Yorktown News 03.28.19

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Planning Board sues
Yorktown Democrats

Members says letter to the editor was libelous

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER without the usual oversight and involve-

EDITOR ment of other town advisory boards?” he

added.

Using a coding program, girls learn how to fly a drone on a particular path. All ve members of the Yorktown Plan- After several more examples of per-

PHOTO: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER ning Board have sued the Yorktown Dem- ceived inconsistencies regarding the appli-

Sky’s the limit ocratic Committee and its co-chair, Elliott cation, Krowe concluded, “I wonder if the

Four years ago, Jothi Ramaswamy heard something that made her jaw Krowe, saying the political organization same Planning Board process would have
drop: Her brother’s college computer coding class had 33 boys and zero
girls. made libelous statements against the vol- occurred if Mr. Murphy was not a state

is startling statistic prompted the now Lakeland High School se- unteers in a letter to the editor that was senator or Mr. Grace the town supervisor
nior to launch inkSTEAM, a non-pro t organization that o ers free
technology workshops for girls and seeks to integrate arts with traditional published in Yorktown News. at the time.”
STEM curriculum (science, technology, engineering and math).
Krowe’s Feb. 14 letter questioned wheth- e ve Planning Board members—
On Saturday, March 23, the organization hosted its second annual Hud-
son Valley All Girls STEAM-a- on at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle er the Planning Board members, who are Richard Fon (chair), John Kincart, John
School.
all registered in the Republican Party, had Savoca, William LaScala and Robert Gar-
ere, 70 girls took part in four hour-long workshops on drones, making
slime and bath bombs, algorithms and technology, and creating sodas. inappropriately fast-tracked an application rigan—responded the following week with

anks to organizations like hers, Ramaswamy feels like the tide is - for a development on Underhill Avenue, a letter to the editor of their own.
nally starting to turn.
which they approved in December 2017. “ e Yorktown Planning Board operates
“I feel that with di erent programs like inkSTEAM as well as many
others, we are able to inspire girls and motivate them to want to learn more is new two-story building is going up in this manner and conducts itself with the
about computer science and di erent STEAM programs,” she said.
on properties formerly owned by former highest standards of professionalism and
See more photos on pages 20 and 21.
Town Supervisor Michael Grace and the ethics, and did so when it reviewed and

family of former state Sen. Terrence Mur- approved this development proposal,” the

phy, both Republicans, who who sold their members said, before calling Krowe’s ac-

properties to Unicorn Contracting. cusations “unsubstantiated, false and, most

In asking several open-ended questions, disturbingly, uninformed.”

the lawsuit states, Krowe implied untow- e board said it was not acting as

ard behavior on the part of the Planning “agents” of Grace or Murphy when it

Board. signed o on the application: “We un-

“Why did the Planning Board, entirely equivocally say that the Planning Board

made up of registered Republicans, ap- process is applied evenly, equally, and as

prove the plans for the development two prescribed by law without regard to the

weeks before Mr. Grace was to leave of- status or o ce of owners or applicants of

ce?” Krowe wrote. SEE LAWSUIT PAGE 4
“Why was the project rammed through

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LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Student Spotlight:
Maria Davino

Maria Davino, a senior at Lakeland High School, was born and raised in Mohegan Lake, where she lives
with her mom, Maryann, and dog, Brooklyn.

Her biggest interests in school are education, arts and community service. She has received awards for her
work ethic and school spirit.

“I truly love going to school,” Davino said. “I am a very schedule-oriented person, so the balance of a routine
helps me stay focused.”

What is your favorite subject in school and why? What are some of your favorite hobbies/extra-

My favorite subject in school is, hands down, history. curricular activities?

I enjoyed learning global history. I am the vice president of the Yorktown LEOs [a

youth organization within Lions Clubs Internation-

Who inspires you the most and why? al]. We volunteer at various functions, from giving

My mom has inspired me in so many di erent ways toys out at the Andrus Home in Yonkers, to distrib-

by showing me that life is short and to cherish every uting food and clothes on the Midnight Run.

moment with those you love. She has taught me to be

the best person you can be and always treat people with Where is your favorite place to eat around here?

respect. Pappous Greek Kitchen, in Yorktown Heights.

What is a typical week for you at Lakeland High Tell us something about yourself that people Maria Davino

School? would be surprised to know? PHOTO COURTESY OF MARYANN DAVINO

I always try to start my morning in a great mood, I have a little bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder; ‘ e Lakeland community
has been very supportive
because I feel that your attitude sets the mood for the my closet is organized in color order and so are all my of me and my mother. I
have been very blessed
rest of the day. On Wednesdays, I volunteer with the drawers.
with a truly amazing
Lakeland Pioneers, a sports team for children that have group of friends who
I know I can always
special needs. It is a weekly event, consisting of either Is there a place you’d most like to visit? count on, and for that I
will always be thankful.
practices or games that hold a very important place in I have always wanted to ride a camel in Egypt. e administration and
teachers have gone above
my heart. and beyond to help me
succeed over my past three
Who are some of your favorite musicians? years at Lakeland.’

What do you enjoy most about the Lakeland My favorite music genre is country. I love Florida –Maria Davino
Lakeland High School
schools and community? Georgia Line, omas Rhett and I just went to see

e Lakeland community has been very supportive Dan + Shay with my friends.

of me and my mother. I have been very blessed with

a truly amazing group of friends who I know I can What is your favorite show to binge?

always count on, and for that I will always be thankful. “Blue Bloods.” ey actually used my uncle’s house

e administration and teachers have gone above and in Forest Hills, Queens, to lm.

beyond to help me succeed over my past three years at

Lakeland. What is the go-to app on your phone?

Vsco. It’s nice because it’s all pictures and no words.

What is your most memorable high school experi- I think it’s so pure compared to Instagram and Snap-

ence? chat.

De nitely building the bonds I have with all of my

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OBITUARIES

John Joseph attributes of John Mongero that Sinatra and the big band era man enjoying hunting, shing

Mongero we can only touch upon some. will live on in the hearts of all and trap-shooting and caring
John was a proud WWII vet- who knew him. We are grateful for his property, garden and fruit

John Joseph Mongero, former eran, an Italian-American ( rst for the years of memories, love, trees and his dog, Brandy.

resident of Somers, passed away generation American), a loving laughter and storytelling of life Upon retiring, John and Har-

at his Burlington, Mass., home father, grandfather, great-grand- and family that he shared with riet moved to Sun City Center,

Monday evening, March 4. He father and friend to so many us all. He will be missed im- Fla., where they enjoyed new

would have been 93 years old on people. His hands showed years mensely by all who knew him. friends and a warmer climate.

March 10. He spent his last year of hard work, his smile was al- John was born and raised in As a devoted husband, John

living with his daughter, Karen ways warm and kind, and he had Yorktown Heights. He was one cared for his wife, Harriet, who

Potter, and her husband, Mark, a heart that would never quit. of eight children born to the had been disabled due to illness

and family. ere are so many His love of family, food, Frank late Frank (Carmine) Mongero for more than 20 years until she

and eresa Mongero. After passed away in 2003.

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day) serving the rank of Ma- moved up to Burlington for omas Mongero, who passed

chinist Mate Second Class. He medical reasons to be near his away Nov. 18, 2018. He was the

was the recipient of the Ameri- children, and Millie moved to proud grandfather of Jonathan,

can eater Medal, European California to care for her medi- Noelle, Ryan and Rachel Pot-

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OBITUARIES ose left to cherish her
memory are her daughter, Lisa
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strong work ethic and love of her grandson, Daniel Shearer Jr.

country. He loved nature and and his wife, Colby Shearer; two

outdoors but most of all he loved great-grandsons, Daniel III, and

his family and his philosophy “la Luke Shearer; and also, several

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Alberti passed away Friday, Yorktown Heights for 30 years. spend a happy day together.” -

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Democracy is alive and well in Yorktown

While this newspaper solely EDITOR kers. I suspect it will be similar
covers Yorktown, my work for this year.
the parent company, Halston
In 2017, the only uncontested

Media, often brings me to many of our position in Yorktown was for

neighboring communities. When I tell BRIAN highway superintendent. In
MARSCHHAUSER 2019, the town justice race may
elected o cials in these towns that I am

the editor of a newspaper in Yorktown, I also be uncontested. Given the

see a twinkle of excitement in their eyes. di culty in knocking incum-

It brings me no pleasure to report that bents from these positions,

some of this town’s shenanigans, including near physical which are fairly non-political, it’s understandable

altercations at town board meetings, are infamous outside why people don’t volunteer to be a sacri cial

this town. I won’t waste your time in recalling these headline- lamb. However, I can’t recall the last time a town

grabbing incidents, but they are many. supervisor or council race was uncontested in

I tend to respond to these comments by awkwardly laugh- Yorktown. In fact, the parties themselves aren’t

ing and saying, “Yeah, they sure do keep me busy.” always in lock-step, with endorsed candidates

For me, the political barbs often go beyond the pale. emerging only after vigorous debate and voting. oBNfJo’tslha.e“LiProecuoadprisgle,,”7tsh,hrgeoawsthateihdre.swtreaisrdheosPntHsMOtTuoOfhfCaOonUusRtiTcESAYveOnF uLYeDbIAeLhOiUnDdIG
Facts are distorted. Names are called. Allegations are levied. More than four years ago, after Terrence
Candidates have even been photo-shopped into un attering
situations. I’ve seen people of certain political persuasions be Murphy was elected to the state senate and
Nick Bianco retired, the ve-member Town

barred from non-pro t organizations, Scouting ceremonies Board in Yorktown was facing two vacancies. A

and ribbon cuttings. Our town leaders need to do better in suggestion was made for each faction on the board

these areas. (Democrats and Republicans) to appoint its own

Yet, despite our warts, to which I am not blind, Yorktown member, which was shot down by then Supervisor

remains one of the few places in Putnam and Westchester Michael Grace, who had this to say:

where democracy is alive and well. “What drives me absolutely crazy, absolutely nuts, is

What’s truly sad to me is when a resident goes to the polls the fact that you are going to sit here, in public, and ask

and doesn’t have a choice. Little do they know, their elected me to horse trade with you guys? I get one and you get

o cials were decided for them months earlier over a few one? at’s not how things work...I will not sit down in

co ees or cocktails. a smoky room and horse trade with you guys.”

In one neighboring town, I’ve witnessed the horse-trading e board never agreed on appointments and the seats

that goes on between the two major political parties: “We’ll were lled how they should always be lled: through a

allow Candidate X to run uncontested if you allow Candi- contested election.

date Y to run uncontested.” To people in neighboring towns, Grace’s comments,

Passion, though sometimes misguided, is better than in which he dressed down a fellow board member in a

apathy. It brings me joy to see town hall lled with residents, public setting, might serve as more proof of Yorktown’s

even if the subject they came to discuss has me shaking my dysfunction.

head. But the disturbing scenario that Grace described is

is year in Bedford, Carmel, Lewisboro, North Salem indeed what happens in some neighboring towns. I know AudrePyHOKTaOuCfOmUaRTnEnSYclOeFaAnUsDiuRnEpFYtDKhRAeUPtFrMaaAriklNs.
and Somers, the other ve town governments our company horse trading exists because I’ve heard so directly from the
reports on, the incumbent supervisors are not facing a chal- horse’s mouth.

lenge in their re-election bids. It’s not only bad for us, but it’s So, tell me, which scenario do you prefer?

bad for residents. Our town leaders might go o the rails from

In 2017, there were uncontested supervisor, mayoral or time to time, but you chose them. Sadly, not

council races in Ardsley, Bedford, Brewster, Carmel, East- many people can say that.

chester, Greenburgh, Harrison, Irvington, Mamaroneck, For that reason, I look forward to another

Mount Pleasant, North Castle, North Salem, Ossining, infuriating, yet contested election cycle in

Pelham, Putnam Valley, Rye, Somers, Tarrytown and Yon- 2019.

Trash Clean-up Winner Peter MRoountteel1e3o2ne. , with sonsPFHrOaTnOkCOaUnRdTEMSYatOtFeAoL,YcSlSeAaMnOuNpTEtLraEOsNhE
along
In last week’s column, “Trash springs eternal,” I asked readers to submit photos of themselves
cleaning up Yorktown for a chance to win a $20 gift card to Panera. We received submissions
from Audrey Kaufmann, the Loudig family, and the Monteleone family.
The winner, selected at random, was the Monteleone family.
I want to give a truly heartfelt thank you to all who participated. The good news for those who
walked away empty-handed is this might not be your last chance to win a prize. A corporate
sponsor has expressed interest in keeping this going on a regular basis. I will keep you posted on
those developments.

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Thursday, March 28, 2019 OPINION Yorktown News – Page 11

LETTERS

Marijuana fear is not of course, a “good” argument for inaction is an acceptable answer. to make the tough decisions needed services, and reduce the
fact-based placing limits on marijuana sales To me, inertia is an unacceptable required to execute on these ever-growing nancial burden
does actually exist instead of just policy under any circumstanc- plans—not to complacently read on property owners. Town Board

To the editor, choosing stereotypical arguments es—especially when neighbor- a calendar of events while our meetings highlighted by stagna-

Councilman Tom Diana’s op- against it. Councilman Diana’s ing towns continue to nd ways taxes go up, our infrastructure tion achieve nothing. We need

position to having legal marijua- bias against the drug is quite evi- to improve their communities decays, and our families struggle to embrace new leadership come

na sold in the town of Yorktown dent and his credibility and opin- by attracting new businesses and to a ord just to stay in our town. this November.

leads one to suspect that he has ions go up in smoke. growing their local economies. Yorktown needs an energetic, David W. DeNapoli

just been swayed by attending a Harvey Wolchan We elect leaders to provide a purposeful, can-do supervi- Yorktown Heights

screening of “Reefer Madness.” Yorktown Heights vision for the future, to develop sor who will nd creative ways SEE LETTERS PAGE 14

In describing marijuana as an plans that advance ideas, and to better our town, enhance

“hallucinogenic,” Mr. Diana’s Where’s the
limited knowledge about the leadership?
drug leaves one to think that he is
anything but an authority on the

subject and grossly unquali ed to To the editor,

comment. As I watched the March 19

While statistics have proven Town Board meeting, I was hop-

marijuana to be far less danger- ing to hear follow through on

ous and addictive than alcohol, initiatives such as the Heights re-

we still hear from people like Mr. vitalization, or infrastructure in-

Diana who know little or noth- vestments. At the very least, I was

ing about the drug. ey share looking for any sign that York-

opinions that they have had since town leadership has a clear vision

the 1970s when marijuana was for moving the town forward.

(incorrectly) classed as a schedule Unfortunately, the only thing I

1 drug along with heroin, lysergic saw was a town administrator

acid diethylamide (LSD), methy- content to sit idling in neutral.

lenedioxymethamphetamine (ec- is is a vast di erence over

stasy), methaqualone, and peyote. recent years when we had a su-

I think the community would pervisor who was engaged, active,

appreciate a good argument for and capable of making the neces-

placing limits on just where mar- sary decisions on improvements

ijuana sales can take place, but and projects to bene t everyone

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Economic development: Time for a reality check

BY SUSAN SIEGEL of commercial space never saw the light any perceived “slowness” in the approval mall could proceed with the expansion,
GUEST WRITER of day. process lies with the applicant, or chang- it needed approvals from the Planning
ing market conditions, or outside agencies Board and the Zoning Board. e mall
As the 2019 local election campaign In 2018, the Town Board rezoned a over which the town has no control. When was in the process of getting those ap-
takes shape, you’ll be hearing a lot about vacant lot on East Main Street in Mohe- a developer knows what he’s doing and is provals when it made a business decision
which party has done—or will do—more gan Lake for commercial development. responsive to the concerns of the town’s not to proceed.
to lower our property taxes by bringing in Now it’s up to the property owner to advisory boards and sta , the approval
more commercial tax rateables. Campaign attract tenants. e owner of the Lowe’s process can—and does—move quickly. In 2017, as part of its business-friendly
slogans and promises can be very appeal- site is still trying to nd tenants for his mantra, the Town Board enacted a
ing—but also very misleading. It’s time for three pads. • e new Chase Bank on Commerce generous tax incentive program for new
a reality check. Street and an addition to Mohegan Audi commercial development. Lowe’s, which
en, there are the politically motivat- were both approved in six months. decided to come to Yorktown long before
Town policies and initiatives are only ed examples of taking credit for develop- there was a tax incentive, will qualify for
one piece in the complex mosaic that can ments that never get built. • But a development on East Main the abatement for 2019-2020 school and
result in new commercial rateables: there’s Street in Mohegan Lake that includes a town taxes. In 2018, the Yorktown School
the general health of the economy, York- In 2015, a candidate boasted about an major wetland has been held up because District and the town lost a combined
town’s demographics and access to major approved $90 million plan for 100 inde- of NYSDEC concerns. $18,292 as a result of the abatement
highways, changing consumer buying hab- pendent living units. e project never granted to Urstadt Biddle Properties for
its, personal lifestyle choices, the federal tax broke ground because the project’s spon- • A 2015 plan for a new CVS build- the new gas fueling facility at the Staples
code, business strategies, etc., etc. sor wasn’t able to market the units. And ing and a bank on Route 202 across from Shopping Center.
who can forget the multi-million-dollar Staples ran into problems because a part of
It’s the private sector that makes the three-story indoor sports complex that the site is in a ood plain. e applicant We’d all like to see changes at the
ultimate decision where to locate — think was going to be built on Route 6? waited three years before returning to the Roma Building, but what about the tra c
Trader Joe’s. And the town can’t tell the Planning Board with a revised plan. impact? And parking concerns? In the
owner of vacant commercial space what Remember: When vacant stores are hunt for new tax rateables, should the
rent to charge or what tenants to lease his leased, they don’t add dollars to the town’s • e developer of the new strip mall town give a developer everything he or
space to—think Food Emporium. commercial tax base; new tenants simply on Hill Boulevard waited almost 10 years she wants, regardless of the consequences
put more money in the landlord’s pocket. after receiving Planning Board approval for the town and its 36,000 residents?
Zoning is one of the town’s major tools before starting construction.
for encouraging new commercial develop- Finally, what does it mean to be busi- e next time a candidate for o ce
ment. It works sometimes. But not always. ness friendly? • A plan for 100,000-square-feet of tells you he or she has a plan that will
commercial space o Route 6 was close to lower your taxes by bringing in more
In 2013, the Town Board rezoned 30 During campaign season, we often hear getting approval when the 2008 recession tax rateables, you may want to ask for
acres on the north side of Route 202 for a one party accuse the other of not being hit. e applicant returned to the Plan- speci cs. ere are “feel good” campaign
proposed shopping center. Nothing hap- su ciently business friendly. Like when ning Board in 2017 to nalize the plan slogans—and then there’s the REAL
pened. But a developer did nd a di erent town o cials are blamed for the delay but after two meetings never returned. WORLD.
site for a shopping center—in Cortlandt. in approving new commercial projects.
en there’s the Je erson Valley Mall. Susan Siegel is a former town supervisor
Also, in 2015, a much-heralded rezon- e truth is, virtually all new commercial It’s been explained—TWICE—that the (2010-11) and councilwoman (2014-15).
ing for a mixed-used development next development is approved by the indepen- current Town Board had nothing to do
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BY BOB DUMAS a demand doing that because there are less people doing
EDITOR it. So, I became a remodeling contractor. We do a lot of

kitchens, bathrooms, and nishing basements, which is a

When you do something that you love for a living, it big deal. Over the years, people have come to realize they

will show. have a lot of equity in the bottom of the house that isn’t

Sero DiDio has worked with his hands for nearly four being used. We also do additions and full-blown renova-

decades and his passion for woodworking and carpentry tions. We have gone into some of these smaller homes

is re ected in the quality of his work. and gutted them and entirely changed the footprint of

DiDio owns Brewster-based Sero’s Contracting, Inc., a the house.”

home-improvement company that specializes in kitchen Sero said over the decades, he’s developed strong re-

and bathroom remodeling, vinyl siding, replacement win- lationships with his subcontractors, from electricians to

dows, room additions and more. He’s joined by his son, plumbers to roofers, which has enabled him to oversee a

Eric, as well as Eric’s brother-in-law, Jeremy Andersen. project from beginning to end.

“I’ve been doing this for 35 years,”Sero said.“I started as “We typically do a job from start to nish,” he said.

a carpenter’s laborer for a company in Cold Spring. With “We’ll bring in subs to lay the carpet when we’re done;

these big companies, you would get laid o at anksgiv- we bring in the electricians, the plumbers, the roofers if Sero and Eric DiDio are a father and
ing because winter was coming and then brought back need be. And when we’re done, all you have to do is add son team. They also work with Eric’s
in the spring. After getting laid o for the second time, the furniture.We do all the carpentry.We will take on just
when they called to bring me back, I said,‘No, I am going about anything and stay with it until it’s done.” brother-in-law, Jeremy Andersen.

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to try and make it on my own,’ and that was the start of Sero and his crew have taken on some impressive jobs

Sero’s Contracting, Inc.” over the years. ey’re engaged in an ongoing project ren- “But the idea is to improve,” he noted. “We use a lot of

Eric, who used to help out in the summertime when ovating the Lakeview Community Church, which used brand-new materials like composites that won’t deterio-

he was in high school, joined the company full-time four to be the old Dill’s building in Carmel. rate or rot and will be there for another 200 years.”

years ago. After stints as an EMT and a lumber sales rep, “ e rst stage was creating the mezzanine area,” Sero Sero said he gets great satisfaction from a completed

he signed on with his dad to be closer to home after he said.“ ere were a series of trusses, which made for a very job.

and his wife, Sam, had a baby. Now, he and his father both low ceiling, and we took it out and created a 30-foot ca- “I enjoy doing what we do. I like the idea of starting

share the same passion for what they do. thedral ceiling. Phase 1 is now done. We recently went with nothing and then having something nished,” he

“I like working with my hands, being active and being back in and did a kitchen and two bathrooms for them.” said. “It’s a good feeling when you are done.”

physical,” Eric said. “I also enjoy the learning aspect of A few years ago, they did a job for the city of Dan- And, Eric says, the three of them work well together

the job. No house is the same. I feel like you can be in the bury, installing 10,000 replacement windows for Section and have an almost telepathic-like connection on the job.

business for 30 years and you’re still learning, whether it’s 8 housing, a project that took an entire year to complete. “We are a small company— my dad and I and my

the new materials that are coming out, or just the house “We also did a job on a house that was over 200 years brother-in-law,” he said. “We work really well together.

in general. It’s like problem-solving and you are always old and had 150 feet of porch that was caving in,” Sero We’re fast and e cient. ere’s no yelling on the job;

coming up with new ideas to make things better. It’s not said. “We spent a month and a half there just jacking the it’s just intuitive. We don’t have to ask each other to do

the same cookie-cutter thing every day.” porch back up and reinforcing it. It was a lot of work. things.”

Sero said that when he was younger, he loved framing It’s always a challenge with old houses, not to change the Every job Sero’s Contracting performs is designed to

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Stepping back

Today, massive amounts from the trials and tribulations living;” we, as a species, are an of several Eastern traditions, MY
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us every day. We wel- explore ultimate questions. part of our intellectual D.N.A. India, Japan, China, Korea and
come some of it, but not all. e to explore ultimate questions. elsewhere. As expected, there is JAMES
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is frequently staggering and al- for which there are no univer- with you my intention to exam- As we continue our exploration, value of culture and socializa-
ways exhausting. My hope, here, sally acknowledged answers. I ine various traditions’ approach- you will see that our study will tion. For Aristotle and Confu-
is to create a column which humbly disagree. It’s not just es to the greatest question of be blown wide open by events cius, the ultimate goals are the
provides a much-needed respite Socrates’ observation that “the all: What is the meaning of that occurred in Europe in the careful cultivation and social-
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Holocaust analogy is offensive

To the editor,
In response to Michael Grace’s letter entitled “Holocaust compari-

sons are apt,”which appeared in the March 21 issue, we take exception
to, “the analogy of the newly adopted abortion laws to a holocaust.”

Any analogy between abortion and the Holocaust diminishes the
memory of the millions of men, women and children who were mur-
dered in the Holocaust. It is inappropriate and o ensive, especially to
survivors and their families.

e United States government does not require that women have
abortions, unlike the Nazi regime that ordered the extermination of 6
million Jews, including 1.5 million children, and 5 million other souls
(i.e., those who were physically or mentally disabled and the Roma).

e Holocaust was the Nazis’ campaign of state-sponsored, system-
atic slaughter and ethnic cleansing.

While we recognize Mr. Grace’s argument, and we recognize that
he’s using a generic de nition of the word holocaust, not capitalized,
he needs to be sensitive that any reference to the Holocaust must
be made in an accurate and historically correct manner. An analogy
between the Holocaust and abortion is neither.

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isolation. Yet, it’s a message from only one part of the world.

As our gaze turns from the East to the West, we are faced with di erent intellectual roots and

di erent notions. It’s important to initially note that the Western tradition was, for centuries, rmly

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and, more speci cally one’s church, de ned life’s purpose and meaning. Debate was neither welcomed

nor tolerated.

However, in the early part of the 17th century, Galileo, one of the most creative and original ge-

niuses of all time, reasserted a suppressed 100-year-old idea that the earth was not the center of the

universe. He was persecuted for his beliefs. His “heresy” was threatening to the Church, as it contra-

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factors that would lead to the rise of science, the scienti c method and a renewed skepticism about

the value of tradition.

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someone else has told us, was born. e seeds of the Renaissance had been planted, and things would

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Projecting the future, in our backyard

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will discuss his celebrated career April 13 In a joint statement, Mr. Green and
at the Hudson Valley Museum of Con- uled for 5:30 p.m. Satur- BRUCE economic development Deb Milone, president of the Hudson
temporary Art (Hudson Valley MOCA) day, April 13, at Hudson THE BLOG for businesses of all sizes, Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce,
in Peekskill. Valley MOCA. Known moderated by longtime said, “With the imminent closure of
Indian Point (a local nuclear power plant)
Sponsored by the Peekskill Film Fes- as “one of Hollywood’s BRUCE legislator George Oros, – and the attendant loss of revenue to the
tival, Schrader’s appearance is one of the greatest outliers” for APAR with speakers from the community from its owner Entergy—it is
marquee events that comprise AIM ’19 central to AIM’s mission to nurture new
(for Art Industry Media). e weekend the raw reality and state, county and local
festival, themed “Peekskill: Projecting the SEE APAR PAGE 17
Future,” will see the historic riverfront spirituality of his work, level. 9:30 a.m. April 13,
city transformed into an exciting multi-
sensory experience. among Mr. Schrader’s Lincoln Depot Museum.

A variety of venues will join together to memorable creations • Interactive robot-
host eye-opening programs that showcase
the Hudson Valley’s attributes as a breed- are the screenplays for ics demonstration at
ing ground where art, industry and media
intersect. director Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver,” Peekskill High School. 2-4 p.m. Peekskill

e weekend’s worth of mostly free “Raging Bull,” and “ e Last Temptation High School. AIM is presenting a $1,500
attractions, now in its second year, is
coordinated by the AIM committee of of Christ.” Other Schrader lms include grant to the school’s robotics program.
the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of
Commerce. “American Gigolo,” “Hardcore,” and “Af- • Futurist Bre Pettis, a pioneer of 3D

In addition to Peekskill Film Festival iction.” printing as co-founder of MakerBot, will
and Hudson Valley MOCA, participat-
ing organizations for AIM ’19 include His 2018 Oscar-nominated lm, “First discuss next-generation media technol-
Antonia Arts, Arts 10566, Bantam Tools,
Lincoln Depot Museum, Peekskill Arts Reformed,” starring Ethan Hawke, is ogy at Westchester Community College
Alliance, Peekskill Clay Studios, and Peek-
skill High School’s Robotics Program. described as “a gripping thriller about Center for the Digital Arts. 10-11 a.m.

a crisis of faith that is at once personal, April 14.

political, and planetary.” e full schedule of events for AIM ’19

Using clips from his lms, Schrader is at artindustrymedia.com

will comment on how he created his e Art Industry Media (AIM) initia-

characters, and on his combative relation- tive is the brainchild of Peekskill business

ship with the Hollywood establishment. leader Ben Green, who chairs the Hud-

He also will share his ideas for the future son Valley Gateway Chamber of Com-

of movie distribution and how it can ben- merce AIM Committee. Mr. Green, who

e t indie lmmakers and their audiences. owns the Hat Factory, a 100,000 square-

Priced at $25, tickets can be purchased foot industrial park, is in the forefront

through peekskill lmfestival.org. of the city’s cultural renaissance. He is

Among other programs of interest at developer of the Peekskill Arts Center,

As part of Peekskill’s AIM ’19 weekend celebration of the arts, “An Evening with Paul Schrader” on April 13
features the acclaimed filmmaker revisiting his unforgettable characters and discussing where cinema is headed.

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More chamber events APAR
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FROM PAGE 16
The Yorktown Chamber of Com- April Asher and Lily Villani of Chase
merce has three major events under industries that will revitalize the
its belt for 2019: Two Business PRESIDENT’S Bank. Our initial donor request has local economy.”
Social Empowerment Seminars dealing COLUMN gone out to our membership and
with retirement and tax information, which we ask you to be as generous as you e o cial printed program
were well received, and the Jilco/Yorktown for AIM ’19 includes a complete
Chamber of Commerce Home, Lifestyle & SERGIO can to bene t this worthy chamber “Directory of Local Art Industry
Family Show at the Je erson Valley Mall, ESPOSITO Media Companies,” which num-
which saw the largest vendor participation endeavor. ber close to 100.
since its inception eight years ago. Judging from the com-
ments of vendors and attendees, it was a smashing success! Our annual “Yorktown Best of…” In addition to Ben Green,
members of the AIM Commit-
Our second annual SpringFest is slated for April 13 at Awards Cocktail Reception will be tee include Andrea Bloome of
the Yorktown Firehouse grounds. After a grueling and cold Alchemy Post Sound; Je rey
winter, everyone is looking forward to this annual spring held at Vittoria’Z on the Lake in Jef- Cobelli of Good for You Produc-
event where they will be able to hear great bands and tions; Maxie Grobner of Studio
enjoy delicious foods with activities for all ages. It will be a ferson Valley in May with a journal honoring the 2019 Busi- 6 Agency; Peter McKinley of pak
great opportunity to “shake o ” those winter blues with a creative; Charles Newman of e
celebration of spring as well as o er a unique opportunity ness Person of the Year, Business of the Year and Organiza- Charles Newman Co.; Bre Pettis
to show o your business. Please call the chamber for ad- of Bantam Tools. I also serve on
ditional information as well as vendor applications. tion of the Year. Please support us by encouraging all your the committee.

We are excited to announce our rst Power Luncheon of friends to attend and take out an ad in the journal promot- Other supporters and partners
the season on April 15 at Savannah & Co., where you will of AIM ’19 are: e Atrium,
be able to hear presentations from state Sen. Pete Harck- ing your business or supporting one of our honorees. Berkshire Hathaway, City of
ham, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Peekskill, Holiday Inn Express,
Yorktown Supervisor Ilan Gilbert, followed by a Q&A. On Oct. 21 and 23, the Yorktown Chamber of Com- Hudson Hospitality Group,
Please call the chamber o ce to make your reservation. M&T Bank, Rescue Stu , Stu-
Seating will be limited. merce will host political debates at the Yorktown Stage. We dio eater in Exile, Westches-
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and people through public relations
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Vaping on the rise at area high schools

BY MELISSA LACHAPPELLE we have even had a kid a couple years ago vaping in the popular e-cigarettes on the market. It has been called the
GUEST COLUMNIST classroom.” “iphone of ecigs” and has gained a cult following among
young adults. From its easy use, attractive ash-drive
Vaping by U.S. teens has reached epidemic levels and is Where do students obtain vapes and vape products? shape, USB charger that pops right into a laptop, and ads
impacting our youth. One way is by walking right into vape stores and buy- that are lled with attractive young models dancing in
ing them. e Tobacco-21 law, signed by Putnam County clothes only teens would wear, the intention is very clear:
According to one nearby high school junior, approxi- Executive MaryEllen Odell in January 2019, has raised Juul products are being marketed to children and teens.
mately 60 percent of her classmates are vaping. When she the legal age to buy tobacco and e-cigarettes from 18 to Add in the names of their avors such as cool cucumber,
was a freshman, vaping was rare. She believes the number 21 throughout the county; however, store owners and Crème Brule, mango, and mint, and teens are intrigued.
of students who are vaping has risen exponentially since attendants do not seem to be abiding by this law. Truth
she started high school just two years ago. Initiative found that 75 percent of teens who used vapes e worst part—it is working. Juul sales are up 300 per-
in the past 30 days obtained them from a physical retail cent from last year. e number one customer, teens!
What is “vaping?” Vaping is the act of inhaling and ex- location (truthinitiative.org). ese numbers are alarming
haling the vapor from an e-cigarette, which is a battery- to say the least. In addition to physical stores, teens can So, what can be done? One way to prevent teens from
operated device containing liquid, nicotine, avorings and easily purchase vapes on the internet, and online stores do vaping is to make the laws stricter. Research published
chemicals. A small heating mechanism changes the liquid not always require proof of age. last month (tobacco21.org) indicated that teens living in
into vapor, which can then be inhaled. While the long- cities or towns that are strict on retail sales are a third less
term risks of vaping are yet to be known, studies raise Vaping has turned into a major epidemic across the likely to try e-cigarettes compared to those living in areas
concern about the potential toxic e ects of the chemicals U.S. Less than a decade ago, the e-cigarette was an ob- with lax regulation. Putnam County’s recent decision to
being inhaled and the presence of nicotine, an addictive scure product marketed as a safe alternative to conven- pass the Tobacco-21 law is a huge step in the right direc-
substance. A study presented in the April 2018 issue of tional cigarettes by a single company in China—it has tion. For parents, educators, and caregivers, the best forms
Pediatrics concludes: “ e presence of harmful ingredi- now turned into a $3-billion-dollar global industry. e of prevention are open communication and education. As
ents in e-cigarette vapor has been established; we can now biggest distributer of vaping products is the Juul. Since its a prevention educator, my goal is to visit high schools and
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Alcohol: friend or foe?
e answer isn’t cut and dry

Alcohol can be both tonic and poison. of health bene ts can be found if people outweigh the bene ts when it comes to tion may reduce one’s risk of diabetes.
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How to overcome the three ‘tions

Dear Dr. Linda, one of two conditions, will always seem to nd ADHD has a paper due and he or she
I’m in total panic mode. I know junior begins with the cover and loves to draw,
with or without hyper- STRONG something else to do in they’ll never get around to writing the
year is a critical year when applying to col- activity. Just because LEARNING place of homework they paper. All their time will be devoted to
lege, but our 11th-grade son, who did pret- your son seems “passive” don’t. want to do. (So creating the cover.
ty well on his SATs, is getting C’s and D’s
in his classes. e only reason he’s passing doesn’t mean he’s able DR. LINDA will you.) Eventually, Accept the fact that your son prob-
at all is because he does OK on tests. SILBERT ably does have ADD and/or some of the
to sustain attention and they run out of time and symptoms like the three ‘tions that prevent
I should have expected this because this him from doing homework. At this point,
has been the story of his whole school life. focus on command. the assignment is never help him get through high school by
He hands in an assignment here and there. providing as much support as possible,
How’s he ever going to get into college and Most ADHD or completed. including tutors and structured groups. Be
stay in college? Years ago, I had him tested sure beforehand that he’s on board with
and was told that he has ADHD, but I ADD kids su er from In order to help kids the person or people who will be providing
don’t think so because he’s a very passive the support.
kid. Any thoughts on what is going on? what I call the three tions (pronounced who su er from the three ‘tions, whether
About college. If he’s expressed interest
Carolyn “shuns”): Disorganization, motivation and they’re ADHD or not, the rst step is in going to college, make sure that he par-
ticipates in choosing where he wants to go,
Dear Carolyn, procrastination. One or more of the three working with someone else or being part understands the acceptance requirements
To begin with, the idea that junior year of di erent schools in terms of GPA
‘tions can result in a student not handing of a group where there is structure. If (which is a ected by whether he turns in
is the most important year in high school assignments) and SAT/ACT scores and
is basically a myth. It’s an important year in homework. Here’s why. they’re in a place where everyone else is other admissions criteria. If he is part of
if the student has low grades and shows the decision-making and understands the
improvement during the junior year. at First, these children are usually some- doing an assignment, they’ll usually do it. connection between his grades and meet-
shows the admissions people that the can- ing the requirements of a school he wants
didate is improving or maturing. However, what disorganized. If they bring home If someone sits down next to them and to go to, he’s more likely to be motivated
in general, colleges rst look at the grade and to put some e ort into learning to
point average (GPA) starting in ninth their textbook, they don’t have the assign- jumpstarts them, they may be able to con- manage his own behavior.
grade and SAT/ ACT scores. If you’re ap-
plying to Harvard and your GPA is 75, it’s ment. If they do the tinue on their own. Dr. Linda
not going to matter if you improve in your
junior year. assignment, they don’t Expecting these Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why Bad Grades
Happen to Good Kids,” and director of Strong
Next, why isn’t your son doing and hand it in because children to get their Learning Tutoring and SAT/ACT Test Prep.
handing in homework? ere is a variety Send your questions to [email protected].
of reasons that kids don’t hand in home- when it’s time to hand homework done alone
work. Attention de cit disorder occurs in
it in, they can’t nd it. is futile. It’s not going

Second, they are not to happen. ey lack

motivated. ey sim- the self-control to get

ply don’t want to do it done unless—and

the homework. When this is a big unless—

a parent dangles a car- they love what they

rot in front of them, have to do. When that

they like the idea at happens, they actually

rst, but usually nd microfocus and you

something else to do can’t get them away

that is more appealing. from whatever they’re

at leads to the third doing.

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Picture perfect Two promoted
to Eagle Scout
Yorktown Girl Scouts earn
Bronze Award Joseph Falcone and Matthew Robledo of Scouts BSA 165 have earned
the rank of Eagle Scout.
Girl Scouts from Junior Troop 2664 recently earned their Bronze Awards.
e girls worked together to create photo frames for new and expanding fami- For their required service projects, Falcone enhanced the front garden are
lies at Northern Westchester Hospital. at St. Mary’s Church in Mohegan Lake while Robledo created insulated
shelters for feral and stray cats in the New York area.
e frames were creatively designed and crafted by Lakeland East Girl Scouts
Ava Ho , Maeve McConnell, Kate Phelan and Katie Scalzo.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF VISHNU PATEL

Joseph Falcone and Matthew Robledo, center, are joined by their family and
town officials after being promoted to Eagle Scout.

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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Vanessa
Van Tongeren

Senior skier encouraged by family to succeed

Senior Vanessa Van Tongeren was a captain What was your favorite team activity Nurseries. It’s a fun, family-owned place What was your favorite food to eat
this past season for Yorktown’s varsity ski or pre-meet or post-meet ritual that you that I’ve worked at to stay in shape until before or after a meet?
team. Van Tongeren, who skied for Yorktown share with your teammates? What about the ski season would start up again.
for four years, helped Section 1 to a third-place a personal pre-meet or post-meet ritual? Before meets I would usually eat
nish at the state meet. Do you plan on continuing skiing in something light like an apple or a banana
My favorite team activity would, by college? and after the meets I would always get the
Van Tongeren is the youngest of ve siblings, far, be the team-building exercises we cheese fries at the cafeteria in the ski lodge.
all to ski for Yorktown under coach Wendy did during the dry land training season. Yes, I am going to continue skiing in
Nufer, including her oldest brother Rudy, who We’d have to work as a team to gure out college. I hope to go to University of Best place to eat in Yorktown and
also competed at states in his senior campaign a theoretical scenario given to us by our Colorado at Boulder. It’s a great school why?
10 years ago. coach. For example, we were given a sur- and it’s close to the ski mountain, which
vival scenario where we got stranded and is perfect. (Second choice: Skidmore e Yorktown Diner is my favorite
BY MIKE SABINI abandoned, high up on a broken chairlift College) place to eat at in Yorktown because it’s
CONTRIBUTING WRITER on a frigid winter evening, and we had to a great place to eat with family and they
Who is your favorite professional have amazing food.
How old were you when you started gure out the best way to get the team athlete and pro (or college sports) team?
skiing and what got you started? down to safety. Facebook, Twitter or Instagram?
My favorite pro athlete was Lindsey Why?
I was around 4 years old. My dad use to Who has been your biggest role model Vonn; she’s a great skier and always gets
cut down old pairs of skis so they would t over the years and what have you learned right back up after a bad fall. Instagram because for some reason I
me and my four siblings. I’m the youngest from them? never really got into Facebook or Twitter.
in my family, which meant I had to keep If you could have one superpower,
up with all my older brothers and sisters My older brother Richard has been a what would it be and why? For a young athlete growing up in the
when skiing. role model for me because without him Yorktown district, what would you tell
pushing me and encouraging me to try I would want to y because then I them about the experience of being part
What was your favorite thing about new things I wouldn’t be who I am today. could visit anywhere in the world when- of the ski team and why should they go
being on the Yorktown ski team? He is the reason I love to ski. Over the ever I wanted. out for the team?
years he has taught me many things, like
My favorite thing about being on the how to ski, ride a bike, and much more. If you could pick one place to visit Being on the ski team is a great way
ski team was the teamwork. As a team we on vacation that you’ve never been to, to spend your time. If you love skiing I
practiced ve times a week, so we had a Tell us one thing about yourself that where would you go and why? would tell you that being on the ski team
lot of time to get to know each other. I’m not a lot of people know? means making new friends and having
de nitely going to miss all my teammates I’ve always wanted to go to Switzerland experiences that you’ll never forget. You
next year. Not a lot of people know that in the for skiing. Switzerland is also just a train won’t regret joining the ski team and
o -season I spend most of my time ride away from where some of my family you might even miss it when the season
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YHS baseball has high hopes

BY MIKE SABINI Gallinelli and Frank Fusco. “ ey have worked hard in Anthony
CONTRIBUTING WRITER the weight room this o season and hold their teammates Fusco
to high standards.”
Last year Yorktown’s baseball squad showed plenty of FILE PHOTO/
resolve, as it overcame a 1-8 start to nish 10-10-1, which Another key returning player for the Huskers is senior ROB DIANTONIO
included earning the No. 9 seed for the Section 1 Class shortstop Chris Sica, who will be an important cog in the
AA Tournament. middle of the Husker lineup according to Kennedy. “ at should help us tremendously as we prepare to
open up against Eastchester the following week. We are
ere it played a opening-round contest at No. 8 Sica hit .300, driving in 14 runs, scoring eight runs and an experienced team and I think our guys are anxious to
Mamaroneck, losing 5-2 in a hard-fought game. hitting two homers a year ago. begin the season.”

is year, Yorktown will look to return to the Sectional Yorktown will also be expecting a lot from sophomore
playo s, but this time do it in Class A. catcher Tyler Pugliese, who batted .267, driving in 11
runs and scoring 12 in his freshman campaign last spring.
“We drop into Class A this year so we are excited to
be in a new league and hope to make a deep run into the Senior pitcher Joe Sgobbo (St. Anselm) gives Yorktown
playo s,” said coach Sean Kennedy, who is in his 17th another powerful arm on the mound, as evidence by him
year as head coach for the Huskers and 25th overall with striking out 22 batters last season in 12.2 innings pitched.
the program.
In addition to those talented, returning players,
Leading the way as senior captains for Yorktown are Yorktown also has some newcomers who will provide the
Anthony Fusco (P/1B), Nick Campanaro (2B) and Husker squad with plenty of talent as well.
Luan Biberaj (C), who will bring with them plenty of
experience to the diamond this spring. One of those newcomers who will give the green and
white a jolt is sophomore third baseman Jon Sica, Chris’s
Fusco, who will play at Albany next year, batted .314 brother, who is athletic and has a great arm.
last season while driving in 13 runs and scored 10 runs in
addition to belting out two home runs. Junior newcomer Jack Tinari will provide a boost to
the Huskers in the out eld.
On the mound, Fusco, as he struck out 44 batters in
32 innings. “He looks much stronger than last year and has worked
hard on his swing,” Kennedy said of Tinari.
Campanaro hit at a .288 clip a year ago, knocking in
eight runs and scoring 15 times. Another junior newcomer, out elder Tyler
Campobasso, gives Yorktown a left-handed bat with
Biberaj produced one of the biggest hits of the year in some pop.
2018, with what turned out to be a game-winning double
that gave the Huskers a 4-3 victory against visiting e Huskers are scheduled to begin their season at 11
Lakeland in the 37th Annual Sorrentino Cup, the sixth a.m., Saturday, March 30 at Eastchester.
Husker win in the last seven cup meetings.
To prepare for the season, Yorktown were scheduled to
“All three have been three-year varsity kids who lead head to Florida on a trip from March 21-25.
by example,” said Kennedy, whose assistants are Sal
“We head down to Florida and are looking forward
to getting outside and scrimmaging,” said Kennedy,
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Locals start off with big lax wins

Husker boys, Rebel girls, each beat defending champs

BY MIKE SABINI assisted on Keegan Doller’s goal in the covering him all game and

CONTRIBUTING WRITER second quarter. to do that at the end of the

Mamaroneck then scored but Yorktown game was big for him,”

Yorktown’s boys lacrosse squad likes to answered back with goals by Reese An- Carney said of Borges.

go against tough competition and it was drews (2G), assisted by DeBenedictis and In goal, Yorktown’s Dan

no exception when the Huskers hosted Dahlke, assisted by Doller (1G, 2A), with O’Meara came through

defending Section 1 Class A champion 12 seconds remaining in the opening half, with 13 clutch saves, in-

Mamaroneck in their opener on March to go up 6-1. cluding one with 3:30

23, with Yorktown holding on for an ex- e Tigers made their rst run when left in the game that kept

citing 9-7 victory. they scored three consecutive goals, before Yorktown (1-0) ahead by

“We play one of the hardest schedules a goal by Dahlke, assisted by Doller, halted 1, before Borges’ goal that

every year, we try to play one of the hardest that run, putting Yorktown up 7-4 with iced the game.

schedules in the country,” Yorktown coach 3:30 remaining in the third quarter.
Girls LacrosseSean Carney said. “To play a good team,
e fact that Doller assisted on Dahlke’s

a very good team right o the bat, that is 2 goals wasn’t an accident.

what we try to do, and test the boys. Every “Me and Keegan have been playing now LAKELAND/PANAS 12,

week is another test. Next week we play on this team for four years,” Dahlke said. BREWSTER 11 OT

Fox Lane, then we play Darien, who are “We have been hanging on and o the Lakeland/Panas’ girls

ranked 20th in the country, John Jay the eld, and getting to know each other and lacrosse squad also came

week after that.” our playing styles.” up with a big opening-day

e win was a con dence booster for Andrews then scored 46 seconds into win on March 23, as they

the team, according to Yorktown senior the nal quarter, o an assist from Timmy won at defending Class C

captain Shane Dahlke. O’Callaghan before Mamaroneck rallied champion Brewster 12-11

“It gives us a nice test at the start to see with three straight goals to cut the Husk- in overtime on a goal by

where we are at,” Dahlke said. “It just feels ers’ lead to 8-7 with 4:16 remaining in the Emily Kness (4G, 1A).

good to get this win.” game. “We were able to win

Yorktown jumped out to a 4-0 lead, on Borges though came up big in tra c the draw in the second half

goals by Blake Borges (2G), assisted by in front of the net with a smooth behind- of overtime which allowed

Keith Boyer and Alex DeBenedictis (2G, the-back goal with 2:42 left in the game us to work our o ense,”

2A), assisted by Shane Dahlke (2G, 2A), that sealed the Husker win. Kness said. “Shooting

in the rst quarter with Dahlke feeding “For him as a sophomore, coming out space was called when I

DeBenedictis again before DeBenedictis against a very good defenseman that was drove to the goal and I was

able to nish. It felt great PHOTO: DEENA BELL
to win and really build our
Naim Sinanaj pushes pass Mamaroneck defender.
con dence for the rest of

the season.”

Julia Araujo (2G, 1A), Jenna McCrud- uted to victory for the Rebels (1-0).

den (1G, 2A), Keirra Ettere (2G), Katelyn “It meant a lot to win this game,” Kness

Cerrato (2G), Raquel Nieves (1G) and said. “It was a great and positive way to

Miranda Lopes (13 saves) also contrib- start our season o .”

LAKELANLDaSOkFeTBlAaLLnPRdEV’IsEWsoftball
expectations are high

BY MIKE SABINI “Joe loved to coach the game and taught
CONTRIBUTING WRITER the fundamentals of the game,” Fallo said.
“He did an outstanding job calling the
Last year, Lakeland’s softball squad n- pitches for our pitchers every game. But
ished 18-5 and as the No. 3 seed lost to most importantly he cared about each
No. 2 and eventual champion Ardsley 6-0 player and wanted to see them do well on
in the semi nals of the Section 1 Class the eld and in the classroom.”
A Tournament while also winning their
league after starting out 0-4. Fortunately for Fallo, he has a more
than capable replacement in Danielle
Coming o a season like that with vir- Fiore, a 2004 Lakeland graduate, who was
tually of all of its talent returning, expecta- inducted into the Lakeland High School
tions are high for the Hornets. Hall of Fame in 2011.

“We feel we have a team that can com- During her senior year, Fiore was an
pete for the Section 1 title,” Lakeland All-State performer and captain in soft-
coach Steve Fallo said. ball while also earning All-State honors
and winning a state title in eld hockey.
For Fallo, this is his rst year being head
coach after serving as an assistant for Joe “Danielle Fiore will be our new assistant
Chiara for eight years. e previous 15 coach,” Fallo said. “She was our JV coach
years, Fallo was the head coach with Chi- over the last few years. Danielle played for
ara as the assistant. us for four years as a catcher and was one
of the best hitters in program history.”
Fallo will work without his long-time
sidekick this year because Chiara retired Leading the Hornets into this season
and moved to North Carolina. He will be
sorely missed. SEE LAKELAND SOFTBALL PAGE 35

Thursday, March 28, 2019 SPORTS Yorktown News – Page 33

Vetrano and Cummings to lead LHS baseball

BY MIKE SABINI

CONTRIBUTING WRITER Joey Phillips (junior 2B/P) and Mike Scotto (junior

P/3B) are other Hornet returnees who are expected to

Lakeland’s baseball squad is coming o a 16-10 season, contribute.

where they made it to the state Class A championship A key Lakeland newcomer is freshman Nick Badillo

game, losing to Queensbury 5-1 after winning the Section (3B/C), who was called up last year as an eighth grader.

1 Class A title, their rst Sectional title since 2010. “We expect him to play a bigger role this year,” Casey

Fifth-year Lakeland coach Bill Casey, who is in his said. “He has a good stick and strong arm. We feel that

11th year total with the program, said the goals this this is a big step for Nick but that he will handle it and

season are the same every season and that is to play the contribute in a big way for us.”

game the right way with passion. Another key newcomer is junior in elder Sean Hickey.

“ e team always comes rst,” Casey said. “We do “Sean was on JV last year and had a solid season there,”

that and I am happy. Last season was great but it was last Casey said. “He can play multiple positions and we won’t

season. We are starting to see that energy and desire in our hesitate to put him basically anywhere on the eld.”

team. ey know that it takes hard work and dedication and Juniors Andrew Frobose (pitcher), Jake DiFede (OF),

they are giving us that in practice.” Nick Torres (OF/P) and Alex Mendel (2B) are the

Also on the coaching sta are fth year co-head coach Hornets’ other newcomers expected to contribute this

Steve Sterlacci and assistants Justin and Mike McCarthy, season.

son and father, the former who played on the ’10 team and FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Lakeland is scheduled to play most of its home games
at Peekskill Stadium due to construction on the high-
latter who is former college coach. Lakeland's Joe Vetrano
One of the Hornets’ captains is junior pitcher/ rst school eld’s drainage system, which Casey said is huge.

baseman Joe Vetrano (Boston College). University) is a key returnee who is a solid, all-around player. “We have lost a few home games the last couple of

“Joe has been captain since last year,”Casey said.“He leads “He has speed, great arm, and solid bat and Evan will be years because of this drainage issue,” Casey said. “ is

in every way. Joe had a big year last year on the mound and pitching in big games just like last year,” Casey said. “He is year will be tough with practices and playing on the road

with the bat and was a big part of our run last season. He is come back this year looking stronger than ever.” every game but hopefully by next year and the years to

the ultimate team player.” Junior Jason Green (P/1B/OF) is another key returnee. follow it will all be worth it. I am excited to see what it

Lakeland’s other captain is senior shortstop/pitcher Leo “We expect Jason to be a big part of our lineup and will look like.”

Cummings. rotation this year,” Casey said. “His bat will be a big Lakeland was scheduled to open the season March 26

“Leo has improved in every aspect of his game each year,” part in the middle of our lineup but more importantly at John Jay-Cross River, with pitching and defense the

Casey said. “Since the end of last year he has taken on his pitching is where it starts for us and we will need Jason to key in getting o to a good start.

leadership role in such a huge way.He has taken the younger give us quality innings.” “We need to work on that every day in practice,” Casey

guys under his wing and is another coach out there. We Andrew Croce (junior OF/P), Zach Lerman (senior said. “Our pitching was the main reason for our success

expect Leo to have a big year for us at shortstop and in the C), Jace DeIulio (senior OF), Kevin Burke (senior P/1B), at the end of last year when it mattered most. If we can

middle of our lineup.” Zach Cohen (junior INF/P), Chris Ling (junior 2B), carry that into this year we will give ourselves a chance
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Huskers’ softball squad aims for 3-peat

BY MIKE SABINI hands and speed,” Fernan-

CONTRIBUTING WRITER dez said. “Lainie Ornstein

is a wall behind the plate as

Yorktown’s softball squad, which nished last year 21- well as a phenomenal hit-

3, will look for its third straight Sectional title, this time ter with speed.”

in Class A, after winning the Section 1 Class AA crown Julianne Strauss, a se-

the last two seasons. nior, is another key re-

“Our team goals this year are to win, a lot, and to po- turning player who has a

tentially be Section champs for the third year in a row,” strong arm in the out eld.

Yorktown rst-year coach Samantha Fernandez said. Junior Allie Cortino

“We will utilize our power and speed to nd success in and senior Christina

many aspects on the eld.” Ruvo are both returning

Assisting Fernandez will be Nicole Wilson, a 2012 pitchers who bring great

Yorktown graduate who played softball at SUNY energy and dominate in

Oneonta. the pitching circle, ac-

Yorktown’s three captains are senior Sam Riccardulli, cording to Fernandez.

junior Kaitlyn Bennett and senior Juliana Piehler. Yorktown also has

Riccardulli, who is committed to play at Post Univer- plenty of talented new-

sity in Connecticut, led the team last year in hitting with comers, including Alyssa

27 hits, batting .475 and is only a couple hits away from Buck, who will play rst

getting her 100th career hit. when not pitching.

Riccardulli is also an incredible defensive player who “Alyssa Buck is a FILE PHOTO: DEENA BELL

hasn’t committed an error in the out eld, entering her sophomore we wanted Samantha Riccardulli hits one down the third baseline.
nal season with the Huskers. this year, who is a phe-

“Kaitlyn Bennett and her outstanding speed is an- nomenal hitter with great

other great out elder and hitter who brings great energy power as well as will be in

to this team,” Fernandez said. “Juliana Piehler closes out the pitching rotation,” Fernandez said. “Olivia Fasce is a new additions to varsity will help us big time.”

the captain titles supporting this team with her encour- sophomore in elder who is a great defensive player and Yorktown was scheduled to start its season with two

agement and her power at the plate. Piehler is one of our has great speed around the bases. Bria Moran is a junior home games on March 25 against Port Chester and

biggest leaders and role models on this team.” catcher who allows us to have more depth in the in eld March 27 versus Roy C. Ketcham.

Piehler is a multi-skilled, utility player, who will rotate and behind the plate. Junior Marlaina Cirone is another “To get the season started in the win column, we will

between second base and the out eld. great defensive player who we will be treating as a utility need to come out with great energy and show our hard

Junior Bella Vano and sophomore Lainie Ornstein are player since her defensive skills are strong any where we work paid o ,” Fernandez said. “We have a very tough

two other top returning Huskers. put her. Lastly, our freshman Olivia Salveggi, is an ag- schedule this year but as a coaching sta , Nicole and I are

“Bella Vano is one of our middle in elders who has great gressive rst baseman and great power hitter. All of our very con dent in our players.”

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Thursday, March 28, 2019 LEGAL NOTICES Yorktown News – Page 37

NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE e ect thirty (30) days after its E. Strang Middle School for the for having bids in on the day, under “Bids and RFPs.”
REFERENDUM
adoption, unless there shall be 2019-2020 school year. time, and place speci ed above. e bidder assumes the

led in the interim with the Any parent/guardian with e Town Board reserves the risk of any delay in the mail

NOTICE IS HEREBY Fire District Secretary a petition concerns may either call omas right to reject any or all bids and or in the handling of mail by

GIVEN that the Board of Fire signed and acknowledged or S. Cole at (914) 243-8000 or to accept that bid which it deems the employees of the Town of

Commissioners of the Yorktown approved in the same manner as write to him at: most favorable to the interests of Yorktown. Whether sent by mail

Heights Fire District of a Deed to be recorded by resident Yorktown Central School the Town of Yorktown. or means of personal delivery, the

Yorktown Heights, Westchester tax payers of the District owning District If mailed, sealed proposals bidder assumes the responsibility

County, New York, at a scheduled taxable real property aggregating 2725 Crompond Road must be addressed in care of the for having bids in on the day,

meeting held on the 12th day of at least ? of the assessed valuation Yorktown Heights NY 10598 Town Clerk at the above address. time, and place speci ed above.

March 2019, duly adopted the of all taxable real property of the ank You. DIANA L. QUAST e Town Board reserves the

following Resolution, subject to a Fire District as such valuations TOWN CLERK right to reject any or all bids and

permissive referendum. appear on the latest completed NOTICE TO BIDDERS TOWN OF YORKTOWN to accept that bid which it deems
assessment of the Town of CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL most favorable to the interests of

RESOLUTION Yorktown,protesting against such NOTICE IS HERE GIVEN CLERK the Town of Yorktown.

WHEREAS, the Yorktown Resolution and requesting that that sealed bids will be received If mailed, sealed proposals

Heights Fire District, under it be submitted to the quali ed by the Town Clerk of the Town of NOTICE TO BIDDERS must be addressed in care of the
the obligation and authority electors of the Fire District for Yorktown, Westchester County, Town Clerk at the above address.

to purchase apparatus for the their approval. NY until 11:00 AM on Monday, NOTICE IS HERE GIVEN DIANA L. QUAST

extinguishment and prevention By order of the Commissioners April 22, 2019 at the Town that sealed bids will be received TOWN CLERK

of res and for the purpose of of the Yorktown Heights Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, by the Town Clerk of the Town TOWN OF YORKTOWN

emergency rescue (Town Law Fire District. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 of Yorktown, Westchester CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL

§176.13), determined there to be Jeanmarie Klaus for contracting Transportation County, NY until 11:00 AM, CLERK

such a need to purchase a certain Secretary/ Treasurer Services for Camp Buses on Wednesday, April 17, 2019

re apparatus, more speci cally a Yorktown Heights Fire District for various programs in the at the Town Hall, 363 Underhill INVITATION TO BID
Pumper Truck, now therefore, it Yorktown Parks and Recreation Avenue, Yorktown Heights, LABORATORY SERVICES
is YORKTOWN CENTRAL Department. NY 10598 for the T-Shirt and
SCHOOL DISTRICT Uniform Bid. FOR THE YORKTOWN
RESOLVED by the Board All completed proposals must HEIGHTS WATER
of Fire Commissioners of the YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY be labeled “Bid: Transportation All completed proposals
Yorktown Heights Fire District 10598 Services for Camp Buses” and must be labeled “Bid: T-Shirts POLLUTION CONTROL
that the District shall purchase must be accompanied with an and Uniforms” and must be PLANT – BID #19-1
a Pumper Truck, and it is further LEGAL NOTICE executed non-collusive bidding accompanied with an executed
certi cate. non-collusive bidding certi cate. Sealed proposals will be
RESOLVED that the

purchase shall be made with TO: All Concerned Parents Speci cations may be obtained Speci cations may be obtained received by the Town Clerk of the

monies withdrawn from the and Guardians at the o ce of the Town Clerk at the o ce of the Town Clerk Town of Yorktown, Westchester

Apparatus Reserve Fund not to RE: SCHOOL at said Town Hall, Yorktown at said Town Hall, Yorktown County, New York, at the Town

exceed the sum of $750,000 and BREAKFAST PROGRAM Heights, NY during regular Heights, NY during regular Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue,

it is further GRADES K-6 ONLY o ce hours or on the Town’s o ce hours or on the Town’s SEE LEGALS PAGE 39

RESOLVED that this 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR website, www.yorktownny.org website, www.yorktownny.org

Resolution is adopted subject to e Yorktown Central School under “Bids and RFPs.”

a permissive referendum. District is applying to the NYS e bidder assumes the

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER Education Department for an risk of any delay in the mail WHY DO WE
NOTICE that the adoption EXEMPTION from o ering the or in the handling of mail by

of this Resolution is subject to Breakfast Program at Brookside the employees of the Town of

permissive referendum pursuant Elementary School, Crompond Yorktown. Whether sent by mail

ADVERTISEto Section 6-g (4) of the General Elementary School, Mohansic or means of personal delivery, the

Municipal Law and shall take Elementary School and Mildred bidder assumes the responsibility

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LEGALS LLC FORMATION NOTICE North Evarts Avenue, Elmsford, Partners, LLC. Art. Of Org. led agent upon whom process
NY 10523. Purpose: Any lawful with SSNY on 2/28/18. O ce against may be served & shall
FROM PAGE 37 Notice of Formation of purpose. Location: Westchester. SSNY is mail process to 167 Woodbrook
TIERCE CONSULTING, designated as agent of the LLC Rd., White Plain, NY 10605.
Yorktown Heights, New York, LLC. Art. Of Org. led with LLC FORMATION NOTICE upon whom process against it General Purpose.
until 11:00 A.M., on Wednesday, SSNY on 3/25/19. O ce may be served. SSNY shall mail
April 17, 2019 for Laboratory Location: Westchester County. AGM-Ellsworth, LLC, Arts process to: e LLC, PO Box LLC FORMATION NOTICE
Services for the Yorktown SSNY designated as agent of the of Org. led with Sec. of State 822, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547.
Heights Water Pollution Control LLC upon whom process against of NY (SSNY) 2/12/2019. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NY’S Best Gourmet Foods
Plant, Bid #19-1. it may be served. SSNY shall Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. LLC ,Arts of Org. led with Sec.
mail process to: 3536 Gomer St., as agent upon whom process LLC FORMATION NOTICE of State of NY (SSNY) 1/8/2019.
All completed proposals must Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. against may be served & shall Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig.
be labeled “Bid: Laboratory Purpose: any lawful purpose. mail process to Ann Martino, Notice of Formation of Ticked as agent upon whom process
Services for the Yorktown 9 Tamarac Trail, Harrison, NY O Spray LLC. Art. Of Org. against may be served & shall
Heights Water Pollution Control LLC FORMATION NOTICE 10528. General Purpose. mail process to 21 Brassie Rd.,
Plant” and must be accompanied led with SSNY on Feb. 4, 2019. Eastchester, NY 10709. General
with an executed non-collusive JD Projects Group LLC, Arts LLC FORMATION NOTICE O ce Location: Westchester Purpose.
bidding certi cate. of Org. led with Sec. of State County. SSNY designated as
of NY (SSNY) 3/20/2019. Koohlah LLC, App of agent of the LLC upon whom LLC FORMATION NOTICE
Speci cations may be obtained Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. Auth. led with Sec. of State process against it may be served.
at the o ce of the Town Clerk as agent upon whom process of NY (SSNY) 10/12/2018. SSNY shall mail process to the Notice of Formation of Elite 1
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Heights, NY during regular o ce mail process to Jaclyn Dooner, as agent upon whom process Harrison, NY 10528. Purpose: LLC. Art. Of Org. led with
hours, on the Town’s website, 35 Malysana Ln., New Rochelle, against may be served & shall any lawful purpose. SSNY on 02/05/2019. O ce
www.yorktownny.org under NY 10805.General Purpose. mail process to 36 Wampus Location: Westchester County.
“Bids and RFPs.” Or on www. Lake Dr., Armonk, NY 10504. LLC FORMATION NOTICE SSNY designated as agent of the
EmpireStateBidSystem.com. LLC FORMATION NOTICE General Purpose. LLC upon whom process against
Rocket Fuel DSS Limited it may be served. SSNY shall
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the employees of the Town of 2/26/19. O c. Loc: Westchester Hudson Valley Development Westchester. SSNY desig. as
Yorktown. Whether sent by mail Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of
or means of personal delivery, the the LLC upon whom process
bidder assumes the responsibility against it may be served. SSNY
for having bids in on the day, shall mail process to the LLC,
time, and place speci ed above. 370 Westchester Ave. #6F, Port
Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: any
e Town Board reserves the lawful purpose.
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS CORTLANDT MANOR YORKTOWN HEIGHTS YORKTOWN HEIGHTS YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
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Source: HGMLS 1/1/2018-12/31/2018, Number of transactions & dollar volume, all property types, Town of Yorktown, by Agent. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS YORKTOWN HEIGHTS MOUNT KISCO YORKTOWN HEIGHTS MAHOPAC
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13 Stanwood Road 2171 Greenwood Street 3551 Buckhorn Street 33 Acorn Lane 2192 Allan Avenue

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113C Village Road 10 Woods Brooke Lane, Unit 3 15 Bayberry Drive 95D Molly Pitcher Lane 94E Molly Pitcher Lane

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