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Work hard, play hard

Lauren Rosasco named new superintendent of recreation

BY CAROL REIF Lauren Rosasco turning egg cartons and colorful Rosasco had well-being and happiness of kids,
STAFF WRITER officially became poster paint into wee “habitats” served as a something that as a teen or young
for popsicle-stick lions, tigers, recreation leader adult you don’t have the chance
Lauren Rosasco’s not kidding North Salem’s and bears. since 2015. to think about that often,” she
around when she says play is hard superintendent explained.
work. of recreation on Camping probably has no big- PHOTO: CAROL REIF
ger champion than Rosasco, who Recreation people also have to
Or is that hard work is play? August 15. started going to Mountain Lakes few weeks they’re here.’” be up for all types of duties, too.
“I recreate for a living. Can’t when she was ve. (Her younger Rosasco may be a teeny bit
get any better than that,” the My first day brother, Paul,  went there and “We really are jacks of all
32-year-old North Salem native of camp was their parents worked at the camp prejudiced, but she thinks being trades. We have to do a little of
said last week of the many hats when I was five, too, so it’s been a family a air.) a camp counselor is an ideal op-
she’s worn while working for the and I haven’t portunity for personal growth. SEE ROSASCO PAGE 3
town’s Recreation Department. left since.’ Her favorite part?
On Monday, Aug. 15, Rosasco Canoeing in the lake and “You’ll learn a lot about your-
o cially graduated from recre- Lauren Rosasco swimming in the camp’s pool. self, a lot about how to interact
ation leader -- a position she’s with others. It’s a lot of respon-
held since 2015 -- to superinten- Bohrdrum Field Park where she en there’s the “bond” that sibility, keeping track of every-
dent of recreation. She still has and an assistant were overseeing she remembers forming with one and making sure everyone’s
to take the civil service exam, but a themed day camp for kinder- counselors. safe, but more importantly, you’re
the job is hers. gartners through fth-graders. responsible for the emotional
Rosasco lls the role previously “I always think it’s interesting
held by Beverly Golisano, who As Rosasco and a  North Sa- that some of my best and worst
had retired in 2018 but stayed lem News  reporter chatted on memories of being a kid at camp
on as a full-time and then as a Wednesday, Aug. 17, a baker’s really all revolved around the
part-time assistant handling se- dozen of kiddos happily focused counselors,” she recalled.
nior citizen programs. (Her son on their “green” art projects,
is Councilman Brent Golisano.) Kids will remember what they
In her two decades plus of ser- say or do, however inadvertent,
vice at North Salem’s summer Rosasco advises counselors.
camp at Mountain Lakes Park,
Rosasco has been everything “So many times this summer, a
from a head counselor to its di- child would just have a big smile
rector. on their face, and I’d go up to
She recently sat down for their counselor and say ‘You did
a picnic table interview at Joe that!’,” she said.

“And you see them smile too.
It’s always nice when they con-
nect the dots and think ‘You
know, I can have a positive im-
pact on these campers in just the

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Thursday, August 25, 2022 North Salem News – Page 3

Open Land Foundation ready to ‘Race for Open Space’

BY CAROL REIF PHOTO: CAROL REIF down, man the registration ta-
STAFF WRITER ble and water stations, manage
Participants signing in at last year's Race for Open Space. parking, and help direct walk-
Get ready, get set, go green! ers and runners. Each will re-
North Salem Open Land development, and deteriora- e foundation aims to raise ceive a complimentary T-shirt. The second annual Race for Open
Foundation is seeking regis- tion” by “maintaining the en- $20,000 through fees, sponsor- Space will be held on Sept. 18.
trants and volunteers for its vironmental and the ecological ships, and donations. NEW THIS YEAR
second annual Race for Open integrity of the area.” · Kids Fun Run Around the
Space – even the four-footed e money will also be used
kind. Folks are invited to “super- to host community events such Pond. Each participant will re-
charge” their support by adding as monthly hikes, educational ceive a medal of completion.
e event will take place on a fundraising goal, forming a seminars, and an environmen-
Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Baxter team, inviting friends and fam- tal movie series. ·  Awards Ceremony.  ere
Preserve. e start time for the ily, and posting about the race will also be an awards cer-
Kids Fun Run is 9 a.m. e 5K on their social media pages. Volunteers are needed to emony acknowledging the top
run and 4K walk start at 9:30 set up the course and break it three male and top three fe-
a.m. Fees are $35 for adults, male 5K nishers by age group.
$15 for children under 18, and
$10 for dogs. · Climate Fair.  e North Sa-
lem Climate Smart Leadership
e entire race takes place on Committee will be camped out
trails at the preserve, so folks near the nish line with tables
should prepare for uneven ter- packed with valuable informa-
rain. tion on climate change, energy
e ciency, waste reduction and
All the money raised will recycling, solar power, and geo-
bene t NSOLF and help it thermal heating/cooling. 
preserve and protect open
spaces, trails, and meadows. To register, go to www.nsolf.
Currently, it owns close to 900 org/raceforopenspace.
acres of land.
For more information about
Its mission is to establish volunteering or sponsoring the
areas “free from exploitation, race, email  raceforopenspace@
nsolf.org.

ROSASCO nication and media studies from that 2023 was going to be a very “Winter is my favorite. Al- there – 27 years.
FROM PAGE 1
SUNY Westchester Community “busy and interesting” year, Ro- ways has been. It’s when I get “My rst day of camp was

College and a bachelor of sci- sasco responded: “Hopefully. e to be right on pace with where when I was ve, and I haven’t left

everything,” said Rosasco, who ence degree in education, special way that I’ve approached every- I need to be. In the summer, it’s since,” she said, adding: “ at

when at Mountain Lakes tackles education, and American Studies thing over the years is I’m happy a little crazy. All of us recreation one always blows their mind

everything from xing faucets, from SUNY Old Westbury. to try any and all programs.” people know that in the sum- a little bit because it’s hard for

writing contracts, and working After college, however, she re- A gathering spot has always mer you don’t get sleep and you a six-year-old to comprehend

with campers and counselors to alized that she really wasn’t “in topped everyone’s list, so the kind of don’t have a personal life, what that means.”

talking to parents and caregiv- love” with teaching. Lucky for community center will ful ll a lot so the winter is when we get to Longevity has many perks,

ers, supervising art and crafts her -- and the town -- Rosasco of needs. catch up on a lot of that,” she ex- but the biggest one is having a

projects, patching up canoes, and eventually found her niche in the “It’s nice to have the chance to plained. frame of reference, she said.

driving golf carts. recreation world. grow a little bit and to see what Active all year-round, the If a camper or counselor comes

en there’s campground (She and her ancé, Ash- kind of new programs we can get department hosts skiing and to Rosasco with a problem, she’s

cleanups to organize, public ley Kivela, a teacher, are his- o the ground,” she said. snowboarding clinics on top of able to relate personally.

health and safety rules to fol- tory “nerds,” so much so that the What else have residents its usual indoor programs. “I can say ‘Here’s the book ...

low, sta to interview, camper couple plan to get hitched next yearned for – recreation-wise? No one gets to rest on their and here’s the reality’ because

medications and allergy issues to month in upstate Lake George “A lot of people want a pool, laurels either. ere are lots of I’ve done all the di erent jobs.

monitor, and so on. just so they can visit Fort Wil- but it’s just not feasible at this moving parts behind a well-run e CIT. e camper. e coun-

And that’s on top of other rec- liam Henry, built in 1755 during point,” she explained. camp. selor. All those things. It gives

reation department duties, which the French and Indian War.) ere are hopes that an active By September’s end, the rec me a unique perspective.”

have included promoting pro- community center will bolster folks are done cleaning up from Like Rosasco, a lot of expe-

grams in local newspapers and on NEW HOME ON THE WAY plans for the immediate area’s re- that season’s program. rienced recreation folks have

social media, creating commu- Rosasco and the rec crew are growth. Planning for the next summer come up through the summer

nity activities and outings, and looking forward to the time Rosasco has a special place in starts by the end of November. camp system.

checking in on and delivering when North Salem’s new com- her heart for the tiny hamlet. As Dates have to be set, vendors She thinks that they’re able

hot meals – and valentines -- to munity center is up and running. a teen, she was a cashier and a lined up, and bid packages read- to guide newcomers so well be-

senior citizens. e town purchased the for- stock person at the old Hygrade ied. cause they’re “passionate” about

“Camp lends itself to experi- mer school and theater/arts cen- Market and its adjacent card and By Jan. 1, the department’s their profession.

ences in a lot of di erent things,” ter at 3 Owens Road in Croton gifts shop on Front Street. (Hy- deeply into the registration pro- “ ey want to be at camp.

she noted, adding that that’s a Falls last year. It’s currently in grade is now a takeout restaurant cess. It’s hard work. e day that you

great way to try stu and “see the process of renovating the and a place to buy craft beer and “ e easiest part is the six don’t want to be there anymore

where you t.” circa-1925 building. antiques.) weeks that camp is in session be- is the day that you know it’s time

Employment-wise there’s Initial goals include reviving No slouch when it comes cause everything is now in mo- to move on,” Rosasco insisted.

something for everybody at Zumba and yoga and other adult to civic responsibility, she is a tion and all the help is in and we Just as the interview was

Mountain Lakes. programs that had to be put aside member of the Croton Falls Fire have a lot of sta to get all the wrapping up, adults – refreshed

Besides interacting with the when the pandemic kiboshed the Department Ladies Auxiliary, little things done,” Rosasco said. from their three-hour parenting

public and campers, folks can town’s use of school facilities. She a former member of the North break -- started arriving at JB

contribute by doing o ce work, is also looking at children’s the- Salem Volunteer Ambulance THE VALUE OF Park to pick up their worn-out

helping plan, or running sports ater, art, dance, and STEM pro- Corps, and a former fundraiser PERSPECTIVE but happy kids.

programs. grams. for Westchester Exceptional Mountain Lakes has “become Watching as the tiny troops

Finding that “ t” has special ere’s no eld at the new cen- Children Inc. a part of me at this point,” Ro- tramped by, she joked: “My goal

meaning for Rosasco. ter, but it has a sizable parking Being such a nature lover, does sasco admitted. is to send them home dirty and

A 2007 graduate of North lot that could be used for certain Rosasco have an existential crisis She nds it amusing to see the tired. If they fall asleep on the

Salem High School, she earned types of sports, such as basketball. when it’s too cold to be outdoors? shock on kids’ faces when she way home, I’ve done my job.”

an associate’s degree in commu- When the reporter predicted Nope. tells them how long she’s been

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Thursday, August 25, 2022 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9

American idle

MAN then I found harder ones so that I didn’t t. I took a casual glance at My spare time is de nitely bet- when I look over their shoulder,
OVERBOARD could waste even more time while the Spice rack, which reminded ter spent now than when I was a they’re playing computer solitaire.
accomplishing less, which seemed me to go check the one we have in kid. I remember sometimes being What fun is winning at a game if
RICK like keeping with the target our kitchen. Maybe their reunion bored at home, and I was not the person you beat is YOU?
MELÉN objective. My wife nally got me didn’t last long and maybe their allowed to take a car even though
a Sudoku book with puzzles so act hasn’t aged that well, but “Old we had two (I was 12 but I could What is your guilty pleasure?
Some people would tell you complicated that it took me a Spice”didn’t t either. I put “Eno” reach the pedals). I would ask my Not everyone has the same
that there’s nothing worse week to nish one, and I con- in as the answer; it’s not like any- mother what there was to do. Her de nition of “wasting time.”Some
than killing time.Time is gratulated myself from my padded one is checking my work. suggestions were not helpful; they parents tell me that their kids
money, after all, and you wouldn’t cell while an orderly waited to give were bland ideas like why don’t sometimes play online games for
kill money, would you? Others me my medication. Another thing I like to do you clean your room (if I cleaned hours. It seemed like a senseless
would tell you there’s nothing when I have nothing to do is scroll my room I’d never be able to waste of time to me until I found
more satisfying than just doing Since then I have limited myself down the internet news. I don’t out how much money a profes-
nothing.Trying to gure out who’s to completing crossword puzzles, think you can call these wasted nd anything), or why don’t you sional gamer could make with
right is a waste of time. But now because I have convinced my- moments, because it’s informa- write thank-you notes for your sponsorship deals. Having my em-
that Americans have tendered self that there is an educational tional and keeps me up on current Christmas presents (it was July), ployer pay me to do something I
their resignations in unusually component to them. You can learn events. One current event I totally or why don’t you play with your think is a waste of time is a career
high numbers, many people are words that don’t usually come up caught up on today is that “Ales- pet (I had a snake) or doesn’t your goal of mine.“Free time”is what
going to have a lot more time on in normal conversation, if you sandra Ambrosio Looks Like friend have a house over by the a lot of people have now, since no
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it. Almost 48 million workers comes up in a puzzle every day, Which IS informational because thought it)? may take a plea bargain before the
quit their jobs in 2021, and while and it’s the name of an extremely I looked up where Montenegro is jury reaches a verdict.
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Just for fun

JUST I used to hate facial hair, and then it What do you call a sh wearing a Where do boats go when they get
JO ANN grew on me. bow tie? sick?

JO ANN I’m so good at sleeping, I can do it So shtacated. A boat doc.
FRANCELLA with my eyes closed.
What did baby corn say to momma I don’t trust those trees, they seem
When vegans have an argument, is it corn? shady.
still called a beef?
Where is popcorn?

Because life, at times, can be dif- I ordered a chicken and an egg from Where do fruits go on vacation? I only know 25 letters of the alpha-
cult, because summer is coming Amazon. I’ll let you know. Pear-is. bet, and I don’t know why.
to an end and because it’s just plain
fun to hear a silly joke, I present to you at car looks great, but the mu er How does the moon cut his hair? I thought the dryer was shrinking my
some of the best silly jokes I could nd. looks exhausted. Eclipse it. clothes, but it was the refrigerator all
along.
Hon, did you get a haircut? I got red from the canned juice What does a lemon say when it an-
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CRO Link, a Mount Kisco-based orga- During the recent “ride along,” sense of purpose,” he said, adding: During the course of that shift,
nization that aims to “strengthen he nodded toward someone eating “So it’s just a great relationship we he also drove over to the village’s
FROM PAGE 16 the whole community through his lunch on a wall behind a for- have with them.” reservoir to roust trespassers, gave
the healthy integration of immi- mer Main Street bank. He ruefully security tips to the owner of a bur-
more they’re able to get out in grants.” e group put together a noted that he’d nally convinced Property manager Vicky glarized restaurant, popped into a
front of minor quality-of-life is- crew of 20 volunteers and tidied the older man to go to a detox cen- Nikprelaj agrees. co ee shop to discuss an upcom-
sues before those devolve into up the site. Sadly, the tide of trash ter, but he’d immediately checked ing community program, cruised
something more serious. appears to be returning. himself out. Ramirez regularly attends through neighborhoods where
events such as barbecues and kick- folks were complaining about
at’s why everyone’s input has If complaints grow too numer- Ramirez has occasionally used ball games. speeders, chatted in Spanish with
value. ous at a particular encampment, his own money to pay for taxi cab a longtime groundskeeper at Oak-
the village’s Department of Public rides, hotel rooms, and food for He’s been her “go-to” person wood Cemetery, took a few more
Sometimes there are language Works can remove it. homeless folks. and “a very big part of Pinecrest turns around Leonard Park, and,
barriers to overcome. Manor for the last 12 years,” she maybe most importantly, never
Many homeless have formed Still, he always maintains a pro- said, adding that everyone there lost patience with this reporter’s
at Ramirez speaks uent ersatz families, working odd jobs fessional distance. appreciates his “calm” demeanor. incessant questions.
Spanish is a huge help in light of whenever they can get them, and
the village’s growing Hispanic and sharing food and necessities. “I like to stay on top of these Ramirez also lets Nikprelaj en there’s paperwork to do,
Latinx population. guys to see if there are any chang- know if there are any wider com- training to undergo, and so on.
Public intoxication remains a es in behavior that could cause munity issues tenants should
Many of Mount Kisco’s home- serious concern. trouble down the line,” Ramirez know about. Ramirez, who is trained to han-
less are unable to access basic hu- explained. dle “critical incidents,” is also the
man services because of their un- While Ramirez was provid- “People look at him not just as liaison to the county’s new Mobile
documented status, he noted while ing police “presence” during pick- COFFEE WITH A COP a police o cer, but as a friend. I Crisis Response Team program,
showing a reporter some of the up time at a day camp Tuesday, a Every other week, he drops in think that’s very important,” she under which police and mental
places they hang out or live, such driver collared him to complain said. health professionals partner dur-
as under bridges and in wooded about a group of inebriated men for a cup of co ee and a chat with ing certain situations. 
areas. she’d encountered while out run- residents of Pinecrest Manor, a JAM PACKED DAY
ning around 5 a.m. She added she housing complex for low-income He next checked in at a senior Wearing that many hats seems
Ramirez regularly cruises thought they’d been sleeping in an seniors, disabled folks, and fami- like enough to do anyone in, but
around checking out encamp- air-conditioned 24-hour laundro- lies. center’s nutrition program where a Ramirez apparently has spark to
ments that sometimes are – some mat nearby. client had been banned for acting spare.
might be surprised to learn – hid- e older tenants are a great out.
den within feet of shops and other Hoping to locate a homeless source of information because A motorcycle cop, riding is his
businesses. crime victim who needed to ap- “they’re home most of the day, and Ramirez knocked on the man’s “stress relief.” He owns a Harley-
pear in court to testify, a district at- they have their eyes and ears on door but found no one at home. Davidson with all the “bells and
e object is not to harass any- torney once sought Ramirez’s help. the ground,” he said. Later that afternoon, he respond- whistles.”
one, but to keep tabs on things and ed to a call from the American Le-
to o er assistance when possible. He knew exactly where he was And they are always more than gion Hall where – coincidentally – “I’ve ridden all over the country
– in the woods behind a shopping willing to give back to the com- the same guy was allegedly kicking pretty much,” said Ramirez who
e folks who maintain and center. e man made his court munity. up a fuss. has tattoos of Saint Christopher,
monitor local nature trails stopped date. the patron of travelers, and Saint
on the street Tuesday to chat with “ ey’ll say: ‘O cer Ramirez After spotting the man emerg-
Ramirez about bottles and other Ramirez never feels threatened. if you need anything like food or ing from another Main Street SEE CRO PAGE 22
debris left behind by the residents “ ey know me; they know I’m toys for the kids, let us help out.’ It building, Ramirez pulled over to
of one such bivouac. here to help,” he said. gives them something to do, some have a small word. e man went
peacefully on his way.
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Page 20 – North Salem News Sports Thursday, August 25, 2022

FLAG FOOTBALL

Looking to
Score
wins

first flag
football
championship

BY WHIT ANDERSON played lacrosse with fellow team- Looking to Score (left to right): Kim Rhatigan, Kelci Hegg, Stephanie Burke, Jackie Hagey, Anna
SPORTS EDITOR mate Laurie DeRosa at Yorktown O’Connor, Laurie DeRosa, Kelsey Klein, Cat Rhatigan (bottom).
High School. “ e team was posi- Not Pictured: Alison Holt, Caren Vogel, Stacey Piken, Melissa Mechanic.
Westchester Female Flag Foot- tive the whole time,we came out to
ball (WFFF) concluded their in- have a lot of fun.”
augural summer season last urs-
day with a championship bout and “We communicated really well
a slate of consolation games.Look- together,”said DeRosa,adding that
ing to Score coasted to the summer players coming in and out of their
league title,capping o their domi- lineup each week made communi-
nant playo run with a 42-24 win cation a necessity for their team to
over Back at Pass Up. go 9-1 on the season.

Unable to shake Back at “Everyone was great about shar-
Pass Up in the rst half, Looking ing the eld together, looking for
to Score shifted their o ense into open players...this was so fun. It
another gear in the nal 25 min- was a great inaugural season, and
utes of the game, scoring consecu- we will take it from here,” said
tive touchdowns to blow the lead Burke.
open. ey won their two previous
playo games 30-6 against TNT Katie DiChiaro concluded the
and Cosmic Charlie’s Angels re- night with an awards ceremony,
spectively. thanking all who contributed to
the successful WFFF season.
“We are all really athletic,” said
Captain Stephanie Burke, who “I loved, loved, loved watching
you all play,”she said.

Both teams and the referees at the coin toss. Looking to Score running in for the touchdown.

Back That Pass Up going over Back That Pass Up kept the game Looking to Score celebrating after the final whistle. PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON
the game plan. close in the first half thanks to their
running game.

Thursday, August 25, 2022 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 21

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Chipotle Beef with 1⁄4 cup minced fresh cilantro Using a slotted spoon, transfer adobo sauce. Use one for this chopped
Fresh Tomato Salsa Tomato salsa (see below) beef and onions to a tray. recipe, then freeze the rest 2 green onions, sliced
Makes 8 to 10 servings Flour tortillas, warmed Pour liquid into a deep bowl. in an airtight container for up 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
Arrange onion slices in bottom Using two forks, shred beef. to 6 months. For even more and minced
1 onion, thinly sliced of one slow cooker stoneware, Return beef and onions to convenience, separate the 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro
2 to 21⁄2-lb. beef brisket, well overlapping as necessary. Cut the stoneware. Skim fat from peppers and place in a single Juice of 1 lime
trimmed brisket in half and place on liquid and pour over beef layer on a tray, topped with Salt and freshly ground black
1 chipotle pepper in adobo top of onions. Sprinkle with mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. a little adobo sauce; freeze pepper, to taste
sauce, chopped (see tip chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin, Turn to warm for serving. until firm, then transfer each In a bowl, combine tomatoes,
below) and salt. Pour tomato juice To serve, spoon beef mixture pepper to a sealable freezer green onions, jalapeño,
1 tablespoon dry minced over top. and salsa into center of each bag. You can then use just cilantro, and lime juice.
(granulated) garlic Cover and cook on low for 9 to warm tortilla, then fold tortilla the amount you need for each Season to taste with salt and
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 11 hours or on high for 41⁄2 to over filling. recipe. pepper. Serve immediately or
1⁄2 teaspoon salt 51⁄2 hours, until beef is very Tip: Chipotle peppers are Tomato Salsa cover and refrigerate for up to
1⁄2 cup tomato juice tender. smoked jalapeño peppers one day.
and are often found canned in Makes 3 cups
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and

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CRO 2002 to 2006. (His late dad was a He became a Mount Kisco po- trails and streets; working with proud to have established a Com-
FROM PAGE 17
retired corrections o cer.) lice o cer in 2008 and then trans- teens at the Boys and Girls Club’s munity Resource O cer program

He graduated from the ferred to the Westchester County Liberty Keystone Group on a in Mount Kisco to help us bet-

Michael the Archangel, protector Dutchess County Sheri ’s Police Police in 2015 when that entity community newsletter; and plan- ter serve the community through

of police o cers. Academy in 2006 as class presi- took over law enforcement services ning an Operation Safe Child ID constructive engagement, prob-

He also owns and operates a dent and recipient of the academy’s in the village. program. lem-solving, and the promotion of

website called Hudson Valley Bik- “Top Cop” award. After becom- Ramirez was a School Resource Ramirez has been meeting with community well-being,”Commis-

er Network, a resource for “every- ing a deputy sheri , he turned his O cer in another community be- Spanish-speaking folks who con- sioner Terrance Raynor said in an

thing motorcycle.” penchant for public relations into a fore taking on the role of Mount gregate at the library. o cial statement recently.

community outreach program. Kisco’s CRO in March. “We’ve had some meaningful Dress pointed out that Mount

BIT OF BACKGROUND “I knew right from the jump conversations. We’re able to edu- Kisco’s is the second CRO pro-

Ramirez was a corrections of- that this was going to be my role,” NEW ERA OF PUBLIC SAFETY cate each other, learn from each gram the county has launched; the

cer in Dutchess County from Ramirez recalled In 2020, then-Gov. Andrew other, share information, just keep rst was in the town of Cortlandt.

Cuomo signed an executive order those pathways of communication

requiring local governments to open,” he said. LOOKING FORWARD

adopt police reform and reinven- e community policing unit is After the trial period passed,

tion plans. e aim was to main- also working with local judges on village trustees voted to include

tain public safety while building a program that would o er low- money for the CRO program in

mutual trust and respect between level o enders the chance to work its 2022-2023 budget. e board

police and the communities they in lieu of nes or jail time. is currently working on reword-

serve. Among other things, it e community service concept ing the contract, so it can have a

called for municipalities to exam- isn’t new, but a list of willing host direct say in the choosing of future

ine the roles of school resource and organizations and businesses is. CROs.

community policing units. “It’s an added bene t in that “I think it is so speci c to the

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Responding to the board’s re- e program has been “very

as those with limited English, the quest for hard evidence that the successful and e ective,” she noted

disabled, immigrants, and mem- CRO program is having an im- at a board meeting in June.

bers of the LGBTQ+ community. pact on such issues as substance at’s down to Ramirez’s per-

When Albany’s order for more abuse, he cited stats provided by sonality and leadership skills, the

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cal laws and police procedures and other job altogether.
In March, after the CRO began
speaking to community members But Dress doesn’t see that as

LOCALIN HALSTON MEDIA’S informs them about resources and on the issue, the MKVAC only a problem. Ramirez has already
assistance. had ve alcohol-related calls. In been training other o cers inter-
May, the number was down to ested in taking over the role some-
“We already had a basic outline four. day,  he noted. e village attor-
(of the CRO position)” Ramirez ney is working on amending the
said. Ramirez acknowledged that

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the head of the community polic- and public visibility may be part of Praising Ramirez and Dress

ing unit, County Police Sgt. James the downturn. for their “good work,” Abzun told

Dress, put together a proposal. “With the amount of e ort on Ramirez recently that he’s “really

It was presented to the Village the police department’s part, busi- shown me what community polic-

Board in late 2021. In February, ness owners, other village employ- ing looks like.”

the Village Board voted 3-2 to ap- ees, etc. I have to believe that we Abzun said that she grew up in

“Reaching our local neighborhood prove a three-month trial run. contributed to this change even in Mount Kisco and knows “what a
customers is exactly why we chose
In favor were  Mayor Gina the slightest to start turning the small town police force feels like.”

Picinich  and trustees  Karine pendulum in the opposite way,” he “You’re out of your car.You’re o

Patiño  and  Anne Bianchi. Cast- said. your bike. You’re making an actual,

Halston Media. Everyone loves the local ing “no” votes were Deputy May- Ramirez emphasized that it’s physical human connection with
news. Living in the area as well as owning or Lisa Abzun and Trustee Karen important to stay on top of the is- the community. at is very, very
a business makes it easy to understand Schleimer. sue with the help of community important. So I thank you,” she
leaders and organizations such as told Ramirez in June.
e former explained then that Mount Kisco Partners in Preven-
she didn’t see the need for another Patiño had been worried that

why we ‘advertise local’. Halston Media police o cer “on the ground” tion. Ramirez’s shoes would be too hard
is definitely our best bang for the buck.”
while the latter cited cost concerns. From February to March, police to ll if he ever left.

also doubled their enforcement However, those concerns have

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