VOL. 12 NO. 9 THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 39 LEGAL NOTICES 34 LEISURE 28 OPINION 10 SPORTS 22 TOWN GREEN 4 Yorktown & Lakeland Election Guides pg 18 BOARD OF ED Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A Yorktown Central School District bus was involved in a head-on motor vehicle collision last Wednesday on Lake Road in New Castle, near the Yorktown border. Just after 2 p.m. on April 26, the mini-bus, carrying ve people, was hit by a 2016 two-door Honda Accord occupied by four Fox Lane students, according to New Castle Police. e car was being operated by Erick Fuentes, an unlicensed 16-year-old from Bedford. New Castle Police say the car was heading southbound on Lake Road when the driver lost control and veered into oncoming tra c, hitting the bus head on. Both how the driver obtained the vehicle and what led to him losing control are still unknown. Yorktown News attempted to contact the o ce of New Castle Town Supervisor Lisa Katz but did not receive a response before press time. According to New Castle Police, there were ve individuals on the bus. e driver, a 62-year-old female, a 48-year-old female monitor, a 69-year-old male monitor, and two male high school students, one 15-years-old and one 17-years-old, were all transported to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla with non-life-threatening injuries. Both students have been treated and released, according to police. One of the monitors has been identi ed as Jim Martin; a basketball coach who lives in Yorktown with his wife, daughter, and two dogs. Martin also has two sons. e driver and monitors are employees of Total Transportation. Yorktown News attempted contacting Total Transportation twice for a comment on the accident. On both occasions, our reporter was hung up on after identifying themself. First Student, a Cincinnati based transportation company, bought Total Transportation in 2022. After contacting them, they gave Yorktown News the following statement: “Our thoughts remain with all those a ected by last week’s incident. We are thankful there were no serious injuries to our driver, monitors and students on our bus. Given this is an open investigation, we are unable to comment further.” Aside from the driver, in the car were Jonathan Martinez, 17, Axel Cantor, 16, and Franklin Jarquin. All of the car’s occupants were also transported to Westchester Medical Center. ree of the four are being treated for life-threatening injuries, according to police. e names of the car’s occupants, as well as Martin, were obtained through GoFundMe pages where money is being raised to cover medical bills. “My thoughts and prayers are with those individuals and families that were a ected by this terrible accident,” said Yorktown Town Supervisor Tom Diana. “I do not wish to comment on the accident itself as it is an active police investigation. I pray for a speedy recovery for all involved.” Martin’s GoFundMe, which has Yorktown school bus involved in collision in New Castle Community raises funds for injured coach SEE ACCIDENT PAGE 8 Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees©2022 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Associate Real Estate Broker | [email protected] | www.PeterProcino.com | 366 Underhill Avenue Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Peter Procino 914.391.2121 (m) Experience Matters! Contact Me Today To Get Your Home SOLD! When you Google words or phrases like “Proactive, Engaged, Committed or Knowledgeable” a picture of Peter should pop up on your screen. Joe G My 33 Years of Experience, Knowledge and Exclusive Marketing Will Get Your Home SOLD Quickly and for the Highest Possible Price! You Tube, Print and Targeted Online Advertising will put your home in front of the greatest number of buyers! Yorktown School District Multiple Offers w/Accepted Offer Above List Price in 8 Days!
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BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR One look at Braden Reynolds’ resume shows that he made the most of his time at Yorktown schools. Beginning his arts career as part of the stage crew in 7th grade, he has since added an impressive collection of accolades including performances in the Area All-State Choir and the YHS production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” When not performing or rehearsing, Braden also excels as part of the Huskers track and eld and cross country teams. In addition, he currently serves at the president of the Math Honor Society and is a part of the National Honor Society. While he mulls his nal college decision, Yorktown News caught up with Braden to learn more about his performing arts career, some of his favorite memories, and advice for younger students looking to nd his level of success. When did you begin pursuing your interest in the arts? I began pursuing my interest in the arts in seventh grade when I was part of the stage crew for “Annie Jr.” Prior to this, I played violin and attended NYSSMA twice for the instrument. is inspired a love of music within me, a passion I decided to take a small step into by joining the stage crew. After seeing this performance from behind the scenes, I knew I wanted to be part of the show itself and perform on stage. What do you count as some of your biggest in uences? From a young age, my parents took us to a myriad of Broadway shows, which de nitely encouraged a love of music and performing within me. As I got older, I saw my brother, Malachy, getting involved in the performing arts, which also impacted my attachment to the art form. After I got involved in singing, I began to draw inspiration from my voice teacher, Kristina Cook, as she taught me how to hone my voice and use it as an emotional instrument. THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 Yorktown senior refl ects on storied high school career PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT ‘If you truly love performing, put yourself out there and take every opportunity that comes your way to improve yourself.’ What is your favorite memory of the arts in Yorktown schools? What moment are you most proud of? My fondest memory of the performing arts in high school was performing in “Fiddler on the Roof” as Lazar Wolf. I particularly enjoyed the scene in which I sang “To Life” as part of a duet. e energy of this scene was electrifying and once we got the dance segment of the song down, the scene became truly spectacular. We were joined by some of the other members of the cast as well, making this scene a great bonding experience as we grew together through the applause of the audience. e memory I am most proud of was being selected to perform in the Area All-State Choir based on my score at the NYSSMA adjudication. I worked hard with my voice teacher to perfect the song that I chose, so it was rewarding to see my hard work pay o . Where will you be attending college? Will you continue to pursue the arts? I am currently deciding between Vassar College and Boston College. I will de nitely pursue the arts at either college I choose, through their respective choirs and musical theater productions. How do you prepare for a show? As nerves come into play right before my performances, I typically just try to think of what I have worked so hard to prepare. I know that if I can sing perfectly during practice, I can do it in front of an audience just as well, which also reassures me. During my performances the nerves always subside, so I know I just have to get through the preliminary waiting period. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? In my free time, I enjoy reading, exploring co ee shops and bookstores throughout the East Coast, going to the movies with friends, and listening to all types of music. I also enjoy baking various sweets and cooking Sunday breakfast. PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT Tell us something not many people know about you. My dream job is to own a bookstore with a cat cafe attached to it. After seeing multiple independent bookstores in places such as Vermont and Rhode Island, I have grown attached to the comforting environment they create. Co ee and books are always the perfect combination. What is the go-to app on your phone? e go-to apps on my phone are Spotify and TikTok. Whether it be exploring new artists’ music or going back to old favorites, music is always an important part of my day. And of course, I can’t resist the urge to open TikTok and swipe through my For You Page for at least 15- 30 minutes a day. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? e one superpower I would want to have is the ability to read other people’s minds. I would like to know how people perceive me and how others truly feel throughout the day. What is the best place to eat in Yorktown? e best place to eat in Yorktown is Pappous. I especially love their falafel and lemon potatoes. What advice would you give to younger students interested in pursuing the arts? I would tell younger students interested in the performing arts that no matter what age you decide to pursue an area within the arts, it’s never too late to cultivate your passion. If you truly love performing, put yourself out there and take every opportunity that comes your way to improve yourself. Even if you feel behind, know that your talent will shine through, despite your late start.
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PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 1377 E. Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY To sign up call 800-933-2566, visit nybc.org/donate IN MEMORIAM BLOOD DRIVE In November of 2012, Nicholas Modico, our only child, was diagnosed at age 21 with a rare, pediatric bone cancer called Ewing’s Sarcoma. Nick fought the valiant fight, but sadly passed away on March 21st, 2014, three weeks after his 23rd birthday. Nick was a graduate of Seton School, Kennedy Catholic High School, and Boston College, having completed his degree in Finance while battling cancer. He was known among his friends for his lust for life, capitalizing on every moment, always with his beautiful smile and ever-present sense of humor. About a month before Nick died, he asked that we continue to help people. He said, “That is what I always tried to do.” To honor Nick’s wish, we ask that you help us by donating a pint of blood. Blood donations afforded Nick the opportunity to spend some additional, precious time with his family and friends. There is no greater gift. With gratitude, Mary Ellen & Kenneth Modico SUNDAY, MAY 7TH 8:00am - 2:00pm St. Elizabeth Ann Seton BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER In honor of Earth Day, Assemblyman Matt Slater partnered with Brookside Elementary School to hold a poster contest where students drew what loving the Earth looks like to them. Mrs. Sharon Larsen’s second grade class participated. Slater said they also partnered with the Putnam County Youth Bureau. “We must recognize that we are stewards of the environment and our children will inherit what we leave them,” said Slater. “It was inspiring to see how much the children recognize the importance of a healthy earth.” e posters were judged by the Putnam Arts Council. Chairman Joyce Picone attended the announcement of the winners. Slater anticipates expanding partnerships for next years contest. Slater holds Earth Day poster contest Brookside Elementary’s 2nd grade class participates SEE EARTH DAY PAGE 7
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 7 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 in to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 407-2723. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007 WORDS FROM THE WINNERS “I drew a girl hugging the Earth because you should always love the Earth, even though it isn’t always Earth Day. e Earth is smiling because it is all clean,” said Hailey Morris, rst place winner. “I thought if I said the Earth was cool, people wouldn’t treat it bad. I want to make sure everyone is treating the Earth nicely,” said Emma Weickert, second place winner. “I wanted to draw this picture because I love cats and I love the Earth. I made the cats hugging the Earth because we all love the Earth. I wrote reduce, reuse and recycle because we don’t want too much trash in the land ll. Meowy Earth Day,” said Clara Oren, third place winner. “I made a globe because I wanted it to be the main detail in my picture. We can save the Earth by picking up trash and by using less electricity and water. at would make the Earth happy,” said Andrew Quinones, honorable mention receiver. “I drew ‘Save the trees’ because sometimes people cut down trees and it’s not good. Trees give us oxygen. I drew ‘Save water’ because we don’t want to use up all of our clean water. We need water to live. I drew ‘Recycle’ because if you recycle paper, it will make new paper. If you throw it out, it won’t,” said Madison Cristofaro, honorable mention receiver. EARTH DAY FROM PAGE 6 Twin sisters, Carmela Rotunno and Antonietta LaRosa, recently celebrated their 90th birthday together at e Country House in Westchester, located in Yorktown Heights. ey were joined by Antonietta’s daughter, Antonia Griggs. Carmela and Antonietta were born and raised in Brooklyn. Double the fun! PHOTO: PAUL FORHAN
PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 the goal of raising $10,000, has raised $17,350 as of press time. According to the page’s write up, Martin is su ering from a broken and dislocated hip, requiring surgery and a metal rod in his leg. It also states that he was in the Intensive Care Unit. Martin coached multiple boys travel basketball teams through the Yorktown Athletic Club (YAC). He also coached for 15 years at St. Joseph’s School in Bronxville. “If you know Jim o of the court, you not only know him for his dedication, but for his sense of humor, and for his ability to go above and beyond for the people he loves,” wrote Michael Conboy, the organizer of Martin’s fundraiser. “Jim would do anything for his family and friends, and we are all deeply saddened by this news and are praying for a speedy and full recovery for Jim and everyone involved. We are hoping he can one day get back on the court to share his passion of basketball with the Yorktown community.” Anyone wishing to contribute to the fundraising e ort can visit www.gofundme.com/f/yorktown-coach-su ering-e ectsof-bus-crash. e Yorktown Central School District issued the following statement: “Our thoughts are with all those a ected by Wednesday’s accident. We look forward to a speedy recovery for our students, driver, and monitors. At this time, the district is unable to comment further as this remains an open police matter.” Fuentes’ GoFundMe, organized by relatives, has a fundraising goal of $75,000. As of press time, there has already been $53,953 raised. Fuentes’ sister Stefanie writes that her brother has su ered from a broken neck, a fractured spine, a broken leg, has had half of his skull removed due to a hematoma, and is on a ventilator. Martinez’ GoFundMe which was organized by his sister, Katherine Cruz, has a fundraising goal of $100,000. At press time, $48,444 had been raised. Cruz writes that her younger brother su ers from a fractured femur, a ruptured spleen, a brain bleed, spinal injuries, and is on a ventilator. She also wrote that he went into cardiac arrest at the scene of the accident, but paramedics revived him. Cantor’s GoFundMe, which has a goal of $100,000 has reached $75,808 by press time. He was in the back seat of the two-door coupe during the accident and suffers from collapsed lungs, a liver hemorrhage, brain hemorrhage, two broken legs, and underwent surgery for over ve hours. He is on a ventilator, according to the GoFundMe write up. Jarquain’s GoFundMe, set up by his girlfriend Diana Ramirez, has raised $18,197 of its $20,000 goal by press time. According to the page, he is su ering from a broken foot, neck problems, and has had surgery for his intestines. According to the GoFundMe write ups, the boys were heading back to Fox Lane from BOCES. According to New Castle Police, the full circumstances of the accident remain under investigation by detectives from the New Castle Police Department and the Westchester County Accident Investigation Team. e Westchester County District Attorney’s O ce will be assisting with the investigation. Yorktown News contacted the DA’s o ce and all that could be con rmed at this time was that they are still currently investigating. ACCIDENT FROM PAGE 1 OPEN FOR GUIDED TOURS! Wright Over Water, Petra Island WHERE NATURE AND ARCHITECTURE UNITE Be one of the first to experience exclusive tours of Lake Mahopac & Petra Island. Get an inside look of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Chahroudi House and Massaro House! BOOK NOW! Tours begin in June. Includes boat ride Reserve today at WrightOverWater.com
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 9 where you’ll discover echoes of Yorktown’s industrial past. Experienced guides will lead small groups of hikers every 30 minutes between 8:30 and 10:00am. Join at your convenience. e hike will start at the parking lot at the Granite Knolls Sports Complex on Stony Street. Allow 2 hours for the round trip. is is an ideal family activity suggested for ages 8+. Wear sturdy footwear. e hike is rain or shine. All proceeds will go to Support Connection, a not-for-pro t organization that provides free, unlimited counseling and support programs and services to people a ected by breast, ovarian or any gynecological cancer. Adult: $20, Child/Student: $10, Family: $50. Preregister online at https://support connection.org/special-events or register Sunday at the Sports Complex. For more information, contact yorktowntrailtown@ gmail.com. Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Sunday, May 21, at 1 p.m. Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) events provide boys and girls an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills, with the opportunity of earning a chance to attend and compete for a championship during the 2023 MLB World Series! e Yorktown Elks will host a local PHR event to provide a free and high-quality experience for youth participants. is event will be held at Route 202 Roadside eld 2881 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown Heights. Suggested arrival times are 1 p.m. for 7 through 10 year olds and 1:45 p.m. for 10 through 14 year olds. Register now at https://pitchhitrun2023. leagueapps.com/events/3900650-yorktown-elks-lodge-2324 e Pitch, Hit & Run program is a free event series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Participants will compete in either 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, or 13-14 age division, with the Age Cuto set on November 15, 2023. ey will be tested, and their measurements will be recorded for points. Based on their scores, they will advance from a local event to a Team Championship and then to the National Finals hosted at the World Series. Chabad of Yorktown 2629 Old Yorktown Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. (914) 962-1111. Please RSVP to events by visiting www.ChabadYorktown.com LAG BAOMER COMMUNITY KOSHER BBQ Tuesday, May 9, at 6 p.m. Also including a special program lovingly geared to the special needs community from 4 to 5 p.m.! Featuring a bounce house, Israeli music, hot dogs, burgers, delicious salads, a re pit and S’mores. All are welcome! JEWPERNATURAL Wednesday evenings, through May 24, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. A four week course on spirits and superstitions in Jewish belief. As we understand GREEN FROM PAGE 4 SEE GREEN PAGE 30 TOWN GREEN Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years When did you last update your last will and testament and power of attorney? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500
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 Yorktown News or its affi liates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verifi cation. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verifi ed or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at (914) 302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Offi ce: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 Happily Ever After Lakeland RISE endorses Bryan Hoben for school board Lakeland RISE (Residents in Support of Education), a grassroots advocacy organization of diverse residents committed to strong school board leadership and increased community engagement, supports Bryan Hoben for the Lakeland Central School District (LCSD) Board of Education. Hoben and his wife are Cortlandt Manor residents and proud parents of two special needs children in the district. His public education background and extensive travel experiences inspired in him a deep interest in global a airs and human rights. He has a passion for international law and policy, with special interest in the rights of the historically marginalized, including women, girls, LGBTQI persons and immigrants. His experiences led him to open his own law practice in downtown Peekskill and co-found the global nonpro t Too Young to Wed, which advocates for an end to child and forced marriage and promotes girls’ empowerment. Hoben has a vast number of qualities that make him an exceptional school board candidate, including an independent perspective and open-minded approach to governing. Lakeland deserves to be represented by trustees that re ect the entire community and are willing to engage when issues arise. Hoben’s fresh, outside voice will provide much-needed checks and balances to the district, as well as strong representation for the special education community. Lakeland RISE is also committed to engaging the community in the voting process. School voter turnout across the country is discouragingly low, especially in areas with o -cycle elections like Lakeland. In 2022, the organization made this a central message of the election and voter turn-out doubled from approximately 1,400 in 2021 to over 3,000 in 2022. -Karen Pressman Co-founder of Lakeland RISE Ready to sit with Unicorn to discuss modified development Dear Editor, Let’s peel the onion back to the truth on Josh Sommer’s column extolling the many bene ts coming our way from Underhill Farm (“Project would bring several solutions to Yorktown,” April 20, Page 13). Assertion: “Underhill Farm will enhance Yorktown Heights’ future.” Truth: It is a future that cuts down 494 trees along the scenic gateway into the Heights (think recent clear cut of Weyant property at 202 and 35), destroys an historic site that dates back to the Town’s founding fathers and changes a stable, quiet residential neighborhood forever. Assertion: “ e property would…generate $1 million annual tax revenue.” Truth: Oops. Did Mr. Sommers forget to subtract the lost tax revenue if the Town Board approves the tax abatement Unicorn Contracting is asking for to nance the road improvements? Also, the town has not veri ed his assessed value numbers. Assertion: “Underhill Farm will restore the Underhill House.” Truth: e house has never been at risk of being demolished. Any new development plan would be required to restore the house. is is sleeves out of your vest. And Unicorn still can’t tell us how the house will be restored or used. It’s been at least nine things and the plans keep changing. Assertion: “Underhill Farm will fund tra c improvements for the Route 118-Underhill Avenue intersection.” Truth: Yes, but Unicorn is asking Yorktown taxpayers to pay for more than half of the improvements. Likely something in excess of $500,000. And some of those improvements have nothing to do with alleviating the tra c backup. Assertion: “Underhill Farm will LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 11
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 11 Your Family Car Care Center! LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Visit us at www.ProperService.com For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating releationships, and building a remarkable company with an amazing team of employees! Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center! construct a road to the adjacent Beaver Ridge Apartments…and provide 30 parking spaces for a new senior center and Parks & Recreation o ce. If there’s no new parking, the building…. will not be built.” Truth: ere are no plans to build a senior center/Parks & Recreation o ce; this is just an idea on paper; even if or when the town actually decides to build a senior center/Parks & Recreation o ce, the Beaver Ridge site isn’t the only possible location; Beaver Ridge seniors, many likely using walkers, will have to watch out for the Underhill Farm cars racing through their private driveway. No one has raised this safety issue. Underhill Farm Development Assertion: “ e project …encourages economic development.” Truth: With all the current commercial vacancies in town, do we really need 17,000 square feet of more commercial space? And will the new commercial space in Underhill Farm lead to more vacancies in the hamlet – like what happened when the new Caremount Building opened? Underhill Farm Development Assertion: “Underhill Farm is compatible with surrounding land uses.” Truth: No it’s not. 148 dwelling units and 17,000 square feet of commercial space are not compatible with the existing residential neighborhood that includes a mix of single family houses on Glen Rock Street and Underhill Avenue and the three, less dense, condominium developments on Rochambeau Drive. e Foundation is not antidevelopment. It’s not anti -Yorktown. e Foundation is for what its name says: Protecting Yorktown’s Quality of Life. We’re more than ready to sit down with Unicorn Contracting to work out a modi ed development plan that’s a win-win for everyone: the developer, the town, and most of all, the residents of Yorktown. We’re waiting for your call. -Trish Sullivan-Rothberg Protecting Yorktown’s Quality of Life Foundation, Inc. Underhill Farm project solves several problems Dear Editor, Well, here we go again. A few civic-minded residents think they have all the answers. e truth is that their loudly trumpeted complaints are ction. Some examples of what the community needs to know about the proposed Underhill Farm: Fact: Being old does not make something historic. ere is only one building on the property, the main house, that dates to what historians say is a period of signi cance. Underhill Farm plans to invest $1 million to preserve and enhance the mansion. e remaining buildings on the property have been meticulously inspected by a historical preservation expert. ose buildings, now dilapidated, were deemed historically insigni cant. Fact: Underhill Farm has the only remedy to x the tra c problems at the Underhill Avenue-Route 118 intersection. No one else has proposed a plan and there is no municipal money allocated or funds from elsewhere to pay for the improvements. Underhill Farm plans to provide $450,000 to x the intersection, and other funds coming from future tax abatements on improvements to the property. Please don’t underestimate the importance of this tra c solution. ere have been 27 accidents at the intersection since 2019. ese improvements will reduce wait time at the intersection and be safer for pedestrians. Fact: Underhill Farm’s development plan fully complies with the Yorktown tree ordinance, one of the most stringent in Westchester County. Of the 523 trees that Underhill Farm plans to remove, approximately 200 are either dead, invasive or not native to the area. Underhill Farm would plant in excess of 300 trees that blend well and are native to our area. Fact: e senior center needs the parking on the Underhill Farm property to be built. It’s a shame that a straightforward development project has to continually clarify the truth because others can’t handle the truth. -Brian Wolfson Yorktown LETTERS FROM PAGE 10 SEE LETTERS PAGE 12
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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 13 LETTERS FROM PAGE 12 rounded applicants. ere’s a simple solution to address this, but the district administration and school board have refused to even consider a discussion, let alone a change. On Jan. 30, the day of a policy meeting, an email was sent to a committee member stating that policy No. 6148 would not be on the agenda because it did not a ect enough students. e same statement was read at the start of the meeting. No public explanation was provided and to date, board members have not individually publicly expressed where they stand on this important issue. Instead, the committee spent close to 45 minutes of that meeting discussing a policy regarding middle school students playing on high school sports teams – something that involves a very small number of students. e failure to address problems with the policy is another example of how the board shuts out community members. ey rarely hold meaningful public discussions, refuse to answer questions asked at board meetings and ignore countless emails from members of the community on this and other issues. ey hold up the district’s fantastic art, music, theater, debate and STEAM programs as shining examples of their leadership. But this is all talk if they’re not willing to have a meaningful conversation around a policy that is counterproductive to these programs and is harming students. -Lisa Piccirillo Parent to two LCSD graduates and one current student Healthy Discussions Around Healthy Yards Transformational vs. incremental are two approaches to change: transformational change is sudden and dramatic to address a major challenge. Adaptive change occurs incrementally over time. Now that spring is here, a friendly, yet rigorous debate is occurring among Garden Club of Yorktown members as they design the four gardens they maintain throughout Yorktown: just what approach (incremental or transformational) and how quickly to embrace all-native planting. Some Garden Club of Yorktown members suggest putting in a few annuals to appeal to a more traditional view of beauty. Others argue for an ‘all-in’ approach by shunning water-intensive annuals and inviting people to appreciate the more subtle beauty and luscious textures of garden beds lled with only natives. We get it: after winter, we hunger for color that pops -- hot pinks, bright yellows, brilliant greens announcing ‘here I am, notice me!’ However, we are being called now to a new understanding of ‘beautiful.’ Our pristine lawns and annual owers have long been recognized as “unhealthy” -- creating yards that fail to support the vital insects and pollinators that attract birds, bees, butter ies and others. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Educate yourself on how to create a healthy yard that supports life. • Begin this spring to un-lawn your SEE LETTERS PAGE 14 May 14, 2023 Mother’s Day Celebration Enjoy all you can eat cruise-line brunch/dinner buffet Indulge in an array of hot and cold foods Two hour seating reservation times start 12:30-1 or 3:30-4 $60 per person $40 kids up to 12 yrs old Excludes service & tax Reserve your table with family and friends ASAP • Call 845-628-6600 Valet Parking • 466 Rt 6 Mahopac, NY Breakfast selections, pasta station, assorted hot chaffers, antipasto station and much more— all prepared by the finest European trained chefs. Fruit and dessert stations made right from our in-house Bakery
PAGE 14 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 LETTERS FROM PAGE 13 When details of Gov. Hochul’s “housing compact” started to leak out of budget negotiations, you could almost smell the smoke from burning tires coming from area politicians as they reversed course. ey were surprised at the backlash from suburban communities in Long Island and Westchester County once the impacts were known. e elements of the plan – to build 800,000 homes across the state – were well known to the many chefs who helped craft it, along with the Governor’s team. But once reactions from local o cials started streaming in, support dwindled quickly. It became lonely at the top for the Governor. e plan, which seeks to impose housing growth mandates on communities of 3% over three years, would override local zoning in many cases while promoting “transit-oriented development” on suburban communities with train stations. e plan would also short-circuit environmental protections in order to ensure projects are built quickly. North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas, writing on behalf of the Westchester Municipal O cials Association to protest the compact, said among several objections, that the proposed new law would increase housing density four-fold in some communities. Reaching these targets won’t be done with single family homes. It will require apartments. In Bedford, a 15-unit apartment building on a small plot is already at the starting gate. e developer cites the project as being consistent with transitoriented development. A planning board member warned Local solutions for housing must prevail SEE SCOTT PAGE 15 DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT YTLAI CEPS ALIAN TI E UQI OUT B FOOD mo c.c opa h cinama cu lal be BELLA CUCINA ITALIAN SPECIALITY & FOOD BOUTIQUE bellacucinamahopac.com BELLA CUCINA ITALIAN SPECIALITY & FOOD BOUTIQUE bellacucinamahopac.com BELLA CUCINA ITALIAN SPECIALITY & FOOD BOUTIQUE bellacucinamahopac.com BELLA CUCINA ITALIAN SPECIALITY & FOOD BOUTIQUE bellacucinamahopac.com Gifts that keep on Giving 730 US-6, Mahopac Gift Baskets and Gift Certificates JUST SOLD 23 Dorset Ct Unit L., Yorktown Heights BUYING, SELLING OR INVESTING? CONTACT ME FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULT. (917) 715-8241 email: [email protected] MEMBER Mobile Notary website address: https://nysvirtualnotary.com , SELLING OR ealty.com MEMBER Your Neighbor, Your Realtor Alethea Webster Licensed Real Estate Sales Person property by planting native ground covers and grasses • Work with your landscaper – tell them to forgo harmful pesticides and herbicides and not use leaf-blowers. Fallen leaves are the best kind of mulch. • Ask about electric lawn mowers. -Renee Fogarty Yorktown Note: In January, Yorktown News reported that the Garden Club expanded its mission of beauti cation to include education around sustainable landscaping practices. e author of this column is a new member of the Garden Club, having recently retired from a 40-year career as a change management consultant.
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Even then, the words had to be carefully chosen so as not to disappoint or infuriate the man of the house. When that rule was observed, things proceeded rather smoothly. My friend Chris, who is my age, tells me about the numerous times his father removed his belt, like a swordsman would his weapon, for a rather brutal session of whippings precipitated by some disappointment. But Tara Westover grew up in a much more modern era. Her father, who began his life as a rather normal boy, gradually drifted into a paranoid and delusional state, fearing that any contact with the outside world would corrupt him and his family. Tara was born and raised with her brothers in an extremely isolated area at the foothills of the Idaho mountains. Her dad disallowed any electronic contact with the outside world: no television, no radio, no phone, no school, no birth certi cate, no hospital visits, nothing. Tara’s family prepared for the “end of days” by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with one eye half open, waiting for the government to come storming in. A survivalist mindset like that of Tara’s dad is not uncommon, especially when it is intertwined with defense of the family and a paranoid mentality. In this worldview, the State is recast as the devil, a menace to morality, prosperity, and freedom. In short, the government is the enemy. What is surprising is that Mr. Westover’s extreme ideas and dangerous paranoia were formed without the help of the internet, or the propagandistic television and radio shows that are prevalent today. One can only imagine how much more extreme (is that even possible?) he might have become had he been bombarded with the extreme hate- lled pablum that is readily accessed through today’s television and social media. Even so, Mr. Westover held extremely radical and dangerous ideas. He distrusted the medical establishment; all medicines were disallowed in the home. Gashes, burns, illnesses, no matter how extreme, were treated with herbal remedies only. e family was so isolated that the children couldn’t receive an education. Tara, for example, stayed home. Finally, one of her brothers broke free of his father’s harsh rule and attended college. On break, he returned home with reports from the real world, which contradicted the paranoiac portrait painted by dad. is return visit reminded me of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, where a group of prisoners are chained so that their legs and necks are xed, and they can only see the wall in front of them. Behind them is a re. eir entire exposure to reality is comprised of shadows, which are projected onto the wall. Sounds are attributed to shadowy objects that are, for these prisoners, part and parcel of the real world. Finally, one of them escapes. When he explores the world, he realizes his previous folly. Later, he returns to the cave to share his discovery with the others. However, unlike the return of Tara’s brother, the information from Plato’s freed prisoner is thoroughly rejected by the others, who remain in chains both physically and mentally. Tara did not reject her brother’s reports. While she had previously accepted her father’s negative, fearful vision, which justi ed a need for total isolation, she now decided to open her mind. She taught herself mathematics, grammar, and science, so much so that she could take the ACT exam and, eventually, enrolled in Brigham Young University. ere, free of her father’s brutal rules, she studied psychology, politics, philosophy, and history, learning for the rst time of important world events like the Holocaust and the Civil Becoming your own person through education JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 17
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 17 Rights movement. She went on to attend Harvard and Cambridge University. Finally, as she established her own identity, Tara decided to leave her father behind. But removing him from her life, like for all of us who grew up with domineering dads, was not easy. She wrote, “I shed my guilt when I accepted my decision on its own terms, without endlessly prosecuting old grievances, without weighing his sins against mine. Without thinking of my father at all. I learned to accept my decision for my own sake, because of me, not because of him. Because I needed it, not because he deserved it.” Tara recognized that what came between her dad and her was more than time and distance. It was a change in the self. “I am not the child my father raised, but he is the father who raised me.” Appreciating her new independence, she mused, I “could call this selfhood many things. Transformation. Metamorphosis. Falsity. Betrayal. I call it education. “ Unlike Tara, I chose to take care of my dad during his last years, as cancer spread throughout his body. And I am so glad I did. In the end, none of that tough bravado remained, only love and vulnerability. We could talk to each other freely. I nally saw my dad as the true father he was, loving, caring and supportive. I nally understood that his aw was that he just didn’t know how to express these emotions. My love for him was profound. But for those of us who have gone through childhood wrestling with domineering and di cult parents—like my friend, Chris, whose beatings only ended when his father passed prematurely—we can appreciate Tara’s need to remove her father completely from her life. And she did so by nding education. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 16 History is just a fable we all agree on. -Napoleon Bonaparte When my brother passed away a little more than four years ago, his family created a tribute video for him that ran on a loop on one of the TVs in a waiting room at the funeral parlor. It was essentially a photo montage set to e Beatles’ “In My Life.” ere were pictures of him as a little kid wearing a cowboy out t replete with a holster and a pair of plastic six-shooters. ere were more recent ones, like him playing with his grandkids and celebrating a birthday, all the time sporting his trademark gray goatee. But the photo that most caught my attention was the one where he and two of his friends were posing in drag and blackface. Nowadays, that little snapshot would have freaked out everyone on both sides of the aisle. e conservatives would have a meltdown over the drag ensemble he was wearing, and the liberals would have been apoplectic over the blackface. Danny was an equalopportunity o ender. Actually, my big brother would have never intentionally o ended anyone. ere was not a racist or sexist bone in his body. But the dude did love Motown— e Temptations, Smokey Robinson, and e Four Tops. He had all their records. So that is why, when he was invited to a Halloween party that had karaoke (circa 1985), he and two of his friends went dressed as his favorite Motown girl group—Diana Ross and the Supremes. It was not meant to be racist, and certainly not sexualized in any way. It was bombastic and outrageous. ey sang “Stop! In the Name of Love”... badly. It was pretty disturbing. Dan never expressed any desire to pursue a career in politics, although he was a natural-born leader. He was president of his senior class and co-captain of the football team. He was prom king and voted Best Smile in the yearbook. Although he genuinely liked helping out and getting involved in the community, he was too thin-skinned for the ugly crucible politics can be. He wanted everyone just to be happy and play nice. So that is why I was a little surprised when he decided to run for school board one year. He won handily. But the district was going through some serious problems at the time, both legally and morally, so he was not coming on board at a great time. Having to deal with all that acrimony was too much, so he did his three years and then got the hell out. But imagine if he did have a desire for a political career—a nice guy who truly wanted to nd a way to help his constituents and do a good thing for his community. Suppose he won and quickly found favor with his party’s leadership and heavyweight donors. He makes headway, passing important legislation, and developing innovative policies. He a shining up-andcomer. en someone discovers that old karaoke picture. e New York Post has it on the front page... it’s on every social media platform. And in the blink of a digital eye, his career in politics is over. You can lie about your education. You make up your entire work history. You can play fast and loose with the truth about your ethnicity and family history—and you can still keep your o ce. But if you dress like a woman at a costume party... especially a black one, you will be canceled so hard they won’t even let you keep your socks. I wonder if they could make the movie, “Tootsie” today. Dustin Ho man would be banned in Florida. And what about the guys from Monty Python? eir cross-dressing antics would get them canceled faster than you can say, “We are the knights who say nee!” ere is something known as “presentism,” which is where you judge people’s actions in the past by the standards of today. Back in the mid-’80s, when Dan did his karaoke act, he had no malicious intent and everyone at the party understood that. But if the opportunity to do the same thing presented itself today, I’m sure he would think twice about it. Why? Because things have changed. And that is what those who practice presentism need to understand... things change. We evolved. We get enlightened. I mean, how would you like to be held accountable today for the thoughts and feelings you had when you were in eighth grade? (Bone-chilling thought, ain’t it?) ere was a movement a few years ago to cancel Abraham Lincoln. San Francisco wanted to change the name of any of its schools that carried the Lincoln moniker because they discovered his administration was absolutely awful to American Indians and Indigenous people. But I am willing to bet that there aren’t a lot of American presidents who get a gold star in that particular category. So, canceling Lincoln for that, especially when one holds it near all that Emancipation Proclamation stu , seems downright moronic. Leave presentism in the past BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 28 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WILL BE HELD ON AMAWALK HILL CEMETERY 2445 QUAKER CHURCH ROAD YORKTOWN HEIGHTS WILL BE HELD ON THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMAWALK HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION SUNDAY MAY 21, 2023 2:00 p.m. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. BRING A CHAIR.
PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 ROCK & ROLL WITH NO OPTIONS AT MOHANSIC GRILL Friday, May 12th- 7:30PM 1500 Baldwin Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 (914) 962-9300 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR On Tuesday, May 16, voters in the Yorktown Central School District will head to the polls to decide who will receive seats on the Board of Education. Two seats are open for full threeyear terms, including a vacant seat that resulted from the resignation of trustee Anthony D’Alessandro in March. The candidate with the highest vote total who is not an incumbent will be elected to the vacant seat and is eligible to join the Board immediately after the certification of the results. Trustee and current Vice President Michael Magnani is seeking appointment to another three-year term, vying against Ron Fedele, Conrad McKenzie, and Catalina Tyndal. In addition, voters will cast their ballots to approve the district’s $115,670,000 budget plan for the 2023-24 school year. Yorktown News offered the four Board of Education candidates the opportunity to outline their qualifications, their roles in the community, and weigh in on what they see as the most important issues facing Yorktown schools. Ron Fedele Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I hold two NYS Teaching Certifications and have over 35 years of educational experience in a wide range of school-based and private settings. I have been in private practice as a Learning Specialist exclusively since 1999. I help a wide gamut of students, many with learning differences. I have attended countless CSE meetings as an advocate but have also attended as a parent. I know how difficult it can be to attend a CSE meeting as a parent and discuss accommodations. For 10+ years I have worked closely with YCSD teachers and staff, building principals, administrators, and the superintendent to bring safe, educational, and fun events to the schools. My work schedule has provided me the privilege of serving 11 PTA presidency terms. During this time, I have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to give back to our schools and children. What other positions have you held locally? • PTA/Council of District PTSAs President: 2014 - present, Relay For Life: 2015 - present • YAC Baseball Coach: 2023 - present • Lions Club: 2005 - present • Holiday Helpers & food/clothing drives: 2012 - present • Cub Scouts: Den Leader 2012- 2018 • FFE: 2016 - 2019 • Friends of the John C. Hart Library: Board Member 2014-2016 What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address these issues? Safety: The safety of our students and staff is the highest responsibility of the Board of Education. The district must continually evaluate safety measures and procedures to remain hyper-vigilant and ensure our campuses are as secure as possible. Currently, the district is working to expand the SRO program and hire a new security firm. There are still areas to improve upon, notably strengthening the district-wide emergency response team and enhancing public communication regarding safety and security matters. Continued Support for our Educators: The last few years have been especially difficult for our professional educators. Candid discussions focusing on the postCovid environment, including availability of staff support to combat “burnout” based on being asked to take on more and more “roles,” must take place. Scheduling time for interdisciplinary, inter-school meetings should also be prioritized. Fiscal Responsibility: Our district maintains an AA+ credit rating and has a strong history of enacting budgets with tax increases below the NYS cap. Continuing this record of fiscal responsibility is critical in the face of inflation, cost increases, and emerging enrollment increases which can have major implications to our facilities. My experiences as an educator have given me the skills and knowledge to thoroughly research all aspects of these pressing issues, affording me the opportunity to develop informed and financially prudent decisions. My name will be in Position #4 on the ballot — you can vote for TWO candidates. I thank you in advance! Michael Magnani Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I am a 50-year resident of Yorktown and my 3 children graduated from YHS. I have 3 grandchildren and the oldest is currently a student at Brookside Elementary School. I have been a board trustee since 2006, VicePresident since 2016, chair of the Fiscal Advisory Committee, involved in the Steering Committee and a member of the District Emergency Response Team. I have spent 33 years in the financial services industry as a Certified Financial Planner and I am Managing Principal of my own firm. During my tenure as trustee, the district has earned many prestigious recognitions, including National Blue Ribbon Award, Newsweek’s Top Stem High School, US News & World Report’s America’s Best High Schools, National School District of Character, NYS Education Department Award for School Academic Excellence, Champions of Change, and National Promising Practice for ESTEAM. Our focus on educating the whole child supports award-winning and extraordinary sports and arts programs. We continue to expand our curriculum offerings to include courses in engineering, data sciences, app development and architecture. We have accomplished this while maintaining a fiscally sound budget, maintaining annual tax rate increases below the tax cap every year and earning an AA+ credit rating from Standard and Poor’s. Over the past 17 years we have significantly upgraded all buildings and grounds. More efficient lighting, air conditioning in large spaces and classrooms, new athletic fields and bleachers, a beautiful main auditorium, a completely redesigned high school gymnasium, district wide wi-fi and technology upgrades-are just a few of the many projects we have accomplished. Board of Education Election Guide YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SEE YORKTOWN BOE PAGE 29
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR On May 16, four candidates will be seeking to ll three open seats on the Lakeland Central School District Board of Education. Trustee Donald Pinkowsky will be seeking re-election, running against Christopher Eustace, Bryan Hoben, and Michael Marx. Yorktown News o ered the four Board of Education candidates the opportunity to outline their quali cations, their roles in the community, and weigh in on what they see as the most important issues facing Lakeland schools. Chris Eustace Please list your career and educational accomplishments. Chris has been a member of the Lakeland community since 2007. He has four daughters who have all either attended or still attend Lakeland schools, including GWES, TJES, LCBMS and LHS. Chris volunteered as a coach for the SOAC girl’s recreation soccer league for several years. Professionally, Chris has been an educator for 29 years, working as a speech teacher, special education teacher, sta developer, assistant principal, and for the last 16 years, principal of an elementary school in the Bronx. In addition to his responsibilities as a principal, Chris also represents almost 200 principals and assistant principals as the union representative for his district. Chris has also mentored numerous new principals in his position as a Master Principal and has presented on various educational topics as both a college guest lecturer and as a presenter at the ASCD National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most quali ed to address these issues? As a life-long educator, Chris is a staunch supporter of the job that Dr. Gagliardi, Dr. Norman and the rest of the Lakeland School District leadership have done over the past few years. While he is con dent in the leadership and vision of the district, he believes that improvements can always be made in how we support our most vulnerable populations, including our students with disabilities. While Lakeland continues to have a favorable reputation providing supports to students who need them, he believes that exploring new approaches and methodologies, as well as improving on the already established methods of communication between families and the schools, will increase the positive impact on these student’s lives. Chris is also excited to support the district as they adapt to the ever-changing expectations facing our children when they venture to college and the workforce. He strongly believes that the commitment to STEM labs in all schools in our district demonstrates a high-level understanding of the direction the job market will have in the future, as STEM related jobs are expected to increase 2-3x more than other occupations in the next 5-10 years. Chris looks forward to supporting other innovative initiatives that will help support all our district’s students. Chris feels that his familiarity with the Lakeland school district as a 16-year resident and father of four former and current students, combined with his experience in education, makes him highly quali ed to serve on the Lakeland School Board. Bryan Hoben Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I’ve been a resident of Cortlandt Manor for almost a decade. As a Peekskill-based attorney, I divide my time between negotiating media and entertainment contracts and litigating intellectual property, personal injury, and business disputes. My achievements include securing signi cant endorsement deals for renowned photographers and lmmakers and establishing national precedents to safeguard artists’ intellectual property rights. My professional background also encompasses human rights law and policy, primarily focusing on historically marginalized communities, such as girls and women, LGBTQI individuals, and tra cking survivors, predominantly in the Middle East and Africa. Closer to home, I worked with immigrant families and indigent defendants in the New York City area. Previously, I worked in corporate nance. What other leadership positions have you held locally? In 2014, my wife, Pulitzer prize-winning photographer, Stephanie Sinclair, and I cofounded Too Young to Wed (TYTW), a nonpro t organization based in Peekskill. As a Special Advisor to TYTW’s Board of Directors, I help advance its mission to empower girls and end child marriage. TYTW serves over ten thousand bene ciaries monthly and provides educational support in countries like Afghanistan, Kenya, and Yemen. In the past year, we’ve issued more than 2,500 scholarships to girls who might otherwise be forced to forego schooling. My family and I are also members of the GW PTA, LCBMS PTA and SEPTA and my law practice is a proud member of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most quali ed to address these issues? Having witnessed the transformative power of public education in the lives of my two visually impaired children, adopted from China six years ago and now thriving, I understand the value of the services our District provides. However, I recognize the system can be challenging to navigate, creating an unnecessary barrier to many remarkable services. As a trustee, I would preserve the existing quality of services but seek ways to make the process easier for families. Board of Education Election Guide LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SEE LAKELAND BOE PAGE 30 The Consumer’s Choice for Discount Heating Oil! SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. 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PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown’s Jason Douglas led off the bottom of the seventh with a triple to right field, then scored on Joe Carucci’s sacrifice fly to right to give the Huskers a thrilling 8-7 win versus Lakeland at Granite Knolls Park on Friday (4/28), in the 41st anniversary of the Sorrentino Memorial Game. The win went to Yorktown assistant coach Mike Rubenfeld, who was the head coach in place of CJ Riefenhauser, out due to the birth of his daughter, Charlotte Marie Riefenhauser. “This is a game with tradition that goes back 41 years. And it’s more than just a game, especially for our guys,” Rubenfeld said. “We appreciate the effort that Lakeland puts in every year, and we always know that it is going to be a battle with them. It’s always going to be hard fought, just like it was today. It was a total team effort from the first pitch. Derek Patrissi (6.2 innings, 10 strikeouts) pitched a great game for us. He’s our number-one guy, and he came up big. The hustle and heart that they carried all game, that is what got us the win today.” For Yorktown, the win avenged last year’s meeting, a 7-6 loss to Lakeland, where the Huskers rallied but fell just short. “It was a hard-fought game last year, but we lost,” said Yorktown senior captain Dylan Koch, who stole home and had an RBI triple. “We came with energy from the first inning, putting up a run right in the first inning. This win meant everything to CJ. He could not be here with us because of his baby that he had, congrats to him and his family. We did this for ourselves, and we did this for CJ.” Lakeland’s Anthony DeCesare (2-4, 2 runs) tied the game at 7-7, with a three-run homer in the top of the seventh to drive in Sergio Hormazabal, who led the inning off with a walk. Anthony Frobose’s two-out single set the stage for DeCesare. “With our start (0-7) to this season, we have had to come from behind a lot, and that only makes us better for later in the year,” said Lakeland coach Justin McCarthy. “We want to play the best baseball we can play at the end of the season. That first half of the year is behind us, and it really made us feel that we are battle-tested, and we can come back from anything. We are never down. Down to our last out, down to our last strike, we always have a shot.” Patrissi (3-4, 2 runs) and Lakeland’s Frankie Kowal (2- 4, 3-run double) had multi-hit games. Winning pitcher Jack Esposito got Kowal to fly out to center, with runners on first and second, to keep the game tied in the seventh. The game is named in memory of pitcher Joseph Sorrentino Jr., a Yorktown football, basketball, and baseball standout, who passed away on Dec. 12, 1981. It was a true community event with a big, enthusiastic crowd from both sides who didn’t let the rain get in the way of a good time. Little league players from both the Shrub Oak Athletic Club (SOAC) and Yorktown Athletic Club (YAC) were introduced as a group before the game, with Joseph Giorgio, Sorrentino’s catcher, throwing out the first pitch. That was followed by a stirring rendition of the national anthem by saxophone from Douglas. Yorktown won 9-8 versus visiting Brewster at Granite Knolls Park on Monday (4/24), led by Patrissi (2-3, run, 2 walks), Nick Pace (2-4, run, walk, 2 stolen bases), Douglas (2-5, double, 3 runs, 2 RBI), and Tommy Shkreli (3.2 innings, win, 4 hits, earned run, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts). The Huskers followed that up with a 15-1 win at Brewster on Tuesday (4/25), paced by Esposito (6 innings, win, 3 hits, no earned runs, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts), Brad Garrity (4-5, 2 doubles, 4 runs, 2 RBI, stolen base), Douglas (4-5, double, 2 runs, 2 RBI, stolen base), Pace (3-5, 3 runs, 2 RBI), Carucci (3- 3, triple, run, 4 RBI, stolen base), and Patrissi (2-5, run, RBI, stolen base). Yorktown (10-5) lost against Valhalla 5-3 at Yorktown High School on Wednesday (4/26). Lakeland blanked visiting Hendrick Hudson 7-0 on Tuesday (4/25), led by Ramzi Done (7 innings, win, 3 hits, 3 walks, 6 strikeouts), Logan Crilly (double, 3 RBI), Frobose (3- 4, double, 2 RBI), Kowal (2-3 walk, 2 doubles, RBI), and Dom Toscano (2-3, double, RBI). The Hornets (5-9) won the next day at Hen Hud 4-0, paced by Frobose (7 innings, win, 3 hits, 8 strikeouts, 3 walks), DeCesare (3-4, double, run), and Toscano (solo homer). Carucci hits game-winning sac fly YHS wins Sorrentino Memorial Game PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Anthony Sabatello delivers for the Hornets. Yorktown’s Dylan Koch, Brad Garrity and Cole Haddock celebrate during the Huskers’ 8-7 win over Lakeland in Sorrentino Cup. BASEBALL
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23 Your One-Stop Shop for Deck Building Materials DECKING & RAILING Mahopac Mahopac Railroad Tie Experts in Deck Lumber 911 Route 6, Mahopac, NY • 845-628-8111 • www.decklumber.com BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER YORKTOWN BOYS LACROSSE (5-5) Yorktown 14, Arlington 4 Wednesday, April 26 (Yorktown High School) Jack Duncan (6G, 1A), Andrew Weissman (4G), Connor Fastiggi (3G), Gianluca Marchini (1G, 2A), Chris Constantine (3A), Aidan Boyle (1A), Dylan DelVecchio (1A), Chad Bowen (8 face-o s won), and Hunter Mezzatesta (6 saves) ignited Yorktown to a 14-4 triumph against Arlington. “It was a great team win,” Duncan said. “We worked very hard together as a unit.” Darien 11, Yorktown 6 Thursday, April 27 (Darien High School) Duncan (3G, 2A), Boyle (2G, 1A), Weissman (1G), Marchini (1A), Bowen (10 face-o s won), and Mezzatesta (8 saves) paced Yorktown in its 11-6 loss to Connecticut power Darien. Yorktown 7, Somers 1 Saturday, April 29 (Yorktown High School) Yorktown jumped out to a 3-0 rst-quarter lead and defeated rival Somers 7-1. “Starting o the game up three goals helped us in the long run, as we tend to start o weaker towards the beginning of the game,” Weissman said. “Playing this game as complete as we did proved that when we play to our highest potential, we can take anyone.” Weissman (2G) gave the Huskers a 5-0 halftime advantage by scoring with just 42 seconds remaining in the second. “ e defense was holding up the fort for the entirety of the game, allowing us to convert as much as possible o ensively. at goal before the half was a wellexecuted play by the team as my teammates, Gianluca Marchini and Jack Duncan, set great picks, which allowed me to go down the alley in and put it near-side on the goalie. Going up by ve at the half gave us a promising cushion going into the second half, making it very important.” Fastiggi (2G), Boyle (2A), DelVecchio (1G), Duncan (1G), Marchini (1G), Ryan Cane (1A), Bowen (9 face-o s won), and Mezzatesta (4 saves) also produced for Yorktown in the rivalry contest. “As big as the Yorktown and Somers rivalry is, we do not let that get to our head. We let our game do the talking,” Weissman said. “ is gives us con dence going into Sectionals as we try and take the section. Even though we didn’t get to play the entirety of the game as it was cut short, we displayed our dominant play style and hope to continue it throughout the season.” e game was cut short, as Constantine’s hit on Somers’ Nick Newman put him on the turf, requiring an ambulance to come on the eld and take him away with 4:46 left in the third quarter. It was decided between the coaches that the game would end there. Yorktown boys lax beats rival Somers LHS softball rebounds against Peekskill Adrianna Albano Vittoria Milizia rears back to make the throw. FILE PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 25
PAGE 24 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER It was Yorktown’s senior day last Saturday (4/29) when the Huskers hosted Lakeland/Panas in the rain, but it was a sophomore who stole the show. Brie Gaccino scored ve goals in the Huskers’ 8-5 win against the Rebels. For the season, she has a team-leading 38 goals and is second in points with 41. “ is game was huge for us, for our seniors especially,” Gaccino said. “Our team as a whole knew what we needed to do to win the game for our seniors. Our o ense knew what to do in the situations that L/P’s defense put us in, and we adjusted to it.” Gaccino attributes her scoring prowess to her teammates. “I was able to get to the net because our o ense knew what was at stake and that we needed to score.” Defense also helped the Huskers garner a 5-0 halftime lead. “Our defense was also on board with the plan by pressuring out on ball, and they were able to get the ball back when needed. at’s what really helped us go 5-0 at half,” Gaccino said. “Even when the game got close, everyone stayed composed as we worked together to secure the win.” After Gaccino made it 7-1 with 14:07 left in the contest, the Rebels called time out. “When we went into a time out, we hyped each other up and realized that even though we were down by six, we were still in this game,” said Lakeland/Panas’ Isabel Kocaj. e Rebels scored four straight goals after that, cutting Yorktown’s lead to 7-5. One came from Kocaj in the rally. “My goal came from getting on the eight-meter, which I was super nervous about because we needed to put some more goals up,” she said. “But, when I made it, I was so happy and I just wanted us to keep working hard.” Yorktown’s Alex Scialdone (2G, 1A) thwarted the Rebels’ rally when she scored the game’s nal goal with 5:39 remaining. “It was a huge point in the game because we knew we were up, but we also knew that they had some strong players that could lead a comeback. We knew we had to work for our best option because we have so many people who can create and score. We needed that goal to change the momentum of the game because they had a fast comeback, and we needed to slow them down. We had a great game today. We really came together as a team for our senior day, and we were happy with the outcome.” Scialdone, Kaitlin Regan, Nicolette DeBellis, Emily Ward, Gianna Altimari (1G, 1A, 24G, 9A), Maggie O’Donnell, and Maeve Ryan were the seniors that were honored before the game. “I would like to thank our seniors for all the leadership they have given us throughout the season,” Gaccino said. Yorktown’s Maggie Appelle (2 saves) and Lakeland/Panas’ Kaitlyn Wilkowski (1G, 2A), Brooke Pizzarello (2G), Maddie DiMirco (1G), Katelyn Kuney (1A), and Kaelen Sieja (9 saves) produced as well. e Huskers lost at John JayCross River 13-3 on Tuesday (4/25), led by Altimari (2A), Gaccino (1G), Charlotte Lauth (1G), So a Boucher (1G), Appelle (3 saves), and Annie Durante (2 saves), who sung the national anthem brilliantly before the senior-day contest. Yorktown (9-3) defeated visiting Hendrick Hudson 11-9 on ursday (4/27), paced by Gaccino (5G, 2A), Scialdone (3G), Altimari (2G), Annie Cuneen (1G, 1A), Boucher (2A), and Appelle (12 saves). Lakeland/Panas lost at Somers 18-13 on Monday (4/24), led by Kocaj (7G), Pizzarello (3G), Clare Warren (2G), Anna Lemma (2A), Kuney (1G), Wilkowski (1A), DiMirco (1A), Sieja (1 save), and Valentina Mejia (1 save). e Rebels (7-6) led at one point, 5-3, but fell against host Wappingers 16-4 at John Jay-East Fishkill on ursday (4/27), paced by Pizzarello (1G, 1A), Kuney (1G), Kocaj (1G), Warren (1G), Lemma (1A), and Sieja (7 saves). Gaccino leads Huskers to victory YHS beats L/P on Senior Day PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Panas’ Maddie DiMirco looks to keep possession as Yorktown’s Gianna Altimari and Nicolette DeBellis pressure. Yorktown’s Reese Bruno clears while Lakeland/Panas’ Brooke Pizzarello pressures her. GIRLS LACROSSE
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 25 LAKELAND/PANAS BOYS LACROSSE (4-7) Lakeland/Panas 14, Wap - pingers 8 Monday, April 24 (Lakeland High School) Justin Stabile (4G, 1A), Will Moore (3G, 2A), Oban Rader (2G, 2A), Kyle Gallagher (4A), Bubba Baumeister (2G), Thom - as Kuney (2A), Vinny Savas - tano (1G), Jack Jimenez (1G), Michael Diciccio (1G), Mi - chael Pisacreta (1A), KC Bryan (8 saves), and Anthony Far - roni (18/26 faceoffs) propelled Lakeland/Panas to a 14-8 vic - tory versus Wappingers. Lakeland/Panas 10, Ossin - ing 4 Wednesday, April 26 (Ossin - ing High School) Rader (3G), Pisacreta (1G, 3A), Gallagher (1G, 2A), Kuney (2G), Will Moore (1G, 1A), Riley Sand (1G, 1A), Savas - tano (2A), Jack Jimenez (1G), Farroni (14/18 face-offs), and Bryan (2 saves) led the Rebels to a 10-4 win against Ossining, holding the hosts to just eight shots on goal. “We knew it was a league game, so it was important for us to get this win,” Rader said. “We worked together well, and it was a total team effort. We were happy to get a win with our first opportunity in league play.” Niskayuna 16, Lakeland/ Panas 5 Saturday, April 29 (Niskayu - na High School) Gallagher (1G, 1A), Rader (2A), Pisacreta (1G), Jimenez (1G), Stabile (1G), Moore (1G), and Bryan (12 saves) paced the Rebels in their 16-5 loss to Albany-area stalwart Ni - skayuna. LAKELAND SOFTBALL (10-3) Lakeland 9, Croton-Har - mon 2 Monday, April 24 (Firefight - er’s Field, Croton) Lakeland defeated CrotonHarmon 5-2, led by Amanda Cohen (2-5, 3 RBI), Liliana Aguirre (1-4, 2 runs), Ryleigh Melendez (1-2, 3 walks), and Nicole Mautone (win, 7 strike - outs, 5 hits, earned run). Hen Hud 11, Lakeland 0 Wednesday, April 26 (Lake - land High School) Lakeland fell to Hendrick Hudson 11-0, led by Maddy Panos (2-3), and Melendez/ Cohen/Nikole Langan, who each had one hit apiece. Lakeland 16, Peekskill 0 (5 innings) Thursday, April 27 (Torpy Field, Peekskill) Lakeland was victorious ver - sus Peekskill in five innings, with Mautone (no hitter, 2-4, 2 RBI, run), Melendez (3-5, 2 RBI, run), Aguirre (2-3, 3 RBI), Panos (2-3, 3 RBI), Cohen (2-3, 3 runs, 2 RBI), Arianna DeEsso (3-4, 2 runs), Jenna Yazzetti (2- 3, 2 RBI, run), Taryn Bruno (3-3, run), and Langan (2-2, 2 walks, 3 runs) doing the honors for the Hornets. “I think after such a disap - pointing loss against Hen Hud, we all felt we needed to bounce back and have a strong overall game, and it showed in our offense,” Melendez said. YORKTOWN SOFTBALL (3-9) Harrison 9, Yorktown 2 Monday, April 24 (Harrison High School) Adrianna Albano (1-3, run), Sophia Reilly (1-3, 2 RBI), Eva Destito (1-3), Vittoria Milizia (1-3, run), and Kate Brown (complete game, 2 strikeouts) earned their way into the box score in Yorktown’s 9-2 loss to Harrison. “We had great overall de - fense,” said Yorktown coach Samantha Fernandez. “(Katie) Piehler made some great catch - es in center field.” Somers 12, Yorktown 8 Wednesday, April 26 (Prim - rose Elementary School) Albano (2-3, walk, run, 2 RBI), Alyssa McEniry (1-3, run, RBI), Destito (2-4, run), Bella Gomes (1-3, 2 RBI, com - plete game, 3 strikeouts), Julia Centofanti (homer, 2 RBI, run), Jax Valle (2-4), Piehler (2-4, run), and Milizia (2-4, run, RBI) stood out in the Huskers’ 12-8 loss to Somers. “What a great game against a competitive Somers team,” Fer - nandez said. “We fought hard till the end, but fell short.” LAKELAND/GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL (8-1-1) Lakeland 7, Scarsdale 7 Tuesday, April 25 (Heathcote School, Scarsdale) Lakeland tied Scarsdale 7-7, with Deanna Lage (1 passing touchdown, 1 catch, 4 tackles), Nichole Ljuljic (1 receiving touchdown, 5 catches, 1 tackle), Gabby Santini (4 catches, 2 in - terceptions, 1 tackle), Samantha Moscati (4 tackles), Samantha Del Ponte (2 catches, 3 tack - les, 1 interception), Caroline Leonard (2 tackles), Haley San - tucci (2 tackles), Lina Brown (1 catch), and Laura Macdonald (1 tackle) producing for the Hor - nets. Lakeland 32, Ossining 7 Friday, April 28 (Lakeland High School) Lakeland was untouchable in its 32-7 triumph against Ossin - ing. “Our team was so dominant because of how well our coaches prepared us,” Ljuljic said. “I do not think anyone puts as much time into the game as Coach (PJ) Nyberg and Coach ( Joe) Knapp. They keep us ready for anything. The game comes way easier when being all-in to - gether.” Ljuljic (3 passing touch - downs, 1 catch, 1 interception for a touchdown, 2 tackles), Lage (1 passing touchdown, 1 receiving touchdown, 6 tack - les), Santini (1 rushing touch - down, 3 receiving touchdowns, 3 catches, 3 tackles), Santucci (6 tackles, 1 interception), Ashley Butler (4 tackles), Leonard (2 catches, 2 tackles), Macdon - ald (3 tackles, 1 interception), Maria Russo (1 tackle, 1 catch), Grace Nugent (2 tackles), Talia Franklin (1 tackle), and Grace Ruffino (1 tackle) made up the Hornets’ dominant perfor - mance. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 23 Andrew Weissman was huge in the first half in Yorktown’s win over Somers. FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Adrianna Albano is all smiles after scoring a run.
PAGE 26 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Clemson University-bound Alex Scialdone plays attack for the Huskers’ girls lacrosse squad. For her career, the Yorktown senior has registered 152 points, with 90 goals and 53 assists in her sophomore and junior years combined. Last season, Scialdone was second in Section 1 in points with 85, on the strength of 57 goals and 28 assists. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING LACROSSE, AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I started playing lacrosse in kindergarten when I was five. My whole family played, so my dad got me into it. I just caught on quick, and I loved it. I used to play with my cousins all the time at my grandma’s house. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE LACROSSE TEAM AT YORKTOWN? My favorite thing about being on Yorktown’s lacrosse team is that I get to play with my best friends. We are such a close group of girls, which makes playing so much more fun. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME OR POSTGAME RITUAL THAT YOU SHARE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES? My favorite pregame activity to do with my team is to listen to music and dance in the locker room. My favorite postgame ritual is to go get food or ice cream with everyone. DO YOU HAVE ANY GOALS FOR YOUR FINAL SEASON AT YORKTOWN? One of my goals for my final season is to play as hard as I can, because I will never wear a Yorktown jersey again. Another goal is to win the section. I feel like we have been working so hard for that ultimate goal, and this year we are going to make it happen. We have a great team this year, with a lot of talent, and we could not be more excited to see how the rest of the season goes. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER THE YEARS AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THEM? My biggest role model is my cousin, Gianna (Scialdone). She played for Lakeland/Panas, and she now plays at Springfield College. We go to the field and practice together when she is home. I have been so close with her my whole life, it’s almost like having a sister there for me. She always tells me what I could do better on the field, and we just want success for each other. I learned to always work hard no matter what, because if you’re the hardest working person on or off the field, you will succeed. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW? One thing a lot of people may not know about me is that I was born a lefty. When I started playing lacrosse, I started in my left hand. YOU SIGNED A NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT BACK IN NOVEMBER TO PLAY LACROSSE AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THEM? I chose Clemson because of the great opportunities that the school offers. They are coming into the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) as a new team, which creates room to make history. The incoming class of 2023 for Clemson has a lot of talent, and I cannot wait to see what comes for us next year. The campus is beautiful and has a big sports atmosphere, which I love in a school. Clemson treats their athletes like gold; we get apartments, tutoring, access to trainers, therapy, etc. On top of all of that, the coaching staff is amazing. I cannot wait to spend the next four years with them. Clemson just had a feel like it was home, and I knew that’s where I wanted to be. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? I’m not completely sure what I want to do in college. Right now, my major is business. I may take a science class here and there to see if that’s something I would like to explore. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE AND PRO SPORTS TEAM? My favorite professional athlete would have to be Serena Williams, and my favorite professional team would have to be the Dallas Cowboys. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WHILE WARMING UP FOR A GAME? Well, my favorite type of music is country, but before a game, I honestly like anything that’s upbeat that I can dance to. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If I could have one superpower, it would be to fly. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? I would love to travel to Germany or Greece. I heard they are both beautiful. I traveled to Europe this past winter break and I absolutely loved it, so I definitely want to explore more. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT BEFORE OR AFTER A GAME? Before a game, I usually like a turkey sandwich, with avocado or just something simple. After a game, I am always in the mood for sushi or Chinese. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN? The best place in Yorktown to eat would be Mima’s Pizza. I’m a huge pizza fan, and they have the best pizza in town. WHAT’S THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? My go-to app would be Instagram. I always find myself on it. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE YORKTOWN DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE LACROSSE TEAM AND WHY SHOULD GIVE IT A CHANCE? For all the younger athletes wanting to be a part of the Yorktown lacrosse program, just know it’s an experience you will never forget. You will meet some of your best friends and create relationships that will last forever. The team becomes your family, and it’s crazy how the time flies with them, so enjoy it now. Only a couple years ago, I remember moving to Yorktown from Putnam Valley, and now I’m graduating in June, so just enjoy every bit of it. Yorktown senior headed to Clemson University FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Yorktown’s Alex Scialdone is heading to Clemson after this spring. ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Scialdone Alex
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Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other OR Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com OR Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com Don’t Miss a Week of Yorktown News. Please Re-Subscribe Today! Vol. 11 No. 37 Thursday, December 1, 2022 CLASSIFIEDS 27 LEGAL NOTICES 26 LEISURE 22 OBITUARIES 6 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 TOWN GREEN 5 HV Turkey Trot pg 14 GOBBLE! Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown’s Chief of Police Robert Noble received this year’s Westchester B.L.U.E. Vanguard Award for his leadership and compassion. On November 18, the Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation held its eighth annual charity dinner at Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle. All proceeds go to bene t police o cers who are su ering from emotional, nancial, and physical di culties. Around 600 people were in attendance at the dinner including nearly half of the Yorktown Police Department, according to Noble. “I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the Westchester B.L.U.E. Vanguard Award recipient,” Noble told Yorktown News. “While I am being singled out as the recipient, this is really a Yorktown Police Department award. Our agency as a whole embodies the professionalism, leadership and empathy mantra of Westchester B.L.U.E.” e Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation was established in 2011 by active and retired members of the law enforcement community. e purpose and mission of the foundation is to aid active and retired police o cers and their families in times of crisis, illness, dealing with tragedy, death, substance abuse, suicide, or are in nancial need. According to a proclamation presented to Noble by the Town Board on Nov. 22, the Vanguard Award is given to a law enforcement o cer who continuously demonstrates true leadership, guidance, empathy, and holds true to the ideals consistent with the mission of Westchester B.L.U.E. “He’s been a tremendous leader in our community,” Supervisor Matt Slater explained. “ e police department is a re ection of you, and that is why it continues to be seen as the best in the state, being recognized as the best by the State of New York time and time again.” Noble emphasized that he does not consider this to be an individual award. He said that without the Yorktown Police Department family and his own family, that award night would not have happened for him. “I am blessed to work with just amazing men and women at Yorktown PD, and this is their award not mine,” Noble said. Noble also said that the best part of his work day is going home to his wife Eleana. “Nothing for me happens without her,” said Noble. “When I do get to go home from work, I enjoy going home every day and being with her.” Hail to the chief! Noble honored with Vanguard Award PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT NOBLE Chief Noble (second from right), his wife Eleana (center), and his three kids at the charity dinner BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Donuts might be dunked at a new location in Yorktown soon. A new Dunkin’ establishment was discussed to take over vacant property at 3735 Compond Road. e 3,069 square foot Dunkin’ drive thru had completed its pre-preliminary application and met with the planning board on Nov. 14. SDML, the company proposing the project, gave its initial presentation, received comments on two potential layout options, discussed zoning compliance and next steps. According to the presentation, the Dunkin’ will potentially operate from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Richard Fon, chairman of the Dunkin’ and Chipotle to Yorktown? SEE DUNKIN’ PAGE 2 Vol. 11 No. 38 Thursday, December 8, 2022 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 26 OBITUARIES 8 OPINION 10 SPORTS 20 TOWN GREEN 6 Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Decisions for Underhill Farm are still in the works. At the Planning Board meeting on Nov. 14, the board addressed the concerns and status of the Underhill Farm project. e project has been in progress since 2020 and proposes the development of 148 housing units, recreational amenities, and 11,000 square feet of retail space. e 148 units would be made up of 52 townhouse units, 32 condominiums, and 64 apartments. Of the 148 units, 118 are planned to be “senior friendly.” e board took time to “set the record” and update the public on the steps being taken and the work the board has been doing. At this point, the board has not yet made a determination about the impact statement, but they have the opportunity to do so as they continue to work through the information presented to them. e board has not made a determination on signi cance as required under SEQRA and is still in the environmental review stage of the environmental assessment form (EAF) and other pertinent information. “It’s not that we have made decisions to avoid an environmental impact statement and issue a positive declaration or not, we’re not at that point Planning Board provides update on Underhill Farm Light the night! Yorktown was glowing with festive spirit as the community welcomed the holiday season at the Electric Lights Parade on Dec. 3! See more photos from this electrifying evening on page 16! 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Thursday, December 8, 2022 PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA have the opportunity to do so as they continue to work through the information presented to e board has not made a determination on signi cance as required under SEQRA and is still in the environmental review stage of the environmental assessment form (EAF) and other pertinent information. “It’s not that we have made decisions to avoid an environmental impact statement and issue a positive declaration or not, we’re not at that point Planning Board provides update on Underhill Farm Light the night! Yorktown was glowing with festive spirit as the community welcomed the holiday season at the Electric Lights Parade on Dec. 3! See more photos from this electrifying evening on page 16! SEE UNDERHILL PAGE 6 $40 OFF Set OF 4 TIRES ON TOP OF ANY MANUFACTURES REBATES must be installed at Ozzy’s Auto OZZY'S GOODYEAR AUTO CLINIC IT AIN’T JUST TIRES With this coupon. $2 hazardous material disposal fee. Most Vehicles. See store for more details. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Expires 12/23/22 Go to localflavor.com for more coupons $39.95 Conventional Motor oil with filter, FREE tire rotation, FREE 12-Point Safety Inspection ehicles. Not Vol. 11 No. 40 Thursday, December 22, 2022 CLASSIFIEDS 30 HEALTH & WELLNESS 20 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 29 OPINION 10 SPORTS 24 TOWN GREEN 2 Shrub Oak Tree pg 3 ILLUMINATE Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Two local organizations that have been waging separate, but parallel and equally passionate, campaigns in the war against substance misuse are joining forces. Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, a nonpro t o ering education and resources for folks struggling with addiction, was started in 2012 by Putnam County residents Susan and Steve Salomone and Somers residents Carol Christiansen and her late husband, Lou. Each couple lost a beloved son to the opioid epidemic in 2012. Erik Christiansen was a detective with the New York City Police Department. In 2011, he was prescribed oxycodone for a back injury and became addicted to painkillers. A year later, the 28-year-old was found dead of a heroin overdose. Justin Salomone, a 2001 Mahopac High School graduate and gifted guitarist, had battled addiction for several years. He started smoking marijuana in high school and later moved onto stronger drugs in college. He was 29 when he succumbed to what his parents call an “insidious disease.” But instead of retreating into grief and anger, the Christiansens and Salomones rallied, not only for themselves, but for other families. e grassroots advocates’ mission? To reduce the stigma associated with addiction, promote awareness, provide programs, resources, and support to struggling individuals and families, and be a catalyst for changes in laws that hold accountable organizations and medical institutions that perpetuate drug use through overprescription of opiates and other narcotics. Yorktown-based Alliance for Safe Kids was founded in 2002 and incorporated as a nonpro t in 2006. As a conduit for a partnership between all community stakeholders -- parents, teens, educators, law enforcement, government, medical professionals, businesses, faith leaders, and civic groups – ASK aims to arm youth with the tools they need to make healthy decisions and to encourage their families to get informed and stay involved. “By partnering with all areas of the community, we collectively strengthen the safety net that protects our youth,” ASK’s mission statement reads. Salomone, Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s executive director, and ASK president and CEO Tricy Cushner of Yorktown met at Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s rst public event. It was held Joining forces Drug Crisis in Our Backyard to partner with Alliance for Safe Kids SEE CRISIS PAGE 6 Yorktown welcomes Hanukkah e festival of lights began in Yorktown on Dec. 18 with a menorah lighting at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field. e community sang songs and joined in blessings led by Rabbi Yehuda Heber. The community gathered with Rabbi Yehuda Heber of Chabad of Yorktown. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA
PAGE 28 – YORKTOWN NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 DUMAS FROM PAGE 17 e move to cancel Columbus and, of course, Columbus Day, has been around for a while. First, they say, he didn’t really discover America. He got lost and accidentally stumbled into what is now known as the Bahamas. ere, he and his crew committed atrocities so terrible I can’t detail them in a family newspaper. But the thing is, as Bill Maher recently said, “Of course, he committed atrocities. Back then, people were pretty atrocious.” Yes, they were. And while we still hear about atrocities on the cable news every day, we have to admit that we are not nearly as atrocious as we were in the 15th century. We have improved as a species. We have to stop being so damn arrogant and condescending when it comes to history, thinking things like, “Oh, if I lived then, I wouldn’t have owned a slave.” Yes. You would. If you were a person of means, you would have. It’s what they did back then. And it wasn’t a uniquely American thing, so stop thinking that we invented slavery in 1619. All humans have been enslaving each other since we crawled forth from the primordial ooze. People haven’t made good humans so far. But now, as we try to correct our course, let’s not overcompensate. Let’s not try to edit the past. Let’s, instead, work to make a better future. 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. Dull and flat 6. Baking measurement (abbr.) 9. Education-based groups 13. Not behind 14. Runners run them 15. Japanese ankle sock 16. Grave 17. Japanese industrial city 18. People of southern Ghana 19. Particular designs 21. Device fitted to something 22. Infections 23. PiratesÕ preferred alcohol 24. Expression of sympathy 25. Rock guitarist’s tool 28. Neither 29. Ancient city of Egypt 31. You __ what you sow 33. Ruined 36. Narrations 38. Body art (slang) 39. Fencing sword 41. Apartment buildings 44. Type of missile 45. Fathers 46. Extremely high frequency 48. Type of school 49. Incorrect letters 51. Two-year-old sheep 52. Nasty manner 54. One who accepts a bet 56. Indian prince 60. Asian country 61. Rhythmic patterns in Indian music 62. ÒUncle BuckÓ actress Hoffmann 63. Detailed criteria 64. Son of Shem 65. Talked wildly 66. Discount 67. Not good 68. Growing out CLUES DOWN 1. Actor Damon 2. A call used to greet someone 3. Part-time employee 4. Emaciation 5. ÒWestworldÓ actor Harris 6. Gains possession of 7. Relaxing spaces 8. 23rd star in a constellation 9. Northern grouse 10. Monetary unit of Bangladesh 11. Manila hemp 12. Unites muscle to bone 14. Makes deep cuts in 17. 18-year period between eclipses 20. Member of a people inhabiting southern Benin 21. Synthetic rubbers 23. Unwelcome rodent 25. Expression of creative skill 26. Some is red 27. Seems less in impressive 29. Harry KaneÕs team 30. Gland secretion 32. Action of feeling sorrow 34. Disallow 35. Deceptive movement 37. More dried-up 40. Crimson 42. Actress Ryan 43. Adherents of a main branch of Islam 47. Accomplished American president 49. Side of a landform facing an advancing glacier 50. Sheep breed 52. Appetizer 53. Broadway actress Daisy 55. Influential film critic 56. NY Giants ownership family 57. Type of script 58. Assist 59. London park 61. Bar bill 65. In reply indicator Data from the United States Department of Labor indicates that, between February 2020 and March 2021, roughly 1.1 million women between the ages of 25 and 54 dropped out of the labor force. By contrast, 830,000 men dropped out of the labor force in the same period, a timeframe marked by the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and all of the resulting restrictions instituted in response to it. Surveys indicated women returning to work after COVIDrelated restrictions were lifted expressed excitement about going back to work, though many harbored some unsettling expectations. A 2021 survey by Snydio found that 54 percent of women expected to earn less upon returning to the workforce. at sting is even more signi cant given the lasting e ects of in ation, which led to heightened costs of just about everything during much of 2022 and well into 2023. is article is from Metro Creative Connection. Did you know?
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 29 What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address these issues? One of the biggest challenges we face as a society is protecting ourselves and our children. I remain fully committed to the safety and security of our district. Yorktown has been on the leading edge of school safety initiatives for many years, and we continue to invest in technology and personnel to ensure the safety of our students and staff. This year we are adding two additional School Resource Officers (SRO) to support Mohansic and Brookside Elementary Schools. SROs will now provide on-site support for our emergency response teams in each of our schools. In addition, SROs assist with ongoing safety training for our staff and review security enhancements on all our campuses. I am a firm believer, and beneficiary, of public education. Our ability to provide outstanding opportunities for all students to learn and grow, while remaining sensitive to taxpayer needs, truly sets Yorktown apart. I look forward to continuing working with my fellow trustees, the administration, faculty, and staff to continue to advance the excellence of Yorktown. Conrad McKenzie Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I live in Yorktown Heights with my amazing wife and my two beautiful children, one of which attends Mohansic Elementary School, and the other in preschool. I have served as a firefighter for over 17 years with the FDNY and its Special Operations Command. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in Human Resources from CUNY Lehman College, and I also help manage and oversee a successful family business. I am also Yorktown Athletic Club Youth Sports Coach. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address these issues? The points I will be focusing on are school safety and transparency, teacher support, accountability and allowing the community to have a voice, and responsible budgeting and allocation of resources. I can and will offer INDEPENDENT and fair execution of my role on the board. I feel it is imperative that Board members have business experience and business acumen. I bring to the table a Degree in Business Administration, a history of successfully managing a family business and over 17 years of public service as a firefighter. The Board of Education must oversee and manage the community’s public school system and ensure the public schools are responsive to the needs of the community and our District staff. I am accustomed to being amongst the community and listening intently throughout my public service. I look forward to the opportunity to bridge the gap between the community and the Board. Listening should often be our first step. We must listen to our seniors, parents, teachers, district staff and our students closely. I am a calm consensus builder, I do not have pre-existing relationships which could cloud judgement and destroy public trust, I possess business acumen, I am emotionally intelligent and have a passion to serve ALL our community members and district employees. I am well poised to execute sound decision making on behalf of our community and its voice. I believe in Yorktown and all we are and can be together. Together with capable, intelligent, fair, balanced, ethical and representative thinking for the greater good. Catalina Tyndal Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I have been a resident of Yorktown Heights since 2010 with my husband of 17 years, John Tyndal, a Police Detective in Westchester County. We have three children; John is a 10th grader at YHS, Jayden is a 9th grader, and our daughter, Sofia, is a 4th grader at Crompond Elementary School. The strong sense of community and the reputation of the Yorktown Central School District makes me proud to be raising our children in Yorktown Heights. I hold a dual certification in general education and special education birth-8th grade. I began my career as an Applied Behavioral Analyst (ABA) therapist over 15 years ago. In 2009, I became a special education teacher in the NYC Department of Education, District 75 providing highly specialized instruction to students with significant needs. Since 2013, I have been a K-5 special education teacher in Bronxville Elementary School. I also serve as Bronxville’s Districtwide Crisis Prevention Intervention Trainer teaching the faculty and staff how to safely manage behaviors. What other leadership positions have you held locally? I am an active member of the Yorktown PTA. I have served as chair for Crompond fright night and currently co-chairing the KJK play at Crompond. Last year, I also co-chaired the eighth-grade dance and facilitated fundraisers throughout the year to lower costs for the 8th grade families. For the past two years, I have worked alongside amazing parents in multiple sports as a team mom. I am a football team mom; you can find me under the Friday night lights in the food truck at Yorktown High School. I am also a team mom for cross country, track and field and JV lacrosse. I have also been a YAC Cheer coach for the past 5 years. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address these issues? Our school board faces many challenges in the coming years and as a board member, I will use my experience to build upon the excellent work of our teachers, administrators and board members. I believe the most important issue facing the district is the continuous improvement in curriculum to meet the demands of the constant evolution in education. Our school leaders are the curriculum experts; however, families should always feel that their ideas and feedback are acknowledged and valued. Our district has demonstrated a desire for continuous improvement such as the integration with the Columbia Teachers College to improve our writing programs, the integration of our district wide ESTEAM initiative and training of teachers in the Orton Gillingham PAF reading program. As the ONLY public-school teacher running for school board, I am intimately familiar with these programs and other initiatives and want to assist in the district’s mission to improve curriculum. YCSD’s excellent reputation for Special Education and increased demand due to Covid-related academic recovery, digital citizenship, test anxiety, and teen stress have increased our district’s special education staffing demands. The district is currently hiring a new principal at Crompond Elementary and several special education teachers; the need to focus on hiring, developing and retaining the best people is ongoing. There are many real estate developments in town and consideration being given to the integration of a formal Pre-K program, which will undoubtedly lead to an increase in space and staff demands. This must of course be balanced with the fiscal responsibility we owe to the taxpayers. The environment in which our students learn in and our educators work in is vital to academic success, emotional wellness, and safety. As a teacher and the spouse of a police detective, this issue is of particular importance to me. I will advocate as a board member to ensure school buildings and facilities are ample and safe. I am dedicated to ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education and that teachers have the support they need to serve our kids. My experience as a special education teacher makes me uniquely qualified to assist our school board to increase community engagement and input on important issues. I have observed that attendance has been sparse at BOE meetings and support all efforts to increase community involvement through technology and improvements to communication methods. I have developed a passion and skill set around building strong relationships with families, teachers, and administrators. Cultivating empathetic relationships with my students’ IEP teams has taught me the importance of collaborative teamwork. As a mother of three YCSD students, I understand the importance of listening to students and their families and will work in partnership with everyone on the Board and in the community to navigate challenges and help our children be successful. We must never lose focus on what makes a school district great-its school community. YORKTOWN BOE FROM PAGE 18
PAGE 30 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 While my children have special needs, not all students share these needs. So, as a trustee, I will focus on all students, advocating for greater fiscal responsibility, transparency, communication, and inclusivity, and I will advocate for teachers’ invaluable input in the decision-making process. As an independent candidate, I offer a fresh perspective to address the challenges facing our district. I am eager to leverage my experiences to make our district an even better place for all students. Michael Marx Please list your career and educational accomplishments. Graduated Lehigh Univ., BSBA, Accounting Major; 1LT, US Army, Ordnance; KPMG & Co, CPA’s: NY Licensed in Certified Public Accountancy; Ast Controller & Dir. of Auditing for two NYSE Companies; CFO, NMI Health Inc - SEC Reporting Company; President, CPA Services Unlimited, PC. What other leadership positions have you held locally? Currently: Treasurer & Director, Cortlandt Soccer Club and Columbian Hose Co No 1; Trustee, Peekskill Museum; Member, Lakeland Audit Committee. Formerly: Trustee and Vice Pres., Lakeland Board of Education; Commissioner, Westchester Public Utility Service Agency; Exec. VP, Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce; Treasurer &Director, Peekskill Rotary Club and District 7230, Van Cortlandtville Historical Society and Financial Planning Association of Greater Hudson Valley; VP, a NJ Parish Council; Director, Yorktown American Legion and the International Association of Financial Planning. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address these issues? At my initial Lakeland Board meeting, I recognized certain Lakeland expenses as reimbursable through the State which resulted in a $28,000 savings to the district. My value to the District is my ability to exercise judgement using my background experience, more specifically finding cost savings. Also, I endorse zero-based budgeting procedures in order to minimize overlapping job functions and, where still deemed necessary to maintain, determine whether consolidation of job functions can be implemented through computer applications. I would seek to be a Management Policy Committee member. Such policies often protect entities from capricious lawsuits. My concerns lie in future State Adi cuts (despite the recent $6 million increase over prior years, which was largely derived from the 2021 rollout of the American Recovery Act), spikes in enrollments and increased Tax Certioraris due to a declining economy. Also, the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Pension system has been blessed with average fiveyear equity returns through 2021 exceeding 20% per annum. The prospect of negative returns will mean significantly higher rates applied to approximately 60% of the annual budget in order to fund the pension system. Note that the current funding rate is 9%; it was 27% in 1974. Finally, my intention is to gain an understanding of the impact the COVID-19 lockdown had on our children and then assure that remedial programs are in place with appropriate timelines. Donald Pinkowsky Please list your career and educational accomplishments. Professionally, I am a Vice President and internal audit manager with an international Armonk firm. I hold an undergraduate degree in accounting. In total, I have over 30 years of diverse experience in the industry. Veteran of the United States Army What other leadership positions have you held locally? • Board of Education (BOE) Trustee - 4 years • Chairperson, BOE Audit Committee - 1 year • Member of Construction Committee - 3 years • Sergeant United States Army • SOAC Coach of boys’ and girls’ recreation basketball - 10+ years • SOAC Coach of boys’ and girls’ recreation and travel soccer 10 + years What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address these issues? Top priorities of the board are to continue to provide a high quality of education to our students, keeping our students safe and to maintain financial stability during this time of uncertainty. I believe my financial background will help provide insights to ensure that Lakeland remains financially healthy; maintain quality education for our students; and ensure that our teachers and staff have the tools and support necessary to be successful. During my tenure on the board, my fellow trustees and I have increased funding for drama programs, built collegiate level sporting facilities, and upgraded technology. This has been successfully accomplished while respecting our taxpayers. During my term on the board, all tax increases were well below the tax cap levy. The district is financially sound as confirmed by one of the highest bond ratings available from Moody’s. This prudent management and careful planning have allowed the district to go forward with the largest capital project in the history of Lakeland. This project, along with an Energy Performance Contract are entirely tax-neutral to our taxpayers. The projects will allow each of our eight schools to receive educational enhancements to their Library, Media, and STEAM centers, add solar panels, and energy efficient lighting as well as infrastructure upgrades where needed. I am running for re-election for several key reasons: As a passionate advocate for our district’s children, I want to ensure that every child receives a quality education, complete with robust art, and sports programs. The current board of education, Dr. Gagliardi, her leadership team and our outstanding teachers have implemented a clear, long-range vision to prepare our students for the challenges they will meet ahead. I believe my business skills, honed over my 30 + year career, have me positioned to drive and enhance this vision. LAKELAND BOE FROM PAGE 19 the natural world better, we have only grown more fascinated by mysterious topics like the meaning of dreams; the existence of angels, demons, and extraterrestrials; and the power of the evil eye. With record interest inspiring curiosity, dread, and mockery, this course probes the Talmud, Jewish philosophy, and kabbalah to provide Jewish perspectives and guidance for those curious about these perennial questions. Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, offers a summer league for adults (Thursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High School main football turf field. Please visit their website to learn more and register https://clubs. bluesombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridironpartnersinc Little Orphan Animals GIANT PENNY SOCIAL Saturday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m. To be held at Cortlandt Community Center, 29 West Brook Dr. in Cortlandt Manor. 100’s of prizes! Penny, bonus & super bonus tables, 50/50, baskets of cheer & refreshments. Fun for the whole family! Come out for a night of fun and support animal rescue. For more informastion, call 914-734-2989. Circolo da Vinci Circolo da Vinci, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1982 by local Italian and Italian-American residents. 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PAGE 32 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 On Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Yorktown Heritage Preservation Commission / Yorktown 250, in partnership with the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association (W3R) and the Yorktown Grange, will commemorate the role that French General Count de Rochambeau and the French army played in aiding General Washington and the Continental Army in the ght for freedom from British rule. e American Revolutionary War was not going well for Washington and his exhausted troops. In February 1780, French King, Louis XVI, agreed to send land forces to help the American cause, appointing Rochambeau to command the French army. e French Army arrived in Newport, Rhode Island in July 1780 and spent the winter regrouping and getting ready to join the American ght for independence. In July 1781, the French forces joined the Americans at their camp at Philipsburg, now Greenburgh, New York, to assess the military strength of the British who were in Manhattan and decide on a plan of attack. In August 1781, they learned French Admiral Comte de Grasse planned to sail to Chesapeake Bay and they decided the best chance for victory was to attack the British army in Yorktown, Virginia. e two generals mapped out their plan and decided on a route to move their armies from Greenburgh to Yorktown, Virginia which took them through Yorktown, New York. Rochambeau Park, dedicated in honor of the French General in 1954, was among ve locations the French forces occupied in Yorktown, then known as Crompond. On August 21, 1781, the French troops encamped overnight at Hunt’s Tavern, named for the local watering hole (now Freyer’s Nursery), with over 5,000 French men, a few women, servants, waggoneers, 1,500 horses, and hundreds of wagons pulled by as many as 2,000 oxen. On May 20, visitors to Rochambeau Park will join local, county and state of- cials in welcoming our French allies, be able to discuss the French army’s role in winning our independence with a Rochambeau national scholar, French dignitaries, and living history teachers. Guests will interact with members of the French, Continental, and British forces in uniform and observe drills and ring of muskets. Adults and kids will participate in an encampment setup and drill with model muskets under the leadership of a sergeant. Exhibitors attired in period dress will share stories about Rochambeau and the French troops while here in Yorktown; visitors are invited to wander the spacious grounds, enjoy the food and beverage and greet animals from the day. is event is one of many planned leading up to 2026 commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary of our independence from England. Yorktown’s Heritage Preservation Commission Chair, Lynn Briggs, exuberantly says: “Bring the whole family and learn how our Yorktown played a crucial role with Rochambeau aiding Washington and the Continental Army in the ght for our independence from British rule.” Rochambeau Park is one of three historic Revolutionary War sites in Westchester County were French troops camped during the war. e other encampment sites are Smith’s Tavern in Armonk and the Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters in Hartsdale. On the day of the event, visitors can be guided to visit Rochambeau Park and the other sites with a soon to be released free TravelStorys Follow the French audio tour about the crucial French alliance with General Washington and the Continental army. e tour was organized by the Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters, www.odellrochambeau.org, and funding provided by the Scarsdale Historical Society. e Town of Yorktown wishes to thank Rochambeau Park /Yorktown Grange, located at 99 Moseman Road, for their partnership in bringing this historic event to Yorktown and nearby community residents. Grange Master, Mark Franks, says: “We are proud to help Yorktown create public awareness of Rochambeau Park, this historic Revolutionary War site.” Article courtesy of Yorktown Heritage Preservation Commission / Yorktown 250. Friendly Follow the French Rochambeau Festival coming May 20 A marker designating Rochambeau Park, September 18, 1954 at the Yorktown Grange Fair Grounds Library hours: Monday- ursday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. 914-245-5262; reference@yorktownlibrary.org, yorktownlibrary.org DID YOU KNOW? Our library online catalog has a new look! Starting May 1st, the WLS Online Catalog has many new features to help you browse and search. First, the new catalog integrates digital titles from Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Comic Plus in your search result. Secondly, You can borrow or place hold for an e-book or eaudiobook directly in the catalog without having to go into the Libby app. Once you check out or put a hold on this new online catalog, it will sync simultaneously on your Libby app. Exciting news for those who like to read series books in a sequential order. e new catalog will show you the order. For instance, you search for James Patterson’s book. “Cross Down” is coming soon. You want to know what other books in this series, simply click on the series next to the book cover, the list will show in the catalog in order. Lastly, the catalog is o ering more lter options to navigate and nd relevant search results. And it also generates readers recommendations based on items that you read or put a hold on. Check out the new catalog if you haven’t visited. Feel free to contact a librarian for any questions. CALENDAR Programming Key: (A) Adults (Y) Young Adults (C) Children. Please visit the library website (yorktownlibrary.org) calendar page for more information. Please register online except for drop-in programs. FRIDAY, MAY 5 (C) Favorite Character Parade & Music and Movement with Lori. 11 a.m. (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 6 (C) Children’s Book Week - Library Lion Storytime & StoryWalk. 10 a.m. MONDAY, MAY 8 (A) Mah Jongg (Drop-in). 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 9 (A) Medicare Counseling. (A/Y) One-on-One Teen Tech Help (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (A) Scrabble, Backgammon & Adult Coloring (Drop-in). 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (C) Music and Movement with Lori Cohen. 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 (C) Stories and Rhymes (Dropin). Ages 3-5. 10 a.m. (A) Canasta (Drop-in). 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 11 (A) Quilting & Needlework (Drop-in). 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (C) Lego Free Build (Drop-in). Ages 5 and up. 5:30 p.m. (A) Up All Night Book Club. 6:30 p.m. “ e Party” by Robyn Harding. Hart Library Corner
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PAGE 34 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDING ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND VOTE ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND PROPOSITIONS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SHRUB OAK, NEW YORK, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Annual Public Hearing on the Budget shall be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, at which time the budget for the 2023-2024 school year shall be presented. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Meeting for the purpose of voting on the Budget and Propositions and electing three (3) members to the Board of Education will be held at the VAN CORTLANDTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM, Mohegan Lake, NY, in said District, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Time. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk at her office in the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, not later than April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The following vacancies on the Board of Education are to be filled: Term Name of Last Incumbent 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Denise Kness 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Rachelle Nardelli 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Donald B. Pinkowsky Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least 62 qualified voters, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018 of the Education law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Budget Proposition, and Proposition in substantially the following form, shall be presented to the qualified voters of the District at such Annual District Meeting and Election: PROPOSITION 1 – 2023-2024 BUDGET RESOLVED, that $184,539,324 be appropriated to meet the estimated expenditures for school purposes for the school year 2023-2024 and that the Board of Education of the Lakeland Central School District be authorized to levy taxes to meet the same. PROPOSITION 2 – BUS/VEHICLE BOND RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak, in the Counties of Westchester and Putnam, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to purchase various school buses and vehicles for use by the District, and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,486,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Annual District Meeting and Election in substantially the following condensed form: PROPOSITION 2 - BUS/VEHICLE BOND YES NO RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak, in the Counties of Westchester and Putnam, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to purchase various school buses and vehicles for use by the District and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,486,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet at the Lakeland Central School District Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY in the conference room between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that at the above-mentioned meeting of the Board of Registration he/she personally appears and is known or proved to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then and thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting/election for which this register is prepared. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, any person otherwise qualified to vote who is currently registered with the Westchester or Putnam County Board of Elections for any General Election under the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote without further registration. If a voter has previously registered to vote with the school district and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Registration will also meet during and at the place of the foregoing election between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to prepare a register for meetings or elections held subsequent to said Annual Meeting and Election. The register, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be on file in the office of the District Clerk, at the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five days preceding and on the day set for the Annual Meeting (other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday). AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2023-2024 for school purposes specifying the several purposes and the amount for each, including the property tax report card and tax exemption reporting form, may be obtained by any resident in the District on each of the fourteen days preceding the Annual Meeting (other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday) at each of the schoolhouses in which school is maintained and at the Administration Building, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and at such Annual Meeting. The Budget will also be available at any free association or public library located within the District and on the District website. A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education and for voting on the School District budget and on propositions, in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, Section 2018-a, may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the District, Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY. The application must be received by the District Clerk no more than 30 days and at least seven days prior to the Annual Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the Annual Meeting if the ballot will be picked up personally by the voter or the voter’s authorized agent set forth in the application, at the District Office. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued and a list of all military voters to whom military ballots have been issued will be available for public inspection in said office of the Clerk during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) until the day of the election. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter, whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote in the District may obtain an application to register as a qualified voter of the District for the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2023 by contacting the District Clerk at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Telephone (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022, or email:[email protected]. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, by facsimile or email. The application to register must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 2, 2023. Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Telephone (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022, or email:[email protected] no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 20, 2023. The completed application for a military ballot must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 20, 2023. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 16, 2023. THIS LEGAL NOTICE CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH:www.lakelandschools.org By Order of the Board of Education Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak Lynn Cosenza District Clerk LEGAL NOTICES SEE LEGALS PAGE 35
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 35 LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AVISO DE REUNIÓN ANUAL, INCLUYENDO LA ELECCIÓN DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Y LA VOTACIÓN DE LAS PROPUESTAS Y EL PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL LAKELAND DE SHRUB OAK, NUEVA YORK, POR LA PRESENTE AVISA que la Audiencia Pública Anual sobre el Presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, momento en el cual se presentará el presupuesto para el año escolar 2023-2024. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que la reunión anual para votar por el presupuesto, las propuestas y la elección de tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo en el GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA VAN CORTLANDTVILLE, Mohegan Lake, NY, en dicho distrito, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, desde las 7:00 a.m a las 9:00 p.m., horario de verano. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante la secretaria del Distrito en su oficina en el Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, a más tardar el 17 de abril de 2023 a las 5:00 p.m. Las siguientes vacantes para la Junta de Educación deben ser llenadas: Período Nombre del último o última titular 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Denise Kness 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Rachelle Nardelli 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Donald B. Pinkowsky Cada petición debe dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito, debe ser firmada por al menos 62 votantes cualificados y estar de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la sección 2018 de la Ley de Educación. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que la Propuesta de Presupuesto, y la Propuesta, se presentarán a los votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha Reunión y Elección Anual del Distrito sustancialmente de la siguiente forma: PROPUESTA 1 – PRESUPUESTO 2023-2024 SE RESUELVE que a ser determinado $184,539,324 se asigne para cubrir los gastos estimados para propósitos escolares para el año escolar 2023-2024 y que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland esté autorizada a recaudar impuestos para cumplir con los mismos. PROPUESTA N° 2 - PROPUESTA DE BONO PARA AUTOBÚS/VEHÍCULO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland de Shrub Oak, en los condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), está autorizada por la presente a comprar varios autobuses escolares y vehículos para uso del Distrito, y a gastar para ello, incluidos los costos estimados de $1,486,000 dólares; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por un monto total que no exceda $1,486,000 para pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto se impondrá y cobrará en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que serán determinadas por dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que, anticipándose a dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el monto principal que no exceda los $1,486,000 y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos, a medida que los mismos venzan y sean pagaderos. Tal proposición de bono deberá figurar en las boletas usadas para votar en dicha elección y reunión anual del Distrito substancialmente en la forma condensada siguiente: PROPUESTA DE BONO DE AUTOBÚS / VEHÍCULO SÍ NO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland de Shrub Oak, en los condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York (el "Distrito"), por la presente está autorizada a comprar varios autobuses escolares y vehículos para uso del Distrito y gastar para ello una cantidad que no exceda el costo total estimado de $1,486,000; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por un monto total que no exceda $1,486,000 para pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto se impondrá y recaudará en cuotas en los añosy en los montos que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que en previsión de dicho impuesto, por la presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por un monto de capital que no exceda $1,486,000 y por la presente se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos a medida que vencen y son pagaderos. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE, que la Junta de Registro se reunirá en el Edificio de Administración del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, Nueva York, en la sala de conferencias entre las 9:00 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m. (Horario de verano) el miércoles 3 de mayo de 2023. Toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro siempre que, en la citada reunión de la Junta de Registro, él/ella se presente personalmente y se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que en ese momento y a partir de entonces, tiene derecho a votar en la reunión/elección escolar para la cual se preparó este registro. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, cualquier persona cualificada para votar que está registrada actualmente con la Junta Electoral del condado de Westchester o Putnam para cualquier elección general bajo las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral tendrá derecho a votar sin tener que volver a registrarse. Si los votantes han sido registrados previamente con el distrito escolar para votar y han votado en una reunión anual o especial de Distrito escolar dentro de los últimos cuatro años, ellos reúnen los requisitos para votar. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE que la Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante y en el lugar de la elección entre las 7:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m. el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 para preparar un registro para reuniones o elecciones a llevarse a cabo posteriormente a dicha reunión anual y elección. El registro, incluidos los nombres de los votantes militares que presentaron registros de votantes militares válidos, se archivará en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, en el Edificio de Administración, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante cualificado(a) del Distrito entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores y en el día fijado para la Reunión Anual (que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado). Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que una copia de la declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2023-2024 para propósitos escolares, que especifica los varios propósitos y el monto para cada uno, incluyendo la tarjeta de informe de impuestos a la propiedad y el formulario de informe de exención de impuestos, puede ser obtenida por los residentes del Distrito en cada uno de los catorce días anteriores a la reunión anual (que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado) en cada una de las escuelas y en el edificio de la administración, entre las 8:30 a.m. y 3:00 p.m. y en la reunión anual mencionada. El Presupuesto también estará disponible en cualquier asociación gratuita o biblioteca pública ubicadas en el Distrito y en la página web del distrito. Un informe de exención al impuesto a la propiedad elaborado de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad será anexado a todo presupuesto del cual formará parte; y será publicado en la(s) cartelera(s) de anuncios del Distrito mantenidas para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del Distrito. FAVOR DE TENER EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y para la votación sobre el presupuesto del distrito escolar y sobre las propuestas, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, sección 2018-a, se pueden obtener en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, edificio de administración, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY. Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito no más de treinta (30) días y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo a los votantes, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta será recogida personalmente por los votantes o agentes autorizados por los votantes, como esté establecido en la solicitud, en la oficina del Distrito. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se han emitido boletas de voto en ausencia y una lista de todos los votantes militares a los que se han emitido boletas militares estará disponible para la inspección del público en dicha oficina de la secretaria durante el horario de oficina regular (8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.) hasta el día de la elección. Todos los votantes cualificados pueden presentar una impugnación por escrito de la cualificación de uno de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos para la impugnación. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente para votar en el Distrito pueden obtener una solicitud para registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito para la Reunión Anual del 16 de mayo de 2023 comunicándose con la secretaria del Distrito en 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, teléfono (914) 245-1700, extensión 39022, o por correo electrónico: [email protected]. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de registro debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 2 de mayo de 2023. Los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados del Distrito pueden obtener de la secretaria del Distrito una solicitud para una boleta militar en 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Teléfono (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022 o correo electrónico: [email protected] más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 20 de abril de 2023. La solicitud completa para registrarse y/o para una boleta militar debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m., el día 20 de abril de 2023. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de una boleta de voto militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Las boletas de voto militar se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán no más tarde de los 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto militar deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona y recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito hasta las 5:00 p.m. del día 16 de mayo de 2023. ESTE AVISO TAMBIÉN PUEDE ENCONTRARSE EN LA PÁGINA WEB DEL DISTRITO EN INGLÉS Y ESPAÑOL:www.lakelandschools.org POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DE SHRUB OAK Lynn Cosenza Secretaria del Distrito LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDING ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND VOTE ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND PROPOSITIONS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SHRUB OAK, NEW YORK, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Annual Public Hearing on the Budget shall be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, at which time the budget for the 2023-2024 school year shall be presented. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Meeting for the purpose of voting on the Budget and Propositions and electing three (3) members to the Board of Education will be held at the VAN CORTLANDTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM, Mohegan Lake, NY, in said District, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Time. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk at her office in the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, not later than April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The following vacancies on the Board of Education are to be filled: Term Name of Last Incumbent 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Denise Kness 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Rachelle Nardelli 3 years – expiring June 30, 2026 Donald B. Pinkowsky Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least 62 qualified voters, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018 of the Education law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Budget Proposition, and Proposition in substantially the following form, shall be presented to the qualified voters of the District at such Annual District Meeting and Election: PROPOSITION 1 – 2023-2024 BUDGET RESOLVED, that $184,539,324 be appropriated to meet the estimated expenditures for school purposes for the school year 2023-2024 and that the Board of Education of the Lakeland Central School District be authorized to levy taxes to meet the same. PROPOSITION 2 – BUS/VEHICLE BOND RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak, in the Counties of Westchester and Putnam, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to purchase various school buses and vehicles for use by the District, and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,486,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballots used for voting at said Annual District Meeting and Election in substantially the following condensed form: PROPOSITION 2 - BUS/VEHICLE BOND YES NO RESOLVED: (a) That the Board of Education of Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak, in the Counties of Westchester and Putnam, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to purchase various school buses and vehicles for use by the District and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,486,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 to pay such cost, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,486,000 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet at the Lakeland Central School District Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY in the conference room between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that at the above-mentioned meeting of the Board of Registration he/she personally appears and is known or proved to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then and thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting/election for which this register is prepared. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, any person otherwise qualified to vote who is currently registered with the Westchester or Putnam County Board of Elections for any General Election under the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote without further registration. If a voter has previously registered to vote with the school district and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Registration will also meet during and at the place of the foregoing election between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to prepare a register for meetings or elections held subsequent to said Annual Meeting and Election. The register, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be on file in the office of the District Clerk, at the Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five days preceding and on the day set for the Annual Meeting (other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday). AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2023-2024 for school purposes specifying the several purposes and the amount for each, including the property tax report card and tax exemption reporting form, may be obtained by any resident in the District on each of the fourteen days preceding the Annual Meeting (other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday) at each of the schoolhouses in which school is maintained and at the Administration Building, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and at such Annual Meeting. The Budget will also be available at any free association or public library located within the District and on the District website. A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education and for voting on the School District budget and on propositions, in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, Section 2018-a, may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the District, Administration Building, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY. The application must be received by the District Clerk no more than 30 days and at least seven days prior to the Annual Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the Annual Meeting if the ballot will be picked up personally by the voter or the voter’s authorized agent set forth in the application, at the District Office. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued and a list of all military voters to whom military ballots have been issued will be available for public inspection in said office of the Clerk during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) until the day of the election. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter, whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote in the District may obtain an application to register as a qualified voter of the District for the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2023 by contacting the District Clerk at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Telephone (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022, or email:[email protected]. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, by facsimile or email. The application to register must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 2, 2023. Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Telephone (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022, or email:[email protected] no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 20, 2023. The completed application for a military ballot must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 20, 2023. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 16, 2023. THIS LEGAL NOTICE CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH:www.lakelandschools.org By Order of the Board of Education Lakeland Central School District of Shrub Oak Lynn Cosenza District Clerk LEGAL NOTICES LEGALS FROM PAGE 34 SEE LEGALS PAGE 36
PAGE 36 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 highlight the many positive contributions of Italians and their culture. In addition, the organization hopes to preserve the customs and culture of Italian heritage through informative presentations. Activities include monthly dinner meetings with guest speakers, Bocce tournament, holiday party, Person of the Year/Scholarship Journal, fundraisers, and more. This enables the organization to provide scholarships to area students of Italian descent, as well as awarding excellence in Italian language. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Little Sorrento (3565 Crompound Road in Cortlandt Manner) at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is $45. All are welcome. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 3, with guest speaker Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa, President and Founder of the Italian American Museum. He will present the background and status of the Italian American Museum in Manhattan. New members are welcome. If you are interested in attending or learning more about the organization, please contact Serafina Mastro at ven41250@ gmail.com or Bob Giordano at 914-874-4347 or rgiord19@ optonline.net Lupus Awareness Month Fundraising Event & Walk Sunday, May 7, at 11 a.m. Join in at FDR State Park for a Lupus Awareness Month Fundraising Event & Walk, increasing awareness, raising funds, and encouraging lupus warriors! Walk, shop, donate, and learn: there are so many ways to help support lupus awareness and research. Picnic areas, vendors, resources, activities, trails, a playground for the kids, and more! Bring your friends, family, and pets, wear something purple (if you can!), and join us for a fun day in the park. Proceeds support the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA). Free admission and free parking. Tables/activities beginning at 11 a.m. with self-directed walk at the end of the event. Attendees are welcome to remain in the park until park closing. Handicapped parking available, wheelchair accessible including restrooms, covered pavilion area available. Pet friendly – pets must be leashed at all times and pet waste must be picked up – please note there are ticks in this area. Yorktown Lions Club A NIGHT OUT WITH A MEDIUM Monday, May 22 The Yorktown Lions are sponsoring the return of popular medium Carla Blaha at the Game Day Grille (1927 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights). The doors will GREEN FROM PAGE 30 SEE GREEN PAGE 37 LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AVISO DE REUNIÓN ANUAL, INCLUYENDO LA ELECCIÓN DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Y LA VOTACIÓN DE LAS PROPUESTAS Y EL PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL LAKELAND DE SHRUB OAK, NUEVA YORK, POR LA PRESENTE AVISA que la Audiencia Pública Anual sobre el Presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, momento en el cual se presentará el presupuesto para el año escolar 2023-2024. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que la reunión anual para votar por el presupuesto, las propuestas y la elección de tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo en el GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA VAN CORTLANDTVILLE, Mohegan Lake, NY, en dicho distrito, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, desde las 7:00 a.m a las 9:00 p.m., horario de verano. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante la secretaria del Distrito en su oficina en el Edificio Administrativo, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, a más tardar el 17 de abril de 2023 a las 5:00 p.m. Las siguientes vacantes para la Junta de Educación deben ser llenadas: Período Nombre del último o última titular 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Denise Kness 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Rachelle Nardelli 3 años - expira el 30 de junio de 2026 Donald B. Pinkowsky Cada petición debe dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito, debe ser firmada por al menos 62 votantes cualificados y estar de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la sección 2018 de la Ley de Educación. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que la Propuesta de Presupuesto, y la Propuesta, se presentarán a los votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha Reunión y Elección Anual del Distrito sustancialmente de la siguiente forma: PROPUESTA 1 – PRESUPUESTO 2023-2024 SE RESUELVE que a ser determinado $184,539,324 se asigne para cubrir los gastos estimados para propósitos escolares para el año escolar 2023-2024 y que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland esté autorizada a recaudar impuestos para cumplir con los mismos. PROPUESTA N° 2 - PROPUESTA DE BONO PARA AUTOBÚS/VEHÍCULO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland de Shrub Oak, en los condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York (el “Distrito”), está autorizada por la presente a comprar varios autobuses escolares y vehículos para uso del Distrito, y a gastar para ello, incluidos los costos estimados de $1,486,000 dólares; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por un monto total que no exceda $1,486,000 para pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto se impondrá y cobrará en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que serán determinadas por dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que, anticipándose a dicho impuesto, se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el monto principal que no exceda los $1,486,000 y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos, a medida que los mismos venzan y sean pagaderos. Tal proposición de bono deberá figurar en las boletas usadas para votar en dicha elección y reunión anual del Distrito substancialmente en la forma condensada siguiente: PROPUESTA DE BONO DE AUTOBÚS / VEHÍCULO SÍ NO SE RESUELVE: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland de Shrub Oak, en los condados de Westchester y Putnam, Nueva York (el "Distrito"), por la presente está autorizada a comprar varios autobuses escolares y vehículos para uso del Distrito y gastar para ello una cantidad que no exceda el costo total estimado de $1,486,000; (b) que por la presente se vota un impuesto por un monto total que no exceda $1,486,000 para pagar dicho costo, dicho impuesto se impondrá y recaudará en cuotas en los añosy en los montos que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que en previsión de dicho impuesto, por la presente se autoriza la emisión de bonos del Distrito por un monto de capital que no exceda $1,486,000 y por la presente se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses de dichos bonos a medida que vencen y son pagaderos. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE, que la Junta de Registro se reunirá en el Edificio de Administración del Distrito Escolar Central Lakeland, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, Nueva York, en la sala de conferencias entre las 9:00 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m. (Horario de verano) el miércoles 3 de mayo de 2023. Toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro siempre que, en la citada reunión de la Junta de Registro, él/ella se presente personalmente y se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que en ese momento y a partir de entonces, tiene derecho a votar en la reunión/elección escolar para la cual se preparó este registro. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, cualquier persona cualificada para votar que está registrada actualmente con la Junta Electoral del condado de Westchester o Putnam para cualquier elección general bajo las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral tendrá derecho a votar sin tener que volver a registrarse. Si los votantes han sido registrados previamente con el distrito escolar para votar y han votado en una reunión anual o especial de Distrito escolar dentro de los últimos cuatro años, ellos reúnen los requisitos para votar. Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE que la Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante y en el lugar de la elección entre las 7:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m. el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 para preparar un registro para reuniones o elecciones a llevarse a cabo posteriormente a dicha reunión anual y elección. El registro, incluidos los nombres de los votantes militares que presentaron registros de votantes militares válidos, se archivará en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, en el Edificio de Administración, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante cualificado(a) del Distrito entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores y en el día fijado para la Reunión Anual (que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado). Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA que una copia de la declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2023-2024 para propósitos escolares, que especifica los varios propósitos y el monto para cada uno, incluyendo la tarjeta de informe de impuestos a la propiedad y el formulario de informe de exención de impuestos, puede ser obtenida por los residentes del Distrito en cada uno de los catorce días anteriores a la reunión anual (que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado) en cada una de las escuelas y en el edificio de la administración, entre las 8:30 a.m. y 3:00 p.m. y en la reunión anual mencionada. El Presupuesto también estará disponible en cualquier asociación gratuita o biblioteca pública ubicadas en el Distrito y en la página web del distrito. Un informe de exención al impuesto a la propiedad elaborado de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad será anexado a todo presupuesto del cual formará parte; y será publicado en la(s) cartelera(s) de anuncios del Distrito mantenidas para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del Distrito. FAVOR DE TENER EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y para la votación sobre el presupuesto del distrito escolar y sobre las propuestas, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, sección 2018-a, se pueden obtener en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, edificio de administración, 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY. Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito no más de treinta (30) días y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo a los votantes, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta será recogida personalmente por los votantes o agentes autorizados por los votantes, como esté establecido en la solicitud, en la oficina del Distrito. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se han emitido boletas de voto en ausencia y una lista de todos los votantes militares a los que se han emitido boletas militares estará disponible para la inspección del público en dicha oficina de la secretaria durante el horario de oficina regular (8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.) hasta el día de la elección. Todos los votantes cualificados pueden presentar una impugnación por escrito de la cualificación de uno de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos para la impugnación. Y TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente para votar en el Distrito pueden obtener una solicitud para registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito para la Reunión Anual del 16 de mayo de 2023 comunicándose con la secretaria del Distrito en 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, teléfono (914) 245-1700, extensión 39022, o por correo electrónico: [email protected]. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de registro debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 2 de mayo de 2023. Los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados del Distrito pueden obtener de la secretaria del Distrito una solicitud para una boleta militar en 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588, Teléfono (914) 245-1700, Ext. 39022 o correo electrónico: [email protected] más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 20 de abril de 2023. La solicitud completa para registrarse y/o para una boleta militar debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m., el día 20 de abril de 2023. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de una boleta de voto militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Las boletas de voto militar se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán no más tarde de los 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto militar deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona y recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito hasta las 5:00 p.m. del día 16 de mayo de 2023. ESTE AVISO TAMBIÉN PUEDE ENCONTRARSE EN LA PÁGINA WEB DEL DISTRITO EN INGLÉS Y ESPAÑOL:www.lakelandschools.org POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DE SHRUB OAK Lynn Cosenza Secretaria del Distrito Notice of Formation of AdvoKate Longevity Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to AdvoKate Longevity Consulting LLC: 40 W MAIN STREET SUITE 204 MOUNT KISCO NY 10549. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of HUDSON VALLEY GOURMET FOOD.LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-03-11. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to George paganis: 1180 Hunterbrook Rd. YORKOTWN HEIGHTS NY 10598. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Westchester Rolling Video Games LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-04-08. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to United States Corporation Agent, Inc: 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Studio Botts Interiors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 03-08. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Studio Botts Interiors LLC: 139 Red Mill Road Cortlandt Manor NY 10567. Purpose: Any lawful purpose UPDATED Halston Media fillers 12/31/20 (new address) *NOTE: when putting these into place, please take hyphenation off as it can get very confusing for web and/or email addresses. thanks! Yorktown News To advertise in Yorktown News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Advertise With Us When you advertise with Yorktown News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout Yorktown. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for Yorktown News is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a camera-ready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Contact Us Yorktown News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5628. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your Photo Submissions photo returned. Photos submitted to Yorktown News need to be highresolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. LEGALS FROM PAGE 35
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 37 open at 6 p.m., with readings starting at 7 p.m. Never been to a Medium before? This evening provides the perfect opportunity to see what a healing and light-hearted experience it can be. Ms. Blaha will share loving and healing messages from loved ones in Spirit in a group message circle. Only 50 tickets will be available, advance tickets (purchased by May 12) will cost $50. If tickets are still available after 5/12, they will be $60 each. Tickets include a two-hour group reading and buffet dinner with cash bar. Please note the purchase of a ticket does not guarantee a reading. Purchase your tickets online at www.yorktownlions.com. Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department CAR SHOW Saturday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yorktown Parks and Recreation is happy to present their Inaugural Car Show! This family-friendly event brings car lovers of all ages together to enjoy a variety of classic cars in our community. There will be food trucks and music to add to the fun! To be held at the Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Boulevard, Yorktown Heights. Both participants and spectators must register online PRIOR to the event. Please visit www. yorktownny.org/parksandrecreation/ypr-presents-1st-car-show There is a $20 Admission Fee for Classic Car Entries and a $10 Spectator Fee for adults, Kids 12 and under are FREE! Walk-ins are welcome, but will be cash only. Event Sponsored by Yorktown Auto Body, Inc Organic Yard Waste Facility Is Open Yorktown’s Organic Yard Waste Facility, 2200 Greenwood St., Yorktown Heights The town of Yorktown has “closed the loop on recycling” with the collection, processing, and giving-back of organic yard waste. The Organic Yard Waste Facility is available, without charge, to Yorktown residents delivering organic yard waste in vehicles without commercial license plates. Proof of residency is required. In addition, residents can help themselves to wood chips. This facility is also the depot for biodegradable paper leaf bags, branches, logs, and Christmas trees collected by Yorktown’s Refuse and Recycling, Parks, and Highway departments. Feeding Westchester MOBILE FOOD PANTRY Thursday, May 4, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This specialized 26-foot refrigerated truck brings a “market on wheels” to underserved communities so that fresh, nutritious foods can be delivered directly to those who need it. To be held at Shrub Oak Memorial Park, located on Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak. For more information, visit https:// feedingwestchester.org/our-work/ Knights of Columbus Fr. LaFarge Council 4012 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Fr. LaFarge Council provides volunteer hours at Special Olympic events during the year, conducts Catholic Citizen contests in three local schools, and participates in the Yorktown Clean Up Campaigns. If you can spare a few hours a month to do charitable work or to raise funds for charitable efforts and would like to share comradeship with other Catholic gentlemen in Yorktown, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. The Knights are dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. For information go to KofC4012.org, contact Rich Wolff (rjwolff76@ hotmail.com), or join online at KofC.org and click the “Join Us” button and enter 4012 in the “Preferred Council” blank. GREEN FROM PAGE 36 SEE GREEN PAGE 38 YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION NOTICE The Board of Education of the Yorktown Central School District, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE, that the Annual Meeting, Annual School District Election and Budget Vote of the residents of the School District, qualified to vote at school meetings in the District, will be held in the Cafeteria of the French Hill School, Yorktown Heights, New York on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 for the purpose of voting by voting machine on the statement of estimated expenses for the ensuing school year (School District Budget), for the purpose of electing two (2) members of the Board of Education, and for voting on any propositions legally proposed. Polls, for the purpose of voting, will be open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM prevailing time. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget of the Yorktown Central School District will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School for the purpose of presenting the 2023-2024 budget to the public. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for school district purposes during the 2023-2024 school year (Budget) may be obtained by any resident of the district at each school house of the district and the administrative offices during the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (prevailing time) during the fourteen days (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting, OTHER THAN SATURDAY, SUNDAY or HOLIDAY. Such statements will also be available on the District’s website, at any free association or public library within the District, and at the Annual Meeting and School District Budget Vote to be held as aforesaid, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to the final adopted budget and will be posted on the District bulletin board maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York no later than 5:00 PM on April 17, 2023. Vacancies on the Board are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which a candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least forty-seven (47) qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence address of each signer, and must state the name and residence address of the candidate. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education. Term Name of Last Incumbent Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2023 Anthony D’Alessandro *(Vacant, effective March 1, 2023) Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2023 Michael Magnani NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that all propositions by anyone other than the Board of Education must be submitted with an approving petition signed by at least 118 qualified voters of the District at least 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that voter registration is ongoing in the office of the District Clerk and that any person entitled to have their name placed upon the register may register on any school day at the Administration Office of the District, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM up until 5 days before the Annual Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered to vote in any general election, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, or is currently registered to vote with the School District and has voted at an Annual or Special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, shall be entitled to vote without further registration. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be filed in the Office of the Clerk, in the District Office at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York, and that the same will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on each of the five (5) days prior to and including the day set for the election, OTHER THAN SATURDAY, SUNDAY or HOLIDAY. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that APPLICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk at the Administration Office of the District, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM (prevailing time). Such application must be received by the Clerk of the District no more than 30 days and at least 7 days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be given directly to the voter or the voter’s authorized agent set forth in the application, at the Office of the District Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued and a list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the Office of the District Clerk during regular business hours, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM until the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter whose name appears on such lists stating the reason for the challenge. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District and military voters who are registered to vote may obtain an application for a military ballot, for the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2023, by contacting the District Clerk at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, Telephone 914-243-8000, Ext. 18529 or email: [email protected]. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, facsimile or email. The completed application to register and/or military ballot application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on April 20, 2023. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on May 16, 2023. BOARD OF EDUCATION YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YVETTE SEGAL, DISTRICT CLERK DATED: March 30, April 13, April 27, and May 4, 2023 UPDATED Halston Media fillers 12/31/20 (new address) *NOTE: when putting these into place, please take hyphenation off as it can get very confusing for web and/or email addresses. thanks! Yorktown News To advertise in Yorktown News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Advertise With Us When you advertise with Yorktown News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout Yorktown. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for Yorktown News is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a camera-ready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Contact Us Yorktown News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5628. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your Photo Submissions photo returned. Photos submitted to Yorktown News need to be highresolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. SEE LEGALS PAGE 38
PAGE 38 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 Yorktown’s Arts + Culture Committee Arts + Culture Group Seeks New Members The town seeks three new members as it expands its ranks to better serve everyone in the community. The committee reports to the town supervisor and Town Board, as well as to the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. Positions are voluntary with no monetary compensation. Qualifications include any one (or more) of the following, but you need not be proficient in all of these: • Project Management — lead efforts to coordinate events and meetings; keep track of contracts and other paperwork • Marketing Communications — draft releases; manage social media posts; advise on community outreach • Database management — proficient in spreadsheet programs Applicants must be a current resident of Yorktown who is interested in arts, relationship building, networking, civic engagement, and helping Yorktown become known as a vibrant arts community. To be considered for an interview, submit to artsandculture@ yorktownny.org a) your resume (or list your relevant qualifications/experience); and b) a brief statement of interest (i.e., cover note). Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam MONTHLY MEETING Please join in for monthly discussion as we work to advance cross-racial and cross-cultural amity to impact the public discourse on race. Monthly meetings feature speakers, screenings, and presentations where discussions are aimed at educating one another on who we really are. Visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/138495877899 to register for this online event. GREEN FROM PAGE 37 UPDATED Halston Media fillers 12/31/20 (new address) *NOTE: when putting these into place, please take hyphenation off as it can get very confusing for web and/or email addresses. thanks! Yorktown News To advertise in Yorktown News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Advertise With Us When you advertise with Yorktown News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout Yorktown. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for Yorktown News is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a camera-ready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Contact Us Yorktown News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5628. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your Photo Submissions photo returned. Photos submitted to Yorktown News need to be highresolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. Yorktown News Fillers header: Univers Bold 11pt/12leading body: Franklin Gothic Book reg10pt/11leading paragraph rule top Univers Bold 10pt/11 leading paragraph rule top Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Yorktown News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to Yorktown News need to be highresolution. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Yorktown News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com or mail it to Yorktown News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Contact Us Yorktown News is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email yorktownnews@ halstonmedia.com. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for Yorktown News is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a camera-ready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914- 302-5830. Advertise With Us When you advertise with Yorktown News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout Yorktown. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. To advertise in Yorktown News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. YN legals specs: STANDING HEAD: Futura BT, bold, 18pt, C75-Y100 header-Univers 57 condensed regular 12/14, all caps, underline body-Adobe Caslon pro 10/11 Left Justified, no hyphens LLC FORMATION NOTICE Notice of Formation of Rosslyn Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 2/23/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against LLC to 104 Delancey Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICES YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION NOTICE The Board of Education of the Yorktown Central School District, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE, that the Annual Meeting, Annual School District Election and Budget Vote of the residents of the School District, qualified to vote at school meetings in the District, will be held in the Cafeteria of the French Hill School, Yorktown Heights, New York on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 for the purpose of voting by voting machine on the statement of estimated expenses for the ensuing school year (School District Budget), for the purpose of electing two (2) members of the Board of Education, and for voting on any propositions legally proposed. Polls, for the purpose of voting, will be open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM prevailing time. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget of the Yorktown Central School District will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School for the purpose of presenting the 2023-2024 budget to the public. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for school district purposes during the 2023-2024 school year (Budget) may be obtained by any resident of the district at each school house of the district and the administrative offices during the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (prevailing time) during the fourteen days (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting, OTHER THAN SATURDAY, SUNDAY or HOLIDAY. Such statements will also be available on the District’s website, at any free association or public library within the District, and at the Annual Meeting and School District Budget Vote to be held as aforesaid, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to the final adopted budget and will be posted on the District bulletin board maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the District Clerk at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York no later than 5:00 PM on April 17, 2023. Vacancies on the Board are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which a candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least forty-seven (47) qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence address of each signer, and must state the name and residence address of the candidate. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education. Term Name of Last Incumbent Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2023 Anthony D’Alessandro *(Vacant, effective March 1, 2023) Three (3) years, expiring June 30, 2023 Michael Magnani NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that all propositions by anyone other than the Board of Education must be submitted with an approving petition signed by at least 118 qualified voters of the District at least 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that voter registration is ongoing in the office of the District Clerk and that any person entitled to have their name placed upon the register may register on any school day at the Administration Office of the District, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM up until 5 days before the Annual Meeting. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered to vote in any general election, pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, or is currently registered to vote with the School District and has voted at an Annual or Special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, shall be entitled to vote without further registration. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter registrations, will be filed in the Office of the Clerk, in the District Office at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York, and that the same will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on each of the five (5) days prior to and including the day set for the election, OTHER THAN SATURDAY, SUNDAY or HOLIDAY. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that APPLICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk at the Administration Office of the District, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM (prevailing time). Such application must be received by the Clerk of the District no more than 30 days and at least 7 days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be given directly to the voter or the voter’s authorized agent set forth in the application, at the Office of the District Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued and a list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the Office of the District Clerk during regular business hours, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM until the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may file a written challenge of the qualifications of a voter whose name appears on such lists stating the reason for the challenge. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District and military voters who are registered to vote may obtain an application for a military ballot, for the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2023, by contacting the District Clerk at 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, Telephone 914-243-8000, Ext. 18529 or email: [email protected]. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, facsimile or email. The completed application to register and/or military ballot application must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on April 20, 2023. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on May 16, 2023. BOARD OF EDUCATION YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YVETTE SEGAL, DISTRICT CLERK DATED: March 30, April 13, April 27, and May 4, 2023 YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK AVISO DE REUNIÓN ANUAL, VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y AVISO DE ELECCIÓN La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Yorktown, POR LA PRESENTE DA AVISO, de que la Reunión Anual, Elección Anual del Distrito Escolar y Voto de Presupuesto por los residentes del Distrito Escolar, cualificados para votar en las reuniones escolares en el Distrito, se llevará a cabo en la cafetería de la Escuela French Hill, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, con el fin de votar por máquina de votación sobre la declaración de gastos estimados para el año escolar siguiente (presupuesto del distrito escolar) y con el propósito de la elección de dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación y para votar sobre cualquier propuesta presentada legalmente. Los centros de votación, con fines de votación, estarán abiertos de 7:00 de la mañana a 9:00 de la noche, hora vigente. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para 2023-2024 del Distrito Escolar Central de Yorktown se llevará a cabo el lunes 8 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:00 PM en la escuela media Mildred E. Strang con el propósito de presentar el presupuesto 2023-2024 al público. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para los propósitos del distrito escolar durante el año escolar 2023-2024 (Presupuesto) en cada escuela del distrito y las oficinas administrativas en el horario de 9:00 de la mañana a 3:00 de la tarde (horario vigente) durante los catorce días (14), días inmediatamente anteriores a la Asamblea Anual, EXCEPTO SÁBADO, DOMINGO o FERIADO. Dicha declaración también estará disponible en el sitio web del Distrito, en las bibliotecas públicas o asociadas libremente en el Distrito, y en la Reunión Anual y la votación del Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar que se llevará a cabo como se mencionó anteriormente, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que un informe de exención al impuesto a la propiedad elaborado de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad será anexado al presupuesto final aprobado y será publicado en la(s) cartelera(s) de anuncios del distrito mantenidas para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del distrito. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que las peticiones que nombran candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben ser presentadas ante la secretaria de Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York a más tardar las 5:00 de la tarde el 17 de abril de 2023. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no deberán describir las vacantes específicas de la Junta para la que el candidato o la candidata es nominado(a); deben dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito; deben ser firmadas por al menos cuarenta y siete (47) votantes cualificados del distrito, deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de residencia de cada firmante y deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de residencia del candidato o la candidata. Las siguientes vacantes deben ser llenadas en la Junta de Educación: Término Nombre del último o última titular Tres (3) años, expirando el 30 de junio de 2023 Anthony D'Alessandro *(Vacante, efectivo el 1 de marzo de 2023) Tres (3) años, expira el 30 de junio de 2023 Michael Magnani TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que todas las propuestas de cualquier persona que no sea la Junta de Educación deben ser presentadas con una petición de aprobación firmada por al menos 118 votantes cualificados del Distrito al menos 60 días antes de la Reunión Anual. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que el registro de votantes está en curso en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito y que cualquier persona con derecho a que su nombre sea colocado en el registro puede registrarse cualquier día escolar en la oficina Administrativa del Distrito, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York entre las 8:30 de la mañana y 3:00 de la tarde hasta 5 días antes de la Reunión Anual. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que cualquier persona de otra manera cualificada para votar y quien actualmente está registrada para votar en cualquier elección general, de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, o actualmente está registrada para votar con el Distrito Escolar y ha votado en una reunión Anual o Especial del distrito escolar dentro de los últimos cuatro años calendario, tendrá derecho a votar sin más registro. ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que el registro preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los nombres de los votantes militares que presentaron registros válidos de votantes militares, se presentará en la Oficina de la secretaria en la Oficina del Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York y que el mismo estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante cualificado(a) del Distrito entre las 9:00 de la mañana y las 3:00 de la tarde cada uno de los cinco (5) días laborables anteriores a e incluyendo el día fijado para la elección, EXCEPTO SÁBADO, DOMINGO o FERIADO. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que LAS SOLICITUDES DE BOLETAS DE VOTO EN AUSENCIA se pueden obtener en la Oficina de la secretaria de Distrito en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York los días de semana entre las 8:30 de la mañana y 3:00 de la tarde (hora vigente). Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más de 30 días y al menos 7 días antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo a los votantes, o el día antes de la elección, en la Oficina de la secretaria de Distrito, si la boleta debe ser entregada directamente a los votantes o al agente autorizado, como ha sido establecido en la solicitud. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les haya expedido las boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección en la Oficina de la secretaria de Distrito durante el horario laboral regular, de 8:30 de la mañana a 3:00 de la tarde, hasta el día de la votación. Todos los votantes cualificados pueden presentar una impugnación por escrito acerca de la cualificación de uno de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos de la impugnación. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados para votar pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito y los votantes militares que están registrados para votar pueden obtener una solicitud de una boleta militar, para la Reunión Anual del 16 de mayo de 2023, poniéndose en contacto con la secretaria del Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, Teléfono 914-243-8000, Ext. 18529 o correo electrónico: [email protected]. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud completa para registrarse y/o para una boleta militar debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 de la tarde, el día 20 de abril de 2023. Las boletas de voto militar se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán no más tarde de los 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas militares deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona y recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 de la tarde del día 16 de mayo de 2023. JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YVETTE SEGAL, SECRETARIA DEL DISTRITO FECHADO: 30 de marzo, 13 de abril, 27 de abril y 4 de mayo de 2023 LEGALS FROM PAGE 37 SEE LEGALS PAGE 39
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Los centros de votación, con fines de votación, estarán abiertos de 7:00 de la mañana a 9:00 de la noche, hora vigente. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para 2023-2024 del Distrito Escolar Central de Yorktown se llevará a cabo el lunes 8 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:00 PM en la escuela media Mildred E. Strang con el propósito de presentar el presupuesto 2023-2024 al público. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para los propósitos del distrito escolar durante el año escolar 2023-2024 (Presupuesto) en cada escuela del distrito y las oficinas administrativas en el horario de 9:00 de la mañana a 3:00 de la tarde (horario vigente) durante los catorce días (14), días inmediatamente anteriores a la Asamblea Anual, EXCEPTO SÁBADO, DOMINGO o FERIADO. Dicha declaración también estará disponible en el sitio web del Distrito, en las bibliotecas públicas o asociadas libremente en el Distrito, y en la Reunión Anual y la votación del Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar que se llevará a cabo como se mencionó anteriormente, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que un informe de exención al impuesto a la propiedad elaborado de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuesto a la Propiedad será anexado al presupuesto final aprobado y será publicado en la(s) cartelera(s) de anuncios del distrito mantenidas para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del distrito. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que las peticiones que nombran candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben ser presentadas ante la secretaria de Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York a más tardar las 5:00 de la tarde el 17 de abril de 2023. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no deberán describir las vacantes específicas de la Junta para la que el candidato o la candidata es nominado(a); deben dirigirse a la secretaria del Distrito; deben ser firmadas por al menos cuarenta y siete (47) votantes cualificados del distrito, deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de residencia de cada firmante y deben indicar el nombre y domicilio de residencia del candidato o la candidata. Las siguientes vacantes deben ser llenadas en la Junta de Educación: Término Nombre del último o última titular Tres (3) años, expirando el 30 de junio de 2023 Anthony D'Alessandro *(Vacante, efectivo el 1 de marzo de 2023) Tres (3) años, expira el 30 de junio de 2023 Michael Magnani TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que todas las propuestas de cualquier persona que no sea la Junta de Educación deben ser presentadas con una petición de aprobación firmada por al menos 118 votantes cualificados del Distrito al menos 60 días antes de la Reunión Anual. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que el registro de votantes está en curso en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito y que cualquier persona con derecho a que su nombre sea colocado en el registro puede registrarse cualquier día escolar en la oficina Administrativa del Distrito, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York entre las 8:30 de la mañana y 3:00 de la tarde hasta 5 días antes de la Reunión Anual. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que cualquier persona de otra manera cualificada para votar y quien actualmente está registrada para votar en cualquier elección general, de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, o actualmente está registrada para votar con el Distrito Escolar y ha votado en una reunión Anual o Especial del distrito escolar dentro de los últimos cuatro años calendario, tendrá derecho a votar sin más registro. ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que el registro preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los nombres de los votantes militares que presentaron registros válidos de votantes militares, se presentará en la Oficina de la secretaria en la Oficina del Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York y que el mismo estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante cualificado(a) del Distrito entre las 9:00 de la mañana y las 3:00 de la tarde cada uno de los cinco (5) días laborables anteriores a e incluyendo el día fijado para la elección, EXCEPTO SÁBADO, DOMINGO o FERIADO. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA, que LAS SOLICITUDES DE BOLETAS DE VOTO EN AUSENCIA se pueden obtener en la Oficina de la secretaria de Distrito en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Nueva York los días de semana entre las 8:30 de la mañana y 3:00 de la tarde (hora vigente). Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más de 30 días y al menos 7 días antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo a los votantes, o el día antes de la elección, en la Oficina de la secretaria de Distrito, si la boleta debe ser entregada directamente a los votantes o al agente autorizado, como ha sido establecido en la solicitud. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les haya expedido las boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección en la Oficina de la secretaria de Distrito durante el horario laboral regular, de 8:30 de la mañana a 3:00 de la tarde, hasta el día de la votación. Todos los votantes cualificados pueden presentar una impugnación por escrito acerca de la cualificación de uno de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo los motivos de la impugnación. TAMBIÉN SE AVISA que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados para votar pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito y los votantes militares que están registrados para votar pueden obtener una solicitud de una boleta militar, para la Reunión Anual del 16 de mayo de 2023, poniéndose en contacto con la secretaria del Distrito en 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, Teléfono 914-243-8000, Ext. 18529 o correo electrónico: [email protected]. El/la votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud completa para registrarse y/o para una boleta militar debe ser recibida por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 de la tarde, el día 20 de abril de 2023. Las boletas de voto militar se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán no más tarde de los 25 días antes de la elección. Las boletas militares deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona y recibidas por la secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 de la tarde del día 16 de mayo de 2023. JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YVETTE SEGAL, SECRETARIA DEL DISTRITO FECHADO: 30 de marzo, 13 de abril, 27 de abril y 4 de mayo de 2023 LEGALS FROM PAGE 38
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