VOL. 14 NO. 14 THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 39 CLASSIFIEDS 38 LEGAL NOTICES 35 LEISURE 31 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 3 OBITUARIES 2 OPINION 8 SPORTS 27 Coming this Saturday pg 15 CARMEL STREET FAIR Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. Mahopac’s school budget and trustee vote took place on Tuesday, with the polls closing at 9 p.m.—hours after we went to press for this week’s edition. Please visit TapIntoMahopac.net for election results and more. Election coverage PHOTO: EMILE MENASCHÉ BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR Next month, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser will mark its 25th year in Mahopac. e annual event, which wraps up with a 12-hour relay at Mahopac High School on June 10, is one of the most successful Relay for Life events in the nation. “ is is our rst normal year since 2019,” said Kate Corsitto the American Cancer Society’s senior development manager for the lower Hudson Valley. “We’re looking at a goal of $150,000. We are about one-third of the way there, and with support from businesses and the community, we can get there by June 10.” Step one was the annual “Paint the Town Purple” event on May 6. “It’s our spring kicko and countdown to Relay day and helps raise awareness throughout town,” Corsitto said. “Our hope is to have what we had in 2019—to have over 1,000 people show up at our event.” e relay itself last from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with walkers handing o to team members to both raise money and symbolize the longterm battle against cancer and the importance of teamwork among cancer patients, families, friends, caregivers, and the medical community. Relay for Life turns 25 Organizers hope for pre-COVID turnout at June 10 event Gabby Sullivan, then age 10, led the survivor lap in 2022. PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL SEE RELAY PAGE 6 Real Estate Inventory is Down 75% LAWRENCE ZACKS #6 RE/MAX Agent in NY State 3+ Decades Experience Let’s Meet — Don’t Wait! Call Today! 914-282-6440 Over 3,000 Families Helped 914-282-6440 [email protected] RE/MAX Classic Realty Services Provided Property Evaluation | Home Staging High Definition Photography | 3D/Virtual Tours Custom Digital Marketing | Five-Star Service Call TODAY for your FREE CONSULTATION NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL! Scan here! NEED MORE INFO? “There is no one more knowledgeable, caring, considerate and professional than Larry. We interviewed about 10 realtors and no one had the knowledge and experience that measured up to Larry. We would recommend Larry to everyone we know. He’s the best choice and should be your only choice. ~A.S.
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Subscribe To request Mahopac News weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Mahopac, NY and at additional mailing o ices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mahopac News at 824 Route 6, Suite 4 • Mahopac, NY 10541 PAGE 2 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 (ISSN 2330-1627) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 824 Route 6, Suite 4 • Mahopac, NY 10541 Main O ice 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Richard Jedlicka Richard Edward Jedlicka, age 82, and longtime resident of Mahopac, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Richard’s loving family was by his side. Richard was born in Astoria Queens, on June 16, 1940, the son of Anton and Ernestine (Schiller) Jedlicka. On Dec. 28, 1963, Richard married Barbara Pazzaglini at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. In addition to Barbara, Richard is survived by his daughters, Dawn Jedlicka, Jacqueline Degnan and her husband Kevin of Mahopac; his beloved grandchildren, Charlie, Nicholas, Lindsey, and Jake; his sister-in-law, Regina Jedlicka, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, William and Ronald. Richard had many roles in the Teamsters Union, Local 456 in Elmsford, N.Y. His roles included being a truck driver, shop steward, and business agent. While working as a business agent, Richard co-owned Downtown, a bar in Cold Spring, N.Y. Additionally, he built several homes in Mahopac. Richard then retired from the Teamsters in the late ’90s. In 1987, Richard opened Red Mills Pub. His next endeavor was building Red Mills Convenience Center in 1997 with his brother Ron. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed walking, playing racquetball, spending time at his condo in Florida, and driving around in his Corvette. Richard would spend time with his family and most importantly his loving grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 19 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Mahopac, with interment to follow at St. Lawrence O’Toole Cemetery, Brewster. In lieu of ¡ owers, please consider a donation to either the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz. org, or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, www.stjude. org, in memory of Richard. Barbara Eileen Schaefer Barbara Eileen Schaefer passed away peacefully on May 1. She was 81 years old. A lifelong native of New York, Barbara put aside a career in nursing early in life to concentrate on being a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Waldemar Schaefer. £ ey were happily married for 62 years. She is also survived by their ¤ ve children: Stephan, Erica, Robert, Glenn, and Waldemar Jr.; daughter-inlaw, Ellecia; son-in-law, Rocco; daughter-in-law, Dawn; sister, Lillian; brothers, John and James; and 13 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father, Vreeland; mother, Blanch; and brother, Russell. Barbara was a kind, caring, and humorous person. Besides spending time with her family, she enjoyed gardening—a passion she shared with her husband. She was a member and president of the Mahopac Garden Club for many years and had also been a member of Westtown Presbyterian Church. £ ere will be a private memorial celebration for Barbara in June. OBITUARIES Contact Us Mahopac News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 845-208- 0774 or email mahopacnews@ halstonmedia.com. 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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 3 MAHOPAC MUSINGS A single-vehicle accident sent three people to the hospital on Saturday, May 13, after the car left the road and crashed into a wooded area. At approximately 10:50 a.m., Mahopac Falls Fire Department and EMS, along with Carmel police and Putnam County EMS, were dispatched to Baldwin Place Road in the area of Spring Drive for an accident with reported entrapment. Upon the arrival of Carmel PD, police advised that there was no entrapment but there were three occupants who required medical attention. e occupants were evaluated and transported to Westchester Medical Center by Mahopac Falls EMS and Putnam County EMS. Mahopac Falls Fire Police closed the roads while the patients were being evaluated, and Valley Towing arrived on the scene to remove the vehicle from the wooded area. e cause of the accident is still under investigation. Article courtesy of Mahopac Falls Fire Dept. Car crash sends three to the hospital PHOTOS COURTESY OF MFVFD Mahopac Falls VFD first responders at the scene of a May 13 one-car crash. With school safety becoming an increasing concern for parents, Carmel police and the Mahopac School District recently joined over 100 area law enforcement personnel and school administrators from throughout at the Regional School Safety Symposium held at Westchester Community College. e May 12 event was cohosted by the Westchester County Association of Chiefs of Police and Police Allied with Communities and Schools (PACS), a community policing and school safety cooperative between police and schools in Westchester and Putnam counties. PutnamNorthern Westchester BOCES was among the sponsors. e symposium began with a panel discussion by school and police leaders on integrating technology into school safety and response, e panel covered topics such as student and family reunication after a critical incident and listened to the experiences of Dr. Leigh Wall from Santa Fe, Texas, who was school Superintendent during a shooting at Santa Fe High School in 2018. Carmel Police Chief Anthony Homann said that while Carmel Police work with the Putnam County Sheri’s Oce to keep Mahopac and Carmel schools secure every day, it was vital to include school administration in this conversation on safety. “When we were notied of the symposium by our colleagues with the Westchester County Police, I extended an invitation to our local school administrators, and Mahopac Schools Superintendent Christina Tona immediately accepted,” Homann said. “It’s great to see the Mahopac Schools actively join in with law enforcement to keep our kids safe.” Tona and Homann agreed that the partnerships between schools and police developed at events such as these will lead to greater preparedness and prevention, with the overall goal of safer schools and safer communities. Article courtesy Carmel Police Department Keeping students safe Police and educators come together at school safety symposium Walk the Line e Carmel Historical Society’s Brian Vangor is conducting a guided walk of the Putnam Division Railroad through Mahopac on Sunday, May 21, at 10 a.m. e group will meet at the lower parking lot behind the Olympic Diner on Route 6 and Miller Road in Mahopac (next to the auto parts store), and follow the bike path north to Carmel Town Hall at Croton Falls Road. Farmer’s Market e Town of Carmel Farmers’ Market at Lake Mahopac will be open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Sunday through October 22 at the Chamber Park at the intersection of Routes 6 and 6N in downtown Mahopac. Food, crafts, live music, and more. Summer Arts Programs e Putnam Arts Council has announced a range of summer arts classes starting in late June. Programs include Clay Arts for Teens and Creative Kids Clay and or Draw/Paint/Collage for children age 6-12. e program oers individual instruction and small classes taught by working artists. Projects vary by age group and change over the course of the summer to include Rollbox Avatars, Mythical Creatures, and more. Students can register for one program or bundle them together. Visit putnamartscouncil.com or call 845.803.8622 for details. Tenor Coming to MCB Church World-renowned tenor David Phelps will perform at the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Carmel Hamlet on May 26 in his only Northeast performance until the fall. MCB Church is located at 76 Gleneida Ave. Learn more at mtcarmelbaptistchurch.net. Fathers’ Day Cookie Walk and Tag Sale e First Presbyterian Church will be holding a Fathers’ Day Cookie Walk Sale & Rent-aSpace Community Tag Sale on Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine. Vendors can pay $25 in advance or $30 sale day; tables are $10. Vendor setup is at 8 a.m. ese sales will be held in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church, 411 Route PHOTO: COURTESY OF CARMEL PD 6N (at Secor Road,) in Mahopac. Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, Mahopac Schools Superintendent Christine Tona, and Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann at the Regional School Safety Symposium SEE MUSINGS PAGE 34
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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 5 RE-ELECT FRANK LOMBARDI FOR TOWN COUNCIL PROVEN LEADERSHIP - REAL RESULTS Endorsed Republican Candidate Frank Lombardi - Carmel Town Councilman PROVEN LEADERSHIP • COMMITMENT • REAL RESULTS PAID FOR BY FRIENDS TO ELECT FRANK LOMBARDI Republican Primary June 27th (Early Voting June 17th through June 25th) QUALIFICATIONS • Private Practice Attorney 27 Years (Civil Litigation) • Fordham University B. A. Political Science/Public Administration 1992 • St. John’s University School of Law, J.D. 1995 COMMUNITY SERVICE • Councilman, Town of Carmel, 2010-2017, 2020-Present • Deputy Supervisor, Town of Carmel 2012-2017 • Italian American Club of Mahopac (Counsel) • Mahopac Sports Association (Coach & Assistant Coach) • Northeast Bronx Senior Center (Past President) • 4th Degree Member Knights of Columbus - Our Lady Of The Lakes #6318 • Eagle Scout • Mahopac/Carmel Chamber Of Commerce Street Fair Committee • Community Cares Events Committee • Organized Food Drives For Our Local Food Pantries IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR FAMILIES AND TAXPAYERS • Strong Conservative Fiscal Policy • Preserve the beauty and history of Carmel while allowing commercial development to add revenue to our town’s economy • Better working relationship between Town, County & State Government officials • Improve recreation for our seniors & teens THE LOMBARDI PLAN FOR CARMEL’S FUTURE • Streamline job-creating projects that reduce local property taxes • Work with law enforcement to keep Carmel one of the safest towns in New York • Continue advocating for taxpayers while improving town services • Independent voice for transparency in government • Continue to monitor budget for cutting costs LEADERSHIP YOU CAN TRUST • Town Covid-Coordinator • Drafted Resolution Demanding Albany Reform - Bail Reform to keep our Town Safe • Sponsored new law banning sale of synthetic marijuana • Sponsored new law mandating fingerprinting of all new town employees to protect our children and residents • Oversaw approval of new recreational facilities for our kids • Implemented town-wide garbage pick up, saving taxpayers over $1 million dollars
“ff e reason it’s so long is to show our cancer survivors—and anybody who’s ever heard the words ‘you have cancer’—that we can relay and we can rally for them, just like they do when they’re going through treatment,” said Corsitto, a Mahopac resident who took part in her rst Relay for Life when she lost her father shortly after her graduation from Mahopac High School. “It’s really about trying to empathize with the cancer journey, which is a long haul. And that’s why we’re not a two-hour event or a gala. We’re going to walk that track and keep walking just until we nd a cure.” Teams can be any size. “ff e idea is to have someone from your team on the track at all times,” she said. “Teams usually host a fundraiser before and at the event selling baked goods, beads, selling jewelry, crafts, etc.” ff e last pre-COVID Relay in 2019 had more than 50 teams, Corsitto said, and at press time, more than 35 had signed up with still a month to go. “ff ere’s still time to sign up,” she added. “Anybody can sign up from now until the day of the Relay. And we keep raising funds after the Relay.” In the past, participants have ranged in age from 3 to 99. “We’ve had teams that consisted of elementary school kids,” Corsitto said. “We’ve had teams that have been around for 25 years that now consist of people that are in their 70s, 80s, and 90s.” One returning survivor is Gabby Sullivan, who led the survivor lap last year at age 10. Many of the people taking part are cancer survivors—and almost everyone has been impacted by cancer in one way or another. “[We have] really cool teams like Best Friends, which is a group of senior citizens and some of them are survivors,” Corsitto said. “Fortunately, there are other survivors still here walking with us, coming to relay and raise funds each and every year to keep funding research, keep funding our patient support programs, keep funding advocacy to make sure that we have money for research and support programs.” It has become a Relay for Life tradition to have a survivor speak at the opening ceremony. “ff is year we have Suzy Calvey, a Mahopac High School alumna who’s a breast cancer survivor and is still battling breast cancer right now,” Corsitto said. “She’s a mother, a wife, and a sister, and RELAY FROM PAGE 1 SEE RELAY PAGE 7 PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE CORSITTO Lisa Manganelli (center) and her children during Paint the Town Purple 2023 PAGE 6 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 249-9144 to schedule. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007 — Putnam County’s largest card and gift shop! — Reopened under New Management 2 Clark Place, Mahopac 845-253-3433 OF MAHOPAC 50% off all greeting cards and fully stocked! Graduations, Communions, Fathers Day, all occassions we also have a great new line of gifts for everyone
she is going to speak and inspire us with her cancer journey.” Corsitto said organizing Relay for Life takes months and requires a lot of teamwork from volunteers and her colleagues at the American Cancer Society. Planning begins in September. “We relay 365 days a year since people are diagnosed with and battling cancer every day,” Corsitto said, adding that Mahopac is one of the thousands of relay events held across the country throughout the year. “I’d love to shout out our committee; some of them have been doing this for 20 years, some have been doing it for two years and they’re the ones that make it happen,” she said. “Our event leads are Erica Oro no, Erin McCormack, Heather Strickland, and JoAnn Astrosky. Committee members are Ashley Kenna, Bridget Marques, Ellen Mazzei, Johanna O’Brien, Irene Muller, and Nina Kallmeyer. “ ey are the driving force behind making Relay for Life of Mahopac happen,” she continued. “From logistics to ceremonies to team and sponsor recruitment, fundraising, marketing, luminaria sales, silent auction, and beyond, this group of amazing volunteers is dedicated not only to our community’s event but to the mission of the American Cancer Society to end cancer for everyone by ghting all cancers.” Corsitto also thanked area businesses for their support. “Our community is incredible,” she said. “We have so many people and businesses that help us with kind donations like food for our complimentary cancer survivor luncheon and concessions, golf carts, dumpsters, and more. “I want to recognize Tompkins Community Bank for its incredible fundraising e orts,” she added. “Over the last several years it has raised more than $100,000! M&T Bank is also an incredibly helpful volunteer and supporter. “We also have to thank the Mahopac Central School District for being our gracious hosts every year and providing so much support. [We also thank] Clancy Moving and Relocation for helping us bring all our event things to the Relay, the Sons of the American Legion for a barbecue at the Relay with all proceeds donated, and the Italian American Club for selling food with a portion of sales donated.” To learn how to take part, donate, or sponsor a team or participant, visit relayforlife.org/ mahopacny. RELAY FROM PAGE 6 PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Back row: Bridget Marques, Heather Strickland, Erin McCormack, JoAnn Astrosky, Front: Irene Muller, Kate Corsitto, and Johanna O’Brien PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE CORSITTO THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 7 Because Carmel Deserves Better. ROBERT KEARNS For Carmel Town Board Paid for by the Friends of Robert Kearns Accountability Integrity Transparency Leadership Revitalization Vote in the Republican Primary on 6/27/2023 VOTE Michael Cazzari Carmel Town Supervisor Primary Election Day, June 27 Early Voting from June 17-25 Leadership, Honesty and Integrity Working for you! Paid for by Friends to Elect Cazzari
Opinion BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER EMILE MENACHÉ, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 845-208-0774 [email protected] 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Mahopac News or its a iliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774 PAGE 8 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 Editor’s Note: Don Scott is a candidate for Bedford Town Board. We invite the other three candidates listed on the ballot to submit columns. Send them to opinion@ halstonmedia.com. Please keep to a 1,000- word limit. Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” is one of my favorite lms. It has so many iconic scenes. One that sticks out for me is between John Travolta’s character Vincent and Uma urman’s character Mia. Mia asks Vincent, “When you’re in conversation, do you listen, or do you just wait for your turn to talk?” Vincent responds, “I have to admit that I wait to talk, but I’m trying harder to listen.” I’m with Vincent. I’m trying harder to listen, but it’s not easy. I always worry that when there’s an opening in the conversation, I won’t be ready if I’m absorbed in listening. I suspect many of you are a work in progress on this front as well. Our opinions are well formed and sometimes open-mindedness seems to be in short supply. Many of us yearn to be understood rather than to understand others. But to be understood, you must rst understand where your conversational partner is coming from. It’s necessary to, as the metaphor goes, walk in another’s shoes. With a seemingly never-ending stream of political rhetoric coming from a 24/7 news cycle, our listening skills are probably getting worse, not better, which may account for increasingly vitriolic political discourse. Each tribe knows they are right, so what’s the point listening to the other side’s knuckleheads. Better to talk amongst ourselves. Con rmation bias is the term which describes the phenomenon of looking for the data, anecdotes and evidence that supports our view. It is that tendency or bias that could explain a good bit of why we are so divided on the tough issues of the day. I recently heard that we don’t form opinions; they are given to us. e concept is that with all we read and listen to, we will nd an opinion that seems to t our approach and adopt it as our own. en our quest is to nd everything we can that reinforces and supports that opinion. As I have mentioned in the past, I love Jonathan Haidt’s book “ e Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion.” He is a social psychologist who has written and lectured extensively about polarization and political dysfunction. He believes that con rmation bias is a major contributor to both problems. Con rmation bias is a big challenge in scienti c research as well. I went down an internet rabbit hole looking at some of those articles that examine how to avoid it. Most of the guidance is common sense, but as we know, common sense isn’t always so common. Some suggestions shine through. First and foremost, admit to yourself that you are subject to it. en the assignment is to seek our others with di erent views and listen and engage– that listening thing again–with an open mind. Luckily for me, I don’t have to travel very far to nd folks with different perspectives. On the reading and media front, expose yourself to the full range of news and commentary. You will nd that they are talking about di erent things on MSNBC than they are on Fox, and each is con rming some biases for their respective audiences. I would grade myself at C plus moving to B minus on my own journey wrestling with my biases. I’m a work in progress. Do you have someone in mind you can talk with to start your own outreach? ey will be £ attered that you asked them what they thought and why. Understanding is the key to being understood DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT First, I must explain the misleading headline. Jesus was, of course, apolitical. Among his followers, he counted radicals intent on overthrowing the Roman government in Judea, as well as Roman tax collectors. And while Jesus loved the poor, he also showed concern for the rich. Jesus loved sinners, not politicians, who are, needless to say, free of sin. at was then. Today, you can’t blow your nose without politics entering into it. If the world of 2,000 years ago were the same as the one we live in today, radicals terrorizing and killing Roman soldiers would claim Jesus as their own. e tax collectors would start a movement and the rich would reach out to the corrupt Roman government for tax relief. And Jesus might be banned from Facebook for claiming to be the son of you know who. e only thing that would be the same is that the poor would still be poor. I don’t mean to make light of a serious subject. But where would Jesus hold his sermons? On CNN or Fox? Would he wear a MAGA hat? at, I seriously doubt! What quali cations do I have to write about Jesus? As far as book-learning goes, none. I can only write as a lifelong follower. As I have grown, Jesus has grown with me. As a child, I loved the baby Jesus. en I loved the Jesus who confounded the rabbis and later the one who overturned tables in the temple. And when I read what the cruci ed Jesus said to the good thief, “ is afternoon you will be with me in Paradise,” I was with them for the rst time in Paradise. I don’t think that I was any di erent than most Catholic schoolchildren of that era. On Sundays, we wore our best clothes to Mass and fasted before receiving Holy Communion; this after confessing our sins and doing penance. In between my junior and senior years of high school, I traveled to St. Louis to take part in a program designed for young men considering the priesthood. I thought my family would be proud of me and supportWas Jesus a conservative or a liberal? LORENZO GARO OF HUMAN INTEREST SEE LORENZO PAGE 9
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 OPINION MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 9 ive, but their reaction revealed neverdreamed-of complexities. My brother said he always knew I was crazy. Mom thought that the Catholic Church was going to kidnap and throw me in a dungeon somewhere. My father didn’t take me seriously, saying that if I were really intent about the priesthood, I’d take the dirty magazines out of my closet and burn them. At least my sister thought I’d look “cute” in a cassock. I had never been alone, alone. Not only was I without the company of a familiar face in St. Louis, my surroundings, a seminary, were alien. It was funny; I’d gone there thinking that I was practically sitting at the right hand of God, but in reality I barely had the faith to make it through the rst week. All I wanted to do was go home. About my change of mind toward the priesthood, my father said that it was OKas long as I knew my mind was changing. My brother was happy because he still had someone to play catch with. Mom was relieved, my sister disappointed. If you happen to be living with a rebellious teenager, if they suddenly nd you less venerable, become disobedient and occasionally call you an idiot, be happy. ey are only growing an intellect. As my intellect grew above the pigmy height, Jesus grew with me. If Jesus came to the world we live in today, my opinion is that his politics would look a lot like Bernie Sanders’, only more radical. e way I read the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus sought to overturn one of the oldest Hebrew laws on the books, an “eye for an eye.” Jesus was a radical with a distinction, though. He stopped short of violence. Jesus also broke profoundly with tradition by placing sin in the heart. No more scraping by with the yearly animal sacri ce to mollify God. No wonder the rabbis wanted to get rid of Jesus. Picture Jesus as a politician, as president of the United Sates. Why not? It would be scary. He’d get rid of the nukes and send the military home. “Have faith,” he’d implore, as he declared World Peace on CNN and Fox. I know, it sounds crazy to risk America’s power, might, and assorted reworks on the belief that you can love your enemies to death, instead of shooting them, but peace has never been tried on a worldwide basis and look at the alternative. War without end, until the end of us. It almost seems too late now. We’ve had over 2,000 years to get the message. Why haven’t we listened? LORENZO FROM PAGE 8 Dear Dr. Linda, At our last teacher’s conference, our daughter’s teacher told my husband and me that she includes metacognition in her lessons. To be honest, neither one of us had ever heard of that word, so we said nothing. We didn’t want her to know that we didn’t know what she was talking about. As soon as we got in the car, we pulled out our phones and looked up metacognition. We now know the de nition, but don’t fully understand what she means when she says she includes it in her lessons. I think a column on this would not only clarify this for us, but would also help other parents who nd themselves trapped at a teacher conference where the teacher throws in that term. LOL! -Terry and Tom Dear Terry and Tom, It means that her teacher is teaching her students how to think about what they’re reading and discussing in class in order to expand their thinking to a higher level. Meta means “beyond” and cognition means “acquiring knowledge.” So, a student who has been taught using metacognition can think beyond the basic knowledge and skills they are usually tested on, because most lessons today don’t go beyond recall and understanding. Here’s a quick lesson on the goal of education and why incorporating metacognition is bene cial: We send children to school to learn skills and knowledge so as adults they can function in the world. It begins by memorizing facts and terms for the purpose of recall later. Children begin with the alphabet, math facts, the 50 states and move on to memorize more and more. As adults, they’ll use the basic information they learn in everyday life. But education doesn’t stop there. Once children develop recall, they move on to understanding. For example, reading words expands to comprehending what the words mean. Learning numbers and math facts prepares them to understand math problems. As adults, they’ll use this skill when they read directions or manage their household budgets. Next, as the brain develops, children move on to applying what they’ve learned in new situations, e.g., predicting, based Quality education goes beyond acquiring knowledge DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 10 fifffflffifl fifffflffiflfflflfflflfiflfflfl fffl ff We have your grab and go items! OUR COOLERS ARE STOCKED! Your Favorite Cold Beverages & Poland Spring Cases of Water! 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PAGE 10 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 on past learning, what will happen next in a story or a history lesson. As adults, we use this when planning a vacation— we know what activities we enjoyed and what we didn’t when on past vacations, and use that information to determine where to go next. After application comes analysis, where children learn to compare and contrast di erent bits of information. As adults, we use this skill regularly to distinguish between options and make decisions at home and at work. Once the skills of analysis are achieved, children learn how to evaluate logical conclusions or to defend their theses. As adults, we use the skill to perform research and make educated decisions based on information we acquire. Every time we buy a house or car or decide who to vote for, we use the skill of evaluation. e highest level of cognition— thinking—is creativity, bringing something new into form. As children, it may be writing a story or designing a science fair project. As adults, we use this skill every time we put foods together in a dish that we haven’t combined before or devise a new process to increase e - ciency at work. In summary, metacognition is the process by which we learn to think in di erent and increasingly more complex ways, developing new neurons and networks in the brain. As with any skill, each step builds on another. We can’t analyze information until we can recall and understand basic facts, and we can’t develop something new until we are skilled at analyzing and evaluating. Believe me, if your daughter’s teacher incorporates metacognition into her lessons, your daughter is receiving a quality education. -Dr. Linda If you have a question to ask Dr. Linda about your child or a school-related situation, she can be reached at Linda@ stronglearning.com. DR. LINDA FROM PAGE 9 “Say Goodbye to Writer’s Block!” reads the online ad from Constant Contact for a virtual seminar, which continues, “Let AI Be Your New Wingman.” “Craft the perfect message in seconds” is another lofty promise. My favorite value proposition in the bulleted bene ts is “See how AI can save time & e ort in creating marketing content.” After all, who the heck wants to put good, ol’-fashioned human e ort into their work? OK, so I’m being a bit churlish here. It does say AI will help you “save” e ort, not eliminate it. But I’m not using AI right now, so I had to come up with that lessthan-perfect introductory paragraph all on my own, relying solely on soon-to-be-super uous native intelligence. Here’s another example of AI fallout: I got a pitch from a publicist inviting me to interview his client, who heads a study prep service for law school students. I was told the founder could discuss such topics as “How students are cheating, writing essays, and completing assignments with AI” and “Ways to combat it.” at presumes parents are well aware to begin with that their kids are using AI bots – namely heavily hyped ChatGPT. WHAT PARENTS DON’T KNOW Uh-huh. Not so fast, says Impact Research, which surveyed parents of K-12 students and directly polled students 12-18 years old, for Common Sense Media. Half of the 12-18-year-olds surveyed have used Chat GPT for school work, yet 26% of parents of students in that age range said they were aware their child used ChatGPT in school. It’s 2023. Do you know where in the metaverse your child is? e survey says “38% of students said they have used ChatGPT for a school assignment without their teacher’s permission.” Boys are twice as likely to use ChatGPT without a teacher’s permission (48%) as are girls (24%). ere’s not-so-good news in the survey for Google. More than half of the students who’ve used ChatGPT reported that they are more likely to use it than Google. (Google is deep into engineering its search-by-AI iteration, so no need to take a collection for it just yet.) AI in the family BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEE APAR PAGE 11 Summer Female Flag Football Under the lights REGISTRATION IS OPEN! WOMEN’S LEAGUE Thursdays Under the Lights Late June-August 7-9pm Visit us on Instagram and Facebook @gridironpartnersinc [email protected] 917-848-7780 Please visit our website to learn more and register Westchester Female Flag Football is powered by Gridiron Partners YOUTH LEAGUE Tuesdays Under the Lights Late June-August 7-9pm at the Somers High School main football turf clubs.bluesombrero.com/gridiron
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 OPINION MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 11 SHARED CONCERNS While many more students said they have used ChatGPT (58%) than parents who’ve used it (30%), both groups agree in nearly equal measure (84% and 82%, respectively) that “ChatGPT has potential to greatly bene t the world or cause great harm.” Parents and students alike expressed high concern about students relying too much on AI for school, on using it to cheat, and on it generating inappropriate content. e parent and student cohorts surveyed also shared similar sentiments about wanting schools to establish rules for the use of arti cial intelligence in school work. One-fourth of parents said they believe their child’s school has such rules in place. More than 6 in 10 parents and 5 in 10 students surveyed said schools should limit AI programs like ChatGPT until o cial school rules for usage are enacted. Among the rules encouraged by threequarters of the parents and students are disallowing ChatGPT to be used during tests and setting a minimum age limit on the use of ChatGPT for school. As the very proud father of an elementary school teacher (Elissa Apar) whose extraordinary empathy and energy are central to the quality of her work (and which account for the high regard in which she’s held by students, parents, and supervisors), one thing I’m not worried about is AI replacing any time soon the irreplaceable educator at the head of the class. Bruce Apar is a journalist, community volunteer and actor, who can be seen in the title role of Tuesdays with Morrie on June 2 and 4 in Armonk. Admission is free. Info at armonkplayers.org. He can be reached at [email protected] or 914-275-6887. APAR FROM PAGE 10 Following my recent column critically evaluating Bud Light’s attempt at broadening brand appeal through endorsement advertising, let’s look at the potential positives of association with speci c individuals. First, remember the objective – to strengthen brand image and appeal. Starbucks founder and long-time CEO Howard Schultz put it well: “Customers must recognize that you stand for something.” Brand marketing consultant Scott Talgo dug deeper: “A brand that captures your mind gains behavior. A brand that captures your heart gains commitment.” So if you’re thinking about endorsement advertising, be sure your endorser is relevant to the brand, with real or implied credibility. at’s why you often see doctors, both real ones and actors, delivering drug product pitches. ose old enough to remember actor Robert Young in the role of kindly old doctor Marcus Welby, MD, may recall his e£ ectiveness presenting Sanka deca£ einated instant co£ ee as a healthy alternative to too much ca£ eine. Endorsement advertising for pain relief products often features endorsements by old athletes whose earlier athletic pursuits along with advancing age make relevant and credible their need for and knowledge regarding e£ ective pain relief. Two notable examples are Blue-Emu ads featuring baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench and ads for Relief Factor featuring Olympic gold medal swimmer Mark Spitz. In contrast to Bud Light’s collaboration with Dylan Mulvaney, think back to earlier advertising for Miller Lite. Miller understood its masculine brand image and customer following. Addressing older beer drinkers’ concern with weight gain along with their desire to keep drinking beer, while also recognizing the concern that reduced alcohol and calories might sound too feminine, early ads featured famous sportscasters and ex-athletes. e parent brand further protected its image through the reassuring selling proposition “tastes great, less lling.” ere are excellent examples of local endorsement advertising right here in the pages of Halston Media’s newspapers. For example, Forbes Insurance masterfully highlights local business owner clients. e implications are clear: (1) Forbes Insurance understands local businesses’ insurance needs and it supports local businesses. (2) Local business owners trust Forbes’ expertise. (3) If savvy local business owners choose Forbes, shouldn’t you? Halston Media itself makes powerful use of its own endorsement advertising. Its ads show satis ed clients recognized by readers and by other business owners along with the clients’ own relevant and credible words about why they choose Halston to carry their advertising messages. So, in summary: If you are considering endorsement advertising, ask yourself if the endorser’s image aligns with your brand’s image and is relevant and credible to the message. And avoid endorsers that do not align with the brand image you are trying to strengthen. Misalignment smacks with lack of credibility, which could hurt the brand. Strengthening a brand through endorsements WITH KEN FREEMAN Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. 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My mom would secretly take us to visit her sister when my dad was at work. It was a very painful situation. In my mind, it was about something that could easily have been forgiven. Eventually, the feud ended. I am not sure who forgave whom, but even at that young age, I recognized the folly of the dispute. Several years ago, a fellow attorney at Legal Aid conded that he had not talked to his father in 25 years. He had no intention of reconciling and told me that his anger toward his father grew from year to year. Although he did not share why he was estranged from his father, it was clear that neither reconciliation nor forgiveness was on the table. Around the same time, another friend who worked in the department of probation told me he had stopped communicating with his son. When I asked why, he said that his son forgot to call him on Father’s Day. For that reason, their relationship was permanently severed. He refused to accept any apologies, period. Although these shared responses to perceived oenses startled me, I was unsurprised. In our culture, revenge and holding grudges, rather than forgiveness, are often celebrated. How many movies have we seen where the protagonist, cheered on by the audience, exacts violent retribution for a prior vicious act. And, if you want to hear more stories of bad behavior where forgiveness is not in the cards, just spend a day in divorce court. But I do understand. It’s not easy to forgive someone for a hurtful act. It takes a rare mix of fortitude, humility and often self-eacing reection. But what we often forget is that forgiveness can be emotionally healthy. Let me be clear; I am not talking about excusing, reconciling or forgoing justice. Rather, I am referencing the benets of letting go of hate and resentment that can eat away at our hearts. e fact that forgiveness can be a healthy exercise is a popular topic. Countless “self-help” books have embraced this theme. One such self-help guru is author Mike Robbins. In his book, “e Power of Forgiveness,” he points out what he considers the main reasons why it is so dicult to forgive: 1. We are not taught forgiveness. I agree. Culturally, and in our homes, the virtue of forgiveness is undervalued. Children are taught to stand up for themselves. at’s ne, but they also need to be shown that holding grudges can be deleterious to emotional health. Even worse, in the public arena, we are bombarded every hour of every day with messages of hatred toward “the other.” e target of hatred can be someone who diers from us in appearance, or world view, or even religion. But the result is the same. We abandon empathy, understanding, and forgiveness, and replace them with hatred, closed mindedness, and a desire for retribution. To appreciate this, spend a short amount of time listening to a prominent politician who tracs in divisiveness, or casually scroll through social media. Inevitably, you will experience hate-based name calling on steroids. Robbins is right. ere are very few teachable examples of anyone forgiving another who they believe has wronged them. What we do hear occasionally is the popular mantra, “let it go”, which, in many ways, doesn’t tell the whole story about forgiveness. 2. We don’t like to forgive. People sometimes enjoy holding grudges and, at some point, exacting revenge. We falsely believe that this will allow us to get rid of pain and negativity, but it never does. My dad only “forgave” my aunt for her angry words when he realized that the whole family had vehemently opposed his stubbornness. He forgave her, but only reluctantly. 3. We are afraid to forgive. We want people to be responsible for their actions and we are afraid that forgiving them will condone their behavior. But this belief is so wrong. Forgiveness is not only about them. Forgiving the oending party frees us from the pain, stress, resentment and negativity we carry about the person or situation. ese suggestions about the value of forgiveness are not just opinion. e power of forgiveness to make us healthier human beings has been the subject of several scientic studies. ere is overwhelming evidence that forgiveness lowers anxiety and depression. It has been proven that forgiveness, over time, can free us from the hurt and suering that a wrongful act has caused. As I mentioned earlier, the emotional wounds we suer can cover a whole range fie Power of forgiveness JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 14
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PAGE 14 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 of human interaction, including some horrendous wrongs. In some instances, we may require sessions with a trained therapist. In that therapeutic setting, one of the main objectives is to rid the patient of the destructive in uence that the past wrongful experience continues to exact. Professional therapists have, over time, developed a model for successful forgiveness therapy, which incorporates the following steps: 1. Recall the hurtful experience and let your emotions surface; do not suppress them. 2. As hard as it may seem, empathize with the o ender; try to understand the reasons for their action. 3. Realize that forgiveness is your choice; a gift you are free to give or withhold. 4. If you can nd it in your heart; commit to forgiveness; replace ill will with goodwill. 5. Give your new emotional state time to heal your hurt psyche. Clinical trials on forgiveness have also concluded that the very act increases emotional ourishing—happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and even a sense of nancial security. Up until now I have focused on the power of forgiveness on a personal level. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I doubt very much that the two friends I mentioned earlier have changed their minds and forgiven. But during my life’s travels I have witnessed success stories as well. e idea of forgiveness can be useful if we extend it beyond our private lives and apply it to the public arena. In a society that has become increasingly polarized, it is far easier to hate and despise than to forgive and try to understand. In my opinion, we are much better o , personally and as a society, if we seek the good in everyone and carry with us a desire for reconciliation. Our culture needs to foster a sense of love and acceptance rather than hate and divisiveness. We will not agree on everything. Disagreements can be important. And yet, it is critical to recognize the humanity of those we disagree with, to understand those di erences, and to work towards nding those aspects of goodness we can agree on and seek together. We can, at the same time, endeavor to make our feelings and positions clear to those who oppose us, while simultaneously being open to listening to their concerns. I rmly believe that, with forgiveness as our model, our society can foster a sense of love and acceptance rather than hate and divisiveness. What do we have to lose? MARTORANO FROM PAGE 12 Recently I received a card in the mail congratulating me on my upcoming birthday, which isn’t until Christmas. To celebrate, I was invited to a local restaurant along with several of my close friends whom I have not met yet, for the purpose of discussing Medicare, for which I am not yet eligible. But since the invitation happened to arrive before dinner, I hungrily accepted. If you should you ever need to limit your food intake for any reason, the best way to ruin your appetite is to talk about health insurance. Further, just about everything I might order at a restaurant has been proven to exacerbate one medical malady or another, so I had to weigh my dinner order against my insurance deductible. ank goodness we were not eating at a gastropub, which sounds like it might cause something I’d need an out-of-network specialist to cure. You’ve seen commercials like this a million times on TV: a really annoying wife is beleaguering her husband to decide on a Medicare plan, and she won’t shut up until he makes that call to the insurance agent. In my dreams, the husband nally hits her over the head with a “Terms of Agreement” clause and commits Medicide, but he can’t collect any insurance because of her pre-existing condition: she was ALWAYS annoying. For some reason, it’s always the woman who is super-irritating, but statistically the annoying gene is evenly distributed among genders. I entered the restaurant thinking that we would be talking about how FINALLY the Federal Government would be picking up the tab for once, but it became abundantly clear that nothing was abundantly clear. Once we started hearing about the di erent factors that a ect your coverage, I realized that the Federal Government’s plan was much di erent from mine. eir job is to ensure that I have medical coverage for the rest of my life, but if I happen to drown to death in paperwork it would be to their advantage. It was a sobering conversation, so thank goodness alcohol was available. HERE ARE SOME THINGS I LEARNED: 1. You should sign up for Medicare Part A when you become eligible, to avoid penalties, especially if you are a hockey player prone to penalties. 2. For most people, Part A is free if they have worked for the last 10 years, even if they haven’t worked that hard. Part A covers hospital-related costs. 3. If you have insurance through your employer, you should sign up for Part B within eight months of whenever you lose that coverage. Part B is doctor’s care and medical equipment. 4. Part D pays for prescriptions, but you need not enroll if your job gives you coverage that Medicare deems comparable to its own, even if you nd it ironic that you are engaged in a conversation with your employer about who will buy your drugs. As we gured out which letter of the alphabet was responsible for what, I realized that no important decisions should be made while dessert was being served. I imagined that my rst post-Medicare injury might go something like this: I’m in my car following a big truck that has a sign that says, “How’s My Driving?” and lists a phone number that I can’t read because I don’t have my glasses on. 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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 CARMEL STREET FAIR MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 15 Lucy Poniatowski, 8, is loving the cotton candy at a past Spring Fair. FILE PHOTO: DEENA BELL Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along Gleneida Avenue from Fair Street to Vink Drive Look inside See pages 15-26 for a special preview of this weekend’s Carmel Spring Fair. Lucy Poniatowski, 8, is loving the cotton Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along Gleneida Avenue from Look inside See pages 15-26 for a special preview of this weekend’s Carmel Spring Fair. The Great e r Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerc Spring e Fa C Spring Fa
PAGE 16 – MAHOPAC NEWS CARMEL STREET FAIR THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 I was in high school the rst time I visited Carmel Hamlet, which is so long ago that I don’t think people used the term back then. But there was a music store (R&D, which I think was then on Seminary Hill Road and is now on Gleneida Avenue) and a lake with sh in it, and that was more than enough to get me to nag my parents for a ride all the way from Yorktown. Even after I moved to Mahopac in the late 1980s, Carmel Hamlet always seemed like a place apart—in a good way. Its traditional architecture and leafy sidewalks have always given me a sense of stepping into another time, recalling an American small-town life that hasn’t been swallowed up by mega malls and fast food drive throughs. ose traits continue to make the Hamlet a special place to visit, especially the area that will host this week’s street fair. Even my dog Hudson—who now considers getting onto the bed a form of exercise—loves walking around the place. I just wish he wouldn’t try to go into the stores we see along the way. But then, how many places can boast that you can walk past sidewalk shops one minute and turn to a lakeside lawn the next, and nd a trail just down the road. Last weekend, Hudson and I walked past an 18th birthday party at the tea shop while heading to the lake to nd a couple of sherman wading in the water and a pair of women having a picnic at lakeside. at’s nothing new, but seeing it in my role as Mahopac News editor meant mental notes about the setting, from the impressive historic courthouse to the lovely Reed Library to the afternoon sun tickling the water of Lake Gleneida. Yet to me, what’s most exciting is seeing how this tradition-steeped setting is also inviting new people and cultures. is year, we write about e Carmel Diner—a community hub for decades— alongside newcomers like the Cigar Vault, the Hudson Valley Balloon Girl and Carmel Farms and Market, where I’m looking forward to trying my rst Putnam County falafel that I haven’t cooked myself. Emile Menasché Editor To be in the Hamlet Dear Readers, e Greater MahopacCarmel Chamber of Commerce is once again pleased to present what’s fast becoming a local tradition: e annual Carmel Spring Fair. e fair takes place along Gleneida Avenue from Fair Street to Vink Drive this Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. It’s always a fun- lled day for children and adults alike, with rides, crafts, and other activities—and of course, plenty of great food. It’s also an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their talents and products to their neighbors in this wonderful community. I encourage everyone to bring their families and friends to the festivities. e Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active chambers of commerce in the Hudson Valley region—and we continue to grow. We now have more than 400 members, including professionals, business owners, key employees, entrepreneurs, not-for-pro ts, government organizations, and more. New people and businesses are becoming part of our community all the time: is publication features one business that’s just a few weeks old, and another celebrating its 30th anniversary. While each one is different, our members all share one thing in common—the desire to be part of something bigger than their individual businesses. Our members don’t join simply to seek more exposure and name recognition for their businesses. Many of them want to build and develop lasting relationships with customers and clients and nd ways to give back to our community to help keep the great place we love. Activities such as the Carmel Spring Fair are one way the Chamber helps facilitate such connections. Your local Chamber keeps moving forward to support businesses and keep our community a great place to live, work and play. If there is anything that we can do to help your business, feel free to contact the Chamber o ce at 845-628-5553. Christine Picone Chairwoman, Board of Directors fi e Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce The 2023 Carmel Spring Fair PHOTO COURTESY CHRISTINE PICONE PHOTO: AMY MENASCHÉ 65 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512 V isit our website! We hold ourselves to the highest possible standards... yours! Call or text us at 845.228.4200 sayeghlaw.com 71 Gleneida Avenue Carmel, NY 10512 Sun- Thurs 12pm-10pm Fri & Sat 12pm-12am Join us at the Carmel Street Fair Saturday May 20, 2023 Come say hello & enjoy a cigar with us! thecarmelcigarvault.com
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PAGE 18 – MAHOPAC NEWS CARMEL STREET FAIR THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE Calling the Carmel Diner a family business is an understatement. Owned by the Greco family since 1993 when Tony Greco and his wife Jeannie purchased it, the restaurant became a home away from home for their children and their grandchildren. “Our kids] kind of grew up there and now our grandchildren are following suit,” Jeannie said. “It’s a family a air. We even have servers who have been with us for 20, 30 years. ere’s not a big turnover of sta .” e Greco’s children, Elias and Nicole, now work there as well. “We’ve had [the same] customers coming in since Day 1,” Jeannie said. “We’re very close to them. We’ve seen some [high school] graduates come back with their children. We are de - nitely a family operation where our servers know their customers on a rst-name basis.” Due to health issues, Tony Greco is now retired but his wife says diner life was always in his DNA. “My husband owned his rst diner when he was 25 in Rockland County,” Jeannie said, “and he sold it. ere is an immense amount of time you have to put in and at that age, you want to do other things. So, he went to college, but he continued to work in the restaurant business and at other diners.” When the Carmel Diner went up for sale 30 years ago, the Grecos made the decision to purchase it. Jeannie said that despite all the hard work that goes into it, it was a wise decision. “ is a great community and our sta is great; we spend a lot of time together,” she said. “We get hectic at times but keep a level head. You are always in the minute. You can’t say I will do it tomorrow. I think if more people were in the business for just a week, they would appreciate the servers more. We are a well-oiled machine.” Carmel Diner has a menu that features classic diner fare, but Jeannie says it is always changing and evolving. “We always do specials and have things like paella, chicken Angelina, spinach pie,” she said. “And we have lots of Greek dishes. A lot is standard, but Tony always took pride in what we serve. We eat what we serve. When it comes to meat and sh, we don’t skimp. We use the same products as a steakhouse.” e diner’s 30th anniversary will come o cially in November and Jeannie said the details of the celebration are still being worked out. “Once we get through Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we will gure it out,” she said. “We haven’t thought that far ahead, but we have until November.” Carmel Diner is located at 63 Gleneida Ave. Hours are 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through ursday and 7 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Call 845-225- 5000 for more information and visit www.carmeldiner.com to check out the menu. Carmel Diner to mark 30th anniversary PHOTOS: EMILE MENASCHÉ Owner Jeannie Greco (second from left) with staffers Jimmy Sumano, Marilyn Patino, and Agustin Irineo. PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY VIA TEXT OR CALL... 845-264-9934 51 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, NY 10512 YOUR Custom balloon stylist servicing the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas FIND US ON AFFORDABLE Dumpster Rentals! •10-yard •12-yard •15-yard •20-yard •30-yard Same-Day Roll-Off Container Delivery Available CIRONE CARTING 845-533-5262 CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE cironeconstruction.com
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 CARMEL STREET FAIR MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 19 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR With the vibe of a neighborhood grocery and a menu that includes both local staples and some distinct o erings, the new Carmel Farms & Deli hopes to ll a niche between the area’s massive chain supermarkets and smaller delicatessens and fast-food joints. Owner Ahmad Zahran says he was partly inspired by his wife’s complaints about the produce available at the big chain supermarkets. “She said it was impossible to get good produce up here,” he said. “So, I thought there was a market for top-quality organic produce along with prepared food.” Bright and spacious, Carmel Farm & Deli has a village market feel where you can grab lunch while stocking up for dinner. Catering services are also available. Zahran has been in the food industry for decades, much of that time managing a Key Food in Queens. He moved to Carmel nearly 20 years ago with his family. But with the kids out of school and tired of the long commute to the city, he said it was time “to give it a shot” and open up a business of his own. Zahran said the market specializes in selling fresh produce that earns the highest ratings and travels to New Jersey to get ingredients. “Produce is rated by numbers, number 1, number 2, number 3,” he said. (For some varieties the rating systems use letter grades.) “Each grade has a di erent price. We pick the best quality and o er organic produce.” Meanwhile, the deli section o ers local favorites—“bacon, egg, and cheese is our most popular breakfast” Zahran said— and a few items you don’t see as often in Carmel. “For lunch, we have the gyro and Halal chicken over rice, like what they have in the city,” Zahran said. “ at’s been the most popular dish so far.” Zaharan says he designed the menu to include a few other things that aren’t offered at other area eateries. “I looked around town and added a few items that nobody had,” he said. “Like the chicken over rice and falafel. Nobody has Farm fresh— and falafels! Cff mfl Fff ms & Dfl i brings new ta es to e ff ea Ahmad Zahran in Carmel Farms & Deli’s produce section SEE MARKET PAGE 25 fifffflffiflflff fl flffl fl fl fifffflffiflfiflfffflflfi fifffflffiflfflfflffifffflffifflflfflffififffflffifffflfifflfl ffflffifffi Please Consider Donating Today! fifffflffiflflfflflffiffffifffflffiffffifflflfffflffiffifflflffiflflffiffiffi fflflffiffi ffiffiffiffffl fifffflffiflflffiffifl (914) 473-2473 [email protected] thebakersdaughterllc.com • 14 Fair St. Carmel, NY 10512 We love producing cakes, cupcakes, desserts & baked confections for all occasions!
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PAGE 22 – MAHOPAC NEWS CARMEL STREET FAIR THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR Caryn Cannova’s journey to becoming the Hudson Valley Balloon Girl began with an epiphany on a winter night in the middle of the COVID pandemic. “I had been selling helium balloons in my store,” said Cannova, former owner of Kismet at Caryn’s gift shop in Cold Spring. “I remember the day—it was Feb. 4, 2021—when out of the blue, I decided to go to balloon school.” She soon enrolled in the Balloon Training Institute in Tennessee. ree months later, “balloons became my magic,” said Cannova, who now lives and runs her company in Carmel. Approaching its second anniversary in business, Hudson Valley Balloon Girl has already built a strong local reputation. Cannova is also developing a growing following on social media, including recognition from some of the industry’s leading suppliers and in- uencers. Yet despite her success, Cannova continues to hone her craft. “I can say I’m professionally trained globally now,” said Cannova, whose previous education and career as a professional dancer taught her the value of training. “I study with the best ballooners in the world. My days are lled with studying and taking tutorials. I work with a mentor regularly. ere’s a lot involved in balloon design—it’s not just going onto YouTube and running to Party City.” With balloon arrangements becoming more popular at both family events and high-end social gatherings, Cannova said designers have several market niches to serve. “I’m a luxury designer,” she said. “I can do anything you want me to do.” Her more elaborate garlands start at $550. “But if that’s not in people’s budget, there are other options,” How C yn Ca ova found h magic SEE BALLOON PAGE 23 Hudson Valley Balloon Girl is blowing up! PHOTO: COURTESY CARYN CANNOVA CoveCare Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides mental health, substance use, and supportive services for adults, children, families, and seniors throughout communities in the Lower Hudson Valley. 1808 Rt. Six, Carmel, NY 10512 www.covecarecenter.org CoveCare Center 845.225.2700 Community-Based Services for Adults, Families & Children Rehabilitation Services PROSper Alcohol&Substance Use Treatment & Prevention Mental Health Counseling&Treatment WAS A SUCCESS THANKS TO YOU Our amazing community! Scan this code to donate now! Scan this code to pay @communitycares Scan this code to pay @communitycares Our annual Little Black Party! Dre Black a fundraiser FOR MORE INFO ABOUT US AND HOW YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE VISIT COMMUNITYCARES.ORG OR CALL OUR OFFICE AT: 845-621-CARE (2273)
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CARMEL STREET FAIR PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARYN CANNOVA passed out. And I was like, ‘I have to put balloons on that tree!’ And they’re like, ‘OK, crazy balloon lady, you’re welcome to it!’ And that was the design that got me international recognition with some of the biggest ballooners around.” As with most of her designs, Cannova chose Tuftex balloons for the tree install because “they’re the Rolls Royce” of the industry,” she said. “When Tuftex saw that tree on my Instagram, they contacted me personally to ask if they could post it on their page. en the biggest in uencer in the world in my industry, e Event Collective, with over a million followers, invited me to join a private group. ose are huge stepping stones for me as an artist.” Yet even with the international recognition, Cannova said her biggest satisfaction comes from knowing one of her designs has made an event more memorable for a local customer. “I think people are surprised that I care so much,” she said. “But I get emotionally involved. When you’re getting married or having a bridal shower and you invite me to become part of an important day in your life, it matters to me. “I did a rst communion party last week in Mahopac,” she continued. “When the little girl saw the balloon arrangement, she was beside herself. I’m a part of these people’s memories.” Hudson Valley Balloon Girl is at 51 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, by appointment only. Call Caryn Cannova at 845-264-9934. To nd her on Facebook and Instagram, search Hudson Valley Balloon Girl. BALLOON FROM PAGE 22 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 DINER Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 63 Glenieda Ave, Carmel, NY 10512 • 845 225 5000 order online: www.Carmeldiner.com Congratulations Carmel Rams Class of 2023! Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Y e a r A n n i v e r s a r y C ele b r at i n g O u r r a r y e O 30 PAGE 26 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 27 Sports BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Wednesday, May 10, Mahopac faced Wappingers at the high school and even though the visitors won the opening face o , a pattern was quickly established. e Indians forced a turnover and took advantage. Up the eld, Mike Rettberg set up behind the net, hit Jake Degnan for the goal and the six straight to come made for an easy 13-5 win. Pressure defense was not the only trick in Mahopac’s bag either. A second face to Wappingers had Scott Klosen going full steam ahead, and Tommy Jacobellis simply threw a wrench into the turbines. e goalie reached up, made the snag, and goal number two was on the way. Jacobellis made the outlet pass, and transition had Rettberg on the right with the ball. He waited, and Liam Dodd was all alone on the trail. e defender wound up and doubled the lead at 9:42. Being quick on the draw was next, and it didn’t matter that Chris Morris was not in the line up. “I felt pretty con dent,” said Cam Hart. “I knew my teammates would do a good job, and I just had to make sure I stayed strong.” So o and running again, Rettberg and Degnan did a double, but the impetus had X marking the spot. From behind, Danny Koch hit Degnan on the right, he dumped in the middle to Rettberg and the clear path gave Mahopac a 3-0 lead. At 8:34, the sophomore draw man was on the docket again, and making do got John Kearney and Gavin Viglucci into the swing of things. Kearny circled right, and o the pick, he found Viglucci on Quinn Curtis’ doorstep. No chance for the goalie, the underhand shot cascaded the net and left a 4-0 game with 7:39 left on the rst. e lead then sent Mahopac back to the drawing board. “We were going back and forth with zone and man to mess with them,” said Jacobellis. “It worked.” In other words, a won draw by Wappingers quickly yielded a turnover. Mahopac converged around the crease, and Danny Bosio’s scoop and escape up eld allowed no respite for the Wappinger defense. Out of timeout, Liam Dodd took o for the back of the goal, and before breaching the middle, he passed back to Degnan. All set up, the attacker scored on the bounce, and Mahopac had a 5-0 lead at 6:15. Not done in the quarter yet, another forced turnover by Bosio let the Mahopac defense play a part in the production. Alone on the way up eld, Nolan Keenan received at the 30, and the defender played facilitator to Ryan Geoghegan. Camped out on the left of the goal, the spark plug made easy work of Curtis, and Mahopac had a 6-0 lead. e quarter would just not end for Wappingers either, and no shock, a turnover started things. Tough stick work by Willam Brann freed the ball to the left of Jacobellis, and Pop went Geoghegan. Back the other way, the attacker did a little two-step behind the goal, and gaining the edge, he wrapped around for a 7-0 lead to close the rst period. Still, Wappingers did keep it a game. Goals by David Velsmid, Brayden Kuczma and Zach Nurzia kept Mahopac honest at 11-3 in the third. Even so, Coach Jon Bota still took the opportunity to get his second string some playing time, and Liam Scanlon relished the chance he got on behalf of Keenan. “It’s his rst varsity goal,” said Keenan of the assist to his teammate. A play that went like this. “I saw Nolan wide open,” said Scanlon. “He’s been talking about his rst varsity goal. He got it today, and I’m proud of him.” Keenan had more to say on the matter and his day. “I got an assist too. So two points on the day, not bad.” e big lead also gave Lucas Lambertson some time in the cage, and Jacobellis took pride in seeing Mahopac’s future break out with a few saves. “He steps up everyday in practice. He puts the work in,” said the starting goalie. “It’s nice to see it payo , and he’s going to have his shot.” ’Pac forces the issue over Wappingers Jake Degnan PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Tommy Poniros BOYS LACROSSE 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 7/31/23 $10.00OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25%OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 7/31/23 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 BY SKIP PEARLMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER fi e Indians girls lacrosse team was hoping to go into this week’s Class B playo tournament on a winning note, but despite su ering regular-season-ending losses to Ursuline and Yorktown, Coach Christina D’Amore believes her team is ready for this week’s postseason challenge. Mahopac drew the No. 8 seed in the tournament, and were scheduled to host No. 9 Carmel in a rst-round game Wednesday (5/17) at Mahopac High School. fi e winner advances to Saturday’s (5/20) quarter nals to face No. 1 Greeley. “fi e girls are pumped up for the playo s,” D’Amore said. “We had a very high-energy practice (Monday, 5/16), and we feel like anything can happen. It’s not a longshot… If we come out strong and shoot and defend well, we feel like we can get to Greeley.” Mahopac beat Carmel by one goal during the regular season, despite playing short-handed for much of the time. Last fi ursday (5/11) on home turf, the Indians dropped a 17-6 decision to Yorktown. Riley Massett led the Indians with two goals, Katie Watts, Juliana Mangione, and Grace Witt each had a goal, and Ashley Koch had one assist. Kayla Westcott had six saves in net for Mahopac. Two days earlier (5/9), the Indians hosted Ursuline for Senior Night and came away on the short end of a 12-7 decision. Watts led Mahopac with four goals, Mangione had a hat-trick, and Adrianna Pranzo had a goal. Amanda Carey had ve saves in net for Mahopac. “We faced two good teams last week, and both of them will be going right to the quarter nals (after a rst-round bye) in the playo s,” D’Amore said. “I feel like we held our own against both teams and played good defense. Yorktown got the better of the shots, but we played well in both games.” fi e Indians celebrated seniors Watts, Massett, Witt, Antonia DiCioccio, Giana Rispoli, Sasha Gagnon, Shaylah Fennessy, and Hannah Harney. “fi ey will be very missed,” Coach added. “I have been with some of them since eighth grade, so there is some emotional attachment to them as players. fi ey have all worked extremely hard, and have done everything I have asked. It will be tough to replace them.” Set to open playoffs this week Yorktown’s Gianna Altimari maintains possession while Mahopac’s Juliana Mangione pressures her. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO The Indian defense trying to stop Yorktown’s Brie Gaccino. The Indians girls were set to open playoffs Wednesday (5/17) at home vs. Carmel. FILE PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN GIRLS LACROSSE The girls are pumped up for the playo s... we feel like anything can happen.’ Christina D’Amore Mahopac Lacrosse Head Coach Indians fall to Huskers PAGE 28 – MAHOPAC NEWS SPORTS
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PAGE 30 – MAHOPAC NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 Mahopac Indians Blue 12U rebounded big time after an 8-1 loss to Somers. On Saturday (5/6), Mahopac snagged a late lead and defeated the Brook eld Bandits 12U 13- 8. e game was tied at two with the Indians batting in the top of the fourth when Tommy Calderon singled on the rst pitch of the at bat, scoring one. Mahopac then knotted the game up at two in the top of the third inning. A great bunt by Mason Kugler scored another for the 12U squad. e team then pulled away for good with four runs in the fourth inning. An error scored one run, and Landon Saracco added to the rally by singling on the rst pitch of the at bat, driving in two. Landon Saracco was the winning pitcher Mahopac. e righty surrendered four runs on four hits over four innings, striking out three. Jaxson Weisblatt threw two innings in relief. Nick Marcella made some outstanding scoops at rst base, saving his defense. e Indians also brought the power, socking two home runs on the day. Cole Gianni both went for the fences in the sixth inning. With the victory, Mahopac improves its spring season record to 11-2. Indians Blue bounce back Move to 11-2 YOUTH BASEBALL e human body is a complex marvel. Various systems within the body work together to make life as humans know it possible, and though these systems are resilient, they’re not invulnerable to injury. e nervous system is a fascinating part of the human body that includes the brain, the spinal cord and nerves. is system controls much of what the body does, so it’s no surprise that nerve injuries can have a profound e ect on individuals’ daily lives. What do peripheral nerves do? Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that peripheral nerves send messages from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. is is done through a network of 43 pairs of motor and sensory nerves that control the functions of sensation, movement and motor coordination. Are peripheral nerves vulnerable to injury? Peripheral nerves are fragile and easily damaged, so they are vulnerable to injury. Serious injury or trauma may require surgery, and the grade of severity, which can be determined using the Sunderland scale, will help doctors determine a treatment plan. e Mayo Clinic emphasizes the importance of seeking immediate treatment for peripheral nerve injuries, as doing so can prevent complications and permanent nerve damage. What causes peripheral nerve injuries? Johns Hopkins Medicine indicates that peripheral nerve injuries can occur after su ering a laceration (a cut or tear in the nerve tissue), severe bruising, stretching, electrical injury, or drug injection injury. Gunshot wounds also can cause peripheral nerve injuries. What are the symptoms of peripheral nerve injuries? e Mayo Clinic notes that symptoms of peripheral nerve injuries, including pain, range from mild to severe. Severe symptoms can seriously limit individuals’ ability to perform and engage in daily activities. Symptoms di er depending on which nerve bers are a ected. Motor nerves regulate all the muscles under conscious control, helping people to walk, speak and hold objects. Sensory nerves relay information about touch, temperature and pain, while autonomic nerves regulate activities that are not consciously controlled, such as breathing, heart function and digestion. Since these functions are so di erent, it’s no surprise that injuries to each type of nerve produce different symptoms. • Motor nerves: Muscle weakness, uncontrollable muscle twitching and painful cramps are characteristics of motor nerve injuries. • Sensory nerves: Sensory nerve injury symptoms may include numbness, tingling in the hands or feet and di¡ culty sensing pain or changes in temperature. Individuals also may experience di¡ culty walking, maintaining their balance with their eyes closed or fastening buttons. • Autonomic nerves: Excessive sweating, changes in blood pressure, an inability to tolerate heat, and gastrointestinal issues are potential indicators of autonomic nerve injuries. Peripheral nerve injuries can adversely a ect quality of life. But reporting symptoms early can help doctors devise treatment plans to minimize pain and reduce risk for permanent damage. Article provided by Metro Atlantic What to know about nerve injuries The Consumer’s Choice for Discount Heating Oil! SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. PRICES! • No Contracts or Commitments • Oil Burner & A/C Service/Tune-ups • Quality Heating Oil • Senior Citizen & Volume Discounts • Heating, Cooling & Generator Installations • Price Matching (Restrictions apply) Order online at: www.codoil.com CALL US TODAY AND SAVE! 914.737.7769 SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. fifffflfflffiflffiffffi www.summertrailsdaycamp.com 914.245.1776 ffiffi CURRENTLY HIRING STAFF! ffi ffifi ffiffi
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 LEISURE MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 31 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Midway between south and southeast 4. Fathers 9. Wine grape 14. Al Bundy’s wife 15. Organic compound 16. Venezuelan state 17. Interest term 18. Experts 20. Central cores of stems 22. Smooth and glossy 23. One-time S. Korean city 24. One from Damascus 28. Short message at the end of an email 29. It cools your home 30. Oh, God! 31. Intestinal pouches 33. Men 37. Popular English soccer team (abbr.) 38. Former CIA 39. Arrange in steps 41. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 42. The Great Lake State 43. Dog-__: to mark a page 44. Stop moving 46. Ancient Dead Sea region 49. Of I 50. Clerical vestment 51. Songs sung to a lover 55. Charges 58. Popular design program manufacturer 59. Where to park a boat 60. One who values reason 64. Slang for cigarette 65. Sailboats 66. Actress Zellweger 67. Screen material 68. Country music legend Haggard 69. Puts together in time 70. When you hope to arrive CLUES DOWN 1. An involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction 2. Philly’s rail service 3. Leaves a place 4. No longer be a part in 5. Guitar players use them 6. Cease to exist 7. General’s assistant (abbr.) 8. Shaking of the earth 9. Strong winds 10. For each one 11. A bog 12. The creation of beautiful or significant things 13. Airmative 19. Pie _ __ mode 21. Nonclerical 24. Inspirational football player Hamlin 25. Learning environment 26. Khoikhoi peoples 27. Bring out or develop 31. Shows up 32. Theatrical device 34. Loads 35. Popular Hollywood alien 36. Distinguishes 40. College dorm worker 41. Secondary or explanatory title 45. Resembling wings 47. One who delivers a speech 48. In the middle 52. Loop with a running knot 53. Airborne (abbr.) 54. Beloveds 56. Ordain 57. Breed of small cattle 59. Very small period of time (abbr.) 60. Revolutions per minute 61. They __ 62. Longtime ESPN anchor Bob 63. A place to stay fi e phrase “as American as apple pie” may lead one to believe that this classic dessert originated somewhere in the Americas. But this beloved dessert actually traces its origins to Europe. In fact, apples aren’t even native to North America, according to experts. Apple pie is categorized alongside baseball and Coca-Cola as truly American, but even though it was brought over to the colonies with settlers, it wasn’t until the 20th century that the treat was established as a symbol of national pride. By then, this apple- lled pastry had cemented itself in popular cuisine, and has since been replicated and reimagined in more ways than one might imagine. Most families have an apple pie recipe that they love. fi is recipe for “Grandma’s Apple Pie,” courtesy of the Vancouver-based food recipe blog, “Spend with Pennies,” by Holly Nilsson, is one to add to your culinary repertoire. Dessert is as easy as apple pie Grandma’s Apple Pie Servings: 8 slices Double Crust Pie Pastry (see note below) 1 large egg, beaten 6 to 7 cups apples, peeled and sliced, about 2 pounds 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons fl our 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. Peel apples and cut in quarters. Remove the core and slice apples into 1/4-inch to 1/8-inch thick. 3. In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar, fl our, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss well to combine and set aside. 4. Roll half of the dough into a 12- inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry dough. Fill with apple fi lling. 5. Roll the remaining crust and gently place it over the apple mixture. Seal the edges by gently pinching the top and bottom crusts together. You can fold or decorate the edges by crimping or pressing with a fork. Remove any excess dough. 6. Beat the egg and 2 teaspoons of water or milk. Cut 4 to 5 slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush with egg mixture and sprinkle with sugar (optional). 7. Place the pie plate on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. This is optional, but will catch any drips or spills. 8. Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 F, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. 9. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired. Note: You can use a premade refrigerated pie crust for this pie, or try making a homemade pastry with the recipe below. Flaky Homemade Pie Crust Makes a double pie crust 3 cups all-purpose fl our 1 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons cold butter, cubed 7 tablespoons shortening, cubed 1/3 to 2/3 cups ice cold water 1. Combine fl our and salt in a large bowl with a whisk. 2. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles the size of peas. 3. Add ice cold water a tablespoon at a time to one area of the dough and mix with a fork. Move to one side of the bowl and continue adding water just until dough is moistened (you don’t want it to be sticky). 4. Once mixed, use your hands to quickly and gently fold over the dough a couple of times. Divide into two balls. 5. Roll each of the balls into a 12- inch circle on a lightly fl oured surface. Use as needed in your recipe, or wrap and refrigerate to use later.
PAGE 32 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 fi e 2023 Little Black Dress fundraiser was held at fi e Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac last fi ursday. And as always, it drew a large crowd eager to help support Community Cares, a non-pro t founded by Putnam County Legislator Amy Sayegh that serves families of people going through severe illnesses. fi e event raised more than $10,000. Learn more at communitycares.org. Little Black Dress a success! Anastasia Maxwell, Corinne Stanton, Tabby Pearson Marshall, Claudine McDermott Everyone was hamming it up at the photo booth. Jim and Nancy Sorbella
Janet Repman, Christine Egan, Daniella Hortencio and Michelle Birdsall The Community Cares board members Kelly Puccio, Christine Picone, founder Amy Sayegh and her husband John, Joanne Mazzio, and James Pfeiffer Amy Sayegh and Christine Picone present a veteran’s fl ag that will hang to Mike Grossi and his daughter Nicole. The fl ag will hang in town to honor the memory of Catherine Grossi, who lost her battle to breast cancer in 2009. PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Barbara Reitz, Theresa Morris, and Madeline Torres Perez Members of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce support the cause. THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 33
PAGE 34 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 fiis week’s calendar at Mahopac Library includes a furry-ously fun reading program, a Social Security workshop, Google Docs classes, and a gypsy jazz concert. Unless otherwise noted, those interested should register online at mahopaclibrary.org or call 845-628-2009, ext. 100 for more information. See the latest calendar at mahopaclibrary.org/events. THURSDAY, MAY 18 6 p.m. A.R.F. (Animal Reading Friends) For many, reading to an animal can be less stressful and can provide children with a positive reading experience than reading to adults or peers. At this session, children can read to a well-trained attentive, therapy dog for 15 minutes. By appointment only. Contact Paul at 845- 628-2009, ext. 139, or childrens@ mahopaclibrary.org. MONDAY, MAY 22 11 a.m. Social Security: What You Need to Know! Presented by CFP Wayne R. Quint of Quint Investments and Insurance Services, this workshop is designed to help attendees untangle the confusion around Social Security and understand the options to make the best choice for their specic situation. “Understanding all the available ling options whether a divorcee, survivor, retiree, etc. is the rst step towards choosing the right ling age,” organizers said. “After all, Social Security is funded with your tax dollars, so doesn’t it make sense to get the most benets possible?” Registration is required. 6:30 p.m. Learn the Basics of Google Drive: Google Workplace Series (hybrid) fiis in-person/online workshop is designed for those new to using digital tools and will teach how to safely store and share les in Google Drive. Attendees will practice using Drive and get helpful tips on how to keep it organized. fiis workshop is designed for individuals who are new to digital tools. Techniques covered include adding les and folders to a Google Drive, and moving, searching for, and sharing les and folders. fie class is available at the Learning Lab or virtually via Zoom. fiose interested in attending virtually must register with a valid email address to obtain the Zoom link. THURSDAY, MAY 25 6:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees meeting fiis meeting is held onsite at the Library SATURDAY, MAY 27 1 p.m. BAMM2023 at Mahopac Library presents La Pompe Attack: Swing and Gypsy Jazz Featuring Doug Munro on guitar, Albert Rivera on saxophone, Ben Wood on guitar, Ian Carroll on drums, and Michael Goetz on bass. , this concert will include pieces inspired by Django Reinhardt and more. fiis free concert is possible thanks to support provided by the Henschel Trust, a bequest to Mahopac Public Library. Registration is required. This week at Mahopac Library PHOTO: COURTESY DOUG MONRO Albert Rivera, Ben Wood, Doug Monro and Michael Goetz will be performing swing and gypsy jazz on Saturday at 1 p.m. 692 RTE 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 | 845-628-5553 [email protected] | www.mahopaccarmelchamber.com OUR PARTNERS: FUN for the Whole Family! Gleneida Avenue between Fair Street and Vink Drive 11am to 4pm FOOD • VENDORS • ENTERTAINMENT SPRING FAIR The Greater Mahopac Carmel Chamber of Commerce CARMEL May 20th 11am to 4pm, Saturday, May 20th, 2023 Rain Date: May 27th, 2023 TIMESThe Putnam County and Anyone interested in being a vendor can contact o¤[email protected] with questions or to request a registration form. Sycamore Camp Dates Sycamore Park summer camp registration is open. fie camp will run from June 26 to Aug. 4 and costs $600 per town-resident child for those entering grades 2-8 in the fall; $650 for rising kindergarteners and rst graders. Immunization records are required to reserve a place. Learn more at facebook.com/Carmel Recreation. fie town is also taking camp employment applications at ci.carmel. ny.us/recreation-parks/pages/summeremployment. Book Barn Special Ofier Buy 10 or more books at the Book Barn and receive one free book (excluding collectibles) or one free Book Barn tote bag. Hours are Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, fiursday, 4 to 6:45 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. IAC Poker Tourney fie Italian American Club of Mahopac is hosting a charity poker tournament on Saturday, May 27, to help raise funds for the IAC’s scholarship program. Registration begins at 6 p.m., followed by a homemade Italian dinner at 7 p.m. fie tournament begins at 8:00 p.m. fie $120 admission fee includes 5,000 chips and dinner. To register or for additional information, visit italianamericanclubof mahopac.org or call Steve Levy at (917) 670-9337, Joe Fierro (914) 584-9641, or Giulio Cefaloni (845) 745-2655. You must be at least 21 years old to play. MSA Football Mahopac Sports Association tackle football registration is open until June 1, with league play schedule to begin in mid August. Age groups range from below 8 to below 13. For more information on registration requirements and fees, visit msasports.org/registration. Female Flag Football Summer female ªag football registration is open for women and youth. Games will take place on the Somers High School turf eld on Tuesday (youth) and fiursday (adults) evenings. fiose interested can learn more by visiting clubs.bluesombrero.com/gridiron, emailing [email protected], or calling Gridiron Partners at 917-848-7780. Learn to Save a Life fie Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services o¬ers training in lifesaving skills from community professionals. MUSINGS FROM PAGE 3 SEE MUSINGS PAGE 35
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 35 Original and refresher basic life support (EMT) training is available. You can learn more and register for these courses at putnamcountyny.com/life. For more information and directions, call 845-808-4000. Rental Arrears Help Volunteer residents of Putnam Progressives, in partnership with the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, can help local tenants with rent debt, or in “rental arrears,” get money from New York’s ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program). ese volunteers will be at the Gilead Presbyterian Church, 9 Church St., Carmel, 1-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 1-5 p.m. on Mondays. Renters from Putnam County are encouraged to come; volunteers can check your qualications for money aid and apply you for rent relief. To be able to MUSINGS FROM PAGE 34 SEE MUSINGS PAGE 36 MAHOPAC MUSINGS SAVE $ 5.00 DISCOUNT COUPON Petting Zoo Family-friendly events. on admission at gate with this coupon — CASH ONLY — PUBLIC NOTICE By the Planning Board of the Town of Carmel, pursuant to Section 267, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on: MAY 2, 2023 At 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, NY 10541 or as soon thereafter as possible on the following matters: ANB HOLDINGS GCCM LLC MICHAEL SCOCA 93 Teakettle Spout Road, Mahopac, NY 10541 ڗ Tax Map # 76.17-1-17 ڗ Final Subdivision By 6rder of the Chairman, Craig Paeprer LEGAL NOTICE By the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Carmel pursuant to Section 267 Town Law, notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on: MAY 25, 2023 – 7:30 P.M. To hear the following applications: HOLD OVER APPLICATIONS: 1. Application of MITCHELL & LAUREN KARPF for a Variation of Section 156-20 seeking an Area Variance for permission to retain 6’ fence in front yard. The property is located at 19 Woodland Road, Mahopac NY and is known as Tax Map #75.7-1-18.2. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required 4’ Fence in Front Yard 6’ Fence 2’ variance NEW APPLICATIONS: 2. Application of LOUIS CARDILLO for a Variation of Section 156-15 seeking an Area Variance for permission to retain pool deck that exists too close to side yard. The property is located at 18 Hillside Terrace, Mahopac NY and is known as Tax Map #87.6-1-21. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required 10’ 6’ 4’ 3. Application of AUSTIN BOEHM for a Variation of Section 156-15 seeking an Area Variance for permission to renovate existing house which includes raising the existing roof. Reconstruction of existing portion which has collapsed. The property is located at 672 Union Valley Road, Mahopac NY and is known as Tax Map #76.20-1- 8. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required Front Yard: 40’ House Existing 9.5’ 30.5’ Front Yard: 40’ Porch 4.3’ 35.7’ 4. Application of MICHAEL McGRAIL & TARA MAGALSKI for a Variation of Section 156-27C seeking an Area Variance for permission to change dock configuration & extend to 42’. The property is located at 46 West Lake Blvd., Mahopac NY and is known as Tax Map #75.7-3-35. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required 25’ Long Dock 42’ 17’ 5. Application of MICHAEL PAUL for a Variation of Section 156-15 seeking an Area Variance for permission to place a shed under 10’ from property line. The property is located at 31 Kirkwood Road, Mahopac NY and is known as Tax Map #75.7-1-25. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required 10’ side 2’ 8’ 10’ rear 7’ 3’ 6. Application of FRANK GIORDANO for an Interpretation of Section 156-15. Applicant seeks interpretation that the apartment above garage is legally pre-dated, or in the alternative, a Use Variance to permit same to continue. The property is located at 23 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel NY and is known as Tax Map #55.6-1-68. NEW YORK HOMEOWNERS: YOU MAY *QUALIFY THROUGH NEW RELIEF PROGRAMS! HELP IS AVAILABLE EVEN IF YOU COULD PAY CASH Qualify Today: 800-944-9393 or visit NYProgramFunding.org to see if you *qualify Do you need a New Roof and Help paying for it? Do you need Energy Efficient Windows & Help paying for it? Approved applications will have the work completed by a quality repair crew provided by: HOMEOWNER FUNDING. Not affiliated with State or Gov Programs. Contractor License: NY: #2719-h14 *Enrollment is only open during a limited time. Programs, appointments, and installations are on a first come, first serve basis in your area. Any leaking, visible damage, or roof age, may *qualify you! Drafty windows, energy cost too high, you may *qualify! SEE LEGALS PAGE 38
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SSNY should mail process to SeQal Lauro: 47 2ayla Ln Mahopac NY 10541. 7urpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of -ormation of .ordon -rost LLC. Articles of Organiaation filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 03-13. Office location: 7utnam County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Ryan .ordon: 7O Box 363 7atterson NY 12563. 7urpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of -ormation of victa6 LLC.. Articles of Organiaation filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-04-10. Office location: 7utnam County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to <nited States Corporate Agents: 7014 13th Avenue suite 202 Brooklyn NY 11228. 7urpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of -ormation of NightScapes LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03182023. Office Location: 7utnam County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company LLC (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Brian 2. 2retaschmar: 3 7ike 7lace Mahopac, New York 10541. 7urpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of -ormation of Ant’s /ome Inspection . Articles of Organiaation filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 03-25. Office location: 7utnam County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Anthony perea: 107 wood street Mahopac NY 10541. 7urpose: Any lawful purpose NOTICE O, ,ORMATION O, A LIMITED LIABILIT? COMPAN? Notice of -ormation of Bee+ub 7roperties LLC. Articles of Organiaation filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 04-03. Office location: 7utnam County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to LLC: 87 Ressique St. Carmel NY 10512. 7urpose: Any lawful purpose Notice is hereH_ given that a license No 22340ffl5 for a ڟOn Premises Liquor Licenseڠ has Heen applied for H_ the undersigned to serve liquor =ine Beer Cider at retail in the restaurant under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at American Latino Deli Caf® II Inc DBA: Riverside Patio Restaurant located at ff6 Route 22 Brewster N? 0509 for on premises consumption 7. Application of BORE COTAJ for an Interpretation of Section 156-15. Applicant owns the parcel upon which the temporary dock is located and a parcel improved by at least one residential dwelling unit which is directly across the street but separated by a road (i.e. East Lake Blvd.). Applicant seeks an interpretation that the intent of the statute (i.e. a dock when not located on a parcel improved by at least one residential unit) is met under the circumstances set forth herein or, in the alternative, the following area variances (table below). The property is located at 148 East Lake Blvd., Mahopac NY and is known as Tax Map #76.30-1-5. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required Dock: Lake frontage 50’ 6’ 44’ Minimum Depth 30’ 4’ 26’ Minimum Area 3000 96 2904 8. Application of GLENN MACKLIN for a Variation of Section 156-15 seeking an Area Variance for permission to add 1 story addition: 8’6” x 20’2” to relocate and expand kitchen. The property is located at 21 Tamarack Road, Mahopac NY and is known as Tax Map #75.8-2-10. Code Requires/Allows Provided Variance Required Rear 30’ 11’ 19’ variance req. Rear 30’ 29’ 1’ variance req. By Order of the Chairman, John Maxwell LEGALS FROM PAGE 35
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 39 Taking the time to formulate an estate plan can often seem daunting. is is particularly true for the single parent. Single parents are already pressed for time as they “balance” the demands of taking care of their children, home and career. e mere thought of adding anything to the “to-do list” can seem overwhelming. However, taking the time to develop an estate plan can ease some stress and help ensure that your children are provided for according to your wishes, if you were to pass away while the child is a minor. Here are a few documents and decisions a single parent should consider if they have not done so already: DRAFTING A LAST WILL is document provides specic instructions to loved ones and family members on how assets should be distributed upon your demise. It can provide that assets not be distributed to your children until they have attained a specic age or satis- ed by a specic condition, with the assets being held in a trust for the benet of your children. Within the Last Will, you will be able to select who will handle the aairs of your estate (Executor) and administer any trust for your children (Trustee). is is very important, especially if the child’s guardian (for example the other parent) is not someone you would want handling your money for the benet of your child. Without creating a trust for your children’s benet, any inheritance would be held in joint control by the Surrogate’s Court (in New York) and the Guardian, with the Guardian ultimately deciding how said funds are to be utilized. GUARDIANS Arguably, the most important step when creating an estate plan for the benet of young children is to determine who will be the guardian of the children. It is often recommended to choose guardians who are in a similar age group as the parent, or younger. It is important to keep in mind that if the other parent is alive and willing, that individual will likely gain custody of the children regardless of whom is named as a guardian. REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST A revocable living trust allows the creator of the trust to remain in control of the assets while he or she is alive, but also name someone to manage the assets in the event of the creator’s incapacity or death without Court approval or oversight, such as a Guardianship proceeding or Estate (probate) proceeding. is legal tool avoids probate and can also help to ensure that children and young adults do not receive a large inheritance before they are mature enough to manage the assets. e trust can have a continuing trust for the children until they have attained a certain age and/or for their life, or until a specic condition is met, while permitting the trust assets and income to be used for the health, education, maintenance and support of the child. POWER OF ATTORNEY Single parents typically are the only account holders on their bank accounts and likely hold all their assets in their name alone. As such, what would happen if the single parent were to become incapacitated? Who would be able to access funds for the single parent and his or her children? Who would be able to pay the mortgage and bills? is is where a durable general power of attorney is important. It is a document that allows the single parent to name a trusted person to handle their nancial affairs if they are unable to do so themselves. Without a Power of Attorney, the only way to gain access to assets is to petition the Supreme Court in Westchester to have a guardian appointed for the individual, which can be a long, expensive, stressful and contentious process, especially if minor children are involved. ese are just four of the legal tools and documents that can be used to help better ensure a single parent’s children are protected and the parent’s wishes are fullled. Other tools that can provide additional guidance are advance health care directives, which allow the creator to name an individual to make health care decisions on his or her behalf in the event of incapacity, and beneciary designation forms on retirement accounts and life insurance policies. ose putting together an estate plan are wise to seek the counsel of an experienced estate planning attorney. is legal professional can review your situation and help guide you through the process, better ensuring a plan that is more likely to reect your wishes, as well as ensure the legal documents signed are valid and will be upheld if contested by a quarrelsome co-parent. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea received a B.S. in Business Management from Quinnipiac University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a J.D. from the Pace University School of Law, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be contacted at 914-948-1500 or www.esslawrm.com. Attention single parents Protect your children with a proper estate plan Lunch & Learn Series Held on the last Wednesday of each month, Lunch & Learn programs shed light on a variety of important elder law and estate planning topics. The free educational program, held at the firm’s White Plains location, is open to the public – though space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. A light lunch and refreshments are included. Future programs include: May 31 – Estate Planning and Your Residence: What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? Learn the ins and outs of Medicaid planning as well as options for home buying and selling within the trust. Presented by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. June 28 – Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Financial Elder Abuse and Senior Scams: Often referred to as “the crime of the 21st century,” learn key signs of financial and personal elder abuse, typical scams that are targeted toward the senior population as well as the important estate planning documents to help protect against financial abuse as one ages. Presented by Sara E. Meyers, Esq. September 27 – LLCs: The Pros, Cons and Estate Planning: For some, an LLC can be a useful tool to pass assets down to loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate taxes. Discover if an LLC may be right for your estate planning needs as well as how they are used to reduce the risk of personal liability with rental properties. Presentation by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. & Michael P. Enea, Esq. October 25 – Understanding the Implications of Gray Divorce: A divorce later in life often adds a level of complexity to the estate and tax plan process. Understand what potential complications may arise and how to address them – from division of assets and tax issues to estate and long-term care planning. Presented by Lauren C. Enea, Esq. November 29 – Special Needs Planning for Children and Grandchildren with Disabilities: Ensure the future care and well-being of your child or grandchild with special needs using these estate planning strategies. This program will cover the three basic types of special needs trusts (also known as supplemental needs trusts), general drafting considerations and the newest type of special needs trust – the sole benefits trust. Presented by Sara E. Meyers, Esq. & Lauren C. Enea, Esq. LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER Arguably, the most important step when creating an estate plan for the bene t of young children is to determine who will be the guardian of the children. It is often recommended to choose guardians who are in a similar age group as the parent, or younger.’ -Lauren Enea Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
PAGE 40 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 VOL. 13 NO. 50 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 21 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 7 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Local Historian’s New Book on Indian Point pg 3 Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR e Mahopac High School Varsity Cheer team are national champions. Greeted by classmates, parents, school o cials--and with an escort from area police and re departments--the team got a wellearned heroes’ welcome on Jan. 23 upon its return from the National Cheer Association (NCA) High School Nationals in Dallas. On Sunday, after two routines that saw the Indians hit zero and accumulate a total score of 96.375, the ’Pac heard their name called as NCA title winners. Celebrations were already underway on Monday when the team bus was met by Carmel PD and the Putnam County Sheri ’s Department cars at the Westchester county line. As the police escort brought them home along Croton Falls Road, they were met along the way by Mahopac Fire Department and Mahopac Falls VFD trucks before pulling into the high school parking lot. Hundreds of parents and fans were waiting to give the team the recognition they deserved. Amongst those in attendance were District Superintendent Christine Tona, football coach Dominick DeMatteo, and athletic trainer Breanna Lape. “We are so incredibly proud of our Varsity Cheer Team and their winning performance in Dallas,” said Mahopac Schools Superintendent Christine Tona. Something to about! Mahopac cheer team takes NCA title cheer BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR As New York State’s deadline requiring public schools to stop using Native American names and symbols for sports team mascots draws closer, Mahopac School Superintendent Christine Tona has announced a plan to that will replace ‘Indians’ as the district’s nickname before the end of the school year. e more recently adopted arrowhead logo may also change, though its fate is less clear. Tona presented the plan at the school board’s Jan. 17 work meeting and distributed it online in the “Superintendent’s Message” email newsMahopac schools to say goodbye to ‘Indians’ District forms committee to choose mascot replacement options, students to vote May SEE MASCOT PAGE 4 Mahopac cheer team takes NCA title cheer SEECHEER PAGE 12 YOUR NEIGHBOR 914-282-6440 [email protected] ZACKS RE/MAX Classic Realty Services Provided Property Evaluation | Home Staging High Definition Photography | 3D/Virtual Tours Custom Digital Marketing | Five-Star Service Questions? Call Lawrence Zacks Today! 914-282-6440 Call for a FREE CONSULTATION Privately set on Cul-de-sac. Gorgeous renovation - nothing to do but move in... Stunning Granite Kitchen w/Smart Appliances & large Island w/Seating for 4. Beautiful Dining Area w/Cathedral Ceiling & large Bay Window overlooking the Water. Two expansive Decks for Entertaining. 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Tona presented the plan at the school board’s Jan. 17 work meeting and distributed it online in the “Superintendent’s Message” email newsschools to say goodbye to ‘Indians’ District forms committee to choose mascot replacement options, students to vote May SEE MASCOT Call for a 914-282-6440 [email protected] ZACKS RE/MAX Classic Realty Services Provided Property Evaluation | Home Staging High Definition Photography | 3D/Virtual Tours Custom Digital Marketing | Five-Star Service FREE CONSULTATION As New York State’s deadline requiring public schools to stop using Native American names and symbols for sports team mascots draws closer, Mahopac School Superintendent Christine Tona has announced a plan to that will replace ‘Indians’ as the district’s nickname before the end of the school e more recently adopted arrowhead logo may also change, though its fate is less clear. Tona presented the plan at the school board’s Jan. 17 work meeting and distributed it online in the “Superintendent’s Message” email newscommittee to choose mascot replacement options, students to MASCOT 914-282-6440 [email protected] RE/MAX Classic Realty Property Evaluation | Home Staging High Definition Photography | 3D/Virtual Tours Custom Digital Marketing | Five-Star Service FREE CONSULTATION THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 VOL. 14 NO. 3 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 27 CLASSIFIEDS 26 LEGAL NOTICES 24 LEISURE 21 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 4 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 It’s snow, man! pg 14 FLAKING OUT Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR A man who broke into his ex’s Carmel home and attacked her boyfriend is going to jail. Putnam County DA Robert Tendy last week announced the conviction and sentencing of Jorge L. Sari-Tenesaca, who pleaded guilty in November to one count of rst-degree attempted burglary. Noting that it was Sari-Tenesaca’s second felony conviction, the district attorney’s o ce said the Westchester resident was sentenced in January to ve years in state prison with ve years of postrelease supervision and an eightyear full order of protection. Sari-Tenesca’s road to justice was a long one. It started in 2021 when he broke into a home inhabited by the mother of his children, her current partner, and the children. “ e defendant entered the home through a kitchen window at approximately 1 a.m. after disabling the exterior security cameras and proceeded to physically attack the male resident in his bed,” the DA’s o ce said. e mother called 911 and Carmel police responded quickly, arresting SariTenasca at the scene. He was taken into custody, arraigned, and released. But then, according to the DA, “the defendant absconded for approximately 11 months until he was located and arrested on a warrant issued by the Putnam County Court after indictment.” Tendy thanked DA’s o ce criminal investigator Jaemie Caban, Carmel PD Detective Sgt. Brian Forde, and the Peekskill Police Department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for helping bring Sari-Tenesca in to face Putnam County Judge Joseph Spo ord. “When it comes to the safety of our Putnam County homeowners,” Tendy said, “we will engage all law enforcement agencies to ensure that the defendant is apprehended and brought to justice.” e case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Todd W. Carpenter. Man gets five years for Carmel break-in Convicted of breaking into ex’s house, attacking new partner BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR Putnam County is giving volunteer rst responders a tax break, and the Town of Carmel is likely to follow. Late last month, County Executive Kevin Byrne announced a new law that provides a 10 percent property tax exemption for volunteer re ghters and volunteer ambulance workers. Passed by the Putnam County Legislature on Feb. 7, Byrne said he had supported state legislation allowing such provisions while a member of the New York State Assembly in 2022. e county law is one of several to be considered in the area, with both the Town of Carmel and the Mahopac School District scheduled to hold public hearings on similar measures this week. Town Supervisor Michael Cazzari said the town was planning to o er the same break as the county: A 10 percent reduction in a home’s assessed value for volunteers with ve years or more of service. “ is is all about attracting volunteers to the area,” Cazzari told Mahopac News. “ ere’s a real crisis in recruiting volunteer rst responders because people can’t a ord the cost of living around here. Giving a tax break is better than having to hire paid re and EMTs.” While the public hearing on the town’s tax break was scheduled for March 1 (after press time), Cazzari said the measure is likely to pass. “I don’t anticipate any objections,” he explained. Currently, Putnam County taxes property at a rate of around 3 percent per $1,000 in home assessment. e Town of Carmel’s rate is around 4.7 percent per $1,000. Other property taxes go to the local re districts, refuse Taxes lowered for first responders Volunteer fi refi ghters and EMS get 10 percent county tax break County Executive Kevin Byrne (seated, right, with legislative Chairman Paul Jonke) introduces a property tax exemption for volunteer EMS and fi refi ghters. 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CHRISTINE PICONE When 2022 Businessperson of the Year Christine Picone of William Raveis Real Estate started her career, she probably never imagined she would be spending her working life helping people nd homes. e longtime Mahopac resident was working as a bank teller when a customer told her about a job opening at the Je erson Valley off ce of Houlihan-Lawrence Real Estate. “I reached out to the broker and started working as an off ce administrator shortly after,” Picone said. Eventually, her broker suggested she get her real estate license. “Even if I didn’t want to sell, it would be good for referrals and understanding the business better,” Picone explained. “So I took the course and got my license.” Still, for the next 10 or so years, Picone’s focus was administration, not selling. But after she took some time o to have her second child, she decided to shift gears. “When I was ready to return to work, I decided to sell real estate instead of do admin,” she said. “Having a schedule that I could make myself while raising my two children was very important to me.” In sales, Picone gets to help families nd their most important asset. “I love helping my clients nd their dream home and navigate them through this diff cult and stressful process,” she said. “ e most satisfying part of this job is seeing my clients happy to purchase their home--especially rst-time buyers. While 2022 was a busy year, Picone sees no signs of slowing down in 2023 and looks forward to continuing to serve the community through the chamber. “ is past May I was asked to serve on the Community Cares board of directors,” she said. “We are a local nonpro t organization that helps local families in need who are going through a medical crisis. Also, this past December I was asked to sit on the Advisory Board of Directors for Putnam County Action Partnership.” Picone has chaired the Mahopac Street Festival and Carmel Street Fair for the past ve years and has Christine Picone named business person of the year Mahopac-Carmel Chamber also honors Stephanie Bellofatto and Justin Kilian COURTESY CHRISTINE PICONE Christine Picone SEE CHAMBER PAGE 4 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR After a months-long renovation to address air leaks that played havoc with temperatures inside the building, Mahopac Public Library will reopen its doors at 668 Route 6 on Monday, January 23. e Book Barn is scheduled to reopen the following day. As the project neared completion, library director Michele Capozzella took Mahopac News on a tour accompanied by construction manager Allen Shelton of the Palombo Group and library trustees Eugene Boesch, John Battista, and Joseph Montuori. 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We Need Your Support To Continue The Paper THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 It’s snow, man! pg 14 FLAKING OUT tack the male resident in his bed,” the DA’s o ce said. e mother called 911 and Carmel police responded quickly, arresting SariHe was taken into custody, arraigned, and released. But then, according to the DA, “the defendant absconded for approximately 11 months until he was located and arrested on a warrant issued by the Putnam County Court afTendy thanked DA’s o ce criminal investigator Jaemie Caban, Carmel PD Detective Sgt. Brian Forde, and the Peekskill Police Department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for helping bring Sari-Tenesca in to face Putnam County Judge Joseph Spo ord. “When it comes to the safety of our Putnam County homeowners,” Tendy said, “we will engage all law enforcement agencies to ensure that the defendant is apprehended and brought to justice.” e case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Todd W. Man gets five years for Carmel break-in Convicted of breaking into ex’s house, attacking new partner VOL. 13 NO. 49 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR e Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce announced its 2022 award winners this month. Businessperson of the Year Christine Picone of William Raveis Real Estate, Emerging Professional Stephanie Bellofatto of ServPro, and Justin Killian of Arlington Financial will receive their awards at a gala dinner on Tuesday, January 24 at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac. Mahopac News caught up with them before the event. CHRISTINE PICONE When 2022 Businessperson of she get her real estate license. “Even if I didn’t want to sell, it would be good for referrals and understanding the business better,” Picone exChristine Picone named business person of the year Mahopac-Carmel Chamber also honors Stephanie Bellofatto and Justin Kilian BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR After a months-long renovation to address air leaks that played havoc with temperatures inside the building, Mahopac Public Library will reopen its doors at 668 Route 6 on Monday, January 23. e Book Barn is scheduled to reopen the following day. As the project neared completion, library director Michele Capozzella took Mahopac News on a tour accompanied by construction manager Allen Shelton of the Palombo Group and Mahopac Library is heading home Main building gets set to reopen on January 23 17 Miller Rd. 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Mahopac parade draws big crowds PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE A new athletic eld being built in Mahopac by the county will put smiles on the faces of Gaelic football players and fans in the area, but neighbors who live close to the construction site are not thrilled with the chaos it’s brought to their street. fi e eld in question is being built at 370 Austin Road, a piece of property that is wedged between Airport Park and the Putnam County Golf Course. Work on the project began in the summer of 2021 and Robert Sunshine, who lives at 350 Austin Road, said since then the noise has been untenable and there is a huge pile of dirt right next to his backyard which is visible from the street. He said he’s made several phone calls to the county but couldn’t nd any answers. “fi ere is a mountain of dirt out there taller than the pyramids,” he said. “fi ey never return my calls. I don’t know what is going on. 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