We started picking it up a little too late in this game unfortunately. fiat’s why the result was the way it was.” Yorktown’s Justin Meyreles (1G), Aidan Boyle (1A), Ryan Tomeny (1A), Hunter Mezzatesta (5 saves), Chad Bowen (14-17 face-os), and Lakeland/Panas’ KC Bryan (10 saves) produced for their teams. “We played hard. I thought we competed in some areas, but not all areas,” said Lakeland/Panas coach Joe Macchi. “I told them before the game, you are going to have to do things beyond what your strengths are. We did that a little bit, but we didn’t do that enough. We didn’t get enough extra stu from some of our guys today.” Yorktown (12-6) defeated visiting No. 9 Fox Lane 15-3 in the quarter- nals on Monday (5/22), led by Duncan (4G, 3A), Weissman (4G, 2A), Meyreles (3G), Connor Fastiggi (2G, 1A), Vogel (1G), Nick Bucello (1G), Boyle (1A), Gianluca Marchini (1A), Chris Constantine (1A), Mezzatesta (4 saves), Sam Brown (1 save), and Bowen (13-21 face-os). Lakeland/Panas (8-10) won at No. 4 Somers 12-8 in its quarternal contest the same day, paced by Stabile (6G), Rader (1G, 4A), Will Moore (3G), Gallagher (2G, 1A), Michael Pisacreta (1A), Bryan (14 saves), and Anthony Farroni (11 face-os won). Yorktown was scheduled to host No. 3 Mahopac in the title game on Tuesday (5/30). fie winner of that game was slated to play the victor of the regional seminal, between the Section 9 and Section 2 champions, in the regional championship game at 12:30 p.m. Saturday (6/3) at Mahopac. fiis article went to press before the Mahopac title game. YHS beats L/P for playo win Duncan hat trick leads Huskers Yorktown’s Justin Meyreles makes his move while Lakeland/ Panas’ Zach Magarelli pressures. Yorktown’s Andrew Weissman heads across midfield as Lakeland/ Panas’ Anthony Farroni chases. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Lakeland/Panas’ K.C. Bryan makes a save. Lakeland/Panas’ Kyle Gallagher scans the field as Yorktown’s Jack Schietinger defends. BOYS LACROSSE
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PAGE 24 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Since the spring of 2006, the backdrop of the Lakeland sports scene was the sound of public address announcer Joe Cotone’s legendary voice. From the fall to the winter, right through the spring, one just didn’t go without the other. But as much as Cotone loved announcing and playing music through his phone (he has 4,000 songs on his playlist), including his staple, Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York after games, it was the interaction with people that he enjoyed the most. “ ere’s been so many kids that have come through the sports program here, that have come back, that have coached or started coaching and became administrators, like Rebecca DiSisto-Leslie,” said Cotone, a die-hard Yankees and Giants’ fan. “We watched her play. She was a three-sport stud ( eld hockey, basketball, lacrosse). She came back, she coached, taught, then she became the athletic director. We have been to her wedding. All the kids that grew up with our kids (Joe, Craig, Anthony) that have come back, it’s nice to see that kind of stu .” Cotone and his wife, Karen, who has been side-by-side with him doing the various scoreboards, was as much a part of the scene as Joe was. “She sat with me a lot of times, we were always together. If she was not doing concessions, she was in the booth. She started doing scoreboard around, probably fall of 2011. She runs all the scoreboards now. She’s my eyes, because my eyes don’t work sometimes, and she corrects me on all my pronunciations too,” said Joe with a laugh. Unfortunately for Lakeland sports fans, there will be no more listening to Joe’s voice, his music, or seeing Karen’s work with the scoreboard, as the Cotone’s have called it a career. “It was time,” Joe said. “It’s been a long time, an enjoyable ride. But we are having our fourth grandchild in another month and a half, I want to spend time with them. It’s a long day when we are here. We still work full-time, so sometimes we are here until 9, 10 at night, and it’s catching up with us. We are not young anymore.” “It’s bittersweet, it really is. It’s been a lot of fun and very enjoyable for us.” e Cotone’s love for the student-athletes at Lakeland extends well beyond the playing surfaces. “People have shared their children with us,” Karen said. “It’s like we have more children than we have, and they have been very special. We have gone to graduations, graduation parties. We have gone to college sporting events to watch the kids continue to play. Sweet 16s, pre-prom parties. I will see kids at the middle school and they will call out to me. At that age, a lot of kids don’t want to know an adult, but they seek me out. It’s been an awesome experience.” One of the many who have enjoyed that experience is Steve Fallo, who coaches softball, boys basketball, girls volleyball, and at one time was also the girls basketball coach. “Joe and Karen, I have known them forever,” he said. “Our boys played ball together. ey are part of our family. For them to be here and be part of this is really special, and we wish them the best of luck. ey have been great for Lakeland.” Lakeland eld hockey coach Sharon Sarsen said that the Cotone’s embody everything that is good about athletics and sports at Lakeland. “ ey have been loyal, passionate, respectful, committed, and loving to not only our sports teams, the players, the families, but our entire Lakeland community. ey are at every big game for Lakeland regardless of the gender or sport. ey go out of their way to support alumni at the college games. ey are quick to respond in stepping up and volunteering for community events.” at includes volunteering at all ve (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023) Lakeland Central Schools Girls in Sports Day events. “Karen and Joe have been at every one of our sectional, regional, and state games since I can remember,” Sarsen said. “ ey are happy to see our kids succeed. ey are our biggest cheerleaders.” “I just came from the Lakeland Flag Football sectional championship game, and they were there supporting the team,” she added. “ ey love Lakeland, and Lakeland loves them.” e quarterback of that team, Nichole Ljuljic, was very appreciative of that support. “Lakeland sports are not the same without the Cotone’s. roughout the years, they have been the most amazing and supportive people who love all the athletes. We will all miss them so much.” Legendary Joe Cotone stepping down LHS’ favorite couple calls it a career Lakeland’s Karen and Joe Cotone. PHOTO: MIKE SABINI PHOTO: JOE CATONE Lakeland’s Karen (center) and Joe Cotone (far right) with family at the last regular-season game (girls fl ag football vs. Brewster), on May 12.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 SPORTS great performances at the Class A championships, hitting their top times and distances at the right time,” said Yorktown coach Keith Smith. “Everyone did a great job.” e Westchester County Championships concluded late Monday night (5/22) at Lakeland High School after starting the prior ursday afternoon (5/18) at Somers High School. “Scheduling of facilities, clashing with postseason lacrosse, as well as inclement weather made the two-day meet a total of ve days from start to end,” Benvin said. For the Lady Rebels, standing out were Arbid (fourth, hammer, sixth, discus), Maya Edwards (fth, hammer, eighth, shot put), Kelly Mallon (ninth, high jump), Day (seventh, 1,500 and 800), and Kailey Burdett (seventh, 200). Doing the job for the Rebel boys were Ryzy (third, javelin, eighth, shot put), Aggarwal (sixth hammer, 10th, discus), Rooney (eighth, pentathlon), Zippelli (ninth, 400-hurdles and 110-high hurdles), Mayclim (sixth, 800, eighth, 1,600), Robert Manseld, Trent Patane, Elliot omas, and TJ Smith (4x4 relay, tenth). “I do not think in my time coaching have we almost had a week timespan for a two-day meet,” said the L/P coach. “But I give my team and every other team in the county credit; they showed up both days.ey all came ready to compete. e toughest county with the toughest competition and the best athletes in the area. It could have been two days in a row, or a month between day one and two, you were going to see the best compete.” Benvin went on, “A lot of the youth on our L/P Rebels track and eld teams were on display for us this weekend, and they performed well. eir names are names you are going to see over the next few years, so get used to reading about them.” Leading the way for Yorktown’s boys were McCarthy (3,200, third, 9:50) and Timothy McGuire (javelin throw, seventh, 125 feet), with Vano (javelin throw, third, 77-11, shot put, third, 28-10.5) and Jane Hanson (shot put, fth, 28 feet, discus throw, seventh, 86-2) pacing the Husker girls. “e boys and girls competed very well in a very tough and talented eld at the county championships,” Smith said. “We had many athletes achieve their personal best performances in their events.” CHAMPIONSHIP FROM PAGE 19 George Ringel FILE PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Isabelle Bevilacqua YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 25 1 DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 7/31/2023. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off, and 12 months $0 money down, $0 monthly payments, 0% interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or entry/patio doors between 3/26/2023 and 7/31/2023. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. CA License CLSB #1050316. Central CA License #1096271. License #RCE-50303. OR License #198571. WA License #RENEWAP877BM. WA License# RENEWAW856K6. All other license numbers available upon request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. “Renewal by Andersen" and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. RBA13228 Save on Windows and Doors! AND 40% OFF1 BUY ONE, GET ONE Minimum purchase of 4 – interest accrues from the date of purchase but is waived if paid in full within 12 months. $0 Money Down $0 Interest $0 Monthly Payments for 12 months1 866-944-1728 Call by July 31 to schedule your FREE consultation.
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Purpose: Any lawful purpose PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Yorktown in Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598 on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible on the following matter: Application of IPP Solar Integration, LLC for approval of a special use permit with submitted plans titled, “Staples Plaza – III, Yorktown Heights, NY,” prepared by James A. Marx, Jr. Professional Engineer, dated December 15, 2022, and last revised March 28, 2023. It is proposed to expand the battery energy storage system by adding two Megapack Tesla battery energy storage units adjacent to the existing system. The site is located at 3399 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, also known as Section 36.06, Block 2, Lot 76 on the Town of Yorktown Tax Map. 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BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF YORKTOWN, NEW YORK RICHARD FON CHAIRPERSON New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 05/25/2023 Applicant: Danielle Jennings Facility: Jennings Property 79 Somerston Rd Yorktown, NY 10598 Application ID: 3-5554-00365/00001 Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in YORKTOWN in WESTCHESTER COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to create approximately 1,000 square feet of disturbance to the Adjacent Area of NYS Freshwater Wetland A-38 (Class II), associated with the installation of an in-ground pool. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 06/15/2023 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 31 Dr. Lan Pham, owner and board-certi ed ophthalmologist of Pham Eye - Medical & Surgical Eye Care, celebrated the grand opening of her o ce at 1825 Commerce St., in Yorktown Heights. Dr. Pham received her BS in biology from Tufts University and continued her studies at Tufts Medical School. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the New York Medical College, where she served as chief resident. With the latest techniques in eye care and diagnostic equipment, Pham Eye manages a wide range of conditions, including diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes, allergies, infectious conjunctivitis, and more. Dr. Pham has a special interest in cosmetic Botox. “We want people to know that we are here as a private practice and will take the time to listen to our patients’ needs and address the concerns they have,” Dr. Pham said. “We approach our patients as a whole to address all areas that a ect their visual outcomes.” Dr. Pham is a specialist in cataract surgery and is known for her excellent surgical outcomes. She specializes in laser-assisted cataract surgery, incorporating glaucoma implants and advancedtechnology lenses to provide her patients with a range of vision. “We have state-of-the art eye equipment,” said Dr. Pham, who is known to be meticulous with her work. “I have invested a lot in the o ce so that I can give my patients the best possible visual outcomes. We take our patients’ eye care very seriously.” Grand opening of new eye care center Pham Eye - Medical & Surgical Eye Care grand opening celebration at 1825 Commerce St., in Yorktown Heights Owner and board-certifi ed ophthalmologist, Dr. Lan Pham, (third from left) with her family. PHOTOS: VIM WILKINSON PHAM EYE - MEDICAL & SURGICAL Pham Eye 1825 Commerce Street, Second Floor Yorktown Heights 914-772-9983 phameye.com Join us for an evening of fine cuisine and spirits JUNE 8, 2023 | 6–10 PM THE HANGAR AT 743 743 Albany Shaker Road, Building 202, Latham Cocktail Attire | Open Bar| Silent Auction Specialty Drink Stations | Cigars Presented by Deffiin Betances Meet Former New York Yankee Dellin Betances will be joining us to autograph baseballs, take photos, and mingle with guests. Baseballs will be available for sale at the event, no autographing of personal items permitted. To purchase tickets or to sponsor the event, please visit cfdsny.org or email [email protected] or call 518-944-2107. Deffiin Betances Yorktown Chamber of Commerce 2010 Organization of the Year November 29, 1987-March 21, 2003 MAY WE STAND AS TALL AS HE DID in memory of Our 20th Year Proudly Supporting Community Recreation and Education HARRISON APAR Standing three feet tall due to a rare dwarfism, as a featured speaker at his middle school graduation, Harrison told classmates... ‘Dreams Do Not Come Easily, But If You Stretch Enough, Nothing Is Out of Reach’ Facebook.com/HarrisonAparFoundation [email protected] • 914.275.6887 P.O. Box 1383, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporated in the State of New York
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