VOL. 12 NO. 16 THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 31 HEALTH & WELLNESS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 26 LEISURE 26 OBITUARIES 29 OPINION 8 SPORTS 23 TOWN GREEN 28 Sentinel Bike Show pg 14 REVVED UP! Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER My Brother Vinny (MBV) held its annual fundraising walk on June 10 at the organization’s headquarters on Lexington Avenue in Mohegan Lake. e walk raised over $51,000 in donations this year and was held with the support of US Storage Centers and Yorktown Golf and Baseball. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., people walked to fundraise with MBV, an organization that serves veterans throughout New York State. Some joined the organization at its headquarters, others walked throughout the country. Walkers strolled from US Storage Centers through Yorktown Golf and Baseball and around the storage center, according to Paula Miritello, MBV Founder. Storage units were on full display so attendees could see what it takes to support formerly homeless US Veterans. Miritello told Yorktown News that this year’s walk was more than just a walk, it was a party. US Storage Centers closed their facility and turned it into a carnival style event for the day. e event had an in atable bounce house, balloon twister, popcorn, outdoor games, cotton candy and snow cones. Galactic Forces from Empire City Garrison 501st Legion also strolled the grounds along with Jocko the magician. Participants of the walk enjoyed music from Johnny G the DJ, ice cream from the mobile ice cream parlor truck Ice Cream Emergency, desserts donated by Bab’s Baking, a luncheon catered through Yorktown Pizza and Pasta, and beverages, fruit, and hot dogs donated by ShopRite Cortlandt/Carmel. e hot dogs were prepared by the Yorktown Lions Club. MBV celebrated its 10th anniversary this year and has served over 2000 veterans. MBV is a 100% volunteer organization that provides furniture and housewares to veterans in New York State. Walk on! My Brother Vinny raises over $50k at annual fundraiser SEE MBV PAGE 27 When one lucky Yorktown family scored tickets to a Taylor Swift concert, the pop star gave their daughter a memory that will last a lifetime! Read the heartwarming story on page 3. Swiftie The Ultimate
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Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: The Somers Record Mahopac News North Salem News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown honored and celebrated Emergency Medical Services week in May and brought it to a Town Board meeting last week. EMS week, set aside to honor and recognize the profession and providers, was May 21-27 this year. e week was kicked owith an ice cream social on May 15 and was wrapped up with a proclamation at the June 6 Town Board Meeting. “ e Town of Yorktown recognizes the countless hours and sel ess dedication of the members of the Mohegan Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps… recognizes and applauds the commitment displayed by all of the Emergency Medical Service operations who service the Town of Yorktown,” states the proclamation. Members of both Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (YVAC) and Mohegan Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MVAC) attended the meeting. “Now more than ever, it is important that we honor and celebrate our EMS professionals who are supporting the health and wellbeing of our nation,” said Rick Davin, Captain of YVAC. “A special thank you to all YVAC professionals for your continued support and assistance. We understand and appreciate the time commitment you have shown during these last few years of extraordinary circumstances.” Davin said that YVAC’s volunteers currently range in age from 18 to 86 years old. He recognized four members speci cally for their long-standing commitment to the corps: Henry Lang, 37 years of service, Mike Shub, 42 years, Rich Cariello, 49 years, and Je Siegel, 49 years. YVAC just celebrated their 60th Anniversary of service. “Mohegan Volunteer Ambulance Corps. greatly appreciates the Yorktown town board recognizing Mohegan Ambulance during this EMS appreciation week,” Paul Turiano, Captain of MVAC told Yorktown News. “We are committed to helping our neighbors 24 hours a day seven days a week. I am very proud of the men and women that serve the Mohegan Volunteer Ambulance Corps.” Turiano said that MVAC covers 42 square miles and currently has approximately 28 members. “ ese are the folks who come out in the middle of the night when you need them, they’re the ones who scoop you up, package you up, and get you to the hospital if you need to go there, and they don’t get paid for this,” said Town Supervisor Tom Diana. “ ey volunteer, and this is what we need.” Both corps said that volunteerism is down drastically while call volume is higher than ever. Both asked for people to sign up online. For more information on YVAC, visit www.yvac.net For more information on MVAC, visit www.moheganvac. net Yorktown celebrates EMS week PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA Members of YVAC and MVAC attend the June 6 Town Board meeting
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 BY LAUREN CANAVAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Pop superstar Taylor Swift has been on a touring tear, lling stadiums across the United States on her record-breaking Eras Tour. e singer-songwriter has crafted her performances to display both musical and visual glimpses into the various stages of her career thus far. Yorktown resident Grace DelVecchio is the ultimate “Swiftie.” According to her mother, eresa, the spunky 12-year-old is constantly asking her parents to play Swift’s music at home. Grace, who has Down syndrome, also loves to share her love for the artist at Mildred E. Strang Middle School. Speech Language Pathologist Jenn Sparano rst found out she had a fellow fan in her classroom when Grace mentioned Swift during a “get to know you” activity. is past Christmas, Grace’s father Michael made her dreams come true by snagging tickets to not one, but two of Swift’s concerts at MetLife Stadium on May 26 and 28. However, Sparano decided to take things one step further, striving to arrange a meet and greet between Grace and the GrammyWinner. “I started reaching out to different background dancers. I was emailing the Taylor Swift PR team. I was messaging Taylor Swift. But I obviously didn’t hear back from anyone,” she explained. Nonetheless, she kept trying. She also found out that she and Grace would be attending the same concert on May 28. After posting about Grace in a Facebook group, a reporter from e New York Post o ered to cover the story. e article was published Saturday the 27th, but despite the in ux of positive support, nothing had been con rmed. “We went to the concert, just excited that we were going to the concert thinking, ‘Oh, it didn’t happen.’ But there was still an awesome article that came out about Grace,” said Sparano. About midway through the concert, Grace and Michael were approached by security guards who began ushering Grace to the edge of the stage. eresa’s phone began to blow up with texts from Michael, but soon their communication was cut o . One of the guards had taken Michael’s phone to lm what was about to unfold. Waiting in the parking lot, eresa was on the edge of her seat. “I literally was just sitting there waiting, and I hear all the screams and you know, I’ve been stalking the Eras Tour. So, I knew what was going on,” she said. “ en, next thing you know, I’m literally getting messages from like a dozen people being like, ‘Oh my God, was that Grace?’” she continued. As Grace reached her nal destination, Swift began to sing. Per concert tradition, every time Swift performs her song “22,” she skips down the runway and gifts her signature black fedora to a fan. On May 28, in front of a crowd of roughly 70,000 people, Grace was that special fan. “I was shaking, I was so nervous to see her. It made me feel special,” recalled Grace. Swift crowned Grace with a smile. e stadium erupted in cheers. Upon seeing Grace on the jumbotron, Sparano burst into tears. “I think this whole story can show that, despite what di erences you may have, we all have things in common. And that someone who has been through a lot can overcome so much and have such an amazing moment,” she said. “I think the awesome thing to see was after she got the hat, she didn’t take it o . She wore it the entire concert,” said Michael. Grace was ecstatic to nd fellow Swifties asking her for photos and congratulating her on the way out of the stadium. Still on cloud nine, she returned back to school to nd an equally as large outpour of love and support from her community. Principal of Yorktown High School, Joseph DeGennaro even tweeted about Grace’s one-in-lifetime moment. Grace keeps the valuable hat– which inside reads “Love, Taylor,” in a shadow box. Her family plans on making a display with the hat and other memorabilia from the night. Grace will turn 13 this summer, and enjoy a Taylor Swift-themed party, as the number is known to be a lucky one for the singer. YORKTOWN MIDDLE-SCHOOLER CROWNED ‘ULTIMATE SWIFTIE’ BY TAYLOR SWIFT HERSELF 12-year-old Grace DelVecchio attended the concert of a lifetime at MetLife Stadium. Taylor Swift gifts her signature black fedora to one lucky fan during each performance. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALYSSA RASP Grace’s father Michael made his daughter’s dreams come true by scoring tickets to the Eras Tour. LAW OFFICE OF ANDRES D. GIL, PLLC Honor, Integrity, Compassion, and Dignity Call Us Today At (845) 940-1110 ADG-LAW.com 973 Route 22, Suite 3, Brewster New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business TRUST & ESTATES • WILLS • ELDER LAW • REAL ESTATE LAW OFFICE OF ANDRES D. GIL, PLLC Honor, Integrity, Compassion, and Dignity Call us today at (845) 940-1110 Scan here to visit my website
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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 5 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Failure to License Dog: June 8, 3:15 p.m. - Served a 71-yearold Yorktown man with a criminal summons for not registering his dog. e dog allegedly bit a child on May 14. e man is due back in the Yorktown Justice Court on Aug. 8. DWI: June 12, 5:11 p.m. - Arrested a 23-year-old Port Chester man after responding to a report of an alleged erratic driver on Route 35 turning onto Route 202. Of- cers stopped the vehicle after allegedly observing it leave its designated lane three times. e DMV check of the driver’s license showed that it was allegedly revoked, two open alcohol containers were observed in the vehicle, and the driver had a blood alcohol concentration over .18%, the legal limit. e driver was issued tickets and has a court date at Yorktown Justice Court on June 27 for the charges of driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation, three counts of failing to use designated lane, two counts of possession of open container in a vehicle. Failure to Appear: June 13, 7:30 p.m. - Arrested a 31-yearold Long Island City man who voluntarily surrendered himself to the Yorktown Police Department Headquarters after failing to appear for his scheduled court appearance on Sept. 3, 2020. e charges for the 2020 court date were for the possession of a forged instrument, aggravated unlicensed operation, and several tra c infractions. He was due back in Yorktown Justice Court on June 20. Traffi c Violations: June 14, 6:40 p.m. - Arrested a 39-year-old Putnam Valley man after a speed enforcement stop. e defendant was allegedly operating over 30 miles per hour, had a revoked driver’s license, had a modi ed exhaust, and operated the vehicle without an interlock device. He was issued a speed in zone tra c infraction, an operation without a license traf- c infraction, an equipment violation - exhaust, a charge of operating without interlock device (class a misdemeanor), and a charge for aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree (unclassi ed misdemeanor). He is due back in Yorktown Justice Court on June 27. Endangering the Welfare of a Child: June 15, 4:25 p.m. - Arrested a 23-year-old and a 24-yearold Peekskill man for an assault that took place at Navajo Fields on June 4 at 10:34 p.m. e defendants allegedly punched the victim multiple times and injured the victim’s eye in the presence of a 4-year-old child and the child’s mother. ere were “stay away” orders in place against the child’s father, who was one of the assailants, on behalf of the child, the child’s mother, and the victim. Both defendants surrendered on June 15 at the Yorktown Police Headquarters and they are due back Aug. 3 in the Yorktown Justice Court. Police blotter: June 4 - 18 YORKTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT the third degree (unclassi ed misdemeanSUNY POTSDAM Antonio Gerbasi Scholarships & Awards NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Spencer Kitts Daniel Sheinin PNW BOCES NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY Kyra Capossela Brando Chavez Brielle Cole Anthony Collora Yennifer Concepcion Gavin Crilly Angjela Daberdaku Mateo Jimenez Aryonna Kristoferson Bryonna Kristoferson Abigail Lojano Ashley Lojano Kaliana Martinez Caryn McInerney Camille McNicholas Alexandra Moyer David Valis SCHOLARS FROM PAGE 4 START RENTING BY JULY 31ST AND GET THE THIRD MONTH FREE! Must move-in/take financial procession by July 31, 2023. Monthly rent only. (Level of Care or other ancillary fees, if applicable are not included.) Does not apply to a short term/respite stay. CALL TODAY! (914) 249-9144 A MERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY START RENTING BY JULY 31ST AND GET THE 2000 Baldwin Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 meridiansenior.com/countryhouse COME Live And Love YOUR LIFE AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE! Brewster, NY and Bethel, CT Showrooms On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 Southeastkitchenandbath.com Celebrating 50 years
PAGE 6 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Local town o cials and rst responders were honored at Northern Putnam Westchester (NPW) BOCES by Career and Technical Education (CTE) Carpentry students. On June 8, local ambulance corps, police departments, and town o cials went to the BOCES campus for the presentation of wooden ags that were built and painted in wood shop classes at the school. Honorees came from Yorktown, Carmel, and Bedford, and represented Westchester County and New York State, according to a statement from BOCES. e ags will be hung in libraries, schools, police stations, re houses, schools, and town halls. “It was an inspiration,” said Town Supervisor Tom Diana. “When we got up there, they gave the presentation to highway departments for YVAC, MVAC, Yorktown Police Department, and the Yorktown Building Department.” Diana presented and delivered a ag that was prepared for the John C. Hart Memorial Library to Director Yvonne Czech. Carpentry teacher Jon Farrell and his students presented a handmade wooden American ag to each agency to show gratitude for the work they do in their communities. “We chose the ag project because it not only teaches actual woodworking skills, it enriches the students’ understanding of how the ag came to be and highlights the signi cance of giving back to our rst responders and our community,” said Farrell. CTE Graphic Design and Digital Photography students helped carve the ags’ stars. ey also worked with the Digital Film and Sound students to capture the presentation outside the Tech Center. Farrell’s students took a few weeks to choose who they were going to make their ags for, and some of their decisions were personal. Two ags were made specially for Captain Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department and Jake Arcara of the Yorktown Highway Department, both of whom passed in the past year. e ags were made by Anthony Ciampi, a senior at Hendrick Hudson High School. “I rst started the ag by thinking about who matters in this community, who are the hidden but most useful people,” Ciampi said. “I came across [Arcara’s] story. Once I looked into who he was, I saw he was a young guy whose life was cut short.” Arcara was a 28-year-old employee of the Yorktown Highway Department who was fatally struck by a car last Sept. while working on London Road. “We are so grateful the students are helping us keep Jake’s memory alive, I can’t express our gratitude enough,” said Yorktown Highway Superintendent Dave Paganelli. “Highway is the rst line of defense when there’s a blizzard and there’s 10 inches of snow on the ground. Unless we get those roads cleared, nobody moves. My men and women put their lives on the line every time it snows, every time there’s a summer hurricane, whatever the case may be.” Ciampi says that the ag for Captain Sgroi had “forever in our hearts” written at the bottom of it because people should never forget someone who dedicated their life to the town. According to BOCES release, Ciampi lost a family member in the line of duty as a police o cer. A ag was also crafted for Yorktown Heights Engine Company #1 By Yorktown High School junior James Callaghan, a Junior Corps member. “ e students did a fabulous job. ey worked hard, they put a lot of time and e¤ ort into making these ags for the community,” said Yorktown Police Lieutenant James Graham. “It’s greatly, greatly appreciated.” BOCES students prepare wooden flags for local responders PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNA BELCASTRO Town Supervisor Tom Diana presenting the fl ag to Library Director Yvonne Cech PHOTO COURTESY OF BOCES Members of the Yorktown and Mohegan Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps. receive American fl ags made by CTE Carpentry students to hang in their stations fififi OLYMPIC Family Diner AMERICAN CUISINE MEDITERRANIAN CUISINE fifffflffiflffiffiffiffiffi ffiffi ffl ffiffi ffiffiffiffi ffiffi ffi Celebrating New Specials with Lower Prices! fifffflfflffifl fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi Lunch Specials Dier Specials fi Breakfast Specials fi fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi
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It’s also been one of the most challenged books, banned from countless libraries for being “too depressing” or “sexually o ensive.” “What Anne describes in her diary is simply the truth. She asks the same questions and discusses the same “explicit” topics that most people her age naturally engage with as well. e vili cation of her curiosity and of the heart-breaking path her story takes is a harmful approach. We must allow our young people to grapple with di cult emotions so that they can learn and grow from such experiences. Parents and community members often intervene from a place of protection and concern for safety. However, it is best to leave libraries, themselves, with the power to grow their collections, intent on providing a community with as much literature as possible. “Literature breeds emotional depth. It is through reading that we are often introduced to new ideas that broaden the scope of what we previously knew. It inspires creativity, imaginative thinking, intellectual development, and perhaps, most importantly, greater understanding. “Books, like e Diary of a Young Girl, can open the door to a new appreciation for other circumstances in life, of which one might not have been aware. As much as it may scare those who long to “protect” their children from this signi cant, impactful novelty, we must let our youth experience, discover, and develop empathy without limiting what kinds of stories they have access to. “Even books that might be considered to have harmful ideology under today’s more progressive lens are important to include so that we may learn from their content and realize our errors historically. “Student input is also important to consider when determining what books are included in school libraries, as the purpose of libraries is to provide literature and media that is pertinent to a community’s needs or desires. It is crucial that we honor this premise and gain knowledge on what content the actual audience for these stories is seeking. “Media is what keeps us connected and is a major vessel for ushering in the understanding of others’ perspectives. As people, it is critical that we are exposed to as many points of view as possible; it is especially essential that this begins at a young age. Broad access to literature allows us to be open-minded and consider ideas that we had not previously thought to explore—establishing the foundation for a more empathetic and compassionate society.” Bruce Apar is a writer, community volunteer and actor. He can be seen on stage Saturday, July 22 (at 8 p.m.) and Sunday, July 23 (at 4 p.m.), as Morrie in “Tuesdays with Morrie,” at Whippoorwill Hall in Armonk. Admission is free. For more information, contact him at 914-275-6887 (text or voice) or [email protected]. APAR FROM PAGE 8 The advent of the internet resulted in an explosion of information and misinformation, facts and false assertions, useful and dangerously bogus claims. As we are bombarded daily by radically diverse narratives, separating the wheat from the cha or, should I say, fact from ction, has become our personal responsibility. e ability to accomplish this di cult but essential task depends on our capacity and willingness to think critically. In the 21st century, personal opinions are expressed freely and often. Since reasons for our opinions are generally not demanded, we are unaccustomed to defending them, and even worse, lulled into thinking that a factual basis is not required. For me, for an opinion to be deserving of my acceptance, it must be logically sound and accompanied by provable facts. Reasoning accurately requires a rudimentary pro ciency at examining topics logically. at may sound elementary, but if you closely listen to people argue, I guarantee you that logic is often abandoned early in the debate. Even so, I suggest that to really nd the truth and cut through the nonsense, we must avoid the temptation to abandon critical thinking. You may ask, what precisely is critical thinking? It is the ability to assess arguments by, rst, researching the initial claim and, second, closely examining the proposed chains of reasoning that support a conclusion. Surviving the 21st century JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 10
PAGE 10 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 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 Do you know what steps you can take to avoid your estate going to probate? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Today, it is not unusual to nd oneself accosted by emotionally laden assertions, or bald claims, where, as stated above, the claimant does not bother to support their narrative with evidence or justi cation. Such unsubstantiated contentions should be dismissed outright. is intellectual pothole is common in today’s emotionally charged public forum. Frequently, these appeals are based on prejudice, anger, fear, or outright hatred of an individual or group. ese types of false and dangerous declarations are not just found on the internet and TV, we can encounter them anywhere, anytime. A few months ago, while I waited in line to check out groceries at a local supermarket, an elderly gentleman in front of me was innocently asked by the young cashier, “cash or credit?” is seemingly harmless question led to a long, emotionally charged lecture beginning with the man’s declaration that he only uses cash. I hoped that would be the end of it, but he insisted on loudly proclaiming that credit card companies were in cahoots with a certain political party (to which I belong) and that this “evil” party had eliminated all laws restricting the limits of charged interest. I should have kept quiet, but I just couldn’t help myself. I asked this irate shopper, “what evidence do you have to support such a charge.” I posed this question, knowing full well that his “facts” were incorrect on many levels. Charging exorbitant interest rates (usury) is still a crime in New York. Undeterred by my intervention, his response (still directed to the poor cashier) was to draw a conclusion that the same “evil” political party’s conspiracy with the credit card company was only part of their plan. eir goal, he concluded, was to follow Hitler’s blueprint to enslave the American people. inking back, if given the chance, I would have gladly paid for his groceries (with my credit card), if he had agreed to refrain from lecturing all within earshot with his dangerous falsehoods. e elderly gentleman’s argument was as follows ( rst the premise): the credit card companies had conspired with elected o - cials of a particular political party to eliminate all usury laws in New York State. And then his conclusion: the political party in question was, therefore, corrupt. He further “reasoned” that such corrosive corruption was part and parcel of an orchestrated power grab analogous to Hitler’s rise to power. If we chart his reasoning using our rules of logic, we see that his argument falls into the category of what is known as modus ponens (Latin for a rmative mood). Logicians are fond of plotting this arrangement of a classic deductive argument in letters: if P then Q. If two ideas are intrinsically connected and you can establish your premise, your conclusion will follow. All living humans have beating hearts, Joanne is a human, therefore Joanne has a beating heart. If P, then Q is a deductive argument. To be valid, the connection between the premise and conclusion must be incontrovertible. But even if the link between the two concepts is airtight, you still have the responsibility of proving the validity of your premise. In my grocery store example, the cashonly customer’s premise was provably false. His conclusion was not only invalid and not logically linked but, judging by his tone of voice, fueled by irrational hatred and emotion. When you are confronted with an argument (hopefully not at the checkout counter of your local supermarket), take a deep breath, and calmly examine what you are presented. Although this may sound odd, I suggest you write down the proponent’s argument. As you are doing that, I recommend a three-step approach: 1. Identify the premise and conclusion; 2. Determine if there is an ironclad connection between the two; and 3. Research the validity of the premise. If you judge that there is no necessary connection between the premise and the conclusion and, therefore, the proposed link violates the rules of logic, disregard the person’s claim. Similarly, even if you accept the form of the argument, but your research demonstrates that the premise is false, you must, again, scrap the proposed narrative. In addition to dissecting deductive claims through close examination, there is another important tool in separating fact from ction: inductive reasoning. Even though it doesn’t conform to a strict P then Q form, it nonetheless provides important predictive information about the world. is type of reasoning is the heart and soul of the scienti c method, which is a prime example of how inductive reasoning can reveal the truth about the world around us. In an inductive argument, we can reach a conclusion based on overwhelming rational support. Scientists cannot always directly observe all relevant times and places. ey must rely on what they can observe to justify their claims. ey may also examine experimental results, for example gravity or even the existence of black holes, which are both the best available explanations for the evidence obtained during experiments and everyday experience. Today, we live in an emotionally charged hyper-partisan world. Taking a moment to step back and critically analyze a proposition we have been exposed to before we embrace it is, in my opinion, not done often enough. However, if we are truly interested in discovering the truth about our world, it is incumbent on us to do exactly that. Our rst responsibility is to not accept whatever we are told but, rather, to weigh positions and beliefs and ask whether there is a good reason for our acquiescence. Is a premise based on solid evidence? Or am I inclined to believe it because it buttresses my previously held views, even if it does not have any supporting data? In a time where misinformation is as prevalent as information, lies as rampant as truth, critical unbiased thinking is more valuable than ever. Critical re¡ ection helps us escape the sway of the attitudes, ideas and views of others. It allows us to determine for ourselves if what we have been presented is valid or not. Not only is this vital for our own well-being, but it is also essential for any working democracy. And, yes, I prefer to use my credit card. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 9
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Becoming a go to-place, a destination, is in large part the result of risk taking by local small businesses and entrepreneurs. fi e memories that many of us have walking down Main Street, in Small Town USA (my Main Street was Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe circa 1950) are something we cherish, and many of us have a longing to experience it again. I remember walking down the Avenue (Columbus that is) with my mother and brothers; my mother would greet by name almost everyone we encountered. A trip for some milk and bread could take an hour (walking). We could get anything we needed on Columbus Avenue. Milk, bread, haircuts (Johnny Bambace), soda/ beer (Leewood, Coca Cola) fresh pasta, pizza (Roma’s, Salerno’s) clothes (Epstein’s) and fresh chicken. If there was not much foot tra c on the street, we could stop in any shop along the way, walk in and be greeted by or greet the shop owner by name. fi is was a time when people not only knew each other’s names, but where they lived, worked, and the conversation was more like one that you would have with a family member or neighbor than with a stranger. Layaway plans and store credit were the norm then. In many shops, after the owner added up the bill (often no cash register, just pen and paper), my mother would pay cash for everything. On occasion she would just say, “Put it on my bill.” fi e owner would just say, “OK Rose.” No credit cards then; just a pen in hand and a notebook. Payday was a big event for us. As in most cases then, Friday was the big day, pay day. During the next few days, my mother or father would drop in on the local shops and settle up their accounts. It always was a happy and positive time for both my parents and the shopkeepers. fi ey were making good on credit that was extended to them on a handshake and experienced the good feeling that came from paying a debt owed (settling up). Change is in the wind; you can smell it, you can taste it and you can feel it. People are talking about it; reporters and bloggers are writing about it. Yes, we can bring back the sense of community, a vibrant local economy and that cozy down home, good feeling of years past, if we set our minds to it. One town, one street, one store front at a time. In order for Yorktown to become a destination, we need to assess our town’s assets and attributes to understand our strengths and weaknesses. With that information, we can put a uni ed strategy together (nonpartisan, nonpolitical) that will help us weave the fabric of our community’s future. With our rich history dating back to the revolution, signi cant historic landmarks, a fantastic park system, a trail system unmatched in the area, growing interests in the arts and many cultural activities, we can become a destination. Improving, enhancing, and creating a lasting, vibrant Yorktown community has become a priority. -Bob Giordano President of the Yorktown Small Business Association Incentives to developers don’t make sense if they already want to be here Dear Editor, As a retired teacher, I remember often asking my students, “Does it make sense?” It worked as a question they could ask themselves to help them understand concepts in almost any subject - reading comprehension, math and science. It occurred to me recently that it was a good question that we, Yorktowners, should be asking ourselves. Does it make sense…to give businesses and developers tax breaks for projects that businesses and developers were planning to do in Yorktown anyway? Consider this tale of two hamlets’ doctor o ces and a gas station. In the northern end of town, around 2014, the Caremount medical group (now Optum) began the process of consolidating their doctors in a single, cost effective, state of the art, new o ce building on Hill Boulevard. A new building was built, the doctors moved in and as a result, the town is now collecting $275,331 LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 12
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PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS HEALTH & WELLNESS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 I’ve been a chiroprac - tor in private practice for over 20 years in White Plains. In that time, I’ve seen more than 13,000 patients. e majority of the cases we see are muscu - lar-skeletal in nature, but occa - sionally we would see a vertigo and Meniere’s disease case. In the last few years, the num - ber of vertigo and Meniere’s disease cases has increased ex - ponentially. Compared to just a few years ago, the new cases have increased more than ten - fold. If you are suering with vertigo, you should know that you are not alone and there are safe and eective treatments available. Vertigo is a condition that can be dened as a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated particularly with looking down from a great height, or caused by disease aecting the inner ear or the vestibular nerve. Meniere’s dis - ease cases have vertigo, but also tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hearing loss. One theory for the recent increased number of vertigo cases is the link to the COVID vaccine. First, I would like to say that I cannot tell you for certain that there is a direct link between the COVID vaccine and vertigo. If you go online, you will ne conicting information and research ar - ticles debating this topic. What I will share with you is what I have seen my patients experi - ence recently with respect to this topic. What we have seen in our oce is that patients that have been under care for vertigo who were vaccinated for CO - VID did not have any increase in symptoms, and we were able to continue to manage their condition. But what we do see is that many new vertigo patients began to experience symptoms within the rst 10 days after having a COVID vaccine. A brief research support article titled, “Acute Ver - tigo After COVID-19 Vaccina - tion: Case Series and Literature Review” (Frontiers in Medicine, January 2022), discusses several cases of ver - tigo that occurred shortly after the vaccine. It should be noted that due to the small sample size, a denite cause-eect re - lationship between vaccination and vertigo cannot be inferred. e cause for so many new vertigo cases can be left for debate, but you should know some key action steps to take if you are experiencing vertigo. LOOK AT 4 COMPONENTS OF BODY THAT FEED INTO THE VERTIGO CYCLES. • Make sure your ears are working properly. • Make sure your eyes are working properly. • Look at the jaw position and strength. • Look at the positioning and integrity of the cervical spine. Some suggest that a rela - tionship between the COVID vaccine and vertigo may exist, but it is more likely that a postvaccination vertigo/dizziness can manifest as exacerbation of a previous neurotological disorder. What we have found is that when the upper cervical spine is out of alignment, it can cause an irritation in the nerves around the ear. As a result, vertigo and Meniere’s disease can occur. By correcting the upper cervical misalignment, the stress to the nerves can be reduced and many vertigo and Meniere’s disease cases can nd relief. Dr. George Gertner is the founder and President of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, Located at 311 North St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY. For more information, visit www.ucc-ny. com or call 914-686-6200. Managing vertigo and Meniere’s disease through chiropractic care Debate over possible link to vertigo and COVID vaccine Dr. George Gertner GUEST CORNER
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 Dear Friend, Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “oh yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Gertner. I’ve seen stories for years…” Well, that’s me. “When I was in college I was injured playing football. I began developing severe and constant pain in my neck and lower back. After chiropractic, and PT were not eective in relieving my symtoms… I had surgery. Over the next 20 years I had surgery 3 more times, but I still suered with horrible pain. I was referred to Dr. Gertner by a friend. On the rst visit he performed a computerized diagnostic scan that located my problem. I had a pinched nerve. After only a few visits most of the pain in my neck and back was gone for the rst time in decades. I fell like I have my life back!” – Rob C Now let me tell my story. When I was in chiropractic school in Atlanta, Georgia, I had a severe injury to my lower back. For over a year I su ered with horrible pain. I was getting adjusted three times a week by traditional chiropractors without any results. I was less than a month away from graduation and I became very frustrated. For the last 8 years I had studied to become a chiropractor, and now my life was put on hold by a condition that chiropractic is supposed to treat. A colleague of mine introduced me to a doctor who specializes in an unique type of chiropractic called NUCCA. In the entire world there are less than 200 NUCCA doctors. NUCCA can be considered to be like “engineering of the spine”, specializing in spinal correction without surgery. e NUCCA correction gently restores the skull, spine, and pelvis back to its proper position. is takes pressure o the nerves and allows the body to return to its natural, healthy state. Patients are typically seen 1/3 as often as traditional chiropractic and most patients receive permanent relief. Immediately after the rst visit I felt relief, and in one week I was completely out of pain. I spent the next two years working as an intern in that Atlanta oce. In 2002 I returned home to NY. Because of our passion for helping our patients and our commitment to excellence, we quickly became one of the busiest Upper Cervical Chiropractic practices worldwide. It is common for patients to travel well over an hour each way for care. We have seen patients that travel from all over the world, as well as 48 of the 50 United States. It’s strange how life is, because people now come to see me with all types of problems. With this NUCCA procedure I have tremendous results with the type of patients that visit traditional chiropractors like neck pain, back pain, and headaches, but the majority of my patients have more severe neurological conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, MS, Parkinson’s, and seizures, just to name a few. I explain to my patients that I am not curing them of anything, but the NUCCA procedure is able to help alleviate many of the symptoms associated with the disease. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “I used to suer with severe facial pain called trigeminal neuralgia. I’ve seen my MD, Neurologist, and Acupuncturist with limited results. I travel from East Hampton, LI because this is the only treatment that has helped me” –Pat G “For the last few years I have suered with MS. I’ve been suering with tremors, poor circulation, neck and back pain, loss of coordination, fatigue, asthma and insomnia. I have been under care for six months and without medication, Dr. Gertner has helped me control my MS. My tremors are gone and I am able to keep my hands steady. I am also seen great improvements in all my original symptoms including asthma – all without drugs! – Don O Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is make a specic spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. e power that made the body, heals the body! We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Make A Believer Out Of Me Oer— You shouldn’t go bankrupt to nd out the solution to your health problems. If you bring in this article, you can receive my computerized diagnostic test and new patient exam with x-rays if needed for $27. is exam could cost you $300 just for the computerized test alone. But, please call right away because this oer expires on July 31, 2023, and I don’t want you to miss out. Why am I doing this? My purpose is to get as many people well through NUCCA chiropractic care as I possibly can. I want to become your chiropractor if you need me. If after the exam I think I can help, you I’ll tell you, If not I’ll personally refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional. Satisfaction… Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care. You’ll get professional care that’s a ordable. My qualications…I graduated from Hofstra University before nishing my Doctorate at Life College in Marietta, GA. I’m Board certied in the state of New York, and by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. I’ve been entrusted to take care of more than 12,000 patients…newborns, pro athletes, and celebrities that you may know, and I have delivered over 500,000 spinal corrections. My assistants are Daniela and Vanessa, and they are great people. Our oce is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. Our oce is called Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York and is conveniently located at 311 North St in White Plains. Our phone number is 914-686- 6200 or you can visit our website at www.nuccadoctor.com. Call today for an appointment to start getting well! ank You. George Gertner, DC “Local Chiropractor oers Advanced Treatment for Chronic Pain”
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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Boston College made it to the NCAA Division I regional nals and nished with a 37-20 record, matching the best record in program history, which was achieved in 2005. One big reason for the Eagles’ success was junior rst baseman Joe Vetrano, a 2020 Lakeland graduate. “We did as well as we did because we never gave up when we could have,” Vetrano said. “We came back from behind in many games and continued to ght every inning. We knew in the fall that we could be special and we never lost sight of that.” Vetrano led Boston College in batting average (.315), runs (53), hits (69), home runs (22), RBIs (64), total bases (147), and slugging percentage (.671). Combined with his on-base of percentage of .407, Veterano also led the team with an OPS (on base plus slugging percentage) of 1.078. “I’ve been able to enjoy the success because I know how hard we have worked to get to this point,” Vetrano said. “We trained all o-season together and individually to be able to get to where we wanted. Along the way we have had a lot of great memories and moments that have made this year even better. Over the last three years, these guys have become extremely close to me which makes winning with them even better.” Lakeland coach Justin McCarthy says Vetrano’s success has to do with his work ethic. “He’s always working and trying to get better and it’s clear that that hasn’t changed since he’s gotten to BC,” McCarthy said. “He is always striving for the best and never settles for anything else.” Vetrano stood out during his junior year at Lakeland, earning accolades as Gatorade New York State Player of the Year, Section 1 Player of the Year, and a Max Preps All-American and leading the Hornets to back-to-back Section 1 Class A titles in 2019. at year saw Vetrano go 5-2 with a 0.77 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 45.2 innings pitched. As a hitter, Vetrano slugged his way to a .419 batting average, 7 home runs, and 22 RBIs. “I would denitely say I envisioned him having success, but to the extent of what he did in his career and especially this season, it’s still a little hard for me to believe,” said McCarthy, who was a Hornet assistant coach when Vetrano played at Lakeland. “He is such a hard worker that I genuinely believe he will succeed no matter where he is. “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Joe even before high school and gotten to watch him play from a young age until now, and he never fails to surprise me when it comes to taking his game to another level each year, each game, and each at bat,” McCarthy added. “I’m excited to hopefully be able to see him continue doing that as the years go on.” Vetrano said that this season meant the world to him. “Everyone came out and supported us each weekend and to do what we did this year gives me condence that the younger guys will continue this going forward,” Vetrano said. Vetrano is now focused on the Major League Baseball draft, which will take place July 9-11 in Seattle. “Now that the season is over it’s denitely been on my mind more than usual,” he said. “My goal is to denitely get drafted and continue my dream of becoming a Major League Baseball player.” McCarthy believes Veterano’s success reects well on the Lakeland program. “It’s huge, and not just with Joe but any of our baseball alumni that have gone to the next level and succeed,” McCarthy said. “It allows current and future players to see that it’s all possible, whatever they are looking for when it comes to baseball. It’s a program with a great tradition of producing great baseball players and he is one of many who represent what our program is all about. “In regards to Joe, I think our players seeing the type of person he is, that really sets him apart. You couldn’t ask for a better role model for high-school players.” Vetrano stars at Boston College LHS grad eyes future in MLB Joe Veterano PHOTOS COURTESY BOSTON COLLEGE SPORTS Lakeland grad Joe Veterano led BC in almost every offensive category. BASEBALL
BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Nothing could be better for Lakeland than winning the rst ever Section 1 Division 2 championship and in the process going to the New York Giants’ facility in New Jersey to celebrate. “Visiting the Giants’ facility was very exciting,” said Lakeland coach PJ Nyberg of the June 7 eld trip. “We were inside their indoor facility due to the smoke that was traveling through the air and honestly we enjoyed the indoor facility more. e girls were amazed at the size and amenities they had inside.” Lakeland senior captain Samantha Moscati concurred. “Walking into the facility, the whole team was amazed by all the amenities they had,” Moscati said. “ e thing that stood out the most were the big banners with all of their championships, as well as the players and coaches listed on them. It was very cool to see the times they have made history.” e Giants have won eight National Football League championships, four in the Super Bowl era (1986, 1990, 2007, 2011), and four in the pre-Super Bowl era (1927, 1934, 1938, 1956). Moscati said that it was an honor to be recognized by the Giants. “ eir team is such a big inspiration for us and for them to welcome us to their training facility felt very rewarding,” Moscati said. e visit also meant a lot to Lakeland junior captain Nichole Ljuljic. “It was super meaningful to see the Giants’ facility, especially after all the hard work we have accomplished, it was de nitely worth it,” Ljuljic said. Nyberg said that he didn’t have one speci c favorite part of the team’s visit. “But it was very cool to see their massive indoor facility and looking around to see all the technology they use for practice,” Nyberg said. “It was also great for coach (Brian) Daboll and owner Mr. (John) Mara to speak, present our trophies, and give such kind words regarding the team for winning its championship, as well as how excited they are to see girls ag football grow.” Ljuljic was happy that the trip to see the Giants’ facility was something that was a team activity. “My favorite part was just being there with the team and experiencing it together, the bus rides are always the best,” Ljuljic said. “ e team sure knows how to have fun.” Nyberg said that for the team to be recognized by the Giants was very important for Lakeland’s program. “We are going to miss a lot of the seniors graduating and will need everything we can get to compete next year,” Nyberg said. e Giants have also sent players the last two years to the Section 1 pre-season jamboree at Somers High School, which Lakeland participated in both times. “It was super important to be recognized, especially with how much they (the Giants) have put into building this sport up,” Ljuljic said. “It felt great to be known as one of the best teams ever.” As great as winning the sectional title was, Nyberg and his team will have the opportunity to aim even higher next year. “We have heard that there will be regional and state championships next year,” Nyberg said. “Well, it would mean a great deal. We are now the rst team to win a Section 1 (Division 2) championship. It would be even cooler to be the rst ever New York State champion.” Laura MacDonald, Samantha Del Ponte, Lina Brown (senior captain), Emily Daniel, Maeve Dineen-Herzog, Talia Franklin, Raina Gosh, Deanna Lage (senior captain), Caroline Leonard, Mia Lucia, Christiana Novelino (manager), Grace Nugent, Grace Ru£ no, Maria Russo, Gabby Santini, Haley Santucci, and Joe Knapp (assistant coach) also made up the Hornets’ sectionaltitle winning squad. BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Brian Mundy had a successful run as girls basketball coach at Yorktown. Compiling a 43-35 record over four seasons, Mundy nished his tenure in 2021-2022 with a 14-8 campaign that earned him League II-C Coach of the Year honors. He stepped down after that season to spend more time with his family but didn’t want to leave the Yorktown sports scene entirely. us he came up with the idea of being a play-by-play announcer for the school’s athletic teams. “Right before last school year, I had approached Rob Barrett, the athletic director and I asked him if he was interested in getting some broadcasting equipment so maybe we could get some Yorktown athletic events to be shown live, like a lot of other schools have been doing,” Mundy said. “He agreed and he thought it would be something pretty cool. We looked into a bunch of different things.” Since the school already had Hudl cameras at its turf eld and gymnasium, it went with its own equipment, allowing Mundy to announce Yorktown home games this past school year. He called football, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys lacrosse, and girls lacrosse contests. He announced them by himself, except boys lacrosse, which he did with former Yorktown boys lacrosse coach Sean Carney, who coached the Huskers to the state Class B title game in 2017. Mundy and Carney also called two boys lacrosse Section 1 championship games at Yorktown for LocalLive: the Class C title game (a 7-4 victory for Rye versus John Jay-Cross River) and Yorktown’s 11-5 triumph against Mahopac in the Class B championship game, on Tuesday (5/30). “ is was part of my background before I became a police o£ cer,” Mundy said. “ is is something I had done throughout college and even after college. I had done some minor-league baseball and some high-school sports on Long Island and college sports when I was at Brockport. I thought it would be neat to get back into that.” Mundy also wanted to do something for the student-athletes at Yorktown. “People ask me, ‘What’s one of the bene ts of doing this?’ And I said it’s not just about me, it’s to give these kids back something that they could look back on when they are done, when they graduate,” Mundy said. “ ey have a lot of scouting lms, and it’s got nothing on it, but just the video. Well now they are actually able to hear some excitement and some play-by-play along with it, which I thought was pretty cool.” ere’s been a lot of positive feedback, not just from people at Yorktown, but from visiting schools as well. “ ere have been people that have either sent me emails or said to me after a basketball game, or football, or lacrosse game, hey keep it going, you guys are doing a great job, thanks for recognizing the kids,” Mundy said. “We will bring up diª erent things about diª erent kids. We will dive deep into it. e kids was an allstar in football, well he also plays lacrosse or something like that. People like hearing about that. ey like the additional information.” at additional information takes a lot of eª ort to get. “We put a lot of prep into these games—anywhere from six to 10 hours of prep for each game that we do,” Mundy said. “So to have a doubleheader like this (boys lacrosse championships), I was looking stuª up online all weekend, stats, and everything else. So it takes a lot of time, it’s not just grab a roster and broadcast.” While he enjoys announcing immensely, Mundy does miss coaching. “I loved teaching,” Mundy said. “I always thought that if I ever wasn’t broadcasting or if I wasn’t a police o£ cer, I should’ve been a teacher at some point, because I just love to be able to instruct and give knowledge to kids. Probably out of anything that I miss, would be the daily [satisfaction] of teaching kids in practice and of course the competition of the close games.” Mundy at the mic Former coach fi nds a new calling—calling games for Yorktown GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL PHOTO BY MIKE SABINI Brian Mundy getting set to call a game at Yorktown HS PAGE 24 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 Champion Hornets honored by Giants LHS gets to visit G-Men facility Lakeland girls fl ag football team at the New York Giants’ indoor facility. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN BELFI
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Yorktown senior Dylan Koch spent this past spring as a captain of the Huskers’ baseball squad, with Nick Pace, Jack Esposito, Brad Garrity, Derek Patrissi, and Cole Haddock being the other captains. Koch, a shortstop, was named All-League this season, and was All-Section honorable mention and All-League as a junior. How old were you when you started playing baseball and what got you started? I was about 6 years old and my dad got me into baseball. What was your favorite thing about being on the baseball team at Yorktown? My favorite thing about being on the team was just hanging out and creating a family with my teammates. What was your favorite team activity or pregame or postgame ritual that you shared with your teammates? My favorite postgame ritual was going to Rocky’s with some kids on the team. Who has been your biggest role model over the years and what have you learned from them? My role model is and probably always will be my dad. He taught me very much, including how to become a respectful young man and become a great baseball player. Tell us one thing about yourself that not a lot of people know? One thing not many people know is I love to golf. Do you plan to continue to play baseball in college? Yes I plan to continue to play baseball in college at Pace University. Do you know what you want to study in college? I plan on studying business in college. Who is your favorite professional athlete and pro (or college) sports team? My favorite professional athlete would probably be Nolan Arenado. What is your favorite music to listen before a game? I like to listen to country while warming up for a game with the team. If you could have one superpower, what would it be? e superpower I would choose if I could have one would probably be teleportation, just so I could get anywhere whenever I wanted too. If you could pick one place to visit on vacation that you’ve never been to, where would you go? One place I would like to go on vacation too would be Turks and Caicos, because of how nice it is from what I’ve heard. What was your favorite food before or after a game? My go-to pregame meal would de nitely be an acai bowl from Bobo’s Cafe. Where’s the best place to eat in Yorktown? e best place to eat in Yorktown would be Bob’s BBQ and it’s not close. What’s the go-to app on your phone and why? at would probably be Spotify, to listen to music. What would you tell a young athlete the Yorktown district about the baseball team? I would highly recommend you try out for the baseball team. It is something that you won’t forget and you won’t regret. e experience of being a part of such a great team is something everyone should experience in their highschool career. e relationships I made from this team are something I didn’t expect. Your teammates are people that are always close to you now. And if you’re like me, the coaches are people you can always turn to even outside of baseball. DylanATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Koch Yorktown shortstop to play at Pace University SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 25 Get the most out of your lawn this summer. 50 Your First Application % OFF* Save now with *Requires purchase of annual plan. Special price is for first Lawn application only. Requires purchase of annual plan, for new residential EasyPay or PrePay customers only. Valid at participating TruGreen locations. Availability of services may vary by geography. Not to be combined with or used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Additional restrictions may apply. Consumer responsible for all sales tax. †Purchase of annual lawn plan required forTruGreen Lawn Assessment, which is performed at the first visit. ◆Guarantee applies to annual plan customers only. BBB accredited since 07/01/2012. ©2023 TruGreen Limited Partnership. All rights reserved. In Connecticut, B-0153, B-1380, B-0127, B-0200, B-0151. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! 1-866-868-3284
PAGE 26 – YORKTOWN NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 ;OWN OF YOR2;OWN P<BL0C WOR2S CON;RAC;S B0+ NO;0C, ;O B0++,RS NO;0C, 0S H,R, G0=,N that sealed bids will be received by the ;own Clerk, ;own of Yorktown, Yorktown, NY until 10:00 A.4. on ;uesday, 1uly 11, 2023 at ;own Hall, 363 <nderhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 for the Cleaning and Cement 4ortar Lining of Water 4ains Along Front Street and <nderhill Avenue proQect, at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Copies of the Bid +ocuments will be available in the office of the ;own of Yorktown ;own Clerk located at 363 <nderhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, on weekdays from 8:00 am to fl:00 pm, for a nonrefundable 50 deposit, as well as the ;ownڝs website, www.yorktownny.org, or on BidNet +irect, www.bidnetdirect.com. A completed Bid Proposal and associated documents must be returned to the ;own Clerk, 363 <nderhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, marked: ڠBid: Cleaning and Cement 4ortar Lining of Water 4ains Along Front Street and <nderhill Avenue proQect.ڡ Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, treasurerڝs, or cashiers check, payable to the ;own, is required in a dollar amount of five percent of the bid amount. ;he selected contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond in amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100 ) of the contract price as stipulated in Section 00ff00, G,N,RAL CON+0;0ONS of these specifications. ;he scope of work includes but is not limited to the following items: Front Street: ;he proQect includes but is not limited to the following items: cleaning and cement lining of appro_imately 650 lf of 6inch diameter cast iron pipe, cleaning and cement lining of appro_imately 1,200 lf of 8inch diameter cast iron pipe, installation of new valves, fittings and fire hydrants, installation of temporary water service for all impacted users, trench restoration, installation of tapping sleeve, paving, traffic control, erosion and sedimentation control, and site restoration. 1. <nderhill Avenue: ;he proQect includes but is not limited to the following items: cleaning and cement lining of appro_imately ff50 lf of 6inch diameter cast iron pipe, cleaning and cement lining of appro_imately 250 lf of 8inch diameter cast iron pipe, installation of new valves, fittings and fire hydrants, installation of temporary water service for all impacted users, trench restoration, paving, traffic control, erosion and sedimentation control, and site restoration. 2. A nonmandatory PreBid meeting will be held on ;uesday, 1une 20, 2023 at 10:00 A4 at the Yorktown Water +istrict Office, located at 1080 Spillway Road, Shrub Oak, N.Y. 10588. ;he ;own reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reQect any or all bids. +0ANA L. 8<AS;, ;OWN CL,R2 4AS;,R 4<N0C0PAL CL,R2 ;OWN OF YOR2;OWN 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. Excited movements 8. Soap opera actress Patsy 13. Unknowing 14. Dangerous mosquitos 15. Exaggerated and sensationalized 19. Military policeman 20. Touch softly 21. Wrap 22. A story of one’s life 23. Midway between east and southeast 24. Toward the mouth or oral region 25. A list of dishes available at a restaurant 26. Changes the meaning of 30. Semitic Sun god 31. Sneaker parts 32. Capital of Zimbabwe 33. Breezed through 34. Partner to pedi 35. Becomes less intense 38. Bottoms 39. Tested 40. Vistas 44. Take care of 45. Traditional rhythmic pattern 46. S. African political party 47. Cologne 48. Men 49. The Science Guy 50. Gospel author (abbr.) 51. Act of signing up 55. Human feet 57. A very short time 58. Streetcars 59. Cuplike cavities CLUES DOWN 1. A type of pool 2. Malaise 3. Seasoned 4. A pair 5. Young male 6. Make a mistake 7. Experienced 8. It often accompanies injury 9. Old world, new 10. Commercial 11. Course of lectures 12. Promote 16. Female horses 17. Greek mythological figure 18. Small amount 22. Orthodox church altar 25. Actress Tomei 27. Excited 28. Looked directly at 29. Popular cold desserts 30. More reasonable 32. Disk above the head of a saint 34. Devoted to the extreme 35. Make an eort 36. It’s in the surf 37. Member of aboriginal people of Japan 38. Discounts 40. Cli in Hawaii 41. Extremely wild person 42. All persons 43. Aromas 45. Popular kids’ game 48. A diicult situation 51. Popular Georgia rockers 52. It’s in all living cells 53. Unspoken language 54. “Talk to you” abbreviation 56. Influential lawyer REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE (877) 516-1160 Prepare for power outages today WITH A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* – A $695 Value! Hallocks Square LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/3/2023. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 165 Waccabuc Rd., Goldens Bridge, NY 10526. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 29 Yorktown Heights Engine Co. No. 1 Fireman’s Carnival Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25 Enjoy your favorite fair food, midway games and rides for all ages, from kiddie rides to stateof-the-art thrill rides, while showing support for the Yorktown Heights Engine Co. that has been all volunteer for 114 years! To be held 6/23 (6 - 11 p.m.), 6/24 (12 - 11 p.m.) and 6/25, (12 - 9 p.m.). Yorkville Sports Association FREE OPEN PLAY Sundays, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Free open play get togethers, including softball, for seniors (50 plus) every Sunday, except July 2. To be held all summer long at hrub Oak Memorial Park, located at 3800 Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak. For more information, contact [email protected] Westchester County Mobile Passport Oice Thursday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westchester County Clerk’s Mobile Passport Oce is coming to the Yorktown Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue in Yorktown Heights. e community outreach sta can help you apply for a passport, including taking your picture. Passport Applications and Renewal Forms, should residents like to request them prior to the June 29 visit, may be accessed online by visiting www. westchesterclerk.com Yorktown Grange 11TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW Sunday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is only $5 per carload! $20 car registration fee, open to all cars, trucks, motorcycle, antique tractors and equipment. Prizes and awards ceremony begins at 3 p.m. Featuring activities for kids, breakfast and lunch available, music with DJ, and a Lucky Bucks Ra£e with three cash prizes. Registration from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., judging begins at 12:30 p.m. Rain date July 9. To be held at Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds, 99 Moseman Road in Yorktown Heights. 2023 YORKTOWN GRANGE FAIR September 8, 9, and 10 Save the dates! e 2023 Yorktown Grange Fair is stacked full of a variety of entertainment ready to delight at “Your Hometown Fair!” All around the fairgrounds and on the main stage, entertainers, musicians, and wacky contests will ¨ll the weekend with fun for all ages. With family friendly acts, party bands, interactive activities, and a little country — the Grange Fair is the place to be. Joan Therese Miller Joan erese Miller, (née Doyle) born in 1929 in Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband John J. Miller. Joan met John while roller skating at St. Helena’s church, and they were married on August 7, 1948. ey resided in the Bronx and started their family. ey were blessed with ¨ve children: Michael Miller (Diana) of Palm Coast, FL, Robert Miller of Fairport, NY, Joanne Prisco of Yorktown Heights, NY, Suzanne Mathison (Peter) of Wantagh, NY and Dianne Angelini (Edward) of Somers, NY. Joan was blessed with 13 grandchildren: Jason (Jenna), Deanna (Mike), Jillian (Matt), Joseph (Sarah), Joni (George), Jenna (Mike), Scott (Lauren), Daniel, Nicole, Caroline, Abigail, Hannah and Luke; along with 11 great-grandchildren: Millie, Nora, Sadie, Benjamin, Oliver, Lucy, Maeve, Eloise Florence, George, Miles and Eloise Gray. Joan was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was commonly known by many as “GiGi.” Joan moved to Highbrook Street in Yorktown Heights in 1967. She was a devout Catholic and an active parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church for over 50 years and worked at St. Patrick’s School in various positions for close to 40 years. She developed many close friendships there and in her Junior Lake neighborhood. Joan always enjoyed her weekly games of Mah-Jongg and her vacations to Aruba and Las Vegas. She loved to root for the Yankees. Joan lived a life full of joy and laughter and will be dearly missed by all who have known and loved her. Family and friends called on June 19 at Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Heights. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown Heights on June 20, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla. In lieu of ±owers, donations to any of the following charities would be appreciated: St. Patrick’s School, Yorktown, NY, Sisters of the Presentation, New Windsor, NY, or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. 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Purpose: (ny lawful purpose Notice of -ormation of 3uminous Skin by 3isa 33C. (rticles of 6rganiaation filed with Secretary of State of NY SSNY on 2023 0fl17. 6ffice location: >estchester County. SSNY designated as agent of 3imited 3iability Company 33C upon whom process against it may be ser]ed. SSNY should mail process to 9egistered (gents 0nc.: fl1fi Broadway STE 9 (lbany NY 12207. Purpose: (ny lawful purpose LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Yorktown Central School District will hold a public hearing on July 10, 2023, at 7:00 P.M., at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School, Cafeteria, Yorktown Heights, New York, for the purpose of discussion of the proposed changes to the District Code of Conduct for the school year commencing July 1, 2023. The Code of Conduct with the proposed changes is posted on the District website at www.Yorktown.org. 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PAGE 30 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 BOARD OF EDUCATION YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2725 Crompond Road Yorktown Heights, New York 10598 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Yorktown Central School District, Yorktown Heights, New York, in accordance with Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids from reputable and Xualified contractors for the provision of labor and materials for the following contract: ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT/UNIFORM RECONDITIONING AND RECERTIFYING SERVICES CONTRACT June 29, 2023 11:00 a.m. EDT Bids for Athletic EXuipmentUniform Reconditioning and Recertifying Services will be received until the above stated hour of prevailing time and date at the at the District Office located at 2ff25 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the same office beginning on June 16, 2023, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., e_cluding holidays, or on the District’s website at www.yorktown.org. Bids must be presented on the proposal form in the manner designated therein and as reXuired by the Specifications. All bids must be enclosed in sealed opaXue envelopes which are clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: “Yorktown Central School District – Athletic Equipment/Uniform Reconditioning and Recertifying Services Contract”. Bids shall remain firm for a period of fortyfive fl5 days following the date of the bid opening. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bid process, to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in the Board of Education’s judgment, is in the best interest of the School District. The Board of Education reserves the right to consider e_perience, service and reputation in the above referenced fields. In addition, the Board of Education reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility and specific Xualifications, as set forth herein, of the prospective bidders in its evaluation of the bids and award of the contracts. BOARD OF EDUCATION YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Yorktown Heights, New York By: Yvette Segal District Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS TOWN OF YORKTOWN NOTICE IS HERE GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Town Clerk, Town of Yorktown, Yorktown, NY until 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 for the TShirts and Uniforms Bid. Specifications and standard proposals for the bid may be obtained at the office of the Town of Yorktown Town Clerk located at 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, as well as the Town’s website, www.yorktownny.org, or on BidNet Direct, www.bidnetdirect.com. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope designated “Bid for TShirts and Uniforms.” A Non Collusive Bidding Certificate and Disclosure Statement must accompany each bid. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of mail by the employees of the Town of Yorktown. Whether sent by mail or means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes the responsibility for having bids in on the time and the place specified above. If mailed, sealed proposals must be addressed in care of the Town Clerk at the above address. The Town of Yorktown reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bids, to reject any or all bids and reserves the right to accept that bid which it deems most favorable to the interests of the Town of Yorktown. No bidder may withdraw his bid within si_ty 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. DIANA L. 8UAST, TOWN CLERK MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERK TOWN OF YORKTOWN NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HERE GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the Town Clerk, Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, NY until 10:00 A.M. on July 6, 2023 at the Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 for Street & Traffic Signs. The Bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by the employees of the Town of Yorktown. Whether sent by mail or means of personal delivery, the Bidder assumes the responsibility for having the bids in at the time and the place specified above. All bids are to be returned to the Town Clerk, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598, marked: “BID: STREET & TRAFFIC SIGNS.” Bid specifications may be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk in Said Town Hall or downloaded from the Town’s website at www.yorktownny.org or on BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com. The Superintendent of Highways reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept that bid which is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town of Yorktown. DAVID PAGANELLI SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TOWN OF YORKTOWN NEW YORK HOMEOWNERS: YOU MAY *QUALIFY THROUGH NEW RELIEF PROGRAMS! HELP IS AVAILABLE EVEN IF YOU COULD PAY CASH Qualify Today: 800-944-9393 or visit NYProgramFunding.org to see if you *qualify Do you need a New Roof and Help paying for it? Do you need Energy Efficient Windows & Help paying for it? Approved applications will have the work completed by a quality repair crew provided by: HOMEOWNER FUNDING. 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