VOL. 11 NO. 45 THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 HEALTH & WELLNESS 14 LEGAL NOTICES 26 LEISURE 24 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 TOWN GREEN 26 Polar Bear Plunge pg 16 FROZEN FUN Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER On Jan. 21, the Yorktown Police Department announced the investigation of a local business in a Facebook post updating the public about a police presence. “ e police activity today at 1924 Commerce Street is part of an ongoing investigation, which culminated with two arrests for the operation [of ] an unauthorized practice,” Police Chief Robert Noble wrote. e business occupying the address is Yorktown Spa. e post also states that the people in custody are also being treated as victims. According to the post, the Yorktown Police Department has been in touch with and/or attempted to contact the O ce of the Westchester County District Attorney, the FBI, and My Sister’s Place, an organization that provides shelter for survivors of domestic abuse and human traf- cking. “We are ever mindful of the potential human tra cking element associated with situations like these,” said Noble. “We are working through this investigation professionally and with empathy, as we always strive to do.” Based upon the investigation and with the assistance of Town Building Inspector John Landi, the certi cate of occupancy for the physical working area of the massage parlor has been temporarily revoked, e ective immediately. Noble said that the post is serving as the department’s statement at this time and no further questions from the media will be commented on as the investigation is ongoing. Yorktown Spa shut down by YPD PHOTOS: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Yorktown Spa closed and marked as unlawful to occupy Notice of business being unlawful to occupy posted on the door of Yorktown Spa BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER e Town Board appointed Mary Capoccia as a Town Councilwoman at its Jan. 17 meeting, lling the seat left empty by Ed Lachterman as he moved into his new role as Deputy Town Supervisor. e appointment was not unanimous, however, as Councilwoman Luciana Haughwout voted against it. Haughwout declined to comment on the matter at this time. “I just want to thank everybody,” said Councilwoman Mary Capoccia. “ ank you, all of you. As many of you know, I’m not going to be running for the seat in November. I did raise my family here and I’ve been involved in this community on so many levels over the years.” Capoccia went on to say that it is her honor to serve the residents of Yorktown in this new capacity, and continue to give back to the town she loves. “I look forward to working with all of you on all levels over the next year and contributing as best as I can,” said Capoccia. Town Supervisor Tom Diana told Yorktown News that having Capoccia ll the council seat is ideal due to her institutional knowledge. “She not only worked in the supervisor’s o ce for six years, but also gained valuable land-use experience with the Capellini law rm,” said Diana. “Both roles position her well to hit the ground running with little to no learning curve.” Diana said that it is for the best to have her ll the 11-month term, and she has no intention to run for the full four-year term in November. “ is leaves the seat wide-open for the individual committees to vet the folks who may want to put their hat in the ring for the council seat,” said Diana. Capoccia was appointed to her role as councilwoman following a process held by the Town Board that had a strict timeline to complete. According to Supervisor Diana, the council seat needed to be lled by Feb. 10. Other people were interested in the position, but none formally displayed their interest to the Town Board until Jan. 18, the day before Capoccia was sworn in. “During the closed session, the Town Board discussed Mary being appointed to the seat at great length,” said Diana. “It was best to have someone who was prepared to hit the ground running.” Mary Capoccia appointed to Town Board MARIA TOMASELLI, RE Salesperson WORK WITH AN AGENT THAT GENERATES RESULTS YOUR ADVOCATE, YOUR EXPERT, YOUR REALTOR 914.319.2962 (c) | 914.328.0333 (o) [email protected] | mariatomaselli.randrealty.com 222 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY SCAN OUR QR CODE AND GET AN INSTANT VALUE OF YOUR HOME TODAY.
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Around 600 people were in attendance at the dinner including nearly half of the Yorktown Police Department, according to Noble. “I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the Westchester B.L.U.E. Vanguard Award recipient,” Noble told Yorktown News. “While I am being singled out as the recipient, this is really a Yorktown Police Department award. Our agency as a whole embodies the professionalism, leadership and empathy mantra of Westchester B.L.U.E.” e Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation was established in 2011 by active and retired members of the law enforcement community. e purpose and mission of the foundation is to aid active and retired police o cers and their families in times of crisis, illness, dealing with tragedy, death, substance abuse, suicide, or are in nancial need. According to a proclamation presented to Noble by the Town Board on Nov. 22, the Vanguard Award is given to a law enforcement o cer who continuously demonstrates true leadership, guidance, empathy, and holds true to the ideals consistent with the mission of Westchester B.L.U.E. “He’s been a tremendous leader in our community,” Supervisor Matt Slater explained. “ e police department is a re ection of you, and that is why it continues to be seen as the best in the state, being recognized as the best by the State of New York time and time again.” Noble emphasized that he does not consider this to be an individual award. He said that without the Yorktown Police Department family and his own family, that award night would not have happened for him. “I am blessed to work with just amazing men and women at Yorktown PD, and this is their award not mine,” Noble said. Noble also said that the best part of his work day is going home to his wife Eleana. “Nothing for me happens without her,” said Noble. “When I do get to go home from work, I enjoy going home every day and being with her.” Hail to the chief! Noble honored with Vanguard Award PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT NOBLE Chief Noble (second from right), his wife Eleana (center), and his three kids at the charity dinner BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Donuts might be dunked at a new location in Yorktown soon. A new Dunkin’ establishment was discussed to take over vacant property at 3735 Compond Road. e 3,069 square foot Dunkin’ drive thru had completed its pre-preliminary application and met with the planning board on Nov. 14. SDML, the company proposing the project, gave its initial presentation, received comments on two potential layout options, discussed zoning compliance and next steps. According to the presentation, the Dunkin’ will potentially operate from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Richard Fon, chairman of the Dunkin’ and Chipotle to Yorktown? SEE DUNKIN’ PAGE 2 Vol. 11 No. 38 Thursday, December 8, 2022 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 26 OBITUARIES 8 OPINION 10 SPORTS 20 TOWN GREEN 6 Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Decisions for Underhill Farm are still in the works. At the Planning Board meeting on Nov. 14, the board addressed the concerns and status of the Underhill Farm project. e project has been in progress since 2020 and proposes the development of 148 housing units, recreational amenities, and 11,000 square feet of retail space. e 148 units would be made up of 52 townhouse units, 32 condominiums, and 64 apartments. Of the 148 units, 118 are planned to be “senior friendly.” e board took time to “set the record” and update the public on the steps being taken and the work the board has been doing. At this point, the board has not yet made a determination about the impact statement, but they have the opportunity to do so as they continue to work through the information presented to them. e board has not made a determination on signi cance as required under SEQRA and is still in the environmental review stage of the environmental assessment form (EAF) and other pertinent information. “It’s not that we have made decisions to avoid an environmental impact statement and issue a positive declaration or not, we’re not at that point Planning Board provides update on Underhill Farm Light the night! Yorktown was glowing with festive spirit as the community welcomed the holiday season at the Electric Lights Parade on Dec. 3! See more photos from this electrifying evening on page 16! 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Erik Christiansen was a detective with the New York City Police Department. In 2011, he was prescribed oxycodone for a back injury and became addicted to painkillers. A year later, the 28-year-old was found dead of a heroin overdose. Justin Salomone, a 2001 Mahopac High School graduate and gifted guitarist, had battled addiction for several years. He started smoking marijuana in high school and later moved onto stronger drugs in college. He was 29 when he succumbed to what his parents call an “insidious disease.” But instead of retreating into grief and anger, the Christiansens and Salomones rallied, not only for themselves, but for other families. e grassroots advocates’ mission? To reduce the stigma associated with addiction, promote awareness, provide programs, resources, and support to struggling individuals and families, and be a catalyst for changes in laws that hold accountable organizations and medical institutions that perpetuate drug use through overprescription of opiates and other narcotics. Yorktown-based Alliance for Safe Kids was founded in 2002 and incorporated as a nonpro t in 2006. As a conduit for a partnership between all community stakeholders -- parents, teens, educators, law enforcement, government, medical professionals, businesses, faith leaders, and civic groups – ASK aims to arm youth with the tools they need to make healthy decisions and to encourage their families to get informed and stay involved. “By partnering with all areas of the community, we collectively strengthen the safety net that protects our youth,” ASK’s mission statement reads. Salomone, Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s executive director, and ASK president and CEO Tricy Cushner of Yorktown met at Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s rst public event. It was held Joining forces Drug Crisis in Our Backyard to partner with Alliance for Safe Kids SEE CRISIS PAGE 6 Yorktown welcomes Hanukkah e festival of lights began in Yorktown on Dec. 18 with a menorah lighting at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field. e community sang songs and joined in blessings led by Rabbi Yehuda Heber. The community gathered with Rabbi Yehuda Heber of Chabad of Yorktown. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Yorktown High School’s James Madden has embraced all the qualities of a well-rounded student. This year, he not only excelled athletically as part of the Huskers volleyball team, but also recently represented the school’s music program at the NYSSMA All State Conference in Rochester. Artistically, he enjoys playing drums, saxophone and singing, using his free time to teach and train in Taekwondo and spend time with his friends and two siblings. Yorktown News recently caught up with James to learn more about his influences, plans for the future, and his favorite memories at YHS. When did you begin pursuing your interest in the arts? My family has always been extremely musical. My dad would sing me songs he wrote from a young age, and my aunt is a touring Irish folk musician. It was always around me, and once it was time to choose an instrument in 5th grade, I was naturally interested. What do you count as some of your biggest influences? Some of my biggest influences are my friends, family, coaches, and teachers. What is your favorite memory of the arts in Yorktown schools? What moment are you most proud of? I always look back fondly on jazz band rehearsals that I have had through the years. With it being at 7 p.m. every Thursday night, everybody is always exhausted from whatever they did earlier in the day, but they all still show up because they love music. I am most proud of my progression throughout the years, and I was very happy that I was lucky enough to play at Eastman Theatre with the AllState Symphonic Band. Where will you be attending college? Will you continue to pursue the arts? I have no idea where I am attending college yet. I’m still waiting to get in somewhere, anywhere at all. I plan on pursuing a degree in business, but I may very well get a minor in music and I will definitely be playing in a band of some sort. How do you prepare for a show or recital? I don’t ever really prepare for a show or a recital. I used to get very nervous, but I have learned to treat it as no different from any other time I play. I always try to play with intent and feeling, so I don’t do anything differently whether I am practicing or performing. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? In my free time I typically either hang out with my friends or play pickup volleyball at various places nearby. Tell us something not many people know about you. Not many people know that Taekwondo has been a huge part of my life for many years. I have competed well at dozens of tournaments, and now I help teach students at my Taekwondo school. Taekwondo was such a large part of my life that I ended up going with many people from my school on a group trip to Korea in 2016 where I trained with some amazing people, saw many beautiful sights, and ate lots of food. What is the go-to app on your phone? I spend most of my time on TikTok when it comes to my phone. I plan on cutting it out however, because it eats up time that I could spend doing things that are much more valuable. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? I don’t really want a superpower, but if I had to choose one, I wish I was able to stay positive in any situation and always keep pushing forward. It is a superpower I am working on building at the moment. What is the best place to eat in Yorktown? I like my mom and my grandma’s food the best, but I also love Pow! Burger too. What advice would you give to younger students interested in pursuing the arts? Just understand that it is a process. Sometimes you won’t get better for months, and then you will suddenly become twice as good. It is just how it goes. Another extremely important thing as well is to remember that no matter how technical music gets, it is still just a tool to express yourself and share your feelings with others, and that should be the primary goal. JAMES YHS SENIOR TALKS TAEKWONDO, TIKTOK, AND TENOR SAX MADDEN PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAMES MADDEN Madden looks back at jazz band rehearsals as some of his favorite memories at YHS. PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 5 ree Yorktown High School students who have dedicated their time to helping others were recently recognized for their altruistic e orts, upholding the district’s long-standing tradition of community service. AMANI GUPTA Sophomore Amani Gupta earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a recognition bestowed by the President of the United States. She logged over 100 hours of volunteer service in 2022, qualifying her for the “Gold” version of the award. Amani spent most of her volunteer hours at math and debate competitions, often serving as a judge or moderator and mentoring younger students. Amani explained that volunteering in these areas could also help to increase access to math and debate opportunities for under-resourced schools or communities. “By working with students from diverse backgrounds, I can help to foster a love of learning and build skills that can be useful in a variety of elds,” Amani said. “Additionally, volunteering can provide me with an opportunity to give back to the community and make a positive impact in the lives of young people. It has also helped me develop new skills, build relationships and connections within their community, and gain valuable work experience. Volunteering has exposed me to new perspectives and experiences, which has helped me grow as an individual.” ANNABELLE NEWBERGER Junior Annabelle Newberger, whose charity work involves the collection and distribution of feminine hygiene products to those in need, has been named the Youth Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Development O cers. Last year, Annabelle held a successful donation drive, resulting in products being donated to several charity organizations in Westchester. In addition to providing necessary products to people who cannot a ord them, Annabelle said she is looking to destigmatize the topic through her e orts. She views this recognition as another Trio of YHS students honored for community service Amani Gupta Annabelle Newberger (left) makes a donation to CHHOP in Peekskill. Meghan Stewart SEE SERVICE PAGE 27 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years Do you know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500
PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Brian Amico of Competitive Carting appeared before the Town Board on Jan. 17 to discuss several issues the new vendor has encountered including recyclable pickups and threatening incidents that allegedly took place along local garbage routes. Amico presented pictures of driveways with recyclables not neatly organized and used them as examples of issues his men encounter while on their routes. This disorganization results in employees having to pick up scattered items to put them in the truck. Additionally, he explained that the current bins being used by some residents are not the proper sizes per town code, stating that some are too large. The overabundance of recycling pick up leads to the trucks needing to make multiple trips to the dump to then be able to continue picking up on the routes. At the meeting, Amico told the board that when he did the garbage in town ten years ago, he had all the routes properly mapped out. However, when he took over this time around, there were some flaws. He explained that the routes were changed by AAA during their time working with the town, and that half the town had their recycling moved from one side to the other without the Town Board being aware. Amico partially attributes the delays in pickups to this. “I think the faster we can do it, the easier it can get back on track,” said Amico. “We found out that there was never a resolution for them [AAA Carting] to change these routes,” said Phil Marino, general foreman of the town’s Refuse & Recycling Department. “All changes for any refuse or recycling collection days have always been approved by the Refuse and Recycling Department,” Pat Cartalemi of AAA Carting told Yorktown News. “Processes after approval included posting to town website, changes to the town’s collection schedule, and notice to the residents affected.” Cartalemi explained that AAA Carting would inform residents of schedule changes through posting door-hanger style notifications, mailbox hangers, and waste containers at the properties of the residents who would be experiencing said changes. “AAA Carting on many occasions went through Refuse and Recycling to make schedule changes and at no time did the Town Board, after numerous meetings, ever bring up this being an issue,” said Cartalemi. Yorktown News contacted Marino to comment on the steps taken by AAA when they were the town’s vendor. “AAA didn’t get board approval, but they followed the protocol on the steps needed to make changes to the pickup days,” said Marino. During the meeting, Amico and Town Engineer Dan Ciarcia agreed to work on the maps for the purpose of rerouting. It was up to Amico to pick up the sectional maps from Ciarcia to re-trace them and hand them in to the town. “We need you to do what you need to do to make yourself more efficient and get to the places on time,” said Councilman Sergio Esposito. Amico told Yorktown News that he picked up the maps after the meeting’s discussion and completed them in three days. They have been turned in to the town, and the goal is to have the updated maps be in effect in early February. At the meeting, Amico removed his jacket revealing that he was wearing a bulletproof vest. He explained that he wears the vest in response to a threatening incident that took place on a route that required a police presence. Amico told Yorktown News that several trucks encountered incidents where the safety of his employees was jeopardized. According to Amico, more than one of his trucks were sideswiped while on the route and at Wheelabrator (the burn plant in Peekskill) earlier this month. He said the incidents took place over a series of a couple nights by a previous garbage vendor for the town. He said he called Yorktown Police and Westchester County Police in response. “At that point, all trucks were brought in for the evening,” Amico said. “If I have to pull my men off the route for an unsafe work environment, they will come in immediately.” Competitive Carting addresses collection issues SCREEN SHOT Competitive Carting’s Brian Amico wearing a bulletproof vest in response to threats allegedly received along a town garbage route. 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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 7 BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Earlier this month, a young pup named Maverick came through the doors of a Westchester Veterinary Associates facility. Struggling to eat, the weeks-old dog was diagnosed with an extremely rare medical condition that would cost about $10,000 to remediate. e nancial cost was too much to bear for Maverick’s owner, who made the di cult decision to have him put down. en something unprecedented happened. “We took a vote,” said Jillian Santana, practice manager. “As a hospital, as a sta , we weren’t ready to give up on him.” e sta at Westchester Veterinary Associates, which owns Yorktown Animal Hospital, contacted the Maverick’s owner, who gave his blessing to allow the practice’s sta to “adopt” the dog. Maverick is now being cared for by the sta until they raise enough funds to a ord the costly surgery. Maverick was diagnosed with a genetic abnormality of his heart called a persistent right aortic arch. is abnormality obstructs his esophagus and prevents his food from making it to his stomach for digestion. Maverick’s condition is so unique, that the surgery can only be performed by a specialist utilizing techniques not available at Yorktown Animal Hospital. e sta launched an online fundraising campaign that has so far raised about $9,500. (To donate, visit GoFundMe.com and search “Let’s help sweet Maverick!”) As Maverick awaits his surgery, the sta built a chair that allows him to sit upright while eating his mostly liquid diet. Once he has digested his food, Maverick is free to run and play just like any other dog. “You would never know anything is wrong,” Santana said of Maverick’s disposition. Santana said nothing like has ever happened in the history of Westchester Veterinary Associates. Re ecting on why an exception was made in Maverick’s case, she said, “We just knew. Something in his eyes told us that he was a ghter.” With the funds raised, the sta is in the process of scheduling Maverick’s surgery, which they expect will result in Maverick being able to live a normal life. During the day, Maverick bounces around Westchester Veterinary Associate’s several facilities, including Yorktown Animal Hospital. At night, the sta has taken turns bringing Maverick home. As di cult as it will be to say goodbye, Westchester Veterinary Associates hopes that Maverick will be adopted by a loving family. “We wanted to give him the chance to live a life, be with a family, run around in a yard,” Santana said. Go, Maverick, go! Animal hospital staff adopts dog, seeks funds for life-saving surgery Maverick sits in his custom-built chair, ready for his meal. Until he gets his surgery to correct his condition, Maverick is eating a mostly liquid diet. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JILLIAN SANTANA ‘We wanted to give him the chance to live a life, be with a family, run around in a yard,’ -Jillian Santana Westchester Veterinary Associates Facility Manager Valentine’s Day Event Please call for Reservations! TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th 7-10pm DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT 489 E. MAIN STREET JEFFERSON VALLEY, NY 10535 TO VIEW MENU: TheJeffersonOnTheLake.com/special-occasions 929-614-3021 • Glass of Red or White Wine • 4 Appetizers • 5 Entrees• Dessert • Coffee/Tea • Prosecco Toast (Cash bar available) “Sounds Familiar” with Sean & Valerie PRIX FIXE DINNER INCLUDES CHOICE OF: ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY: PER PERSON +TAX/GRATUITY
118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2021 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affi liates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verifi cation. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verifi ed or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at (914) 302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Offi ce: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 “Daddy, you no longer have superpowers,” said my son, mocking me for my hubris over the past three years. My wife, Lauren, who followed every COVID protocol imaginable from the very beginning – even double masking in some situations – was the rst among us to get the dreaded virus. Like dominoes, the virus captured my son and daughter, my mom and dad, and my brother, sisterin-law and nieces. But for three years, I managed to avoid it. What was wrong with me? Was I like Spider-Man, living in some sort of chemically altered super-body? e day before Lauren was formally diagnosed with COVID in 2021, I sat next to her in a car for about four hours. We even kissed. I never got it. e second time she got COVID, about a year later, I threw all caution to the wind and entered her quarantined space without a mask. Still nothing. But after three years, the virus nally caught up to me. On the night before I tested positive, I attended my daughter’s jazz band concert without a mask. I had a slight tickle in my throat, and Lauren tested me. I was negative. I thought it was probably nothing. Before any keyboard warriors decide to write a letter to the editor saying how awful I was for not wearing a mask, I concede that in hindsight, I should have worn one. I feel pretty awful that I didn’t. I’m one of those jerks that keeps this thing spreading. Even a small tickle should have prompted more caution on my part, and I hope and pray that I didn’t make anyone else seriously ill by the ripple e ect I may have caused. At the end of the concert, I asked Lauren and several people sitting near us if it was just me or if the auditorium was freezing. Lauren looked at me with total bewilderment and embarrassment, as apparently it was just me. Not only should I have been masked, but I clearly shouldn’t have been there. e next morning I had a fever and the red stripe indicating a positive test appeared immediately. So far, it’s been like a mild u. In July, I came down with bronchial pneumonia (not COVID), and that was far worse than this. But given my recent history with bronchial pneumonia and given the fact that my wife and mom think I’m extremely overweight (I think the word “extreme” is extreme; I like to call it a dad-bod), I was instructed by the two women in my life to call the doctor and request to be prescribed the anti-viral medication, Paxlovid. So, that’s the update in a nutshell. Of course, now that I just Googled Paxlovid to make sure I was spelling it correctly for this column, I happened to look up the side e ects, and now all of a sudden I’m nauseous. Putting all irreverence and joking aside, I think all of us can use a little common sense when it comes to COVID. e truth is that it can be deadly for people with comorbidities. My good friend’s sister, who was in her 50s, just died after catching COVID in the hospital, where she was being treated for cancer. So, the virus is deadly serious. At the same time, my son recently had the u followed a bit later by COVID, and the u was exponentially worse for him. He got up to a 105 fever with the u, which would have surely killed someone else with a comorbidity. So obviously the cautions that we learned from this pandemic are applicable in preventing all sorts of other potential bugs, which can be deadly to the wrong person. One of the best practices many of us developed during the height of the pandemic is to avoid shaking people’s hands. While part of me feels that it’s a shame to stop this time-honored tradition, especially when it comes to conducting business, I think a good st bump is preferable over spreading COVID, u or a cold. Unfortunately, the one good thing about being sick – getting some rest and relaxation, is hard to achieve when you run a business fueled by technology. With COVID, I have the privilege of replying to emails and answering phone calls while working from my laptop and cell phone while lying in bed. e press never sleeps. e ‘VID’ nally caught up to me BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO Establishing an Exploratory Committee for Yorktown Town Council To the Editor: As you may know, I have been actively engaged in our community in various capacities since moving here in 1988. I have served on many of the towns’ volunteer boards, having been appointed and supported by elected o cials from both sides of the aisle. I ran for Supervisor in 2003 and Town Council in 2015. I have a record of non-partisanship, openly supporting both Republican and Democratic candidates and committees over the years, and I am currently a non-party a liated voter. I am establishing an exploratory committee to evaluate the viability of my potential candidacy for Yorktown Town Council in the 2023 election cycle. After speaking with many residents and business owners and re ecting on our previous Town Boards’ accomplishments over the last few decades, it is clear much more needs to be done. I have identi ed numerous important, critical issues that need focus and attention for us to move the Town forward expediently. My short list of those important, critical needs and initiatives follows. 1.) Vision of the town and the ve business hamlets 2.) Hotel/conference center 3.) Art and culture as an economic engine 4.) Destination Y (Formally Destination Yorktown) 5.) Commercial ratables 6.) Grant writing 7.) Economic development coordinator 8.) Capturing Trader Joe’s/Uncle Giuseppe’s/BJs/Harry Potter tra c 9.) Utilization of railroad station 10.) Leveraging historical/landmark/ heritage assets We would welcome your comments, concerns, and suggestions. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at [email protected]. Bob Giordano Article on Town Board minutes misses the point To the Editor: With all due respect to the Yorktown News, last week’s article on Town Board meeting minutes omitted several important facts. More egregiously, it failed to put the minutes issue in perspective, i.e., how a phony issue was created as part of an orchestrated political attack on the Town Clerk in advance of the November 2023 election. Why, for example, did the article fail to mention that two weeks after the minutes issue was raised at a Town Board meeting, a survey stated, without any explanation or evidence, that the Town Clerk “failed to make town government more transparent by refusing to post the minutes of Town Board meetings on the town’s website?” As someone who knows something about how our town government operates, has fought for many years to make our town government more transparent and who frequently researches town records, the minutes brouhaha was totally without merit. Fact: e written minutes don’t necessarily re ect what happens at a Town Board meeting. If someone really wants to know what happened at a speci c meeting, they need to watch the archived video. And, as the Yorktown News did point out, as of February 2022, the videos are now the o cial minutes of Town Board meetings. So why make an issue over the online availability of a document that’s not even an o cial record? Fact: Even when the written minutes were the o cial minutes, by New York State Town Law, they only had to include certain Town Board actions, e.g., votes on motions and resolutions, and how Board members voted on local laws. e minutes could summarize a one-hour public hearing with multiple speakers with the simple notation: “Several persons spoke for or against the proposed law.” e minutes didn’t have to include comments by Town Board LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SEELETTERS PAGE 9
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 9 members made at the beginning of the meeting or what is often the most interesting part of the meeting: comments made by residents at Courtesy of the Floor and Board member responses to those comments. Fact: e written minutes aren’t always accurate — a point I made in a 2016 lawsuit against the town when I compared the written minutes of a public hearing with a transcript from the video. In fact, the Town Board never reviews the written minutes or votes to accept them, with or without corrections. at’s because, by law, they’re the Clerk’s minutes, not the Town Board’s minutes. In the many years I’ve requested documents and information from the Town Clerk and her sta , their responses have been prompt and respectful. On more than one occasion, they’ve gone out of their way to assist me in my research, including: • Forwarding frequent FOIL requests to the appropriate town department and following up when the department fails to respond in a timely manner • Retrieving historic les from the town’s o -site Records Center, sometimes involving transporting multiple boxes • Searching the o ce’s online databases for records on speci c topics • And yes, promptly providing me with copies of written minutes when I couldn’t nd them online because I was looking in the wrong place or when I wanted to compare the written minutes with the video. As for the town’s website, it’s not perfect. And as new software becomes available, it needs to be updated, as it has been since I was supervisor in 2010- 2011. But that’s not up to the Town Clerk. It’s up to the Town Board. Most town issues can’t be reduced to a simple yes/no, black/ white, right/wrong. So before rushing to judgment, residents need to pause and question where their information is coming from, whether it’s fact based and whether it’s complete. Susan Siegel LETTERS FROM PAGE 8 At the end of her life, my mother, Rose, resided in a Connecticut nursing home for almost four years. During that time, I did my best to visit her as much as I could. While spending innumerable hours at the nursing home, I got to meet and eventually know several of the other residents. From time to time, I asked them to tell me their story. And tell me, they did. Some tales were elaborate, some short, most disjointed, but the storytellers were thrilled that someone took the time to listen to them. ose hours in the nursing home taught me an important but often ignored lesson—that everyone has a history; to hear it, all you have to do is ask. So began my curiosity about the importance of storytelling as a life-a rming act, which inevitably led me to the work of Dr. Dan McAdams. His “Handbook of Personality Development” (with Rebecca L. Shiner and Jennifer L. Tackett) opened my eyes to the value of, and the need for, the life story model of identity. In his incredibly insightful book, McAdams and his coauthors bring together prominent scholars to examine personality development on several levels, from the neurological to the cultural. e beauty of this work is that it incorporates areas of research that had previously remained disparate. I found particularly compelling its astute analysis of person’s psychological makeup through the interface of personality development with health, psychopathology, relationships, and the family. For over a century, psychologists had viewed identity as a combination of someone’s values, beliefs, goals, and social roles, with a particular emphasis on how they compared themselves to others. Dr. McAdams doesn’t question that hypothesis but he suggests that a personal autobiographical memory is essential in tying them together. According to him, it is our re- ections on our own life’s story that provides us with a strong sense of who we are and, even more importantly, shapes how we interpret current and future life events. As McAdams put it, “its something in your mind that puts together the di erent roles in your life and situates you in the world. And like every story, it has characters, it’s got a plot and it’s got themes that run through it.” Psychologists have come to recognize McAdams’ life story model of identity as an important development in the eld of psychology. But it is not just applicable to seniors or nursing home patients. In countless tests, researchers have found that spinning our memories into a life narrative and viewing our future as an extension of that history, can help us achieve our aspirations of self-improvement. Whatever your age and whatever your goals, using the life-story model can help you improve your wellbeing. Similarly, Dr. Dorthe Kirkegaard omsen, in her groundbreaking work, “Storying Mental Illness and Personal Recovery,” examined 118 life stories of people with various mental health challenges. Her research makes clear that we tend to assemble our autobiographical narrative like a book: we organize our life into speci c chapters representing important transitions in our identity. “You think of life in terms of periods: the time where I was in elementary school, the time where I lived in this house or this city or the time I was in this relationship,” she observed. Why is any of this important? If we can teach people at an early age to develop a positive narrative, it can have wonderful results. e research is clear: people with more coherent narratives tend to have a stronger sense of identity and they feel that their life has more meaning, direction, and sense of purpose. Such individuals exhibit an enhanced degree of mental health, with an overall stronger sense of satisfaction and happiness. Depression and suicidal ideation are often a result of a bleak or dark self-narrative. Personally, during the darkest times of my own life, I looked at the sum of my life experiences as a disappointing failure. Had I continued on that path, the next step would have taken me into the dark abyss of severe depression and self-doubt, the extrication from which would have torn my soul apart. I was lucky to escape; many do not. As McAdams has noted about people on the edge of depression, “ ey create these stories that they’ve ruined everything or that they can’t create positive relationships and that they are destined to Tell me your story SEEMARTORANO PAGE 10 JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE Law Offices of Joseph J. 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Payment options: ➢ Payment in person: Town Hall Hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Drop box (gray box) available in back by the Town Hall entrance. ➢ Payment by mail Please be sure that all envelopes are postmarked by an official United States Post Office no later than January 31, 2023. ➢ On-line check/credit card payments Please refer to the “Tax Receiver” website at www.yorktownny.org to make payments on-line. Taxes must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2023 live that out forever.” Outside the realm of scienti c studies, the use of autobiographical storytelling has long been a key to personal growth and redemption. Weaving into our life story both the challenges and the epiphanies enhances our ability to overcome addiction or bad habits. For example, it has been reported that 80% of people telling redemptive stories remained sober over a fourmonth period compared to only 44% of those who did not engage in this type of storytelling. Of course, the use of self-narratives is not foolproof. Sometimes, the truth about us is so harsh that no amount of storytelling can soften it. But putting aside those rare instances, I rmly believe that we have the power to make important changes in our lives. Dr. Katy Milkman’s book, “How to Change,” examines whether we can use signi cant dates on the calendar to signal the beginning of a new chapter in our lives— and that in turn can motivate us to develop better habits. Her study found that simply by labeling March 20 as “the start of spring” boosted people’s motivations to adopt a new habit. Dr. Sharon Dano Burg found in her work, “Positive Reappraisal Coping,” that there was a direct correlation between a superior narrative structure and the capacity for mental health advances. e previously mentioned Dr. Kirkegaard omsen discovered in her research that even if your narrative is somewhat embellished, the very fact that you are looking at your life through a wide lens can empower you to make much needed changes. My reason for asking people at my mom’s nursing home to tell me their stories was motivated by a real curiosity about their lives, as well as an appreciation that everyone has worth. Nursing homes can be sad places where, all too often, a resident can remain completely alone. Additionally, visitors, if you are lucky enough to have some, too often forget that the resident was not always in this weakened condition. Indeed, residents have a past that was lled with hopes, dreams, accomplishments, and disappointments like everyone else. At the time, I never imagined that developing a self-narrative was a pathway to mental health. As the evidence shows, it’s not just nursing homes that can bene t from this approach. It turns out that the self-narrative methodology can be a tool for everyone, young, old, and in between. As writer David Robson recently observed, “by recognizing ourselves as the hero at the center of our own struggles, we can all, in a very literal sense, become the author of our own destiny and hopefully change ourselves for the better.” What is your story? MARTORANO FROM PAGE 9 Author’s Note: Mom + Pop Culture are a couple of real characters. ey could be you and me. Or not. Every so often, I eavesdrop on their conversations. Let’s listen in on what they’re saying right now as Mom reads the newspaper and Pop takes a break from his crossword puzzle. POP CUTURE: What’s new in the funny papers, Mom? MOM CULTURE: I’m reading the news, not the comics. POP: Like I said, what’s new in the funny papers? MOM: e right aisle wants to legislate something called e Santos Clause. POP: Oh, about that Pinocchio guy? MOM: Yeah. Something about once you’re elected, anything not true about yourself that you might have said prior to election doesn’t count. Just get yourself elected before you are outed and – voila! – you’re free and clear. Moreover, the clause codi es the secular belief that lying is a victimless crime, not subject to religious morality, so let’s let bygones be bygones, forgive and forget, embellish or perish. POP: In other words, the tent is big enough for pathological liars to ourish and fan the ames of dishonesty. MOM: And who, pray tell, decides who is or isn’t a pathological liar, e Truth Police? POP: Of course not. e Prevaricator Police! MOM: Oh, you and your fancy crossword vocabulary. POP: at’s from Scrabble. MOM: Listen, Mr. Big Shot, now that your guy has been caught blue-handed hiding his own set of ultra-top secret, hermetically sealed documents, maybe I’ll bake you some Humble Pie so you can eat that along with your words. POP: What words? MOM: How my guy needs to be investigated for this and that. Now the foot’s on the other shoe. Between the two of them and their document fetish, we now have “Investigategate.” POP: Well, your guy is corrupt. Mom + Pop Culture in ‘What’s Up, Doc?’ BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEEAPAR PAGE 12
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 11 Library Hours: Monday - ursday 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 - 4 p.m. (914) 245-5262; [email protected], website: www.yorktownlibrary.org POPULAR PAPERBACKS e most circulated new paperbacks in the Hart Library this past month: 1.) “Alaska for Christmas” by Jennifer Snow 2.) “It Happened at Christmas” by Debbie Mason 3.) “At Home on Marigold Lane” by Debbie Mason 4.) “ e Wish List” by Michelle Major 5.) “A Few Drops of Bitters” by G.A. McKevett POPULAR AUDIOBOOKS e most circulated new audiobooks in the Hart Library this past month: 1.) “Reckoning” by Catherine Coulter 2.) “ e Christmas Spirit” by Debbie Macomber 3.) “Mad Money” by Jodi Picoult 4.) “ e Choice” by Nora Roberts 5.) “ e Boys from Biloxi” by John Grisham DID YOU KNOW? It’s the beginning of 2023 – are you ready to embark on a new journey with your child? Sign up at the children’s reference desk to start your child on an adventure of reading. It’s easy! Just read one book a night to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler in our “1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN” program. Your child will receive an incentive for every 100 books they read with you. When they reach 1,000 books, they will get a certi cate, a button, and have their photo taken in the “I read 1,000 books before kindergarten” frame! We already have several children who have read 1000 books since the start of the program last year. Please reach out to one of our children’s librarians for details and book selections! It’s never too early to start a lifelong habit of reading and loving books. Programming Key: (A) Adults (Y) Young Adults (C) Children’s. Please visit the library website (yorktownlibrary.org) calendar for more information. Please register online except drop-in programs. FRIDAY, JAN. 27 (C) Music and Movement (Drop-in). Children of all ages. 11 a.m. (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 30 (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 31 (A) Managing Your Career in Changing Time. (Zoom). 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (C) Mother Goose Time (Drop-in)! Ages 11⁄2 to 21⁄2. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (A) Chair Yoga with Lisa. 1 p.m. (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (A) Scrabble, Backgammon & Adult Coloring (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (C) Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Workshop! Grades 2 - 4. 4 p.m. (C) Music and Movement (Drop-in). Children of all ages. 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 (C) Stories and Rhymes (Drop-in). Ages 3-5. 10 a.m. (C) Bouncing Babies (Drop-in). Lap-sitting babies. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (A) Canasta (Drop-in). 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (A) Hart Book Club. 2 p.m. “ e Summer of Lost and Found” by Mary Alice Monroe. (C) Tween Crafts. Ages 9-12. 4 p.m. Please register online. (C) World Language Club. Grades K-2. 4 p.m. (C) World Language Club. Grades 3-5. 5 p.m. THURSDAY, FEB. 2 (A) Quilting & Needlework (Dropin). 10am-12noon. (C) Toddler Time (Drop-in). Ages 21⁄2 - 4. 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. (A) African Americans in Sports History. 1 p.m. (C) Wool Washing and Dying. Grades 2-4. 4:30 p.m. (C) Lego Free Build (Drop-in). Ages 5 and up. 5:30 p.m. (A) English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Class. 6 p.m. Library Corner PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN C. HART LIBRARY Library Clerk Shinyu reading “Amah Faraway” by Margaret Chiu Greanias. Starting our 43rd year serving Yorktown children Family Owned And Operated, Owners Always On The Premises. WWW.PIEDPIPERSCHOOLYORKTOWN.COM 2090 Crompond Road - Yorktown Heights For more information call 914-962-5196 or 914-815-5281 PRESCHOOL • Ages 18 months to 5 years • Operating Hours 7am to 6pm • New York State Certified Curriculum • Before & After Care Available BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES • Ages 18 months to 10 years • Large indoor and fenced in outdoor playgrounds • Homework Assistance • Bus Transportation Provided By The Yorktown School District • Food and drinks provided Happy Holidays from the Pied Piper Family! Enrollment Now Open For The 2023-2024 School Year SUMMER CAMP • Ages 18 Months To 10 Years • Flexible Days, Weeks & Times • Indoor Air Conditioned Playground • Weekly Themes And Activities Including Sports, Arts & Crafts, Music, Cooking And Theatre. • Bls, Cpr, Rit First Aid, Epipen & Mat Certified
PAGE 12 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 MOM: Your guy’s overgrown kid is corrupt. We’ll get to the bottom of that scandal soon enough, now that my guy’s guys and gals are in charge of the whole shooting match, big shot. Good luck facing the new sheri in town! POP: Oh, sure. You’re lapping up all that laptop looney-tune stu now, aren’t you? Nothing to see there, I assure you. MOM: Nothing to see? Only if Junior erased it all from the hard drive. POP: You drive a hard bargain, Mom, but face it – your guy’s documents are way more classi ed than my guy’s docs. MOM: Well, my guy’s documents were fastened with a goldplated paper clip, so at least he didn’t disrespect his documents by leaving them beside a cheesy Corvette. POP: Right, because your guy doesn’t even drive himself. He probably didn’t even pass his driver’s test. MOM: He’s too smart to have taken a driver’s test. He had someone take it for him. POP: Sure. Just like he’s too smart to pay taxes. MOM: at’s right. All the billionaire real estate developers can a ord to hire tax geniuses. Your guy thinks a loophole is the place in a lapel where you stick a carnation. POP: Your guy’s dyed combover is just another coverup. MOM: Your guy’s hair plugs are a threat to national security and will be investigated forthwith by the hastily formed Oversight Committee on Tonsorial Trickery. POP: I don’t doubt it, especially if Charlie McCarthy has anything to say about it, because personal grooming is what matters to the average American. MOM: His name is Kevin, by the way. POP: Wake up and smell the carcass, Mom. It’s Charlie McCarthy and there are 20 other Speakers of the House who also answer to the name Edgar Bergen. MOM: You’re just upset because my guys are about to clean your clock. POP: (Yawning) Which reminds me, this is getting tiresome, Mom. Let’s play a new parlor game. MOM: I’m game. How about we trash talk instead about the media? POP: We might as well shoot sh in a barrel, but sure, why not. POP: I’ll start. Can you guess the biggest part of this Santos business they all missed? MOM: Sure. Just like they missed catching his lies until it was too late – after the vote left the dock. POP: And now they also are missing the real story – since he lies about everything that describes who he is, why would anybody think he’s telling the truth about which party he belongs to. MOM: Exactly. Isn’t it obvious that he has all the makings of being a spy from the blue squad who is impersonating a red team member to make a point. POP: Bingo! e point being? MOM: Lie, and the world laughs with you. POP: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santos Clause. Bruce avoids writing about politics, but he can’t account for what Mom + Pop Culture have to say. As with more than 40% of voters, all three of them are Independents who do not belong to any political party. [email protected]; 914.275.6887. APAR Out with FROM PAGE 10 the old, in with the new BY JOHN F MCMULLEN YORKTOWN POET LAUREATE Yorktown, NY has its “Peaceful Transfer of Power” as Deputy Town Supervisor Tom Diana becomes Town Supervisor omas Dianna I asked Tom recently whether he “was ready” when he replied with a resounding “Yes” I knew that he was Let the new chapter begin! Dear Dr. Linda, I’m a grandma with four beautiful children. My husband died a few years ago, so I’m thankful that I have my daughter living near me with her family. I feel very close to them and see them often. I get them o the bus, do their homework with them and seem to be on call 24/7. But my problem isn’t those things — it’s that I feel used. My daughter and son-in-law never include me in other things — like going out to dinner or the movies or occasionally on a vacation. In fact, they never invite me over for anything other than what I can do for them. Just last week, my daughter was talking to me about the birthday party she was making for my granddaughter, but I’m not invited. Am I alone or do other grandparents feel used? ere’s more to learning reading and math -- there’s also learning how to treat others. Should I bring my feelings up to my daughter? We have a good relationship and I don’t want to ruin it. -Used Grandma Feeling a bit ‘used’ SEEDR. LINDA PAGE 13 DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING Add Value to Your Home We specialize in targeted home improvements — both big and small — to maximize your home’s value,comfort and beauty. • Bathroom Remodeling • Kitchen Remodeling • Durable Vinyl Siding • Room Additions • Add-a-Levels • • Replacement Windows • General Carpentry • Basement Finishing • Painting • Interior Trim • Handy Man • Sero’s Contracting When we’re done, there is nothing left to do. Licensed & Insured • Local References • Brewster, NY • 845-216-1955 • 845-279-6977 • [email protected]
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PAGE 14 – YORKTOWN NEWS HEALTH & WELLNESS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), part of Northwell Health, has been named one of the best hospitals in the nation by the Women’s Choice Award®, a leading referral source for the best in healthcare. e award signi es that NWH, which is located in Mt. Kisco, is one of the top healthcare providers in the country based on a review of almost 5,000 hospitals. is is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital. NWH was recognized in the following areas: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, mammogram imaging, minimally invasive surgery, outpatient experience and women’s services. “On behalf of our entire sta , it’s an honor to be named a top healthcare provider in all of these clinical areas,” said Derek Anderson, executive director at Northern Westchester Hospital. “It’s especially rewarding since the award is based upon patient satisfaction in our community and recognizes the excellent care provided by every single member of our sta . From our award-winning culinary service to the administrative sta , nurses and doctors – they are all dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care to every person who walks into our hospital.” e methodology for the Best Hospitals award recognizes excellence in patient services based on robust criteria that considers patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. Additionally, each service line award has supplementary criteria that are speci c to the service line, including accreditations and clinical outcomes. Founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award, Delia Passi, emphasized that hospitals that earn the Women’s Choice Award as a Best Hospital truly deliver on the care that matters most to women, who make the majority of healthcare decisions. “In addition to high-level performance on a national level, the Best Hospitals provide the care that women value most, including easily accessible services, timely diagnosis, exceptional care and a true dedication to their community,” she said. “ e Women’s Choice Award makes it easier for her to trust her decision that she is choosing one of the best hospitals for herself and her family.” NWH is also ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals 2022-23. It rated high performing in 12 categories including: heart failure, neurology & neurosurgery, stroke, uterine cancer, lung cancer surgery, pulmonology & lung surgery, pneumonia, COPD, orthopedics, hip fracture, kidney failure and geriatrics. And NWH received a top Healthgrades ranking, placing fth for neurosciences in New York. To determine this year’s State Ranking recipients, Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide, focusing on 18 key specialties across a mix of chronic, urgent, and surgical specialty areas. Hospitals recognized as among the top 5 in their state by Healthgrades are providing patients with consistently better-than expected clinical outcomes. As the No. 1 platform for nding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency, Healthgrades helps millions of consumers each month nd and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-inclass, treatment-focused content. Meanwhile, NWH is internationally known as one of the best person-centered hospitals worldwide. e hospital has been awarded the Gold Certi cation for excellence in Person-Centered Care by Planetree International and is the only hospital to achieve this certi cation ve times. e hospital is also Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, a prestigious and coveted recognition that only one in 10 U.S. healthcare organizations qualify to receive. To learn more about all the services available at Northern Westchester Hospital, visit nwh.northwell.edu or call 914-666-1200. 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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 15 Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) notes that SAD is a type of depression characterized by its recurrent seasonal pattern. Symptoms of SAD, which can include nearly daily and day-long feelings of depression, changes in appetite or weight and feelings of lower energy, last around four to ve months. Researchers are unsure about the exact cause of SAD, but in most people, its onset is believed to be connected to the reduction in hours of sunlight during the winter. (WebMD notes that around 10 percent of people with SAD get it in the reverse, experiencing symptoms of depression at the onset of summer as opposed to winter.) Despite uncertainty about the causes of SAD, the NIMH notes there are ways to treat the condition. And it might bene t people who have experienced SAD to begin treatment prior to winter, as NIMH notes treatments that begin before fall could help to prevent or reduce the depression associated with the condition. Individuals who suspect they have SAD should relay their concerns to their health care provider, who will then ask patients to ll out a questionnaire to determine if symptoms meet the criteria for SAD. If such a diagnosis is con- rmed, individuals may be presented with any of the following treatment options. LIGHT THERAPY e NIMH notes that light therapy has been used to treat SAD since the 1980s. e crux of light therapy is to expose individuals with SAD to bright light every day with the hope that such exposure can serve as a stand-in for natural sunlight. Individuals undergoing light therapy typically begin their day sitting in front of a very bright light box for around 30 to 45 minutes. e boxes lter out potentially harmful UV light, but alternative therapies may be recommended for individuals with certain eye diseases or those taking particular medications. PSYCHOTHERAPY According to the NIMH, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been adapted to help treat people with SAD. CBT is a type of talk therapy, and CBT-SAD typically entails two weekly group sessions for six weeks. ese sessions focus on replacing negative thoughts related to winter with more positive thoughts. e therapy also tries to help individuals identify and schedule pleasant, engaging indoor or outdoor activities. e NIMH notes that researchers’ comparison of CBT-SAD with light therapy found both treatments were e ective at improving SAD symptoms. MEDICATIONS Doctors may recommend patients with SAD take medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. Various types of depression have been found to disturb serotonin activity, and SAD is no exception. SSRIs have been proven to e ectively improve patients’ moods, but it’s important that individuals discuss the side e ects of SSRIs with their physicians prior to taking medication. Vitamin D has been linked to improving symptoms of SAD, but the NIMH notes this is a misconception, as the research regarding vitamin D supplementation as a treatment for SAD has thus far produced mixed results. Individuals who suspect they may have SAD are urged to speak with their physicians so they can overcome this often treatable condition. is article is from Metro Creative Connection. SAD FROM PAGE 14 Eyesight often isn’t fully appreciated until it begins to diminish. Starting in one’s thirties, if not earlier, a person’s vision may start to be less sharp. Items at a distance or up close may be more di cult to discern, and if prescription glasses or contacts are worn, that prescription may need to be adjusted more regularly. However, there are some eye conditions that are not entirely a result of aging. Glaucoma is one of them. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, glaucoma is a chronic, progressive eye disease that occurs when the optic nerve is damaged. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and usually occurs when an abnormality in the eye’s drainage system causes the aqueous humor uid in the eye to build up, sometimes leading to excessive pressure that impacts the optic nerve. e optic nerve connects the retina with the brain, sending vision signals. Damage to the nerve can cause loss of eyesight. While pressure is largely to blame for glaucoma, glaucoma can occur even if eye pressure is normal. Glaucoma is often a silent condition. e Mayo Clinic advises that many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs. With e ects so gradual, no changes in vision may be noticed until the condition is in its later stages. is underscores the importance of getting regular eye examinations that will include measurements of the pressure in both eyes, says the Glaucoma Research Foundation. Glaucoma caught early can be slowed down or even prevented before it becomes severe. Lifelong treatment and monitoring will be needed after diagnosis. ere are di erent types of glaucoma. e most common is open-angle glaucoma, which occurs after the clogged uid does not drain properly. Angle-closure glaucoma, also called closed-angle glaucoma, happens when the iris is very close to the drainage angle in the eye and the iris blocks the drainage angle. is results in an acute glaucoma attack. Some people have normal tension glaucoma, in which eye pressure is in normal range, but there are signs of glaucoma. ese individuals’ optic nerves may be more sensitive to pressure than others. 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Huskers honor DeGennaro with victory BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown hosted league foe John Jay-Cross River in front of an electric crowd, in a packed gymnasium on Friday night (1/20), and put on a strong performance. Led by Brandon Montero’s 18 points and eight rebounds, the Huskers defeated John Jay 59-29 for their eighth win in their last nine games. But that was the secondary part of the evening. e main feature was the game’s signi cance as the second annual “Charlie Strong Game” to raise money for the Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla. All the Yorktown players and coaching sta wore “Charlie Strong” T-shirts, as did most of the Yorktown fans, including its student body, “ e Crop.” e game is named after senior Charlie DeGennaro, one of the two Husker captains, along with junior Justin Price. In February of 2020, DeGennaro was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, which attacked his spinal cord. He spent four months as an inpatient at Blythedale. Once told that he would never walk again, DeGennaro proudly walked to midcourt during the pregame ceremony in his honor, to give inspiring words to Husker Nation. “I was a little nervous at rst before going up, but I was super excited at the same time,” DeGennaro said. “It means so much to be able to speak in front of all of those people. I de nitely enjoy public speaking.” DeGennaro was very grateful to all of those that came out to support him. “It means more than I can say to have such a big crowd in support of this cause,” he said. “I really appreciate everyone who came out to the game tonight, it was awesome.” While Montero led the Huskers in the stat department, he was well aware of who the star was on this night. “It meant everything because he is one of the best students we have,” Montero said. “He does everything. He comes to practice. Charlie is just an amazing guy to have around. You can talk to him, he’s always there for you no matter what.” Yorktown coach Mark Pavella echoed Montero’s sentiments. “We owed it to Charlie, he is a big part of our team,” Pavella said. “He’s gone through so much. His attitude is o the charts. He inspires all of us as coaches and players to be better. So, we kind of rode the momentum from the ceremony before the game. at kind of carried us through.” As for the action, Yorktown took control when it outscored John Jay 16-4 in the second quarter, to go up 23-13 at halftime. “We were playing freely,” Montero said. “Our coaches told us what to do and we executed like we always do. Our chemistry is amazing.” Yorktown (11-3, 2-0) didn’t rest on its laurels, as it outscored the Wolves 20-9 in the third quarter, to lead 43-22 going into the fourth. “At halftime, I just wanted us to stay in transition and continue to be aggressive on the defensive end, in our pressure,” Pavella said. “When we do those two things, we play well.” Huskers’ Billy Feeks (14 points), Price (11 points), Kaden Gonzalez (5 points), Rocco Conciatori (4 points), Tommy Costello (3 points), David Gjergji (2 points), and Ryan Du y (2 points) all scored with Sean Coney, Joe Granitto, Josh Barton, Tory Diaz, Nick Gjergji, and John Romero also making up the Yorktown roster. “It means so much to me to play this well on such a special night,” DeGennaro said. “Winning this game de nitely made it so much more special. I really appreciate all of my teammates, coaches, the entire basketball program, and the amazing community for putting this amazing fundraiser together. Moments like these I will never forget.” ose who would like to donate to Blythedale through Venmo can send money to @ CharlieStrong2023. Yorktown won its league opener at Brewster 64- 45 on Tuesday (1/17), led by Price (15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), Montero (15 points, 7 rebounds), and Feeks (14 points). Huskers honor DeGennaro with victory walked to midcourt during the pregame ceremony in his honor, to give inspiring words to Husk- “I was a little nervous at rst before going up, but I was super excited at the same time,” DeGennaro said. “It means so much to be able to speak in front of all of those people. I de nitely enjoy DeGennaro was very grateful to all of those that came out to “It means more than I can say to have such a big crowd in support of this cause,” he said. “I really appreciate everyone who came out to the game tonight, it While Montero led the Huskers in the stat department, he was well aware of who the star “It meant everything because he is one of the best students we have,” Montero said. “He does everything. He comes to practice. Charlie is just an amazing guy to have around. You can talk to him, he’s always there for you Yorktown coach Mark Pavella echoed Montero’s sentiments. “We owed it to Charlie, he is a big part of our team,” Pavella said. “He’s gone through so much. His attitude is o the charts. He inspires all of us as coaches and players to be better. So, we kind of rode the momentum from the ceremony before the game. at kind of carried us As for the action, Yorktown took control when it outscored John Jay 16-4 in the second quarter, to go up 23-13 at half- “We were playing freely,” Montero said. “Our coaches told us what to do and we executed like we always do. Our chemistry Yorktown (11-3, 2-0) didn’t rest on its laurels, as it outscored the Wolves 20-9 in the third quarter, to lead 43-22 going into “At halftime, I just wanted us to stay in transition and continue to be aggressive on the defensive end, in our pressure,” Pavella said. “When we do those two Huskers’ Billy Feeks (14 points), Price (11 points), Kaden Gonzalez (5 points), Rocco Conciatori (4 points), Tommy Costello (3 points), David Gjergji (2 points), and Ryan Du y (2 points) all scored with Sean Coney, Joe Granitto, Josh Barton, Tory Diaz, Nick Gjergji, and John Romero also making up the Yorktown roster. “It means so much to me to play this well on such a special night,” DeGennaro said. “Winning this game de nitely made it so much more special. I really appreciate all of my teammates, coaches, the entire basketball program, and the amazing community for putting this amazing fundraiser together. Moments like these I will never forget.” ose who would like to donate to Blythedale through Venmo can send money to @ CharlieStrong2023. Yorktown won its league opener at Brewster 64- 45 on Tuesday (1/17), led by Price (15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), Montero (15 points, 7 rebounds), and Feeks (14 points). PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 Montero leads Yorktown to league win Charlie DeGennaro was honored before Yorktown’s win over John Jay-CR. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Yorktown’s Tommy Costello looks to pass up the fl oor while John Jay’s Ben Gold defends. Kaden Gonzalez takes a jumper. Justin Price glides to the rim. BOYS BASKETBALL I really appreciate all of my teammates, coaches, the entire basketball program, and the amazing community for putting this amazing fundraiser together. Moments like these I will never forget.’ Charlie DeGennaro Yorktown Basketball Senior Captain
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 It was an evening of celebrations at the Mildred E. Strang pool for the Yorktown-Somers combined swim and dive team last Friday night (1/20). e Huskers and Tuskers cruised to 49-33 victory against Eastchester, taking nine out of 11 rst-place nishes. Starting with the 200-yard medley relay, the team extended its winning streak in this event with strong laps by Brady McEnroe (backstroke), Jason Muroski (breaststroke), Jay Wilkinson (butter y), and Luke Hopper (freestyle). Joseph Aoukar and Erik Hanson continued the momentum, nishing rst and second, respectively, in the 200-yard freestyle. McEnroe dominated two events, winning both the 50 and 100-yard freestyle. Wilkinson took the lead and won the 100-yard butter y, with Muroski securing second place. Hopper stole the show in the long distance event with his stellar performance to win the 500-yard freestyle, nishing the 20-lap race with an impressive 5.53:25. Danny Sherry, Tristan Kerr, Hanson, and Aoukar topped it o with a victory in the 200 freestyle relay. Aoukar also won the 100-yard backstroke, clocking in at 1.09:56. Muroski and Nicholas Fraser won rst and second place in the 100-yard breaststroke, respectively. e team wrapped up their victory with an exciting - nale in the 400 freestyle relay by Wilkinson, Muroski, Aoukar, and McEnroe at 3.57:23. DIVING On Jan. 17, team co-captain and diver Jay Wilkinson won the 2022 Horace Greeley Dive Invitational with a New York State Championship qualifying score of 527.30 points, shattering his own team and school record. Wilkinson competed in a total of 11 dives, including six high-di culty dives. e Somers senior, who is currently ranked third in the state, will be competing at the NYSPHSAA state diving championship in Ithaca this March. SENIOR NIGHT Five seniors were honored at the senior meet; Jay Wilkinson (Somers), Parsa Tirabady, Nicholas Fraser, Sean Horlacher, and Nathan Gutierrez, all from Yorktown. Teammates congratulated the seniors and gave speeches honoring their team spirit, dedication, and contribution in a celebration attended by friends and family. The Yorktown-Somers Swim & Dive team. PHOTOS: GARY BRICKER Yorktown senior Sean Horlacher swimming the butterfl y. Yorktown-Somers seniors. From left: Coach Brittney Pisano, Nicholas Fraser, Parsa Tirabady, Jay Wilkinson, Sean Horlacher and Nathan Gutierrez. Somers senior Jay Wilkinson swimming the 100-yard butterfl y. PHOTO: JODY CALDERON Swimmers shine at Senior Meet SWIM & DIVE
PAGE 20 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER It may have just been a game between two local high school squads, but when BYSNS (Brewster/Yorktown/Somers/North Salem) and Cortlandt play against one another, it has the intensity of a Stanley Cup playoff contest. That competitiveness between both squads was on display Friday (1/20) at the Brewster Ice Arena as BYSNS rallied for two thirdperiod goals to defeat the Rebels 4-3. “It was a great team effort,” said BYSNS coach John Veteri. “The kids really deserved this win.” BYSNS goalie Ty Wingfield said that the win meant a lot for the entire team. “We were definitely able to gain momentum off of that win, and I’m proud of each and every one of my teammates,” he said. The Rebels’ Frankie Kowal said that playing a rival team is just a different feeling. “The intensity on the ice and in the locker room is always at its highest, and it’s just the best hockey to play.” Spearheading the Bisons’ effort defensively was Wingfield, who recorded 28 saves. “Ty is great,” Veteri said. “I have never seen a high school player that is so focused and so prepared. He is the backbone of our team.” Kowal led the Rebels offensively with two goals. “I definitely could not have scored two without any of the other guys on the ice,” Kowal said. “They all contributed to the scoring chances.” Kowal’s second goal gave Cortlandt a 3-1 lead with 9:36 to go in the second period. “Just playing my role on the ice and always looking to move the puck up definitely helped my teammates and myself create scoring opportunities and go ahead early in the game,” he said. A Charles Heese goal before the end of the period cut the Rebels’ lead to 3-2, with two goals by Owen Cunningham in the final period giving the BYSNS the victory. “We never gave up,” Veteri said. “We had a great week of practice, and we focused on what we could control. We simplified the game and played till the last whistle.” Wingfield shut out the Rebels in the third period with 10 saves. “I knew that my performance in the second period was definitely substandard,” he said. “My team was doing everything right at the time, and I forced myself to change my mindset and win the hockey game.” Wolfgang Cook (2A), Matteo Guastadisegni (1G), Bryan Kottmann (1A), Danny Luis (1A), and Dylan Filmer (1A) also produced for BYSNS with Jack Jimenez (2A), John Gannon (1G), Nate Garofalo (1A), Brendan Morea (1A), and Nick Mele (20 saves) doing the job for Cortlandt. “It was a good, spirited game on both sides,” said Cortlandt coach Bart Mucci. BYSNS (4-10) will next play in its senior-night contest against Horace Greeley at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, at the BIA. Cortlandt defeated Mahopac 10-3 at the BIA on Saturday (1/21), led by Colin Cody (4G, 2A), Kowal (1G, 3A), Dominic Kulan (3G), Joe Riggio (1G, 2A), Kai McCarron (1G, 1A), Morea (2A), and Mele (15 saves). “It was nice to beat a rival in Mahopac,” Mele said. “It was a really good feeling to win on Senior Night. Also, the win was just another step in the right direction for our team as playoffs are getting closer.” Mele, Cody, Kowal, McCarron, Riggio, and Morea are the Rebels’ seniors. Up 4-2 going into the third period, the Rebels outscored the Indians 6-1 to seal the win. “We knew we were not playing to our potential during the first two periods,” Mele said. “We bared down, scored some greasy goals, and pulled away with the lead.” Cortlandt (4-11-1) started its week with a 5-4 win against host Scarsdale, at the Murray Ice Skating Rink in Yonkers on Wednesday (1/18), led by Riggio (3G), Cody (2G, 1A), Jimenez (3A), Kulan (1A), Morea (1A), Gannon (1A), and Mele (34 saves). The Rebels finished their week with a 4-0 loss to John Jay-Cross River on Sunday (1/22) at the BIA, with Mele recording 24 saves. Cortlandt will next play at Clarkstown at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Wingfield shines in rivalry win Rebels beat ‘Pac on Senior Night BYSNS goalie Ty Wingfield keeps his eyes on the puck in the win over Cortlandt. Cortlandt’s Jack Jimenez looks for a teammate. Brendan Morea maintains possession along the boards. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO The BYSNS celebrate a second-period goal. HOCKEY ‘It was a great team effort. The kids really deserved this win.’ John Veteri BYSNS Head Coach Charlie Heese fights for possession with Cortlandt’s Brendan Morea.
Youth wrestlers rumble in Newtown Members of the Yorktown Athletic Club wrestling team competed at the Nighthawk Classic last month in Newtown, Conn. e tournament attracted 19 wrestling organizations, with 400 wrestlers from six states, including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. First-, second- and third-place nishers won a custom-made three-inch round medal. e rst and second-place teams in each division won a custommade plaque. 8U CO-ED • Lorenzo Palmiotto came in rst place and James Murray came in second place. 10U CO-ED • Nicco Palmiotto came in third place and Peter Fatica came in fourth place. 12U CO-ED • Paul Bucello came in second place, Jerry Premuto came in fourth place and Russell Badurski came in fth place. SPORTS James Murray celebrating his win. James Murray, 6, gives his dad/ coach Chris Murray a hug after his win. James Murray came in second place in the 8U division, Lorenzo Palmiotto came in fi rst place in the 8U division, and Nicco Palmiotto came in third place in the 10U division. PHOTOS: BRETT FREEMAN Jerry Premuto during his wrestling match Russell Badurski makes his move. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 21
PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Olivia Lucas, a 5-7 senior guard, has been on the Yorktown girls’ varsity basketball team for three and a half years. Lucas is one of the Huskers’ captains, along with Emily Ward (senior) and Kaitlyn Judge (junior). She also played on Yorktown’s varsity girls’ soccer team for four years, playing outside back or center back. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING BASKETBALL AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I started playing basketball in fourth grade, when Emily Ward and I played on the fth-grade travel team because at the time there was no fourth-grade team. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE YORKTOWN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM? My favorite thing about being on the Yorktown girls’ basketball team is bonding with my teammates every day and just getting closer as a team. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME RITUAL THAT YOU SHARE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES? My favorite pregame activity is our hand shakes for the starting ve. DO YOU HAVE ANY GOALS FOR YOUR FINAL SEASON PLAYING FOR YORKTOWN? As a team, we have set a goal for ourselves this year to be one of the top teams in the league, and to compete to win it. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER THE YEARS AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THEM? My biggest role models over the years have been three of my best friends (Emily Ward, Alyssa Lassen, Rachel Gevanthor) who unfortunately all su ered ACL tears. I have learned that you cannot take any game or any practice for granted because you never know when it might be your last. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. One thing about me that not a lot of people know is that I do not like chocolate. DO YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE TO PLAY BASKETBALL IN COLLEGE? I do not plan to continue to play basketball in college, and I am still undecided on which college I plan to attend. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? In college, I am planning to study Kinesiology, which is a fancy way of saying the study of the human body in motion. I decided I wanted to study this after what happened to my best friends. I was so interested in how one wrong planting motion could cause them to tear their ACL. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM? My favorite college basketball team for women is UConn, and for men it is UNC. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WARMING UP FOR A GAME? I actually do not have a favorite song to listen to before a game, but our team playlist is great, and I love listening to that. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If I could have one superpower, it would be to read minds. I feel like reading minds is a super cool ability, and it can de nitely help you out in life. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? If I could pick one place to visit on vacation it would be Australia, because it is completely di erent from the U.S., and would be an experience like no other. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT BEFORE A GAME? I do not really have a favorite food to eat before a game. I usually just eat anything light. Sometimes I will have an apple or a small salad. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN? e best place to eat in Yorktown is the Yorktown Coach Diner, because they have everything there and the food is always so good. WHAT IS THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? My go-to app is probably either Snapchat or Facetime because I love talking to my friends. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE YORKTOWN DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AND WHY SHOULD THEY GO OUT FOR THE TEAM? My experience on the girls basketball team has been amazing. If you can, I de nitely recommend you try out. You will create friendships that you would not have been able to make on your own. And all of the laughs and fun times you experience will make all of the hard practices and games worth it in the end. e season really does y by fast, so make sure to take advantage of every moment you can. FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Olivia Lucas is honoring her best friends every time she steps on the basketball court. LHS boys hoops beat rival Panas Grapplers place at County Championships BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER LAKELAND BOYS BASKETBALL (14-1, 2-0) Lakeland 72, Panas 60 Tuesday, Jan. 17 (Walter Panas High School) When Lakeland and sister school Walter Panas hoop it up, the stakes are always high because of the rivalry. But they were even higher this time because of the seasons each team is enjoying. Lakeland entered the game as the No. 7 Class A squad in New York with the Panthers (10-1) ranked No. 20. e Hornets took a 27-26 lead at halftime, before taking control of the game in the third. at quarter saw Lakeland out-score the Panthers 24-13, en route to a 72- 60 victory. “We were able to come out on top because we just started to play together,” said Lakeland’s Chris WhyteLuciano. “We were playing team basketball and hard defense: that’s how we were able to pull o the win.” Whyte-Luciano (24 points, 4 threes), Grady Leonard (11 points), Logan Shiland (8 points), Logan Crilly (8 points), Sean Perry (8 points), John Bartolotta (6 points), Anthony Jennings (4 points), and Andrew Mendel (3 points) all earned their way into the box score for the Hornets. “Beating Panas was huge, especially because last year VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 23 Lucas Yorktown guard appreciates every moment ATHLETE OliviaSPOTLIGHT The season really does fly by fast, so make sure to take advantage of every moment you can.’ Olivia Lucas Yorktown Basketball Senior Captain
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23 when we were there we lost, so the goal was to play hard and do our best to get that win,” Whyte-Luciano said. Lakeland 69, Peekskill 50 Thursday, Jan. 19 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland won its 12th straight game with a 69-50 win against Peekskill, led by Whyte-Luciano (29 points, 6 threes), Shiland (14 points), Ryan Tocci (7 points), Leonard (6 points), Perry (6 points), Bartolotta (3 points), Jennings (2 points), and Gavin Morales (2 points). LAKELAND/PANAS WRESTLING (11-5) Lakeland/Panas 68, Peekskill 0 Wednesday, Jan. 18 (Peekskill High School) Lakeland/Panas blanked Peekskill 68-0, with Dan Horowitz (102 pounds, forfeit), Steven Sommovigo (110, forfeit), Matt Sanchez (118, forfeit), Alex Russo (126, forfeit), Alex Macias (132, major decision), Thomas Mekuto (138, pin), Tim Mooney (145, major decision), Cooper Schmidt (152, pin), Stephen Carroll (160, pin), Evan Salazar (172, pin), Alex Ryzy (189, decision), Dominick Parente (215, pin), and Dan Hurley (285, decision) winning matches for the Rebels. Westchester County Championships Saturday, Jan. 21 (Lincoln High School, Yonkers) Lakeland/Panas fared well at the Westchester County Championships. “We had a pretty good performance today,” said Rebel coach Dave Bergen. “We finished 10th out of 25 teams and had four place-finishers.” Carroll (160, second), Schmidt (152, fourth), Ryzy (172, fifth), and Hurley (285, sixth) all got on the podium. “As a team, we really stepped up in practice,” Carroll said. “We focused more on the power moves that assert our dominance on the mat. We still have work to do before the divisional tournament, to give the best showing of what it means to wrestle for Lakeland/Panas.” Yorktown also competed, placing 12th, led by Gio Tornambe (102, third), Frank Ofrias (110, top 8), Nicolas Bucello (126, sixth), Anthony Muscolino (138, fourth), and George Gjergji (285, fifth). “The team is working towards peaking at the end of the year,” said Yorktown coach Dr. Jimmy Kaishian. “We still have the goal in mind but it’s nice to come out against the county’s best and test ourselves.” YORKTOWN WRESTLING (15-8) Yorktown 40, Brewster 33 Wednesday, Jan. 18 (Brewster High School) Ofrias (110, forfeit), Rowan Larsen (118, forfeit), Bucello (126, major decision 13-3), Joe Tornambe (132, pin), Jason Glicksman (138, pin), Muscolino (145, forfeit), and Gjergji (285, forfeit) all were victorious for Yorktown, in its 40-33 win versus Brewster, which clinched a share of the league crown for the Huskers. LAKELAND GIRLS BASKETBALL (7-5) Lakeland 63, Haldane 43 Monday, Jan. 16 (Lakeland High School) Amanda Franco led with 24 points and Ava Lugo tallied 22 points in leading Lakeland to a 63- 43 victory against Haldane. “The reason for us (Franco and Lugo) playing great offensively was because of our teammates looking out for us and having some great passes that created great looks,” Lugo said. Great defensive efforts by Kellie Sullivan and Grace Hahn also played a key role in the win. Pearl River 51, Lakeland 35 Friday, Jan. 20 (Lakeland High School) Nichole Ljuljic (12 points) and Sarah Devane (10 points) paced Lakeland in its 51-35 loss to Pearl River. YORKTOWN GIRLS BASKETBALL (8-3) Yorktown 49, Brewster 34 Tuesday, Jan. 17 (Yorktown High School) Lexi Livadhi (18 points, 15 rebounds), Olivia Lucas (10 points), and Kaitlyn Judge (8 points, 12 rebounds) propelled Yorktown to a 59-34 victory against Brewster. Yorktown 44, North Salem 28 Wednesday, Jan. 18 (North Salem High School) Yorktown defeated North Salem 44-28, led by Martina Prybylski (17 points), Lucas (17 points), and Liv DelGaudio (6 points). “As a team, we were really focused in on the little details and perfecting the controllables,” Lucas said. “Just playing together as a team really helped us pull away with the win.” John Jay-CR 57, Yorktown 37 Friday, Jan. 20 (John JayCross River High School) Nicole Boccia (13 points) and Lucas (11 points) led Yorktown in its 57-37 loss to John JayCross River. LAKELAND BOWLING All matches at Cortlandt Lanes. BOYS (68-23) Hen Hud 5, Lakeland 2 Wednesday, Jan. 18 Lakeland fell to Hendrick Hudson 5-2, led by Lorenzo Battista (202, 582), Mike Antonucci (234, 551), Vincent Benedetto (207, 550), Austin Kara (193, 546), Tyler Steimel (170, 310), and Keaton Wolf (162). Panas 4, Lakeland 3 Thursday, Jan. 19 Lakeland was nipped by sister school Walter Panas 4-3, though it did knock down more total pins than the Panthers (2,841 to 2,824). Kara (269, 686), Antonucci (233, 642), Battista (200, 574), Benedetto (194, 503), and Steimel (163, 436) produced for the Hornets. GIRLS (9-61) Lakeland 7, Greeley 0 Wednesday, Jan. 18 Lakeland blanked Horace Greeley 7-0, paced by Jasmine Bashjawish (121, 336), Kerry Pike (109, 280), Isabella Massaro (105, 278), Trinitra Joy (132, 223), Faith Rabadi (109, 211), and Ashley Rimm (73, 143). Peekskill 7, Lakeland 0 Thursday, Jan. 19 Peekskill defeated Lakeland 7-0, with the Hornets being led by Pike (115, 327), Bashjawish (124, 307), Joy (92, 256), and Faith Rabadi (74, 217). YORKTOWN BOWLING All matches at Cortlandt Lanes. BOYS (51-40) Panas 7, Yorktown 0 Wednesday, Jan. 18 Yorktown fell to Walter Panas 7-0, led by Matt Kirey (207, 616), Kevin Kirey (182, 543), Finn Larsen (172, 490), Joshua Placido (181, 444), Joseph Mana (160, 285), and Scott White (102). Hen Hud 7, Yorktown 0 Thursday, Jan. 19 Hendrick Hudson defeated Yorktown 7-0, with Matt Kirey (236, 646) Kevin Kirey (192, 518), Larsen (208, 483), Placido (169, 482), Mana (117, 226), and White (99) pacing the Huskers. GIRLS (69-22) Yorktown 5, Panas 2 Wednesday, Jan. 18 Kailey O’Connell (184, 518), Devin Besselman-Goldes (132, 357), Sophia Morello (155, 355), Alyssa Lassen (122, 340), and Ciara O’Brien (135, 337) propelled Yorktown to a 5-2 victory against Walter Panas. Yorktown 7, Hen Hud 0 Thursday, Jan. 19 O’Connell (181, 524), O’Brien (152, 393), Tiana Rogers (139, 383), Morello (106, 313), Lassen (111, 205), and Besselman-Goldes (110) ignited Yorktown in its 7-0 triumph versus Hendrick Hudson. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 22 Logan Crilly PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Grady Leonard Sean Perry Logan Shiland
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CAPELLINI COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, as follows: RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute and deliver a certain Agreement to Yorktown Community Help Inc., the right to use a certain room(s) within the Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum and shall be posted and advertised accordingly. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in The Yorktown News, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper of said Town for such purpose. Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk Town of Yorktown Master Municipal Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HERE GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the Town Clerk, Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, NY until 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 for the Pool Tile Repair. The Bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by the employees of the Town of Yorktown. Whether sent by mail or means of personal delivery, the Bidder assumes the responsibility for having the bids in at the time and the place specified above. All bids are to be returned to the Town Clerk, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598, marked: “Bid: Pool Tile Repair.” Bid specifications may be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk in said Town Hall or downloaded from the Town’s website at www.yorktownny.org or on BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept that bid which is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town of Yorktown. DIANA L. QUAST, TOWN CLERK MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERK TOWN OF YORKTOWN NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HERE GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the Town Clerk, Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, NY until 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 for the purchase of a 7-Passenger Van Conversion. The Bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by the employees of the Town of Yorktown. Whether sent by mail or means of personal delivery, the Bidder assumes the responsibility for having the bids in at the time and the place specified above. All bids are to be returned to the Town Clerk, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598, marked “Bid: 7-Passenger Van Conversion.” Bid specifications may be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk in said Town Hall or downloaded from the Town’s website at www.yorktownny.org or on BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept that bid which is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town of Yorktown. DIANA L. QUAST, TOWN CLERK MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERK TOWN CLERK Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to [email protected]. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. Organic Yard Waste Facility Closed for Season Yorktown’s Organic Yard Waste Facility, located at 2200 Greenwood St., Yorktown Heights, is now closed for the season. The facility is scheduled to reopen in April. Yorktown Repair Cafe Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join in at the next Repair Cafe at Grace Lutheran Church at the corner of Curry and Gomer Streets in Yorktown. Volunteer repair coaches will be available to help people make all possible repairs free of charge. People wishing to bring their beloved but broken items from home (limit two items please, no gas-powered items) should pre-register by visiting https:// repair-cafe.squarespace.com/ yorktown to select a time to attend. This will help ensure that we don’t have a crowd of people waiting to be served. Lamps, small appliances, bikes, clocks, fabrics, toys, wooden items, crockery, jewelry, computers / electronics... anything that is broken is welcome. Our volunteer Repair Cafe specialists usually have the know-how to determine whether your item can be repaired, and if possible, make the repair. Teatown Plant Swap Day Sunday, Jan. 29, at 12 p.m. Are your house plants taking over your home? Is your spider plant producing more pups than you know what to do with, or is your aloe bursting out of its pot? Did you collect an abundance of seeds from your garden last season? Celebrate National Plant Swap Day and come to Teatown’s first plant swap! Bring your extra cuttings and seeds, and trade them with a neighbor to bring some variety to your collection. Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell, alongside members of the Stewardship team will be presenting about Teatown’s native plant propagation efforts, and you’ll create a seed packet to take home with your newly swapped plant cuttings. See you there! Sign up at www.teatown.org/events/ national-plant-swap-day To be held at Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road in Ossining. Yorktown Chamber of Commerce 2023 HOME, LIFESTYLE, & FAMILY SHOW Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To be held at Jefferson Valley Mall. Featuring general home improvement, kitchen and bath design, home remodeling, heating/cooling, chimneys and wood burning stoves, windows and doors, roofing, chiropractors, yoga and pilates, personal trainers, health and wellness, financial planners, banks and mortgage lenders, real estate companies, home health aids, entertainment, child care and programs, summer camps, nonprofits, vacation planners, and much more! Free admission. For more information, email info@ yorktownchamber.org. TOWN GREEN SEEGREEN PAGE 27
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 27 LEGAL NOTICES opportunity to spread the word about an area she says is often overlooked. “For me, it’s all about starting the conversation,” Annabelle said. Annabelle hopes to officially form an organization and hold another donation drive in May. Ultimately, Annabelle said she wants to create a “sustainable solution” locally that lasts long after she graduates from Yorktown High School. MEGHAN STEWART Junior Meghan Stewart, who has logged more than 350 hours of community service with YHS since her freshman year, has been recognized by the National Charity League. Meghan is a founding member of the NCL of Northern Westchester and currently serves as its leadership chair. Locally, she has taken part in several volunteer opportunities, including writing letters for Operation Gratitude, raising awareness for the American Heart Association, and participating in food drives for the Community Center of Northern Westchester. She earned the following awards from the National Charity League: The Mother-Daughter Award, which is given to mothers and daughters who have completed over 50 hours of philanthropic service together. The Merci Award, which is given to members who have completed over 25 hours of philanthropic service (Meghan logged over 40 hours through the National Charity League). The Modelette Award, which is given to the member who best models the community service, leadership development, and cultural experiences pillars of the NCL mission. Meghan explained why philanthropy is such an important part of her life: “I find that it is very important to give back to the community and help those that are in need. Doing good for others is what I care about and reflects the values that are important to me.” Article provided by Yorktown Central School District. SERVICE FROM PAGE 5 Yorktown News Fillers header: Univers Bold 11pt/12leading body: Franklin Gothic Book reg10pt/11leading paragraph rule top Univers Bold 10pt/11 leading paragraph rule top Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to Yorktown News need to be highresolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us Yorktown News is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for Yorktown News is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a camera-ready PDF via email at [email protected]. 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SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against LLC to 104 Delancey Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, Westchester County New York, at a meeting held on the 17th day of January 2023, duly adopted the resolution published herewith SUBJECT TO A PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM. Dated: Yorktown Heights, New York January 18, 2023 Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk Town of Yorktown Master Municipal Clerk RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 17, 2023 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH YORKTOWN STAGE TO USE ROOM 12 WITHIN THE ALBERT A. CAPELLINI COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, as follows: RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute and deliver a certain Agreement to Yorktown Stage the right to use a certain room(s) within the Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum and shall be posted and advertised accordingly. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in The Yorktown News, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper of said Town for such purpose. Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk Town of Yorktown Master Municipal Clerk NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, Westchester County New York, at a meeting held on the 17th day of January 2023, duly adopted the resolution published herewith SUBJECT TO A PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM. Dated: Yorktown Heights, New York January 18, 2023 Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk Town of Yorktown Master Municipal Clerk RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 17, 2023 A RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH CORPORATE CHILDREN’S CENTER CONSULTANTS, INC. D/B/A/ BRIGHT BEGINNINGS TO USE A CERTAIN ROOM(S) WITHIN THE ALBERT A. CAPELLINI COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, as follows: RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute and deliver a certain Agreement to Corporate Children’s Center Consultants, Inc. d/b/a/ Bright Beginnings the right to use a certain room(s) within the Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum and shall be posted and advertised accordingly. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in The Yorktown News, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper of said Town for such purpose. Diana L. 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Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. Take advantage of the new 30% Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) with PWRcell, Generac’s fully-integrated solar + battery storage system. PWRcell will help you save money on your electric bill and be prepared for utility power outages. Plus it’s compatible with most existing solar arrays. Now’s the Right Time SAVE 30% WITH THE SOLAR TAX CREDIT^ Call to request a free quote! 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PAGE 28 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 LEGAL NOTICES Yorktown News Fillers header: Univers Bold 11pt/12leading body: Franklin Gothic Book reg10pt/11leading paragraph rule top Univers Bold 10pt/11 leading paragraph rule top Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to Yorktown News need to be highresolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us Yorktown News is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for Yorktown News is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a camera-ready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Advertise With Us When you advertise with Yorktown News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout Yorktown. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in Yorktown News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. YN legals specs: STANDING HEAD: Futura BT, bold, 18pt, C75-Y100 header-Univers 57 condensed regular 12/14, all caps, underline body-Adobe Caslon pro 10/11 Left Justified, no hyphens LLC FORMATION NOTICE Notice of Formation of Rosslyn Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/23/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against LLC to 104 Delancey Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of LOGICSTIXS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022- 12-22. 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 JOHN A QUINONES: 4345 WEBSTER AVENUE APT 5D BRONX NY 10470. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of WIFI SPOTLIGHT, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022- 12-16. 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 Jose Perez: 254 Glenbrook Avenue Yonkers NY 10705. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Heaven's Helpers Moving Company LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-08-04. 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 Heaven's Helpers Moving Company LLC: 2 Sherwood Terrace 1A Yonkers NY 10704. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Jade House Design LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022- 11-16. 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 United States Corporation Agents, Inc.: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 102, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of 225 North Broad Street LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022- 12-19. 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 Kenneth Lewis: 927 Bernard Road Peekskill NY 10566. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of ARPINO CPR, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022- 12-28. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to ARNOLD A. ARPINO & ASSOCIATES P.C.: 380 TOWNLINE RD Suite 180 HAUPPAUGE NY 11788. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of 535 Washington Street LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-12-19. 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 Kenneth Lewis: 927 Bernard Road Peekskill NY 10566. 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Purpose: Any lawful purpose NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, Westchester County New York, at a meeting held on the 17th day of January 2023, duly adopted the resolution published herewith SUBJECT TO A PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM. Dated: Yorktown Heights, New York January 18, 2023 Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk Town of Yorktown Master Municipal Clerk RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 17, 2023 A RESOLUTION, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH HOMELAND TOWERS, LLC TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE A COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND RELATED ANCILLARY FACILITES AND IMPROVEMENTS, AN ABSTRACT OF WHICH IS AS FOLLOWS: A resolution to lease approximately 3,520 square feet of ground space of property located at 3101-3103 Quinlan Street, Town of Yorktown, County of Westchester, New York and shown on the Tax Map of the Town as Parcel 27.05-1-16 and 27.05-1-17 to Homeland Towers, LLC (“Tenant”) to construct, maintain and operate a communications tower and related ancillary facilities and improvements for the transmission and reception of communication signals and to accommodate the installations of wireless carriers and Town and local emergency service antennas and equipment, including without limitation, radio equipment cabinets, antennas and related equipment and utilities. In return the Town will receive $2,000.00 per month or35% of all gross rents collectedby Tenant from subtenants, whichever is higher, paid monthly in advance. The Lease provides for a twelve-month option to Lease the premises, with two additional twelve-month options in exchange for a payment of $500.00 per option period. The initial term of the lease will be ten (10) years from the commencement date and shall automatically renew for up to nine additional terms of five years each unless Tenant notifies the Town of its intention not to renew prior to commencement of the succeeding renewal term. Pursuant to the Resolution of the Board the validity of the Lease is subject to a permissive referendum as set forth in Article 4, section 64(2) and Article 7, section 90 of the Town Law of the State of New York. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum and shall be posted and advertised accordingly. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in The Yorktown News, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper of said Town for such purpose. Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk Town of Yorktown Master Municipal ClerkR GREEN FROM PAGE 27 Hudson River EagleFest Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teatown’s 19th Annual Hudson River EagleFest returns to Croton Point Park for an all day celebration! The program includes thrilling live bird shows spotlighting birds of prey, bird walks where you can view eagles through spotting scopes, heated tents filled with educational displays and exhibits, crafts and games for children, food trucks, and more! Ttickets are on sale at www. teatown.org/eaglefest-tickets/ Yorktown High School Band 14TH ANNUAL SWING DANCE CONCERT Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. You’re invited to the YHS Band’s 14th annual swing dance concert! To be held in the Yorktown High School gym, featuring a best dressed contest, door prizes, professional dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m., and live music and dancing from 8 to 10:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to the fun family event. Swing Era attire is encouraged. $10 for students/seniors, $15 adults. For more info, contact YHS Band Director Emily Kluga at [email protected] or 914- 243-8050. Telehealth Intervention Programs for Seniors (TIPS) Mondays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. TIPS has been in the forefront of the national telehealth movement. Westchester County continues to lead the way in developing best practices that help seniors age successfully in their homes and communities. Senior’s vital signs – specifically their pulse, weight, oxygen blood level and blood pressure – are measured using computers and other equipment. That data is then transmitted to telehealth nurses who review it remotely. If the tests show cause for immediate concern, the nurse will contact the seniors, their caregivers or primary care physicians directly. Each senior leaves the session with a “TIPS Sheet,” a comprehensive assessment that includes their results of their vital sign tests, an explanation of what the results mean, and, if needed, other relevant information such as referrals. Held at the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center located at 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown. Yorktown’s Arts + Culture Committee Arts + Culture Group Seeks New Members The town seeks three new members as it expands its ranks to better serve everyone in the community. The committee reports to the town supervisor and Town Board, as well as to the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. Positions are voluntary with no monetary compensation. Qualifications include any one (or more) of the following, but you need not be proficient in all of these: • Project Management — lead efforts to coordinate events and meetings; keep track of contracts SEEGREEN PAGE 29
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Purpose: Any lawful purpose NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, Westchester County New York, at a meeting held on the 17th day of January 2023, duly adopted the resolution published herewith SUBJECT TO A PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM. Dated: Yorktown Heights, New York January 18, 2023 Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk Town of Yorktown Master Municipal Clerk RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 17, 2023 A RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE YORKTOWN TEEN CENTER INC. TO USE A CERTAIN ROOM(S) WITHIN THE ALBERT A. CAPELLINI COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, as follows: RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute and deliver a certain Agreement to The Yorktown Teen Center Inc., the right to use a certain room(s) within the Albert A. Capellini Community and Cultural Center. This resolution is subject to permissive referendum and shall be posted and advertised accordingly. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in The Yorktown News, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper of said Town for such purpose. Diana L. Quast, Town Clerk Town of Yorktown Master Municipal Clerk BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A sewer main break last ursday lead to more Enbridge investigations. “We got a report of a sewage leak in the area of Dunwoodie Court, Flanders Drive, and Camp re Road, and investigation showed that it runs laterally over an Enbridge pipeline,” Town Supervisor Tom Diana told Yorktown News. According to Diana, the town acted immediately and isolated all but two of the houses that discharge into the sewer main. e town’s engineering and sewer departments, as well as Enbridge, had a contractor at the scene the following morning and excavation and repairs began, according to Diana. e origin of the sewer main break was determined to be settlement, not another sinkhole. A gas line excavation company was then sent in by Enbridge. “Our sewer division repaired the pipe with a new iron pipe and the hook up was completed by about 7 p.m. Saturday night and back lled,” Diana said. 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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 31 Mohegan Lake is now the home of Argonne Rose Brewing Company, a high-quality craft brewery and gastropub. Argonne Rose opened its doors on Dec. 31, two days after hosting a “Media & Social In uencer Day.” “ e turnout for our grand opening was way beyond our expectations!” the owners said. “ e tremendous amount of support that was o ered by the community was a very humbling experience for myself and my partners. We want to thank our patrons and the community for such a successful launch. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible in the future.” e business was founded by a team of four people dedicated to bringing a unique social experience to the area. e new brewery, owned by Marc and Sarah Capichioni, Dave Pearl and Pete Martine, is located in the historic St. George’s Church, 1715 East Main St., which rst opened its doors in 1911. Revitalizing this timeless location is important to Argonne Rose’s owners as Marc, Pearl and Martine are all self-proclaimed history bu s. e inspiration behind the name Argonne Rose traces back to the Argonne Forest, the site of a pivotal battle that many say changed the course of World War I. Master brewer Martine commented on his brewing process. “ e beers being o ered are paying homage to age-old brewing traditions while incorporating modern science, avors and methods, creating brews that are the best of both worlds,” Martine said. e whole team behind Argonne Rose Brewing Company has set their vision and their standards high. “ e community can count on us for amazing food and a great night out!” Marc said. Visit argonnerosebrewing.com for more information. Grand opening for new business at historic church PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARGONNE ROSE BREWING COMPANY It was a packed house at the Media and Infl uencers Night on Dec. 29. ARGONNE ROSE BREWING COMPANY ‘The turnout for our grand opening was way beyond our expectations!’ -Owners Argonne Rose Brewing Company APAR PUBLICITY WITH PERSONALITY PR Public Rela ons For... Businesses | Individuals | Organiza ons | Events Your Message Is Our Mission Leave Your Message Here... (914) 275-6887 | bruceaparpr@ gmail.com BRUCE APAR WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? TO ADVERTISE WITH US, CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 We’ve advertised with Halston newspapers since the beginning because we know they connect us to the communities we serve. We view our ads as an extension of word-of- mouth advertising; they have definitely played a role in our continued success with both new and returning families. -Jamie Sirkin Summer Trails Day Camp & Baseball Camp
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