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Salem Hills opens to
COVID-positive patients

PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. LUKE’S BY CAROL REIF raised concerns about the possibili-
STAFF WRITER ty that the new con guration would
Volunteers help load groceries into put additional pressure on the
a car for drive-thru distribution. It’s too soon to tell exactly what town’s volunteer ambulance corps.
kind of impact the recent morphing
St. Luke’s food pantry of a nursing home into a temporary According to the supervisor,
adapts to growing COVID-only facility has had on lo- about 126 COVID patients were
community need cal emergency services, according to expected to be cared for at Salem
one longtime volunteer. Hills.
BY CAROL REIF the number of those seeking relief.
STAFF WRITER According to feedingamerica.org, one “Something like this has nev- “A nursing home down in Long
er been done before,” said Kurt Island had about 150 and had three
As the pandemic juggernaut continues to in six are going hungry. And between last Guldan, captain of the North Sa- 9-1- calls per day,” he wrote in an
leave illness, job loss and closed businesses March and April, the national organization lem Volunteer Ambulance Corps. email.
in its wake, millions of more Americans are found, four in 10 reported having to visit
waking up each morning to empty refrigera- neighborhood food banks for the rst time. On Friday, Jan. 29, Salem Hills He said the facility’s contract with
tors and cupboards. Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Westchester Emergency Medical
ose alarming stats did not escape the a 126-bed skilled-care facility lo- Services to provide rst ambulance
e growing crisis has reached all corners notice of the good folks who run St. Luke’s- cated in Purdys, announced that the dispatch “makes it much easier for
of society, spurring a tremendous increase in state had given it the go-ahead to us,” and indicated the town had no
SEE FOOD PANTRY PAGE 19 proceed with the conversion. other issues of concern.

at involved moving the major- Guldan said Friday, Feb. 5,
ity of Salem Hills’s 79 residents to that WEMS, a nonpro t based
other facilities to make room for in Mount Kisco, is called in non-
nursing home-eligible patients who emergency cases.
have tested positive for the coro-
navirus but are not infectious as According to Maniscalco, Salem
de ned by the federal Centers for Hills’s goal is to provide a “closer
Disease Control and Prevention. option” to COVID patients and
their families who are currently
Vincent Maniscalco, vice presi- forced to travel outside the area,
dent of strategic planning for EPIC sometimes to other states, for post-
Healthcare Management LLC, the hospital care.
home’s operator, con rmed last
week that the moves had taken Guldan praised Salem Hills’s
place and that COVID-19 patients operators for changing gears and
were being transitioned into the fa- o ering the service, which—at the
cility. moment—appears unique in the
mid-Hudson region.
Supervisor Warren J. Lucas had
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Your Neighbor

PHOTOS COURTESY OF Chicken calls it:
UNITED FOR THE TROOPS Early spring

Muscoot’s Cluxatawney Henrietta
at odds with the groundhog

BY CAROL REIF dable claws and beak.

STAFF WRITER After tucking the bird back in

her nice, warm crate, Benjamin

In fair weather or, a-hem, fowl, cleared his throat and, admitting

Pennsylvania’s telegenic weather- that his “chicken was a little rusty,”

predicting woodchuck has nothing read a bit of the avian soothsayer’s

on Somers’s Cluxatawney Henrietta. poultry poetry.

e brown-feathered resident of “I woke up this morning here

Muscoot Farm has cackled about an at the farm/Cock-a-doodle-doo

early spring for the past two years. sounded my alarm/ e weather is

Whether her forecasts re ect an chilly and there’s lots of snow/Was

eggs-act science or not, it’s still good this the last storm?/People want

fun to witness. to know/So today’s the big day/

On this past Groundhog’s Day, You don’t have to beg/ e farm is

in the midst of a major snowstorm abuzz/Did she lay an egg?/Well,

hammering the entire Northeast, gather around friends, soon you

Jonathon Benjamin ceremoni- will see/Will the weather warm

ously lifted the 3-1/2-year-old up?/All eyes are on me/ anks for

Ameraucana chicken out of her checking in and I’m ready to say

portable coop. my prediction was …(He pauses

Although sans top hat, crowds of dramatically before reaching into

spectators and pods of press, the be- the crate to pull out an egg)/Happy

spectacled and plaid-shirt-wearing Groundhog’s Day!”

Operation Cupid farm curator still managed to keep Take that, Punxsutawney Phil!

the suspense alive. e rotund rodent, who ed back

Benjamin explained that the into his burrow in Gobbler’s Knob

breed, developed in the United after seeing his shadow on Tuesday,

States in the 1970s, is very sweet. Feb. 2, forecast six more weeks of

BY CAROL REIF UFT has shipped at least 24,000 Among things that are always Ameraucanas, which trace their wintery misery.
STAFF WRITER of these care packages overseas. on the “wish list” are: snacks
(pretzels, trail mix, oatmeal, fruit gene pool back to Chile, have u y “If Henrietta’s correct, it’s going
Handmade cards and other e work goes on all year roll-ups); sundries (batteries,
heartfelt expressions of grati- round, said co-founder Rath- underwear, word games, books, beards, “ear mu s”—which have to be an early spring. ank you very
tude have made “Operation Cu- schmidt, but the charity thought and dominoes); toiletries (foot
pid 2021” a big success, says Jim it was important to let these powder, feminine hygiene prod- come in handy this winter—and lay much and enjoy the weather,”Benja-
Rathschmidt of United for the brave men and women “know ucts, baby wipes, sunblock, and
Troops. we’re thinking of them on Val- disposable razors); and edibles blue eggs. min announced with a grin.
entine’s Day.” (peanut butter, canned tuna,
e all-volunteer organi- soup, individually sized cereals, Chickens are the closest living rel- To see a video of the ceremo-
zation managed to gather up UFT operates out of Putnam and gum).
enough Valentine’s Day good- County’s old tax o ce in Car- atives to dinosaurs, he said, pointing ny, visit Muscoot Farm’s Face-
ies—plus basic necessities such mel. Monetary donations are also
as toothpaste, lip balm, and welcome. It costs between $15 out Cluxatawney Henrietta’s formi- book page.
socks—to send about 250 boxes is year, because of CO- and $18 to mail each package,
winging their way to military VID-19 restrictions, the non- Rathschmidt said. Jonathon Benjamin
folks serving in Iraq, Afghani- pro t had to limit the amount with Cluxatawny
stan, Japan and other far- ung of those packing up the boxes at For the complete “wish list,” Henrietta at
places. one time. or for more information about Muscoot Farm.
the organization, visit https://
In its 14 years of operation, But, Rathschmidt said, with unitedforthetroops.org. PHOTO COURTESY OF
about 15 volunteers working in JONATHON BENJAMIN
shifts, it went very smoothly.

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Byrne calls for deeper COVID “We are not converting the per that the corps was adapting
probe in wake of AG’s FROM PAGE 1
nursing home report building to a COVID-19 facil- fairly quickly.

ity; we will continue to support all Noting that sterilizing an ambu-

“Hats o to them for stepping patients of the community,” said lance can take hours, she said that

up to the plate,”he said. administrator Mark Badolato, who driver compartments had been

ere are reportedly only about added that, at present, none of the sealed o from patient areas in the

a dozen COVID-only facilities residents there had the disease. vehicles. Personnel also received

sprinkled throughout New York, “ e sta have done an amazing extra training, including the proper

mostly on Long Island or upstate. job, and we are thankful for their way to use PPE.

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, EPIC oversees congregate care daily commitment and ongoing First responders, being human

C, I-Mahopac) joined leaders of businesses along the East Coast dedication to our patients, their as well as heroic, aren’t immune to

the Assembly and Senate Minori- from New York to Florida, includ- families and one another,” he said the physical and mental stresses as-

ty Conferences, renewed their call ing Salem Hills’ sister facility, Wa- Friday. sociated with such a long-lasting

for legislative hearings and fed- terview Hills Rehabilitation and When asked if it had taken or health crisis.

eral investigations in the wake of Healthcare Center in Purdys. planned to take any temporar- Hlushko, saying then that NS-

Attorney General Letitia James’ Maniscalco noted that the facil- ily displaced Salem Hills patients, VAC’s volunteers were acting as

scathing report on the Cuomo ity’s use is “temporary” and Salem Badolato responded: “Salem Hills their own support system, added:

Administration’s response to CO- Hills is committed to returning to does have placement opportunities “Everybody’s been hanging in

VID-19 in nursing homes. its “pre-pandemic” status once it within their system of sister facili- there. We’re lucky; it’s a good

e ndings indicated the feels “the current needs of the com- ties, and should they ever need any group.”

New York State Department of munity during this public health support, we are always here to col- Now that vaccines are becoming

Health (DOH) undercounted PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL emergency have been met.” lectively provide the best services available,most of the crew has been
nursing home deaths by as much Assemblyman Kevin Byrne
Many of the sta , but not all, at for those in need in this region.” immunized, Guldan said last week.

as 50 percent. Salem Hills, have been vaccinated e NSVAC has gone above

“After months of demanding While the AG’s report validat- and the facility continues to fol- HELPING EACH OTHER and beyond in other ways, too. Its

answers from the governor’s of- ed the concerns that Byrne said low the Department of Health After the pandemic hit last year, volunteers have rallied to deliver

ce and the state Department of he has expressed for the better and CDC recommendations for rst responders scrambled to adapt. surplus items from the North Sa-

Health, we are just now getting a part of a year, the AG’s report did infection control, containment and Nearly everything changed lem Schools Food Pantry to the el-

better picture of the devastation not include all the nursing home management, he said. about the job, from learning how derly, immunocompromised, quar-

that occurred in nursing homes information requested. Visitors are prohibited except in to protect themselves against the antined and nancially struggling.

this past year,” said Byrne. “ e “ e AG’s report only end-of-life situations. virus to nding ways to decon- e community as a whole

recent report released by the at- strengthens our calls for an in- Other local caregivers are also taminate ambulances to modifying has, Guldan said, “been through

torney general’s o ce exposed dependent investigation into the pausing to look at the big picture as their approaches to answering calls. a lot and it’s probably going to go

what the 2nd Floor has tried to state’s response to COVID-19 the pandemic’s one-year anniver- Even police and re personnel through a lot more.”

ignore for over six months. We’ve in our eldercare facilities, includ- sary approaches. changed safety protocol and had to However, he said he’s con dent

held bipartisan hearings, forums ing the decision to implement the e Paramount at Somers, a stop entering houses on ambulance that folks will continue to pull to-

and appealed to various govern- controversial March 25 directive,” rehabilitation and nursing facility, calls. gether and that local emergency

ment representatives in our e orts SEE BYRNE PAGE 19 has no plans to change its current Back in April, NSVAC member services will be able to meet the
to obtain the unvarnished truth.”
mission. Maria Hlushko told this newspa- needs of the new COVID-only

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Happily Opinion
Ever
After

365 Valentine’s Days Precision at a price!

THE important to them. My grand- Speaking of Susan makes me and redwood stained table and
SEASONED children have learned to respect think of her brother, my cousin
CITIZEN many cultures by observing their Robert, who had what I believe WHATWAS benches. It was handsome, and
holidays. It has taught them that is the biggest oxymoron job I THINKING? we couldn’t wait to get it out
ADRIENNE deep down we are all the same. in the universe: public rela- in the back yard. Dad opened
KAVELLE We look for things to be proud of tions director for the Internal
and turn them into special days Revenue Service! Every time RUTHANN the door and we all took a side
February 14th was not for all to see. I think of it, I laugh out loud. SCHEFFER of the table, lifted on the count
very important in our PR for the IRS... ridiculous! of three and started for the
house because Jason and I As far as Jason and I were
celebrated Valentine’s Day year concerned, Valentine’s Day was Robert and his wife are train door. Oh, no, no please it can’t
round. at goes for presents at any time we saw something we people. ey travel a lot and
Christmas and most other days wanted and gave it to each other always, if possible, by train. To Our Dad passed away be! e set was too wide and
deemed ‘special.’ Of course, it on the spot. Why wait when it them trains are romantic. Most on a long-ago day in
applied to only Jason and myself. can be enjoyed immediately? working people who catch February.Again, as wouldn’t t through the door!
We always celebrated the ‘special’ them every day may sco , but Dad removed the door frame,
days for our children. ey could My father used to do some- stop for a moment and think but no use, it didn’t t! Mom
follow our example later if they so thing very special for my mother. about the Orient Express.
chose, and we always had Carvel Every morning when she walked Formal dining rooms, plush with our mother, we have so quickly guided us upstairs; I
cakes to celebrate birthdays, the into the kitchen she found a cup sleeping quarters, the ability to
most important day in anyone’s of tea and a love note. is made move around and not be stuck many cherished memories of think she feared there would be
life. seventy years of Valentines for three in a row as on a plane.
them. Better than only one day Training: a few days of Valen- him. Not only was he a mas- “blue air.”After a long inter-
As a matter of fact we had a year. tine’s in motion!
Carvel cakes practically daily to ter mechanic, but he was very mission, we returned to the
celebrate everything during the One Valentine’s Day Jason and We each have our own way of
year: a rst menstrual period, a I made someone else happy. My celebrating life. Some day-by- handy around the house. He basement. Dad had dismantled
cousin, Susan, was visiting from day, some holiday-to-holiday,
rst shave, a job well done, any- Canada. She was a very talented some when it strikes us how had an engineer’s mind and was the set; we pitched in carrying
thing we could nd to make spe- writer and a liaison between the lucky we are to be here. Since
cial. at’s how I came up with government and the Canadian I don’t have Jason anymore for precise in his endeavors. e the pieces out to the yard. He
the adage “we make too many Indians. Susan had been on her my everyday Valentine I look at
special days and not enough days own for many years raising three a sign on my bedroom door that only job he wouldn’t take on calmly and methodically put
special.” Jason and I felt we could children as a single mother. Since reads: MOM WOW. I see it
it happened to be February 14th every morning and every night was anything electric—he left the picnic set back together
nd something to celebrate in the we decided to be her Valentines. along with a great big Valentine
new dawn of any day. Susan loved good food and Jason heart above it and it lls me that to the professionals. But again—just like Humpty
and I had discovered a small res- with the love of my husband,
Our daughter, Lisa, has fol- taurant with a most exceptional my children, my grand-children, there were very few projects he Dumpty. Once put in its place
lowed our example and taken it chef, so we surprised her with a and my great-grand-children.
even further. Carvel cakes pop gourmet dinner. She was de- wouldn’t attack. of honor, the set was never
up very often in her household lighted, which proves love is more ey and you, dear reader, are
and her family also celebrates than an attraction between two my every day Valentines. One summer, Dad decided moved again and we enjoyed
every holiday on the calendar. people. It is a part of ourselves
If it’s important to someone, it’s bestowed upon others to make Contact Adrienne at: ergosum1@ to build a picnic table with many years of barbecues with
them happy. comcast.net
attached benches, just like the family and friends.

ones you nd in the park. He Some years later, Dad casu-

bought the wood, hardware and ally told us about another faux

paint and began the project in pas--none of us had been

his basement workshop. We home at the time it occurred.

could hear the saw and ham- Mom had purchased a full-size

mer, the radio playing country bathroom rug. Dad measured

music and a few soft expletives and knew he had to plane the

here and there when something bottom of the door so it would

didn’t go as Dad planned. Jack move smoothly over the rug.

and I sat on the stairs and He removed the bathroom door

watched our father create this and brought it down to his

heavy-duty picnic set—be- workshop. He carefully cut 1/4-

lieve me when I say a tornado inch o the bottom rather than

couldn’t have blown it away! plane it. He brought the door

Finally, the set was sanded SEE SCHEFFER PAGE 10
and painted: forest green frame

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It’s never too late to go back to school

STRONG great jobs and gured we would to complete a bachelor’s degree, able, and you can certainly learn at even phone conversations on pro-
do well accepting them at the they’re going to hire our kids, not your age. You just need to gure grams such as Zoom and Skype.
LEARNING time. We did well up until now. us. We’re really in a jam and need out how to make it happen. e In other online colleges, contact
Even though we did not get CO- some direction. process may take some time, but with the professor is limited or
DR. LINDA
SILBERT VID, we both lost our jobs due to Lorraine and Mike start researching the many op- non-existent and the online de-

it. We simply don’t know where to tions to see what’s right for you. grees vary a lot in price. Online

go from here. We absolutely don’t Dear Lorraine and Mike, Going back to college or just tak- classes aren’t necessarily easier or

want to retire yet and our kids are I’m so sorry to hear about the ing courses as an adult is usually more di cult. It depends on the

telling us to go with them and get situation you’re in. ere are thou- a wonderful experience because school and a student’s personality,

Dear Dr. Linda, trained in something new. sands of people who lost their jobs adults who go back to school take interests, prior knowledge, needs,

My husband and I are in our We truly would love to do and will be out looking for new their classes more seriously. ey and home life.

early 50s. Neither one of us n- that. We always felt badly that ones with you. enjoy what they’re learning and Many older students choose

ished college. We both went to we dropped out. We feel young Let’s begin with the possibility look at each lesson from a di er- colleges that o er both online and

the community college our two enough to go back and would of your going back to school and ent perspective than young college traditional classes. is gives you

kids are at now. We dropped out probably love it, but realistically, completing your degrees. If you students. the opportunity to attend some

because we both were o ered two when we’re done, even if we go on can a ord to do this, it’s quite do- Begin by making an appoint- classes on campus and take other

ment with an admissions counsel- classes online. I recommend that

or to review what you would need you choose online classes that

to do to complete your degree. would be easier to do mostly alone

Find out which of your original and then take more di cult class-

credits will still count toward your es on campus where you’d have

degree. Ask about “life credits.” more support from a professor.

Many colleges and universities of- Once you start back to college,

fer a limited number of credits to you may nd you enjoy the work

older adults based on what they’ve and the stimulation of learning

done over the years. If they’re new things. On the other hand,

Russell Girolamo Jr Stephanie Girolamo Burke Jennifer Thorp Gregory Bell available, take advantage of them. you may feel that it’s too time con-

You’ll also learn about new jobs suming and overwhelming. May-

that are now available. Many new be it takes too much time away

elds have opened due to climate from the things you enjoy doing

change and new innovations de- now, or it’s not as interesting as

veloped in response that have you thought it would be.You don’t

happened since you went to col- have to commit yourself to nish-

lege, and those occupations are in ing your degree.Take a few classes

need of workers. e college will and then decide. Many schools al-

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universities around the country. career paths for you.

is new way of learning often Good luck on this new and ex-

appeals to adult students. You can citing adventure,

stay at home and attend class via Dr. Linda

the computer. Many students pre-

fer this approach to learning, but

one needs to be organized, moti- Is your child struggling with

Loo your bes vated and dedicated. Some online distance learning? Send your
classes involve one-on-one time questions to Linda@stronglearning.

for Valentin ’ Da ! with the professor via the internet, com.

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1/4-inch open space at the top of some of the awesome, treasured
the door! Back down to the base- items he created: wood grated
ment he went. Fortunately, the cheese containers where he pains-
strip he removed was in one piece; takingly punched hundreds of
he methodically spread wood holes into a piece of sheet metal;
glue and reattached the strip. he refurbished used bikes until
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re-hung the door. Of course by cars running like the well-oiled
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Thursday, February 11, 2021 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 11

All I want for Valentine’s Day

owers. But being me, I but I’m just not a lacy lingerie mess and get on with my gift- to my computer, printed out
a page and left it on my hus-
TRACY wanted something more kind of girl. hunting. band’s desk.

unique. Something more With all this in mind, I set I plugged it in, hit start and Yeah, nothing says love and
romance like a new vacuum
BECKERMAN enduring. Not that chocolate out to nd a gift for me, from assumed the vacuum position. cleaner.
is enduring, but we make him, that said love and ro- e vacuum roared to life, than Tracy Beckerman is embarking
on a new adventure as an empty
exceptions for tru es. mance, but did not seem greedy gave a scary-sounding whine nester! Now, instead of being
“Lost in Suburbia,” she is “Lost in
Both of us always felt that or presumptuous. I decided to and died. I tried two more Midlife.” Life is just as funny…
but with a lot less laundry. For
jewelry was too extrava- peruse the Internet for inspira- times, but it was clear that my more midlife humor, follow her
on Facebook at facebook.com/
Being the wonderful guy gant for something that is tion. But as I reached for my vacuum had gone on to that LostinsuburbiaFanPage.
that he is, my husband
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chocolate will do. Except the Valentine’s Day, but not usually. the rug. I quickly ran to get the moon, pink heart, and green

kind with coconut on the inside. Of course if he happened to vacuum cleaner to clean up the clover at a time. en I went

Or cherry goop. Or insects. But get me jewelry for Valentine’s Keep FY rThHeaOnwdnitseh SYafeLaned Soft
other than that, I’m happy to be Day, I wouldn’t complain, but I
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chocolates.
Much.
is has made buying me a Anyway, with chocolate and
gift for Valentine’s Day a some- jewelry o the table, I had to
what simple chore. come up with something else
to hint about. Left to his own
Until this year.

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very strict diet plan, which, probably get me lacy lingerie

shockingly, does not make any that he would like very much

allowances for Valentine’s Day and I would wear once for his

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I beg to di er

MAN opinion okay, it’s necessary for the day, without even knowing it. would refer to as an adversary, see your underpants,” and she
OVERBOARD world to function. What if we all For instance, I ask my wife if she he views as the person who will said, “Your Mother wears army
liked to eat the same thing? Soon wants me to clean the cat box help you get some of what you boots,” and you said, “She was
RICK there wouldn’t be anymore of it, since I’m going downstairs, and want. Not all of it, because a in the army. By the way, can
MELÉN and the only thing left would be she says no, I’ll do it later. And successful negotiation means you remember what we were
Brussels sprouts. Would a world I ask her if that means she’ll do you BOTH get something. And arguing about?” If you’re like
I’m literally begging for us to without Take Five candy bars be it but resent me for not clean- you both give something. e me, chances are you outgrew
disagree, because we’ve for- worth living in? ing it as a surprise. And she says person you have this exchange these childish taunts soon after
gotten how to do it and we no, it’s ne, she’ll do it when with is someone you need, not graduating college. e fact is
could use the practice. And after We always assume that our she does the laundry. And I ask someone you scorn. If you learn that sometimes the objective of
we’re done disagreeing, I’d like to way is the best way, but that’s does that mean she wants me about the other side, you’re the argument is obscured by the
go on with my life without you often because we never tried the to do the laundry too, because I more likely to understand their perception of winning or losing.
a.) calling me an idiot; b.) taking other way. I wonder why we extol can do it while I’m cleaning the motivations. If you make it clear
whatever it is we disagree about cultural di erences sometimes cat box. Also, can she please tell that you’re not out to deceive or I’d like to believe that a new
by force; or, c.) killing me. By the and castigate them at others. me exactly where the wash- exploit them, it’s easier to get day will come soon, and we
way, I understand if you think I’m Speaking Spanish seems like fun ing machine is and also the cat what you want. If you make it can go back to having a dis-
an idiot, because we can probably in Spain but is given the eye-roll box. And this way we each get seem like their idea, so much pute without calling each other
agree on that, but just don’t call on the American check-out line something out of the exchange; the better. I remember how names, although I’m not sure
me one during our disagreement. sometimes. Did you ever go to she feels good about herself comedian Adam Corolla once what else we would call each
Right now, di erences of opinion the famous museum in another for keeping the place nice, and described the negotiation ritual other. Everything eventually
are out of style, like huge shoulder country? e tour guide taught I earn bonus points for ask- of an average couple’s love life: I comes full circle and someday,
pads in suit jackets. you all about the things people ing if she would like me to do do something I don’t like for 15 having a civil debate where we
do in that country, and you said, something that I am clearly not minutes, you do something you learn something about each
I was listening to Kevin Hart “Hmm, that’s interesting. So quali ed to do anyway. e cat don’t like for 15 minutes, then other will be back in style. And
on Howard Stern, and he said, much di erent than the way we gets something out of it too. we go watch “ e Bachelor.” when that day comes, please
“we’ve lost the true value and do it in America.”You didn’t say, don’t make fun of the size of the
understanding of my opinion “Hmm, that’s stupid, thank God I read an article by a man Remember when you were shoulder pads in my suit jacket.
versus your opinion. For example, we don’t do that in America,” or who was the top hostage ne- younger, and the girl next door
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What’s the good word?

BRUCE able. I’ll read or hear a word misused Another time I can virtually pin- NO ON ‘ENORMITY’
THE BLOG and I’ll obsess over it, like the afore- point having my ears assaulted with I once heard a Yankee sportscaster
mentioned carpenter or singer. an unconventional word use was when
BRUCE we lived in Philadelphia in the 1980s use “enormity” to describe a critical
APAR Get over it, I strongly advise myself. (clearly not my decade, word-wise.) game that would determine the team’s
But do I listen? Of course not. Who do My wife Elyse came home from her post-season eligibility. Not quite, by
People who take a lot of pride in I think I am telling myself to get over marketing job and, in telling me about a long shot. It also is not a synonym
their craft can also take a lot of it? her day at work, casually remarked simply for something that is enormous
grief from those who don’t su er that her boss told the sta that losing in size.
gladly nitpickers. It’s this bad. I can tell you the month a client “will greatly impact us.”
and year and city where I rst heard e word has a sacrosanct meaning
If a master carpenter saw an appren- the word “grow” used to describe DICTIONARY DISAGREES limited to describe evil or immorality
tice leave a tongue-and-groove seam something other than a living thing. What is he, a dentist? I snarkily said on a grand scale. Sorry, but a baseball
less than perfectly ush, with even a You know. Our hair grows. Or a ower. game doesn’t quite make the cut.
hint of a gap visible to the eye, he wood We grow old. is CEO keynoting a to her, explaining impact isn’t a verb.
nail his protege to the wall, guratively 1985 convention in Washington, D.C., It’s a noun, or an adjective, as in an As long as we’re talking sports, the
speaking. proclaims, “We’re going to grow this impacted tooth. same guy said “penultimate” in refer-
industry…” To punctuate his point, he ence to the ninth inning. Except that
If a singer giving a master class heard had a pitchfork at his side. Alas, Merriam-Webster isn’t even on would signify the 8th inning, since
a student falter on pitch so slightly it the side of word nerds like me on this penultimate means not last, but next to
was imperceptible to the layman’s ear, PUNCTURED BY PITCHFORK topic. It points out that while fussbud- last.
the teacher would halt the lesson and I’m sure nobody else in the audience gets like yours truly stubbornly don’t
make a note of it. like to acknowledge impact as a verb Don’t ask me why that is. I only word
thought twice about what they heard. (a ect has a friendlier ring to it, no?), here.
INSUFFERABLY OBSESSIVE Of course, to my gossamer ears, it was in fact impact originally was a verb a
at’s me with words, to an extent like being punctured by a pitchfork. few centuries ago, before it reverted To be continued in future columns…
to more popular use strictly as a noun, in the meantime, if you’d like to have
that even I at times can nd insu er- You don’t “grow” an industry, or a only to in recent decades resume its a word with me, my contact points are
company, I said to myself. Well, now we verb-osity. below.
do. I’ve given up ghting that battle. But
su ce to say that renegade usage never Let’s move on to a few words about Bruce Apar is a writer, actor, consultant,
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8 ways for your kids to enjoy the arts during February

Pump some fun into a winter break tistic medium each day, and “Ceramics “observational still life exercises and ab- Johnson from 4:30-5:30 pm for a free

staycation and fortify family togetherness Week,” for students who want to learn stract mark-making.” Camps cost $152 freestyle drawing workshop. Lance will

with in person and virtual arts programs to work with clay. A virtual workshop, for non-members and $137 for members. teach the tricks and techniques behind

from ArtsWestchester and its partners. “Miniature Fun Model-Making 101,” February 20: Westchester Chil- this unique art form. Supplies needed:

Many school districts will pause their teaches the art of miniatures, from con- dren’s Museum (in person) paper, markers and pencils. To register

virtual, hybrid and in person learning in ceptualizing to creating their models. Westchester Children’s Museum’s contact Jessica Cio oletti at jcio oletti@

mid-February to observe winter break. Registration costs $265 (members receive Sunday workshops will focus on all-ages artswestchester.org. e zoom log-in info

With travel discouraged due to the global discount). activities that are best suited for ages 4-6. will be sent upon registration. Sponsored

health emergency, ArtsWestchester and February 15, 17 and 19: Blue Door On February 20, students will discover by White Plains Hospital and Con Edi-

its partners have developed a series of en- Art Center (virtual) the 1970s by creating their own lava son.

gaging family programs throughout Feb- Blue Door Art Center will present a lamp sensory bottle followed by a themed Watch and Create at any time:

ruary that are designed to ward o cabin free Zoom series for midwinter break: dance party. Tickets cost $9 for members ArtsWestchester’s virtual ArtsMobile

fever. Activities range from in person art “Travel Around the World in 3 Days”. and $10 for non-members. workshops for children, and Teen Tues-

camps to virtual cartooning lessons, and Artist Za ro Acevedo will lead children February 20, 21, 27 and 28: Nowod- days and ursdays workshops for teens,

many of the workshops are free. to create art forms from around the world: worski Foundation (virtual) o er creative kids a video playlist of art-

“ e arts community recognizes the Native American dream-catchers, Bra- e “Yonkers Community Quilt” is a making workshops by various teaching

importance of providing families a psy- zilian carnival masks and Chinese lan- community project that showcases the di- artists available at any time on the orga-

chological release during a time of social terns for the new Lunar Year. Additional versity of the city. All are welcome to par- nization’s YouTube page.

isolation and profound anxiety. ese Zoom activities include a love-themed ticipate in these collaborative art-making

programs are designed to give children workshop on February 13 and sponge- Zoom workshops, including parents and About ArtsWestchester

and adults a creative escape from the te- painting Cherry Blossom trees on Febru- children. Participants will use basic art

dium we’ve all experienced over the past ary 20. For more info. and to register, visit supplies like crayons, markers and paints, For more than 50 years, ArtsWestchester

year. At the same time these programs— https://bluedoorartcenter.org/ to create their own portion of the quilt. has been the community’s connection to the

particularly the in-person opportuni- February 16-19: Pelham Art Center Zoom sessions take place throughout arts. Founded in 1965, it is the largest,

ties—o er us hope that we will soon (in person) February; free sessions will be held Feb. private, not-for-pro t arts council in

emerge from the pandemic,” said Janet Pelham Art Center o ers two winter 20 and 27 at 10am and Feb. 21 and 28 at New York State. Its mission is to provide

Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester. youth camps for students, both led by 3pm. To register, email o [email protected] leadership, vision, and support, to ensure

February’s family arts events include: artist Donna Ross. In “Eric Carle Cre- February 24: ArtsWestchester (vir- the availability, accessibility, and diversity

February 15-19: Rye Arts Center ations,” kids will explore colors, shapes tual) of the arts. ArtsWestchester provides

(virtual and in person) and textures to create colorful paper Join ArtsWestchester artist Nima Sa- programs and services that enrich the

Rye Arts Center has three week-long sculptures inspired by artist and author faie from 4:00-4:45 pm for a free car- lives of everyone in Westchester County.

workshops planned. In person workshops Eric Carle (“ e Very Hungry Caterpil- tooning workshop. Nima will teach how ArtsWestchester helps fund concerts,

include “Drawing, Painting and More,” lar”). In “Acrylic Painting,” students will to tap into imagination and create one- exhibitions and plays through grants; brings

during which kids will discover new ar- learn about basic color theory through of-a-kind cartoon characters. Supplies artists into schools and community centers;

needed: paper, pencils, erasers, colored advocates for the arts; and builds audiences

pencils and a black sharpie. To register through diverse marketing initiatives.

contact Jessica Cio oletti at jcio oletti@ In 1998, ArtsWestchester purchased the

artswestchester.org. e zoom log-in nine-story neo-classical bank building at

info will be sent upon registration. Spon- 31 Mamaroneck Avenue which has since

sored by White Plains Hospital and Con been transformed into a multi-use resource

Edison. for artists, cultural organizations, and the

February 25: ArtsWestchester (vir- community. A two-story gallery is located

tual) on the rst oor of ArtsWestchester’s historic

Join ArtsWestchester artist Lance building in downtown White Plains.

Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Somers Record – Page 19

FOOD PANTRY “It’s much more e cient handled by school social work- thanks”—to Northern West- these trying times, the pantry
FROM PAGE 1
and we can serve more people,” ers, teachers and PTAs. chester Community Center in wanted to “assure the communi-

Watson said. According to Watson, nearly nearby Katonah. ty of its dedication to continu-

Somers Food Pantry, according Adjusting to the new real- 200 baskets and bags of tur- Watson said the pantry is ing to serve the needy,” Watson

to the Rev. Michael T. Watson. ity has de nitely been an all- keys, hams and baked goods looking forward to the day added.

When many other services in hands-on-deck e ort, he noted, were distributed on Nov. 24 at when pandemic restrictions are e pantry currently has a list

town were shutting down last adding: “We have a good team.” the church. Generous souls also lifted and patrons can come in- of nine volunteers from the par-

year, the pantry was “revving Community food angels have brought in gift cards and checks side again to choose the food ish and seven from the commu-

up,” he said last week. included Il Forno, an Italian for as much as $1,000. and necessities they need and nity at large, but it can always

“It was not a matter of wheth- restaurant right up the road. State Assemblyman Kevin “meet and greet the volunteers use more.

er the needs could be met; we On many Fridays, its employees Byrne of Mahopac’s o er of a on a more intimate and personal Folks who need food can reg-

believed that the needs had have driven over with a trunkful “carload of goods” came after level.” ister with the pantry by emailing

to be met,” said the priest-in- of piping hot pizzas for pantry the last drive-thru had occurred, Expressing gratitude to ev- [email protected] or call-

charge at St. Luke’s Episcopal patrons. so it was directed—“with eryone who’s helped it adapt in ing 914-277-3122.

Church. Some volunteers came up

Among the challenges the with the idea of o ering “op-

pantry faced were a lack of tional items,” including our,

dedicated space for the program co ee, cleaning supplies, face

and the loss of many longtime masks and hand sanitizer. Oth- Replacing scores of
volunteers who had to bow out ers donated extra baby diapers Allstate | State Farm | Geico
because of health concerns. and formula. Collection drives
were held by Heritage Hills, Policies Everyday!
But with the strong support

of the community’s residents PTAs, Girl Scout Troop 1413,

and businesses, it has really Somers High School Class of

stepped up to the plate. 2020 and individuals who solic-

“We’re trying to operate like a ited contributions from neigh-

business now,” Watson said. bors and friends. Donation bins

Before the pandemic, the were placed at the local re-

pantry operated out of the house, outside St. Luke’s church ONE CALL… MULTIPLE QUOTES
church’s undercroft and served o ce, and DeCicco & Sons su-

some 10 to 12 families a week. permarket on Route 202. So You Can Get The Best Buy! We Offer Many
Now it’s helping to put food on Money also poured in from A-Rated Companies
the tables for at least three times organizations such as the Come See

as many via a drive-thru it be- Somers Lions Club and Somers Hy Reichbach, Susan Rohrig & Carmen A. Ritter Travelers • Foremost
gan in March and which it has Rotary Club and the Westches- For Experience, Knowledge and Service Progressive • Safeco
been operating in rain or shine, ter County Planning Depart-

sleet or snow ever since. ment, Watson said. Aardvark Insurance Kemper • Hartford
Mercury • 1st American
e biggest physical change St. Luke’s distributes food

came when the vestry autho- from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Fridays. In

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of space in the church to better goods on the rst Saturday of

accommodate the program. each month, as well.

Funded by grants, work began On Dec. 18, the pantry pro- [email protected]

in September and was complet- vided patrons with a double

ed four months later. supply of staples and fresh pro- The Carmel Aardvark Insurance office is merged with the Mahopac office

Volunteers now have room duce, along with bonus holiday effective November 25, 2015.
(and a freezer) to store per- “goodies” and gift cards to lo-

ishables as well as shelf-stable cal grocery and drug stores. e

goods and to process donations, pantry also took over a anks-

which are bagged according to giving collection and distribu-

individual patron needs. tion that previously had been COVID–19

BYRNE fact, a contributing factor in the TESTING ALERT
FROM PAGE 7 FROM AFC URGENT CARE
spread of the disease in these fa-
* Rapid & PCR Covid Testing for all
cilities.He notes that only after the * Extended Hours: M-F 8am-10pm, S-S 8am-5pm
* No appointment needed for testing: simply stop into
Byrne said. “We need all the facts, attorney general released the nd- the center, pick an open spot on our sign up sheet,

and any e ort to willfully cover ings of her investigation did the return at your designated time, get tested.

up wrongdoing that may have DOH report that nearly 13,000

led to additional harm and death nursing home residents lost their

in our state’s nursing homes must lives during the pandemic.

be exposed. Only then can we Minority Conferences are call-

hold people accountable and give ing on their majority colleagues

families that lost loved ones the to issue subpoenas compelling

answers and justice they so des- administration o cials to appear

perately seek. Gov. Cuomo and and testify at legislative hearings,

his surrogates can try to paint this and for the Legislature to rescind

e ort as ‘political’, but the demand the emergency powers granted to

for answers has been anything the governor at the onset of the

but.” pandemic. e Assembly Minor-

Byrne and others contend that ity Conference recently sent a let-

Cuomo and DOH Commissioner ter to the members of the Aging,

Dr. Howard Zucker failed to dis- Health and Investigations Com-

close the true number of nursing mittees requesting,again,they take

home residents who died from the necessary steps to help unearth

COVID-19. e assemblyman relevant documentation into the

said the attorney general’s o ce re- state’s pandemic response.

ported that the March 25 directive

requiring nursing homes accept Courtesy of Assemblyman Byrne’s

COVID-positive patients was, in O ce

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Towns see savings from solar

BY CAROL REIF able energy on the New York run. e ect on the rst meter reading dents, who with leadership from
STAFF WRITER State Electric and Gas grid, after March 1 and remain xed our Town Board, are investing in
Morrissey said. Solar farms can be built on until the rst meter reading after our energy future by committing
e winter weather outside Nov. 30. to renewable energy for their
may be frightful, but the sun— HOW IT WORKS large commercial rooftops, park- homes and businesses through
and the clean energy it pro- Community Solar enables Westchester Power, launched Westchester Power.”
vides—remains delightful. people to subscribe to large solar ing lots and open elds. in 2016, now has 27 member
farms in their utility’s territory. municipalities that buy their Westchester Power is not
Particularly, it seems, for those e energy produced is sent to Community Solar is related to electricity in bulk to provide “some random third-party or-
among the town’s shivering herds the electric grid. Subscribers get a low-cost xed rates. e pro- ganization” the town is work-
who have tapped into it through credit through AutoPay on their Westchester Power (Community gram provides 100 percent ing with, Lucas explained. It
a program designed to harness designated bank accounts. renewable energy to 100,000 “was created by municipalities to
as much of that clean energy as Choice Aggregation), Sustain- Westchester residents and small handle just this problem.”
it can. ere is no cost to join the businesses and standard energy
program and no penalty to can- able Westchester’s community- to another 15,000 accounts. “Simply put, Westchester
On Friday, Jan. 29, Supervisor cel. e “savings opportunity” can Power is us and in its leader-
Rick Morrissey related its suc- extend for up to 20 years, Mor- based energy purchasing pro- According to North Salem of- ship role, its programs are hav-
cess story, announcing that by the rissey said. cials, the bene ts of belonging ing a positive impact on our
end of 2020, 146 residents had gram, which o ers participants to Westchester Power include a environment, our community
enrolled in the Sustainable West- Homeowners, houses of wor- “positive environmental impact” and renewable energy legislation
chester program. ship and faith institutions, busi- credits on their electric bills. resulting in greater community in our state. By aggregating our
nesses and nonpro t organiza- resilience and a healthier envi- power needs, we are able to buy
For their e orts, they auto- tions are all eligible to participate Sustainable Westchester ronment; xed rates that provide clean renewable energy at com-
matically save 10 percent on their in Community Solar, as are those cost control and insurance against petitive rates and make a di er-
electric bills. who live outside of Westchester claims participation in the West- uctuating NYSEG rates; com- ence,” Lucas said.
provided they have active electric petitive pricing versus other 100
And thanks to Somers’s part- accounts with Con Edison or chester Power program has, so percent renewable Energy Ser- To sign up, visit https://
nership with the Mount Kisco- NYSEG. vice Company pricing; and no s u s t a i n a b l e w e s t c h e s t e r. o r g /
based nonpro t, the town has far, helped o set 660,000 met- contracts, fees, surprise increases solar/#benefits. For other ques-
been the bene ciary of $7,150 in Supporting community solar or penalty payments. tions, contact Sustainable West-
contributions. farms not only reduces electricity ric tons of carbon dioxide, the North Salem Supervisor War- chester at communitysolar@
bills. It creates local green-energy ren Lucas said he was “very sustainablewestchester.org or
Planning to use the funds for jobs and cuts down on the need equivalent of taking 142,000 cars proud of our North Salem resi- call Claire Kokoska at 914-242-
its own “sustainability priorities,” for fossil fuel plants, which will 4725, ext. 112.
the town considers its participa- improve air quality in the long o the road for one year. It plans
tion as a way to support renew-
to integrate Community Solar

more tightly into the Westches-

ter Power program as soon as

“regulatory changes” allow, the

organization said.

POSITIVE IMPACT

North Salem also partici-

pates in Westchester Power. Its

residents will be automatically

enrolled in the supply option

selected by the town unless they

opt out.

eir new electric rate will take

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TRUNK until it is deemed safe to gather. and Torah reading. e service If you have any questions, Support Connection
e date of the May concert is will be led by the musical team of please contact the Recreation
FROM PAGE 4 Rabbi Shoshana Leis and Rabbi O ce (914) 232-8441 VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
tentative and will be pushed back Ben Newman. e service will be Since the onset of the CO-
Hunchback of Notre Dame. until it is OK to sing together. held the fourth Saturday of every RideConnect
e Boscobel program will In the meantime, we will have month, from 10-11am. Email program VID-19 pandemic, because in-
learned a new repertoire and have [email protected] for the person programs are not pos-
feature a curated selection of kept busy and connected during Zoom link. e RideConnect a program sible, the support groups have
19th century popular music to re- the winter months that await us. of Family Services of Westches- been transitioned to virtual
Northern Westchester’s only ter has volunteers willing and platforms (Zoom or toll-free
ect the time of the mansion’s oc- Boy Scouts Reconstructionist synagogue, able to shop for seniors at this teleconference). Virtual groups
cupants and Boscobel’s emphasis Hebrew Congregation of Somers time. Ride Connect has volun- are accessible to women from
on period authenticity. Selections Somers Troop 376 would like to draws members from Somers, teers willing and able to drive the comfort of their homes,
include items by Stephen Foster invite all interested children ages Yorktown, North Salem, Ma- seniors to their medical appoint- regardless of where they live.
and pieces re ecting the genres of 10 years and older ( fth grade and hopac and Goldens Bridge. Re- ments. Ride Connect serves all All groups are open to new
the time: parlor music, industrial- up) to attend one of our Troop constructionists approach Judaism of Westchester and southern members as well as past partici-
ism, nature, etc. Weekly Meetings to learn about with deep consideration of the Putnam Counties. e num- pants. Advance registration is
the BSA Scouting Program. We past and a passion to relate it to ber to call to request a volunteer required: call 914-962-6402 or
e Hunchback of Notre meet on Tuesdays at the Somers the present, and have originated shopper or a ride to a medical 800-532-4290.
Dame features the chorale as the Community Center at 34 Hillan- many of the core innovations of appointment is (914) 242-7433.
church choir with both featured dale Rd. Yorktown Heights, NY. today’s Judaism. For more infor- All services are free to seniors! Support Connection’s Peer
numbers and music supporting (Shenorock). No prior experience mation, visit www.hebrewcongre- Anyone wishing to volunteer for Counselors are also available
both the cast and storyline. Plans is required. For more informa- gationofsomers.org. RideConnect or nd out more for individual counseling and
are again for two church perfor- tion contact Scoutmaster Andy can also contact us (914)242- assistance via phone and email.
mances as fundraisers and three Cheung at Somerstroop376@ Employment 7433 or via email at kganis@fsw. Call 800-532-4290, or submit
performances on Bannerman gmail.com. Openings org. an online request at support-
Island with a smaller ensemble connection.org.
choir. Hebrew Town of Somers department The Schoolhouse
Congregation of parks and recreation camp em- Theater e following virtual support
Many singers and music direc- ployment openings: groups are scheduled for Febru-
tors by this point in 2020 have of Somers Upcoming Zoom readings ary:
experienced a variety of tech- Must be able to work entire 6 and events:
niques online, none of which is e synagogue also invites weeks of camp, Monday-Friday, Breast and Ovarian Cancer
ideal. But we will have the usual members of the community to 6/28-8/6 Feb. 13: “Shooting star” by Support Groups:
collection of rehearsal tracks for “Essence of Shabbat,” an inspir- Steven Dietz
personal practice outside of re- ing monthly Shabbat event. Par- Day Camp First Aid Supervi- • Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7
hearsals. Music Director Doug- ticipants will enjoy a new, creative sor Feb. 20: “An inspector calls” by p.m.
las Anderson is excited to tackle and contemplative Jewish Re- J.B. Priestley
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that he “is looking forward to highlighting the essential prayers Apply online on our Program Feb. 28: Peter Calo and Anne •Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
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Pollinator activities

Hilltop Hanover Vegetables New York Botanical Garden
Plant Sale Love Flowers
ursday, February 25 and ursday, March 25, 11

Regionally grown, certi ed organic, native plants, Wednesday, February 24, 10 - 11 a.m. a.m. Online.

veggies and herbs, plugs, jumbo plugs, seedlings. Regina Blakeslee, CCE Master Gardener Volunteer Join us for the return of our popular Winter Lec-

Pick up late April, early May. and beekeeper with a Horticultural erapy Certi cate ture Series. is year’s theme, Gardens of Meaning, ex-

Birds, Bees, and Trees: from NYBG, will discuss how vegetables and pollina- plores the garden from non-traditional perspectives—
tors thrive when vegetable gardens are abundant with those of healing, inclusiveness, and music—that add

Reproductive Biology beautiful owers. is presentation will cover tips on new layers to our appreciation and experience. Hear
in the Garden-
creating organic, companion planted gardens that hum from Leslie Bennett,and Larry Weaner as they each

with biodiversity and yield nutritious food for all. share their unique approach to garden spaces. $49 non-

Bedford Audubon Growing a Meadow member.
Garden: Saw Mill River
February 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Virtual Event. Get to Know Your Trees:
An advantage of working with native plants is their Audubon Barlett Arboretum
capacity to feed wildlife with fruit and seeds, and even

help regenerate the broader landscape. In the work- February 28, 1 p.m.

shop reproductive strategies of plants and how to help ursday, February 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join Michael Wojtech of knowyourtrees.com for

ensure your garden is fruitful and multiplies. Topics Discover what we’ve learned over three years at the an exploration of bark, which is always visible, in any

covered include how to visually sex native plants, like Meadow Demonstration Garden at Pruyn Sanctuary season. As you hone your perceptive abilities you will

spicebush. from Garden Coordinator Donna Lassiter. Donna will learn about a system for identifying tree species by

Registration required by emailing Susan at info@ showcase the native meadow grasses and perennials in their bark, and discover why such a variety of bark

bedfordaudubon.org or call 914-302-9713. the garden and discuss how to grow them with success. characteristics exist. Why do

some species have smooth

bark, while on others it is

thick and broken? Why

does bark peel?

What You Need to Know
About Brain Tumors…

Learn about the latest promising treatments.

Ask the Doctor Q: What exactly is a brain tumor – and are At Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH),when a patient
they always cancerous? is diagnosed with a brain tumor, we review the case in a
Danilo Silva, MD multidisciplinary tumor board made up of neurosurgeons,
Neurosurgeon A: This year, around 25,000 Americans will be diagnosed medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other
Northern Westchester Hospital with a brain tumor. Some are benign (non-cancerous) specialists, then collectively recommend the best
and slow-growing, requiring only observation. For treatment option for the patient. Certain benign brain
Learn more about Dr. Silva, cancerous brain tumors, advanced treatment options tumors only need monitoring to make sure they aren’t
visit nwh.northwell.edu/Silva are available that offer hope and extend the lives of growing. Or, we may treat a benign tumor with medication,
patients, occasionally resulting in a cure. surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, and often a
The care and safety of our community combination of these.
during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in or
is our top priority. We have put maximum around the brain. Most are either primary, meaning they Q: What are my treatment options for a
safety measures in place to prevent developed in the brain, or metastatic, meaning they cancerous brain tumor?
exposure to the coronavirus by anyone formed elsewhere in the body and spread to the brain.
who comes to the Hospital for emergency A: Today there are many potentially effective treatment
or scheduled care. Don’t delay care. Please Brain tumors are most common in older adults. options. At NWH, we collaborate with the most brilliant
continue to wash your hands, wear a Their cause is unknown, though family and exposure minds in neurosurgery, medical oncology, and radiation
mask, and practice social distancing. to powerful radiation increase the risk of developing oncology across the entire Northwell Health system
one. There is no proof that radiation from cell phones, (to which NWH belongs), where trials of new treatments
microwaves, garage door openers, TV and radio are conducted.
stations, and baby monitors boosts your risk.
Our Hospital’s surgeons operate on brain tumors
Q: What symptoms would I have? effectively and safely using a system called neuro-
navigation that I call “GPS for the brain.” We also offer a
A: Recurrent bad headaches you don’t normally have focused radiation therapy called Gamma Knife radiosurgery,
and that aren’t relieved by over-the-counter medication; the state-of-the-art treatment for brain tumors that have
seizures; increasing weakness in an arm or leg; double spread to the brain from another part of the body.
or worsening vision; hearing loss; personality changes;
trouble speaking; balance problems; and difficulty
walking. If you experience any of these, see your primary
care physician or a neurologist, who will send you for a
brain MRI. You may also need a biopsy.

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several reasons, including the economy, Unlike governmental entities the
for wax buildupvantage of early retirement incentives of governmental activities.
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Plains and New Rochelle, towns like therapist will facilitate this online video support group. For
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noting the COVID-19 pandemic’s
devastating nancial impact, said their
proposed legislation would allow local
municipalities and the state to “stream-
line”their work forces.

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real savings across the board”and “open
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